150th edition of ‘In the Loop’, Crosstown Classic, and DePaul ranked among best film schools
Plus, a new season of “Only Murders in the Building”
Welcome back to ‘In the Loop’! We’ve got a good one for you today. It’s your newsletter team — Alexandra, Kate, Claire, Lauren, Gia, Sam, Elizabeth and Emily — bringing you our 150th edition of 14 East’s newsletter!
Tonight, to kick off the 150th anniversary, who better to speak on the growth of this publication than former Special Projects Editor and Engagement Editor, Kate Linderman and Claire Malon.
It’s really hard to believe that this newsletter has been around for 150 editions! From its inception as a news source on COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic, to its rebrand as a general campus and community newsletter in the fall of 2021, and now, with our 150th edition, it’s been such a joy to be a part of this team and the newsletter’s growth & transformation. There’s such a big, talented group of student journalists who have contributed to this brain child of ours over the last three years — from our section writers to our editors and fact-checkers and those dogged staff reporters who have stayed up late (sometimes neglecting their own course assignments) to cover breaking university news. There are far too many too name, but special praise is deserved to the group who started this whole thing: Marissa Nelson, Patsy Newitt, Mikayla Rose Price, Cam Rodriguez, Grace Del Vecchio, Chris Silber, Meredith Melland, Justin Myers and of course, our advisor Amy Merrick. It’s because of these folks and the rest of our incredible staff throughout the years that we’ve been able to deliver a reliable source on campus updates, city news and national stories straight to your inbox every Monday night. It’s been a pleasure keeping you in the loop for all these editions, and we look forward to 150 more. Cheers!
By Claire Malon and Kate Linderman
Thank you again to all of our loyal readers for sticking with us for 150 editions of ‘In the Loop’ and with that, we have an exciting newsletter for you tonight! First, a feature story on Crosstown Classic in Wrigleyville where Cubs and Sox fans alike came together last Tuesday to root for their beloved teams. Also, DePaul was ranked as one of the top film schools in the U.S by the Hollywood Reporter and Hurricane Hilary caused flooding this past weekend to areas of Southern California and Nevada.
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Crosstown Classic Takes Over Wrigleyville
By Lauren Sheperd
The White Sox and Cubs played their third of four crosstown games this season last Tuesday at Wrigley Field. The game drew fans from across the city and the Chicago metro area with 40,389 people in attendance to see the White Sox beat the Cubs with a score of five to three.
Major League Baseball is split into two leagues: the American league – with the White Sox – and the National league – with the Cubs. Until 1997, regular season interleague play did not happen in the MLB, meaning teams from the American and National leagues would only play in the World Series. Since the rules were changed, the Cubs and White Sox have played 138 times, according to Ticketmaster.
Since the White Sox defeated the Cubs in the 1906 World Series, the two teams have been bitter rivals, fighting for who the true baseball team of Chicago is. Despite this rivalry, spirits were high in the stands. With playful banter and conversation, Cubs and White Sox fans enjoyed the game together as Chicagoans.
Across the stadium and in Wrigleyville, White Sox and Cubs fans could be spotted together. One of these duos was Dean Sison – a White Sox fan – and his best friend, Nico Alandy – a Cubs fan – who bought Sison tickets to the game for his birthday.
Sison has been a die-hard White Sox fan since he was born. “It's a different experience,” he said about the Crosstown Classic game.
Sison kept score throughout the game, as he does for every game he attends. “It keeps things interesting instead of just watching the game. It keeps you more engaged,” Sison said.
The game brought fans of all ages. Vicki Drendel – who also kept score throughout the game – has been a Cubs fan for 48 years.
Despite the loss, Drendel had a good time at the game. “My friends got tickets at a charity auction. They invited me. They're Sox fans, but they brought the Cubs fan,” she said.
For the first six innings, the Cubs and White Sox continued to score back and forth. However, the White Sox took the final lead in the seventh inning thanks to a solo home run from center fielder Luis Robert Jr., who is still coming back from spraining his right pinky finger during last week’s game against the New York Yankees, according to ESPN. Robert’s home run was followed by an RBI double from left fielder Andrew Benintendi, securing the White Sox victory in the ninth inning.
