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thetartan.org @thetartan April 15, 2013 Volume 107, Issue 24 Carnegie Mellon’s student newspaper since 1906 ‘Thrive at CMU’ to JFC proposes important bylaw changes improve wellness Alvin mathew University Education Council Staffwriter to seek out course instruc- tors. Months after Carnegie “In my personal opinion,” Mellon’s stress culture Town Chaurasia said, “if you went Hall in January, the univer- to the wellness forum about sity and its students are look- the issues CMU students had, ing for ways to address stress the number of students who management and wellness on came showed something had campus. Neha Chaurasia, a to be done.” senior biological sciences ma- The reasons for the at- jor, is designing a new StuCo tendees’ diminishing well- class on wellness for incom- ness were numerous, she ing first-years. pointed out, “and many were The course is currently ti- trying to push it under the tled “Thrive at CMU” and has received approval from the See WELLNESS, A4

Kate Groschner/Photo Editor Student Senate voted on the revisions to the allocation of the student activities fee as part of an effort to clarify the current fiscal process.

LAUREN WILLIAMS The changes clarify many align with what was written in As SBVPF, Mark examined Staffwriter fiscal processes and are meant the bylaws. the issues and proposed revi- to increase the transparency Jon Mark, current SBVPF sions. Important changes to the of the JFC, which is the stu- and senior lighting design ma- Senior computer science Student Body Constitution, dent-run organization respon- jor, said, “We’re going to do major and executive cabinet Student Government Fiscal sible for allocating student ac- what we’re supposed to do [at constitutional adviser Ste- Policy, and Joint Funding tivities fee money to Carnegie fiscal close], but you’d rather it phen Tjader then formally Committee (JFC) bylaws were Mellon student organizations. match up with the documents wrote the changes in constitu- passed last Thursday after Previously, what was re- as best as it possibly can.” tional language. being approved by both the quired of the JFC and student Some of the recent changes The executive committee Graduate Student Assembly body vice president for finance have been in discussion since Photo illustration by Greg Hanneman/Staff Photographer (GSA) and Student Senate. (SBVPF) did not necessarily last year. See JFC, A3 Victoria Espinel speaks about intellectual property concerns Justin McGown In terms of career, she offered lawyer to working in telecom- Online Editor several key pieces of advice munications law. Ultimately, to those gathered there. “Do Espinel found herself as an ex- Victoria Espinel, the U.S. things that intimidate you,” pert on copyright issues after Intellectual Property Enforce- Espinel urged students, say- she registered for a semester ment Coordinator for the Ex- ing that she would never have at a school in London where ecutive Office of the President, reached her current position the professor she intended to gave a talk in Hamburg Hall if she had not made career take classes with was on sab- at noon last Thursday as part moves that were not “safe.” batical. Espinel was appointed of the Heinz College Convoca- Students were also advised to to her current position in Sep- tion open forum series. Titled find their own styles and not tember of 2009 by President “Protecting U.S. Intellectual to worry about being credited Obama, and was confirmed by Property: A View from the with work. congress shortly after. Front Lines,” Espinel’s lecture “If you’re building a team,” “Protection of intellec- covered how one manages to Espinel said, “hire people tual property is critical to our wind up in such an obscure better than you, people who economy,” Espinel said, citing yet important position and of- want your job.” She argued former chairman of the Fed- fered a look at the current is- that people after your job will eral Reserve Alan Greenspan’s sues facing the United States be motivated to prove them- claim that the U.S. economy is in the realm of intellectual selves, meanwhile making you currently based more on con- property enforcement. look good so that there will be ceptual goods as opposed to Espinel’s talk was divided a job for you to move on to. physical goods. On a related into two categories: The biog- Those strategies served Es- note, she argued that the trade raphy of her professional life, pinel well as she made her way deficit is not quite so dire as it and what her department is from law school to law school, Photo courtesy of sonicscoop.com currently engaged in doing. going from a job as a securities See ESPINEL, A3 Victoria Espinel spoke as part of the Heinz College convocation lecture series. Influx of university donations continues, now for Scott Hall Brian trimboli mation website about the thropic goals. The endowment lon Foundation — created in This comes in the wake II, in the form of a $265 mil- Assistant News Editor endowment describes it as “a is meant to be self-propelled, 1947 by Richard King Mellon, of the announcement of the lion grant meant to aid in the collection of individual funds accorings to the website. president of Mellon Bank — creation of the Scott Insti- interdisciplinary fusion of lib- Carnegie Mellon’s Wilton established by donors and “Invested wisely, endow- is a trust with assets of over tute in September 2012, cre- eral arts and technical fields E. Scott Institute for Energy managed by the university as ment principal grows while $1.9 billion used for various ated to address a range of that characterizes Carnegie Innovation was recently the environmental issues and to Mellon. beneficiary of a $30 million develop more efficient energy As a result, Carnegie Mel- donation from the Richard solutions. lon’s school of Humanities and King Mellon Foundation. The Richard King Mellon Social Sciences was renamed This donation comes as one Foundation donation is the after his mother, Mariana in a series of recent large do- largest private foundation Brown Dietrich, in 2011. nations the university has re- grant in Carnegie Mellon’s Dietrich — who earned his ceived to sponsor the creation history, breaking the $25 mil- Ph.D. from the University of or maintenance of crucial edu- lion record set in 2007, also Pittsburgh and was on the Pitt cational departments. by the Richard King Mellon Board of Trustees — was also These contributions also Foundation. a longtime Carnegie Mellon follow the fundraising by the The 2007 donation was trustee. Inspire Innovation initiative, invested in initiatives in the Dietrich’s donation is the which raised over $1 billion, life-sciences fields, particu- eighth-largest gift to a univer- exceeding its fundraising goal larly focusing on research and sity nationally and 14th world- for the university. educating future leaders in the wide. The Inspire Innovation field. Dietrich also donated $125 campaign was intended, ac- In addition, part of the million to the University of cording to website, to “in- $25 million was used to start Pittsburgh, eclipsing the for- crease the power and reach of a Life Sciences Competitive- mer highest donation of $41.3 Carnegie Mellon. In practical ness Fund, which supported million in 2007 from Ansys terms, this means building our the hiring of new faculty, founder John Swanson. endowment.” construction of new labs, and Dietrich was president of The money raised is meant establishment of a President Dietrich Industries—one of to be split among several cat- Annette Ko/Art Editor Scholars Fund, according to a the largest manufacturers egories, including “Retaining university press release. of steel framing studs in the and Enhancing a World-Class a set of pooled assets.” the income it generates makes economic, philanthropic, and Although the recent dona- world from 1968 to 1998 — Faculty,” “Supporting a New Practically, this means that possible the investments nec- environmentally beneficialtion from the Richard King according to the Pittsburgh Generation of Student Inno- the endowment is not a lump essary to maintain excellence projects. Mellon Foundation is the larg- Post-Gazette. vators,” “Sustaining a Foun- sum that the university can al- and to seize opportunities that This donation has been al- est private foundation grant Dietrich’s gifts to Carnegie dation of Excellence,” and locate as needed, but is rather might otherwise go elsewhere located to Carnegie Mellon’s in the university’s history, the Mellon and the University of “Enhancing an Innovative En- a set of many funds, coming or be lost entirely.” efforts to expand its initiatives largest donation from an indi- Pittsburgh were granted upon vironment.” from various donors, meant According to their web- toward energy research, edu- vidual was from former steel Carnegie Mellon’s infor- to achieve specific philan- site, the Richard King Mel- cation, and innovation. executive William S. Dietrich See DONATIONS, A3 A2 « thetartan.org/news The Tartan » April 15, 2013 feature photo news in brief Spring Carnival booth building begins CMU students place in Putnam competition A team of three Carnegie Knaster-McWilliams Schol- Mellon students earned fifth ars ­— a scholarship program place in the Mathematical that allows increased access Association of America’s 73rd to faculty and early research William Lowell Putnam Com- opportunities. petition, ahead of other top “This is the first time in schools including Harvard Carnegie Mellon’s history and Princeton Universities. that the Putnam team placed Last December, 4,277 stu- in the top five for two years dents from 578 universities in a row,” said Po-Shen Loh, participated in the Putnam assistant professor of math- competition, a mathematics ematical sciences and the competition held for Ameri- team’s coach, in a university can and Canadian under- press release. graduate students, according “It’s even more exciting to a university press release. that this year, Carnegie Mel- The students were given lon has the second-highest six hours to solve 12 complex number of students with mathematical problems that scores in the top 500, ahead required the use of creative of Harvard and Princeton. concepts taught in college This reflects the breadth math courses. and caliber of talent that One of the three students Carnegie Mellon has devel- who helped Carnegie Mellon oped, and bodes well for our achieve its fifth-place status university’s trajectory,” Loh was first-year math major said. Linus Hamilton, who placed Carnegie Mellon’s depart- in the top 10. ment of mathematical sci- The three students on ences in the Mellon College the fifth-place team, incldu- of Science will receive $5,000 ing sophomore mathemati- for its fifth-place award, and cal sciences majors Michael each team member will re- Druggan and Albert Gu are ceive $200.

Center for human rights awarded new grant

Carnegie Mellon’s Center wary of whether this devel- for Human Rights Science opment is protecting victims received a $175,000 grant or disrespecting their pri- from the MacArthur Founda- vacy. tion to investigate how social Carnegie Mellon will be media is changing human able to study the implica- rights fact-finding. tions of social media on “An increasingly common human rights with univer- refrain among new media sity resources, which include technologists is that it is machine learning, data min- crucial to give people whose ing, statistics, computer sci- basic human rights are being ence, information systems, threatened or denied a way and policy analysis. to tell the world about their Aronson will head the predicaments,” said Jay Ar- project along with Stephen onson, director of Carnegie Fienberg, the Maurice Faulk Mellon’s Center for Human University professor of sta- Rights Science, in a univer- tistics and social science, sity press release. and Daniel Neill, associate As society turns more to professor of information sys- social media to discover the tems. world’s injustices and natu- ral disasters, human rights Compiled by organizations have been Noël Um

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Kate Groschner/Photo Editor Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Following the large-scale move on event last Friday evening, construction had begun on booths in preparation for Spring Carnival. The 2013 Spring High / Low High / Low High / Low Carnival begins Thursday night, and will feature organization booths on Midway as well as buggy races and other events. 73 / 57 66 / 60 72 / 59 Campus Crime & Incident Reports Disturbance bag between a pair of lockers Underage Drinking plaint of underage drinking at April 5, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. April 6, 2013 a party on the third floor. The When he returned at 6:30 officers located the party and At approximately 2:06 At 12:20 a.m., University p.m., someone had stolen the the persons involved. Three a.m., University Police re- Police was summoned to a backpack, which contained Carnegie Mellon students sponded to a call of a possible residence on the 5100 block his 13-inch Apple MacBook were issued citations for un- Friday Saturday Sunday fight in Doherty Apartments. of Beeler Street to assist Pitts- Pro. This incident is under in- derage drinking. High / Low High / Low High / Low On arrival, officers could hear burgh Police in breaking up vestigation. 60 / 41 49 / 42 54 / 43 furniture slamming and loud a large underage drinking arguing coming from the party. Underage Drinking Source: www.weather.com second floor. Underage Drinking University Police assisted April 6, 2013 April 5, 2013 Officers located the apart- in dispersing the crowd. Pitts- Corrections & Clarifications ment and determined that no burgh Police discovered a keg At approximately 1:30 At approximately 8:30 physical assaults had taken of beer in the basement of a.m., a University Police of- p.m., University Police re- ficer on patrol saw a female place. All parties were warned the house and informed the If you would like to submit a correction or clarification, sponded to a report of un- being assisted by two friends to cease and desist, and the in- lone remaining resident that please email The Tartan at [email protected] or derage drinking at a party in that were attempting to get cident was referred to Student he and his roommates — all [email protected] with your inquiry, as well as the Mudge House. her back to her residence at Life for follow-up. Carnegie Mellon students — date of the issue and the name of the article. We will The officers located the West Wing. would be receiving citations print the correction or clarification in the next print party and five students were The officer investigated for disorderly conduct. issue and publish it online. Theft issued citations for underage further and discovered the April 5, 2013 possession and consumption impaired female was under of alcoholic beverages. The the influence of alcohol and University Police respond- alcohol was seized and de- Underage Drinking April 6, 2013 under the age of 21. She was ed to the Purnell Center for stroyed. cited for underage drinking a theft report. A student re- At 12:30 a.m., University and was released to the care ported that he had stuck a Police responded to Scobell of her friends. small REI backpack and gym House in reference to a com- student senate meeting minutes Thrive at CMU Academic Integrity Policy Special Allocation: Table Sharing Campus Life course SPIRIT The wellness course Holly Hippensteel, as- A discussion was held on SPIRIT requested $250 Student Senate declared Student Senate dis- StuCo that Student Senate sistant dean of student af- the amount of collaboration from Student Senate for its the new table-sharing pro- cussed developments in is developing for incoming fairs, spoke to the Senate to with other students on as- booth and buggy expenses. gram in Tazza D’Oro a suc- campus life. The athletic students, titled “Thrive at request endorsement of the signments allowed in this The organization held an cess, and is evaluating the photos in the University CMU,” recently received ap- university’s new academic in- new policy, as well as the event to raise money, but potential for implementing Center have now been proval from the University tegrity policy. need for students to commu- scheduled it at the same time this system in the Univer- updated, and details sur- Education Council to find The policy has already nicate with faculty members as Greek Sing, so attendance sity Center next semester, rounding the gallery crawl instructors for the course. been endorsed by faculty about assignment-specific was lower than anticipated. depending on cost. Table event were recently final- The organizers’ goal is to senate, CMU Qatar’s Student rules for collaboration. Senate chose not to allocate sharing was developed to ized. This event took stu- have the syllabus complet- Majlis and the Graduate Stu- Student Senate voted to the requested amount, and remedy the chronic shortage dents to visit the Aviary, ed by the conclusion of this dent Assembly. It will also be endorse the new academic voted to allocate $0 to SPIRIT. of tables in Tazza D’Oro, and Andy Warhol Museum, and semester. presented to the president’s integrity policy. the program cost Senate $54 the Mattress Factory. council. to implement. Compiled by Brent Heard April 15, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/news » A3 Scott Hall receives Heinz speaker addresses trade, property ESPINEL, from A1 pieces of intellectual property the stricter parts of Intellec- secrets and copyright.” Adhi latest donation gift in regions where they are at tual Property Law in regards appreciated the talk for help- may appear if one takes into risk of being pirated. to technology transfers with ing her understand an issue DONATIONS, from A1 Richard King Mellon Foun- account that it is offset by a However, Espinel stressed developing countries, it is she didn’t know much about , dation is one part of a long trade surplus in services and that “the country should be important to prevent “forced having come from India. his death on Oct. 6, 2011, at history of donations to the intellectual properties. “supporting companies even technology transfers, [with] Ian Kloo, a fellow master’s the age of 73. university. The main concern in the if they move jobs overseas, but companies being forced to student in public policy and Before Dietrich’s gift, the “We are deeply grateful world of intellectual prop- they need to do it in a way that hand over know-how” by for- management also enjoyed the largest donation from an in- to the Richard King Mellon erty enforcement seems to be makes sure that they retain eign powers. talk. “[It’s] not super related dividual to Carnegie Mellon Foundation for this generous trade secrets. Manufacturing their value to the U.S.” Audience reaction to Es- to my studies but it’s a hot was from David A. Tepper gift,” President Jared Cohon processes and technological While fielding questions, pinel’s lecture was positive. topic.” Kloo was also pleased and his wife Marlene, from said in a university press re- advancements are of critical Espinel commented on some Master’s student in public with the forum series as a whom the Tepper School of lease. importance to some business- of the more sensitive issues policy and management Ad- whole. “In general the Convo- Business takes its name. “Developing sustainable es, but to stay effective in the in international copyright hithi Adhi said, “It was nice to cations have been pretty good, Tepper was the founder energy solutions is of fun- face of globalization it is often law. While she acknowledged know what the current admin- they’ve managed to get pretty of Appaloosa Management, a damental importance for necessary to share important the need for relaxing some of istration is doing about trade high-level people.” hedge fund created in 1993. America and the world, and After earning his B.A. from this gift will play a key role the University of Pittsburgh, in helping the university and Tepper received his MBA the Scott Institute solve some New financial changes pushed forward by JFC from Carnegie Mellon. of our most important energy The recent gift from the challenges,” Cohon said. JFC, from A1 tives. [The SBVPF] is there to cally responsible way. Organizations can be help groups make sure they’re These organizations can placed on one of two types of approved the documents and spending their money well. then fall into debt, causing probations: supervised proba- presented them to the GSA He’s is not there to tell them them to spend reserve JFC tion and controlled probation. and Student Senate, leading exactly what to do, but they’re money, even though they do If an organization goes to their eventual enactment. there as a resource.” not originally request JFC into a debt that is more than Student Body President Changes to the student funding. 10 percent of its total budget, and senior economics and body constitution include Regarding this change, it is placed on supervised pro- statistics and decision science giving the SBVPF the ability Weiner said, “I think it’s an bation. double major Will Weiner to place any student govern- important move to one, make If an organization has debt said, “I think the biggest thing ment-recognized student or- sure activities fee money is be- greater than 25 percent of its is open communication be- ganization on financial proba- ing used only for activities fee budget, it is put on controlled tween groups, letting them tion, including organizations purposes, and then two, any probation. know realistically the way that are not funded by JFC. time a group is in that level of Under controlled proba- Write for News: we’re funding things.... One Currently, non-JFC funded debt. We should take a look to tion, an organization must of the things Jon’s done best organizations are not evaluat- make sure they’re being man- have all of its purchases signed [email protected] is working with groups to ed at fiscal close to determine aged properly to help them help them achieve their objec- if they are functioning in a fis- achieve their mission.” See JFC, A4 A4 « thetartan.org/news The Tartan » April 15, 2013 JFC funding changes to affect organizations Class tries to remedy JFC, from A3 degree-seeking activities fee, receive 90 percent of their pre- [the changes]…. I’d hope which is the portion of the ac- vious year’s subsidy has been groups are appreciative of at- CMU stress culture off by the SBVPF. tivities fee that is paid by non- removed. tempts at increased transpar- WELLNESS, from A1 it’s a very long process, and Additionally, the SBVPF degree-seeking students. Changes to the Joint Fund- ency,” Weiner said. hopefully it will become a meets with organizations on There are approximately ing Committee bylaws include Poteat intends to fully im- rug. So we want to help stu- mandatory course next se- probation approximately once eight to 10 non-degree-seeking requiring the JFC to set metrics plement the changes Mark has dents develop well-round- mester, the semester after, per month. students per year, usually staff prior to reviewing budgets. made. edness at CMU and enjoy or at some point,” Chaura- Organizations placed on or community members taking Specifically, within two “A lot of the things Jon their time here.” sia said. probation will retain the ability one or two classes. weeks after the budget submis- [changed], I want to follow According to Chaura- In favor of the idea is to appeal probation to either These students are eligible sion deadline, the JFC must ap- through on and see if they go sia, the development of the Deepak Gopalakrishnan, a the GSA or Student Senate. to participate in student ac- prove a list of funding metrics through well.... First semester, course is still in the early first-year mechanical engi- Regarding reactions to this tivities if they pay the activities by way of majority vote. one thing I really want to do is stages. neering major. change, Mark said, “I’ve really fee. The JFC must adhere to work with [Student Body Vice “We’re still working on “Well, it’s definitely an only heard [a few] reactions. The amended student gov- these metrics throughout the President of Organizations] the syllabus, but we sent interesting topic that would One, is this increasing the pow- ernment fiscal policy states budgeting process, unless Corinne [Rockoff] and reach out a survey for anyone in benefit students. And if it ers of the VP of finance? And that the non-degree-seeking overruled by a three-fourths out to the organizations a little the CMU community about does eventually replace the answer is yes, it is, because activities fee will go directly majority at a JFC meeting. The bit more... to see how all the what they think. In the be- C@CM, I wouldn’t mind, it’s basically saying that I can into the 90–30 Fund account, metrics will be released to all organizations are doing at the ginning of the year, we’re because I thought C@CM now put a group that is not which is the collection of JFC organizations eligible for JFC beginning.” doing introductions to the was kind of pointless,” he funded by the Activities Fee funds from the Student Senate funding SBVPF-elect and soph- Mark similarly stated, “Had campus and community, said. on probation…. I’d rather give and GSA. omore statistics major Jalen I had more time in the fall whether it’s academic or ex- First-year mechanical the VPF the ability to — before Therefore, the non-degree- Poteat said, “At this point, I and wasn’t focused on the ac- tracurricular — and about engineering major Nick a group gets to a bad point — seeking activities fee will go di- haven’t heard too much, either tivities fee increase so much, understanding Pittsburgh, Gray, on the other hand, have more proactive activities rectly toward funding student positive or negative. I’m not I would have spent more time like with buses, Shadyside, does not like the idea of hav- and give developmental help.” organizations. expecting there to be too much helping groups that were on and more opportunities ing a wellness class — nor Revisions to the student Additionally, the stipulation negative feedback.” probation… and provided or- that are available. We want does he favor C@CM. “I feel government fiscal policy in- that student organizations on “I don’t think the organiza- ganizations with even more people to know about what that both courses are un- clude the addition of a non- controlled probation can only tions know a whole ton about resources.” they have here. Toward necessary for freshmen. It’s midterms, the course will something you just have to discuss finding resources develop as an ability in high and how to solve potential school or on your own,” he problems while here,” she said. “Although it’s nice to said. see CMU care about its stu- Chaurasia added, “We’ll dents and what they value, be piloting the course next it’s important for freshmen year, and there will only be to understand and learn four sections. Classes will some of these things on be small and offer students their own.” advice about what they can There have also been do, whether it is academic events and competitions to or extracurricular.” address stress culture, in- When Chaurasia was cluding last January’s Town initially planning for what Hall. According to a recent would become “Thrive at university press release, CMU,” she envisioned it “The nonprofit organization either as a StuCo or as a LEAD Pittsburgh has devel- required course similar to oped an online program “Computing @ Carnegie designed to help college Mellon” (C@CM). students navigate the chal- She even feels there is lenges of their often stress- a possibility that it can one ful environment without day replace or be combined succumbing to depression with C@CM. or other behavioral health “We’ve gotten the im- disorders.” Just last week, pression from a variety of an awards ceremony ac- Student Senators that [C@ knowledged the winners of CM] may not be a useful a LEAD essay contest. class, so it may be better Chaurasia aims to have

Kate Groschner/Photo Editor to have it as a two-week or “Thrive at CMU” offered to Student Senate meetings are open to the public and occur every Thursday at 5 p.m. in Margaret Morrison, Room A14. online summer course. But first-years in fall 2014.

