STAFF EDITORIAL | BRING MORE NEWSPAPERS TO CAMPUS | SEE FORUM, PAGE 6 TUDENT IFE THE SINDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY L IN ST. LOUIS SINCE 1878 VOLUME 129, NO. 64 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008 WWW.STUDLIFE.COM Wash. U. reveals plans for future Bears return to the Final Four of South 40

BY PUNEET KOLLIPARA ition forum that the new Wohl NEWS EDITOR Center would be located just south of Shepley Drive and in Shedding light on plans for the grass area to the north of a new Wohl Center and the the current one. construction of new dorms, The fi rst fl oor of the build- Washington University has re- ing will contain new eateries, leased more information about while the upper fl oors, like the its construction plans for the Village House, will function as future of the South 40. a dorm. The housing will pri- Plans for the South 40 will marily house upperclassmen occur in two phases. This in suite-style rooms. summer, before Phase I, Um- The construction of a dorm rath House and the Washing- in the new Wohl Center will ton University Police Station cause the South 40 to exceed will be demolished to make 3,000 beds. According to Car- way for a new modern dorm. roll, because the Clayton Fire The police department will Department limits the South move into space currently oc- 40 to 3,000 beds, the Univer- cupied by the Offi ce of Resi- sity will need to demolish one dential Life. or more of the older dorms Phase I will begin this fall without replacing them. with the construction of a new Candidates for permanent dorm to replace Umrath House destruction, according to Car- and the beginning of the con- roll, include the sophomore struction of a new Wohl Cen- suite dorms of JKL Residential ter. College—Dauten, Shanedling Phase II, which begins in the and Rutledge halls—and those summer of 2009, will feature of HIGE—Hitzeman, Hurd and DAVID HARTSTEIN | STUDENT LIFE the destruction of traditional Myers halls. Senior Troy Ruths shoots free throws at the end of the Elite Eight game Saturday night in the Athletic Complex. The Bears defeated Millsaps University freshman dorm Rubelmann, The old Wohl Center will 57-46 and advanced to the Final Four for the second-straight year. Ruths was awarded Sectional MVP after a 23-point performance Saturday night. the destruction of the old remain until the summer of Wohl Center and the comple- 2009, when it is slated to be tion of the new Wohl Center. demolished to allow for the BY JOHANN QUA HIANSEN team made their fateful deci- back with 23 and 16 points, Thompson had a career high In Dec. 2007, Justin Carroll, completion of the new build- SPORTS EDITOR sion. respectively. Knepper had of 25 points in a game that was dean of students and associate ing. “[Coach Edwards] said eight, senior Danny O’ Boyle so physical that Knepper’s con- vice chancellor for students, Washington University’s ‘We’ve got all week to rest up had fi ve and sophomore Cam- tact lens was knocked out onto announced at the annual tu- See SOUTH 40, page 2 men’s basketball team earned so we might as well put it all eron Smith had fi ve points. the fl oor at one point. Turn- their second consecutive berth on the line now,’” added Ruths. The Bears ended the night with overs also proved key as the to the Final Four, ending the “And that’s what everyone de- Coach Edwards making the last Bears had 15 compared to the seasons for four very talented cided to do.” snip of the net. Edwards tossed Beavers’ 31. teams. It was an energized squad it to the team and it ended up Nading took over in the last Architecture students help The Red and Green clinched that came out of the locker around Ruths who wore it to few moments of the second half their spot with a 56-47 victory room and put together a 17-0 the press conference. and in overtime as he made the create construction plans over No. 14 Millsaps College on run in the fi rst seven minutes Saturday. of the second period. The Bears The Tough Road to the See NCAA, page 5 BY PUNEET KOLLIPARA After the meeting, two The victory was hard-won came out fi ghting and estab- Final Four NEWS EDITOR senators from the School as it did not seem that the No. lished an eight-point lead that of Architecture, sophomore 11 Bears would be able to re- they never relinquished. The Bears had to defeat sev- As Washington Univer- Kate E. Gallagher and fresh- cover from scoring a season “It didn’t surprise me,” said eral strong teams to get this Track and Field sity prepares for future man Brett Simon asked Car- low of 18 points in the fi rst Edwards. “I couldn’t be more far. In the fi rst round, it was construction projects on roll to meet with a group of period. The Bears were frigid, proud of them.” Ruths’ 28 points that led the excel at NCAA the South 40, a group of students. making only seven of 26 fi eld The Majors threatened with team to a 79-74 victory against architecture students has “A fter Dean Carroll pre- goals while Millsaps had a nine a tie. With the score at 35-33, No. 17 Wooster College with championships become a significant and sented the preliminary point lead going into the locker Millsaps’ Chris Sanders got sophomore Aaron Thompson important voice in the plan- plans for the South 40 to rooms. a steal and passed the ball to shooting 15 and Nading with ning process. the Senate, we were inter- Freshman Caleb Knepper teammate Cameron Varnado. 16. According to Justin Car- ested in trying to see how was the bright spot in the fi rst Varnado went up for the wide In the second round, it was roll, dean of students and those were progressing and quarter sinking two three- open dunk and missed. Fired all on Smith who carried the assistant vice chancellor to make sure there was stu- pointers. Each basket was ac- up by that close scare, the team forward with a three- for students, in making de- dent input,” said Gallagher. companied by fan chants of Bears did not let the Majors pointer. With fewer than two cisions on how to design One of the architects “He’s a freshman.” come close. Knepper hit an- minutes to go and the Bears the new layout for the South working on the project, sev- “I thought it was awesome,” other jumper as the shot clock down 67-66, Smith hit his big 40, student input has been en architecture students said Knepper. “I loved how expired to push the score to three. No. 6 Augustana at- LIONEL SOBEHART | STUDENT LIFE important and useful. (including Gallagher and everyone came back for this 37-33 and Wash. U. went on to tempted a comeback but their “We will, to the best of Simon) and Carroll met a game.” win. shot missed and O’Boyle pad- The Lady Bears track our ability, incorporate few weeks ago. According Fans attended in greater The Red and Green boxed ded the 70-67 victory, hitting and field team took third some of their ideas into fu- to students who attended numbers and the Bomb Squad out well, limiting the Majors to one of his two free throws. in last weekend’s NCAA ture plans,” said Carroll the meeting, the architect helped create a loud atmo- about one shot per possession It was all on Thompson in indoor championships In January, Carroll made presented plans for the fu- sphere. in the fi nal minutes of the sec- the Sweet 16 as the Bears out- meet. Senior Morgen Leon- a presentation at a Student ture of the South 40 and “[The win] was pretty much ond period. lasted Buena Vista University ard-Fleckman received the Union Senate meeting about took questions and input because of them,” said senior Five Bears contributed 85-77 in overtime. honor of NCAA Division III future plans for the South from the students. Troy Ruths who was named points but the entire team was “They were collapsing so Indoor Pole Vaulting Cham- 40 and allowed senators to According to Simon, NCAA Sectional MVP. needed to pull off rebounds hard on Troy,” said Thompson. pion. provide their input on the See STUDENTS, page 2 The Bears had been down in and force turnovers. Ruths “When you have that inside- plans. other games before and it was and junior Tyler Nading were outside game, it takes your See full story on page 4 in the locker room that the key components in the come- team to a different level.” Faux anthrax attack strikes Mallinckrodt

