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The city’s Preservation Commission unanimously declined to support Northwestern in its plan to build a new visitors center on Sheridan Road at its Tuesday meeting. Seven commissioners voted against the plan and two abstained. The proposal for a new visitors center, which is scheduled for a vote at the Evanston City Council meeting on Monday, could still be approved. However, its chances of passing are slimmer than they would have been if the preservationist panel had given the plan their blessing. Among the commission’s concerns regarding the proposed visitors center are its size and its location on Sheridan Road. “We’re also concerned about the context of the building in the Evanston community, and this building represents a very different story about that context,” commissioner Jack Weiss said, according to Evanston Now, adding that a change in location might secure the commission’s vote of confidence. Bonnie Humphrey, the University’s director of design and construction, said the city’s zoning code requires adding parking, which the Sheridan Road location could accommodate. Other attendees at Tuesday’s meeting protested the plan because, they said, the proposed visitors center is too far removed in style from landmark buildings on NU’s campus. Humphrey argued that the new building would fit in with the campus’ many contemporary buildings, which feature limestone and glass.
University spokesman Al Cubbage said the Preservation Commission is only one of several city divisions NU has been in contact with in regard to the proposed visitors center. Despite the disapproval of the plan, NU hopes for the best in making its case before city council on Monday, he said. “It’s a disappointment of course. The new visitor’s center is something that will, in our minds, enhance the campus quite a bit and also alleviate some of the problems that currently exist with the current visitor’s center that are a bit of a concern to the local neighbors,” Cubbage said in reference
to overcrowding of vehicles around the existing visitor’s center that street parking creates. “So what we’re trying to do is create a place that’s going to be a real showcase for the university, a very striking building.” University officials say they will continue to negotiate for the visitors center. “The city has a process it is going through and the Evanston Preservation Commission’s role is part of it,” said Eugene Sunshine, NU’s vice president for business and finance. “We » See PRESERVATION, page 6
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BUMP IN THE ROAD An artist’s rendering of the southeastern corner of the Northwesten campus, after construction of the new visitors center and Bienen building. A city panel rejected the proposal Tuesday night.
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Although Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) announced Monday that he supports Northwestern’s plan to demolish the old Prentice Women’s Hospital building in his ward, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that he hasn’t been persuaded to side with either the University or preservationists. Emanuel said he still needs to meet with both parties to see if a compromise can be reached for Chicago’s benefit, according to the Chicago Tribune. NU wants to tear down Prentice and build a biomedical research facility on the site, which it claims is the only place that the center can be built. The University currently owns more than 40 percent of Streeterville. Preservationists want to save Prentice because it was built by famed architect Bertrand Goldberg, who also designed River City and Marina City in Chicago. The Save Prentice Coalition disputes NU’s claim that there are no alternative sites for the research facility. “There may not be common ground or a third way, and then we’ll have to deal with that,” Emanuel said at an unrelated news conference, according to the Tribune. “But most importantly, on the first step, this was a conversation between Northwestern and the preservationists. I think, the way I believe is, there are people that live there, operate there and have businesses. And they should be part of that conversation as well, because they’re part of that community.” – Susan Du
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Starting this school year, all international students at Northwestern are required to enroll in the University’s health insurance program, regardless of coverage in their home country. The cost of the University’s student health care plan this year totals $2,842. The plan, which is provided by Aetna Student Health, was expanded this year to cover “just about everything,” said Christopher Johnson, director of the Office of Risk Management. The new plan includes wellness care, vaccinations, birth control, unlimited mental health benefits and unlimited prescription benefits. “If students have health insurance from their home countries, we’re not really sure what it covers and what it does not cover,” said Ravi Shankar, director of NU’s International Office. “There have been several instances where students have fallen sick or they’ve had a physical or mental crisis that those health insurances
have not covered, and the student and parents are left with a considerable bill to pay.” Insufficient home health insurance plans in the past have cost international students as much as $40,000 to $50,000 in medical bills, Johnson said. Because of this, the University does not want its students to be “stuck with” that financial burden, he said. Additionally, the plan lowers costs from last year’s NU health insurance package. Previously students have paid as much as $5,000 for prescriptions, which under the new plan are only a $10 to $20 co-pay, Johnson said. “We feel that we have a certain responsibility to international students, and for that reason we are requiring them now to take part in the health plan,” Johnson said. McCormick sophomore Shuyao Shi, a Chinese international student, said he thinks the new plan is too expensive, especially for students like himself who are already paying for health insurance at home. Unable to waive NU’s insurance coverage, some international students end up paying for two health insurance plans simultaneously. “The insurance itself is very good, and on one side I think it is very helpful for students,” Shi said. “But on the other side, you know it’s
mandatory and double insurance is not very necessary. It would be better if international students had an option to choose if they want the insurance or not.” Shankar said the implementation of mandated student health There insurance have been inis necessary because stances where it ensures students have that international fallen sick or students are they’ve had fully cova physical or ered while they are at mental crisis NU. that those “We have a lot more health insurcontrol in ances have not terms of the covered. purchase of NorthwestRavi Shankar, ern health director of NU’s insurance, International Office and from a risk management perspective it makes perfect sense,” he said. “There are several universities that have mandatory health insurance, so this is not anything cutting-edge.”
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Evanston resident Randall Mercer was arrested in connection with an incident Thursday in which a man approached a 10-year-old girl on her way to Martin Luther King Jr. Laboratory School. The man chased the girl Thursday in the 1900 block of Washington St. while screamDaily Northwestern-5-0625x7-833-print.pdf ing profanities. The student ran away from the
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here comes the bride Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Downtown Evanston executive director Carolyn Dellutri cut the ribbon for wedding shop Avail & Company’s opening Wednesday.
moved in Aug. 4. Members of Downtown Evanston, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and the owners’ friends attended Wednesday’s opening. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, who wielded giant scissors at the ribbon-cutting event, said she was pleased with the addition of the bridal business. “We are so glad you decided to choose Evanston,” Tisdahl said. “This officially makes Evanston a wedding destination.” Dellutri said Avail & Company’s opening
completed the process of making Evanston a “onestop shopping” destination for weddings. The opening was dedicated to Ted’s father, who died in September and strongly supported the business. Since moving in, about 30 dresses have been shipped from the Evanston store. It takes approximately six months to create each dress, Ted said. “It’s a very nice space and we’re very happy to be in Evanston,” Rachel said.
man and took the bus to school, according to an Evanston Police Department news release issued Wednesday. Mercer was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, EPD Cmdr. Jay Parrott said. The student was unharmed. Mercer, 32, was arrested Monday and charged with disorderly conduct. He is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 30.
