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pucchronicle.com| Week of March 19, 2012 Vol. 31, Issue 26 Smoked out; PUC introduces smoking fines

Brandon Hayes where smoking is problematic. News Editors The security officer will work ran------dom hours and will walk a beat on-foot looking for individuals For the first time in PUC his- disregarding the policy. PUC Po- tory, smokers can now receive lice Officers will also be able to fines for lighting up on campus, as write citations should they come a new smoking policy is launched. across anyone who is smoking. Effective March 19, an up- Repeat offenders and those who dated campus-wide smoking harass security monitors will be policy will include fines of up to referred to the Dean of Students, $50 for smoking on campus. The as well as the PUC Police Depart- previous smoking policy was put ment. into action in May of 2009 and A first offense will result in was self-enforced. No fines or aca- a warning, along with a placard demic penalties were issued, and containing information about the many students waved the policy policy. The second offense will out the window with their smoke. result in a $25 fine. Every addi- The new smoking policy tional offense after the second will comes on the recommendations result in a $50 fine. Fines can be from the university’s Smoking paid the same way as tuition, and Policy Task Force, which received individuals who do not pay will be input from the Senior Leadership restricted from registering from Team, Dean of Students, campus future classes. police and other campus gover- Ken Johnston, vice chancel- nance groups. lor of administrative services at The university will hire an PUC, said the original campus additional parking security moni- Photo: Morgan Walker A sign outside of SULB addresses the new smoking policy at PUC, which will go into effect tor to patrol areas of the campus See Smoked page 4 March 19. Internet culture Eisenstein to be ‘reprimanded’ broadens with the for unprofessional comments world of memes Brandon Hayes News Editor Andrea Drac according to an article by Paul Staff Writer Gil entitled, “What Is a ‘Meme’? ------What Are Examples of Mod- ern Internet Memes?” It comes Associate Professor of Po- The Internet has opened up from the Greek word “mimema,” litical Science Maurice Eisenstein a new world for people; a new meaning “something imitated.” was recently cleared by PUC of way to communicate and a new According to Gil, “Dawkins over nine separate formal com- way to make friends from all over described memes as a being a plaints of harassment, but appar- the world. The Internet has also form of cultural propagation, a ently still faces some potentially brought on a new phenomenon way for people to transmit social challenging hurdles if his current known as “memes.” memories and cultural ideas to demeanor continues. According to an article on each other.” Historically accord- On March 1, Eisenstein was squidoo.com called “Top 10 In- ing to Gil, memes are things that informed by letter indicating that ternet Memes,” a meme “is an travel via word of mouth such as a he will receive “a formal repri- image, video, phrase or simply an story, a fable or a joke but with the mand for an act of retaliation” idea that spreads from one person internet, memes can travel much against History and Political Sci- to another seemingly for no logi- faster through email or website ence Professor Miriam Joyce. The cal reason at all.” links. act of retaliation was in the form The word “meme” was first of a comment Eisenstein allegedly introduced in 1976 by evolution- made to Joyce just days after the ary biologist, Richard Dawkins, See Memes page 4 filing of an initial complaint of ha- rassment against him. Joyce said her first complaint against Eisenstein, filed on Nov. 21, 2011, was for a violation of the Universities Anti-Harassment Policy, which to her surprise was rejected by the university. Joyce said the complaint was on behalf Chronicle File Photo Associate Professor of Political Science Maurice Eisenstein. of her students, who were upset by repeated harassing comments Eisenstein allegedly made. Her and said to me, ‘now I know why of reprisal, interference, restraint, second complaint was filed on your son committed suicide’,” penalty, discrimination, intimi- Dec. 20, 2011, after Eisenstein Joyce said. dation or harassment against an allegedly greeted her in passing Purdue University proce- individual or group for exercising with a comment regarding the dures for resolving complaints rights or performing duties under suicide of her son. of discrimination and harass- these procedures will be subject to “The following day or so, I ment, Section IX, indicates that passed him (Eisenstein) in the retaliation is prohibited. The See Eisenstein page 4 freewebs.com hallway. I said hi, and he stopped policy states, “Overt or covert acts Page 2 News www.pucchronicle.com

