MO ROCCA STUDENTS: GO LOOK, LISTEN, SURF Students raise awareness Politlical satirist protests self, VOTE over social issues and comments on campus con- Michelle Obama looks back on the col- the election, and hold a struction and Sarah Palin. lege days and weighs in on the election process for students. moment of silence for the

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Sthe independentTUDENT newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis LIFE since eighteen seventy-eight Vol. 130 No. 10 www.studlife.com Friday, September 12, 2008 Students watch as God goes on trial

conservative commentator and public look at their own beliefs from a critical WU students speaker Dinesh D’Souza. perspective and are willing to expose Hitchens, who regularly writes col- their beliefs to the fi re of fair criti- watch Hitchens, umns for magazines like Vanity Fair, cism,” Murata said. “The sole purpose The Nation and The Atlantic, wrote is not to get anyone to think a certain D’Souza debate the book “God Is Not Great: How Re- way, although that may happen. The ligion Poisons Everything” last year. ultimate goal is to get people to search deity’s existence The book was a nominee for the 2007 for the reasons why [they] believe National Book Award. what they believe.” D’Souza has also written several The group is dividing its activities Puneet Kollipara best-selling books, including “What’s into three seasons, the fi rst of which News Editor So Great About Christianity.” is called “Is Science at War with Re- MICHELL KNIGHT | STUDENT LIFE “I think the Fixed Point Founda- ligion?” According to Murata, the de- tion’s idea was that we have a lot of bate’s topic made for a perfect opening Washington University students debates on issues but in some sense event. trekked to the Grand neighborhood of this is the underlying issue, the divid- D’Souza argued that Christian- St. Louis on Wednesday night to watch ing line between belief and nonbe- ity explains certain things that a non- a debate of godly proportions. lief, and a lot of other issues spin out religious perspective cannot explain, The Fixed Point Foundation, a of that,” D’Souza told Student Life. including the creation of the universe Students take a stand Christian think tank, hosted “God on “There used to be this kind of debate in and morality. D’Souza also argued for on campus. One of the most popular booths was Trial,” a debate on the existence of a America 100 years ago, but somehow atheism’s responsibility for 20th cen- School organizations This semester, rallies, discussions, that of the Roosevelt Institute: a na- higher being, at the St. Louis Powell it went out of fashion. And so they’re tury totalitarianism and brutality. voter registration tables and speakers tional, student-run, private policy think- Symphony Hall. The Foundation, trying to bring it back.” By contrast, Hitchens argued that encourage political such as Carl Bernstein will constitute tank that tries to generate public policy. which also serves as a teaching re- Several student members of a new a god is not necessary to explain the part of the effort to engage the Washing- Students lined up at the booth to answer source for churches and the religious group on campus, The Forum, attend- origins of the universe and humanity. activism ton University community in the elec- questions about the policies of the two community, intended the debate to ed the debate. According to The Fo- He added that the Christian God and toral process. candidates in exchange for Ted Drewes examine the merits of belief in theism rum’s president, sophomore Stephen religion itself represents tyranny and Sophie Adelman The rally was open to both graduate frozen custard. As participants vied for and Christianity. Murata, the group was organized to exploitation. and undergraduate students, and groups icy treats, they were grilled about for- Representing the atheist perspec- promote discussion among the student Sophomore William Dahl, vice Contributing Reporter were granted free reign to advocate for eign policy, environmentalism and the tive was journalist, commentator, body about important issues while tol- president of The Forum, felt that the their causes in the most creative ways economy. literary critic and prominent atheist erating those of all backgrounds. group’s attendance at the debate was possible. “[The goal is] to get people to start Christopher Hitchens. Representing “Everybody is welcome to come Among smells of spray paint and “We really wanted to give students thinking about what policies they’re vot- the Christian perspective was author, as long as they’re ready and willing to See GOD, page 2 cartons of free Ted Drewes, students an opportunity to show their passions,” ing for, as opposed to what candidates gathered outside the Danforth Univer- Campus Y Director Deb Salls said. they’re voting for,” junior Stephanie sity Center for the Take a Stand Rally: Projects ranged from the elimina- Chalifour, a member of the Roosevelt an afternoon of outreach programs from tion of water bottles on campus to the Institute, said. numerous activist, advocacy and politi- environmental education of elementary In honor of Sept. 11, a moment of cal groups. school children. silence was held after the speeches, but Organized by the Campus Y in con- The event showcased numerous little emphasis was placed on the rally’s junction with the VP Debate Program groups, including the College Demo- relevance to the events of seven years Planning Committee, Student Union crats and Students for Barack Obama, ago, as the rally’s leaders wanted to fo- and the Gephardt Institute for Public which provided T-shirts and spray paint cus on the years to come. Service, the rally was organized to cre- to students so they could create their ate a higher level of political awareness own wearable endorsements. See ACTIVISM, page 2 Med School faulted for nuclear waste disposal Ben Sales treat prostate cancer by washing them radioactivity, but action will be taken Senior News Editor down the sink instead of recovering against those responsible at the discre- them according to protocol. tion of Barnes-Jewish’s administration. The University reported the inci- In addition, relevant staff will receive The Nuclear Regulatory Commis- dent to the commission immediately training on how to manage radioactive sion has fi ned Barnes-Jewish Hospital after it took place. materials and the equipment used in and the Washington University School Although the incident occurred at their handling. of Medicine $3,250 for their inappro- Barnes-Jewish, the University is tak- “Both Washington University priate disposal of nuclear waste last ing joint responsibility because its staff School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish May. oversees the radioactive surgery unit. Hospital are committed to correcting After performing surgery on a pa- Barnes-Jewish will be paying the fi ne. the root causes leading to the loss and JOY WANG | STUDENT LIFE tient on May 7, 2008, employees of The seeds did not constitute a to preventing a similar situation in the On Wednesday night at the Powell Symphony hall, journalist, commentator, literary critic and prominent atheist the Barnes-Jewish Hospital disposed health or safety hazard due to their future,” read a statement by the Medi- Christopher Hitchens (right) and conservative commentator and public speaker Dinesh D’Souza (left) debated the of two radioactive iodine seeds used to short radioactive life and low level of cal School. merits of belief in God or in a higher power. EARLY MORNING CROQUET Three sororities open for fall bids Kelly Fahy “Sororities are not allowed to go Contributing Reporter over 115 unless formal recruitment pushes them over. They aim to start at the 110 to 115 range before going into formal recruitment,” Lucy Mor- This fall, three of the six sorori- lan, coordinator for chapter develop- ties at Washington University have ment in the Greek Life Offi ce, said. chosen to participate in the Univer- After formal recruitment before sity’s fi rst open bidding process to the spring semester, the chapters are increase membership. expected to have 140 to 160 mem- The campus membership quota bers. for each sorority was raised from 90 While the three sororities that to 115 last spring, based on a calcu- chose to participate in the bidding lation of the ideal size for chapters at may be smaller than the others, the the University. sorority member said that the differ- As a result, Alpha Phi, Pi Beta ence in size is due not to popular- Phi and Chi Omega have chosen to ity but to national recruitment stan- have open bidding for sophomores dards. and juniors interested in joining their “Every sorority manages its sororities, according to a sorority numbers differently,” she said. “The member who asked not to be identi- three sororities that decided to take fi ed because she is not authorized to advantage of it did so not because of speak about open bidding. dwindling membership but because The sorority member said that it was a good opportunity to get the open bidding option was open to more sophomores and juniors.” all six sororities, but that the three Morlan added that this also pre- remaining ones—Alpha Epsilon sented sororities with an untradi- Phi, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Del- tional way of attracting members.

LUCY MOORE | STUDENT LIFE ta Gamma—chose not to participate “A lot of sororities think ‘this Three recent graduates of Wash. U. played croquet on the grass in front of the Women’s Building on Wednesday. Though fall is approaching, and cooler weather in the process because they were not with it, members of the University community continue to enjoy the warm weather. in need of more members. See SORORITY, page 3 ® One Brookings Drive #1039 Newsroom: (314) 935-5995 Editor: [email protected] Please #330 Danforth University Center Advertising: (314) 935-6713 News: [email protected] www.studlife.com St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 Fax: (314) 935-5938 Calendar: [email protected] Recycle 2 STUDENT LIFE | NEWS News Editor / Ben Sales / [email protected] FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

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FRIDAY 12 It’s sold sports tickets, celebrity memorabilia and even a human organ, but According to the American Red Cross, giving just one pint of blood can online auction site eBay has a new commodity, as Bristol University student save the life of another person who may be affl icted with leukemia, anemia ’80s Party Rosie Reid, 18, auctioned her virginity off on the site to pay off college debts. and many other life-threatening diseases. Theta Xi According to an article published in the BBC, Reid said she would prefer In that spirit, the Community Service Offi ce will be sponsoring four Uni- 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. to have sex with somebody she doesn’t know over facing years of debt-induced versity-wide blood drives throughout the academic year beginning Sept. 16. Whether you remember the greatest poverty. The fi rst drive will be held Sept. 16 at 13 locations throughout the Washington decade or not, come relive the golden Reid received over 400 offers within the fi rst three days of putting her virgin- University community, including the Danforth, Medical and West Campuses. years of shoulder pads and leg warm- ity up for bidding, including one offer of £10,000. Donors will be able to make their donations at a variety of times. ers at Theta Xi’s ’80s dance party. “It started as a joke,” Reid told the BBC, “and ended up as ‘why not?’” Last year, the University community donated more than 1,800 units of “I am devoting too much time to paid employment and not enough to study- blood, tripling the amount donated during the previous year. This year, volun- ing. I am not achieving as much as I could,” she said. teers can sign up online so that locations can be appropriately staffed. (Eliza eBay has recently disabled Reid’s auction. (Dan Woznica) Adelson)

