DePaul checking IDs, warm October, and a new Chicago police superintendent
Plus, a new season of “The Great British Baking Show”
Welcome back to ‘In the Loop’! We’ve got a good one for you today. It's your newsletter team — Alexandra, Hailey, Anna, Lauren, Sam, Emily and Elizabeth — here with another Monday night newsletter to start your week!
First, an opinion piece written by 14 East’s Editor in Chief, Hailey Bosek, detailing DePaul’s new safety measure of checking student IDs in campus buildings. Also, October is unseasonably warm, with the temperature reaching a whopping 87 degrees yesterday and the City Council unanimously confirmed Larry Snelling as Chicago’s new police superintendent.
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Opinion: Checking IDs Won’t Increase Student Safety
By Hailey Bosek
Today was the first day DePaul University implemented its newest safety feature on campus in an attempt to reinforce safety measures.
Student IDs must be presented to access the upper floors of the DePaul Central building and a government issued ID or student ID must be presented for access to the John T. Richardson Library. This is in light of the recent string of robberies in recent weeks, targeting students on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.
“We want you to know how much we share your concern and will not tolerate these crimes that continue to occur on campus,” said President Robert L. Manuel in a campus wide email on September 25. “We are actively pressing the mayor and elected officials for responses to help us in this effort so that we can get immediate support.”
This immediate response has meant increasing safety measures in everything around campus. Lighting, security, campus transportation and police presence will all be increased, according to Manuel. In checking IDs for access to buildings, security guards may ask any student at any time to prove their enrollment and ask for an ID. If a student cannot provide an ID or proof of enrollment, they will be kicked out of the building.
What makes someone look like a student? This safety measure could open the doors on profiling students. What is going to stop DePaul security from targeting minority groups on campus? Black and brown students, who have historically been unfairly stopped by police officers, are going to feel more at risk of profiling in academic buildings. Everyone should feel welcome on DePaul’s campus, where they deserve to learn and exist without fear.
All students are worried about safety, but none of these robberies have occurred inside a campus building. I believe that increased lighting and transportation are the first steps to make students feel safe in and around DePaul’s campus. Manuel’s email also included an increased service to the public safety escort and the administration is pursuing subsidized Lyft and Uber rides. This is what DePaul should be putting their energy into.
When writing this piece, DePaul Public Safety sent out a campus-wide email regarding the ID checking and the addition of sensitivity training.
“We remain committed to building an inclusive community and sense of belonging at DePaul. All our Public Safety officers will be required to complete sensitivity training to mitigate the likelihood of racial or ethnic profiling,” said Director of Public Safety Bob Wachowski.
DePaul needs to prove they care about student safety and this goes beyond training or checking IDs. Stopping crime starts at making sure the needs of a community are met. No authority figures at DePaul should be allowed the power of profiling.
DePaul News
By Anna Retzlaff
Student selected for $50k Obama Foundation scholarship for innovation in artificial intelligence and safety
DePaul CDM student Adrianna Pinzariu earned the Voyage Scholarship for Public Service. The scholarship acknowledges Pinzariu’s work in developing technology to address societal issues, such as human trafficking. Read more here.
President Robert L. Manuel announced a new chair of the University Athletics Board
On Monday, October 2, Melissa Ockerman, an associate professor of counseling in the College of Education, was appointed as the new chairperson of the University Athletics Board. The UAB advises reviews of policies and programs. Ockerman will work with faculty, staff, alumni, student athletes and more to “enhance the academic and emotional welfare of DePaul’s student athletes,” Emily Diaz wrote in the DePaul Newsline announcement. Read the full article here.
DePaul Office of the President announced the launch of the Designing DePaul Initiatives website
The new website, Designing DePaul Initiatives, is said to offer students quick access to “all information related to defining and designing DePaul’s future,” said DePaul president Robert L. Manuel in his announcement letter. The website will have timelines and updates on things like the recent campus safety and security changes. The announcement also mentioned an additional incoming website called the DePaul Budget Blueprint, giving students easier access to DePaul’s budget process and financial data. The date of the Budget Blueprint website launch is not yet announced. Access the Designing DePaul Initiatives website here.
