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thetartan.org @thetartan October 8, 2012 Volume 107, Issue 7 Carnegie Mellon’s student newspaper since 1906 Obama, Romney throw down in presidential debate Alvin Mathew former Massachusetts Gov- Auditorium to watch. Al- creasing the deficit or decreas- other statutes that would re- The two candidates did Junior Staffwriter ernor Mitt Romney, verbally though concerns like student ing tax rates for the wealthy. tain the positive aspects of both agree about education brent heard sparred at Colorado’s Den- loans were not discussed, In a comical moment, Romney Dodd-Frank and Obamacare. needing to be excellent; how- Assistant News Editor ver University for the first the candidates nevertheless remarked — in front of Lehrer After hearing his challeng- ever, this did not stop either 2012 Presidential Debate on delved into various pressing — “I’m sorry, Jim, I’m going er’s proclamations, Obama from throwing barbs. Obama With Election Day less than Wednesday. Jim Lehrer, a issues facing the nation. to stop the subsidy to PBS. I’m responded by questioning frequently stated that while a month away, candidates are journalist from PBS, moder- Romney going to stop other things. I Romney on his lack of details making a hard push to sway ated. A massive number of came into like PBS, I love Big Bird.” about which parts of the bills See DEBATE, A3 voters and inform constituents Americans viewed the debate; the de- Romney also repeatedly he wished to keep or replace. of their plat- according to Nielsen ratings, bate with denied the President’s claim Obama also questioned why forms. over 67 million people nation- lower ex- that he had a $5 trillion tax cut he would want Obamacare to Presi- wide tuned in. pectations in his plan. Obama responded be repealed, considering the dent Meanwhile, about 1,500 from viewers. by accusing his challenger of fact that it was written using Barack miles away, Carnegie Mel- Trailing in most suddenly changing his mind, the health care plan Romney Obama lon students flocked swing states, ac- saying that “now, five weeks signed into law while gover- and his to McConomy cording to vari- before the election, [Rom- nor of Massachusetts. Republi- ous polls, Romney ney’s] plan is ‘never mind.’ ” Romney responded to this can chal- was not favored to be Romney said that he plans oft-repeated criticism lenger, a stronger debater than on repealing Dodd-Frank, a by saying that while Obama; a CNN/ORC poll bill signed into law in 2010, the Massachusetts showed that 59 percent of because he feels it is negative- health care plan likely voters felt Obama would ly impacting mortgages and made sense in a have the stronger debate, small banks while unfairly fa- state situation, it compared to just 34 percent voring certain groups as being should not be a for Romney. However, he sur- “too big to fail.” federal law that prised many with a strong, ag- His plan to repeal Obam- applies to ev- gressive, and determined per- acare — a law signed in 2010 ery state in formance that kept Obama on to overhaul the American the nation; the defensive. health system — was also he reasoned Regarding the economy, made clear. Regarding both that health Romney assured middle-class plans, Romney said that he care should be voters that he would reduce would repeal the previous determined on a tax rates for them without in- laws and replace them with state-by-state basis.

• wants to reduce taxes on • wants to re-evaluate the tax businesses and extend the code to give tax breaks to Bush-era tax cuts entrepreneurs • wants work visas and per- • wants to adjust work and mits for immigrants in high- citizenship to make it easier tech or specialized fields for immigrants to get jobs

• will have student loans come • forgave federal loan debt of • intends to repeal Obamacare • stopped insurance compa- from private lenders to keep students unable to pay and replace it with another nies denying coverage for interest rates competitive • capped federal student loan program pre-existing conditions • opposed to a loan forgive- interest rates at 3.4 percent • will allow states to design • will allow people to buy pri- ness program • in 2014, new borrowers only their own health care plans vate insurance or a govern- • says students should pay off pay 10 percent of disposable • will promote a free-market ment option debt with money earned at income on federal student health system • requires those with enough their post-college jobs loans income to buy insurance

Photo illustration by Rachel Jue/Junior Artist and Alan Vangpat/Senior Artist; Photos courtesy of katherinerosecresto and mountaineerpics via Flickr Alumni return for awards Foreign policy is friendship Christa Hester Noël Um thing done,” he added. have a relationship that you Publisher Assistant News Editor McChrystal applied his disagree with so that you’ll experience seeking and main- have something to fall back Since 1950, the Alumni As- General Stanley McChrys- taining relationships to the on when complications oc- sociation has organized the tal, four-star general of the battlefield, explaining that cur.” annual Alumni Awards cer- U.S. Army and former com- relationships with civilians Shifting gears to cite a per- emony to honor the contribu- mander of U.S. and interna- played a crucial role during sonal anecdote, McChrystal tions of distinguished gradu- tional forces in Afghanistan, his tenure as a general. referenced his relationship ates, faculty, and students. focused on relationships in “Relationships were not with his son to show how Approximately 300 people at- terms of achieving strategic between me and the soldiers building bonds helped to tended this year’s ceremony, objectives during his lecture that I had grown up with; I achieve his goal. held on Friday in Rangos Hall. at Carnegie Mellon last Fri- needed relationships with Despite his son’s rebellious Vice President for Univer- day. kids, females, bearded elders haircut choices and lack of sity Advancement, Alumni McChrystal presented to who had a different culture educational drive, McChrys- Relations, and Annual Giving an audience of around 400 — and I had to build real rela- tal said that during his son’s Andy Shaindlin; Alumni Asso- Carnegie Mellon students, tionships, not just superficial high school and college years, ciation President Antoinette faculty, parents, and alumni transactional [ones],” he said. he tried to focus on their rela- Ungaretti; and University Jonathan Leung/Junior Photographer Alumni Board President Antoinette Ungaretti and University President in McConomy Auditorium. McChrystal believes that tionship instead of their dis- President Jared Cohon intro- Jared Cohon present Margaret Johnston (MCS ’72) with a Distinguished By taking a philosophical focusing on relationships agreements. duced the honorees and spoke Achievement Award. approach toward strategic is- with civilians during war can “We maintained this close briefly about the alumni asso- sues, McChrystal employed keep ethical groundings in relationship because I figured ciation and awards ceremony. greatest rewards of my stu- Recent Alumni Awards both military and personal check. that with time, he would turn “This event is something I dent service,” Siok said. were given to Sam Franklin examples during his presen- Concerning the inevitable out all right at some point, look forward to every year,” The Honorary Award was (HNZ ’07) and Jordan Ja- tation as a means of offering deaths of civilians during which is of course what hap- Cohon said. “It’s the one mo- given to Dean of University mieson Green (CIT ’03). This applicable advice to his audi- war, McChrystal said, “I think pened,” he said. ment each year when we Libraries Gloriana St. Clair. award recognizes profession- ence. that ethics are more impor- McChrystal’s son is cur- pause to celebrate all our This award is rarely given out al accomplishment or service He pointed out that, dur- tant during war than [dur- rently a counter-terrorist ana- alumni and what the alumni and recognizes the honoree’s to the university by those who ing war, military generals ing] any other time because lyst. “If we had broken the mean to this institution. These unwavering support to the have graduated within the tend to lose sight of relation- you have things going on that relationship earlier at some are remarkable people.” university, student body, and last 10 years. ships while focusing on cer- put people at risk, and so your point, I don’t think any of The first awards were Stu- community. Green is an assistant pro- tain strategic military objec- own ethical foundation needs that would have happened,” dent Service Awards, given St. Clair was named an fessor of biomedical engineer- tives. to be extraordinarily strong. McChrystal said. “[The rela- to Meg Hayes (HSS ’11, HNZ Honorary Alumna for her ing at Johns Hopkins Univer- “In Afghanistan, what I People do get hurt in war, tionship] is the essential en- ’12) and current senior policy work with the Million Book sity and a co-founder of Johns think we did to a great de- and unfortunately, a lot of the abler.” and management and statis- Project, Carnegie Mellon’s Hopkins’ Translational Tissue gree was try to drive around time it’s civilians — but what McChrystal also pushed tics double major Sonia Siok. Osher Lifelong Learning Insti- Engineering Center. the people,” McChrystal said. we can never do is let loose of the importance of relation- This award recognizes current tute, and more. “Carnegie Mellon built “We tried to focus on the en- our ethical moorings.” ships on a larger scale, using students’ service to the uni- “The quality of instruction such a strong foundation on emy, focus on the Taliban, fo- The general added that the fall of America’s GDP and versity community and sur- here over the last 14 years has the professional and personal cus on Al Qaeda. [However], listening is the key factor to the subsequent decline in U.S. rounding Pittsburgh commu- been awesome,” St. Clair said. side,” Green remarked. “I met if we ignore the relationships sound relationships. global economic prevalence nity. Siok is a mentor through “I’ve learned so much from my future wife in Calc 3-D. I with the people at individual, “If you never listen, you’ll as an example. her position of house council my colleagues and students. can’t imagine where I would organizational, or national be surprised, [because peo- He explained that this president and her member- I learned to think globally, be in my life without Carnegie levels, [we] miss the point.” ple] stop talking to you and downfall should not be a hin- ship in Amnesty International use duct tape, and be tough. I Mellon.” “Relationships are the you don’t know why,” he said. drance, but rather a reminder and Student Government. learned to inspire others, cre- Erik Larson (TSB ’96) and strategic intermediate objec- “It’s extraordinarily impor- that it is becoming increas- “Seeing these students ate change, be ready to reposi- Jeffrey Meckler (TSB ’89, ’90) tive. 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Campus news in brief Statistically Researchers receive grant to Software professor granted preserve executable content Distinguished Educator award Speaking Carnegie Mellon comput- arly products of computer Anthony Wasserman, a ceive this award because it’s er scientists and library staff, science research and making professor of software man- always an honor to be rec- On Monday, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court led by Dean of University Li- them accessible for future agement practice at Carn- ognized by one’s peers. It’s Judge Robert Simpson blocked efforts to enforce a voter braries, Gloriana St. Clair, researchers has tremendous egie Mellon’s Silicon Valley particularly rewarding to ID law in the upcoming election. In the spirit of the rul- have received a grant from relevance for ensuring the campus, has been awarded see innovative course and ing, here are some facts about historical court cases that the Institute of Museum and accurate and reliable history the Distinguished Educator curriculum ideas widely ad- were overturned on appeal: Library Services to develop of intellectual property to re- Award from the Institute of opted. I’m very proud of the Olive, an archiving system for solve issues of licensing and Electrical and Electronics En- programs I have helped to de- the preservation of execut- security constraints. For this gineers (IEEE). velop here at CMU,” Wasser- able content. reason, I believe the project Wasserman — who is a man said in a university press The project was endorsed will yield important benefits fellow of the Association of release. 4 by U.S. Representative Mike for government and indus- Computing Machinery, a life “Teaching graduate stu- Doyle (D-Pa.), who wrote, as try,” he added. fellow of the IEEE, and a di- dents requires staying cur- Number of rulings made in the Dred Scott case. quoted in a university press The first content that Ol- rector of the Open Source Ini- rent on rapidly changing release, “[Olive] seeks to ive will preserve includes tiative — has spent time both software technology and address a pressing and ever- test cases such as deprecated in academia and industry. He identifying what topics will growing need to preserve and and hardware-intensive gam- served as the founder and be valuable to them in their 3 maintain, through a revolu- ing software, executable aca- CEO of Interactive Develop- long careers,” he said. “My Age of Norma McCorvey’s (the woman who became tionary new type of archival demic research articles, and ment Environments, and led courses change every time I “Jane Roe”) child at the time the U.S. Supreme Court system, executable content in educational software such as engineering for a dot com teach them.” decided Roe v. Wade in her favor, legalizing abortion. its original form.” the 1994 Great American His- start-up company in the ’90s. Compiled by “Preserving these schol- tory Machine. “I’m very pleased to re- Madelyn Glymour

7–2 feature photo The breakdown of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, in which it decided that students were entitled to Constitutional rights of free expression on Cohon announces increase in diversity school grounds. 1954 The year that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9–0 in favor of the plaintiff in Brown v. Board of Education.

Sources: digital.wustl.edu, people.com, Compiled by law.cornell.edu, and crmvet.org Madelyn Glymour Lecture Preview Brooke Gladstone Lenore Blum Monday at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at 4 p.m. Giant Eagle Auditorium Rashid Auditorium (Baker Hall A51) (Gates Hillman Complex 4401) Journalist Brooke Glad- stone will discuss the role of In celebration of Alan Tur- the media in a lecture titled, ing’s 100th birthday, comput- “The Media are a Force... but er science professor Lenore for what?” Gladstone is the Blum will deliver an encore co-host and managing editor presentation of her talk “Alan of the National Public Radio Turing and the Other Theory (NPR) show On the Media and of Computation.” Blum’s lec- the author of the book The ture discusses Turing’s role Influencing Machine. She has in the “other theory of com- worked for NPR since 1987 in putation,” which focuses on a variety of positions, includ- numerical analysis and con- ing foreign correspondent tinuous mathematics. in Moscow. Gladstone is the recipient of many awards, in- cluding two Peabody Awards, Gordon Hutner which are awarded in recog- Friday at 4:30 p.m. nition of distinguished public Rangos 3 service by radio and televi- University of Illinois Eng- sion stations. lish professor Gordon Hut-

ner will deliver a talk titled, Jonathan Carreon/Photo Editor Kartik Chandran “Writing the Literary History President Jared Cohon gave a speech in Rangos Hall last Saturday, when he declared an increase in student body representation of females and of the 21st Century: A Brief minority groups in his annual Cèilidh Weekend presidential address. Monday at 4:30 p.m. Introduction.” Hunter will Gregg Hall (Porter Hall 100) describe the challenges of Kartik Chandran will de- recreating the literary history liver a talk titled, “Re-think- of the 21st-century novel. He ing water quality, policy and will discuss how to create an Campus Crime & Incident Reports health — An elemental ap- archive, what research and proach.” Chandran, an as- critical materials are avail- Disorderly Conduct couldn’t determine where he Smoke/Fire Theft sistant professor at Colum- able, and what kinds of cul- Oct. 1, 2012 lived. The student was cited Oct. 2, 2012 Oct. 4, 2012 bia University’s department tural and academic pressures for public drunkenness and At 1:25 a.m., University At 4:47 a.m., University University Police took a of earth and environmental one should acquiesce to or was transported home. Police responded to Scobell Police and Facilities Manage- theft report from staff at Hunt engineering, will discuss the resist. House on a report of two ment Services responded to a Library. It was reported that a problems with current meth- males ripping down the name Simple Assault/ report of smoke filling the lob- wireless keyboard was stolen ods of wastewater treatment signs from students’ doors by of the Graphic Arts Tech- from the fourth floor between and will present alternative Sam Kean Harassment and trying to overturn a can- Oct. 2, 2012 nical Foundation Building, 8 p.m. Wednesday night and methods that provide bene- Friday at 4:30 p.m. opy swing outside. The of- located at 4615 Forbes Ave. 11 a.m. Thursday morning. fits in addition to clean water. Gregg Hall (Porter Hall 100) ficers were able to locate and A Carnegie Mellon stu- The problem was determined Chandran leads the Co- Writer Sam Kean will de- identify the two individuals dent, who resides at Hamer- to be the elevator, which was lumbia University Biomolec- liver a talk based on his book, involved, both of whom are schlag House, filed a police subsequently taken out of Possession of Marijuana ular Environmental Science The Disappearing Spoon. Carnegie Mellon students. report with University Police service for repairs. Fans were Oct. 4, 2012 program and the Wastewa- Kean will present the history The men continued to be rude accusing his roommate of as- used to clear the smoke from ter Treatment and Climate University Police respond- behind the elements of the and disorderly in the presence saulting him after a series of the lobby. Change program. He is cur- ed to Hamerschlag House on periodic table. of the officers and were both disagreements. The student rently designing and imple- a request to assist a student In addition to The Disap- issued citations for disorderly reported that he was kicked menting a sanitation model who had locked himself out pearing Spoon, Kean has au- conduct. in the leg and had his finger Theft in Africa, supported by the of his room. Upon arriving, thored The Violinist’s Thumb. twisted. The reporting party Oct. 4, 2012 Bill & Melinda Gates Founda- His work has been featured has been assigned temporary the officers found that the stu- tion. on Radiolab and National Public Drunkenness housing elsewhere on cam- The president of the Carn- dent had already gained entry This event is part of the egie Mellon Online Gaming to the room, but the officers Public Radio station All Oct. 2, 2012 pus. Charges are pending a Imperfect Health: The Medi- Things Considered. decision on prosecution from Society reported that some- detected the odor of burnt calization of Architecture ex- University Police respond- the reporting party. one stole a green hand truck marijuana. Further investiga- hibit, currently on display at Compiled by ed to Dunmoyle Street to This case has also been re- from the club’s storage area in tion resulted in the seizure of the Miller Gallery. Madelyn Glymour assist Pittsburgh Police of- ferred to Student Life Office the University Center between a small amount of marijuana ficers who had identified a for internal discipline. Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. The hand and paraphernalia. The stu- male sleeping on a porch as a truck is valued at $80 and has dent will be cited for disorder- Carnegie Mellon student, but “OGS” written on it in marker. ly conduct. Corrections & Clarifications