SATURDAY 13 Oil drops to $100 a barrel

Beta Bubbles Just hours after an OPEC meeting, Saudi Arabian offi cials announced yester- Beta Theta Pi day that oil prices dropped to less than $100 a barrel. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. This price represents a 31.5 percent price decrease from the record high cost policebeat The brothers of Beta Theta Pi will be of $147.27 a barrel on July 11. Prices have dropped 5 percent in the last three hosting their annual foam party on trading days alone on the New York Mercantile Exchange, a commodities ex- news briefs Saturday night, complete with bubble change which handles billions of dollars worth of energy products, metals and LARCENY Sept. 10, 2008-Wednesday charger in case between 9/8 14:30 and makers in the house’s basement. Dress to other such commodities. at 8:19 a.m. 9/9 13:00. Value 100. Disposition: get wet. Analysts have said that the recent decline in oil prices can be attributed to Location : ANHEUSER-BUSCH Pending. fears about a global slowdown, according to an article published in The New HALL OF LAW City Faces at Chipotle York Times. Summary: BSI superintendent had his AUTO ACCIDENT Sept. 10, 6316 Delmar Loop, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hurricane Ike is not expected to have an impact on the price of oil. laptop computer bag taken out of his 2008-Wednesday at 5:48 p.m. Head back to Chipotle this Saturday and “It’s a bearish signal that oil is dropping at the base of a Category 3, Category unlocked truck on Snow Way Drive just Location : DANFORTH buy a burrito to support City Faces. The 4 hurricane,” Dell said. “Most of these facilities are designed to withstand hur- west of Throop Drive. The computer UNIVERSITY CENTER COMPLEX kids of City Faces will be there painting ricane force winds.” (Perry Stein) bag had a laptop computer and two Summary: A maintenance employee a mural on the side wall facing Chipotle’s digital cameras. Total loss value of struck a three-foot cement wall behind parking lot, and 75 percent of funds raised $2,451. Disposition: Pending. the DUC with a maintenance vehicle. will go toward City Faces. Mass fainting during Tanzania exam Disposition: Cleared. ACCIDENTAL INJURY Sept. 10, Students at a school in Tanzania experienced a mass fainting fi t while taking 2008-Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Sept. 10, their fi nal exams. Location : SOUTH 40 2008-Wednesday at 10 p.m. After fi nishing their fi rst paper, 20 girls at Ali Hassan Mwinyi School started Summary : Accidental injury. Location : PARK HOUSE DORM fainting. “There was chaos, crying, screaming, running after that fi rst paper,” Disposition: Cleared. Summary: Complainant reported that Midemo Paul Makungu, Tabora’s educational offi cer told BBC News. The an unknown black male followed her SUNDAY 14 school is located in Tabora, a regional capital known for its fruits. LARCENY Sept. 10, 2008-Wednesday from the Olin library area to the dorm More than 140 seventh graders were taking the national exam when the faint- at 1:02 p.m. area asking her personal questions and Campus Week of Dialogue – Kick-off ing occurred. According to Makungu, arrangements were made so that those who Location : SEIGLE SOCIAL complimenting her. Reporting party DUC 233 fainted could fi nish the two other papers. SCIENCE stated that the subject walked east 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Those who fainted fi nished their entire exam by 11 p.m. Reports indicate that Summary: An electrician for Aschinger toward the church parking lot after she The Campus Week of Dialogue’s this isn’t the fi rst time a mass fainting fi t has occurred. There have been several Electric Co. reports the theft of three refused to let him come to her room. events will begin Sunday with a over the last month. spools of No. 12 wire from a cart on the Disposition: Under investigation. coffee talk-style discussion followed “Normally this happens in girls’ secondary schools. It is very common here,” SE corner of the parking lot on the West by a Connect4 information session. Makungu said. (Johann Qua Hiansen) side of Seigle Disposition: Pending. LARCENY Sept. 10, 2008-Wednesday Food will be provided. at 11:14 p.m. (Compiled by Dan Woznica) LARCENY Sept. 10, 2008-Wednesday Location : MILLBROOK GARAGE at 2:06 p.m. Summary: Knight Center guest Location : WOHL CENTER reports a travel bag was stolen from Summary: Facilities reported the theft his unlocked vehicle. Value $641. of a cordless 14.4 volt Dewalt drill and Disposition: Pending. ACTIVISM from page 1

“We decided it would be a good day Asian Law Students Association, also GOD from page 1 to look forward instead of look back,” ran a booth in collaboration with her said Salls. “It’s a good way to memo- own organization, People for Equality a success. entertaining and thought-provoking. that he can because I’ve read his ular language, at least from my point rialize September 11 but also to look and Relief in Sri Lanka. “I thought it was a great turn- “I felt the debate was very eye- stuff.” of view, is to look at Christianity with forward to the future, to the work that At the booth, students could sign up out. I will say that both participants opening and I felt like each gentle- “Hitchens didn’t really address fresh eyes because too many people needs to be done.” online to send e-mails on a bi-weekly made some very eloquent and very man stated his beliefs eloquently and all of the questions directly. He kind are jaded against it, but they’re jaded The rally also featured speakers like basis to their legislatures, alerting them good points and they also made articulately,” sophomore Jennifer of meandered a little bit and kind of against a juvenile version of it.” Truman Scholar Kelley Greenman, a of violence in Sri Lanka. some very bad points,” Dahl said. Karikari said. went around it in a convoluted way,” Hitchens, however, encouraged senior, who focused on environmental “Receiving the e-mails, whether “Both of them caused people to think Freshman Daniel Dutcher felt that Karikari said. students to be wary of faith-based issues and advocacy. you decide to send it or not, makes [the about it, which was the goal of this Hitchens underperformed in the de- D’Souza suggested that students initiatives. Hana Greenberg, who attended situation] part of your conscience,” The- debate.” bate and that he was capable of doing reexamine Christianity because they “At all costs, beware of the words the Democratic National Convention varajah said. The event was almost hosted on much better. are often brought up with a juvenile, ‘faith-based.’ Anything faith-based is through a grant provided by the Geb- Robin Hattori, the program direc- campus in April, and group leaders “I’m a Hitchens fan, but I don’t underdeveloped understanding of it. to be very much distrusted,” Hitch- hardt Institute also spoke about her mo- tor of the Gephardt Institute who co- had been involved in coordinating think he did as well as he could have,” “Many people have been raised ens said in an interview after his ap- tivations for political activism. chaired the event along with Student with the Fixed Point Foundation to Dutcher said. “D’Souza seemed to be in Christianity, but they don’t realized pearance. “We have reason, we have Another speaker was Sadena The- Union President Brittany Perez added, plan the event. However, in the end a lot more elegant and to the point, that they’ve learned that Christianity doubt, we have skepticism, we have varajah, who discussed human rights “We wanted the rally to not just be about the event fell through due to what and Hitchens seemed more to side- at a very young age,” D’Souza said. investigation, we have inquiry. These in Sri Lanka. Thevarajah, a second- promotion, but about the cause.” Murata called “logistical reasons.” step around questions and not answer “The purpose of having these de- are the only means by which we have year law student representing the South Students found the debate to be them as directly, even though I know bates, in a secular setting and in a sec- ever made any progress.” Hi-PointeHi-Pointe Auto Service & WashWash “Serving our community honestly for over 60 years.” H.S.B. Tobacconist Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair Free Shuttle to Campus Imported & Domestic Tobacco 314-647-5005 Mon-Fri 7:30a - 6:00p We provide speciality orders Call Alan for Appointment just for you...from anywhere! 981 S. Skinker at Clayton Rd. Under the big Amoco sign! COUPON 6362 Delmar in The Loop University City, MO 63130 Try our all new Tandem Rite Touch $ 314.721.1483 www.HSBTobacconist.com Offer expires 10/15/08 CAR WASH with “rainx” 5 Mon-Sat 10-9 Sun 12-6

