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The Grizzly, November 1, 2012

Jessica Orbon

Sara Sherr

Matthew Johnston

Michael D'Amico

Michael Klazas

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Part of the Cultural History Commons, Higher Education Commons, Liberal Studies Commons, Social History Commons, and the United States History Commons Click here to let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Authors Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Matthew Johnston, Michael D'Amico, Michael Klazas, Vivek Reddy, Larissa Coyne, Olivia Z. Schultz, Rachel Brown, Allen Weaver, Brett Hillsberg, Dave Muoio, John Parry, Anthony Sierzega, Kaitlyn Ott, and Jordan Demcher IN THIS ISSUE: THE 24-hour play pg. 2 Students prep for election pg. 4 Candidate match up pg. 6 GRIZZLY Reaction to opinion pg. 7 STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF URSINUS COLLEGE

Search for Student Activities Matt Johnston [email protected] UC needs new Assistant Director

those areas but has the ability to Barkers, programing associate Kelli Bodrato recently stepped learn the rest," he said. "The per­ for the tudent activities office down as assistant director of son who is selected will hopefully and "the third in command" ac­ leadership development and stu­ be a generalist who has the ability cording to McKinney, has fond dent activities. Todd McKinney, to then develop those specialties memorie of Bodrato. Ursinus' associate director of and be awesome at all of them." "There are some big shoes leadership development and stu­ McKinney said the ideal can­ to fill, whoever take that job," dent activities, now handles her didate would also have experi­ Barkers said. responsibilities while the school ence working at a smaller resi­ McKinney agreed, wondering, searches for an ideal candidate. dential college like Ursinus. "What didn't Kelli do?" "It's twice as much work but There are more than 100 appli­ Barkers was urpri ed to learn I'm having fun," McKinney said. cants for the position and McKin­ Bodrato would not be returning ''I'll be glad to have someone Rosie ClarklThe Grizzly ney hopes to invite some of them thi emester. back on board." The debates highlighted many of the issues of this year's presidential to campus in the near future so "She was a big part of thi of­ Bodrato, whose primary re­ election. Election Day is Nov. 6. students, faculty and staff to meet fice. Without her being here , it's sponsibilities included freshman and interview them. Through this, been a little hectic. Everybody orientation, Greek life, family McKinney said he hopes to "get has a little more weight on their programs, student governance, a community sense of who they shoulders," Barkers said. clubs and organizations and su­ feel the best candidate is." "She was always running Presidential pervising student staff, was re­ "There will be a chance for stu­ around, busy. If you caught her in cently offered a position at Mount dents to meet that person with our the office you were lucky," Bark­ Saint Vincent college in New open forums and such, so we defi­ ers said. "I know a lot of the per­ York. There she will fulfill the nitely hope students will take that formers arollnd here, she did a lot debate wrap-up role of director of residence life. opportunity to come out and meet of that. She booked all that good McKinney described the po­ Mike D'Amico at Ursinus. "While Romney was with all the candidates," McKin­ stuff." sition of assistant director as a [email protected] good, what was striking was how ney said. "We value their input McKinney ex.pects to fill the "hodgepodge" of different re­ disinterested and bored President and their voice because they're much-needed position by the end sponsibilities. As election time nears. the Obama seemed. He looked like the people [the candidates1 will of November with a new assistant "We're looking for someone candidates are making their final he wanted nothing to do with that be working most closely with." director starting in January. who is strong in one or two of push to prove they are the right debate." Senior business major Corey I:hoice to be the next president According to CNN, with the of the United States. Before that victory Romney gained from happens, it's time to take a look this first debate, he now carries STAFF EDITORIAL k at the three presidential de­ the "momentum into the home In reaction to the massive response to John However. The Grizzly overwhelmingly con­ and wrap up what occurred. stretch." Parry's article, "Varsity Teams and Athletes Over­ demns the personal attacks that have been occur­ The first debate took place The second debate took place valued at Ursinus," the staff of The Grizzly would ring through social networking. All student at Colorado at the University of in Hempstead. NY at Hofstra like to remind the campus community that the Ursinus should feel free to express their personal nver. According to presidency. University. According to presi­ article was published in the opinion section. which opinions and no students should feel unsafe for , there were six different dency .ucsb.edu. does not necessarily reflect the views of The Griz­ expressing their beliefs. that were covered dur­ Some of the questions were zly or its staff. The reaction to the article is in opposition to debate. about education. economic Opinion pieces have very different guidelines the civil discourse The Grizzly hopes to foster. segments were the Na­ growth. domestic energy sources. and/or criteria than other sections of the paper. If anyone would like to share their opinions we economy, education/tax the automobile industry. Rom­ Opinion pieces are meant to reflect the views of encourage them to submit their letters and hope refonnlenergy, small busi­ ney's economic platfonn and oil the individual writer and we hope to publish as they would feel respected in doing so. There are promotion/job creation, and gas production on public land many varied perspectives as possible. To that end, multiple organizations on campus that embrace and national debt/spending just to name a few. The Grizzly also published Marcus Foster's article and support different values and opinions. and The commission on fis- "The second debate might "Ursinus Sports Teams Need More Support" as a Grizzly is no exception. ~onl~b~lity and refoun, and have been a slight win for the counterpoint to Parry's article on the same page. We always have and always will welcome let­ president," said Weaver. "But In an effort to better serve the campus com­ ters to the editor. If you would like to share your re­ debate was a Rom­ Governor Romney did not hurt munity, The Grizzly has been striving to become a action with the Ursinus community, please submit by miles upon miles," more open forum, preserving students' freedom of a letter to [email protected]. Weaver. a senior mem- expression, and reflecting the liberal arts mission *This editorial was wriNen by the student edi­ the College Republicans See Debates on pg. 2 that Ursinus College values. tors of The Griz;:ly. WWW.URSI·NUSGRlZZLY:COM 2 - NEWS THEGRIZZLYI THURSDAY, NOv. 1,2012 Homecoming 2012 24-hour play set to begin Friday