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High / Low High / Low High / Low High / Low High / Low 64 / 47 55 / 38 58 / 44 55 / 42 63 / 53 Source: www.weather.com October 8, 2012 « The Tartan thetartan.org/news » A3 General embraces nuances Debate could sway voters MCCHRYSTAL, from A1 DEBATE, from A1 laxed and more poised, while [Obama and Romney] have Obama maintained a defen- the same opinions, but just relationships with other na- he has supported increasing sive, serious, and professional want to disagree with each tions. spending on the public school tone. other.” During World War I, Amer- system, Romney would cut There was also no men- Whether or not the debate ica held 46 percent of the funds to such schools while tion of Romney’s infamous 47 will have a lasting effect on world’s gross domestic prod- attempting to lower the na- percent comments, in which voters’ decisions is still un- uct. According to McChrystal, tion’s deficit. Romney denied he claimed the President’s clear. “It would appear that by 2030, that percentage of these claims. He noted that supporters are dependent Romney put forth stronger, U.S. GDP will have sunk to while he was the governor of on the government and wel- more deliberate points, but 22.8 percent. He said that this the state, Massachusetts had fare. Evidently, many felt the I still didn’t like the way that regression “doesn’t mean that the top public school system President’s cautious, “safe” he went to such lengths to we won’t be a great country in the nation. debating strategy was not as enforce his views on the de- anymore, it just means that He remarked, “You’re en- effective as Romney’s more bate,” Burgess said. “I’m not we won’t be the only impor- titled, President, as the presi- aggressive approach. convinced Romney’s the can- tant country anymore.” dent, to your own airplane Carnegie Mellon students didate for us, so for now I’ll “Instead of one world and your own house, but not who watched the debate in stick with Obama.” leader, we now have groups to your own facts.... I’m not McConomy took away differ- However, a recent Ras- of world leaders of which we going to cut education fund- ent opinions. mussen poll has shown that must be credible and legiti- ing.” Regarding Obama’s edu- Ben Burgess, a first-year in Ohio, Romney now has mate members,” he said. cation program, Race to the music major, said, “The de- a 51–48 percent advantage McChrystal highlighted Top, Romney conceded that bate was well done in the over the President among vot- empathy and self-discipline he agreed with “some” of its sense that both candidates ers who are definitely voting, as traits that display good ideas, but again, he did not were prepared to debate. and that following the debate, command. He said, “If you provide specifics. They were both prepared for among individuals nation- can’t put yourself in some- Following the debate, each other, and I respect that. wide who are certain to vote, body else’s position, it’s really many felt Romney had fared I do think that Romney ended 50 percent said they would hard to lead people. It’s hard better. A CNN/ORC poll con- up being on offense [more] vote for Obama while 49 per- to convince them that you’re ducted immediately after than Obama was, making cent supported Romney. thinking about them.” the debate showed that 67 points that Obama could not Make sure to tune in to the McChrystal’s lecture was percent of Americans felt respond to well.” vice presidential debate on sponsored by Carnegie Mel- Jonathan Carreon/Photo Editor Romney was stronger, com- Aaron Zhang, a junior Thursday, and the town hall- Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal spoke in McConomy pared to only 25 percent for electrical and computer engi- style presidential debate next lon’s Center for International last Friday. McChrystal, who was brought to campus by the Center for Obama. Romney appeared re- Relations and Politics (CIRP) International Relations and Politics, emphasized the importance of neering major, said, “I think Tuesday. and the Humanities Scholars interpersonal relationships in international relations. Program. Kiron Skinner, associ- saying that they enjoyed re- to our attention the fact that ate professor of social and ceiving a different kind of we have to look beyond the decision sciences and direc- perspective on military strate- military’s immediate strategic CMU alumni receive awards gies. goals toward the relationships tor of CIRP, said, “I thought AWARDS, from A1 to build NASA’s mobile robots gram officer managing tu- Sophomore international we build with other people. that [the most salient point and the first self-driving car. berculosis vaccine and HIV relations and politics major When we attack other coun- of McChrystal’s lecture] was both received Alumni Service He is now vice president for research funding for the Bill Jamison Howell said, “When tries, it becomes a very imper- that he focused on people, Awards. Larson is a partner research and development at & Melinda Gates Foundation. you meet with a lot of politi- sonal thing because we’re not because a lot of time when for Accenture, a global man- MC10, a company that devel- For over 20 years, she worked cal leaders it’s always great to putting American civilians at we think about war it’s about agement consulting company, ops electronic systems, and for the National Institutes of know where they are coming risk, but we can’t lose sight bombs and bullets and killing and the president of the Carn- serves on Carnegie Mellon’s Health and the National In- from, and you don’t really get that our enemies are actual people and breaking things, egie Mellon Chicago Alumni School of Computer Science stitute of Allergy and Infec- that from military personnel. people as well.” but he really talked about the chapter. advisory board. tious Diseases, and became a However, [McChrystal’s lec- McChrystal resigned from role that people play in heal- “Two things came back “My wife and I both gradu- global leader in HIV vaccine ture] showed that they are his position as commander ing nations and overcoming to me while walking around ated from Carnegie Mellon, research. very compassionate, very un- of U.S. forces in Afghanistan conflict. For a four-star [gen- campus,” Larson said. “The and we have a kid here now,” “Very little that I’ve ac- derstanding, and there’s a lot after he was quoted in a 2010 eral] to make that kind of pride and energy of students he said. “We bleed plaid.” complished has been as an that goes into [warfare] — it’s Rolling Stone article criticiz- argument was extremely pro- and faculty. It’s that passion Russell is a professor emer- individual, but as a team,” she a much more complex system, ing the Obama administra- found, and I think it will af- that gets you up at 4 a.m. to itus of metallurgy and nuclear said. “There are hundreds of and I loved being able to hear tion. He retired from his po- fect many of our students who push buggies up a hill and engineering at the Massachu- people who have helped me about that.” sition as U.S. general shortly are thinking about a career in also what makes you want to setts Institute of Technology, do what I do.” First-year international re- thereafter, and he currently national security.” bring something back to the and mentored several stu- Shaffner and Stewart are lations major Ariel Lee said, “I teaches a course on leader- Students responded posi- university community.” dents who later became Carn- award winning television pro- liked that McChrystal brought ship at Yale University. tively to McChrystal’s talk, Five Alumni Achievement egie Mellon faculty members. duction designers and have Awards were given to Dara “It’s really, really reward- used their firm, Production Birnbaum (CFA ’69), Kevin ing to receive more from a Design by Shaffner/Stewart, Dowling (MCS ’83, SCS ’94, school that’s already given to help School of Drama stu- Diwali/Eid transforms gym ’97), H. Scott Matthews (CIT me so much,” Russell said. dents make connections in ’92, TSB ’96, ’99), Paul Rizzo “I started looking around for the entertainment industry. brian trimboli (CIT ’63, ’64, ’66), and Ken- more education, and most of They have worked on proj- Junior Staffwriter neth Russell (CIT ’64). This my engineer buddies were ects such as The Big Bang The- award recognizes accomplish- working night degrees at ory and The Ellen DeGeneres The Mayur South Asian ments and leadership in the Carnegie.... I came to Carn- Show. Shaffner and Stew- Student Alliance (Mayur honoree’s field. egie after being accepted at art have won seven Emmy SASA), along with the Muslim Birnbaum is a renowned three other places and never Awards and an Art Directors Student Alliance and OM, cel- feminist artist whose work ex- regretted it.” Guild Award. ebrated both Diwali, a Hindu plores gender roles. “Running Three alumni — Margaret Cohon closed the ceremo- holiday, and Eid al-Adha, a across both boys and girls in Johnston (MCS ’72), John ny with a short speech on the Muslim holiday, in Wiegand the architecture school today Shaffner (CFA ’76), and Joe importance of alumni to the Gymnasium on Thursday. really made me feel like the Stewart (CFA ’77) — received university. The actual date of this year’s school had grown,” Birnbaum Distinguished Achievement “These alumni are living, Diwali is Nov. 13, while Eid said. She was the only female Awards. The award recogniz- breathing manifestations and al-Adha is on Oct. 26. Accord- student in her architecture es longevity and consistency representations of what Carn- ing to Sanjana Padmanabhan, class of 1969. of accomplishment over one’s egie Mellon is all about,” he first-year chemical engineer- Dowling was the first em- professional lifetime and is said. “It shows us the power ing major and first-year rep- ployee at Carnegie Mellon’s not awarded every year. of our values and the power of resentative in Mayur SASA, Robotics Institute, and helped Johnston is a senior pro- this institution.” “We’re combining [Diwali] with Eid because it’s around the same time.” Sanjana Baldwa/Junior Photographer “Diwali is the festival of Students celebrate the Hindu holiday Diwali, the festival of lights, in lights,” said Meghna Raghu- Wiegand Gymnasium. nathan, junior design major and president of Mayur SASA. night.” Appropriately, Wie- nonsectarian forum for the “It’s a religious celebration ... gand Gymnasium was strung education and promotion of of Rama bringing Sita back with Christmas lights and Indian cultural heritage” on from Sri Lanka to India.” decorated by electric tea can- its website. Sruti Modekurty, a first- dles spread across the floor. Following the prayers year electrical and computer Eid al-Adha is an Islamic were exhibitions from Carn- engineering major who at- celebration of sacrifice. Iman egie Mellon’s South Asian tended the event, went into Mazloum, a first-year inter- dance teams, including Carn- further detail about the sig- national relations and poli- egie Mellon Raasta — a dance nificance of Diwali for Hin- tics major and member of the team that practices the West dus. “Diwali celebrates the re- Muslim Students Association, Indian folk dance garba-raas turn of a king who was forced explained the religious his- — and Carnegie Mellon’s of- into exile by his stepmother,” tory of Eid. When Abraham ficial Bhangra team. Modekurty said. “The king’s was told to sacrifice his son, Teja Shah, a senior bio- name is Rama, and he was in Ishmael, “Abraham closed medical and mechanical exile in the forest for 14 years, his eyes and struck down his engineering major, did a so everyone in his home town blade, and when he opened solo dance routine as well. celebrated his return.... Di- his eyes, in the place of his There was also a perfor- wali celebrates the return of son was a sheep,” she said. mance by Neel Kadkarni, a him from exile and him taking Mazloum explained that Eid junior business administra- over, becoming king again.” usually involves “a charity of tion major, who sang songs Modekurty also described normally a sheep to those in by a renowned Indian singer, how Diwali is traditionally need.” Mohammed Rafi. Kadkarni celebrated: “We decorate our The Diwali/Eid celebra- was assisted by Tejavir Singh front lawn with tea lights. tion kicked off with South Rekhi, a first-year art major, And then sometimes we put Indian food catered by a lo- on the tabla. The last per- up Christmas lights around cal restaurant; a variety of formance of the event was our house, and we usually booths around the room had by members of the executive make sweets and dress up and games, henna tattoos, face board of Mayur SASA, who all stuff. And sometimes we set painting, and other activities. danced to an Indian remix of off firecrackers.” The Mayur SASA and Muslim PSY’s “Gangnam Style.” Amulya Uppala, a first- Students Association also had Although Diwali and Eid year computer science major, their own tables. Halfway into al-Adha are still upcoming, shared how she celebrated the event, the performances the celebration in Wiegand Diwali at home. “There’s a began, opened by the first Gymnasium captured the lot of food, a lot [of firecrack- prayer of the Quran, led by spirit of the holidays for Cèi- ers]. That’s the main part.... Mazloum, and another prayer lidh Weekend. As Padmanab- Basically, you have so many led by the members of OM, an han said, it was a great time different types of firecrackers, organization that describes “just to bring everyone to- you play with them the entire itself as “an independent, gether.” A4 « thetartan.org/scitech The Tartan » October 8, 2012