To stop the Cubs from scoring after the fourth inning, the White Sox utilized four different relief pitchers in.
As of the conclusion of the series last Wednesday, the White Sox are still ahead having won 78 out of 148 regular and postseason games.
DePaul News
By Alexandra Murphy
Hollywood Reporter Ranks DePaul Among Best Film Schools in the U.S for 2023
DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts continues to rise in the rankings as Hollywood Reporter names DePaul one of the best film schools in the country, coming in 14th place. 1,600 undergraduates and more than 200 graduate students are pursuing a filmmaking degree within the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media with Film and TV being the top major declared by first-year students. With a state-of-the-art facility, Cinespace studios, students are given access to professional equipment and sound stages. DePaul also offers for students to participate in the LA Quarter where they are given hands-on experience and are able to network with professionals in the field. Find out more here.
DePaul President Appoints Faculty Athletics Representative
DePaul President Robert L. Manuel has appointed Jocelyn Carter, a professor of psychology in the College of Science and Health as the next Faculty Athletics Representative. Carter succeeds associate professor of kinesiology, Anna Marie Frank, who served in the role since 2021. The role of the Faculty Athletics Representative is to promote the academic welfare of DePaul’s student-athletes and to interact closely with the coaches and advisors across the university to ensure student-athletes have the proper time and resources to achieve the same academic success as all students. Carter has been the College of Science and Health representative to the University Athletic Board since 2017, and is the associate chair of the psychology department. Find out more here.
DePaul Athletics Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class
DePaul Athletics just announced its 2023 Hall of Fame Class, recognizing the contributions and achievements of six individuals at DePaul University. The Hall of Fame Class includes Sarah Martz (Softball), Sammy Mejia (Men’s Basketball), Brad Millar (Men’s Track and Field), Erin Moffett (Women's Cross Country/Track & Field), Julianne Sitch (Women's Soccer) and Khara Smith (Women's Basketball). This class marks the first since 2019 when changes were made to the selection criteria. Details for the recognition weekend and induction ceremony will be announced at a later date. Find out more here.
Chicago Headlines
By Gia Clarke
Update on Northwestern hazing scandal- Currently, Northwestern University is facing more than a dozen lawsuits, calling out the numerous hazing rituals among the different sports teams at the college. The allegations included racist comments made by the players and race-based assaults, which resulted in the termination of the Northwestern football coach, Pat Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald said that he had no knowledge of the allegations. Interim coach David Braun said he “expects a warm reception for the first game at Ryan Field.” The Associated Press and WGN9 have more.
Chicago Air and Water Show- This past weekend, planes soared across Lake Michigan at Chicago’s Air and Water Show. At the free event, many gathered around the lakefront as the planes took off from the Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, Ind. and performed crowd-pleasing stunts above Lake Michigan. There was a copious amount of performers, from the U.S. militia to regular civilians. The U.S Air Force Thunderbirds even made a comeback this year, as they haven’t performed since 2018. The Air and Water Show doesn’t just consist of planes; there are also boats, parachute teams and divers. NBC Chicago staff has more details.
Governor J.B. Pritzker signs the Illinois Grocery Initiative- On Friday, August 18, Gov. J.B. Pritzker approved the Illinois Grocery Initiative that would help rid the state of food deserts. The 20-million-dollar budget the initiative has, has gone into funding and expanding underfunded groceries in rural and low-income areas. This initiative is projected to stimulate economic growth, as well as increase access to healthy food for many people unable to attain it. John Clark from WGN9 has more.
Proposed Metra fare changes- The Chicago Metra line, a line utilized by many suburban commuters into the city, is asking for public opinion on its proposal to change the fare prices. Currently, there are ten zones, and the prices depend on the number of zones that a person has traveled. In the new proposal, there are only four zones, with Downtown Chicago being zone one, and other areas being somewhere between two to four. With this zone change comes price changes to the tickets as well. For example, a one-way ticket will now cost anywhere between $3.75-6.75 depending on the zones traveled. ABC 7 Chicago has more details.