Mike Klazas complete and is full of satirical [email protected] comedy. The basic plot of the play por­ The famous absurdist play trays the social interactions of The Bald Soprano is coming to two British families, the Smiths Ursinus, with a record-breaking and the Martins, while providing twist. For 24 hours straight six humor. The unique twist with Ursinus student actors will per­ the Ursinus performance is the form the award-nominated play fact that six of our students (Tra­ directed by Maidie Distefano of vis Maider, Rayna Nunes, Bren­ Brat Productions. dan Howseman, Rachel Blunt, The play itself was originally Emily Taylor, and David Mar­ created in 1950 by Eugene 10- tin) are attempting to set a world nesco, who was inspired to write record for longest performance the play from his experiences by a single cast. The cast will learning English and the ridicu­ perform the play in its entirety, lous practice sentences provided then start it all over again. through his book. The play takes The idea of looping the pro- approximately one hour to See Play on pg. 4

Jillian Goldsteinl Debates continued from pg . 1 Syria, what is America's role in The Grizzly the world, Israel and Iran.Amer­ Top photo from left, himself during this debate and ica's longest war and the rise of Doug Muller, Mary did what he had to do." China. Kobor, Liam Marston, According to the Associ­ "Once again, the third deba and Kayla McLeod ated Press, opinion polls show was a slight win for President participated in the that the race is a close one, with Obama," said Weaver. "But homecoming festivities Obama leading in some national Romney once again did what he at the football game needed to do and showed why on Saturday, Oct. 27. surveys and Romney in others. he would be a viable alternative Marston was named Despite the Republicans homecoming king . clear gains in surveys in recent to the President and look presi­ days, the president lead in sev­ dential . " Photo at right, the eral polls of voters in Wisconsin According to CNN, a poll homecoming crowd of and Ohio, two key midwestern that was released the Thursday alumni and students "battlegrounds" where Romney after the final presidential debate rooted on the Bears, and Ryan have been campaign­ stated that the viewers believed who fell to Johns Obama had won. Hopkins, 35-17. ing heavily. The final debate was held at "If Governor Romney wins Lynn University in Boca Raton, the election, the first debate will Fl. Since this was the final de­ be looked at as the turning point bate of the year before Election in much of the same way the Day on Nov. 6, both candidates KennedyfNixon debate in 1960 need to demonstrate why Ameri­ changed that election," Weaver Tracking Sandy cans should vote for them. said. There were six topics of dis­ Weaver said the election will Do you have images from the Frankenstorm? cussion for this debate, includ­ be a very close and competitive ing the changing Middle East one all the way until the final Share them with [email protected] and new terrorism, the war in state and its votes have been counted.

EDITORIAL STAFF letters to the Editor ([email protected]) THEGRIZZLY JESSICA ORBON Co Editor in Chief I I Alliette~s submitted to The Grizzly must not exceed 250 words in length, must SARA SHERR Co Editor in Chief I be ~malled, and must be accompanied by a full name and phone number to ROSEMARY CLARK News Editor VOLUME 37, ISSUE 8 venfy content. The Grizzly reserves the right to edit all material for length SARA HOURWITZ Co Features Editor I content, spelling and grammar, as well as the right to refuse ' The Grizzly is a weekly student-run SABRINA McGETTIGAN Co Features Editor publication of any material submitted. All material submitted to The Grizzly publication that serves the Ursinus DAVID MUOIO Opinion Editor becomes property of The Grizzly. community. Views expressed ALWEAVER Sports Editor in The Grizzly do not necessarily JILLIAN GOLDSTEIN Photo Editor Eac~ . member of the campus community is permitted one copy of The Grizzly. reflect the views of the staff or HEIDI JENSEN Staff Photographer Additional copies may be purchased for 1 ¢. college. JACQUELYN HEIKEL Web Editor Copy Editor CECELIA MARQUEZ Staff positions at The Grizzly are open to students of all majors. Contact the Ursinus Grizzly CHELSEA CALLAHAN Layout Editor adviser for details. 601 E. Main Street SAMANTHA SALOMON Social Media Editor Collegeville, PA 19426 DR. KIRSTIE HETTINGA Adviser All content Copyright C 2012 The Grizzly. WWW.URSINUSGRIZZlY.COM • f •• • •••••• ,. '4' THE GRIZZLYI THURSDAY, NOv. 1, 2012 3 - NEWS Depts. revise curriculums Top stories from