Polaris Moon rover rolled out for Lunar Robot Open House Jennifer Golda learn how to use this extrater- Junior Staffwriter restrial gas to fuel travel be- yond our current limits, Whit- Pittsburgh-based space taker explained we must first robotics company Astrobotic travel to the Moon. Technology, Inc. rolled out And this will be difficult, the first prototype of its lunar he said, because the rover will ice prospecting robot, Polaris, be completely autonomous. in the Gates Center at its first Without radio GPS and re- official public unveiling. mote control, the robot will As a part of the Cèilidh have to compare its surround- Weekend festivities, the Lunar ings to satellite images of the Robot Open House brought Moon’s surface to determine students, staff, family, and its location. It will have to see alumni around a stage that and maneuver around rocks held Polaris as William “Red” larger than 15 centimeters — Whittaker spoke about the or roughly the size of a bowl- rover. A Robotics Institute ing ball — that could obstruct professor and Astrobotic’s its path. Perhaps the most CEO, Whittaker described difficult challenge is how the the goal of Polaris: to explore solar-powered Polaris would the vast underground water balance operating in areas and gas resources discovered that not only have ice, but also as ice on the Moon two years sunlight. ago. In October 2015, Astro- Polaris, equipped with a botic plans to send Polaris to a Jonathan Carreon/Photo Editor drill and other prospecting carefully chosen location near Alumni gather around William “Red” Whittaker in the Gates Center during Cèilidh Weekend as he presents Polaris, a lunar rover that will prospect the equipment, can answer ques- the Moon’s northern pole. underground water and gas resources discovered as ice on the moon two years ago. tions about the gas that satel- Like the Earth, the Moon’s lite data cannot. “What is it, region with the most frozen and its payload near the de- the smaller rover and for car- commercialize space,” Aaron the surface of the Moon, have what is it made of, where is resources is also its coldest sired region of the Moon’s rying payloads underneath. Acton said, referring to the that robot travel 500 meters it, what is its concentration, and darkest: the poles. The surface, it will slow down and We can go without a rover Google Lunar X PRIZE, the over the lunar surface, and can you extract it, can you use rover must utilize complex al- hover for about four days be- all together, as long as we are largest contest of its kind in send video, images, and data it?” Whittaker said. “[Polaris] gorithms to predict when and fore it decides where to land within our mass constraints, history. Acton has been work- back to the Earth.” changes everything.” where shadows will fall as it and make its slow descent. which are fairly large, actual- ing on the project for more Astrobotic was founded Answering these questions travels the surface and as the In addition to accuracy, ly,” Peterson said. “That lets us than three years, ever since he shortly after the announce- could have a large impact on Moon changes positions. For the lander will also boast design one lander and then go began his master’s in mechan- ment of the contest in 2008, the future of space explora- the mission to be a success, versatility. Kevin Peterson, a out and find a payload.” This ical engineering. “As part of and is determined to compete tion. “This polar ice, when the rover needs to detect both Ph.D. student in robotics who will allow the company, which that goal, to win the X PRIZE, with 26 other groups. With its utilized, can transform the ice and sunlight. has worked on the project is already receiving $1 million would be great,” he added. team of over a dozen Carnegie whole direction of space ex- Polaris also needs to be for two years, explained the a year from NASA alone, to According to Google’s X Mellon students and alumni, ploration,” Whittaker said. able to successfully land, and many features of the lander’s easily commercialize its land- PRIZE website, “A total of $30 the company is preparing to “Because see, if you could re- to achieve this, Astrobotic is design. er to other Moon-goers. million in prizes are available move to a new location so that fuel after leaving the Earth, also developing a high-preci- “... this lander is designed “The company’s goal is not to the first privately funded it can expand its research and you can go anywhere.” But to sion lander. Once the lander for this rover, [but also] for to win the X PRIZE; it is to teams to safely land a robot on operations. how things work Carnegie Mellon alumnus Science of blurry vision and the presents Google Art Project corrective powers of glasses Brooke Kuei ing forgotten when he died Modern Art in New York City, Junior Staffwriter in 1610, Donner asked, “Are who had been discussing there any other great artists the idea of a digital museum “Museum people and soft- that we don’t know that have with Google during this time, ware engineers speak radi- been forgotten by art histo- was impressed. “She said she cally different languages and rians and scholars and the was able to see things in that basically do not choose to public, buried in collections painting that she had never spend time with one another,” somewhere? Who believes seen before,” Donner said. said Marc Donner, engineer- there are no more?” This was a turning point in ing director for Google’s New No one in the audience the project: Once the Mu- York City office, during a lec- raised their hands. “And seum of Modern Art wanted ture last Thursday in Rashid that’s why we need a digital to be a part of it, so did other Auditorium. His Google Art museum,” Donner said. notable museums, such as the Project aims to bridge the gap The digital museum, Don- Metropolitan Museum of Art. between the computer world ner explained, was no easy Last February, the Google and the art world. feat. Google had the tech- Art Project officially launched. Donner, a Carnegie Mel- nology and the manpower to Donner explained that the lon alumnus, entertained bring such an idea to life, but participating museums not the idea of a digital art mu- it needed to convince muse- only saw their website traf- Molly Swartz/Staff Artist seum in 2007: “Already we ums that the internet was not fic increase, but the number see things happening in the simply a channel for market- of visitors — both return- Sonia Katharani-Khan from images is focused in cal lenses, which compensate library world that should be ing, and that Google wasn’t ing customers and new art Junior Staffwriter front of the retina. According for the irregular shape of the causing excitement in the just in it for the money — it enthusiasts. Google had to the American Optometric cornea and prevent light from museum world,” Donner was interested in expanding achieved its goal of using the Glasses come in all shapes Association, nearly 30 per- being refracted in different wrote in a blog post, refer- the appreciation for art. internet to expand the art and sizes, and so do the eyes cent of the U.S. population directions. They can be also ring to how traditional library After brainstorming, the community. using them. Despite their di- is affected by myopia, and be corrected with orthokera- shelves are being replaced by company decided to use the Today, there are 151 mu- versity, all human eyes work growing evidence shows that tology, which involves wear- scanned images of books on same concept behind the seums and over 30,000 works in relatively the same fashion; the condition is influenced by ing specially-designed, rigid a server on the internet. He Street View feature in Google of art on the Google Art Proj- so what exactly is happening visual stress. contact lenses that slowly ad- admitted that art is more dif- Maps to produce virtual tours ect. It currently allows users inside a set of eyes that need Nearsightedness can be just the shape of the cornea so ficult to capture digitally than of museums. to take tours through muse- glasses? treated with glasses or con- it bends light correctly. are books. The project’s first big ums, examine works of art in To answer this question, tacts with convex-shaped Presbyopia is caused by “But rendering the appear- break came when an employ- great detail, and chat about it’s necessary to explain how lenses. Convex lenses cause age rather than eye struc- ance of a surface under arbi- ee in Google’s Madrid office art pieces via Google Hang- the eye views an image. As light to scatter, and it must be ture. In order to properly fo- trary illumination and viewed used her connections with out. As for the future, Google light reaches the eye, it first converged again by the lens of cus light, the lens of the eye from any distance or angle is the Prado museum and per- is working on implementing passes through the cornea — the eye. This shifts the focal needs to be able to widen and well within the reach of most suaded it to let Google put 14 Google Goggles, which will the clear tissue at the front point of the eye back, so that compress. However, around of the graphics engines incor- of its masterpieces online via allow users to take a picture of the eye — and enters the the image is focused on the age 40, the lens of the eye porated into modern desktop Google Earth. of a painting in a museum eye through the pupil. Next, retina instead of in front of it. begins to harden and lose and laptop computers,” Don- “We took a lot of pictures and immediately be present- it passes through the lens, On the other hand, people its flexibility. As a result, the ner said. “The technology is and pieced them together ed with facts about it. which is behind the pupil, with hyperopia, or farsight- eye has difficulty bringing available now to deliver many to try to make them various While the Google Art Proj- and finally reaches the retina edness, have shorter eye- both near and far images into of the experiences we seek kinds of squares so you can ect can be used as an educa- at the back of the eye. balls; their retinas are too far focus. from fine art objects over the do the arbitrary zooming that tional tool, “It’s still not good In a perfectly-functioning forward, resulting in images Presbyopia can be cor- internet.” Google Earth can do,” Donner enough to be a research tool,” eye, the lens and the cornea being focused behind the cor- rected with bifocal lenses, Fast-forward to Donner’s said. “It was tremendously Donner said. “But it’s begin- refract, bending light rays nea. Farsighted individuals which can focus on distant lecture: After telling the sto- expensive, but it made a huge ning to show some promise in and focusing them on the can view distant objects with images throughout the lens ry of Caravaggio, an Italian splash in the art community.” a lot of ways in which muse- retina. Due to this refraction, relative ease, but struggle to and on near images at the artist who was rediscovered Donner said that an art ums are trying to reach out to the image appears inverted see nearby objects. Hyperopia bottom of the lens. It can also around World War I after be- historian at the Museum of society at large.” on the retina, so it must be can be corrected by glasses or be addressed with specially adjusted by the brain. contacts with concave lenses, designed contact lenses that Light from images is fo- which cause light to be re- either have a reading and dis- cused on the center of the fracted toward the center. As tance prescription for each retina. There are a number of a result, the focal point of the eye, or have a reading pre- vision problems that prevent eye’s lens is pushed forward scription for one eye and a this, however, and they make so the image is focused on the distance prescription for the wearing glasses necessary. retina rather than behind it. other. These vision problems — Myopia and hyperopia Myopia, hyperopia, pres- known as refractive errors — may be accompanied by astig- byopia, and astigmatisms can are myopia, hyperopia, astig- matisms, which occur when also be treated with LASIK matisms, and presbyopia. an individual’s cornea has an eye surgery. The principle be- Myopia, or nearsighted- irregular shape, causing light hind LASIK is to apply a laser ness, means the eyeball is from images to refract in dif- beam to the cornea to remove longer than normal so the ferent directions rather than enough of the corneal tissue retina is too far back. In this at one focal point on the ret- to reshape the eye as needed, case, the eye is too long for ina. As a result, astigmatisms which involves cutting open the lens and cornea to prop- usually blur images. and pulsating a laser on the Jonathan Carreon/Photo Editor erly focus. As a result, instead They can be treated with cornea until enough of the Carnegie Mellon alumnus Marc Donner presents the Google Art Project, which aims to bridge the world of art of reaching the retina, light eyeglasses that have spheri- tissue is removed. with the world of computers. October 8, 2012 « The Tartan thetartan.org/scitech » A5 scitech briefs Urban coyotes New development Paleontologist pose problems for made in quantum reveals new city dwellers cryptography dinosaur species Scientists have located the Researchers from the Uni- University of Chicago pa- smallest known coyote ter- versity of Oklahoma, Okla- leontologist Paul Sereno has ritory five miles away from homa State University, and recently published his find- Chicago’s O’Hare airport. the University of Houston cre- ings of a dinosaur species he The team said that the coy- ated a new method of quan- discovered in South Africa. ote community has thrived in tum cryptography that uses The dinosaur is called an area about one third of a photons to code messages to Pegomastax africanus — or square mile for six years. increase data security. “thick jaw from Africa” — “That’s an indication that Pramode Verma, a Uni- and it roamed the Earth be- they don’t have to go far to versity of Oklahoma electri- tween 100 million and 200 find food and water,” said cal and computer engineer- million years ago. The one- Stan Gehrt, an associate pro- ing professor, explained that foot tall animal’s size, frills, fessor of environment and programs using current cryp- and tooth structure have led natural resources at Ohio tography techniques become some to label it a cross be- State University who has susceptible to attacks that can tween a bird, a vampire, and tracked the coyotes around recover sensitive information a porcupine. Chicago for 12 years. as they become larger. Sereno explained that he Some researchers are The unpredictable nature had actually uncovered the worried that the advent of of photons ensures that hack- species back in 1983, but coyote communities in cities ers can’t access information had been too busy with other may have larger classes of used to transmit sensitive projects to announce his dis- carnivores following suit. data. covery at the time.

Source: Science Daily and Source: University of Source: Reuters National Geographic Oklahoma

Scientists turn Facebook Doctors improve on world’s fastest announces 1 detection of rare radio telescope billionth member genetic disorders Scientists in Murchison, Facebook, the world’s Doctors and researchers Australia, have powered on largest social network, an- at Children’s Mercy Hospitals the world’s fastest radio tele- nounced last week that it had and Clinics in Kansas City, scope, dubbed the Australia surpassed the one billion ac- Mo., have created software Square Kilometre Array Path- tive users mark. This achieve- that can analyze the DNA of finder (ASKAP), to help sur- ment places Facebook among newborn babies and detect vey the universe and map out the fastest-growing websites rare genetic disorders early. black holes. in history. This new technique brings “Radio waves tell us In spite of this success, the the time spent diagnosing unique things about the company has been struggling these disorders from potential cosmos, about the gas from to remain financially competi- weeks or months down to just which stars were formed, and tive. After Facebook’s initial two days. Speedy diagnoses about exotic objects, pulsars public offering in May, its lead to speedy treatments, and quasars, that really push stock price fell to as low as 53 which can make the differ- the boundaries of our knowl- percent of its original value ence between life and death edge of the physical laws last month, and has not fully in the early phases of an in- in the universe,” said Brian recovered. Following inves- fant’s life. Boyle, director of the project. tors’ cries to find alternative “This is the biggest break- The ASKAP is located in an sources of revenue, the com- through in this technology for area roughly the size of Costa pany has recently turned to clinical applications we have Rica with a total population asking its users to pay to pro- seen in a few years,” said Da- of 120 people, as man-made mote important posts, photos, vid Dimmock, a geneticist not radio signals would nega- and status updates. involved in the study. tively impact the telescope’s effectiveness. Source: The Wall Street Source: The Seattle Times Journal Source: Reuters Compiled by Benjamin Madueme A6 « thetartan.org/forum The Tartan » October 8, 2012