National Headlines
By Sam Freeman
Trump takes the lead in a new Iowa poll – Former President Donald J. Trump leads 23 points against his opponent, Ron Desantis, in a poll of likely Iowa caucus goers released Monday. The survey, which was conducted by The Des Moines Register, NBC News, and Mediacom reflected that 42 percent of Republican voters plan to support Trump in the upcoming 2024 election. Other polls from the New York Times and Siena College are consistent with these results. The first caucus in the nation will take place in Iowa on January 15, 2024. After his most recent indictment in Georgia, Trump has used his legal problems to usher support against Desantis by also showing up at the Iowa State Fair and assembling a larger crowd. Anjali Huynh from the New York Times has more information.
Hilary causes flooding in Southern California and Nevada – The first tropical storm in decades hit Southern California on Sunday. Heavy rains, flash floods and winds overcome the California city, deserts, mountains and valleys. Also on Sunday, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Ojai, which is roughly 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency on Saturday, which was quickly followed by a state of emergency announcement from Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R). “Do your best; be safe. If you don’t have an essential reason to be out there — don’t,” Newsom said late Sunday afternoon. Maeve Reston, Lori Rozsa, Ian Livingston, Maham Javaid and Paulina Villegas from the Washington Post have more information.
Climate gentrification becomes a major concern in Hawaii after the Lahaina fires – Over 3,000 homes in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed by the fires that ensued a couple weeks ago. The disaster may introduce Hawaii as the most recent example of “climate gentrification,” which is when it becomes increasingly difficult for local people to afford housing in safe areas. There is already a housing crisis in Hawaii that has caused many Native Hawaiians to relocate. While Hawaii Gov. Josh Green will attempt to protect local landowners from opportunistic buyers through a moratorium, some people will not be able to afford to rebuild and may want to sell their land. According to Katharine Mach, a professor at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, it’s important to consider other factors in addition to climate gentrification: “You can call that climate gentrification, but you could also say it’s inequity in how we manage disasters in the United States.” Isabella O’Malley and Jennifer McDermott from the Associated Press have more information.
A California store owner was shot and killed for displaying a Pride flag in her shop – A Southern California store owner was shot and killed on Friday by a man who objected to her LGBTQ+ flag displayed in her shop, according to officials. San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies responded to the clothing store in Cedar Glen, Calif. around 5 p.m. 66-year-old Laura Ann Carleton passed away at the scene, according to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department in a news release. The suspect fled the scene on foot and is not yet identified, although an investigation into the incident is still ongoing. Carleton had a husband and nine children. After attending the Art Center School of Design, she pursued a career in the fashion industry, including the Mag.Pi clothing store that she owned and operated. Jonathan Franklin from NPR has the story.
Hey, Check This Out!
With Featured Columnist Elizabeth Gregerson
Season three of Hulu’s hit show, “Only Murders in the Building,” returned August 8 starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. The addition of Paul Rudd to the already star studded cast would have come to no surprise to devoted watchers, who saw Rudd collapse and die on a theater stage during his shocking cameo on the season two finale last year.
What may have surprised some viewers, at least the ones who don’t follow the “Only Murders in the Building” TikTok and Instagram accounts, was the casting of quite possibly the biggest Hollywood A-lister out there. Spoiler alert if you haven’t tuned in yet - the newcomer on season three is Meryl Streep!
Meryl Streep does not need to do a television show. One can only imagine she was watching “Only Murders in the Building” one night, thought it looked like fun, and called Steve Martin up. Streep’s performance is unsurprisingly incredible to watch. Streep, the performer with the most Academy Award nominations in history, skillfully portrays a character who is terrible at acting.
The third season revolves around Gomez, Short and Martin’s characters unraveling the truth around the death of Rudd’s character for their true crime podcast. The show quickly gets around the caveat of his death not actually occurring in the building where the season one and two murders took place. Exactly how they manage to do that is too fun of a spoiler to reveal here. Although dead, Rudd’s performance in the show does not end as his character is seen through flashbacks and as a sort of voice in Mabel’s (Gomez) head.
Three episodes in and there has already been one death, one kidnapping and one musical number. With episodes releasing weekly on Hulu, the fourth premiering August 22, the mystery of “Only Murders in the Building” is officially afoot!
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