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ou’wester Visit SOctober 12, 2011 e Biweekly Student Newspaper of Rhodes College http://www.rhodesorgs.whsites.net/Souwester/ Frozen yogurt meets baked goods The weekly sassy lesbian column “We’re in your calendar, having our Pride Week” Rin Abernathy Staff Writer By the time you read this, I will have had a supreme- ly gay week: Milk, a queer Q&A night, Prom for All, gay trivia, and the Andrew Marin lecture (which will be ursday the 13th, possibly after this gets printed). ese events all honor LGBT History Month. One of the ques- tions that I’ve heard asked about this month, quite com- monly, is this: “If you get those days, why isn’t there a Heterosexual History Month with a National Straight photos courtesy of Swati Pandita Pride Day?” I hate that question. I won’t lie, that is the question that bothers me the most. Yes, it even bothers Erica Morozin now, but nobody does the divinity anymore” Will said. me more than the “How do lesbians have sex?” question Layout Editor CEO Taylor Berger is the visionary behind the collabora- that’s far more commonly asked of me. tion. Although he enjoyed the partnership with Ladybugg, their Make two columns. In one, name every straight per- Although the Ladybugg bakery only informed Yolo vision- departure was sort of a blessing because it allowed for him to son ever included in a history book. In the second col- ary and Rhodes graduate Taylor Berger a month ago of their start trying for what he wanted for Yolo from the beginning: umn, make a list of every queer person. You’ll fi nd that decision to leave Memphis, the Yolo brand already has its own to be a one-stop shop for catering events since the business now one far outnumbers the other. If you’d like to argue, you delicious (in my objective opinion, of course) baked goods. Ev- features both frozen and baked goods. Now, the store has more might say that the best estimation for homosexuality in erything at the Midtown bakery is made entirely from scratch, freedom to make combination deals and to suggest pairings of humans is only around ten percent. In that case, look at and the staff has a deep connection to their goods, a connec- goods. Additionally, the Yolo points program now applies to the lists again, and tell me whether you have ten percent tion that can be tasted by the customers. baked goods. of your total names in the second columns. e Yolo bakery was launched on October 1, 2011, a mere A Rhodes graduate, Taylor saw that there wasn’t really a If you have ever wondered why queers need a month two weeks after Ladybugg’s decision. No time was wasted in place for students to gather that wasn’t a bar (those were the (or people of diff erent races or women or any other group the planning of this soon to be masterpiece because the store days before Café Eclectic). e Midtown Yolo was created to be you care to mention), I’m not mad at you personally. I’d did not want to go for a period of time without baked goods. a gathering place for students as well as for families. rather you ask this question than make assumptions. Existing employees were eager to jump into the project Taylor’s background is in law, and he stopped practicing Some people think there just weren’t gay people in the as well as longtime customer and professional baker, Brandi. about a month after opening Yolo. He initially intended for past. I can promise you, there were queers long before With the addition of Brandi, the team is virtually complete. Yolo to be a side project, but he quickly realized he would have there were closets. We just weren’t allowed to wear our Since everyone comes from drastically diff erent backgrounds, to choose. Although he enjoyed practicing law, he realized he feather boas back then. Some people assume that there the Yolo staff seems to complete one another. was wasting a gift. Taylor describes himself as possessing an must not have been any important gay people, so that’s Take the Yolo store manager Maggie, for example. She has insane amount of energy, something he thought was going to why there are fewer of us in history books. Give me a no formal bakery training yet has always had a passion for bak- waste sitting at a desk all day. book and let me point some out to you. A lot of people ing at home. Although she had already begun to master the Smiling and doing dishes simultaneously, Taylor told me you assumed were straight are over the rainbow with art of baking to taste before this new venture, Maggie’s biggest he enjoys doing tasks like washing dishes because humans are me. struggle is technique; it was diffi cult for her to focus on making meant to work with their hands and feel connected with their ere’s a reason we’re still coming out of the closet. goods look fl awlessly delicious in the case. labor. Owning a bakery-slash-froyo emporium certainly gives We haven’t stayed in there this long because we were Enter Brandi, the technical extraordinaire. While Brandi’s him the opportunity to feel connected with the products of his trying to look fabulous. We stayed there because people former job at Kirby Pines obviously required baked goods to labor. locked us in. If we need a month to remind us that as far taste good, she mastered the art of making each product look Manager Maggie puts it beautifully. as we’ve come, we’re still struggling, let us have it. Ev- fl awless and uniform. Her side business of baking wedding “ e purpose of baking is to spread happiness from one ery day, you’re straight, you’re celebrating. Straight pride cakes (a business that she now will continue through Yolo) also person to another,” she said. comes from the fact that being heterosexual is taken as helped her to perfect her technique. e Yolo employees are able to physically view the plea- the standard, and we’re the deviants. ere’s a reason For Brandi, one of the most exciting parts of helping open sure on their customer’s faces. e workers say that it is one we queers have to carve a month out for ourselves. If we a bakery is the freedom to create new recipes and to make goods of the greatest satisfactions of . Well, that and having don’t make time to say that we are equal human beings, in smaller quantities, helping her to keep a personal connection fun. During my few hours in the shop—some admittedly spent then we might forget we are human when other voices to everything she bakes. sampling many amazing treats—I witnessed many giggles and take time to say that we aren’t. Will helps to bridge the gap between the frozen goods and truly serene moments but did not witness dissatisfaction. ey at, sadly, wasn’t that sassy. at was pretty seri- the baked goods; his training at various French and Italian work very hard over at Yolo, but they seem to enjoy every min- ous. In that case, let me end on a better reason to let us restaurants in Memphis before joining the Yolo staff last year ute of it. have our special month: You know the gays throw fabu- defi nitely helps him to do so. He is the man behind the mas- “When you can’t tell the diff erence between work and play, lous parties, and we totally let the straight people hang terpiece of Yolo’s home-made gelato but hopes to help develop that’s how you know you are in a good place,” Taylor said. with us. new pastries to pair with the cold treat. I cannot do this amazing staff justice in under 800 or so “I want to bring back some of the old turn-of-the-century words, so check out our website next week for an extended ver- Visit http://www.rhodesorgs.whsites.net/Souwester/ pastries and reinvent them. Everyone does the typical pastries sion of this article. to read this column during non-printing weeks! Page 2 Opinion Wednesday, October 12, 2011 The Sou’wester Editor-In-Chief Jasmine Gilstrap

