Torch Issue 16

VOL. LXXI ... NO. 16 ROOSEVELTTORCH.COMTUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015

The Roosevelt TorchOFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHAUMBURG

BY LAUREN GRIMALDISTAFF REPORTER

Republican Bruce Raun--

rated Jan. 12 as the 42nd -

er, who ran on a platform

is expected to implement

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ticians do.

elected to deal with the number one problem fac-

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of the state. Rauner ran -

him push policies that that

see how he can do that and

-cused on economic issues,

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“He has no political re-

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super Democratic major-ities in both the House

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lations with both. The

positions that are close to

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president, and the Demo--

ities in both chambers of

policies adopted into law,

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One of the often repeat-

and when businesses are -

Rauner sworn in as new governor

BY JOSHUA M. HICKSSTAFF REPORTER

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-pleted their associate and

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tinue their education de-

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for students to attend the

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about the collaboration

is a well-established and well-respected commu-

1964, Triton continues to -

cational opportunities to

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-ministrators at Triton

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“There are multiple

partnerships with our -

complete their associate

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and tools to help students -

ident Obama realizes the importance of post-sec-

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-dents in our communities

-ports this national initia-

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what we do best. That

well. You must partner, because our cost is more

-tionships so that students

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passion as an educator to -

who complete an associate

be successful in complet-

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complete their bachelor

transformational experi-ences and opportunities

who are leaders in their profession and their com-

COURTESY OF NANCY STONE/CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS

Roosevelt and Triton agree on new Dual Degree Program

Ryan Pace hired

as new GM of

Chicago Bears PAGE 8

Nicholas Sparks’

divorce shocks

devoted readers PAGE 6

UVA frats refuse

to sign on to new

safety policy PAGE 5

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a bill that froze parts of

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would be cut, it is possible

aid, welfare, food stamps, -

icant decrease in what

well, because the simple

than it otherwise would

the answer to that. But

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“You will see more busi-ness related and econom-

increase jobs. Also pen-

Green said.

CrimeBlotter

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inform students about re-

FedEx store near Depaul University robbed

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Authorities said the man entered the store, spent

around and then pulled -

stole.

Police warn about recent strings of robberies on the North Side

Authorities are warn-

-fo.com. There were three separate incidents in

their purse or wallet sto-len.

were where such crimes

The police said the of-

and 5-foot-5.

Suspected bank rob-ber strikes again in the South Loop

DNAinfo.com. He is sus--

and hands the teller a note with the amount of

on it.

Lakeview man robs co-worker at gunpoint

Jan. 12, after he robbed a -

authorities.

NEWS

BY DALY TONGRENSTAFF REPORTER

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reputation.

method has turned into a

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relies on a smartphone app -

ers are hired and choose to

of their phone.

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licence plate and photo-

the real deal before enter-

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This feature is exclu---

ton, which are just two of

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about this multitude of is--

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better options.Despite the constant

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both ends of the business,

“The current efforts we

Uber issues make users think twice

COURTESY OF ZBIGNIEW BZDAK/CHICAGO TRIBUNE/MCT-

GRAPHIC BY POOK PIYATIDA

he and an accomplice jumped out of the car and

items stolen in the inci-dent.

-ed gun in man’s bag at Midway Airport

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did not remember that the weapon was in his

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Despite this defense,

dropped on Reed.

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America.

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-dated in order to ensure

professional. Not all the news about

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the promotional code for --

sider.

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@RUTorch/roosevelttorchnewsEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Shawn Gakhal

MANAGING EDITOR

LAYOUT EDITOR Emma Iglesias

PHOTO EDITORBreanna Walsh

COPY EDITORMegan Schuller

WEB EDITORAustin Slott

STAFF REPORTERSKatherine Gage

Joshua M. Hicks

TORCH CONSULTANTEric Hahn

GRAPHICS CONTRIBUTOR

FACULTY ADVISOR

BUSINESS MANAGERTom Cicero

PUBLICATION POLICYViews expressed are those of the authors

and are not an expression of Roosevelt

University policy. The Roosevelt Torch

prides itself in its dedication to addressing

news that affects the Roosevelt community

while uncovering stories that both enlighten

and entertain. All advertising is subject to

acceptance.The business department can

be reached at [email protected]

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BY RACHEL POPASTAFF REPORTER

-mas is the season of

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it can result in a loss con--

to return them when

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-pool website explains. Therefore, someone

that are about to expire

-pool sells has no fees or

expiration dates, and -

cards for discount prices as well, so if someone

card for someone at

less in it for them, but

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Buzzfeed.com outlined

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stated that it is more

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the person can use the who is less fortunate.


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spent hundreds of dol-

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less than half as expen-

that students can use Amazon.com to rent

student with an .edu

and other items that

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-ferent websites when

would compare prices on

other websites that stu-

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be the best option.

option for a student to -

percent less than a nor-

a cheaper option. -

also be rented, which

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another option, too. -

t be afraid to reach out to other students for

PHOTO BY BREANNA WALSH-

FEATURES

College is expen-sive, there’s no way around that but being able to spend less on text-books can really help a student out


POP CULTURE RADARBY KATHERINE GAGE | STAFF REPORTER

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cast as Annie. “Annie” is in theaters now.

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EDITORIAL & OPINIONBY DALY TONGRENSTAFF REPORTER

the subject of a harrow-

entitled “A Rape on

justice for her assailants.

been discredited due to

in attempts to protect

not contacted for com-ment on the incident.

-ter some of her details

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public statement in which he admitted the staff had fallen short

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-lief that it was accurate.