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defi cits may cut News: (314) 935-5995 students for internships Advertising: (314) 935-6713 Fax: (314) 935-5938 Jeremy Rogoff campus routes e-mail: [email protected] Staff Reporter www.studlife.com Ann Johnson exceeds $45 million annually. Copyright 2008 Metro’s Web site claims that “the As the November election nears, Staff Reporter Missouri’s Democratic Jay Nixon For defi cit is the result of a long-term Editor in Chief: Sam Guzik Governor campaign is tapping into a erosion of funding.” Associate Editor: Indu Chandrasekhar network of left-leaning, politically in- These changes mean that stu- Managing Editors: David Song, Trisha volved Washington University student Due to a budget shortfall, St. dents wanting to go to Target in Wolf, Brian Stitt workers and volunteers. Louis Metro is expecting wide- Brentwood Square will have to ei- Senior News Editor: Ben Sales Through a spate of e-mails, an- spread service cuts for the spring ther take the bus one way and the Senior Forum Editor: Jill Strominger Senior Sports Editor: Joshua Goldman nouncements before classes, and of 2009. MetroLink train back, or use the Senior Scene Editor: Michelle Stein meetings with political organizations, The MetroBus services to MetroLink both ways. Senior Cadenza Editor: Cecilia Razak campaign operatives for the Missouri Washington University are among In the case of Target, there is Senior Photo Editor: Lucy Moore Attorney General-turned-Democratic the lines marked for reduction and no pedestrian walkway between Senior Graphics Editor: Michael gubernatorial nominee have courted possible elimination. the Brentwood train station and Hirshon Washington University students for un- The predicted reductions in Brentwood Square, forcing pedes- News Editors: Perry Stein, Kat Zhao, paid internships. service will affect the WUSTL trians to either hike across roadside Puneet Kollipara The campaign’s effort has been on- Red and Gold lines, both of which ditches or walk along the shoulder Forum Editors: Tricia Wittig, Tess going since last year, but has accelerated are used by University students. of Eager Road, a four-lane road. Croner, Dennis Sweeney, Bill Hoff- man, Aditya Sarvesh Students who use those in anticipation of the election. Metro has proposed the elimi- Cadenza Editors: Stephanie Spera, “There is a real energy on college nation of the 60 Midland line, MetroLink buses believe that the David Kaminsky, Aseem Garg campuses to get involved in the politi- which stops at the University and cuts will make it harder for them Scene Editors: Shayna Makaron, Lana cal process,” Oren Shur, a Nixon cam- serves Clayton, University City, to travel the city, although public Goldsmith, Brooke Schachner paign spokesman, said. “We’re making Vinita Park, Overland and St. Ann, transportation remains available. Sports Editor: Johann Qua Hiansen a special effort to reach out to students along with the University City-Big “I live off campus and the Red Photo Editors: Jenny Shao, Evan at Wash. U. and at campuses across the Bend MetroLink station. Line is the lifeline, it goes back Wiskup, Matt Lanter, Lily Schorr state, because the students usually pro- The reductions to the WUSTL and forth off campus,” junior Online Editor: Scott Bressler vide the energy.” Gold Line will be signifi cant. The Alice Sheldon said. “Taking the Design Chief: Dennis Sweeney Design Editors: Zoë Scharf, Brittany Shur estimates that hundreds of current service, which covers St. train back would be very inconve- Meyer, Nicole Dankner students across the state have become Louis City, Clayton, Richmond nient.” Copy Chief: Brian Krigsher involved in the campaign to varying Heights and Brentwood, will be But some students, like fresh- Copy Editors: Julia Jay, Brennan Keis- degrees. Depending on their availabil- cut to provide service between man Sara Rangwala, do not envi- er, Allison Kong, Bridgette Martinak ity, students work anywhere from four the Central West End and Clayton sion the cuts having a signifi cant Designers: Kim Yeh, Susan Hall, Liz hours to 70 hours weekly. MetroBus centers only. impact. Klein, Alyssa Anzalone-Newman, So- Opportunities within the campaign This will mean the elimination “It’s not that bad because you phia Agapova, Evan Freedman, Chris have ranged from public relations to COURTESY JAYNIXON.COM of service from the University to have the MetroLink [train], but it Maury, Courtney LeGates, Mia Feitel, get-out-the-vote efforts to fundraising, Jay Nixon, Missouri Attorney General-turned-Democratic gubernatorial the St. Louis Galleria, Brentwood does stop you if you don’t want to Joe Rigodanzo Staff Manager: Willie Mendelson depending on student’s interest and the nominee, has courted Washington University students with offers of unpaid Promenade and Maplewood Com- walk that much,” she said. internships in an attempt to convert their energy into a winning campaign. campaign’s needs. mons. The WUSTL Gold Line had General Manager: Andrew O’Dell Despite the election less than two The University students will 38,000 riders in July and the Red Advertising Manager: Sara Judd months away, the campaign is looking the University of Missouri in 1978 with to the Nixon camp, as several students also likely feel the impact of the Line had 37,000. Even Delmar’s to take on more interns. a bachelor’s degree in political science have signed up to work for the next few WUSTL Red Line’s reduction. Its line, which, at 104,000 riders per Copyright 2008 Washington University Student “There are still plenty of phone calls and with a law degree in 1981. months. current service covers Pagedale, month is one of MetroBus’s most- Media, Inc. (WUSMI). Student Life is the fi nan- to make and plenty of doors to knock Nixon holds traditionally liberal Danny Gaynor, a junior who University City, Clayton, Rich- used lines, will be reduced. cially and editorially independent, student-run newspaper serving the Washington University on,” Schur said. views on key issues and favors expan- planned to intern with the campaign mond Heights, Brentwood and St. Williams urged University stu- community. First copy of each publication is free; Nixon, who served in the State Sen- sion of the state healthcare system and this fall, said he saw an internship with Louis City. dents to take part in the decision- all additional copies are 50 cents. Subscriptions may be purchased for $99.00 by calling (314) ate from 1986 until being elected State making college more affordable. a gubernatorial campaign as a more au- After reductions, however, the making process, which has not yet 935-6713. Attorney General in 1992, has made While it is unorthodox for state cam- thentic opportunity than working for a Red Line will provide only one- been fi nalized. Student Life is a publication of WUSMI and does two unsuccessful bids for the United paigns to try to utilize activist potential presidential nominee. way service between Clayton and “I would encourage people to not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of the Washington University administra- States Senate. After Republican incum- on college campuses, the Nixon cam- Although Gaynor did not work for Hanley Roads to the Brentwood come to the public meetings,” she tion, faculty or students. All Student Life articles, bent Governor Matt Blunt announced paign has not been deterred in its efforts Nixon because of school credit issues, Promenade. The stop at the St. said. “There you will see a fairly photos and graphics are the property of WUSMI and may not be reproduced or published without he would not seek reelection, Nixon de- at the University, where many students the idea of working for a local campaign Louis Galleria will be eliminated. comprehensive picture of what’s the express written consent of the General at stake, and be able to voice opin- Manager. Pictures and graphics printed in Student cided to compete for the open spot. who live out of state vote in Missouri. did not deter him. “The issue is a lack of revenue Life are available for purchase; e-mail editor@ Nixon has outpaced his Republican The campaign’s attempt to seize on “I’m a hardcore, serious indepen- for Metro, which has to shrink to ions on how to move forward.” studlife.com for more information. Student Life reserves the right to edit all submissions for style, opponent, U.S. Representative Kenny student enthusiasm has also included dent and I wanted to get exposure to the size of the money available,” The schedules for the public grammar, length and accuracy. The intent of sub- Hulshof, in fundraising by more than trips to Saint Louis University, the Uni- a campaign,” Gaynor said. “I would Metro representative Diane Wil- meetings can be found on St. Lou- missions will not be altered. Student Life reserves $1.4 million. versity of Missouri and other campuses have worked for anybody, but I thought liams said. is Metro’s Web site, www.metrost- the right not to publish all submissions. Nixon is a product of the state’s pub- across the state. presidential campaign work would be Metro’s revenue shortfall, louis.org, under the subsection of If you’d like to place an ad, please contact the Advertising Department at (314) 935-6713. lic university system, graduating from University students have responded trivial.” beginning in the spring of 2009, “Crossroads.” If you wish to report an error or request a clarifi - cation, e-mail [email protected]. Questions for Mo Rocca SORORITY from page 1 is something new we can try,’” she scheduled events before sororities en who registered for bids and the Student Life News Reporter said. “They’re excited to be doing and candidates make their decisions subsequent bid acceptances, which Dan Woznica spent some time this. It throws a little twist onto the and decide bids. Morlan said that were higher than they were the pre- with political satirist Mo Rocca [recruitment] process.” the lax nature of the open bidding vious year. She expects this trend to before his Assembly Series talk The University traditionally process may attract students who continue into 2009. on Wednesday. Here are Mo’s uses a ‘deferred’ recruitment pro- feel intimidated by the atmosphere In order to make sure word gets thoughts on Wash. U.’s construc- cess. Formal recruitment, held the of spring rush. out about open bidding, Panhel will tion, the election and, of course, week preceding spring semester, is “Formal recruitment can seem be holding informational sessions Sarah Palin. the fi rst opportunity for fi rst-year over the top to some women,” Mor- throughout the semester so that students to join a sorority. The lan said. “We want to let them be a women who are interested in join- Student Life: I dug up some of your Women’s Panhellenic Association part of [the sorority system] without ing sororities can learn about the information for this interview from (Panhel) makes no note of the in- having to go through the whole cir- system. The sorority member said your Wikipedia article. What’s formal recruitment process on its cus.” that sororities have also been open it like having a Wikipedia page? Web site because “they don’t want Open bidding is also geared to- about the process within their chap- to turn people away, but they have a ward older students, as opposed the ters. Mo Rocca: At first it was flatter- limited number of spaces,” accord- spring, which is focused on fresh- “They’ve been clear with us all ing, and it kind of remains flat- ing to Morlan. men. along that this is not a bad thing tering. I like Wikipedia, though “Informal recruitment is not “A lot of sophomores have and that it’s not indicating any low through my own personal involve- structured in the same way as for- friends who they think would like membership level on our part that’s ment with it I’ve come to like it mal recruitment, and each indi- these sororities,” she said. “They our fault,” she said. “It’s been a very less. I’ve been to it a couple of vidual chapter has the ability to enjoy it [and] they want their friends positive thing for all three chapters. times and—for example—I was schedule their own events and offer to be a part of it. It’s a good way to All the chapters that are involved in never in a video with Snoop Dogg. bids throughout the fall semester,” get girls who weren’t able to rush this are strong ones.” I’d love to have been in a video Panhel President Michelle Beasley last fall.” with Snoop Dogg, but I’ve never said. Beasley sees an overall increase With additional reporting by been in a video with Snoop Dogg. Formal recruitment, by contrast, in interest in sororities on campus, Ben Sales Apparently Wikipedia thinks I is more structured, with a week of as refl ected by the number of wom- have a lot of involvement in the hip-hop community. And I wish I did—my name is sort of hip- hop-y, I suppose—but I don’t. Anyway, that’s all well and good. I just don’t want to be accused of having tried to kill Gerald Ford. LANE S GOODMAN | STUDENT LIFE Mo Rocca protests against his own speech, as Rick Andrews of Suspicious of SL: So what do you think of Wash. Whistlers introduces him. Rocca spoke to an overfl owing crowd in Graham U.? Do you feel like it’s changed at Chapel on Wednesday afternoon. all since you last came in 2004? participants and covered by the awaken people to what is absurd. MR: There’s been a press in a gender-neutral way. Because then the flip side of that ab- lot of construction. And hopefully that will happen. surdity is something that’s wrong. I love the Wash. U. makeover. I Because this is nonsense what’s Governments shouldn’t be absurd. just don’t want Wash. U. to get going on right now. The sideshow too much Botox. I love Wash. has taken center stage. I made a SL: Do you view what you U.’s lines and its natural wrinkles, vow to myself that when talking do as a kind of service? and I think if there’s too much about politics I’d always at least reconstructive surgery done, it make an effort to be funny, but MR: It’s entertainment. But enter- might become a little plastic-y. this thing is so wacky and upside- tainment is diversion, which means down right now that it’s hard to I’m drawing attention to some- SL: 2004, the last time you came not be serious—even distressed. thing, something that may not be all here, was the year we had Presi- that obvious. And here it’s some- dent Bush and John Kerry debate SL: Your Assembly Series speech thing that’s in fact kind of serious. on campus. Now you’re here again is called “Making It Up As I Go in the year of Biden and Palin. Along: Satire In An Absurd World.” SL: Any advice for Wash. U. stu- What do you think of the VP nomi- What’s the role of your satire in dents regarding this election year? nees? today’s political atmosphere? MR: Keep your eye on the bigger MR: I think that Sarah Palin, until MR: Hopefully to bring peo- issues and don’t get sidetracked. proven otherwise, is a stunt. ple to their senses a little bit. Palin’s become a tabloid super- I think the title of my show is in star. And it’s funny on one level. SL: What are you hoping to see out fact fitting for this. Because we’re It’s really funny. And if this were of Biden and Palin at the debate? all still trying to make sense of happening six months ago, I’d be what the Palin thing means. It ap- laughing about it. But there are 55 MR: Whether or not Palin is a pears right now that John McCain days to go. stunt, she is the first woman GOP has deployed a brilliant stunt, and it VP candidate, and the second may pay off for him. But whatever SL: Are you going to cover the VP woman on a major party ticket. it is, it’s an absurd situation. And debate? However this election turns out, absurd situations, like this one, on just looking at this debate alone, some level are funny. So it’s my MR: I want to come back here for it will be a very real advance if job—knock on wood—to find out it. If somebody has an extra bed, I this debate is executed by the what’s funny about them to at least just need a place to crash. 4 CADENSTUDENT LIFE | CADENZA Cadenza Editor / Cecilia Razak / [email protected] Z AFRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 MOVIE REVIEW In Defense of The Stand-Ins the MTV Video Music Awards Okkervil River