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Researcher helps improve algorithm for robotic surgeons Raghunandan Avula the body. This can pose a larg- do not account for the infinite Staffwriter er problem when the surgeon possible states of a physical fails to have a full view of the application. In the past few Even the most experienced surgical space. years, his tools have success- and skilled surgeons find sur- To ensure the safety of the fully verified and increased gery to be an arduous and patient, the doctor can use the safety of railway control stressful task. The emergence imaging techniques such as systems and air traffic control of medical robots that assist Magnetic Resonance Imaging systems. surgeons has allowed many (MRI) or Computed Tomomg- The verification tool, surgeries to become signifi- raphy (CT) scans to establish known as KeYmaeraD, is a cantly safer and more effec- the boundaries of the surgical mathematical proof that aims tive. However, before these space. The robot recognizes to systematically study a sys- robots can be utilized in the these boundaries and aids sur- tem and prove that a condition field, engineers must be cer- geons by applying resistance always holds true. The proof tain that the robot will react to their movement as they get examines the various states of accordingly in every possible closer to the edges. It also pre- the robot system and ensures situation that may arise dur- vents doctors from leaving the that the tools always remain ing a surgery. Computer sci- surgical space altogether. within established boundar- entists at Carnegie Mellon While testing the robot on ies. In many different cases, teamed up with physicists and cadavers, Kouskoulas and his the proof works automatically. engineers from Johns Hopkins team realized that the robot However, when the proof fails, University to develop a uni- exhibited undefined behavior the tool presents a counter- versal method of using logical in some rare cases. Confused example by highlighting the Michael Setzer/SciTech Editor reasoning to identify bugs in about the source of their prob- specific situation where the medical robots and make sure lem, Kouskoulas and his team system fails. just established in order to testing on cadavers. safety of the patient. they perform their required reached out to André Platzer, Soon after Platzer and make a new one. Platzer explained that us- The principles used to test functions successfully. a professor of computer sci- Kouskoulas met and began After identifying a prob- ing a verification tool can en- and prove the skull-based sur- Researcher Yanni Kouskou- ence at Carnegie Mellon, to to establish their proof, they lem, changing an established hance the testing process be- gery system can be applied to a las and his team at the Applied help them evaluate their sys- highlighted a significant prob- design can be a challenging cause it immediately identifies variety of surgical robot mod- Physics Laboratory at Johns tem and determine where they lem in the system: The robot process: Kouskoulas and his where a system might fail. In els all based on establishing Hopkins University initially were going wrong. checked a movement in rela- team faced the challenge, addition, complications dur- boundaries and ensuring that designed a medical robot that Platzer has been actively tion to each of the edges of making many modifications ing surgery can be unexpected a doctor remains within the would aid a surgeon in pre- working on developing tools the surgical space one by one to their system based on the and it is impossible to test the surgical space. Platzer hopes forming a surgical procedure to verify the correctness of and initiated resistance if the results of Platzer’s verification infinite states of the system on that formal verification tools at the base of the skull. During cyber-physical systems, which movement was too close to tool. They continued testing a cadaver. With such a tool, will help engineers design the surgery, it is very impor- combine computation and the boundary. However, in the until every single state could the robot’s engineers can be safer medical robots by iden- tant for a surgeon to ensure physical movements. Normal process of moving to the next be proven. The newly de- sure that the robot will always tifying the various situations that he or she doesn’t acciden- proofs in computer science boundary, the robot would signed system did not exhibit exhibit the correct outcome where the system might fail tally damage nearby parts of are not sufficient because they undo the resistance that was unexpected behavior during during a surgery, ensuring the before being used in surgery. how things work scitech briefs Study looks at the Researchers study Magic mushrooms SEMs reveal once-hidden brain to determine addictiveness of might help treat music preferences potato chips depressed patients microscopic universe A recent study explained A research team at Univer- David Nutt, Professor at what processes in the brain sity of Erlangen-Nuremberg Imperial College London and Lachlan Lancaster getic potential differences and carefully dried so that they do shape people’s taste in music, in Germany performed a president of the British neu- Junior Staffwriter magnetic lenses that slowly not collapse. These and other and also helped predict what study on rats that revealed roscience association, has re- refine the speed and direction samples that are nonconduc- types of music they will buy. likely causes as to why po- cently been given £500,000 to Anyone who has taken a of the electrons. This eventu- tive are then put in a special Participants of the study un- tato chips seem to be more conduct a clinical trial regard- college-level course in biology ally translates to controlling machine that coats the entire derwent Functional Magnetic addictive than other foods. ing the uses of psychedelic is familiar with the strange the area and resolution of sample in a thin layer of gold. Resonance Imaging (fMRI) In the study, rats were given mushrooms — commonly black-and-white pictures of the sample. For example, if This allows for all samples to while they listened to 60 new choices between their stan- known as “magic mushrooms” what most people would think the electrons are distributed be conductive so that they pieces of music and reported dard animal chow and three or “ ’shrooms” — to cure de- are impossibly small bacteria. over a very small range and may interact with the elec- how much they would be will- other types of food, including pression. Nutt claims that Up until the 1950s and the in- are very highly concentrated, trons fired at them. ing to pay for each. The results potato chips. Although they psilocybin, an ingredient in vention of the scanning elec- the resolution of the picture The main method of this of the study revealed that the ate relatively equal amounts nearly 200 species of psyche- tron microscope (SEM), they will be very high. This allows interaction is a process called nucleus accumbens, the re- of each, they pursued the po- delic mushrooms, can turn were. researchers to see samples at Compton Scattering. In this gion of the brain that forms tato chips more enthusiasti- down areas of the brain that Ever since then, biologists up to 500,000 times magni- process, electrons collide with expectations as to what may cally. Manganese-Enhanced are overactive in depressed have had great insight into the fication — about 250 times atoms and other electrons be pleasing to an individual, Magnetic Resonance Imaging individuals. realm of the incredibly small, stronger than the strongest in the conductive material. determines whether a piece of (MEMRI), which was used to A depressed individual allowing scientists to analyze light microscopes. When the electrons do this music is pleasing or not. map the rats’ brains, showed would need an amount of surfaces and do research in The way we “view” the im- they either accelerate around Depending on how pleas- that the reward and addiction psilocybin equivalent to five several different fields that age, however, is very different the collision and move off in ing the listener deems the mu- centers of the brain were most psychedelic mushrooms. were never have thought pos- than a normal microscope. A a different direction, scatter sic, the nucleus accumbens active when eating the potato Nutt’s study would involve 60 sible. The SEM has allowed light microscope simply mag- backward, or move relatively interacts with the auditory chips. patients and would use a syn- them to have new insight into nifies and enhances the light easily through the sample cortex, the area of the brain These results showed that thetically manufactured ver- the structure of cellular-level reflected off a sample by a (this last possibility is very that stores information on the while fat and carbohydrates sion of the ingredient. At this biological structures as well lamp through an optical lens. unlikely). sounds an individual hears. were a partial explanation for time, however, current drug as analyze the structures of In the end, it is still the human Due to the properties of Though everyone experienc- this, there had to have been laws and restrictions make it materials applied in engineer- eye, or in some cases a cam- accelerated electromagnetic es the same brain processes another factor, as the rats’ difficult for Nutt to gain access ing. era, that is doing the “view- charge, the electrons that when choosing music, each animal chow also contained to psychedelic mushrooms. In The basis of this technol- ing” of the sample. Since the collide then emit high-ener- person has different musical these ingredients. If scientists addition, very few hospitals ogy lies behind the fact that SEM uses electrons to probe gy photons or X-rays. These tastes because everyone has can find the molecular in- are licensed to use the drug, SEMs use precisely controlled the sample, we can’t see any- X-rays, along with the sec- a uniquely shaped auditory gredient that makes chips so so even if the study were to electrons instead of light to thing visually. However, we ondary electrons and back- cortex. The researchers also pleasing, healthy but less de- be successful in showing that look at samples. can moniter the electron’s in- scattered electrons, are what said that musical preferences sirable foods could be injected psychedelic mushrooms as- According to the Radio- teractions within the sample. the computer is able to de- are partially shaped by an in- with this ingredient to make sisted depressed individuals, logical and Environmental To understand this inter- tect. Many different detectors dividual’s past experiences. them more appealing. How- it would be difficult to bring Management website at Pur- action, it’s important to com- within the machine that sur- ever, there has been no proof about widespread use of the due University, the electrons prehend how the samples are round the sample then ana- Source: Science Daily yet as to how this can be done. treatment. are first shot from an electron prepared. Because the area of lyze all of the different kinds gun at the top of the appara- observation in the SEM is a of debris. These detectors Source: Science Daily Source: The Telegraph tus; these initial electrons are vacuum — ensuring that the then send the gathered data of very random energy and do electrons don’t interact with to a computer, which inter- not have very much control. anything else before the sam- prets it and creates an image, These electrons then pass ple — biological and other- giving insight into the micro- through many different ener- wise fragile samples must be microscopic world. Scientists find Scientists make Amputee receives remains of transparent brains iPhone-controlled dinosaur embryos for easier study bionic hand An international research Scientists at Stanford Uni- Jason Koger, a 34-year- team lead by Robert Reisz of versity have created an inno- old man who has been living the University of Toronto Mis- vative method to study the with amputated hands for five sissauga in Canada recently brain: By replacing the fatty years, is the first recipient of a discovered some of the oldest lipid membranes surround- bionic hand controlled by an dinosaur embryo fossils ever ing cells with an acrylamide iPhone app. The i-limb ultra found. The fossils, roughly mesh, they effectively devel- revolution, created by U.K. 190 million years old, were oped a way to make brain company Touch Bionics, is discovered in southwest Chi- tissue transparent. While lip- said to be the closest product na. The remains belonged to ids scatter light, acrylamide to an actual human hand. It the Lufengosaurus, a species mesh does not — yet it still offers unparalleled flexibility of dinosaur that would have keeps the molecules in place. and has individually powered grown to 30 feet in height. This method allows research- fingers. The fossils were preserved at ers to study the inside of the The iPhone control app different stages in the devel- brain without cutting it into includes auto-grip features, opment process. Analysis of slices. This is a valuable ad- preset grip patterns for spe- the remains, along with infor- vancement because it does cific objects, and individually mation about fully-developed not require chopping up ax- customized grip patterns, that dinosaurs of the same species, ons, which scientists were allow for more functionality revealed that this species de- unable to study before. While than traditional prosthetic veloped quickly in the embryo the method was developed in devices. stage and after hatching, and mouse brains, the team has that the embryos discovered also tested it on post-mortem Source: CNN were killed by a flood. human brain tissue.

Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Compiled By Scanning electron microscopes use electrons to view microscopic molecules. Above is an SEM image of a Source: BBC Source: Wired Sonia Katharani-Khan blood sample. April 15, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/scitech » A7 CMU receives funding to improve 3-D printing technologies Brooke Kuei National Center for Defense electrical and computer engi- Assistant SciTech Editor Manufacturing and Machin- neering professor Gary Fed- ing (NCDMM). NAMII was der, who leads the school’s Imagine if you had a magi- recently awarded $30 million efforts in NAMII, “The types cal box that, with the click of from the Department of De- of machines that make it kind a button, could make what- fense, the Department of En- of look like a large microwave ever you wanted. With the ergy, NASA, the National Sci- oven, as opposed to conven- advancements in 3-D printing, ence Foundation (NSF), and tional machinery, which looks this idea is not as far fetched as the National Institute of Stan- more industrial.” it might seem. dards and Technology (NIST). There are two popular In 2012, President Obama The Institute consists of five methods of 3-D printing: announced the creation of the universities, five companies, “One is extrusion and involves National Network for Manu- and two national laboratories. squeezing material out like facturing and Innovation It is centered in Youngstown, squeezing toothpaste out of a (NNMI), a proposal to create Ohio. tube,” Fedder said. Instead of institutes across the nation, Additive manufacturing, toothpaste, however, the 3-D each focusing on an advanced more commonly known as printer squeezes out polymer method of manufacturing and 3-D printing, is a method of in tiny beads that are con- consisting of a collaboration manufacturing products that trolled by a computer. As a 2-D between universities, compa- involves adding material to pattern of polymer is squeezed nies, and the government. The make something, as opposed out, light is shone onto it to purpose of this initiative is to to cutting or drilling material harden the layer. This process create new jobs, strengthen away. Certain types of soft- is repeated layer by layer until national security, and spark ware allow one to draw solid a 3-D object is created. the kind of innovation that models with specified shape, The second method is drives economic success. size, and materials and en- called laser sintering. Instead Carnegie Mellon is a mem- code all this information in of squeezing out material, ber of the National Additive a digital form. A 3-D printer this method uses what Fed- Manufacturing Innovation In- will convert this information der refers to as a “bed” of stitute (NAMII), the pilot insti- into slices and build the object powder spread out in an even, tute for NNMI that focuses on layer by layer. flat sheet. “This powder can the method of additive manu- 3-D printers have a dis- be plastic,” Fedder said, “But facturing and is run by the tinctive look. According to what people are excited about is metal powder, like tita- nium powder.” The powder is spread out in a flat sheet, and then the computer uses a laser to melt the powder into the desired shape. After each lay- er is created, the powder bed is lowered and a new layer of material is applied. This pro-

cess continues repeatedly un- Kate Groschner/Photo Editor til the 3-D product is created. Electrical and computer engineering professor Gary Fedder is leading Carnegie Mellon’s efforts in the National There are two NAMII proj- Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, which aims to improve 3-D printing technologies. ects with which Carnegie Mel- lon is involved. The first, led of in-depth issues are what gies take thermal images of aviation technology because by mechanical engineering people are researching.” the layers as they are made so the layer-by-layer process al- professor Jack Beuth, involves The second project is led that researchers can analyze lows intricate spider web-like the quality of additive manu- by Pennsylvania State Univer- the material’s microstructure. designs to be built. This type facturing. “The problem is for sity and involves monitoring Additive manufacturing of design is especially useful things like aerospace,” Fedder the additive manufacturing is more useful in some fields for aviation because it makes said. “We don’t know if the process with thermal imag- than in others, and is particu- metal objects much lighter. part made is really going to ing. The purpose of this proj- larly beneficial for biomedi- The current products manu- be strong enough to put in an ect is to determine the impact cal engineering and aviation. factured using 3-D printing aircraft. If you press ‘print’ and of heat on the 3-D printing Within biomedical engineer- are rather specific, but as the make 100 parts, is there one process. Carnegie Mellon has ing, 3-D printing can be used process improves, 3-D printers

Courtesy of Creative Tools via Flickr out of that 100 that will fail? contributed to this project by to make customized biological may soon become as common 3-D printing can produce a variety of objects from plastic, such as these That wouldn’t be acceptable developing process-mapping implants. 3-D printing is also a device in everyday homes as thimbles. on an airplane. So those types technologies. These technolo- very relevant for developing a regular laser printer. A8 « thetartan.org/forum The Tartan » April 15, 2013

From the Editorial Board Universities in U.S. and Germany share problems mogan ramesh mation that can be concluded from Junior Staffwriter grades. Then, college education be- comes a prerequisite for a white-col- As an exchange student from lar job and the highest paying jobs Germany at Carnegie Mellon, I have will require ridiculously impressive scrutinized the education systems achievements, such as founding a of American and Germany; I became nonprofit organization before the curious to know if there are fields in age of 20. which the problems of both coun- Germany and the U.S. both tries are similar. struggle to add more value to edu- Indeed, on both sides of the cation per dollar spent. In Germany, Atlantic, people have issues with the government favors some uni- grade inflation and allocating uni- versities by giving them extra re- versity funds to where they are most search grants. The German Science needed. Council plays a major role here, Often, grades given in both deciding which of the many insti- countries do not accurately reflect tutions deserves to become part of a student’s academic performance. the Initiative for Excellence. Unfor- It is not just American schools that tunately, undergraduate equipment make their students look better by remains in a deplorable condition Annette Ko/Art Editor refraining from giving bad grades; as most government grants are di- German universities are guilty as rected toward high-level laboratory well. According to one of the largest equipment. Local institutions benefit city’s surrounding business German newspapers, Süddeutsche Two efforts recently occurred to Under30CEO.com, a website Mellon’s focus on computer science, and the Donald H. Jones Center for Zeitung, there are certain subjects counteract this tendency. In 2011, geared to young business leaders, re- robotics, and technology — as well Entrepreneurship, two of the univer- that consistently favor good grades. the ministry for education started cently ranked Pittsburgh as the tenth as research done by the University sity’s prominent startup initiatives. Natural sciences, while allegedly the “Pact for Teaching Quality,” di- medium-sized city young entrepre- of Pittsburgh Medical Center — has Endeavors such as these are vital difficult subjects, yield very high viding 400 million euros among 102 neurs. helped Pittsburgh establish an iden- to Pittsburgh’s continued success. grades. In a study conducted by the universities. What seems like a small The environment to inspire tity of innovation and research. Carnegie Mellon and its students German Science Council, biology amount of distributed funds is all growth and small business develop- Pittsburgh is also becoming a should be proud that their talents majors were found to only have a 2 the government can afford. ment exists in the city for numerous Hollywood hotspot, as evidenced are being recognized and rewarded percent chance of graduating with Additionally, a few professors reasons, one being that Pittsburgh by The Dark Knight Rises and other by others. anything less than a B-. It is unlikely have become more aware of the is home to Carnegie Mellon, the blockbusters like The Perks of Being Despite the frequent complaints that this trend is only due to high chronically underfunded teaching University of Pittsburgh, and other a Wallflower. about the weather, Pittsburgh is dropout rates, which are a product sector, and have started a grassroots prominent colleges and universities. More importantly, the growth of a wonderful city: In recent years, of the effort to let only the best stu- movement themselves, according to Focusing on small businesses and these fields brings more world-class it’s taken the top spot in numerous dents graduate. I cannot help but German newspaper Die Zeit. Part of enabling passionate people to create talent to the city. By encouraging “Most Livable City in the U.S.” re- think that a student could earn a B the movement’s efforts include of- jobs has made Pittsburgh more at- gifted individuals and teams to de- ports. today with the same amount of work fering workshops for professors to tractive to future entrepreneurs and velop their ventures in its prestigious The incentive for people to live that would have earned him or her a show that giving a lecture is more has also redefined the city’s identity. universities, Pittsburgh offers a sus- here is only increasing thanks to C 30 years ago. than just skipping through Power- In the early 1980s, Pittsburgh strug- tainable path for economic growth measures such as the McCune grant Furthermore, different educa- Point slides. Individual efforts like gled economically after the collapse that other Midwest cities lack. and the prominence of Carnegie tional institutions seem to use dif- these will constitute an important of the steel industry, and a mass According to the Pittsburgh Post- Mellon. Pittsburgh provides wonder- ferent scales in grading. The council component in striving toward a exodus of people looked for employ- Gazette, the McCune Foundation has ful resources for future leaders and found that German majors from the brighter future. ment elsewhere. given a $7 million grant to Carnegie has the foundations to build an even University of Giessen had a GPA of While they are not underfunded, In recent years, though, Carnegie Mellon to combine Project Olympus brighter future. 1.6 as opposed to students from the American universities struggle to Humboldt-University Berlin, who make their invested money have an scored a 2.2, with 1.0 and 4.0 be- impact. According to the National University collaborations benefit global marketplace ing the highest and lowest grades, Center for Education Statistics, the respectively. U.S. spends a higher percentage of Three decades ago, Jimmy Zhu of Michigan, New York University, nerships on a global scale. According to Süddeutsche Zei- its GDP on education than any oth- came to Carnegie Mellon University and Duke University are also form- According to Trib Total Media, tung, experts have recognized the er country in the world. However, from China to study in the United ing partnerships with universities in Guangzhou, the area where Sun need for a more accurate standard- America still finds itself outside the States. Today, he is a professor at China. Yat-sen University is located, is con- ized grading system, making gradu- top 10 when it comes to the percent- Carnegie Mellon University and University collaborations across sidered a “major enterprise zone in ates comparable. Like the U.S., my age of citizens with a college de- is helping to establish a graduate borders make clear how small the southern China” but does not have home country has a strong federal- gree, according to The Economist. school in China — the Joint Insti- world is. The Tartan commends its own engineering program. By ist tendency and there are no com- The U.S. only places 15th in this tute of Engineering at Sun Yat-sen Carnegie Mellon University and Jim- partnering with Sun Yat-sen Univer- mon standards of what students category. University. Carnegie Mellon is hiring my Zhu for their efforts to introduce sity to develop an engineering pro- must know after completing their Even if a student completes his employees for the Chinese university curriculums and institutions that gram, Carnegie Mellon University is degrees. or her four-year degree — and only and is exporting much of its curricu- could both give Chinese students ad- introducing education that may ben- This ambition might sound 60 percent of them do — his or her lum to the school. vantages in the global marketplace efit this area’s citizens and, in turn, strange to those in America, where debt will accumalte over the years to Carnegie Mellon University is not and universities a more prominent make them more willing to establish the distinction between elite insti- an average of $26,000, says the In- the only university attempting to es- standing internationally. connections with the university. tutions like Harvard University and stitute for College Access & Success. tablish universities or partnerships This trend of partnering with for- By decreasing the gap between average state colleges is striking. In That, coupled with the fact that col- in China. eign universities establishes invalu- countries and increasing collabora- Germany, however, most universi- lege education does not guarantee The University of Pittsburgh is able global connections. As the offi- tive efforts, universities create more ties are public and are therefore a well-paid job nowadays, means developing an undergraduate engi- cials at the University of Pittsburgh opportunities to provide students responsible for teaching the same young people could soon be looking neering program at China’s Sichuan and Carnegie Mellon hope, the uni- with educations that could benefit materials. for other educational options. University that is estimated to enroll versity’s involvement in China could the global marketplace for both Chi- While it makes sense for the Ger- In conclusion, similar problems students by 2014. The University create pathways for business part- nese and American students. man system to strive toward more in higher education emerge in both equality, it would not make sense for Germany and the United States. It Disrespect for public servant’s death is contemptible the U.S. to adapt the same behav- seems like both systems are stuck in ior, as its private universities are the a vicious cycle of struggling to im- The responses of many citizens dancing in the streets after her death reactions to her death — like burn- beacon of the world already. prove the learning experience and to former Prime Minister Margaret is disrespectful to the public servant, ing her picture and equating her to After studying at Carnegie Mel- of making graduates more suitable Thatcher’s death have been disgrace- no matter how controversial her pol- a witch — are personal attacks on lon for two semesters, I’ve become for the labor market today. Govern- ful. Thatcher, who suffered from de- icies were. Thatcher, not criticisms of her poli- accustomed to the fact that some ments and university officials prefer mentia for many years, died at 87 of Celebrating anyone’s death is cies. While rejoicing in Thatcher’s exams that are impossible to fail. taking shortcuts in order to meet a stroke on April 8. When news of her questionable even in the most ex- absence from politics is acceptable, Still, it was rather surprising to today’s requirements rather than death hit the British news, it caused treme of situations. Thatcher was a celebrating her death is not a justi- learn that it has not always been address the root causes of the prob- a variety of reactions, some of which severely unpopular leader in some fiable way to criticize her policies. like this. According to The Econo- lems. However, giving every gradu- were highly negative, such as public parts of the United Kingdom, due to Thatcher was neither an economic mist, 43 percent of all grades given ate exceptional grades is likely to burnings of Thatcher’s picture, as a variety of legislation she instituted, savior nor a miserly dictator; she was at universities are As. This number backfire in the near future. well as street parties all across the including blocks on union power and loved and hated in Britain with equal is a startling 28 percent higher than In order to keep the high educa- United Kingdom. “Ding Dong! The the privatization of heavy industry. passion. in 1960. While this is not as dras- tion standard, we have to re-eval- Witch is Dead” from The Wizard of Her political and economic policy of Attacking leaders in a person- tic as monetary inflation over the uate our grading standards and Oz reached 10th place in U.K. charts monetarism, privatization, and self- al way does not lead to change; same period, it is fair to talk about wisely spend money on causes that within two days of Thatcher’s death, help, known as Thatcherism, did not Thatcher was the face of her policies. a “creeping grade inflation” that can bring us closer to our goal of edu- according to The Independent. endear her to all of the United King- But playing “Ding Dong! The Witch only be detrimental to the quality in cating citizens to shape the world of Thatcher was a controversial fig- dom, as it led to high unemployment is Dead” on repeat does not change higher learning. As the grading scale tomorrow. ure. Her death does not dismiss the and financial inequality. conservative U.K. policies. Passion is limited, students may eventually problems of her time in office, nor Despite many people’s intense has an extremely important place in hit a saturation point, meaning that This article is the third and final in a should it prevent discussion of her feelings about her, Thatcher was a politics, but it must be properly di- the average GPA may approach 4.0. series of articles detailing the realiza- strengths and weaknesses as a lead- human being, and celebrating her rected — at policies, not public ser- This similarity among academics tions of an exchange student studying er. However, burning her picture and death is morally problematic. Many vants ­— to be useful. could reduce the amount of infor- at Carnegie Mellon.