BY DAN WOZNICA “We have protocols in place was held in the Gargoyle. county health criteria. nity centers and government make sure that people receive CONTRIBUTING REPORTER for a public health event, but During the drill, faculty “We’ll be able to track the sites. medication if they are exposed we’ve never tried them and we and staff —including profes- forms to see if they made the Two observers from the St. to a biological agent.” University administrators, haven’t trained a lot of people,” sors and administrators—were right choices,” said Bagby. Louis Department of Health In the drill scenario, an an- St. Louis Department of Health said Mark Bagby, the Universi- given an algorithm that helped The drill was held at the were also present at the drill thrax attack was said to be de- offi cials and more than 200 ty emergency coordinator. “We them to identify symptoms in University because it is con- to give the University feedback tected during the St. Patrick’s campus volunteers collabo- came up with a very simplistic the volunteers and dispense sidered to be a place where on its response. Day Parade on Monday. The rated in a public health drill protocol [for responders to fol- medication to them. In a real- mass mobility could be lim- “We would be considered simulation was meant to mod- Tuesday that simulated the low].” life scenario, qualifi ed medical ited in the event of a disaster. partners [with the University],” el “Day Two” of the attack. distribution of medication at The faculty, staff and stu- personnel would oversee the Elsewhere in St. Louis, people said Saralou Hendrickson, Bio- Students from the Emergen- Mallinckrodt in the event of a dents who volunteered to par- distributors. showing symptoms of an epi- terrorism and Emergency Re- cy Support Team (EST) were terrorist anthrax attack, and ticipate in the event were given The success of the distribu- demic would go to open public sponse Planner for the City of also present at the simulation tested the University’s emer- a story to tell as they proceeded tors was measured against points of distribution (PODS), St. Louis department of health. gency text-message system. through the simulation, which predetermined University and such as high schools, commu- “It is our responsibility to See HEALTH, page 3

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STUDENT LIFE One Brookings Drive #1039 SOUTH 40 v FROM PAGE 1 #42 Women’s Building St. Louis institutions form Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899 According to Carroll, the East apartments, located on reasons for the construction the North Side, will make up News: (314) 935-5995 consortium for recruitment of a new Wohl Center are for this temporary reduction Advertising: (314) 935-6713 manifold, but one reason in by adding 152 beds, though Fax: (314) 935-5938 BY JOHANN QUA HIANSEN found with the search engine. assistant to the Chancellor particular stands out. these beds will not be on the e-mail: [email protected] STAFF REPORTER The listings give job descrip- for Diversity Initiatives. “It “The challenge for us is South 40. www.studlife.com tions, contact information is important to Washington that it was built at a time and Other new dorms on the It’s never been easier to and application deadlines. University to attract a more designed for a lifestyle that’s South 40 will likely have Copyright 2008 find jobs for dual-career cou- The group that launched diverse faculty and adminis- much different than today’s suites with similar layouts to ples, as 15 St. Louis institu- the site, which calls itself trative staff to better reflect students,” said Carroll. the suites in Liggett, Koenig, Editor in Chief: Erin Fults tions launched a job search the St. Louis Regional Higher the diversity of our student According to Carroll, the Lien and Gregg houses. Executive Editor: David Brody engine in early March. Education Recruitment Con- population.” eateries in the current Wohl According to Carroll, the Managing Editors: Shweta Murthi, Mal- lory Wilder “The job search engine is sortium or STLR HERC, is led Other member institu- Center, which was built in construction represents an Senior News Editor: Sam Guzik great because it lets couples by Washington University. It tions of the STLR HERC are April 1960, were designed ambitious project that is Senior Forum Editor: Nathan Everly link searches and receive is the newest of nine similar the Donald Danforth Plant to cater to the students’ life- about more than simply up- Senior Cadenza Editor: Brian Stitt e-mail alerts when at least groups around the country. Science Center, Fontbonne styles in that era. Most stu- dating buildings. Senior Scene Editor: Meghan Luecke one job ‘fits’ each person’s The first HERC was start- University, Harris-Stowe dents would eat three meals “In the end what’s most Senior Sports Editor: Trisha Wolf criteria,” said Laurel Sgan, ed in Northern California in State University, Lewis and a day in the Wohl Center’s important is about the com- Senior Photo Editor: David Hartstein director of the St. Louis Re- 2000. Clark Community College, dining rooms. munity itself and the people,” Senior Graphics Editor: Rachel Harris gional Higher Education Re- “Washington University’s Lindenwood University, Mis- Students would even come said Carroll. News Editors: Perry Stein, Ben Sales, cruitment Consortium. involvement in the HERC is a souri Botanical Garden, Saint back to the South 40 for lunch The University is catering Puneet Kollipara News Manager: Teddy White Over 500 listings in aca- result of the work of the Uni- Louis University, Southern because daily class schedules directly to the interests of Forum Editors: Altin Sila, Jill Strominger, demic institutions based in versity’s Diversity Initiative,” were different than they are students. Several students, Christian Sherden, Dennis Sweeney the St. Louis region can be said Leah Merrifield, special See CONSORTIUM, page 3 today. especially in the School of Cadenza Editors: Elizabeth Ochoa, David Today, Carroll said, most Architecture, have provided Kaminsky, Cecilia Razak, Michelle Stein students do not eat all their input regarding the design, Scene Editors: Lana Goldsmith, Kate meals in the Wohl Center and layout and environmental Gallagher few eat lunch there, resulting sustainability of the new Sports Editors: Johann Qua Hiansen, Un- STUDENTS v FROM PAGE 1 in a a signifi cant amount of buildings. aiz Kabani, Josh Goldman square footage, especially on “I thought the plans were Photo Editors: Lucy Moore, Lionel Sobe- hart, Jenny Shao some of the more important to architecture students’ Tish. the second fl oor, being unde- good,” said freshman Daniel Online Editor: Scott Bressler issues they focused on in the studio class, is designed to Carroll said that archi- rutilized most of the day. Tish, one of seven architec- Design Chief: Anna Dinndorf meeting included making encourage students to weigh tectural plans for the new Other reasons for the ture students who recently Design Editors: Dennis Sweeney, Zoe sure that the designs “can issues associated with a topic buildings have not yet been construction of a new Wohl met with Carroll and one Scharf, Brittany Meyer encourage social interaction of their choice and come up completed, but he has incor- Center include the lack of of the architects to provide Copy Chief: Brian Krigsher and also incorporate sustain- with a cohesive architectural porated much of the students’ handicap accessibility in the their input on the new build- Copy Editors: Julia Jay, Elyse Kallen, Han- able practices, sustainable idea. input into the plans. He and current one and the current ing plans. “They’re defi nitely nah Schwartz, Stephanie Spera design, sustainable program- Tish and Simon’s discus- the students encourage other building’s inability to meet working with us. They’ve al- Designers: Jamie Reed, Kate Ehrlich, Kim ming, to make it easy for stu- sion section decided to focus students to voice their input many of today’s modern fi re ready incorporated some of Yeh, Susan Hall, Liz Klein, Niki Dankner, Alyssa Anzalone-Newman, Sophia Agapo- dents to live sustainably.” on dormitories. The issues and want other students to safety standards. our concerns.” va, Evan Freedman, Chris Maury, Courtney Other important issues for discussed in their class in- get involved in the planning The new Wohl Center will The new plans for the LeGates, Mia Feitel, Joe Rigodanzo the students included green cluded energy wastage, social process. also feature a new and im- South 40 will place emphasis spaces around the buildings, aspects of dorm life and en- In addition to surveying proved fi tness center. on adding grass areas, being General Manager: Andrew O’Dell the architectural design of vironmental sustainability. students, Carroll has also en- The reconstructed Ruby- more environmentally effi - Advertising Manager: Sara Judd the buildings and the layout “We picked something tertained the idea of putting Umrath Residential College cient and adding additional of suites in the new dorms. familiar to us,” said Tish. up boards in the Wohl Center will likely be joined in an amenities to new dorms, such Copyright 2008 Washington University Student According to Gallagher, “We knew a lot about it, we for people to comment. ‘L’ shape like Liggett-Koenig as music practice rooms. Media, Inc. (WUSMI). Student Life is the fi nancially and editorially independent, student-run newspaper some students expressed knew what was important in “Once we get to the point Residential College. Carroll This summer, all summer serving the Washington University community. First interest in having common a dorm, we knew kind of all where it’s pretty definite said that the new Ruby-Um- school, summer research copy of each publication is free; all additional cop- rooms in the middle of hall- the ins and outs, things that what it’s going to look like, rath would not necessarily and intern housing is being ies are 50 cents. Subscriptions may be purchased ways instead of the end of made them better, things we’ll put these boards up in have the same aesthetic de- moved to the Millbrook apart- for $80.00 by calling (314) 935-6713. hallways, shorter hallways that made them worse. So we the Wohl Center,” said Car- sign as Liggett-Koenig. ments in order to accomodate Student Life is a publication of WUSMI and does and special devices in the thought that that was a good roll. “Anybody can just walk “One of the things we’ve the start of construction. not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the dorms to help monitor elec- vehicle for us to design.” up to them. We’ll leave them been trying to do…is to give To improve the environ- views of the Washington University administration, tricity and water usage. The ideas examined in there for comment, or actu- each [building] a little bit of mental soundness of build- faculty or students. All Student Life articles, photos and graphics are the property of WUSMI and may Freshman architecture Tish and Simon’s discussion ally have some of the archi- a personality and something ings on campus, all new not be reproduced or published without the express student Daniel Tish (who at- class provided many of the tects present so people can that’s architecturally distinc- buildings on the South 40 written consent of the General Manager. Pictures tended the meeting with Car- ideas that they would later ask questions if they’re curi- tive so they don’t all look will have some degree of and graphics printed in Student Life are available roll), Simon and two other recommend to Carroll in ous.” cookie-cutter,” said Carroll. Leadership in Energy and En- for purchase; e-mail [email protected] for more freshmen meeting attendees their meeting with him. The students are also The destruction of Umrath vironmental Design (LEED) information. Student Life reserves the right to edit all submissions for style, grammar, length and are members of the same “We were just brainstorm- planning another meeting House will reduce the num- certifi cation. accuracy. The intent of submissions will not be al- section of a two-semester ing these ideas and all these with Carroll within the next ber of beds on the South 40 Carroll said that architec- tered. Student Life reserves the right not to publish discussion class required of things that are really impor- month. by about 150 until the new tural plans for the new build- all submissions. all freshman architecture tant to us, and Brett had the The meeting may also in- Wohl Center and new Umrath ings have not yet been fi nal- If you’d like to place an ad, please contact the Ad- students. connection to Dean Carroll clude representatives from House are complete. How- ized, and that more changes vertising Department at (314) 935-6713. According to Tish, the dis- and these guys who were environmental groups like ever, Carroll said that the and additions are possible in cussion class, a supplement making the plans,” said Green Action. completion of the new Village the coming weeks. If you wish to report an error or request a clarifi ca- tion, e-mail [email protected].

