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Sthe independentTUDENT newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis LIFE since eighteen seventy-eight Vol. 130 No. 29 www.studlife.com Monday, October 27, 2008 SU, admins Recent b-school grad discuss off- campus safety deported back to India concerns Kat Zhao rorist, and a profile became more tal of the Indian state of Tamil News Editor important than a person.” Nadu, Banad had only spent a “My friend Naren is not a na- little more than two years in the Dan Woznica into account regarding future safe- tional security threat,” Wallace U.S. for his MBA program. While Staff Reporter ty decisions. Teresa Wallace smiled as she said. at Olin, Banad was in the coun- “I am appreciative of what described her close friend Naren- try on a student visa, but he was we’ve done together so far and dra Banad. A Hopeful Start in granted a work visa after finding hope we can continue to collabo- “He’s a sweet, sweet guy… the United States a job. In response to the recent mug- rate in ensuring the safety of all always happy, always smiling, When deported, the 31-year- Banad moved to Los Angeles ging of a student outside the students who live on and off cam- always upbeat. He’s just a good old Banad had completed his soon after graduation to begin his Greenway Apartments, Student pus,” Nelson wrote. guy. Everybody loved him—loves two-year Master of Business Ad- new job and new life. In October, Union is working with the Wash- Nelson said that his motive for him, I should say,” Wallace said. ministration degree and gradu- he flew home to Chennai to spend ington University Police Depart- writing the e-mail came from a In mid-October, upon return- ated in May of 2008 from the Olin his birthday with family. ment and the Office of Residential feeling that the student body had ing to the United States from India Business School at Washington Life to establish a dialogue on off- not remained continually engaged through Los Angeles Internation- University. He found a job in the Fears of Deportation campus security. in security matters after crime in- al Airport, Banad was detained Los Angeles office of an expand- “We knew Naren had been in Junior Jeff Nelson, Student cidents in the past. by immigration officials, who re- ing India-based film production India. He was supposed to be back Union (SU) vice president of ad- “This is the third year that
voked his visas and deported him COURTESY OF OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL company. on Monday, and it was Wednes- ministration, recently wrote an e- a major crime incident has oc- to his native India. Narendra Banad “It was what he wanted to do. day. He had not called, texted or mail to Chief of Police Don Strom curred,” Nelson said. “Every time To Wallace, this action was a He was super-excited about it,” been on Facebook,” Wallace said and Justin Carroll, assistant vice it happens and people get shaken case of injustice and racial pro- Post-Dispatch, in which she de- Wallace, a fellow MBA graduate, of the end of Banad’s vacation. chancellor for students and direc- up and there’s a lot of talk about filing, prompting her to submit a clared that Banad was “a victim said. tor of Residential Life, with sug- letter to the editor of the St. Louis of profiling…was labeled as a ter- A native of Chennai, the capi- See BANAD, page 5 gestions of factors for them to take See SAFETY, page 6 SU Senate IT’S SCIENCE!!! seeks to attract new candidates
Kelly Fahy individual responsibility to spread the word of Senate to anyone who Contributing Reporter is willing to listen,” Nelson said. “Anyone not involved in Student Union who is interested in pro- With its senatorial elections gressing in this organization, they quickly approaching, Student have that opportunity,” Nelson Union is making tremendous ef- said. forts to get the word out to inter- SU is implementing a number ested students. of programs to ensure that all stu- “In the past, we’ve been criti- dents are aware of their ability to cized for not doing enough to re- participate in the SU Senate. SU cruit when we would only send e- executives collected the contact mails out and no one would run,” information of interested students junior Jeff Nelson, Student Union on move-in day, at the activities (SU) vice president of administra- fair and through Leading Wash. tion and chair of the Recruitment U. Style, the pre-orientation pro- and Retention Committee, said. gram that SU sponsors, in addition “We’ve been criticized for not to advertising through flyers and doing enough to reach out to the e-mails. students and to really make people In addition, current SU Sena- LUCY MOORE | STUDENT LIFE understand what Senate is.” tors have been asked to recruit po- Chemistry fraternity Alpha Chi Sigma makes ice cream with liquid nitrogen and common household items like sugar and cream as a refreshment during After identifying this problem, tential candidates. Dance Marathon this past Saturday. The resulting product was a delicious, creamy treat. SU has worked to revamp its re- Jordan Aibel, a sophomore, cruitment process this year. argues that this “personal recruit- “This is how we’re trying to ment” is another way to involve combat that this year: doing the low-level stuff and also taking the See SENATE, page 5 WUTV launches news program John Scott body more than a regular news pro- involved with the production of the it, I saw two guys laughing at You- Staff Reporter gram would. show. The show has two anchors Tube videos. At least the shows I’ve Students may express liberal or and features weather, entertainment, seen need more structure,” Jung conservative views, Kaufman add- sports segments and interviews. said. WUTV has started a new pro- ed. According to Kaufman, guests “[The program] was very much gram called “Wash. U. Weekly” that “I write the script, but I ask [the on the show have included represen- like a regular news show,” he said. will present pertinent local, national staff] to submit their stories; I’m not tatives from Dance Marathon speak- “They had segments where reporters and international news to Washing- going to change them,” he said. ing about the event, Team 31 before went out and covered stories. They ton University. The show starts with an overview W.I.L.D. and Student Union Presi- tried to be very professional.” The program broadcasts live of national stories and then moves dent Brittany Perez speaking about Jung said that he would be open on Monday evenings and focuses on to stories that are directly related the vice presidential debate. to watching such a WUTV program. on campus events in the upcoming to the University. “A lot of people have ideas for “I think I would watch it, es- week. “We fi nd out what’s happening pre-taped segments where they ac- pecially if they publicize it. No According to Jeremy Kaufman, after our show and try to contact tually go out and report on a story. one advertises ‘watch my show on general manager of WUTV, there those people,” Kaufman said. The ideas are there. Eventually we’ll WUTV.’ I think if there was aware- was a student news show fi ve years According to Kaufman, the new have a cappella and student bands ness of [Wash. U. Weekly], that’s all ago that broadcasted four days a studio in the Danforth University come on,” Kaufman said. it would take.” week, but the program was discon- Center (DUC) allows WUTV to put WUTV plans to include content Jung said that he would want tinued after its members graduated. on the show. He noted that the tele- related to the election in the show in to see content that included cam- “I’ve been with WUTV since I prompters, new furniture and new the coming weeks, he said. pus news and coverage of campus was a freshman and every year it’s computers in the new DUC studio Kaufman encourages groups events and local news that relates to been like ‘we should do this, let’s get were important in increasing the sta- who want to publicize their events the University. a new show going,’ but it never hap- tion’s capabilities. to contact WUTV. According to Kaufman, the pened and we never really had the “It’s really nice. A lot more [stu- “Anyone who wants to come WUTV staff decided to see how the capability to do it,” Kaufman said. dents] are willing to get involved. on, we’d be more than happy to put fi rst few shows went before publiciz- The show will feature what Kauf- Once we saw [the new equipment] them on.” ing it but they plan to put out fl yers man calls “student-biased views” of we said ‘Okay, now we can do an Sophomore Grady Jung said that to advertise the show this week. news stories, meaning that students actual news show.’ [The DUC] is the he has usually not watched program- Wash. U. Weekly broadcasts live RYAN CHIU | STUDENT LIFE write the stories and students are main reason we are able to do this ming on WUTV in the past, because on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. and Student Union Senators listen during a Senate meeting on Wednesday, Sept. interviewed, so the views expressed show,” he said. the content did not appeal to him. reruns the show at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. 24. Senate is looking to attract new candidates for its upcoming elections. will refl ect the views of the student Most of the WUTV staff will be “The only times I have watched every other day. ® 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 / Ben Sales / [email protected] MONDAY | OCTOBER 27, 2008
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Mostly Sunny Sunny High 48 High 51 THE FLIPSIDE Low 30 Low 31 eventcalendar Campus International St. Francis de Sales architectural competition winners Flooding in Yemen kills 58
