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The Grizzly, February 21, 2013

Jessica Orbon

Sara Sherr

John Parry

Alyse Reid

Vivek Reddy

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( () I I f (d V I I I f P,\ T H l J R ~ () A Y. Ff I), 2 1. 20 1 -5 VOL 17. Iss 16 Wismer cited for UC does the Harlem Shake health violations John Parry Despite the seven risk viola­ [email protected] tions, the summary at the top of the report indicates five total vio­ The Montgomery County lations and zero risk violations. Health Department has cited Up­ Feick said that all college din­ per Wismer dining hall for seven ing halls struggle with pests. He violations during a Dec. 17,2012 provided reports from EcoLab inspection, with three of them pest control for the fall 2012 se­ deemed "risk violations," accord­ mester. ing to the department's website. A According to the EcoLab re­ May 25, 2012 inspection resulted ports from Aug. 31,. 2012 to Dec. in the threat of legal action. 27,2012, Wismer was treated for Wismer's past four years in­ protection against roaches each clude dozens of minor violations, month, and the Dec. 27 report such as dust or grease buildup also included treatment against on vents, which are frequently mice. "corrected on-site," according In contrast to the observed to MCHD, as well as a few re­ "live roach-like i~sects" on the curring, more worrisome "risk kitchen prep area floor on May violations," including roach-like 25, EcoLab has, for the most insects, mice droppings, food part, found no evidence of roach­ stored at the wrong temperature, es during 1ast semester's visits. lunch meat lacking use-by dates EcoLab checks for the follow­ Students gathered in Reimert Courtyard for the Ursinus edition of the Harlem Shake on Sunday, Feb. and mold-like growth in the ice ing: pest activity found during 17. Junior Ryan Adams organized the flash mob via Facebook, instructing students to "come dressed in machine. service, structural concerns that a wild outfit" so the college could make its own contribution to the viral web sensation. Andy Feick, director ofFacili­ could cause pest problems, sani- See page five for tJie complete story and visit ursinusgrizzly.com for the YouTube video. ties Services, said the goal of the tation issues that could cause pest May 25 threat of legal action was problems and facility preparation t------..;.------...1 to force Upper Wismer to replace issues. a cracked counter in the grill sta­ EcoLab gave Wismer perfect Fewer choose graduate school tion. marks in all four categories on "They wanted us to rework it each visit, with the exception of and replace it. We were trying to Oct. 17, when there were "cock­ Alyse Reid from continuing their education sponsibilities of attending gradu­ hold off because that's scheduled roaches noted during service un­ [email protected] in part because of the increasing ate school in addition to her debts for renovation in phase six, and der the return dish coveyer belt," debt burden from their undergrad­ from her-undergraduate studies. we hate to spend money replac­ "food debris found under the As seniors at Ursinus begin to uate years," Catherine Rampell of To alleviate the pressures of ing something that we're going to conveyer belt," and a "hole/gap" prepare for post-college reality, The Times reported. applying to graduate school, Ur­ end up ripping out," Feick said. behind the dish machine. The many have made the decision to While these statistics apply to sinus seniors are turning to Career Part of the grill station was re­ area with roaches was inspected apply to graduate schools. a national average, they are repre­ Services for support and advice in placed last summer, and MCHD and serviced during that visit. There has, however, been a sentative of the opinion of many the process. Career Services Di­ did not pursue legal action. The Feick also said the ice ma­ decrease in the number of stu­ seniors at Ursinus. rector Carla Rinde shed light on grill station will still be renovated chine, which holds 800 pounds of dents attending graduate schools "I've known that it was the the graduate school application as planned. ice and is used constantly, will be across the county. In September best decision for me after col­ process. A May 25, 2012 inspection cleaned more often. of 2012, The New York Times lege. It was the most logical, "Because budgets are tight, contained major discrepancies. "We drain and sanitize the ice reported that new enrollment in although not necessarily the-best many departments seem to be The inspector marked seven vio­ machine every break, once in the graduate schools had decreased financial decision for me. I think cutting back on the number of iations, six of them as risk viola­ winter and once in the summer," slightly for the second year in a that it will benefit me in the long spots open for graduate candi­ ;lions. WlSmer was marked out of Feick said. Humidity condenses, row. run to go to graduate school, but dates. Public institutions are fac­ ~pliance for the presence of creating moisture that cannot be "The declines followed surges obviously the entire process does ing shrinking state appropriations "live roach-like insects," but the cleaned away while the machine in enrollment in 2008 and 2009 make me nervous," senior Steph­ so there seems to be a slightly -finspector did not mark the viola­ operates due to risk of contami- as many unemployed workers anie Breitsman said. decreased number of students ~n as being a risk violation nor sought a haven during the reces­ Like many seniors, Breitsman, enrolling in graduate programs," -did he mark it as corrected on­ sion. Financial considerations who plans to attend graduate site. See Wismer on pg. 2 probably played a role in the school for Middle Eastern stud­ See Graduate on pg. 3 shift. Students may be dissuaded ies, must consider the fiscal re- WWW.URSINUSGRIZZLY.COM 2 - NEWS THE GRIZZLY I THURSDAY, FEB. 21,2013 Crigler reconsiders admissions policies

