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THE COLUMBIA Korean restaurant In Lakeview serves it fast with fusion hronicle WEB-EXCLUSIVE VIDEO c ON ColumbiaChronicle.com The Of cial News Source of Columbia College Chicago March 29, 2010 Volume 45 Number 24 THEWEB Truth about online evaluations Online survey wonder where their evaluations When departments receive biology, chemistry, mathematics, create a sample large enough for responses lower than go or how they are used. results of the student evalua- Earth science and physics. faculty to get a true sense of how its paper predecessor “I don’t see the point of it,” tions, most look for trends within “Each coordinator is respon- a class progressed throughout said Daniel Hill, sophomore a certain class—if most students’ sible for keeping an eye on those the semester. by Ciara Shook music composition major. responses or comments are con- areas and other adjustments,” “We don’t get enough of [stu- Assistant Campus Editor The Chronicle contacted all sistent on a certain issue. Rasinariu said. dent evaluations] in order to do 22 Columbia departments in Many departments have coor- Department chairs have access fair evaluations,” AT THE conclusion of each semes- an effort to find the answer. dinators and program directors to these course evaluations and said Pantelis Vas- ter, students who log into their Fifteen of which responded. who oversee evaluations within many look at them to see what silakis, chair of Oasis accounts receive a notifi ca- Most departments said though their respective program when goes on in their department’s the Audio Arts tion about their course evalua- students’ opinions and com- the evaluations become available classrooms. and Acoustics tions. The few who take time to mentary that appear on the to faculty. Though most fac- Department. complete these evaluations send evaluations are vital to build- Constantin Rasinariu, chair ulty members take this “You have to have the tabulation into the great ing an e‡ ective curriculum, not of the Science and Math Depart- simple survey seriously, at least 70 percent abyss of the Internet. enough are fi led for departments ment, uses the example of his most say not enough of the class respond Most students continue study- to know what works and what department where course coor- students complete ing for finals, but some may needs improvement. dinators work in areas such as the forms in order to » SEE EVALUATIONS, PG. 8

Konrad Biegaj & Erik Rodriguez THE CHRONICLE

there is no current reason for the continuing students and fresh- di‡ erence in credit hours.” men to have the opportunity to Photography Thall said this will not a‡ ect take electives in addition to one- students currently enrolled credit workshops. in four-credit courses, or “We think this is a good thing, Department cuts students who have already providing more choice and completed one. better preparation for our stu- “Any student successfully dents,” Thall said. completing a four-credit Steve Kapelke, provost and credit hours course through this senior vice president of the col- summer will have that lege, agreed these credit changes Will the change from Committee for more than a class count as four cred- will not a‡ ect students who are four to three affect year. The commitee submit- its,” Thall said. “Anyone trying to graduate. students’ degrees? ted the proposal in January to enrolled in courses “A curriculum change never Eliza Nichols, Dean of the School now will see no e‡ ect to takes place in the semester by Benita Zepeda of Fine and Performing Arts, those courses.” which the committee is work- Campus Editor and the change was approved These changes will not ing on it,” Kapelke said. “Noth- in February. affect students graduat- ing we do is going to a‡ ect our WHEN IT comes time for stu- Although there will no longer Erik Rodriguez THE CHRONICLE ing in May or the summer. current seniors. We would never dents to register for the fall 2010 be any four-credit courses in ments the committee suggested. They only impact students allow that.” semester, Photography Depart- the department, the course “We can see no reason why who enroll in classes starting However, junior photography ment students will fi nd that all curriculum will remain the some photography courses carry next fall. major Samantha Gold said she is four-credit courses have been same despite the change in four credits while most carry Incoming freshmen and con- upset about the change because changed to three-credit courses. credit hours. three,” Thall said. “In some cases, tinuing students will be a‡ ected she had worked out her college The change was considered Bob Thall, chair of the Photog- there may have been a reason at by the change in credit hours. advising plan based on four and reviewed by the Photogra- raphy Department, said all the one time to designate a course The solution for making up phy Department Curriculum changes were part of improve- as four credits, but in each case the credit hours is allowing » SEE PHOTOGRAPHY, PG. 9

» SEE PG. 3 » SEE PG. 14 » SEE PG. 34 INDEX CAMPUS 2 H&F 11 A&C 17 28 Tuition spike Unspoken stories Big spending COMMENTARY raises concern on Census CAMPUS A&C of college partying

H&F METRO METRO 31 2 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010

EDITOR’S NOTE NEWS FLASH Columbia gems to keep forever WHILE WALKING them within my column. Columbia has such through Columbia’s a plethora of wonderful teachers and courses colorful halls or sit- that it would simply be impossible to high- ting in one of the light them all. However, this week I’d like to 3/30/10 college’s C-spaces, it share my experiences with Sharon Powell; A Conversation With Audrey Niffenegger is common to hear encourage members of our student body to students grum- take her class and nudge some of Columbia’s bling about their faculty to look at Powell’s teaching method Join Columbia professor and author of “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” “Her Fearful classes. Homework and student rapport as a model for their own Symmetry” and art books “The Adventuress” and “The Three Incestuous Sis- is piling up, lectures teaching excellence. ters” as she discusses her novels and visual art. The event will be held from by Bethany Reinhart are boring, the pro- Powell has taken the broad topic of wom- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Film Row Cinema Editor-in-Chief fessor is crazy, etc. en’s health care and made it into one of the 1104 S. Wabash Building, 8th Floor Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our most interesting topics I’ve studied during frustration about aggravating classes that my time at Columbia. The class doesn’t just 3/17/10 we forget about the excellent courses we’ve focus on health and well-being. It encom- taken and exceptional professors we’ve met. passes the cultural and political problems Exodus and Resurrection: The Religious Recently I was sitting in my boss’ office within the realm of women’s health care. In Science (Fiction) of Battlestar Galactica waxing poetically about my afternoon class. addition to focusing on such issues, Powell Since the first day, I have been unable to has made the class downright fun. She keeps stop telling people about this wonderful on target but still allows for open discus- Joe Steiff and Sara Livingston will discuss the religious and philosophical impli- course, Women’s Health Care Issues, taught sion within the class. Her passion for the cations of the SciFi series “Battlestar Galactica,” from monotheism to life after by Sharon Powell. My boss and I talked for subject is incredibly obvious and her method death to destiny and fate. The discussion will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. a moment, discussing some of the hidden of teaching both informative and hilarious. Hokin Auditorium treasures at Columbia, including this course I always need a good laugh, so I will never 623 S. Wabash Ave., room 109 and its professor. He then pointed out that skip her class. when I leave Columbia and move on to future Additionally, Powell is a compassionate 4/1/10 endeavors, I won’t look back on the college professor. If a student is ill, her message is itself, but rather the people and connections to heal and get well—not to stress out about “America the Beautiful” I’ve made during my time at Columbia. missing class or homework assignments. From previous experience in my former She truly cares about the well-being of The screening of the critically acclaimed documentary that raises the question career, I knew my boss was absolutely cor- her students. of why America is obsessed with body image. The question is raised whether rect. Out in the “real world,” it is often about Columbia is full of amazing teachers who images in the media contribute to low self-esteem, body dysmorphia and eating whom you know, not what you know. The deserve to be recognized for their excellence disorders. The screening will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Filmmaker and people I’ve met and connections I’ve made and commitment to students. Powell is one Chicago native Darryl Roberts will be in attendance. Roberts will take questions during my time at Columbia are invaluable. such professor. The relationship I’ve gained after the screening. Some have been strictly academic, some with her and what I have learned in her class strictly professional and others have been is an example of something I will carry with 1104 Center connections that transpire through all areas me into my future endeavors, and one of the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. of my life. things I will look back upon fondly long There are many professors with whom I’ve after graduation. connected throughout my college career and 4/1/10 it is not often that I take time to mention [email protected] STAFF The Work Series - “Musician”: Screening and Discussion with musician Ken Vandermark and Management Health & Fitness filmmaker Daniel Kraus Bethany Reinhart Editor-in-Chief Jeff Graveline Health & Fitness Editor Jazzy Davenport Managing Editor Ivana Susic Assistant Health & Fitness Editor Filmmaker Daniel Kraus and musician Ken Vandermark discuss Kraus’ 2008 Campus Photo documentary, “Musician,” about Vandermark’s life and music. The event is Benita Zepeda Campus Editor Lenny Gilmore Senior Photo Editor sponsored by New Millennium Studies: The First Year Seminar. It will be held Laura Nalin Assistant Campus Editor Andy Keil Photo Editor from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ciara Shook Assistant Campus Editor Brent Lewis Photo Editor Film Row Cinema Arts & Culture Graphics 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Building Colin Shively Arts & Culture Editor Jonathan Allen Graphic Designer Mina Bloom Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Lisa Danielson Graphic Designer Luke Wilusz Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Jonathan Remoquillo Graphic Designer Erik Rodriguez Graphic Designer Metro 3/1/10-4/30/10 Stephanie Saviola Assistant Metro Editor Multimedia Patrick Smith Assistant Metro Editor Cristina Aguirre Multimedia Editor Fair Use: Information Piracy and Creative Margaret Lang Assistant Metro Editor Chris Ramirez Assistant Multimedia Editor Commons in Contemporary Art and Design

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Tuition increases, students’ reaction mixed

Increases for upcoming “I am an international student, so it’s “What they’re doing with the money for scholarships is the most responsible “Why would you raise the cost of going here academic year upset some going to be hard for me. I am really sur- and then give it for scholarships? It’s kind of prised [about the increase].” - Mayumi and effective way of utilizing the money students, scholarship satisfies they’d be making.” - Charlie Rice-Mino- ironic like, ‘Oh, let’s raise it so we can give Oka, junior product design manage- them money back.’ I just don’t see the point.” ment major so, junior public relations major by Laura Nalin - Ariel Sadok, sophomore fi lm major Assistant Campus Editor

AS REPORTED by The Chronicle on March 15, Columbia will increase tuition and fees by 3.3 percent for undergraduate students and 5 percent for graduate students for the 2010-2011 academic year. The college plans to allocate 2 percent of the generated revenue into the scholarship pool for the new schol- arship initiative to aid incoming students. Each year the college’s administration “I think the tuition is high as “I’m not happy because why undergoes an analysis by Mike DeSalle, chief “I feel like it’s unfair to students. Scholar- it is. Obviously when you raise would you raise tuition only to fi nancial advisor and vice president of the ships are always good for students, but at tuition, nobody’s going to be give it to kids? I don’t understand the same time I don’t think they should happy about that.” - Ryan Cha- college’s Business A airs, in order to decide it at all.” - Ashley Tesmer, sopho- raise tuition.” - Brittney Hortman, junior males, junior music business what they need to alter for the upcoming more fashion design major sports management major major academic year. Throughout the past fi ve years, the college has kept its increases below 5 percent, which kept the increases below the national averages. Paul Fain, senior reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education, said the increases are low when compared to other private insti- tutions and did not think it would severely impact students. “A 3.3 percent increase is pretty low,” Fain said. “It’s a tough year for col- Lenny Gilmore THE CHRONICLE leges to decide how to set tuition and it’s never easy for students to pay any- thing more, but that’s fairly modest in through college. Student A airs, said he has no doubt that see the money go to someone who actually today’s environment.” “I transferred here, so I never got a chance students are concerned about the tuition, needs it.” Fain added that across the country, new to get those scholarships to begin with,” but that students took precedence over the Some students said they think the tuition scholarship initiatives are a result of tuition Koch said. “It’s di cult to pay for school; tuition increase by implementing the new increase is harmful to students who are increases, and Columbia’s proposal is highly I’m a little bit older than most students that scholarship initiative. unable to pay for the college as it is. benefi cial for its students. start here, so I live on my own and I pay my “These are di cult times,” Kelly said. Teshon Farr, a freshman musical theater Joseph Koch, sophomore illustration own way. I don’t get help from parents, so “This is why the actual impact on students major, said she feels as though the increase major, said he feels as though the new schol- all of the money I put in is for my education is about 1 percent. What the college is doing in tuition is unfair to the student body. arship is unfair to students paying their way and if I’m funding someone else’s educa- is so dramatically increasing the scholar- “I’ve had a lot of friends leave this school tion while simultaneously putting myself ship pool. I think we’re going to have in because they couldn’t a ord it,” Farr said. in debt, I don’t know if that’s right.” that e ect maybe one of the lowest tuition “It’s unfortunate to see really talented people CAMPUS POLL Brittney Hortman, junior sports manage- increases of a private college in the area if not have to leave for fi nancial reasons. The ment major, said she also feels the the country.” scholarship is decent because more students How do you feel about the money from the increases are excessive. Journal- will be a ected, but I don’t like the idea of a 3.3 percent tuition increase going toward “I feel like it’s unfair to stu- ism students tuition increase.” scholarships? dents already,” Hortman said. The pressures are real. That’s Evan Darst, Charlie Minoso, junior public relations “It’s already outrageous. I also why we made this decision. We are junior maga- major, has had similar experiences with his “I understand why think we don’t get enough fi nan- zine writing friends leaving due to fi nancial woes. we pay so much to cial aid at this school, so for incredibly aware in our decision concentra- “I understand that every year it gets go here—there’s a students to have it raised more that our No. 1 priority was student tion, and raised, and that’s the way money works,” lot given to the stu- is not a good thing. We’re in affordability. But that doesn’t mean Etheria Mod- Minoso said. “But it sucks because I have so dents, with all the a recession.” acre, sopho- many friends unable to come back because di erent programs, every individual student is going to Hortman added that she more news of fi nancial reasons. I know people that have but I don’t under- feel that way.” Dell Faford liked the idea of the scholar- reporting had to move home across the country and stand why it would -Mark Kelly Freshman, fashion ship initiative, but didn’t think and writing couldn’t come back because of fi nancial go to scholarships.” design major the money should come from concentra- reasons. It’s unfortunate, but what they are “It sucks. It feels like tuition increases. tion, said they like the idea of the scholar- doing with the money for the scholarships it’s taking money “Scholarships are always good for stu- ship plan,but would like to see some changes is a responsible and e ective way of utilizing away from everyone dents,” Hortman said. “But at the same to the criteria in which the students are the money they would be making. It’s also who goes here and time, I don’t think they should raise tuition awarded them. good that we aren’t going to see a huge spike giving it to a certain to grant students scholarships.” “If the scholarships made available to low in tuition, but any increases aren’t necessar- group of people.” Some students said they don’t see the need income students with high GPA, like myself, ily appreciated by the student body.” to raise the tuition in order to better the col- I’d be for it, but that’s a selfi sh way to look Kelly said he and the administration lege’s scholarship program. at it,” Darst said. “I’m paying for school know students want to attend Columbia, Hope Luther Ariel Sadok, sophomore fi lm major, said he myself so I get plenty of help from FAFSA, so but may fi nd it di cult to a ord the costs. Sophomore, graphic feels discouraged about the increases. I wouldn’t mind if a few extra thousand dol- “The pressures are real,” Kelly said. “That’s design major “I feel a little bit bummed,” Sadok said. lars were going to help someone that needed why we made this decision. We are incredibly “Looks like I’m “We are paying a lot. Scholarships are nice, it, but I’m sure I’m of a minority that feels aware in our decision that our No. 1 priority working longer so I don’t see a problem with that. But what’s that way.” was student a ordability. But that doesn’t after college to pay the other percentage going to? [The increase] Modacre had a di erent opinion. mean every individual student is going to feel that o . It sucks, but I can’t really do too is kind of stupid. Why would you raise the “I think the scholarships should go to that way. If you don’t get every one of those much about it.” cost of going here and then give it for schol- people who actually need it, but don’t have scholarships and you’re struggling, that’s arships? It’s kind of ironic, like, ‘Oh, let’s raise high GPA,” Modacre said. “I think minimum something that is real and something we’re Joe Uchison it so we can give them money back.’ I just here is 3.0, but if someone actually needs it concerned with.” Junior, lighting don’t see the point.” that has 2.8 it should go to them. I’m also low design major Mark Kelly, vice president of income and I have high GPA, but I’d rather [email protected] 4 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010 Spring summit to address media activism Student-run event earns Joe Willis, vice president of finance for SGA funding, aims to raise SGA, said the organization has been working awareness through discussion with the college’s internal affairs to develop new ways of deciding what is appropriate to by Laura Nalin spend money on. Assistant Campus Editor “Internal affairs has been spending a lot of time working to develop a new set of AS PREVIOUSLY reported by The Chronicle hard rules that we can always reference,” on Nov. 9, 2009, a student-planned arts Willis said. “We are doing this because and media summit will be held in April. it will help better clarify to staff or stu- The focus of the summit is to discuss how dents why we can or can’t fund an activists use the media as a tool to convey event or any issue that is brought to us. a messages to the next generation of A lot of people don’t know where mon- media makers. ey’s coming from, and it comes from Summit organizer and senior film and the students and goes directly back video major Kevin Gosztola partnered with to them.” the college’s Student Government Associa- Willis added that the summit was tion and Critical Encounters to raise aware- approved for compensation because ness about the event on campus. Erik Rodriguez THE CHRONICLE it was a unique event that was geared The two-day summit will feature dis- toward students. cussions and workshops focusing on Stock Photo “The event’s direct focus is on students’ media makers and activist organizations. point of view,” Willis said. “It’s unique in the An activist protests a nuclear power plant. The summit hopes to better inform students about activism. Implementation of a shield law, a law that aspect that it will be reaching a vast majority gives reporters some means of protection decided to subsidize encourage if [students] of students at Columbia.” against being forced to disclose confiden- the summit with a have an issue to come Gosztola said the funding from the SGA tial information or sources in state court $3,300 sponsorship. and talk, and if it requires significantly affected the nature of the event. will be covered, along with using art to SGA Vice President If it will benefit the student funding we’ll see what He added the event would have been scaled promote democracy and environmental of Communications body, then it’s definitely some- we can do. If it will ben- down due to lack of finances. concerns such as mountaintop removal in Sarah Luckett said the thing that we’d be willing to efit the student body, “This would not take place if we didn’t West Virginia. criteria for funding is look into.” then it’s definitely some- have funding from SGA,” Gosztola said. The summit’s keynote speaker is Greg based on whether the -Sarah Luckett thing we’d be willing to “Without SGA funding, you wouldn’t be able Palast, a BBC journalist who has inves- event is student-led look into.” to tell we were doing anything that was tigated the Bush family and Exxon and beneficial for the student body. Luckett The first day of the summit will be a really ground breaking. We are actually put- Valdez, and worked as an undercover added that events sponsored by faculty, staff or faculty-run event. However, the com- ting on something that Columbia needs that reporter for The Observer to uncover the administration are not funded. pensation from the SGA will be put has never happened before, so I’m excited British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s “Generally, you have a better shot if toward the following day’s event, about that.” Lobbygate scandal. it’s a student organization as opposed to which was planned by Gosztola and looks at Gosztola said he is happy SGA individual students,” Luckett said. “But we the issues through a student lense. [email protected]

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THE ARTIST’S STUDIO AS MUSE.