From the Editorial Board Economy must be top issue for young voters Congress has done that I can re- member in recent history is declare pizza a vegetable. It’s really easy for Obama to go on some talk show and tell the Kyle Henson world that he is for gay marriage. He doesn’t have to push for it in Con- The overwhelming sentiment gress, and he hasn’t made a big deal among my peers when I talk about about it since. Similarly, Romney this election is as follows: “Well, I’m being pro-life takes absolutely noth- disappointed in Obama, but I just ing. He just has to say it. That’s it. couldn’t bring myself to vote for a Republican.” When asked why, they will al- It takes no most always reply, “Well I just can’t strength to adopt vote for someone who’s against gay marriage and pro-life.” a meaningless Are we really that naive? I’m a stance that does strong libertarian. I think the gov- Josh Smith/Forum Editor ernment shouldn’t be able to tell you absolutely nothing what to do with your money, and I for the American Cèilidh needs better promotion, student awareness also think the government shouldn’t be able to tell you what to do with people because We said it last year, and we’ll say aware of the festivities. If Cèilidh is truly going to be a suc- your body or who you can marry. it again: Cèilidh weekend needs to be The event coordinators seem to cess for students and alumni alike, Your right to swing your fist ends the status quo on better advertised. have continued to market Cèilidh it must be promoted to the student where my nose begins. But the view social issues isn’t The Homecoming-International via social networking — a great tool body more effectively. It must mar- of most young voters is currently the Festival-Family Weekend extrava- for spreading information if used ket itself as a fall version of Spring status quo, and it takes absolutely changing. ganza made its debut last fall and, as successfully. Carnival: Align it with fall break to no leadership, conviction, audac- noted by our Editorial Board’s review Unfortunately, this strategy didn’t give students a breather and time to ity, or skill for a politician to take a It takes no strength to adopt a of the event last year, it was in des- work this year. With 116 “likes” on enjoy the events and their families, stance for or against either of those meaningless stance that does ab- perate need of more cohesive brand- its Facebook page, Cèilidh Weekend include more student-run events, two issues. They’re not changing solutely nothing for the American ing and aggressive marketing. 2012 didn’t get the exposure it need- and ruthlessly promote it to the stu- and everyone knows it. people because the status quo on so- This year’s Cèilidh Weekend ed. There needs to be a greater level dent body. We supported President Barack cial issues isn’t changing. You don’t seems to have fallen even farther be- of public awareness of the event be- Often students feel unaware of Obama when he was against gay see Romney red-faced on the stump, hind on making its presence known fore social media can be used effec- Cèilidh Weekend, and when they are, marriage in 2008. Only recently did touting the injustices of abortion. ahead of time. Last year, signs an- tively to promote it. they are stressed because they don’t he change his personal support, but The election is about the economy. nouncing the weekend-long event Furthermore, the only link the have the time to enjoy the events. If he never changed his official view. And guess what? According to the could be found around the Univer- Facebook page has to more infor- the coordinators want students to Obama and Republican presiden- Associated Press, 53.6 percent of sity Center and across the Cut. This mation takes the user to last year’s participate in Cèilidh Weekend and tial candidate Mitt Romney in fact college graduates can’t get good year, minimal signage was on dis- schedule of events. This obscures the establish it as a lasting tradition, we share the same view on the issue. jobs. play, making it hard for students — information vital to the hoped for must be given the information and Both want to leave it to the states to Are we as young voters really especially first-years — to become success of Cèilidh 2012. time to do so. decide if same-sex couples can get naive enough to make any other is- married. That’s the status quo. Re- sue more important then that one gardless of who holds the Oval Of- fact? If you can’t pay for an abortion Dietrich students need greater opportunities at EOC fice come January, gay marriage at or your same-sex wedding, it’s not This year, the Career and Profes- PACS job fair, most students will be year’s EOC, if only so that humani- the federal level will be unchanged. going to happen whether it’s legal sional Development Center took a unable to make it to Monroeville for ties majors don’t have to make the Obama is pro-choice, Romney is or not. step in the right direction by sending the Wednesday afternoon event in trek off campus while engineering pro-life. It’ll take a constitutional When we graduate from college, out emails to Dietrich College stu- the middle of midterms. and technical majors have compa- amendment to overturn Roe v. Wade. we’ll be entering either Romney’s dents informing them of companies Instead, the Career and Profes- nies brought to them. If you as a voter have any faith in economy or Obama’s. Four years of recruiting students majoring in the sional Development Center needs to Carnegie Mellon is not usually as- the belligerent, bicameral mess that Obama’s economy has left half of humanities. take an active role in finding oppor- sociated with the humanities and so- is our legislative branch of govern- our predecessors jobless or under- The recruiters will be looking for tunities for Dietrich students. One cial sciences. Our past employment ment to garner enough support to employed. For the sake of your own talent at the Employment Opportu- way it can do this is by making space statistics and career fairs reflect this pass a constitutional amendment, future, wake up and give the other nities Conference (EOC) on Thurs- in the EOC for some of the compa- fact. However, by accepting William and then that three-fourths of the guy a chance. day and the WestPACS job fair in nies at WestPACS recruiting for the Dietrich’s gift last year and naming state legislatures will ratify such Monroeville next Wednesday. How- humanities: Currently, none of the a college after him, the school made an amendment, then you’re a bet- Kyle Henson (kahenson@) is a staff- ever, these emails also reveal that 22 companies at WestPACS that are a commitment to the humanities ter person than I. The only thing writer for The Tartan. the Career and Professional Devel- recruiting writing, journalism, com- and social sciences, a commitment opment Center needs to do more to munications, or public relations ma- to make Carnegie Mellon a leader help students majoring in the liberal jors will be present at the EOC. These in those areas with the $265 million arts find jobs after college. companies include some big names gift from the late industrialist. The vast majority of the 34 compa- such as UPMC, Panera Bread, and The Career and Professional De- nies looking for Dietrich undergrad- Prudential. velopment Center should honor this uates at the EOC are only looking These companies have recruited by striving to provide Dietrich majors for economics, information systems, at Carnegie Mellon in the past. The with as many, if not more, opportu- and “consulting” majors. And while Career and Professional Develop- nities for employment than those there are plenty of opportunities for ment Center should have made more that students might find in Monro- majors other than these at the West- of an effort to have them at this eville or anywhere else. Postponement of voter ID law is righteous decision The Commonwealth Court of been scant at best, with state officials identity verified. In addition, mem- Pennsylvania halted the implemen- stating in a stipulation in July that bers of these groups may not have tation of a new voter ID law in the there have been “no investigations or the means or know-how to complete midst of a lawsuit. prosecutions of in-person voter fraud the bureaucratic application process Judge Robert Simpson ruled on in Pennsylvania.” for a state ID. Tuesday to block the new measure Contrast this with the estimated While voter fraud is a serious is- from coming into effect before the 1.36 million Pennsylvania residents sue, the implementation of a new, 2012 election, citing concerns about that do not possess a valid photo ID, complex voter ID system despite unfairly excluding legally eligible according to University of Washing- little to no recorded cases of fraud voters from casting their ballots in ton associate professor Matt A. Bar- seems unnecessarily punitive, espe- November. reto in an article on Philly.com, and cially with the presidential election The voter ID law, which would the problem becomes evident. These next month. require voters to present state-issued individuals would be put through a Preventing voter fraud is a noble photo IDs in order to cast their bal- time-consuming bureaucratic pro- goal, but it doesn’t require the im- lots, was accused of voter disenfran- cess if they wished to vote in the up- mediate attention of Pennsylvania chisement for poor minorities and coming presidential election. legislators. the elderly. The groups most likely affected Should an improved voter ID Halting this measure is an excel- by voter ID laws are inner-city mi- system be put into place, it should lent move by Judge Simpson, chal- norities and the elderly. These de- be announced prior to, not during, lenging the implementation of harsh mographics may have difficulty pro- an election year, and should have standards intended to address a ducing a birth certificate for their more helpful mechanisms for indi- problem that doesn’t exist. Evidence identification or getting transporta- viduals who need their identification of voter fraud in Pennsylvania has tion to a DMV in order to have their verified. Adelaide Cole/Art Editor

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Web: www.thetartan.org 5000 Forbes Avenue Library of Congress ISSN: 0890-3107 E-mail: [email protected] Pittsburgh, PA 15213 October 8, 2012 « The Tartan thetartan.org/forum » A7 Romney’s victory over Obama is debatable Artifact Luke Masa smugness every time the president There are many reasons why To me, this seems like a silly ex- Junior Staffwriter spoke, and he continued to not reveal Romney was declared the winner of cuse. Why would Obama — by all ac- ownership any part of the grand plan he’s been this debate by the masses. It could be counts a usually confident, competi- In what some consider a shock- talking about this election cycle, oth- the case that the president had little tive guy — lose if he could help it? It is an issue ing turn of events, the media at large er than the fact that he can assure us time to prepare, being the leader of seems more likely that he was caught seems to have declared former Mas- good things will be a part of it. the free world and all. Romney threw off-guard this time rather than hav- Chloe Thompson sachusetts Governor and current Re- Much of the sentiment online out quite a few zingers and was ing some sort of Machiavellian game Junior Staffwriter publican presidential candidate Mitt was outrage at Romney’s apparent therefore perceived to be sharper and in store. Romney the winner of last Wednes- desire to “fire” Big Bird; that is, to more aggressive during the debate. Regardless of the potential rea- According to Philly.com, last day’s presidential debate. cut the funding for PBS, which airs It could also be the case that sons the Democrats could give, the month, the University of Pennsyl- The debate itself was the first of the beloved children’s education moderator Jim Lehrer let Romney media has spoken. vania Museum of Archaeology and three between Romney and Presi- show Sesame Street. He claimed he talk over him and wrestle control of Romney has won round one. But Anthropology lent Turkey 24 arti- dent Barack Obama in these last had nothing against the giant yel- the evening away. This point is de- don’t count the president out just yet: facts from ancient Troy — indefi- weeks leading up to the November low fowl, but already the meme has batable, though, as Lehrer was not He has a much better gauge on what nitely. This move by the museum election. spread like wildfire and will no doubt forceful with either candidate, and he’s up against and he learns from his was due to Turkey’s aggressive Obama, after his stunning perfor- continue to grow at least through No- the president appeared to talk over mistakes. He can be less abstract and campaign to retrieve artifacts that mances in the 2008 debates and with vember. Lehrer quite often himself. more passionate when the situation originated in its region. his general charismatic demeanor, Romney also should have been Finally, and perhaps most unlike- calls for it, and it seems more likely Both the Museum of Fine Arts was predicted to win the debate. Yet weakened when Obama laid bare ly, there is a rather conspiratorially now that he will go on a full offen- in Boston and the Pergamon Mu- Romney had already proven himself Romney’s idea for a Medicare vouch- minded conjecture making its rounds sive, pulling no punches while mov- seum in Berlin have returned ar- in battles of rhetoric, winning many er system before the audience. This online that Obama was playing a lit- ing forward. tifacts. Officials of the Pergamon of the debates in the Republican pri- alone should have scored Obama big tle “rope-a-dope” with Romney, lull- With round one behind us, the claim they did so under the threat maries earlier this year. points, but it wasn’t nearly as effec- ing him into a false sense of security election seems closer than ever. of Turkey blocking further archae- So how exactly did Romney win? tive as it should have been because by letting him win this round, but It’s politics in action, and I, for one, ological projects. After all, his body language sug- of his lack of aggression during the planning on coming out swinging could not be more excited. Let the Last year, Turkish officials told gested an odd mix of confusion and debate. next time. best man win. the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York that if certain artifacts were not returned, all exchange of artifacts from Turkey would stop. IKEA catalog contributes to culture of oppression Museum officials from all over the world were not happy with this William Park norms. IKEA was correct in its inten- declaration. Junior Staffwriter tion to respect Saudi Arabian values, Artifacts are a very important but unfortunately, it overplayed the part of any nation’s cultural con- This summer, Sarah Attar became cultural sensitivity card. sciousness. It is understandable the first Saudi Arabian woman to To photograph a woman in a that Turkey wants them back. participate in the Olympic games. compromising and risque position However, the country’s officials The BBC reported that in 2015, Sau- in Saudi Arabia is unacceptable. might want to go about retrieving di Arabian women will be allowed to However, femininity isn’t so greatly these treasures a little more gently. vote in municipal elections for the suppressed that women cannot be While blackmail has its merits, it is first time. presented in a respectful manner. For not known for smoothing interna- In a country where culture has IKEA to assume the worst was a bla- tional relations. dictated women’s dependency on tant offense to the steps being made The dilemma of deciding where men, this shows progress in the right toward gender equality. Women now an artifact should be displayed direction. That’s why it’s unfortunate work alongside men, and women will may seem inconsequential to that one Swedish-based company has continue to find employment with in- Americans, or even to people who reminded us of Saudi Arabia’s mi- creased educational opportunities. live in an area with a history of po- sogynist past and pervading gender In an age where information be- litical and ethnic stability. Stability inequality. tween people of conflicting ideolo- — ethnic or otherwise — has been In the Saudi Arabian version of gies can be easily shared, it will be in short supply for much of the the latest IKEA catalog, women have impossible for Saudi Arabia to keep Anatolian Peninsula’s history. been completely airbrushed out of it. women tied down forever. These Turkey claims it only wants to From a feminist perspective, it’s easy forces are already in action. recover looted objects — objects to bemoan the male-dominated cul- In the meantime, we must real- that should rightfully be in their ture that prevents women from ap- Josh Smith/Forum Editor ize that the beliefs that have justified countries of origin, as some offi- pearing in furniture advertisements. the oppression of women in the past cials say. As Murat Suslu, director- In the 21st century, it is a shame that IKEA is directly responsible for these it does not align with the IKEA group will not change overnight. But, as the general of cultural heritage and there is a country where women can- changes is unknown. According to a values.” catalog demonstrated, to completely museums in Turkey, told The New not travel or work without the per- report in the Los Angeles Times, IKEA On paper, this statement was po- ignore the presence of women in do- York Times last week, “If you come mission of a male guardian. has since issued the following state- litically correct, but in perspective, it mestic lives is not an act of respect, to my house and you steal precious But what role does IKEA play in ment, “We should have reacted to the was unnecessary. Major companies but an exaggeration of a cultural objects from me, do I not have a this gender discussion? It is, after all, exclusion of women from the Saudi broadcast different advertisements rigidity that is slowly beginning to right to get them back?” just trying to sell furniture. Whether Arabian version of the catalog since in countries with different cultural crumble. But, as the president of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foun- dation Hermann Parzinger also Leadership Perspective pointed out to The New York Times, “[Turkey] should be careful about making moral claims when Student body executive emphasizes election their museums are full of looted treasures.” Fellow Tartans, ibly hard to vocalize the importance While we have witnessed great dential debates (information about Parzinger is right to point out of voting and urge members of our enthusiasm surrounding this year’s these events will be postered this discrepancy in Turkey’s policy. As Tuesday, Oct. 9, marks the fi- community to register. Together, we elections so far, we want to make around campus and announced Many museums have stolen arti- nal day for individuals to register to have collected boxes upon boxes of sure to maintain said enthusiasm up through our Facebook page, facts, because stealing the trea- vote in the state of Pennsylvania, Will voter registrations, and we are proud until Election Day. www.facebook.com/cmusbp), there sures of a conquered nation was Weiner and I wanted to take a mo- of the student body’s efforts to get in- Will and I would like to use this are many other informative election- the norm until after World War II. ment to thank the Carnegie Mellon volved. space to encourage members of our related events occurring both in our Artifacts were consequently scat- community for its continued enthu- Secondly, Will and I were also de- community to stay informed by keep- area and on national broadcasts. tered all over the world; archae- siasm surrounding the election and lighted by the turnout at our screen- ing up with election news and con- While we will not be showing the ologists, historians, and museum to remind you of the importance of ing of this past week’s U.S. Presiden- tinue efforts to stay politically active vice presidential or local debates, we officials have had enormous trou- remaining politically informed and tial Debate. on campus — whether it be through strongly encourage you all to tune ble determining where artifacts involved up until the Nov. 6 election A total of 378 individuals stopped an organization, events, or merely in or attend. If you have any ques- belong. date. by McConomy Auditorium to watch friendly conversations. tions regarding voting, ways to get The question of where arti- First and foremost, we have been the debate. By Oct. 15, we will have informa- involved on or off campus, or any- facts should reside is a murky one, so incredibly pleased by the amount Being able to witness the reac- tion on cmu.edu/stugov detailing lo- thing else, feel free to reach out to us which is why the international of young people who registered to tions of the audience during the de- cal candidates and issues to help you either through office hours (which community has a myriad of differ- vote within the past few months. bate made for a truly interactive and become more informed about key lo- will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, ent protocols on how to deal with Representatives from Student Gov- entertaining night, and we enjoyed cal issues. from 4:30–5:30 p.m.) or by email at artifacts, ancient and otherwise. ernment as well as several other or- hearing the thoughts and reactions of Furthermore, we wanted to re- [email protected]. But Turkey’s campaign has the ganizations from both the Carnegie those students who stayed afterwards mind students that while we will potential to upset this delicate bal- Mellon community and the greater to discuss the debate and reflect on be holding Debate Watching Par- Meela Dudley ance that museum officials have Pittsburgh area have worked incred- each candidate’s performance. ties for the remaining two presi- Student Body Vice President worked for decades to maintain. A PERSON’S OPINION Compiled by Jonathan Carreon & Jennifer Coloma Homecoming weekends usually revolve around the home football game. So we asked, If you had a football team, what would you name it?

Cameron Neale Meghan Kaffine Joseph Oak Nia Christian Javier Vazquez Computer Science ECE, BME Communication Design MechE, BME Mathematical Sciences Fifth-year Senior Sophomore Junior Sophomore Junior

“The Einsteins.” “I have no idea.” “The Spartans.” “The Chargers.” “What’s football?”