announced Heavy rain has led to fl ooding in Yemen that has killed 58 and left 20,000 Six graduate architecture students won the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual without shelter as of Saturday. According to Yemen’s Ministry of the Interior, MONDAY 27 Arts’ Community Service Competition. The team, made up of Ellen Leuenberger, most of the deaths happened in the Hadramout province, which was hardest- Denny Burke, Alexander Harner, Michael Heller, Rachel Kerr and June Kim, won hit by the fl ooding. a $300 cash prize in the competition that focused on renovating the abandoned The Yemenite government was planning to send tents to provide emergency Multicultural Leaders’ Roundtable 8,000-square foot children’s theater at St. Francis de Sales church. shelter for those affected by the fl oods. Some evacuees were being moved into DUC 233, 5 to 6:30 p.m. The competition began in August with an architectural brainstorming session. schools, which could only accommodate a fraction of those needing shelter. Meet with cultural leaders from across campus to discuss issues of diversity, Students were given a brief history and tour of the site and then had fi ve hours to Offi cials continued evacuations, but were still unable to reach thousands multiculturalism, understanding and develop a concept that was presented to the competition jury. Teams then spent who were cut off due to the rains. dialogue to create a more cohesive and eight weeks turning their concepts into designs for the site. The rain started Thursday as the remnants of a tropical cyclone moved welcoming campus community. The competition was judged by faculty, local architects and church leaders. The through the area, bringing heavy rain to Yemen, Saudi Arabia and parts of Peace Corps Info Session current church structure was dedicated in 1908 and is currently the second largest northern Somalia. The weather’s conditions were expected to improve by Sun- DUC Career Center, 6 p.m. church in the St. Louis area. The school that had been part of the church was con- day. Thinking of joining the Peace Corps? solidated with others in the 1970s. The storms destroyed 730 homes and killed a large number of livestock. Come talk to Peace Corps representatives about how to apply to make a difference in The six-building campus is on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Yemenite President Ali Abdullah Saleh ordered the creation of an emergency countries across the world. theater is in one of the two former school buildings. (John Scott) committee to deliver aid to victims. (John Scott) news briefs National
TUESDAY 28 Businesses cut jobs as spending slows policebeat “Terrorism, Politics and the View from Europe” As the fi nancial crisis continues, several major companies announced that they DUC 248, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. will be cutting workers. VIOLATION EX PARTE Oct. 23, DISTURBANCE Oct. 23, 2008-Thursday Hear Elaine Scioliono, the New York Times’ Paris The list of companies includes major corporations like General Electric, Bank 2008-Thursday at 11:06 a.m. at 6:21 p.m. Bureau Chief, talk about the European view on pressing global issues. Light breakfast will be of America, Coca-Cola, Detroit automakers and nearly every airline. Location : ANHEUSER BUSCH HALL Location : DANFORTH UNIVERSITY served. Sponsored by the Gephardt Institute for October’s job-loss numbers will be announced three days after the election, on OF LAW CENTER Public Service. November 7. Many economists expect the number to be more than 200,000 jobs Summary: Complainant reports that a Summary: Verbal altercation between an family member, in an ongoing harassment Aramark and Wash. U. Dining Services “Red States, Blue States and the Jewish State” lost, possibly generating an increase in the unemployment rate that currently stands at 6.1 percent. That number is considered mild by post-World War II standards. incident, has violated a court issued ex parte employee became physical. Disposition: Lambert Lounge, noon to 2 p.m. order of protection. Disposition: Pending Under investigation. Hear Gil Hoffman, The Jerusalem Post’s Senior Nigel Gault, chief domestic economist at Global Insight, said he expected un-
Political Analyst, discuss the U.S. election and employment to rise to 8 or 8.5 percent. If so, it would be the highest unemployment how it relates to Israel. Dessert and an open forum LARCENY Oct. 23, 2008-Thursday at to follow the speech. Hosted by Washington since the recession in the early 1980s. Unemployment peaked at 10.8 percent in 5:03 p.m. University Students for Israel and the Chabad November and December of 1982. Location : MALLINCKRODT CENTER Student Association. The layoffs come as companies move to cut production since consumers have Summary: Student lost her ID and started to cut back on spending as they face their own fi nancial troubles. For the room key while running in the area of past few months, employers tried to address the problem with hiring freezes and Mallinckrodt center around 8:50 a.m. cutting hours, but such moves have not always been successful. Student then checked her account and In one indicator of the state of the economy, steel companies shut down 17 of found fraudulent purchases had been made, the country’s 29 blast furnaces. totaling $10 to $15. Disposition: Pending. In September, 2,269 companies laid off 50 or more employees according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (John Scott)
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FORUMSTAFF EDITORIALS Understanding the Publicize University’s Bauhaus ticket system text-messaging system
very year there are Bauhaus, the current ticket system Why use tickets at all? Bau- he recent shooting has not publicized that system before allowing students to people who express frus- makes the most sense. haus has settled on a ticket system scare last week at West- enough to ensure that it would register for classes, the Univer- tration over the Bauhaus Because Bauhaus takes place after years of trial-and-error. In ern Kentucky Univer- effectively keep the student body sity should require students to ticket system. These are in an outdoor tent, it must abide previous years there were no sity brings to attention safe in the case of an emergency. list their cell phone number for Ethe people who wanted to go to by fire codes that set a maximum Bauhaus tickets, and capacity was Tthe effectiveness of emergency Currently, signing up for the emergency contact or specifi- Bauhaus, the architecture school’s capacity of 2000 people. There- monitored using a first-come, communication at universities emergency text-messaging sys- cally exempt themselves from annual Halloween costume party, fore, 2000 tickets are handed out first-served approach like what nationwide. tem requires that students have the text-messaging system. but couldn’t get an entry ticket on the five weekdays before Bau- you’d find at a dance club. This Were an emergency to occur submitted their information via Emergency text messag- (unless they bought one of the haus. This year Bauhaus will be left a lot of scantily clad partiers at Washington University, it is WebSTAC. Although students ing is a fundamental way the many fake tickets sold on the on Saturday, Nov. 1. Tickets will milling about in the cold waiting difficult to say whether the Uni- are encouraged to keep their University can communicate night of Bauhaus). People com- be distributed both in Givens and for people to leave Bauhaus just versity and its students would be personal information updated, with students in the case of an plained about not knowing where the Danforth University Center for so they could get in. The ticket prepared. One effort to increase many do not take the initiative of emergency. Were an emergency and when the tickets were being two hours each day. The College system was finally chosen as the safety in the case of an emergen- providing the University with a to occur on our campus, text given out, about tickets being sold of Architecture has been working best way to ensure that the people cy is the emergency text-messag- cell phone number for emer- messaging could very likely save out when they went to get one and to find the best way to communi- who really want to be at Bauhaus ing system. While the University gency communications. The Uni- lives. As such, it is important especially about not understanding cate Bauhaus details to the greater can be guaranteed entry. So for currently has an opt-out system, versity must take steps to ensure that the University improve its why they needed a ticket in the student body; this year there will those students who plan to be at which includes all students in that students are aware of the effort to publicize this service first place. However, given the re- be a notice in Student Life as Bauhaus Saturday night, know the the text-messaging system unless text messaging system and are and sign students up so that they strictions the College of Architec- well as an email sent out through facts, get your ticket and dress to they choose specifically to ex- not left out because of laziness could receive vital updates were ture must work under to execute ResLife RAs. impress. empt themselves, the University or carelessness. For example, an emergency to occur. SAM WASHBURN EDITORIAL CARTOON Obama’s challenges
Bill Hoffman maintain a detached and criti- Forum Editor cal attitude toward Obama and the congressional Democrats. Whenever any party controls all ew things are more the levers of power, corruption diffi cult to predict is likely not too far behind, as than the outcome of many Republicans have discov- a presidential elec- ered in the last eight years. Party Ftion. Still, as Nov. 4 draws ever loyalty can lead many to blindly nearer, the prospect of a McCain support policies they otherwise victory is looking increasingly would not, and politicians can remote, with Obama leading in begin to feel arrogant and unac- many states that McCain cannot countable with no one to stand in afford to lose. As an Obama sup- their way. porter, I think this is a reason to The key test for Obama and celebrate, but it is also cause for the Democrats in this domain refl ection about the challenges will be in the area of civil Obama will face and for the liberties. Many congressional preparation to criticize him when Democrats who are currently it becomes necessary. in power have already cravenly A good starting point for this capitulated to virtually all of the
task is an honest comparison Bush administration’s demands between Obama and his op- for unlimited power. When they ponent. Though I think McCain would be a disaster as president,