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After seven years of operating an online business, Rachel and Ted Alvia officially opened their dress shop in Evanston on Wednesday. Avail & Company, 1106 Davis St., hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday night. The business’ opening was the result of the owners’ desire to expand their business, along with the cooperation of Downtown Evanston, a business networking collaborative. “It’s surreal,” owner Ted Avila said. “It really is.” The business primarily creates custom bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses, as well as other formal wear. The husband-and-wife duo began scouting for a location in June, looking in Chicago and Evanston. The owners said they ultimately decided to open a store in Evanston because many of their previous customers had come from the area. While in Evanston, the Avilas came across the Downtown Evanston office, where they met executive director Carolyn Dellutri. Dellutri informed them about the vacant Davis Street space, which the couple visited that same night. “We looked in the window, and Rachel turned to me and said ‘I can actually picture myself here. This is the first place,’” Ted said. After touring the space, the Avilas began the process of securing the real estate. They officially
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RHA improves hall government officer training Almost 80 students elected to dorm positions, hope to improve sense of community By stephanie haines
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The Residence Hall Association has modified its training for hall government officers this year, increasing its focus on budgeting, program planning, constitutional review and student group involvement. Training for this year’s officers took place Wednesday night, one week after the elections. Karen Rosenthal, area coordinator for residential life and adviser to the RHA executive board, said in an email that 79 students were elected to government positions in 12 halls. The three
special-interest housing groups, which include Group Residence for Environmental Education at Northwestern House, Interfaith Hall and the female music fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota, hold their hall government elections in the spring quarter. RHA oversees 12 residential hall governments and three special interest housing groups, including Bobb-McCulloch Hall, Elder Residential Community and Rogers House. Before the elections, residential halls held informational sessions and munchies where residents could meet the candidates, Rosenthal said. Mirza Drino, president of the RHA executive board, said he is excited to begin the year with a new assembly of hall government leaders. As an overarching governing body, RHA serves as the “catalyst” that connects all the residence halls, Drino said. “Having lived in a small dorm, I still managed to make friends freshman and sophomore year,” the Weinberg junior said. “I saw firsthand how
influential it is to make friends in a residence hall.” Drino said the RHA executive board is planning new programming events throughout the year and will keep events from past years, such as formals and munchies. Social dues paid by students feed into residence halls’ budgets. RHA’s budget is supplemented by money from each dorm, which is proportional to the number of students living there. Residential hall social dues come back to residents through RHA events such as Rock the Beach, Drino said. Most residence halls spend their social budgets on munchies, clothing and occasional formals, Drino said. Some residence hall elections are characterized by a general lack of student interest in both voting and campaigning. Weinberg sophomore Josh Morman, president of Bobb-McCulloch, said there did not seem to be much interest in running for any position on hall government because not
many people want to “step up and make residential life a good year.” Morman ran against two freshmen because he thought his experience living in a residence hall last year made him a qualified candidate, he said. “While freshmen do a really good job, there are some things they don’t know,” he said. “People are really into their halls Fall Quarter, but once Winter and Spring Quarter come around and people join fraternities or sororities, they become really detached.” Morman said he sees a divide between the freshmen and sophomores who populate BobbMcCulloch. He said he hopes he can bring the residents together more through programming. “The way I see it is that people live in residence halls at most two years,” Morman said. “I hope this will be a really good year, and people can look back and say, “Yeah, I lived in Bobb.’” stephaniehaines2015@u.northwestern.edu
Councils come together for ‘We Are Greek’ campaign By junnie kwon
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Northwestern’s four Greek councils kicked off this year’s recruitment season with a collaborative campaign aimed at building relationships with one another. This fall, NU’s Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Assocation, Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council launched the “We Are Greek” campaign, representing the first time that all four Greek councils have come together for fall recruitment. The campaign, which aims to showcase the Greek community’s involvement with the larger student body, consists of three components: “I am Greek,” “We Are Greek” and “Will you be Greek.” The first
two portions of the campaign launched this fall, and “Will you be Greek” launches in November. “We have a very unique Greek community at Northwestern because people are so involved in Northwestern community as well as their Greek community,” said Medill senior Sophie Friedman, vice president of membership for PHA. “We just really wanted to highlight some of those involvements.” Although the four councils have worked together in the past, council leaders decided to make reinforcing relationships among them a top priority this year. Last April, IFC and PHA released a joint letter pledging to improve ties with MGC and NPHC. “This campaign was a really big step toward us getting to know everyone better on all the different councils and working together as a unit,” said Weinberg junior Lauren Pollack, vice president of public
relations for the PHA. IFC also plans to partner with the other councils this year on more philanthropy events, said Andrew Brugman, IFC’s vice president of recruitment. “One big thing that IFC specifically kind of struggles with is service opportunities, and so we’ll pair with Panhellenic or Multicultural and get together and do service together,” the Weinberg senior said. “I think that that’s a really unique opportunity for us to learn from the other councils.” In addition to the campaign, Greek councils worked together for Sorority Recruitment Kickoff. PHA, MGC and NPHC held a forum Sunday introducing Greek life to female students. Although the forum is an annual event, the councils worked more closely last summer to plan it. “In those joint events it means a lot, because you get to meet a lot of different people, and you build
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This campaign was a really big step toward us getting to know everyone better on all the different councils and working together as a unit. Lauren Pollack, PHA vice president of public relations
networks that way and build collaboration,” said Kerease Epps, SESP senior and president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “So I feel like those types of events have made us a lot closer.” junniekwon2015@u.northwestern.edu
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After reflection, Armstrong still hero Northwestern MEREDITH GOODMAN
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As a typical overachieving Northwestern student, I finished my original Lance Armstrong column four days early with the title “Lance Armstrong is Still My Personal Hero.” I became very smug until my editor emailed me the morning before my column was due with an article titled “Armstrong steps down at Livestrong.” This article also revealed the news that major sponsors Anheuser-Busch and Nike dropped Armstrong, with Nike also planning to remove Armstrong’s name from its Lance Armstrong Fitness Center. Armstrong’s seven Tour de France titles were stripped by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency because of his alleged use of performanceenhancing drugs. On Aug. 23, Armstrong announced that he and his legal team would no longer fight USADA’s ongoing investigation against him. To many fans like me, it seemed as though Armstrong was tacitly admitting that he had used performance-enhancing drugs. Even worse for fans, USADA released a gigantic collection of evidence last week that could be used against Lance Armstrong, including 24 witness statements. Armstrong was my hometown hero, and the Livestrong Foundation (as well as Armstrong’s personal bike shop) is located in Austin. I remember my entire city cheering Armstrong on in the summer of 2005 as he won his record seventh Tour de France. Those cheap, plastic Livestrong bracelets and yellow jerseys were everywhere around
Austin. As I frantically race to edit my column after the last-minute news of Armstrong stepping down from his foundation, I cannot help but feel disappointed. This man was my hometown sports hero, the man for whose cause my entire middle school class wore those tacky yellow bracelets. The man who was given only a 40 percent chance to survive stage 3 testicular cancer, but fought It’s like a valiantly and came to win seven gut-wrenching back of the most grueling punch that one races in the world. My original colof the most umn included the inspiring can- sentence “Sports cer survivors is heroes can be fickle disappoint us handing down and when we need the the reins of one inspiration.” What cruel irony — though of the most I don’t care much if visible and suc- Nike and Anheusercessful cancer- Busch continue to put names on the fighting founda- their Armstrong cycling tions. brand, it’s like a gutwrenching punch that one of the most inspiring cancer survivors is handing down the reins of one of the most visible and successful cancer-fighting foundations. But this foreshadowing sentence was followed by a more positive proclamation that “personal heroes always fight for what is right,” which I believe Armstrong will still continue to do. Just as Armstrong became the best cyclist in the world only two years after
being diagnosed with cancer, I believe that he will return to making a positive impact on millions of cancer patients and survivors through Livestrong. His foundation supports cancer research, cancer survivor support, grants, governmental advocacy and general education and awareness about cancer. Today, people diagnosed with cancer can visit the Livestrong website and access valuable information to guide them through their cancer treatment and post-treatment, preserving their fertility, financing their medical treatments and even what emotional effects to expect from fighting cancer. I wrote my column with the intent of exploring sports issues and society, but I feel like I have to make a moral decision in this column. Does a person’s charitable involvement mean more to me than his cheating at his biggest accomplishment? Can I trust all of the conflicting evidence against Armstrong? If all of the Tour de France cyclists were doping, does Armstrong’s doping even count? Unfortunately, whether Armstrong did or did not use performance-enhancing drugs, these moral questions will always be in the back of the minds of fans, including mine. My personal hope, though, is that fans can forgive this entire doping scandal and refocus their energy on the Livestrong Foundation, Armstrong’s most incredible accomplishment. As long as Lance Armstrong continues his fight for cancer patients and survivors, I can still call him my personal hero.
in the U.S. are similar to the wealth of ideas, races, and personalities we have here. Yet, sadly this is not the case. Most college campuses in the United States are homogeneously white, excluding many minorities the opportunities that these so-called “RWP” take for granted. How dare Zink reference Martin Luther King as an opponent to affirmative action. Yes he argued for an egalitarian society, but a just society also includes giving help to the disadvantaged and creating the building blocks for those in society’s lowest socioeconomic ranks to rise to the top. I recommend that Zink take a look around her. She is at a predominantly female school with a large LGBT community. Yet according to her these are the groups suffering and not enjoying the breaks that affirmative action provides. Her word choice of “insidious” and “damned” are deplorable as they fail to get at
the heart of the issue and only create a facade of anger in which she bases her argument. Zink’s perspective as a white female at one the top universities in the nation complaining about affirmative action does not help her credibility in the least. She comes off as a whiny, spoiled, and insecure member of this community with little to add to the larger debate concerning affirmative action. While I applaud The Daily for attacking an issue this large and so relevant to our community as college students, there is a fine line to walk when arguing against affirmative action. Zink crossed it many times and I’m sure I’m not the only one who believes this is so.
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Meredith Goodman is a Weinberg sophomore. She can be reached at meredithgoodman2015@u.northwestern. edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, email a Letter to the Editor to forum@dailynorthwestern.com.