A contemporary perspective on the artist’s studio as art

Through May 30

William Kentridge. Still from Balancing Act from the series 7 Fragments for Georges Méliès (detail), 2003. 16 mm fi lm including live-action fi lm and animated drawings and video. Drawing, photography, direction: William Kentridge; editing: Catherine Meyburgh. Courtesy of Marian Goodman Gallery, New York 6 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010 HEALTH & FITNESS I XX I THE CHRONICLE XX Barbata brings South American, Caribbean culture to campus major, said the promotion of Barbata’s lec- “I became very interested in the envi- ture was part of a midterm project in the ronment and the natural world around us class, that also meant to promote the Center because I felt it could speak to us and show for Book and Paper Arts. us a parallel between our inner lives and “[Steve Woodall, director of the Center our inner growth,” Barbata said. “I felt we for Book and Paper Arts], thought this idea could see it clearly in nature and under- would kill two birds with one stone: the stand our own cycles and growth.” idea of marketing the arts in a hands-on Barbata went to Caracas, Venezuela, to sense and gaining awareness of the Book work with people who have utilitarian and Paper Center in the Columbia College objects very much like her sculptures. community,” Weschler said. “It changed my life and I asked myself, as Pritchett said students got the word a Mexican, ‘How are we seen as people from out via e-mail and Facebook alerts, but Latin America?’” she said. the class also made approximately 300 Barbata explored how the people of the “zine” flyers to distribute and leave at Amazon were perceived in pop culture. local businesses. “The Amazon has been used by a name— Students turned in a marketing plan it sells,” she said. for the two events as a midterm project, Barbata showed how the Amazon and its instead of writing a paper. people are portrayed in pop culture, using “It’s pretty cool because [the project] examples including the 1997 Tim Allen film, started near the beginning of the semes- “Jungle 2 Jungle” and a cartoon regarding ter,” Weschler said. “[Pritchett] decided to the domain name Amazon.com. Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE kind of throw away our tests and papers in Barbata said she wanted to stay and Laura Anderson shows off some of her designs and art work she put together while in New York to help exchange for some real world experience. be able to contribute to the Amazonian out students that wanted to gain a better experience of the arts and the world around them. All of [us] students are pretty fond of it and community in a way that wasn’t exploi- it’s a better way to learn.” tive, so she presented an exchange Artist speaks about son Barbata speak about using her skills Pritchett said her students got the word project to the Shapono community in papermaking in Venezuela, in papermaking and costume building to out well, even though some students, fac- the rainforest. costume building in Trinidad help communities. ulty and staff exposed to the promotion “I didn’t want to bring a lot of things, I Barbata visited Columbia on March 17 didn’t attend the event. wanted to work with what was there and by Ciara Shook as part of the exhibition “Among Tender “This is also to get students to come here with very simple technology available,” Assistant Campus Editor Roots,” which displays her work with the [to Barbata’s lecture],” Pritchett said. “It’s Barbata said. “With practice, they could performance troupe Brooklyn Jumbies and exciting to be able to collaborate between make their own books.” AS A video looped images of costumes her community-directed projects in Ven- two departments.” The paper was made with casaba fibers, being constructed and paraded, frenzied ezuela and Trinidad. The event was promot- Born in Mexico City, Barbata worked in but also from trash the rainforest had students, faculty and staff filed into the ed by students enrolled in Rose Pritchett’s the social realm of the arts since 1992 and accumulated from the presence of militants small lecture hall of the 916 S. Wabash Introduction to Marketing the Arts course. has initiated projects in South America, Ave. Building to see artist Laura Ander- Dylan Weschler, a junior music business Norway and the United States. xx SEE BARBATA, PG. 8 SUMMER & FALL 2010 It’s almost time to REGISTER! What you need to know: Your registration time slots for both summer and fall semesters can be obtained by going to the Register for Classes screen on OASIS (under CX-Enrollment). Set the options to 2010. Time slots are based on your cumulative credit hours. Emails with your summer and fall Summer or Fall registration time slots, and other registration information, will be sent to your Loopmail account.

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completing them. Schucker, senior journalism major. » EVALUATIONS “[Student evaluations], to me, are my Schucker said paper evaluations are an » BARBATA fi rst glimpse into what goes on in the “overkill,” and suggested faculty who give Continued from Front Page classroom,” said Michael Niederman, chair paper evaluations to ensure student input Continued from PG. 6 of the Television Department. “In some could in class could set aside a few minutes to make interpretive decisions on this data. respects, we need that information. Your of class time and leave the room while stu- and missionaries. A big challenge we face is to make students expectation as a student is that every class dents complete the online survey. “We integrated [the papermaking] into the do this.” will be as good as it possibly can. In order “To a small degree, [fi lling out paper school program,” Barbata said. Hill’s response rings synonymous for us to work toward that goal, this is one evaluations alongside online evaluations She wanted to emulate a carnival-esque with other students. of the steps—but the is] a little bit of a waste,” Schucker said. group much like the work of carnival design- Others say they don’t most important.” “It’s redundant.” er Peter Minshall by creating street costumes feel like taking it or Some faculty suspect Though department chairs and repre- and performances. She began working on the don’t care. [Student evaluations], to me, are the decline in evalu- sentatives say the evaluations remain the project in Port of Spain, Trinidad in 2001. Some students do my rst glimpse into what goes on ations could be the most integral part of assessing a class, “Trinidad was a place that needed commu- take the surveys but in the classroom. In some respects, result of their being departments throughout the college have nity projects and activities that were healthy may not put much moved from paper to their own additional methods of evaluating and physical,” Barbata said. “I started to work thought into their we need that information. Your an online form. a course. with students doing types of portrayals.” responses to ques- expectation as a student is that Jonathan Keiser, Other forms of evaluation include peer She took the carnival to New York City tions and seldom every class will be as good as it director of evalua- evaluation, in which a faculty member will in 2007 and began working with street leave comments. possibly can. In order for us to work tion and assessment sit in on a colleague’s class, completion of performance group, Brooklyn Jumbies. Some don’t respond toward that goal, this is one of the in the Office of Aca- the Faculty Activity Report and meetings The project started as a workshop in Chel- to surveys because steps—but the most important.” demic Affairs, said between the chair, the program directors sea, in which the public could come in as the instructor does Columbia switched and the instructors. they please to help put together costumes. not encourage stu- -Michael Niederman to online evaluations Joe Stei , associate chair of the Film and “I had pieces exhibited there that at the end dents to complete because it comes Video Department, said the department of the show were going to be worn and become a them. Students are more apt to complete at a lower cost, it’s more sustainable does in-depth analysis of classes, but also parade in the middle of Chelsea,” Barbata said. the evaluations when they feel passion- and the man hours needed to col- observes classrooms and reviews course “Hundreds of people saw this. They felt some- ate—positively or negatively—toward lect, tabulate and calculate the surveys material throughout the semester. thing di erent than what they normally felt an instructor’s personality or method are fewer. “Ideally, teachers are reviewing those in Chelsea.” of teaching. Some departments draw student input and making their own adjustments,” Barbata said she faced the challenge to “If I have a fantastic teacher or a solely from the online surveys, but some Stei said. make a project in Trinidad work in a place really bad teacher, I’ll fi ll out the evalu- continue the tradition of paper evalua- Rasinariu said rather than wait for like New York City. ation,” said Chad Green, junior theater tions to ensure they collect student input evaluations at the end of the semester, the “The kids I started to work with here are major. “Faculty who should be praised to strengthen curriculum. Science and Math Department carries out from Brooklyn, whose lives are in Brook- should be, and who should not be praised Those departments that have the paper a midterm evaluation. lyn,” Barbata said.“When we have the big, shouldn’t be.” evaluations have di erent forms of action “In week fi ve, we administer our own big costumes, people in buildings would Though departments communicate and sometimes students taking the evalua- student evaluation to all the classes,” Rasi- come outside and say: ‘What is this? What’s the importance of completing the evalu- tion is dependent upon the faculty member, nariu said. “It is our experience that by going on?’ It was really great to shift what ations to students, some students do the program director or the type of course. looking at and taking corrective measures people are expecting. It o ers the neighbor- not feel their input in the evaluations In doing this, students are answering the right when things are hot, it’s more ben- hood and arts community something new about classes and instructors inspire same questions for the same classes twice. efi cial for students and the department.” and di erent.” teaching methods or curriculum chang- “It’s easier to do it online, it’s more es, and therefore do not see a benefi t in tedious to fi ll it out in class,” said Steven [email protected] [email protected] ATTENTION Continuing Students Columbia College Chicago Priority Deadline for 2010 - 2011 FASFA Completion IS MARCH 1st

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The husband, who has described himself as a “reasonable man,” believes the law will be on them in the morning; his wife, on the other hand, believes there will never be a body. And we, the audience, never fi nd out which of them is right. The fi lm fast-forwards to the Midwestern United States in 1967 and the world of Larry Gopnik, a physics professor, a reasonable were made available on March 15th! and ethical man who placidly tells one of his students, “In my o„ ce, all actions have consequences.” And then, bit by bit, we see If you are a continuing SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Gopnik’s well-ordered world unravel. 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Application, found in your OASIS Portal your philosophy.” Ultimately, the fi lm depicts the human con- under the Student Financial Services Tab. Hamlet tells his trusted friend, Horatio, dition as one of helpless dismay in the face that philosophy is not su„ cient to explain of moral chaos and futility in the quest for the world around them. There are more things righteous action. in heaven and earth than reason can com- Hamlet ultimately resolves to carry out the prehend. The unfortunate Hamlet has seen a revenge to which he was summoned, conclud- ghost—seemingly the ghost of his father—and ing that “There is a divinity that shapes our Please remember; the deadline for summer nancial the grieving Hamlet must come to terms with ends, rough-hew them how we will.” His reso- this vision because the ghost has given him an lution, unfortunately, ends with a stage strewn aid applications and documentation is June 14th! We order—an order to avenge his father’s murder. with corpses, including his own. Gopnik, too, look forward to seeing you on campus this summer! But before springing into action, Hamlet must has a moment of resolution, a moment in consider the possibility that the vision may which he accepts a bribe that had been pressed be a fi end posing as his murdered father’s on him by a failing student and changes the ghost—an evil spirit tempting him to commit student’s grade from F to C. Instantly, there are a mortal sin in the name of revenge. Hamlet signs that there will be mortal consequences must fi gure out how, as a reasonable man—a for himself and others, and the movie ends. serious man—he should deal with this com- These two serious men, Hamlet and Gopnik, mand from beyond the grave. are vexed in their desire to live righteously Now consider the opening scene of the and inhabit a rational world of moral order. 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3/30/10 World buzzing over Tiger ... again Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns JUST WHEN we However, this is not just Woods’ come- The Phoenix Suns come to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls. The thought Tiger- back; it is a comeback for the entire sport. Bulls’ playoff chances have taken a serious hit in recent weeks due to a nine- mania had subsided, Let’s face it, when Woods isn’t competing, game losing streak that began on Feb. 27 against the Miami Heat, as of press the 34-year-old pro no one really cares about golf. The golf time. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. and the game can be seen on WCIU. golfer announced season started months ago, and you’ve his comeback. barely heard a peep about it. I guess the United Center After taking an “powers that be” in the golf industry are 1901 W. Madison St. indefinite leave in so excited that they have decided to make November, Woods the tournament available in 3-D. It will 4/3/10 by Jazzy Davenport announced he will be the first time a live sporting event will Managing Editor compete at The Mas- broadcast in three-dimensional technology, Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks ters Golf Tourna- making it more than just a golf tournament. ment, which begins April 8. However, the only thing special about the The Chicago Cubs wrap up their spring training against the Arizona Diamondbacks Media outlets are counting down the tournament itself is the enormous amount at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The game will be an exhibition against the Dia- days, hotels in Augusta, Ga., where the tour- of pressure Woods has put on himself. It mondbacks and should feature both clubs’ regular season rosters. First pitch is nament is held, have sold out, and those will be the first time he plays competitively at 3:10 p.m. in Phoenix. The game can be seen on WGN. who have never before been fans of the since last year’s scandal, and making the sport are saving the date. Many will tune Masters your first competition is huge Chase Field in to see if Woods redeems himself after the pressure. Not to mention facing the media Phoenix, Ariz. frenzy over his “personal failings.” Sadly, an frenzy that will inevitably occur. equal amount of attention will be placed But I believe Woods is a smart golfer and 4/4/10 on Woods’ wife, Elin. Many will tune in to he is an even more serious competitor. He see if she attends the tournament, only to will not set himself up to fail and he knows later judge her. the immense pressure he is under. As soon Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames Regardless of the reason you tune in on as he announced he would compete, he April 8, the fact is you will. Many are com- was immediately favored to win the tour- The Chicago Blackhawks welcome the Calgary Flames to the United Center for paring the number of projected viewers nament. Next week, he will show just how NHL action. It is the third to last home game for the Hawks before the NHL playoffs to be as big as that for the inauguration brilliant he really is. begin. Puck drop is at 2 p.m. and the game can be viewed on WGN. of President Barack Obama. Ridiculous, But no matter how well he does next though a very accurate commentary on week, I will be cheering him on, ecstatic to the world we live in. As many people who finally see him back on the green where he United Center watched Obama make history will tune in belongs. It will be the great comeback story 1901 W. Madison St. to Woods’ comeback at the Masters, a tour- that, as Americans, we all love. nament in which he has won four times before—not at all history-making. [email protected]

lowed suit. “We’ve tried to use shopper cards in Following a the past during outbreak investigations,” Bettencourt said. “We had success using Frequent Shopper Card them during the nationwide outbreak of salmonella linked to salami products that bacterial trail contained contaminated pepper.” The clue came from data collected in Shopping cards provide big Washington, she said. With more than 500 discounts, possibility of pages of information to leaf through, health tracing food outbreaks department workers were able to identify a single brand purchased in five of the seven by Ivana Susic state cases. Assistant Health & Fitness Editor “It was pretty exciting for us,” Betten- your shopping list here court said. “We will definitely use [this jkfdjsal MANY PEOPLE own a shopping card for large technique] in the future.” grocery stores—those little plastic cards According to Bettencourt, future inves- that provide coupons based on previous tigations would benefit by gathering infor- Lisa Danielson THE CHRONICLE purchases and track overall savings. Now mation from each household member. Since they could also help identify the source of every member can have a unique shopper a food-related disease outbreak. identification number, it is important to sion of privacy and said getting permis- She echoed Bettencourt’s concern in get- Salmonella is a form of bacteria that can collect the data from each individual. sion is still the “gold standard,” and that ting proper data from within households. cause food poisoning and can be picked up Alfred Rademaker, professor in the it is conceivable to think of using a card as Often, people will share a shopper card or from contaminated food. A recent outbreak Department of Preventive Medicine at tacit permission. use a friend’s. Maloff doesn’t even remem- struck 250 people in 44 states, according to Northwestern University, said the cards “We’re getting into a time when this ber who the card she uses was initially the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- could be very helpful in understanding stuff is going to explode whether we like issued to. This can make it difficult to con- tion Web site. outbreaks and locating their source, but it or not,” Rademaker said. “The stores tact the correct person when contaminated While trying to trace the origin of the he questions investigations similar to the have these cards, whether you use the data food is identified. foodborne outbreak, the CDC tried using salmonella outbreak. or not.” Bettencourt said while the capabilities shopper-card data to examine grocery pur- “I have to think [about] where the holes Leila Maloff, a senior journalism major at of shopper cards are becoming appar- chases and look for common items that are in the technique,” Rademaker said. Columbia, said she uses a shopper card and ent, she does not foresee the use of cards may have been tainted. There are potential sampling problems sees the potential benefit from allowing ever becoming mandatory. She also stressed Permission from patients in Washing- because there are many people who don’t the CDC or a health department access to the importance of consumers knowing the ton state who used shopping cards granted use their shopping cards or patronize stores the data. She said as a consumer, she does data would never be accessible without an the CDC and workers from the Washington that use them, he said. not feel her privacy is infringed by allow- individual’s consent. State Health Department access to their However, the difference in the usefulness ing access to the data and understands the “We have to get the shopper numbers buying records, said Laura Bettencourt, of the data may only be marginal because potential benefits. from customers,” she said. “The records are epidemic intelligence officer for the Divi- of the ability to generalize data. “I don’t really care if someone knows I very confidential, like medical records.” sion of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic He also dismissed the claim of some con- buy canned soup instead of vegetables,” Diseases at the CDC. Other states have fol- sumer groups that the cards are an inva- Maloff said. [email protected]