October 8, 2012 « The Tartan thetartan.org/sports » A9 Women’s soccer Men’s soccer comes from behind to win Gabrielle West nior Max Tassano, who tipped of the second half, until ju- Early in the first overtime, Junior Staffwriter a header into the left corner nior midfielder Chris Wysocki Bryant had a shot blocked, defeats Maroons of the goal. Tartan defense, scored his first goal of the sea- and near the 95-minute mark, Abby Smith with an assist from junior de- The No. 4-ranked men’s including central defenders son, changing the score to 2–1 a header by junior defender Junior Staffwriter fender Brittany Couture. This soccer team started University Alex Abedian and Jakob Ro- with 22 minutes remaining in Cole Christensen was too wide goal marked her fourth of the Athletic Association (UAA) hwer and outside backs Bran- the game. for completion. In the second After its disappointing season. conference play. Last Sunday don Peck and Bryant, deterred Bryant tied the game with overtime the Tartans did not first loss of the season against The Tartans kept their the team defeated the visiting the Bears from not only scor- 1:46 remaining by scoring the take any shots, but the Ma- Washington University of St. two-goal lead until the Washington University of St. ing, but shooting as well — second goal for Carnegie Mel- roons were able to grab two. Louis, the Carnegie Mellon 87-minute mark, when Ma- Louis Bears, and on Saturday the Bears had only three shots lon, which resulted from a vol- The first of shot was too wide; women’s soccer team came roons forward Natalia Jo- tied with the University of throughout the game. ley from the top of the 18-yard the other was saved by junior back this Saturday to win 2–1 vanovic scored a goal. The Chicago Maroons. The team’s When the Tartans faced box to the corner of the goal. goalkeeper Christopher Mad- over the University of Chica- Tartans fought hard during record is 8–1–1 overall and its second UAA opponent, “The goal was one of the den with less than two min- go Maroons. the final three minutes of the 1–0–1 in the UAA. the University of Chicago Ma- best goals I’ve scored in my utes to go. This game puts the team’s game and were able to with- In the 1–0 victory against roons, the game resulted in a life,” Bryant said. “It was a vol- The Tartans continue to total record at 7–1–2 for the stand University of Chicago’s the Bears, the winning goal double overtime draw. The ley out of the air with my left compete in the UAA, and will season. pressure. was assisted by a free kick Maroons were leading the foot, and once it went in we all face University of Rochester at The game was score- Carnegie Mellon will have from senior Ben Bryant to ju- game 2–0 throughout most felt a sense of relief.” home on Friday at 7:30 p.m. less for the first half, as both a busy week with two home teams put up strong defens- games, as the women’s soc- es. The Tartans and Maroons cer team takes on University combined for 13 attempted of Rochester Friday at 5 p.m. shots in the first half, but and Case Western Reserve none that would test either University Sunday at 11 a.m. goalie. The Tartans look to redeem The Tartans’ strong of- last season’s loss to the Case fense was led by sophomore Western Spartans, who beat forward Savina Reid. At the the Tartans 2–0. 57-minute mark, Reid — as- “It feels so good to get sisted by first-year forward our first UAA win. We really Louisa Pendergast — kicked played together as a team and the ball past Maroons first- worked well to get the win. I year goalie Jacinda Reid to have confidence going into put the Tartans on the board. our games,” senior midfielder Greg Hanneman/Senior Staff Soon after, Reid scored again Stephanie Hare said. The Carnegie Mellon men’s soccer team bounced back this week after falling behind 2–0 in this game against the University of Chicago Maroons. Men’s tennis has rough day Crew competes at Regatta Alex Tapak 5-seeded Ben Hwang of Johns lege in the first round and Carl Glazer the races. four, commanded by junior Sports Co-Editor Hopkins University. then moved on to have a swift Staffwriter The men’s lightweight four coxswain Isaac Jones, took Miller and sophomore second-round win over Alex placed second and took home third place in the event due The Carnegie Mellon William Duncan went into Haley and Michael Milanov of The Carnegie Mellon club a silver medal in the event. to the hard efforts of sopho- men’s tennis team left campus the doubles draw as the Shenandoah University, 8–1. rowing team participated in The team was led by sopho- more Julia Embody, first-year on Sept. 28 for the annual, No. 1 seeds. Miller and Dun- However, the new pair fell to the Head of the Ohio Regatta more coxswain Jenna Krug, Kelsey Simpson, and juniors weekend-long ITA Southeast can made a run to the semifi- the No. 5-seeded duo of Tan- in Downtown on Saturday. and consisted of sophomore Katy Basore and Jinie Haytko. Regional Championships, nals before they were upset by ner Brown and Erik Lim of Colleges from all over the Sam Winslow, junior Damien “The water was really hosted by the University of No. 4-seeded Hersh and Jeff Johns Hopkins University in a country, in addition to lo- Engels, senior Brendan White, choppy, but I think that was Mary Washington. Histori- Kamei from Johns Hopkins, close 9–7 pro set, taking it set cal high school students and and senior Dmitriy Yakubov. almost a good thing because it cally, the Tartans have been 8–5. to a tie-breaking game. adults, competed on the Ohio The men’s eight boat, led made us really focus on row- able to send some players to Carnegie Mellon had many “We learned a lot about River. by junior coxswain Rand ing with our best form, so that nationals. This year, the Tar- quarterfinal finishers. The ourselves over the weekend,” “It was exciting to race Burzese, finished fifth out of downstream where the water tans broke that trend. No. 5-seeded team was a new said head coach Andrew Gi- along downtown Pittsburgh,” 16 boats. Rowers included was calmer, we were able to Top-seeded senior Duke look for Carnegie Mellon as rard. “We learned that we are junior Lauren Ruoff said. juniors Luke Diorio-Toth and row even better,” junior Karl Miller fell to No. 9-seeded Heaney-Secord and first-year capable of some great things It was a celebration of the Joe Guihan, senior Faiz Abba- DeStefano said. Erik Lim of Johns Hopkins Kosuke Hasegawa paired up this season, but also discov- crew club’s 25th anniversary, si, sophomore Bryan Phippps, The Tartans’ next race will University in three sets, 2–6, for the first time. ered some areas we need and many alumni traveled senior Alex Shie, Yakubov, be the Head of the Occoquan 6–4, and 6–3, in the round The duo fell to the to improve in if we want to back to Pittsburgh to support Winslow, and Engels. in Sandy Run, Va., on Nov. of 16. First-year and No. No. 2-seeded team of Evan compete for a national cham- the club and participate in The women’s lightweight 3–4. 9-seeded Abhishek Alla made Chalres and Donato Rizzolo pionship next spring. This it all the way to quarterfinals from the University of Mary is definitely the most depth before losing to No. 1-seeded Washington, 8–5. we’ve had in both singles Andy Hersh of Johns Hop- Another new team for the and doubles in a long time, kins University, 6–2 and 6–0. Tartans was tandem of Alla maybe ever. I’m looking for- Hersh had also defeated Tar- and sophomore Bryce Beiss- ward to putting all of our tal- tan first-year Yuvraj Kumar in wanger. ents together in a dual match the round of 16. Unseeded Alla and Beiss- format.” No. 9-seeded sophomore wanger defeated the No. Christian Heaney-Secord 3-seeded duo of Will MacAr- Editor’s Note: Cover of last sailed to the round of 16 be- thur and Ross Silverberg of weekend’s matches will appear fore being defeated by the No. Franklin and Marshall Col- in next week’s Tartan.

Jonathan Leung/Junior Photographer First-year Yuvraj Kumar advanced to the round of 16 before losing to senior Andy Hersh of Johns Hopkins. Tartan volleyball struggles at UAA Round Robin No. 1 Sara Guo led the team with 13 digs. match of the Round Robin No. Junior Staffwriter “I was most proud of how 1. Although Carnegie Mellon we played in the third set won the first game (25–18), The Tartan volleyball team against Chicago,” junior setter New York University won the traveled to the University of Emily Wright said. “We gave a overall match 3–1 (25–22, Chicago Sept. 29 and 30 to good showing and Chicago 25–15, 25–17). Parsa tal- play in the University Athletic did not win easily. The game lied 11 kills, 11 digs, and two Association (UAA) Round could have gone either way.” block assists, while Nichols Robin No. 1. The team’s next match was led the defense with 21 digs. “It wasn’t really a great against sixth-ranked Emory “This past weekend did not weekend, but that’s expected University Eagles. The Tartans go how we would have liked,” with [the] UAA,” sophomore fell to the Eagles 3–0 in three Wright said. “However, it was right side hitter Ali Celentano quick games (25–10, 25–13, definitely an eye opener for said. “A lot of the teams are 25–18). Celentano collected us, and it taught us a lot about top, nationally ranked teams, 10 kills, and first-year setter how we function as a team. and we started out with two Emily Lawlis had 14 assists. Luckily we have two more of the top teams in the confer- “We need to buckle down weeks to work hard and pre- ence.” on our serve receive,” head pare for our next UAA tourna- Their first match was coach Kim Kelly said. “[Em- ment.” against host University of Chi- ory] ran quite a few serves Carnegie Mellon will host cago, ranked No. 14, which off of us in one segment, and the UAA Round Robin No. 2 swept the Tartans 3–0 (25– we just couldn’t recover from this weekend, where the Tar- 14, 25–16, 29–27). Celentano that. They ran a very fast of- tans will play the University of had seven kills, and junior fense, and we have to catch up Rochester, Case Western Re- outside hitter Senna Parsa to that offense.” serve University, Washington had six kills and two block as- The Tartans faced New University in St. Louis, and sists. Junior libero Ali Nichols York University for its final Brandeis University. A10 « thetartan.org/sports The Tartan » October 8, 2012

Tartan football the victor at Cancer Awareness Game Adam Gruber aging 11.1 yards per carry. Sports Co-Editor He found the end zone three times in the game. Junior The Tartans won the Cin- running back Michael Tren- dy Lackner Memorial Foot- talange added a touchdown ball Game 41–21. of his own. Football fans dressed in Statistically, the two of- pink to honor the late wife of fenses performed evenly. The head coach Rick Lackner and Tartans’ 427 yards of total of- to support finding a cure for fense was almost matched by breast cancer at the team’s the Big Red’s 394 yards. home game against the Deni- The difference in this son University Big Red on game was ball security. The Saturday. Tartans committed zero “It was great to be able turnovers, recovering their to dedicate this game to only fumble of the game. coach’s wife and come with a However, Denison University win,” senior cornerback Sam threw two interceptions and Thompson said. fumbled the football three Junior quarterback Rob times, losing possession on Kalkstein had a fantastic two of them. The Big Red also game, completing 10 of his lost the ball on downs twice, 14 passes for 186 yards and a while the Tartans converted touchdown. two fourth down plays for the While most of Kalkstein’s first. passes were pinpoint accu- “Our defense gave up a lot rate, a few of them required of yards, so forcing turnovers difficult catches from his was critical to stopping the receivers, including a 41- Big Red offense,” Thompson yard completion to junior said. receiver Tim Kikta at the end Junior inside linebacker of the third period. Kikta ran Akwasi Brefo led the Tartans’ a corner route and beat his defense with nine tackles. Ju- defender, but the throw was nior safeties Jack Butler and off line. Kikta adjusted and Alex Basinski added seven caught the ball just a couple tackles each. The Tartans’ inches off the ground before defensive line gave Denison diving onto the turf. senior quarterback Max Pau- Kikta had just two recep- lus a headache, sacking him tions in the game, but both six times. Kalkstein was well- had big gains as he recorded protected in this game; he a total of 96 receiving yards. was only sacked once. Senior running back Pat- The 5–1 Tartans will face rick Blanks was dominant the Ohio Wesleyan University in the running game, car- Battling Bishops next Satur- rying the ball 14 times for a day at home. Kickoff is at 1 Kelsey Scott/Junior Photographer whopping 155 yards, aver- p.m. at Gesling Stadium. Junior running back Michael Trentalange (No. 25) scores a touchdown on this play. He had 10 carries for 59 yards on the game.

Athlete Profile Golf team finishes Ali Celentano leads volleyball offensive fifth out of 16 Sara Guo said. “Any time she feels like set I give her. She’s a very Celentano was named Alex Tapak Bangor and DuCarme. Ban- Junior Staffwriter she has to improve on some- adaptable player.” the Eastern College Athletic Sports Co-Editor gor had the lowest score of thing, she’s asked me to come Although Celentano does Conference South Volleyball any of his teammates across Sophomore right side hit- in early, she’s asked me to stay not lead her teammates vo- Athlete of the Week after her The Carnegie Mellon golf all three rounds; in the sec- ter Ali Celentano currently late. She wants to be the best cally, she leads by example. performance in the Carnegie team finished another tour- ond round, he shot another leads the volleyball team with that she can possibly be, and I She knows what her role is on Mellon Invitational, which nament in the top five. On 69 and completed the third a total of 218 kills and an aver- love that.” the team and tries to always took place Sept. 14-15. During Sept. 29 and 30, the Tartans round with a 73, for a grand age of 3.03 kills per game. She Celentano also brings a execute it well. that weekend, Celentano hit traveled to the Cedarbrook total of 211 for all three also has the highest hitting positive attitude to the team, .875 against the University of Golf Course in Belle Vernon, rounds. percentage on the team with and Kelly believes a positive Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Penn. The Vulcan Invitation- Low had the next best to- .278. outlook is essential to over- “She is such collected 17 kills against El- al was hosted by California tal of 224, shooting rounds of Her success on the court coming obstacles in the sport. a determined mira College. University of Pennsylvania, a 72, 75, and 77, respectively. began when she was a fresh- “She always has a smile no “She just had a fantastic Division-II school. “Future goals definitely man in high school. matter what,” Kelly said. “Ali young woman. week,” Kelly said. “She was The Tartans managed to include making it to nation- “There was a new high is very positive out there. That She is going picked out of hundreds of stay in the zone for two days als as a team. I definitely school [volleyball] team, so helps a lot, because if we have volleyball players to get that and finished fifth out of 16 believe in the team we have I decided I was just going to a player who is down on her- to be very honor. She deserved it, there’s teams. this year to make it there. try out even though I’d never self, she looks to Ali and sees successful in no doubt about it. She worked The Vulcan Invitational We have shown this fall sea- played before,” Celentano that smile to bring her up.” her tail off that week.” was a three-round tourna- son so far that we can put up said. “People said, ‘You’re tall Junior setter Emily Wright whatever she She will be looked at to ment. Each of the five com- the necessary scores to make so you should try to play vol- also notices Celentano’s in- lead on offense as the Tartans peting Tartans completed all it to nationals, and we have leyball.’ So I did, and the high credible presence on the court decides to do.” continue UAA Round Robin three rounds, and the four the talent to go very far,” Low school coach convinced me to and positive influence on the play next weekend. best scores were used to cal- said. “It’s just a matter of us play club, and then from there team. —Kim Kelly Celentano excels both culate the final score for the playing consistently well I just fell in love with it.” “Ali’s biggest strength on and off the court. She is round. Junior Ian Bangor, throughout this year. We are Her passion for volley- is definitely her attitude,” Head coach majoring in business admin- sophomore Cameron Low, a young team, so if we cannot ball is evident on the court. Wright said. “She brings ev- istration, but she is working first-year Ben DuCarme, make it to nationals this year, Sometimes she arrives early to eryone up with her and is al- “I’m not a big speaker or toward becoming a doctor sophomore Justin Fischler, next year looks very promis- practice to set up the nets and ways a positive inspiration. talker,” Celentano said. “I someday. and junior Grant Strimel ing.” get in extra repetitions. Head She’s a hard worker; she never try to lead the team by get- “She is such a determined competed for Carnegie Mel- The Tartans will host the coach Kim Kelly acknowl- complains and always has a ting that kill when we need young woman,” Kelly said. lon. Carnegie Mellon Fall Invita- edges and appreciates Celen- good attitude. Most impor- it. I don’t often have the right “She is going to be very suc- In the first round, the Tar- tional at Longue Vue Country tano’s work ethic. tantly, I know she will always thing to say, so I just do what cessful in whatever she de- tans’ best score was 69 from Club Thursday morning. “She works hard,” Kelly get a good hit off of whatever needs to be done.” cides to do.” Women’s tennis clobbers Oberlin College, winning 8–1 Adam Gruber sets 6–0, 6–2 at No. 3 singles. won her singles match at No. Sports Co-Editor Sophomore Angela Pratt 1 singles, 7–6 and 6–2. won her match in two sets “Oberlin came out strong The women’s tennis team 6–2, 6–4 at No. 5 singles. Ut- on Friday and I was really dominated Oberlin College kin won at No. 6 singles 6–4, happy with how everyone on Friday, winning eight of 6–2. stayed mentally tough to end its nine matches. Luckily, the “It was great to finish the our fall season on a good note. weather channel was wrong season with a solid win. We Hopefully it will carry over and the rain held off. The played really well as a team into the spring season,” Cecil day proved to be the perfect and our result was evidence said. weather for tennis; it was 70 of it,” Utkin said. In singles matches, Shel- degrees and partly cloudy by The Tartans were, for don was the only potential ad- the time the Tartans took to the most part, unchallenged versary to the Tartans’ victory, the court. Carnegie Mellon by Oberlin. Very few of the as her match against Martin won all six singles matches matches were close, and only went into three sets, with and took two of the three one match went to a third set. Martin eventually winning. doubles matches at the team’s The doubles matches were “I’m really excited about last match of the fall season. all pro-sets, with the Tartans yesterday’s results, but also Senior Alex Tapak and winning two of them handily. disappointed that yesterday sophomore Lydia Utkin held The lost pro-set was at the was the last match of the fall first-years Ariana Abayomi hands of the Oberlin duo, season,” Martin said. “I can’t and Erin Johnson of Oberlin junior Brenna Sheldon and wait for the spring season!” scoreless, winning 8–0 at No. senior Preeya Shah. They The women’s tennis sea- 3 doubles. Sophomores Chel- defeated Pratt and first-year son will begin again in the sea Motie and Bryn Raschke Brooke Tsu, 8–4. spring semester. followed that victory up with The other singles victors an 8–3 win at No. 1 doubles. included first-years Abbey Editor’s Note: Alex Tapak Jonathan Leung/Junior Photographer Motie also won Carnegie Mel- Hamstra and Elizabeth Mar- is Sports Co-Editor for The Sophomore Chelsea Motie was successful at No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles against Oberlin College. lon’s first singles match in two tin. Junior Katie Cecil also Tartan. VIA MUSIC & NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL 2012