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Column missed mark on affirmative action Dear Daily Northwestern and Sydney Zink, I was all-together concerned and dismayed by the con opinion of the affirmative action case. While the pro opinion laid out clear facts and points of opinion that support the legality and benefits of affirmative action processes in college admission and the work force, Zink’s column contained little facts of merit, if any. Her claims to the so-called attack on “merit” and her lament to the labeling of some as “RWP” are socially ignorant and precarious statements. While I don’t know of Zink herself, I personally appreciate the diversity of Northwestern’s campus and hope all campuses
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is inundated with student groups CONNOR REGAN
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Northwestern has more than 400 student groups. Why? I remember being impressed my senior year of high school by college after college, each boasting their numerous student groups, club and intramural teams and philanthropic opportunities. While I was very impressed — and honestly pretty excited — at the time, I’ve come to realize that having more than 400 student groups on campus isn’t exactly as incredible as it seems. One might think that having such a wide variety of groups on campus is a good thing, and in many ways it is. One can be involved in virtually anything; from philanthropy to business organizations and club sports teams to ethnic groups, there’s a group (or five) for just about everybody. And that makes for excellent opportunities to expand our minds. Unfortunately, what this massive number of groups really amounts to is redundancy. Many groups on campus fail to gain membership counts One can be of even 20 or so stuinvolved in dents, limiting their virtually anyability to host engaging events and to thing; from really be a meaningful philanthropy resource on our campus. And how could to business With more than organizations they? 400 groups and about and club sports 8,000 undergraduates, teams to ethnic 20 would be the average number of memgroups, there’s bers if every single a group (or five) student participated in an organization on for just about campus. everybody. Events sponsored And that makes by groups on campus also receive a fracfor excellent tion of the attendance opportunities and support that they not because to expand our could, they aren’t great minds. events, but because there are simply too many things going on at all times for a significant number of students to find all the events they’re interested in. Because so many groups are stuck in this situation of having low membership levels and low attendance rates at events, the content and programming they deliver are subpar at best. In my opinion — and I’m only a freshman, so maybe I’m just too new around here to understand — fewer groups that then can deliver more engaging and powerful programming would be ideal. One of the best methods for achieving this is to encourage merging groups that work toward similar missions. Doing so would allow for the leaders of each group to come together and pool their ideas, resulting in better programming for a greater number of student participants. The synergy created therein could potentially go very far in improving the quality of student group programming. In this scenario, everyone still gets to be involved in whatever interests them, and they get to enjoy better programming and more opportunities to network with like-minded peers. Plus, guerrilla marketing on Sheridan Road might be made easier with fewer groups competing for students’ precious attention on their treks from Tech to The Arch.
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Connor Regan is a SESP freshman. He can be reached at cregan@u.northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, email a Letter to the Editor to forum@dailynorthwestern.com.
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Getting Ballsy
Roommates build ball pit in 1835 Hinman dorm room
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HAVING A BALL Weinberg freshman Casey Kendall stretches out in his ball pit. He says it is very relaxing and a great way to relieve stress.
It takes balls to act on a whim. Bienen freshman Jon Bauerfield and Weinberg freshman Casey Kendall know what it’s like to see a crazy idea into fruition. The story behind the ball pit they built in their 1835 Hinman dorm room is inspirational, or at least they make it seem that way. “It’s a testament to how much anything can be achieved if you just decide to do it and not worry about what people think,” Kendall said. During their second week at Northwestern, they asked a fellow 1835 Hinman resident, Communication senior Daniel Wang, what he had always wanted to do for his room in order to gain inspiration to improve theirs. Wang automatically responded that he wanted a ball pit. With almost no hesitation, the two committed themselves to the idea. They ordered 2,500 balls from Amazon and last Thursday, the balls arrived in five large boxes. The next day, the two finished building the ball pit and uploaded pictures of it to Imgur, later publishing the link on Reddit. Within eight hours, the post made it to the front page of the website, and, as of press time, the photos on Imgur had about 1.4 million views. “It has made us very open to crazy ideas seeing as this one went so well,” Kendall said. Their fame has led them to be known as “the ball pit guys,” and they are enjoying it. They welcome anyone to come and use the ball pit in 1835 Hinman, room 227. They have a neon “open” sign in their window that can be seen from the main
entrance to the building. Admittance is free, but they welcome donations to their change jar. The roommates credit the ball pit with helping them meet more people. “My favorite thing though, is when we talk about the ball pit and people go, ‘Oh my God, that was you?’” Bauerfield said. Most responses to Bauerfield and Kendall’s ball pit have been enthusiastic. From admiration to envy, the roommates are the talk of their hall. “It’s probably the most original idea I’ve heard in a while,” Weinberg freshman Petr Palecek said. However, they have received some negative feedback from people who think having a ball pit in their room is going to lose its appeal. “There’s been a lot of people telling us we are going to get tired of it, that it’s too much of a hassle. Both of us are kind of like, it’s another piece of furniture,” Kendall said. Creating the pit may be what they are the most known for, but it is not their only significant achievement. The pit is part of Bauerfield and Kendall’s pattern of pursuing opportunities, both silly and serious, that others might not: Kendall climbed Mount Rainier in Ashford, Wash. while he was on an adventure with friends this summer, and Bauerfield composed a song that Juilliard’s jazz combo performs (they even pay him royalties on it). Signing a ball is a tradition for anyone who plays in the pit. The roomates are writing a letter to send with a ball to NU alumnus Stephen Colbert, explaining the pit and asking him to sign the ball. If that goes well, they plan to ask other alumni.
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‘REVOLUTION’
Some things in life are conceptually amazing but fail to impress upon execution. Unfortunately, NBC’s new post-apocalyptic sci-fi series “Revolution” is close to being one of them. However, while the show hovers on the brink of being a washout, I still tune in every week, perched on the edge of my couch, watching. “Revolution” takes place 15 years after a sudden, mysterious blackout left cars abandoned on unused roadways, cities in ruin and suburban culs-de-sac transformed into what look like colonial settlements. Technology as we know it is a thing of the past. The series, the brainchild of Eric Kripke (“Supernatural”), is marked by many as a wannabe “Lost,” not least because of the involvement of executive producer J.J. Abrams and other “Lost” alumni, such as Bryan Burk. But where “Lost” was compelling and often confusing, “Revolution”
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is interesting but illogical (which is not OK, because we’re not on an island). Guns are a rarity and therefore monopolized by the country’s militia, though last I checked the hundreds of millions of firearms in existence don’t exactly need to be plugged
in to work. Also, almost everyone in this post-blackout society looks surprisingly kempt, with shiny, perfect hair. Although the electricity went out, cars and batteries stopped working after the blackout too ... something else must be going on here.
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Bonding time Weinberg freshman Casey Kendall and Bienen freshman Jon Bauerfield, roommates in 1835 Hinman, talk to each other in their newly-installed ball pit. The pit has attracted people to their room.
They hope University President Morton Schapiro will also participate. They describe the pit as very relaxing, even citing use of similar ball pits as sensory stimulation for children on the autism spectrum. “It’s the most pleasant sensation, and the sound — oh, the sound,” Kendall said. Bauerfield and Kendall have also made hygiene a priority for the pit: Shoes are not allowed, and they regularly vacuum the pit and clean the balls. “It encourages us to stay clean and tidy, because if you lose something in here, it takes time to find it,” Bauerfield said. Other ball pit features include a duct tape hoop and target for the pit. A sanitation station and possibly a rug for underneath the ball pit are also in the works.
Ideally, they would like to have lofted beds and a bigger room so the pit can be expanded. Nonetheless, the roommates are proud of their ball pit thus far, attributing its success to their spontaneity. “It really is just as simple as deciding that that one idea is a good one,” Kendall said. “At least to me, it seems like such a simple thing. It’s weird to see how many people have had the exact same thought as me, but didn’t do it.” Bauerfield agreed, saying more people should act on their ideas. “There’s lots of whims that you act on that won’t turn out well, but the ones that do are awesome,” he said.
After one of the main characters died only four episodes into the season, one hopeful commenter on the “Revolution” Facebook page wrote: “I can’t help but wonder if she’s really dead … I mean, did they bury her? Did they just leave her there? I mean, she could have passed out from blood loss, and have a very faint pulse … if they didn’t bury her, she could show up in a later episode.” But really, what show do they think this is? Tracy Spiridakos plays the pouty protagonist Charlie, a bow and arrow-wielding, angsty, annoying version of Katniss Everdeen. Though her character is lacking, other regulars like Miles (Billy Burke) and Nate (J.D. Pardo), who both hail from the “Twilight” franchise (it’s a step up, guys!), shine. “Revolution” is one of a handful of shows on the primetime line-up that takes place in my favorite city (“Chicago Fire,” what is that?). Even though it’s a bit disturbing to see Chicago so derelict, shots of familiar scenery like the Chicago Theatre and a post-blackout-defunct El at State/ Lake still make me proud to see the city I love on the small screen.
“Revolution” also has quite a few good story lines and some pretty decent dialogue. In the show’s pilot, one character revealed he “used to work at this place called Google.” In response, he got “That was a computer thing, right?” to which he conceded, “Now, it’s nothing.” At a time where Google is so ubiquitous it’s both a noun and a verb, it’s intriguing to imagine a world in which it’s just a silly-sounding word. While I’m watching and waiting for “Revolution” to get better, I also want answers to the all-important question: Who turned off the power, and why? With all my complaints, it may be hard to understand why exactly I’m obsessed with “Revolution,” but I only criticize because I care. Perhaps I’m obsessed with the premise of the show more than anything else. Despite its performance thus far, “Revolution” has potential that is far from lost on me. And if you don’t have HBO, honestly, what else are you supposed to watch?
WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND Friday What: Friday Night Fever: A Spooky Disco!
When: 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Where: Louis Room, Norris University Center
Cost: Free
Dance the night away at Friday Night Fever. The free event, held by NU Nights and Homecoming, will have a pumpkin moonwalk, disco dance lessons, food and a screening of “The Exorcist” at midnight.
Saturday
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What: The Logan Theatre’s Horror
What: Northwestern’s Homecoming
Movie Madness When: 11 or 11:30 p.m. Where: The Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave. Cost: $6.50 for students Check out showings of “Drag Me to Hell” at 11 p.m. or “A Nightmare on Elm Street” at 11:30 p.m. Saturday at The Logan Theatre. The theater is showing a variety of horror movies throughout October.
Paint Fight - The Color ROAR!
When: 2 p.m. Where: The Lakefront Field Cost: $5. Make sure to sign up in
advance. To raise money for the Red Watch Band program, NU Homecoming is hosting its first charity paint fight. Cost of registration includes a T-shirt and paint packets for the fight. — Annie Bruce
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Lovers & Madmen is no stranger to the works of William Shakespeare, but the group’s newest production challenges the typical interpretation of “Macbeth.” Director Amalie Vega, a Communication junior, spoke with The Current about the challenges of adapting a Shakespeare classic and the decision to cast a female Macbeth. Excerpts:
The Current: How did you get
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The annual chart of songs most frequently played at funerals was released this week and Adele’s “Someone Like You” came in at number 22, despite the fact that the song is about how easy it is to replace loved ones. The Daily and Current staffers respond: “Fine, I’ll find another song.” — Joseph Diebold “Is this a compliment?” — Pam Keller
backhanded
“Disposable consumerism reaches new heights.” — Amber Gibson “They’re rolling six feet under.” — Katy Vogt “‘Rolling in the Deep:’ better?” — Chelsea Peng “Well, it does induce tears.” — Chelsea Sherlock “Better that Shoulder.” — Syndey Zink
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“These people mourning.” — Alison Abrams
involved as director for this production of “Macbeth?” Amalie Vega: Directing ... is similar to getting a board position where they have a round of petitions to get producers for all the spots that we have ... I petitioned to be the director of the fall Shanley (production) and I didn’t know what show I was going to do yet. After I got the spot, Claire Kennedy, the producer, and I ... talked about different shows that we were thinking of and wrote out pitches for each one, and “Macbeth” happened to be our top choice. So I talked about how for “Macbeth” I wanted it to be a really small cast and really short and fast and raw and dirty, and that’s the one they chose.
The Current: Can you tell us
about this specific interpretation of “Macbeth?” AV: The big thing that’s getting it attention is that a woman is playing Macbeth which sort of happened upon me. I didn’t go into this necessarily being like, “and in this production Macbeth will be female and that will be the thing.” But it turned into this really important part of the show. And Meghan (Stanton) got cast, because she has this talent and it happened that the talent for this role came from her instead of from a male actor. I wanted to have an artist
Amalie Vega Director, ‘Macbeth’ who I trusted with the role over necessarily the correct gender. Then, I was going back and forth all summer about how that was going to work — whether it was Meghan herself who was just going to be playing a boy, or if we were suddenly going to have Macbeth be female and how that would work ... But what it’s turned into is actually Macbeth is ... basically transgender, where she has a female body, but feels male and has been masquerading as a man for her whole life. And only Lady Macbeth knows that that’s true, which makes that relationship have a huge amount more trust and love. Less sex, which has been something that we’ve been sort of grappling with, because that relationship is always interpreted as being so fueled by that.
The Current: What’s the hardest part about directing Shakespeare? AV: A lot, a lot of it. Hard parts come from the words being so famous. You have the dagger speech in “Macbeth” ... There’s such a way that that needs to be performed. (There’s) all this doubt and this confusion ... I was really trying to go against things like that, because I think as soon as you start doing something that people are expecting with the most famous speeches, you’ve lost them, because all the audience is seeing is every other famous person who’s ever done that speech. The sheer knowledge of those words is really, really hard. And then you get scenes that aren’t famous and they aren’t famous for a reason. It’s because they’re terrible. They’re actually just bad, slowly written scenes and you go “Shakespeare, why did you do this?” And you’re trying to cut it, but you can’t ... It’s the two ends of the Shakespeare language spectrum: it being too boring and it being too
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The Current: What’s your favorite part about directing in general? AV: What I love about this, and what I love about directing this play, is that I can take things that I’ve learned from every single teacher I have ever had in my life, really. Everything that makes me a unique person is what makes this a unique production. I’m using things that I learned from my acting teacher here ... but I’m also using things from my high school ... and I’m using things from an internship I had two summers ago, and everything from my entire life has led to this moment. What I like about it is that I can take something from
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The Current: Preferred Norbucks beverage? MF: Straight black coffee. Nothing in it. One ice cube. EB: Caramel Frappuccino with extra whipped cream and extra caramel. MF: Yin and yang!
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Modern Macbeth Communcation junior Amalie Vega has been involved with Lovers & Madmen since her freshman year, and she is directing this year’s production of “Macbeth.” “Macbeth” was her and producer Claire Kennedy’s top choice when selecting plays for the fall.
every part of my life and make it this one play that I can sort of call totally mine. Except I can’t at all, because ... the performances that I’m getting out of people I never would have gotten if this actor hadn’t been playing whatever role. What I like about directing is how much it is completely solitary and yet a community experience. It takes a village to raise a child; that is like this play. There’s something about directing that you just say: “This is the one thing that I did ... That was me.” Lovers & Madmen’s “Macbeth” runs Oct. 18 through 20 in Shanley Hall. — Annie Bruce
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Doodlin’ Medill senior Emilia Barrosse and Communication junior Maggie Fish pose in typically deadpan fashion for their Snickerdoodlin’ Productions photoshoot.
Medill senior Emilia Barrosse and Communication junior Maggie Fish banded together over the summer to start their own comedic video production company, the tastily titled Snickerdoodlin’ Productions. Snickerdoodlin’s sketch “Hoarders — Lost Footage” will premiere at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival on Nov. 4, in the category “Laugh Out Local: Chicago Filmmaker Series.” Before heading to the festival, Barrosse and Fish sat down with The Current to answer some exceedingly pertinent questions.
The Current: So you like sugar
cookies?
Maggie Fish: I hate them. Emilia Barrosse: I think anything
with enough frosting will taste good, and I’m including spinach. If you put frosting on spinach, it’s bound to taste good. MF: I’ve never tried it. EB: I mean, neither have I. I’m just assuming.
The Current: What’s your favorite TV comedy? MF: I’ve always loved “The Office” and “SpongeBob.” EB: Probably right now, “South Park.”
EB: Soccer, oh my god. Favorite sport, hands down. MF: Soccer. We played soccer in high school. Not together. EB: I was a premier ladies’ soccer player, looking at scholarships to go to college, and then I tore my ACL and discovered journalism! And now I wanna do comedy writing. The Current: If you could have
dinner with any three celebrities, who would they be? EB and MF: (simultaneously) Trey Parker, Matt Stone … MF: I would love to have dinner with Kate Winslet. EB: Well that’s her. MF: Who would you pick? EB: Barack Obama. He’s the Lincoln of our time.
The Current: What spurred you to create Snickerdoodlin’ Productions? EB: We knew we were going to be living with each other over the summer, and we’re like, “Let’s film sketches!” MF: We had so many ideas; just sitting down, we would have three, four, five ideas at a time. It was easiest
just to write it and film it. EB: We actually had to develop a process for when we came up with sketches — we would always say, “That’s a sketch. That’s a sketch.” And then we’d be like, “Who’s gonna write it?” MF: So we’d do an “I-call-it.” EB: And then normally whoever calls it writes and directs it.
The Current: Jesse Eisenberg or Michael Cera? MF: I love Michael Cera. EB: Michael Cera, “Arrested Development.” He plays that role better than anyone else. The Current: Any accidents on
set?