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CENTRAL & FORSYTH WEDNESDAY | MARCH 19, 2008 Senior News Editor / Sam Guzik / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | NEWS 3 HEALTH v FROM PAGE 1 in order to familiarize them with University disaster proto- col. “It’s been part of our mission to provide emergency medi- cal services to campus in the event of a disaster,” said Eric LeFebvre, a senior and EST fi eld director. “There are no written plans to utilize the team in a disaster, however the team has been working closely with the administration to formalize our role.” “If this happened, this is the role we would be doing, so this is a good way for us to train,” said Jessalin Schultz, a senior and EST disaster coordinator. This was the fi rst time that a public health drill of this scale was carried out at the Univer- sity. In addition to the POD simu- lation, University administra- tors tested the WUText Emer- gency Notifi cation System for the fi rst time campus-wide. Students registered for the ser- vice received mock text mes- sages informing them of an emergency test. According to Bagby, the success of WUText could not be measured directly, but an online poll was being used to determine if students received JENNY SHAO | STUDENT LIFE the messages. Frances Karam registers with Dr. Alan Glass, director of Health Services, For more information on di- saster protocol, visit emergen- Tuesday afternoon at the Public Health Drill in the Gargoyle. The drill was cy.wustl.edu. designed to simulate the way in which the University would respond to an —With additional reporting anthrax attack in the St. Louis area. by Sam Guzik

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biggest defensive play of the season. With 24 seconds left in the one-point game, Buena Vis- ta’s star guard made a steal and drove down the lane. “I saw him. I just stepped up,” said Nading. “Luckily I got the call.” Nading drew the charge and made both his foul shots. The points were sorely need- ed as Buena Vista nailed a last second three-pointer to go into overtime. At overtime, Nading made six of Wash. U.’s 10 points and the Bears were six for six in free throws to ensure victory. The Bears will play No. 1 Hope at 7 p.m. in Salem, Vir- ginia for a spot in the National Championship game. The Ath- letic Department and Residen- tial Life will be co-sponsoring a free fan bus and hotel accom- modations for the game. Ruths will also be presented with the coveted Jostens Trophy there, recognizing the Division III student athlete who excels in athletics, academics and in the DAVID HARTSTEIN | STUDENT LIFE community, from the Salem Ro- The Bears celebrate as the buzzer finalizes their victory Saturday night against Millsaps University. The Bears will advance to the Final Four. tary Club. “I’m proud that the whole team is going,” said Ruths. “We showed that we deserve to be WOMEN’S BASKETBALL back there.” Want to go to the Final Women’s basketball ends successful season Four for free?

BY CARLY ANDERSON basketball team wrapped point guard with the game- team’s road losses, but she Bears came back from a 17- The Athletic Department and SPORTS REPORTER up their season with a loss winning layup in overtime does know how important point deficit to win the game ResLife have teamed up to pro- to DePauw University in the against Rochester, was location can be for her team. by six in front of a packed vide a free bus, accommoda- The Washington Universi- Regional finals of the NCAA named UAA Rookie of the “The Wash. U. program NYU house. tions and tickets to support the ty women’s basketball team Tournament. The Bears fin- Year. Sophomore Janice Ev- is consistently successful “This season meant a lot Wash. U. Bears at Salem, Va. A capped off another success- ished with a 19-8 overall re- ans was named first team at home. There is a distinct to me; there are plenty of $20 deposit to reserve a seat ful season. cord (10-4 UAA), which left All-Conference. Evans led comfort level of playing in moments that I’ll take with needs to be given to ResLife Junior point guard Shan- them tied for second place in the Bears in rebounds (6.8 front of our fans and in the me as loving memories of by noon on Wednesday, March na-Lei Dacanay reflected, the UAA with the University per game), steals (34), and best gym in Division III,” she these girls and the game,” 19. The deposit will be returned “We had to find our ‘per- of Rochester. points per game (10.4). Ju- said. said Sarah Tibesar, a captain when you get on the bus. sonality’ as a team, which Four of the eight UAA niors Jill Brandt and Halsey McFarlin led the Bears and the team’s lone senior. You pay for food, and every- was a struggle throughout teams made it to the NCAA Ward, along with sophomore early in the season before The women’s basketball thing else is free. How can you the first half of the season. Tournament, and the UAA Unruh, garnered honorable tearing her ACL and lateral team has high hopes for next not go? The bus will leave early It was definitely a season of conference champion was mention awards. meniscus during their sev- season, with only Tibesar on Friday and returns early ups and downs, but we dealt not decided until the last A key factor in the Bear’s enth game. leaving. “We have serious on Sunday. If you have any with adversity as it came to game of the regular sea- success during the 2007- Many players cite the away off-season preparation,” said questions please contact Mary us, so it was definitely a sea- son, when the University of 2008 season was home game at New York Univer- McFarlin, “and can’t wait for Elliott in the ResLife Offi ce via son of growing.” Chicago defeated the Bears court advantage. The team sity as the most memorable the balls to start bouncing e-mail, [email protected] or Fellow starter Zoë Unruh on March 1. The Bears also remained undefeated at the moment of the season. The on the hardwood again.” phone, 935-5050. added, “I’m very excited for never lost to the same team Field House with a 12-0 re- next season, as I am looking twice in conference play. cord, which extends their forward to building on the A few Wash. U. players overall home streak to 23 chemistry from this year.” earned conference recogni- games. Team captain Jamie The Wash. U. women’s tion as well. Alex Hoover, a McFarlin does not excuse the Get Fit at air force medical corps The Chase. medical residents and 4th year medical students We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Santé Fitness and Wellness at the Chase Park Plaza. As valuable Faculty, Staff and Students of Washington University, you qualify for an exclusive offer from Santé Fitness and Wellness.