Sha Sha Lu you’re lying when you sing along”) Cadenza Reporter and “Blue Tulip,” which takes the Stephanie Spera well, who knows with him. black Escalade with fans’ point of view as Sheff builds Cadenza Reporter Although not part of the actual ceremonies, a giant advertisement the song from weak utterances to the VMA pre-show is both entertaining and for her new MTV show, “BFF” (a competition “The Stand-Ins,” the fi fth full- an epic anthem embodying both the enlightening. A good predictor of what I’m sure in which people compete to be her best friend), length album of Austin-based indie exhilaration and disillusionment of So what were you doing Sunday night? will turn into amazing parenting skills, a preg- plastered to the roof, and T-Pain, well, he rode rockers Okkervil River, will not fandom. Your reply should be, “Watching the VMAs, nant Ashlee Simpson strode around the carpet in on an elephant. disappoint fans of brainy lyrics, With only 11 tracks, three of obvi.” And if, for some inexcusable reason, with recently-dyed hair while John Norris’ Not only did you get to watch an awards sunny melodies and frontman Will which are instrumentals less than you responded differently, let me emphasize continued existence on MTV, despite the fact show this Sunday, but you also got to witness Sheff’s quivering vocals which, one minute long (interspersed why this awards show was not to be missed. that he is almost eligible for an AARP member- a heated debate on the pros and cons of saving when particularly passionate, can strategically to mimic the contrived (I’ll discuss the effi cacy of abbreviating some ship, showed middle-aged men everywhere yourself for marriage. Host Russell Brand ascend to howls. moods of movie soundtracks), other time.) that sometimes they should not try to fi ght the (whom I am relatively certain snorted some Known (or rather unknown) to “The Stand-Ins” cannot afford to Since Madonna fi rst humped the stage mid-life crisis. kind of crack before arriving on stage), began most as the unpronounceable name have bland fi llers. Consequently, during “Like A Virgin” in 1984, MTV’s Video And then there’s the arrival to the red carpet the lively discussion while mentioning how the of some geographical feature, Ok- Music Awards have been the ultimate setting itself. From yachts to tour buses to helicopters: JoBros’ decision to wear promise rings may kervil River has gathered a tight- for celebrity shenanigans. You won’t fi nd a star’s mode of transportation has consistently not be in their best interests. Yet, this was only knit yet sizeable following, partly Madonna and Britney Spears making out at been a symbol of how a star views him/herself. to be rebutted by Jordan Sparks’ assertion that, through opening acts for high-pro- the Oscars. The Teen Choice Awards wouldn’t There even exists a mathematical relationship “Not everyone—boy or girl—wants to be a fi le bands like The Decemberists have allowed Diana Ross to cradle Lil’ Kim’s between the two: The size of one’s vehicle is slut.” And with this sentiment, the virginal-of- and the New Pornographers. Their pastie-clad right breast. And Michael Jackson directly proportional to the size of one’s ego— mind won the argument as Brand came back most prized asset is undeniably would never have mistakenly—and awk- and this year was no exception. While Par- out on stage, apologizing, and uttering my Sheff’s songwriting capabilities. wardly—accepted an award for “Artist of the amore drove up to the red carpet in SmartCars, favorite nonsensical of the night: “I want to Within every song, he creates entire Millennium” (when he was actually just being Paris Hilton was rolling down Sunset Boule- apologize. I don’t want to get in none of that thematic narratives without sound- wished a happyhappy birthday)birthday) at the GramGrammy’s…my’s… vard with her new beau, BeBenjinji Madden, in a rhubarb tonight.” ing overly bookish or resorting So where does the music come in? The to arbitrary, eccentric vocabulary. performances are an integral part of the VMAs: Heck, he even manages to rhyme I still remember P.Diddy and Sting’s legendary entire verses without falling into and poignant tribute to The Notorious B.I.G.; the pit of teeny-indie-bopper doom I can pinpoint the exact moment I fell in love (somehow “Hey There Delilah” with Kanye West to his performance of “Jesus comes to mind). ★★✩✩✩ Walks” three years ago. This year, it was Lil’ “The Stand-Ins,” touted by the for fans of Wayne who stole the show. First, he delivered a band as the sequel to “The Stage The Decemberists, The National killer performance of “Don’t Get It,” “A Milli” Names” (released in 2007), stays and “Got Money” (while also demonstrating true to the essence of its predeces- that the correct way to pull up one’s loose sor, thus completing, in elegant tracks to download trousers is by grabbing one’s crotch). Then, he fashion, a two-part album. Sheff unexpectedly came on stage during Kid Rock’s continues the underlying theme ‘Lost Coastlines,’ ‘Pop Lies,’ ‘Blue “All Summer Long” and sang, quiet well, in of deglamorizing rockstardom Tulip’ an epic duet that better show up in the iTunes and a more general exploration of music store soon. And even the bad acts serve the entertainment industry with a purpose. The VMAs showcase which artists extended metaphors (“Lost Coast- can and cannot perform live: I’m talking to you lines”), a vignette of a narcissistic, the band does fairly well to create Rihanna, Paramore and Katy Perry. overly-cultured musician (“Singer a dense album of smart songs easy It gets even better. Trivia questions now Songwriter”) and a forlorn hymn on the ears, with narrative lyrics fl ash on the bottom of the screen during com- to a has-been artist (“Bruce Wayne just cryptic enough for coffee- mercial breaks, so the advertisements are less Campbell…”). house-loving, poetry-reading, indie annoying then usual. The announcer states at The album opens with a nearly- intellects to ponder. exactly what time each performance is going there warped melodic intro, fol- A word of caution: at fi rst listen, to be, so if you need to use the bathroom but lowed by its catchiest, radio-friend- all the tracks may sound the same. are afraid to miss the Jonas Brothers, you ly strummer, “Lost Coastlines.” Unfortunately, nigh into their 10th know exactly how much time you have to The interplay of Sheff’s high- year together, Okkervil River has spare. Two hours and 17 minutes—that is how pitched rock vocals and Meiburg’s bothered little with instrumental long the VMAs lasted this year. There were deep croons aptly complements experimentation. For the most part, no excessive acceptance speeches (this year’s the song’s tentative sailor facing simple tunes going up and down best and shortest goes to Joe Hahn of Linkin the necessary unknowns of life. the major key scale are accompa- Park simply telling presenter Shia LeBeouf that The second half of the song is nied by carefree acoustic riffs and “‘Transformers’ was awesome”) and no inane dominated by endless “la la la’s” piano backups with smatterings of categories (like the Grammy’s ‘Best Zydeco or but enriched by the occasional the electric guitar when Sheff is Cajun Music Album’ award). The VMAs know tambourines and horns resonating feeling particularly emotive. how to maximize their time. just as powerfully with acceptance Nevertheless, the album is an I could write a thesis on all that is awesome and anticipation of the future. intriguing compilation of folksy about the Video Music Awards, but, I won’t Other stand-outs include the no- rock songs united conceptually and make you suffer through that. Instead, you will fuss power-pop “Pop Lie,” which strengthened by Sheff’s poetry. just have to promise that you will tune in next reveals the superfi ciality of both “The Stage Names” merits a listen year for the best awards show on television. pop stars and their fans (“he’s the as well and is possibly still the liar who lied in his pop song, and edgier of the two albums.