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Kate Groschner william park Office: University Center 314 Mail: Photo Editor Asst. Forum Editor Phone: (412) 268-2111 The Tartan Fax: (412) 268-1596 Box 119, UC Suite 103 © 2013 The Tartan, all rights reserved. Web: www.thetartan.org 5000 Forbes Avenue * Denotes executive committee member Library of Congress ISSN: 0890-3107 E-mail: [email protected] Pittsburgh, PA 15213 April 15, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/forum » A9 It’s time to embrace an PSSA’s are barriers to true education run, and a rise in interest for change. their worth and intelligence is based open immigration policy Throughout the year, students on how well they do on tests, which are force-fed information that will shouldn’t be the case. We need to afford to lose workers who may not only matter for the test. It’s not just first teach these kids that their self- have a college education but can still that teachers are teaching to the worth should not be based on their contribute to our economy. satvika neti test — they’re forcing practice ma- intelligence and that their intelli- Every single model of economic terials and worksheets on kids who gence should not be based on their growth shows that the economy Albert Einstein said it best: “Ev- don’t necessarily want to learn at standardized testing scores. kyle henson grows when more people work. At eryone is a genius. But if you judge all. When the kids ask “Why does This entire system is detrimen- a time when economic growth has a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it this even matter?” as kids do, there tal to society. These kids that have As Congress debates an immigra- stalled, adding more people to the will spend the rest of its life think- is almost no other answer to give been taught to the test all of their tion bill that increases border secu- workforce at any skill level will in- ing it’s stupid.” Sadly, this seems to them than, “It’ll be on the PSSA.” lives will eventually enter society rity and creates an amnesty route crease the Gross Domestic Product be an accurate representation of the Some kids that genuinely like learn- to become working members of the for domestic illegal immigrants, I (GDP). American education system right ing and who unashamedly question human race, and all they will know find myself wondering, "Why can’t now. Things like standardized test- just about anything turn into either instead is how to memorize and anyone just come here, fill out some ing and the No Child Left Behind Act robots that mechanically spout an- regurgitate and not how to learn. paperwork and then start paying — which perpetuate this mentality swers or sighing sarcastic children Even the ones who succeed in their taxes? Why don’t we have an open “We pride — are detrimental to kids, their edu- that don’t want anything to do with test-taking endeavors and get good immigration policy?" cation, and society. school. grades in school — while they might Asking others these questions, ourselves on In Pennsylvania specifically, Additionally, teaching to state have even learned some things along I’ve found that there’s no good an- being the ‘great state-wide testing — the Pennsyl- tests and forcing kids to learn one the way — are still only thinking of swer. Maybe the lack of open im- vania System of School Assessment skill set — knowing how to take tests things in terms of the next goal, the migration policy is just xenophobia American melting (PSSA) — is required for all grades well — will not only set them back next success, the next presentation. or a resistance to change or new up to eighth-grade, as well as 11th- after school, but turn them further They don't consider what they’re do- ideas. After all, the anti-immigrant pot.’ That shouldn’t grade. Schools get funding based on away from the notion of education ing until then. mentality can be traced back to the stop because how well their students do, so they or learning. We all realize that being Putting Federal mandates on “Know-Nothing” party of the 1860’s. pressure the students to do well on well-rounded is better than only be- standardized testing is even worse. This mentality isn’t a relatively new we’re afraid of a these tests. This method of evaluat- ing well versed in one subject — so Schools with poor grades are doing idea in American politics, it’s just few foreigners ... ing student progress does not turn why should education be any differ- poorly for a reason. Usually that rea- not a beneficial one. out well for the students. Now that ent? Kids go through the education son is a lack of money and resources. As Republicans are eager to point We stand to reap parents are starting to realize this, system learning for tests, then spend Punishing schools that cannot teach out, immigrants — Latinos in par- huge benefits there has been a 21 percent increase the next week purging all of that in- their students well enough to pass ticular — are thought to be gener- of PSSA opt-outs for reading and formation to cram the next test’s ma- the tests by taking away more of ally hardworking, have strong fam- by welcoming math and a 36 percent increase for terial into their heads. their money seems counterintuitive ily values, and yearn to have better science from the 2010-11 year to the These issues don't even account to me. There is no reward for doing lives for their children, according to newcomers with 2011-12 year, according to the Penn- for all of the students that fall well on the tests — only punishment a study by the Pew Hispanic Center. open arms.” sylvania Department of Education. through the cracks because they for the schools and the teachers Does this sound familiar? These are This increase represents a vested in- can’t take tests well. Right now, all of that fail to pass their students. Even people just like our ancestors who terest in how our public schools are these students go around believing schools that are doing well and can’t were trying to achieve the American do better get shunted. Dream. Is there really any good rea- An open immigration policy If we just stopped these Federal son why they shouldn’t be allowed might be a great way to get the mandates and put the pressure off to live here? economy going again. Additionally, schools, we would stop pressuring Our country can only stand to it might allow us to document the both the schools and kids into think- benefit, especially from an economic illegal immigrants who live here al- ing that the only way to a better life perspective, by allowing more law- ready so they can start paying taxes. is to swallow chunks of informa- abiding, motivated, and hardwork- Finally, an open immigration pol- tion and then spit them back up. ing citizens into this country. icy is simply the moral thing to do. These issues would be mitigated, al- Additionally, if we had an open Living in the U.S. shouldn’t only be biet slightly. The long-term solution immigration policy, the STAPLE possible to those lucky few who hap- would be to teach these kids how to (Stopping Trained in America PhDs pen to have been born here, know think instead of what to think — to From Leaving the Economy) Act someone, or marry a citizen. Any- get them interested in learning — wouldn’t even be debated. Accord- one who wants to live in America but that's a long way off. ing to Mark Zuckerberg in The Wash- should be able to. The public education system has ington Post, 40 percent of STEM We pride ourselves on being the a lot wrong with it, but standardized (Science, Technology, Engineering “great American melting pot.” That testing encompasses most of these and Mathematics) Ph.D. candidates shouldn't stop because we’re afraid problems. The purpose of standard- get educated in American universi- of a few foreigners. ized testing is to set equal opportu- ties and then go elsewhere to apply We stand to reap huge benefits nity — a way to see where students their skills. The STAPLE Act tries by welcoming newcomers with open stand compared to other students of to keep these intelligent people in arms. As a nation of immigrants, we the same grade — and level the play- our country by “stapling” a green created the wealthiest country on ing field. But in the end it’s analogous card to their diploma. An open im- Earth. We can keep that up by con- to saying to a fish: “Climb that tree — migration policy solves this problem tinuing the open immigration policy the same tree as everyone else — so altogether. that we once had. I can test your ability fairly.” Our fragile economy can’t afford to lose these intelligent, highly mo- Kyle Henson (khenson@) is a staff- Satvika Neti (sneti@) is a staffwriter tivated immigrants, and it also can’t writer for The Tartan. Annette Ko/Art Editor for The Tartan. Circumstantial happiness makes people appreciate good days worrying about their assignments depends on external circumstances, I weather. I wish I could be the same. I still don’t think circumstantial or mid-terms last week, maybe good have thought about how unfortunate However, striving for this internal happiness is ideal, especially at a weather is the best therapy. it is and what I can do to change it — peace only makes me more anxious. school with such volatile weather All kidding aside, it’s somewhat how I can maintain a consistent emo- It’s hard not to have a bad day when and high academic standards, but discomforting how happiness and its tional state unaffected by the worst you step in a puddle with the shoe I’ve stopped beating myself up over William Park counterpart can be so circumstantial. Pittsburgh weather and the highest that has a hole. Realizing that a bet- trying to maintain a level emotional Some people are only happy in a re- levels of workload. People diagnosed ter person would keep walking while state no matter what. Walking around last week, I dis- lationship. A difficult test can ruin a with SAD can undergo light therapy, I curse my soaked shoe only makes I don’t like having bad days but covered the solution to the universi- weekend. The weather can make or but I need something else. me feel inferior and magnifies the they make me appreciate the occa- ty's stress culture: relocating campus break one’s day. Theoretically, I know this kind of problem of a wet shoe. sion when everything goes right. 1,000 miles south. In some cases, circumstantial hap- emotional state is possible. After all, On the other hand, maybe it’s Give me any two days, and I’ll imme- After all, this is the tale of two piness can be extreme, like for those there are people who claim happi- okay for our emotions to be circum- diately pick the one with less clouds campuses — the icy Carnegie Mel- who have seasonal affective disorder ness is the simple byproduct of living stantial. It’s okay to have bad days. and the more mild temperatures. lon where students stay inside the (SAD) — a disorder recognized by a fulfilling life. They are drunk on Part of what made the weather Circumstantial happiness may not be lonely library and a mild Carnegie the American Psychiatric Associa- life, if you will. These people never last week so beautiful was just how ideal, but there are times when it's Mellon where young students gath- tion and characterized by depression have to search for happiness because dreadful winter was. The worst just fine. er outside for no other reason than symptoms that occur during seasonal it’s in everything they do, and their friends make you appreciate the that it feels good. Judging from the changes. emotions don’t depend on the people good ones. And the busiest weekdays William Park (wkp@) is assistant Fo- way students relaxed on the Cut not Realizing how much happiness around them, external events, or the make you appreciate the weekends. rum editor for The Tartan. A PERSON’S OPINION Compiled by Kate Groschner The Tartan can’t wait to see the Carnival booths. So we asked, What’s your favorite fairy tale?