Sara Sherr 300 level, the new curriculum de­ and with an understanding of how around the globe [email protected] mands only three courses at the groups of courses are connected." 200 level and now requires stu­ While students' concentra- Vivek Reddy Nationalist Gov. In line with goals set forward dents to complete four 300 level tions won't be printed on their [email protected] by President Bobby Fong's Stra­ courses. transcripts, students may choose of Tokyo resigns tegic Plan, departments across "We're looking to improve to highlight their concentrations On Oct. 25, the Ne\\ York campus are updating their curri­ Former Italian students' abili- on their re­ Times reported that Tokyo' na­ cula to better prepare students to ty to speak and "7; sumes so as PM Convicted tionalistic governor Shintaro L hl­ apply their studies to the world write," Jaroff he Strategic Plan asked to specify the On Oct. 26, the Guardian re­ hara resigned in order to form a beyond Ursinus. said. us to think about what it is skills and ex­ ported that Sihlo Berlusconi. the Ne\\ atlonal Party. According The English Department is The chang- we do well as a major and in periences they former prime minister of Italy, to the Time , thi announcement excited about its new curriculum what ways we can improve to es will hope- have gained was sentenced to four years in jail come at a crucial time. a Japan changes. fully be imple- fit into the general goals of the throughout the for tax fraud but can still appeal is consciou of It political influ­ In the past, students majoring college." men ted by the course of their twice more against the ruling. ence waning a a result of ChlDa' in English had to complete Meth­ fall of 2013. In studies. - Dr Becky Jaroff Berlusconi was also banned from rise to IDternational power. ods in Literature (ENGL-290W), order for this to Chair, English Department Visiting public office for five years and Under the Ne\\ National Part)'. British Literature J (291), Brit­ be brought to Assistant Pro- ordered to pay 10 million Euros. I hihara ha already initiated a ish Literature II (292), American fruition, how- fessor Kirstie The Guardian reported that sever­ campaign to ecure the Senlo.:aku Literature (293) and at least three ever, it needs to be approved by Hettinga said, "We hope that al employees in the former prime islands. which increa ed ten ions 300-level colloquia. the Academic Council by January these concentrations will make it minister's media firms were also with China, according to the Now, American Literature and 2013. easier for students to find courses found guilty. Time. British Literatures I and II will be The professors in the English that they may find interesting. According to the Guardian, The Time reported that I. hi­ omitted and will be replaced with department have been meeting Also, I think this is a great way Silvio Berlusconi has faced 33 hara want to merge the party three new classes: Literary Histo­ once a week and working very for students to find identity in our trials for other charges includ­ with others, including a con er­ ries, Genre Studies, and New Lit­ hard to revise the curriculum by department." ing bribing British lawyer David vative party formed by populi t erary Directions. next fall. Many courses have been re­ Mills and paying a 17-year-old mayor of Osaka. Toru Ha hi­ "We're trying to create ver­ The Media and Communica­ vised, and some, for instance Moroccan prostitute. For the lat­ moto. It is not clear how Ishihara ticality in the major," said As­ tions Studies department is also MCS 290, were deleted all to­ ter case. the trial is scheduled to expect to work with other parties sociate Professor and Chair of revising its curriculum this year, gether. These will be replaced conclude at the end of the year. but political analyst argue that English Rebecca Jaroff. This ver­ enabling students to focus on with new and innovative courses hi movement may be part of the ticality will presumably extend concentrations within the major. with social applications, such as larger trend of increased Japanese all the way to English's roots in These concentrations are, ac­ Media Ethics (MCS-315) and US authorities nationalism. Latin and will help students un­ cording to the Academic Coun­ Facebook Nation (MCS 318). derstand how our language came cil's statement about changes to stop Imran Khan Have feedback to be the way it is today. the MCS Curriculum, "areas in­ on this story? EU changes The changes were made with cluded to provide students with According to the BBC, Imran Visit The Grizzly the Strategic Plan in mind but recommendations for selecting Khan, a Pakistani politician who biofuels policy on F ace book! Jaroff said they "would have hap­ courses in their areas of interest has campaigned against Ameri­ pened anyway." can drone strikes. was stopped On Oct. 24, the BBC report­ "The Strategic Plan asked by U.S. immigration authorities ed that the European Union is us to think about what it is we in Canada when boarding a flight changing its policy on biofuel in do well as a major and in what COMMENTS . SOUGHT from Toronto to New York on Oct. an effort to encourage energy pro­ ways we can improve to fit into FOR TENURE REVIEW 26. He was questioned for about duction from waste as oppo ed to the general goals of the college," an hour and claims that authori­ food crops. Jaroff said. "The Strategic Plan In accordance with the Ursinus College Faculty ties questioned him on drones. According to BBC. the Eu­ demonstrates what makes Ursi­ The BBC reported that the ropean Commission argued that nus distinct because we're seek­ Handbook, student comments on teaching ef­ Americans who detained Khan clearing out land to produce bio­ ing to help students live creative, fectiveness and student-faculty interaction are are not allowed to divulge any in­ fuel crops can cancel out environ­ useful lives and develop ties to invited at the time of a faculty member's review formation. mental benefits of biofuel, a for­ the outside world." for tenure. Although student letters must be Meanwhile, the Toronto Sun ests are destroyed in many cases. The new curriculum will open signed to be considered, student names may be reported that the American Islam­ The EU will instead use farm channels for students to extend waste. algae and straw as energy withheld, upon request, when their comments ic Leadership Coalition pressured their studies to the world beyond Secretary of State Hillary Clinton resources. the classroom. are shared with the Promotion and Tenure Com­ to revoke Khan's U.S. visa due The British government ar­ "The new curriculum will mittee, and the faculty member. to his sympathetic views towards gued that it wa not worth divert­ allow more opportunities for the Taliban. ing food into fuel with nearly students to engage in extensive This year, the following member of the faculty is "Granting individuals like 900 million people going hungry. writing projects, study abroad, being reviewed for tenure: Khan access to the US to fund­ BBC reported. independent research opportu­ raise is against the interest of the The EU Commissioner for nities and internships and even people of Pakistan and the nation­ Climate Action argued to invest literatures in translation at the Karen Clemente, Theater and Dance al security interests of the US." in biofuels that achieve em is ion 300 level," Jaroff said. "We're the group said in a statement to cuts and do not compete with also seeking more consciously to Your feedback is strongly encouraged and will the Sun. food at the same time. However. serve non-majors who are inter­ assist the Committee in its review process. Let­ the European Renewable Ethanol ested in literature classes." ters should be sent to Lucien T. Winegar, Office Follow us on Associasion did not agree with Another noteworthy change of the Dean by November 30,2012. Twitter! the notion that biofuel crops took is that instead of requiring stu­ @ursinusgrizzly away from growing food. dents to take four courses at the 200 level and three courses at the ...... WWW.URSINUSGRIZZLY.COM THEGRIZZLY SARA HOURWITZ & SABRINA MCGETTIGAN [email protected] FEATURES [email protected]