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Our daily Forum editors: Monday: Christian Sherden Wednesday: Jillian Strominger Friday: Altin Sila [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] To ensure that we have time to fully evaluate your submissions, guest columns should be e-mailed to the next issue’s editor or forwarded to [email protected] by no later than 5 p.m. two days before publication. Late pieces will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. FFORUMORUM We welcome your submissions and thank you for your consideration. STAFF EDITORIAL Expand the Collegiate Newspaper Readership Program ave you ever picked St. Louis Post-Dispatch and compel every student to re- the Riverfront Times. The Wall increase the number of news- student group operating ac- up a free copy of The the USA Today, and to distrib- main informed about current Street Journal provides some papers it purchases and dis- counts and creates an annual New York Times or ute them at key high-traffi c events throughout the world. of the best business report- tributes to students. Currently, carryforward that is used to Hthe St. Louis Post-Dis- areas throughout the Univer- Distributing newspapers ing that can be found in any the demand for newspapers supplement the budgets of patch on campus? If so, then sity. It isn’t diffi cult to see the throughout campus is a useful national newspaper. It would exceeds the supply available. existing programs. This year, have you ever wondered how benefi ts of operating such a tool that helps students take be particularly useful for In certain high-traffi c areas, the annual carryforward sum that copy wound up on campus program, and we would like the initiative in learning more students who are majoring in such as the Wohl Student amounted to $130,795.54, and in the fi rst place? to applaud Student Union for about what happens outside of business or economics. And Center, Olin Library and the it is from this account that the Those newspapers didn’t spending signifi cant resources their isolated campus life. the Riverfront Times provides Mallinckrodt Student Center, money could be found to ex- arrive on campus by acci- to operate it. A common re- But while we strongly sup- excellent coverage of the arts it is rare to fi nd newspapers pand the Collegiate Newspaper dent. They’re the product of mark about campus life is that port the Collegiate Newspa- and entertainment scene available past midday. This Readership Program. a program called the Colle- students know very little about per Readership Program, we throughout the St. Louis area. is indication enough that the We would like to stress once giate Newspaper Readership what actually happens outside believe that there are certain What would make this news- number of newspapers distrib- again that this is a great pro- Program. And while we believe of Washington University. This steps that could be taken to paper particularly attractive uted by Student Union could be gram for Washington Univer- this program provides an “Wash. U. bubble” is a regret- make it even more helpful to the Collegiate Newspaper increased. sity students. It is because we excellent service to students, table phenomenon considering to students. First, we would Readership Program is that it For obvious reasons, think it is such a fi ne program we believe that there are ways that part of the University’s like to see a larger selection is free. These are only sugges- implementing these sug- that we are offering these sug- it could be improved. mission is to “encourage…stu- of newspapers offered by the tions, however, and an appro- gestions would mandate an gestions in the fi rst place. We The Collegiate Newspaper dents to be bold, independent, program. While The New York priate step toward determining increase in the size of the believe that it fi lls a clear and Readership Program is a Stu- and creative thinkers.” It’s very Times, the St. Louis Post-Dis- which newspapers to include Collegiate Newspaper Reader- compelling need on campus, dent Union-run initiative that diffi cult for students to exer- patch and the USA Today are could be for Student Union ship Program’s budget. We and we want to maximize its provides free newspapers to cise their critical thinking and all good newspapers, there to distribute a survey to the believe, however, that funds value as much as possible. students on campus. For this independent judgment skills are others that cover critical student body. are available to expand and For these reasons, we would year, $52,000 was allocated to if they know very little about niches. In our minds, two of Our second suggestion is diversify the program. Every like to see the Collegiate News- purchase thousands of copies their surroundings outside of the best additions would be that the Collegiate Newspaper year, Student Union collects paper Readership Program of The New York Times, the campus. Moreover, civic duties the Wall Street Journal and Readership Program should all of the unspent funds from expand and diversify.

SAM WASHBURN | EDITORIAL CARTOON A requiem

BY TOM BUTCHER a meaning as powerful as the STAFF COLUMNIST death itself. Death, like any other event, unday night, I got the has no meaning except for that call: “I’m sorry, Tommy, which we give it. Objectively, she passed away.” After it is fundamentally absurd. S83 years of life and a But subjectively, within the two-year degradation from realm of our own minds, it can cancer, my grandmother had take on all of the beauty and died. signifi cance which we so often She’d been living with my attribute to it. All meaning is family for the last 18 months internal, and because it only as she gradually became un- exists within our minds, we able to care for herself com- control it and may attach it or pletely. We weren’t expecting divorce it from events at will. her to go quite so soon, but Death only has meaning if we the way she did—peacefully, say it does. without pain and in the arms Thursday morning, I went of her two sons—cannot be to the funeral. By this point, regarded as anything but a I was pretty much cried out. blessing. For the last several And for most of the ceremony, months, as it became obvi- I didn’t shed a tear. But, when ous that her condition was that musical interlude hit—a worsening, we feared that she small little piece by Mozart—it might fall and break her hip or was as though lightning had have some other catastrophe, suddenly destroyed a dam. and that impossible decisions Love of music had always would have to be made. Spar- been a special bond that my ing us from such trauma was grandmother and I shared, just the fi nal installment in and in those few notes, I was a life defi ned by such tender instantly reminded of every- devotion. thing happy and sad about the When people lose a loved life and death of Jean Ellen one, they often try to fi nd Parker Butcher—my Omi. It some external meaning in the was beautiful. I will never be death. “It must have happened able to listen to this song with- Place a real vote in for a reason,” they say, or “It’s out thinking of her. all part of some higher pur- I give this song a very spe- pose.” This, my friends, is bull. cial meaning. This is a private Everyone dies; the only dif- meaning, conceived of and re- ference is when. Death has no siding within the realm of my Student Union elections more external meaning than mind. Objectively, the song has any other random event in our no signifi cance at all; but in tudent Union elections their platform and what is Even though a lot of times asking for a sexual assault lives. It is just something that my head, it means everything. never generate the at- appealing about their op- it seems like the decisions the prevention coordinator to happens. It is permanently inscribed tention that we ought ponents’ platforms. The only Student Union makes don’t student protest over the fi ring Monday morning, I arrived on my heart as a reminder of Sto be devoting to them, way to give our Student Union matter much to us as indi- of lecturer Jerome Bauer and home. My uncle and both one of the greatest souls I have and this year looks like it will a sense of how we feel about viduals, the truth is that they desire for mixed gender hous- aunts were with us, as were ever had the privilege to know. be even worse than usual. their platforms is to vote and do. Last year’s Student Union ing options. my parents and my sister, who Perhaps some regard this This year, there is only one have that vote be a decision. overhauled the way it distrib- The issues Student Union is still in high school. No one absence of external meaning full slate of candidates and If you vote for the candi- utes a signifi cant amount of handles affect our lives on a quite knew what to do. Mostly to be a bleak and depressing only one position on that slate dates, make sure you actu- its funds to student groups. daily basis and affect how the we talked and hugged and outlook on life. I disagree. will be contested. ally want to vote for them. If Over the past few years, Stu- University will be shaped. As passed the tissues around. When the implications are Naturally, this largely you would have preferred a dent Union has been behind students, we have an obliga- Plans were already being made understood, it becomes a phi- unopposed election will different agenda, vote the push toward tion to make sure that the for the funeral. Eventually, we losophy of freedom and hap- draw even less attention than with a write-in. Even a lot of practical people in charge of represent- began to laugh as we refl ected piness. If my grandmother’s previous elections have. But, though your write-in changes, including ing the student body actually on positive memories. After death had any sort of objective even though we have no real candidate probably will creating wireless represent us. If we don’t pay the shock of the death had meaning, then I would worry practical options about whom not actually win the elec- Internet access attention, we don’t have a faded, we could only remem- that this great love I feel for to vote for, we still need to tion, the write-in is still and the ability to voice. We need to make sure ber fondly that life which had her would only be externally pay attention. We still need to meaningful, and having use campus cards that our voice is really guiding touched us all so deeply. determined—without any in- vote. students actually make in vending and the way that our University is Death does have meaning put from myself. But because it Learning the positions and a choice between voting laundry machines. develops. The way to do this is in the subjective. Those who is I who imbue her death with goals of the upcoming Student and writing-in will make Student Union is to actually vote for or against loved the person in life may be meaning, based on the familial Union representatives and vot- people’s votes for the Jill Strominger responsible for the visions of the candidates brought down into the depths love she and I shared during ing based on that information slate meaningful. The relaying students’ in the elections. After all, we of despair by the knowledge her life, then I know that this is the only way to hold them number of people who concerns to the can’t hold a student govern- that they will never again have meaning is truly internally accountable in the future. write-in versus the number administration and has been ment responsible for com- the chance to hug and kiss the determined. I know that I truly This group of future Student who vote will be one of the in charge of communicat- municating the desires of the departed. Those unasked ques- loved her, and so I am fi lled Union executives will not only ways candidates can get ing (and also determining student body if it has no idea tions will remain unasked, with joy. It is from me, and of have the same opportunity to feedback from the student whether to communicate) with whether or not it is communi- and the dead will now live me. It is for her. gauge student concerns over body at large; it will be the the administration over issues cating those desires. only in memory. Others will I love you, Omi. various issues the way the only way they know whether students have with its policies. be inspired to make changes previous groups have done. they should be charging ahead In the past, Student Union has Jill is a junior in Arts & Sci- to their life in memoriam as Tom is a sophomore in Arts During contested elections, with their policies or spending considered concerns ranging ences and a Forum editor. She a tribute to the person whom & Sciences. He can be reached candidates get a sense of what their time talking to students from the disapproval of the can be reached via e-mail at they loved so dearly. Clearly, via e-mail at tmbutcher@wustl. is appealing to students about and pursuing different goals. new technology package and [email protected]. such people imbue death with edu.