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acceptance of Michelle Mullins others Asst. Ent. Editor Brandon Volume 31, Issue 26 Hayes Spring 2012 News Editor A couple of weeks ago, my Facebook blew up with this viral The price of professionalism, video called “Kony 2012” about some guy from Uganda named Di-ver-si-ty 1. The state or Joseph Kony. I watched the 30 fact of being diverse; difference; the cost of free speech minute video and immediately unlikeness. While the parts that felt aghast at the horrific situation make up the student body at PUC The issue: Chronicle political cartoon receives criticism of anti-Semitism from offended in Uganda. According to the may be different, the acceptance video, Kony ruthlessly slaughters of that difference is already professor people in cold blood and snatches present. Our stance: Hiding behind a shield of false persecution is far more offensive than a comic up children. Then, he puts the Recently, it was revealed strip. children in a ludicrous army through an NWI Times article called the LRA (Lord’s Resistance that PUC has developed a diversity Recently, The Chronicle We stand behind Nikko Elliott’s deserves to be labeled as a bigot. Army). I teared up when a boy committee. One of the committee ran a political cartoon regarding submissions, and trust his ability It is a hideous, ugly word which named Jacob said the following: members, Michael Steinberg, the outcome of the PUC to judge exactly where the line signifies equal parts ignorance “It is better [if] you kill us; it stated in a Times article that “all investigation into alleged racist separating satire and bad taste and evil. It is not a blanket is only two of us. No one is taking students should take a mandatory and sexist comments made by lies. statement to be thrown at anyone care of us and we cannot go to class on the diverseness of the tenured Associate Professor As for the cartoon in who happens to be offended by school.” campus,” to “help sensitize and Maurice Eisenstein. This comic, question, nothing in the comic your world view. When everyone A child had lost all hope, educate people about student which featured the professor mentioned Judaism in any direct who disagrees with your opinion something children are supposed diversity on campus.” manipulating a marionette way. In fact, the only thing is an anti-Semite, then the only to have in endless supply. I find those statements and administrator, caused Eisenstein referencing Eisenstein’s Jewish people left who are not bigots are The goal of the video was this committee to be a slap in to contact The Times accusing background was the presence of mindless sycophants. to make Kony so infamous that the face to the students who, The Chronicle of printing anti- a traditional kippah (cap) on his When Michael Vick or Chris he could be stopped this year. everyday, continue to be accepting Semitic material. The Chronicle head. Given that Eisenstein has Brown became media pariahs, it Donating money and sharing the of the beliefs and cultures that are would like to clear the air publicly cited this as a source of was not because they were black; it video were two of the ways people different from their own. This regarding these allegations. pride (in an NWI Times interview was because their actions caused could help. So, of course, me campus, and many others like it, As with any political entitled, “PUC students protest legitimate outrage. Granted, being the gullible person I was, I do not need a diversity committee cartoon found in countless professor’s comments, Facebook Eisenstein’s comments did not donated. or a “mandatory class.” This newspapers around the world, page”), we fail to see how this break any laws, but in our eyes Bad choice. school already has students and the intention was to boil a news could possibly incite cries of anti- the situation is not that different. I always try to help. I recycle, I faculty members of all ethnicities story down to a satirical visual Semitism. Hiding behind a shield of false donate, I do what I can. This video and cultures who come together interpretation. While it is crucial We feel, as many students and persecution not only makes you sucked me in and, without even on a regular basis to learn, educate for The Chronicle to remain faculty members have previously look like a coward, it is also a slap doing any research, I willingly and grow as human beings. unbiased in our reporting of stated, that Eisenstein is using his in the face to every person who Take a walk through any campus news, pieces such as religious background as a way of has been a legitimate victim of I always try to help. building on campus and see just the comic in question are not diverting the conversation away prejudice. how accepting of diversity the subject to the same standards. from the remarks he has made As always, it is our goal at I recycle, I donate, I student body is. No matter what They are the opinions of a single both online and in his classroom. The Chronicle to provide readers do what I can. color, background or religious individual, and do not represent Rather than defend or clarify his with the truth. We will continue belief, people can get along, make the newspaper as a whole. This is opinions, Eisenstein has instead to report on any significant gave money to this organization friends and associate with one why opinion pieces come with a labeled anyone who opposes him developments regarding hoping to help out the children in another. disclaimer. as a bigot. Eisenstein, just as we would with Uganda. As I watched, I could feel For example, over spring Still, we at The Chronicle There are people in this world any other prominent news story: my emotions taking over instead break I went on the History realize