Play continued from pg . 2 i very enthusiastic about the coming of the 24 hour Students prepare Bald Soprano to Ur inu . "I think it is a very unique duction is made possible through the structure of experience." Scudera said "The director Madi Dis­ the play. The end of the play is the same as the be­ tefano has performed the 24 hour bald soprano at ginning. In a regular play or performance the lights different fringe festival and it really is something for Nov. 6 election would dim and go out at the end of the show. The that ha captured a lot of attention." 24 hour Bald Soprano will keep the lights on and Scudera also believes that the performance will Larissa Coyne ing election, I watched the three continuously go through performance after perfor­ bring a lot of attention to Ursinus becau e this i the [email protected] debates. I also watch ABC World mance with no interruptions. fir t time a 24 hour performance i being done on News to see how each candidate Another interesting twist to the Soprano is not a college campus with college student . "Madi has As the election gets closer, stu­ is doing in the polls." only will the play loop but actors will also switch done it with professional actors with a company she dents of all affiliations on campus Emily Cooper, a sophomore roles. Travis Maider for instance will be playing founded (Brat Productions)." Scudera said. 'This is have mixed opinions about their and a member or the UC Demo- both Mr. Martin and Mr. Smith 12 times each during the first time she has come to a college campus to own preparation, and the prepara­ crats, found it distracting to watch the 24 hours. "It is hard," Maider said "I find that I doir." tion of their fellow students. the debates with others. Wright am saying lines for Mr. Martin when I am playing The 24 hour Bald Soprano begins on November There are two clubs on campus said that student commentary was Mr. Smith. But that is what makes this play fun." 2nd at 8 p.m. in the BlackBox theater in the Kaleido­ that are politically affiliated: the more about diction than content Castmate Brendan Howseman, who will play scope. Tickets are available at boxoffice@ursinus. Ursinus College Democrats and during the debate when it was the role of Fire Chief in the first performance, also edu and by calling 610-409-3030. Cost of admission the Young Republicans. Another shown in Lower Wismer. Wright supports the idea of switching roles for each perfor­ will be two dollars for 24 hour of performance. group that is hoping to become and Spiegel said they talked to mance. "The reason the idea of switching roles is Those in attendance are also encouraged to enjoy established as a club is Young other students about the debates so great is that if you stay for two shows, you'll get themselves with clapping, laughing, and enthusiasm Americans for Liberty. after they watched them. two different performances and different interpreta- with this unique performance. Both the UC Democrats and Some Ursinus students believe tions by a different actor," Howseman said "You get Have feedback on this Republicans want to see more that other students at Ursinus do to see a new show that happens to have the same participation from students. Eliz­ not stay informed about the elec- lines." story? Visit The Grizzly abeth Spiegel, a sophomore and a tion. 'T d say that there's prob- Associate professor of theater Domenick Scudera on Facebook! member of the College Republi­ ably a lot of students who are ______-======cans, said that she did not see a very either misinformed or unin- lot of action from the Republican formed." Wright said. group on campus last year, but Roshak wrote that she recom­ this year she joined the group, mended news stations to her fel­ and said that the group had a table low students, "I would suggest Word on the Street f for helping with absentee ballots that students watch ABC World and have held more meetings. News or whatever news station Who are you going to vote for in the presidential election and why? Brett Hillsberg, the UC Dem­ they watch since there is a lot of ocrat President and a senior at information on what is going on "Barack Obama because I feel that at this point in our political system, you're choosing Ursinus said that he believed stu­ in the election and what Romney between the lesser of two evils. Both candidates are fairly conservative but for social is­ dents could be doing more: "As and Obama have been saying in sues I feel more comfortable having Obama in the office over Romney." -Senior Olivia the college Democrat's President their interviews." I have been overall very disap­ Hillsberg said, "I haven't re­ Hovick pointed in the participation of the ally seen too much participation student class body." He also said from any of these students in this "Barack Obama. I agree with what he's talking about now in his campaign elections and that he was keeping up with the electoral cycle." Wright thought I watch the debates and his arguments." - Freshman Khalilah Baber election. "As a college senior I that this lack of participation have a lot of work myself but I might be attributed to students "I am absolutely going to vote for Barack Obama because I'm a feminist and he sup­ find time to support this cause I focusing on other things, "I think believe in." Hillsberg said. and rightfully so, most students ports feminist issues. He also supports helping people who need help and I think that Ethan Wright, a sophomore at on this campus are more interest­ Mitt Romney might be a little bit evil and he has no empathy for anyone." -Junior Ursinus said that he has visited ed in the things that are directly Jessica Long both candidates' websites and related to them in their lives right reads the news daily to stay in­ now, here at college ,"he said. "Definitely Barack Obama. Barack·Obama because I feel like the GOP is really out of formed. He has al 0 watched all For the third debate, Hillsberg three presidential debates. Wright said he was "impressed" with the touch with the needs of a lot of people in the U.S. like a lot of the citizens and I feel like suggested that students who want turnout and was impressed that I just don't want to take our country in kind of a step back." -Senior Andre Kiss to be more informed go to the the College Democrats, College website i idewith.com to match RepUblicans, and the Bonner "Mitt Romney because I believe that he is going to tum the economy around and that's themselves with the candidate Program all sponsored the event. what the United States needs." - Freshman Stephen Caplan they agree most with on the is­ More than 50 people attended the sues. "For me that helped a lot vie\\·ing in Lower Wismer. for me to sort of olidify the fact Spiegel, Wright, Cooper. and 'That's a good question. I'm currently undecided, but I'm planning on voting for Gary that I find myself in the libertarian Hillsberg encouraged students to Johnson because I can't reconcile Obama's previous campaign statements with all of the camp," Wright said. both inform themselve and to drones. just with all of his policies internationally. I think it's irreconcilable." -Junior Different tudents took dif­ vote. Wright said "there are a lot ferent approache to staying in­ of people out there that will tell Julia Glaubennan formed. Spiegel said that she you that your vote doe n't mat­ found it helpful to talk to her par­ ter, and I would di agree with "I'm voting for Obama because I don't like Romney because he switches sides on ev­ ents about the upcoming election. that 100 percent of the time. and erything from the past ten years to now. I feel like it will happen again." - Freshman Katherine Roshak, a Republican it matters who you vote for so get Hannah Pottieger freshman at Ursinus wrote in an out and vote." email "To prepare for the upcom- WWW.URSINUSGRIZZLY.COM THE GRIZZLYI THURSDAY, NOv. 1, 2012 5 - FEATURES Campus radio grows