MOVIE REVIEW ALBUM REVIEW Burn After Reading The Quilt Gym Class Heroes

Sophie Adelman dreams of putting her share to- ward a “reinvention” plan, mostly Cadenza Reporter comprised of numerous cosmetic surgeries. It is not long before Sophie Adelman for fans of sell-out. Just make sure to scroll everyone—from the Cadenza Reporter past it quickly when showing Part dark comedy, part spy- lowly Hardbodies The Decemberists, The National new friends your music collec- thriller satire, part seemingly Gym staff to the big- tion. McCoy’s lyrics finally start realistic interpretation of the wigs of the CIA—is in “The Quilt” is an album of to come to life in “Don’t Tell Me relationship between Washington over their heads. trying: trying to be different, It’s Over,” and the help of Lil’ D.C. bigwigs and clueless civil- Pitt, with his trying to fit into the popularity of Wayne and Dre provides a fitting ians, “Burn After Reading” deliv- perfectly coiffed, the mainstream, all while trying complement. ers. Comprised of larger-than-life highlighted hair and to be accepted and remembered The remainder of the songs characters and ridiculous misun- default facial expression of sheer ★★★★✩ with the same prestige as hip- fail to shine. There is a fleeting derstandings, all typical of a Coen stupidity, is hilarious in his role hop groups like The Roots and ★★✩✩✩ glance at nostalgia (“Like Father, production, the brothers take a as McDormand’s “can-do guy.” directed by Outkast. The outcome of all these Like Son”), but the lyrics kill the sharp turn from the fatalistic “No Just watch Pitt bumble his way Ethan Coen and Joel Coen attempts is the inclusion of so song (“Papa was a rolling stone/ Country for Old Men” to provide through his ill-conceived plan and many big names: Estelle, Busta But I want to be the cover of a a piece that revels in the stupidity try not to laugh, especially when and starring Rhymes, The Dream, Lil Wayne ‘Rolling Stone’”). All hopes of of characters acted superbly and he busts out his signature dance George Clooney, Frances and Dre. Perhaps because of all fluid continuity dissipate with outlandishly by an all-star cast. moves, which John Travolta can this trying, nothing in the album the appearance of power-pop The plot revolves around Os- only pray never to see. McDormand, Brad Pitt, John feels organic. in “Live a Little.” The last few borne Cox (John Malkovich), who Tilda Swindon’s turn as Cox’s Malkovich The opener (“Guilty As tracks are easily forgettable, has just been ousted from the CIA cold, calculating and manipula- Charged”) creates a motif for the lacking originality both lyrically and its old boy network. Feeling tive wife, whose ill-suited profes- entire album—waiting for the and aurally. the sting of what he continues to sion in pediatrics is only paral- outrageously funny. He’s not chorus. Estelle’s voice sounds The album leaves the listener term “bureaucracy,” Cox retreats leled by Pitt’s ill-suited foray into often on screen, but his blasé promising, but when McCoy wanting more, and the main to his Georgetown home to dic- blackmail and espionage, is spot- attitude toward the storm around steps in, the song’s appeal drops person to blame for this may be tate his memoirs, stare aimlessly on. Observing her attempt to ram him seems to put everything in a level. Gym Class Heroes can’t MC Travis McCoy. His lyrics out the window and self-medicate a tongue depressor down a young perspective. Who are the idiots in seem to stay in one genre (and lack emotional involvement, with Jack and Cokes. His wife, child’s throat while simultane- this comedy? The ones running do it well) anywhere in the effectively preventing thought- played by Tilda Swinton, is hor- ously threatening him is priceless, the show, or the ones trying to? album. They make an attempt at ful engagement on the part of rified by his descent into disgrace and also eerily reminiscent of my There have been mixed a pseudo-reggae chorus (“Drnk the listener. His imagery lacks and promptly begins to make elementary school nurse. reviews from some well-known Txt Romeo”), a failed cry for the luster of “As Cruel as School divorce plans to leave him for However, my favorite char- critics after “Burn’s” screening at passion with expletives that feel Children” and the musician- her lover (George Clooney). All acter was that of the senior CIA the Toronto Film Festival, and I almost forced (“Peace Sign/In- ship throughout the album does goes awry when a copy of Cox’s agent, played by J.K. Simmons, can see why. This is not a film for dex Down”) and a rather random nothing to make up for it. As far personal files mysteriously appear best known as the father from those who appreciate the subtler insertion of ska (“Blinded by the tracks to download as progressions go, “The Quilt” in a gym locker room and two “Juno”—only don’t expect to find aspects of comedy, nor the subtler Sun”). ‘Catch Me If You Can,’ ‘Don’t Tell is most definitely a step-down. gym employees, Brad Pitt and any G-rated Midwestern epithets development of characters. How- “The Quilt” does a few things Me It’s Over’ Gym Class Heroes are bounc- Frances McDormand, decide to here. With his deadpan expres- ever, “Burn After Reading” is well. “Catch Me if You Can” ing all over the place with “The capitalize on their roles as “Good sion and clear exasperation at the pure escapist entertainment, and proves to be a worthy single that Quilt”—a rather premature move Samaritans,” hoping to receive a tremendous inconvenience of the a must-see for fans of the Coen doesn’t fall back on featured when they’ve barely mastered reward from Cox for retrieving dead bodies showing up at every brothers’ comedy. big names. “Cookie Jar” makes one genre. his precious files. McDormand turn, Simmons’ performance is a great club song even if it is a FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 Sports Editor / Josh Goldman / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | SPORTS 5

WU 2 PRINCIPIA COLLEGE 0 SPORTSaround the Soccer wins home opener

Joshua Goldman 2-0 victory). Junior John Hengel th WU Senior Sports Editor scored in the 64 minute to give the Bears the lead, and freshman Football: Zach Hendrickson recorded his first collegiate goal with a shot Saturday v. Westminister College The Washington University from 20 yards out in the 87th min- at 7 p.m. men’s soccer team took advantage ute to seal the victory. of its first home game Tuesday “In the past, we haven’t been as night, defeating Principia College strong at home. It was really good 2-0. The team is now 2-2 and will to get off on the right foot,” co- Men’s Soccer: serve as co-host of the Washington captain Marshall Plow stated. University/Fontbonne classic this “It’s important to win, psycho- weekend. logically. If you start to lose and Washington University/Fontbonne Classic After competing in the BSC La- get on a trail of losses, bad things Friday v. Southwestern University at 8 p.m. bor Day classic on August 29-31 happen. Players get tentative, and and going 1-1, the team returned to you can’t play like that,” Clarke Saturday v. Denison University at 6 p.m. Missouri last Saturday for a game added, on the importance of the (game played at Gay Field in Clayton) against Westminster College. Two win. Westminster goals early in the sec- Clarke also explained that he ond half proved to be enough, as talks about the process, not about the Bears were only able to get one winning. Despite the slow start, of the goals back. Sophomore Nick Clarke has seen significant im- Women’s Soccer: Wilbar notched his first goal of the provement by the team and expects season in the 66th minute, the last to contend for postseason play Sunday v. Wartburg College at 1 p.m. goal of the game. once the team discovers its play- Once again, Wash. U. held the ing style. lead in shots 15-5, but the Blue “Our forward play has gotten Jays were successful on a header better. I think we’re making better and a free kick. runs. We’re becoming more dan- “The team played very well gerous. It’s just a matter of putting Volleyball: against Westminster, but soccer the ball in the back of the net,” can just be an unlucky sport...We Plow said. Fifth Annual Teri Clemens Invitational had 18 great chances, but their Wash. U. opens play tonight at goalie made some great saves,” 8 p.m. with a home game against Friday v. No. 1 Juniata College at 7:30 p.m. Head Coach Joe Clarke said. Southwestern University. The team Saturday v. Bethel University at 12 p.m. Tuesday night’s return to Fran- will then play Denison University Saturday v. No. 13 University of Wisconsin- cis Field resulted in a victory over at 6 p.m. on Saturday, a game that Principia College. The Red and will be played at Gay Field in Whitewater at 5 p.m. Green played an all-around solid Clayton. MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE game, finishing with a shot lead Sophomore Alex Neumann heads the ball during the season opener against of 11-5 (8-2 shots on goal in the Principia College on Tuesday night. Men’s tennis STUDENT LIFE presents a guide to places of worship in the WU community to be Religious Directory recognized

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STAFF EDITORIAL CarpeFORUM Diem three Housing prices compromise diversity

years later ashington Univer- its efforts to promote diversity all types of budgets, but through that cost $1,363.25 per month sity has taken huge by building lavish dorms and this system Residential Life does (counting the school year as eight Tess Croner I’m sure this is not a surpris- strides to boost di- cheaper, but still expensive, not really give students the op- months) the University needs to Forum Editor ing concept to any of you, is it? I versity on campus. dorms near significantly cheaper portunity to experience diversity be building dorms that compete think it’s what we’re all meant to WThe school has a multicultural off-campus apartments because in their living experiences. with rent prices for off-campus become after four years of college weekend as well as many cultural the economic forces behind hous- When students form blocks to apartments that cost less than half ow that I’m a senior, I education. The sad part is that the groups, courses of study, lectures ing cause students to end up liv- apply for housing, they’re not just that amount. believe I can see the end real world doesn’t work as hard and events. The University has ing with other students who have deciding who they get along with, At the very least, the Univer- of the proverbial road. I as Washington University to be placed an emphasis on diversity similar incomes. but also who can afford to live sity should tend toward building seem to be smarter, bet- intellectually stimulating. There in people’s living situations and Village East is Wash. U.’s in the same type of housing the more affordable buildings even Nter or at least older than I was three will come a day, I’m sure, when it even has Residential Advisors latest and greatest luxury dorm, block prefers. Accordingly, the if it cannot compete with the years of intensive schooling ago will be incumbent upon me to be spend two days on diversity where students can live for a year system imposes a social strati- buildings in the area. Or, if the (if you want proof, see the excel- my own professor. If I get a Ph.D. training. at a price of $10,906. The newest fication whereby students with University feels it needs to up- lent use of the word “proverbial” in a few years, I’ll have it made. According to its Diversity dorm ranks as the University’s similar financial resources live date its dorms to attract students, above). If success at college life Otherwise, I might as well start the Mission Statement, “Residential most expensive housing option. together in the housing they can it should find one affordable is graded pass/fail, I fully expect lifelong learning habit now with Life is committed to supporting Single apartments in Rosedale afford. uniform price to charge students to pass (with honors? Come on, a little more consistency. I have a and nurturing diversity through and Greenway rival the price of In order to truly uphold to live on campus regardless of people, you want me to write how calendar on my bedside table with a recognizing these shared endeav- Village East at $10,366. economic diversity in student where they live and even out the many pages for an honors thesis?). different disease for each day. I’ve ors and the uniqueness that each For the students taking out housing, the University needs to housing differences with a more Still, it’s never too late for improve- been stuck on Elephantitis for about student, faculty and staff member loans, don’t worry, Residential stop building lavish dorms that compensatory lottery system. ment. So four months early, many six months. I think it’s time to fl ip brings to them. Through the Life has other options for up- students can’t afford. The Uni- There are a variety of ways the of my friends and I are spouting the page and teach myself some- similarities and differences we perclassmen starting at $7,360.00 versity will always be competing University could go about chang- New Year’s resolutions. I thought thing new. find in our race, ethnicity, gender, per year, and living off-campus with the pricing of apartments ing their system to better allow I’d share a handful of my goals with 3. I will be the epitome of health, gender identity expression, sexual in non-University housing can around the area and the students students with different economic you and make them public so I can stability and discipline. orientation, socioeconomic status, be even cheaper. Residential Life with the fewest financial re- backgrounds to live together, be held accountable. Just remember I’ve been working on this one ability, religion and national offers different types of hous- sources are often forced to move but if it truly wants students to this is a process. Carpe Diem isn’t for a while. This involves two liters origin we believe that our campus ing that students can purchase off campus to the surrounding receive the benefits of living with a one-day thing. As far as I can tell, of water per day (or a justifi able provides rich and unique opportu- for different amounts of money areas with friends who need to a diverse group of people it needs the only expiration date on making attempt), the quick and immediate nities to learn from one another.” increasing in increments of about make the same financial move. to make some change to the way life extraordinary is the end of that death of procrastination in all forms, But the University undercuts $1,000/per year to accommodate Instead of building new dorms it prices housing. other proverbial road. and avoidance of those people and Here goes: habits that are simply no good. 1. I will be conscious, present We’re talking lust, gluttony and and punctual. sloth—not very original, I know. RACHEL YOON EDITORIAL CARTOON Yeah you heard me, no more But seniors in college are not slaves sauntering into class fi ve minutes to their impulses. Right? late, wheat bagel in hand. I will 4. I will be green. drink caffeinated tea, abide by cur- Even if that means fi nding those few, do morning yoga—anything to damn recycling bins—why can’t be sure I’m awake and perky in the they all just be next to each other? classroom. I’ve gotten a lot out of And why is the hole for plastics so lectures in the past, but the highest small? levels of learning aren’t easy when 5. I will make plans for the you’re somewhere in REM phase. future. It’s a lifestyle choice: I WILL go Later. Carpe later. to bed before three. I WILL get out of bed in the morning. Even studly seniors have to revisit the basics, I Tess is a senior in Arts & Sciences and guess. a forum editor She can be reached via 2. I will be a life-long learner. e-mail at [email protected]. The other side Sara Remedios some idea of how I felt when I Staff Columnist found myself, entirely by acci- dent, working all summer 9-5 four days a week for a conservative think I’m in touch with the Republican lobbyist. Lobbying in other side.” “The other side the interest of big-business energy of…?” “The other side.” consumers. Who were almost all “With Republicans?” Republicans. Who spent consider- IOkay, so that’s from “Gilmore able time criticizing the liberal Girls,” but until this past summer left for their raving idealism. it could have been me. For my Yeah. entire life, the first 18 years of I spent the first part of the which were spent in a suburb of summer keeping my mouth shut D.C. that votes nearly 80 percent and feeling a little dirty. I took Democratic in any given election, the job because it paid well and Republicans have been “the other because the lobbyist in question side”: the other side of the issues, was a friend of my uncle. I kept the other side of the aisle, literally the job for those same reasons, the other side of the Potomac and because it was great experi- River. They’re “them,” and we’re ence that would look really great “we”. Why would you not want to on my résumé. But after my be liberal? Which, I think, will give you See REMEDIOS, page 7 Engage in politics of substance

