NEED A LAUGH? W.I.L.D. ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Scott Fabricant introduces Know nothing about The Black Keys? Women’s Ultimate is one tournament away from Wash. U.’s improv groups Check out Steve Hardy in Cadenza earning a bid to nationals. Johann Qua Hiansen in Scene. for the 411 on tonight’s headliner. provides in-depth coverage in Sports. PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 7

Sthe independentTUDENT newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis LIFE since eighteen seventy-eight Vol. 130 No. 83 www.studlife.com Friday, April 24, 2009

Wrighton, admins A PICTURE-PERFECT SHOWCASE discuss WU fi nances before Edison crowd

Sophie Adelman Master’s programs also will be Staff Reporter reevaluated and expanded. The Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts will soon be introducing a new mas- More than 100 Washington Uni- ter’s degree in landscape architecture, versity students, faculty and staff which will be the fi rst of its kind in the gathered in Edison Theatre yesterday region. morning to hear Chancellor Mark S. After his address, Wrighton re- Wrighton’s “State of the University sponded to questions from the audi- Address” on the fi scal circumstance of ence and those submitted online. the University. One major concern put forward Wrighton covered topics such as by the audience was the possibility construction and budget breakdowns of buying out employees close to re- and offered cost-saving initiatives that tirement. Vice Chancellor for Finance will be implemented to help cushion Barbara Feiner explained that com- the University from the economic cri- pensation benefi ts comprise 62 percent sis. of total operating expenses throughout Wrighton announced the place and the University. time of the address at the end of his e- Although Feiner acknowledged mail to the University community two that the idea would be up for consid- weeks ago acknowledging the Univer- eration, she said, “Many of the deci- sity’s ongoing diffi culties in the midst sions we’re making now are directed of the national economic crisis. at reducing the risk of loss of employ- In addition, he outlined the fi nan- ment.” cial challenges that the University Wrighton stressed that the admin- now faces, including the decline in the istration is open to suggestions from endowment value, a lower increase in the community, which can be submit- MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE tuition this year, greater student fi nan- ted at the Web site http://suggestion. cial aid needs, a poor fundraising envi- wustl.edu. Students view photos at F10 photography show held in The Weitman Gallery in Steinberg Hall. The show features photographs and videos created by the ronment, risky clinical revenue and the “We pledge to consider every sug- junior photography majors. brevity of the stimulus package. gestion seriously and try to take advan- Wrighton chose to focus mainly on tage of the creativity and dedication of the loss of endowment revenue, which those in our community,” he said. has been a highly debated topic in cur- Of the 100 or so present at the ad- rent weeks. At present, the University’s dress, the majority were faculty mem- Students excited for Spring W.I.L.D. performances endowment has declined by more than bers. Only a few were students. 25 percent, producing a fi scal situation “What I don’t really understand is John Scott forward to. I have really no reason that the Chancellor acknowledged is the timing [of the address] at 8:30 a.m. News Editor to stick around after that.” “very fragile.” The total endowment in the morning,” said junior Lauren Schubert said he believes the loss by the 2010 fi scal year will be ap- Weiss, who attended the address. “That change to B.o.B in the lineup has proximately $20 million. couldn’t have been more intentional. I Team 31 will present The Black been a success. Wrighton remarked that the Uni- thought it was a little bit disingenuous Keys as its headliner act and Filli- “The lineups are always some- versity’s current fi nancial state is also on his part. It’s silly to say that you gar, B.o.B and the Cool Kids in this what fl uid,” he said. “There’s no unprecedented. value your students’ input when you year’s spring Walk In Lay Down hard feelings on our end.” “When I think back to my entire put it at a time when you know most concert today. According to Schubert, he and academic career, which began in 1972, students would not come.” Junior David Schubert, Team 31 fellow Team 31 Co-chair Ross this is the fi rst time that there has been Although Weiss believes that co-chair, said that while the perform- Festenstein, a sophomore, review such a decline,” he said. Wrighton gave the audience a good ers for Walk In Lay Down (W.I.L.D.) student suggestions for artists and The administration, however, has sense of the University’s fi nancial for the past fall were booked under determine which ones are possible plans to implement cost-reducing ini- state, she thinks he defl ected some the Hip Hop Live! tour, the acts in based on cost and scheduling. tiatives to alleviate the institution’s fi - questions posed by the audience in his this semester’s W.I.L.D. do not have “We considered a lot of different nancial pressures. These measures will responses. a similar affi liation, as Team 31 se- artists. We considered a lot of dif- include energy conservation, improve- Weiss asked a specifi c question lected the performers to appeal to ferent directions we could take the ments in effi ciency level and a reduc- about the chancellor’s goal to enhance multiple musical preferences. music,” Schubert said. “The Black tion in printed materials and labeling. diversity on campus in the economic “People who have been talk- MICK ORLOSKY | VIA FLICKR Keys were one of our top choices Executive Vice Chancellor for Ad- downturn—a point discussed in his e- ing to me when I’m selling T-shirts Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys performs at the Coachella Valley Music from the beginning. I’ve seen them ministration Henry Webber will head mail earlier this month. seem very excited. I think that we and Arts Festival on April 17. The Black Keys are the headliner band at this before. Their live show is fantastic. I a new organization called the “Tiger “I asked him, ‘What do you mean brought a diverse lineup, so people year's Spring W.I.L.D. feel like students who haven’t heard Team,” which will assist with improv- by diversity? How exactly do you plan in the past who have not liked the fl icting engagement with his record list along with Kid Cudi for the en- of them before will really enjoy it.” ing the University’s effi ciency and re- to implement the policies on campus?’ artists [will] like this show,” Schu- label. tire process of booking artists.” Junior Nadia Mann said she had ducing its operating expenses. He answered the fi rst part well, but he bert said. “There’s not going to be “I think students were disap- Freshman Michael Offerman not heard of The Black Keys before The administration also proposed just didn’t really answer the second any one act that’s going to please pointed, as were we, but B.o.B, or said he is excited to see B.o.B, the band was announced for spring the expansion of summer school pro- part,” Weiss said. “I am thrilled that the entire student body. I feel like Bobby Ray, is also a really excit- though he acknowledges that the W.I.L.D., but she is still looking for- grams to help bring in greater revenue the chancellor thinks diversity is im- a lot of people who haven’t liked ing up-and-coming artist. He’s been artist is not very well known among ward to hearing them. and the expansion of the University’s portant. I just think there should be a past acts are going to like the Black getting a lot of press recently. He’s students. “I like the mix between things fundraising staff. greater focus on honesty.” Keys.” very talented,” Schubert said. “I feel “I knew [B.o.B’s] one song,” that I do know sometimes and things The performer B.o.B was added like he’s going to be big in the com- Offerman said, referring to the song that I don’t, because I like to learn to the lineup late to replace Kid ing years as well. He was a logical “I’ll Be in the Sky.” “That’s the only Cudi, who cancelled due to a con- replacement—he had been on our song I really know and I’m looking See W.I.L.D., page 3 Senate passes resolution decrying lack of student input in tobacco ban

David Messenger and Eliza Adelson News Editors

Student Union Senate passed a resolution on Wednesday night to address the administration’s recent initiative to ban smoking on all Washington University campuses, effective July 2010. The resolution requests that the University administration reevalu- ate the tobacco ban with the consid- eration of the students in mind. So far, more than 100 students have given their input on the Student Union (SU) smoking ban forum on- line. Most of those comments ex- press disagreement with the initia- tive, citing violations of freedoms and not seeking out the student body’s input. There appeared to be a consensus on SU’s taking a position on the to- bacco ban. Concerns were raised as MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE to whether the smoking ban would MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE Chancellor Mark Wrighton speaks on the issues and challenges currently cause people to quit smoking. Student Union Senate Speaker Chase Sackett speaks at Wednesday’s Senate meeting in the DUC. facing Washington University and those the school will face in the short-term Some senators were worried the drive smokers away from central University’s actions infringe upon defi nitely supported the ban. We’re future. The University’s endowment is estimated to have fallen 25 percent smoking ban would effectively out- hubs. student liberties. since the end of fi scal 2008 and is expected to continue declining. cast members of the community and Many senators thought that the “I would not say that Senate See SU, page 3 One Brookings Drive #1039 Newsroom: (314) 935-5995 Editor: [email protected] Please #330 Danforth University Center Advertising: (314) 935-6713 News: [email protected] www.studlife.com St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 Fax: (314) 935-5938 Calendar: [email protected] Recycle 2 STUDENT LIFE | NEWS News Editor / Kat Zhao / [email protected] FRIDAY | APRIL 24, 2009

weatherforecast Friday 24 Saturday 25 Sunday 26

Mostly cloudy/wind Partly cloudy/wind Mostly cloudy/wind High 84 High 82 High 81 THE FLIPSIDE Low 65 Low 65 Low 63 eventcalendar Campus International cont. A one-day conference was held on Thursday in which international leaders gath- Envy is bad for business ered to discuss the issue of increasing security measures in Somalia in order to thwart the pirate attacks. One of the key points discussed was increased funding to Olin Business School professors Jackson Nickerson and Todd Zenger published a ensure the adequacy of the security and stability of Somalia. (Sally Wang) FRIDAY 24 research paper that claims that ineffectively managed pay incentives such as bonuses and performance-based salaries could spell the end of a business. School supply drive The paper argues other coworkers compare themselves to those receiving such incen- Dorms, Mallinckrodt, the Village, all day tives. When these incentives are not optimally managed, many employees will call for This is the last day to bring your extra equal incentives. school supplies to the collection bins to donate your supplies to Give Thanks Give Their paper, titled “Envy, Comparison Costs and the Economic Theory of the Firms,” Back. was the recipient of the 2008 Olin Award, which recognizes faculty research with the policebeat most potential to advance business operations. The paper contains references to the current fi nancial situation. Nickerson and Zenger SUSPICIOUS MAIL—April 21, 2009, p.m. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way argue that imposing caps on CEO salaries will eventually cause a limit on all salaries in 10:31 a.m. Location: Parking Lot No. 54 to the Forum.” a company. This would remove incentives and encourage employees “envious” of those Location: South Brookings Summary: Student reported that her St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Whelpley, 8 p.m. Summary: Admissions received business vehicle was hit while parked in the Wohl without salary regulations to leave the business. Nickerson and Zenger conclude this will Come watch the School of Medicine’s reply envelope with threatening note. garage and the striking vehicle left the performance of “A Funny Thing Happened lead to people leaving large banks for small fi rms or new start-ups. (Kelly Fahy) on the Way to the Forum.” Tickets are $20 Disposition: Under investigation. scene. or $10 for students. Disposition: Pending. LARCENY—April 21, 2009, 2:23 p.m. Location: Rebstock Hall AUTO ACCIDENT—April 22, 2009, 2 National Summary: Camera stolen from unlocked p.m. offi ce between April 13 and April 20. Location: Wohl Garage