it is a useful exercise for Obama supporters such as myself to Though I think In defense of Arts & Sciences admit where McCain is right and Obama is wrong. McCain would be a Tricia Wittig I clearly didn’t choose my unemployment and homelessness come to terms with the fact that McCain may have far too Forum Editor major based on the above factors, and laugh it off when our friends we would much rather be happy much faith in fi scal conservatism disaster as President,“ though I would love to be able to are torturing themselves over doing what we love, despite the as a solution to our economic argue the contrary. I came to Wash- organic chemistry. Meanwhile, occasional lack of respect and problems, but his positions on it is a useful exercise or once, I actually feel ington University to learn to think, we spend endless hours reading, recognition, than spend the rest of government spending have led for Obama supporters good about being a liberal read, research and write in a profi- writing and racking up “participa- our lives as slaves to a career with him to the correct stance on ag- arts student. Given my cient and intellectually-advanced tion points” in 10-person seminar no personal value. ricultural subsidies. Ethanol and such as myself to lack of proficiency in manner. I don’t know how to write classes. So puff up your chest a little farm subsidies are among the “ mathF and science, however, there a computer program, play the stock We can’t stop the stock market more as you crank out research most disastrous policies in exis- admit where McCain weren’t really ever any other op- market or model a molecule of from crashing, and we won’t be paper after research paper, and re- tence. The production of ethanol tions. DNA. I do know how to approach conducting breakthrough research mind your friends and yourself that from corn does nothing to reduce is right and Obama is Barring any natural disasters, a problem, think about it, research in cancer prevention, but we will it’s no use taking that ridiculously our carbon footprint, and the wrong. server crashes or widespread book it and then draw conclusions from be the future lawyers, profes- interesting but seemingly useless reduction in corn and feed grain burning, my field isn’t really that research. I have always loved sors and politicians. Just because class if you are too embarrassed prices due to subsidies results facing any major threats. History asking questions about society we are on a track that’s a little to appreciate it! We learn how to in artifi cially low prices for won’t erase itself, and we will nev- around me. I learn more and more less clear-cut does not mean our think, and the values instilled on us many of our unhealthiest foods. er know everything about the past. each day about how to find and contributions to society are any by anthropology, history, English McCain has been outspoken in fi nd themselves with greater It keeps happening every day; the evaluate my own answers. less important. When Wall Street and political science will stay with his opposition to these policies, majorities after the upcoming prospects for study never run dry! The professors here are clearly fails, disease strikes and technol- us not just in a laboratory or class- while Obama has offered his un- elections, will they fi nally stand Furthermore, my job is not suscep- aware of the above merits to the ogy reaches unprecedented levels, room but with every step we take equivocal support. Boo Obama. up for the American principles of tible to changing political leaders, humanities and social sciences, but we’ll be there: watching, listening, out there in the “real world.” Perhaps we can just chalk this separation of powers and limited corrupt executives or the govern- even we students get a little sarcas- analyzing and writing (from our up to the fact that Obama could government? Or will they fi nd ment’s ability to bail them out. In tically negative in order to make Hoovervilles on the side of the not have been elected as a sena- themselves comfortable with light of the tanking economy, my up for the ridicule we receive from road). Tricia is a senior in Arts & Sciences and tor from Illinois without showing unchecked executive power as prospects for employment have not some friends and family. We pride I think there is something com- can be reached by e-mail at forum@ support for these policies. No long as a Democrat wields it? changed: They are equally grim. ourselves on jokes about our future mendable in our bravery: We’ve studlife.com. one can get elected without some Given their disgraceful pandering, and maybe we can behavior over the last eight expect him to do the right thing years, I have little hope that as president. Once Obama is congressional Democrats will elected, with large Democratic take the initiative in restoring majorities in both houses of Con- limits on government power. Refl ection on rstfi exams gress, won’t he be able to create Therefore I believe that Obama the liberal utopia that many of should swiftly and unequivocally us have wanted for so long? denounce the abuses of power Kelly Diabagate and there seems to be no respite. ing. Don’t just dismiss what you tory as we would have liked, but Unfortunately, things will not be that have occurred under Bush’s Staff Columnist The material has barely sunk into don’t quite understand, because rather than looking at them as so simple. tenure. He should pledge never our brains when we are asked to that is precisely what will be on failures, we ought to learn from If Obama wins, he will enter to use the new and dangerous regurgitate it in an alternative uni- the exam. I also learned that mak- our mistakes and maybe change a minefi eld of problems that will powers now available to him, verse. We employed all our time ing note cards at the last minute is our studying methods, so that we constrain his options and limit and demand that Congress pass he first few weeks of to study for one exam, but lo and the most effective way to forget to can do better the next time. his chances for success. legislation that will protect college almost made me behold, half of the material for put down very important informa- The end of the semester is ap- Regardless of who was habeas corpus and the fourth forget that the purpose the next exam had been covered tion. Give yourself plenty of time proaching fast; finals will be upon responsible for the sorry state amendment and outlaw torture of school is education. while we zoned out! to prepare for the exam! us before we know it. So let’s of our country, Obama will and indefi nite imprisonment. Un- ItT was all fun, hanging out and For freshmen, the first exams Finally, I learned that although have fun, but let’s also remain have to take ownership of the til Obama does this, he should be meeting new people. My biggest were a sort of experimental in high school anything lower focused. True, the material can be problems we face very early in viewed with the same suspicion worry was keeping my room clean ground, and we all went about than a B before the curve was challenging, and we can’t just get his tenure. Six months into a as any Republican who would and tidy in case someone visited. preparing for them in all kinds of unacceptable, here in courses by on memorization anymore— recession, the American people claim such powers (though with Then a couple of weeks ago ways. The spectrum ranged from such as general chemistry, it is we actually have to try now—but will start to blame whoever is in less than one who, like Bush, has exams started, and suddenly I those who studied all weekend perfectly all right! Who would we would not be here if we had power for their economic hard- abused them so egregiously). remembered that we are, in fact, long, locked up in their room, to have thought? not proven that we are capable ships, not just George W. Bush. Obama, should he win the in school. And so, freshmen were those who brushed up on their It is slowly starting to sink of taking on a challenge. I mean, The congressional seats that election and has the potential to introduced to a different facet notes the day of the exam. in that college is a very new isn’t that why we are Washington Democrats seem likely to gain become a truly transformational of college: the one that involves Results were mixed, depending experience, and we’re not just University students? So let’s not on Nov. 4 could turn out to be president, but it will not come beginning essays at three in the on the course and on the student, talking about the freedom. It is give up, and above all, let’s not a Pyrrhic victory come 2010 if easily, and we should not go easy morning on the day they are due but we all gained something from normal to have a rough start; no lose faith in ourselves. the economy still suffers without on Obama if he fails to deliver. and having “study parties” that it. For instance, I learned that one becomes good at anything signs of improvement. involve more partying than study- what matters the most is not the without practice, and here the Kelly is a freshman in Arts & Sciences. Liberals, while offering their Bill is a senior in Arts & Sciences and ing. quantity of time spent studying, same principle applies. Maybe our She can be reached by e-mail at kadia- support to the politicians they can be reached via e-mail at forum@ One after the other they come, but rather the quality of the study- first results were not as satisfac- [email protected]. have voted into offi ce, must also studlife.com. MONDAY | OCTOBER 27, 2008 News Editor / Ben Sales / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | NEWS 5