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10.08.12 Volume 107, Issue 7 ...this week only 3 Florilegium Portraits of a Garden provides a glimpse into the entrancing world of flora. 4 Films Looper and Frankenweenie are both recently released films that are sure to entertain. 5 The Rivals The School of Drama’s current production proves that good humor is timeless. 6 A CaPittsburgh Counterpoint hosted this charity event, which featured seven different a cappella groups. 7 Wind Ensemble The Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble performed as part of Cèilidh Weekend. 8 VIA The VIA Music & New Media Festival brings experimental musical and visual artists to town. 10 Sips of Scotch 8 Scotch’n’Soda’s fifth annual charity cabaret raised funds for the Alumni Theater Company.

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3 Advice 11 Comics Everything you need to know about different See why running with scissors is not good for job hunt-related woes. your health. 7 Dollar Movie 13 Puzzles AB Films presents a Wes Anderson film and Test your skills and abilities this week with two three documentaries this week. types of Sudoku. 10 Did You Know? 14 ’90s-O-Scopes Find out how much tuition cost at Margaret Your future this week is stuck in the ’90s. See Morrison College in the ’50s. how tight your schedule is going to be. 15 Calendar Find out what events are going on around Pittsburgh this week.

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The Tartan . Box 119 . UC Suite 103 . Carnegie Mellon University . 5000 Forbes Ave . Pittsburgh, PA 15213 . www.thetartan.org . © 2012 The Tartan Hunt exhibit mesmerizes Advice for awkward people Portraits of a Garden explores tradition of florilegium About all kinds of job-hunting woes

Dear Patrick, Dear Patrick, For most people, plants are simply part of the Portraits of a Garden displays illustrations of only background of everyday life. But for certain artists, some of the several thousand plants that reside in I’ve been playing the That guy who wrote the there is a whole other realm among arched petals the BBG, but even this small sampling of flowers, whole interview game other letter sucks. I’ve and verdant leaves. ferns, and trees is incredibly diverse. The exhibit for weeks now, and I’m had my résumé out there showcases plants from all around the world, in exhausted. “What did for months, and I haven’t The exhibit Portraits of a Garden, a collection of a variety of colors and shapes. Among them are you do at your job last had any bites. I would botanical illustrations from the Brooklyn Botanical ferns that resemble the tail feathers of an ostrich summer?” “What exactly kill to be hounded by Gardens (BBG) Florilegium, provides an intimate and plants that look like they belong in a surrealist are you willing to do for recruiters. What can I do glimpse into the entrancing world of flora. The Hunt painting rather than in the real world. this job, if you catch my to get some interviews Institute for Botanical Documentation, located on the drift?” “Can I get your going? fifth floor of Hunt Library, has been home to works Equally as fascinating as the subject matter is the personal number?” These from over 48 American botanical artists on loan from artistic talent behind the florilegium. The sheer recruiters are really Help, the BBG’s permanent collection, along with never- technical brilliance of the works is staggering. aggressive, and flying off Requesting Employment, before-exhibited historical volumes from the Hunt Whether in vibrant watercolor, crisp lines of ink, or to all these interviews Job, Every Company Institute’s own collection. careful strokes of pencil, each of the pieces not only is leaving me seriously Terminates Ensuing painstakingly recreates each vein and fiber of its jetlagged! What can I do? Discussion The BBG is one of the few botanical gardens that subject, but also radiates an inherent personality houses a florilegium, a compilation of handcrafted that the artist bestows upon them. For instance, Thanks, Dear REJECTED, illustrations of the plants kept there. The florilegium Carol Hamilton’s triptych of an apricot branch Job Overabundance is a tradition that dates back centuries: The height conveys a zen-like sense of serenity, while Margaret Bemusing, Harassed Glad to hear you have an of its popularity was in the 17th century, when rare Farr’s cherry blossoms idyllically float in everlasting Unceasingly, Need To End actual problem, unlike that and exotic plants discovered on global expeditions spring. Demand other jerk. He’s like the were first introduced to European gardens. The hot chick at the party, and wealthy owners of these gardens would then “These artists are calling attention to the plant, Dear JOB HUNTED, you’re the quiet girl in the commission artists to produce illustrations of the their history, and how they’re used,” Bruno said of corner at the beginning plants they had collected. the artists. “They’re getting people to pay closer You don’t have a problem, of every ’80s high school attention to the world around them.” Truly, the you’re just bragging. “Boo comedy. You need the same Recently, modern botanical gardens have revived power of the exhibit lies not only in its ability to hoo, so many companies solution: makeover montage! interest in florilegium, especially in the case of introduce its audience to a whole new world, but want to hire me. Whatever Just pop in your earbuds, rare or endangered plants. Lugene Bruno, the also to imbue them with a sense of appreciation for will I do?” Give me a break. assemble your ’80s pop curator of art for the Hunt Institute, emphasized the the world already around them. You don’t have to take music playlist, and head over importance of such practices: “These plants could these interviews — you like to the Career Center. They disappear any number of years from now. We need the attention. Go ahead are actually paid to get you to keep records of what plants are being grown for Xiyu Wang | Junior Staffwriter and enjoy it while you can, a job. hortological and medicinal reasons.” but don’t go rubbing it in everyone else’s faces. But remember that jobs are like trains: At the end of If these interviews are the night, you gotta hop on really so taxing for you, the last one coming by. We then actually start turning can’t all work for Google. them down. It’s college Be grateful for whatever applications all over again work you can get, because — keep interviewing with there are people out there your top choices, but keep with families to support that a couple of safeties in your would love a job. Don’t turn back pocket in case you get down a job because it’s not rejected. Or do what I did “good enough.” If it pays, it’s and just apply to one place. good. You’ll probably be fine. Or living back home with your Your parents don’t want parents. you back home either, Patrick Hoskins No one likes your first- world problem, Need advice? Send queries Patrick Hoskins to [email protected].

Jonathan Carreon | Photo Editor Portraits of a Garden features a collection of hand-crafted botanical illustrations.

art pillbox 10.08.12 3 Frankenweenie pays homage to monster movies Tim Burton educates, entertains with first black-and-white IMAX feature film When one thinks of Tim Burton, a few things come to lightning strikes and strange characters. The girl next trademark stop motion animation style. In terms mind: Dark themes, stop motion animation, and Johnny door is named Elsa Van Helsing, and a few of Victor’s of the animation, Burton’s reputation for excellent Depp. Burton’s newest film — released last month — classmates look like Frankenstein, a hunchback, and cinematography holds true for Frankenweenie, the first brings two of those to the screen, but leaves Depp at Wednesday Addams. Burton even gives Elsa’s dog a black-and-white feature film to be released in IMAX. home. hairdo that would make the bride of Frankenstein proud. Although some scenes could have been enhanced with These sorts of references take Frankenweenie beyond 3-D technology, there is no point at which it seems Frankenweenie is the story of a boy and his dog, with a the genre of a children’s movie and make it enjoyable for essential to the story. It is easy to see Burton’s love of monster-movie twist. The film opens with the shockingly a wider audience. tall, skinny characters in all of his works, as the actual normal Frankenstein family watching a short film young animation in Frankenweenie bears a strong resemblance Victor has made starring his dog Sparky, who saves the While Frankenweenie succeeds as a source of to that of Corpse Bride. day from a monster attacking the town. His parents are entertainment, there are implications at several stages of impressed, but they worry Victor’s introverted nature the movie about the ethics of scientific experimentation The humorous references to iconic monster movies will have a negative effect on his development. They and the state of science education. For example, after as well as the emotional content of the story work make him join a baseball league so he will interact with it has come to light that Victor reanimated Sparky, the together wonderfully to add another classic to Burton’s his peers. However, after Victor hits an unlikely home parents of the New Holland community rise up against filmography. run, Sparky is tragically struck by a car while chasing Mr. Rzykruski, the children’s science teacher. When he the home run ball. Victor is inconsolable, until he is allowed to defend himself, Mr. Rzykruski condemns learns about the wonderful effects of electricity on the the parents for being ignorant of science and writing it Christopher Sickler | Junior Staffwriter nervous system from his science teacher at New Holland off as magic just because they do not understand how Elementary. it works. This is a one-off encounter of the theme of education that could have played a much larger role in In many ways, Frankenweenie is a homage to the the resolution of the story. monster-movie genre. The town of New Holland, complete with a Hollywood-esque sign and an old Frankenweenie is an adaptation of an earlier project fashioned wooden windmill, is home to a number of freak Burton did for Disney, but it was reworked into his

Looper uses time travel as plot device, not crutch Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis make futuristic characters come alive Looper, released in theaters Sept. 28, does the seemingly the type of character that Hollywood rarely laughs at, well-articulated, though the sexual relationship that impossible: It sidesteps the usual problems of time but Johnson isn’t afraid to portray him as endearingly inevitably develops has almost no real basis. Johnson travel movies and focuses instead on character. Directed incompetent. At one point, Simmons’ older self knocks leans on the typical Hollywood expectation that the by Rian Johnson, the film uses time travel as a tool out his younger self with a comically weak punch. beautiful boy and the beautiful girl, having been within throughout the story. Simmons is also rescued by a five-year-old twice. 10 feet of each other, will obviously have sex. Given the strength of characterization of Simmons and his older The film is set in the year 2044, when economic collapse Johnson’s light portrayal of Simmons is as amusing self, this use of cliché is disappointing. has led to a wave of organized crime. Joe Simmons, as it is refreshing, and this actually helps the time played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is a member of a group travel angle. Simmons is not the same as his older self; Although these problems of character have a negative of killers called “loopers,” which uses time travel to target although they are the same person, older Simmons is impact on the plot, the movie is fantastically well done its victims. The futuristic science fiction tale follows more experienced than is his younger self. Younger overall. Time travel is a storytelling tool, not a major focus Simmons as he tries to track down his older self, played Simmons’ occasional incompetency helps show that of the movie, and the two main characters are fresh and by Bruce Willis. time travel has created two people who share the same interesting. Johnson takes a complex and convoluted memories, but that they are not the same person. story and tells it in a simple and extremely entertaining The movie handles time travel, dicey in the best of way. circumstances, with grace and humor. Instead of trying However, some of Johnson’s other characters lack to explain the mechanics of something impossible, the same freshness. Specifically, most of his female Johnson merely has the characters gloss over the finer characters — there are only three in the entire movie — Chloe Thompson | Junior Staffwriter points. This choice allows the audience to focus on the are stilted and unrealistic. Among them are a showgirl/ story and characters instead of getting bogged down by prostitute and older Simmons’ wife, who looks entirely the nitty-gritty details of time travel theory; this is where too young to be making out with Willis, and who literally Johnson shines in the movie. never speaks.

Johnson shows real strength as a writer and director The third is Sara, played by Emily Blunt. Of the three, through his characters, especially through Simmons. Blunt’s character is the most well-developed. Sara’s Simmons is a romantically misunderstood hero; he is relationship with younger Simmons is reasonably

film 4 pillbox 10.08.12 The Rivals proves that humor is timeless School of Drama production amuses audiences with centuries-old slapstick, wordplay

Wordplay, slapstick, intricate costumes, a great cast — allow the actors to express their interpretations of the or “inappropriate” — fitting, considering her continued the School of Drama’s current production, The Rivals, characters and to showcase their talents. misuse of words. Bob Acres’ name is a reference to the has a lot to offer audiences. Although the show was land, since he is the only character to come from the written in 1775 and is set in Bath, England, the audience The costumes in the show are intricate, from the country and is presumed to be of a lower class than his is still able to follow the story and appreciate the jokes hairpieces and jewelry to the shoes that each actor fellow men. scattered throughout the dialogue. wears. In an article on the School of Drama’s website, associate professor of costume production Brian Audience reactions to the show were positive. Laughter The show follows the dramatic Lydia Languish, played Russman commented on the authenticity of the could be heard throughout the show in response to Mrs. by senior acting major Ginna Le Vine, on her quest for female costumes. He noted that the school’s costume Malaprop’s misuse of words, Bob Acres’ frenzies about love and marriage. Plot twists involving the pursuit of production students “are making the dresses from the getting into a fight, and Lydia’s shrieking and shouting. love plague all members of the cast, as The Rivals is full skin out, which includes the proper undergarments for The combination of different overlapping plot lines of deceit, intense emotion, and confusion at every turn. the period like corsets, petticoats, and the appropriate culminates in an ending that ties up all the loose ends wigs, as well as the trims on the dresses that fashionable and gives the audience resolution about what happens Wordplay is one of the funniest parts of the show, easily ladies of the time would have worn.” next for all of the characters. Another nice touch to the causing the audience to forget that the play was written very end of the play is a period-style dance that the over 200 years ago. The old Mrs. Malaprop, played Such attention to detail added to the atmosphere entire cast performs together. by senior acting major Alexandra Spieth, is obsessed created onstage, especially since very few props were with proper speech, yet incorrectly uses sophisticated used — never much more than a table, a chair or two, Although the play runs over three hours long, it is well words throughout the play. Her use of “pineapple” for and a tray with drinks. The costumes evoked a sense of worth making time to see and is sure to provide plenty “pinnacle” and “perpendicular” for “particular” kept the period for the audience. Lydia’s costume, in particular, of laughs. audience in stitches. complemented her ditsy demeanor — it was frilly, pink, and topped off with pearls and a head of curls. The show is also full of slapstick. In one scene, Mrs. Catherine Spence | Staffwriter Malaprop repeatedly strikes Lydia on the head when the The show’s program includes plenty of useful older woman is particularly annoyed with the younger information about the period in which the play was The Rivals will be playing at the Philip Chosky Theater lady’s insolence. Bob Acres, played by senior musical written, as well as insights that make the play even in the Purnell Center until Saturday. For ticket and theater major Joseph Maddox, also provides a lot of funnier. Mrs. Malaprop’s name is a play on a French showtime information, visit www.drama.cmu.edu. comic relief through his constant threats of violence, phrase mal à propos, which translates to “out of place” which included punching the air, gnashing his teeth, and working himself into an excited frenzy. “The Fag,” played by senior acting major Jacob Tischler, receives constant physical and emotional abuse from his master and others, providing some good laughs.