Jing Xiao Jimmy Petka Patra Virasathienpornkul Taylor Womack Angela Nawrocki Computer Science ChemE, Engineering & Public MechE ECE MechE, Psychology Sophomore Policy Junior Senior Junior Sophomore “The Little Match Girl.” “Tangled.” “Shrek.” “Sleeping Beauty.” “Aladdin.” A10 « thetartan.org/sports The Tartan » April 15, 2013 athlete profile Alice Tripp makes splash with women’s water polo team Abby Smith contrast to many of the other entertains with trivia and sto- Staffwriter teams in their league, the Tar- ries, both polo and non-polo tans lack experience. “Most of related. The cheer “TARTANS! our girls had never played be- Her dedication to the team WHAT IS YOUR PROFES- fore college,” Tripp said. stems from a true love for the SION?” can often be heard Since the team does not sport. “For me, water polo is loud and proud from Carn- have a coach, the team mem- such a contrast from my daily egie Mellon’s swimming pool, bers often rely on coaching routine. It’s high energy, and delivered with gusto by the themselves. “Alice gives us a release from all the school- women’s club water polo tons of feedback on our play- work,” Tripp said. “Most im- team. Though a relatively new ing,” Moore said. “She’s truly portantly, it’s fun.” sport to campus, women’s a core player in every aspect.” When not releasing her water polo has grown and ex- Tripp began her water polo stress in a polo match, Tripp panded significantly in recent career as a first-year at Carn- also remains heavily involved years, led by the positivity egie Mellon, playing for the in Carnegie Mellon’s chapter and dedication of Alice Tripp, men’s team. Originally from of Habitat for Humanity. a master’s student in public San Francisco, Tripp said that “Alice literally seems to policy and management. “polo reminds me of home. do everything,” Moore said. One of the most seasoned Water polo is huge in Cali.” “She’s been a huge inspiration players on the team, Tripp In the spring of 2009, the for me and the other girls.” has watched the team “consis- women’s water polo team was Tripp’s studies in public tently move up in the league formed. policy and management will rankings and slowly declare its “We have come such a long take her to Washington, D.C. presence,” she said. way from having to host bake next fall, where she plans to Water polo requires endur- sales every other weekend,” take classes at the Heinz cam- Jonathan Carreon/Contributing Editor ance and strength, as players Master’s student Alice Tripp has been a member of the women’s water polo team since it was founded in 2009. she said. “I am just so proud pus and work for the National tread water in a game similar to now have full practices Oceanic and Atmospheric to land-based handball. as a right wing player since she ten holds scrimmages with the tournament on April 6, with with such a fun and dedicated Administration in the climate Tripp has excelled and spe- is left-handed, allowing her to University of Pittsburgh team. competing teams from Penn- group of girls. I love both the program office. “It’s going cialized in playing hole set and shoot from a unique angle; she The women’s team shares its sylvania State University, West competitive aspects and our to be really hard next year right wing. In water polo, the “helps immensely, since the Thursday practices with Carn- Chester University, Duke Uni- camaraderie. Everyone is here without Alice,” Moore said. offense often revolves around rest of us are right-handed,” egie Mellon’s men’s club water versity, University of Virginia, to have fun and work hard.” “She’s always been there and the hole set player. Because Moore said. “We rely on her polo team. University of North Carolina “Everyone on the team is so was truly the backbone of the this player has the most de- pretty heavily as both a player “We love going to Late and University of Pittsburgh. welcoming here,” Moore said. team.” sirable shooting and passing and leader.” Night with the men’s team and “The championships went “Alice especially is so energetic For now, Tripp savors her position, she is often the most Women’s water polo is a getting to know them too,” well and showed off just how and is truly someone we all last months in Pittsburgh as heavily guarded as well. club sport in the competitive Moore said. much we improved,” Tripp look up to as both a player and she responds to “TARTANS! “Hole set definitely re- Collegiate Water Polo Associa- This year, the team finished said. “We definitely knew what a leader.” WHAT IS YOUR PROFES- quires a lot of experience and tion. The club holds practices off its season last week with a we were doing.” For her, this Moore said that Tripp is a SION?” with a final “AAH-OO! knowledge of the game,” said all year, three times a week, 4–8 record and were seventh was a “huge accomplishment, “very positive and energetic AAH-OO! AAH-OO!” junior Erica Moore, the club’s although its competitive sea- in the league. considering it was a rebuilding teammate” who always greets “Some say that our cheer president. son is in the spring. In addi- Most recently, the Tar- year where we were teaching players with a “good morn- is even more manly then the Tripp fulfills a definite need tion to practices, the team of- tans hosted a championship most of the girls the game.” In ing, sunshine!” and constantly men’s team,” she said. sports commentary feature photo Via competition or accident, Volleyball hosts tournament athletes’ bodies can give out Carl Glazer is worth the projected six- to nate, it is just as much Grein- Staffwriter nine-month recovery to re- ke’s fault for fueling Quentin’s turn to game shape at age anger as it is Quentin’s for High-level athletic com- 35 for what he previously charging the mound. petition is all about pushing claimed would be his last sea- Ware’s story is by far the one’s body to the peak of hu- son. saddest of all. Ware is a guard man performance, trying to Greinke was the latest for the Louisville Cardinals, get every drop of ability out addition in the Dodgers’ NCAA Champions. He was of one’s muscles, bones, and spending spree after they a reserve, coming off of the tendons. Unfortunately, put- were bought by a new bench to give some of the Car- ting this amount of strain on ownership group led by NBA dinals’ great players — those a body day in and day out for Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. with surefire NBA careers — a the many years of training it Greinke was signed to give rest. But during the regional takes to play competitively depth to a rotation headlined finals matchup with the Duke also leaves athletes suscep- by ace Clayton Kershaw. Blue Devils, Ware became the tible to gruesome injuries He is known to have bit of a nation’s most well-known col- that the average person could temper and has had a history lege basketball player. With barely imagine. with San Diego Padres out- about six minutes left in the NBA great and Los Angeles field Carlos Quentin. Quen- first half, Ware jumped out to Laker Kobe Bryant, new Los tin’s batting stance leaves him contest a three-point shot by Angeles Dodger pitcher Zach leaning slightly over the plate, Blue Devil Tyler Thornton. Greinke, and University of causing him to rank near the When he landed, the en- Louisville guard Kevin Ware top of batters hit by pitches tire arena come to a silent halt have all experienced serious each year. Back in 2008 and as his lower right leg snapped injuries in the last two weeks 2009 — when Greinke was and popped out of his skin. Kelsey Scott/Operations Manager that will take several months with the Kansas City Royals His teammates were in tears, First-year Emily Lawlis sets the ball over the net in a game Saturday against Mercyhurst University as junior of arduous recovery for them and Quentin with the division but in this moment of ultimate Olivia Mora looks on. The women’s volleyball team hosted a six-team scrimmage tournament in Skibo Gym. to even think about practicing rival Chicago White Sox — anguish for Ware, his legend “The team came out strong and played cohesively, showing that they are on there way to a very successful fall was born. Ware, instead of season,” said first-year outside hitter Emma Present. focusing on himself, began to In this moment of ultimate encourage his teammates, re- anguish for Ware, his legend was peating over and over again, “Don’t worry about me. I’ll born. Ware, instead of focusing be okay. You guys go win this on himself, began to encourage thing.” This soft-spoken bench his teammates. player suddenly became the emotional leader for his entire again, much less playing at Greinke hit Quentin twice. At team, showing the true mean- the same level they once did. the time, Quentin told every- ing of being a team player. He These injuries all took place one that he would retaliate if has since been an inspiration- on fairly routine plays and ac- Greinke hit again. al story to the nation, staying tions, and they have served to Fast forward to last positive and using this terrible showcase the fragility of the Thursday, when the Dodgers situation to propel his team to human body when pushed to and the Padres squared off the championship game, even its limits. and Greinke hit Quentin for being the last one to cut down Bryant, in his 17th season the third time in their careers. the nets after Louisville’s final with the Los Angeles Lakers, Given the one-run game and win over Michigan. was supposed to be reach- a full count, it seems unlikely Ware is confident he can ing the twilight of his career. the hit was intentional. But return, but whatever happens The cast of all-stars the Lak- that didn’t stop Quentin from from here, this young man ers have assembled has spent taking offense and starting has written the book on how almost as much time in the to walk toward the mound. to spin adversity into triumph training room as on the court. After yelling a few words and how to rise to the occa- This has left the Lakers in a at Greinke, Quentin looked sion while facing the worst of position not really known to ready to just walk to first until situations. them in Bryant’s time in Los Greinke responded by yelling All of these athletes Angeles: on the outside of the back. Quentin then charged watched their livelihoods, playoffs, looking in. the mound and, in the ensuing their bodies, give out on them Bryant has refused to lose tackle and benches-clearing through freak accidents. They and has been playing over 45 brawl, broke Greinke’s collar- face doubts on how well they minutes a game. But while bone. can return: Bryant is facing this succeeded in pulling the Greinke is out for the the end of his career; Greinke Lakers into the playoffs, he next six to eight weeks, but has to return and excel at pushed his body to the limit. Quentin was only suspended possibly the most unnatural Friday night, his body gave for eight games. This disparity sports activity, pitching; and out, and his left Achilles’ ten- has made Quentin No. 1 on Ware has to try and recover don ruptured with three min- Dodgers fans’ list of most- from having his leg literally utes left in a game against the hated players. fail underneath him. Golden State Warriors. It was While understandable, the But then, each player put on a step that he had taken injury is just one of the flukes in hundreds of thousands of millions of times before, but of having pumped-up, emo- hours to reach where they this time his body could not tional athletes together in the were in the first place — take the stress any more. Bry- heat of competition. While what’s another few months of ant now has to determine if it what happened is unfortu- physical therapy? April 15, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/sports » A11 Men’s lacrosse tries for strong ending Golf team ready Vinay Viswanathan Staffwriter for warm weather The Carnegie Mellon men’s GOLF, from A12 year, especially with four in- lacrosse team, which has ex- coming recruits joining the perienced numerous setbacks in ninth. program. and difficulties this season, The team has overall per- “Our goal for the season lost to University of Dayton formed well this season, with is to get a bid to the Division- last Saturday 18–1 at home. a home win at the Carnegie III Championships,” Bangor Still, the team is keeping its Mellon Fall Invitational and said, “[but] the way the sea- head up and hoping to finish a tie for second place at the son works, we’re not an auto- Wednesday’s game against UAA Championships. matically qualifying confer- Grove City College — the last However, according to ence.” game of the season — on a sophomore standout Justin Fischler has similar goals high note. Fischler, one disadvantage for the team. “Hopefully we The main obstacle for this that the squad has compared can get three wins in the next season has been a loss of expe- to other teams is the weath- couple tournaments,” he rienced players. er in Pittsburgh. “A school said. “And it’s a long shot, but “From last year to this like Emory is able to prac- I hope we make Nationals.” year we lost six starters, and tice all year ’round, while in The golf team we also lost our head coach, Pittsburgh we can’t,” he ex- will play next so basically the obstacle was plained. at the Bearcat starting over with a new “I think we all kind of Invitational team,” said junior Kevin Mal- need to get our games back in Latrobe, colm. in form,” Fischler said. “It’s Pa., on Junior leader Craig Mat- tough after not playing out- Thursday. turro agreed, saying, “Our side for a while.” season this year has really As for the rest of the put the team and program school year, first-year Mason through its trials.” Struthers said, “Basically The loss of a head coach we’re going to try and play was particularly significant for and practice as much as we the team. can — and the sun’s out, so “[Our] head coach ... we’re going to get back out stepped down a few weeks there and play.” before our first game due to Despite the drawbacks, his personal life,” Matturro Kelsey Scott/Operations Manager team has worked to stay in said. “It was at this time when Senior midfielder James Komianos (No. 1) fights for position during Saturday’s game in Gesling Stadium shape during the winter. myself and other leaders on against the University of Dayton. The matchup was the team’s second to last of the season. “We’ve been going to the gym the team realized how much and working out,” Struthers the head coach meant to the with a 16- to 18-man roster against us [happen] when embodies it fully. It’s a great said. team — not just for practices that only gets enough field we’re disorganized.” group of guys who have fun The team has a great and games, but for doing a lot time for two practices a week The team was hoping to competing in what I think deal of young talent. Bangor of the behind-the-scene things most of the time.” pull out a win at a scheduled is one of the most exciting noted that first-years have we were unaware of.” The team also did not get home game against Butler games out there.” been an important part of the Fortunately for the team, in much practice time before University on Sunday, but the The team’s next game — team. Moreover, the team the assistant head coach winter. “We’re pretty much a squad from Butler was unable the final matchup of the year is not losing any gradu- stepped up to take a much new team, and we didn’t re- to come to Pittsburgh. — is at home Wednesday ating seniors this year, more meaningful role for the ally play in the fall,” Malcolm However, the team is stay- against Grove City College. and can retain its talent organization. said. ing positive. While Grove City is a strong for a strong season next Braden Kelner/Forum Editor Other issues include the The team, with a season re- “Spirit and team morale squad, having beaten Dayton team’s small size and limited cord of 0–6, has suffered prob- has not been harmed in any two weeks ago, the Carnegie practice opportunities. Mat- lems on the field as well. way,” Matturro said. “One of Mellon team is still hopeful. turro explained, “Our oppo- “Pretty much we just need the best qualities of the team And, though the season is “The sun’s out, so we’re going to nents are teams that typically to be organized and know is that everyone is out there to almost over, Matturro has high get back out there and play.” boast rosters of 25 or more what we’re doing on plays, so compete while having a great hopes for next season, during players that practice five times organization and communi- time.” which the men’s lacrosse team a week.... In a 60-minute cation issues [have hurt us],” He continued, “This is re- is aiming for greater unity and —Mason Struthers, game played on an entire foot- Malcolm said. “A lot of the ally what club sports is about, teamwork to start the new first-year golfer ball field, it is hard to compete goals that have been scored and the men’s lacrosse team season out strong. 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Club roller hockey team focuses on playoffs Strong Abby Smith Staffwriter rounds Carnegie Mellon’s club roller hockey team has rolled off to a phenomenal season, for golf currently standing at an un- defeated 14–0 in the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Roller team Hockey League (WPACRHL). The Tartans have faced Vinay Viswanathan off against Geneva College, Staffwriter Duquesne University, Slippery Rock University, Penn State The men’s golf team re- Beaver, Clarion University, cently played in two tour- and the Community College naments: the Hershey Cup of Allegheny County South in Hershey, Pa., and the in the Tier 3 division of the Edward Jones Shootout — WPACHRL. In their 14 wins, hosted by Carnegie Mellon they have scored 100 goals University — in Apollo, Pa. while only allowing 36, and The team placed third at the the team leads the league in Hershey Cup and fourth at nearly every category. the Edward Jones Shoot- Master’s student Ben Wal- out. fish currently leads the league Discussing the team’s in goals and assists, scoring 29 third-place showing out of Courtesy of Daryl Hollinger points throughout the season A Carnegie Mellon player maneuvers the puck away from a La Roche College defender during a game at the Island Sports Center. 15 teams in the Hershey to become the league’s No. Cup, junior Ian Bangor said, 1-ranked player. Junior Zach the playoffs as possible and try many people have played Liebler played through a knee Duquesne on Wednesday at “I thought we played well. Hissam follows closely as sec- to win as many games as possi- some form of hockey in the injury, and forward Eric Smith 10:30 p.m. The first day was tough con- ond in goals and third in as- ble,” said Ph.D. student Jason past, others — including him- has been playing with osteo- “We’re not thinking about ditions; it wasn’t easy.” sists, ranking third overall. Fox, the club’s president. “We self — are simply attracted to porosis,” Ventura said. anything beyond our semi- Bangor said, “While I “Having guys like Walfish want to finish in first place.” “the fast-paced game.” Last year, the Tartans only final game with Duquesne didn’t play well, we had and Zach on the team is invalu- Founded in 2000, the club The dedication of the team lost one game after being on Wednesday. This entire a good freshman, Ben able. They’re both incredibly team has grown significantly is strongly evident, with sever- moved to a higher skill-level season, we’ve just been play- DuCarme, play well with a talented players, but they also in recent years. “The team al players currently competing tier in the league; however, ing one game at a time. It’s 76.” He added, “We played are great leaders,” said Ph.D. has both highly competitive with injuries. “One game, our the team lost in the semifinal worked so far. Hopefully it pretty well as a team the student Sam Ventura. “They and recreational players,” Fox senior defenseman Aneesh round of the playoffs. In the works again on Wednesday,” second day, and shot 299, take it upon themselves to in- said. “Although some players Bhoopathy took a stick to the 2010–11 season, the team only Ventura said. with a couple shots away struct the younger players at play a bigger role in games, face that split his nose open. lost one regular season game Looking beyond this week’s from beating Rochester.” practice, and they help every- everyone gets opportunities to He was bleeding everywhere; and finished in second place. game, Walfish hoped that the At the Edward Jones one become better players.” play and learn the game.” The it was pretty ugly,” Ventura “We are very hungry to win club’s success would encour- Shootout, the team ended The season started in mid- team has grown to a diverse said. “But he just got it closed the championship game,” Fox age increased membership, up with a 618 in 36 holes, October, with all games held membership of both men and up, came back to the bench, said. “It has been something even to the point of being able trailing Point Park Univer- at the Robert Morris Uni- women that includes under- and finished the game to make that has eluded us for a few to field multiple teams. sity, Allegheny College, and versity Island Sports Center. graduate students, graduate sure we got the win. That kind years.” “Ultimately, I hope that St. Vincent College. Bangor Months of hard work have students, and faculty and staff of dedication inspires the rest “This season, our sole goal winning the championship and DuCarme led the team paid off, as the team entered members. of the team to give everything is to win a championship,” will secure the team’s viabil- at the Shootout with scores the playoff rounds last week, “We now have so many they have on every shift.” Ventura added. “Anything less ity going forward so that I can of 151 and 153, respective- winning its first playoff game players that are both fun- “Aside from that, defense- than that would be a failure.” comfortably leave it in the ly. Bangor placed fourth against Geneva College 10–1 loving and dedicated to the man Mike McCord has been For now, the Tartans con- hands of the future leaders of overall, and DuCarme came on April 4. sport,” Fox said. playing through a shoulder tinue to focus intensely on the team. I cannot retire until “We want to go as far into Fox said that although injury all season, goalie Kevin the upcoming game against that happens,” he said. See GOLF, A11 Reunion Weekend 2013

In honor of the reunions being held over Spring Carnival, The Tartan is featuring a brief review of past issues for the one-year, 10-year, 20-year, 30-year, 40-year, and 50-year anniversaries. The articles printed within are abridged from The Tartan’s archives.

File Photos (from top, left to right) by: José Lopez, Celia Ludwinski, Kristen Severson, Guillermo Gomez, Tommy Hofman, Celia Ludwinski, José Lopez B2 « thetartan.org/special The Tartan » April 15, 2013 1962–1963 September sees first class in Scaife Engineering Hall summer vacation were the used as bulletin boards. Some of the inside of Scaife Hall annex to Morewood Gardens, have window seats. There is ceramic tile that lines the “E Tower,” and the new engi- are telephone outlets in each stairwells, ceilings, and walls neering and science building, room, and any girl may have of the building’s lobby. the Alan M. Scaife Engineer- her own private phone in- The completion of these ing Hall. stalled. two additions to Tech’s cam- “Tower E,” which cost ap- The Alan M. Scaife Hall, pus marks the end of the first proximately $1,485,000 to at a cost of $2,000,000, is a half of Carnegie Tech’s ten- build, houses 217 girls and gift to Tech from the Sarah year development program. several families. The bot- Mellon Scaife Foundations. There have also been some tom two floors are made up Besides classrooms, the build- housing changes on campus of small apartments, which ing houses labs for nuclear re- this year due to the opening house women graduate stu- search, the computation cen- of the new Morewood Gar- dents, married students, and ter, and offices for deans of dens addition. faculty members. the Engineering and Science Forbes and Schiller Halls, Each apartment on the center, and offices for deans formerly women’s forms, first floor has its own street of Engineering and Science. are being put to other uses. entrance. Although there are Scaife Hall, which extends Forbes is being used as a grad- variations in the designs of from the main part of the new uate house for single men. each apartment, generally, building is an auditorium There are 41 men now living each consists of a living room, with seats for 100 people. there. The double rooms in a bedroom, a kitchenette, and Besides being air condi- the annex have been convert- a bath. tioned, Scaife Hall has a sun ed to singles. David Bishop is From the third to the sev- screen placed four feet from the resident head. enth floors, E Tower is a dor- the outside wall of the build- Kappa Sigma Fraternity, File Photo mitory with room for 44 girls ing, which extends the entire last year living in a house off Scaife Hall opened this semester to enthusiasm from students and faculty. on each floor. The new and way around it. campus, has now moved to old dorms are connected by The screen, which is made Schiller Hall. September 26, 1962 to Carnegie Tech, he usually left it in the spring. Fall of a hall which runs over the of aluminum strips, keeps the They will occupy it only discovers that the landscape 1962 offers no exception to Morewood cafeteria. Each sun’s rays out of the hall un- temporarily until some ar- When a student returns of the campus is somewhat this discovery. The buildings double room has built-in book til 4:30 p.m. every afternoon. rangements for another house from his summer vacation different from the way he completed during the past cases, and cork which may be This is made possible because can be made. PiKA ‘Shark’ leads buggies to capture Sweepstakes final May 8, 1963 The three buggies that ran upsets as Alpha Tau Omega’s record, but after spinning out brake inspection, the buggies since their break did hold on in Saturday’s finals were the famed “Goose” failed to turn the buggy had no chance of were placed on a 15-degree the pavement. In the finals of the Spring fastest three in the prelimi- in the top performance for the placing in the top three — the ramp and had to remain sta- The judges in the design Carnivals Buggy Races last nary races held Friday morn- first time in five consecutive third pusher had to run back tionary when the brakes were competition represented both Saturday morning, Pi Kappa ing. BTP had the fastest time years. The “Goose” failed to several hundred feet to get applied. Six of the buggies en- Ford Motors and General Mo- Alpha fraternity captured the in the prelims with a 2:34.1. turn in the top performance the “Goose” going again. By tered failed to pass the brake tors. They chose Sigma Nu’s first-place trophy by beating The other times turned in for the first time in five con- this time all hope of finishing test after two attempts but five candy-apple-red number three the Sigma Alpha Epsilon and on Friday were: PKA 2:34.4, secutive years. The “Goose” with a good time was gone, of them went back to work and as best-designed buggy. Sigma Beta Theta Pi buggies in an SAE 2:34.53, DU 2:36.4, ATO raced in the sixth and last heat and unfortunately the “Goose” repaired breaks well before Nu had an entirely new sus- exciting, close finish. PiKA’s’ 2:39.8, Sigma Nu 2:42.15, of the day. After completing an finished in a dismal last in race time in order to pass the pension system, which was of “Shark” had a winning time of PKA 2:44.6, DU 2:57.2, PKT extraordinary free roll, it spun 3:11.45. inspections. The other buggy particular interest to the judg- 2:31.75. The SAE bike barely 2:56.4, Sigma Nu 2.57.57, and out of the second-to-last turn The design competition had a drag brake that did not es. This is only the third year passed the BTP buggy in the ATO 3:11.45. on the course. Most everyone and safety inspections were work effectively on a plywood for this buggy, which promises last 100 yards. to finish second Friday’s preliminaries agreed that the ATO was on held early Friday morning ramp. The chairman agreed to some interesting competition in 2.34.2. turned out to be a morning of the way to a possible course behind the grandstand. For let this buggy compete anyway in future races. Feature Photo Expert speaks on Cuban Missile Crisis

File Photo Carnegie Tech’s Kiltie Band performs in synchronized formation and full Kiltie regalia, demonstrating true Carnegie Tech pride. Fine Arts appoints new department heads

October 3, 1962 Mellon Professor of Drama, nals throughout the country. College of Fine Arts, who has and he will continue to fill that Professor Corrigan succeeds also been head of the depart- Dr. J. C. Warner has an- distinguished chair. Professor Theodore Hoffman, ment of painting, design, and nounced the appointment of A nationally known educa- who has resigned from his ad- sculpture for the past seven two new department heads in tor, lecturer, and writer — and ministrative duties after hav- years. the College of Fine Arts. an editor of the Tulane Drama ing served as the head of the From 1951 to 1956 Mr. Professor Robert W. Cor- Review — Corrigan received department of drama since Goldman served as a designer rigan, head of the department his A.B. degree from Cornell 1958. at Corning Glass Works, and File Photo of drama, and professor Lee University, his M.A. from Professor Goldman, a na- from 1956 to 1959 he was di- Dr. Mario Amadeo served as the Argentine representative to the United Goldman, head of the depart- Johns Hopkins University, and tive of Pittsburgh, received his rector of design for the same Nations and is an expert on international law. ment of painting, design, and his Ph.D. from the University BFA degree from Tech and lat- company. He spent 1960–61 ferred to as the stormy petrel sculpture, have assumed their of Minnesota. He has directed er studied at Randolph-Macon in Europe and the Far East November 7, 1962 of Argentina’s story politics. new positions. over 35 plays in university and College and the University of in private design practice, Mario Amadeo, former He has fought the Peronists Professor Corrigan came to summer theaters and has pub- Tampa. He succeeds, in his de- and joined the Carnegie Tech Argentine representative to and Communists with equal Tech in September 1961. Re- lished articles in the leading partmental duties, professor faculty as apart-time faculty the United Nations and an zeal. His record in the U.N. is cently he was named Andrew education and theater jour- Norman L. Rice, dean of the member last September. expert on international law, distinguished. will speak in next Tuesday’s He served as chairman assembly at 11:30 a.m. in the of the Commission of Hu- Fine Arts Theater. The talk man Rights, as a member of will concern the United Na- the Conciliation Committee tions today and its position in for the Congo and as vice the Cuban crisis. chairman of the Commit- Amadeo has been Argen- tee on Outer Space. He was tina’s minister of foreign af- the spokesman for Argentine fairs and U.N. representative rights when Israel abducted for four years. He resigned Adolph Eichmann from his his post in the United Nations country. last April in protest against His many books and ar- what he regarded as the il- ticles have a wide circula- legal seizure of his country’s tion in the Spanish-speaking government by a military world. group. He has just returned He helped found the Ar- to the U.S. from a conference gentine Catholic Action in on international law in Bo- 1931; he also helped save gota, Columbia. Jean Domingo Perón’s life A constant fighter for a back in 1955, fishing him out strong constitutional govern- of the water after the Argen- File Photos ment, Amadeo is often re- tine president slipped. The new department heads are Dean Robert W. Corrigan of the drama department (left) and Lee Goldman of the art department (right). April 15, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/special » B3 1972–1973 R. M. Cyert inaugurated as sixth Carnegie Mellon president March 13, 1973 Bowen also spoke of the increase class size, and still … crisis facing all universities argue that we are providing President Richard M. Cy- alike, saying, “What educators higher quality education? Can ert was officially installed as have lacked in the way of per- we eliminate intercollegiate the sixth president of Carn- formance measurement they and intramural athletics, coun- egie Mellon University and have made up for in glowing seling services and placement was handed the university rhetoric about the results of services, and argue that we are charter, by George A. Roberts, their work. A somewhat dis- providing a superior education vice chairman of the Board illusioned society, which is and the life qualities associated of Trustees, to signify this being asked for billions of with it?” He concluded that event. J.C. Warner and H. dollars for higher education, many academic expenses could Guyford Stever (President of is expecting something more not be cut. the National Science Founda- than rhetoric and is asking the The president outlined tion) were then recognized, blunt question: What are we several projects that would at which time they both, in- getting for our money?” simultaneously ease Carnegie dependently, wished Mr. and Responding to Bowen’s ad- Mellon’s budget problems and Mrs. Cyert the best of luck dress, Cyert spoke first of the provide service to society. He and reaffirmed their faith in problems Carnegie Mellon is spoke of extending educa- the ability of President Cyert facing and then of possible so- tion to the homes of full-time to serve this university during lutions to these problems. “The jobholders, increasing the ef- his tenure as president. days of the ’60s when money fective number of students Howard Bowen, present for research was plentiful and per faculty member without Chancellor of Claremont Uni- students were clamoring for crowding or diluting educa- versity, who later in the cer- admittance are gone, and we tional quality. He expressed emony would receive an hon- know it,” he said, but added, hope that the recently reorga- orary degree of doctor of laws, “I am enthusiastic about the nized Division of Sponsored then delivered his address future of this university.” Cy- Research would attract new entitled “The Purpose of Car- ert discussed the dilemma of industrial contracts while neige Mellon University”. In financing, reiterating his belief reducing the lag between re- his speech, Bowen defended that increasing tuition only search discoveries and their the role of private universities drives students away from implementation. He explained in an age of unlimited access private institutions, aggravat- two business administration to state institutions. “It is no ing the problem. “If the gap projects – the Entrepreneurial time to be dismantiling the old in tuition between public and Center and the Venture Capi- established elite universities,” private institutions is allowed tal Fund – that would simulta- he said, claiming that they to exist, the private institution neously encourage a diversity are the innovators in higher must make clear the quality dif- of business for the Pittsburgh education. “They seem to have ferences in education that can area, give students practical unlimited ambitions and to justify such discrepancies.” He experience, make faculty ex- scatter their activities,” he ad- examined several approaches pertise available to the com- mitted, noting that “it is a rare to cutting costs, saying, “It is munity, and generate revenue File Photo institution that retrenches possible to live with more dirt for the university. Top: The faculty is dressed in formal attire for invocation. Left: Mike Garl, student government president, speaks very much.” But he suggested than one desires, with higher For the future, Cyert said about Cyert’s close association with students. Right: The processional is led by the traditional bagpipes. that private institutions could grass, with fewer services,” “We do not think our salvation survive by continuous prun- but asked, “Can we reduce the lies in growth nor in becoming ize, is dependent in an impor- But he affirmed his dedication years our total effort in science ing along with continuous size of faculty, decrease the a public institution…. The fu- tant way on the quality of our to research, saying, “It is high- will be smaller but of very high innovation. numbers of course offerings, ture of this institution, we real- undergraduate education.” ly likely that over the next 10 quality.” Godspell playwright tells of the N.Y. stage CMU admission policy transforms

