Staff Editorial Iservices LInternational AST Safety is in students' hands N LIGHT OF THE RECENT SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON WOMEN in Lincoln Park, DePaul students should be utilizing Public Safety now more than ever. While many students in the past may have seen the university-provided escort service as just away to get from one point to another during the cold winter months, the situation has changed and students need to realize that. The majority of the attacks have occurred right outside of DePaul's Lincoln Park campus. Although that fact may cause some students to think that they are safe from harm as long as they stay on campus at night, they need to think twice. It doesn't matter where someone is—if it's night and he or she is alone, then he or she is at risk. It is important to recognize that Public Safety is not the type of taxicab service that will slow down, honk and ask if you need a ride. Rather, the responsibility falls upon students' shoulders. We, as students, are the ones who need to pick up the phone, dial (773) 325-7777 and make the smart, conscientious decision to reach our destinations safely. Far too many students do not take advantage of what Public Safety has to offer. By not picking up that phone and requesting an escort, students are just increasing their chances of being victims of crime on the Lincoln Park campus. The more students who choose not to use Public Safety escorts, the more students will become potential victims. Students frequently use their U-Passes to get around town. The library is a spot the students fall back on in academic jams. Students never hesitate to go to the Student Center for food, computers and entertainment in general. Why is Public Safety not utilized? Some students may be under the impression that Public Safety is only available to students during the school week. However, they're readily availableO. seven days a week. So if students are under the influence of alcohol or anything else, and are less aware of what is going on around them than they would be if he or she were sober, Public Safety will still not hesitate to pick them up and get them home safely. Their main concern is getting students home safely—not busting them for underage drinking. They would rather have an intoxicated student in their backseat than have an endangered student roaming DePaul's campus alone. The attacks happening in Lincoln Park could just as easily spread onto DePaul's Lincoln Park campus. Students need to realize this and take the proper precautions, that they pay for in their tuition. It would be a shame for any student to be harmed off campus, but it would be a tragedy if it happened on campus with all the resources DePaul offers. From the editor... THURSDAY AS I MADE MY WAY TO CLASS, I PASSED the Student Center and saw an odd sight. Both Amnesty and DePaul Students against the War were holding a rally for the boycott of Coca-Cola. They were protesting because of Coke's poor working conditions in Columbia and killings of workers trying to unionize. After watching protesters attack cans of Coke with a bat and visiting the inside of the Student Center, which featured more information on the subject, I was a little critical of what I saw. I decided to dig a little to see where all the Coke they destroyed came from and if they had just stopped at Dominick's to buy it. It turns out that any group holding an event can request free Coke from the DePaul Activities Board, which is just what these protesters did. While that does feel a little underhanded, I did chuckle at their boldness in finding a clean way to get their soda. Since I still had a beef with the event, I mocked my little hang-ups with a friend of mine. He in turn told me the protest was something rather eye opening for the other groups around campus. A normal DePaul protest would consist of a person standing on a corner handing out flyers, while the Coke protest took over the entire Student Center. If you stepped inside there was nowhere to escape. Their message was everywhere. They made sure that you were confronted with what was happening, whether you wanted to deal with it or not. All that took me back for a second. When was the last time a protest actually did a good job at getting its message across? They did a good job of making people aware of the issue, though I don't agree with some of the ways they did it. Outside, the protest looked like grandstanding, inside was a wealth of information. My problems with the event are rooted with some of the extreme ways the protesters tried to get attention. I still think that expressing their anger through the violent destruction of Coke cans was well thought out. I know some people are angry, and they should be, but a guy going ballistic on a defenseless can of soda is just an ugly act of violence that does nothing to help the people in Columbia. I also saw a sign in the Student Center promoting one of the survivors of the "Coke Death Squads" talking about his experiences as a factory worker in Columbia. Under this announcement was a little tag promoting "free food!" with the speaker. Can you imagine listening to someone talk about the pain and suffering they endured in these sweatshops and then thinking, "I could really go for a cookie right now That little grab at getting starving freshmen to come see the speaker was really in bad taste. When trying to protest on campus, it's important to get people interested, but not make it too over-the-top. The Coke protest did stray from time to time, but upon reflection, they did a good job getting their message across and showing other organizations how to reach a bigger audience.Attacking