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WEDNESDAY | MARCH 19, 2008 Senior Forum Editor / Nathan Everly / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | FORUM 7 View from abroad: a reply to Dave Shapiro’s notions BY JOE O’CONNOR add a structure and identity to College sport. It’s fairly obvious that coming to watch on the British sense of humour, is doing their fi nal exams in the OP-ED SUBMISSION Oxford that isn’t found at other that he hasn’t seen the right fi nal, alcohol-fueled Saturday. often overwhelming for the hushed hallowed Exam Schools Universities. sports yet. In saying that Eights Week American students who come are met outside by cheering do Law at Oxford, and this One of the main ones, how- There is simply so much Saturday is fueled by alcohol, over here on short-term visits. throngs throwing all sorts of is one of the few things you ever, is the national excitement going on at Oxford, so many in- I don’t mean to suggest that A friend and I went with some unsavory items, from cham- can still say in Britain that that rises around this time ter-College matches of different the rest of term is not. As a UGA students to a bar near pagne to cod, from confetti to Iis almost guaranteed to of year, when the Boat Race sorts that it is not feasible for result of the high stress levels College, after they’d been here calamari. But like all the best get friends’ parents to look at occurs. This annual battle of many matches to attract large created by the short terms and for only a week or so. There, mental illnesses, this one has you approvingly. Your regular British educational titans is crowds of spectators. Rowing, high workloads, your aver- they were stunned by our the effect of simply making columnist, Dave Shapiro, may covered in the national press, however, is the exception to age Oxford student will take casual attitude toward alcohol, life great. Even when the birds have spoken of the diffi culty of normally focused exclusively this. With only one meeting per almost any opportunity to our sailor’s language and our are singing outside and it’s 4 history here, but when com- on the lives of minor public term, lasting over several days, relax. It’s a terrible cliché, but morbid jokes about missing a.m. and I haven’t slept for 54 pared to law, reading history at fi gures, and is assured of an rowing brings huge crowds of we work hard and play harder. young girls. By the end of term, hours and the second essay Oxford is the mental equiva- afternoon of prime time televi- students and local residents There aren’t many clubs in I heard that they had been isn’t quite fi nished, all due to lent of learning to break wind. sion. A 20-minute, four-and- alike to the river, to watch Oxford, but those there are, are kicked out of a pub for bad- a simple trip to the girlfriend, Tutors consider time spent a-bit mile long slog down the young men and women pound regularly packed out during mouthing a barman, some- I know that when it’s done, it’ll sleeping to be wasted, and god choppy waters of the Thames their way through the water. the week. Two or three times thing a true Brit would never be amazing. So when the can- forbid you ever take a weekend in London, the Boat Race brings Unlike America, we don’t have a term on a Saturday, Colleges do. Barmen provide the source non fi res on the Boat Race and off to go visit loved ones. together the country in a way sports scholarships; all of these will hold a themed bop, which of the amber nectar, and as the mad splashing commences, Certain things make life in not dissimilar to football’s FA students are among the bright- depending on the College, will such are ahead of the Queen in I’ll forget law and exams, and Oxford bearable, however, and Cup fi nal. est young people in Britain and often include some manner of our allegiances. shout loudly for the boys of your regular columnist appears I say this mainly to prove are working toward extremely freebie for all those who come This is most likely a symp- Oxford. I wouldn’t have it any to have misconstrued most of your normal columnist wrong demanding degrees at the in fancy dress along the lines tom of a mental illness suf- other way. them. The traditions, such as from an earlier column, when same time as training. In the of the theme. fered by the University itself, if wearing gowns to go to Hall, he wrote that Oxford had an summer, about 1,600 people This fascination with alco- that is possible. The extremes Joe is a junior at Keble Col- may be a throwback, but they apathetic attitude toward inter- take part, with twice or thrice hol, in addition to the morbid are at times ridiculous; those lege at Oxford University. Collegiate incongruity: depantsing Petrarch

ncongruity. The spice of did you coordinate that secu- until four in the morning last because you tripped on a patch and important, we’re limited it’s important. It gets you there. life. rity response, Bob? That was night talking about boobs with of ice and fell on your face on by these silly, practical distrac- Like the Saturday night quite a maneuver.” your roommates. It’s missing the way to class. tions. But it’s also a nice re- Dennis is a sophomore in IAlabama-Mississippi State College is a lot like the SEC the difference between Aus- It’s kind of a bummer, at minder that nothing is without Arts & Sciences and a Forum game for the SEC quarterfi nals quarterfi nals. A lot of people, tralopithecus anamensis and fi rst, that in these things that context. As stupid as your walk Editor. He can be reached via e- heading into March Madness. pretty high stakes that seem Australopithecus africanus are supposed to be timeless to class seems in the morning, mail at [email protected]. Severe weather strikes Atlanta, silly once something really bad and fragments of the arena’s threatens to happen. But also, roof start falling down onto the it’s similar in its adherence to basketball court. Kind of sad the salsa that is incongruity. that everyone wants to watch A lot of people’s choice on this thing to see an Atlanta Thursday night is between tornado blow down reading for their the Georgia Dome and class the next kill 20,000 people. day or getting Our eyes were glued really drunk and to the screen once running around debris started fl ying places. To me, this down from the roof is hilarious. The of the place. Same ideal of knowledge reason we went to see is that it is gained ‘Cloverfi eld.’ in a vacuum, that But on the funnier Dennis Sweeney learning has no side is the incongruity boundaries, that between ESPN’s mech- the ivory tower is anisms for sports reporting eternal. The reality is that limi- and the totally different nature tations of time and space are of the stuff that the guys were everywhere. Whether it’s the trying to get across about this really annoying, loud guy next severe weather damage. After to me in Whispers stopping me they show shots of the roof of from reading my Plato or my the Georgia Dome rippling and friend running into my room getting torn up by the semi-tor- yelling “Oy—Get ‘is trousers!” nado, they use the same little while I’m trying to wrap my fl ying ‘SEC’ logo—zooming head around Petrarch, the fact sound effect and all—to switch is that very vulgar and timely to the announcers. But the events are a major factor in our game isn’t going on anymore. experience of what is supposed They’re just analyzing the ar- to be transcendent, timeless chitecture of the building. knowledge. And then they switch to the So, that’s what’s funniest to guy down on the fl oor, usu- me in college. It’s getting really ally interviewing a breathless drunk one night and waking player at halftime after his up the next morning to do your team’s eight unanswered points lab for a class that will be the in the last 40 seconds of the fundamental basis for your sav- half. But now, the reporter is ing other people’s lives in eight interviewing the guy who runs or so years. It’s falling asleep the arena about his response in a lecture about the causes of to the falling debris. “Now, how Nazism because you were up RACHEL HARRIS | STUDENT LIFE