Olivia Schultz goal for the radio tation I to olschultz@ursinus edu increa e the audience to fift) li­ tener per show. They are hoping 1any tudents at r ,"us Col­ that their use of OJ" elf-promo­ lege are unaware that there I a tion, flyers, Facebook group, and radio tation on campus. The sta­ Twitter will help them achle\e tion, which i called WVOU, can their goal to Increa e their audi­ be found on the Internet onl) at ence. \\.\ou.ur inus.edu. The WVOU Pall) want increa ed e"\po­ radio tat ion office can be found ure. He aid, "The tat Ion should in Ritter 138. Dr. Ja) tvllller be promoted more b) school and serves a the facult) ad\isor to other media outlets." this 2009 photo, students write letters seeking donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. WVOU. WVOU i al 0 working on tf)­ WVOU strives to be another ing to have live DJs from W\OU P 'til Dawn fights kids' cancer Ursinus student voice at the col­ at Late ight Lower. The WVOU lege in addition to The Grizzly. DJs would work to create a pia) I­ Rachel Brown Live performances by a student di co jockey, bands Currentl) there are ixt) students i t e peciall) for Late Night Low­ [email protected] including More Than Alive and the GoAround, and involved in WVOU this year. er. the UC Bearitones will serve as accompaniment to While the hours vary, WVOU ha The executi,e officers were On Thursday Nov. I, the Up 'til Dawn organi­ the letter writing. All food and entertainment was live disco jockeys approximate­ WVOU are in the beginning stag­ wiII bring the Ursinus campus together to donated in support of the event. ly six hours a day, seven day a es of developing a radio pia) \\.ith awareness of childhood cancer, raise funds "It's not something you have to pay for," said se­ week. the hopes of attracting a greater . Jude Children's Research Hospital, and enjoy nior Whitney Sarchiapone, co- executive director of WVOU plays a variety of audience. Pall) aid he would be food and entertainment. Up 'til Dawn. "We just need your time." music including rock, hip-hop, very interested in "collaborating 'til Dawn has been promoting awareness of Students should bring the registration form at­ house, and country. Junior John \." ith other group on campus." cancer and St. Jude this school year since tached to the campus-wide email sent last week to Parry, who is the general manager Pall)' welcomes an) campu '..... 'tI.rnN.r. building up to the letter-writing event on receive a T-shirt at the event. of WVOU, said that the station is group to connect with WVOC and In addition to the letter-writing event, Up 'til "A great outlet to discover new to contact them through email by helps treat kids with cancer and other Dawn tries "to put together events throughout the music, especially indie artist. emailing [email protected]. Nlt-thlreatcning diseases with no cost to the fam­ years to raise awareness about the kids at St. Jude," Students can tum to us to learn Parry, a Media and Commu­ said sophomore Chelsy Paulose, co-president Paulose said. Up 'til Dawn's efforts to raise aware­ more. It's a shame that they're nication Studies major. started of Up 'til Dawn. All of the funds raised through Up ness include chalking the campus and setting up an turning to other places." working at WVOU in September 'til Dawn events will go to St. Jude, which provides awareness table in Lower Wismer. The shows range from one to of his freshman year. He would cer patients with everything from treatments to an Ursinus athletic teams have also been promoting two hour time slots, which allows love to work in radio or 111 a simi­ ucation during their stay at the hospital in Mem- for many shows. Parry said, "One lar job in television upon gradu­ . ,Tenn. . awareness of childhood cancer and St. Jude. During the football game against Susquehanna University, hour time slot are less intimidat­ ation. Pall)' said that tudents From 7 p.m. to midnight in Lower Wismer, stu­ the football players and cheerleaders wore yellow ing and more appealing to student don't have to be a ~lcdia and ts are encouraged to bring their address books to shoelaces, since yellow is the color that represents DJs." One of the most popular Communications major or rninur s letters from St. Jude to family members and childhood cancer. music shows is run by two fresh­ to get involved in the Ursinus ra­ Dds. "As college students, we don't necessarily The wrestling team is also holding a Fall Brawl men, Kevin Rivera and Yousif dio station. ve the money to donate to these kids ourselves," to support Up 'til Dawn's cause. During the tour­ Yahya, who host a hip-hop show. He said that if there is an open ulose said. "But we know people who do, such as nament, the wrestlers will wear yellow singlets and WVOU also has other pro­ spot on the radio schedule pro­ friends. family members, and parents." shoelaces to show their support of St., Jude Sar­ grams besides music which cover gram that works for any student. The more letters a person addresses, the more chiapone said. other topics, like sophomore John he welcoml!s studl!nts to con­ e prizes they are eligible to win. The top prize, Ursinus' Up 'til Dawn raised more than $10,000 Rhoda's show called "Sports tact him so he and the rest of the ible to participants who address at least 50 let- last year, and hopes to exceed that success this year. Guy," during which Rhoda di - WVOU team can help them create ,is a $200 Visa gift card. Other prizes include a "I am fortunate not to go through half of what [the cusses various news regarding their own radio show on WVOU. de Hawk chocolate gift basket, an Eastern patients at St. Jude] are going through," Paulose said. professional sports. Any students interested in getting ountain Sports backpack. and gift cards to Kiwi and "I have the ability to do something, so I help them." A current challenge to WVOU involved in WVOU should I!mail . Queen. For more information about the event, email up­ is that the} have a little over twen­ Parry at jopall)'@' ursinus.edu. DUring the event, food from Johnny G's Pig [email protected]. ty listeners for each show. Parry' back and other local restaurants will be provided. Happening on Campus fllu rsday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