John Parry it's established to do, and that's [email protected] keep minorities here. Keep them here, so make them feel comfort­ Faculty, staff and administra­ able. Prepare them," he said. tors are currently considering Barkers exemplified a black potentially permanent changes male friend who struggled with to the admissions policies of the math at Ursinus. W.R. Crigler Institute, a three­ "He was probably one of the week summer program for in­ top of his class at his primarily coming Ursinus students of mi­ minority school, but he comes nority groups. here and he is struggling," Bark­ Summer 2012 marked the first ers said. time the W.R. Crigler Institute, "I think the line for Bridge was formerly known as the Bridge 'to bridge the gap between high Program, extended invitations to school and college' for minori­ Heidi JensenfThe Grizzly all first-generation college stu­ ties. That was exactly what it was In a recent inspection, the Montgomery County Health Department cited Wismer for several "risk viola­ dents, regardless of their racial doing," he said. "You start off be­ tions," incldtJing mold-like growth inside the ice machines. Facilities has since planned to correct the issue. or ethnic identity. The change hind just because of the color of was recommended by the Teagle your skin in this country." Wismer continued from pg. 1 our hands, changing our gloves voluntarily discarded the food in­ Foundation's study on diversity at Barkers said he found out after every second or third order, side. Ursinus. about the Bridge Program when nating the ice inside. or if we're handling a vegetarian Only the May 25, 2012 re­ Director of Multicultural Ser­ the football coach called him to "When we were talking with order, switching gloves." inspection in Upper Wismer, the vices Paulette Patton said she was encourage him to attend. He said Campus Dining about this recent­ More serious violations, Eng­ one Feick said was targeting the reluctant to broaden the pool of the black athletes he met there ly, we agreed that we'll continue lish said, are addressed immedi­ cracked counter, yielded viola­ students invit- found out about with our schedule of sanitizing ately to maintain compliance. tions. ed to the pro­ the opportu­ "V;au start off behind just twice a year, draining and sani­ "Last year in Jazzman's in the "If you know you're going to gram. nity through an because of the color of your tizing, but Campus Dining will library, it was noted that we were have an exam at school, you're "I wanted overnight visit skin in this country. " do an interim cleaning during short a sink. We immediately shut going to be more prepared for it us to try and for minorities. Barkers said fall break and spring break," Fe­ down," English said. "I think that than if you walk into class and think through - Corey Barkers ick said. During those cleanings, when it's something that can't be your professor hands you an some of the Senior Crigler Student the Bridge Pro­ the product will be removed and handled immediately, it's either exam on the last five chapters," ramifications gram height­ the inside wiped down, but the quarantined or it's shut down." Feick said. "I would hope that in­ of enlarging ened his aware- machine will remain on and the On three occasions, Wismer's stitutionally we would get a much the program, especially when ness of race in America. That product will be replaced after­ inspection results have warranted higher score on an inspection if we're talking about budget cuts summer, Barkers "took African­ ward," Feick said. a "follow:up" inspection. Two of we know it's coming." and a limited of number of stu­ American studies, and the profes­ sor there, Dr. Greason, he opened "If they were inspecting in those follow-up inspections, con­ MCHD says on its website, de~ts that could be invited," Pat­ January, when school starts, ducted in Lower Wismer, con­ "an inspection is a 'snapshot' of ton said. "Making the decision you up, even as a black person, the ice machine's been freshly tained no violations whatsoever. the day and time of the inspec­ on those students who apply was well aware of my own black ex­ cleaned," Feick said. The May 10, 2010 inspection tion. An inspection conducted on difficult." perience, to another idea of what Shane English, a senior who in Lower Wismer verified that the any given day may not be repre­ Patton said last summer was a defines the black experience," has worked in Jazzman's since dishwasher, which was not sani­ sentative of the overall, long-term "pilot year," and there are ongo­ Barkers said. "I think that drew 2010, and worked at Sandella's tizing properly three days ear­ cleanliness of an establishment." ing discussions about "historical­ .my interest, and even led me to the year before, said he has never lier, was using water that was hot Feick said Sodexo conducts its ly under-represented groups," as minor in Africana studies." seen negligence on the behalf of enough. own unannounced inspections. the Teagle study puts it, and who Deanna Madison, a sophomore employees in Lower Wismer. The Sept. 16, 2011 follow-up "The health department may should be included in Crigler. softball player, said she did not "We're pretty much out in the verified that a two-door bever­ spend two hours here-they (So­ "I heard it's open to everyone attend Crigler because she was open, and our bosses are really age-air cooler was repaired. The dexo) spend a whole day," Feick now, and some people don't even good," English said. "They're re­ cooler's temperature had been said, "because they take health want it," senior Corey Barkers See Crigler on pg. 3 ally on top of us about washing measured at 50 degrees. Wismer and safety seriously." said. "It hasn't been doing what