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The index will act as a Editor in Chief: Sam Guzik downturn threatening to raise Though undergraduates wor- service to help graduate admis- Associate Editor: Indu Chandrasekhar Israel. unemployment, the Educational ried about finding work may sions offices look more closely Managing Editors: David Song, Testing Service has reported an also apply to law school and at an applicant’s personal skills Trisha Wolf, Brian Stitt SL: What would Israeli policy to- increasing number of college business programs, other gradu- and traits, including knowledge Senior News Editor: Ben Sales ward Iran be under each leader? juniors and seniors taking the ate and professional programs and creativity, planning and or- Senior Forum Editor: Jill Strominger GH: Under both of them, Israel will Graduate Record Examinations. remain as open avenues. ganization, ethics and integrity, Senior Sports Editor: Joshua Goldman Senior Scene Editor: Michelle Stein do everything possible to try to prevent The Graduate Record Exam- Dawn Piacentino, associate teamwork, resilience and com- Senior Cadenza Editor: Cecilia Razak Iran from becoming a nuclear power inations (GRE), which Educa- director of the GRE program munication skills. Senior Photo Editor: Lucy Moore using diplomatic and economic means tional Testing Service (ETS) of- at ETS, supported Pope’s state- Evaluators who provide the Senior Graphics Editor: Michael and with military options on the table fers every year several months ment, pointing out that ETS saw data for a student’s index scores Hirshon as a last resort. Tzipi Livni would be a before the deadline of graduate a significant increase in Septem- are typically people who per- News Editors: Perry Stein, Kat Zhao, lot less likely to use that [military] op- school applications, resembles ber’s registration volume. ETS sonally know the student and Puneet Kollipara tion than Netanyahu. She puts an em- the SAT, which high school stu- has yet to process registrations would submit letters of recom- Forum Editors: Tricia Wittig, Tess phasis on diplomacy, similar to Barack dents take for their college ap- for GREs held later this year. mendation for the student. Croner, Dennis Sweeney, Obama. plications. The examination is Matt McNutt, manager of In another change to the Bill Hoffman, Aditya Sarvesh Cadenza Editors: Stephanie Spera, external relations at ETS, also GRE, the verbal section of the divided into three sections: ver- David Kaminsky SL: Obama and McCain have both bal, mathematics and analytical pointed out a new trend among examination will no longer test Scene Editors: Shayna Makaron, Lana pledged strong support to Israel. Whom writing. business schools and Master of students on antonyms and anal- Goldsmith, Brooke Schachner do Israelis want to be president? What According to Associate Dean Business Administration (MBA) ogies, and the math section will Sports Editor: Johann Qua Hiansen effect will that president have on the of the Graduate School of Arts programs. introduce new question types, Photo Editors: Jenny Shao, Evan U.S.-Israel relationship? & Sciences Nancy Pope, it is Admissions offices have including numeric entry ques- Wiskup, Matt Lanter, Lily Schorr GH: They have very different ap- not unusual for a student con- begun to accept GRE scores in tions, Piacentino said. The ana- Online Editor: Scott Bressler COURTESY OF GIL HOFFMAN proaches to solving the Middle East cerned about employment pros- place of Graduate Management lytical writing section will also Design Chief: Dennis Sweeney confl ict. Barack Obama believes that pects to take the GRE—even if Admission Test (GMAT) scores. ask questions requiring narrow- Design Editors: Zoë Scharf, Brittany Meyer, Nicole Dankner Tuesday at noon in the Lambert the Israeli-Palestinian confl ict is the the student has not committed The GMAT is the standard test er responses. Copy Chief: Brian Krigsher Lounge, Gil Hoffman, the Jerusalem key to solving problems in the Middle to entering a graduate program taken for entering an MBA pro- Such changes will likely be Assistant Copy Chief: Rachel Noccioli Post’s senior political analyst, will East. John McCain believes that de- after graduation. gram and covers content similar implemented next year. Copy Editors: Jessica Katzenstein, speak to students in a lecture entitled feating Islamic fundamentalism is the “Every single time the U.S. to, but more difficult than, that Still, the difficulties in the Willie Mendelson, Alaine Nellis, Jake “Red States, Blue States, and the Jewish key to solving problems in the Middle economy is in a state of reces- of the SAT. economy have motivated some Sanches State,” about the U.S. election and its ef- East. Barack Obama would take a much sion, we see a large increase “Schools want to broaden students to apply to graduate as Designers: Mia Feitel, Evan Freedman, fect on Israel. more hands-on approach to solving the in applications to graduate their applicant pool and we ex- opposed to professional school. Susan Hall, Katrina Jongman-Sereno, In Israel, Prime Minister-designate Israeli-Palestinian confl ict than McCain. schools,” Pope said. “The his- pect that to continue,” McNutt Francisco Robles, a senior who Liz Klein, Courtney LeGates, Chris Tzipi Livni has failed to assemble a co- Pro-Israel voters have to ask which ap- tory tells us every time since said. “How that plays into the took the GRE and the GRE Sub- Maury, Ashley Nault, Lauren Perlmut- ter, Joe Rigodanzo, Eric Rosenbaum, alition in Israel’s parliament, the Knes- proach they prefer. we’ve started keeping track, that economy, we’ve heard from the ject Test in English Literature Katie Sadow, Michael Yang, Kim Yeh set, forcing Israelis to vote in early elec- every time we’ve had economic school community that it’s [tied this month and who intends Staff Manager: Willie Mendelson tions in 90 days. SL: McCain seems to propose the instability, we’ve seen signifi- to] global competitiveness. to apply to graduate school in Student Life news editor Ben Sales same plan that Bush has had for Israel in cant upsurges in applications. It MBA programs want to recruit English literature, said he took General Manager: Andrew O’Dell spoke to Hoffman about the impending the coming term? Has that plan worked, always happens.” people out of school without the the tests “solely for the purpose Advertising Manager: Sara Judd Israeli elections and how the U.S. elec- in your view? Do Israelis like it? Pope added that it is sensible usual business background.” of grad school admissions.” Copyright 2008 Washington University Student tions will impact Israel and the Iranian GH: Israel is the only country in for undergraduates to consider McNutt said that graduates “I think for me it was more Media, Inc. (WUSMI). 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This has made the Palestinians and Iran with different leaders on campus, you know we’re cherry-picking people out University Center, and collect a clarifi cation, e-mail [email protected]. Israelis move a little more to the right. approaches that are both pro-Israel. The other people who are very in- of the student body and saying, 50 signatures supporting their approaches have both been tried, and volved on this campus. You’re ‘We want you to be in Senate. candidacy. Candidates are then SL: But Israelis have also moved to both have failed. well-networked. Encourage We pick you.’ That’s just not invited to meetings and other the left regarding the issue of a Palestin- people that you know that you what we do.” Senate events to learn how the ian state. SL: The Jerusalem Post is the larg- think would be good to check Although “personal recruit- organization works. we’ve got GH: No doubt that Israelis are will- est English newspaper in Israel and has it out, because the odds are that ment” has led to large partici- “I can tell you that the people ing to make more concessions to the an international reputation. In recent you might know someone that pation in the Senate in the past, who were there were a diverse Palestinians than they ever were before. years it’s been said to have moved to the would make a good senator,” SU executives deny that the group of students—people from the scoop And they would feel most secure with right. What infl uence do you think the Aibel said. interest would be significantly the Schools of Architecture, the prime minister they can trust execut- Post has on the world’s view of Israel? But candidates will not be lower without their publicity Art, Arts & Sciences, Engineer- ing a [peace] deal. GH: What’s been amazing for me as handpicked, according to Aibel and recruitment efforts. ing, everyone from all levels,” all week someone who’s spoken in 30 American and Nelson. “I don’t think the recruit- Senate candidate Joseph Mar- SL: Negotiations with the Palestin- states is to see the integrity that the Post “The idea isn’t that we’re ment is a sign of disinterest,” cus, a freshman, said. “SU is ians are always a hot issue both here has. It used to be more left-wing, then it going and handpicking people Nelson said. “We have a com- definitely reaching out to all and in Israel. What’s the future of the shifted to the right; now it’s very centrist [to run]. The idea is we’re mak- mittee dedicated to recruitment students and in the campaign peace process in a government headed and very fair. That’s why readers trust ing the information available to and retention and our job, no this year to get people to run.” by Livni, and one headed by Netan- what we say. everyone,” Aibel said. matter if there are 6,000 peo- Election packets for Sen- www. yahu? Nelson added that just be- ple who want to run or 1,000 ate elections are due today and GH: If [the Palestinians] are taken SL: Why should we college students cause a student may be identi- people or one person, [is] to elections will be held on No- over by [Islamic extremist party] Hamas care about Israeli politics? fied as a personal senator, the spread the word about this or- vember 5-6 on WebSTAC. studlife. [in the upcoming Palestinian elections], GH: The key to the success of the student will not be favored in ganization and make sure stu- there will be no peace process. Tzipi world is if you have peace in the Middle any way. dents know that they have the Livni has met with the Palestinian nego- East and for America’s strongest ally to “This is not one person that opportunity to represent their tiating team 100 times since 2007, [but] be thriving. Israel helps America be a we’re going to put on Senate, fellow students and work with com we’d be going back before 1993 [when better place. The more America and Is- not one person that will be the administration.” the peace process started]. The Pales- rael work together, the better the world our favorite, but at least one Students wishing to run will tinians would be in open war against will be.