September 19, 1972 CMAP (Carneige Mellon Ac- tion Program) in an attempt Labor Day dawned, and to broaden the range of stu- on Carnegie Mellon campus a dents at CMU’s seventy-some form of life known as “fresh- students originally rejected man” gradually gathered in last spring were invited to at- strength. However, after the tend this fall after a re-exami- preliminary rituals of regis- nation of their records. tration and frat barbecues, “Each one,” Elliott said, this new creature was quickly “had some strong point, and absorbed into Carnegie Mel- we’re trying to build from lon mainstream. Whether he there. The point is to give stu- is praising or condemning his dents a chance. Some aren’t choice of Carnegie Mellon as successful, but many are – his birthplace, the average many who, several years ago, freshman is here through the might night have been al- invitation of Carnegie Mellon lowed to try.” admissions under the auspic- As far as applications, es of William Elliott. H&SS was up about 1 per- Elliott was appointed Di- cent from 1971, engineer- rector of Admissions in 1971, ing and science (E&S) was having already served as as- down about 10 percent, and sociate director in 1970. He fine arts remained the same. is a member of the National There is still a strong major- Association of College Admis- ity of females in H&SS, and sions Counselors, and feels males in math and science, that the role of the university but Elliott expects a dramatic admissions office is changing. upsurge in female applicants Elliott feels that the point is to E&S in the next few years, to admit, not reject, prospec- due to “both greater opportu- tive students, and that Carn- nities and greater interest.” egie Mellon is still not being Whether females are being fully utilized as is possible. actively recruited to previ- This feeling may account for ously male dominions and a certain “laxing” in the old vice-versa is doubtful, but admittance requirements. new feelings of sexual equal- File Photo Minority students – whose ity are eventually expected The Godspell cast becomes totally involved in the Biblical interpretation. records, says Elliott, “are like to result in a more balanced no others on the campus” – pattern of departmental October 31, 1972 ticle. stay open in New York, even small stage. As the theaters are being admitted through applications. All questions were raised though it wasn’t an immediate changed, they were steadily Power, affluence, or ex- by drama students. The Tar- success. Theater-going is not larger, and Godspell shifted treme luck were practically tan merely listened and wrote. taken lightly in New York, and without much difficulty. the only ways one could get The first question was “Are you with good reason, as Tebelak The film version was a cul- Pottery room on fire tickets for last Friday’s per- rich?” Tebelak replied that he pointed out. mination of all the produc- formance of Godspell which didn’t know; that in his seond Tebelak was asked how he tions, and New York City was March 6, 1973 bad the fire was, the men opened its national tour at year at Carnegie Mellon he’d felt about Godspell’s develop- the ultimate place to stage it. ripped the burning wood Pittsburgh’s Nixon Theatre. seen friends of his, working in ment into a Broadway show, Tebelak spoke of the great On Monday, Feb. 19, 1973 from the wall to prevent fur- Godspell’s creator John-Mi- New York, destroyed one-by- and now a movie. Tebelak said loyalty the cast had for the at 6:33 a.m., Bill Steel, a Uni- ther spreading of the fire. By chael Tebelak was at Carn- one by checks. When Tebelak that the show was progressing show. They often worked for versity of Pittsburgh student, the time the fire department egie Mellon on Thursday, went there, he engaged the naturally, and that problems the show itself, not for the reported a fire in the Fine Arts arrived, security men had put and spoke to professor Fred services of a man who handles had been met with and that money, and it was this kind of Building. Four officers ran to out the fire. Youen’s Technical-Production all his finances. He now gets problems had been met with spirit which kept the show go- the building in response to Ron Taylor, head of Secu- Class II about Godspell, its de- an allowance. “About $50 and solved at each stage of ing. The original 10 cast mem- the call, while the Security rity Services, said, “I think the velopment, and all the prob- more than I did at Carnegie its development. Tebelak said bers all got 1 percent of the Office called the Pittsburgh officers – both the ones that lems he had to face in order to Mellon, and I’m happy.” he always felt that Godspell stock in the show – some aren’t Fire Department. were on duty, and the ones have a successful show. Tebe- The subject of money was a movie, and in asking in it anymore, but they’ll get Officer Goodlow got to that were off-duty – did just lak also spoke about theater was raised again regarding the actors to act “largely” on the money from road produc- the burning pottery room what I would have expected life in general, especially in how much it cost to produce stage, he was asking them to tions, over seas tours, records, first; however, due to student they would have done, but New York, and his impressions a show like Godspell, and perform as they would have T-shirts, everything. mischief, there were no full did a great deal more than as a former Carnegie Mellon how the money was raised. in a film version. In the movie, He said that often produc- fire extinguishers available. what is required of them. The Drama major. The Tartan was It turns out that the film ver- the stage and settings are re- ers and backers would pre- While he ran to find an extin- damages were only $500 due lucky enough to be present at sion of Godspell has a budget moved entirely, and New York tend to have no interest in the guisher, officer Yoskoske and to the fast work done by the this class, and the informal of about $1 million, compara- City is the backdrop. Tebelak show, so they wouldn’t get two off-duty men, officers security men. This situation questioning and answering tively small for a venture of its feels that this is another in- emotionally involved, but that Reihart and Meyer, entered is another example of how carried on by Tebelak and the size. Careful budgeting by the dication of the natural swing that had been impossible with the smoke filled room. With the security officers protect students resulted in this ar- producers enabled to show to the show has-it started on a Godspell. no real knowledge of how the campus community. B4 « thetartan.org/special The Tartan » April 15, 2013 1982–1983 Movie CMU, IBM sign computer agreement EMS filming October 26, 1982 formed