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come to the conclusion

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their account… These

and we will continue to

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said in a statement.

policies that would ban

least three sober mem-bers to be in attendance at parties and implement

Despite the fact

is still adamant about


promises made at the

but those promises

resolutions as a nec-

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offers a new slate and

resolutions are to lose

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dead of winter when peo-

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who has resolutions sim-

other support when

smartphone can help

-lined how to utilize tech-

come, while at the same

calendar app is also a

held more accountable

COURTESY OF FLICKR CREATIVE COMMONS

More family tim

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Quit smoking

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it in

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njoy

life more

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two of its on campus -

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Department of Justice, -

perience some sort of sexual assault while

discredited does not

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-ronment for students.

The fact that there are

continued protection of

These two fraterni-

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of student protection. These are rules and

created with students

and administration

combat a nationwide

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to the table and ensure

the two fraternities will

-tocol has not been made

punishment is deemed -

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beliefs, which perpetuate

exist at the root of is-

in American culture for

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resolutions is to just

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EDITORIAL & OPINION

BY KATHERINE GAGESTAFF REPORTER

article about how Nich-

screenwriter, and produc-

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-cern posed in the article

romance out of him and

people supposed to hold

Twitter users were

-sible with this news.

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a hat with them and

a picture of a random woman he turned into

found it to be too much.

me that people are con-cerned what someone

has heard that before.

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about this news and

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created a chart that de-

can be expected to last. Those who were married

percent chance of reach--

chance. And the more

could be expected to last.

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about rather than jump-

the point of the matter

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important and counted

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them, just as their ac-

that person and could

because of another cou-

fast and far, because


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24-hour news media

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the race, not one major

is the center focus in most media outlets.

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-tial candidate for that

are more interested in

the announcement of a

that person could actu-

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depth on these elec-

what the people need to

Australian politician

-ford to be lied to about

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that most journalists

these channels are not as important as what

potential candidates, but

research and in-depth -

idential candidates. -

mation, it can be hard

The media is the -

was done in a different manner, there would


COURTESY OF FLICKR CREATIVE COMMONS


COMMUNITY

Chelsea WenderEmily Minner,Khrystyna Rosol

BY BREANNA WALSH Fashion Focus

THIS WEEK AT RU

I HAVE A DREAM

THIS WEEK AT RUMondayJanuary 19- Saturday 24, Monday 19

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY (No Classes)

Tuesday 2012 – 1pmFinancial Literacy: FAFSA Workshop (GB 501)2:45 – 4:45pm WITS Youth Tutoring Program (AUD 320,AUD 326,AUD 320/326)4 – 5:30pm Student Org Round Ups (WB 317)4 – 5pm State of the University Address - Schaumburg Campus (ALUMNI HALL & ANNEX)4:30 – 6:30pm ALAS Weekly Meetings (AUD 614)4:30 – 6pm Proclaim Gospel Choir Prac-tice (AUD 606)6 – 9pm S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Presents SELMA6:15 – 9pm Northwest Suburban Alumni Chapter Meeting (TUCKER BOARD ROOM)

Wednesday 2110 – 11amState of the University Address - Chicago Campus (AUD 232 SERIES,CONGRESS LOUNGE)4 – 5:30pmStudent Org Round Ups (WB 317)5 – 6pmStudent Government Meetings (SPERTUS LOUNGE)6 – 9pmSigma Gamma Rho-Informal Rush (WB 317)6 – 9pm The Blaze Presents Battle of the Bands (CONGRESS LOUNGE,CONGRESS LOUNGE & 232 SERIES)

Thursday 2212 – 6pmStudent Involvement Fair (AUD 236/238,CONGRESS LOUNGE & 232 SERIES,FAINMAN LOUNGE)1 – 3pmSpring 2015 Paralegal Orienta-tion (GB 406G)4 – 5pmSSDP Weekly Meeting (WB 311)4 – 5pmFinancial Literacy: FAFSA Workshop (GB 501)4:30 – 6:30pmPhi Iota Alpha Chapter Meeting (WB 1011A)6 – 9pmThe Blaze Presents Battle of the Bands

Friday 2310am – 4pm COE Annual Assessment Retreat (Gage Building, Center for Continuing Education 700)

Saturday 2412 – 4pm CCPA Audition Day Information Session (AUD 628)


BY JOSHUA M. HICKSSTAFF REPORTER

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that he is more than just

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-ed out of nowhere in the

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has been an exception-

when he was drafted in

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stepped up as another

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Butler has also put himself in a position to

-er and is considered to be the frontrunner to win

offseason. -

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the free-throw line and

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option.

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at the end of October. As a result, Butler will

become a restricted free

means that the Bulls will

another team. He bet on himself, and

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ment and its fans.

seem worried about it.

-mates, the fan base, the

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NBA title, the decision of whether or not the Bulls will offer Butler a max contract remains to be seen.

much his team appreci-

Tom Thibodeau said, ac-

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COURTESY OF ARMANDO L. SANCHEZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS

The rise of Jimmy Butler

BY SHAWN GAKHAL

wasted little time in its

since both head coach

5-11 season that saw mul-

a pronounced 55-14 brutal

-

be the frontrunner for the

team.

“Our plan will start be-

the sustained success this

conference Jan. 9. “The

to lead us to champion-

the Bears also reported-

Texans director of pro personnel Brian Gaine

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the position.

search for its next head coach. At the time of this

Bears head coach, accord-

Other candidates who

-tion included Broncos of-

--

the head coach of the New

Buffalo Bills head coach

One of the earliest and

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time of the deal.

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-cessful and those are in-

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the news conference.He plans to meet with

future with the team.

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COURTESY OF CHICAGO BEARS

SPORTS

Shawn Gakhal

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