Chicago Headlines
By Lauren Sheperd
Investigation into police misconduct closed – Officials have found new evidence of police officers sexually engaging with migrants in two police stations where they were being housed. According to a closing report released Friday, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability could not track down any victims or direct witnesses to confirm the allegations. The investigation began July 6 following accusations of officers having sexual contact with migrants at the 10th and 19th District police stations. One of the alleged victims was a minor, and was said to be impregnated by an officer. After the allegations, both stations were temporarily cleared of migrants. Block Club Chicago’s Mack Liederman has more.
Larry Snelling confirmed as top cop – Chicago City Council unanimously confirmed Larry Snelling as Chicago’s new police superintendent in a meeting last Wednesday. Snelling immediately took the superintendent oath following the meeting, as alderpersons continued to sing his praises. Snelling is referred to by Mayor Brandon Johnson as a “son of Englewood” and replaces unpopular predecessor, David Brown. Snelling took the opportunity to address the body, asking alderpersons to assist him in fighting crime, judging fairly and treating officers with respect. Fran Spielman of the Chicago Sun-Times has more.
Chicago October is unseasonably warm – The temperature hit 87 degrees yesterday, an unseasonably hot temperature for the first day of October. It is likely that this pattern will continue for the next few days with temperatures getting into the mid-80s until Wednesday, when a cold front is expected to roll in. A hot beginning to October follows an above-average September in regards to heat. While yesterday was warm, October 1, 1971 still holds the record of 92 degrees. Patty Wetli of WTTW has more.
Chicago woman attempts to set the record for oldest person to ever skydive – At 104-years-old, Dorothy Hoffner went skydiving on Sunday in northern Illinois. According to the Guiness Book of World Records, Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson of Sweden was 103-years-old when she made her record-setting jump in May of 2022. However, Skydive Chicago – the company that Hoffner took her trip with – is working hard to get her jump certified. This is not the first time Hoffner has been skydiving, and this time, she was much more confident. As she continues to chase thrills, Hoffner hopes to take a hot air balloon right next. The Associated Press has more.
National Headlines
By Sam Freeman
Connecticut passes the most important gun law since the Sandy Hook shooting – The most wide-ranging gun law since 2013 after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was passed Sunday. The new law, which was signed by Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont, abolishes the open carrying of firearms, and it limits the number of guns an individual can purchase to three handguns within 30 days. The law was immediately challenged in court by gun right supporters. Connecticut has some of the strictest gun laws in the country in addition to California, Washington, and Maryland – states that have also experienced pushback on stricter gun laws. "We will not take a break and we cannot stop now, and we will continue to pass life-saving laws until we end gun violence in Connecticut. Our lives depend on it," said Jeremy Stein, executive director of Connecticut Against Gun Violence. The Associated Press has more information.
Donald Trump says he will be in the courtroom for his trial scrutinizing his business practices – Former President Donald Trump says he will make a voluntary presence in the courtroom for a lawsuit that already resulted in a judge ruling that he committed fraud in his business dealings. New York Attorney General Letitia James led a series of investigations that accuse Trump and his company of repeatedly lying about his wealth in financial statements. Last week, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that Trump habitually exaggerated the value of assets on paperwork used in making deals and receiving loans. Trump’s presence at the trial Monday marks a change from previous trials, including when his company and one of its top executives were charged for tax fraud last year. James is seeking $250 million in penalties and a ban on doing business in New York. Michael R. Sisak from the Associated Press has more information.
Maui fire victim dies after seven weeks in the burn unit – Laurie Allen had to run through the fire to flee Lahaina. After a firefighter enveloped her to extinguish the flames, she was rushed to a burn unit two islands away in Honolulu. After several surgeries and skin grafts, the infections became too much for her body to handle. Allen became the 98th death in the disaster that has already been recognized as the deadliest U.S. wildfire of the past century. “There are no words to express how deeply I will miss her,” her husband, Perry Allen, said in a text message Saturday sharing news of her death. Mike Baker of the New York Times has more information.