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OPINION [email protected] Presidential candidates: head to hea Barack Obama Mitt Romney Brett Hilisberg ed many times to work with a republican AI Weaver [email protected] House of Representatives that has made it [email protected] clear that their first priority is to make the • President Barack Obama took office President fail, even though it will harm the In 2008, President Barack Obama when the economy was in unpredictable country in the process. was the talk of the nation. He was the freefall, and while recovery has not been Romney wants to extend the Bush tax new and popular face in not only the ideal, we must look at the progress the cuts for the rich (that have obviously not United States, but the entire world. the past. In the latest Rasmussen poll, economy has made if we're to understand created jobs) when they are set to expire in Today, as we sit with five days until only 37 percent of Americans believe why he deserves a second term. 2013. This will add $5 trillion to the debt the election, he is merely a sign of failure that America is on the right track, whic:ll The country is in a better place than while increasing military spending in a and a president with a record that does shows the electorate' . dissatisfaction it. was before; back in 2009, economists country that already outspends its nearest not deserve another four-year term as President Obama and his administratim were afraid that a second Great Depression competitor more than eight to one. Commander-and-Chief of the United The right track for America is out­ was possible as we were losing hundreds Now, I'm not saying that military States. lined in Romney's five point plan, w . of thousands of jobs a month. The presi­ spending should be permanently cut, The statement has become cliche involves achieving energy independe dent reversed the gloomy trend through but as of now, more military spending is this election cycle, but it's true: this is fixing the public education system. c the stimulus package, a series of small certainly not necessary when the futures a choice election and the choice really ting the deficit. increasing trade (es business tax cuts, and Wall Street reform. of Medicare and Social Security are in the couldn't be clearer. ly in Latin America). and by champio As of today, we are now modestly balance. And which recent Republican America needs to hire Mitt Romney as small businesses. gaining jobs and the economy is growing. president has actually balanced the bud­ the President of the United States to make A Romney pre idency would lessen Eight years of the Republican deregulation get? Hint: none of them. this nation prosperous again. the sense of dependency on entitlement of Wall Street led to the financial crisis, In the aspect of foreign policy, Rom­ The Obama administration has been programs that are bankrupting our nat" and it is only fair that we allow the Presi­ ney clearly has· no skill in dealing with a blatant failure on almost every aspect Since President Obama took office.l dent eight years to get us out of the mess. the international community. In the most of the political spectrum. Our unem­ number of people dependant on food It's also worth mentioning that Mitt recent debate, Romney declared Russia ployment rate today, 7.8 percent, is stamps has risen to 47 million, up from Romney does have a specific plan to cre­ an enemy of the United States. It was a unchanged from when he took office and 32 million people when he took office ate jobs released to the public, a troubling completely irresponsible gesture and will America is dismally growing at around The first term of Obama's presidency indication that he either does not know harm Russian-American relations if he is 2 percent GDP growth per year. Our na­ has been filled with misstep after mis how to accomplish his goals or that he elected. tional debt recently hit $16 trillion, with The latest of the collection, the terror­ does not want the American people to Now, I will admit, Russia and the more debt being piled up under President ist attack on the American consulate in know what he wants to do. United States are foreign policy rivals, as Obama's one term than George W. Bush's Benghazi, Libya where U.S. Ambas The rising national debt is also a major proven by the Russian opposition to the two terms. Christopher Stevens and three others issue that pertains to the wellbeing of the American plan on Syria in the United Na­ Meanwhile, Mitt Romney has experi­ were 'killed, is a characterization of th American economy. Countries like Italy tions Security Council. However, they are enced success for the vast majority of his Obama administration. where failing and Greece are currently in crisis because by no means an enemy and it is dangerous professional life and career. take responsibility is normal and bein of irresponsible spending, and it's clear to declare them such. As Bill Clinton once said, Romney rational is non-existent. that our primary goal in this election is to In contrast, Obama ended the ten year has a "sterling" business record as CEO America cannot take on four more make sure the United States doesn't join man hunt for Osama Bin Laden, imposed of Bain Capital. He saved the 2002 years of President Obama and his them. tough sanctions on Iran with the support Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City from policies. The choice of failure is one In his effort deal with the increasing of the international community, as well as a financial debacle. Finally (and most re­ America cannot afford, and under a debt, the President ended the expensive leading an international coalition to help cently), he experienced a largely success­ dent Romney, America will be, as Ro military excursion in Iraq. Meanwhile, the rebels take down Kaddafi in Libya. ful term as Governor of Massachusetts. Reagan said, the "shining city on a hi we are currently finishing our mission This, along with the previously mentioned Romney is the only one in this race once again. in Afghanistan, following a timetable to aspects of his economic policy, is why with an actual plan to create jobs and withdraw American presence in 2014. Obama deserves another four years in the get America back on track to where we Additionally, the president has attempt- Oval Office. should be and to where we have been in No matter political affiliation: college students need to vot