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Graduate continued from pg. 1 to these fields. Like education majors, arts and humanities ma­ Top stories from Rinde said. "The largest-hit area jors also appear to be avoiding has been law school. This is a re­ graduate school,.as enrollment in sponse to crazy tuition numbers, these programs has decreased by arou'nd the globe crushing student debt and fewer 5.4 percent in 2011. opportunities for high-paying Although many students that Congressman Jesse Jackson employment upon graduation." consider the option of graduate Vivek Reddy [email protected] Jr., D-Ill., is accused of misus­ When asked how Rinde and school after undergraduate stud­ ing $750,000. A federal court the Career Services counselors ies every year, more and more in Washington, DC is charging handle these situations, Rinde are opting not to enroll. Whether · Dozens dead Jackson with conspiracy, fraud shared suggestions for all appli­ this decision is due to increasing and making false statements. cants to consider. debts or dying career fields, this after Pakistani According to the Times, "We advise to take time to as­ reaction from students is apparent prosecutors argue that Jackson sess what is important to them. well outside of the realm of Ursi­ bomb attack used campaign funds donated On a personal level, students nus College. According to the BBC, at to his reelection campaign to need to consider location, com­ Rinde Breitsman said she remains least 63 people were killed and buy a gold-plated Rolex watch munity, campus culture and other optimistic about her future. more than 180 were wounded worth $43,350, fur capes and non-academic issues that can im­ "IAI "I'm excited about the fu­ . V V e advise [students] to in a bomb attack in the city of parkas worth $5,150 and $9,588 pact satisfaction with a graduate ture and all of the options I will take time to assess what is Quetta in southwestern Pakistan in children's furniture. He also school. On an academic and pro­ have because I plan to commit to important to them." on Saturday. This is the second allegedly failed to report $28,500 fessional level, students should graduate school," Breitsman said. major attack on the Shiite-Mus~ in gifts and loans to the House identify their research interest, "I am nervous about the number -Carl Rinde lim Hazara community in the city of Representatives, the Times research the faculty they will be Career Services Director of applicants, but I feel confident in five weeks. The BBC reported reported. working with, understand pro­ about my choice." that Sunni militant Lashkar-e­ The congressman faces a gram funding and financing, com­ schools. According to Rampell's Jhangvi claimed responsibility maximum penalty of five years pare graduation and work load re­ article, the enrollment of many for the attacks. in prison, according to the Times. quirements and analyze resources graduate programs is decreasing Chief of Police Mir Zubair committed to the graduate depart­ Follow us on based on external factors in the Mahmood said that 70-to-80-ki­ ments of interest," Rinde said. Twitter! field. As public education sys­ logram explosives were planted Zimbabwe Unfortunately, for most stu­ @ursinusgrizzly tems are cutting back on teachers in a water tank installed in a trac­ dents, these are only some of referendum set and various elementary education tor trailer, and the blast destroyed the many variables that play into programs, undergraduates are nearby buildings, according to the decision to apply to graduate for March avoiding committing themselves the BBC. The BBC reported that the chief minister of Balochistan According to ABCNews, was dismissed as a result of the Zimbabwe has set a key refer­ I attacks. endum for a new constitution. ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS! Citizens will vote on a new constitution on March 16, in time 'G-20 cracks for national elections later this down on tax year. Prime Minister Morgan Like to draw cartoons? Tsvangirai believes that this avoidance will be a stepping stone towards Have a funny or political message to share with the campus? democratic reform, ABC News Have you sketched a scene of life at Ursinus? According to the BBC, the Fi­ reported. Then this is the contest for you! nance Ministers from the leading General elections are expected rich and developing nations of to be held July 15-30, according the G-20 pledged to crack down to the BBC. The Grizzly is holding a cartoon contest. on tax avoidance by multina­ The winner will be featured in an upcoming issue of The Grizzly. tional companies in a meeting in Activist launches Please send your submission to [email protected] by Moscow on Saturday. According to the BBC, the new political Saturday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. UK, France and Germany were the main proponents of this party in Brazil drive. Their Finance Ministers argued that international action Marina Silva, a former can­ Crigler continued from pg. 2 was established to foster "networks of collegiality was required to crack down on didate for president in Brazil, and friendship" among students of color. Before companies who transfer prof- launched a new politic~l party abroad, but she does have friends who participated. the Bridge Program was created in 1988, Rice said its from their home country in known as the Sustainability Net­ "From my class, I felt like a lot of people attend­ minority students had difficulties accessing the in­ order to pay lower taxes. Several work, the BBC reported. ed Crigler," Madison said. "I felt like Crigler would formal networks of support created among white companies, including Amazon, Silva previously served in have been a good opportunity, especially as an ath­ students. Google and Starbucks, have been former President Lula da Silva's lete, since you don't really have that much time on "The ones who survived, survived primarily be­ scrutinized for their taxation­ administration as Environmental your hands," Madison said. cause they found each other," Rice said. "The Bridge ducking strategies, according to Minister and came third in the Patton petitioned to have the name changed to Program strived to make this natural but slow pro­ the BBC. 2010 election, according to the W.R. Crigler in 2011, to honor the first African cess more systemic in the college community." BBC. American to graduate from Ursinus. The program Jesse Jackson The BBC reported that little is was founded specifically to support students of col­ known about the overall objec­ or with Crigler's legacy in mind. Jr. charged with tive of the network other than Have feedback on this story? Reverend Charles Rice, professor of religion & ~ commitment to the environment. ..Visit The Grizzly on Facebook! misusing funds philosophy and a Crigler mentor, said in a 2012 in­ However, it is expected that terview with The Grizzly that the Bridge Prograin The New York Times reported Silva's allies intend to join her in this new political party. WWW.URSINUSGRIZZLY.COM THEGRIZZLY SABRINA MCGETTIGAN & SARA HOURWITZ SAMCG ETTI GAN@URSI NUS. EDU FEATURES [email protected] Free piloxing classes Music and haircuts