EB: Our very first sketch is about the real-life story of a tooth fairy. So we filmed that whole sketch, and when I uploaded all the film I realized it uploaded with no sound. I mean, there was no sound ... MF: Zip. EB: ... At all. MF: If you look at it now, it looks fine. There’s a great song in the background. EB: But if you’re talking about accidents like people dying, then not yet. MF: Not yet. To check out Snickerdoodlin’s shorts, visit its website: http://snickerdoodlinproduc.wix.com/ snickerdoodlin. — Sam Freedman
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Graphic content ahead If absence truly makes the heart grow fonder, we’re way beyond fashion friends by now. So let’s skip the double air-kisses and false promises to catch up in Paris and cut right to the no-frills, BFF-appropriate Fashion Month coverage. We saw glow-in-the-dark electrical tape headbands, 1960s-striped escalators and Furkinstocks, but when it came to streetwear, the standout trend was something far more recognizable: the graphic sweatshirt or T-shirt. Instead of saving your trusty Northwestern pullover for game days or the library, take a cue from show-goers and designers alike and re-imagine cotton jersey for the catwalk. Italian brand MSGM showed stylized floral wallpaper-print sweatshirts for pre-fall 2012, and this
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Q&A Now that we know each other a little better, let’s get to the dirty talk. You sent me your questions, so here’s my take on your coitus conundrums. While eating in the 1835 Hinman dining hall, I was thinking about what they sell and don’t sell in the C-stores. They sell condoms, but not lube. Something in this strikes me as wrong. Are the C-stores catering exclusively to heterosexual couples? Are they assuming no homosexual patrons will come in to buy condoms? While I appreciate that the C-stores are helping to promote safe and healthy sex, I wish they would recognize sexuality in all its myriad forms. What are your thoughts on this? I happen to live in 1835 Hinman, so I took a quick trip downstairs to check out the situation. Of the three kinds they have downstairs (Trojan’s Magnum, Pleasure Pack and Sensations varieties), two of them are labeled “lubricated.” Unfortunately, the lubrication on condoms is often of a lesser quality than the lube you would buy separately. (Side note: I highly recommend Sliquid if you are inclined to purchase your own lube) My best guess is that the people in charge of stocking the C-stores want to make sure it’s clear that they are encouraging students to be safe, but making sure students are having
Organic Chemistry Matt and Melina For the first installment of Organic Chemistry, The Current paired up Communication freshman Matt LaFond and Weinberg sophomore Melina Yeh, setting them up on a blind date.
Melina: We went to the Unicorn Cafe for our date. We went at 7 p.m. and more or less stayed until closing time. Matt: The date was a lot of fun and
version reappeared in September on the backs of many an editor/stylist/ buyer/fashion industry hanger-on. For an even cuter variation on the look, see Lena Dunham in an “I’m with her” sweatshirt at Rachel Antonoff ’s twee summer weddingthemed spring 2013 presentation (where she also debuted a freshly shorn pixie cut). And how could anyone forget Kenzo’s tiger-embroidered jumper, the $255 apple of Tommy Ton’s well-trained eye? Animals, botanicals and clever phrases aren’t the only sweatshirtworthy subjects. Elle style director Kate Lanphear has dressed for years in Jim Beam, Slayer and Guns N’ Roses shirts, and more famously, a Princeton pullover lauded by Garance Doré. Photographers like Scott Schuman have also snapped sweatshirts inscribed with HarleyDavidson, D.A.R.E and pro-Gainsbourg insignias, and my favorite slogan: “Ballinciaga Harlem.” The point then is irreverence: Show what you like (the weirder the better) and know nothing’s sacred. All is permitted — even mixing Chanel bouclé and *NSYNC. With this attitude, you only need a little instruction to put together an
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Columns outfit that’ll have you mistaken for Miroslava Duma. You’ll need something shiny, because — didn’t you hear? — metallic is a new neutral. I like a sheeny, intricately draped skirt or mirrored blucher. Keep the fit of your sweatshirt or T-shirt relaxed (for piling on dresses and tops without looking too lumpy), but not too oversized. Aim for a contrast-color bottom half: Try seven-eighths ankle pants (jungle green was a popular choice this season), a sunshine-y flippy skirt or a printed dress peeking out under the sweatshirt hem. Moving up the body, a collared shirt (optional: tucking in one point) and bib necklace emphasize you haven’t just thrown on a jumper as an alternative to proper outerwear. Speaking of which: Wear your jacket like all the editors do—slung casually over the shoulders like a cape (ease of texting not guaranteed). There’s something rather daring about proclaiming your grade-school obsession with say, the Backstreet Boys, and opening yourself to both sidelong glances and admirers of your courage (and music taste). But quite fittingly, a T-shirt — precisely one worn by Anne-Catherine Frey (of French label The Kooples) over a
“” Here We Go Again
“When life gives you lemonade, make lemons. Life will be all like, ‘Whaaat?’” — Phil Dunphy, played by Ty Burrell, reading from his book of life lessons “Phil’s-osophy” on “Modern Family.”
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chambray button-up — explains this entire affair best. “L’amour toujours,” it declared in Diptyque-style lettering: love always. Because you never look better than when you’re wearing your heart on your sleeve. Wikimedia Commons
pleasurable sex is lower on their agenda. Although I don’t agree with such a decision, I can understand the reasoning behind it. Last week my boyfriend and I were midway through sex when he said something that made me feel so awkward. We’ve been together for about three months and things have been nice. But in the middle of sex he asked me, “Why aren’t you smiling?” I had no idea what to say so I just … said nothing. What should I have done? Wow, I have so many questions. Do you usually smile during sex? Is it uncommon that he ask you questions during sex? Was the sex less good than usual, thus resulting in a different facial expression on your part? These are all things worth considering. It’s hard to imagine a “correct” way to respond that wouldn’t have killed the mood. Then again, he definitely already killed the mood with what seems like an accusatory question. I think the most honest response you could have given would be something that reflected what was going on in your head at the time, i.e. “WHAT?” Regardless of what you could have done, you should clarify what he meant now. Any time you’re made to feel uncomfortable during sex, you should make sure your partner is aware of your discomfort. If, after asking for clarification and explaining the way he made you feel, he continues to make you feel uncomfortable, show him the door. That’s all for now, Wildcats. Want something juicier? Email me your questions at dirtytalk2015@gmail.com. it was really just a cool experience to have. Melina: I think it went pretty well. No awkward moments, at least there were only a few of them and those only lasted maybe one or two seconds. We actually had a lot to talk about, at least I think we did. We ended up having a lot in common. That was pretty nice.
Matt: We talked a lot about school and the classes we were taking and then we segued into talking more about our interests and the types of food, movies and books that we liked. Melina: We mostly talked about movies and food. We especially talked about bad horror movies and ethnic foods that we liked. I talked about some restaurants he should try out around Evanston since he’s a freshman and isn’t entirely familiar with the place.
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The good, the bad and the ugly of 3-D It’s hard to love 3-D. Halfway through the 2000s, it was a fresh development, building off a technology that had been previously reserved for the campiest of the campy movies from the 1950s and incorporating it into entertainment in exciting ways. However, as with any new and explosive trend, it was overused by businessmen who seemed to only see dollar signs in their 3-D glasses. And now, as 3-D has begun to leave the public consciousness once again, it’s all the more appropriate to take a look at the best, worst and downright ugliest uses of 3-D over the past five years.
The Good: The Nintendo 3DS
Released in North America in March 2011, Nintendo’s revamp of its famous dual-screen handheld elicited more confusion than excitement when it finally hit store shelves. With a clunky design and an extremely limited number of games in its launch window, it seemed the 3DS might end up going the way of the dodo. However, Nintendo’s latest portable system proved its glasses-free 3-D screen to be far more than a gimmick, breathing new life into re-imagined N64 ports like “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D,” while also seamlessly and effectively integrating it into new titles like “Kid Icarus Uprising” and the endlessly wonderful “Mario Kart 7.” And with the recent debut of the expanded 3DS XL resolving much of the
Matt: She was very funny and was a really good conversationalist. I learned a lot about her interests and her likes and dislikes. Melina: He was pretty nice and easygoing and very unpretentious — I like that in a guy. He really liked “Harry Potter” — I love that in a guy. He’s RTVF right now, but I believe he’s switching to political science. Matt: We both liked almost the exact same movies and books and are very open to trying new things. Melina: We had similar tastes in food and movies. We’re both willing to try out new things. Matt: I would be interested in spending more time with her and finding out how much more we have in common. Melina: I would be interested in
original’s hardware flaws and awkward design missteps, it seems as if the 3DS is here to stay even as this most recent 3-D fad begins to fade.
The Bad: Up-Converted 3-D Movies
Some movies, like James Cameron’s “Avatar,” are just meant to be seen in 3-D. They were conceived as 3-D movies and filmed with 3-D cameras. But after the 3-D movie boom began in the late 2000s, movies that were genuinely 3-D became quickly eclipsed by films that were originally shot in the conventional 2-D and then “up-converted” to 3-D in postproduction. While nothing more than a cheap cash-in by film executives to capitalize on the 3-D craze, an unfortunate side-effect was a slew of movies that were actually made to look worse by the inclusion of 3D elements, like “Prometheus.” However, it seems audiences have spoken with their wallets: Up-conversion is not worth the investment when it comes to box office returns.