Dave Muoio officials were held throughout Let's compare that to those of votes. a turnout that was consid~ our lives ahead of us. and [email protected] 2011 and 2012. us in the United States, where a ered a notable increase over the one of us is blessed with the Such an upheaval couldn't process as simple as traveling to 47 percent of the 2004 election. and the respOnsibility, to lend Over the past few years, revo­ have happened without some type the voting station or mailing in a Just think about that for a mo­ voice toward the furore of our lutions throughout multiple North of struggle. Nearly 850 died in letter is too much effort for a siz­ ment. People across the world are country. African countries have grabbed Egypt's three week long uprising. able chunk of the country. dying for something that we in If you take nothing else the attention of the world. Popu­ more than 30,000 people died in According to government cen­ America already have, but regu­ this special edition of The lar movements among each coun­ Libya's nearly eight month long sus, only 64 percent of Americans larly squander, every four years. please recognize that an inC! try's citizenry fought to depose civil war. and hundreds of thou­ voted in the 2008 presidential It goes without aying that vot­ decision, no matter the dec· . what they considered to be an sands of people risked the threat election. Within this under­ ing is important. but for those of is paramount to the de oppressive regime and. as a result, of violence and abuse to partici­ whelming group. only 49 percent u who fall in that 18 to 24 year society we live in today. and several elections for new public pate in what they considered a of 18 to 24 year olds across the old range it takes on even greater democratic society I hope vital election. country bothered to cast their significance. We have the rest of ues for the rest of our lives. WWW.URSINUSGRIZZlY.COM rHE GRIZZLYI THURSDAY, NOv. 1, 2012 7 - OPINION Special Opinion Section: Reaction to Sports Opinion Piece EDITORS' NOTE: cism, however, comes from mis­ ticle get 6,000 views and alumni hard to maintain financial aid . to learn the value of dedication, Last week The Gri-:.zly experi­ understandings. The headline, for outrage? We play by the same rules as commitment, and time manage­ enced unprecedented reaction to example, was neither written nor My challenge for you, Ursi­ you Mr. Parry. If our GPA lips, ment, just to name a few. an opinion piece by student John approved by me, and I have since nus, is to prove me wrong. Prove we lose our scholarship. There Mr. Parry. your comment . tat­ Parry. been distancing myself from it. that you care just as much about are no free riders. Academics ing, "I feel bad for the e tudents The newspaper s website, The headline] submjtted read, campus issues that aren't kept come first for the vast majority of on some levels. Many of them ursinusgriz;:.!y.com, launched in "Ursinus community obsessed track of on a scoreboard. When athletes. and to try to highlight a neglect to plan out their next January 2012. The number of with sports, little else." you read an article you like in small minority as repre entative step after athletiC . Sometime it I'iews each article gets usu- When] mentioned the foot­ the paper, find it online and share of the whole i Irresponsible and eem like they don't think about ally rangesjrom 10-50. Parry's ball players missing class, many it on Facebook. If that article unfair. anything el e" angered me be­ article received more than 6,500 readers believed I was objecting doesn't exist, write it. Being an athlete is challeng­ yond belief. Who are you to tell unique visitors as of Sunday, to the "special treatment" of the I'm confident I'll hear about it ing, demanding, and rewarding. me that I have not worked my Oct. 28. The corresponding "overvalued" athletes. if any of them break 6,000 views. The generalization that athletes harde t over the past four years opinion article by Marcus Foster, My complaint is that those For now, though, it looks like we at Ursinus are "overvalued" is in chool, while playing on the .. Ursinus sports teams need more athletes were deprived of class actually are sports-obsessed as a insulting. No one at Ursinus IS varsity volleyball team, in order support" was viewed about 900 time that they paid for. ] believe community. overvalued. We are all a member to be uccessful once [ graduate? limes, and the staff editorial athletes should demand to get of the same wonderful learning [ work four Job, [ am involved condemning personal attacks has the most out of their education, community. in a few other organization on been viewed almost 1 ,300 times. and that means staying in class From: Anthony Sierzega By trying to paint Ursinu a a thl campu . I playa collegiate Here The Griz;:.!y is sharing as opposed to skipping out early Ursinus College Class of 2015 crazed sports-driven culture and sport, and somehow I manage to save the athletic department Politics, History Double Major ruled by dumb jocks, Mr. Parry to maintain an above a erage Parry~' personal response as well as some of the letters to the money. We're paying money to CIE Fellow shows t~at he has missed a lot GPA. You do not kno\.l. me, be in the classroom; it's senseless Captain, Men's Track and Field of the great things at Ursinus. therefore you do not get to pa editor The Gri~ly received. The rest of the letters can be found at for the school to save money by Running track here has left a a judgment regarding \.l. hether I ursinusgrizzly.com. The Griz- pulling kids out of class. Freedom of speech is a beauti­ major impact on my life, but it's have planned my next step once zly is only posting letters that I expected students to dis­ ful thing, but if you are going not the only thing. CIE has had my final eason is over. Every we received written permission agree. I expected to get nasty to write opinion piece, please a profound impact on my life. single athlete that I know on thl to print. The Gri:.:.ly does not emails from athletes, and maybe at least show some respects to The diverse people I've met have campus (and others) are involved print anonymous letters. The even coaches or alumni. reality. John Parry's opinion impacted my life. Working with in other organizations besides the letters were edited only to limit What I did not expect was article "Varsity Teams And Ath­ the amazing professors here has sport that they playas well, and profanity and to remove personal my article garnering 6,000 views letes Overvalued At Ursinus" is impacted my life. they also each manage to main­ information about Parry. in about a day. I couldn't have incredibly offensive to the 34% It is sad that after however tain an above average GPA. dreamed that I would be receiv­ As of Sunday, Oct. 28, The of students who are athletes at long Mr. Parry has been a mem­ Intramural sports, while Grizzly had received 10 letters ing angry emails from alumni of Ursinus and has absolutely no ber of the Ursinus family, this is extremely valuable on campu es, with permission to print. We other schools, telling me that I basis in fact. Mr. Parry's attempt the conclusion he has reached. should not be the only option. received four letters but did not won't get a job because bosses to portray Ursin us athletes as Mr. Parry may ee me and other There are plenty of people who prefer athletes. One of them con­ less than serious students who athletes as 34% of the population enjoy playing these sports with­ get a re~ponse when we asked for permission to print them. Two cluded with, "Oh, and [ only hire are here solely for sports is flat that he is better than, but we see out the competition and dedica­ lener writers asked to be anony­ former college athletes." out wrong. I feel completely ourselves as part of the 100% tion that a varsity sport com­ mous and their letters will not be I also didn't anticipate that comfortable speaking for every that make Ursinus such a special mands. Playing against people printed. One person refused to the social media discussion student-athlete at this school that place. who have little to no experience let us print his letter. would become so personal. One Mr. Parry states his opinion out in a sport you're pa sionate about individual wrote that he could of ignorance and disrespect. is not fun nor is it challenging. probably "shake [me] with a Mr. Parry claims "Many of Varsity teams, and club teams, Clarification and split-dodge and steal [my] lunch them (student-athletes) neglect From: Kaitlyn Ott work extremely hard and put in money." Another student posted to plan out their next step after Class of 2013 an incredible amount of time and a challenge that I got a 47 on a statistics test athletics." I would ask Mr. Parry 4 year member of the Ursinus effort, whereas intramural sports last year, which is true. I received with what evidence do you make Women's Volleyball Team do not. John Parry my first-ever death threat when this claim. As a sprinter on the If you are going to write about [email protected] a student tweeted, "John Parry track team, I know that not one Dear Grizzly Editor(s), an opinion you have and pub­ must die. #don'tf***witucfb." member of our team is here to The opinions piece written lish it for an entire campus (and The goal of my opinion piece Naturally, I was called a run in the Olympics. We have in the last issue of The Grizzly society) to see, then you should lilt week was to question sports number of words not fit for print. future humanitarians, doctors about athletics being overvalued probably do a little research in culture, challenge athletes to I was glad, however, that athletes and teachers, not professional at Ursinus deeply infuriated me order for your opinion to be at mlew their commitments to aca­ called me a narp, or non-athletic runners. Every other team shares not only as an athlete here, but least a little educated. Mr. Parry. demics, and dare the campus to regular person. I brought that the same make-up. This is not the also as a student. It is disap­ you argue that President Fong's be as passionate about everything upon myself when I referred to University of Miami. Student­ pointing that Mr. Parry feels as signature of "Go Bears" is not U it is about sports. athletes as jocks. athletes go to class, do their own though varsity athletics are not saying it to all Ursinus students In the process of arguing The intensity of the reaction homework, and don't receive any worthwhile on college campuses. unilaterally, rather it speaks in &pinst the status quo, I used makes me wonder whether I've other extra benefits. This is not After reading the article, a serie "sports terminology." You've IIgrettable generalizations about stumbled upon the most contro­ Penn State. The culture of Ursi­ of reactions exploded online, all quite contradicted yourself by atble1es. I strongly implied that versial argument one can make nus is about so much more than feeling that this opinion was not also calling Ursinus "The U ," adIlItes alone comprise the lower on a college campus. Is there sports. Ursinus embodies the intellectually based. The society which if you paid attention to of each class. This is un- anything I could have written goals of all liberal arts schools, that we live in i obse sed with your fellow classmates, you -aside from anything overtly to show each student how to sports culture which is why Ursi­ would realize is also what you who have achieved racist, sexist, or homophobic­ examine their own life and learn nus (and most other schools) de­ deem "sports terminology." c excellence while that would have evoked such a how to live it. vote a large amount of resources Don't run before you can crawl. taining a grueling practice negative reaction? Ursinus does not give out to the athletic department. Being P.S. -If you do have a 3.7 Or would anyone have cared athletic scholarships. All athletes an athlete means much more than GPA then you'lI be inducted into if I argued that Ursinus should here earned their way academi­ just acquiring the skill needed honor societies and will receive eliminate theater? Does that ar- cally, and must continue to work to play that sport. It allows you the banquet you so long for. WWW.URSINUSGRIZZLY.COM . , . . .". .., ... THEGRIZZLY