Last week, President Rich- at CMU ard Cyert signed a contract by CMU with IBM to develop a person- November 9, 1982 al computing plan for Carn- students If you walked past Carn- egie Mellon, while students egie Institute on Wednes- protested. March 8, 1983 day, Thursday, or Friday of The aim of the plan is to the last week in October, provide every student with “We saw that there was you probably noticed some- his or her own personal com- no medical organization thing a little unusual. For puter. IBM will develop the on campus, and we real- one thing, CI was calling machines, and Cyert hopes to ized the need for one since itself “The Pittsburgh Dance have the first large installation it takes about five to six and Repertory Company.” in 1985. By 1991, he expects minutes before paramed- For another, men with to have 7,500 computers avail- ics arrive on campus,” walkie-talkies were keeping able, each with its own graph- said Mark Sander, presi- people away from the front ics display. All of these com- dent of the newly formed entrance. puters will be used in a large Carnegie-Mellon Univer- The reason for all the network, so that communica- sity Emergency Medical commotion was Flashdance, tion between any two people Squad. a movie about a female on the system will be possible. “Our goals are essen- welder in Pittsburgh who “The computer system tially to work with secu- decides to enter the won- we are developing will be a rity, and to make available derful world of dance. revolution in education,” Cy- various types of training to You say you’ve never ert said at a press conference the campus community,” heard of it? That could be Wednesday. “I expect that this added secretary and trea- because it doesn’t open will be looked back upon in 25 surer Bob Aarhus. until May of next year. But or 30 years as the most signifi- Mark Sander and Rob last week, the cast and crew cant move in the 20th century Schnorr began collecting came to Carnegie Institute as far as higher education is the necessary permission to film some on-location concerned.” and approval for the or- shots. According to Cyert, each File Photo ganization in September Flashdance crew started student will probably own a Students protest the computer agreement between Carnegie Mellon and IBM. 1982. According to Sand- filming in Pittsburgh on personal computer, and all er, they gained support Oct. 18, and filmed scenes will be linked together in a crease their learning by “as chines may be required, and “We weren’t required to downtown, in an unfin- single network to allow easy much as 50 percent” with that they were kept from pre- buy calculators when they were the wave of the future’,” ished subway tunnel, and communication. “This will computers helping them. senting their views. Student said John Snyder, chairman of “We want to in Southside. On Oct. 27 be the largest network in his- Senate passed a resolution last the academic affairs commit- it brought Hollywood to tory,” Cyert said. “Goofball students” week that said: “Whereas, the be organized tee. Oakland as trailer trucks “We will design the system Some students, however, Administration has not made bearing the “Paramount so that all students can have are not pleased with the plan. an effective effort to inform for 24–hour Pictures” logo blocked off access,” said Dough Van Hou- Several students protested the students, be it resolved No obligation response.” most of the CI parking lot weling, vice provost, “but the outside of the press confer- by the students of Carnegie Dr. Lewis Branscomb, chief and parts of Forbes Avenue decision about requiring com- ence on Wednesday, many Mellon in Student Senate as- scientist for IBM, said, “This is as well. puters for everyone will not be carrying signs bearing slogans sembled, that we students the culmination of a variety of — Mark Sander, The film’s producers, made before 1984.” such as “Damn the students! believe that no student should dreams. CMU has already had CMU EMS Don Simpson and Jerry “Universities are a center Full speed ahead,” “CMU com- be required to purchase any a beneficial impact on IBM.” Bruckheimer, are no strang- of information processing,” puter policy bytes,” and “Does computing equipment.” The He added that Carnegie Mel- president ers to film. Simpson has added Provost Richard Van this mean IBM owns CMU?” resolution was submitted by lon has developed important been President of Produc- Horn. “Computers are an- These students were Andy Stahl and passed 15–7 innovations and conceptions tion for Paramount until other capital innovation, like barred from the press confer- by a roll call vote. of computing. from Chief Fadzen, Ser- this past June. Bruckheimer libraries were once.” For this ence. “We are representing our Branscome denied that geant Rizci, and the cam- has produced films such as reason, he feels that Carnegie Laura Sabadell, Student constituents by saying we there were any health risks, pus police department. American Gigolo and Young Mellon must develop its com- Senate finance chair, said she don’t want personal comput- and said “The Occupational The service is now recog- Doctors in Love. Bruck- puting power now. heard Cyert say to Brad Wal- ers,” said Janelle Molloy, Sen- Health and Safety division nized by Student Senate as heimer explains why they Cyert added, “This step is ter, acting dean of student af- ate vice chair. of the government has con- a temporary student orga- decided to film in Pitts- imperative! Universities that fairs, “Did you see those goof- “The students will be guin- cluded that there are no direct nization. burgh: “The script (by Tom haven’t begun planning this ball students? Why don’t you ea pigs,” added Scott Safier. medical effects. If there is any According to Sander Hedley and Joe Eszteras) sort of development are re- see if you can disperse them.” Said Tom McCarthy, “It is im- psychological stress the re- and Aarhus, any student called for a northeastern in- gretting it already.” He said Students have two main portant for us to help form sponsibility does not lie with who has an interest will be dustrial town.” students will be able to in- complaints — that the ma- this contract.” the technology.” trained to be active in the emergency medical ser- vice. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The first Hundreds of students protest 19 percent tuiton hike meeting serves as a busi- ness discussion and the November 2, 1982 second is for the purpose of membership training. Friday afternoon, approxi- Trained members of the mately 500 students gathered organization include cer- on the steps of Warner Hall to tified emergency medical rally against the 19 percent in- technicians (EMTs), stu- crease in tuition for the 1983– dents certified in first aid ’84 school year. and CPR, and one para- The crowd, led by Student medic, Gerry Vaerwyck, Government President Nate the organization’s vice Solano and accompanied by president. Seven campus guitarists Sam Cohen and Pat police officers are pres- Dominguez, sang about the ently in training for EMT tuition increases to the tunes certification. of “Blowing in the Wind” and One of the group’s first “Where Have All the Flowers activities is to sponsor a Gone.” The students, many full Red Cross CPR course carrying signs, periodically on Saturday, April 2. The broke out in chant, including course will last approxi- “We’re broke,” and “We want mately nine hours and is Dick.” open to the entire campus A refreshment table was set community. up on the patio of Warner Hall Individuals that com- with a sign saying “compli- plete this session will ments of the president.” Dur- be fully certified in CPR ing the rally, a student tore skills. If this course is a the sign in half and threw it to success, the organization the crowd. When acting dean plans to offer a follow-up of student affairs Brad Walter course for certification in spoke to the students, people basic first aid. from the crowd pelted him File Photo Sand said the emergen- and Warner Hall with cookies, President Richard Cyert speaks about the rise in tuition, student facilities, and student housing to a crowd of protesting students. cy medical service has not some shouting, “Let them eat as of yet received a budget cookies!” taken off,” McCarthy said. Anyone is free to look at the fi- even with student concern, this month to plan tuition for from Student Senate, but The rally should make the McCarthy invited President nancial statements of the uni- tuition will still “probably not ’84–’85. The current tuition of its target date for initiat- administration think twice Richard Cyert to speak at the versity, he said, and pointed go up less than 10 percent” in some of Carnegie Mellon com- ing operation is April 22, about raising tuition next year, rally, but Cyert declined, say- out that only three students ’84–’85. petitors are: Cornell, $7,050; during Spring Carnival. A said Solano. “It’s a 19 percent ing he did not want to talk at attended a recent forum on “When we compare out tu- Massachusetts Institute of first-aid station will be op- increase with a 6.5 percent a “show.” Cyert explained that tuition. The announcement of ition with schools like MIT, we Technology, $7,400; Harvard, erated by the organization inflation rate at the most. It’s he was busy with appoint- the forum was made the night aren’t saying we have to keep $7,490; and Brandeis, $7,650. for the carnival. just not justifiable,” he said. ments during the rally, and before it was held. up with them to admissions,” A cardboard model of a ter- When the group be- Student Senator Tom Mc- that he would answer any The head of the tuition he said. “That’s not true at minal was burned at the end comes active, one certified Carthy explained that the rally questions about tuition at the committee, Fred Rogers, said all. But we’ve got to look at of the rally, in reference to the EMT and a second trained was a chance for students to forum to be held Nov. 11. the rally’s point was well tak- whether they’ll be able to offer contract signed between Carn- member will accompany become involved in the tuition “I see nothing wrong with en, but asked, “Where were all more to their students for the egie Mellon and IBM. The fire the campus police officers issue. According to McCarthy, students gathering,” Cyert the protesters when the deci- extra money.” The increase was extinguished by Walter. on all medical calls. the real issue is that students said, adding that the rally is sion was being made?” Of the won’t bring sudden changes, At the end of the rally, “We want to be or- are demanding more informa- not likely to affect the price of two students who were on the he added. “It’s gradual im- which lasted just under an ganized for 24-hour re- tion on where the tuition mon- tuition. “You can’t let things tuition committee, none pro- provement over time.” hour, Solano urged everyone sponse,” Sander said. ey is going. “If we know what like that affect decisions,” he posed a freeze, and some fa- The decision to raise tuition to come to the administra- “We’ll treat basic life sup- those actual figures are, we said. vored an even larger increase. from $6,300 to $7,500 for the tion’s explanation of the tu- port and take the patients could say, ‘no, we don’t want Cyert denied that students Rogers agreed, “If only three ’83–’84 school year was made ition increase Nov. 11 at 4:30 to Shadyside or act as first this, we don’t want that, and are withheld information on students show up it’s a joke. If last spring, and the tuition p.m. “They won’t be able to fit responders to the inci- perhaps a few dollars could be where tuition money is going. 300 show up it’s no joke.” But committee will be meeting us in the ballroom,” he said. dent.” April 15, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/special » B5 1992–1993 Students protest Students overcrowd, overuse clusters october 5, 1992 need the computers in the kind of performance people provements in MMP. university research clusters.” expect would cost about Futhey said that Carnegie The two-month-old Com- Wallace Colyer, Andrew $4,000,” said Aulfinger. Mellon is fortunate that the puting Services Division has system manager, said in a post He also said that every availability of computers is as begun a series of changes de- to the official andrew Black- fiscal year is a “race” to see good as it is and that the qual- signed to better fulfill the cam- board this week, “The PC serv- what can be upgraded with ity of the equipment is so high. pus user community’s needs ers last week saw a new record the funds available, but em- “I have just in the past for computing and communi- peak usage of 5,208 unique phasized that only one major month or so been talking to cations services. users and 44,184 sessions. In purchase has been made so far people or other universities One change that can’t be each of the past three weeks this year, the new equipment and as a result I’m feeling implemented very quickly is old usage records have been for MMP. pretty good about the level of increasing the availability of broken. We anticipate demand “Before the fiscal year ends, quality in our own clusters,” terminals for student use at to increase even further as the we hope to address several she said. “For example, MIT peak hours. Gary Aulfinger, semester progresses.” ideas…. It’s always a guessing just opened its first computer manager of Cluster Services, Aulfinger said that solving game as to what we’re going to lab with 17 Macs. We’re do- said that usage at any point the problem is not as simple as be able to do,” Aulfinger said. ing pretty well, compared with during the beginning of this it might seem. The solution is There seems to be some other institutions.” year was greater than at the not merely buying more termi- validity to the complaints of Aulfinger was particularly peak last year. nals and increasing the space crowding in the clusters. CCon concerned about another The clusters are busiest in available in the clusters, but Jeffrey Siu said, “Everywhere I topic: the perception of CCo- the evening, said Jonathan identifying which equipment go it’s crowded. Especially the ns. In Person’s Opinion in the Poole, a tutor at Wean 5419. is no longer meeting the needs Macintoshes at MMP. Because Sept. 28 issue of The Tartan, They get crowded “between of the campus community and they’re new systems, everyone two people expressed their File Photo Peace activists marched on Warner Hall this week. 8 and 12 p.m., especially on replacing it. wants to go there, and every- displeasure with advice they nights before big assignments For example, Aulfinger said thing is reserved until 2 am.” had received from CCons. September 14, 1992 Campus Police Chief James are due.” that the 12 IBM PS/2s in UCC Other changes so far have “I was very concerned that LaPaglia and two other Cam- Some statistics taken last are in use less than 10 percent included the closing of the two people using the clusters Ardent peace activist Vin- pus Police officers, to whom year seem to reflect Poole’s re- of the time, while the Ma- Mudge cluster and the re- said that the CCons were not cent Eirene organized anoth- Eirene delivered the items. marks. A graph printed in the cintosh IIcxs there are in use location of its DEC stations as helpful as they could have er on-campus demonstration Eirene made several ac- May 1992 issue of Cursor, the 70 percent of the time. One to Morewood Gardens. The been,” Aulfinger said. “I’d like this week, protesting United cusations during his speech, campus computing services Macintosh is the equivalent equipment in the Morewood to see better training of the States government funding of most of them directed toward newsletter, showing the per- of nine or 10 IBM machines cluster now includes seven CCons and better staffing of Carnegie Mellon research for Carnegie Mellon and the sup- centage of computers in UCC in terms of student utility, ac- DEC stations and eight Macin- the clusters.” supposed military purposes. posed involvement of techni- 100 in use each hour clearly cording to Aulfinger. tosh SEs. Futhey said that she tends Eirene organized the event cal colleges in military proj- revealed that the most usage “The SEs in Baker 140 are In addition, the cluster in “not to have direct interac- with students of an organiza- ects. comes at night. By 8 p.m., 80 used by Computing Skills Margaret Morrison was com- tion with the CCons except as tion called Desert Flower, an Eirene said to students, to 90 percent of the DEC sta- Workshop (CSW) classes dur- pletely remodeled. The cluster anyone else might,” asking for activist group that opposes “[CMU is] a military uni- tions and Mac II/IIIcxs are ing the day, but at night are received new paint, carpeting, advice, and added that a week military intervention in the versity. At Carnegie Mellon in use. One solution to this not as useful as, say, IICis,” chairs, and desks. The furnish- earlier she had received a affairs of Iraq. University more money is crowding at night would be Aulfinger said. “By upgrad- ings were rearranged to make message from a faculty mem- Eirene and a student made from military research for those people that can tailor ing equipment, we would add working together in small ber that said how helpful a held up a banner which read than from the tuition you their usage to use the clusters more practicability.” Aulfinger groups by students easier. The CCon had been. “One of “Bread not Bombs,” the name pay.” Eirene also alleged that at non-peak hours, particular- stressed that he would like most important improvement the things we’re concerned of the event, while other stu- Carnegie Mellon was directly ly in the morning and early af- to replace old machines with came with the replacement with is getting feedback dents passed out flyers. Af- involved in the development ternoon, according to Cursor. newer, compatible, and more of the aging Mac SEs with 26 from anyone in the campus ter a short speech in front of of computerized weapon sys- “More and more classes are powerful ones, like replacing new Mac IIcis. community who used our Doherty Hall to students as tems used by American forces requiring students to use our older Macs with newer ones. Tracey Futhey, director of services,” Aulfinger said. “We they walked to and from class, in Iraq. facilities,” Aulfinger said, “as This doesn’t come cheap. User Services, said that she is can always use this type of Eirene and 13 other people Eirene dubbed the United a result more and more people “Any new machine with the “pretty happy” with the im- information.” marched form Doherty Hall States “the empire” when de- to Warner Hall, where he at- scribing American foreign af- tempted to deliver a large loaf fairs in general. At the end of of Italian bread and a copy of the event, Eirene also made the flyer to University Presi- a reference to the Biblical Mehrabian focuses on necessary progress dent Robert Mehrabian. story of David and Goliath The flyer was a photocopy with regard to the small size during state of the university address of a page from the Pittsburgh of the demonstration and its Business Times that detailed possible impact on university october 19, 1992 cation, and future projects. survey, citing low graduation for the University Center will outside funding to different policy. Mehrabian was positive rates, low freshman retention, be collected by late November, colleges within Carnegie Mel- University policy recog- Carnegie Mellon President about Carnegie Mellon as a and low student satisfaction as and the chemistry department lon and The University of Pitts- nizes the right of students to Robert Mehrabian gave his whole, saying “There’s a lot of reasons why Carnegie Mellon laboratory updates will be burgh. The loaf of bread was organize orderly and peaceful state-of-the-university address good things on this campus … was not ranked higher. “This is forthcoming. Mehrabian then approximately two feet in demonstrations on campus. at the faculty senate meeting lots of good people and good not a satisfactory level from my fielded questions from faculty length. This policy does not ad- on Oct. 8. will.” However, the bulk of his perspective,” Mehrabian said. members, the advisory board, Mehrabian was not pres- dress the right of persons not Speaking for an hour in the speech focused on improving Among other topics, Meh- and the Board of Trustees. Fac- ent on campus the day of the affiliated with Carnegie Mel- Adamson Wing of Baker Hall, the state of undergraduate rabian said that construction of ulty senate meets on the sec- protest. Eirene, nine students, lon to hold such demonstra- Mehrabian spoke about ongo- education. Mehrabian ad- the new GSIA building would ond Thursday of each month. two photographers, and two tions. ing construction projects, new dressed Carnegie Mellon’s na- be completed in January, on President Mehrabian was cameramen were prevented Eirene is not affiliated faculty appointments, public tional rank of 19 according to budget and on schedule. originally scheduled to speak from entering Warner Hall by with the university. relations, undergraduate edu- the U.S. News and World Report He said construction bids at the Sept. 10 meeting. Students propose SafeWalk program CMU ranks 19th February 15, 1993 That’s why we decided on de- who needs to be escorted with er will tell the person on line veloping SafeWalk.” Wolpert a team of two escorters — one an exact time, who will be in national survey In response to the rape on said that after the meeting in male and one female. “[Es- escorting that person, where Frew Street on Jan. 31, David Scotland Yard, they talked to corters] are not allowed to they will be meeting, and September 21, 1992 lon were consistently in the Wolpert, a junior applied his- Campus Police Officer Ray- separate unless an emergency when they will meet. “The 90s. Despite this, the overall tory major, and Kevin Bronke, mond Mialki, who was as- situation necessitates so,” ac- [central dispatcher] will keep Carnegie Mellon Universi- impression of Carnegie Mel- a junior mechanical engineer- signed to deal with the issue cording to the SafeWalk pro- an accurate log of all informa- ty, once again ranking among lon’s climb in the rankings ing major, went to Scotland of sexual assault, and Stu- posal. tion on escorts and times,” the top 25 national higher ed- has been mostly favorable. Yard to discuss the problems dent Government President Wolpert said that there Wolpert said. ucation institutions, moved Carnegie Mellon President of campus crime. Natalie Gesmond, who was are three reasons for having Wolpert said that the rules from 24th to 19th, a jump of Robert Mehrabian expressed At that informal meeting, already planning a program two escorters for every one are going to be very strict on five places, according to the great pride when informed Wolpert and Bronke devel- similar to SafeWalk. Wolpert person: comfort, liability, and escorters. “We require them annual U.S. News and World of the national magazine’s oped SafeWalk, a program said, “[Gesmond was very en- safety. Wolpert said that a sit- to be on active call,” Wolp- Report survey for 1991. findings. “It’s great that the that “enhances the safety of thusiastic and excited about uation can occur in which an ert said. Bronke said, “We re- Carnegie Mellon was U.S. News and World Report Carnegie Mellon students by the program, and offered her escorter sexually assaults the quire that escorters do not do ranked 19th in the country, survey verifies what many of providing escorts for those support.” person he is escorting, or vice anything that would shorten with Harvard University us have long known — Carn- walking across campus dur- Wolpert, Bronke, and Ges- versa. He said, “Having a man their attention span.” ranked number one for the egie Mellon is among a select ing evening and late-night mond said that they hope to and a woman would make Bronke said that escorters third year running. Carnegie group of the very best univer- hours,” according to their get the SafeWalk program such a story less credible. will not be able to eat, play Mellon was ranked 24th in sities in this country,” said proposal outline given to started by next month. Ges- the previous year’s survey. Mehrabian, who went on to Student Senate on Tuesday. mond said, “we want this The U.S. News & World Report describe a vision where Carn- SafeWalk will provide a program to start before the survey utilized statistical in- egie Mellon was “of the first male and female escorter beginning of March. That “The caring of students for formation from students and rank in all … endeavors.” for every person who needs means the beginning of re- faculty at 1,373 educational “The rankings recognize to walk on campus “in three cruitment. We want to have the welfare of other students institutions. Ranking was that our renewed emphasis minutes or less,” according to this program begin as soon as also broken down for par- on undergraduate education Wolpert. “There will be a fee possible. Now is the time for is tremendous. It is critically ticular statistics, like faculty is having an impact and it for using this service,” said action, as far as this project is important that our students are student ratio and SAT scores. gives us strong momentum to Wolpert, adding that Safe- concerned.” With an overall score of continue this initiative. One Walk will walk anybody any- On Feb. 1, Wolpert, Bron- safe on this campus.” 89.2, Carnegie Mellon ranked of the values of these types where that’s on the campus ke, and Gesmond met to fur- just below Brown University of surveys is to compare your map — from Mudge to the ther develop the SafeWalk —Michael Murphy and just above Washington performance in various cat- Hill. program. Bronkesaid, “That’s University. Carnegie Mellon egories with those of other Dean of Student Affairs how the ball got rolling, and Dean of Student Affairs had one of the best student- institutions, especially those Michael Murphy said, “I am Tuesday, [Wolpert and Bron- to-faculty ratios, nine to one, in leadership positions. a proponent of the [Safe- ke] appeared in [Gesmond’s] and one of the highest dollar “[The administration] is Walk] program. The caring place at Student Senate.” There is safety in numbers.” video games, or smoke while amounts of faculty resources extremely pleased with our of students for the welfare of “[SafeWalk is intended] Wolpert also said that some- on active duty. “Escorters (15th out of all the schools move up the rankings list, but other students is tremendous. to deter crimes for which body is less likely to attack a must take their job very seri- surveyed). by pursuing continuous im- It is critically important that students are frequently tar- trio of people than a pair of ously. They must be alert, re- However, Carnegie Mel- provement of our academic our students are safe on this geted at night, specifically people. sponsible, prompt, and cour- lon also trailed many of the programs we expect to make campus.” robbery, assault, rape, and The SafeWalk program teous,” Wolpert said. top schools in certain areas. further steps in the future.” Wolpert said, “We’ve seen harassment,” according to will have a central dispatch- According to the Safe- Graduation rate was a low Ranking for each institu- women carrying mace and the mission statement in the er at a campus extension to Walk proposal, escorters will 69 percent, and first-year tion was decided by a com- whistles. Women just can’t SafeWalk proposal. SafeWalk which requests for an escort wear a highly visible uni- class retention rate was only plex equation involving fund walk alone at CMU, and will operate from dusk until 4 can be made. According to form and carry a radio and a 86 percent, where figures for spending with regard to stu- something needed to be done. a.m., prodiving every person Wolpert, the central dispatch- flashlight. schools above Carnegie Mel- dent and faculty population. B6 « thetartan.org/special The Tartan » April 15, 2013 2002–2003 Anti-war rally draws thousands Professor’s research January 27, 2003 sheds light on crash Yesterday, 75-year-old February 10, 2003 with an adhesive. This bond- Pittsburgh resident Caryl ing process is delicate and Beal set her handbag down Carnegie Mellon profes- time sensitive — the adhe- of Fifth Avenue, lay down on sor Paul Fischbeck’s research, sive must be applied by hand the sodden cement, and fold- published a decade ago, could within a small time window. ed her hands together across play an important role in dis- The process of affixing heat her body. Beal stayed that covering the cause of the Co- tiles cannot be performed too way, motionless, for 15 min- lumbia space shuttle fire. far in advance of the shuttle utes while snow continued to The report warned of the launch or the bonds holding fall. She was one of about 150 importance of heat tiles to the tiles in place will break other protestors who partici- shuttle survival and the cata- down. pated in the “die-in”, an act logued potential threats to The tiles themselves re- of civil disobedience in show these tiles. NASA may have semble oversized foam Klond- of opposition to the war. tragically miscalculated the ike bars. Each shuttle has over “I kept thinking,” Beal threat of surface damage in- 25,000 tiles of various shapes said, “I really feel strongly curred by the shuttle during and sizes affixed to its skin. that we should not go to war.” liftoff. According to Fischbeck, a typ- A few thousand other pro- Video footage of the lift- ical mission will result in dam- testors marched yesterday in off shows that a piece of de- age to approximately 30 tiles, opposition to war with Iraq. bris fell off the Columbia’s though on some missions, up The protest, organized by external fuel tank and struck to several hundred tiles have local groups including the the left wing of the shuttle. been damaged. File Photo Thomas Merton Center and Hundreds of Pittsburgh residents and visitors gathered outside the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Though this debris was a “It’s like driving behind the Pittsburgh Organizing Institute for a protest march as a part of the Regional Convergence Against War in Oakland this weekend. chunk of foam weighing less a gravel truck and having Group, was one of several than three pounds, the impact your windshield dinged,” dozen events held in Oak- test primarily to “observe and why we’re against the war, at the expense of American produced a trail of dust. Fischbeck said, alluding to land since Friday, includ- get a sense of what we’ll need the humanitarian disaster of lives,” Filardo said. “There’s no question that a the vulnerability of heat tiles ing street theater, vigils, live to do if people are arrested.” this war,” Vining said. A group of Carnegie Mel- tile was damaged,” said Fisch- to debris falling off the fuel music, and lectures, packed A flier advocating the assas- The protest attracted peo- lon students met in Kirr Com- beck, a professor of the social tank. into a three-day-long event sination of President Bush, ple from out of town, as well mons and went to the protest, and decision sciences and en- NASA’s initial analysis of entitled “The Region Conver- found last week, brought in as about 40 Carnegie Mellon which began at the Pitt Stu- vironmental and public policy the debris impact on the shut- gence Against War.” Police a greater number of secret students. Nathaniel Wesley dent Union Lawn, chanting, departments. “The question tle concluded that potential barricaded Forbes and Fifth servicemen, he said. The flier Filardo, first-year physics “Drop Bush, Not Bombs.” is, how severely was it [the damage would not be critical Avenue between Craig Street read, “Kill Bush: Take to the major, held a sign that read, People came from other tile] damaged. The tiles were to the orbiter, the body of the and Bigelow, and allowed Streets for Vengeance.” Tim “Disarm CMU.” According parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio never designed to withstand shuttle’s main component. protestors to march and dem- Vining, executive director for to Filardo, Carnegie Mellon and Connecticut. Marisa bombardment on liftoff.” The simulation focused on a onstrate. the Thomas Merton Center, stands to gain from Bush’s Niemiece drove two hours Heat tiles are important theoretical case of damage Federal agents were there said none of the groups who war on Iraq because of the from West Union, W.Va., with to shuttle safety. The loss of a and was not sensitive to vari- to investigate a tip that allud- organized the protest was in- software engineering insti- five people from her church single tile puts added stress on ability in the scenario. Dam- ed to the assassination of the volved in making that flier. tute’s defense contract with group. Niemiece, 26, said she surrounding tiles. The poten- age to the left wing appears to President, said Michael Heal- “We believe that was an the U.S. government. came out because protesting tial threat is that these neigh- be a critical component in the ey, a lawyer who represents attempt to distract us away “My sign is to discourage is what she can do to make a boring tiles also fail, creating loss of the Columbia shuttle. activists who was at the pro- from our message, which is them from making money difference. a “zipper effect” of subsequent According to NASA re- tile failure. ports, sensors in the left When the tiling malfunc- wheel well indicated a sharp tions, the aluminum shell be- increase in temperature at comes exposed to intense heat 7:52 a.m. on Sunday morning CMU may join college complex in Qatar and turbulence, eventually re- during re-entry. sulting in burn-through and Over the course of seven February 10, 2003 Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa monwealth University’s de- of-the-art buildings and re- the failure of critical system minutes, several break-line Al Thani (the Emir and head sign and engineering pro- sources, and, according to components. sensors in the left wing also of the State of Qatar) and grams. Kamlet, more money than Carnegie Mellon may soon “Heat tile maintenance has showed spikes in tempera- his wife, Sheika Mouza Bint According to the plan, Carnegie Mellon has been have a campus in Qatar, Pro- always been a potential Achil- ture. The left wing sensor Nasser Al-Misnad, the chair- Carnegie Mellon would put offered in a long time. vost Mark Kamlet announced les’ heel of the shuttle pro- failed completely just two person of the Foundation. together a curriculum for Though plans are far from at an impromptu faculty sen- gram,” said Robert Sekerka, minutes before losing contact. In 1997, the Qatar Foun- undergraduate business and finalized, and both Carnegie ate meeting last Tuesday. Carnegie Mellon physics pro- Drag was detected on the left dation began to develop Edu- computer programs ­— tech- Mellon and the Foundation “[The Qatar Foundation] fessor and NASA committee wing of the shuttle, causing cation City, located five miles nology, engineering, and are a long way from making came to us, wanting to part- member. two steering jets to fire in an west of Doha (Qatar’s capi- information are crucial to their final decisions, Kamlet ner with great universities. Sekerka is a chairman attempt to correct the prob- tal). Education City’s mis- the country’s rich oil-based says Carnegie Mellon has Their goal is pretty auda- of the Discipline Working lem. Communications with sion is to provide the country economy. Carnegie Mellon many reasons to consider cious — they’re building Group for Materials Science the shuttle were lost at 7:59 with programs of study and would then select students the deal very seriously. He the next Alexandria in their for NASA’s Office of Biological a.m. research. — 25 at first, from all over mentioned during Tuesday’s minds, and they want to and Physical Research. Even if NASA had more It has already netted the the world, including Qatar presentation that the Qatar know if we want to be a part Each tile is individually accurately diagnosed the skills of such institutions as — and send faculty to Edu- plan was consistent with the of it,” Kamlet said. handcrafted and affixed to the damaged wing, few options Cornell University’s medical cation City. The Foundation university’s goal of interna- The Qatar Foundation aluminum skin of the shuttle exist to correct the problem. was started in 1995 by college and Virginia Com- would supply the land, state- tionalizing. President holds Q & A Buggy accidents trouble session, focuses on safety the weekend free-rolls September 9, 2002 November 18, 2002 Despite the event’s exten- their chances of being seri- sive safety regulations, the ously hurt are slim. President Jared Cohon Grace Yoon, a driver for season has already seen its “The injury I had is very met with some 40 students Phi Kappa Theta’s (Phi Kap) share of accidents. unlikely to occur at high and faculty last Thursday for buggy team, crashed into a The same weekend that speeds since the spokes of the an informal Town Hall meet- parking meter pole at 25 mph Yoon sustained her injuries, wheel would have been mov- ing. The president comment- and received several lacera- Cecilia Ikeda’s Fringe-team ing too quickly for my thumb ed on a range of campus is- tions to her face last weekend. buggy went up on two wheels to go in between them,” sues including several violent She doesn’t know when, if at and veered into the protective Cytrynowicz said. crimes that have occurred all, she will be back inside a hay bales. Ikeda received sev- Despite the accidents, the in the last two semesters at buggy. She crashed when her eral cuts to her lip. vast majority of buggy driv- Carnegie Mellon, his own ap- headband came down over Lucia Cytrynowicz, a ers love their jobs and accept pointment to the Homeland her eyes and blinded her, driver for the CIA, caught her the risks. Yoon, Ikeda, and Security Advisory Council causing her to swerve and hit right hand inside the spoke of Cytrynowicz all agree that the (HSAC), and the implications the pole in the chute. A first- the buggy’s front wheel while benefits of buggy driving out- of partisan research. year H&SS student, Yoon had moving at slow speed. She in- weigh the disadvantages. He also addressed more driven for Phi Kap for two- jured her thumb. Cytrynowicz cites excite- perennial complaints of and-a-half months before the Cytrynowicz, a sopho- ment, people, parties, pan- skyrocketing campus food accident. more sciences and humanities cakes on Saturday, and free prices, declining food qual- “I’m not going to say it was scholar, says that her thumb is massages as some of her fa- ity, and campus apathy. The traumatizing or anything, but sexual assault on Aug. 25 was after an accident you’re kind the most pressing item on the of shaken up a bit,” Yoon said. “It’s not as dangerous as it seems. File Photo “It’s a normal feeling for a per- agenda. Cohon addressed student questions in Rangos Hall on Thursday. “There were four major son to have after an accident.” I knew the risks gong into it, and incidents last year, and the viewing which areas on cam- the stadium reported that the Yoon said that she loves I was really nervous at first, but it aggravated indecent assault pus need additional lighting girl might have been intoxi- driving the buggy and does at Gesling Stadium on Aug. and blue lights, which Cohon cated based on her unsteady not believe that anyone was was really fun once I did it.” 25,” Cohon said. “Technically said would be completing in a gait, according to Doyle. Co- at fault for the accident. How- it was not a rape because the matter of days. hon’s presence on the oth- ever, she is not sure she wants —Grace Yoon student responded quickly University Police Chief erwise nonacademic HSAC to return to the road. and averted a rape.” Creig Doyle, who was also in also stirred inquiry from the “I really would like to Phi Kap buggy driver Pennsylvania state law attendance, urged students crowd. do it, but I have a recurring defines rape as “intercourse,” to take responsibility for their “This is something good thought of crashing again. while aggravated indecent own safety. for Carnegie Mellon because Also, my family isn’t comfort- much better, and she is able to vorite aspects of driving a assault refers to any other “It is especially frustrating it raises the profile of the able with my doing it since write with that hand again. buggy. type of penetration. for us to see, six days after school,” Cohon said. The the accident,” Yoon said. “It’s CIA’s team had another ac- “It’s not as dangerous as Cohon also said that while the indecent assault on Aug. council dispenses advice something I still have to think cident earlier this semester, it seems. I knew the risks no one has been arrested — 25th, another female student to President Bush through about.” involving a buggy scraping a gong into it, and I was really there is no suspect in the case walking alone on the track, at Homeland Security Advisor This year, race day falls on hay bale. Both the driver and nervous at first, but it was re- — the Carnegie Mellon police one in the morning, using the Tom Ridge and does not par- April 11 — almost five months the buggy rolled again the ally fun once I did it,” Yoon were working closely with the same route use by the previ- take in policy formation, said away — but buggy practice is next day. Ikeda and Cytryno- said, adding that driving city’s sexual assault unit. The ous victim,” Doyle said. Cohon. well underway and will end wicz say that their accidents has allowed her to meet new school’s response includes re- Undercover personnel at on the weekend of Nov. 23. were isolated events, and that people. April 15, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/special » B7 2011–2012 University celebrates occasion with renaming, ceremony