Layout Editor Erica Morozin

Copy Editors Xany Moore Hannah Gysin

Opinion Editor Rekha Blackerby

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A&E Editor A Preview of Coming Attractions: Shelby Lund Sports Editor Food Day at Rhodes College Tyler Springs Executive Assistants Rekha Blackerby Andrea Davis Opinion Editor Swati Pandita Business Manager If you care at all about what you eat (and you really should), the land and us healthier more than the sprawling food industry that’s Alex LaBat October 24th might mean something to you. It is a Monday, which only concerned with the bottom line. means the weekend is over but more importantly, it’s the first annual You may ask, as a Rhodes student, what does this mean for me? Advertising Manager Food Day—a national holiday dedicated to eating sustainably pro- Well, curious reader, you will be interested to know that Rhodes is Cierra Martin duced healthier food. Food Day is the brainchild of the Center for one of two hundred college campuses participating in Food Day this Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a nonprofit group fighting for year. Carolina Sánchez, a Rhodes senior, has been tirelessly work- How to Reach Our better nutrition, food safety, and health on behalf of the American ing to put together Food Day events for our community along with people since the 1970s. the help of Community Service Coordinator Anthony Siracusa, I.S. Authors and Us Food Day has six major goals. First, Food Day seeks to re- Department chair Dr. Stephen Ceccoli, and others. Below is a list of As the official newspaper of Rho- duce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods. Second upcoming events on the Rhodes campus: des College, The Sou’wester is produced is to support sustainable farms and limit subsidies to big agribusi- entirely by students on staff. It functions ness. The third goal is to expand access to food and alleviate hunger. 10/22- Healthy Concessions at the Homecoming independently of faculty and administra- tion. The newspaper is published weekly Protecting the environment and animals by reforming factory farms, Football Game at Rhodes College throughout the fall and spring semesters, promoting health by curbing junk-food marketing to kids, and sup- Whole Foods will be catering the event with some healthy except during exam periods and breaks. porting fair conditions for food and farm workers are fourth, fifth, alternatives to traditional sporting events fare. The Sou’wester is a member of the and sixth, respectively. These are admirable goals and unlike some Student Media Board, a consortium that movements, they sound completely doable. You can even help by ask- 10/24- Chefs Takeover the Catherine Burrow includes the editors of all student media ing your members of Congress to support Food Day online at http:// Refectory outlets, class representatives, and at-large foodday.org. Local Chefs will be cooking healthy meals for Rhodes stu- representatives from the student body. The tagline for Food Day is “Eat Real”. At first glance, it dents, faculty, and staff using locally sourced All staff editorials published in The seems silly to tell us to eat real. We aren’t eating plastic food. Or are ingredients. Sou’wester represent the majority opin- we? How many of you actually know what was in your breakfast this ion of the Editorial Board composed morning? I’m talking what it’s made of here. Was it overly processed 10/25 Screening of Forks Over Knives at 7 p.m. in Blount of section editors and executive editors. Opinions expressed in opinion columns by a factory somewhere far, far away? Can you actually identify all of Auditorium of Buckman Hall and letters-to-the-editor do not necessar- the ingredients that went into making your morning cereal? I’m going Free and open to the public. ily reflect the opinions of The Sou’wester to bet that if you were to check the list under the nutritional facts, Editorial Board. Letters-to-the-editor there will be at least one weird chemical that you have never heard of 11/1 Lecture by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn and Ann are encouraged, but cannot exceed 350 before. Esselstyn 6:30-8:30 p.m. Blount Auditorium words; all letters must be signed and will Sadly, that is our lives as apathetic Americans. More often than The event will feature a healthy tasting of plant-based foods be edited for clarity. not, we are content to grab something unhealthy to eat on the go by Whole Foods Market at 6:30-7 followed by the Essel- because it’s convenient, not because it’s actually good for you. What’s styn’s lecture from 7-8:30. Free and open to the public. Reaching The Sou’wester worse is that we don’t actually know what goes on from the farm to Phone: (901) 843-3402 our tables. That’s where CSPI comes in for us. 11/8 Screening of The End of the Line at 7 p.m. in the Orgill Fax: (901) 843-3409 CSPI advocates public education, supports government Room of Clough Hall E-mail: [email protected] policies that are consistent with scientific evidence on health and Free and open to the public. Address: Rhodes Box 3010 environmental issues, and counter industry’s powerful influence on The Sou’wester public opinion and public policies. Creating Food Day gets everyone 11/29 Screening of Food, Inc. at 7 p.m. in Blount 2000 North Parkway involved and according to their website, their goal is nothing less than Auditorium of Buckman Hall Memphis, TN 38112-1690 to transform the American diet. This is more than the fight against Free and open to the public. obesity. This is a celebration of fresh fruits and veggies and supporting the local farmers who bring them to the farmer’s markets for us. All are welcome (and encouraged!) to attend these events and CSPI wants more than change at the individual level; they want RSVP-ing is not required. We have so many holidays but how many policy changes. Both are difficult but it is our government’s duty to are potentially life changing? Get involved and start learning how you protect the public and it should support the organic farms that make can better your life through healthier choices.

The Sou’wester Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Opinion Page 3 Where There’s Smoke, There’s a Policy Amy Oates