that simply attaching a who gleefully preach hatred based professionally and unprejudiced. of logic. I decided to mindlessly of Indiana Tour, with the disclaimer to something does solely on the color of someone’s We will not be silenced simply give instead of finding out the Department of History and not give us free reign to publish skin, or for their religious views. because one man would rather real situation before making my Political Science. There were 30 anything we like. Every opinion If a person condemns someone tarnish countless reputations decision. I get it, it’s a marketing students, each one of us different piece is subject to editorial because of what they are rather than defend his beliefs. ploy, “play with the viewer’s in some way, many of whom had scrutiny prior to being published. than who they are, that person pathos in order to get them to never met before. By the first buy your product,” but this is just evening, almost everyone became downright disgusting and wrong. acquainted, and by Wednesday The next day, I signed onto we were all laughing and having a my Facebook and saw that this great time. We got along by simply video had been ripped to shreds getting to know one another. This by my friends on Facebook. I is not limited to a school trip; it The original political quickly decided to finally do goes for any class, social event or cartoon by Nikko research on this organization. meeting place on campus. Just Elliott, published in the The organization that created this look at the more than 60 student video is called Invisible Children, clubs and organizations it has March 5 edition of The and I didn’t even know that when to offer which, no matter what Chronicle, incited cries I donated. Not once did the video background, accept all students. of anti-Semitism from mention the organization. All the While I know what it means, video mentioned was who the bad I dislike the word “diversity” Associate Professor guy was and how to stop him. I because it reminds me of the of Political Science am as suspicious as they come, word “divide.” We as people and Maurice Eisenstein. and I didn’t even think to pause as college students should not be the video and look up information “divided.” I recommend students to see if Kony was still causing look into the diversity committee, havoc. see for themselves just who As days went on, it just kept belongs to it, who they work for eating away at me. I kept feeling and why they believe PUC needs horrible for doing what I did. such classes and or training. We always want to help those It seems that the certain who are going through a tough individuals who are calling for time. It is natural to feel that way, diversity awareness need to learn but always try to do the most to be more accepting of diversity research possible when donating themselves. This is not grade COMMENTS? to somewhere other than the local school, this is college. By now, we Write to us and see your thoughts in print! community. I learned that the should all know how to treat other hard way and maybe next time I’ll people, no matter where they actually put Google to some good come from or what they believe in. The Chronicle Editorial Policy use.

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Page 4 News www.pucchronicle.com Smoked Memes continued from page 1 continued from page 1 To learn more about and view smoking policy enacted in May ferred to their supervisor. Visitors One of the first Internet Internet memes, visit: of 2009 did decrease smoking on to the campus can also be fined as memes was called the Dancing www.knowyourmeme.com campus significantly, but did not well. Baby, and it originated in 1996. www.icanhascheezburger.com. eliminate it. SGA President Jessie Martin The meme contains a 3D ani- “The recommendations from agreed that the police needed to mated baby dancing to music and the Smoking Policy Task Force de- be upgraded to see actual results. appeared on the TV show “Ally termined that increased compli- “You cannot have a policy McBeal.” The Dancing Baby Mega Drive mischievous grin that is ance meant enforcement,” John- without any kind of enforce- meme was also originally created version of Zero meant to portray the expression ston said. ment,” Martin said. “Really, it’s to be used as a demo for 3D Studio Wing, a video someone makes while trolling.” Johnston said every person the non-complying smokers who Max. game from Japan Trolling, according to knowyour- who is issued a ticket will have the have led to the change in policy.” Since then, other memes that was poorlytranslated. meme.com, refers to behavior option to appeal their fine to the PUC Student Orientation have begun popping up on the Junior and Broadcasting “that is meant to intentionally an- board of traffic appeals. Addition- Leader Adam Cooper is happy Internet. Some of the memes major Ed Jones said his favorite ger or frustrate someone else.” ally, those who receive a $25 fine that PUC is finally reinforcing its mentioned in “Top 10 Internet Internet meme was “Suspicious Jones said he was first ex- and appeal it within 10 days can initial position with action. Memes,” are Lolcats, which are Fry,” a meme containing a picture posed to memes by lurking receive a rebate by completing an “There’s no point in affirm- pictures of cats with captions of Fry from the TV show “Futura- around Tumblr, a blogging site approved smoking cessation pro- ing a strong position and taking written in a language known as ma” with a saying or observation that contains pictures, memes gram. no steps to enforce that stan- “lolspeak,” where you change the on it. and other things. He also views The same rules will go for dard,” Cooper said. “Policies with spelling of words so they sound “I always find it hilarious be- a lot of memes on Reddit, a site employees of PUC. Should an em- no ‘teeth’ set poor precedents for similar to their original spelling, cause I often find myself thinking that is similar to Tumblr, and also ployee receive a second citation, future decrees.” changing sentence structure, etc. like Fry in most moments of my makes his own memes. But he that individual will then be re- Other memes mentioned on the life,” Jones said. also comes across memes he does site are Rickrolling, where Inter- Meanwhile, PUC student not like. net users are tricked into click- Ryan Schafer’s favorite meme “My least favorite meme Eisenstein ing a link to the 1987 Rick Astley is the Trollface meme, which ac- is Godfather Baby; it’s just not continued from page 1 song “Never Gonna Give You Up” cording to knowyourmeme.com funny,” Jones said. “Plus, I have and “All Your Base Are Belong “is a black and white drawing of a a serious dislike towards the film appropriate and prompt disciplin- plaints are piling up from those To Us,” a phrase from the open- face with a large “The Godfather.” ary or remedial action.” who oppose his views and feel ing cut scene to a European Sega The letter addressed to Eisen- wronged by his remarks. stein further states that “any ad- In a March 5 blog posted on ditional findings of a violation of http://speakingtruthtopower. University policies by you will re- blogs.com, Eisenstein wrote, sult in further disciplinary action, “Purdue Social Justice Club -- An up to and including termination. anti-American, Marxist group HOUSING AND Experience RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION A PUC professor, who that considers American soldiers wished to remain anonymous in “angels of death.” Adviser is and fear of retaliation, said the issue is has been Prof. Alan Spector.” “no longer whether or not Eisen- PUC Social Justice Club Residence Life stein is a bigot, it is whether or not Treasurer Thomas Dahn viewed Enjoy the Complete College Experience the university will continue to al- the comment as harmful to the low his conduct.” student organization. Dahn Students who live on campus have the opportunity Joyce said the school does said, although Spector is a great have boundaries and that she saw teacher, he is not their advisor. to enjoy the complete college experience. Life on any the letter as a “ray of light.” She Dahn said Akili Shakur, who also campus is what you make of it. Seize the opportunities! said students should be able to advises the Veterans Enlisted Stu- study in a comfortable environ- dent Association and serves as ment where they should not be program director for From Boots afraid of harassment. To Books, advises the SJC. “Recently, he (Eisenstein) is “At first I thought it was kind following his own path, which is of funny when he called the SJC extremely difficult for others in “Marx’s Playboy Club.” It stopped his department. It’s over my head. being funny when he started mak- I’m sorry I didn’t go to law school; ing stuff up that could hurt the you need to carry a lawyer around SJC and its members,” Dahn said. with you wherever you go nowa- “It would be one thing if days.” anything he said were actually true, but it’s not, everything Pro- Harassing comments continue fessor Eisenstein said about the SJC was fabricated.” We are not Although he has been for- anti-American, are not a Marxist Excel academically by staying on campus mally cleared of certain claims of group and would never consider alleged harassment, new com- U.S. Soldiers “angels of death.” Enjoy housing events with other residents Participate in Leadership Opportunities Connect with other residents and staff To view the formal letter Apply for Fall 2012 Today! of reprimand and to read To apply, go to the SJC reaction to the www.purduecal.edu/housing or call us comments, visit www. for a contract packet at 219.989.4150 pucchronicle.com www.pucchronicle.com Entertainment Page 5 Free-for-all

Brian Lynch Managing Editor More and more developers are for purchase at the player’s dis- This trend, which began as a by forgoing a monthly subscrip------adopting a “free-to-play” busi- cretion. This allows developers to common tactic for massively mul- tion. ness model, where the majority of recoup some of their expenses for tiplayer online games when sub- With revenue increasing and While most gamers faith- a game is available for players to developing and maintaining the scriptions began dwindling, has more players than ever flocking to fully scour store shelves for the download and enjoy without any game, while offering frugal gam- been growing at a surprising rate. free-to-play games, the list of free latest games and complain about upfront cost. In most cases, mi- ers a greater taste of a game than a Several games, such as “Rift” and games will keep growing. Until the rising cost of their hobby, a cro transactions such as in-game demo could ever provide. “Lord of the Rings: Online” have then, here is a list of the best free new trend is beginning to emerge. items and add-ons are available been granted a stay of execution games currently available:

5. “Realm of the Mad God” If anyone ever wondered what an MMO would have looked like on the Atari 2600, it prob- ably would have looked a lot like this. A hectic and genuinely-fun online roleplaying game, “Realm of the Mad God” lets up to 85 players choose between classic RPG classes like warriors and mages, and sets them loose to kill everything in sight. Vibrant pixel graphics, fast-paced game- play and easy to learn controls make this game stand apart from the typical “World of Warcraft” clones. “Realm of the Mad God” may not be as deep and nuanced as other games, but it makes up for it with charm. Available for PC and Mac via Steam

4. “DC Universe Online” Ditching the fantasy setting of most MMO’s, “DC Universe Online” lets players rub elbows with the likes of Batman and Screenshot by Brian Lynch Chaos ensues in Team Fortress 2. See Free page 6

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Office of Student Activities Page 6 Entertainment www.pucchronicle.com Free continued from page 5 ‘Awake’ shakes audiences Green Lantern in a refreshing take on the genre. Incorporating Michelle Mullins he switches from one reality to (Cherry Jones, “24”). Each day, a way to cope since clues from one a more streamlined control sys- Asst. Entertainment Writer the other. In one reality his wife Britten deals with the self-doubt reality can help him solve crimes tem, the game can be played as ------Hannah, played by Laura Allen as to which world is real and who in the other. comfortably on a console as it can (“Terriers”), survived the crash, he will need to let go of to return to Isaacs is accompanied by a on a PC. The game may not be the Detective dramas have been but their son did not. In the other a normal life. cast of exceptional television ac- biggest leap forward in terms of a staple of network primetime for reality, the opposite is true. Warm and dark tones allow tors, which allows the story to gameplay, but knocking around decades and with a recent influx in When Britten goes to sleep. an easy transition between the be much more believable. Isaacs the Joker is a lot more satisfying supernatural shows, here comes he leaves the reality with his wife two different realities. Two crime shows great range when confront- than killing a Murloc for the thou- a fresh take on the cop genre. and wakes up in the reality with scenes are explored simultane- ed with many unique situations. sandth time. “Awake” takes the classic police his son. In each, he is teamed up ously, so this editing technique He becomes increasingly rattled Available for PC and PS3, via the procedural and gives it a unique with a different detective. In the helps. Warm tones appear with and upset in his therapy sessions Playstation Store and Steam, re- twist. An intricate story, amazing reality with Hannah, his partner the life in which Hannah is alive, with Dr. Lee. When Efrem thanks spectively acting and gripping suspense are is Efrem Vega, played by Wilmer whereas dark tones are used when Michael for helping him get pro- woven together into this new fan- Valderrama (“That 70’s Show”), Rex is alive. His life with Hannah moted to detective, Michael ig- 3. “Tribes: Ascend” tasy drama from NBC. and in the other, his partner is Isa- is a bit strange because it seems nores his appreciation, remark- While the “Tribes” franchise Following a car accident, De- iah Freeman, Steve Harris of “The as though she is coping with their ing, “I didn’t request anyone. If may not have set the world on tective Michael Britten, played by Practice.” In each reality, Britten son’s death in a positive way, by you got promoted it has nothing fire, fans of the series hold it in the British actor Jason Isaacs (best is also going to a psychiatrist to painting and redecorating the to do with me,” which allows a highest regard. Even though it is known for his role as Lucius Mal- help him deal with his respective house. The dark tones represent peek into how detached he has be- still technically in the beta stage foy in the Harry Potter films), is losses. In Hannah’s reality, he is the strain that Hannah’s death come from those around him. of development, “Tribes: Ascend” stuck between two realities. All seeing the confrontational Dr. has put on Micheal’s already Aside from the change in col- is already a remarkably polished of the incidents leading up to the Lee (BD Wong, “Law and Order: rough relationship with Rex. or, the show does nothing to push shooter. Described by many as accident are unknown to Britten SVU”), and in Rex’s reality, the Both realities become increas- the viewer’s opinion one way or “Quake with jetpacks and skis,” but whenever he goes to sleep, nurturing psychologist Dr. Evans ingly stressful, but Micheal finds another as to which is the true re- the game has received heaps of ality. praise and developed an active Even the characters in each and welcoming community. If reality try to prove to Michael why running around the woods killing their world is real and the other is spiders with a sword is not your not. Dr. Evans has Michael pick idea of a fun weekend, “Tribes: up a copy of the Constitution and Ascend” might just fit the