AL WEAVER SPORTS ALWEAVE [email protected] Sports recap: football falls to JHU

Jordan Demcher son with a record of 5-12, and [email protected] in Centennial Conference Freshman midfielder AI Weaver [email protected] Brodsky scored the lone goal the Bears. Muhlenberg was by two goals from senior The Ursinus Bears (5-3, 4-3) Cody Antonini. football team was defeated by the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays (8- 0, 7-0) by a score of 35-17 on Women's Sat. October 27. The Jays were ranked a top of the Centennial Soccer Conference standings and remain Ursin us dropped their unbeaten on the season. son finale on Saturday n' The atmosphere was there for Muhlenberg. losing 1-0. The a big game. With fans and alumni goal of the match was scored completely taking over the venue Muhlenberg's Nicole Karsch at Patterson Field, the energy the 40th minute. levels from the previous game Ursinus goalkeeper Kara seemed to be rolling into this one. Joseph made eight saves in But after the Bears' command­ defeat. The Bears finish their ing 36-0 victory over Susque­ son with a 3-9-4 record hanna last week, the wells just seemed to come up dry on Home­ coming Weekend. For their ef­ forts in last week's shutout vic­ Jillian GoldsteinfThe Grizzly Volleyball tory, QB Chris Curran and DT In front of a large homecoming crowd of students, alumni, faculty and staff the Ursinus Bears fell to the Ursinus ended their Greg Fontaina were awarded with Johns Hopkins Blue Jays 35-17 on Saturday, Oct. 27. with a 3-0 loss to Muhlenberg Centennial Conference player of Saturday. They end their the week honors. Ursinus' next score wouldn't more to make the final score 35- homecoming win over Muhlen­ with a record of7-17 overall. The Blue Jays got off to a come until a little less than two 17 Hopkins. Curran ended the berg on Saturday afternoon. quick start after capping off a 42- minutes left in the third quarter, day with 239 passing yards and a Senior forward Catherine Bit­ fairs. yard drive with a rushing touch­ off a three-yard rushing touch­ touchdown pass. Rahill had 105 terly scored both Ursinus goals. Senior middle blocker down to make the score 7-0 Hop­ down by senior Teddy Conrad. yards and seven receptions. She scored the game-winner two Hanratty led the Bears with kins less than five minutes into This touchdown cut the Hopkins Ursinus plays an away game minutes into the second half on en kills. Sophomore setter the game. Ursinus immediately lead to 21-10. against the Muhlenberg Mules a deflection. Freshman defender Powers had 14 a sists in the responded on their next posses­ Again, Hopkins came back (6-2,5-2 Centennial) next Satur­ Megan Keenan assisted on the Set scores were 25-18. 25- sion by putting up some points with a score of their own. But day, and then will end the regular goal. and 25-21. of their own on the board with an then the Bears responded with a season at Patterson Field against Freshman goalkeeper DanieJle Eric Boyer field goal. touchdown hook up from junior Dickinson college on Saturday DeSpirito made four saves to help The rest of the first quarter be­ quarterback Chris Curran to ju­ Nov. 10. preserve the victory. came a defensive battle, but then nior wide receiver Jerry Rahil1. Hopkins came out in the second RahiU was named the Kenneth quarter with a 70-yard rushing Walker Trophy winner for the Field Hockey Men's Soccer touchdown with 11 minutes left most outstanding player from Ur­ The Ursinus Bears clinched The Bears closed their season in the half. The score put the Blue sinus in the Homecoming Game. the final spot in the Centennial out with a 5-1 loss to Muhlenberg Jays up 14-3. The Blue Jays scored once Conference playoffs with a 2-1 on Saturday. They finish their sea- Upcoming UC Sports Schedule 1113 1113 1117 11/10 Wrestling Women's Swimming Men's Swimming Men's & Women's Messiah Invitational vs. Salisbury vs. Albright Cross Country 8a.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. MCAA Mideast Regional Championships 1113 1113 1117 @Dickinson. 10 a.m. Men's SwimIping Football Women's Swimming vs. Salisbury @ Muhlenberg vs. Albright 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 6p.m. WWW.URSINUSGRIZZLY.<20M