September 12, 2011 During the ceremony, Diet- charge of arranging things for rich spoke of his affection for the Guster concert,” said Joe Students, faculty, and staff Carnegie Mellon and his faith Burgess, a senior information woke up Wednesday morn- that its students and faculty systems major and one of the ing to the unprecedented members would continue to heads of AB Tech. “We weren’t news that former industrialist break barriers with its inter- told much about the event; the William S. Dietrich II had an- disciplinary thinking and com- university did a really good nounced his intention to gift a plex problem-solving strate- job keeping the various events $265 million fund to Carnegie gies. a surprise.” Mellon University. “This university puts Pitts- Despite the short notice The gift, which becomes burgh on anybody’s world given, student attendance effective upon his passing, is map of great research cities,” was high throughout the day’s the largest donation to Carn- Dietrich said. “Brilliant people events. “While our aspirations egie Mellon in the university’s come here as students and fac- were incredibly high for this history, and one of the largest ulty, and their presence in our event, I think I can confidently gifts by an individual to a pri- community adds something say that it surpassed every one vate education institution in extraordinary.” of our expectations,” Dean the United States. Initially, Dietrich did not of Student Affairs Gina Casa- In honor of the gift from specify for the funds to go to legno stated via an email in- the Pittsburgh native and any one particular college or terview. “The genuine excite- Carnegie Mellon trustee, the purpose. “But keeping in mind ment from our student body university held a surprise day Bill Dietrich’s own interests and entire university commu- of festivities Wednesday and [in history], we named the nity was palpable throughout announced the renaming of College of Humanities and the day. I was deeply touched the College of Humanities and Social Sciences for him, and by students’ reflections on Mr. Social Sciences to the Mari- we expect a substantial por- Dietrich’s speech and by their anna Brown Dietrich College tion of the gift will go to sup- interactions with him at the of Humanities and Social Sci- port H&SS,” Cohon said in an morning’s events.” ences. interview. File Photo While the ceremony may The celebration began at A plaque dedicated to Di- William S. Dietrich II talks to the crowd about his childhood. be over, Dietrich’s gift is still 11 a.m. with a ceremonial etrich’s mother, new H&SS yet to come. announcement in a tent on namesake Marianna Brown shavings,” delivered a straight- ny, students surrounded the speaking of his accomplish- “The important thing to un- the Cut, where distinguished Dietrich, was unveiled at the faced Dietrich in front of the real Fence for a series of com- ments. derstand is that Bill Dietrich’s guests — including Board ceremony and will be mount- audience. “Pulling my bacon memorative photographs with During the remainder of vision is long term,” said John of Trustees Chairman Ray ed in the entrance of Baker out of the fire in the pencil university leaders. the day, the Carnegie Mellon Lehoczky, dean of H&SS. “On Lane, Carnegie Mellon Presi- Hall. sharpener escapade was one After photos were taken, administration surprised stu- Bill Dietrich’s death, which dent Jared Cohon, and Diet- Dietrich shared a few per- of my mother’s finest hours.” several students and special dents and faculty with free will happen sometime in the rich himself — addressed the sonal anecdotes about his Students presented the guests attended an invite- memorabilia, food, and drinks future — I hope a while — this crowd. A selection of students mother and family with the donor with a model of the only luncheon in Rangos to commemorate the day. The trust will be created.... The from all colleges were invited ceremony’s attendees. Fence, painted with the words Hall. Guests were served a celebration ended at 8 p.m. draws that are coming from to attend the announcement; “One of my more notable “Thank You, Bill,” identical three-course meal, catered by with a free outdoor concert the Dietrich trust will be rela- they gathered at the Fence, exploits was setting off a fire- to the Fence’s actual veneer CulinArt, and watched a pre- featuring the band Guster and tively small ... so the Dietrich where they received T-shirts to cracker in a pencil sharpener. Wednesday. Following the of- sentation that featured Diet- a fireworks show. fund has a chance to grow at a celebrate the day’s events. The air was fogged with pencil ficial announcement ceremo- rich’s friends and colleagues “Activities Board was in faster rate.” Zuckerberg visits Ladner leaves package pickup in mailroom January 30, 2012 Ladner has simply moved locations from the Univer- CMU on tour Students receiving packag- sity Center’s mailroom to the es to their SMC addresses last November 14, 2011 ... and the next five years will loading dock at the Mellon week may have noticed that [be] about all the things we Institute. their pickup notification came Mark Zuckerberg, the can build on top of that.” “I’m looking forward to from an unfamiliar email ad- founder and CEO of Face- However, junior physics working at the Mellon Insti- dress. book, spoke to and answered major Joel Lu surprised ev- tute,” Ladner said. “I’m not Instead of the ladner@ ad- questions from approximate- eryone at the event when he going to miss the hard work dress that students have come ly 900 Carnegie Mellon stu- described how he had hid- [at the mailroom], but I will to expect, sabrown@ ap- dents on Tuesday in Wiegand den a device underneath the miss the students.... It’s rare peared in the “from” line. Gym at the University Center. stage. that a person can have a job The response that met the Carnegie Mellon was one “At the end of all the ques- that makes a large number of change was overwhelming. A of three universities that tions, a crazed Zuckerberg people happy on a daily basis. “We Miss You, Ladner” Face- Zuckerberg chose to visit on fanboy stood up and started I personally know what it’s book group was set up, which this trip. The other two were shouting that he had a ques- like to order something and gained over 250 likes in just a Harvard University and the tion for ‘Mr. Zuckerberg,’ ” how happy it makes me when few days. Massachusetts Institute of Klarfeld recalled. I know it’s delivered.” Speculation about fraudu- Technology. “Stehlik reluctantly al- “I’ve made so many friends lent emails and stories of mail- “When we organized this lowed him to ask him his along the way,” Ladner said. “I room mishaps almost immedi- trip to go see a few colleges, question, since he was act- get emails every so often from ately began circulating online. Carnegie Mellon was at the ing strangely during the en- former students that just want One of the stories, quoted top of the list,” Zuckerberg tirety of Zuckerberg’s talk,” to keep in touch.” on the “Overheard at Carn- explained at his talk. “The Klarfeld explained, describ- However, even Ladner egie Mellon” Facebook group, students at Carnegie Mellon ing the situation. “He stood was surprised by the student questioned whether Ladner who have come to Facebook up and told us all that he had response to his departure had ended up in “an epic fist- are among our most produc- ‘something’ for ‘Mr. Zucker- from the mailroom. “I feel fight with one of the mailroom tive people.... I don’t know berg’ hidden under the stage, really blessed to have had a robots who tried setting pack- what you do to them.” and went on a long detailed job where I could affect so ages on fire.” “We beat them,” joked As- explanation about how he many people,” Ladner said. Mark Ladner, the man be- sociate Dean of the School of snuck into Wiegand. I know “I tried to put myself in the hind the email address stu- Computer Science Mark Steh- that most of us were pretty students’ place and real- dents have become acquaint- lik, who moderated Zuck- terrified that there was a ize that for each package, ed with, said it was not such erberg’s talk. At the event, bomb under the stage.” File Photo there was someone waiting Mark Ladner leaves UC mailroom for work at Mellon Institute. an interesting story. Instead, Stehlik first asked Zucker- “The night before ... I duct for it.” berg some questions about taped together a wireless Facebook’s history with Carn- router to my iPod and then egie Mellon and recruiting, hooked it up to some speak- and then he opened the floor ers,” Lu explained at the end Constant threats disturb Pitt campus to preselected student ques- of the event’s Q & A session. tions from the audience. “I then snuck into the UC at April 9, 2012 Cathedral of Learning and the on the Pitt community. my work. There’s been days “Most of the questions night and hid under the stage Chevron Science Center on Pitt chemistry Ph.D. stu- where there’s a bomb threat, were about Facebook, and if a for a while to set up the de- The University of Pitts- multiple occasions. Other tar- dent Marshall McGoff said, and okay, I can’t do any work question vaguely touched on vice.” burgh has been the target of geted buildings include David “People get desensitized to today, because what I needed Zuckerberg’s personal life, he According to Lu, he had over 20 bomb threats since Lawrence Hall, Posvar Hall, it, because you get these text to get done, I need to get done would bring it back to Face- intended to remotely activate mid-February, the majority of Litchfield Towers, the Music messages. It got to the point now.” book somehow,” said junior the device, which would then which have been made in the Building, the Frick Fine Arts two days ago, where people On Sunday, Pitt police an- electrical and computer engi- play his question to Zucker- past few weeks. Building, and Victoria Hall. were like, ‘Oh, there’ll prob- nounced several new security neering major Alex Klarfeld, berg. The series of threats began The threats have differed ably be a bomb threat at 10 measures, adding to the in- who was in the audience dur- However, he explained on Feb. 13 when a threat was in their delivery. Some were o’clock.’ People were almost convenience. ing the speech. that the device did not work made against the Chevron written in Pitt bathrooms, joking about it. But then, the Under the new measures, During the event, Zuck- because someone unplugged Science Center, where Pitt’s while others were emailed in last few days, someone put bags will not be allowed into erberg frequently stated that the power cable before the chemistry department is lo- via reporters. in a threat for three or four buildings, everyone entering the future of Facebook and event. cated. One of the threats against buildings at once. So it wasn’t a building will be required to social media would be the Although Lu later admit- Since then, simultane- Litchfield Towers was made just one building, it was mul- show a Pitt ID, and non-Pitt application of the consumer ted that what he did was “not ous threats have been made at 2 a.m., forcing a nighttime tiple buildings.... If they don’t students will not be allowed in knowledge gathered by social the most intelligent thing against locations on the Pitt evacuation of students from catch them soon, people are residence halls. media to other industries. to do,” he explained that campus, including dorm their dormitories. just going to stop going to Pitt Vice Chancellor for “We’re just starting to get he wanted to stand out to buildings. In addition, a threat The Pitt Police Department class. It’s very unsettling to be Public Affairs Robert Hill told to a place where everyone Zuckerberg from among the has been made against Point released a statement offering a Pitt student right now.” Essential Public Radio that the has these advanced smart- nearly 1,000 students at the Park University. a reward of $50,000 for infor- McGoff also spoke to the university takes the threats phones, and we recently just event. After the first threat, an- mation leading to the arrest effect the threats have had on and their effects — including got to a place where you can “On the whole, it was a other bomb threat was lev- and conviction of the person his studies. the emotional toll — seriously. assume that everyone has a fairly entertaining talk, and eled against the Cathedral of responsible for the threats. “The other day I was grow- “We have included in our no- Facebook or Twitter account I think it really got people Learning on March 14. The “Pitt is stating its appeal to the ing up cultures for protein pu- tifications information about with all of these social con- pumped up about working Cathedral houses multiple public to assist the University rification, and it’s a very strict counseling services available nections,” Zuckerberg ex- at Facebook,” Klarfeld re- Pitt classrooms and has over of Pittsburgh Police and FBI timeline,” McGoff said. to members of the univer- plained during his speech. “I marked. “Though, after the 42 floors. with their investigation,” the “If you miss that window, sity community, especially tell the company all the time whole fanboy incident, I do From that point on, the department said in the mes- you have to start over the students who would like to that the last five years have not think Zuckerberg will be threats against Pitt have be- sage. next day. There was a bomb receive guidance counseling been mostly about ramping returning to Carnegie Mellon come more frequent. Threats The constant threats and threat at 10, and I was just during these stressful times,” up this graph of connections anytime soon.” have been placed against the disruptions have taken a toll in the window to continue Hill said in the interview. B8 « thetartan.org/special The Tartan » April 15, 2013 Alumni Calendar

The following list includes events that are ex- Quad, 1017 Morewood Ave. Saturday, 1–3 Reception. TV Lounge, West Wing. Friday, Tepper School of Business clusively available to alumni or that encourage p.m. 4–6 p.m. Registration Open. Main Lobby, Tepper School alumni attendance. A schedule of general Carni- of Business. Friday, 3 p.m. val events can be seen in the Pillbox Carnival cal- Delta Gamma Mellon College of Science Alumni Tepper B**rs. Main Lobby & Court- endar on page C15. Alumnae Tea. Chapter House, 5031 Forbes Ice Cream Social. Terrace Tent, Baker Hall. yard, Tepper School of Business. Friday, 5 Avenue. Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Friday, 2–3:30 p.m. p.m. AB Registration & Continental Breakfast. Rachel AB Tech Alumni & Student Mixer. TV Lounge, Delta Tau Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Mellon Walton Room, Tepper School of West Wing. Saturday, 3–5 p.m. Alumni Reception. Chapter House, 105 Marga- Luncheon. Connan Room, University Center. Business. Saturday, 9 a.m. ret Morrison St. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Friday, noon–3:30 p.m. Tepper School Tour. Rachel Mellon Walton Alpha Chi Omega Meeting. Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall. Room, Tepper School of Business. Saturday, Mock Wine & Cheese Reception. Chapter Delta Upsilon Saturday, noon–3:30 p.m. 9:15 a.m. House, Greek Quad, 1069 Morewood Ave. Alumni & Student Dinner. Chapter House, 101 State of the Tepper School of Business. Board- Thursday, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Margaret Morrison Street. Friday, 6:30 p.m. ROTC & Military room, Posner Center. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Alumni Brunch. Greek Quad, Chapter House, CDUA Meeting. Chapter House, 101 Margaret Alumni Welcome Breakfast. ROTC Tent, Frew Afternoon Tepper Tea: Faculty Meet & Greet. 1069 Morewood Ave. Saturday, 11 a.m.–1 Morrison Street. Saturday, 3–5 p.m. Street. (Rain Location: Danforth Lounge, Posner Center. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. p.m. Luncheon. Schatz Dining Room, University University Center.) Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon. Tepper All-Class Reunion Celebration. Phipps Center. Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Satur- Alpha Epsilon Pi School of Architecture day, 6:30–10 p.m. Parent/Alumni Bagel Brunch. Chapter House, Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sci- SoArch Alumni Reception. DFab Lab, Margaret Greek Quad, 1091 Morewood Ave. Saturday, ences (H&SS) Morrison, Room C7. Saturday, 1–3 p.m. The Tartan 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Reunion. Terrace Tent, Baker Hall. Saturday, Archi-Party-Sponsored by Class of 2002(+1). Alumni and Student Mixer. Tartan Office, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Schenley Park Visitor Center, 101 Panther Room 314, University Center. Friday, Alpha Phi Omega Hollow Road. Saturday, 7–9 p.m. 2:30–4:30 p.m. Alumni Concession Shifts. Midway Concession Heinz College Stand. Saturday, noon–2 p.m. Annual Golf Outing. Meadowink Golf Course, School of Design Other Alumni Reunions Carnival Meeting and Mixer. Coffee Lounge, 4076 Bulltown Road, Murrysville, Pa. Fri- Alumni Reunion. Margaret Morrison, Room Student Alumni Relations Council (SARC) Baker Hall. Saturday, 2–5 p.m. day, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 215. Saturday, 1–3 p.m. 35th Anniversary Mixer. General Motors Saturday Volunteer Event. Frick Park. Satur- Dining Room, University Center. Friday, Alumni Association day, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Scotch’n’Soda 4:30–6 p.m. All-Campus BBQ. Merson Courtyard, Univer- Alumni & Student Reception. Room 1001 & 75th Anniversary Reception. Danforth Lounge, Legacy Family & Student Reception. Alumni sity Center. Rain Location: Wiegand Gym, Foyer, Hamburg Hall. Saturday, 3–5 p.m. University Center. Friday, 6–7:30 p.m. Lounge, University Center. Saturday, 2–4 University Center. Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Scotch’n’Soda Production: Assassins. Rangos p.m. Hispanic & Latino Alumni Association Hall, University Center. Thursday, 8 p.m.; Class of 1988 25th Reunion Celebration. Buggy Alumni Association Meeting. Activities Room, University Center. Friday, 2 p.m., 11 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m., Schatz Dining Room, University Center. Reception. Coffee Lounge, Baker Hall. Friday, Saturday, 10–11 a.m. 7 p.m. Saturday, 4–5 p.m. 12:30–2:30 p.m. Zumba Networking Mixer. Activities Room, 1960s Reception: 1964–’69. Connan Room, University Center. Saturday, 11 a.m.–noon. Sigma Alpha Epsilon University Center. Saturday, 4–6 p.m. Carnegie Mellon Black Alumni Association 38th Annual Kickoff to Spring Carnival at the Decade of the 1970s Reception. Danforth Lunch & Meeting. Gregg Hall, Porter Hall, Information Systems Luna. Coppertops, 2132 East Carson Street. Lounge, University Center. Saturday, 4–6 Room 100. Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Program Block Party. Porter Hall, Room 222. Thursday, 9 p.m. p.m. Friday, 4–6 p.m. Dinner with Mystery Sandwiches. Chapter Decade of the 1990s Happy Hour. General Carnegie Institute of Technology (CIT) House, Greek Quad, 1085 Morewood Ave. Motors Dining Room, University Center. Buggy Breakfast. Singleton Room, Roberts Kappa Alpha Theta Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 4–6 p.m. Engineering Hall. Friday, 9–11 a.m. Alumnae Brunch. Chapter House, Greek Quad, BBQ. Chapter House, Greek Quad, 1085 More- Decade of the 1980s Reception. Schatz Dining 10th Anniversary Celebration for the Depart- 1077 Morewood Ave. Saturday, 10 a.m.– wood Ave. Saturday, noon. Room, University Center. Saturday, 5–7 p.m. ment of Biomedical Engineering. Singleton noon. Return to Chiodos. Duke’s Upper Deck Cafe, Young Alumni Happy Hour. Tartans Pavilion, Room, Roberts Engineering Hall. Friday, 122 West Eighth Avenue, Homestead, Pa. Resnik House. Saturday, 5–7 p.m. 2–6 p.m. (invitation only) Kappa Delta Rho Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 4th Annual Materials Science & Engineering Alumni Reception. Dowd Room, University Miscellaneous Alumni Carnival Deck Party. 3300 Corridor, Center. Saturday, 4–6 p.m. Sigma Phi Epsilon Ballroom Dance Club Reception. Activities Wean Hall. Friday, 4–6 p.m. Alumni BBQ. Chapter House, Greek Quad, Room, University Center. Saturday, 2–3 p.m. Mechanical Engineering Lunch & Lab Tours. Kappa Kappa Gamma 1057 Morewood Ave. Friday, 1–4:30 p.m. Fraternity & Sorority Reception. Tartans Pavil- Courtyard & Lobby, Scaife Hall. Saturday, Alumnae BBQ. Chapter House, Greek Quad, ion, Resnik House. Saturday, 2–2:45 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. 1065 Morewood Ave. Saturday, 4:30–5:30 Soccer Student Life Reception. Mudge House. Satur- Civil & Environmental Engineering Alumni p.m. Alumni Brunch. TV Lounge, West Wing. Satur- day, 3–4 p.m. Reception. Porter Hall, Room 107E. Friday, day, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Carnegie Mellon Ice Hockey Alumni Game. 4:30–6:30 p.m. Kiltie Band Alumni Soccer Game. Soccer Field, adjacent Harmarville Bladerunners, 66 Alpha Drive SCS/ECE Alumni Reception. Gates Center, Alumni & Student Reception. Alumni Lounge, to Gesling Stadium. Saturday, 11 a.m.–1:30 W. Saturday, 3–5 p.m. Room 6115. Saturday, 1–3 p.m. University Center. Thursday, 4:30–6:30 p.m. p.m. Carnegie Mellon Baseball Club Hall of Fame Soccer Alumni Reception. Piano Room, Mudge Dinner. Connan Room, University Center. Delta Delta Delta Law Alumni Network House. Saturday, 5–6:30 p.m. Sunday, 4–6 p.m. Tri Delta Pansy Brunch. Chapter House, Greek Law Alumni Network & Pre-Law Program Carnival Weekend 2013 Event Locations Fractured Fairytales Carnival Preview

04.15.13 Volume 107, Issue 24 ...this week only 3 Yoram Bauman “The world’s first and only stand-up economist” visits Carnegie Mellon. 4 Joshua Bell The rock star violinist performs with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. 5 Quantum Theatre Dream of Autumn features lighting and sets by Carnegie Mellon faculty members. 6 Nutella These Nutella cooking recipes will help you survive until Carnival. 7 Oakland Forever The Celebrating Oakland festival took place in 8 Schenley Plaza on Friday. 8 Midway Map Check out this map for booth themes and locations and other Midway attractions. 10 Film screening The Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival concludes with a film on the Arab Spring.

3 5 7 10 regulars...... diversions

3 Advice 11 Comics Everything you need to know about Carnival Read this week’s comics to get into the mood and unhealthy obsessions with David Carradine. for Carnival. 13 Puzzles 10 Did You Know? Try to get these puzzles done before Carnival, Did you know that Carnegie Tech once had a because we know you won’t do ’em after. girl enter Glamour’s Best Dressed Girl Contest? 14 Horoscopes This week’s horoscopes give you songs to live by during Carnival. 15 Calendar Consult this week’s calendar for all of this year’s Carnival happenings.