Perhaps once a week, heading back and forth between pay anything for crowding outside dorm rooms or the library. enjoy the series of concerts as anyone else. However, it would classes, I must push through a herd of smokers congregated on The policy itself could additionally use some room for be far kinder to at least step outside a very crowded and heated the front steps of my dorm. Choosing whether or not to smoke correction. While on a general day to day basis, staying 40 feet white tent to smoke, instead of spreading it around a confined is a personal preference, and Rhodes in itself, is not a smoke away from entrances wouldn’t impact non – smokers, it does space. free campus. However, there is a smoke policy. affect them during certain campus events. Additionally, the infringement of the smoking policy is It cannot be found in the student handbook and planner Last year, during Rites of Spring, both smokers and non a real risk on students with health issues. Smoke is very likely passed out in the beginning of the year, even though the So- – smokers alike were enjoying music in a large white tent. And to trigger asthma attacks, for example, and statistically, there cial and Alcohol, as well as Drug policies are handily should be quite a few students with asthma on campus. printed out there. And they can certainly avoid smoking areas – unless By scouring the Rhodes Website, I was able to said smoking occurs right outside their living spaces. find that Rhodes actually prohibits smoking in “all The smoking policy is hard to enforce, understand- interior spaces of all buildings and the exterior space ably. Unlike alcohol or drug violations, RA’s and campus within forty (40) feet of the entrances to all build- safety have no real need to check rooms or inside halls ings”. Needless to say, smoking right in front of a looking for smokers. And it is fairly intimidating to go dorm room is not forty feet away from its entrance. up to a smoker as you attempt to enter or exit a build- Rhodes policy does allow for certain smok- ing and tell them where the actual smoking areas are. ing areas that are not necessarily 40 feet away from Unfortunately, this is exactly what the policy suggests: doors: the South Neely Hall of the Rat, the BCLC “In order for Rhodes to have an environment that is patio, and the North porch of Briggs. Note that this relatively free of pollutants or other substances that may list includes neither dorm entrances nor the outside be hazardous to one’s health, members of the campus Library hallway, where it is almost impossible to not community are encouraged to direct those who choose run into smokers when heading in. to smoke to areas not designated as ‘smoke-free.’” In addition “a violation of the smoking policy As a possible alternative, I would suggests placing is a violation of the fire safety policy and carries the signs (much like those currently in dorms with statistics same sanctions”. The fire safety policy, by the way, of how many people actually drink in College) with the Photo Courtesy of Klaus Garcia can actually be found in the Student Handbook/plan- One of many ashtrays spread around campus smoking policy printed on them. Likewise, putting the ners as well as the website. Accordingly, a violation of policy actually in the handbook/planner – which most the fire safety policy “minimally result[s] in a $50.00 fine for many of the non – smokers, including myself, left early. Be- students have readily available at all times – could help to first offense. Subsequent offenses may result in suspension or cause, despite being in a fairly crowded area, it seemed that no spread information. Simply put, more effort into enforcing the expulsion from the residence halls.” I personally have never matter where one turned, someone was lighting up. Yes, the smoking policy would go a long way in ensuring peace be- had to see anyone in violation of the smoking policy have to smokers are outside, and yes, they do have as much a right to tween those who chose to smoke, and those who don’t. Snake Love: Why research is the best part of Rhodes Adiha Khan Staff Writer I leapt into the steamy swamp, waist-deep, so in ease. It search to formulate your own questions, to take each advance which I was very much lacking in before my involvement with was when the currents of brown water shifted turbulently un- or setback and understand which way to move forward to con- this project, and you actually understand what you’re doing in der sinking legs that Dr. Davis’ instability warnings and im- tinue advancing your initial question. What I love most about lab. I was so excited I knew how to pipette in General Chemis- ages of my face caked in snake infested mud came to mind. my project is that in being an integrative assessment, we incor- try, a skill that became well refined through all my redo extrac- And it’s then when I fell, thank God not face-first. The fall was porate the use of GIS (Global Information System), micros- tions on snake blood samples. repeated approximately eight times during the course of that copy, and molecular techniques to create some spatial sense Research even has the power to compel you to question afternoon. And as I rose in the end loaded with earth, I de- of our data, and to analyze and survey our parasites. Being what you once knew you wanted. I was sure about dentistry cided it best that I reside in the car while the group made a rest predominantly involved with the molecular component would and the health sciences being my only career aspiration, but stop. But as the late July heat began to bake my coat of mud, cause me to become wrapped up in the minutia of the study, when I went to the American Society of Parasitologists’ Con- transforming me into some fudge covered cookie, I decided it but the large focus of GIS and the significance of the data itself ference in Anchorage this past summer, I realized that I like best that I enter. The best part was undoubtedly the faces as I in the study of urbanization and parasites as bioindicators of these parasite people. They had parasite auctions and wrote entered, all wide-eyed as if they’d never seen a swamp thing. such, has compelled me to keep the larger picture and purpose parasite haikus and had parasite-themed banquets and par- Why, you may ask, did I undergo this ordeal? For the in mind. I think it’s the large sight that research gives you to asite-embellished t-shirts. Their excitement for their field of sake of research. I joined on to Dr. Luque Johnson’s lab focus- be most rewarding in its pursuit. study was refreshing, and they succeeded in convincing me to ing on the study of malaria and prevention of tight junction There are often some hesitations involved with deciding not limit my choices—in effect confusing an already indecisive formation and EBA-175, but found myself in this project: An to partake in research. I was apprehensive about accidentally girl. Integrative Assessment of Snake Parasitism in an Urban En- misusing machinery and somehow blowing up the lab. Except Even if research is not your intended career path, I highly vironment. You never know where the path of life may take for the time where I put ethanol in the autoclave, I never had recommend that all students engage in it somehow. It be- you, so snake catching into the jungle of Overton Park I went. any problems of the sort. I know that it may be daunting, but comes a meaningful component in your life, and it integrates And later after writing some parasite poems while sitting by a I do think that many of these fears can be quelled by the un- itself into your outlooks and aspirations. I wouldn’t think of dark lake that glistened like ratsnake scales, I realized it had derstanding that you will not destroy the lab. Think positively, it merely as a resume booster or interview asset. It becomes a taken my heart. and listen to your professor or P.I. Everyone makes mistakes, monster, taking over your mind. I say that in best way pos- Research is a special opportunity available for all Rhodes and with research especially, failures predominate over true sible of course. It’s a friendly monster, and we live in not com- students, especially for those in the sciences. It forces you to successes. mensalism but mutualism. I give something to it, and it gives apply your knowledge and challenges you to think creatively. What I’ve seen from friends and myself, is that through something to me. That’s the nature of snake love. Creativity isn’t just something meant for your Fiction writing research, I’ve honed skills and gained a better understanding We hope to have a publication in Urban Ecosystems soon, portfolio or your watercolor masterpiece. It’s needed in re- of the practical side of things. You learn to use common sense, so check it out if that’s your leisure reading journal, of course.