erich Dance Studio. "I only Megan Maccaroni have 21 gloves and both classes [email protected] 1 haven't had any gloves left, so Ursinus College's chapter of it was great to have full classes," To Write Love on Her Arms has Lehman said. begun to sponsor free piloxing Lehman has also received classes on campus this semester great feedback from the campus. with the goal of providing an ex­ Senior Kim Keenen, who attend­ citing and challenging workout ed one of the classes with four of for students to get fit and feel her friends, said, "The main thing great. that struck me about piloxing The piloxing class's student in­ was how someone could bum so structor, senior Christie Lehman, many calories while having such attained certification last summer a great time. I would definitely in her home state of California as recommend this workout to oth­ a gift for her 21st birthday. Once ers and tell them to bring their friends along." learning about Lehman's certifi­ Christie Lehman cation, TWLOHA club president Keenen also expressed how Courtesy of Rachel Blunt boxing," Lehman said. Rob Hickey and Nic Sanderson perform on Jan. 28 at open mic night. Kait Vanderlaan approached her the workout is a great challenge Jensen designed the workout about teaching this fun class as an for people of all exercise abilities, specifically for women so they ongoing activity for the organiza­ and Lehman provides plenty of John Robinson come to come in and just relax." . would "feel powerful yet sexy tion. enthusiasm and encouragement. [email protected] There are couches, tables and at the same time," Lehman said. Piloxing is an intense and "As Christie told us, even if we chairs always set up in the shop However, she adds that guys are unique exercise program created don't think we can hold the move, The American Barber Com­ for visitors at any time. They do still welcome to take part in the by Swedish professional dancer just try as best we can ," Keenen pany on Main Street is mainly ask for donations for the acts, but class. and trainer Viveca Jensen. She said. known for its haircuts for men, it isn't required. In terms of equipment, pi­ "That'd be great if more stu­ started teaching the workout in In regards to the class's organi­ but it is also a place for musicians. loxing incorporates half-pound dents from Ursinus can come," Hollywood fitness centers and zational sponsor, TWLOHA, the "By day, it's probably one of weighted boxing gloves, which McMahon said. There has been now it has become an internation­ piloxing class provides a workout the best places to get your hair add intensity by raising heart an influx of students coming to al exercise sensation. in which students can have great cut. At night, we convert it into a rates and toning arms. Addition-' the barbershop since the start Piloxing's combination of time, feel empowered and build music venue," Steve Krauss, the ally, this is a barefoot workout, of the 'spring semester; but Mc­ high energy moves is derived self-confidence. owner of the barbershop, said. which promotes a good stance. Mahon and Krauss are hoping from pilates, boxing and dance, Lehman said, "It's a good On Mondays from 8 p.m. to Lehman has taught three they will have better attendance and creates an intense cardio in­ workout but it's fun. I hope that midnight, the American Barber classes on campus so far this se­ for the open mics. "If they want terval workout, which can bum each class people leave feeling Company holds a free open mic mester with great turnouts. Her to come down, grab something anywhere from 400 to 1,000 calo­ like they did something for their nigh~, with sign-ups around 7:30 first piloxing class was part of the from Wawa, sit at the table and ries in 45 minutes. bodies, but they also feel really p.m. "We have anything from Residence Life's Field Night and do some homework they can do "Sleek, sexy and powerful, good about themselves doing it." singer-songwriter, to high energy attracted about 30 or 40 partici­ that," Krauss said. that's the motto of it. You get the Piloxing classes are held ev­ Americana, blues, country, folk, pants. "I've always wanted a the­ sleek from pilates, the sexy from ery Tuesday night at 8p.m. in the individuals, bands, duos, I mean, Her past two piloxing events ater," Krauss said. When he first dancing and the powerful from Helferich Dance Studio. whatever," Krauss said. Not only were well attended in the Helf- do the people who sign up play, started his business, Krauss real­ but Krauss's band, Mr. Fuzzy and ized he had a lot of space for a the Barbarian, play at each of the one-man barbershop, so he and a mic nights. few friends built the stage in the Word on the Street Larry Hoye is a musician back. He said he was able to com­ What on-campus housing do you prefer and why? who's played at the open mic bine his passion for music and his nights a few times. "It's nice to livelihood of being a barber. For those looking for a haircut, "I like Main Street. There is just more access to outside things like Wawa and traveling, play at a place where people lis­ ten to you, rather than a smoky the American Barber Company stuff like that." -Dominick Knowles, Sophomore bar where no one pays attention gives $12 haircuts to Ursin us to you," Hoye said. Anyone who students. ''I'd say the best men's "I would say Main Street housing. It's where I live now." -Jared Bohrer, Junior signs up is able to play during haircuts in the Collegeville area," open mic night. Krauss said. The American Barber Compa­ "Main Street because we all do stuff together. They have a homey charm." In the next few months, there will be a few acts perfonning at ny is open to hanging out, getting -Devin Radosky, Junior the American Barber Company. a haircut, listening to music and There will be a classical pianist even renting out for small parties "Main Street. It offers you the freedom to be almost off campus where you are not at on Feb. 23, a band called Adelay or events. The barbershop is also Reimert but you are still in close proximity to everything you need and the buildings." on March 15, and another called looking for someone to volunteer to operate the sound equipment -Kels'ey Heimbaugh, Junior Small Houses on April 20. Eric McMahon, a fonner cli­ on Monday nights. Krauss' band ent and current band-mate with will be playing in Lower Wismer "Main Street, because I'm big on community andfamily, and Main Street housing offers Krauss, said, "We don't charge sometime in the near future. that." -Jessica Neuman, Senior admission, so everyone's wel- WWW.URSINUSGRIZZLY.COM .HE GRIZZLY I THURSDAY, FEB. 21, 2013 5 - FEATURES Harlem Shake craze takes over Ursinus Sara Hourwitz gle day, and in two weeks, more [email protected] than 12,000 videos have been created, generating more than 44 Sabrina McGettigan million total views." [email protected] Adams recruited friends and created a Facebook Events Page Students of Ursinus College to spread the word to the campus. organized on Sunday, Feb. 17 in Sophomore David Duryea, who teimert courtyard to perform and filmed and edited the video, said, ecord their own rendition of the "Maybe 200 people showed up. It ecent Harlem Shake dance ~raze. was a great turnout, I didn't ex­ Junior Ryan Adams, the mas­ pect that much." ermind behind the video, said It's typical for the videos hat he was inspired to create to begin with a lone, costumed m Ursinus version after he and dancer who is followed by a mob lis fellow basketball teammates. of dancers in crazy and colorful Hatched other schools' versions attire. Ursinus was no different, )fthe Harlem Shake. as students showed up in Hal­ MSN News reported that the loween costumes such as a Buzz Harlem Shake originated dur­ Lightyear, a slice of pizza and Ursinus students show off their dance moves in the Reimert courtyard during the filming of the Harlem ing the 1980s, but has had a re­ even the Ursinus Bear mascot. Shake. surgence with the release of DJ Others wore neon-colored tanks' Baauer's single "Harlem Shake." and T-shirts, funny hats and some versions is its location. Adams ferent camera angles in our video was on Sunday. It was about 25 The craze officially took off at the even went shirtless and wore and his teammates chose Reimert which, gave the audience watch­ degrees and it started to snow a beginning of February, following shorts despite the frigid weather. courtyard becaus~ "not too many ing this video an idea of what it little bit, so we just wanted to film a vloggger's posting. The trend "Everyone had great costumes schools have a setup like Reimert would look like if they had been it quickly." =\uickly spread to sports teams, and props, which really added to with a huge courtyard like that, so in the crowd." After filming, Duryea edited universities, museums and even the production," Adams said. we wanted to take full advantage Adams said that the produc­ and posted the video to YouTube businesses. According to the New One way Ursinus' Harlem of it." Adams also said that the tion ran successfully despite on Sunday around 7 p.m. By York Post, "as many as 4,000 vid­ Shake video differs from past Ursinus Harlem Shake video is some challenges. He said, "The Monday evening, Feb. 18, the eos have been uploaded in a sin- unique "because we included dif- only challenge was how cold it video had 5,851 views. Escape Velocity prepares for spring performance