news briefs Disposition: Pending. Summary: Two vehicles were involved in SATURDAY 25 Fla. pharmacy: Horses received bad dose accident; no injuries reported. AUTO ACCIDENT—Apr 21, 2009 6:59 Disposition: Cleared. Undergraduate Research Symposium A Florida veterinary pharmacy said Thursday that it incorrectly prepared medication Lab Sciences, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that it gave to 21 horses that died around the time of an international polo match this past Attend the Undergraduate Research Symposium to see students’ research weekend. projects. The day begins with a speech by The horses fell down on Sunday while preparing for that day’s tournament at the In- Chancellor Mark Wrighton and the keynote ternational Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Fla., before dying within an hour. speaker, professor Patricia Pukkila from Investigators are still trying to fi nd out what exactly was wrong with the medicine the University Of North Carolina at Chapel and whether it is to blame in the deaths of the horses. Toxicology results for the horses quoteoftheday Hill. should come out soon. Additionally, testing has been done at the University of Florida. Hemorrhaging was encountered in a few horses, but no conclusive research was other- WUPops concert 560 Building. 7 to 8:30 p.m. wise found. The Washington University Pops Orchestra Meanwhile, Juan Martin Nero, the captain of the horses’ trainer team, thinks that the “The real goal is not about has its last concert of the year on Saturday horses died because of the supplement they were given. The fi ve horses that were not night. They’ll be playing “Forrest Gump,” given the supplement did not die. “Wicked,” the “Russian Sailors’ Dance” and other songs. More Fools Than Wise a A memorial ceremony for the horses was held yesterday. (Lauren Olens) white pride or destruction cappella group will also perform. International of others, but they use these rallies to polarize two peo- SUNDAY 26 Somalia questions current means of stopping piracy Take Steps for Kids 5K Run/Walk Brookings Quadrangle. 9 to 11 a.m. Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke of Somalia is questioning the ef- ple [based on their different The Wash. U. Running club is sponsoring fectiveness of international naval patrols in the Gulf of Aden to fi ght against piracy in the fi rst annual 5K Walk / Run. This event the region. will benefi t Big Brothers Big Sisters of The prime minister used the recent increase in the number of pirate attacks as evi- St. Louis. Start running or walking from backgrounds].” Brookings Quad on Danforth Campus and dence to back up his worries about the ineffectiveness of the international naval patrols. you’ll fi nish running up the Brookings The prime minister is urging the United Nations to lift the arms embargo on Somalia steps! so that the country can play a part in solving the piracy problem. The arms embargo on Somalia has been around for more than 16 years. In the fi rst quarter of 2009, of the 102 attacks recorded, 61 were pirate attacks. Simi- T.J. Leyden speaking on his former KARL Improv show larly, in the fi rst quarter of 2009, the number of pirate attacks by Somali pirates almost The Gargoyle. 8 to 9:30 p.m. views as a neo-Nazi Come laugh with KARL Improv at the doubled. group’s last show of the year, called Several countries have naval forces to provide protection for the vessels traveling in “Comedy Hangover: Ubermogen!” It’s free, the region. so stop by! fortherecord Monday - Friday Tuesday Wednesday DEPRESSION STUDY Marcela Grad spoke in the Danforth University Center room 276 Happy Hour 3-7 pm Karaoke Ladies Night 9-Close UMSL’s Center for Trauma Recovery is at 4 p.m., not 12 p.m, on Thurday. Student Life regrets the error. recruiting qualified treatment and control participants for a study investigating the effectiveness of approved depression medication. Participants will be 1320 Washington Ave compensated for their time (up to $330). Please call 314-516-5440 for more information. “THE FUNNIEST ‘ ’ ” music documentary of all time...a true life THIS IS SPINAL TAP . Clark Collis, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “ ” “ ##### . Need Cash? OUTRAGEOUS’ Steve Smith, TIME OUT NY THE YEARS GREAT ” ROCK MOVIE. The best kept secret is also “ ’ Peter Maiden, ROLLING STONE CRITIC S “‘ ’ the best job on campus. ” ANVIL WILL PICK. Siran Babayan, LA WEEKLY MAKE YOU A Account Executive and Graphic ” “ BELIEVER . Design positions available in the ALL THAT Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES Marketing and Advertising “ Department of Student Life WE CAN ASK ONE OF MY Newspaper. OF A MOVIE!” FAVORITE Anthony Lane, THE NEW YORKER MOVIES Job description and application at “ ” ” www.studlife.com/adjobs A HILARIOUS. OF THE YEAR . GRADE Owen Gleiberman, Joe Williams, ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY E-Mail Application and Resume to: STARTS FRI. [email protected] “...if you’re asking ”, APRIL 24 “WHO THE FU*K IS ANVIL? LANDMARK THEATRES DEADLINE APRIL 24, 2009 you need to get religion this TIVOLI weekend and check out 6350 Delmar in the Loop, .” St. Louis Sacha Gervasi’s amazing documentary, (314)995-6270

ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL LITTLE DEAN'S YARD AND AHIMSA FILMS PRESENT STEVE "LIPS" KUDLOW AND ROBB REINER "ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL" CINEMATOGRAPHER CHRIS SOOS 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 aintitcool.com EDITORS JEFF RENFROE AND ANDREW DICKLER MUSIC SUPERVISOR DANA SANO SOUND MAT DENNIS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS SACHA GERVASI AND CHRIS SOOS PRODUCED BY REBECCA YELDHAM (plus 2:30 Sat/Sun) DIRECTED BY SACHA GERVASI www.anvilmovie.com www.landmarktheatres.com FOR Q&A FOLLOWING SAT. 7PM SHOW! ANVIL LIVE! WILL PLAY FOLLOWING SAT. 9PM SHOW! FRIDAY | APRIL 24, 2009 News Editor / Kat Zhao / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | NEWS 3 W.I.L.D. from page 1 STUDENT LIFE Former neo-Nazi activist speaks out One Brookings Drive #1039 about the new music,” Mann said. bottled water, Schubert said. #330 Danforth University Center “It’s rock with a blues infl u- Students 21 years old and above Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899 ence,” Schubert said of The Black are permitted to bring one six-pack News: (314) 935-5995 Keys’ style. “Some people make a of beer into the Quad before 6 against hate groups’ crimes, racism Advertising: (314) 935-6713 White Stripes comparison just be- p.m., as was the case for previous Fax: (314) 935-5938 cause it’s a two-person act. There’s W.I.L.D. concerts. Performances William Shim with Leyden’s call to protest hate been able to turn his life around e-mail: [email protected] also a Led Zeppelin comparison will begin at 4 p.m. with the winner and racism. in such a positive way, especially Staff Reporter www.studlife.com you can draw.” of the Battle of the Bands competi- “Wash. U. is not perfect and so late in his life. He has a unique Copyright 2009 Infl atable couches in the Quad— tion, which will be held at Second there are incidents of hate and aw- perspective on racism in America,” a staple of previous W.I.L.D. con- Stage in the early afternoon. T.J. Leyden, a former enlisted ful things that happen on campus,” senior Aryeh Roskies said. Editor in Chief: Perry Stein certs—will not be available this Free Chipotle burritos will be Marine Corps soldier and neo-Nazi Daradar said. “But I really do think Associate Editor: Brian Krigsher spring, according to Schubert, since available starting at 4 p.m. Due to activist for 15 years who now speaks that there are students here on cam- Racism and hate crimes Managing Editors: Josh Goldman, the California supplier Team 31 large student interest, more burri- out against the skinhead movement, pus that are fi ghting against hate.” in Missouri Michelle Stein, Dennis Sweeney, uses is currently backordered. Team tos were ordered this year than last came to the Washington University Daradar referred to groups like Evan Wiskup 31 had originally planned to have year. campus on Tuesday to speak about Connect 4, Association of Black Leyden’s presentation included Senior News Editor: Kat Zhao even more couches than there were Team 31 has been giving away the nature of racist groups and their Students, Ashoka and the Asian- information about hate crimes in Senior Forum Editor: Kate Gaertner at previous concerts. free recordings of The Black Keys use of new media for recruitment American Association that attempt Missouri and in the United States as Senior Sports Editor: Johann The couches will be back next during T-shirt sales in the Danforth purposes. to spread awareness of students’ a whole. Qua Hiansen fall, according to Schubert. University Center and the Wohl Leyden’s presentation was a part multicultural backgrounds and cre- There are currently 30 hate Senior Scene Editor: Paula Lauris Senior Cadenza Editor: Stephanie Spera While the Danforth Campus Center. For those who would like of the programming organized by ate dialogue among people coming groups in Missouri, which ranks Senior Photo Editor: Matt Mitgang Bookstore previously sponsored the to hear the artists’ music before the Jewish Student Union (JSU) for from different backgrounds. 11th among all states in terms of the Senior Graphics Editor: Mike Hirshon couches, the Bookstore is funding W.I.L.D., Team 31 has posted links Holocaust Awareness Week. number of hate groups. In the past Online Editor: Scott Bressler Wydown Water coolers this spring to their music on its Web site, http:// Leyden’s unique background year, hate crimes reported in Mis- Director of New Media: Sam Guzik as a more sustainable alternative to wild.wustl.edu. The separatist movement souri were organized under four ma- Design Chief: Brittany Meyer in the United States Members of the JSU said Ley- jor categories: race, sexual orienta- News Editors: Eliza Adelson, David Mes- den was invited for his broad-based tion, disability and gender. senger, John Scott, Dan Woznica Leyden spoke about the activi- appeal to the student body. Leyden also remarked on how Assignment Editor: Lauren Olens SU from page 1 ties and traditions of skinheads and “We decided to invite T..J. institutions in the United States News Manager: Michelle Merlin Forum Editors: Charlie Bohlen, Aditya different racist groups throughout to come to campus, because we worsen racism. The prison system, Sarvesh, Eve Samborn, AJ Sundar careful not to come to a specifi c portant and take our input into ac- the country. He emphasized that all thought it would be a powerful and he said, separates inmates based on Cadenza Editors: Cici Coquillette, Percy conclusion, because it’s been really count, but we are really concerned these groups aim to bring anarchy meaningful experience for all those race. Olsen, Craig Ostrin, diffi cult for us to fi gure out how the with making sure we bring student and divide the national community. who attended. As the coordinator for While he was an active member Hannah Schwartz student body feels about it,” said feeling across,” he said. Referencing the recent neo-Nazi JSU’s Holocaust Awareness efforts, of the Marine Corps, the military al- Scene Editors: Robyn Husa, Hana Schus- junior Chase Sackett, speaker of the SU offi cials will be presenting rally held in downtown St. Louis, I wanted to reach out and educate lowed him to participate in passive ter, Agnes Trenche Senate. the resolution to members of the Leyden said the goal of such sepa- all different types of people,” said racist acts. Leyden estimated that at Sports Editors: Becky Chanis, Scott The opinions in the room were administration, at which time they ratist movements is not solely the junior Cara Staszewski, JSU vice least 3,000 racist individuals who Drattell, Alex Dropkin divided, according to Sackett. will explain the meaning of the SU destruction of marginalized identity president of cultural and educational champion the separatist movement Photo Editors: Daniel Eicholtz, Matt Lanter, Lily Schorr response. programming. are currently being trained in the “Some people feel very strongly categories. Design Editors: Nicole Dankner, in favor of the ban, ignoring how it Nelson, a junior, has indicated “I think the National Socialist Part of the planning included U.S. military. Susan Hall, Katie Sadow, Zoë Scharf was implemented, ignoring the in- that he will sign the resolution. Movement showed up here in St. contacting the Washington Univer- Copy Chief: Puneet Kollipara put issue, and then other students “The resolution is a step. I would Louis to use it as a way to be an- sity Police Department (WUPD) to Students react to Leyden’s lecture Assistant Copy Chief: Rachel Noccioli feel very strongly against it,” he have liked it to be a little stronger. tagonistic and as a social recruit- provide the necessary security for Copy Editors: Marty Nachman, Lauren said. “I think the really important I think the resolution needed to be ment tool. The real goal is not about Leyden. Roskies said he was troubled af- Nolte thing to take from this is not that this more clear in articulating why the white pride or destruction of others, According to Staszewski, three ter hearing how rampant and perva- Designers: Mia Feitel, Evan Freedman, is a fi nal statement on the ban.” way in which the decision was made but they use these rallies to polarize police offi cers and several security sive hatred in America is today. Anna Hegarty, Katrina Jongman-Sereno, Sackett said that in the past the was inappropriate and as a result of two people [based on their different guards were at the presentation be- “What I took away from his Liz Klein, Laura Kornhauser, Courtney LeGates, Isaac Lobel, Brandon Lucius University had been cooperative and that, the decision is fl awed,” Nelson backgrounds],” he said. cause “in his contract, T.J. requests presentation was that we really Ashley Nault, Lyndsay Nevins, Joe Rigo- collaborative with students on many said. “We need to be clearer how we Furthermore, Leyden said the an armed guard to accompany him shouldn’t underestimate racist danzo, Eric Rosenbaum, Kate Rothman, other issues, such as the bottled wa- want them to rectify the situation.” strategies employed by racist groups from the time he steps onto campus movements in America,” Roskies ter ban, the plan for construction on Nelson emphasized the impor- have evolved into targeting teenag- until the time he leaves.” said. “In particular, I was struck by General Manager: Andrew O’Dell the South 40 and dining hours. tance of the administration includ- ers and other demographics through “His life is often threatened, and his points about the Army and the Advertising Manager: Sara Judd “While we want to recognize ing the student body in the process popular culture. he must take the necessary precau- military training that members of Copyright 2009 Washington University Student that the administration has had an of making decisions which affect “The White Power movement tions to protect himself. Because of racist organizations receive there. Media, Inc. (WUSMI). Student Life is the fi nan- excellent relationship with us and students. targets children as young as Web the proximity of the American So- All in all, I thought Mr. Leyden was cially and editorially independent, student-run newspaper serving the Washington University has done a really great job in the “What I’d like to see the admin- sites on the Internet, especially on cialist Party rally to T.J.’s arrival on fantastic. He has a lot of courage to community. First copy of each publication is free; all additional copies are 50 cents. Subscriptions past, this is an anomaly,” Sackett istration do is to sign a document Facebook, MySpace and YouTube,” campus, WUPD recommended that be doing what he’s doing, and I’m may be purchased for $99.00 by calling said. that they will include students in ev- he said. we have increased security at the really glad I had a chance to hear (314) 935-6713. SU President Jeff Nelson be- ery major decision that affects their Leyden said he was motivated to event,” Staszewski said. him speak.” Student Life is a publication of WUSMI and does lieves that a majority of the student day-to-day experience,” he said. distance himself from the skinhead In his presentation, Leyden said Although some students were not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of the Washington University administra- body is in favor of the plan, but he “The majority of students support movement when he started think- he did not come here to boast about reserved at fi rst, many had a reward- tion, faculty or students. All Student Life articles, photos and graphics are the property of WUSMI echoed the sentiment that the stu- a smoking ban. The administration ing about the future of his fi ve sons. his past or to justify his past wrong- ing experience by the end of Ley- and may not be reproduced or published without dents in the minority against the should bring students back to the After working at the Simon Wiesen- doings, but rather to show the seri- den’s presentation. the express written consent of the General Manager. Pictures and graphics printed in Student plan have the right to have their table. There are a lot of questions thal Center, a Jewish foundation, he ousness and pervasiveness of hate “I was impressed by how engag- Life are available for purchase; e-mail editor@ voices heard by the administration. that are still on the table; the Uni- gave his fi rst speech in 1996 and, crimes, racism and the separatist ing it was. At fi rst, it was diffi cult to studlife.com for more information. Student Life reserves the right to edit all submissions for style, Sackett said the goal of SU has versity should make a commitment since then, has addressed more than movement. listen to, because a lot of the things grammar, length and accuracy. The intent of sub- been to express the interests of the to including students in that.” 650,000 students. Students who attended the pre- that he had done in the past were missions will not be altered. Student Life reserves the right not to publish all submissions. students, rather than individual Naomi Daradar, the University’s sentation said they were intrigued pretty graphic, brutal and hateful ac- If you’d like to place an ad, please contact the viewpoints of senators. With additional reporting by Ben coordinator for student involvement by Leyden’s unique background. tually,” Daradar said. “I was moved Advertising Department at (314) 935-6713. “We feel student liberties are im- Sales and multicultural leadership, at- “I think it’s rare to encounter by what he had done in a positive If you wish to report an error or request tended the presentation and agreed someone like Mr. Leyden, who has way now.” a clarifi cation, e-mail [email protected].

“Part morality tale, part voyeuristic time trip. Strong stuff!” -Michael Cieply, The New York Times

Complete a cluster Focus on a hard course Put your prerequisites in order “Impresses with style.” Take a course in your major -Troy Patterson, SPIN Have fun with a ghost or “A supremely talented young cast. vampire course Electrifying performances!” -Dennis Dermody, PAPER Magazine And then head for the sun! “A totally faithful adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel. Delivers guilty pleasures aplenty.” -Rob Nelson, Variety all while wearing your Þip Þops!