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“Those are the only candidates Renegades board preps we have right now, so it’s not really much of an elec- tion,” Brticevich said. “We have four for next year with election able bodies that are ready to hit With four spots open, four “We [the board] meet weekly to run the the floor running. students fill roles others are athletics and we are also the ones who run We’ve got some unaware of or uninterested in the general board,” said Kevin Hartmann, new people and current vice president of the Renegades. some old people, so by Jeff Graveline “Which is us, plus the captains and co- there’s going to be Health & Fitness Editor captains from each team that we have.” a nice transition Each member is currently enrolled at there.” COLUMBIA COLLEGE’S student athletics is Columbia and each position oversees a dif- It is the Rene- about to get new leadership, sort of. With ferent aspect of the Renegades. gades’ goal to raise an upcoming election for new Renegades The election will not be open to votes awareness of sports board, including two returning members, from the student body of Columbia. Elec- and competition at the board will continue its work to bring tions will take place at a general Renegade the college. sports into the college’s forefront. board meeting. Current board members Because of a The Fitness, Athletics and Recreation, and representatives of teams at Columbia lack of aware- F.A.R., office, which is under the direction will be eligible to vote. ness at the school, of Mark Brticevich, oversees the Renegades. “Frankly, the students wouldn’t have any some students The Renegades board, a group of elected clue who any of us are,” Hartmann said. don’t know the student officials who oversee club athlet- “We’re hoping to be able to change that, so college offers ath- File Photo ics and intramural sports, is a four-person that in the future it can be campus-wide.” letics or even has Current Renegades president Erienne Byers is running unopposed for re-election group that is elected by captains and co- As the Renegades board spots need to be gym space. to her current position. captains of Columbia’s sports clubs. filled, students have come forward to fill “I think a lot of it The upcoming election on April 5 will the vacancies. has to do with the stigma of being an art college, the Renegades board and Brticev- decide who will fill those board positions However, there were not many students school,” said Ruetsche, a junior film and ich hope to change that in the coming year. for the upcoming school year. who stepped forward. video major. “I know this sounds really “Our focus next year is still getting The Renegades handle all of Columbia’s In fact, there were only four, two of weird, but there are jocks that come here. awareness up and trying to do more on the sports clubs, including the basketball whom were returning members from this I think [jocks] try harder to find athletic fundraising end [and] trying to actually get team, intramural volleyball and everything year’s board. opportunities, but not so much with the people out to games,” Brticevich said. in between. President and vice president, Erienne more art-incorporated people.” For more information, visit www.Colum.edu/ Under the direction of the board that Byers and Hartmann, respectively, are Brticevich and most on the Renegades students/Engagement/Renegades or visit the also includes representatives from each returning to their posts to lead the Ren- board think Columbia students don’t sup- Renegades facebook page at Columbia Collage club and intramural team at the col- egades again next year. Newcomers Melody port or participate in athletics because of Athletics (Renegades). lege, the Renegades control the athletics Ruetsche and Cassie Schollmann will step the possible lack of awareness. at Columbia. into the roles of secretary and treasurer. Be it at the intramural or club level at the [email protected]

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However, the in developing drugs that allow HIV-positive virus was found in her bone marrow. patients to live longer and healthier lives. “It’s the fi rst indication that patients Some people have such a low viral count harbor HIV,” Salzwedel said. “[The] virus in their bodies that the virus appears to is remaining in the bone marrow and can be nearly gone. But if they stop taking HIV grow out.” medications, the virus will rapidly reap- It is not as easy as wiping out all bone pear and reproduce. New evidence may help marrow cells and replacing them with explain where the virus is hiding and why new, healthy ones from a donor, he said. it is able to replicate so quickly. Even if an HIV-positive person could be In early March, researchers at the Univer- cured through a bone marrow transplant, sity of Michigan discovered HIV can hide he or she would need to stay on medi- in a specifi c type of cell in bone marrow, cation to keep the body from rejecting known as hematopoietic progenitor cells donor marrow. (HPCs). Commonly known as stem cells, MCT Newsire “You’re kind of trading o ,” Salzwedel The ELISA (enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent) test is the most routine way to screen for HIV. It tests for they are responsible for creating all the the presence of HIV antibodies in the blood. A simliar test can be administered with a cheek swab. said. “If you’ve been on HIV drugs the whole blood cells in the body, such as those time, after the transplant you have to be involved in the immune system. reasons science is unable to eradicate It’s also important, and di cult, to catch on immunosuppressant drugs the rest of It has been known for a couple years that HIV, said Dr. Daniel Berger, medical direc- the virus before reservoirs have a chance your life. [It’s] not the most attractive way HIV cells can hide in bone marrow, said tor of Northstar Healthcare in Chicago to form, Novak said. This involves diagnos- to treat patients.” Dr. Richard M. Novak, professor of medi- and clinical associate professor at the ing people soon after infection and starting The hope is to eventually look into gene cine and infectious diseases at the Univer- University of Illinois at Chicago. Reser- medication as soon as possible. therapy to eradicate the disease, he said. sity of Illinois at Chicago. What makes this voirs—areas that contain virus cells that While Novak advocates the study of “[There are] obstacles in being able to research new, however, is the type of cells are not replicating—are di cult to eradi- prevention over eradication, he said it is clear HIV from an individual’s body com- infected, he said. cate because organs can become what he important to keep healthy cells free from pletely,” Berger said. “But on the plus “That’s a problem, because those are called “sanctuary sites” for years. All cur- the virus because they could produce more side we have antiviral medications that important cells,” Novak said. “If they’re rent HIV drugs are antiviral and a ect the healthy cells. are able to reduce the virus in the blood, infected, that means they’re just producing replication stage, Berger explained. If the “It’s a good place to start,” he said. “We which reduces infection rates and keeps cells that are already infected with virus.” virus isn’t replicating, the antiviral drugs should protect those cells because they’re people healthy. People can have a normal HPCs, originally thought immune to are ine ective. the source of all other cells.” life expectancy if they get on medications the virus, were found able to harbor the “The fact they’re now getting in stem Karl Salzwedel, program o cer at the at an early time … the earlier the treatment disease without instigating an immune cells is an important piece of information Division of AIDS at the National Institutes the better.” system reaction. that may help us look for ways of combat- of Health, called the research the latest “key These latency periods are one of the ing this problem,” he said. fi nding” in the disease. While most of the [email protected]

Please join us for an Open House: April 6, 11:30-1:00 May 25, 11:30-1:00 14 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010 College drinking culture brutal for some Individuals, parents, nation tion and socializing are all factors Piano of mental, drug and alcohol issues. He Treating the Trend responsible for enforcing said promote unhealthy partying behavior. wasn’t addicted to alcohol. But the medi- wise habits before fallout “I did it because I wanted to, because cal community and he himself would label Systematic plans that support a healthy I needed to,” Sam said. “I wanted to get him as an abuser. approach to alcohol are the most crucial by Taylor Norris messed up as much as possible, and I did.” “In the beginning, I was able to have only ways in which Piano believes binge drink- Copy Editor While drinking remains a preeminent one drink at a time,” Molyneux said. ing can be fought. This includes identifying aspect of college culture, it’s difficult to He considered himself a lightweight and and targeting risk factors. IN FALL 2005, Nick Molyneux was admitted know exactly why Molyneux and Sam as he built a tolerance, he learned that he These factors are mostly environmen- to Forest View Mental Health Services in landed in rehab while most of their friends didn’t like to have only one drink. tal: family life, selling alcohol near schools, Grand Rapids, Mich. While a freshman at who partied just as heavily went on to lead “Having one was pointless to me,” Moly- Greek life and advertisements for alcohol Grand Valley State University, Molyneux a balanced life. neux said. “I didn’t like the taste and if it’s on campus. spent his first few months partying. After Neither Molyneux nor Sam knew they not doing anything for me, then there’s no These systems enable, if not encourage one particular night of hard partying, he were destined to be different than their reason to be doing it.” college students. woke up to call his parents for help. friends. Sam was a music major at Elmhurst Piano said she believes parents must take Molyneux didn’t always struggle with College, where he studied piano and there Facing Demons a more active role in their child’s life. substance abuse. Months prior he was a was always a party to attend. “It is sort of thought that your kid is in typical college freshman, and like his fellow “There were parties in my dorm room Although May 5 isn’t Sam’s real birthday, college and there isn’t much parent involve- classmates, he enjoyed partying and drink- pretty much every night,” Sam said. “We he also celebrates this day in honor of his ment, but there is,” Piano said. “Parents ing socially. But things quickly spun out would pack 20 people in my dorm room.” choice to become sober. He said he thinks should remind their kids of the dangers of of control. Alcohol led to drugs, which led Similar to how Piano of that day as the drinking and stay involved.” to an episode with an 8-ball, a cocaine and mentioned drinking start of his new life. On a much larger level, both the U.S. Sur- heroin mix, that landed Molyneux in rehab. as a major player in Sam said he finds it geon General and the National Institute of His time there was filled with therapy ses- most college social humorous that his Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism target these sions, lectures and group talks with fellow scenes, Sam said he new birthday falls risk factors, Piano said. recoverees. Men and women were kept believes it functions on Cinco de Mayo, Strict and specific rules that restrict separate at Forest View and patients were as a competition a holiday which, underage drinking on college campuses required to wear sandals, or other footwear arena for men. like St. Patrick’s would greatly decrease the amount of binge without shoelaces. “I think in the Day, he consid- drinking, according to Piano. She also said “Honestly, I can’t remember how long I United States, for ers “an amateur’s the popular belief in a younger drinking was there,” Molyneux said. “I know it was men, drinking is kind drinking day.” age, like that of Europe, is not the answer less than a week, but more than three days.” of a macho thing,” In the days fol- to changing our country’s drinking culture. Once released, he started attending Nar- Sam said. “I can’t lowing his new “There’s a lot of data in Europe that actu- cotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anony- speak about wom- birthday, Sam was ally shows most European countries where mous meetings. en—I know plenty of treated at New kids are allowed to drink have the highest The Midwest winter passed. As Molyneux female alcoholics. But Hope with thera- rates of binge drinking,” Piano said. tried to climb out of his troubles, “Sam,” I think for men it’s pists and coun- She added that the U.S. ranks 25th for a 32-year-old Chicagoan, who requested just a macho thing. If selors who dealt binge drinking throughout the world. anonymity, was deep into the drug and you can drink more with reasons alcohol lifestyle he adopted in college. By than the guy next to why people abuse Never-ending Recovery spring 2006, Sam would find himself in you, then you were alcohol. the hospital after he too took an 8-ball and tougher … I didn’t “They addressed Molyneux attended Narcotics Anony- binge drank. really think like that every issue. They mous and Alcoholics Anonymous meet- A thin man with a premenant smirk, Sam because I could always educated us about ings for nearly three years after his time in previously worked in the music industry out-drink anyone.” alcoholism and rehab. He said he believes he got everything and to him, drugs and alcohol were a part However, Sam drug addiction,” he could from them and no longer attends. of business. But growing up, he heard his said his ability to Sam said. “And they “Recovery is not an end point,” he said. uncle—a recovering alcoholic—admit a lack drink more than also educated us “But for now, I found a different way to live of control over alcohol abuse and the con- anyone he knew about the ‘Big Book’ and until I am wrong about it, I will stay fession never left Sam’s mind. didn’t attract women of Alcoholics Anon- this way.” By the time Sam’s ex-wife proposed because he “would ymous. It’s the best The new way of continual life changes rehab, he had spent four days detoxifying get sloppy drunk and book I’ve ever read come in the form of restructuring his time. in the hospital and he was ready to admit keep drinking.” in my life.” Molyneux works five days a week, so there to himself that he had lost control. He was Molyneux also Patients at New are no more midweek binges. He said this admitted to New Hope Recovery Center in subscribes to Pia- Hope were also helps him face his anxiety while sober the Lincoln Park neighborhood, a place that no’s belief that introduced to sci- and clear-of-mind. Molyneux said drink- enforced gender segregation, supervised students turn to entific studies that ing remains a social event for him and his outdoor smoke breaks and limited the pos- alcohol while adjust- link alcoholism to friends, but he avoids having a whole drink sessions of those under treatment. ing to the college certain genes. with each of his friends because it could “But we could wear shoelaces,” Sam said. environment. The discovery of lead to 10 drinks a night. “When you’re in this was interest- What might surprise some is that even Deciphering the Trend college, you’re thrust ing to Sam and a after everything Sam went through with into this world that breakthrough for his addiction, he doesn’t believe students

Unhealthy consumption of alcohol has most people aren’t Jon Remoquillo THE CHRONICLE his mother. should stop drinking completely. always been synonymous with student life- ready for,” Molyneux “When I first got “Drinking is a part of college,” Sam said. styles. But the prominence and magnitude said. “You’re forced to sober my mother “I know that sounds weird and selfish. of binge drinking has escalated substan- take care of yourself and that stress weighs used to think it was her fault that I drank To be honest, I don’t think people should tially in the past five to 10 years, according down on people.” too much,” Sam said. “Then she started stop drinking. Just don’t drink yourself to Mariann Piano, a professor at University Molyneux said he noticed that students going to Al-Anon meetings [a support group into oblivion.” of Illinois at Chicago who studies long-term spend most of their week studying alone in for friends and family members of alcohol- Whenever you talk to Sam about his effects of heavy drinking and adverse drink- their room, so students binge drink during ics] and realized that she is not to blame. It former alcohol habits, he is quick to remind ing patterns. the short weekend because it’s the only was my decision to drink in excess.” both you and himself that he remains an Most experts define binge drinking as time they have to relax. Prescription meds, group sessions and alcoholic. In his mind, he will always be an the consumption of dangerous amounts of “As soon as the weekend comes around, therapists in Forest View helped Moly- alcoholic—a pervasive mantra in Alcoholics alcohol—sometimes they draw the line at they know that they only have Friday night neux face his anxiety. Then he attended Anonymous teaching. four drinks per night for women, and five [and] Saturday night to get their excite- outpatient programs that assigned him “If I even think that I am not an alcoholic, for men—or drinking with the intent to ment,” Molyneux said. “A lot of people introspective homework to help him invest then I’ll start having crazy thoughts like, become overly intoxicated. drink heavily on the weekend, so it’s in himself. ‘Oh, I can handle one drink,’ even though I So why is it almost unheard of to find almost like a skewed or perverse version of “That’s the foundation to any recovery,” never had just one drink,” Sam said. college students who can limit themselves time management.” Molyneux said. “If you have things you’re Sam is Jewish and he said his deep belief to the enjoyment of just one drink? In hindsight, Molyneux said he can see not dealing with, they will come up again, in God is a part of his recovery. On the day “That’s the golden egg question, or prob- he wasn’t only making the most of his there’s no doubt.” he chose to change his life, Sam said he told ably the most important thing that we opportunities to party, but was also using He also said he grew up a little and real- God he needed help. don’t know,” Piano said. “It’s very complex.” alcohol to avoid dealing with anxiety. ized he no longer cares to wake up “with “And God has always been with me.” Adjusting to school demands, being away Molyneux would not be considered an a violent headache and throwing up” in from home, continued hormonal matura- alcoholic because his troubles were a slew the mornings. [email protected] HEALTH & FITNESS I MARCH 29, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 15

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil Rustic Italian 4 large, ripe tomatoes 1/2 Vidalia onion 2 cloves fresh garlic Pinch ground pepper and salt Handful of parsley bruschetta at home 2 tablespoons jarred capers Veggies, toasted bread bring old-world appetizer INSTRUCTIONS to your dinner table 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil over by Stephanie Saviola medium heat in a saucepan. Assistant Metro Editor 3. Chop 4 fresh, ripe tomatoes and half a Vidalia onion. BRUSCHETTA IS a perfect appetizer or snack The dish can be made 4. Fineley chop 2 cloves of fresh that is quick and easy to make, but rich spicy if crushed red garlic. in fl avor. On days when you want a light, pepper is included. 5. Add chopped onion, tomatoes and simple meal, bruschetta can be paired with Stir the mixture fre- garlic to saucepan with a dash of a fresh green salad. quently. Add more salt and salt and pepper. The dish originated in Italy as a main pepper if desired. 6. course and has evolved over the years into While the tomatoes and Stir mixture frequently. 7. a smaller, appetizer-style dish. onions are cooking, take a loaf of Slice 1 loaf of French bread into Sometimes meat, like prosciutto, or French bread and slice it into thin, thin, bite-sized pieces. cheese, such as mozzarella and parmesan, almost bite-sized slices. 8. Place sliced bread on a baking are added to the ingredients. Place the slices of bread onto a baking sheet and lightly coat with olive oil. In a medium saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of olive sheet and lightly coat with olive oil. Bake out of the oven and place it on a serving 9. Bake bread in oven until lightly oil on the stovetop. While the olive oil is heat- the bread just long enough to lightly dish. Scoop the mixture onto the slices toasted. ing, chop four large, fresh ripe tomatoes and toast it. of bread. 10. While bread toasts, fi nely chop half of a Vidalia onion. Preheat the oven to Take a handful of fresh parsley and fi nely If preferred, the bruschetta mixture can a handful of parsley and add to 350 degrees. chop it. be placed in a serving bowl with a spoon. onions, tomatoes and garlic mixture. Finely chop one or two cloves of fresh Add the parsley and two tablespoons of Guests can assemble the mixture onto the 11. Add 2 tablespoons of jarred garlic, depending on preference. jarred capers to the mixture. Jarred capers bread themselves, taking or adding as much capers to mixture. Add the onions and a dash of salt to the can be very salty so try to scoop them out as they chose. 12. Let mixture cook for 2 more olive oil fi rst and allow them to simmer. without the juice. Serve warm and enjoy! minutes and then remove from heat. Next, add the tomatoes and garlic to the Cook the capers and parsley with the 13. Remove bread from oven, spoon saucepan. Mix in some fresh ground pepper. mixture for two minutes. Take the bread [email protected] mixture over slices and serve.