James Wilson "One aspect that makes the Unlike other dance shows and that it is a student-run show, she improved over the years. [email protected] Spring show better is the setting," . performances at Ursinus, Caf­ said that her work is not always "Since my freshman year, the Mevorah said. She explained farelli said Escape Velocity is easy. Since there are a limited company has undergone many One of Ursinus College's that the setting of the fall show student run, organized and per­ number of dances that they can better changes in board mem­ dance companies, Escape Veloc­ is the same room in which they , formed, so students are very com­ 'fit in, the board members have to bers," Caffarelli said. "We're a itY Dance Troupe, is preparing for practice. For the spring perfor­ mitted to their pieces. select a limited number of partici­ more professional and organized its upcoming spring show;which mances, the shows take place in Both Caffarelli and Mevorah pants. company." Escape Velocity board members the Kaleidoscope Blackbox Stu­ agreed that one of their favorite "It does get stressful, especial­ Escape Velocity's Spring per­ are describing as a definite hit. dio Theatre, which allows for a parts about the show is that danc­ ly when you have to cut pieces," formance will kick off Monday, Sophomore Haylee Mevorah, larger audience. ers can choreograph their own Caffarelli said. Although it can be Feb. 25 and will run through an Escape Velocity board mem­ "Last time we had to only dances, since the dancers are re­ hard to compare and cut student­ Wednesday, Feb. 27. The shows ber, said that this spring's show let in a certain number of people ally passionate about their pieces. made dance pieces, Caffarelli will begin at 8 p.m. in the Kalei­ will prove to be better than past whereas there is just more room Caffarelli said, "It's good to see is happy to see the high level of doscope Blackbox Studio The­ ones. She added that the setting in the Blackbox," senior Alyssa members get involved and create student interest and participation. ater. Cost of admission is $2 for of the performance will contrib­ Caffarelli, Escape Velocity's cur­ their own dances." She also said that her experience students and senior citizens and ute to the quality of the show. rent vice president said. While Caffarelli loves the fact with Escape Velocity has greatly $5 for general admission. Happening on Campus

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Dr. Judith Carney Math Talk: The Performance of Grizzly meeting, in Author Richard Con- President's Forum, Lecture: 'In the Distribution of Prime Michael Frayn's Ritter Lobby, niff, in Kaleidoscope in Wismer Main Shadow of Slavery,' Numbers, in Pfahler "Noises Off," in Ka- 6:30·p.m. Lenfest Theater, Lobby, in Musser Audito- 106, noon to 1 p.m. leidoscope Lenfest 7 p.m. 12:30-1 :30 p.m. riurn, 7 p.m. Theater, 7:30 p.m. Escape Velocity Shabbat Dinner, at Dance Troupe, Ka- Escape Velocity Transgender Speak- Performance of Hillel House, leidoscope Blackbox Dance Troupe, Ka- er: Ryan Sallans, in Michael Frayn's 7-9 p.m. Studio Theater, leidoscope Blackbox Musser Auditorium, "Noises Off," in Ka- For more information about campus 7:30 p.m. Studio Theater, 7p.m. leldoscope Lenfest events, visit UC Link. 7:30 p.m. Theater, 7:30 p.m.