Check the Summer School website for full course listings and information. Registration begins March 25th! ÃՓ“iÀÃV œœ°ÜÕÃ̏°i`ÕÊUÊΣ{°™Îx°ÈÇää SELECT ENGAGEMENTS START TODAY 4 STUDENT LIFE | FORUM Forum Editor / Kate Gaertner / [email protected] FRIDAY | APRIL 24,, 2009

FORUMSTAFF EDITORIAL Presentism is a form Proposed curriculum changes of engagement are a push in the right direction

that we can appreciate Aristotle n April 13, ArtSci Language & Arts often seems with student criticism, and the The question remains, though, more when we know our own Council released a arbitrary, due to the similarities changes propose combining LA whether this push in the right cultural landscape well enough to statement of proposed between the disciplines. While the and cultural diversity require- direction goes far enough. see where he fits in, that we can changes to the cur- Discovery Curriculum represents ments into a new area of study Because majors are increasingly better appreciate Mozart when we Oriculum in the College of Arts & a fair attempt to integrate educa- called LC, allowing “integrated interdisciplinary and because— can compare his music and the Sciences. The statement describes tion and encourage exploration learning” in areas within the according to the council’s cultural landscape that appreci- the goal of the new system: “Our among students, it too has long major to replace clusters outside proposal—between 40 and 50 ated it to today’s music and our aim is to provide students with a been in need of reform. ArtSci the major and a focus on applied percent of students already choose own cultural landscape. solid liberal arts education in the Council’s proposal is thus to be mathematics instead of logic— a combination of majors and Though an appreciation of our context of a research-oriented uni- commended as a step in the right change in the right direction. minors that fulfills more than one own culture cultivates a presentist versity, characterized by depth of direction, and the prescriptions of The council’s acknowledgment area requirement, it remains to perspective that is objectionable knowledge in a major; breadth of the reforms are dead-on. that the increasing interdiscipli- be asked whether a system that in many academic disciplines understanding of modes of inquiry The proposal includes four narity and complexity of majors requires anything is more of a (classics, for example, or medi- and the forms of knowledge in complaints about the current themselves make coherence less hindrance than it is a help and eval English literature), I think several core areas; and a sense of cluster system: The system is in- of a concern in a core program is whether students will better see Kate Gaertner that we fail to grasp the point of perspective and integration, which adequate (there is little collabora- dead-on. Moreover, its statement the connections across disciplines Senior Forum Editor studying the humanities—or any comes from seeing connections tion between professors who teach that fewer requirements will en- if they are allowed to choose discipline—unless we maintain across courses, disciplines and courses within clusters), it is courage the right kind of explora- these connections for themselves. t seems that I’ve fielded a their relevance to our own lives. schools.” unwieldy (more and more clusters tion by students is well heeded. Compared to peer institutions, lot of complaints, as of late, It is because of this that I would Recent student criticism of the are added every day, and courses Many freshmen are not trying to Wash. U. has majors with fewer about the lack of engage- like to leave the teaching up to curricular status quo has centered in clusters are not offered with decide between biology and po- requirements, enabling students to ment among students at professors, and it is because of around the idea that the current sufficient regularity to finalize litical science; they are trying to double major with little prob- Wash.I U. There are those among this that I often want to make an cluster system creates discord student plans), it is unnecessary decide between biology and bio- lem. It may be pertinent to ask us who believe that college excuse and walk away briskly and irrelevance in study plans. (clusters often “ride the coattails” chemistry, or between economics whether breadth requirements are should be a consistently intellec- when I hear someone next to me Particularly for students with of second majors and minors and political science. In this vein, better satisfied by making majors tual avenue of life exploration, a strike up a conversation about non-science majors, the Natural and special programs) and too the push to fill current require- themselves more complex, with place where our brains are never issues of agency in “Paradise Science selections are seen as a demanding (it takes the study of ments in the first two years often enhanced and relevant interdis- turned off. I’ve heard complaints Lost.” I want to leave a class cumbersome and irrelevant chore. humanities and divides it into two detracts from students’ capacity ciplinary requirements to better from people who say that stu- understanding the way someone Moreover, the distinction between divisions: TH and LA). to plan their major programs of fulfill the goal of a cohesive, dents here, if anything, are too else understood the world and Textual & Historical Studies and These complaints are in line study aptly. liberal arts education. modest—that not hearing about devote my time outside of class to someone’s research project or understanding my own. super-cool internship immediately Of course, that’s not to say upon making their acquaintance that I don’t appreciate the oc- is a shame, or that we could all casional casual literary refer- learn from one another a lot more ence, and it’s not to say that I IAN ROSS EDITORIAL CARTOON than we actually do. I consider genuinely love every moment in myself to be fairly engaged, and which I am given the opportu- usually I hear these complaints as nity to turn my brain off. But as an expectantly sympathetic ear. students at an elite university, I’m going to take a stand and we spend a requisite amount of disagree. As a matter of fact, I’m time with our brains on, just by immensely thankful that I go to merit of our coursework. Our a school where I don’t need a being here is a testament to our thorough knowledge of Western capacity to engage, and from philosophy to have a conversa- what I’ve observed, we succeed tion. I cannot count the number in engaging almost every day. It of times I have walked out of my thrills me that most students here Chief English Writers class and don’t constantly feel the need to thanked my deity of choice that I compete intellectually outside of don’t have to keep talking about class and that the student body is, Hamlet’s madness after leaving despite being overachieving, sort or have left an Assembly Series of “chill.” lecture from an eminent political With that in mind, I’d like to figure thankful for the fact that say that the normative goal of a my friends are talking about food concert in which we are expected or sex or gossip and not politics. to “walk in, lay down” is well As obvious as this point taken and that we should absorb may seem, I think that there is today’s opportunity to turn our something to be said for pos- brains off—sometimes, activities sessing an acute knowledge of such as dancing and giggling are, the culture that we, ourselves, in themselves, worthwhile efforts. inhabit—a culture in which we work and play, exist and question, talk and eat and gossip. I believe that we miss something when our Kate is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences brains are caught up entirely in and senior Forum editor. She can be literature or philosophy. I think reached via e-mail at km gaertner@ gmail.com.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS with Caleb Posner The Terror of torture policies. documents and pissed off the Demo- long; however, using questionable A quick peek at After President Obama took of- crats by not prosecuting the people procedures may give the enemy more the recent changes fi ce, he began making revolutionary involved with those documents. leverage against us. Torture is a very European split changes that altered U.S. policy: He This is what I feared—promises that touchy subject, and it would be a in America’s tor- called for the dismantling of Guan- were made during the campaign and better world when no such techniques tanamo Bay detention camp and re- during inauguration are not going to are needed. Caleb Posner of these nations, it seems appar- ture policies leased Justice Department documents be held up. Granted, it is extremely In this day and age, a ban on tor- Staff Columnist ent to me that several nations are from the Bush administration that diffi cult to reverse strong poli- ture seems elegant and high-minded, headed in the right direction, but Aditya Sarvesh were very explicit with regard to tor- cies implemented by the previous but there are several groups in the a few appear poised to elect some Forum Editor ture policies. Furthermore, President administration, but by promising to world that wish to bring America he European Union, of the vilest hatemongers in all of Obama promised to “ban torture,” ban torture and then not fulfi lling it, down regardless of the ban on torture. though perhaps un- Europe. which made Democrats jump with Obama seems to have waterboarded They hate the very existence of our worthy of continued According to TNS Nipo (a resident Obama has made joy and left Republicans changing himself. nation and will not stop until we are existence, is a sub- marketing and statistical research some bold moves sur- their pants. However, immediately Now, it is understandable that wiped out. Against such hatred, what stantialT enough entity that its firm), Geert Wilders and his rounding United States’ after the release of the documents, an incoming Democratic president can we do? Like choosing between forthcoming elections ought to be Partij voor de Vrijheid enjoy 40 anti-torture policies, but the left wing called for the prosecu- would want to reverse policies set a rock and a hard place, I say we let looked at far more closely than percent popular support in the Pit seems as though his decision to tion of the people involved in writing in place; however, it was ridiculous our security agencies continue doing is standard practice in the United Netherlands and will take the appeal to everyone has weakened his the memo—key Bush administration to say that torture would be banned their job. The only thing we can do States. From June 4 through plurality of the nation’s 25 seats position considerably these past few fi gures and the CIA. completely. Recent Senate reports is hope that informed politicians and June 7, hundreds of millions of come June. Indeed, even the days. However, we must look past However, Obama then proceeded have shown that Condolleezza offi cials in this new administration Europeans from 27 EU member most out-of-date and statistically presidential decisions and realize that to fl ip-fl op by visiting the CIA and Rice and other high-ranking Bush make the right choices and protect nations will head to the polls and questionable polls show his level our society accepts torture too easily, giving a speech saying he appreciated administration offi cials approved our rights and our existence. vote for the domestic political of support at approximately 18 especially during times of “crisis.” the agency—showing that they may the CIA’s use of waterboarding as parties they want representing percent. In other words, Wilders At the same time, our existence relies not come under fi re for the torture early as 2002. As citizens of a free them in the 736-seat European will be one of this election’s upon the actions of the security agen- memos. So in this whole process, nation, we must understand that the Aditya is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences Parliament. Having reviewed cies, and now we are too far down President Obama pissed off the actions of the CIA and other security and a Forum editor. He can be reached available polling data from many See POSNER, page 5 the road to completely reject certain Republicans for releasing classifi ed agencies have kept us free for this via e-mail at afl [email protected].

YOUR VOICE: LETTERS AND GUEST COLUMNS OUR VOICE: EDITORIAL BOARD OUR WEB POLICY

Student Life welcomes letters to the editor and op-ed submissions from Editorials are written by the Forum editors and refl ect the consensus of Once an article has been published on www.studlife.com, readers. the editorial board. The editorial board operates independently of the our Web site, it will remain there permanently. We do not newsroom. remove articles from the site, nor do we remove authors’ Letters to the Editor News: (314) 935-5995 names from articles already published on the Web, unless an One Brookings Drive #1039 Fax: (314) 935-5938 agreement was reached prior to July 1, 2005. St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 e-mail: [email protected] Editor in Chief: Perry Stein Senior Sports Editor: Johann Qua Associate Editor: Brian Krigsher Hiansen Why do we do this? Because Google and other search en- All submissions must include the writer’s name, class, address and phone Managing Editors: Josh Goldman, Senior Scene Editor: Paula Lauris gines cache our Web site on a regular basis. Our thought is number for verifi cation. Student Life reserves the right to edit all letters for Michelle Stein, Dennis Sweeney, Evan Senior Cadenza Editor: Stephanie style, length, libel considerations and grammar. Letters should be no longer this: once an article has been published online, it’s too late to than 350 words in length. Readers may also submit longer articles of up to Wiskup Spera take back. It is irrevocably part of the public sphere. As such, 750 words as guest columns. Student Life reserves the right to print any Design Chief: Brittany Meyer Senior Forum Editor: Kate Gaertner removing an article from our site would serve no purpose. submission as a letter or guest column. Copy Chief: Puneet Kollipara Forum Editors: Charlie Bohlen, Aditya Senior Photo Editor: Matt Mitgang Sarvesh, Eve Samborn, AJ Sundar FRIDAY | APRIL 24, 2009 Forum Editor / Kate Gaertner / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | FORUM 5