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“We called him and left him a silly be prone to quickly accusing the airline But they are not doing that right now,” vincing people that it’s just not in their message, but he didn’t call us back, and immigration officials of targeting she said. best interest to fight it, that they may which is not like Naren.” him, Wallace said. The Department of Homeland Secu- as well just agree to go and to give up By that evening, Wallace and oth- “The only thing that he will say is rity and the U.S. Citizenship and Immi- whatever rights they may have to due er close friends of Banad sensed that that they think his name is on ‘a list’ gration Services could not be reached process.” something must have gone wrong. because of where he was born, and be- for comment on Banad’s specific case. As far as Wallace is concerned, They immediately called an old col- cause of that, he was red-flagged by U.S. citizens and other residents Banad may have done just that. lege friend of his currently living in Immigrations,” she said. still continue to experience weakened “He is really making his life [back the U.S. Wallace speculates that there may protection of their rights, compared to in India] as if he is not coming back “She said he had arrived in LAX, have been a mix-up with Banad’s name the days before Sept. 11. for a while,” she said. “Maybe he just got caught up in immigrations and they in the so-called “list.” “Certainly, there is diminished due doesn’t feel like there is any hope. had sent him back to India,” Wallace “That is certainly possible,” Politi- process rights, but they still do have He obviously wants to get his name said. “And she used the term ‘sent him cal Science Lecturer Denise Lieberman some rights. There is still due process cleared, if he is on any list, which is back’ and we didn’t know exactly what said. “That is one of the problems with provisions that go into deportation pro- what his immigration lawyers are that means. We assumed it was some these lists is that they are prone to er- ceedings,” Lieberman said. working on.” kind of confusion.” ror. They are only as good as the peo- Lieberman argues that Banad should Through a series of contacts, Wal- ple entering the names into the list, as have been entitled to a hearing or at An Unclear Future lace finally spoke on the phone with many people have similar names.” least provided an explanation of why Whether Banad will return to the Banad’s father. “That was the first time Although a Hindu and a longtime his visa status became void, which did U.S. remains unknown, though Wal- we heard the word ‘deportation,’” Wal- citizen of Chennai, Banad was origi- not seem to occur in this case. lace said he does plan to return at some lace said. “We’re like, ‘Wait a minute, nally born in Oman, a country on the “His status as a recent immigration point, but “wants to do that in a slow that doesn’t make sense.’ [The next Saudi Peninsula. may have flagged him. So there’re a and methodical way, rather than get- day] Naren was able to call us and said few factors that I can see leading to ting in an uproar.” that he had been deported and that they Possible Civil Rights him being…subjected to some further Wallace and Banad’s other friends had revoked his visas.” Violations inquiry,” Lieberman said. “But then I from the business school, however, are Banad could not be reached to com- According to Lieberman, immi- don’t get the jump to the immediate less pacified. Aside from writing to the ment for this article. gration officers “have to have some deportation…unless he voluntarily just Post-Dispatch, Wallace said that some According to Wallace, there did not grounds more than just national origin” agreed to go, which actually a signifi- have attempted to contact state legisla- seem to be any technical problems with for revoking Banad’s visa and deport- cant number of people do.” tors to tell Banad’s story. the visas. ing him. According to Lieberman, the con- “I think it is our responsibility here, “He was obviously shaken up and Lieberman said that immediately versations between immigrations offi- who really believe that it was an in- trying to stay positive. He said that after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the cers and the detainees are often “coer- justice, to help him fight the system,” when he got into LAX, they started do- government began widespread sweeps cive in a way,” a possible explanation Wallace said. ing some kind of background check on of people with Muslim or Middle East- for why so many detainees voluntarily Dean of the Olin Business School his visas and they didn’t really him tell ern backgrounds. agree to deportation. Mahendra Gupta declined to comment anything. They took all his stuff…and “[The government] detained people “The government says, you know, on Banad’s deportation, except to write just told him that he had to go back to without an individualized suspicion we can put you through all this, or let’s in an e-mail, “We are all very sorry India,” she said. and held them for months, and ended just make this easy and you can just about the outcome, but this is a person- Despite the lack of grounds given up deporting them. In some cases, they go right now,” Lieberman said. “They al matter of the student in question.” for his deportation, Banad would not even held secret deportation hearings. do a pretty good job, I’m told, of con- 6 STUDENT LIFE | NEWS News Editor / Ben Sales / [email protected] MONDAY | OCTOBER 27, 2008 Research takes over the DUC
Aycan Nur Sagir floor with the highest percentage Contributing Reporter of attendance received $400. A greater effort was also made to increase high school student It was an unusual sight for a attendance at the symposium. A Saturday morning in the Tisch group of students from the local Commons inside the Danforth Roosevelt High School was pres- University Center. Instead of be- ent and was provided with a tour ing quiet and empty, both the guide in the symposium. Commons and the second floor “[Participating in this] gives were packed with students, fac- them a college-bound experience,” JENNY SHAO | STUDENT LIFE ulty and parents who had come to Sobotka said. The corner of Melville and Washington Avenues, outside of the Greenway Apartments, has been the site of several crimes this year. Student Union is looking satisfy their intellectual curiosity According to Sobotka, this is to increase students’ engagement with security efforts. at the fall Undergraduate Research especially important as some of Symposium. the students may come from less The symposium, which was privileged backgrounds. held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., fea- The Office of Undergradu- SAFETY from page 1 tured the research projects con- ate Research also gave the high ducted by Washington University school students an opportunity to undergraduate students. The first present their own research through security, but then it sort of gets ington University Police Depart- we feel like we can sustain it,” appear darker, and that requires two floors of the DUC were oc- the Students and Teachers As Re- lost in the mix.” ment (WUPD) will “continue to Strom said. “It’s not something cooperation from those neighbor- cupied with rows of easel-held search Scientists (STARS) pro- In his e-mail, Nelson put forth review those processes and we’re with the resources we have that hoods to allow additional lighting posters, each with a condensed gram, which enables the students four suggestions, based on student going to be engaging others and we can sustain. I’m not sure that to be installed in those areas,” summary of a different project or to participate in research at the input he had received, for ways in talking about it to see at what lev- it’s something that we should sus- Strom said. “We’ve gotten kind internship. University during the summer un- which the administration could el the community and the admin- tain.” of mixed results from that in the Students stood in front of their der the mentorship of faculty. improve off-campus security. istration feel most comfortable Moving security officials to past.” posters, ready to give a presenta- This was the first symposium in The first suggestion recom- with assuming the responsibility the area, Strom said, would only Strom acknowledges that the tion and answer questions about which a group of STARS students mended that the entire student for notifying the campus.” displace the problem by decreas- pathway can be dangerous to walk their work. Some students also presented their own research. body be informed in the future Carroll echoed many of ing the security in other areas. at night, but he recommends that gave oral presentations in the Dan- “[Presenting at the symposium] of incidents such as the mugging; Strom’s sentiments. As for extending the range of students exercise caution to in- forth University Center (DUC) was a great refresher of the sum- after the Greenway incident only “We don’t want students to Bear Patrol, Strom said that he crease their own security. classrooms. mer, and a lot of fun,” high school students living in Greenway were receive so many things that they does not see such a change hap- Likewise, Carroll said that stu- This is the fourth year of the student Lauren Tucker said. sent an e-mail notification about don’t pay attention to them,” Car- pening in the near future. dents walking the pathway late at Undergraduate Research Sympo- In the face of such variety, the crime. roll said. “To start sending students in night should use common sense sium. With the exception of the some undergraduate presenters In response, both Strom and Nelson’s second and third a work-study environment to an and good judgment to keep them- first year, a separate symposium felt the need to put on a more Carroll emphasized that the deci- suggestions in the e-mail pro- off-campus environment we feel selves safe. has been featured each semester. striking appearance in order to sion not to alert the entire student posed “increasing the frequency is outside the responsibilities of “You don’t have a 24-hour “[The participation] has grown grab the attention of viewers at the body was based on a reluctance of WUPD patrolling in the area” what they should have,” Strom shadow that protects you in every like crazy,” Kristin Sobotka, coor- symposium. to overload students with security and “increasing the Bear Patrol said. “We just don’t feel that situation,” Carroll said. dinator for special programs in the Senior Jamison Liang dressed notifications. service range to include as many that risk is an appropriate risk to Still, Nelson says that SU will Office of Undergraduate Research, in traditional Balinese garb to “At what point do you no- off-campus spaces as possible.” take.” continue to work with WUPD and said. “In the very first one, we had complement the research he com- tify everybody of all the differ- In response the former, Strom Nelson’s final suggestion in the the Office of Residential Life to about 15 students presenting. This pleted in the area of Balinese arts ent sorts of things that occur off said that WUPD has increased e-mail was to increase the lighting ensure safety concerns do not fall, we have over 220.” and social change as part of his campus?” Strom said. “At what its number of patrol officers in along the walkway to Greenway, subside as the mugging recedes Attendance at the symposium study abroad program in Indone- point does the community start the area, though this heightened an issue that Strom says depends into the past. was high this year, partly due to sia. His poster stand was a popular to become numb to alerts that are presence will likely not be per- on participation from the Univer- “My position is that we as SU the fact that it took place during stop for visitors. occurring?” manent. sity City community. need to be continually engaged in Parents Weekend. 