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A digital revolution infancy of the Internet,” Barry said. “Band- Internet providing new width speeds can only get faster as the tech- methods of networking, nology improves. And look at how things sharing, thinking have gone the past decade or so; internet radio, music downloads, stuff like Hulu by Colin Shively [.com] and YouTube. All of these different Arts & Culture Editor means of communication are merging into one.” THE SCREECHING, ear-splitting sound that The Internet gave the world sites like resembled nails on a chalk board is well- Google, Facebook and Twitter, which have known to those born in the 1980s—the become some of the most widely accessed sound of the early Internet and its dial- Web sites on the Internet today. Each serves up connection that linked computers to one purpose: to connect people to request- online servers. The Internet is relatively ed information immediately. Twitter and young compared to other communication Facebook have revolutionized how people devices such as the phone, yet in the short meet and spread news, while Google has amount of time its existed, the Internet has put the vast information of the Internet at re-created the way our culture functions. people’s fingertips. Commonly referred to as the “highway “Instant gratification,” Barry said. “No of information,” the Internet has been the one wants to work for anything anymore, Associated Press backbone of a generation nicknamed the and the Internet makes it easier to get what Google’s video hosting site, YouTube.com, has provided the online community with ways to share them- Dotcom Generation, referencing the popu- we need.” selves in a new way. lar and most widely used domain “.com,” Dan Leveille, who has worked for the pop- none have the type of artistic community some are even wondering if .com will still which turned 25 on March 15. The Internet ular art site, DeviantArt.com, said because that [DeviantArt] has,” Leveille said. “It has exist or if a new domain will take over. But has also caused changes in long-established people, especially young adults, are on the given artists a new way of talking and meet- there is no doubt the Web has had a dra- industries, such as media, music and internet so often, they are viewed as being ing each other, sharing ideas. We all have matic effect on the lives of those who use networking. dumb, yet the avid Internet users are get- our inside jokes because that is how close it, and will continue to change and evolve Sal J. Barry, adjunct faculty member in ting information quicker and more efficient we are.” to meet the demands of society. the Interactive Arts and Media Department because of the Internet and .com. What will the Internet look like in the at Columbia, has been in the multimedia “I have been to numerous Web sites, and next 10 years? No one really knows, and [email protected] industry for 10 years and knows firsthand how the Internet has influenced the way people interact. “If you think about it, the Internet is almost the de facto means of communica- Connecting at Quennect 4 tion,” Barry said. “How do you know how Center, 1300 N. Western Ave., recruited the the space. your friend is doing? Did you call him? Or Chicago underground art artistic people in the community to help. Tubens, 28, said the majority of people do you track his status on Facebook? Would space continues shows Ibarra refuted that Quennect 4, or Q4 for who attended the events were in their early you rather e-mail or call someone?” despite city interference short, was ever deemed a hipster hangout. 20s to mid-30s and were willing to dig for an In the beginning, the Internet was a very “The way that I look at it now was that art outlet such as this one. basic site with only the fundamental infor- by Mina Bloom it was always a community cultural center “By being underground and people really mation, said Ethan Zuckerman, co-founder Assistant Arts & Culture Editor no matter who it was geared toward,” Ibarra having to search for it, we really did get an of Global Voice Online, a site that hosts a said. “People tend to want to keep things audience of people who come for the art network of national and international blog- TAPESTRIES HUNG on brick walls with high apart. The hipsters, the hip-hop cats, the and the music,” Tubens said. “Not because gers. However, now the Internet has devel- ceilings, original artwork, live music and activists. One thing that we did do was bring it’s something cool or hip to do, but more oped into an intricate part of people’s daily an undeniable spirit of charity work in the people together. Even now, things are seg- because they sought it out. It’s something lives, he said. kind of underground space that most young regated in Chicago and without places like that they’re seeking.” “People use the Internet, and mainly a people who don’t live in the city fantasize ours, there’s really no place for everybody to Tubens currently works for After School .com, to connect and find out information about when they picture an urban art scene. come together as a whole again.” Matters, teaches video production at an that they can’t find anywhere else,” Zucker- Despite the romance, however, many Q4 continues to be committed to provid- inner-city high school, performance instal- man said. “Critics say that the Internet has underground art spaces in the city cease ing a safe environment for city dwellers lation at a youth center and gives tour guides driven us apart, but really, it has given us a to exist due to city regulations. Quennect interested in underground art. at a museum in Pilsen. chance to connect to people we would never 4, 2716 W. North Ave., was an apartment- “We’ve had a lot of age restrictions so that He said the members of Q4 wanted to cater meet face-to-face and that alone is a source turned-cultural-haven dedicated to rais- the young crowd wouldn’t be a problem,” to the people who already live on the West of knowledge that nothing else can give us.” ing money for charities and organizations said Phillip Morris, who helped organize Side, as well as bring people from different Even during the age of dial-up and then throughout the city. Now John Ibarra, who events and participated regularly in Q4’s neighborhoods to the events to expose them broadband, the Internet was realized to be founded the organization in 2007, no long open mics. “Developing artists come out to cultural events they might enjoy. a forum where anyone and everyone can has a home to host events. of their shell just by coming to Quennect As far as Tubens is concerned, Q4 will have a voice with little or no censorship. On Jan. 5, the city delivered a notice from 4 every week. People get exposed to a wide continue to act as event planners or as a go- While using blogging services such as the alderman, Ibarra explained, which noti- array of music that they may have never between for artists and potential spaces for Google, the most powerful and common- fied the organizers of Quennect 4 that their heard before. Really interesting, original and gigs until they re-establish their space. ly used search engine, an individual can space and six other addresses were given authentic people would come here.” “We’ll do everything from sound to put- spread their thought or idea to countless citations for loud music and illegal promo- Perhaps most importantly, those behind ting up the artwork, to taking it down when readers instantly. tion, and have subsequently been shut down. the organization were constantly fundrais- it’s all over,” Tubens said. “There will be “The .com and Internet [have] changed The independently run, multi-use art ing for charities such as Latino Union, Wom- security, [and] drinks if drinks are provided. everything,” Zuckerman said. “I want to space, which is where Ibarra and his room- en’s Health Care Center, U.S. Social Forum We’ve definitely continued; we just don’t watch a movie? Just go online. I want to mates are currently living, originated from and the Leftist Lounge, to name a few. have a home.” purchase a song or read some news? Just go a desire to expose people in the city to art, Morris, 30, who is an emcee, performed Ibarra, who has worked odd jobs since Q4 online. The bad part is, the traditional forms fashion, primarily world music and provide at Q4 and “walked into a world of wonder,” shut down, encourages everyone to donate of these industries are having a hard time people with an opportunity to recite their he said. money to their organization by visiting their keeping up, and it is hurting them badly. work at an open mic or a story slam. West Side native and full-time vocalist, Web site. They need to realize that this is the way of A global rhythm project called “Café Vida,” Morris said whenever anyone from Q4 asked “Q4 will never stop,” he said. “It’s only the future.” art showcases of all mediums and regularly him to help out he was on board. going to be a matter of time. It’s kind of like However, the Internet is young. Every scheduled story slams took place every week “The city is quick to crack down on any- that saying, ‘Life finds a way.’ There will year, new and improved technologies are at Quennect 4 before they shut down. Café thing they can’t control, regulate or tax,” always be a way for us to continue what giving users a better way of accessing and Vida now takes place at Wicker Well Lounge, he said. we’ve been doing.” utilizing the Internet. With the introduc- 1637 W. North Ave. Louis Tubens, not unlike Morris, was To donate, visit Kickstarter.com. For all other tion of smart phones, the Internet can be In order to organize these types of events, asked to help organize and emcee events at information, visit Quennect4.com. accessed in virtually any location. Ibarra, who previously worked at indepen- Quennect 4 after being involved in a party “As for the evolution, we are still in the dent bookstore the New World Resource his group, the Leftist Lounge, threw at [email protected] 18 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010 ‘Greenberg’ talent talks collaboration Actors, score paint he’s done a lot of different stuff. I never realistic emotions in new really saw it so much as a different role. I film to open on April 1 just thought Ben was the best person to play this. by David Orlikoff BS: I think there are four or five filmmak- Film Critic ers that if you get a call from them as an actor you would say “yes” no matter what NOAH BAUMBACH has spent equal parts of it is. And Noah is definitely one of those the 21st century as a writer for films such guys for me. I was lucky that what he was as Wes Anderson’s “The Life Aquatic with calling me with something that I felt very Steve Zissou,” and as a writer/director for excited by too because it was so specifi- films like the critically acclaimed “The cally written. We talked a little bit ... at the Squid and the Whale.” His latest project, beginning about the age of the character “Greenberg,” is of the latter category. Ben and the issues he was going through. I Stiller plays the title role, a middle-aged would love to work with Noah again if he man who resigned himself to do nothing has anything. There are very few filmmak- for awhile. The trailer suggests themes of ers I think that, like Noah, have that sense existentialism and potentially dark dram- of humor but also reality, and are doing edy indicative of much of Baumbach’s work. what he’s doing James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem com- posed the score for the film. The Chronicle talked by phone to Baum- bach, Murphy and Stiller about collabo- ration on set, the choice of Stiller for the I so loved everything that James dramatic role and the differences between did that I kept trying to find places IMDB the soundtrack and an LCD Soundsystem Ben Stiller plays Roger Greenberg in the film “Greenberg.” The film, directed by Noah Baumbach, is set for it, which was good because I to release April 1. record. used music more in this movie— The Chronicle: Was this role a departure score more—than I have in previous talk about music pretty simply. I know I was JM: The way this worked wasn’t quite so for Ben Stiller from his comedic acting? movies.” very lucky to have that open line of commu- much like that. I met with Noah before nication. I was making the soundtrack and shooting started and we talked a lot about Noah Baumbach: I always wanted -Noah Baumbach Noah was editing the movie. [We worked] music and we talked about characters. somebody who had a sense of humor 100 feet from each other, so it was very There’s a lot of human camaraderie that to play this part. There’s a lot of humor easy to have access and a lot of feedback made it very easy to talk about what the in it, although it’s not played for laughs. and just communicate. I don’t know if I movie needed. It wasn’t any less about I think Ben and I talked about this a lot. The Chronicle: I know James Murphy ever got really self-conscious about what my emotions than anything else, there The more authentically he portrays it, has said this was “not an LCD Soundsys- the goals were, except deadlines and dates. was something you were looking at and the funnier it was going to be. I saw Ben tem record,” so what were the goals and On the small level, we just always seemed reacting. But we also didn’t try to make in the John Guare play “The House of approach to the soundtrack? to go with our guts. It actually got remark- a soundtrack that necessarily always Blue Leaves,” which I think was your first ably more comfortable the longer we did it. accented emotions. After seeing the first professional role? James Murphy: The goal for me was to NB: From my perspective, I wanted James dailies, it was clear that the actors were Ben Stiller: Yes. Took you long enough to make music that worked, that we liked, to do something that was going to work doing their job amazingly well and the give me a call. [All laugh] that seemed true to the characters and the for the movie but to interpret it himself, stuff was there. It would be saccharine NB: Well, I was busy for awhile. Obvious- movie and that made Noah happy. It seemed and to come at it from a personal stand- to just punch those things up. Instead, I ly, Ben is known for bigger comedies but pretty easy to do because we were able to point. And I think our relationship and made songs that work as a backdrop for friendship outside of the work and around what’s happening and let the emotions be the work was really important because it done by the directing and the shooting and helped support an environment where we the acting. So it was easy. There were a lot both could just talk freely and see what of jokes about “right now there should be happened. And some of it’s trial and error a really moody chord.” in terms of some things you love. When you put it in front of the picture, it doesn’t The Chronicle: What was the progres- work or doesn’t feel right. But I think our sion and development of the original track record was pretty good. story concept to the final film? JM: I would give Noah music and he would move parts and just try it in a different NB: Part of the experience is interpreting— place if it didn’t work there. So he was very you get the script as good as you can get it, generous. and then you want to interpret it when you NB: Well, that’s the thing. I so loved every- shoot it, and put it together and rewrite it thing that James did that I kept trying to when you edit. That’s the general way of find places for it, which was good because looking at it. But because I’m so involved I used music more in this movie—score every step of the way, I think part of my job more—than I have in previous movies. is being open to how it transforms and how other people bring that transformation. I really think the character Greenberg is in many ways a 50/50 collaboration between Ben and me. Ben didn’t improvise the dia- logue, he did the dialogue I wrote, but he so inhabited the part and so transformed the Ben didn’t improvise the dia- character that I feel only part ownership of logue, he did the dialogue I wrote, him now. I feel Ben is as responsible for it but he so inhabited the part and as I am and that’s true with many things. so transformed the character that I think that’s true with the music too. I I feel only part ownership of him think the music is very specific and person- now. I feel Ben is as responsible al to James, even though it was hired work created to go with these pictures. But in the for it as I am and that’s true with post production and the editing, I’m not many things.” prescient about what I write, so I tend to rewrite by cutting lines and moving things -Noah Baumbach around. Being open to what you have rather than what you anticipated having is really The Chronicle: How was it different important. It always becomes something working on the soundtrack to a finished different than what you started with. Associated Press product versus building something Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor pose at a screening for the film“Greenberg,” in which Stiller plays the main from the ground up? [email protected] character, Roger Greenberg.

ARTS & CULTURE I MARCH 29, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 19 Teacher honored for rst novel Whitney M. Young English teacher Brigid Pasulka presented with Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award

to be presented with the award at the line follows the grandparents and the going through the whole editing process John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Polish resistance movement during and such, so she could help students Boston, Mass., on March 28. She said she World War II, and the other plot line with their editing because she’s been was shocked when she found out she won follows their granddaughter living in there professionally.” the PEN Award. Krakow 50 years later, shortly after Pasulka said she didn’t initially set out “I had no idea that I was up for it,” the fall of Communism. Pasulka said to write a novel, but her writing soon took Pasulka said. “It was not even on my most of her research about Poland came on a life of its own as the book slowly radar. Then I was sitting at home on a from living there for a year. She went came together. Saturday, going through my junk e-mail to Poland after graduating college and “It started out as a list of all these box, and there was an e-mail from the decided she wanted to live in Europe things that I didn’t want to forget about PEN Foundation. I think I read half of it and teach English there. Poland,” she said. “I probably started that and registered what it was. I’m not an “I lived there from ’94 to ’95,” she said. list in ’95, right after I came back. And easily excitable person, and I started just “And then I go back there every year just then I started to write descriptions, and jumping up and down and doing some about. So a lot of the stuff is just from my then I kept writing on the ’90s thread exclamatory swearing, I think. So I was direct experience or from, you know, sto- until 2000. And I went to grad school then very excited. Then I went back and read ries that people have told me. People love and started writing stories about Russia the other half of the e-mail.” to talk there, they love to tell stories.” for three years.” Courtesy HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT Jim English, department chair in the Joe Scotese, another English teacher at Much of Pasulka’s writing is set in Chicago Public Schools teacher Brigid Pasulka was English Department at Young, said the Young, used Pasulka’s book as a part of his foreign locations, a fact she attributes to be presented with the Hemingway Foundation/ entire school and community have been senior class curriculum this year. Sarah to the amount of traveling she’s done PEN Award at the John F. Kennedy Presidential excited for and supportive of Pasulka. Kochanny, 18, read the book in Scotese’s and the idea that good stories can Library in Boston, Mass., on March 28. “We’re all overjoyed that she got the class and said she thought the insights it happen anywhere. award,” English said. “It was really some- gave into Polish culture were particularly “I think that by changing all the details, by Luke Wilusz thing she very much deserved.” interesting. you realize what stays the same,” she Assistant Arts & Culture Editor English also said the award has created “I’m Polish and I didn’t even know any- said. “And what stays the same are the increased demand for the book around thing about Poland,” Kochanny said. “So I was basic elements of human character, and THE CHICAGO Public School system recent- the school. like, ‘Oh, it’s my culture and my heritage.’” relationships and what’s important in ly got a dose of prestige and honor when “I have six copies of the book in my Kochanny said she thought Pasulka’s people’s lives.” an English teacher at Whitney M. Young room,” he said. “I can never get them, writing experience is a helpful asset to She said she’s working on her next Magnet High School, 211 S. Laflin St., won they’re always signed out by students her as a learning tool. novel, to be set in Italy, although she was the 2010 Hemingway Foundation/PEN who are reading it constantly. They all “I think it’s a good experience,” reluctant to give too much away. award for her first novel. like it. We have parents who are coming in Kochanny said. “Because I don’t think “It involves butchering, soccer and Brigid Pasulka, who has taught at and reading it … so it’s very well-received, many teachers in this school have actu- Dante,” she said. “So that’s all I’m going Young for about seven years, wrote “A very well-liked.” ally written books. It’s kind of like she to say about it right now.” Long, Long Time Ago & Essentially True” The novel tells the story of two gen- knows a whole other process of actu- over the course of several years. She was erations of a Polish family. One story ally going through writing the book and [email protected] “A SURE-FIRE CROWD PLEASER!” —The New York Times

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CIRCUS Triton Troupers Circus was created in 1972 and the group has performed every year since. The circus allows regular people to live out their dreams of running away with the circus. Many of the people involved work regular jobs and live regular lives, but on Mondays and Wednesdays, they fi nd themselves hanging upside down from tight ropes, coating their face with colorful paint and being launched 30 feet in to the air by a group of their peers. The circus is now run by Terry White, an original member of the circus. The circus usually runs Easter weekend, starting on Holy Thursday and running until Easter Sunday, in the gym of Triton College, located at 2000 N. 5th Ave., River Grove, Ill. Sign up for performance classes start in January and go until the show starts in March. The Triton Troupes take anyone and everyone, free of charge, just come with a strong work ethic and desire to have fun. ARTS & CULTURE I MARCH 29, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 21 22 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010 It’s a ‘Go’ Newly independent OK Go offers more than viral clips