When two tribes go to war

Brian Price course of CNN with a side dish Staff Columnist of Fox News, but now more than ever I feel aware of the incred- ible division that permeates our or my nefarious scheme society today. of the day, I’d like to Just look at the polls and propose that we revoke you’ll see it firsthand: Last I saw speaking privileges for about 75 percent of Democrats Fboth Janeane Garofalo (at least approved of Obama’s work thus outside of her role on “24”) and Rush Limbaugh. OK, so it might violate their rights as American

citizens, but if we look at it from a utilitarian perspective, then it Now, maybe I’ve just EVAN FREEDMAN | STUDENT LIFE should be perfectly acceptable due to the millions of headaches reached the inevitable

that’ll be cured. Now, maybe I’ve just reached life stage of curmud- the inevitable life stage of cur- geon a couple decades mudgeon a couple decades ahead of schedule, but I have to say that ahead of schedule, but I the last few months have only “ Name an elevator intensified a developing desire to have“ to say that the last dealign myself from any political party affiliation. As shocking as few months have only it may sound from someone who used to vote straight Democrat intensifi ed a developing across the board, even if it meant desire to dealign myself picking a knowingly corrupt candidate on several occasions, from any political party in your honor! the truth is that I’ve had about enough with the seemingly affi liation. increasing number of extremists. Scott Fabricant them proudly bear the label of the are named after a major donor, ple lambasting Seigle’s plaques as As far as the right is concerned— Staff Columnist Philpott Career Center Staircase, and plenty of major spaces have I gave myself the guided tour. The well, since I was first exposed to at a price of only $100,000. names. You may have taken a pre- new official names are ignored the thought of uber-conservatives According to the Web site, 53 med exam in the Arthur L. Hughes by staff, mocked by students and like Limbaugh—I’ve promised far, while the same percentage he Danforth Univer- places and objects have already Lecture Hall in Crow. However, lampooned in Student Life edito- myself I’d never support a plat- of Republicans disapproved of sity Center, the newest been funded, and I counted about the cost of building the DUC— rial cartoons. form that could actually consider the job he’s doing. Turn on CNN darling of the Danforth 25 bearing plaques. Knowing all $42 million—was funded And yet, I’m starting to come such people—who often make and they’ll tell you things have Campus, is a little ridicu- the existence of all those modest by donations and their acquired to see the upside of this ridiculous statements too heinous to mention begun to pick up; then switch lous.T It seems you can’t walk 10 donors helped restore my faith in interest. Construction costs ended trend. The unprecedented number here—as representing (or even over to Fox News and hear about feet without discovering a new humanity—briefly, until the mo- up exceeding the original budget, of named spaces in the DUC is leading, if you believe Rahm how the current administration’s plaque. ment I realized that there are still and the efforts to name remaining due to the unprecedented wave Emanuel) the Republican Party. policies have already failed. Let’s Soliciting named donations for another 70 spots open to bids. spaces help make up the deficit of donations. Alumni, both upper It wasn’t until recently, face it: If Obama captured Osama the Tisch Commons or Dains Din- For those generous souls who and endow maintenance. class and upper-middle class, though, that I came to see just bin Laden tomorrow, we’d hear ing Hall, expansive and expensive wish to give back to their school The DUC’s neighbor, the are investing a personal stake in how the opposite end of the from the right that it should have places they are, makes sense to but can’t afford a five-digit equally new Seigle Hall, was forti- improving the campus and putting spectrum employs disturbingly been done sooner, and if he got me. But how about the Wheldon donation, fret not. You can buy a fied with a comparable number their money where their mouth is. similar tactics. From Garofalo down on one knee to greet Hugo & Reding Entrance? The Kop- brick in the courtyard, and have it of hefty donations. Yet, their For better or for worse, we’re go- classifying tea-party protestors as Chávez, the left would say he was pler Fireplace? The Sarah Russell engraved with your name for only plaques never struck me as nearly ing to see new buildings flourish, “racists” to reporters in the field just tying his shoe. Meeting Room? The Winney $500. as prolific or intrusive. Wandering bristling with venerated stairs and and anchors in studio mock- You may say I’m just over- Window? However, before you try, I al- around both buildings one after- memorial cubicles. ing what they snidely deemed reacting to what is nothing more I can name a window? Sure, if ready asked. While you don’t have noon, I came up with a theory. Only one plaque I find unfor- “tea-bagging,” what we saw was than a proud display of the First I have a spare $10,000. to name a donation after your- Seigle’s named spots seemed to be givable: “North Entrance—funded a categorically shameful display. Amendment at its finest, but if Even Student Life is part of the self—an inspirational professor is mostly spaces and centers on the by anonymous donor.” I can only Yes, you can say that this was this truly is bipartisanism, then new Angel & Paul Harvey Media historically a popular choice—all periphery of major foot traffic. hope Anonymous is basking in the only a few individuals and that it from now on I’ll take my chances Center, and the naming rights to named donations must go through The DUC’s named things glory of his or her indelible mark is in no way representative of the as an independent. our office are still on the market. an approval process. So, I cannot seemed more sporadic, a random on our campus’s newest darling entire population, but frankly I’m A list of all available spaces and donate in the name of I.C. Weiner, window here or meeting room DUC. just not so sure anymore. Maybe objects can be found on the DUC’s and I sadly must abandon my there. The plaques also seemed to it’s because I recently went over Brian is a sophomore in Arts & Sci- Web site, and there seems to be no long-term goal of becoming rich be found more centrally, at major to the so-called “dark side” and ences. He can be reached via e-mail at office, alcove or oddity off limits. enough to christen the John Wayne entrances or stairs or junctions. started complementing my main [email protected]. My favorite has to be the Ca- Gacy Fun Room. You can blame the donors’ per- Scott is a senior in Arts & Sciences. He reer Center. Both floors are still up Named donations are noth- sonal whims for that. can be reached via e-mail at scottfab@ for grabs, but the stairs between ing new; almost all buildings That said, I still overheard peo- gmail.com. POSNER from page 4

biggest winners, which is excel- the first time ever. The anti-cap- lent news. The PVV is one of italist, pro-conscription lunatics the only parties that is steadfast have thus far always fallen short in its commitment to defending of entry, but are projected to earn Western civilization from the at least three seats and by some Because I don’t want to Islamist threat without rely- accounts, even more. The BNP ing on Christianity as a crutch. bears the rare distinction of being Although Wilders has given branded by the European Parlia- an expected nod to the Judeo- ment as an “openly Nazi party.” Christian heritage of Europe more What is especially disturbing is hurt you or perhaps myself than once, he has just as readily that they, alongside some of the noted the humanist character of offensively liberal British parties, the continent that is rooted in are gaining at the expense of the pre-Christian Rome and Greece. U.K. Independence Party, which Equally important, in his view, has been an exemplary defender

defending Europe means standing of British sovereignty, individual myself into thinking you people Isn’t that fascinating? One of my favorites so far is up for minority rights, enhancing Presenting the poet- actually care, imagine a commu- This gives him, in our continu- “Alexandrian Kings”—a poem economic liberty and reducing nity I don’t have to hate so much ing national panic over homo- about, among other things, the vir- the size of the EU. One particular ry of C.P. Cavafy all the time. So everybody wins. sexuality, instant topicality and tue of practical expectations. In it, platform point often overlooked,