Coke cans was rather silly, though. Miles Jung-Kilbreath Co-Magazine Editor Hopes' View Last week Father Minogue announced his plans to step down as DePaul's 10th president. The Board of Trustees has accepted Father Minogue's decision and expressed enormous appreciation for 10 years of dedicated service to students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends. Had we not selected Father Minogue as president, DePaul would not be the success it is today and would not have made such important gains in technology, enrollment, campus expansion and student satisfaction. One of the most important characteristics of his presidency has been his role as an indefatigable advocate for students and the university's Vincentian mission. Father Minogue always made students his top personal priority, and he is particularly proud that during his presidency the Princeton Review twice named DePaul's students the happiest in the nation. He devoted many hours talking and meeting with students, often joining them in community service and leadership projects. As we make plans to find his successor, the board pledges to bring forth candidates who share Father Minogue's commitment to students. The search process will offer students, faculty, staff, Vincentians and trustees the opportunity to share their vision of presidential leadership for the future, a vision that will enrich DePaul's core academic mission and, most Op/Ed Submissions Policy All submissions to DEPAULIA THE Op/Ed section must be signed originals, typed, doublespaced and must include the writer's name, class, major, DePaul ID number, telephone numbers and the word count. DePaul ID numbers and telephone numbers will not be printed. THE DEPAULIA encourages those who are interested to write letters regarding, or in response to current events within the university community, or any other timely events. These letters should not be more PAGE 14 THE DEPAULIA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2003 We offer our deepest sympathies to the victims of last zveek's fire. Letters to the editor Minogue exceeded expectations during presidency importantly, continue to enhance its Catholic and Vincentian identityStudents benefited immeasurably during Father Minogue's tenure. He revolutionized the access to and implementation of technology at DePaul and worked tirelessly to redesign university business processes to offer students real-time services on the Web. Those efforts enabled students to conduct many transactions at any hour of the day from any computer station. It was also under his leadership that more than $300 million in new state-of-the-art academic, residential and recreational facilities were added to DePaul's campuses to give students the best possible environment in which to live, learn and recreate. I encourage you to take a moment to extend your gratitude to Father Minogue for a job well done. John C. Staley Chairman, Board of Trustees Liberal Studies offers plenty of choices In "Curriculum in Need of Change," Nathan Grow takes issue with DePaul's Liberal Studies program. He laments that students are "too likely" to graduate without reading works by important authors. He also says that Latin is not offered, and argues that "It than 250 words. Writers may also submit columns, which may be no more than 1,000 words and should be more detailed responses to current events within or outside of the university.All submissions are subject to editing for libel, spelling, grammar, clarity and publication space, according to the Associated Press and DEPAULIA stylebooks. Letters to the editor may address any topic related to DePaul, Chicago or current events of interest to students, faculty and staff. Columns should present a unique perspective on an issue and seems premature to enter into discussion of multiculturalism when I do not understand the culture from which I spring." While the LSP includes courses devoted to authors, periods of history and regions of the world that go beyond the list he mentions, the West is well represented. This term, the Philosophical Inquiry domain offers "Greek and Medieval Thought," while Arts and Literature offers "Ancient Art," "Italian Renaissance Art," and others, among numerous other courses. A three-quarter sequence, "Latin for Reading," is offered in the Modern Language department. The LSP includes many other offerings as well, representing various parts of the world. In this country, with immigrants and their descendants from all over the world, we spring from numerous cultures and interact with people whose backgrounds differ from our own. Thus, the LSP aims to give students the opportunity to about many different cultures. No general education program can introduce students to every important text or idea. Grow is clearly someone who cares about learning. I invite him to select courses that engage his interests and to remember that the LSP is only part of his education. If there are topics he wishes to pursue further, I urge him to do so with elective courses. Dr. Caryn Chaden Chair, Liberal Studies Council should not be a response to a previously published column or letter. The deadline for letters and columns is absolutely no later than 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before publication. Columns must be approved by the editorial page editor. Submissions that are saved on computer disk, may be sent or brought to The DePaulia, 940 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 or faxed to 773-325-7442. If you have any questions, please contact the editorial page editor at 773-325-7441. Submissions can also be made via e-mail at depauIiaopinion@depaul.edu.