“I am delighted to come to Carnegie Mellon University to direct one of my favorite plays,” director Annie Tyson said in a university press release. “It is almost a perfect play in that it has a real balance of witty high comedy with a slightly darker underbelly.” Tyson, a visiting director, actor, and teacher from England, also performed in the play in the 1980s and was a visiting lecturer at Carnegie Mellon from 2005 to 2007.

The cast of the show worked well together. The romantic connection between Julia Melville, played by senior acting major Grace Rao, and Faulkland, played by senior musical theater major Jon Jorgenson, provides a nice dynamic in contrast to Lydia’s unending drama. The show also includes monologues in which actors directly address the audience. These longer, individual moments

The lovestruck Captain Jack Absolute (senior musical theatre major Nick Rehberger) courts the ditsy and dramatic Lydia (senior acting major Ginna Le Vine). Courtesy of Louis Stein theater pillbox 10.08.12 5 A CaPittsburgh strikes a stunning chord Student a cappella groups harmonize with charity organizations, each other

The halls were alive with the sound of music for two The concert was spirited and fun — the perfect event hours on Saturday night, as students and their families for families who were visiting and for students catcalling were swept up by A CaPittsburgh. their friends onstage. Rangos Hall was packed for the event, with students standing along the rear and sides Organized by the all-female a cappella group of the room. After a phenomenal opening of a Sara Counterpoint, the event is an annual charity concert Bareilles medley performed by Counterpoint, Soundbytes that channels the musical talent of collegiate a cappella took the stage to whirl through a set that exhibited groups toward a good cause. All six of Carnegie Mellon’s an incredible amount of soul and some intense female on-campus groups — Soundbytes, Deewane, The solos. The power and lung capacity with which the Originals, Joyful Noise, Treblemakers, and Counterpoint Soundbytes sang — or, more aptly, belted — was beyond — performed, and this year they were joined by C Flat imagination, setting the bar high for the rest of the Run, a group from the University of Pittsburgh. performers.

The event has been a staple of the Cèilidh Weekend The second group was the all-male, South Asian group celebrations since 2008, according to Counterpoint Deewane. Starting off with a remix of One Direction’s president Ellen Obenshain, a senior civil engineering “What Makes You Beautiful” and then redeeming major. “Counterpoint always organizes the event, and themselves in the eyes of hipsters with a remix of this year, since I was president, it was my job. Maggie Coldplay’s “Fix You,” the group showcased once again Bignell was a huge help as well,” Obenshain said. “It’s its aptitude and flair for blending not only songs, but also easy to have this event during the Cèilidh celebration cultures. The songs were appropriately energizing and because first of all, it’s a great event for families, and calming, and the pitches were positively heavenly. Courtesy of The Thistle secondly, it’s easy to schedule because so much else is Adam Simpson of the Treblemakers, a first-year already happening.” Following Deewane was University of Pittsburgh’s C Flat student in CIT, belts out a solo. Run, whose highlight piece was “Little Lion Man” by According to Maggie Bignell, junior design major and Mumford and Sons. The piece was adapted flawlessly, Counterpoint’s public relations chair, the event normally and the soloist’s reedy voice suited the song perfectly. brokenness, while the next two evoked joy and salvation. has a theme and one charity, but this year, three The group possessed an incredible amount of energy organizations benefited. After an intermission, The Originals took the stage to and passion for its mission, which was evident to the wild catcalls and cheering. Staying true to their motto audience. “The theme this year is ‘Music is Universal,’ ” Obenshain of featuring anything that they can make sound good, said. “We decided on three different charities to donate The Originals did indeed rock their blue ties in Ellie The Treblemakers were as energetic as ever, finishing the proceeds to instead of just one.” The three charities Goulding’s “Lights.” their set with fun.’s recent No. 1 song “Some Nights.” this year were Playing For Change Foundation, Mr. The rendition was enthusiastic and soulful, emulating Holland’s Opus Fund, and Sonic Peacemakers. These Joyful Noise followed The Originals with a witty intro the pure joy of singing to share a story with the world. charities each emphasize music in a different way and and three songs that took the audience on a spiritual location, according to Obenshain. journey: Katy Perry’s “Wide Awake” expressed a sense of Wrapping up the wonderful evening was Counterpoint, taking the stage once again to perform its set, which rang with emotion and happiness. Each of the groups put on a performance that represented its identity as a group and appealed to the crowd.

Overall, the event was a smashing success, showcasing the creativity and raw talent of the campus not only to parents and visitors, but to the student body as well. In an environment where it’s easy to get caught up in studying and forget about the incredible talent of our peers, A CaPittsburgh was a lovely evening of refreshing reminders of the genius of our fellow Carnegie Mellon students. The fact that it was all for a good cause only added a shining, philanthropic vibe to the perfect evening.

Laura Scherb | Staffwriter

Members of the all-male, South Asian group Deewane play off each other. Courtesy of The Thistle

music 6 pillbox 10.08.12 Wind ensemble performs charming set Cèilidh Weekend concert draws students and visiting families

Musical phrases danced across Kresge Theatre shortly The ensemble opened with composer Arnold into composer Robert Kurka’s The Good Soldier Schweik before the Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble was Schoenberg’s “Fanfare on Motifs” from Die Gurrelieder, Suite. The opera on which the suite is based is set scheduled to start, as a few performers squeezed in a cantata (a vocal composition involving instrumental during World War I, when a soldier named Schweik is one last round of warm-ups while the audience slowly accompaniment) conducted by Vosburgh. It started arrested for making innocuous political remarks, but is filled the seats. Presented in conjunction with Cèilidh off light and catchy before it rose with a formidable deemed mentally unstable and sent to an insane asylum. Weekend, the concert drew many students and their crescendo, which made this an appropriate, attention- His stay is short-lived, and he volunteers for duty in families last Saturday afternoon. grabbing opening piece that drew the audience in right the army, where he is passed from official to official. from the beginning. Eventually sent to the front, he wanders off while on The concert was conducted by both George Vosburgh, patrol. With a storyline as rich as this, it was no wonder artist lecturer in the School of Music and principal When the performers reshuffled to move into composer that the piece was intense. trumpet for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO), Charles Gounod’s Petite Symphonie, the baton was and Thomas Thompson, an associate teaching professor passed to Thompson. Petite Symphonie began on a The perfectly apt closing piece was composer Ralph in the School of Music and co-principal clarinetist for the somber and melodious note with its first movement Vaughan Williams’ Sea Songs. The musicians filled the PSO. “Adagio,” before jumping into an animated “Allegro” stage as the spotlight fell on Thompson once more. Sea movement. Songs, with merry melodies and an animated tempo, As opposed to the standard orchestra attire of dark certainly left the audience feeling happy and satisfied colors, the musicians sported bright pastels and radiant The three other movements of Gounod’s nonet (a as they filed into the Alumni Concert Hall across Kresge smiles as they took their places on stage. With about composition for an ensemble of nine musicians) for Theatre for a reception, where an array of desserts and 30 performers — less than half the size of a regular winds offered a pleasant variety of interwoven tones and drinks was served. symphony orchestra — the wind ensemble certainly had moods, especially with its upbeat, waltz-like “Finale.” expectations to live up to, expectations that it met as The harmony of the flute, clarinet, horn, and bassoon With pieces so pertinent to a relaxing and beautiful the concert unfolded. was mesmerizing. weekend, it would not be surprising that everyone left the Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble concert on a As there was no intermission, Vosburgh took the stage blissful note. once more, and this time, the group was noticeably smaller. Nevertheless, there was undoubtedly no change in ardor and passion as the performers launched Carmen Khoo | Junior Staffwriter

dollarmovie McConomy Auditorium, University Center Matthew Zurcher | Staffwriter

Moonrise Kingdom Code 2600 Indie Game: The Movie We Are Legion Thursday, Oct. 11 Friday, Oct. 12 Saturday, Oct. 13 Sunday, Oct. 14 8 10 12 7 10 10 12 6 8 10

Despite a solid body of work in the Don’t miss this very special screening. Indie Game: The Movie is another Round out the weekend with a third last decade, Wes Anderson’s most Code 2600 is a fresh-off-the-press new documentary still making its way exclusive screening. We Are Legion: recent outing shows him at his most documentary about internet connectivity around the country. The film follows the The Story of the Hacktivists isn’t mature. Moonrise Kingdom follows and its effect on the privacy of our development of the Super Meat Boy, set to hit theaters in New York and Sam and Suzy, two misfit preteens on human experience. After successful Fez, and Braid video games. It has Los Angeles until next Friday and the wealthy East Coast island of New appearances and accolades at various received plenty of glowing reviews and won’t even be online until Oct. 30, Penzance. The fable almost spins into film festivals around the country, the won the World Cinema Documentary but Carnegie Mellon students get a parable as Anderson brings in a film is coming to campus. Writer and Editing Award at this year’s Sundance to see a preview. The film explores parade of evocative biblical imagery. director Jeremy Zerechak and Lorrie Film Festival. This documentary is a the activity, identity, and effect of the To complement Anderson’s trademark Cranor, a Carnegie Mellon associate must-see for gaming enthusiasts. anonymous internet “hacktivists.” It’s a meticulous art design, viewers get professor of computer science and great weekend for special showings of a series of full performances from engineering and public policy, will be on documentaries that you’ll have a hard Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Frances hand for a panel discussion between time finding anywhere else. McDormand, and two newcomers screenings at 9 p.m. Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward.

music pillbox 10.08.12 7 VIA festival revitalizes Pittsburgh with collaborations in art, music The electronic music collective proves itself a driving force in Pittsburgh’s cultural scene with interactive events, innovative exhibits, and experimental collaborations

artists to create unique performances. The result is an by Allison Cosby | Staffwriter he went along, not just DJing records. “It’s all about your local queer celebrity host Alaska Thunderfuck. [ ] experience that concert-goers will not forget. energy out there,” he said at one point during his show. Later on Friday night, Pittsburgh’s own Girl Talk made “I’m making this up on the fly.” a surprise visit to the festival. Instead of performing It’s hard to describe the VIA Music & New Media This year’s festival featured a few changes from previous his usual mashup-style set, he performed a short Festival without leaving out something important. Sure, ones. The first major change was location. While still The night continued with Poirier, a DJ and producer experimental noise set that was almost entirely it’s about dance parties, DJs, and visual art, but it’s also primarily held in East Liberty, this year’s shows were based in Montreal. Despite shaky transitions, his set comprised of bass sounds. The set was disorienting about collaboration, experimentation, and community held at both the new 6119 space and at the abandoned was one of the best of the night, featuring a jungle vibe and confusing, with strobe lights flashing, Girl Talk involvement. With a week of interactive exhibits, PNC Bank building at 6000 Penn Ave. The former PNC with tropical bass sounds. Poirier got people dancing outfitted in a Steeler’s jersey and helmet, and two concerts, and lectures, VIA is an energy and a driving building proved to be an excellent site for the festival: and helped pave the way for New York City-based masked girls throwing Arby’s roast beef sandwiches force that is changing the city’s musical landscape. The overwhelming size of the building allowed for a rapper Le1f. If Poirier got people dancing, Le1f really into the audience. Despite the general weirdness of the large stage, massive dance floor, and full bar, making it a got the audience moving. Known for being outwardly set, it was without a doubt a testament to the type of This year was the third annual VIA Festival, going suitable counterpoint to the smaller space at 6119. gay and challenging the traditionally homophobic rap environment VIA creates. There are few outlets for this from last Monday and into Saturday night in various genre, Le1f’s music and performance style are socially type of set, but it fit into VIA’s lineup seamlessly. locations around Pittsburgh. VIA is a Pittsburgh-based, The building was outfitted with an excellent audio conscious without being didactic. His stage presence volunteer-run electronic music collective. It started and visual system, including seven projectors that and skillful live rapping engaged the audience in a high- This feeling of experimentation pervaded the week’s its annual festival in 2010, and has since brought over highlighted the visual art throughout the shows. energy performance. performances and activities, proving that VIA is, indeed, 100 musicians and 60 visual artists to the city. Over Another major change — perhaps the most notable much more than a music festival. It’s an event for the summer, VIA opened its own venue at 6119 Penn — was that it lasted all week, not just the weekend. On Friday, New York City-based queer pop group SSION artists and concert-goers to fully immerse themselves Ave., where it has been hosting shows and creating a This change allowed more time for workshops, smaller performed at the former PNC building. Led by singer in music and art without fear of rejection. The audience stronger presence in the community. concerts, and interactive art exhibits. Cody Critcheloe, SSION put on what was perhaps the is welcoming, the artists engaging, and the week truly most energetic and engaging show of the whole festival. memorable. The VIA Festival is different from your average The festival kicked off on Monday with an exhibition Critcheloe’s stage presence paired with the group’s electronic music festival. According to its website, at Fe Gallery, in which 10 different artists used 3-D high-energy and highly danceable music made for an As Holter said at her performance Tuesday night, “VIA’s ‘Festival As Laboratory’ approach highlights computer graphics software to create experimental unforgettable show. Scott Andrews, a visual artist and perhaps most accurately summing up the entire festival: the intersection of cutting-edge music and new media artworks. Other interactive events included a lecture master’s student in the College of Fine Arts, provided the “I like you guys.... It’s good vibes.” art through collaborative performances, installations, about the history of avant-garde cinema with Jonathan visuals for SSION’s set, a mashup of queer symbolism mobile projects, lectures and workshops.” Throughout Walley (an associate professor of cinema at Denison that added to the wonderfully chaotic environment. the festival, DJs and producers are paired with visual University) and Melissa Ragona (Carnegie Mellon associate professor of visual culture and critical theory SSION also appeared at Carnegie Mellon’s own Skibo in the School of Art). Cafe on Friday night for a special live-taping talk show. The event, hosted by AB Lectures, featured SSION and Other attractions included a demonstration of juke Allison Cosby | Staff Photographer and footwork, an extremely fast dance style that grew Two members of the House of Ladosha performed a short opening set for queer pop group SSION on Friday night. Their high- out of Chicago; a Data Garden exhibit at the Center energy performance and gender-bending costumes helped get the audience excited for SSION’s set. for PostNatural History that focused on plant-based generative music; and a workshop at community art space Assemble that featured crash courses in various experience through relatively simple games. art, interactive exhibitions, and film events, its primary visual programming languages. VIA also featured a number of performance artists focus was still on the audiovisual performances. Starting this year — including robotcowboy, Erica Gressman, on Tuesday, each night of the festival featured a diverse Perhaps the most interesting interactive event was and Mikey McParlane — who all performed at 6119 on and impressive lineup of musicians and visual artists. the pop-up arcade held at the Deeplocal studio Saturday. Robotcowboy is Dan Wilcox’s performance art Tuesday’s show at The Andy Warhol Museum featured space at 6101 Penn Ave. The arcade was presented piece that combines musical performance and wearable Los Angeles-based singer and multi-instrumentalist by Babycastles, a New York City-based video game computers. Wilcox, a master’s student in the School of Julia Holter. Holter’s music is a hauntingly powerful collective. On Friday, festival-goers were invited to Art, calls it “Human-Computer Performance.” Gressman combination of indie electronic music and modern come to the space to learn how to make their own and McParlane, a Carnegie Mellon alumnus (BHA ’08), composition, and her show captured the audience’s fully-functioning games from low-budget materials. are both performance artists based in Chicago. attention. Pittsburgh-based band The Garment District On Saturday, the arcade was open for business, opened for Holter with its synth-driven ambient rock. featuring original games by Babycastles and other Another unique event at the festival was Wednesday’s The visuals for the night — provided by video artists artists. Carnegie Mellon alumni Tim Sherman (CFA live rescoring of the classic French surrealist film La Ryan Emmett, Keith Tassick, and Albert Birney — ’12) and Caitlin Boyle (CFA ’12) were among those that Vampire Nue. The film, created by Jean Rollin and primarily featured found footage that fit perfectly with created games. Their games were both housed in old released in 1970, examines a suicide cult led by a the music. arcade game machines, creating an authentic arcade mysterious figure and is considered one of the most visually stunning erotic horror films of all time. At Thursday’s show opened with Toronto-based artist the event, U.K.-based electronic musicians Demdike SlowPitch, who performed an impressive, yet sparse, Stare rescored the film live at Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ set at 6119. His set never quite picked up, making him a New York City-based rapper Le1f, who is known for Melwood Screening Room. The new music fit in perfect opener for the more dance-oriented groups that Allison Cosby | Staff Photographer challenging the traditionally homophobic rap genre, seamlessly and creating an eerie effect. followed. The socially conscious rapper Le1f performed to a full house at 6119 on Thursday night, while his DJ (shown here) performed to a full house at 6119 on Thursday night. played bass-heavy beats. Allison Cosby | Staff Photographer While the festival featured a wide range of performance SlowPitch’s set was live; he was making the music as feature feature 8 pillbox 10.08.12 pillbox 10.08.12 9 Did you know? Raise a glass to charity Scotch’n’Soda impresses audience, donates funds In a classified ad, the School of Applied Science thanks the university for the building’s newly installed Scotch’n’Soda held its fifth annual Charity Cabaret, 100 bathroom mirrors by publishing a years ago charmingly named Sips of Scotch, in Rangos Hall poem. Another classified ad urges the last Friday night. They raised $1,400 from ticket Oct. 31, 1912 purchase of individual drinking cups in sales, and proceeds went to the Alumni Theater the very same bathrooms to replace Company, a non-profit organization that provides the shared cups they had at the time. the opportunity for Pittsburgh youth to participate in the performing arts.