Jill Strominger campaigns. This is our chance to we latch onto the catch-phrases comes to the daily work of running don’t tell us anything about why support and instead applaud that Senior Forum Editor influence how politics work in our we see in speeches, the media, and the country and the bulk of the Obama’s popularity will negative- person for being brave enough to country. advertisements that oversimplify voting, how much do we disagree ly affect the country. spend time thinking about issues Our country currently faces the campaign. If Americans aren’t with Bush? And since McCain is Many of the major campaign and contributing to a conversation s the secret service serious problems, and what our going to put enough energy into running on his own set of issues, messages coming from the two about the future of our country. begins to enter our careers, income and living space their voting decision, to think shouldn’t we be looking at those candidates tell us nothing about Politics should not be a war campus along with the will look like throughout our life critically about the claims made issues rather than who agrees with what we can expect to be the of good versus evil. It should be reporters who have is dependent on leaders who will by both candidates, then politics McCain? future direction of our country a conversation where different Aalready begun to ask student lead- address those issues with propos- won’t change. McCain has used similarly under a certain candidate’s leader- parties put forth different ideas, ers for interviews, the political als—not positions—and engage in This means we need to ques- misleading tactics. He recently ship. And we desperately need and we all listen to all of them atmosphere on campus has started conversation about problems. This tion what we’re hearing and aired advertisements that attack campaigns to be about plans for and engage ourselves. So, as the to heat up. I can’t imagine how is supposed to be what the new what it means for our future. For Obama’s judgment because he did the country and not about personal debate comes here and political fiery the political climate will be politics, embraced in ways by both example, a current Obama strategy not select Hillary Clinton as his characteristics of the candidates attention shifts to our school, let’s by October 2. The political excite- candidates, is about. is to compare McCain to President running mate. Okay, so a lot of that don’t affect plans. let go of our stereotypes about ment will take a lot of us in, and It isn’t news that neither Bush and mention that they voted people liked Clinton, but what is This is where we come in as candidates and let go of irrelevant we will find ourselves passion- candidate has run a fully honest together 90 percnet of the time. the nature of the broad enduring students. It’s time to stop quoting candidate characteristics. Thinking ately supporting our candidate in campaign focused on a conversa- That’s interesting, but what trait in Obama’s judgment that television ads as we make cases critically and making the type of countless conversations that we’ll tion about how to run this country. does it really mean? What issues caused him to not pick Clinton? for our candidates. It’s time to politics that actually solves issues have with our friends, families, I don’t think it’s currently possible did they both vote for? How many How does this decision made by stop talking about McCain’s war a viable way to run for President acquaintances and even strangers. for candidates to run that type issues that are voted on are truly Obama prove a pattern of poor history or Obama’s economic depends on us. Many of us will be interacting of campaign and be viable even bipartisan? Even though President judgment that will affect the background. Neither of these with people involved in cover- though we are pressing for them Bush currently has a low approval country? The ads from the McCain histories alone are going to solve Jill is a senior in Arts & Sciences and the ing national politics or involved to do so. The reason is that once rating due to the most publicized campaign comparing Obama to a our problems. It’s time to stop senior forum editor. She can be reached in managing national political we decide to support a candidate positions he’s endorsed, when it celebrity have the same flaw: They demonizing the candidate we don’t via e-mail at [email protected].

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Brian Price really going to taste that much Staff Columnist better than, say, a hamburger with lettuce and tomato on it? Must you get tortilla chips with your fajita he student body of Wash. or quesadilla, or wouldn’t rice and U. is as diverse as any, so beans be just as filling? it’s no surprise the din- And finally, one last word of ing options on campus warning. Never, and I repeat nev- Tfollow suit. Yes, I too, am often er, eat one of those pre-packaged bored with the menus that never peanut butter and jelly sandwiches change (except for price increases sold in Bear Mart. They are (with that is), but I acknowledge that the exception of a full order of Bon Appétit at least tries to offer chicken tenders) the single most the vast majority of what college unhealthy things on campus. That kids like to eat. tiny little sandwich, the one you The problem, unfortunately, is grab for a “light” dinner, has an that what we like to eat is rarely unreal 1,333 calories and your what we should eat. You’ve prob- entire day’s worth of fat. ably heard that you should “read I don’t have the faintest idea the labels.” Well I’ve read them, how something like this is pos- or at least a lot of them, and let me sible, but to think I used to eat BECKY ZHAO | STUDENT LIFE say I found some pretty shocking them at least once a week is just facts about the food on campus. A sickening. Caleb Posner taken. cleansing, Hashim Thaçi, is al- ing the creation of a new pro- few tips and insights: Well that’s about it, though of Staff Columnist First, a court was created to lowed to serve as Prime Minister Western Islamic state in the heart Who doesn’t love a tasty course I’ve only just scratched the try military and political lead- of the illegally-created state of of Europe would lend credibility breakfast burrito to start the day

ers from the region for various Kosovo (more on that below). to a country whose image in the off right? s recently as 1999, war crimes. The International Second, after recognizing the Middle East seemed tarnished Well, your heart for one, as just there were NATO Criminal Tribunal for the former independence of the rebel regions, beyond repair. Of course, it also one of these has more than twice troops butchering the Yugoslavia was designed, at least they passed a U.N. resolution violates the very same interna- the recommended daily amount Never, and I repeat nev-

Serbian people under in theory, to bring to justice those leaving the future status of Ko- tional legal code cited as justifica- of cholesterol, as well as your er, eat one of those pre- theA guise of aiding the suppos- who had inspired and instigated sovo undecided, but affirming the tion for getting involved in the full dose of both saturated fat and edly innocent Kosovors in their needless bloodshed in the Bal- region initially, and only inspired sodium. Of course you do get half packaged peanut butter war against the peoples of Serbia. kans. Unfortunately, the court has increased tension there. But not your calcium, but couldn’t you It marked the second time in a proven itself lacking in the most even John Bolton could convince just drink a couple glasses of milk and jelly sandwiches decade that ill-informed Western crucial aspect: objectivity. With our government to avoid such a instead? “ forces disregarded the territorial a cost in excess of $135 million a The Bosnian military dangerous policy. For lunch, you’re probably sold in Bear Mart. They integrity of Yugoslavia to support year, this specially-created tempo- leader who hid his forces Now, after all of this, Euro- heading to the Danforth University the rogue independence forces of rary court has disproportionately pean nations, including some Center (DUC). Well, something are“ (with the exception the non-Serbians. Never mind that indicted and convicted Serbians. among non-military of the very same countries that tells me the food there and in of a full order of chicken this entailed providing support Thus far, three-fourths of those aided the United States in the the old Mallinckrodt food court for the Kosovo Liberation Army, either tried or awaiting trial are personnel to provide“ hu- above actions, are pressuring the are about equal in how healthy tenders) the single most which had ties to al-Qaida, or Serbian. And, when it comes time Serbians to join the European they are, which is to say not very. the jihadi-enhanced rebel forces to issue verdicts, the bias is quite man shields and bring Union. Without an apology, or Subway (while it’s still here at unhealthy things on of Bosnia that were sustained by clear. For example, the Bosnian about media accusations even a change in attitude toward least) is a great alternative, as it’s Wahhabist aid. military leader who hid his forces “ Serbia, they insist that the tiny both pleasing to the taste buds and campus. In the years leading up to, dur- among non-military personnel to of Serbia slaughter- nation must choose between the body. Get a foot long turkey ing and after these events, ample provide human shields and bring membership and isolation from on honey oat bread, add American proof was found to disprove the about media accusations of Serbia ing innocent civilians, the West. Given its experience cheese, toast it, and ooh-la-la. claims of the United States and slaughtering innocent civilians, with these countries, how can There’ve been more than a few NATO regarding the events in the Naser Oric, was cleared of all Naser Oric, was cleared Serbia be expected to choose the times when the thought of that surface. It isn’t all there on Bon region. What little evidence there charges. By contrast, Vojislav former? Whatever benefits might sandwich has been the only thing Appétit’s Web site, but you can at was of mass killing, ethnic cleans- Šešelj, a Serbian member of of all charges. come along with joining the EU that’s kept me sane during a mind- least get an idea. ing, or genocide was usually of parliament who did not have are outweighed by the reasonable numbingly boring morning lecture. Again, I don’t want to play the Serbians by the Islamist militants any control over or involvement suspicions of the Serbian people, Now here’s a scary thought: role of nagging mother here, but of Kosovo, Bosnia and Macedonia with the military will almost and the perfectly fair hostility one single brownie (yes, those tiny it always pains me to see people or the Croatian forces seeking a certainly spend the rest of his life territorial integrity of Serbia to they still have toward the nations things) has about as much fat as 35 kill themselves in the gym because return to their nationalist glory behind bars because he verbally include said area. Had this been that helped turn their homeland apples. Thirty-five! Seriously, why they think it’s the only way to days when they embraced Hitler expressed nationalist sentiments upheld, and the Serbians actu- into a shell of her former self. So, would you even think about some- avoid gaining weight, when there’s with open arms. One would hope and led his party to vote against ally consulted in determining the rather than cave to the pressure of thing like that, especially when always a much easier option right that, in light of such information, surrendering to NATO. It is of ultimate outcome in Kosovo, this the nations who’ve done nothing you’ll probably wind up having there in front of them. Of course the Western powers would issue course noteworthy that he is being would’ve been good. Instead, con- but harm to Serbia, it is time that an apple anyway after you finish exercise is always highly recom- an apology, or at least cease their held in prison, prevented from tinuing the dishonestly and un- the leftist government stand up to your brownie and realize you’re mended, but just ask yourself this: abuse and harassment of the Ser- assuming the Assembly seat he welcome interference in regional reject entry into the EU and begin still hungry? If you absolutely Is it really worth running an hour- bian people. But, to do so would is entitled to as the top ranking affairs that defined her under Bill the restoration national dignity. must have something sweet, try and-a-half just to burn off one require that those in charge not member of the popular Srpska Clinton, the United States pushed a low fat muffin. Chocolate chip, measly PB & J sandwich? I don’t suffer from moral cowardice, a Radikalna Stranka, while the for- for international recognition of cinnamon pecan, apple cinnamon think so either. seemingly unreasonable expecta- mer head of the KLA, and a man Kosovo as an independent nation. Caleb is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences or the just-debuted coconut…I’m By the way, this concludes my tion when it comes to political therefore directly responsible for From an American point of view, and a staff columnist. He can be reached getting hungry just thinking about “meddlesome advice” columns for leaders. Instead, two actions were overseeing genocide and ethnic this was great strategy, as endors- via e-mail at [email protected]. them. Oh, and they taste as good now. Next time I’ll humbly try to as (if not better than) bran, blue- force my political views upon you, berry and the like, all of which are or something like that. loaded with fat and calories. Finally, for dinner, just don’t eat. Rather, don’t get something you know is terrible for you just Brian is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences because you can. Is a double- and a staff columnist. He can be reached Voting for the world cheeseburger with bacon and mayo via e-mail at [email protected].