This week, I’m going recom- something more urgent as well. Cleopatra and Marc Antony have yet really quite positive, is the Most visibly, the United Charlie Bohlen mend you some poetry: specifical- One does not, of course, have to just ceremonially crowned their PVV’s aim of having Bulgaria Kingdom is preparing Forum Editor ly, a new two-volume translation be gay to appreciate the man’s children kings of all the former and Romania, both politically of the Alexandrian poet-historian keen examinations of longing and holdings of Alexander the Great. repressive economic wastelands, for a return to the dark Constantine Petrou Cavafy, by the desire, but one must accept that History will see them destroyed booted from the EU. hief among the joys of eminent classicist Daniel Mendel- unlike, say, Walt Whitman, it was by such grand delusions. It is the Likewise, Czech voters appear ages by welcoming“ the literature is a savory, sohn, currently being feted as the as a homosexual, unabashed and shrewd populace of Alexandria prepared to vote in their finest, self-aggrandizing literary event of the season. I’m unashamed, that Cavafy felt and who, though they love a party, are with opinion polls showing the anti-semitic, anti-immi- contempt for the thumb- going to argue that this poetry, expressed them. In waging the wise enough not to be taken in by Občanská demokratická strana suckingC twits with whom you are beyond being merely some of the culture war with those who might the pomp and circumstance: likely to receive one-third of the grant,“ anti-gay British unfairly forced to share the planet. most beautiful you’re ever likely doubt what such a “deviant” social nation’s 22 seats. The party of National Party into the The more illiterate the average to read, is actually relevant to group could ever contribute to the and the Alexandrians rushed Václav Klaus and Mirek Topo- American gets, the smarter you your life. greater cultural discussion, feel to the festival, lánek is one of the only parties European Parliament get to feel by simply keeping up In one sense, Cavafy’s poetry free to literally throw the book filled with excitement, and in Europe boldly fighting the your literary habit. This Average is getting more relevant every day, at them. Boys, at the very least it shouted acclaim anti-civilizational eco-hysteria for the fi rst time ever. American now manages a book being that he was one of the only should teach you to stop calling in Greek, and in Egyptian, and that is currently en vogue, while a year, a book statistically quite poets of his time to be homo- the things you think you have no some in Hebrew, simultaneously advocating loudly likely to feature teenage vampires, sexual in his poems. As Mendel- use for “gay,” poetry included. enchanted by the lovely spec- for economic liberalization, EU teenage wizards or the global sohn (himself an impassioned and Cavafy’s relevance also comes tacle— devolution and Russoscepticism. conspiracy behind the Catholic inspired writer on and champion in another, less fraught place. though of course they knew The party is keenly aware of the Church; against such themes, even of homosexuality) relates, where He happened to be an obsessive what they were worth, threats that communism, Russian liberty and reduced taxation. the works of Sinclair Lewis attain other gay poets might hide the scholar of the failed empires of what empty words these king- aggression and loss of sover- With the elections still six a certain begrudged luster. object of their desire behind a antiquity, from Hellenistic Greece doms were. eignty to outdated institutions weeks away, there is ample time But along with that preening “you” or a “one,” Cavafy reaches, to ancient Rome and Byzantium. and new liberal fads pose to the for popular opinion to shift. But, sense of superiority, there all too unfalteringly, for a “he.” But the He is a wonderful chronicler of Would that we all were blessed Czech Republic as a nation and at least with the information we often simmers an impotent rage at results speak to anyone. This is empires at their waning, of frus- with such perspicacity, but the Europe as a continent. And so currently have, it seems reas- having to remain at the margins from his poem “In Despair”: trated royal ambitions and vexed poetry itself is surely the next their continued electoral support suring that several nations seem of culture. Wholly committed as national destinies and of those best thing. Both volumes will run at home, which by all accounts intent on enhancing the qual- the taste of the Average American He’s lost him utterly. more quotidian pains born of a you about $60. Buy them, and I’ll should be sustained through the ity of the alarmingly powerful famously is to global all-perva- And from now on he seeks life of which too much is often throw in my continued sanity, free European Parliament elections, is EU. We can only hope that in siveness and depravity, you may in the lips of every new expected. In these days of socio- of charge. Given the rather lax a very encouraging sign. those nations instead inclined to sometimes find yourself grasping lover he takes economic cataclysm and soiled gun laws of this state, I’d call that Unfortunately, not all of the shift support toward parties that for a means, short of violence, to the lips of that one: his. hegemony, he is a great compan- a real bargain. EU members seem interested in embarrass the human species, a bring yourself back into commu- ion. If, amid all this contraction building a better Europe or even last-minute change of heart will nion with a people whose inner See? Simple, powerful, un- of national expectations, you have standing up for their own true prevent them from making such life you no longer understand. I, flinchingly homosexual, and that’s ever felt that your very ambi- interests. Most visibly, the United egregious errors. for one, turn to literary booster- not even a whole stanza. And look tions have betrayed you, that the Kingdom is preparing for a return ism. I find that by shamelessly what he did with the “his”— gods care not a crumpet for the Charlie is a sophomore in Arts & Sci- to the dark ages by welcoming plugging new or interesting books, ambiguously both the lips of the plans you’ve made, don’t worry, ences and a Forum editor. He can be the anti-semitic, anti-immigrant, Caleb is a sophomore in Arts & Sci- I can both give something back to protagonist’s former love and Cavafy’s got a poem for that. reached via e-mail at charlesbohlen@ anti-gay British National Party ences. He can be reached via e-mail at the community and, in deluding something he believes he owns. Several hundred, actually. gmail.com. into the European Parliament for [email protected]. 6 STUDENT LIFE | SCENE Scene Editor / Paula Lauris / [email protected] FRIDAY | APRIL 24, 2009

Improv groups:SCENE Bringing the funny to Wash. U. Improvisation is everywhere. Maybe participants play games or long-form [improv] you do will hot Scott Fabricant seams Scene Reporter “You do improv every day of sing songs. The results are often come together,” junior Barry your life, unless you spend an funny and always unexpected. Bradley said. “It’s just figuring entire day on stage performing a The three improv groups on out what the game is and what the Eco Fashion Merriam-Webster defines scripted piece,” Markowitz said. campus—Mama’s Pot Roast, Sus- gag is.” improvisation as “the act of To Washington University picious of Whistlers and KARL— Don’t be fooled into thinking improvising,” which is not very students, improvisation may be have their own styles, histories, being good at improv is simply Ginika Agbim body and style? enlightening. Improvising is de- a last resort when you are called philosophies and flavors. This a matter of being quick on your Scene Fashion Columnist Now, I am not the biggest recycler fined as to “compose, recite, play, to comment on that book you behind-the-scenes look at Wash. feet—it takes hard work and a lot or activist for many things green, but or sing extemporaneously,” which haven’t read, but improv is a U. improv sheds light on some of of practice. Being a member of an some of these ideas are really great and is more helpful, if a bit verbose. different beast. Improv refers to the most popular entertainment improv group can be very time- It’s almost summer vacation, and would help you save! The world of green For junior Jesse Markowitz of those comedy shows in which groups on campus. consuming. that means time for relaxation and self- fashion and do-it-yourself beauty is now the student improv group Suspi- scenes are made up on the fly, “We practice improv for six evaluation. You don’t think you’ve done bigger than ever. Many beauty produc- cious of Whistlers, the definition with just a word or phrase from hours a week, [plus] sketch writ- that badly this year, but know there’s ers and fashion designers are working Mama’s Pot always room for improvement. After boils down to something simpler. the audience as a starting point. ing for an hour,” junior David alongside material scientists and nature Roast patting yourself on the back for planting activists to bring you the coolest, safest Byren said. a tree this past Earth Day and trying way to dress up and help out. Here are Providing 15 years of laughter Despite the time commitment, to save the world, why not continue the some ideas for ways to be eco-chic in to campus, Mama’s Pot Roast is the interest in improv at Wash. U. trend and do something good for your summer 2009. the oldest improv group at Wash. is astounding, and the competition U. Mama’s Pot Roast also proudly is intense. According to Byren, boasts actor Peter Sarsgaard as a more than 60 people tried out for founding member, long before his the joint improv auditions, and Green beauty Green fashion current fame. Mama’s Pot Roast only took four “It was just a group of students new members. Have you ever considered using Many designers, especially who wanted to dabble in improv,” Mama’s Pot Roast’s last show items from your refrigerator on your those featured in Ready-Made senior Julia Martin said about the of the year, “Knighta Komedy face? Instead of spending $40 to $80 Magazine, are eco-conscious. group’s inauspicious beginnings. XXXI: The Sesquicentennial,” on a facial at the nearest spa, treat While Stella McCartney is one of Pot Roast’s style varies widely, will be on Monday at 8 p.m. in yourself to one that is homemade. them, there are other lesser known though it can be considered a Lab Sciences 300. If you have sensitive skin, consider green designers. “short-form” group, performing an oatmeal or egg-yolk facial. If you Initially, I wondered how short, unrelated scenes, typically KARL are seeking a microdermabrasion- designers could produce “environ- with underlying rules or gim- type facial, consider brown sugar. mentally friendly” clothing. Many micks. When you watch “Who’s While the meaning of the For those of you with dry skin, try a of the items I wear are already Line Is It Anyway?” you’re acronym KARL is still a mystery, yogurt facial. Here are some recipes made from cotton, which is found watching short-form improv. it is known that Wash. U.’s other that you can try. in nature, so it should be safe right? Mama’s Pot Roast is notable short-form troupe was founded in You’ve seen the feed bag tote bags for its variety: games, improvised 2003 when a spike of people try- Honey mask recipe around, but did you know Adidas musicals, sketches, political satire ing out and not getting callbacks Place a cloth in warm water and has organic tees for working out? and at least one game show in the for Mama’s Pot Roast spurred apply to your face to open the Believe it or not, a great repertoire. The key to being suc- students to create a separate pores. Smear on honey and leave way to go green is through your on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off cessful at such an array, accord- group. While KARL also follows with warm water. Then use cold gym clothes. French sportswear ing to members, is to master the short-form improv, its members water to close the pores. Use once designer Sébola produced two lines basics of improv. have worked hard to establish a week. consisting of 100 percent organic “[You need] to have a good their own style and reputation. cotton and recycled polyester in MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE ground of scenework and build Facial exfoliator recipe 2008. Designer Doucette Duvall, Senior Julia Martin performs at a Mama’s Pot Roast show last December. from there, because if you can 2 heaped tsp fi ne oatmeal who began creating new pieces have good scenes, any game or See IMPROV, page 7 1 tsp baking soda from vintage fabrics, has even debuted some of its edgy collection Combine ingredients and add enough water to make a paste. on celebrities such as Rihanna and Apply to skin and rub gently. television shows such as “Gossip STUDENT LIFE presents a guide to places of worship in the WU community Rinse and gently pat dry. Girl” and the “Sex and the City” movie. Brown sugar and milk mask Yesterday’s Project Earth Day recipe Eco Fashion Show in New York ¼ cup brown sugar City featured young designers from 1-2 tbsp milk, anything but skim around the area. With so many Mix the two ingredients well. designer ideas that you can try on Apply to freshly cleaned face and your own, it’s becoming more and massage gently for a full minute— more acceptable to be eco-con- Religious Directory leave on for 15 minutes. Wash off scious and still look great! with warm water and pat dry. If you don’t consider yourself a Sources food chemist, try products already developed by scientists, such as Dr. http://www.healthrecipes.com/ Discover what it means to be a “Thinking Christian” at First Church Hauschka Cleansing Clay Mask or homemade_beauty_recipes.htm L’Occitane Verbena Body Salt Scrub, A Progressive Place to Be! both featured in Elle Magazine’s http://www.wittyliving.com/reci Founded as an abolitionist church more than 150 May issue. After examining the pes/facial-mask-13.html years ago, First Congregational Church has had a ingredients for products found in beauty stores, I oftentimes fi nd that http://www.ecofashionworld. history of leading the way for social change. We I can probably make these items com believe that each person is unique and valuable. It is myself. the will of God that every person belong to a family of –Stay Stylish! faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved. We offer stimulating worship, a rich and varied music program and an active fellowship group Right next to the South 40 for young adults. Dress is casual. And cookies, coffee and a warm welcome are always included!