The Sou’wester Page 4 News Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Student Voice Rhodes students express What are you doing for Fall Break? themselves through graffi ti Amy Stout were covered in colorful art, including some optical “I’m going down to Staff Writer illusions, many handprints, initials, and signatures, il- lustrations of Greek pride, and some masterpieces.  e Nashville to visit some Most students are painfully aware of the on- event was fun and exciting, and altogether a success. friends at Vanderbilt for a campus construction that begins bright and early ev-  ere was a great turnout, with many students com- few days. I’m pretty excited ery weekday morning. Although most people learn to ing out to paint and have fun. RAs were on hand to tune out the clamor of the work, Residence Life has help supervise the painting, and worked tirelessly with because I don’t get down to made sure that no one passing by can miss seeing the their buckets of white paint to ensure that no inap- Nashville that often.” walls that surround the construction site. In a fun- propriate messages were left. -Alex Jarratt ‘15 fi lled afternoon, students were provided with all sorts  e paintings will stay up for the duration of the of paint and brushes and allowed to paint all over the construction, and after the work is completed there walls.  e result is a mishmash of colors and designs, are a few options for the walls, including the possible lots of initials and handprints, and several stand-out auction of some of the more artistic panels.  ere are works of art. still some sections of the construction wall left blank, Res Life decided to do something fun and exciting including the portion facing out onto the street, which with the boring white construction walls, and Becky may be reserved for the art department to decorate. Taylor, Assistant Director of Residence Life, organized  ose wishing to help with Residence Life proj- “I’ll be staying at Rhodes the eff ort to turn the white walls into blank canvases ects like this should e-mail Res Life or talk to their for Fall Break. It won’t be for Rhodes students. Over the course of only a few RAs to get involved. If you haven’t been by to check hours on Wednesday, September 21, the white walls out the construction walls, make sure to do so! that exciting. I’ll be going out, sleeping, and doing homework.” -Eric Deines ‘12 Memphis re-elects incumbent mayor AC Wharton

Jasmine Gilstrap During his new term, Wharton will help mediate “I’ll be going home ot visit, Editor-In-Chief the transition to a unifi ed school system after voters approved consolidation of the city and county school but I live in Memphis, so I  e re-election of AC Wharton in the  ursday districts. In addition to school system woes, Wharton will be around campus. But election came after the mayor received over 65 percent has to tackle the issues which contribute to Memphis’s wherever I am, I will be of votes. Friday marked the beginning for Wharton’s image problems, such as the presence of Memphis on fi rst four year term as mayor of Memphis after having the most dangerous cities list and new Census data sleeping the majority of the taken the job in a spe- showing Memphis time.” cial election in 2009 as the poorest ma- -Kennishia Wooten ‘15 when previous mayor jor city in the na- Willie Herenton re- tion. signed. W h a r t o n ’ s Prior to his elec- “hands on” ap- tion in 2009, Whar- proach to admin- ton served for seven istration led to years as the mayor of his successes in “I’m not going home or Shelby County and his previous term, anything, I’m staying on once served as Shelby shown through his campus and around town. I County’s Chief Pub- involvement in the lic Defender. Whar- consolidation of will defi nitely be recovering ton’s law experience the county and city form all of my midterms.” led him to become a school systems and -Chris Yang ‘13 professor of law at the the school budget University of Missis- fi asco which al- sippi, where he held Mayor Wharton shakes hands with President Obama most delayed the the position for 25 during his visit to Memphis last May. school year. With years. the continuation In his two years of Wharton’s gov- as Herenton’s replacement, Wharton experienced erning style, voters showed faith in the mayor’s ability “I’ll be catching up on my some of the greatest achievements as well as the big- be eff ective in giving attention to new resources for gest devastations the city has ever faced.  e fl ooding economic development, transportation, and crime sleep fi nally! Midterms are of the Mississippi River last spring allowed Wharton prevention, all elements which would greatly impact killing me. I might do dome to showcase his naturally composed demeanor, calmly the perception and functioning of Memphis, which coordinating the publicized evacuation announce- Wharton hopes to improve. homework. And more sleep- ments with county emergency management offi cials. “ ank you, my fellow Memphians, for your ing.  ree quarters of the way through Wharton’s fi rst mandate in my re-election as Memphis Mayor. Dur- -Ivonne Cornejo ‘15 term, the city received a visit from President Obama ing my two years in offi ce and during my campaign, I when Booker T. Washington High School won the have visited with you in your homes, in your churches, Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.  e city and in your businesses. With your continued support, received recognition again when the NBA team the help and prayers, we will achieve our dreams for this Grizzlies made their fi rst play-off appearance after de- great city. I am proud to be your mayor and prouder feating the top team in the western conference in fi ve still to have this chance for us together to keep Mem- games. phis a city in motion,” said Wharton after his victory.

The Sou’wester Wednesday, October 12, 2011 News Page 5 CampusSafety October 3-10, 2011 makes a comeback 10-3-11 1630 hours- Hassell Hall- False Information flyer reported. Officers responded and a report was com- Reid Clark pleted. Staff Writer If video killed the radio star, then sitcoms are ed as one the "100 Best TV Shows of All-Time" 10-4-11 on the verge of being slain by reality TV. What in a 2007 issue of Time magazine. It also helped 1200 hours- Palmer Hall- Disturbance. Report taken about an incident that occurred on Sept. 4th. sitcoms remain on TV these days are moderately to launch the acting careers of Jason Bateman, 2000 hours- Refectory- Damaged property. Officers responded and a report was completed. to horribly written, and focus more on getting Michael Cera and . cheap laughs than developing the characters. Hearing the pleas of die-hard fans, creator 10-6-11 However, every so often there comes along a Mitchell Hurwitz and the rest of the cast assem- 0020 hours- Smith gate- AV. Officers observed alcohol violation and a report completed. strong, well-written, non-animated sitcom about bled at a panel earlier this month to discuss reviv- 1800 hours- Townsend- AV/Public Urination. Officers responded and report completed. American family life that revives the genre and ing the show, where they announced plans for a takes the world by storm. And at long last such a limited series of brand-new episodes that would 10-7-11 show is making the lead into the produc- 2300 hours- Medical/Injury. Student injured on Pi Kappa Alpha house. No transport. Report filed. jump to the silver tion of an Arrested screen: the much- Development feature 2334 hours-ATO house- AV/Public Urination. Officers observed alcohol violation and a report com- beloved Arrested fi lm.  e 10-episode pleted. Development. mini-series will fea- In 2003, ture all focus on each 2345 hours- U of M students trespassing in West Village construction site. Officers responded and report FOX aired the individual character completed. fi rst episode of this and what they have ground-breaking been up to in the fi ve 10-8-11 show about the years between the 0020 hours- ATO/SAE house-AV. Officers observed alcohol violation and a report completed. d y s f u n c t i o n a l shows cancellation Bluth family.  e and the present, pre- 0026 hours- Thomas lane-AV. Officers observed alcohol violation and a report completed. show, set in south- sumably leading up to ern California, fol- the events of the fi lm. 0045 hours- Thomas lane-AV. U of M student officers observed alcohol violation and a report completed. lows the Bluths as Hulu, Netfl ix, and they dealt with the Showtime are all vy- 0100 hours- East Village- Medical/AV - Student transported to local hospital. Report filed. family-owned businesses—a company under ing for the chance to produce the new series. Pa- federal scrutiny and a Frozen Banana stand— perwork and scheduling still need to be worked 0430 hours- Spann #4- Disturbance. Officers responded and report completed. and their own vast family issues. Arrested De- out, especially since FOX still holds certain velopment never had high ratings but was criti- rights to the show, but Jason Bateman’s Twitter 1500 hours- Spann lot- Non injury, Accident. cally acclaimed and produced a signifi cant cult confi rms that some closure with the zany Bluth following. Even though the show was cut short, family is in the near future: 1736 hours-Williford- Theft. Mac Book. Case unfounded. Computer located in lost and found at Cam- getting the ax after its third season, the Bluth @batemanjason: “It’s true. We will do 10 pus Safety. clan left a considerable impression in the land of episodes and the movie. Probably shoot them all television, infl uencing later shows like 30 Rock together next summer for a release in early ‘13. 10-9-11 and Parks and Recreation.  e show earned six VERY excited!” 0325 hours- Robinson hall- Vandalism. Bike damaged. Officers responded and report completed. Emmy awards, one Golden Globe, and was list- So are we, Jason. So are we. 1610 hours- Campus Safety- Student report that an unwanted guest may access campus. Information taken and posted at the gatehouses.