The Ugly: 3-D Glasses
Here’s a little tip for all you fashionistas out there: 3-D glasses do not look good (Pro tip: they look even more stupid if you punch the lenses out). Whether for cinema use or for the comfort of your own couch, it’s pretty hard to deny that just about no one looks attractive with a big chunk of plastic on their face, especially when it’s just to watch a movie. What’s worse is some studios have actually capitalized on this grotesque fashion statement to advertise their films. From special Darth Maul “Star Wars” glasses to cringe-inducing promotional pairs for “The Hobbit” coming out later this year, 3-D glasses have managed to become even lamer. And although glasses-free 3-D TVs are just beginning to hit the market, it may be some time before this ugly necessity becomes a thing of the past. going out with him again. I think we got along pretty well, though there weren’t necessarily any major sparks flying.
Matt: I definitely would be open to going on another blind date; it was really a fun and interesting experience. Melina: This was my first blind date that I’ve ever gone on, and it went much better than I expected. It wasn’t at all how I had imagined it would be based on my limited knowledge from movies and TV. If you would like to go on a blind date for Organic Chemistry, send an email to chelseasherlock2017@u.northwestern.edu. Compiled by Chelsea Sherlock
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“Because when I’m doing it, the prop guys and all these people, they’re like ‘Do you have your ring on?’ And I’m like, ‘Ugh, this feels weird,’ like taking off my ring to make out with Angus.” — Miley Cyrus on her guest starring role on “Two and a Half Men.” As part of the role, Cyrus had to kiss Angus T. Jones right after getting engaged to Liam Hemsworth.
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“I would’ve gotten eaten alive if I tried to be a heel-wearing little princess. It’s just not who I am. I’ve had people try to make me act right, but it’s just not gonna happen. I just can’t not say inappropriate things.” — Ke$ha, to Vibe magazine about her personality and the pressures of fame.
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“How did I kidnap him? You can’t kidnap a grown man! These are serious accusations, now … It’s an interesting way to spin something into a story … See, this is why I don’t read stuff.” — Taylor Swift talks to Rolling Stone about internet rumors that she kidnapped boyfriend Conor Kennedy to take him to Nashville. “I don’t think it should be any sort of stunt casting. I think it would be more interesting to have this fresh, exciting face that Ted has never seen before and neither have people who watch the show.” — Josh Radnor, who plays Ted Mosby on “How I Met Your Mother,” on the much-hyped introduction of the mother character. Compiled by Annie Bruce
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Creperie St. Germain Alas, the creperie in Norris University Center has been forsaken to make way for Rick Bayless’ Frontera Fresco. What’s a girl to do without $1.25 dessert crepe happy hour? Never fear: Pascal Berthoumieux swoops in to save the day with Creperie St. Germain, 1512 Sherman Ave. Berthoumieux also owns sister restaurant Bistro Bordeaux, but the creperie is a more casual and affordable alternative to upscale French fare. The chic cafe, decorated with photographs of Paris and a large map of the Paris Metro on the wall closest to the kitchen, is warm and inviting. Owen Wilson’s character from “Midnight in Paris” would love this spot. Word about this creperie has spread; by 7 p.m. each Friday, every table is packed. The drink list has several affordable wines by the glass, but I’m partial to the hard cider, of which there is an excellent selection. The Clos des Ducs from Brittany, France, is crisp and refreshing without being too sweet. Our server, Quenton, was the consummate professional, artfully describing specials and his favorite crepes in
Movie Review “Argo” When I saw Ben Affleck’s directorial debut a few years ago, I was pleasantly surprised. But now, in his third feature “Argo,” my high expectations were not only met, but exceeded. Affleck may be an A-list actor, but he’s also now on my list of all-time favorite directors. “Argo,” which also stars Affleck in the midst of an all-star ensemble cast, is based on a true story from the Iranian hostage crisis of the early 1980s.
TV Review “Nashville” A pilot episode of a one-hour drama is formulaic by nature because it must satisfy a variety of needs. It has to draw in the audience while establishing setting, character, plot, and most importantly, a lasting conflict. It must express some unique or fresh quality that not only entices the network the creators pitch to, but also future die-hard fans. By those guidelines, I don’t understand how or why a team of producers chose to promote “Nashville.” “Nashville” is a dramatic story centered on a former country sensation, Rayna (Connie Britton), who struggles to accept the fact that her fame is quickly fading into the shadow of a bratty young starlet, Juliette (Hayden Panettiere). Sound familiar? Try an exact replica of the 2010 dramatic
a perfect French accent. On our way out, we were lucky enough to run into owner Berthoumieux, ever the dapper gentleman, checking on each table with his perfect posture and vibrant pink tie only a Frenchman could pull off. Savory crepes are all made with organic buckwheat while dessert crepes are made with organic wheat. Both savory and sweet options impressively walk the fine line between thin yet sturdy. On a nippy day, a chunky cream of broccoli soup du jour with melted Gruyere is just what I needed to warm up. In the coquilles Saint Jacques, sweet corn nage accents perfectly seared diver scallops, but a robust mushroom ragout overwhelms the otherwise balanced combination. Coq au vin, on the other hand, is a most satisfying comfort food. Break through the crepe skin to uncover strips of succulent Amish chicken braised in Burgundy wine nestled between bacon lardons, onions, mushrooms and carrots. Of the tantalizing dessert crepes, the Marquis is most successful. Bittersweet chocolate crepes are filled with a light and fluffy dark chocolate mousse and topped with fresh mixed berries and raspberry coulis. While the Mediterraneene sounds enchanting, caramelized fresh figs and crepes
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THIS TAKES THE CREPE Mediterraneene fig crepes (above) and Clos de Ducs hard cider (below) at Creperie St. Germain
drowned in cloyingly sweet Madeira sauce cannot be rescued even when filled with pillows of Chantilly cream. All dessert crepes can also be served a la mode, with Haagen-Dazs. I predict return trips in my near future. What better place to read about Monet, Manet and Degas for Impressionism class than curled up with an edible piece of authentic French modernity? — Amber Gibson
While most of the American embassy workers had been taken hostage, six escaped unnoticed to the nearby Canadian ambassador’s house. The film is the story of the covert mission to get them home safely by creating a fake Hollywood sci-fi movie and smuggling them out as filmmakers on a location scout. The tone of the film is a mixture of the usual Cold War-era spy drama, such as “The Good Shepherd” or “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” with a hint of heist film thrown in, like “Ocean’s Eleven.” The film as a whole is wellwritten with a tight but layered story that weaves between the different characters involved in the mission — the
Americans trapped in Iran, various CIA and State Department agents and the team in Hollywood setting up the fake film — with Affleck’s character connecting them all. It was taut and suspenseful, but there were comedic scenes to break some of the tension, and the humor was wonderfully dry and clever. John Goodman and Alan Arkin were especially hilarious stealing scenes as the two Hollywood hitters in on the operation. Set around 1980, the movie looked and felt completely authentic. From the clothes to the set dressing to the film stock, the production design and mood of the movie ground the viewer in history. Affleck also used different
types of film, such as news coverage and home videos, to help tell the story and to keep the more plot-heavy parts of the movie from getting stale. The overall effect was a rich period piece that perfectly balanced tension and suspense with enough wit to keep things interesting. Some may scoff at the idea of a high-profile actor like Ben Affleck turning to directing, but if he continues to make films like “Argo,” then I’m sure he’ll join Clint Eastwood in cinematic history as one of the few A-listers with successful careers on both sides of the camera.
musical “Country Strong.” With a more serious tinge, the 2009 film “Crazy Heart” also focuses on a deteriorating country flame. There may be a market for this genre, but if so, any new branch must feature an original twist. If “Nashville” does have a twist, it hasn’t clearly been established after the conclusion of the pilot. As Rayna begins falling from stardom, a political side-plot arises that highlights the dysfunctional relationship between her and her father. Other minor characters come in and out of the spotlight throughout the episode, while not directly adding to the central conflict. The conflict (Rayna must choose between her pride and her career) seems almost too simple to carry through an entire season. A well-constructed show introduces new immediate issues within the protagonist’s overarching struggle. An almost perfect model is the pilot of “Breaking Bad,” where the main struggle lies within the context of a more immediate
problem that is resolved over the first couple episodes. However, this resolution causes more conflict, keeping the storyline fresh and captivating as we witness the characters’ changes, both positive and negative. The creators of “Nashville” have shown us exactly how the characters will undergo change. We can already tell which idyllic couples obsessive fans will fantasize about like Chair (Chuck and Blair of “Gossip Girl”) and Jim and Pam of “The Office.” It is obvious that because Juliette and Rayna both have messy relationships with their parents, they will eventually bond over their similarities. The creators have shed light on so many potential plot twists that they’re serving us spoilers on a silver platter. The pilot of “Nashville” feels massproduced, as if the writers made a checklist of the essentials and then hardly skimmed the surface. They even left out a few, like creating characters that may evoke empathy in the
audience. Because the characters don’t yet feel like real people, we can’t possibly empathize with them. We don’t care much that Rayna is losing her career, and if there’s no emotional connection to the main plot, why would we be compelled to continue investing our time in the show? I found myself just waiting for Hayden Panettiere’s predictable character to add surface drama by making unrealistic rude remarks to other characters. While I won’t personally be following this television series, it has the potential to grasp a certain audience. The show is similar in structure to the norm of overly-dramatic television like “90210” and “Revenge,” which have both gained a strong fan base. I may follow the show from afar if only to see if my predictions come true. If you want to check it out yourself, “Nashville” airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on ABC.