The new Independent OPPOSABLES on the block RAIN

BY ADITYA SARVESH are right-wing nut jobs who pup, whose eyes have just STAFF COLUMNIST feel that their money and been opened to the reality Exactly how many consecutive hours has it been raining? power entitles them a higher of Washington within the o begin with, the pedestal in society. The last two years of his posi- idea of liberalism true meaning of liberalism tion as senator. He promises has been lost upon must be reinstated to help to change many things, but T most Americans those who are in need and does he realize that he has after the mid-1950s. The last to control those who seem to work with two parties in shining example of liber- tyrannical. Congress, not just the Demo- MARCH MADNESS alism was the civil rights What does this civics crats? movement. The true ideas of lecture have to do with us, At the same time, Clinton liberalism were founded in you ask. Well, as I watch seems to be more seasoned, According to Forbes magazine, March Madness drains worker the post-Enlightenment era, the presidential elections but I don’t know how effec- productivity and costs employers roughly $3.8 billion. with the likes of John Locke more and more, I see that tive she can be in the White and Benjamin Franklin, and the word “change” is used House. As a McCain sup- continued until the time of over and over again, mainly porter, I feel he is the best Martin Luther King Jr. and by Democratic presidential candidate, but there are Mahatma Gandhi. candidate Senator Barack some problems with his poli- ELIOT SPITZER Today, when I think of lib- Obama of Illinois. When I cies as well. erals, I think of crazy femi- ask students, “What does I’m sorry if I droned and nists who denounce men and Obama plan on chang- complained incessantly Enough said. everything in this world that ing,” they mutter (incoher- like Carrie Bradshaw in her is associated with them or ently) words that sound editorials (wait…not that radical college students who like “healthcare, education, I watch Sex and the City… protest things they don’t un- taxes,” the usual suspects of damn my RA). derstand but wish to under- a political election. One of the main reasons mine the authority. Granted, I am an Indepen- I wanted to write this was to By the way, I’m not saying dent, and I also volunteer for represent the voices of In- BARACK OBAMA that questioning certain acts the McCain campaign, so my dependents or Libertarians of authority is wrong, just views will be a little biased. or anybody else who has that the unnecessary and But what bothers me most trouble hearing the same You know you’ve done something right when your speech on pointless protestation of is the complete, mindless leftist propaganda again and race is compared to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” every single little act of the acceptance of partisan pro- again with no dissenting address. government makes things paganda that the Democrats opinions. worse for everybody. are spewing on this cam- Thanks, and remember, But getting back to the paign season. please don’t think of the point, liberals today are the The ideas of ‘change’ have Dixie Chicks when you hear direct opposite of what the always been a part of each the word “liberals,” think MEAL POINTS Founding Fathers and other and every political platform, of Benjamin Franklin, or at philosophers meant: Liber- but this election seems to least Arnold Schwarzeneg- There isn’t a crisis yet, but certain students will soon begin als today are closed-minded, be obsessed with the word. ger. feeling the meal point pinch that comes with the end of reject contrary beliefs and Every politician spouts the the school year. Start fi nding friends with lots of extra meal try to fight everything the same rhetoric every elec- Aditya is a freshman opposite faction represents. tion season, yet how many in Arts & Sciences and a points. More importantly, it isn’t have actually been able to Staff Columnist. She can just the left that has lost keep their word? To me, be reached via e-mail at the idea of liberalism; there Obama seems like a young [email protected]. - Compiled by Nathan Everly 8 STUDENT LIFE | SCENE Senior Scene Editor / Meghan Luecke / [email protected] WEDNESDAY | MARCH 19, 2008 SSCENECENE Starting the weekend early: Thursday night clubbin’ in the Lou

BY RACHEL METTER by several Wash. U. students. “I like dancing to anything I’m willing to go out in the AND MEREDITH PLUMLEY The company hosts events at I can sing to,” said freshman cold.” SCENE REPORTERS clubs and bars alike. Other David Atterman, who goes out But Rosenberg said the groups, including fraternities regularly and has been to all club-going process can be just The pulse of the baseline and even the University base- of the main Thursday night a little too much of a hassle Lucky’sLuck reverberates throughout ball team, also sponsor club venues. during winter months. http://www.myspace.com/tp://www.mys Dante’s the crowded room. Students nights throughout the year. Although these clubs can The club scene certainly luckysstltl http://www.dantesstl.com/ with permanent-marker Xs Sponsored clubs include make for a great night out, isn’t for everyone. Okonta on their hands hit the dance Dante’s Ultralounge, Lucky’s, they can also burn holes in said she shies away for aca- PROS— PROS— fl oor, and others hit the bar. SpyGlass, Ten14 and Lush. your Coach wristlet. With demic reasons. Downtown, on Large dance floor Jam-packed school buses pull Each club has its own signa- cover charges ranging from “When you have nine Washington Ave. Large second room up out front with a new load ture style and ambiance and $5 to $10—not to mention o’clock orgo [the next morn- Go-go poleole (occasionally, go- Two large bars of partiers. students tend to venture to pricey drinks if you’re over 21 ing], you tend to stay in,” she gog dancers) Coat check Raised VIPP area, dance floofloor Free salsa lessons Fridays This is the Wash. U. club the spot that’s got the vibe (wink wink)—the clubs can be said. Coatat check scene—and it gets going long they like best. a very expensive way to fi nd In addition to the St. Louis Wider rangegee of clientele CONS— before the weekend offi cially “Lucky’s has a pole,” said some fun. But many students weather and Friday morn- Occasional higher cover begins. freshman Ysabel Goldberg, are willing to pay the price ing classes, many students CONS—— charges For many students, Thurs- adding that this feature for good times. complain that the bus system Not a lot of seatingeatating day night clubbing is a great makes Lucky’s her favor- Sophomore Allison Rosen deters them from going Must cross dance flooror to get chance to express their inner ite hotspot. “I just want to said, “The clubs are worth out. On the busiest nights, to bar, bathrooms Usher, meet people and even dance…Everyone is so con- the money if there are a lot of competition for a seat can get Known as one of the less get a good workout. For some, sumed by the atmosphere and people there.” intense; students have been classy options SpyglassSSpySpyg it’s a weekly ritual. Freshman leaves their worries and their Others agree that the known to push each other out Alex Kiles goes almost every minds back on campus.” larger the turnout, the more of the way while scrambling PROS— Thursday. Dante’s, which is Kiles’ exciting the venue. to get on. Classy décorcor Lush Closer than momost clubs “I like to get my groove favorite club, is appealing for Upperclassmen often say “The buses are kind of a http://lushstl.com/ Poolool tablest on,” said Kiles. “And it’s good its size and décor. that the 314 Events club scene hassle to catch,” said Kiles. CCoat check to get off campus.” “It has a cool atmosphere, is primarily for the youngins. “There should be more buses PROS— Many students agree that and it’s big but not too big,” “It’s a freshman thing, or more frequent buses.” Four levels (including a CONS— the clubs give them a chance said Kiles. although it is still socially Goldberg agreed. “Some- rooftop patio) Small to escape the Wash. U. bubble Ten14, unlike some of the acceptable [to go] if you’re times the buses just leave Three bars, two private Tiny dance floor for a night. other venues, has a “style older,” said sophomore Crys- people behind.” rooms, one waterfall Smog machine Limited seating Each week, private groups code” that changes from tal Okonta. Atterman isn’t complain- Plush velvet walls or individuals sponsor trips night to night. Their Web site Regardless of age, students ing, though. “I think it’s Booth/table seatingg to one of several local clubs. lists 11 items that may never go for similar reasons. The nice that [the sponsors] even Large,e,, new To advertise, groups post fl i- be worn at the club, includ- club serves as a breeding provide [the buses]…I think CONS—C ers around campus and also ing hoodies, long chains and ground for hot hookups that the rush of getting on the Can beb very crowded MorganMor Street spread the word via Facebook. “unstylish tennis shoes.” transcend grade level. bus is more exciting than the Dressessss code enforced Sponsors often rent school Once you’ve got the right While this is a draw for club—it’s the most fun part of buses to pick students up on outfi t picked out, you might some, the literal and fi gura- my night.” BreBrewery campus and take them to the hit yet another obstacle: Some tive hotness of the club scene Overall, the clubs are what http://http://www.// clubs, since many students clubs never admit anyone un- can be a turnoff for others. you make of them, should you morganstreetbmorganstreetbrewery.com/tb would not be willing to fork der 21. However, most spots, “The club scene doesn’t choose to accept the mission. Ten14 over cab money and a cover including Ten14, admit those really offer a lot for someone Whether you end up walking http://ten14.net/ttp://ten14.net/tt PROS—PROSS charge. over 18 but will only serve in a long-term relationship,” it out or getting low, squeez- No cover ccharge One of the largest St. Louis alcohol to those of legal age. said sophomore Alex Rosen- ing onto a bus or grabbing a PROS— Location on LaclLaclede’slel Landing club sponsors is 314 Events, Clubs tend to play a berg. “Plus, it’s really cold taxi home, you will hopefully Sushi restauranteststaurantst by day In-house brews ffor low prices a St. Louis marketing and mixture of hip-hop, pop and [during winter]. Normally, if have fond memories of the Known to be a classier option Pool tatables event planning company run techno music. I want to hook up with a girl, Wash. U. club scene. 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n. a technically brilliant, sometimes improvised solo passage toward the close of a concerto, an exceptionally brilliant part of an artistic work arts & CCADENADENZA ZA entertainment MOVIE REVIEW ALBUM REVIEW ‘Funny Games’ Music meets Atari