10-10-11 0340 hours- Medical/Injury- Student injured on Intermural field earlier in the day. Student transported to Sudoku local hospital. Report filed. 5 9 8 Hey You! 7 9 3 1 e Sou’wester needs writers for every section! 5 6  Are you literate? 1 4  Do you want to improve your resume? 9 5  Do you like to write?  Do you have a passion you want to share with the Rhodes 6 8 5 9 community? 9 2  Do you want to make Jasmine Gilstrap's life much easier? If you answered yes to any of these, PLEASE contact The 5 9 4 7 Sou’wester ([email protected]) or any of our 8 6 3 5 section editors! 3 2 4 The Sou’wester Page 6 Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, October 12, 2011

watch giant robots beat each other up, but were brought to life through a combination something that is constructed solely from the special effects take a backseat to the of animatronics and CGI, and the transi- special effects, as the movie takes time to Real Steel heartwarming story about second chanc- tions between the two are so seamless that establish how much Max cares about him. es and fighting for something you care it’s impossible to tell where the puppet ends The film drops the occasional hint that about. and the CGI begins. The matches them- Atom might be more intelligent than he ap- Kicks Bot! Charlie Kenton, played by Hugh Jack- selves are pulse-pounding and incredibly pears, but in the grand scheme of things it man, is a former boxer turned robot con- well-executed, filled with robots getting doesn’t really matter. What matters is how Shelby Lund troller in a not-too-distant future where brutally smashed into pieces. finding and training Atom serves to give A&E Editor robots have taken over the sport. When the However, the movie never lets the high- Charlie his second chance at becoming a film starts, he’s a desperate man deep in tech excitement obscure the story’s true fo- champion and being a real father to Max. debt with few options after his robot is de- cus: the relationship between Charlie and The film’s biggest weakness is its an- stroyed in a match against a 2000-lb. bull. Max. It’s the father-son chemistry between tagonists. Fonda’s Farra is completely emo- Enter Charlie’s long-lost son, Max, played Jackman and Goyo that carries the film, tionless and dull, serving as merely the big- by Dakota Goyo, now in Charlie’s custo- and the actors both deliver top-notch per- budget, explicitly foreign sponsor going up dy after the death of his mother. Charlie, formances. The character of Charlie is, on against the working-class, all-American however, wants nothing to do with the boy paper, completely unlikable, but Jackman underdogs. Her techo-genius sidekick, and is willing to sign full custody over to shows enough of his hidden heart of gold world-famous robot inventor Tak Mashido, Max’s aunt Debora, played by Hope Da- that the audience can’t help but cheer for played by Karl Yune, also has very little vis, if her rich husband, Marvin, played him to catch a break. It’s Goyo, however, depth: he’s portrayed as an arrogant, pre- by James Rebhorn, pays him $100,000. who is the real star, easily holding his own tentious individual who believes his ulti- However, in order to get the cash Charlie against Jackman with a surprisingly ma- mate creation, the superbot Zeus, cannot has to take care of Max over the summer. ture and believable performance. At the lose to anyone, especially not an old rust- Father and son have a rocky , but same time, he has great comedic timing bucket like Atom. Both performances are start to bond after a foray into a junkyard and provides some of the film’s most enjoy- very one-note and uninteresting. The film yields an unexpected find: an old sparring able moments, such as the scene where Max does redeem itself a little with Kevin Du- robot named Atom, who Max immediately teaches Atom to do the Robot. rand’s Ricky, an old rival of Charlie’s who’s takes a shine to. During the three months Evangeline Lilly is excellent as Char- the type of guy you just love to hate, but they spend travelling around the Ameri- lie’s love interest, Bailey, who ultimately ultimately he is also very one-note, playing can countryside together, Max and Char- serves as a sort of foil/mentor to both Char- up the Southern hick stereotype for all it’s lie work to make Atom a champion boxer. lie and Max with her knowledge of robots, worth. Ultimately, they succeed in getting him a her deep love for her late father, and her Altogether, Real Steel is far more than fight with professional World Robot Box- determination to fight to keep his old gym the sum of its parts. Sure, it has the great ing league champion Zeus, owned by the from getting demolished. Davis’s Debora robot fights promised by the trailers, but it wealthy Farra Lemcova, played by Olga is sympathetic despite her antagonism to- also has a heartwarming story about how A heartwarming story about a man, a Fonda, but it’s Charlie who ultimately has wards Charlie in that she genuinely wants a trio of underdogs