bill. read directly from it. Her reason- Available for PC via ing is that if this is a dream, how hirezstudios.com he could know the Constitution word for word without having 2. “World of Warcraft” memorized it. Even the world’s most popu- This complex storyline has lar MMO acknowledges the ben- its pros and cons. The obvious efits of a free-to-play model, as tension rising from trying to de- recently Blizzard began offering cipher which reality is real is an their core “WoW” game to play- extremely entertaining perk. ers subscription-free. Granted, But how long can viewers stick the game only allows characters around until their emotions are to reach level 20 and any of the ex- no longer being played? How long pansions require a full member- can a mentally unstable detective ship, but this “extended demo” be allowed in the field? Hopefully, should be enough to let curious Michael will make a decision be- players see what the fuss is all fore he gets put into the loony bin. about. Available for PC via battle.net “Awake” airs Thursdays at 9pm on NBC, and all episodes are 1. “Team Fortress 2” borgdotcom.wordpress.com available online at: NBC.com, Quite possibly the most sur- Detective Michael Britten, played by Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films), Hulu.com and on iTunes prising game to go free-to-play, is stuck between two realities in the new NBC fantasy drama “Awake.” “Team Fortress 2” has been a con- sistent high-seller for developer Valve. Originally bundled with “The Orange Box,” a collection of games that included the popular Springsteen triumphs with “Wrecking Ball” “Half-Life 2” and “Portal,” “TF2” Jeff Scott has enjoyed both critical and com- and even hip hop. Some of the mercial success. The class-based EntertainmentRating Writer System members of Springsteen’s group, multiplayer shooter has received ------the E Street Band, appear on the constant updates since its release album occasionally. There is also in 2007, introducing new maps, ESSENTIAL some backing by a few of the mu- weapons and most importantly, sicians from his Pete Seeger trib- hats. Already boasting one of the Rock ‘n’ roll legend Bruce EXCELLENT ute album. Despite of all these most active communities in all of Springsteen returns with his 17th changes, “Wrecking Ball” works online gaming, Valve’s decision studio album, “Wrecking Ball,” surprisingly well. to make the game free has only in- his best effort since the brilliant AVERAGE “We Take Care of Our Own,” creased the number of its players. “The Rising” in 2002. This time the first single, opens the album. With a highly-stylized art direc- out, Springsteen‘s topics include POOR This deceptively upbeat sound- tion, easy-to-learn yet impossible- the social and economic injustice ing song is about how help never to-put-down gameplay, and more in America today, with a desire AWFUL seems to arrive to the downtrod- hats to collect than Pokemon, to “tell it like it is.” “Wrecking den. One of Springsteen’s gifts “Team Fortress 2” is a great game Ball” made it to number one on as a songwriter is his ability to at any price. But free is good too. the charts during its first week in take on the first person narra- Available for PC and Mac via release, ending Adele’s 23 week tive of the “everyman” and tell Steam reign. his story. In “Jack of All Trades,” Because he is not content Springsteen’s working-man nar- with being thought of as a clas- rator fantasizes about gunning Rating System sic rock dinosaur, Springsteen is down the fat cats who wronged ESSENTIAL working with a new co-producer, him; the most cynical he has Ron Aniello, who worked on al- been in any song. Tom Morello of EXCELLENT bums with Candlebox and Patti Rage Against the Machine plays AVERAGE Scailfa, Springsteen’s wife. To- thelivingstonpost.com a mournful guitar, which greatly POOR gether, they experiment with mu- Bruce Springsteen’s 17th studio album, “Wrecking Ball,” AWFUL sical types new to Springsteen, touches on topics of social and economic justice in See Wrecking page 8 such as gospel, Irish folk rhythms America, with a desire to “tell it like it is.” www.pucchronicle.com Entertainment/Sports Page 7 Favorite Sports Wrecking Movie continued from page 6 enhances the track. Morello also attempt to do himself. He is ex- band when he died, and that he guests on “This Depression.” ploring a more spiritual side here, only leaves when the band dies. A League of “Death to My Hometown” and closes the song with an ap- A “deluxe edition” of the is the flipside to Springsteen’s pearance by the Victorious Gospel album comes with two bonus previous hit “My Hometown.” Choir. tracks: “Swallowed Up (in the Their Own Springsteen sings ruefully about The spiritual theme contin- Belly of the Whale),” a downbeat a city that has been torn apart ues on the next song, “Land of ballad, and its polar opposite, Michelle Calhoun by closed factories, unemploy- Hope and Dreams,” which fea- “American Land,” which clearly Sports Writer ment and foreclosed homes, with tures Moore’s vocals. This is a draws from the Pete Seeger folk a particular wrath aimed at the new version of a tune that first music influence. Both songs are greedy “robber barons” who he appeared on Springsteen’s “Live worthy of the two extra bucks blames for causing it all. There in New York City” album, and it it costs to