—Aliza Weinberger
We’ve all heard of movie spin-offs of television shows (though they love to make us wait forever — that means you, “Arrested Development”), but have we ever successfully experienced the opposite? Joss Whedon’s upcoming show “S.H.I.E.L.D.” will act as a supplement to “The Avengers,” a movie that embodies all the things independent filmmakers despise about Hollywood.
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Our favorite television sidekick is finally stepping into the spotlight. After years of being the only sympathetic and lovable character standing in Walter White’s menacing shadow, Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad” will play the lead in the film adaptation of the video game “Need For Speed.” Maybe this will kick White off his throne and Jessecan set things right in the drug world. Seth MacFarlanecan now call his frivolous flick “Ted” the highest grossing comedy of all time. If we’re going to get technical, however, the film is really the highest grossing R-rated, non-sequel comedy in which a stuffed animal has a substantial amount of dialogue. Remember kids, always read the fine print. As if the superhero genre doesn’t both cost and make enough money already, “Iron Man 3” and “Thor: The Dark World” will be released in 3-D. As the action becomes more gripping, the 3-D may distract viewers from the other thing superhero films are notorious for: cliche dialogue. Take, for example, these exhilarating last lines: “They’ll come back … because we’ll need them to.” Speaking of originality, NBC announced Friday it would be hosting another dark television adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s novel “Alice in Wonderland.” This network’s version is titled “Wonderland,” much like the CW’s similarly premised show “Wunderland.” Let’s not forget ABC’s relatively recent show “Once Upon a Time,” which is essentially about the same thing. Don’t be afraid to get creative, TV!
Whitney Port stated Sunday that the former cast of “The Hills” has drifted apart significantly since the show stopped airing. It comes as a surprise to us all that the extremely functional relationships between the cast members were actually quite superficial. The most shocking part is that Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, one of the most volatile couples to exist on reality TV, are still happily married. — Haley Boston
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A&O Productions bring Nas and Young the Giant to Northwestern
NU Football bowl eligible, defeats Minnesota
Visitors come to campus for Chicago Humanities Festival’s Northwestern Day
For this year’s Blowout concert at Welsh-Ryan Arena, A&O Productions brought rapper Nas and indie rock band Young the Giant. The guest artists were announced to the freshman class during Wildcat Welcome by President Morton Schapiro. Students showed various reactions at the event. Perhaps they would have preferred a repeat of Snoop’s Blowout performance from two years ago. After all, he’s now evolved into Snoop Lion.
Bouncing back from a close loss in a game against Penn State, the Wildcats defeated Minnesota 21-13 and became bowl-eligible for the sixth consecutive season. Though sophomore quarterback Trevor Siemian struggled, junior quarterback Kain Colter continued to score touchdowns. Junior running back Venric Mark dominated the running game with two touchdowns and a career-high 182 yards. The next game is against Nebraska over Family Weekend. Go Cats! Show the parents what they are paying for!
Last Sunday, famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma, former New York City Ballet principal dancer Damian Woetzel, John Hodgman of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and playwright and NPR host Peter Sagal came to Cahn Auditorium for the Chicago Humanities Festival’s Northwestern Day. While Ma performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Woetzel directed the audience to dance along to the music. Hodgman discussed his latest book and the impact of technology on his career before throwing his socks to the audience.
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ASG runs late with proposed position debate By cat zakrzewski
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The second Associated Student Government Senate meeting of the year turned into a heated debate over the creation of a new executive position Wednesday night, running an hour past schedule. During the first ASG Senate meeting Oct. 10, vice president Brad Stewart proposed an amendment to the constitution that would create a chief of staff, also called human relations chair, responsible for internal management of the Senate and recruitment of new committee members and senators. The proposed amendment will also eliminate the position of clerk, an executive committee member responsible for taking minutes and managing ASG records. Currently, Weinberg junior Carly Blumenfeld serves as clerk for ASG. When the legislation was proposed, senators were initially concerned about Blumenfeld losing her position. However, Stewart
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fully respect and understand the process. We look forward to more discussions with the city.� NU was obligated to present its plans for a new visitors center before the Preservation Commission because much of the campus is considered landmarked property. The exact lot reserved for the proposed visitor’s center is situated near 12 designated landmark buildings; therefore, the commission has purview over any campus developments visible from the public way, said Carlos Ruiz, the city’s historic preservation coordinator. Under normal circumstances, NU would need the Preservation Commission’s certificate
explained that Blumenfeld would instead be appointed to chief of staff. Blumenfeld said she supported the creation of the new position. “There has been a lack of communication between members within ASG,� Blumenfeld said. “Anything to improve the relationships within ASG will better people’s perspective on ASG.� To create the new position, ASG had to make changes to both its code and constitution Wednesday, resulting in a series of amendments and a lengthy back and forth among representatives concerned about issues ranging from how the new position should be appointed to misplaced Oxford commas in the text. The debate still persisted by the time Ani Ajith, speaker of the Senate, arrived at the new amendment on the agenda, pushing a student body forum scheduled for 8:30 p.m. back almost two hours. “This is a big change in the constitution, and any change in the constitution is serious,� Blumenfeld said. “I think all of their concerns are completely justified.� A major concern of senators regarding the new
position was how the chief of staff would be appointed. The clerk is elected by senators, but the proposed position would be appointed during cabinet selection. However, Stewart said senators would still have control over who took the office because they had the This is a big final say and could reject change in the a potential chief of staff with a two-thirds majorconstitution, ity vote. and any When the Senate change in the reached the forum on constitution is its agenda, a motion was made to strike the forum serious. from the agenda and Carly Blumenfeld, host it again next week. ASG cannot vote on an ASG clerk amendment to its constitution without holding a constitutional forum open to the entire University community a week before the vote.
Senators also raised concerns about hosting the forum Wednesday, two hours behind schedule. No students outside of ASG attended the forum, and the student body was only alerted of the planned constitutional forum Wednesday morning. However, Stewart spoke in strong support of holding the forum this week so that the Senate could vote on the matter next week and move on to other business. ASG held a vote to strike the forum from the agenda. A two-thirds majority was needed to postpone the forum to next week, but Senate missed that quota by three votes. During the forum, senators continued to argue that the proposed legislation would lessen the Senate’s influence in the overall student government. They will vote on the amendment next week. “I don’t imagine unanimous support for it,� Stewart said. “But it’s important legislation that deserves as much debate and recognition as it needs to have.�
of appropriateness in order to obtain a building permit for the visitor’s center. However, the University can still move forward with its plans despite the commission’s Tuesday night vote to deny that certificante. “If the commission denies the certificate of appropriateness, the applicant can either appeal or apply for special merit,� Ruiz said, adding that “special merit� is contingent upon the proposal’s potential to benDaily efit the Northwestern community in some way, such as providing economic gains.Display Ad 2.5� x 5� PDF “(NU) didn’t apply for a certificate for special merit. They’re basically asking city council to overturn the (Preservation Commission’s) decision so the permit can be approved,� he said. However, Ruiz said the city council “very
rarely� ignores the Preservation Commission’s recommendation. Ald. Jane Grover (7th), along with the rest of city council, will eventually decide whether to allow NU to build the new visitors center. She said she supports the idea of an upgraded center but that she will also be expected to take the Preservation Commission’s Tuesday vote into consideration. “I don’t know,� Grover said of which side she will favor when the issue comes up for city council vote. “I think the project should go forward. The welcome center will be a nice staging area. It will make the school much more attractive and tours more persuasive, and also parking relief is nice. (The old visitors center) was a ragtag house where they gathered prospective students.�
In an interview with The Daily earlier this year, city spokesman Eric Palmer praised the University’s development plan, calling it a “win-win situation� for both NU and Evanston. “The city of Evanston is definitely excited about the new visitors center that will be built at Northwestern University,� Palmer said in February. “The community grows and becomes economically healthier when we bring more students in and more visitors.� Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl did not respond to requests seeking comment.