REMEDIOS from page 6 as it should be first day spent spamming the Britney Spears/Paris Hilton add

Congress about opening the OCS is a HUGE distortion of the (*cringe*), I really wondered if facts about the energy crisis— Michelle Obama for the presidency. We have been can get the education she dreams world as it is, your choice this fall it was going to be worth it. the “wires tax” Obama favors Op-Ed Submission dazzled by the young people of, even though her parents don’t is easy. But if you believe, as I As it turns out, not only would be paid by industrial we’ve met. Our country is full of have a lot of money. For the men I do, that we can change the world was the job worth it, but it was consumers only (at least, as of a bright, curious, creative and pas- met in Virginia, it’s a world where together, please join me in voting furthermore one of the most“ month ago), and pays to develop hen I was a kid, my sionate young men and women, returning soldiers never have to on November 4. enlightening experiences I’ve technology that will within a few father volunteered who have an enormous capacity worry about getting the mental Voting is easy. So is registering ever had. years significantly DECREASE as a precinct captain for hard work and a deep belief health care they might need. For to vote. It takes just a minute, but the cost of energy for average for the Democratic that a better world is possible. the students I met in Iowa, it’s a it makes a huge difference. The consumers even with the tax. PartyW in our neighborhood on the So far, youth turnout in this world where we invest in clean Obama campaign has set up a Web Not least, I know that there is South Side of Chicago. Some of campaign has been remarkable. energy that ends our dependence site to help: www.VoteforChange. such a thing as working together; my earliest memories are of tag- More than six million young on foreign oil and protects our com. There, you can register to There is such a thing as there is such a thing as an honest ging along as he went from door to voters participated in primaries environment. And for the woman vote in your state, arrange an ab- lobbyist. I’ve seen my boss, the door. He registered people to vote. or caucuses this year. That’s an I met in New York, it’s a world sentee ballot, or find out if you’re an honest lobbyist. conservative Republican, testify If our neighbors needed absentee increase of more than 100 percent where gays and lesbians can fi- already registered. In some states, three times before Congress ballots, he arranged it. He helped since 2004. And at the Democratic nally live free from discrimination. you can vote early. Our Web site and work with the leadership them figure out how they’d get to National Convention in Denver, will help you figure that out, too. from both sides of the aisle—on the voting booth on Election Day. nearly one in five delegates were Share this information with speculation, our biggest issue of

He did all this because he between the ages of 18 and 29. your friends, classmates, fam- the summer, work very closely believed in the value of each per- I’ve seen this youthful energy Like so many people, I ily and neighbors. Registration “For example, I now know with the Democrats—to try to son’s voice in the political process. and optimism before—when I met deadlines are coming up in several that opening the OCS—Alaska’s find a way to solve the energy But it took me years to appreciate Barack, 20 years ago. took my right to vote states, so it’s crucial that we act Outer Continental Shelf, which crisis in a way that makes sense what he was teaching me during When we were first getting to “ fast. And encourage everyone is currently a wildlife preserve for everyone. those walks around the neighbor- know one another, Barack took for granted. I never had you know to go to the polls on protected by Clinton-era legisla- As it was put to me, “Con- hood. me to a community meeting in a November 4. tion that the Democrats in Con- gress can’t be an expert about Like so many people, I took neighborhood in Chicago where to march for it. I never This year, I’ll be voting for my gress are refusing to revoke—is everything, which is why we my right to vote for granted. I people were working hard to get daughters’ future and my father’s unlikely to do anything to bring have lobbyists. You go out there never had to march for it. I never back on their feet after local steel knew what it felt like to memory. I’ll vote for the thou- down gas prices in the near and you tell the truth, what you knew what it felt like to be turned plants shut down and jobs dried be turned away while sands of regular folks who fought future, because it would take know to be true, and at the end away while others were told that up. There, Barack gave a talk “ to get me the right to vote. And five to seven years at best to see of the day you’ll win some and their voice counted. So when I got about his experiences as a commu- others were told that I’ll vote for young people across any of that oil (if it’s even there, you’ll lose some, but you’ve to vote for the first time, I did it nity organizer. He spoke about the America—and the generations which is debatable). done what you could and you dutifully—but without any excite- gap between the world as it is and their voice counted. of young people that will follow, I know that the energy futures can sleep well knowing that.” ment. the world as it should be. And he who will someday look back at markets, which until three Which, in short, is my But now I feel differently. said that ordinary people can nar- this time with gratitude that we months ago I didn’t even know point. My brief foray into the And I hope every young person row that gap, if they work together summoned the courage to begin existed, are being infiltrated with other side has reminded me just in this country can learn from me. for change. building the world as it should be. speculators who are hedging old how important it is to listen to Because what my dad was trying I fell in love with that idea. It When we vote this November, people’s retirement funds, en- people, and to be guided not by to show me was that voting is not conveys a simple but powerful we’ll be casting our ballots for that Michelle Obama is the wife of presiden- tirely unbeknownst to those old partisan sound bites but by the a dry responsibility. Participating truth, which is illustrated every world. tial candidate Barack Obama. people, and driving up oil prices issues themselves. It’s election in the political process is challeng- Election Day when people line I’ve heard people say, “My to an outrageous degree (some season: before we write-off the ing, fascinating and fun. up to cast their ballots. When we vote doesn’t matter,” “My vote EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was say as much as 50 percent). The opposition, why don’t we listen Many young Americans already vote, we don’t just choose a candi- won’t count,” or, “I’m just one submitted to college newspapers retirement funds are doing well, to them? know this. During the past 19 date. We choose to begin building person. What possible difference around Missouri. The McCain sure, but what good is that if months, I’ve traveled to every the world as it should be. can I make?” But this year, all our Campaign has not yet responded to the economy completely tanks Sara is a senior in Arts & Sciences and a corner of the country with my For the young woman I met in votes matter more than ever. Student Life’s request for a submission. before people get to retire? staff columnist. She can be reached via husband on his thrilling campaign Colorado, it’s a world where she If you are satisfied with the I know that John McCain’s e-mail at [email protected]. 8 STUDENT LIFE | SCENE Scene Editor / Michelle Stein / [email protected] FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Al-Tarboush Deli ★★★★✬ 602 Westgate Avenue University City, MO 63130 $1-7

Brooke Schachner and restaurant serving Middle Eastern Just seconds after we sat down, baba ganoush sauce. We highly place to dine close to campus, and count when they pay in cash. We Eric Bierman delicacies. Second, it is a grocer our gigantic plate of hummus recommend it. it offers a nice change of pace will definitely be back to sample Scene Reporters with many imported foodstuffs: arrived, topped with basil and We were almost done with our for many students. In addition, all the items we did not get a fresh feta and pre-made hummus, fresh tomato and served with pita sandwiches when we realized our students receive a 10 percent dis- chance to try before. tabbuli and various dips. Third, bread. While we have certainly house salad never arrived. After Al-Tarboush has an abundant had fresher pita bread, this did not going up to the counter to order This week, we wanted to go selection of Hookah pipes and take away from the experience, baklava (a Mediterranean dessert), to a restaurant that was close to shisha tobacco. as the hummus was excellent and we again asked for our salad. campus, was easy on our wallets When we entered, we were could be eaten on its own. While the one-dollar cigar sized and had outdoor seating. After greeted by a very friendly man While we were dipping the rest piece of baklava was delicious, realizing we had not eaten Middle whom we had to assume was the of the pita bread in our hummus, we still did not receive the other Eastern food in months, we set owner. As there is no menu on the restaurant quickly got very dish. our sights on the world of sha- the wall, we ordered off of paper crowded. We soon realized that, By the time we were done warma, hummus and falafels as copies at the counter. With the while we had just discovered Al- with our dessert, however, we had we went straight to Al-Tarboush most expensive item costing less Tarboush, it was already a popular largely stopped caring about the Deli. than six dollars, we were very eatery on the Loop. salad. Additionally, the owner was Located just off the Loop, tempted to get everything on Soon enough, our sand- so nice and concerned with how Al-Tarboush is an easy walk from the menu. Among other things, wiches came. While we weren’t we liked everything that we could any place on campus. The restau- Al-Tarboush’s menu boasts hum- crazy about the pickle in the shish not hold it against him. Especially rant is no more than 150 square mus, shish taouk (chicken kebab) taouk, the tangy garlic sauce and when we saw the bill; our three- feet and contains four tables in- sandwiches, beef shawarma sand- crunchy pita bread made the dish course feast had cost just under 16 side and two outside. Al-Tarboush wiches, gyros, falafels and koftas excellent. The shawarma sand- dollars. BROOKE SCHACHNER | STUDENT LIFE wears three hats. First, it is a (Middle Eastern meatballs). wich was topped with a fantastic Overall, Al-Tarboush is a great The hummus at Al-Tarboush Deli was delightful and budget-friendly.