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As it happens, the three performance “I feel different being in the group Mike Kastelein, a freshman and new Rachel Metter and groups traveled to the nearest metropoli- now than how I felt before. It is more of member, said. Meredith Plumley tan hub of Chicago, about a fi ve-hour a family,” new Mosaic Whisper mem- Opting out of the busy city-scene, Scene Reporters drive from Wash. U., while the Running ber Alan Pinkart said. “Now we have the Running Club chose to connect with Club headed to a suburb of Indianapolis. a lot of inside jokes, especially from each other in a more rural area. “Fourteen of us crammed into three Second City.” “It was good to get out to the coun- You might think, “Only Friday for cars,” Yael Warach, sophomore and Mo- The Whispers were not the only tryside and away from the big city,” said Fall Break? Puh-leez, that is not even a saic Whisper member, explained. ones with good ol’ Chicago comedy on Alec Koppel, a sophomore. break.” Warach also noted that the trip was their agendas. Both Karl and Suspicious The Club got to participate in the While one day off for Fall Break worth the uncomfortable travel condi- also ventured to Chi-town to hone their National Intercollegiate Running As- might not seem like much for every tions. “It was really good to see more of skills by watching some of the best. sociation race outside of Indianapolis. student, it creates great opportunities for the newbies’ personalities and have the Karl member Cory Williams took Despite the diffi culty in running against some student groups on campus. Since group get closer than it already was,” away some pointers from four shows he Big 10 schools such as the University of many groups accept new members in she said. attended, the majority of which were at Michigan and the University of Illinois, the weeks before Fall Break, the extra In addition to performing at three the famous Improv Olympics, or IO. the club still managed to have fi nishers day can be a chance for the group to Chicago-area high schools, the Whis- “I learned that it is a technical craft. in the top 30 while enjoying themselves. bond over the long weekend. pers performed with The Freshman On campus it is for fun, but in Chicago “It was the nicest, most intense, pret- YOU’VE GOT Student groups taking advantage of 15, an all-male a cappella group from it is a big deal in comedy,” Williams, a tiest course I’ve been on,” Koppel said. the long weekend usually plan to get Northwestern University. For a night sophomore, explained. “I saw how good The next time you start complain- away from campus. out on the town, they went to see “No it can be in entertainment form. I’m ing about Fall Break, realize that it This year, the Mosaic Whispers a Country for Old White Men,” a Second now motivated to work harder.” just might be more useful than you’ve cappella group, Karl Improv, Suspicious City improv political satire. Suspicious even had a workshop and thought. A day off can open up a num- of Whistlers improv and the Running The weekend provided both old and learned skills from some Improv greats. ber of doors to new areas, experiences Club all took trips in order to bring their new members with a shared experience, “The teacher was nice and funny. I and relationships. groups closer together and welcome successfully integrating them into one took away a lot from the workshop and ISSUES new members. cohesive group. am trying to implement what I learned,” (in Missouri): caffeine + bikes = velocity fl owing due to the lack of any door Americanos and everything else you ing to Roedder, defi nitely be an aspect Michelle Stein between the rooms. could expect from a coffee menu also of the café but will not have a regular Proposition A Senior Scene Editor What really catches your attention, made an appearance. However, added schedule. though, is the menu. Velocity Café and to the normal coffees were milkshakes One thing is for sure—Matthew Cyclery describes its menu as “all the and Italian sodas. Roedder and mother Susan Gyorog are Research collected by Scene reporter Michael Yang The Velocity Café and Cyclery debuted sustenance a cyclist could need, from Roedder said that his menu comes enthusiastic about their new business. St. Louis’ fi rst bicycle shop/café on Saturday breakfast to dinner.” from the fact that “we’re just really It literally shows in the way they bustle with coffee, free samples and a combination of The breakfast burrito sits on the picky.” So picky, in fact, that the shop about the shop and talk passionately Walking into the voting booth on Nov. 4, Washington Uni- musical artists. The idea behind Velocity Café menu next to granola for breakfast. plans on growing some of its own about their business. And while the versity students voting in Missouri will have more choices and Cyclery is to “blend all the best aspects of Paninis, salads and soup dominate the produce during the summers. combination café and bike shop might to make than just voting for the next president of the United cycling and café culture.” Biking and coffee, lunch or dinner menu. And, for the “[There are] so many avenues to not make sense to everyone, they hope States. Missouri state elections, propositions and other state however, are not always linked in people’s study group working in the café, there develop,” Roedder said. “We’ve never it will become a cornerstone in St. issues will also present students with choices. As residents of minds. are the “sharables”—a hummus plate. owned our own retail business.” Louis. Missouri for nine months out of the year, students will be af- Although the idea of a bicycle shop/café The coffee menu, while nothing One of those avenues is music. “With the increase in gas prices fected by not just what happens in their home states, but also might seem odd at fi rst, the new store’s general special as far as coffee is concerned, During the day on Saturday, DJ Gabe and the resulting growth in commut- by what happens in Missouri. manager and co-owner Matthew Roedder says is suffi cient and relatively cheap. The Rausch of Dub Kitchen fi lled the ing, the merging of the corner café and that the idea is in fact picking up speed around coffee, which along with the tea is patrons of the café with the mellow bike shop just makes sense. Both serve the country, thanks to combination café/bike organic, is only $1.75. The taste was sounds of Jamaican music. Saturday as community meeting places and we shops started by Tour de France winner Lance also excellent—even to someone who evening, local jazz musician Dave are hoping our shop will help foster Proposition A: The Schools First Initiative Armstrong. is a pronounced coffee hater. Lattes, Stone performed. Music will, accord- cycling in St. Louis.” “[The idea is] immediately not obvious and Repeal a unique Missouri law that does not allow casino intuitive. It just seems like cyclists like to drink patrons to buy more than $500 worth of chips or tokens in a lot of coffee. This is a trend growing around a two hour-period, called a “loss limit” and prevent their the country,” Roedder said. reinstatement Roedder, who thought of the project fi ve
years ago, owns the shop along with his Keep the number of casinos in Missouri equal to those already built or currently under construction mother. The location, the corner of Pershing This Season at and DeBaliviere, seemed to Roedder like a Increase the tax on state gambling from 20 to 21 percent “really, really perfect location.” Apparently the building’s owners thought so too. When Put the money gained from the tax increase into a newly Roedder approached them about renting the the Saint Louis created “Schools First Elementary and Secondary Education space, the owners said that what the neighbor- Improvement Fund” hood needed was either a bike shop or a café. They got both. Give Missouri elementary and secondary education an “It’s a funny thing, but they seem to go Art Museum estimated $105.1 to $130 million annually, with higher together,” Roedder said. “One of the habits of education receiving $5 to $7 million annually cyclists is café rides.” Walking into the shop, customers are greeted by vintage bikes interspersed with cof- Tuesday, Oct. 28 Action/Abstraction fee bags all over the walls, bright, welcoming The removal would make high rollers more likely to consider colors, and a chalkboard menu. Of course, 7:00 pm Norman L. Kleeblatt, Susan & Elihu Rose Chief Curator, Missouri as a gaming destination. Ameristar Casinos and Pin- this is the café side. On the other half of the nacle Entertainment, two of the state’s largest gaming compa- The Jewish Museum, New York store, the bikes hang from the ceiling for a nies, have each poured millions into the Yes for Schools First more practical purpose. Tires and bike pumps Coalition. Additionally, limiting the number of gambling licenses Charlotte Eyerman, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, garnish the wall. While this dichotomy seems will prevent new competition against established casinos. strange, the experience feels about as natural as Saint Louis Art Museum can be. The bike shop, believe it or not, actu- Casino critics submitted a lawsuit, which accused the proposi- ally adds to the ambience of the café through tion of “logrolling” voters into supporting gambling while offer- Norman Kleeblatt, curator of Action/Abstraction, will discuss the the bike decorations. The split between the ing incentives in the form of education funding. As such, some businesses is defi nitive due to the change in origins of the exhibition’s ideas and the evolution of its presentation school superintendents consider the measure’s “Schools First paint color—a reddish brown for the café and Initiative” title to be a misnomer. while emphasizing the exciting juxtapositions of art and the new a blue for the bike shop—but still very free insights about art history that resulted. Following the presentation, Kleeblatt will be joined on stage by Charlotte Eyerman for a +PJOVTBUUIFGBNJMZUBCMF discussion on the challenges of mounting an exhibition that explores the debates surrounding Abstract Expressionism and its influences.