in desperate straits—a boy, and a giant robot. to fight for a second chance at being Max’s what is best for Max. Rebhorn’s Marvin washed-up boxer, a lonely little boy, and an dad. doesn’t receive a lot of development, but you old piece of junk—can work together to For a film jokingly dubbed “Rock’em While the film’s underdog story seems get the idea that he does what he does be- fight for something they care about, and Sock’em Robots: The Movie,” Real Steel is formulaic, it makes up for it with more cause he genuinely wants to make his wife maybe get a second chance to shine. It’s far more than what it seems. This sci-fi than just awesome robot fights—although happy. And then there’s Atom, who has a not just “Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots: The underdog story may seem just an excuse to those are certainly a highlight. The robots surprising amount of characterization for Movie.” It goes a lot deeper than that. Mapping Out Family: HaMapah at Rhodes Staying In Town? Joanie Williams Staff Writer This past Sunday, Rhodes hosted HaMap- What was especially unique about the Enjoy Fall Break in Memphis ah, “a multimedia dance journey tracing the performance was the focus on the audience intersection of African, Jewish, and Native and their own versions of family and heri- Friday, October 14th Sunday, October 16th American Heritages” in creator/performer tage. The performance was only thirty min- Adam McKinney’s life. Like McKinney, utes long, but it was the question and answer -Free Concert Series: Hayes Carll -Indie artists Star and Micey and HaMapah was truly a unique performance. panel at the end that really tied everything to- Directed by Daniel Banks, McKinney’s gether, connecting how he felt about his fam- performs. Concert starts at 7:30 at Memphis Jones play a free concert at dance incorporated speech, vocal perfor- ily with how the audience members felt about Levitt Shell in Overton Park. Court Square at 3:30 PM. Bring a mance, home movies, songs, paintings, fam- their families. Not only did this performance -Avenue Q at 8 PM at the Circuit cooler and a lawn chair! ily photographs, text, and audio recordings of portray the intersecting map of McKinney’s Playhouse in Midtown. To make res- relatives, leading the audience through how heritage, but it also served as an inspiration to ervations, call (901) 726-4656. Tick- Monday, October 17th he is a map for his family as well as providing the audience to unearth and document their ets can be purchased at the door. a basis for dialogue on culture, community, own family maps. -Emma presented by Theater -Trampled with Turtles with These and self. There were a few issues, but mainly Memphis. Show starts at 8 PM. Pur- United States perform at the Hi-Tone The smaller, more intimate setting of the technical. The lighting was set in a way that chase tickets online at www.theater- Café at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $12-15. McCoy studio was perfect for this kind of people on the sides were frequently staring at memphis.org or call (901) 682-8323. Tickets can be bought online. performance. McKinney leapt, turned, and a bright light, and the exit doors were rather pirouetted around the stage. A fascinating visible, shifting the audience’s focus to from Saturday, October 15th Tuesday, October 18th part of the performance was the ingenious use McKinney’s actual movements to the way his of the scarf he wore as a part of the costume. shadow danced around the walls. It was also At times, it seemed like a noose, or a cloth hard to know what was going on at certain -Pride Festival and Parade. The -So You Think You Can Dance that has specific meaning to his Jewish heri- points, or at least it took some decent thought festival will start at 10 AM in Robert brings the season 8 finalists on a na- tage. Yet the most fascinating and ingenious to interpret what McKinney was trying to Church Park. The Parade will start in tionwide tour. 7 PM at the FedEx way the scarf was used was when Mr. McK- convey. Ultimately the technical issues were front of the FedEx Forum and end at Forum. Tickets must be purchased inney held it up to cover his face and used it a minimal disturbance, especially since one Beale Street at 6 PM. in advance and can be purchased on as a mini movie screen so a home video of his does not see a performance of this nature ev- -The Wiseguys Present Storytellers Ticketmaster. mother and father could play across it. This, ery day. This was a journey provided by years Unplugged. This is a fast-paced - im -Taking Back Sunday performs at the final moment of the performance, was a of history and family, and completed its goal prov comedy show with guest story- 6:30 PM at the new Daisy Theater on very powerful and succinct way to tie his ex- of compelling the audience to trace their own tellers and scenic improv taking place Beale Street. Tickets are general ad- pression of how he is a map for his heritage. maps. at Café Eclectic at 10:30 PM. mission and cost $60.