Transcript Staff Editorial Iservices LInternational AST Safety is in students' hands N LIGHT OF THE RECENT SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON WOMEN in Lincoln Park, DePaul students should be utilizing Public Safety now more than ever. While many students in the past may have seen the university-provided escort service as just away to get from one point to another during the cold winter months, the situation has changed and students need to realize that. The majority of the attacks have occurred right outside of DePaul's Lincoln Park campus. Although that fact may cause some students to think that they are safe from harm as long as they stay on campus at night, they need to think twice. It doesn't matter where someone is—if it's night and he or she is alone, then he or she is at risk. It is important to recognize that Public Safety is not the type of taxicab service that will slow down, honk and ask if you need a ride. Rather, the responsibility falls upon students' shoulders. We, as students, are the ones who need to pick up the phone, dial (773) 325-7777 and make the smart, conscientious decision to reach our destinations safely. Far too many students do not take advantage of what Public Safety has to offer. By not picking up that phone and requesting an escort, students are just increasing their chances of being victims of crime on the Lincoln Park campus. The more students who choose not to use Public Safety escorts, the more students will become potential victims. Students frequently use their U-Passes to get around town. The library is a spot the students fall back on in academic jams. Students never hesitate to go to the Student Center for food, computers and entertainment in general. Why is Public Safety not utilized? Some students may be under the impression that Public Safety is only available to students during the school week. However, they're readily availableO. seven days a week. So if students are under the influence of alcohol or anything else, and are less aware of what is going on around them than they would be if he or she were sober, Public Safety will still not hesitate to pick them up and get them home safely. Their main concern is getting students home safely—not busting them for underage drinking. They would rather have an intoxicated student in their backseat than have an endangered student roaming DePaul's campus alone. The attacks happening in Lincoln Park could just as easily spread onto DePaul's Lincoln Park campus. Students need to realize this and take the proper precautions, that they pay for in their tuition. It would be a shame for any student to be harmed off campus, but it would be a tragedy if it happened on campus with all the resources DePaul offers. From the editor... THURSDAY AS I MADE MY WAY TO CLASS, I PASSED the Student Center and saw an odd sight. Both Amnesty and DePaul Students against the War were holding a rally for the boycott of Coca-Cola. They were protesting because of Coke's poor working conditions in Columbia and killings of workers trying to unionize. After watching protesters attack cans of Coke with a bat and visiting the inside of the Student Center, which featured more information on the subject, I was a little critical of what I saw. I decided to dig a little to see where all the Coke they destroyed came from and if they had just stopped at Dominick's to buy it. It turns out that any group holding an event can request free Coke from the DePaul Activities Board, which is just what these protesters did. While that does feel a little underhanded, I did chuckle at their boldness in finding a clean way to get their soda. Since I still had a beef with the event, I mocked my little hang-ups with a friend of mine. He in turn told me the protest was something rather eye opening for the other groups around campus. A normal DePaul protest would consist of a person standing on a corner handing out flyers, while the Coke protest took over the entire Student Center. If you stepped inside there was nowhere to escape. Their message was everywhere. They made sure that you were confronted with what was happening, whether you wanted to deal with it or not. All that took me back for a second. When was the last time a protest actually did a good job at getting its message across? They did a good job of making people aware of the issue, though I don't agree with some of the ways they did it. Outside, the protest looked like grandstanding, inside was a wealth of information. My problems with the event are rooted with some of the extreme ways the protesters tried to get attention. I still think that expressing their anger through the violent destruction of Coke cans was well thought out. I know some people are angry, and they should be, but a guy going ballistic on a defenseless can of soda is just an ugly act of violence that does nothing to help the people in Columbia. I also saw a sign in the Student Center promoting one of the survivors of the "Coke Death Squads" talking about his experiences as a factory worker in Columbia. Under this announcement was a little tag promoting "free food!" with the speaker. Can you imagine listening to someone talk about the pain and suffering they endured in these sweatshops and then thinking, "I could really go for a cookie right now That little grab at getting starving freshmen to come see the speaker was really in bad taste. When trying to protest on campus, it's important to get people interested, but not make it too over-the-top. The Coke protest did stray from time to time, but upon reflection, they did a good job getting their message across and showing other organizations how to reach a bigger