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Rebecca Katz innovative in the least. Keane, it’s ourselves.” Obviously repetition Andrew Senter Out There,” a passionate call to Morning,” “Satisfaction” and Cadenza Reporter been done before. of this theme in music lyrics is Cadenza Reporter arms for our generation: “If you “Cross the Line” are bland dance I’m not sure if they weren’t inevitable, but I am certain beyond hear this message/ No matter where tracks that elicit little emotion paying any attention to Brandon a reasonable doubt that a more you stand…We’ve been looking for from the listener. Legend’s few Oh. My. Goodness. I think Flowers of The Killers or Chris groundbreaking articulation of it It is never a good sign when the the world to change/ If you feel the diversions into dub/reggae tracks, David Bowie has met Coldplay in Martin from Coldplay before them, could have yielded better results. most exciting sound on an album same/ Stand up and say it loud.” “No Other Love” and “Can Be My Keane’s newest album, “Perfect but experimenting because others I can’t help but mock them. comes from a guest spot. On a me- Any politicians looking for a rous- Lover,” are not complete failures. Symmetry.” With a clear ’80s feel, are doing it or to just keep up is They are doing what a handful of diocre hip-hop album it’s accept- ing election theme song shouldn’t But their presence on the album the band has let go of its piano- groups have done before them and able, but it’s nothing less than dev- feels disjointed and seems out of based melodies and has experi- calling it experimentation. “The astating on a neo-soul album from place. mented Chris Martin-style. A band Lovers are Losing” almost directly a previously engaging and original One of “Evolver”’s most sig- previously satisfied with listeners mirrors Bowie’s “Heroes”; “Love artist. Kanye West’s cameo on “It’s nifi cant problems is that it is too swaying from side to side along to is the End” uses the musical saw as Over,” a cut off of John Legend’s long. At 15 songs, listening to the their tunes has attempted to geek a new instrument except, oh wait, new “Evolver,” is stimulating and album begins to feel like a burden. out. Radiohead used it first. “Better appealing, but unfortunately those Especially since the most engaging Many criticize Keane based on Than This” practically is Bowie’s traits are sparse throughout the rest songs are usually surrounded by their largely non-ruffian back- “Ashes to Ashes.” And song after of the album. The album isn’t a glorifi ed fi ller. This makes listening ground, stating that their prin- song alternating between wail- complete disappointment, as some to the record more of a chore than cipled upbringing weakens their ing emphatically and leading a of the slower songs are poignant a unifi ed and satisfying experience. credibility as they croon and moan sing-along tune about the tales and and unique. But a large portion of This is surprising, since Legend’s about the harshness of every- trials of love and the weight of the album feels generic, and at 15 previous album “Once Again” day life. But on this album, that modern existence gets old. tracks, the record seems almost was a brief 12 tracks long. Maybe critique isn’t going to cut it: in and Two tracks stand out, however, interminable. Legend has been hanging around of itself the music may be poppy ★✩✩✩✩ and give the album at least half a The mediocrity of “Evolver” is with his superstar friends a little and upbeat, but it is certainly not tracks to download star each. The title track is full of atypical for the normally inven- ★✮✩✩✩ too much and has forgotten how to lightweight. Singer Tom Chaplin’s strong and catchy hooks, and the tive Legend. After springing to for fans of produce listenable music. “Perfect Symmetry”(only if you well-publicized stint with drugs ’80s feel not directly stolen from fame following his single “Or- Cody ChesnuTT, D’Angelo No matter what the underlying and alcohol could be said to give must), “Black Burning Heart” David Bowie in “Black Burning dinary People,” Legend avoided causes of John Legend’s sudden in- the band “street cred,” but in real- Heart” is instantly grabbing with the sophomore slump with “Once tracks to download ability to write creative and inven- ity, the incidents just made for a boring and unoriginal. a bit of French vocal spice thrown Again,” a concise and entertaining tive music, the diagnosis is clear: “keener Keane.” The album begins with their into the mix. album. There are still portions of “It’s Over,” “Everybody Knows,” an album that has brief moments of They definitely keyed into a first single, “Spiralling,” introduc- All in all, “Perfect Symmetry” originality to be found on “Evolv- “This Time,” “If You’re Out There” satisfaction intermingled with large craving for change as they began ing the pop sound with synthesiz- is dull. As they strive to be like ev- er,” they are just rarer than is usual swaths of mediocrity. This is a dis- experimenting. I applaud their ef- ers, repeated “oohs” and electric eryone else but claim innovation, for Legend. Songs like “Everybody appointment for an artist who has forts. I really do. New instrumenta- guitar. The lyrics are standard: Keane begins to slowly morph Knows” and “This Time” are beau- overlook it. proved that he is able to produce tion such as banjo, violin, acoustic Speaking of a woman out of his into just another English indie- tiful works that highlight Legend’s The energy that is present in “If great neo-soul. Hopefully “Evolv- guitar and saxophone would be reach, Chaplin claims, “We’re rock band: whiny, repetitive and silky voice and ability to compose You’re Out There” and “It’s Over” er” is just a temporary divergence admirable as a reach toward in- spiraling/ When we fall in love/ terrible at utilizing humor, color a gripping melody. The strongest are unfortunately rarely reproduced and Legend’s next album will be a novation, except this album is not We’re just falling/ In love with and flavor. track on the album is “If You’re on “Evolver.” Songs such as “Good return to form.
main topic of discussion: breakups. the pace a bit and has Pink trying style). The lyrics are creative and Funhouse “Sober” slows it down a bit another style. It comments on how catchy (“Lordy Lordy Lordy, I can’t and changes up the style. It’s more easily failure can come about, help I like to party, it’s genetic”). reminiscent of Pink’s early R&B though it is jazzier than any other Although the topic (partying) may Pink career than her recent rock style. song on the album. “Please Don’t be a little shallow, Pink pulls it off That said, rock/popstar Pink is defi - Leave Me” is the low point, with with her usual style. Alex Terrono a side of the singer listeners rarely nitely still present in this track. The a familiar melody, slightly whiny The CD’s title track is also Cadenza Reporter get to hear. following song, “I Don’t Believe vocals and a pervading “Da da da creative, though it does sound a The album opens with the You,” is even slower and is the da da” that quickly becomes an- little No Doubt-ish (it was produced number-one single, “So What.” It’s most ballad-like of the album. Al- noying. Despite that, it is still one by No Doubt’s Tony Kanal). It Pink’s new album “Funhouse” fun, with clever lyrics—in other though this is not Pink’s usual style, catchy beat. features lyrics about how your life is just that: an eclectic mix of words, typical Pink. It makes light she pulls it off incredibly well. She Some of the song lyrics not can completely change and force everything without hint of what’s of her divorce from Carey Hart, reminds us that she can sing, and commenting on breakups come you to long to just burn it (life or a going to pop out next. That said, even featuring him in the video for the power of her voice shows her in “Bad Infl uence.” In it, Pink “funhouse”) down. “Crystal Ball” is this album is defi nitely not all fun. the song. Using “So What” as an more broken side. exhibits her fun side (at one point, the sparsest of the tracks, with Pink It fi nds Pink at her most vulnerable, opener prepares the audience for the “One Foot Wrong” speeds up singing with an almost operatic singing over only a guitar. The song speaks about Pink’s divorce and not being afraid of what the future may bring. Pink has succeeded again in creating an album that is creative ★★★★✩ both musically and lyrically. She is tracks to download able to tackle tired topics and make WU Student Activities them fresh, while also varying the “So What,” “Sober,” “I Don’t musical style throughout. Although Believe You,” “Bad Infl uence” Get Involved and Connected on Campus the style and the subject matter might be slightly different than her past albums, “Funhouse” is one of Redefining Community Experience (RCE) Pink’s best albums. RCE is a three day retreat where Washington University students come together to explore identities, dialogue on diversity and create positive change on campus. "Closest Campus Drugstore" Registration is now open! Corner of Forest Park Pkwy and Big Bend Learn more online at rce.wustl.edu 7010 Pershing Ave • (314) 727-4854 Looking for an opportunity this summer, but want to be PAID for helping a community? Join us to find out how… at WILLIAMS PHARMACY SUMMER FUNDING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, Serving Wash U Students, Faculty & Health Service Thurs, October 30, 2008, 4-5:30pm, DUC 276 for Over 45 Years There is over $100,000 available for students who are look- • Most National Insurance Accepted • Delivery Available ing for a way to help a community without foregoing an • Student Discount on Prescriptions income over the summer. • 1-Day Film Developing • Soda, Snacks, Beer & Wine Advisor of the Day/Involvement Counselor • Cosmetics Office of Student Activities • ATM Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3-5pm Open Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm Danforth University Center, Suite 270 Sat: 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-4pm Drop in or sign-up in advance to talk with an advisor about...... ways to get involved on campus and make a difference ...how to make your student group events awesome Learn more at: www.getinvolved.wustl.edu