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Rachel Brown "Frogger." stopped car in front of her, caus- the ColJegeville Police Station. walk are a step in the right [email protected] You cautiously stand on the ing Washington to roll over the Miles said in an email that direction, but are apparently not comer for a couple minutes until hood. The results of the accident the police only gave him one effective enough to prevent acci· As a college situated in the a car decides to stop. Then you were severe fibula, jaw, foot and statement about how students dents. A traffic light or stop sign suburbs of CollegevilJe, Pa., Ur- dart to the left-tum lane in the tissue injuries. And Washington should only cross the street at at the crosswalk would clarify a r sinus and its students are lucky center of the street and stand was lucky. the crosswalks and then shut the driver's obligation to stop. The enough to be free from some there until the opposing traffic After the accident, Ursinus as door in his face. signs that are there currently major problems that afflict more acknowledges the dangers of an institution did not offer her Campus Safety said that it is do not make it clear whether a urban universities. The chances standing in the middle of the substantial support. "After I got pattnering with the Collegeville driver should or must stop. of witnessing an armed robbery road and allows you to cross. hit, the only people who con- Borough to lower the speed limit This isn't something trivial. at a Wawa are slim. Hundreds of students who live tacted me were Missy Bryant and on Main Street from its current like how our food tastes or It is always necessary to be on Main Street cross multiple Mike Mullin," Washington said. 35 mph to 30 mph. The point whether we can have open aware of your surroundings and times each day. Most of the time The incident was left unad- is not whether 2000 pounds of containers on campus. The safety take all appropriate measures to the walk is uneventful, but the dressed and without a solution. metal is colliding with a student of the crosswalks has had an stay safe. No college campus, exceptions are severe. Unfortunately, Washington at 30 or 35 miles per hour, but immediate impact on the safety or anywhere else, is completely Sconya Washington, a junior, isn't the first to be struck by a car that we prevent the situation of Ursin us students, and nothing safe. But keeping Ursinus as wanted to cross the street from while trying to cross Main Street. .altogether. should be prioritized above that. safe as possible should not be an main campus to the comer of Many students have heard stories Pennsylvania traffic laws state insurmountable chalJenge. Sixth Avenue at around 11 p.m. about car accidents at the cross- that drivers must stop if anyone However, the crosswalks at the end of last semester. walks. Living on Main Street, is in the crosswalk. Rarely is this The cars on both sides of you hear car accidents weekly. law enforced or are drivers tick- Have feedback across Main Street seem to have on this story? the road stopped, so she started In an effort to determine the eted. If the police enforced this m Ursinus stumped. Anyone who Visit The Grizzly walking into the crosswalk. frequency of accidents that hap- law, maybe more drivers would has crossed Main Street knows on F ace book! that it can feel like playing She only made it a couple of pen at Main Street crosswalks, be inclined to stop. steps before a car rear-ended the sophomore Keith Miles went to The lights above the cross- Academic writing a challenge for international students

Jalel Guesmi and what is required to write an may miss the notion of directness applied by ESL students. They and my colleagues from China [email protected] academic paper. and precision as conventions in lack the mastery of the standard and Japan, and a good example Formal language can be iden­ academic writing. For instance, method to handle the page layout of this approach in practice. By Today, an immense bulk tified through the use of content, Arabic people's representation of and bibliographic information the end of the first semester, of international students who organization and grammar. With ideas come in the form of more that would be understood to na­ everybody's writing improved. come to the U.S. to study have content, students need to have compound and complex sentenc­ tive English speakers. The class was designed for limited mastery of formal Eng­ a focused topic and audience es, something that is not the case Teaching techniques in ESL international students to develop lish because they received their to captivate the reader's atten­ in English. composition classes should be their speaking skills and enhance English language courses in their tion, must provide examples Moreover, reproducing oth­ revised for more effective results their cultural communication in non-English speaking countries that are relevant to the audience ers' knowledges, paraphrasing, among international students in the U.S. in general and on Ursi­ of origin. and make good use of transition analyzing information, quoting the U.S. nus Campus in particular. Presenting well-written words. and plagiarism have constituted When it comes "to dealing Professor Annette Marrecau academic essays is a common With organization, students a real challenge to ESL learners with non-native English speak­ really did a good job to take care expectation of undergraduate or need to adhere to a specific over the years. Many interna­ ers, teachers have to know that of all possible inaccuracies of graduate students. Students with · academic format in respect to the tional students may be plagiarists students are making an effort to ESL students. She was active anil : English as a second language, thesis statement, body para­ by mistake because they do not translate thoughts that are pro­ she was performing the role of ESL learners, face hard challeng­ graphs and conclusion. When realize their errors since, in their cessed in their native languages the motivator, the facilitator and es in writing academic papers it comes to grammar, students countries, the phenomenon is not and then translated and expressed the adviser at a time. while studying in the U.S. must use advanced grammar to treated as seriously as it is treated in another language. As a result, All in all, international stu­ ESL learners in the U.S. need achieve a good structure and try in the U.S. Generally, ESL stu­ students still find it hard to meet dents find it challenging to write to differentiate between when to to avoid awkward phrasing and dents have content that is wordy, cultural expectations of the target with respect to the American i use inforrpal English as opposed short forms. tangential and unsupported. language such as directness, writing norms, a barrier I feel i to the formal language necessary Sometimes ESL students pay The inability to express one's precision and objectivity. primarily cultural. ' in academic writings. special care to spelling, punctua­ thoughts in a clear way works ESL instructors have to better To develop a good attitude ; International students may be tion and grammar, but they forget against international students in introduce the characteristics of toward writing, micro-product ~j shocked to receive unfavorable about the readers. These students their writing. ESL vocabulary English sentence structure. They approaches are best. Teachers ~ feedback on an essay at the start do not assume the existence of is also weak because it does not should provide exercises to help should provide students with \1 of their first semester, something audiences outside the classroom, appeal to the audience or provide students eliminate awkward writ­ enough drilling to ensure that '. I've experienced first-hand. Ini­ and the expectations of their first the correct connotation for being ing habits like nominalization, students are capable of using tially, I thought my English writ­ language interfere with those of negative, neutral or positive. fragmentation, run-on-sentences format styles to ensure coheren~ ing skills were developed enough English enough to impact the MLA style, like other writing and wordiness. organized and error-free written: to write' a decent academic paper, structure. styles that usually depend on the IDSI20, a class for integrat­ language that fits in with native but quickly I came to realize the Due to certain psycho-lin­ field and the teacher's recom­ ing international students here speakers. gap between my performance guistic influences, ESL students mendation, is less successfully at Ursinus, was a success for me