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CHICAGO — The 31st meeting in the Loyola Chicago-Northwestern rivalry ended the same way as most of the first 30 matches — with a Wildcat victory. No. 24 Northwestern (10-2-2), who until Wednesday had won only one of three matches away from home, outclassed an overmatched Ramblers squad (2-8-2) 2-0 in Chicago to win its 10th game of the season. With the win, the Cats improved their series record against the Ramblers to 20-4-7, including 10-0-2 under coach Tim Lenahan. NU began the match strongly, dominating possession throughout the first half, out-shooting Loyola 11-0 and netting a goal on Joey Calistri’s 15th-minute, eight-yard chip to the top right corner of the net. Given NU’s shot advantage, Calistri noted, the Cats could have further opened the lead before halftime. “We were very dynamic in our runs, and we created some good chances,” the freshman forward said. “But we were unable to put them away, and then we kept them in the game for a little.” The Ramblers gamely resisted NU’s attack in the second half but ceded a 61st-minute score to senior midfielder Chris Ritter, assisted by Calistri, that doubled the Cats lead and closed the evening’s scoring. Despite what appeared a comfortable edge, especially given NU’s
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FAST LEARNER Freshman forward Joey Calistri might be young, but he is leading the Cats in goals with six this season. He scored the first goal in NU’s 2-0 win over Loyola Chicago on Wednesday night and added an assist on the second.
command of the game to that point, the Cats were not quite in the clear. When a wide-open Loyola Chicago header sailed just about the crossbar with four minutes to play, at least one onlooker felt as if his heart stopped. “I’ve been around long enough to watch strange things in this game,”
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Lenahan said. “That’s why I have a knot in my stomach until the final whistle blows.” When that whistle did sound, Lenahan had mixed thoughts on his team’s performance. “Were we perfect?” Lenahan said. “No. We made some mistakes, gave
the ball away here and there, but for the most part solid effort by our guys.” With a 16-2 advantage over Loyola Chicago in shots and a 10-0 edge on corner kicks, NU’s lead on the stat sheet felt larger than its lead on the scoreboard. Lenahan said he worried
that such dominance yielded only two goals and cited NU’s blocked penalty kick in the second minute as a notable missed opportunity. “We had control of the game in terms of technical ability. We need to bury a PK, finish a second goal, finish a third goal,” he said. “Even though we were in control of the game, that’s why coaches are cranky and angry on the sidelines.” Ritter expressed a similar sentiment and proposed one way to brighten his coach’s spirits. “We’ve got to finish more chances,” the senior said. “If we’d scored a third (goal) we’d have been able to relax a little more. Coaches would have been a little happier.” On a night when it seemed only the Cats could stop themselves, Calistri insisted the team did not struggle with the persistent rain, which ranged from a mist to a downpour but rarely ceased. “It’s not like we’re not used to (the conditions),” Calistri said. “That’s what our field’s like a lot of the time. Games this time of year are gonna be cold. It’s gonna be rainy, but we’ve gotta fight through it, persevere, find a way to get a result.” alexanderputterman2015@u.northwestern.edu
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Five days after toppling then-No. 25 Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich., Northwestern fell in five sets to No. 25 Illinois on the road Wednesday night. The Cats (13-7, 2-7 Big Ten) lost 3-2 in a tough battle to the Fighting Illini (10-9, 4-5) after getting off to a quick start in the match. The loss ends a string of recent successes on the road. NU started aggressively, quickly fighting its way to an 8-3 lead thanks to strong outside hitting. Junior Stephanie Holthus began with four kills in the first 10 points of the match. The Cats coupled that with being able to shut down the Fighting Illini attack early, allowing no player to get more than three kills in the first set. This enabled NU to ride its comfortable lead late into the set, when a service error tightened the match to 22-19 in favor of the Cats. Sophomore outside hitter Yewande Akanbi contributed a few key attacks to take the team to a 25-20 first set victory. “We were pretty fired up and we all wanted to win,” sophomore middle blocker Savannah Paffen said. The Fighting Illini took the first point of the second set to give them their first lead of the match. The home team went on a 5-point run to 6-1 and coach Keylor Chan called a timeout. Getting back to fundamentals helped the Cats come out of the timeout and cut the deficit to 11-9, forcing Illinois to use one of its timeouts. After this, a series of hitting errors from Illinois let the Cats take the lead for the first time in the set at 14-13. With the match tied at 15-15, the teams begin trading points and returned to the kind of late set battle to which the Cats have become so accustomed. A number of NU hitters including Akanbi
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and Holthus put up several points during this stretch to fight for the lead, but their efforts fell short and Illinois won the second set 25-20. The Fighting Illini came out strong again at the beginning of the third set, taking an easy 13-4 lead over the Cats. NU could not find an answer for the Illinois outside hitters and dropped the third set 25-14. However, the Cats were not ready to give up just yet, and started the fourth set on a quick 3-point run. Paffen continued her efficient hitting to advance the team’s lead, and the Cats soon found themselves up 16-8. An ace from Holthus at 20-14 gave the Cats the boost they needed to finish the set strong and force a deciding set with a 25-17 win. Illinois began the final set with a 5-1 run, forcing Chan to call a timeout. Both Paffen and sophomore outside hitter Hannah Crippen came back with a shared block and respective kills, but the team couldn’t convert these points into a run. Illinois came up with key blocks when it mattered most and NU fell 15-9 in the fifth and final set. Though it is always tough to come out on the wrong side of a five-setter, Crippen said the team is looking at it in a positive light going into their next match. “It’s important for us to be able to lose so badly in the third set and come back and beat them pretty heartily,” Crippen said. “I think that’s a really big step for us.” ryanmiller2015@u.northwestern.edu
With only three games left to play in the regular season, the Wildcats are running out of opportunities to get their first Big Ten win. Northwestern (4-10-2, 0-8-0 Big Ten) faces in-state rival Illinois (7-6-2, 4-3-1) Thursday night to cap off a three-game road trip. After only three days of preparation, the Cats have their work cut out for them in Champaign. The Fighting Illini rank fifth in the Big Ten and also boast junior midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo, the Big Ten leader in shots per game with 6.62 a contest. She also ranks in the top 10 for average goals per game. “She is an exceptional player,” coach Michael Moynihan said. “She was on the World Cup team (and is) a good goal scoring threat. She’s somebody we’ll have to contend with.” However, Minnesota shut out DiBernardo and the Fighting Illini 3-0 last Friday, while NU managed to keep the Gophers well below their scoring average in a 1-0 loss . The Cats held Minnesota to only three shots in the second half and sophomore goalkeeper Anna Cassell recorded three saves . The Cats have stepped up their game by challenging opponents in the first half, as they have allowed only 3 total goals in the first 45 minutes of the last six games . NU’s struggles this season have come in the second half. The team has dropped conference games to Purdue, Indiana, and Minnesota, all by a score of 1-0. More concerning: each decisive goal came in the final 20 minutes of play. “We’re so close,” Moynihan said. “We’re one decision away from
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CLOSE CALLS Sophomore midfielder Niki Sebo is tied for second on the team with three goals. She has 26 shots this season, including several shots that almost became goals — the most recent against Wisconsin.
Northwestern vs. Illinois Champaign 7 p.m. Thursday
generating another 10 good quality decisions. Our decision making in the final third is something we have to get better at. We’re going to continue with that until we get it right.” On the offensive end, the Cats showed some spark over the weekend, scoring their first goal since Sept. 21 . Junior forward Bo Podkopacz ended the team’s four-game scoring drought with a goal against Wisconsin, the second of her career. Despite dropping both contests to Wisconsin and Minnesota, the Cats have improved on offense, as they recorded 14 total shots in the two games . They just can’t seem to put the ball in the back of the net. “I think we’re just unlucky around the goal,” sophomore
midfielder Niki Sebo said. “If my shot (against Wisconsin) was just a little lower, it would’ve been a goal. (But) I think it’s good that we’re getting close and in the box and getting chances.” The Fighting Illini are on a twogame skid and have allowed eight opponent goals in the last three games . NU will try to find a way to convert those close chances into goals while containing DiBernardo, something senior defender Bri Westlund said the team is more than capable of doing. “We need to come out ready to win,” Westlund said. “I think that we are good enough and capable of beating them so I think we need to come out hard. She (DiBernardo) is a very good player but as long as we keep our foot down (and) don’t let her control the game, we’ll be fine.” arielyong2009@u.northwestern.edu