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IT’S BEEN hard to miss OK Go lately. Not only has the power-pop band with Chicago roots taken another music video viral with its jaw-dropping, Rube Goldberg- machine take on “This Too Shall Pass,” OK Go just shed its major-label affiliations to become a truly independent band. MCT Newswire This came in the wake of a dispute with OK Go, originally from Chicago, now lives in California where they produce alternative videos on the Internet, their most popular being “Here It Goes Again.” the band’s former label, EMI, that got to the heart of some of the music industry’s cur- there aren’t really hard feelings toward labels productively served was startup three things. One is press. Two is actually rent woes. Despite the 2006 dancing-on- EMI and why he doesn’t worry about investment for bands. You don’t want to setting up the label. We have a pretty good treadmills video, for “Here It Goes Again,” being perceived as a video band. He ended put your own money into it because you’re team in place already, but there are a few which brought the band to national our first phone call by saying, “Can you likely to lose all that money, and if you’re things we need to still solve. You make an prominence, EMI no longer wanted OK Go make me not sound like the pretentious lucky enough to get to a point of solvency, announcement like that and every single videos to be embeddable on Web sites it did pontificating [person] I was being at the the money you’re making should basi- person in the music industry who has not earn money from. Lead singer Damian beginning there?” He would later arrange cally be paying back all the bands that are some idea for a way forward has written Kulash retorted—in a February op-ed piece a second call to talk some more. failing. That’s how the risk aggregation to us. The third thing keeping me busy is in a national newspaper—that in the Steve Johnson: You said Paracadute of the system works. So if you’re a band we are shooting another video next week, year 2010, letting your work flow freely (Italian for “parachute”), the name of that’s already gotten your head above the so I am busy figuring it out. is essential. your new company, is your second- water, the last thing you need is a label. All SJ: Is that a high-concept one? “I imagine dropping us gets a lot more favorite word. What is first? they’re doing is using your profits to prop DK: It’s the same level of concept as you attractive when we start mouthing off,” Damian Kulash: Pamplemousse (French up their new projects, you know? We don’t would expect from us. We’re going to Kulash said in a telephone conversation for “grapefruit”). But it didn’t really seem need their distribution anymore. And we attempt to do a single take that actually from Los Angeles, from which the fol- as appropriate to a band that’s jumping off promote ourselves way better than they takes 24 hours. It’s not all the same speed, lowing conversation is excerpted. “We’re the Titanic, you know what I mean? do. There is no reason to stick with them so it goes from extreme high-speed pho- a good band not to be associated with SJ: In a nutshell, why did you go inde- except you are contractually bound to. tography to very time-lapsed, all in one if we keep writing those things for the pendent and I know there’s no nutshell SJ: What’s keeping you busiest these take, for the song “End Love.” New PublicationYork Times explaining howSize stupid answer. Run Date(s) Initial Time days? Is it handling the fervor over SJ: Is there choreography involved? they’re acting.” DK. Well, there is one nutshell answer, the video or the announcement about DK: Yes, there is. Woo hoo! COLUMBIA 1/4 PAGE MONDAY 3.29

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Fiercely by Randy Lewis held ideas about evolution, politics and athe- MCT Newswire ism have been Bad Religion’s stock in trade since the beginning, and they’re a signifi - A FUNNY thing happened to punk band Bad cant factor in the group’s ongoing connec- Religion on the way to what its members tion with its audience. fully expected to be a James Dean existence: “We were very young when we named the They fully embraced the “live fast” part of that band ‘Bad Religion’ and we started writing manifesto, but somehow forgot to die young. about what we considered to be serious The Southern California band, formed in topics,” Gurewitz said. “Maybe the reason Courtesy EPITAPH RECORDS 1980 by a group of bright teenage rebels at El we started in that direction was because we Bad Religion plan to celebrate three decades of punk rock with a new tour, a new album and a book. Camino Real High School in Los Angeles’ San were serious kids or troubled kids, but what- Fernando Valley, fi nds itself gearing up for a Gra n, displaying punk’s time-honored itself has outlasted all predictions of a quick, ever the reason, it has served us quite well. 30th anniversary tour and a raft of related antipathy toward self-aggrandizement, trendy demise. We can age gracefully with that. We weren’t activities this year. elaborated: “We couldn’t be around for this “Far from being the great iconoclast, a zany band that found ourselves as adults “We used to say, ‘Never trust anyone over long if it wasn’t for the expansion and the punk rock has turned out to be the most trying to change what we write about.” 30,’” said guitarist Brett Gurewitz, 47. With a continued vibrancy of the punk scene. To me, successful movement in rock ‘n’ roll his- Said Gra n: “We actually got lucky: We sheepish laugh, he quickly added, “Anyone— that’s the celebration. I’ve tried to defl ect the tory,” Gurewitz said. “It has spawned wrote some lasting songs that we can play that does not apply to bands.” accolades and say it’s really about the com- myriad genres ... Whether it’s indie rock, today and that actually have some thought- He was flanked by the group’s other munity. If you didn’t have a community to emo, screamo, hard-core, post-hard-core or provoking ideas,” he confessed. “There are remaining original members—singer Greg play to, then what good is it?” whatever the hell it is, they all have punk some songs from those early records that we Gra n and bassist Jay Bentley—at the o c- That community still shows up, well, rock as their common ancestor.” might still play, but it’s hard to stand behind es of Epitaph Records, the equally hardy label religiously for Bad Religion shows, often While steering the Bad Religion ship as the lyrics.” that Gurewitz started in 1981 as an outlet for with its children—and even some grand- the one constant over the years, Gra n, in Bad Religion’s lineup has shifted over the the band’s music. children—in tow, which makes the group as fact, also managed to earn a master’s degree decades. Gurewitz left the fold for much of the On March 17, they were scheduled to begin strong a draw in concert as ever. As a thank in geology from the University of California, ’90s to focus on expanding his record label, a string of 17 House of Blues concerts in Ana- you for that loyalty, the band will record a Los Angeles and a doctorate in biology from but rejoined his bandmates for 2001’s “The heim, San Diego, West Hollywood and Las live album during the early part of the tour Cornell University. Process of Belief” and has remained an active Vegas over the next three weeks, for which and make it available as a free download for In recent years he has been a lecturer on member ever since. He still guides Epitaph they’ll be joined by longtime band members those who sign up on its Web site. biology at UCLA, but he took a sabbatical and its o shoot labels, Anti- and Hellcat. Greg Hetson and Brian Baker, both on guitar, “Never underestimate Bad Religion,” last year to write his new book, “Anarchy Beyond marking this year’s anniversary, and drummer Brooks Wackerman. Goldenvoice chief Paul Tollett once said of Evolution.” Due this fall from HarperStudio the group is at work on its 15th studio album, “This isn’t about what happened 30 the group’s remarkable longevity, despite to coincide with Bad Religion’s national tour, also targeted for fall release. years ago,” Bentley, 45, said. “It’s about minimal radio airplay typically available it’s Gra n’s personal narrative about “natu- 30 years of us being in the scene.” to hard-core punk groups. But then, punk ralism, science, faith and art,” incorporat- [email protected]

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YEASAYER // AMBLING ALP MIIKE SNOW // ANIMAL Courtesy ZACH VOUGA J. ROCC // ST10 MIX Nick Donlin and Zach Vouga comprise Chicago-based band Glitter Bones. Vouga is a current Columbia FLYING LOTUS & DECLAIME // WHOLE WIDE WORLD student. Electronic duo creates magic by Mina Bloom I’m not into it, but I like to read up about that CIARA SHOOK, ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR Assistant Arts & Culture Editor stu . It’s very inspiring to me. ZV: I’d certainly say that our music and our ANNUALS // LOXSTEP ELECTRONIC POP duo Glitter Bones released an individual tracks can be looked at as a spell THE WHIGS // NAKED EP in February and is already recording a full- or incantation of sorts. Something’s being BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB // SHADOW’S KEEPER length album. Both members of the Chicago- conjured in each track. NEKO CASE // JOHN SAW THAT NUMBER based band can’t easily compare their sound with familiar bands, which in essence is a The Chronicle: How do your live perfor- combination of the gumption of hip-hop and mances di er from hearing a Glitter Bones an element of fantasy in regard to sampling. recording? Nick Donlin and Zach Vouga, a current Columbia student, comprise the up-and- ND: First and foremost, it’s very loud. I think coming band. The Chronicle talked with both when you’re feeling the bass and stu , you’re members to learn about the vision behind more inclined to move and get into it and jam their “Returning the Magic” EP, how they out to it. Week ending March 16, 2010 scored a gig opening for Deakin (of long-time ZV: And even something as simple as the indie darlings Animal Collective) and how sound quality. I mean, the maturity of listen- #1 Album Top tracks ( ) Last week’s ranking in top five their live performance greatly di ers from ers in today’s age are on MySpace, which is simply listening to their recordings. perhaps the lowest form of listening quality. United States So, [in a live setting] you’re experiencing it in Break Your Heart • Taio Cruz (1) 1 The Chronicle: Tell me about both of your an all-encompassing atmosphere. Nothin’ On You • B.o.B 2 roles in Glitter Bones. The Chronicle: How did you guys land a gig Hey, Soul Sister • Train (3) 3 Zach Vouga: When we’re writing, I’d say opening for Deakin of Animal Collective? Plastic Beach Imma Be • Black Eyed Peas (2) 4 there’s no rules when we’re writing. It’s a Gorillaz big stream of consciousness of ideas. We’re ND: That show came about because I just Need You Now • Lady Antebellum (4) 5 constantly fi ring ideas back and forth to each started messaging him on MySpace and he’s other. Nick will send me something and it’ll a really cool guy. He has no problem talking United Kingdom depict a certain emotion, and I’ll pick up on with bands who are interested in getting Rude Boy (1) 1 that emotion and I’ll add something back their stu out there. He’s just real nice about • Rihanna to him. It’ll just kind of snowball until it it. We ended up e-mailing the guy from Telephone • Lady GaGa & Beyonce 2 becomes something. Sometimes the things the Empty Bottle. He’s cool and it all just Baby • Justin Bieber 3 that we produce will fall through the cracks worked out. and will later be renovated. That’s the process ZV: It sort of fell into our laps and we were Plastic Beach In My Head • Jason Derulo (2) 4 Gorillaz in which we collaborate. both very excited about it. Starry Eyed • Ellie Goulding (5) 5 Nick Donlin: Generally, we’ll come up with a core part each and just go from there. When The Chronicle: Are you working on Spain we do that live, most of the time we play the recording anything currently or are you core part—whoever wrote it—and then the just trying to get your name out there? El Run Run • Estopa (2) 1 other person plays whatever they laid over it. Estuve a Punto De ... • Miguel Bose 2 ZV: Yeah, it’s really interesting to see how Tik Tok • Ke$ha 3 The Chronicle: What was your vision for our sound has evolved—even in the short the “Returning the Magic” EP and how run of the band we’ve been in so far. So Cardio Meet Me Halfway • Black Eyed Peas (3) 4 Miguel Bose long did it take to write and record? it’ll be explored in the next release. With Stereo Love • Edward Maya, Vika Jigulina (5) 5 “Returning the Magic,” Nick and I were still Source: iTunes © 2010 MCT ND: Honestly, I’d say it took about two weeks. freshly working together but with this new ZV: It took a good part of the month stu , you can tell there’s unity and we’re of January. exploring new sounds and new depths. ND: It was a pretty quick, painless process. We’re in correspondence with a few smaller ZV: As far as vision, Nick and I are both pretty labels about maybe pressing our newest Follow The Chronicle on magical guys. [Laughs] As stated in the title of one into vinyl. There’s nothing for sure yet. the album, it’s defi nitely something that we We’re mainly concerned with getting the wanted to capture. I wanted to capture the material fi nished in a fi nite manner that vibe of a young girl’s fantasy novel and Nick we’re happy with. was on the same page as I was. The kind of Glitter Bones’ next show will be at Ronny’s emotion we were trying to convey is some Bar, 2101 N. California Ave., on March 2. For fantastical adventure but still highly emo- more information, visit MySpace.com/Glitter- www.twitter.com/ccchronicle tional, but at the same time, very bleak. BonesBand. ND: Yeah, that’s pretty accurate. I’m into a lot of fairy tales, witchcraft and things like that. [email protected] 26 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010

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Ren Lahvic/Advertising and Business Andrew Billmyer/Advertising Account Cristina Aguirre/Multimedia Editor Associated Press Manager Executive Siked out Swear words at Columbia Places to visit before you die Names you shouldn’t give a child IT SEEMS the auto industry is frequently Nickelback: It’s fine if you like them, but for Aruba: Aruba is close to the equator, so the Adolf: Naming your kid after horrific people in making headlines these days. From the your own sake, keep it to yourself. Once I met temperature is always very warm. Because history like Adolf Hitler will forever scar the poor a girl who wasn’t aware of the repercussions emergence of hybrid vehicles, the huge Aruba is so warm the constant breeze will child’s life. Everyone will hate your kid. Imagine government bailout of the Big Three, all the of using that word. She said, “Nickelback cool you down. The island is more desert-like “Adolf” on a nametag or on a birthday cake. I way to the most recent: Toyota, who has isn’t that bad.” The badgering that came after than what you may think. The beaches are suggest naming your kid Lucifer if you are vying was ruthless. Needless to say, I never saw amazing and the hospitality from the locals is for an evil name that scares off bullies. been in the spotlight for their latest recall her or her MP3 player ever again. even better. of car models due to faulty pedals. But this Batman: There is a Facebook group dedicated to time, Toyota is innocent. Hipster: This one is all about context. It’s OK Turks and Caicos: One of my all-time favorite this topic: “If this group reaches 50,000 mem- California resident Jim Sikes was driving if you use it when talking about other people, islands in the Caribbean is Turks and Caicos. bers, my first child will be named Batman.” The down Interstate 8 near San Diego in his 2008 but don’t dare accuse someone of being a This small island is the perfect getaway for a person adds that even if it is a girl, their child Hybrid Prius when his accelerator stuck to the hipster right to their face. It’s endearing that little rest and relaxation. Turks and Caicos is will still be named Batman. So far the group has we all want to be individuals and it’s no doubt floor and pushed the car to speeds in excess known for its pink sand beaches and local fam- reached more than 5,000 members and let’s of 90 mph, according to NBC San Diego. After we aren’t like other schools, but come on, we ily restaurants. My favorite fish to indulge on hope to keep it that way. A girl named Batman, numerous attempts failed to stop the car all do look the same. when I’m on the island is grouper. really? How about Sailor Moon? using the brake, emergency brake and even Meat: Commonly referred to as “carcass” or Tahiti: Tahiti, an island of French Polynesia, Alcoholic beverages: Margarita wants a mar- trying to pry the pedal up, Sikes called 9-1-1. “flesh” by my loving vegan friends. This word is known for its plush green vegetation and garita. If you are thinking of naming your child Operators promptly dispatched a California really only qualifies as a swear in front of breathtaking views. Each year, Tahiti accomo- after the beverage it was conceived after, I sug- Highway Patrol officer to assist. In the end, about half our student body. Still, I thought dates families, couples and honeymooners. gest giving the kid any name on this list. I don’t the Prius was safely stopped and later sent to it was important because the reaction is one This should definitely be a place to see before know how little Brandy or Amaretto will feel about a Toyota facility for examination. of the best. Offer up a juicy steak to a vegan, you die. a brother named Heineken. People will think your there is no greater way to make your conver- Then the facts started to come in. Experts kid has a serious booze problem. at Toyota issued a statement that the techni- sation go south. Ireland: As a child, I loved traveling to many cians could not duplicate the incident, and different European countries. Of the places José/Maria: Why name a kid José or Maria Sports: How dare you? Stop being pre- I’ve seen, Ireland has to be my all-time favor- when there are millions out there? Imagine a every attempt to stop the car while at high tentious and using big words I don’t ite. Everything from the thriving green fields to classroom full of them and the teacher has to speeds were successful. According to the of- understand. the jagged cliffs makes the list of places you say Jose No. 3 right after Maria No. 5. I suggest ficial Toyota report, all the braking features must see. trying something different like Apple or Pilot In- worked normally on Sike’s car. Republican: The top dog, head honcho or big spector. There’s barely any of them. Sikes, we may not know why you allegedly enchilada, whatever you want to call it, this Greece: Who doesn’t love Greek food? One lied about your Prius being faulty. But I do one wins. The gasps that you’ll hear after of my favorite dishes, baklava, comes from Christina: Why add an unnecessary “h” to a the use of the word Republican are astound- know that if you did, you put countless lives Greece. I came to love this sweet pastry five perfect name? I mean, wouldn’t life be easier on the highway in danger by accelerating ing, especially if it follows, “I am a.” Tr y it years ago when my family visited Santorini. I without it? Your kid would write one less letter. to excessive speeds. And for what, insurance out to see the reaction you’ll get, I think you also really enjoyed the Greek culture and the One less letter! After years of people spelling my would get a more positive reaction saying, “I unique cities that are built on rock cliffs. I will name as Christina when I specifically told them money? If you did lie, I hope you are fined and love Blagojevich.” go back again someday. there is no “h,” I needed to let my frustration out. charged with insurance fraud and for influ- encing a public servant. Wow, you are such a jackass. —C.Shively

said. Her friends and colleagues constantly reminded her that she could most likely get away with wearing anything. “I always stood out from everybody in high school,” West said. “It just started with me going, ‘Oh, I like that’ and putting random things together.” Currently, West is in love with the skinny jean trend. To make it more exciting, West pairs the jeans with a long shirt and her favorite studded belt, which she wears mul- tiple times a week. “Sometimes what I do is I will take a maga- zine with a certain fashion I like and cut it Shimika West combines the grow- out, then go shopping to see if I can duplicate ing trend of Asian style clothing and it,” West said. “It sometimes works and some- her own random choices to create an by Colin Shively times doesn’t.” ensemble unique to her personality. Arts & Culture Editor She believes her style works for Chicago because the fashions and trends of the city Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE SHIMIKA WEST, a sophomore video game are all unique, she said. However, she thinks design major, doesn’t regret any fashion she would stand out more back home in choices she has made. From before high Peoria, Ill. than she does in Chicago. school to college, West has always been com- “Where I am from, my fashion wouldn’t fit fortable in her self-described wacky style. in,” West said. “I get a lot of looks like, ‘What “[My style is] unique, it’s alternative,” West in the [heck] is she wearing?’ But down here said. “I’ll wear anything from whatever store; it blends with the style.” thrift store to a high fashion-type store. I just As West’s style choices are often random like different clothing. I dress kind of weird and unpredictable, one trend she enjoys more sometimes. I mix and match patterns, wear than most is the growing Asian fashion in a lot of dark colors, they all go well together. Chicago, she said. Oftentimes she attempts However, my favorite shoes are Converse.” to add a certain Asian look to her daily West’s current fashion trend began to wardrobe. emerge during her high school years as she started to wear anything and everything, she [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE I MARCH 29, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 27