The Sou’wester Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Arts & Entertainment Page 7 Fall 2011 Fashion Favorites THIS WEEK Olivia Santarelli Staff Writer IN Fall is fashion’s best friend. From adding anything—jeans, chino shorts, or a basic black ENTERTAINMENT on to classic styles to pairing unique separates skirt. It keeps your daily dressing routine to a for a bold statement, every girl can find a way minimum while adding a fashionable touch. to be fashion-forward in this in-between sea- If you have more time on your hands in New Movie Releases: son. the morning, opt for a more experimental For the basics-loving girl, there are so look. While interning at Seventeen Magazine 10/14/11 many ways to pair summer and winter clothes this summer, I found a big trend in the up- The Thing as a way to transition through October. Add coming fall issues was pairing patterned bot- Footloose a cardigan, blazer, printed sweater, or scarf toms with striped tops. The inspiration for this La piel que habito to any summer basic for a look that is perfect trend came from several Fall/Winter runway The Big Year for Memphis’s unpredictable weather. Think shows in which designers featured crazy print- Texas Killing Fields brightly colored shorts and basic white shirt ed pants. Stores like Macy’s, H&M and even Trespass paired with your favorite oversized Urban J. Crew are following suit and offer some re- Father of Invention Outfitter’s sweater and boots. It’s comfortable ally unique options this fall. To get the full fall and weather-appropriate. fashion effect, pair floral or plaid printed pants Speaking of weather-appropriate, it can with a striped top. It may seem risky, but when Television Highlights be seriously difficult sometimes to determine done right it makes a huge statement. You can (10/12-10/18) what to wear when the weather changes so find them anywhere: Gap, J. Crew, Ann Tay- many times in one day—chilly in the morn- lor, etc. Ringer, Wednesday, 8 pm, CW ing, hot in the afternoon and freezing 24/7 Avoid all weather-related crises this season Gemma asks for a favor; Henry in Buckman. That’s where layering comes in: by arming your closet with some fun, colorful receives crushing news about his it’s practical, versatile and fashionable. This layers or add a cool twist and pair unique sepa- writing career. season, add a Navajo-inspired sweater (like rates. For further inspiration, check out pages the “desert fox” pieces found at lulus.com), 135 and 140 of the October issue of Seventeen animal print jacket, or neon colored top to any or page 368 in Elle! magazine. And remember, One way to make a bold statement Modern Family, Wednesday, 9 outfit. You can pair these items with literally being fashionable is not as hard as it looks. this fall. pm, ABC Claire considers run- ning against Councilman Duane Bailey; Cam and Mitch are in a Superheroes, Assassins, and Guns: Top Games of Fall 2011 car accident. Stephanie Berendt Sports Photo Editor Bones, Thursday, 7 pm, TNT. Recounting the events of the first Attention all Rhodes gamers! It is true that in the past you have been neglected by this newspaper. Well, no longer! Now, all of you are probably aware case on which Brennan and Booth that within the next few months, five of the most highly anticipated games of the year will be released, each available for PS3, Xbox, and PC. For your worked together. reading pleasure, here are five of the hottest games coming out this fall. They are listed in chronological order, so mark your calenders! U.S. Marines as they battle their way through many invigorating multiplayer and Spec-Ops modes that The Vampire Diaries, Thursday, 8 environments, including cities in Europe, the Middle allows gamers to still enjoy the game long after the pm, CW. East, and North America. Gameplay, as in the pre- campaign is finished. Damon thinks Jeremy can help vious games, is mission-based. However, the online Assassin's Creed: Revelations (November 15) defeat Klaus; Stefan is used for multiplayer beta is currently available for those inter- The Assassin's Creed franchise has been a large increasingly dangerous purposes. ested in checking it out. success in the gaming biz, mainly because the gamer Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (November 1) has the ability to free run through famous cities of Supernatural, Friday, 9 pm, CW Game developer Naughty Dog brought a cre- the past, and kill targets in many different, often Sam and Dean discover a vengeful ative spin on adventure games with their Uncharted creative, ways. In Revelations, you get to play as an Egyptian god is responsible for a series, and allowed gamers to play as Nathan Drake, old favorite from the first AC game, Atlair, as well as series of gruesome murders. who is a treasure hunter similar to Indiana Jones. Ezio, star of AC II and AC Brotherhood. The game However, he tends to get into more firefights, as the takes place in Constantinople, in which you as Ezio Batman: Arkham City (October 15) game has third-person shooter elements. In UC3, follow the footsteps of Altair to find the five keys to Forrest Gump, Saturday, 8 pm, In this sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum, play- he and others race to find the fabled “Atlantis of the his library, which supposedly holds more information TBS ers once again don the mantle of the Dark Knight Sands,” which takes him into the Arabian Desert. about the struggle between the Assassins and their An innocent man enters history to fight crime and thwart evildoers. This installment However, it turns into a fight for survival when the archenemies, the Templars. Just like in Brotherhood, from the ‘50s to the ‘90s. takes place in Arkham City, the new maximum city's terrible secrets are revealed. This game also had there is an online multiplayer element, which is said security “home” for all the gangsters, thugs, and all- a multiplayer beta available, and although it ended to be an improvement over Brotherhood. It has more Saving Private Ryan, Sunday, 7 around bad guys of Gotham City. Gamers will run earlier this year it was a roaring success, as people on- game modes, new detailed maps and a whole new pm, TNT WWII soldiers risk all into villains such as Two-Face, Harley Quinn, Pen- line had nothing but good things to say about it. The “cast” of assassins to play as when you hunt your fel- to send another home. guin, The Joker, and The Riddler, while also getting success of the beta has increased the anticipation for low AC gamers online. Many are already slavering at the opportunity to play as Catwoman as they traverse the actual game. Expect to see rave reviews come its the mouth to have this game in their hands. Terra Nova, Monday, 8 pm, FOX the city attempting to stop Arkham’s deranged war- release date. den, Hugo Strange. Along with the amazing free- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (November 8) Jim and Shannon aren't sure if flow fighting and graphics that helped made the first Hardcore CoD fans eagerly await the newest they can trust an orphan who game so great, Batman now has the option to leap, addition to the Modern Warfare series, thanks to the seeks asylum at the colony. slide, or glide through the city, not to mention add- unresolved conflicts at the end of MW2. The story ing a grappling hook to his arsenal, along with many will be continued in MW3, as Makarov, who was a Ringer, Tuesday, 9 pm, CW other new toys. All of these elements point to a very major antagonist in MW2 returns in MW3. Things Bridget worries when she can't get successful and highly anticipated addition to the Bat- are going to be much the same, with mission-based in touch with Gemma; a bully man gaming series. gaming and working towards trying to end the war targets Juliet at her new school. Battlefield 3 (October 25) by ultimately winning it. The game also promises the Hardly any plot points have been released from return of favorites “Soap” McTavish and Cpt. Price, New Girl, Tuesday, 9:30 pm, FOX this upcoming sequel to Battlefield 2, other than one and wild rumors about a supposedly dead Ghost or two tidbits about missions. The campaign mode Nick's confidence takes a hit after making an appearance have played a large part in Jess walks in on him in the buff. is set in the year 2014, and you take on the role of generating excitement for the game. MW3 brings an

The Sou’wester Page 8 Sports Wednesday, October 12, 2011 No pain, no gain for goalie Sermonet Memphis Madness comes again Claire Riley With the NBA lockout drawing pain- fully on through October, college bas- ketball season could not be any closer or more necessary. While Rhodes students may not be able to watch the Grizzlies play anytime soon, the University of Memphis men’s basketball team kicks off their sea- son with Memphis Madness this Friday, October 14, at the FedEx Forum. This young Memphis team has much to look forward to as they begin their