audience.Attacking Coke cans was rather silly, though. Miles Jung-Kilbreath Co-Magazine Editor Hopes' View Last week Father Minogue announced his plans to step down as DePaul's 10th president. The Board of Trustees has accepted Father Minogue's decision and expressed enormous appreciation for 10 years of dedicated service to students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends. Had we not selected Father Minogue as president, DePaul would not be the success it is today and would not have made such important gains in technology, enrollment, campus expansion and student satisfaction. One of the most important characteristics of his presidency has been his role as an indefatigable advocate for students and the university's Vincentian mission. Father Minogue always made students his top personal priority, and he is particularly proud that during his presidency the Princeton Review twice named DePaul's students the happiest in the nation. He devoted many hours talking and meeting with students, often joining them in community service and leadership projects. As we make plans to find his successor, the board pledges to bring forth candidates who share Father Minogue's commitment to students. The search process will offer students, faculty, staff, Vincentians and trustees the opportunity to share their vision of presidential leadership for the future, a vision that will enrich DePaul's core academic mission and, most Op/Ed Submissions Policy All submissions to DEPAULIA THE Op/Ed section must be signed originals, typed, doublespaced and must include the writer's name, class, major, DePaul ID number, telephone numbers and the word count. DePaul ID numbers and telephone numbers will not be printed. THE DEPAULIA encourages those who are interested to write letters regarding, or in response to current events within the university community, or any other timely events. These letters should not be more PAGE 14 THE DEPAULIA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2003 We offer our deepest sympathies to the victims of last zveek's fire. Letters to the editor Minogue exceeded expectations during presidency importantly, continue to enhance its Catholic and Vincentian identityStudents benefited immeasurably during Father Minogue's tenure. He revolutionized the access to and implementation of technology at DePaul and worked tirelessly to redesign university business processes to offer students real-time services on the Web. Those efforts enabled students to conduct many transactions at any hour of the day from any computer station. It was also under his leadership that more than $300 million in new state-of-the-art academic, residential and recreational facilities were added to DePaul's campuses to give students the best possible environment in which to live, learn and recreate. I encourage you to take a moment to extend your gratitude to Father Minogue for a job well done. John C. Staley Chairman, Board of Trustees Liberal Studies offers plenty of choices In "Curriculum in Need of Change," Nathan Grow takes issue with DePaul's Liberal Studies program. He laments that students are "too likely" to graduate without reading works by important authors. He also says that Latin is not offered, and argues that "It than 250 words. Writers may also submit columns, which may be no more than 1,000 words and should be more detailed responses to current events within or outside of the university.All submissions are subject to editing for libel, spelling, grammar, clarity and publication space, according to the Associated Press and DEPAULIA stylebooks. Letters to the editor may address any topic related to DePaul, Chicago or current events of interest to students, faculty and staff. Columns should present a unique perspective on an issue and seems premature to enter into discussion of multiculturalism when I do not understand the culture from which I spring." While the LSP includes courses devoted to authors, periods of history and regions of the world that go beyond the list he mentions, the West is well represented. This term, the Philosophical Inquiry domain offers "Greek and Medieval Thought," while Arts and Literature offers "Ancient Art," "Italian Renaissance Art," and others, among numerous other courses. A three-quarter sequence, "Latin for Reading," is offered in the Modern Language department. The LSP includes many other offerings as well, representing various parts of the world. In this country, with immigrants and their descendants from all over the world, we spring from numerous cultures and interact with people whose backgrounds differ from our own. Thus, the LSP aims to give students the opportunity to about many different cultures. No general education program can introduce students to every important text or idea. Grow is clearly someone who cares about learning. I invite him to select courses that engage his interests and to remember that the LSP is only part of his education. If there are topics he wishes to pursue further, I urge him to do so with elective courses. Dr. Caryn Chaden Chair, Liberal Studies Council should not be a response to a previously published column or letter. The deadline for letters and columns is absolutely no later than 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before publication. Columns must be approved by the editorial page editor. Submissions that are saved on computer disk, may be sent or brought to The DePaulia, 940 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 or faxed to 773-325-7442. If you have any questions, please contact the editorial page editor at 773-325-7441. Submissions can also be made via e-mail at depauIiaopinion@depaul.edu.