Join us every Sunday for Worship at 10:30 am or Bible Study at 9:00 am 6501 Wydown Blvd • 314-721-5060 • www.firstcongregational.org “No Matter Who You Are or Where You Are on Life’s Journey, You Are Welcome Here!” An Open and Affirming Congregation

LIBERATION Christian Church

MCT CAMPUS 2nd and 4th Sundays Instead of spending tons of money on a professional facial from a spa, try Come Feel the Warmth! 12:00 noon Regional Arts Commission (RAC) making some cheaper homemade options. Sunday Worship 10:30am Wherever you are on life’s journey, 6128 Delmar Hi-Pointe Auto Service & Wash you are welcome here! in the Loop “Serving our community honestly for over 60 years.” 314-862-2304 6501 Wydown - 314.721.5060 Foreign and Domestic Right next to the South 40! Auto Repair www.firstcongregational.org www.liberationcc.org Free Shuttle to Campus INSPIRING ETHICAL LIVING 314-647-5005 Catholic Student Center Mon-Fri 7:30a - 6:00p The Ethical Society is a community of Call Alan for Appointment people united in the belief that an ethical We’re here for YOU! life creates a more just, loving and Masses at the CSC: 981 S. Skinker at Clayton Rd. sustainable world for all. Under the big Amoco sign! Sundays: 11am & 9pm Join us on Sunday mornings for the 9:45 COUPON for WU Students & Faculty Forum and 11:00 Platform Address. Masses and Free Soup Meal: Tuesdays at 5:15 pm Try our ultimate Tandem Rite Children's Sunday School meets 10am-noon regular price $11 $ Fridays at 12:05 pm Touch CAR WASH with “rainx” 6 Ethical Society of St. Louis Offer expires 4/30/09 www.washucsc.org (1/4 mile west of the Galleria) 9001 Clayton Rd. 6352 Forsyth · 935-9191 (314) 991-0955 Stop by any time to study, relax or pray! www.ethicalstl.org

Your Ad Here UNION LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY Your Ad Here The Brentwood Car Wash... Looking for a AVENUE Advertise your place of Advertise your place of place to get CHRISTIAN Candlelight Worship ...is environmentally friendly worship for $18 per week. Relax. Reflect. Renew. worship for $18 per week. involved? ...saves money CHURCH Contact us to find out how! Sundays at 8:15 pm Contact us to find out how! ...is fun to use DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Preceded by a free meal at 7:30! 314-935-6713 314-935-6713 study – Sunday worship @ 10:45 – lunch [email protected] www.lcmstl.org [email protected] T-shirts & gift cards available 733 Union Blvd. (63108) in the CWE 7019 Forsyth (at Big Bend) call 314.361.8844 for info. or rides On Manchester, one block west of Hanley STUDENT LIFE www.union-avenue.org 863.8140 STUDENT LIFE FRIDAY | APRIL 24, 2009 Sports Editor / Johann Qua Hiansen / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | SPORTS 7

ShowSPORTS me the money: WOMEN’S ULTIMATE WU club hopes to put WUWU aims for nationals

Johann Qua Hiansen “It’s a great way to get out of the and we’ve played in 60-miles-per-hour Senior Sports Editor Wash. U. bubble,“ junior Elise Bixby gusting winds,“ Bixby said. “Ultimate students in sports jobs joked. is an all-weather sport except for light- The atmosphere at an Ultimate game ning strikes.” It’s going to be a big weekend for is different from many other sports. “It’s The Red and Green will apply the Washington University’s Women’s very competitive, but at the same time, lessons they’ve learned to this weekend. Ben Sales working in the front offi ce of a The panel featured Saint Louis Ultimate club team. The Bears will be we can have a really intense game [and] “You have to be really cautious and Sports Reporter professional organization to work- University Athletic Director Chris competing in Little Rock, Ark., with 13 at the end of the day we’re still like great know your basics,” Luck said. “You ing in the collegiate arena. May, Southern Illinois University other teams for a chance to go to Ulti- job to the other team,” said junior Emily have to know your limitations.” “At Wash. U. there’s a ton of Associate Athletic Director Todd mate Player’s Association nationals. Luck, president of WUWU. Regardless of the results this week- Ross Kelley, a junior and point people interested in the sports in- Garzarelli, St. Louis Sports Com- According to senior captains Kate WUWU’s members represent vari- end and despite the departure of seven guard on the Washington Univer- dustry, and there’s not a lot of av- mission Director of Development Stambaugh and Abby Stephens, the ous majors, student groups, experience seniors, including both captains, the sity men’s basketball team, may enues to pursue this,” Kelley said. Kristin Folkl-Kaburakis, attorney team (WUWU) is one of the top four levels and various grades, including team is poised for great success in the be rubbing elbows with basketball “We hope we can be that avenue to Bob Lattinville, chairman of Stin- seeds in the Southern Region and graduate students. The three words that future. The program received one of fi ve stars in a couple of months, but he pursue a career in sports.” son Morrison Hecker’s Sports Law is ranked No. 19 nationally (12-7). describe the team, according to Bixby national growth sponsorships from Five will not be playing on the court. One of the voids that OSMO Practice Group, and Wash. U. As- “We’ve been building up for [this] the and Luck, are “energetic,” “driven” and Ultimate, a Frisbee apparel company. Kelley, who worked for his wishes to fi ll at Wash. U. is the sistant Athletic Director Joe Wor- whole year,” Stambaugh said. “fun.” “We always encourage girls to come hometown Portland Trail Blazers dearth of resources available when lund. With a good coach, a core group of With their past experience, the Bears out regardless of experience level,’ Ste- last year, will have an internship communicating with the sports Worlund looks forward to veterans and some dedicated rookies, are prepared for everything. “We’ve phens said. “If you want to play, come under Arn Tellem, a sports agent management industry. The group seeing how OSMO evolves and the program has a shot at making its fi rst played in snow, we’ve played in rain and we’ll teach you.” who represents many NBA play- also hopes to teach students about commented that working on the Ultimate Player’s Association national ers. how to prepare themselves for management side of Washington championship tournament appearance “The connection I see between sports jobs. University’s sports teams would since 2001. The team swept the Ozarks sports and people that want to work But Phillip Gallimore, a career provide good experience for those College sectionals on April 11, defeat- in sports is that intrinsic motiva- development specialist at the Ca- seeking careers in the industry. ing teams from Missouri State, Truman tion,” Kelley said. “When you go reer Center, believes that the skills “If there’s people that are look- State, Oklahoma, Hendrix, Kansas and to work, it’s something you want needed to fi nd a job in sports relate ing for practical application or di- Saint Louis University. to do. People who work in Nike to similar skill sets in other fi elds. rection towards a master’s degree Competition from much larger or sports agents, they love their “One of the key things in sports in sports management, there’s defi - schools doesn’t scare the Bears. Ear- jobs.” management is to be able to collab- nitely some time that can be spent,” lier in the spring, the 28th-seeded Kelley realized this year that he orate with others, to have that com- he said. “There are people working Bears faced fourth seed Gerogia at the was not the only student who want- munication skill and adapt to new in sports information that can give Women’s College Centex 2009 tourna- ed to pursue a career in sports man- environments very quickly,” said them a look at that that the typical ment and took them to universe point at agement, so he and a few friends Gallimore, who expressed excite- student couldn’t get.” 12-12. Universe point occurs when both created the Olin Sports Manage- ment about the club’s founding. The third component of OS- teams need one point to win. ment Organization (OSMO), a club Gallimore added that the club is MO’s mission is to engage in com- “Our coach says you’re always go- dedicated to giving students the in- valuable because of the wide vari- munity service so as to spread its ing to come up against teams that are formation necessary to fi nd jobs in ety of jobs available in sports. members’ love of sports. Kelley more athletic overall, so we have to play sports that are off the fi eld. “Each individual has a differ- said that the group plans to take an smarter,“ Stambaugh said. “A lot of people that are mem- ent focus on what they want to go elementary school class to a Cardi- “I love pretty Ultimate,” Stephens bers of our group, that’s why into,” he said. “But the key thing is nals game. said in describing a perfectly run play. they’re so excited about a career in helping them learn how to do in- “We have such sports enthu- “I replay it over and over in my head. sports, because they know they’ll formational interviews and talk to siasm in this club that we want When you have a connection and the love it,” Kelley said. “That’s why people in the business.” to spread that to young people in thrower knows exactly where you’re we hope we can get more jobs out Making those conversations the St. Louis community,” he said. going, and you read it perfectly. When there.” happen is the second component of “Maybe teaching them fundamen- everyone on the team touches it once on The purpose of the group is to OSMO’s mission. This past Tues- tals about some of the main sports, a point and it’s timed perfectly.” connect students with those jobs, day, the group hosted a panel of but mostly for them to have a good WUWU has no shortage of enthu- which range from working for an fi ve sports professionals to discuss time and escape and learn more siasm or players. Although only seven agency that represents athletes to careers in sports management. about sports and competition.” players are allowed on the fi eld at any one point, WUWU has over 20 players regularly attending tournaments. “Other teams get intimidated by seeing our small army,” Stambaugh said. IMPROV from page 6 The team competes in about four tournaments in the fall and about fi ve in “We think our flavor and taste “Mostly we’re just having fun on typify it as mildly sketchy frat the spring. A typical tournament might is different than [Mama’s] Pot stage. That’s what we’re about humor,” senior Laura Castanon go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with up to fi ve DANIEL EICHOLTZ | STUDENT LIFE Roast, but it’s something we have really. I’m a huge believer in said. “But we had some members games back to back. Most of the tour- Senior Abby Stephens, captain of Washington University Women’s Ultimate, trouble verbalizing,” junior Ben the fact that if you’re having fun go to Chicago to get training, and naments involve lengthy road trips to catches the Frisbee at a practice Wednesday. The WUWU team is heading to Walsh said. “We get along with on stage, the audience is having they brought back from there an Chicago, Texas or Arkansas. regionals in Little Rock, Ark., this weekend. the people in Pot Roast just fine; fun.” amalgamation of styles. Rick and in fact some of my best friends KARL’s last show of the year I also brought our own stuff from are in Pot Roast. But there’s a is titled “Comedy Hangover” on Improv Boston.” friendly rivalry, I’d say, between Sunday. The time and place are to Without the jokes, games or all three groups.” be announced. gimmicks, it would be easy to “Mama’s Pot Roast is like think long-form would be dull. Subway. They have a nice, light, Suspicious of But creating a story on the spot vegetably taste. Then KARL is Whistlers and feeding off previous jokes like Quiznos. It’s much darker and plot devices gives life to the and meatier, I think,” said fresh- Suspicious of Whistlers is style. According to Andrews, it’s man Randy Brachman, who is Wash. U.’s only long-form im- both the absurdity and the hon- also a Forum columnist for Stu- prov troupe. Long-form improv esty that makes long-form work. dent Life. “If you want a music differs from short-form in that “What makes interesting im- analogy, Pot Roast is the Beatles, scenes are connected and started prov and interesting theater is the and KARL is the Rolling Stones.” by a suggestion from the audi- relationships between the charac- The idea of a comedy compe- ence, which inspires the first ters on stage,” Andrews said. tition between Mama’s Pot Roast scene. Scenes then spin off from Improv is a work of the mo- and KARL has certainly been the first, each inspired by and ment, for the moment. It makes suggested multiple times over the related to the one before it. In- sense, therefore, that most on- years, but has yet to occur. terwoven plot threads are created campus improv shows are free. Despite the group’s relative and explored, all ideally unified “If you think about it, improv newness and use of short-form and resolved by the end of the must be some kind of a con if improv, KARL members take show. you’re getting people to pay for pride in their scenes and the qual- Suspicious started in 2003 it,” Castanon said, “because it’s ity of their performances. when some members of Wash. not funny later. It’s only funny “Short-form improv some- U.’s improv were looking for right then.” times gets a bad rap for hav- something entirely different. Suspicious of Whistlers’ last ing maybe less integrity than “There was separate cluster show of the year, titled “The 420 long-form, more gimmicks and who were reading a book about Show,” will take place on Tues- things,” Walsh said. “Short-form long-form and wanted to give it a day at 8 p.m. in Lab Sciences is [also] constantly checking in shot,” senior Rick Andrews said. 300. and interacting with the audience. “They held a really small audi- The end-of-the-year comedy That adds another element, a dif- tion. The other original members shows at Wash. U. promise to ferent feel for the show.” showed up, they clicked, and they be fun experiences for newcom- For Walsh, however, there’s started the group, and it’s been ers and old fans alike. No matter only so much philosophy you can rolling ever since.” which improv style you prefer, ponder before you have to simply From its own inauspicious be- you can release some stress with get out on stage and improvise. ginnings, Suspicious matured into the kinds of jokes and audi- “There is such a thing as the well-trained group it is today. ence dynamic that by default are theorizing and English-majoring “Most of the early members custom-made and can only hap- improv to death,” Walsh said. were in fraternities, so you could pen once.