courtesy of Stephanie Berendt 2011-12 season. Two sophomores, Will Barton and Joe Jackson, have made ES- Since being pressed into duty in sixth grade, senior Stephanie Sermonet has grown into a talented goal- PN’s Wooden Award watch list and Coach keeper. Josh Pastner has created a non-conference Tyler Springs schedule that analysts say is the toughest Sports Editor in Conference USA and formidable across Stephanie Sermonet is not a Hope Solo fan. to be made.” Indeed, it is the long-term friendships with the conferences. “I feel like I should relate more to Hope Solo Goalies also have to deal with the physical coaches and players that Sermonet values the The team is also welcoming top re- because we’re both goalkeepers,” she says, speak- aspect of their position, a challenge all its own. In most in her experience as a soccer player. In spite cruits Stan Simpson and Adonis Thomas, ing of the talented 30-year-old who helped Team every game, Sermonet must defend a goalmouth of the drama that sometimes complicates the while Ferrakohn Hall, a transfer from USA reach the finals of the Women’s World Cup that is 8 feet high and 24 feet in diameter – on a team dynamic in women’s sports – “everyone Seton Hall, and Hippolyte Tsafack, who this past July. “I thought she was excellent [this regular basis, she must launch her 5-foot-7-inch gets sassy at times,” she says – it is reward enough redshirted due to injury last season, will summer], but her performance in the last World frame from a static position near the center of the just to watch the chemistry that develops be- also make their first appearances. The -Ti gers ended their last season with an un- Cup [in 2007], when she did the whole national goal to block a shot - up to 14 feet away in the tween people who sometimes have nothing more expected run in the NCAA tournament badmouthing thing about Briana Scurry and the upper corners - that she may only be able to reach in common than the love of a sport. after winning the Conference USA cham- whole coaching staff, that has left a bad taste in with the tips of her lightly padded gloves. Then, “We have so many different personalities, pionship in March. my mouth.” save or no save, gravity takes its toll. but somehow, when you’re in there for the com- Memphis Madness isn’t just about What goes unsaid in Sermonet’s criticism, “[Stephanie’s] strength as a goalkeeper lies in mon goal, it works,” she says. “That’s the cool- the basketball - for the past few years, the which she gives with a matter-of-fact tone inter- her willingness to put her body in harm’s way to est part about playing a sport, the way you see program has featured various musical art- rupted only by the occasional sip from a tall cup make key saves,” Lynx head coach Joe Vari said. relationships build and develop, especially when ists including native Memphian Yo Gotti. of coffee, is characteristic of how she treats her “You have to have a sense of fearlessness and will- everything isn’t going perfectly,” as in 2009, This year, the athletics program is hoping responsibilities as a goalie and Rhodes women’s ingness to put your body in situations where you when the team had to rebuild after losing 8 start- to draw an even bigger crowd by featuring soccer player: though you may feel singled out might get hurt, and we get that from Steph.” ers from the 2008 squad that qualified for the Rick Ross as a musical guest. at times, you are never more important than the “It’s a very high-impact position - you’re NCAA Tournament. “Seeing the program build Traditionally, this event has been held solely to introduce the men’s and women’s team. throwing your whole body to the ground [most up from there has been a cool thing to witness. basketball teams to the city, and serve as a “The soccer team has this thing called the days],” Sermonet says. “If you’re not sore some- We went from being on top to having to really, first practice for the season. Since taking ‘F.I.T.’ mentality – ‘first is third,’” she says. “[It’s where, you’re not doing it right.” really work to succeed and push through all the charge of the men’s team, Coach Pastner about] putting the team before yourself… [You To her credit, if Sermonet is upset or in adversity we were facing.” has molded the event into a celebration of have to accept that] no matter how unhappy you pain during a match, she’s pretty good about not Those storm-weathering abilities were con- the spirit of Memphis and the support that may be with your current situation, whatever is showing it. In the 2nd half of a physical 1-0 vic- firmed this past weekend in Texas. Playing a everyone in the city gives to the Memphis going on is for the benefit of the team.” tory over Hendrix on October 2nd, she secured Trinity University squad ranked 3rd in the na- athletic program. Musical performances, The F.I.T. mentality became apparent to two highly contested airborne balls sent into the tion, Sermonet and the Lynx managed to hold enough barbeque to feed an army, and an Sermonet at a very young age, and more by com- 18-yard box with all the indifference to contact their opponents to a scoreless tie through 45 hour-long autograph signing by the play- mand than by choice. that you might expect of a NASCAR driver. minutes of play before succumbing to a 2nd half ers create an atmosphere of unity and sup- “In sixth grade, we had a tournament that Her elation for a Rhodes goal is measured, and offensive barrage by Trinity that made the final port for the Memphis team. Basketball fanatics can still get their was rained out, and the whole tourament was though she is vocal, especially on defense, she’s score 6-0. But the Lynx didn’t blink, and neither full dose of hoops with the slam-dunk gonna be decided by penalty kicks,” she recalls, not the loudest one on the field – there seems to did their goalie: after making 11 saves in the loss contest, title currently held by Will Bar- “and our goalkeeper didn’t show up. [As the] be a quiet intensity seated in her gray #1 jersey at Trinity, Sermonet recorded a six-save shutout ton, and a three-point contest, title held coach’s daughter, [I] got volunteered to play which manifests itself only in a persistent, fervent as her team beat Southwestern 1-0. The battle- by senior Charles Carmouche. Best of all, goalie.” clapping that accompanies every promising play, tested Lynx (7-3-1, 2-1 SCAC) will try to carry as the Tigers make their grand entrance Spoiler alert: Sermonet’s team won the tour- even those made far down the field. some of the momentum from their road trip onto the court, they traditionally hold nament. That being said, she would be the first to The steadiness displayed by Sermonet, a into this weekend’s home double-header against a short dance party - and let’s be hon- tell you that her job is never easy. future nursing school applicant, really resonates conference rivals Oglethorpe and Birmingham est, who couldn’t use a few more moves “You’ve gotta be disciplined enough and fo- with the team, too. Southern. for their party repertoire? Eventually the cused enough to react on a moment’s notice,” she “All the younger players really look up to “We’ve had a great season so far. We’ve been Dougie and the Bernie are going to be old says. “You also have to know, inside and out, the her,” senior forward Ashley Ladd said. A fellow working well together as one unit,” Sermonet news and you’ll wish you had taken my advice! workings of whatever system you’re playing, and Nashville native and longtime club soccer team- says, crediting the team’s overall depth as an im- Doors open at 5:30, entrance is free, know where everybody on the field should be at mate, Ladd is well qualified to judge Sermonet’s portant factor in their success. “Our goal is to and if you’re unwilling to run over chil- all times, because it’s your job to communicate abilities. “She’s a dependable teammate, friend go the [NCAA] tournament, and it’s definitely dren or the elderly to get a seat, you may to them what kind of positioning changes need and goalie.” within our reach.” want to get there early!

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