You can’t hurry love (no, you just have to wait)

Willie Mendelson have never dated anyone. I assure looked at them all and told them I for everyone. I know a ton of great who will lift her spirits again. By made the mistake of really liking Staff Manager you I am not a total freak, though I had been perpetually single since guys and girls who are single and freeing herself of this obsession someone for a long time; someone do have my many weird traits. my day of birth. Sympathetic looks who have not dated many people with a man who fails to recognize with the opposite sexual orientation This past semester I studied were cast toward me, and for a in their lives. I can tell you from her special qualities, she ends up as I. Though it took me awhile, I First, I would like to start by abroad in London. There were brief moment, I felt a little down. experience, no one is ever worth unexpectedly meeting someone and realized that I needed to be patient, giving you bonus points if you about a dozen or so other Ameri- Actually, I felt like a weird loser, obsessing over or making you feel falling in love with him. not forcing or rushing things, and knew that the infamous song by Di- cans on my dorm fl oor, and I someone with no past romantic life. bad about yourself. One of my What I’m really saying is: be moved on. It is certainly not easy to ana Ross and the Supremes served became very close with a group of Then, however, I remembered favorite fi lms, “The Holiday,” deals patient. Love takes time and you wait. Love happens when you least as my inspiration for the title of to- them. On the fi rst night at dinner Diana Ross and the inspirational with this issue. Kate Winslet’s char- may or may not end up meet- expect it. It really does. day’s column. If you thought it was in some obscure pseudo-Italian lyrics of the song. I kid you not. I acter in the fi lm makes a particu- ing your future soul mate here So with this in mind, remember Phil Collins, you were wrong. His restaurant, we went around the got to thinking, is there really any- larly moving speech after realizing at school. Romance can happen to enjoy each day here at school ’80’s remake of the song is just not table and each spoke of our past thing wrong with waiting for “the that the man she has been in love anytime, any place. It’s easy to and stay open to meeting as many okay and does not do the original relationships, as some of us were right one” or that special someone? with for two years will never love become discouraged when your new people as you can. You really any kind of justice. single and some had left their I say, absolutely not. her. She tried to force a relationship friends start dating and you are not, never know when you’ll stumble I digress. In today’s column, boyfriends/girlfriends back home In fact, I ended up loving my with him by remaining obsessed but just give it time. The old saying upon romance, but when you do, I want to talk about the art of pa- in the States. Anxiously waiting my time abroad, having the best time with him, giving him holiday gifts, goes that good things come to those the time will be right and every- tience, in particular when it comes turn, I realized that I had absolutely ever and meeting amazing new life- answering his letters and so on. who wait, and there is someone thing will happen naturally. Just to love and romance. Let me begin nothing to talk about—no former long friends, and even others who This unhealthy obsession torments out there who is looking for the remember to stay patient, positive, by saying that I am a 21-year-old girlfriends. Well actually, no former somehow found my weirdness and her character until she fi nally real- exact same thing as you are. Most open-minded and hopeful. See you guy who has never been involved boyfriends. Still, I was left with quirks to be attractive. I truly be- izes that eventually, she will move importantly, love is supposed to be next week! in a romantic relationship. No, I nothing. When my turn came, I lieve that there is a special person somewhere else and meet people a healthy, liberating experience. 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Scott Fabricant conspicuous piece of construction ielle Wallow, a sophomore, said. “I The University anticipated this where another building is,” said are, and what all the facilities Scene Reporter this campus has seen in years. avoid coming here.” confusion, and posted part-time Austria, the staff member holding consist of. I think if a single one Now that the Building Formerly In a highly unscientific and workers in the dining area to help the vegetarian sign. of us really knew where we were Known as The Giant Hole—or unrepresentative poll of students steer students in the right direc- According to Austria, one or going, it wouldn’t be so frustrat- New construction has been a Prince—is finally complete. Yes, lounging in the new bakery/café, tion. That woman in the bright two students really did confuse ing,” Nicole Weissman, a senior, recurring theme lately both on students may be appreciative of or seven out of 10 revealed they green shirt holding a sign saying them for protesters, and she’s said. “I don’t think the DUC being this campus and in this paper. It’s impressed by the new building, but feel lost or confused in the DUC. “Vegetarian!” is not a protester. gotten more than a few weird too crowded is ultimately going to hard to keep up. The South 40, the most ubiquitous feeling seems Two of the seven also felt over- “What we do is hold these looks when she’s had to stand be as big of a problem as people Seigle Hall, the blessings of new to be one of confusion. Students whelmed, while one felt angry. signs and help the students get between two stations holding the were expecting. The problem is parking. But one piece of progress feel lost. One of the students who didn’t around, help them figure out signs ‘Vegetarian’ and ‘Chicken’ just right now, while we’re trying stands out. It was the largest, most “I feel like a freshman again. It feel lost still thought the building where the food stations are, and together. to get acquainted with the [build- central, longest lasting and most makes me uncomfortable,” Dan- was poorly designed. if they need any help finding out The posted staff is useful, but ing].” don’t get reliant on them. Aus- So, start exploring. Pick a tria suggested this may be their random time in the evening, and last week on the job. Its time to simply walk around. Know your fend for yourselves and learn the food court. Find Ibby’s. Go to the layout. second floor and find the hidden The layout of the DUC can be computers. Watch television and confusing. Hallways branch in play free Pac-Man. Meet the af- three directions. Computers and fable staff of Student Union and silverware are hidden in niches. the Office of Student Activities in Staff offices are tucked away, and the side office. Go to the south end its a crapshoot what floor they’re and have the Career Center look on. Stairs are everywhere, and one over a résumé. Get interviewed by or two of them lead to nowhere. your friendly neighborhood report- But the worst problem seems to be ers here at Student Life. Make the the crowds. DUC your jungle gym and start “There are too many people exploring. The more you use it, the milling around for you to be able more you’ll know it. to get a good idea of where you

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Spencer Goodman unavailable for purchase on cam- it doesn’t actually aim to solve Street Scene Reporter pus. In the near future, Student our environmental crisis, but Union will also provide every rather places a temporary band- What’s the most essential thing you incoming freshman with a free aid on the issue. For instance, it is I have one of those roommates. flash drive containing information unlikely that students will make forgot to bring to college? You guessed it—one of those that is usually printed and given the extra effort to recycle once environmental types, the one who to them. they’ve graduated and discover complains when you leave the Moreover, this year’s freshman that the rest of the country isn’t “I forgot a hairbrush, so I bought one like right lights on, who whines when you class read and engaged in floor dotted with recycle bins on every away when I got here.” use a plastic bottle and who even discussions regarding Elizabeth corner. Other students agree with -Christine Taylor, Freshman asks the RAs if your dorm’s roof Kolbert’s “Field Notes from a this assertion. has solar panels on it. Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and “The University doesn’t have Yeah, I got that one. Climate Change,” a book writ- that many substantive initiatives I had heard of Washington ten to inform the public of the to really impact climate change,” University’s efforts to “green up” precarious state of our environ- freshman Zak Hill said. Although “Rain boots—it would have to be rain boots. As soon as the storm the school, but I had no idea they ment and of the dire consequences the student body finds it easier to on Thursday fi nished, I called my parents and they sent them up to would place an 18-year-old Al of quiescence. The school has be more environmentally friendly, me.” Gore in the bed across the room definitely made a concerted effort students should not take these -Melanie Huttner, Freshman from me. to inform students and eliminate initiatives at face value and sim- Although I sarcastically destructive habits, but questions ply do the bare minimum of what bemoan his cries for environmen- still invariably remain as to its is expected of them. They must “A winter coat—I think I’m going over Thanks- tal sustainability, my roommate effectiveness. put in the extra effort to continue giving break to get one, so hopefully I don’t need it has actually influenced me to “I have noticed that a lot of the dialogue, not just now, but before then.” take part in Wash. U.’s efforts to people carry their own [cloth] throughout their four years here. -Kai Wang, Junior become more environmentally bags…and they’re using [fewer] Their efforts should be focused friendly. plastic bags,” said Pamela Taylor, on changing their harmful habits “Don’t forget your canvas a clerk at Bear Mart. Although and the way they view humans’ grocery bag. Plastic bags aren’t these actions by the students responsibility in the world’s biodegradable,” he asserts as we should be seen as highly com- environmental crisis. An hour- “Movies. I only grabbed a couple. I mean, you have activities, leave our dorm for Schnucks. I mendable, the motives behind and-a-half long floor discussion classes and homework, but even with all that, you still need weekend race back into my room and grab such actions are undoubtedly is a good first step, but it is by no things to do in your room.” the canvas bag, aggravated that cast under a bright light. Do they means the solution. -Laura Edison, Freshman I forgot it once again. Before represent a genuine, long-term Even though my roommate and Orientation, the Wash. U. Alumni concern for the world’s sustain- I may not agree on what tempera- Association provided students ability or are they simply quick ture to set the room at or what with reusable canvas bags in an fixes? music to listen to while we study, “I don’t have any winter stuff, so that’ll prob- effort to reduce the use of plastic “There’s not a lot of concern we always manage to agree on ably catch up to me.” bags. This was only one of many [for the globe’s environmental cri- one important issue: The school’s -Dustin Palmer, Sophomore efforts by the school to increase sis] among students, though there environmental campaign isn’t environmental awareness among should be,” freshman Deanna an end within itself, but rather a the student body. Students were Parrish bluntly stated. She feels means to the end of frivolity and given canteens upon moving in, as that the school’s green campaign inaction. plastic water bottles will soon be is to some degree artificial—that Compiled by Robyn Husa