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“L. A. CANDY” BY LAUREN CONRAD “AXE COP” SPACECOLLECTIVE.ORG I borrowed this book from a friend because I am deep into “The This online comic is brilliant. It’s basically a 5-year-old telling his On the home page they say this is a place “where forward thinking Hills,” but I couldn’t get past the first few pages. I know it’s 29-year-old brother, who is a comic book artist, stories about a terrestrials share ideas and information about the state of the shocking, but writing is not one of LC’s many, many skills. If you cop with an axe. He draws whatever his younger brother imag- species, their planet and the universe, living the lives of science are wondering, some of her skills are: staring vacantly, eating ines like adventures with unicorn babies, avocado soldier and fiction.” It sounds intense, but the point of views expressed in lunch outside and talking about herself while touching clothes vampire man baby kid. It’s some pretty funny stuff. It will keep posts are relatable to everyone because we are all members of (you know, working). Whatever, even though the writing is awful, you entertained for awhile.—C. Aguirre this world and society. It’s great reading to expand your mind. it is really hilarious this book exists.—P. Smith —B. Zepeda

MOVIES / TV / DVD

NETFLIX WATCH INSTANTLY “THE CAT IN THE HAT” UNDRESSEDTV.COM This is by far the best investment I have ever made in my life. The epic story of a cat alone in the world with nothing but his UndressedTV.com streams the entire first season of MTV’s For only $9 a month I can watch unlimited movies instantly on companions, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and his trusty hat. It’s all fun late-night, steamy soap opera “Undressed.” Watching the show my computer from Netflix. True, they don’t have all their movies and games when he comes into the lives of two bored children almost 11 years after it first aired makes me realize how risqué programmed to watch immediately, but their vast database is on a rainy day to make their lives more exciting. Although they it was for my 11-year-old self. Nevertheless, it’s fun to revisit more than enough to keep me entertained night after night. I are having fun now, what will mom say later? This is an engulfing the show and laugh at its ridiculousness. The only thing miss- can promise you that by the time you have read this, I will have tale of fun, friendship and excitement you won’t be able to stop ing is season three, featuring my future husband Adam Brody. watched more than 30 movies over spring break. Sorry RedBox, watching. A must-see.—B. Lewis —E. Peters you lose.—C. Shively

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STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO: “99 SONGS OF BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE: “WORLD SICK” KELLER WILLIAMS: “RUSH LIMBAUGH” REVOLUTION VOL. 1” If this is any indication of what Broken Social Scene’s next release “Rush Limbaugh, you’re an a-hole. Big ol’ douchebag, I hope you Streetlight front man Tomas Kalnoky is arguably the best song- will sound like, I’m totally stoked. With that said, “World Sick” fail.” In a new single released March 4, Williams vocalizes his writer in the ska world, so much so that his talent shines through sounds like it could belong on their self-titled album or even “You annoyance with Limbaugh while honoring and appreciating free on an album consisting entirely of cover songs. He blends Street- Forgot It In People.” In other words, it’s expansive and dramatic, speech rights in our country. This song is sung in Williams’ sig- light’s unique jazzy flavor with songs by artists like Radiohead, Bad much like any of their other songs. My heart swells when I hear, nature groovy way as he makes light-hearted stabs at America’s Religion and Paul Simon, and not a single track is disappointing. “I get world sick, every time I take a step.” I can’t wait until May favorite Republican.—L. Nalin Some of them sound even better than the originals.—L. Wilusz 4.—M. Bloom

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NCAA TOURNAMENT FUKUNG.NET NEW ADVERTISEMENT ON CTA: VISIT MONTANA ADS Let’s face it, this is one of the best two-and-a-half weeks of the Have some time to waste? This Web site is always good for a The new addition of the Visit Montana advertisements on CTA year. Sixty-five teams, made up of college-aged men playing in laugh. It’s chock full of funny pictures and captions from animals trains is quite refreshing. Instead of seeing a plethora of random cities across the nation for a chance to cut down the nets. I might to cartoon characters and other random stuff that’s entertaining. Chicago ads, the entire train car matches one theme: nature. not have a rooting interest in the tournament, unless you count Word to the wise: I’d probably advise against viewing this at work Amongst the dull, typical train view, it’s nice to see a mountain wanting Duke to lose in the first round, but I will still watch every or in class.—L. Danielson goat or two.—S. Roush game humanly possible.—J. Graveline 28 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010

Editorials New Web site effective, but expensive THE CITY of Chicago’s Web site is more effi- and spent a reported $11.8 billion. cient since its $1.8 million overhaul, using The 2008 statistics also showed Chicago easy-to-click tabs and enhanced search is the ninth most popular city for overseas engine capabilities. travelers, making the new site, more entic- Chicago has been working on this expen- ing with different language capabilities. sive endeavor with the city’s in-house tech- The site was designed after other cities’ nology team for a year. The new Web site, award-winning Web sites that were judged CityofChicago.org, contains 3,500 pages by the Center for Digital Government. In with added user-friendly functions. 2009, Virginia Beach, Va., won the 1st place It’s been approximately nine years award for best city Web site and Riverside, since the site’s last update. The site’s past Calif., received second place. lack of organization makes the changes Even though Illinois is facing a major feel overdue for some Chicagoans and budget deficit, it is still important to make people who frequently visited the site for Web sites easier for tourists and residents business purposes. to navigate. MCT Newswire Prior to the overhaul, the site couldn’t effi- This new site is an improvement and the ciently handle the capacity of users, creating funding, which came out of a budget ear- a slow site with a sub-par search engine. marked for “capital equipment,” was well The updated Web site allows people to spent in an attempt to promote the city and search a generic word like “license,” without also become more user-friendly. knowing the specific department the license However, the state of Illinois is in a is filed under. It’s also easier to pay parking financial crisis and any large expenditure tickets and includes a list of helpful features should be thoroughly evaluated before for residents, businesses and tourists. embarking on another expensive and not- Creating a tab for tourists is crucial so-necessary journey. because of the numerous visitors coming Overhauling the site was an expensive into the city each year. According to the endeavor and if the funding had not come Chicago Office of Tourism’s 2008 statistics, out of the budget for equipment purposes, 45.5 million people visited Chicago last year the upgrade should have been put on hold. Another option for student loans MOST STUDENTS might be tempted by almost ting out the banks will save $87 billion of anything that may lessen the impact of stu- taxpayer money. dent loans after graduation. According to GovTrack.us, the Student The government is trying to do just Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act passed that through the Student Aid and Fiscal in the House with a 253-171 vote on Sept. 17, MCT Newswire Responsibility Act, which is supposed to 2009. Of that vote, 247 Democrats voted in lower interest rates and remove some of the favor of the bill and 167 Republicans voted burden on taxpayers. to deny its passing. The Student Aid and The act would amend the Higher Educa- Fiscal Responsibility Act is still awaiting tion Act of 1965. Some government officials the Senate’s approval. say the new act will make it easier for stu- It is easy for government officials to say dents to pay for college. they will lower interest rates and make col- The government would assume the role lege more accessible to everyone—but these of lender by giving loans to middle- and promises need to be ensured. lower-class families, and cutting out the The private sector has done a poor job middle man: the banks. Private lenders catering to students’ financial needs. The have been known to raise interest rates for government might do a better job, or at least some students during their college career offer more competitive interest rates for the and, more recently, halted lending to others banks to match. who want loans. One thing banks may give students that The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility the government can’t is customer service. Act would enable the government to force Customer service often lacks in lending pro- private lenders to compete by giving stu- grams. However, the government will be in dents lower interest rates. This act wouldn’t charge of many loans, and it may be difficult eliminate the private sector, but would give to keep up with the quality service a smaller banks much needed competition. lender may be able to provide. Officials say this doesn’t just appeal to Having the government control the major- students. Rather, it has a wide-reaching ity of student loans doesn’t sound particu- MCT Newswire appeal because when someone defaults on larly appealing without the added benefits, a loan, taxpayer money must make up for but receiving a loan in the private sector those payments and the money is funneled isn’t enticing either. Forcing both entities into lending banks. Officials claim that cut- to compete may be the best solution.

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Jeff Graveline Health & Fitness Editor Stephanie Saviola Assistant 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 MARCH 29, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 29 Celebrity icon phenomenon, imitation out of control

“Complete imitate heroic characters like Amelia Ear- said celebrities have a negative effect on make the decision to leave her ex-boyfriend, dedication to hart; they try to act like Lady Gaga and society. Of the 1,266 people who voted that Chris Brown. any famous Lindsay Lohan. celebrities have a positive effect, many said With so much time, energy and money entity is Complete dedication to any famous it was due to their philanthropic work or dedicated to celebrities who are placed on unhealthy, even entity is unhealthy, even to a wholesome that they don’t ask for all of the attention. an unrealistically high pedestal, people, to a wholesome cartoon character or a philanthropist like How does a person sign with a record especially young adults, can lose sight of cartoon Oprah Winfrey. label or star in the next big film and not their own social, political and even reli- Oprah is the epitome of a celebrity icon. expect to gain the attention of millions? gious convictions. character or a She appeals to both genders and all races. A celebrity saying they don’t ask for atten- It’s pathetic that people would rather philanthropist Her show and influence reach millions. tion is just a line they can use when they align themselves with celebrities’ views like Oprah She can make or break a writer using her are caught smoking marijuana out of a hol- than do their own research to form a real, Winfrey.” famous book list. When Oprah places a book lowed-out apple or when they wear a skirt, unique opinion. by Spencer Roush on the must-read list, sales soar and the forget underwear, then flash the paparazzi. Celebrity icons influence news coverage Commentary Editor author is an instant success. In order to keep up with the celebrity and public opinion. It’s time to realize that She also has influence over more impor- craze and compete with “E! News,” many 5 news time shouldn’t be dedicated to yet VIEWERS RECEIVE an unrealistic snapshot of tant subjects, such as politics. o’clock news programs dedicate a minute or another confession of Tiger Woods’ alleged the world growing up with TV shows dedi- According to a study conducted by the two to celebrity updates when other, more mistresses or what new inappropriate mess cated to the lives of reality show stars and Department of Economics at the Univer- newsworthy subjects should have had the Amy Winehouse got herself into. entertainment news that flashes pictures sity of Maryland, Oprah was responsible time slot. Who wants to intentionally vote and act of the latest celebrity trends. for one million additional votes for Presi- However, I can recall a few instances like someone else anyway? Now is a time of Instead of producing entertaining TV dent Barack Obama in the 2008 Democratic when featuring a celebrity in the news has self-reflection and understanding, instead using controversial figures or famous presidential primaries. had a positive effect. of imitating the next big celebrity. people as ratings boosters, produc- But how will Oprah’s viewers decide who Rihanna had an in-depth interview Instead of sitting in front of the TV con- ers are creating celebrity icons. These should run for president when her show during “Good Morning America” when she suming opinions of hosts from “The View,” are icons people can follow, cyber stalk goes off the air in September 2011? It must said she felt responsible for all of the young Oprah, or Snooki from “Jersey Shore,” watch using invasive networking sites or, even be much easier to let someone else make girls who follow her. Re-entering an abusive the History or Discovery Channel and learn worse, imitate. the “big decisions.” relationship would have been detrimen- something new. Some say imitation is the highest form According to Helium.com, as of press tal to her and her fans. Rihanna said she of flattery. However, most people don’t time, 71 percent of respondents to a poll received letters from fans who helped her [email protected]

Percent of people Millions of dollars in bail set for a Dollar amount of average spending Percent of U.S. adults who are cur- who say global warming murder defendant who fainted when per person per day during rent drinkers 53 is somewhat of a seri- she heard the amount, according to an early week of March, (having more ous problem, according to a March 17 ChicagoBreakingNews.com. 72 reported Gallup.com. than 12 alco- survey from RasmussenReports.com. Kristian Branch, 28, was This spending average is at its high- holic drinks in 61.2 However, of the 53 percent, only 28 3 charged with first-degree est level since the week of Dec. 20, their lifetime and at least one in the percent see global warming as a very murder, attempted first-degree and 2009. It’s also increased 31 percent past year), according to the Centers serious problem, which is measured attempted armed robbery after a fatal from the same week a year ago, which for Disease Control and Prevention’s at its lowest level since the begin- shootout at a hotel in Schaumburg, Ill. was only $55 a day. National Center for Health Statistics. ning of 2009. It’s also down 3 percent Fourteen percent were considered since last month’s survey. former drinkers and 24.6 percent were lifetime abstainers. The remain- ing 5 percent were considered heavy drinkers by the CDC. Real hurdles along rough path of fictional steeplechase

“We are the movement. For me, this is something that or cut to make a full movement, and what tion marks), script or a play, you focus less runners, but flows and can stand on its own without descriptions are important. Self-censor- on description and more on getting who instead of our needing 200-300 pages. But during any of ship can be a hurdle too, whether it deals your characters are across the page, as well feet, our fingers my drafts, I’m always afraid to take my with subject matter or simple language. as explaining their relationships through dart across the classmate’s advice and let my work suck. The list of hurdles we jump could probably vocal and physical interaction. keyboard or Sitting in the perfectly formed semi-cir- fill pages upon pages. The most interesting part in the Steeple- push our pen on cle in a regular classroom, when we start Before beginning the Steeplechase, we chase is the “switch mode of reality” step, writing, our professors encourage us not picked material we’ve been working on for where you go from realism to a dream-like paper.” to stop. “Just keep going,” they say. During some time; material we’re passionate about. scene, or vice versa. this activity, I have yet to break the mode of It may be part of a short story collection or Something some of us dreaded in Fiction reading what I have so far to make changes. something bigger—a novel. Some started II plays a part too—the parody. We mimic by Amber Meade It was the same with our very first attempt fresh with characters who have been lin- another writer’s form or style, or contem- Copy Editor of the Steeplechase activity. gering in their heads. Other gutsy people in porary forms like Facebook status updates According to Dictionary.com, a steeple- my class started stories from scratch that or a police report. “MASTER THE art of letting the first draft chase is “a foot race run on a cross-country will probably fit into one of the previous I’m working with a story I’ve thought suck.” These are the words spoken by a class- course or over a course having obstacles, categories when completed. about since I was 16. I’ve attempted to start mate in my Advanced Fiction Writing class. such as ditches, hurdles or the like, which Going for at least two pages per step, the it many different times, in various ways. As part of the fiction writing major for the runners must clear.” process kicks our butts. But the Steeple- However, I’ve always been dissatisfied with the Bachelor of Arts degree, you can take In the Fiction Writing Department, chase allows us to play around with a shift- each of my beginnings. The Steeplechase is Advanced Fiction Writing three times. the Steeplechase is a demanding, 12-step ing point of view, using first person, third a way to force us to stop thinking about a That is, after Fiction I, Fiction II and Prose activity very similar to this definition. We person and overall storyteller. We also work story and finally put it to page. Forms, which focuses more on writing are the runners, but instead of our feet, with forms introduced in Fiction I, such as While we turn in our first draft of the nonfiction stories. our fingers dart across the keyboard or the letter, story-within-a-story, folktale and many drafts to come, I remember the advice Now a second-year undergraduate, I am push our pen on paper. The obstacles can model telling (which tells how one thing author James Ellroy gave me during his taking my first advanced fiction course for include the temptation to stop and edit usually happens and something else comes visit to Chicago in September 2009: “Write this degree, and we have embarked on what what’s written so far. Others that could in to disrupt that routine). the best you can.” is called the Steeplechase. On March 31, we stand in our way are decisions we must The dialogue form is also weaved into will be turning in the first draft of a full make in our work, such as what to keep the activity. In prose (using loads of quota- [email protected] 30 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010 METRO I MARCH 29, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 31