Pediatricians and parents struggle to get children the new COVID vaccine – The rollout of the new coronavirus vaccine is facing delays and shortages, making it difficult for physicians and parents to immunize children. The updated vaccine, which was released in mid-September, is meant to shield against new COVID variants in circulation and protect against the expected uptick during the winter months. The federal government is no longer in charge of buying and distributing the vaccine. While the federal government highly recommends that anyone over the age of six months get the vaccine, there is still not enough information about when vaccines will arrive, and people are forced to reschedule appointments. Fewer than one in five eligible children are receiving the booster shot, according to the CDC. Experts worry that the rate will decline further if access remains difficult. Lena H. Sun and Fenit Nirappil of the Washington Post have the story.
14 East Pueblo: Rosalía and Her Mark in Fashion
By Emily Figueroa
Leather, dark femininity and a bare glowing face come to mind when I think of Rosaíla. Rosalía Vila Tobella is a Spanish singer from Barcelona known for combining flamenco and hip-hop. Aside from her music that has won her 13 Latin Grammy Awards, I couldn’t figure out why her tour outfits have been stuck in my mind since her last tour stop in July. She’s innovative and confident with her style which has led her to be in campaigns with Acne Studios and SKIMS.
The artist’s recent attendance at Dior’s fashion show in Paris and Prada’s fashion show in Milan proves she knows what works for her. Rosalía can be preppy, edgy and chic but she’ll do it all in her way.
She mixes strong materials like her tall black leather boots with flattering tops like the flowy pink coverup she wore from Acne Studios at Coachella. There is always a juxtaposition with her fashion, and she is known to play with feminine silhouettes and add sharp edges with a pair of Rick Owens shield sunglasses or motorcycle gloves. Her clothes have a reputation of their own, so they never need much to complete them, which was odd for me. I have never seen jewelry paired with her motorcycle sets, but instead, the belts on her mini skirts and her light-up helmet were enough to pull the look together.
Her style is soft and fierce at the same time. I analyzed each photo of her on tour, red carpets or just a day at rehearsal, and I wondered why I couldn’t stop looking at her skin. It was a weird thing to obsess over, but she consistently looked fresh. Her skin was seemingly flawless in each photo, and her lips with a rose matte shade. She would have a neatly slicked-back ponytail that would reach the tips of her boots, but her makeup never called for attention. It was just enough to be seen through her motorcycle helmet.
Rosalía may be known for her vocals or iconic choreography, but she is someone to follow for fashion.
Hey, Check This Out!
With Featured Columnist Elizabeth Gregerson
The “Great British Baking Show” is back! Long time viewers who can get past a cheesy Godfather reenactment and a few cringey innuendos will be pleased with the first episode of the show.
For readers unfamiliar with the television show, “The Great British Baking Show” (presented as “The Great British Bake Off” overseas) is exactly what it sounds like. Each episode of the show sees British home bakers, not professionals, compete in three challenges for the weekly prize of Star Baker. Bakers who avoid elimination each week will earn a spot in the final.
In season 14, “The Great British Baking Show” seems to have taken criticism over its last season to heart and will be avoiding cross cultural explorations like “Mexico Week” this time around. The first episode was quintessentially British, the technical challenge featured the exact same chocolate and raspberry cake from the show’s title sequence.
Episode one features all of the show’s recognizable themes: curdled buttercream, uneven cake layers, judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith looking over the baker’s shoulders as they attempt to roll their paperthin sponge cakes. There is even a baking tray wafting sequence!
New to this year’s season is the addition of Alison Hammond, who co-hosts the show with Noel Fielding. Hammond’s up beat optimism and Fielding’s quirky eccentricity seem well matched and well received by the bakers.
New episodes premiere weekly on Netflix in the United States.“The Great British Baking Show” needs to be your next feel good, low stakes form of reality television escapism. You can even download your own Bon Appétit bingo card for an added layer of fun.
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The 14 East Newsletter Team