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WU 24 OHIOSPORTS WESLEYAN 3 Bears bury Battling Bishops in front of home crowd the fourth quarter. The drive was Joshua Goldman extended on a fake punt by senior Senior Sports Editor Tommy Bawden, but that play was one of the few risky plays attempt- ed by Wash. U. during the game. The Washington University Wash. U. held Ohio Wesleyan to football team ended its three game 205 yards while gaining 347. The losing streak on Saturday with a defense held the Battling Bishops 24-3 rout of the Ohio Wesleyan to 2-15 on third down conversions University Battling Bishops. The and forced three turnovers in the Bears end non-conference play dominant effort. with a 4-3 record and a 3-1 record “What we did well in the game at Francis Field. that we had to do well was shut- “It felt good to build something ting down the running game. They going into the conference sched- couldn’t pass the ball as well as ule knowing that we played some they run it, so for us to be able to pretty tough teams the last three really force them into passing situ- weeks,” senior co-captain and ations allowed us to have that suc- quarterback Buck Smith said. cess,” Huber said. “It was huge. Especially after The offense played a mediocre we started 3-0 and then to go three game, with Smith throwing for losses in a row, the spirits of the 138 yards on 16-32 passing with team kind of started to go down, two touchdowns and two intercep- and we just needed that confidence tions. The Bears did rush for 190 back,” sophomore linebacker Kyle yards in the win. Huber said. “We definitely ran the ball a lot For the first time in a month, better, which is important. The last it was the Bear’s opponent who few weeks, we had a little trouble looked rattled. The Battling Bish- running, which takes away the ops were constantly grumbling on consistency of your offensive at- the sideline, and the team com- tack if all you can do is pass, so it mitted nine penalties for 90 yards, really helps that we could get the including three personal fouls and running game going this week,” one sideline interference call. Smith said. The Red and Green took con- The team begins conference trol early, with Huber intercepting play on Saturday against Carn- a pass from Ohio Wesleyan’s Mike egie Mellon University at noon on LUCY MOORE | STUDENT LIFE Fisher and returning the ball 20 Wash. U. quarterback Buck Smith scrambles against Ohio Wesleyan before throwing the ball downfi eld during Saturday’s match. Francis Field. Both the Bears and yards to the Battling Bishop’s 25 the Tartans are 4-3 on the season. yard line on the first drive of the game. Four plays later, Smith con- you get on the board, get your field goal from freshman Brandon an eight play, 59-yard drive ended conservatively for the remainder nected on a short slant to sopho- confidence going and get the Rogalski with slightly more than with a Smith nine-yard fade route of the game, though junior running more Tom Gulyas, who ran in for game rolling in your favor,” Smith four minutes remaining in the first to senior wide receiver Kyle Gray back Matt Glenn ended an 11- a score from 11 yards out. added. quarter and then extended the lead at the 13:13 mark. play, 80-yard drive with a six yard “It’s nice to start fast so that Wash. U. added a 32-yard to 17-0 in the second quarter after Wash. U. was content to play touchdown run midway through
WU 1 RHODES COLLEGE 0 Washington U. women recent top performers continue winning streak Patrick McLean, men’s soccer: The freshman forward scored two goals in Friday’s 3-3 tie against No. 21 Dan Chen Dominican University for the No. 16 Bears. Sports Reporter Caryn Rosoff, women’s soccer: The Washington University The junior scored the only goal of the game 31 seconds into the game by women’s soccer team, ranked 11th putting her own rebound into the back of the net. in Division III, continued its re- cent streak of domination against No. 10 Rhodes College in a 1-0 win. The win is the team’s sixth Kyle Huber, football: straight and the eighth straight The sophomore linebacker recorded six tackles against Ohio Wesleyan, win at home this season, keeping including one sack. Huber also forced a fumble and recorded an interception the Red and Green undefeated at to set up a touchdown in the game. Francis field. With the victory over Rhodes, Wash. U. improves to 12-2-1 (4-0-0 UAA). “I thought that it was a really big game for us. They were ranked right above us…we played hard and physical…I thought we really outplayed them,” junior forward Caryn Rosoff said. Teams suit up Rosoff scored the only goal of the game in the opening minutes of the first half. The goal was her team-leading sixth of the year. Only 30 seconds into the game, Rosoff blasted a shot that was against cancer deflected by the opposing goalie. Rosoff gathered her own rebound Ruth Lee out there,” senior, co-captain Alli Al- and found the back of the net. Sports Reporter berts said. “All I remember is that it was Other teams will continue to raise soon after the game started. I shot breast cancer awareness. In February, once, the goalie saved it. I got the Many Washington University var- the women’s basketball team will be rebound and I put it in the second sity programs have been or will be participating in its annual Think Pink time,” Rosoff said. promoting cancer awareness during event. Players on the Red and Green Wash. U. outshot Rhodes 19- the 2008-2009 school year. and visiting team will shed their 11, though each team put six shots Women’s soccer began October by schools’ colors and instead both wear on goal. Senior goalkeeper Aman- tying pink ribbons to their left ankles. pink to support and raise money for da Boe made five saves, and a de- “Throughout the month of October, breast cancer awareness. flection by team off of a header we take a pink ribbon and tie it around “I feel as if there may be a sense of stopped the sixth shot. our left ankle to show our respect for motivation [playing at a cancer aware- The bigger theme in the game, breast cancer awareness. It started ness event] because we are essentially however, was the ability of the with our old head coach. Her mom playing to increase awareness and Bears to hold on to the lead for the died a couple of years ago from breast hopefully raise money for the cure,” entire game. cancer. I hope that it shows we’re very sophomore Monika Monson said. Coming into the game, the Red supportive of the cause, ” Shirey Lane, Men’s basketball head coach and Green had not been playing a senior captain on the team, said. Mark Edwards will also be speak- physically. In addition, the for- The volleyball team also recently ing at Coaches vs. Cancer, on Nov. 1. wards that Rhodes played were all hosted the University of Missouri- This event is a joint effort between the six feet or taller. MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE St. Louis last Wednesday on the fi rst American Cancer Society and the Na- Playing faster, stronger and Dig for the Cure night at Washington tional Association of Basketball and more consistently, Wash. U.’s de- University. Sponsors pledged money encompasses all divisions of NCAA fense and midfield cut in front of for each dig their team had during the basketball. Coach Edwards will be one passes, anticipated moves and did match. The Bears ended up losing 3-2 of many coaches across the nation to not allow the opponents to gener- MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE to the Tritons but raised more than bring hope to those affected by cancer ate any sort of offensive rhythm. Junior forward Caryn Rosoff controls the ball against Emory University during a match on October 12. Rosoff scored $3,000 for the Susan G. Komen For and awareness to those who want to “Our defense played fantastic. the only goal of the match on Saturday against Rhodes College. the Cure Foundation. learn more. The scouting report on the other “From watching on the bench, it Whether it’s through the clothes team said that they were all six The play of junior midfielder “We knew that to do well in the Rochester on Friday and then at seemed like we were more on defense. they wear or the words they speak, feet tall. We didn’t know what Carter Schwarberg helped the de- game, we needed to take control of Case Western Reserve University Every time someone got a dig, our Washington University student-ath- to expect, but we just shut them fense secure the win. Schwarberg the middle, and that’s what we did, on Sunday. Wash. U. holds a one- bench went crazy. We tried to get as letes and coaches are doing more than down. We barely let them touch the patrolled the midfield and greatly and it worked well,” Schawarberg game lead over Emory University many digs as possible…I think fans just fi ghting to win a National Champi- ball…we dominated. We played a limited the touches that the other said. in the conference standings. were getting into it, too. We had a pret- onship. They are inspiring themselves lot faster than usual,” junior back team received, winning the loose The team returns to UAA play ty good time, especially for a Wednes- and their fans, as they face the one op- Cassie Scaman said. and contestable balls. on the road at the University of day night. It was nice to see everybody ponent everyone can root against. 10 STUDENT LIFE | ADVERTISEMENT MONDAY | OCTOBER 27, 2008