Museum brings natural disasters to Chicago Museum of Science ager for the museum, said the turnout and Industry opens was excellent. new permanent exhibit “By the time we were open, we had lines and lines of people,” Boston said. by Stephanie Saviola The displays include a 40-foot tornado Assistant Metro Editor replica, a mock tsunami wave tank, a model of an avalanche disk and a very loud recre- THE MUSEUM of Science and Industry, 5700 S. ation of lighting on the museum’s ceiling. Lake Shore Drive, unveiled its newest per- The lightning is captured on a 20-foot manent exhibit, “Science Storms,” after five Tesla coil that discharges 1.2 million volts years of planning, designing and construc- of electricity. The lighting flashes every 30 tion. The museum opened the permanent minutes inside and the great voltage of exhibit on March 18. each bolt resonates across the ceiling. The concept behind “Science Storms” is “I really liked it; I think it’s cool how you to display nature’s most powerful phenom- can control the tornado,” said Sebastian ena in a hands-on experience for visitors. Ford, a 20-year-old Iowa State University From the floor of the exhibit up to the student. “You can touch it and see it.” ceiling there are displays of scientific and The tornado replica is powered by an natural wonders. The three-story room was ultrasonic fog system beneath the muse- encompassed by dark blue walls. Sounds um’s floor. Visitors can control the air flow of thunder, rain and heavy wind filled the through levers on the side of the display. entries of the exhibit. “Each exhibit represents one aspect of Upon entering the mammoth exhibit, physics,” said Rachel Hellenga, project guests are greeted with an abundance of director. “We are trying to engage visitors visually pleasing displays of natural forces. by doing science with no real learning “We are always trying to re-ignite and curve. [Guests] can manipulate variables, excite people,” said Olivia Castellini, senior record data and make comparisons.” exhibit developer for the museum. On the fire and combustion exhibit, there Castellini, who worked at the museum for is a live fire and water display where visi- four years and received her Ph.D. in physics tors can control the size of flames and the from the University of Wisconsin, said the amount of water dropping down above. The storm exhibit is a first for the museum. She flame reaches up to 18 inches and is manip- and her team included the public in the ulated inside a fireproof glass box to show design process from the start of the project. the interaction between fire and water. “We would take prototype versions of the During the creation process, Castel- exhibit out on the floors,” Castellini said. lini said one of the challenges was build- “We would ask guests about design consid- ing the large exhibit without changing erations and tried out different wording for any of the architecture of the more than the explanations.” 100-year-old building. According to Castellini, students from “We went out and found the best archi- Chicago Public Schools were brought in to tecture and engineering experts to help Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE test the exhibit. There was also an adult with the project,” Castellini said. Above is the entrance way for The Museum of Science and Industry’s newest permanent exhibit, Science advisory group composed of community Throughout the exhibit, there are Storms. The exhibit opened on March 18 and according to project designers, the exhibit demonstrates leaders so they could get input from adults. relationships between science and nature with a hands-on approach. Beth Boston, public relations man- x SEE STORMS, PG. 36 Methamphetamine bust in a ‘crack city’

DEA seizes 7 pounds of help of a “cooperating source,” who worked methamphetamines, 200 with the DEA to arrange the purchase of a pounds of marijuana pound of meth from two individuals identi- fied as José Diaz and Alberto Negron. by Patrick Smith According to Taylor, who stressed that Assistant Metro Editor he could not speak about the specifics of the case, a cooperating source is typically IN A rare Chicago methamphetamine bust, someone who is not an employee of the DEA Drug Enforcement Administration agents, or any other law enforcement agency but using a wired informant, arrested three helps to facilitate an arrest or drug seizure. men and a woman on March 11 when the “It’s usually someone who is cooperating group attempted to sell a pound of the drug on behalf of us,” Taylor said. “Either they on the city’s Northwest Side. could be cooperating for… monetary rea- The arrest led to the discovery of two stor- sons if they are getting paid, or they may age sheds containing about 200 pounds of have a pending criminal case against them marijuana and another 6 pounds of meth- … and the prosecutor will take it into con- amphetamines. According to DEA officials sideration that they helped us.” and public health experts, the 7 pounds of According to the criminal complaint meth seized is a surprisingly large amount Erik Rodriguez THE CHRONICLE filed on March 12, the source, who cannot in a city gripped by heroin and crack addic- be named for reasons regarding his safety, tion, but mostly free of a meth drug trade. the DEA, the meth seized may have been rable to heroin and crack cocaine that sort made recorded phone calls starting in Feb- “It sounds pretty big for Chicago,” said making a stop in Chicago before being of plague this area.” ruary to Diaz and Negron to arrange the Larry Ouellet, director of community out- moved to a different area. The city is often Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Chan Lee purchase of meth. The source is also said to reach intervention projects for the Univer- a midpoint between smaller surrounding said this was the first meth case he had ever have worn a recording device while meet- sity of Illinois at Chicago. “If you have a bar cities and Mexico. handled. A source from the U.S. Attorney’s ing with Diaz and Negron, along with a man graph [of drug use in Chicago], meth will be “We do see large seizures, but lots of office said methamphetamine cases in any identified as Rigoberto Arreola-Cianca, who almost invisible compared to heroin, coke times it’s more of a transshipment point,” of the federal courts of Illinois were exceed- is accused of supplying the meth, and Seyra and marijuana.” Taylor said. “It’s moving to another state or ingly rare. Villalobos, who is accused of storing the According to Ouellet and Special Agent another area. [In Chicago], we don’t see a lot According to authorities, this case never Will Taylor, a public information officer for of meth. When I say a lot, it’s not compa- would have happened were it not for the x SEE METH BUST, PG. 36 32 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010 Manage service changes by planning your trip!

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pregnant women. provide education about abortion and help “We get women who are in high school groups that provide alternatives to abortion. all the way up to women who are in their In 1984, a national umbrella organization 40s,” O’Hare said. “We help them if they need encouraged leadership to open one or more some place to live, or if they need maternity crisis pregnancy centers in the Chicago area. clothes.” Since that time, it’s grown from a one-center Chicago Birthright also offers referrals to operation, serving about 300 clients a year places that are a necessity in the months with a $50,000 budget, to a three-center leading up to giving birth. operation with a $1.3 million budget. “We recommend them to hospitals According to the Women’s Center Web and social services,” O’Hare said. “We site, the organization pursues a holistic connect them to places [in] the state approach to meet the needs of clients and where they could get money. Women their families. The programs recognize that just need somebody to talk to, and each woman has unmet material, emotional they’re frightened.” and spiritual needs, which often interact to The Women’s Center in Chicago works to create the pressure to abort. help women who are either pregnant or who Amy Pederson, a counselor at Chicago are considering abortion. The center offers a Caris Pregnancy Clinic, counsels some of material needs assistance program, which the women who come in. to the clinic offers $500,000 in help to families in need. “I often see many women who come

MCT Newswire According to the Women’s Center Web in and who are in college,” Pederson said. site, the center counseled about 5,900 young “There are financial concerns with pregnant Chicago high school student Tierra Coleman, 15, looks over baby clothes while attending a baby shower at her school. women in 2003, most of whom were seri- college students, and if they will be able to ously considering abortion. care for a child, still finish school and if they Organizations around an estimated 256, 810 miscarriages. About 3,400 women turned out to be will have to put their career on hold.” Chicago geared to help Different organizations around Chicago pregnant after testing. The center offers The Chicago Caris Pregnancy Clinic women in need are creating awareness and programs devot- ongoing counseling and referral services for offers free counseling, free pregnancy ed to helping pregnant women. alternatives to abortion. tests, ultrasounds and support groups for by Margaret Lang Chicago Birthright has been around for The center also provides more than new mothers, pregnant or parenting. The Assistant Metro Editor more than 30 years. It stemmed from a group $500,000 annually in assistance in cloth- clinic also provides community referrals that originated in Canada. The organization, ing, food, baby goods, furniture, toiletries and for financial needs. ACCORDING TO the U.S. Department which seeks to supply alternatives to abor- other basic family needs. More than 1,000 “These programs help women know that of Health and Services, there were 1.7 tion, is made of volunteers to help pregnant children per year, who would likely have there are resources out there, and that they million pregnant women between the women. been aborted, are brought to birth because can feel supported in order to know that they ages of 20 and 24 in 2007. Out of the total Sally O’Hare, a volunteer at Birth- of their counselor’s efforts. have someone to call upon,” Pederson said. number of pregnancies, there were right, helps find basic baby necessities The Women’s Center was founded as Des 1.08 million births, 407,190 abortions and such as diapers, baby food and clothes for Plaines Pro Life in 1983. Their mission was to [email protected]

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e orts are working. The poll found that The gures on the right Critics say U.S. is spending Therepresent gures the on amount the right of too much, wasting money 94 percent of Americans have heard of the moneyrepresent the U.S.the governmentamount of on advertising campaign census and 87 percent said they defi nitely moneyspent the per U.S. person government on the or probably will return the census. census,,spent onconducted the census, every by Patrick Smith The poll was conducted from March 10-14 conducted10 every years. 10 years. Assistant Metro Editor and 1,500 American adults were polled. The survey had a margin of error of plus or THIS YEAR’S census, which was mailed out minus 3 percent. on March 15, will cost taxpayers $10 billion “What was most substantial to us was more than it did in 2000. the substantial increase in the visibility of The extra costs are partly due to an the census,” said Michael Dimock, associate aggressive advertising and public relations director of Pew. “It is almost double what campaign raising awareness about the it was in January. And the share saying census, which included an ad aired during they’re defi nitely planning to participate the Super Bowl. is up substantially as well.” Critics have called the cost, estimated to be But people were less sure of the census $14.7 billion, too great, and the United States when asked about the cost of the process. Government Accountability O ce put the Thirty percent said it would cost too much, census on a high-risk list in 2008, in part and another 15 said they did not know. because of uncertainty over the ultimate According to Dimock, those responses were cost of the census. In recent testimony, the based on a general ignorance of the cost of Government Accountability O ce on Feb. 23 the census. said the census bureau had addressed some “People really haven’t paid attention to of the issues, but its “analyses of cost are the census at all,” Dimock said. “I think Lisa Danielson THE CHRONICLE not complete.” that’s a discussion that’s way over a lot of The total cost of the 2000 census was people’s heads. People said, ‘I don’t know to increase awareness, but money wasted However, in an e-mail Andy Shaw, direc $4.5 billion. how much it’s costing.’” asking questions that don’t belong on the tor of Illinois’ Better Government Associa- Census Bureau Media Specialist Jim Accurso pointed to the results of the census form. tion, said he was OK wih the government Accurso said the high bill is a result of poll to show that the heightened outreach “There’s only one reason for a census or spending so much on the census. the bureau’s strident attempt to get an is working. enumeration in our Constitution and that “We have to get it right, even if it’s expen- accurate count. “We have seen increased awareness and is for a basis of representation,” Stu ebeam sive,” Shaw wrote. “We’re trying to get as complete a count we want people to return their forms as said. “And it’s coming out to be that they’re The $14.7 billion cost is more than triple as possible,” Accurso said. “Our goal is a 100 soon as possible while awareness is up,” using this census more to see what we the amount spent in 2000. It also amounts percent count, we want to create awareness Accurso said. “We want to be able to act on are about.” to $46.93 per person in the United States, … The outreach is exponentially larger than that awareness.” Stufflebeam said the reach for more compared to $15.99 spent per person in in 2000.” Randy Stu ebeam, the Constitution information than the government needs is 2000, and $10.02 in 1990. A poll by the Pew Research Center pub- Party’s candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois, “exactly” the reason the bureau is spending lished on March 16 shows the outreach said the issue is not the money being used too much on this year’s census. [email protected] METRO I MARCH 29, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 35 Tax day rally to take place in Washington, DC

Americans to gather volunteers nationwide. The rally will be held at the River Front Park not ‘We the politicians.’” around the U.S. Capitol Russell Dill, a veteran and former orga- from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Several speakers and Both 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly to protest taxes nizer for the Central Illinois Tea Party Patri- bands are scheduled to play. There will also and 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti’s sec- ots, will be attending the rally in Peoria, Ill., be marches around the county and federal retaries were unable to reach the aldermen by Margaret Lang on April 15. courthouses rallying against issues of the in response to the tax day rallies. Assistant Metro Editor “The Central Illinois Tea Party Patriots is health care bill, along with the cap and here to teach people about what’s going on trade bill. ON TAX day, April 15, thousands of Ameri- in Washington, and about the bills and such “The issues I want to see at the rally are cans will surround the U.S. Capitol and the that are being passed,” Dill said. “We’re the health bill, and the fact that our consti- National Mall to protest the government trying to make Washington understand tutional rights are being violated,” Dill said. We’ve been ghting the health and support lower taxes. Protests will also that we’re against what they’re doing.” “This is the government: ‘We the people’ care ght for months now, and be held in Los Angeles, Chicago, and many that’s the largest, most precious other cities around the United States. FreedomWorks will host the 2010 Tax issue we have now.” Day Tea Party rally in Washington, D.C. -Tabitha Hale FreedomWorks recruits, educates, trains STOP and mobilizes hundreds of thousands of NO CARD WASTING After the last Tea Party Tax Day Rallies on volunteer activists to fi ght for less govern- PUBLIC CHECK TAX- April 15, groups like the American Liberty IS PAYERS ment, lower taxes and more freedom. OPTION UN- Alliance, 9/12 Coalition, Tea Party Coalition, AMERICAN!! MONEY!! The rally in Washington will start at 1 FOR Tea Party Patriots, Oath Keepers and many p.m. on Capitol Hill. At 6 p.m., a group others received growth in membership. HEALTH NO MORE will gather at the Washington Monu- CARE! ILLEGAL These groups work to disperse information ALIENS ment for music. Dick Armey, chairman of ON OUR about legislation and held town hall events IS SOIL! FreedomWorks, and Matt Kibbe, president FREE TRADE where issues were debated. Last year’s rally of FreedomWorks, will speak at the rally. COSTING recorded more than 800,000 people hitting Tabitha Hale, interactive media coordi- AMERICA!! the streets across 850-plus cities around the nator for FreedomWorks, will also attend country to rally against certain issues in the the rally. government. “Depending on what is relevant that The 2010 event will be similar in that hun- day will be what I will fi ght for,” Hale said. dreds of local organizers will plan a series of “We’ve been fi ghting the health care fi ght rallies across the nation. for months now, and that’s the largest, most Organizers of the Tax Day Tea Party hope precious issue we have now, besides the to draw more than one million people to issue of cap and trade.” Washington, D.C., and to send a message to Founded in 1984, FreedomWorks’ head- Lisa Danielson THE CHRONICLE the Obama Administration and Congress. quarters are in Washington, and has Tea Party protestors gathered last year in Washington, D.C. to call for lower taxes. The party members hundreds of thousands of grassroots believe the federal government should eliminate many social programs. [email protected] SOUTH LOOP CLUB BAR & GRILL BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY 701 S. State St. Corner of State & Balbo Sunday-Friday 11am-4am Saturday 11am-5am

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as “El Gordo.” She allegedly put Diaz, Negron xx METH BUST and the source in contact with Arreola- Continued from PG. 31 Cianca so he could sell them the meth. During the arrest, a receipt was found drugs in her house. above the visor of Arreola-Cianca’s truck On March 11, the source,and an under- for a storage shed at Lock Up Self Storage cover DEA agent, met with Diaz, Negron, on North Kedzie Avenue, agents said. After Arreola-Cianca and Villalobos for the final confirming the shed was Arreola-Cianca’s, time, the complaint states. Diaz met with investigators allege the agents searched the the source and the DEA agent outside, shed and found 200 pounds of marijuana investigators said, and the agent showed and six pounds of meth. Diaz $20,000 in cash to pay for the pound of The six pounds seized at the storage meth. After speaking with Diaz briefly, the shed meant the DEA was able to take seven source allegedly entered Villalobos’ house pounds of meth off the street in a few hours. on the 3900 block of North Drake Avenue No one was able to estimate how much of to see if the drugs were inside the house. the drug passes through Chicago. He saw the pound of meth in Villalobos’ According to Ouellet, the 200 pounds of house and then told them he was going marijuana seized will not make a dent in to go back outside to get the money, the Chicago’s considerable marijuana market. complaint alleges. “It’s a sizable arrest,” Ouellet said. “But there’s a lot of marijuana in Chicago. I’d be surprised if anybody noticed.” According to the criminal complaint, We don’t see a lot of meth ... Diaz told agents that Villalobos’ husband it’s not comparable to heroin and lives in Mexico and brings a lot of drugs crack cocaine that sort of plague into the United States. Taylor said despite this area.” the attention paid to homegrown meth- labs, almost all of the meth sold and con-

Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE sumed in the United States is smuggled -Will Taylor from Mexico. A child learns how momentum works at the “Science Storms” exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive. “The vast majority [of meth] that is consumed in the [United States], well the wind tunnels can reach speeds up to 80 over 90 percent originates from Mexico,” xx STORMS miles per hour. The pictures can be saved After he left the house, DEA agents rushed Taylor said. Continued from PG. 31 on visitor’s ticket stubs, also called their in, seized the drugs and arrested Diaz, According to the criminal complaint, Scipass, which can later be retrieved online. Villalobos, Arreola-Cianca and Negron, Diaz, Negron, Arreola-Cianca and Villalo- interactive stations where visitors can “Our goal is to give visitors control over according to the complaint. bos admitted to their involvement in the recreate wave lengths, measure and record these phenomena by relating it through Both Diaz’s home and cell phone num- attempted drug sale. All four of them are data and save it to their museum ticket by physics and chemistry,” Hellenga said. bers had been disconnected when The still in custody. According to Lee, if con- scanning it at the station. “We are engaging visitors with no learn- Chronicle placed calls on March 17. victed, each of them faces at least five years There is a re-creation of a wind tunnel ing curve.” Villalobos worked as a waitress at La in prison. with a photo booth where guests can take Estrella Bar on Milwaukee Avenue, agents pictures of themselves inside. Gusts inside [email protected] said, where she met Arreola-Cianca, known [email protected]