An advertisement for the Carnegie Will Weiner, president of Scotch’n’Soda and a senior Mellon Ski Club plays on the idea that economics and statistics and decision science 50 most men at the school are looking for double major, said that the theater group is working years ago female company. Where can girls be on forming a lasting relationship with the Alumni found? Apathy toward university sports Theater Company, since its mission is “something Oct. 24, 1962 apparently plagues Carnegie Mellon [we] really identify with.” throughout the ages, but the author insists that Ski Club has women and Whereas many cabaret-style shows can become spirit. monotonous presenting act after act, Sips of Scotch succeeded in keeping the audience engaged from The hyphen between Carnegie beginning to end. Each performer had something and Mellon has been dropped, the different to offer, which positively contributed to 25 University has a new logo, and the the show as a whole. Performances included “All years ago Tech House’s future is uncertain. For You” from Seussical The Musical, sung by Students speculate that these large- sophomore decision science major Jessie Benenson; Oct. 6, 1987 scale changes contribute to the lack “Gethsemane” from Jesus Christ Superstar, sung by Courtesy of The Thistle of school spirit that they are constantly sophomore voice major Ethan Crystal; and “Gimme Sophomore decision science major Jessie accused of having. Gimme” from Thoroughly Modern Millie, sung by Benenson performs “All for You” from sophomore voice major Joanna Latini. Seussical The Musical. In honor of Homecoming weekend, “It was actually kind of like a shotgun process,” The Tartan asks visiting alumni from the said Cory Williams, a Sips of Scotch performer and encourages student-written work. According to ’50s and ’70s what has changed most junior information systems major, describing how its website, the organization will be performing an 10 the show was put together. Despite only having a original work, which opens next Friday, titled, Why years ago from their time at Carnegie Mellon. A Margaret Morrison College home couple of weeks between auditions and the show, Don’t You Come Around My Way? Oct. 7, 2002 economics alumna from 1952 says, as well as an extremely limited rehearsal schedule, “The tuition. It was only $300 a month the students managed to put on an excellent Nigel Rowe, a junior voice major and Sips of Scotch when I was here.” Go ahead, it’s okay performance. The audience members praised the performer, said, “It’s always a lot of fun working to cry. show for its variety; every performer was present with Scotch’n’Soda,” due to the relaxed atmosphere on the stage at some point during the night. From and camaraderie among members. It was apparent U.S. Airways cuts the number of gates dark humor to lighthearted romance and from the through the performances that the students were it has at the Pittsburgh International outrageously goofy to the passionately dramatic, the enjoying themselves, which transferred to the Airport from 38 to 20, dropping from acts did well to demonstrate the theatrical and vocal enjoyment of the audience. Scotch’n’Soda did years5 ago 108 to 68 flights a day. It’s no wonder diversity of the performers. well to kick off its 75th anniversary year with this that the airport constantly feels musical performance. Oct. 8, 2007 abandoned. This also explains the “Eric [Dietz], the music director, would coach them bizarre “alternate security checkpoint” on their songs, and make them a little better than that brings passengers to an they brought them to the auditions,” said Stephen Kaytie Nielsen | Junior Staffwriter abandoned lot. Murphy, the energetic accompanist of the night and a sophomore double majoring in piano and music Carnegie Mellon introduces its newest composition. Dietz, a senior music composition club sport: Quidditch. The team trains major, organized the opening and final group twice a week and joins the ranks of numbers, which presented amazing harmonies and year1 ago over 100 other teams training for the vocal talent. Dietz was pleased with the performers, World Cup in New York City later in the and said, “They did a really wonderful job.” Oct. 10, 2011 year. All of this excitement takes place while the students ride broomsticks, A group of five students from the Alumni Theater naturally. Company opened the second act, performing “Seasons of Love” from Rent with impressive talent. Catherine Spence | Staffwriter The company puts a large emphasis on representing the lives of the youth through their shows, and also theater 10 pillbox 10.08.12 Don’t Run With Scissors by Doghouse Diaries Stick Cats #6 by Nick Marino [email protected]

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puzzles pillbox 10.08.12 13 ’90s-O-Scopes Tartan Crossword Don’t over-think your relationship issues, and definitely aries don’t talk to a friend about your problems. All can be solved march 21–april 19 simply and easily with a game of MASH.

taurus This week is going of be a piece of cake...Psych! april 20–may 20

“You always make each day a special day. By just your gemini being you. There’s only one person exactly like you in the may 21–june 21 whole world. And that’s you yourself, and I like you.” — Mr. Rogers

“When you’re young, first impressions are everything. cancer Sometimes you miss who a person really is.” — Mr. Turner, june 22–july 22 Boy Meets World

“There’s only one certainty in life. A strong man stands leo above and conquers all!” — Vegeta, Dragon Ball Z By Alan Vangpat and Greg Hanneman july 23–aug. 22 Across Down 1. Moore of Charlie’s Angels 1. Watson and Crick discovered its structure 5. Presidential debate moderator* 2. Protection for sensors on mil. vehicles virgo “Sounds like [you’ve] got another one of [your] complex 8. Miami Ink co-owner 3. Engineering director named for dorm?* labyrinthine conundrums of a boyhood problem.” — 12. College sports org. 4. Enforcement for Indonesian Aerospace? aug. 23–sept. 22 Grandpa, Hey Arnold! 13. Subject of 1965 Julie Andrews film 5. 12 Angry Men cast 15. Along with 16-Across, promise to freed 6. Egyptian goddess of fertility slaves 7. His name is his birth state’s shape 16. One of 40 promised to freed slaves 8. French friend libra “Assumption is the mother of all f*ck ups” — Travis Dane, 17. Jewish service organization B’nai ___ 9. Tennis senior* Under Seige 2. This week, don’t be an assumption. 18. Company photoshopping women out of 10. Margarine sept. 23–oct. 22 its catalog* 11. Librarian’s command 19. General lecturing in McConomy* 13. IBM boot sector 22. “I’m not going, SRSLY” 14. River emptying into Lake Chad 23. Green roulette number, in the U.S. 20. Native American tribe “You’re a virgin who can’t drive.” — Tai, Clueless scorpio 24. Place with a view? 21. Weaver’s impending apparatus? 25. Spanish motorcycle manufacturer oct. 23–nov. 21 26. Counterpart to a Hadoop reducer 30. Constriction of the pupil 26. With “M*,” a Squirrel Hill company 32. Baden-Württemberg river 27. Polaris company* 33. One of Khamenei’s fellow citizens 28. Shakespeare’s “before” You’ve spent too much time this semester gettin’ jiggy with 35. Lambda Theta Alpha pageant winner? 29. Phantasy shooter, crappy mage 37. Its standards are 720p, 1080p, and 1080i 30. Hat for a bishop sagittarius it, dealing with scrubs, and having people ice your grill. Take nov. 22–dec. 21 39. Gives off, as in light 31. Jobs or Martin this week to chill out, and have a slammin’ week taking 41. Sports co-editor* 32. Unit of resistance care of yourself and your school work. 42. Shadow’s companion in space 34. Suffix for “beat” or “peace” 44. Greek “highest point” 36. Gimli’s weapon “It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, 46. Adam’s wife 38. Violin’s forerunner capricorn difficult words but rather short, easy words like, ‘What 47. Time-travelling film* 40. A cent, among Quebecers 49. Trick-taking game played with 24 cards 43. One dog? dec. 22–jan. 19 about lunch?’ ” — Winnie The Pooh 51. Project Olympus director* 45. I/O controller standard 52. Central New York univ. 48. With “R,” channel surfing tool 53. Eduardo Saverin or Deborah Moon 50. University of Illinois lecturer* Be confident in yourself. Your ideas are amazing, you just 55. Hunt exhibit ___ a Garden * 53. 2600 dollar movie* aquarius need to stand up and have courage. Remember — you got 62. Some offices have one 54. Untimely release of gas jan. 20–feb. 18 it, dude. 64. California/Nevada ski destination 56. King of Thailand or incarnation of Vishnu 65. Belonging to gun-rights group 57. Girl Scout mints 67. Three, to van Gogh 58. Macaulay and Kieran’s younger brother 68. Leaders of Qatar 59. DES successor Your professor has been unreasonable lately. This week, 69. Color of unbleached silk 60. CIA’s newest buggy pisces when he or she pushes you over the edge, just tell them to 70. ___-a-Sketch 61. Home for Snowball, Boxer, and Muriel feb. 19–march 20 talk to the hand. 71. First word in title of 1980 Journey song 63. Beavis and Butthead laugh 72. With “up,” to increase 66. Eat an evening meal Nicole Hamilton | Comics Editor Clues with an * have solutions that can be found in this week’s issue of The Tartan. ’90s-O-Scopes 14pillbox 10.08.12 MONDAY10.8.12 FRIDAY10.12.12 collaborative projects, focusing on six sites from around the world: the Olympic Sculpture Park (U.S.), Stiftung Town Hall Project: Born Again. O’Reilly Theater (621 The Funk Ark. Thunderbird Cafe (4023 Butler St.). Insel Hombroich (Germany), Benesse Art Site Naoshima Penn Ave.). 7 p.m. 9 p.m. (Japan), Instituto Inhotim (Brazil), Jardín Botánico de To accompany its production of Born Yesterday, the The Washington, D.C.-based world funk ensemble will Culiacán (Mexico), and Grand Traiano Art Complex (Italy). Pittsburgh Public Theater is hosting a series of free, perform at the Thunderbird Cafe. Tickets are $10 in themed panel discussions, including this one, which advance and $12 at the door. Feminist and... The Mattress Factory. Through May 26. features a panel of local women discussing how they This exhibit features works by six female artists from became empowered to follow a dream. The event is free. SATURDAY10.13.12 around the world, aiming to show that feminism is a multivocal, multigenerational, and multicultural movement, TUESDAY10.9.12 Not Like I Remembered. Unsmoke (1137 Braddock not a single-issue set of political beliefs. The exhibit is Ave.). 6 p.m. guest-curated by Carnegie Mellon professor of art theory Los Valientes. Kresge Theatre. 7 p.m. Wisconsin-based sculptors Aristotle Georgiades and and criticism Hilary Robinson. The live music theater project — which consists of a Gail Simpson will exhibit a large architectural sculpture cello, piano, and percussion trio — will perform. Its music inspired by the bridges and rivers of the Pittsburgh area ranges from traditional Latino folk to popular songs sung and a group of sculptures made from cast-off toys and Compiled by Allison Cosby | Staffwriter in Spanish and instrumental works by Latin American lawn ornaments. The exhibit opening is free and open to composers. The event is free and open to the public. the public. More information on the exhibit can be found Want your event here? Tickets are available at the University Center Information at unsmokeartspace.com. Email [email protected]. Desk. ONGOING WEDNESDAY10.10.12 Portraits of a Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Freedom for Birth. Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ Melwood Florilegium. Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Screening Room (477 Melwood Ave.). 6:30 p.m. Hunt Library, Fifth Floor. Through Dec. 16. The Midwife Center celebrates its 30th anniversary with The exhibit showcases work from 48 American botanical this film screening, panel discussion, and reception. artists who are creating an archive of watercolors and Tickets are $10 for students and proceeds benefit The drawings of the plants at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Midwife Center. The selected pieces will be displayed with historical printed volumes from the Hunt Institute’s collection. The THURSDAY10.11.12 gallery’s operating hours are available at huntbot.andrew. cmu.edu. Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series: Justin Torres. Frick Fine Arts Auditorium. 8:30 p.m. White Cube, Green Maze. Carnegie Museum of Art. Acclaimed fiction writer Justin Torres will read from his Through Jan. 13. debut book, We the Animals. The reading is free and The exhibit includes models and drawings by architects open to the public. and landscape architects who have worked on

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Jonathan Carreon | Photo Editor Doug McLennan, editor of the online collection of arts and culture journalism ArtsJournal, delivered a keynote lecture at Saturday’s Symposium on Art Management and Innovation at Heinz College. The symposium offered a series of interactive lectures and workshops designed to highlight innovative arts management in the artistic community.

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