BY MATT KARLAN famously lambasted for the door wearing all white, roles with such intense, in ‘Crystal Castles’ CADENZA REPORTER releasing a shot by shot including white gloves, ask- almost irritating cordial- remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s ing for eggs. Mother Ann ity that the viewer cannot I imagine that German “Psycho” in 1998. Van Sant makes the mistake of letting help but be frightened by BY DAVID KAMINSKY from Glass. fi lm writer/director Michael supposedly wanted to expose someone with white latex the fi lm’s entirely realistic CADENZA REPORTER It’s almost as though this Haneke once received a the fi lm to a new audience. gloves in the house and nature. should have been broken up phone call along these lines: But Vince Vaughn and Anne events begin to escalate until So bravo to Michael After a whole host of indie into two different albums. One Heche were showered in bad Paul and Peter have everyone Haneke for not making any acclaim for the various singles that is pretty much a compila- “Ja?” reviews, as they couldn’t bound or incapacitated in the compromises. I imagine the they’ve released over the past tion of songs previous released “Hello Michael, this is compare to the original’s living room. fi rst time I saw the original two years, Crystal Castles has as singles and EPs (as these are American actress Naomi Anthony Perkins and Janet Then they announce version I said something released their fi rst LP: a self- mostly of the abrasive style) Watts. We met once at some Leigh. It turned out that the titular game: The fam- along the lines of, “I need a titled, 16-track disc containing and one of the new tracks (as awards show. You remem- American audiences were ily wins if they’re alive in very cold shower.” But I just both brand new tracks and these are mostly more mild ber?” just fi ne with keeping some 12 hours; if not, they lose. as easily could have said, many favorites from their pre- in manner). However, what He pauses briefl y, utterly fi lms in black and white. So the rules are relatively “This is a fi lm that will never viously released singles. we have is one single album confounded by the situation. At least Michael Haneke simple to follow. The fi lm be remade for American Crystal Castles was formed with two personalities, and “Ja?” remade his own fi lm instead then becomes progressively audiences.” Because the fi lm as a project by Ethan Kath who while it works better than one “Great. Look, I just rented of bastardizing the work of more warped with a salvo does not actually chronicle was later joined by Alice Glass might expect it to due to the ‘Funny Games’ on the Netfl ix, some unsuspecting, deceased of jarring scenes until (God a story or a series of hap- on vocals. Their sound is dis- sheer strengths of the songs of really enjoyed it. Thought it director. But still, Haneke forbid) NASCAR gives you penings. The ending espe- tinctly electronic but unique both styles, it could have been was thought-provoking, inci- needed a pretty convincing the willies. cially (which the remake now among the genre. The reason executed better. sive, perfect for an American reason to simply reshoot his This fi lm entails a laundry somewhat clarifi es in my for this is their unusual instru- Crystal Castles’ more abra- remake. So look, you direct, fi lm without improving any list of my pet peeves. It’s a native language) reveals that mentation: most notably, the sive tracks are what made this I’ll star and executive pro- aspects, just simply chang- remake, and a melodramatic “Funny Games” is simply an placing of an Atari 5200 sound such an anticipated release in duce. It’ll be fun, ja?” ing the language spoken. one at that. It has loads of exercise in violence. It gives chip inside a keyboard. the fi rst place and the versions Haneke hangs up. “Funny Games” follows a plot holes. It unnecessar- nothing in the form of traits Using their strange instru- on the new LP are mostly the well-off family, comprised of ily breaks the fourth wall that American audiences mentation, Crystal Castles same and thus still outstand- The incomparable Mi- mother Ann, father George, numerous times, as Peter drool over, such as redemp- have seemingly created two ing. “Alice Practice,” which was chael Haneke’s writer/di- and son Georgie, (translit- directly addresses the tion or retribution. And so different kinds of songs on the made a song by accident (as it’s rector credits include the erally changed from the audience, questioning their Haneke’s stellar reason for album. One more mild in man- literally a vocal test they did sadistic “Benny’s Video” and original’s Anna, Georg and thought processes. The New essentially copying his fi lm ner and typical of most elec- when Glass fi rst joined Kath) is the mental purging that is son Schorschi). They drive York Times implied this must have been to see if tronic acts’ sound, the other arguably the best song of the “Caché.” Now he has brought to their vacation home with device made the fi lm overly American audiences could ringing with abrasive chimes CD as the Atari chimes and to American audiences a their boat and dog and the pretentious, and the New handle it, a type of fi lm not that truly do sound straight screeching vocals propel the remake of what may be his men immediately set off to York Times knows its preten- seen since the heyday of out of a video game and with song through all two minutes most disturbing project, the dock the boat while wifey sion. Stanley Kubrick. penetratingly scratchy vocals and 41 seconds with a ruth- 1997 Austrian fi lm, “Funny cuts vegetables and talks on And yet, it all works What possessed Warner Games.” And no, the fi lm’s the phone. A young harmless thanks to the brilliant per- Independent studios to fi - not at all humorous. teenage boy Peter comes to formances across the board. nance this picture is beyond Crystal Castles The picture’s a remake in The family members, played me, because there is abso- Crystal Castles language and actors only. by Roth, Watts and young lutely no way it makes a prof- Haneke’s American “Funny Funny Games Devon Gearhart, have their it. But I applaud their release Rating: ★★★★✩ Games” follows the original emotions dripping from their of something novel. And I Tracks to download: “A lice shot for shot, but the lan- Rating: ★★★★✩ faces, each motion equally promise that all those who Practice,” “Untrust Us,” “Air guage now changes from Starring: Naomi Watts, Tim deliberate and telling. And see it will feel something War” German to English, and Roth the two deranged young men with tremendous passion, For fans of: Dan Deacon, The unknown German actors Directed by: Michael remain eerily polite, com- whether it be wonderment DeathSet, Hot Chip, electron- become Naomi Watts and Haneke ing off more like bothered or indignation. It will be ic/experimental dance music Tim Roth. Release Date: April 4, 2008 houseguests than cold-blood- undoubtedly memorable and Now, why would one do ed killers. Michael Pitt and that’s a convincing reason to this? Gus Van Sant was Brady Corbet pull off these see any fi lm. See CASTLES, page 10