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Film: Kick Ass Paper: Columbia Chronicle Run Date: Monday, March 15 Ad Size: 10x8 alliedim.com Publicist: S. Meers 312•755•0888 Artist: L. Hassinger METRO I MARCH 29, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 37 Web site created for student aid Four mothers create directly linked to the site. site to help students Once the accounts are linked, relatives, pay off loans faster friends or anyone who wants to give back to students can donate money to help pay off by Stephanie Saviola one’s student loan. Assistant Metro Editor “Sometimes if you give a gift, that may not be what the student needs,” Gibson said. PAYING OFF student loans can be a burden for “It is good for the students and it is good for most college students, recent graduates and the givers.” alumni. However, four women in Riverside, Ill., After signing up, a copy of a loan statement have created a Web site, LilysList.com, to help has to be submitted to a P.O. Box address, and ease the burden. the women take care of linking the accounts With Lilyslist.com, friends and relatives to the site. can help students pay off existing student “We need students to know this is a safe and loans. legitimate site with top security,” Gibson said. Jennifer Taylor, site creator and president of According to the Web site, donations Lily’s List, helped her daughter, Lily, search for are directly deposited in the loan account colleges. After discussing finances, she and her and never sent directly to a member to daughter were overwhelmed with the cost of prevent scams. her upcoming student loans. “I think it’s a pretty smart idea,” said Taylor “I explained [to my daughter] what the debt Linhart, a sophomore Art and Design major would be like and she got freaked out,” Taylor at Columbia. “If [your relatives] are sending said. “She asked me, ‘How am I ever supposed you a decent amount of money, I think it’s a to pay that back?’ I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool smart program to set up, especially if this is if there was a place that could do it for you?’” your dream and this is what you have always Taylor’s daughter is now a freshman at the wanted to do.” University of Iowa. Anyone with a current student loan is eli- “I was sort of like the guy from ‘Close gible to sign up. Taylor said they would also Encounters,’” Taylor said. “I became obsessed Courtesy LILY’S LIST like to give students the opportunity to be their and started drawing graphs for how it would These four women (clockwise Nancy Hejna, Beverly Gibson, Jennifer Taylor and Nancy Hopkins) set up a own personal fund raisers. all work.” Web site dedicated to helping students pay off their student loans. “People need to realize this is like a gift reg- Taylor played around with the idea for the istry,” Gibson said. “It is not tax deductible, but next few months and sought out help from an office for the four women. could handle numbers and finances,” Gibson when you buy a birthday present for someone, her friends. “Since this was a new, innovative idea, we said. “I brought in another friend of mine, that isn’t tax deductible either.” “I asked about 20 people, and three people really wanted it to go as quickly as possible Nancy Hopkins. She has gotten to know the For the first 100 students who sign up, stuck with it in the end,” Taylor said. “We got and yet do a good job,” said Beverly Gibson, other two women very well now.” LilysList.com will put $10 back into the stu- office equipment donated to us. We called marketing director for Lily’s List. “Last May, we All four women have children in college or dents’ membership account. banks and loan places and [the concept] just started working on the Web site and haven’t children who are approaching college age. “We are just starting out, we have a strong kept evolving.” stopped since.” Less than one year after Taylor came up beginning and we hope it grows into more Taylor’s son, Riley, graduated from Columbia Taylor was joined by Gibson and Nancy with the idea, LilysList.com is up and run- than that,” Gibson said. with a bachelor’s degree in photography. When Hejna. All were close friends before the project. ning. Students or parents can sign up for $15 he moved out, his bedroom was converted into “We needed a fourth person, someone who annually and have their student loan account [email protected]

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A 49-year-old Chicago man, David Headley, The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a The Chicago Teachers Union president Authorities said three people were injured pleaded guilty in the ongoing investiga- sponsorship agreement with Toyota and accused Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron on March 17 when a car chased by Chicago tion involving the 2008 terror attacks in its Chicago area dealers that would display Huberman of using scare tactics and threats police rear-ended another vehicle and then Mumbai, according to the Chicago Tribune. a giant logo of the Japanese car company to try and solve the budget crisis, according smashed into a light pole on the West Side, Headley was arrested last fall at Chicago over the left-field bleachers, according to to the Chicago Sun-Times. Huberman asked according to the Chicago Tribune. The pur- O’Hare International Airport, after an inves- the Chicago Tribune. The proposed logo the union to reopen its contract and to fill suit started shortly before midnight in the tigation by the FBI. Headley, an American would show Toyota’s familiar red logo an upcoming deficit of at least $700 million. West Garfield neighborhood when a female of Pakistani descent, is accused of travel- above the carmaker’s name in block letters. Chicago Teachers Union President Marilyn driver pulled over for a traffic violation sped ing to India from 2006-2008 to find targets The entire sign would be backlit and would Stewart said Huberman was detailing pos- off. The chase ended when the woman hit who were later attacked by terrorists in span 360 square feet and the advertising sible cuts, and potentially displacing 3,200 the other vehicle carrying two people. The the November 2008 attack on Mumbai that may be worth as much as $2.5 million. A teachers. The presentation outlined a way victims of the crash were taken to Loret- killed 170 people. His attorney said he felt city commission is looking into whether it to fill the gap if neither the unions nor law- to Hospital where they were treated for remorse for the attacks. is legal for the Cubs to sell sign space there. makers help CPS resolve its budget. minor injuries. OFF THE BLOTTER Wabash Ave.

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According to police reports, a 54-year-old On March 17, a McDonald’s employee was 1 man was arrested for public indecency after mopping the floor when a man in his mid he exposed himself to a United States Postal 20s, allegedly approached the employ- worker. The offender walked up to the employ- ee, according to police reports. The man ee and tried to entice her by unzipping his proceeded to stare down the employee pants and exposing himself. The man walked then hit him on the jaw with a paper bag 4 across the street and continued to expose him- that had an unknown object inside. The self to the public. The man was arrested on man fled the scene, the employee refused March 17 and charged with a sex offense. medical attention. Gun in Willis Tower Child endangerment

According to Chicago Police reports, security Police responded to a traffic accident on March guards at the Willis Tower detained a man from 15, at 817 S. Wells St. When officers arrived, they 3 Indiana with a gun. Security found the gun found two five-year-old boys inside a vehicle after the man passed through an x-ray machine according to reports. The driver was not inside, 2 with a suitcase. The guards opened the suit- but police located the man a block away at a case and found a blue steel handgun loaded convienence store. Back at the scene of the acci- Compiled by Chronicle staff with information provided by the Chicago Police Department. with seven rounds. The man was charged with dent, the two children managed to put the car unlawful possession of a handgun. in reverse and struck a parked car. 38 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 29, 2010

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Romantic partners will now bene t from a clearly outlined LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) Early this week, long-term relationships may require a de- course of action. Home decisions or recent family plans may be affected.Sudoku, Some Aries visit tailed clari cation of home duties, daily habits and social promises. Let loved ones natives may also experience a sudden increase in business negotiations or workplace set the tone. At present, your energies are best used for business or nancial plan- improvements. Stay alert. After mid week, study nancial documents or www.sudoku.org.ukgovernmental ning. Later this week, a distant relative or friend will need your encouragement. Key is- announcements for obvious clues. A new approach to relations with authority gures may sue may involve unexpected career changes, job promotions or new workplace skills. be needed. If so, react quickly to last minute proposals or fast changes. Advocate a creative approach to recent setbacks: a fresh outlook is needed.

TAURUS (April ©21 2010- May 20) The Group eventsMepham may this Group.week offer confusingDistributed moments byor SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Close relatives are introspective this week and may rare misunderstandings. After Monday, watch for friends or co-workers to express subtle be easily irritated by new information. Recent disappointments with older friends criticism or doubt.Tribune Refuse to Media be drawn into Services. emotional triangles: All rights no meaningful reserved. progress or authority gures may be an underlying in uence. Avoid public discussion, if pos- will be made. Later this week, a past business associate may ask for detailed records sible, and wait for consistent improvement: Complex issues of self-esteem or public or unexpected legal permissions. Remain quietly detached: this is not the right time to reputation are a central theme. After Thursday, business and nancial decisions will challenge authority or probe for complex answers. work to your advantage. It’s time to take action: ask friends or colleagues for reliable paperwork. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) Early this week, a friend or relative may ask for help with SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Previously despondent friends or relatives will now a delicate family triangle. Key areas may involve speaking on behalf of others or provide cheerful moments of distraction. Humor, witty comments and rare social an- explaining the conduct of a close friend. Strained family relations may be bothersome. Remain tics may all be on the agenda. Enjoy group activities but maintain a safe distance. emotionally distant, if possible, and expect minor disruptions. Thursday through Saturday For some Sagittarians private family anxieties may soon surface. Go slow. Later this accents powerful dream experiences and vivid memories. Loved ones will not under- week marks the beginning of several weeks of nancial or job speculation. Business stand your observations or revelations: wait for improved attitudes. proposals may arrive without warning. Trust your instincts: your ideas are accurate.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) Long trusted friends or lovers may this week offer unreliable CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Group events or rare invitations may this week bring explanations of their recent comments or social activities. Wait for further information to a fresh circle of friends into your life. Several weeks of sluggish romantic progress or arrive. In the coming weeks, the long-term intentions of friends and lovers will be slowly emotional isolation now needs to end. Explore new activities and respond quickly to revealed. After Wednesday, some Cancerians will experience a compelling wave of nos- all social proposals. Optimism and self-awareness will soon be a continuing theme. talgia or moodiness. Allow old emotions to surface: This is the right time to make peace Don’t hold back. Late this weekend accents property decisions and minor power strug- with the past or review yesterday’s family decisions. All is well. gles within the home: expect relatives or roommates to push for revised obligations.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Recent nancial restrictions or business limitations will soon be AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Social contacts may this week lead to valuable busi- revised. Late Tuesday marks the start of an intensive wave of career evaluation and work- ness information or unique job openings. Offer a charming demeanor and meet as place negotiations. Study all documents closely for misinformation or wrongly de ned many people as possible. In the coming weeks, your newfound con dence will be terms. Contacts are now extremely important: stay alert. Thursday through Saturday admired by fellow workers. After Thursday, a powerful wave of romantic passion and highlights unique romantic proposals and invitations. Someone from the past may reap- new attraction arrives. Recently stalled relationships will move rapidly forward: Expect pear or offer new beginnings. Trust your instincts: passions will be high. loved ones and trusted friends to press for concrete decisions and new promises.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Before mid week, social decisions may demand special PISCES (Feb. 20 - March 20) Employment regulations may soon be the topic of consideration. Pay close attention to the needs of shy or withdrawn friends. Loved ones intense discussion. Early this week, watch for work partners and authority gures will expect leadership and carefully planned group events. Go slow. Delicate sensitivi- to provide greater business freedom or added nancial bene ts. However only ties are involved. After Thursday, a complex business project or nancial negotiation will short-term gains are highlighted. Remain quietly cautious. After Wednesday, many require added information or an extended time schedule. Remain determined: workplace Pisceans will experience a sudden improvement in recently strained relationships. advancement and job improvement will soon be an ongoing theme. Friends, lovers or close relatives will subtly ask for your approval. Be receptive. STAY IN I MARCH 29, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 39

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“Access/Excess: Beyond the Stage” Fair Use: Information Piracy and Bricks 11th Annual Citywide 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Creative Commons in Contemporary 5 p.m. Undergraduate Poetry Festival C33 Gallery Art and Design Multipurpose Studio 5:30 p.m. 33 E. Congress Parkway Building 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building, Ferguson Hall (312) 369-6856 Glass Curtain Gallery, 1104 Center 4th floor Alexandroff Campus Center FREE 1104 S. Wabash Ave. (312) 369-8664 600 S. Michigan Ave., 1st floor (312) 369-8177 FREE (312) 369-8819 FREE FREE

The 11th Annual Edible Books and Tea Art History Council Professional Columbia Community Music Collective “Hokin Honors” 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Roundtable 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Columbia College Chicago Library, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sherwood Conservatory of Music Hokin Gallery South Campus Building Wabash Campus Building 1312 S. Michigan Ave. Wabash Campus Building 624 S. Michigan Ave., 3rd floor 623 S. Wabash Ave., room 203 (312) 369-3111 623 S. Wabash Ave. (312) 369-7027 [email protected] FREE (312) 369-6643 FREE for bookmakers; $10 general FREE FREE public; $5 for Friends of the Library and Center for Book & Paper Arts members tuesday, 3//30 friday, 4//02 GET OUT

“The Wayman Tisdale Story” - Hedwig Dances Screening and Discussion with Brian 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Schodorf The Dance Center 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 1306 S. Michigan Ave. Film Row Cinema, 1104 Center (312) 369-8189 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor FREE (312) 369-7959 FREE Ellen O’Meara Senior Recital 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Music Center A Conversation with Audrey Niffenegger 1014 S. Michigan Ave. 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.//Film Row Cinema, 1104 Center (312) 369-6300 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor FREE Joan Osborne Residency Concert 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.//Sherwood Conservatory of Music Join author, artist and Columbia faculty member Audrey Niffenegger for a discussion of her novels 1312 S. Michigan Ave. and visual art. Niffenegger’s works include the novels “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and “Her Fearful Symmetry,” as well as the art books “The Adventuress” and “The Three Incestuous Sisters.” This Singer-songwriter Joan Osborne comes to event is presented by Critical Encounters: Fact & Faith. Columbia. She is best known for her 1995 hit “One of Us” and her work with The Greatful (312) 369-7959 Dead. FREE (312) 369-6300 FREE The Chicago Public Art Group: Tips on Tuesday: How to Write the Transforming the City through Perfect Paper Community-Based Public Art Noon - 12:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Multipurpose Studio Columbia College Chicago Library 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building, 4th floor saturday, 4//03 South Campus Building (312) 369-8664 624 S. Michigan Ave., 3rd floor FREE (312) 369-7165 Andy Costello Senior Compositional FREE Recital 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Music Center 1014 S. Michigan Ave. wednesday, 3//31 (312) 369-6300 FREE

Black Student Union Meeting Jessica Miller Senior Recital 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Check out our online The Loft The Music Center 916 S. Wabash Ave. Building, 4th floor 1014 S. Michigan Ave. Multimedia Section! (312) 369-7569 (312) 369-6300 FREE FREE • Videos • Interviews music Exodus and Resurrection: The & more! Religious Science (Fiction) of “Battlestar Galactica” 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. www.columbiachronicle.com Hokin Auditorium, Wabash Campus Building 623 S. Wabash Ave., room 109 (312) 369-7959 FREE music columbia photo tv cultural studies audio arts speaker dance

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The Rocket Summer, Hot Chelle Rae “Illusion” The Lions Rampant, The Hardy Diversey Rock ‘n’ Bowl Comedy Show 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Mums, The Half Rats 9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Subterranean Court Theatre 9:30 p.m. Diversey River Bowl 2011 W. North Ave. 5535 S. Ellis Ave. The Empty Bottle 2211 W. Diversey Ave. (773) 278-6600 (773) 753-4472 1035 N. Western Ave. (773) 227-5800 $15 $10 - $38 (773) 276-3600 $5 FREE; 21+ Kristina Nyberg friday, 4// 02 12:15 p.m. Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. “The Skin of Our Teeth” Beach House, Bachelorette (312) 744-6630 8 p.m. 9 p.m. FREE The Artistic Home Metro 3914 N. Clark St. 3730 N. Clark St. (866) 811-4111 (773) 549-0203 tuesday, 3// 30 $14 advance; $16 day of; 18+ Ingrid Michaelson & Mat Kearney 7 p.m. Riviera Theatre B1g T1me The Moth Story Slam 4750 N. Broadway 10 p.m. 8 p.m. (773) 472-0449 Morseland Martys’ $29 1218 W. Morse Ave. 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 764-8900 (773) 404-9494 $5 $8; 21+ saturday, 4// 03

“The Reckoning” 10:30 p.m. Coffee and Art: On Self as Other Head of Skulls!, Haymarket Riot, Mt. iO’s Del Close Theater 10 a.m. - Noon St. Helens 3541 N. Clark St. Museum of Contemporary Art 10:30 p.m. (773) 880-0199 220 E. Chicago Ave. Beat Kitchen $5; FREE for iO students (312) 397-4010 2100 W. Belmont Ave. $18 general admission; $15 MCA (773) 278-6600 ext. 1 members; $12 students w/ valid ID $8; 21+ wednesday, 3// 31 sunday, 4// 04

RX Bandits, The Builders and the The Ruby Suns, Toro Y Moi Butchers, Zechs Marquise 9 p.m. 6 p.m. Schubas Tavern Bottom Lounge 3159 N. Southport Ave. 1375 W. Lake St. (773) 525-2508 (312) 666-6775 $10; 21+ $15

“A True History of the Johnstown Flood” “Celebrity Apprentice” Viewing Party “That’s Weird, Grandma” 7:30 p.m.//Goodman Theatre 8 p.m. 2 p.m.//The Neo-Futurist Theater 170 N. Dearborn St. Cuna 5153 N. Ashland Ave. 1113 W. Belmont Ave. Was it natural disaster or man-made greed (312) 224-8588 Theater group Barrel of Monkeys teaches that led to the loss of 2,200 lives in 1889? Mike Middleton, Canning, FREE creative writing workshops at Chicago Public Playwright Rebecca Gilman teams up with Tony GreenSugar, Jackson if You’re Nasty, Schools, then incorporates the children’s ideas Award-winning director Robert Falls for the world Mitch Mead into performances. The show started in April premiere of “A True History of the Johnstown 9 p.m. 2001 and has produced more than 500 stories Flood,” an epic theatrical event set against the Double Door and musical numbers. backdrop of the 1889 ood. 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. (773) 489-3160 (312) 409-1954 (312) 443-3800 FREE $10; $5 for kids 12 and under $24 - $66

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