purchase this version are also up-tempo Irish rhythms is highlighted by a memorable of the album. The album’s only on this track, and an indication sax solo by Clarence Clemons. drawbacker is the bizarre “We that Springsteen wants to focus Clemons, a longtime member of Are Alive,” a dopey envisioning on conveying a positive message the E Street Band, passed away of the ghosts of deceased work- about a hopeful future, despite all last year. His appearances on this ing class people rising up against the anger he feels. song and the album’s title track greedy oppressors. The experiments with both mark his final recordings with “Wrecking Ball” is a strong hip hop and gospel sounds appear Springsteen, providing a fitting effort from Springsteen, sound- in “Rocky Ground.” Guest vocal- tribute. Springsteen writes mov- ing both familiar and modern at ist Michelle Moore provides a rap ingly in the liner notes about how the same time, without echoing halfway through the song, which Clemons did not really leave the desperation to fit into today’s mu- Springsteen thankfully does not sical styles. Intramurals this week

Soccer: Monday 6:30 When I was little, I always wished there was an Wiffleball playoffs:Wednesday 6:00 actual women’s baseball league after I saw this Volleyball: Thursday 6:00 movie. This movie showed Basketball: Sunday 11:30 a group of women from a time when women were only ever really known as housewives, and showed them as strong and independent. They took their dreams without having it handed to them. It let girls know that they can play just as hard as the boys. Plus who doesn’t love Tom Hanks’ famous line, “There’s no crying in baseball!” W.Bball continued from page 8 Great Job Opportunities!! While they were coming to- Team. Gaskin currently has 677 gether as a team they players were rebounds on her career placing also making strides individually. her at sixth for the school’s record Hiring students part-time NOW, Full-time during This season’s accomplishments for most career rebounds. Graber included junior Alex Starr pass- also stood out this season, setting breaks, Free Days and Summer ing 1,000 points for her collegiate a new freshman record for most career, Beck breaking the univer- free throws made in a season. Flexible hours, Great pay!! sity record for most 3-point shots Junior Savannah Hauter also made in a career, and all-confer- received an honor this season. We offer 10-40 hours per week (more if desired) ence nominations for Beck, Starr, Hauter was named a Dakronics- sophomore Brooklyn Short, ju- NAIA Div. II Women’s Basketball nior Amanda Gaskin, and fresh- Scholar Athlete for the second man Kami Graber. year in a row. Daktronics Scholar Delivery, Packaging, & Office Positions Short, Beck, and Starr made Athletes are nominated by NAIA the All-CCAC First Team for their head coaches and must maintain impressive individual perfor- a minimum 3.5 GPA and have at- mances this season. Short has tained junior status as a student. $7.00 - $14.00 / Hour 134 assists placing her 13th in Hauter also won the award for NAIA Div. II. Starr led the team in her last two volleyball seasons at Call local plant as soon as possible points per game this season, and PUC. also ranks fourth on PUC’s list for “This season we gave our- Crown Point 1-800-4574423 most free throws made in a single selves the best shot at going to season. nationals,” said Hauter. “And we Along with breaking the showed other schools what we are Peoria 1-800-642-8994 school 3-point record Beck, also capable of.” moved into third place on PUC’s The team plans to carry these all-time scoring list. individual and team accomplish- “I’ve accomplished a lot of ments with them into next season, It is possible to train in one facility during school and work great things with my team,” said where they hope to finally notch a Beck. spot in the NAIA National Tour- in another during summer break. We offer schedule Gaskin and Graber were nament. named to the All-CCAC Second flexibility. Start Training NOW. Page 8 Sports www.pucchronicle.com Despite no tourney bid, Learning from recess women’s season a success Jessica Gerlich Julie Sipek Ent. Editor Sports Writer ------

The PUC women’s basket- ball season came to an official end Swings, dodgeball and fights Feb. 29 as the team was unable to with other kids on the playground. It’s recess. garner enough votes for a bid to Primary school helps the NAIA National Tournament. students learn discipline and The women received four social interaction, and recess votes from the NAIA Div. II plays a huge part in that. It also Coach’s Poll, which was not forces kids to take time out of enough to allow them to carry their school day and be active, on their season. Although the which is something that everyone women had hopes of getting to at all ages should take into the tournament, their season was consideration. certainly nothing to be ashamed I was the last person to want of, as they finished with a record to play sports or run around at recess. Instead, I sat on the steps of 23-10, the best record since the trying to read or talked with the 2003-2004 season. girls about who we wanted to be The future is already looking our next boyfriends. I also tried bright for the team as they will to get out of gym class as much have largely the same roster next as humanly possible. One