Sudoku By The Mepham Group

Level: 1 2 3 4 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk. Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

© 2009 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved. 4/24/09 8 STUDENT LIFE | CADENZA CADENCadenza Editor / Stephanie Spera / [email protected] Z A FRIDAY | APRIL 24, 2009 Whatever happened to...? Stephanie Spera Senior Cadenza Editor

The TV Land Awards (hosted by my idol, the phenomenal Neil Patrick Harris) air this Sunday night and feature a number of TV show reunions. One of these shows is the ’90s sitcom “Home Improvement.” Everyone, even that chick who played Heidi, fl ew out to the ceremony: that is, everyone except Mr. Jonathan Taylor Thomas. So naturally, I was wondering: What better things did JTT have on his agenda that would keep him from reuniting Introducing: The Black Keys with Al, Wilson and the Taylor family? As it turns out: absolutely W.I.L.D. preview nothing. Last anyone noted, he was attending the adult program at Steve Hardy, Cadenza Reporter Columbia University. After pouring over IMDb, Wikipedia and random Google “Keep it Hid.” sic. Though hailing from Ohio, they are often considered part searches, all I could fi nd out about the once-talented voice of Who are they? of a delta-soul revival, and there are some flavors reminiscent young Simba was that he dislikes being called ‘JTT’ (he doesn’t The Black Keys will be headlining W.I.L.D. today. To get The Black Keys are, and have always been, a duo of guitar- of electric country and bluegrass in the mix as well. Generally, Spring 2009 understand why it is hard for people to pronounce his full name, ist and vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. you familiar with the band, Cadenza reporter Steve Hardy has What have they done? though, the band maintains a range of material—from sprawl- but that is pretty obvious if you ask me); he’s 5 feet 4.5 inches They started playing together when they were teenagers in scoured the band’s Web sites and past interviews to compile The duo have released five studio albums since their debut ing blues jams to tight, loud, fast rock. and won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1999 Kid’s Choice Akron, Ohio. They’re an indie blues rock group that has been a list of fast facts with all you need to know to get acquainted in 2002, most recently last year’s “Attack and Release,” which W.I.L.D. Schedule Awards. A little premature? Probably. critically acclaimed since their debut album “The Big Come with the headliners. gained them more mainstream popularity. The album was But as I was clicking on various links, I was led into Taran Up” got four-star reviews from both “Rolling Stone” and produced by Danger Mouse and features songs such as “I Got Who are their influences? Noah Smith’s (Mark—the youngest brother from “Home Improve- Allmusic. In February, Auerbach released his first solo album, Mine” and “Strange Times.” The band has played everywhere The group has, in several interviews, offered several influ- ment”) much more interesting life. After turning 17, Taran got from Bonnaroo to Red Rocks and toured ences, from Howlin’ Wolf and ’50s Sun Records (Roy Orbison, married to someone named Heidi van Pelt, which would be fi ne with bands such as Radiohead and My Elvis, etc.) to Frank Zappa and Jimi Hendrix to Cream (Eric 4 p.m. Doors open except the fact that she was 33 years old at the time. Morning Jacket. “Time” gave the group Clapton’s band). Now the duo are winning over famous fans for He and Heidi then moved to Kansas, where, after battling with third in the article “10 Best Acts of themselves. Among their fans are members of Led Zeppelin, ZZ his parents about his nuptials and trust fund, he opened 2003”—above bands like Radiohead, The Top, Metallica and Arctic Monkeys. 4 to 4:30 p.m. Battle of a non-dairy cheese manufacturing company Strokes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. called Play Food. Taran and Heidi then moved to California and opened a vegan Who’s their favorite band? the Bands winner restaurant of the same name. But for Although they profess to being fans of music as diverse some reason, the marriage didn’t work Wait, haven’t I as “old-school rap,” Honeydew Edwards, The Shins, Modest out, and after numerous court cases Mouse and Neil Young, Auerbach and Carney agree that their 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. Filligar about company ownership, Taran and heard them before? favorite band is fellow Akronites Devo. Heidi got a divorce. In 2006, Taran was Even if you’ve never actually bought arrested for trying to save the South a Black Keys album, you might recognize 6:00 p.m. Alcohol must Central Farm. And, on Sunday, you them from several commercial endeavors. What’s with the piano ref- can see his environmentalist self Their music has been featured in “School along with the rest of the of Rock,” “Black Snake Moan,” “Clover- be in the Quad erence in their name? “Home Improvement” field,” “The OC” and “NHL 08,” to name Aren’t they a drummer and a guitarist? Actually, back when cast and comment on but a few. The song “Girl Is on My Mind” the duo was still mowing grass on the bad side of town, they 6:05 to 6:50 p.m. B.o.B how strange he now was also memorably used in a Victoria’s were called “black keys” by a schizophrenic artist who meant looks. Secret ad campaign featuring Heidi Klum. that they were, in some way, odd. So the moral

7:10 to 8:10 p.m. of this all? Ooh, I’m intrigued. What Watch Neil What do they The Cool Kids Patrick Har- tracks should I download ris on “How sound like? I Met Your The band members describe their sound right now? Mother,” as just “rock ‘n’ roll,” but they also have a “Heavy Soul” off the band’s debut is fantastic, and the name 8:40 to 9:40 p.m. “Doogie distinctive bluesy twinge paired with mini- itself is representative of the group’s style. “Thickfreakness” Howser” malist fuzzy guitar. They are often (though and “Hard Row” off the album “Thickfreakness” are great, and reruns and at the they think incorrectly) compared to fellow the single “Strange Times” from the newest album “Attack and TV Land Awards, as color-named, blues-rock duo The White The Black Keys he puts these child Release” is another good track. Plus, the video is a laser tag Stripes, which might be apt, but there’s fight. Personally, my favorite, though, is “Things Ain’t Like actors to shame, something perhaps a bit more rough They Used to Be” off the same album. It’s not exactly a barn- because he actu- The Black Keys performs on the third day of the Rothbury around the edges in The Black Keys’ mu- burner like some of the others, but it is just as heartwrenching. ally is legend— festival on Saturday, July 5, 2008, in Rothbury, Michigan. wait for it, wait for it—ary. ROMAIN BLANQUART | DETROIT FREE PRESS | MCT CAMPUS COURTESY OF IMDB.COM