This Season at Come Celebrate Holy Week with the Saint Louis Episcopal Campus Ministry! Art Museum Holy Wednesday — 3/19 • 10:00 p.m. - Tenebrae (candle-light service Thursday, Mar. 20 A Conversation with Nancy Rubins of carols, psalms, and lessons) 7:00 pm Nancy Rubins, Artist. Auditorium—Free Maundy Thursday — 3/20 Since the late 1970s, Rubins has created monumental, attention- • 7:00 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Agape Dinner grabbing sculptures and installations out of salvaged industrial and with Communion & footwashing consumer goods including mattresses and discarded appliances. • 9:30 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Vigil at the Church of the Holy Communion with fellowship, Rubins has created work for the Museum of Contemporary Art stories, vigils by shifts in the chapel, “Jesus Christ Los Angeles, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Venice Superstar,” & “The Life of Bryan”* Biennale, and the Whitney Biennial. Good Friday — 3/21 Friday, Mar. 28 As Smart As We Are—The Author Project • 7:00 a.m. - Good Friday Service at the Church of the Holy Communion 7:00 pm Performed by One Ring Zero. Grigg Gallery—Free • 7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross at Rockwell House The Brooklyn-based band led by Michael Hearst and Joshua Camp has released six CDs including their critically acclaimed album Easter Sunday — 3/23 As Smart as We Are, featuring lyrics by such noted authors as • 2/3ish a.m. - ‘til sunsrise: Easter “waiting & watching” with fellowship, storytelling, etc. Jonathan Lethem, Margaret Atwood, and A. M. Homes. One Ring • 6:25 a.m. - Easter Vigil sunrise service: He Is Risen! Zero has performed at music venues and cultural institutions • 10:15 a.m. - carpool from Rockwell House to the throughout the world. Cathedral for their Easter service

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ForestTuesday–Sunday, Park 10 am–5314.721.0072 pm; Friday, 10 am–9www.slam.org pm; Closed Monday 10 STUDENT LIFE | CADENZA Senior Cadenza Editor / Brian Stitt / [email protected] WEDNESDAY | MARCH 19, 2008 ALBUM REVIEWS The Presidents of the United States Mia Doi Todd: ‘Gea’ BY ANDREW SENTER power of the opening half of the municate her sense of anguish of America: ‘These Are the Good CADENZA REPORTER song. in a haunting and memorable It must be noted that the manner. On “Kokoro” her voice Times People’ Mia Doi Todd’s new album tracks on “Gea” that feel a bit guides the listener through a “Gea” is a mellow and seductive indistinct are not due to Ms. Doi love song with an impressive BY MATT KARLAN this album would be the bees ily quirky metalanguage, as the acoustic album that at its best Todd’s voice lacking any power. amount of feeling. Even when CADENZA REPORTER knees. “Truckstop Butterfl y,” dregs of the album overstayed provides a forum for her distinc- It is instead due to uninventive she is not singing in English, as “Flame is Love,” “Poor Turtle,” their welcome. For example, I tive voice to shine. Her deep, sul- music that leaves her no room to in “Esperar es Cara,” she is able Since the release of their now these all sound poppy and really don’t think that the om- try voice is able to adapt to the display her vocal prowess. Songs to communicate tons of emotion eponymous album in 1995, The uppity. And they actually are. nipresence of ghosts in modern differing moods of the tracks such as “Night of a Thousand and expressiveness. Presidents of the United States But the striking problem on society has anything to do with on “Gea.” The best songs really Kisses” and “Old World/New Even though not every track of America (that I will from here the album is, everything is just the availability of “customized allow her voice to shine through, World” feel a bit languid due to on Mia Doi Todd’s new album on call PUSA in the interest of like that. Not only do all songs cookies,” but there may be some- whether it is a haunting melody the lack of musical distinctness. “Gea” is a complete grand slam, space) have not been the best sound hauntingly similar to one thing I don’t know. or a sad, refl ective love song. The tracks that tend to her beautiful and memorable of hitmakers. They’ve put out another, but they just sound like I don’t understand why PUSA Unfortunately, not every track drag on are luckily few and far voice never lets “Gea” become albums, three to be exact, but inferior versions of their earlier waited so long to release an is able to do this. Some of the between. Most of the tracks on intolerable. On the contrary, none with the contagious hooks hits. For the entire back half of album that sounds like a lame tracks feel indistinct and staid. the album are able to highlight many of the songs are elevated or chart presence of their earli- the album if my Walkman hadn’t rehashing of their old favorites. Luckily, these songs are in the the most distinct aspect of Ms. by Doi Todd’s vocal prowess. Her est hits, “Lump” and “Peaches.” read differently I would never I’d much rather have a band minority and overall Mia Doi Doi Todd, her powerful and best tracks are extremely enjoy- Although, they have been have noticed a track switch; I falter by moving too far out of Todd’s new album is a strong deep voice. Her ability to make able and memorable acoustic indomitable theme song cham- thought the band was just con- their comfort zone and releasing collection of acoustic music. her voice adapt to the lyrics of music. Also, Mia Doi Todd will pions, with such standards as sistently spouting non-sequiturs a concept album that nobody The opening track of the al- the song is spectacular. Songs be performing on campus this “Cleveland Rocks!” and “My Date for a 30-minute duration. understands, except for those bum is able to highlight both the such as “Sleepless Nights” and Wednesday. She will be opening with the President’s Daughter,” A majority of the tracks pesky indie kids that say they strengths and weaknesses that “Kokoro” are elevated by her for Jose Gonzalez. They will be to name but a few. had funny, but ultimately trite understand but they are actu- appear throughout “Gea.” vocal abilities. On “Sleepless playing at Graham Chapel. It is The band members have lyrics. An album can succeed ally oblivious like the rest of us The fi rst song, “River of Life/ Nights” she is able to com- defi nitely worth checking out. also had side projects, the most in that fashion if the tracks do normies. Honestly, they could The Yes Song” is an ambitious, notable with Sir-Mix-A-Lot in a not become too repetitive, i.e. have tried harder. So try harder ten-minute long , two-part song. sort of late 90s rock/hip-hop They Might Be Giants in the next time PUSA, because if you The fi rst part, “River of Life,” is a Mia Doi Todd conglomerate. But the sides late-1980s/early 1990s. And this really believe that “These Are great introduction to the album. Gea distanced from one another as PUSA endeavor began with inno- the Good Times People,” then It highlights Doi Todd’s distinct, Sir-Mix-A-Lot wanted to move vative wordsmithery that would I feel bad for railing this PUSA deep voice and has memorable Rating: ★★★★✩ toward a more electronic sound make Roget blush, reminiscent album. Because the times that lyrics. The song loses steam dur- Tracks to download: “Esperar and PUSA wasn’t feeling it. PUSA of their glory days. But it all preceded must have really blown ing the transition to the second Es Caro,” “Sleepless Nights,” ruined the collabo band of my too soon became unnecessar- for them. part of the tune. The “Yes Song” “Kokoro” mash-up wet dreams and they part of the track does not have For fans of: Regina Spektor, haven’t released anything worth the power of the fi rst half of the Joni Mitchell a listen since. What gives? The Presidents of the song. The “Yes Song” is some- But if one listens to the blogo- United States of America what indistinct and lacks the sphere, an arena that always These Are the Good Times spits the truth, PUSA has been People stockpiling its creative juices for this new LP, “These Are the Rating: ★★✬✩✩ CASTLES v FROM PAGE 9 Good Times People.” OK, lay it Tracks to download: “Lady- on me, PUSA. (I’m having too bug,” “Ghosts are Every- lessness not seen in the rest of Practice” achieves, come close contain their fair share of much fun writing that acronym.) where,” “Loose Balloon” the album. and are two other highlights Atari chirps and chimes while If one judges an album by For fans of: They Might Be Gi- “Xxzcuzx Me” and “Love of the album. “1983 1991,” being a bit more mellow and song titles alone (I’m looking at ants, jumping up and down and Caring,” while not reach- “Air War” and their remix of traditionally danceable (i.e. not you Deaf Student Union) then continuously ing the level of intensity “Alice Health’s “Crimewave” also hardcore dancing). “Untrust Us” falls into the second type of song as the Atari noises are less promi- nent. However, the strange warped vocals and brilliantly catchy beat make it one of the best tracks on the disc by far. “Vanished” is another fantastic track of this variety with a rare addition of male vocals. 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