year, season. Graduating senior Ste- I think I got out of the entire fanie Beck and incoming fresh- time we played football because men Alli Gentry, Stacy Groom, I would claim my contacts kept and Tory Shrum are the only ros- falling out and spend the rest of ter changes for the team thus far. the hour in the restroom. The group was able to bond Big mistake. Now that I am a 23-year-old and develop chemistry both on overweight collegiate thinking I and off the court this season. The am going to die every time I climb Peregrines played against several three flights of never-ending NCAA Div. I and II teams this sea- stairs, I wish I would have been son and although they only won a active during recess and taken few of these games they learned part in gym class. It would have from all of them. done a lot for the current state of “Playing these teams gave us my health. an idea of where we needed to be,” I am the first one to complain said Beck. about my weight, but I am also the first one to say I don’t have Photo Provided time to go to the gym for an hour Senior Stephaine Beck makes her final season memorable by becoming PUC’s all-time a day. Every minute I’m not doing See W.Bball page 7 three-point leader and third all-time scoring leader. homework is spent watching Netflix and catching up on the not-so-exciting-or-important Marshall a short-term solution for Bears I was the last person to want Bears made an out-of-nowhere than he threw touchdowns (a 27- definitely be an improvement over move last week. 26 ratio), and that was when he the receivers the Bears have given to play sports That move saw the team sign wasn’t on the ground after getting Cutler thus far. Brandon Marshall, Pro Bowl wide sacked (35 times). Sometime soon, though, the or run around receiver and Jay Cutler’s former Cutler was the first of several Bears are going to have to make at recess. target on the Denver Broncos. Fans hailed this as a move that updates I missed on Facebook. could finally change the fortunes A friend mentioned that he of the franchise overnight. ...the Bears are going to lost 25 pounds since I last saw This Bears fan, however, him. I was surprised to find out did not immediately take to this have to make changes that he’s not going to the gym Bill Koester pickup. And the reason had every day. Instead, he makes Sports Editor nothing to do with Marshall’s conscious decisions to be active off-field issues (though there are across the board, instead ------and is paying attention to what he those). eats, along with drinking a lot of With the Bulls and I bought into the same of just adding one more water. Blackhawks fighting for playoff hysteria when the Bears first He also has the discipline and positions and the start of a new signed Cutler. When he actually big name each offseason. motivation to exercise when he baseball season just weeks away, played his first season in 2009, can. When faced with the decision football seemed off the radar for a lack of receivers and a porous to take the elevator or the stairs, Chicago sports fans lately. That offensive line caused him to big name pickups the team has changes across the board, instead he takes the stairs. He gets off the changed, however, when the throw just one less interception made in the offseason without of just adding one more big name bus a couple of stops early and really addressing the team’s each offseason. The defense is walks the rest of the way home. weaknesses as a whole. This was getting old, and the offensive It’s all about finding those followed by Julius Peppers in line still has not much improved, little ways to be more active. If we Pregnant? Need Help? 2010, Roy Williams in 2011 and even when the team was doing change our attitudes and look for

now Marshall this offseason. well (Cutler was sacked 52 times opportunities to get some extra You Have a Choice True, Peppers proved to be in 2010 and 23 times in 9 games physical activity in simpler ways, a great signing, and the team last year). Just putting another it will really make a difference. made it to the NFC title game in band-aid over a broken team is We should learn from the fact 2010 and looked tough into mid- not going to help much longer. that school kids are expected to Birth Choice November last season. Then, I hope I am wrong in my be active for at least 15 minutes Cutler and Matt Forte went down, concerns. I would love to see every day. Recess isn’t just so the Caring, Confidential Assistance and the season collapsed with Marshall flourish with Culter, teachers can get a break from them. It really showed that the and defensive stalwarts like rowdy students. It’s a way for Bears, despite what success they Brian Urlacher, Israel Idonije, students to get necessary physical 7127 Indianapolis Blvd • Hammond, IN had, hang by a thread. As far as and Lance Briggs have one more activity. (219) 554-1774 • (800) 848 -LOVE team depth goes, they rank at good year. But until they prove The fact that we are adults about the level of a small kiddie otherwise on the field, I can’t help doesn’t exempt us from this need. pool. but think time might be up for this Free Pregnancy Test • Evening Hours Available It just means we are not forced Marshall might still do incarnation of the team. into it, and that it may be a little well for the Bears. He should harder to get into the habit.