WWW.URSINUSGRIZZLY.COM THE GRI~ZLYI DAY, FEB. 21, 2013 7 - SPORTS Behind the scenes: Jim Wagner, SID Jordan Demcher liever in Division III sports and [email protected] its strong focus on the student portion of student-athletea. With The athletics department at this in mind, he has gained more Ursinus College has undergone knowledge about the athletes a makeover during recent years. than anyone who just watches the There has been a new turf field games could. put in, a new website launched The personable approach to and a new school logo; just to his job has allowed Wagner to name a few of the changes. Jim be a supportive member of each Wagner, the sports information Bears team. director, has been there through Wagner said some of his great­ it all. est accomplishments are far from Wagner is now in his sixth year personal. Through promoting stu­ at Ursinus. As sports information dent-athletes in the media, Wag­ director, he is the ESPN of Ursi­ ner has helped athletes like 2012 nus athletics. He is specifically in graduate Shane Eachus receive charge of creating the programs first-team Academic AlI-Ameri­ for each game, making sure the can for football. correct statistics are recorded, The amount of non-athletic updating social media and coor­ information Wagner knows about dinating scores and results with the athletes is a testament to his NCAA and other local media. the backing of Division III sports. Though he has played a key "More importantly, at the Di­ Courtesy of Athletic Communications role jn the overhaul of Ursinus vision III level it's not about go­ athletics, the part of Wagner's job Jim Wagner (left) of the Sports Information Dept. is a key cog behind the scenes in the Athletic Department. ing pro, it's about getting a great that is most beneficial is getting to education and having a great ex­ school's continuing athletic im­ know the teams themselves. Wagner said. ture of Ursinus athletics. perience," Wagner said. provement. "The best part of the job is With the new athletics web­ "Sports information is a lot During his six years at Ursi­ interacting with the student-ath­ "It's all coming together. What site launched in 2009, Wagner like the water and power com­ nus, Wagner has also seen many letes," Wagner said. Laura [Moliken] and the adminis­ said the next step is to create an pany. When its running, nobody on-the-field accomplishments to tration have done has been great. Getting to know the student­ app for smartphones. Along with knows and nobody is complain­ compliment off-field achieve­ It's benefitting everybody in ath­ athletes better allows Wagner to that, the website will soon feature ing about it," Wagner said. It is a ments like Eachus'. And the vi­ letics. I think in the next couple more videos and live streaming. more accurately depict them in selfless position, especially when sual changes to Ursinus athletics, of years, you're going to see Ur­ This upgrade in publicity will the media. Wagner is a firm be- one person is in charge of over­ Wagner said, are critical to the sinus at the top of a lot of things," help to further advance the cul- seeing 23 different teams. Old Phillies have hope as spring training arrives

At Weaver games of their lockout-shortened campaign that included stints on who played for Texas last season, pact of his presence. Prior to July [email protected] season (48 games) and are short the disabled list from Ryan How­ posted a 1.98 ERA and struck out 6, when the hulking first base­ on time to make up for their 7-9 ard, Chase Utley, Roy Halladay 311 batters in 297 innings and has man made his season debut, the There are very few terms of record and their inability to win and Carlos Ruiz. become one of the most consis­ Phillies sat at 37-47. From July 6 positivity that would describe the on the road. However, as the cliche has it, tent setup men in the game. through the end of the season, the Philadelphia sports scene over the Even Big 5 basketball is on every team starts 0-0 on Opening However, if the Phillies really Phils went 44-34. past six months. For most fans, the downswing (with apologies to Day and hope springs eternal for intend to catch the Nationals and Also missing a large chunk of Id it has been a sad scene of late, LaSalle). Temple and Villanova, all. the Braves, they will need a ban­ last season was Utley, the best especially in comparison to the the city's traditional basketball And a new season, for the ner year from an offense that has second baseman in team history. past five years, in which three of powers, are mere bubble teams Phillies sake, hopefully brings a not aged gracefully in any way, Utley, who returned on June 27 the four professional sports teams with March Madness on the ho­ new and improved bullpen. One shape or form. after battling the health of his have reached their league's con­ rizon. of the team's major problems last The keys this season lie, as knees, batted a career-low .256 ference final round. However, with more than a season was the bridge to the ninth they have during the 2007 -II glo­ while piling up only II home The Eagles finished their sea­ month before the season starts, inning and closer Jonathan Papel­ ry days, with the right side of the runs and 45 RBIs. son tied. for the fourth worst re­ the Phillies are trying to buck bon. infield: Howard and Utley. Though Utley endured a down cord in the NFL, and are looking the unenviable trend of Ph illy Enter Mike Adams. Howard, who is now 16 year by almost every measure, he forward to their top fi ve pick in mediocrity with the ballclub fi­ Adams, who signed a two­ months removed from Achilles finished the season strong by hit­ after a season that saw nally down in Clearwater, Fla. for year, $12 million deal with the surgery, looks to rebound and re­ ting .299 in September with nine Reid lose his job of 13 sea- Spring Training. Phils, is earning rave reviews ear­ turn to play like the player who extra-base hits, 19 RBIs, and a After finishing 81-81 and in lyon in Clearwater after missing truly earned his five-year, $125 .4050BP. door at the Wells Fargo third place in the National League the last week of the 2012 season million extension prior to the If the Phils want to reclaim 76ers are in the midst East, the aging (and hopefully in­ with thoracic outlet syndrome, an 2010 season. The first baseman their spot among the elites, they season marked by jury-free) Phillies are looking for injury that causes a numbing feel­ returned from the surgery last need strong performances from for injury-riddled cen- one more run at glory. ing in his fingers. season in early July and batted player Nos. 1-25 on the roster. "~4ke1W Bynum, who hasn't The Phils, who have been Last season, Phillies pitchers only .219 with 14 home runs and But in sports, weird things are • ...... IIIIIX)[ onto the hardwood passed by the Nationals and in the eighth inning gave up 24 56 RBI's. commonplace, and nothing can Philadelphia this season. Braves, according to pundits home runs and had a 4.89 ERA, However, the Phillies records ever be counted out. Meanwhile, the Flyers have across the board, look to rebound the second highest mark in the before and after Howard's return llluggled through the first 17 from last season's injury-filled MLB. From 2008-12, Adams, to the lineup show the mere im- WWW.URSINUSGRIZZLY.COM THEGRIZZLY

AL WEAVER SPORTS ALWEAVE [email protected] UC Recap: Bears lose, miss playoffs

AI Weaver Saturday was just one of those [email protected] days." "It was a disappointing way With a chance to reach the to end the season, but I give our Centennial Conference playoffs, team a lot of credit," Small said. the men's basketball team failed Leading the way for the Bears to take full advantage of the gold­ was senior forward Jon Ward, en opportunity in front of them. who posted 14 points in his final The squad lost its season fi­ game of his career. Ward finishes nale to Muhlenberg, 80-56, at -his career with 1567 total points, Memorial Hall in Allentown and which ranks fourth in Ursinus missed out on the Centennial history and 14th in Centennial Conference playoffs for the third Conference history. straight season. The Bears now turn their at­ With a win over Muhlenberg, tention to next season with needs the Bears would have qualified to fill, especially in the front­ for the playoffs as the No.5 seed court. to play No.4 Muhlenberg once With the team losing three key again for entrance into the CC seniors in Ward, Matt Donahue playoffs at Franklin & Marshall and Kevin Janowski, Small has this weekend. his work cut out to fill the team's Earlier in the day, the Bears needs and to improve a team and had gotten the help they needed a program that was a regional for the opportunity to make the and national power throughout playoffs. Gettysburg, who beat the 2000s. the Bears twice this season and One key player returning next was tied at 8-9 in the CC stand­ year is junior forward Ryan Ad­ ings, lost 75-50 to McDaniel at ams . Adams averaged a shade home, giving the Bears a prime over seven points per game this chance. season while leading the team However, the Bears could not with six rebounds per outing. Courtesy of Athletic Communications contain Mules guard Malique "One thing we struggled with Senior Jon Ward, who finishes his career with 1567 points, and the Bears lost their season finale to Killing, who poured in 25 points this year was rebounding consis­ Muhlenberg and missed a chance to make the Centennial Conference playoffs for the first time since 201Q, along with four assists and four tently with all five gUys on the rebounds. court. So going into next season, afternoon at Memorial Hall. Muhlenberg was paced by 186.975 in their previous mee( The Bears trailed by 10,32-22 that is one thing we need to work The women's squad finishes guard Alita Zabrec~y's 21 points. scored a team-high 46.775 on at halftime. However, Muhlen­ on," Adams said. its season barely finishing below The Bears trailed by only.five floor, a 45.550 on ,the beam, a berg put the nail in the coffin in The Bears finished their sea­ the .500 mark at 12-13 overall, at halftime to the Mules, but were 45.400 on the uneven bars and a the second half, outscoring Ursi­ son with a final overall record and 9-11 in Centennial Confer­ outscored 41-34 in the second 44.700 on the vault. nus 48-34 in the second half. of 10-15, and 8-10 in Centennial ence affairs. half. Leading the way for the Beall "We've had a slew of close Conference play. The Bears were led ~y frt;sh­ was senior Stephanie Schmiclf. games. We had 14 games de­ man guard Alyssa Polimeni, who Gymnastics who scored a team-high 9.750" cided by five points or fewer," w. Basketball totaled a team-high 16 points. The Ursinus gymnastics floor and a 9.250 on the vault. Small said. "It was one of those The Ursinus women's basket­ She also drained 3-5 from behind team posted an overall score of The Bears compete on sha{t crazy years. I'm reaUy proud of ball team finished off its season the arc in the loss. Freshman for­ 182.425 on Sunday afternoon at rest this week at West Chester 011 how hard the guys continued to with a road loss to playoff-bound ward Tori Steinberg chipped in Towson University. Friday starting at 6 pm. fight considering our record, but Muhlenberg, 75-63, on Saturday 14 points. The Bears, corning off a Upcoming UC Athletics Schedule 2122-23 2/22 2/22 2/23 Men's Swimming Women's Track and Field Gymnastics Men's Track and Field CC Championships CC Championships @ West Chester CC Championships @F&M,9a.m. @ Ursinus, 3 p.m. 6 p.m. @ Ursinus, 9 a.m.

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