PUBLISHER Jennifer Coloma EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Josh Smith PILLBOX EDITOR Rachel Cohen Assistant Pillbox Editor Laura Scherb COMICS EDITOR Kairavi Chahal ART EDITOR Annette Ko PHOTO EDITOR Kate Groschner COPY MANAGER Evan Kahn COVER Patrick Gage-Kelley

The Tartan . Box 119 . UC Suite 103 . Carnegie Mellon University . 5000 Forbes Ave . Pittsburgh, PA 15213 . www.thetartan.org . © 2013 The Tartan Bauman supplies big laughs Advice for awkward people Stand-up economist entertains audience in McConomy About David Carradine and Carnival

Dear Patrick, Dear Patrick, McConomy Auditorium was about half-full with burning joss paper for their ancestors — and how students and faculty members last Tuesday that causes hell to be filled with money — struck a I enjoy David Carradine’s Wooooooooooooo!!! afternoon. Despite the mixed ages and ethnic chord with the culturally diverse audience. movies a few nights a Carnival!!! Wooooooooo!!! backgrounds, one thing these attendees had in week. My friends are Boooooth!!! Buuuuuggy!!! common was their interest in economics — and of Bauman later incorporated one of our favorite really judgmental of my Wooooooooo!!! Carnival!!! course, in comedy. But then, who wouldn’t be up technologies of the day — apps — by exploring the hobby, but his films leave for a good, educational laugh over intelligent jokes? new way of transferring money. His punch line was me feeling lightheaded Thanks, After all, we go to Carnegie Mellon. definitely one to stick: “There’s an app for everyone and great. What can I do Want Orgiastic — even the dead ones.” He went on to jest about to convince my friends Opportunities, Otherwise, Cheers and applause went to Yoram Bauman, who how Chinese tradition believes in magic and Social there’s nothing wrong Optimistically, Offending called himself “the world’s first and only stand-up Darwinism, but not Darwinism. with the occasional David Opposers Offer Other economist.” Bauman graduated with a B.A. in Carradine? Obscene Oases Or mathematics from Reed College and went on to the Bauman then poked fun at the contradictory Occasional Opiates University of Washington for his master’s degree Singaporean policy of calling themselves liberal, Thanks, and Ph.D. in economics. His goal is to “spread joy when at the same time, the government has Feeling Illicit, Latter’s Dear to the world through economics comedy; to reform its fingers at everybody’s throats. “ ‘Uh-oh, be Movies Banish Unusual WOOOOOOOOOOOOO, economics education; and to implement carbon careful. Don’t talk about politics, race, religion, Feelings Frequently pricing — preferably through a revenue-neutral tax the government, or people named ‘Lee.’ Don’t say Woo indeed. It’s finally shift involving lower taxes on things like working, anything that might offend anybody,’ ” the comedian Dear FILM BUFF, Carnival, and I’m going to saving, investing, and higher taxes on things we said, quoting the Singaporeans he had encountered. give you the trademarked don’t like (e.g. carbon).” I’m sorry, but I just can’t Hoskins Personal Carnival Later on, Bauman talked about his own career and encourage David Carradine Enjoyment Guide. First, skip From his introduction until the very end of the show, about how he got to where he is now. “I’m a little fandom. Sure, you saw Kill every school-sponsored Bauman was constantly in character. He did not let embarrassed to say that my video has recently just Bill and thought he was event. Booth is only the fear of offending someone get in the way of his got a million hits,” he said. “It’s surprising ‘cause I’m great in it. Maybe it gives enjoyable if you’re a thrill- jokes. For example, he started the show by showing not a Korean pop star or anything.” you more of a rush — leaves seeker tempting fate when off his capitalism shirt he bought in China. The you feeling woozy. The next climbing to the third floor political irony immediately captured the crowd’s Some of Bauman’s last jokes involved his explanation thing you know, it’s a few of a sorority’s disaster of a attention. of different perspectives from varying types of hours later and you have no superstructure. Buggy is economics through “S*** Happens.” He first made recollection of what you’ve enjoyable until you realize He went on to share his experiences from his recent the distinction between microeconomics ad been doing — just a deep it’s NASCAR for nerds, and visit to Beijing. Bauman roused further excitement macroeconomics. The former stresses that the price sense of shame and a desire as far as the concert goes, with his Chronic Hyperinflation in Hell theory drawn of “s***” is determined by supply and demand; to cover it up the next day. I doubt you can name more from Chinese belief, explaining it as a “drastic the latter simply expresses, “Oh, s***!” He went than one Lupe song. increase in money supply which we called ‘M4.’ ” on to define classical macro, Keynesian macro, Stay away from Carradine. The crowd loved the intelligent pun and correlation neo-Keynesian macro, neoclassical synthesis, There are many other, safer So if the school events are to economic money measurements “M1,” “M2,” and econometrics, environmental economics, supply- options out there that are a bust, what should you “M3.” His explanation of the Chinese tradition of side economics, behavioral economics, and the just as fun. If Kill Bill is what do? Well, what you’ve been Australian School of Economics. got you started, explore the doing all year: Roll out of Tarantino oeuvre. If it was bed, crack open a beer, “People always wonder why economics always his ’70s martial arts series, and don’t stop until your seems so confusing,” Bauman said. “It’s because try pivoting to some Bruce reflection starts to look pretty they do not want you to figure out that the entire Lee films and The Green good. Party like you go to economy is empty.” Though Bauman makes fun of Hornet series. While they Pitt. Dance like nobody’s economics and the system a lot, it takes someone may not have the same illicit watching. Play Edward knowledgeable and familiar with the field to make thrill of some of Carradine’s Fortyhands and get in a one-tenth of the jokes and comments that he made. stuff, they will still leave you shot-for-shot contest. Make satisfied. Plus, Bruce Lee a lot of bad decisions. rocks. Just remember: No Amy Tsien | Junior Staffwriter David Carradine, not even Do something dumb once. enough to earn a nickname, Stay away from Bangkok Patrick Hoskins hotels, Patrick Hoskins Need advice? Send queries to [email protected]. Yoram Bauman describes himself as the “one and only stand-up economist.” Jonathan Leung | Assistant Photo Editor

community pillbox 04.15.13 3 Bell’s violin rings through Heinz Hall Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra showcases renowned soloist

Heinz Hall was near full capacity on Saturday night — gratifying to see music lovers acknowledge new talent in cellist Adam Liu joined Bell in a lovely duet. Though Bell and no wonder: The program boasted violinist Joshua the composing world — even if they had primarily come was clearly still the star, Liu’s cello supplemented him Bell, who is about as close to a rock star as it gets in to see someone else. nicely, and Bell was not so overpowering as to detract the classical music world. Bell’s performance was from the delicate exchange of back-and-forth musical spectacular, of course — but his was only one of several The cheers subsided and then rose again as Bell took the dialogue. performances that made Saturday’s program especially stage. After exchanging a few good-natured handshakes fantastic. with members of the orchestra and giving the audience But Bell’s performance, startlingly, was not the end of the an appreciative smile, Bell lifted his violin for Bernstein’s concert. After the intermission, the orchestra took the Before Bell’s performance, the 2012–13 Pittsburgh Serenade after Plato’s “Symposium.” stage for a performance of Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 in F Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Composer of the Year Mason major. Bell’s was a hard act to follow, but the orchestra’s Bates came to the stage to introduce his piece, Desert The sound was incredible. Watching Bell, it was performance proved to be anything but anticlimactic. Transport. It seemed odd that Bates should choose immediately clear that he has an unusually stiff vibrato; a Bell concert to debut his work — where no matter unlike most top-notch violinists who produce a more The PSO’s rendition of the Brahms was truly the best of how well received the piece was, it would inevitably fluid vibrato from the wrist, Bell uses his entire arm in a the best. The second movement in particular showed be overshadowed by Bell’s performance. However, by way that looks almost awkward at times. off the orchestra’s exquisite dynamics. The orchestra introducing it on Saturday, Bates ensured that his work worked in complete harmony; each phrase lifted and was heard by the largest possible audience. However, this quirky characteristic did nothing to descended with a soft sigh, as if the orchestra were a detract from the sound he produced. Bell played deftly single breathing body. And to Bates’ credit, the composition was very good. and effortlessly, even producing a few series of notes His piece sounded unlike much of the more eccentric that seemed impossibly fast. In these moments, Bell The order of the program was an interesting and and purposefully dissonant contemporary music that’s proved himself an energetic performer; his hair moved undoubtedly intentional choice. The program could have already out there. Sweeping and glorious, the music vigorously with the music, and he frequently bent and easily ended with a bang after Bell’s performance, but resembled a movie score in terms of its scope and straightened his knees according to the tension in each instead the orchestra chose to give itself the limelight for sound. As Bates explained, the piece was inspired by a phrase. the last third of the concert. This final performance was a helicopter flight over the Arizona desert. The climbing nod toward the orchestra and a reminder that they made strings mirrored the rise in altitude as the helicopter took But any violinist of his caliber can play quickly. The the entire evening possible — a reminder of the renown off; one could even hear the rapid pulsing of helicopter moments that set Bell apart as a musician happened and professionalism without which bringing in soloists blades in the percussion. There was a definite sense when the tempo slowed and gave him time to bring out like Joshua Bell would not even be possible. By ending of journey to the piece — a triumphant arc that rose, the artistry in his playing. Bell managed to wring every the concert with the Brahms, the PSO made the evening peaked, and then returned to ground level. ounce of sweetness from the notes he played, just toeing not a celebration of Bell or Bates, but a celebration of the the line between excess and perfection. A dreamlike orchestra itself and its important contributions to the Even though this piece wasn’t necessarily the most expression crossed his face during these slower Pittsburgh cultural scene. anticipated on the program, audience members cheered passages. wildly at its conclusion, granting Bates a well-deserved standing ovation. For those few minutes, it was Toward the end of the piece, PSO assistant principal Rachel Cohen | Pillbox Editor

music 4 pillbox 04.15.13 Dream of Autumn provokes surreal questions Production at East Liberty’s Quantum Theatre features Carnegie Mellon faculty members

In the last seconds before death, what would you see flashing before your eyes — your greatest regrets, your happiest memories, or something so extraordinary and unthinkable that it can only be experienced in the throes of death?

This question pervades the production of Dream of Autumn, a surrealist play written by Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse and translated and directed by Sarah Cameron Sunde, at the Quantum Theatre in East Liberty.

It is impossible to pin down the exact story of Dream of Autumn; it floats somewhere between the long shadows and ghostly figures of the play. At its core,Dream of Autumn is about a man who relives his life in fractured visions as his existence comes to an end. In a scattered collage of bittersweet memories, broken relationships, and emotional turmoil, Dream of Autumn touches upon a range of subjects: love, lust, family, death, fear, trust, loss, and the passage of time.

The characters are a strange combination of enigma and personality. All but one go unnamed. They speak in Photo courtesy of Heather Mull sometimes meandering, sometimes repetitive dialogue. Man’s parents, both unnamed, emerge from a closet. Though married, the two characters could not be more However, they are fascinating and unforgettable, different in terms of personality. brought to life by an amazing performances by the cast. lover and temptress. Laurie Klatscher and Carnegie The lighting, directed by Carnegie Mellon assistant Carnegie Mellon adjunct professor Martin Giles plays Mellon drama and music professor Gregory Lehane teaching professor of lighting C. Todd Brown, changed Man, the protagonist of the play — a conflicted figure portray Man’s parents — a desperate, deeply anxious dynamically and unexpectedly, creating a multitude who seems almost indecisive and childlike in his actions. mother and a nonchalant, aloof father. Jennifer Tober of different atmospheres. Carnegie Mellon assistant Karla Boos plays Woman, the ghostly and free-spirited plays Gry, Man’s ex-wife, who remains bitter and angry professor of sound design Joe Pino created a sense of over their divorce. eerie unrest in the space of the basement.

Giles’ portrayal of Man was particularly fascinating. Not The elements of the production often inundated the only did he cover a wide range of emotions in expressing audience all at once. For instance, in a scene where Man the character’s inner turmoil, but he also managed to must choose between his parents and Gry or Woman, punctuate his performance with moments of unexpected there are sudden, sharp changes in lighting and sound comedy, with an odd word or shift in tone here and there as the characters engage in a bitter, desperate back- to lighten the mood. and-forth dialogue. There is a real sense of tension and discord, as if the world is being torn apart at that very The staging was simply phenomenal. The set felt like a moment. Salvador Dalí painting brought to life. Pieces of bone- white furniture half-buried in sand became tombstones At the end, when the twin hourglasses that run for the where a basement had been converted into a graveyard. duration of the play are out of sand, there is still a trail of The play’s set and costume designer Narelle Sissons, questions left unanswered. However, the beauty of the who is an associate professor of scenography at play is that, in leaving behind a mystery, it generates a Carnegie Mellon, spoke about her reasoning for the set great deal of introspection. You will wonder what you design: “The only thing Fosse gives us in the text are a will see just before you die, what the most important part bench, some gravel, and a graveyard. We did not have of your life is, and what you will do until that inevitable a bench, gravel, or a graveyard. Instead, we wanted to day when your very own dream of autumn comes to you. build a psychological space, in the basement of this mansion, an abandoned basement in decay.” Xiyu Wang | Staffwriter

Gry, Man’s ex-wife and the only named character in Quantum Theatre’s Dream of Autumn runs through the play, is always portrayed in the rain. April 28. Courtesy of Heather Mull

music pillbox 04.15.13 5 Nutella proves a hearty pre-Carnival treat Consult these recipes for some tasty, chocolatey treats to sustain you through this week

T-minus three days and counting. It’s almost here: For cheesecake layer: ¼ cup of milk the moment you’ve all been waiting for. On Thursday, 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder Carnival — the biggest party of the year — will start 2 tablespoons of sugar ¼ cup of peanut butter with a bang. 2 eggs ¾ cup of Nutella 1/3 cup of Nutella 2 cups of rolled oats These next few days are truly a test of your patience as a human being, and the only possible solution lies 1. Preheat oven to 325ºF and grease a nine-inch 1. Lay tin foil on a flat surface for the cookies to cool in the magical powers of the single best thing that has square pan. For the brownie layer, mix the first four on. ever been packaged in a plastic container: Nutella. This ingredients together until smooth, then add in the 2. Combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder magical concoction of hazelnuts and chocolate can make flour and cocoa powder. Pour mixture into pan and in a medium saucepan and heat until melted while absolutely any problem fade into nonexistence. So to spread evenly. mixing. help you get through the next few days, here are a few 2. In a separate bowl, combine the cheesecake 3. Stir in the peanut butter and Nutella. recipes that can make the wait a little more appealing. ingredients until creamy and smooth, then pour 4. When previous ingredients are combined, remove over the brownie batter. from heat and stir in oats. Nutella Cheesecake Brownies 3. Bake for 40–50 minutes or until the cheesecake has 5. Use a spoon to form cookies on the tin foil and allow Adapted from wishfulchef.com set. to cool before eating — if you can wait that long. 4. If desired, refrigerate until cool. Note that Difficulty: Hard, but worth it. cheesecake fresh from the oven is also delicious. Flourless Nutella Cake From kirbiecravings.com Ingredients: No-Bake Nutella Peanut Butter Cookies For brownie layer: From thekitchn.com Difficulty: Easy ¾ cup of vegetable oil ¼ cup of Nutella Difficulty: Medium Ingredients: 2 eggs 4 large eggs ¾ cup of sugar Ingredients: 8 ½ ounces of Nutella 1 cup of flour 3 tablespoons of butter ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup of sugar 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a six- or seven-inch circular pan. 2. Beat the eggs for six minutes, or until they have roughly tripled in volume. 3. Microwave the Nutella for 20 seconds to soften it. Add about one-third of the egg mixture and mix thoroughly. Repeat twice until the entire egg mixture is incorporated. Pour into the pan. 4. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Make sure to cool completely before serving.

An Almost-Empty Jar of Nutella Miracle

Difficulty: Easiest

Ingredients: An almost empty jar of Nutella Ice cream

1. When your jar has almost run out, scoop some ice cream into it and stir. 2. Congratulations — you’ve officially performed a miracle that you can eat with a spoon.

Laura Scherb | Assistant Pillbox Editor

No-bake Nutella peanut butter cookies are a quick fix for a nutty, chocolate craving. Courtesy of Melissa Hillier via Flickr

cooking 6 pillbox 04.15.13 Oakland Forever promised more than it delivered Celebrating Oakland festival is underwhelming trial run for next year’s actual event

If you happened to walk past Schenley Plaza last Friday, custom jewelry and another with an array of colorful you may have wondered why there was a Ferris wheel scarves. These tables all featured locally made items and and other festivities present. attracted quite a number of people.

These were all part of an event called Celebrating Upon speaking to some of the vendors, it became Oakland, also called Oakland Forever. University of clear that the event was actually a trial run for the Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) served as the primary actual Celebrating Oakland festival that will occur next sponsor, although other sponsors included Carnegie year. Next year is Oakland’s 175th birthday, and the Mellon, the University of Pittsburgh, and the Oakland celebration is supposedly being planned on a much Transportation Management Association. larger scale.

Although the description of the event boasted Friday’s event was the first of its kind, which may activities such as a food tour, carnival rides, and live better explain why it was poorly organized. If this year’s entertainment, the majority of them did not seem to Celebrating Oakland was in fact a trial, there are many be present at the actual event. The only carnival ride changes that should be made to make it less confusing was one Ferris wheel, and there was no food, unless and more of a celebration, as its name suggests. you count the decorated dog biscuits being sold by one vendor. One of the more important changes that should be made is to the description of the event. This year’s In addition, it was difficult to tell whether the marching festival could not be any more different from how it band from Pitt was practicing on the side, or part of was described, so the next event should stick to the the event. Regardless of its reason for being there, description. Additional activities and live performers the Pitt marching band appeared to be the only live would definitely be beneficial and could attract entertainment present. significantly more people than it did this year.

Although there was not much to do, a decent number As the description of the event suggests, the goal of of people showed up to the event. It was nice seeing Celebrating Oakland was to bring the residents of families out together and enjoying the agreeable Oakland together; the turnout for this year was an weather. indication that better organization could make next Nikita Mishra | Junior Photographer year’s actual event memorable for the entire community. The Ferris wheel was one of the only carnival-like It was also interesting to talk to the vendors and see attractions featured at last week’s Celebrating Oakland what they were selling. In addition to the table with festival in Schenley Plaza. decorated dog biscuits, there was another vendor selling Nikita Mishra | Staffwriter

community pillbox 04.15.13 7 Midway Map: Booth Themes Alpha Chi Omega Goldilocks and Brave Your Guide to Fractured Fairytales Alpha Epsilon Pi The Humpy Dumpty Trama Ward

Booth 2013 Each year, Carnival Committee selects a theme for Alpha Kappa Psi Hansel and Gretel Booth. In keeping with this year’s theme of fairytales with a twist, booths range from more classic tales like Alpha Phi Beauty and the Beast and Harry Cinderella and Rapunzel to more recent creations like Potter Coraline and Brave. Alpha Phi Omega James and the Giant Midway features other attractions as well, including Fried Oreo rides and concessions. The main tent is a central location for many Spring Carnival events, such as the Asian Student Association Little Mermaid Thursday night comedy show. BioSAC Cinderella

Delta Delta Delta Rapunzel

Delta Gamma Coraline

Delta Tau Delta Sword and the Stone

Delta Upsilon How to Train Your Dragon

Fringe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Kappa Alpha Theta Thumbelina

Kappa Kappa Gamma Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Kappa Sigma Valhalla in the Old West

KGB Rumplestilskin

Mayur SASA Alice in Wonderland

Mudge Mudge Fairy Tale

Sigma Phi Epsilon Up

Singapore Students’ Association Jack and the Beanstalk

Spirit Plot Holes

Stever House Peter Pan

Student Dormitory Council Shrek

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carnival carnival 8 pillbox 04.15.13 pillbox 04.15.13 9 Did you know? Film festival gets political

The men of Beta Theta Pi Epsilon Back to the Square explores unforeseen effects of the Arab Spring fraternity hosted a three-day party at its chapter house, including the On the closing day of the Carnegie Mellon 100years ago Musical Club’s Concert and Dance — an informal musical at the house — International Film Festival, the audience was March 27, 1913 and the annual fraternity dance. The treated to Petr Lom’s documentary Back to the dance took place at the Rittenhouse Square, which centers around the aftereffects and includes dinner and dancing. of the recent Egyptian Revolution. Shown at McConomy Auditorium last Saturday, the film attracted people of various ages and backgrounds, making the screening a tremendous success. It was Beth Parkinson, Carnegie Tech’s an incredible wrap-up to the film festival, and in candidate for Glamour’s Best Dressed keeping with this year’s theme “Faces of Media,” Girl Contest, was selected as one of the film epitomized the power of media. It focused 50 30 semifinalists from across the nation. years ago on the tremendous impact of social media like If she won the contest she would have Facebook or blogging from people in Egypt that Apr. 10, 1963 spent spend the first two weeks of helped overthrow a nation’s dictator. June on location at Glamour’s offices in New York City, attending luncheons Lom has had quite an amazing journey into film and photo shoots among other events. himself. A Harvard Ph.D. professor in political philosophy, Lom decided to leave his academic A sculpture in memory of Judith A. career to focus on documentary filmmaking about Resnik was dedicated outside Porter social injustices. 25 Hall. Resnik passed away on Jan. 28, years ago 1986 in the Challenger space shuttle For most people in the audience, who were only Kate Groschner | Photo Editor crash. The sculpture, made of bent spectators of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, a few A diverse audience filled McConomy Auditorium Apr. 19, 1988 case metal and set on a stone base, key words come to mind: Mubarak, overthrown, for the final screening of the Carnegie Mellon represents a liberal spirit in engineering injustice, Facebook, military. However, the International Film Festival. colleges. revolution spans far beyond that in terms of actions and consequences. When Egypt’s dictator Hosni Mubarak was overthrown, the people did not receive to jail for one Facebook comment” — demonstrating As Carnival weekend concluded, the freedom they expected. Lom’s documentary the intense tightening of the regime after a society The Tartan asked students, “What Back to the Square conveys the worsening of tumbled into chaos. was your most memorable Carnival conditions in Egypt ever since the military took over 10 Mubarak’s rule. By focusing on the portraits of five All five of these stories revolve around the senseless years ago moment?” One first-year student was overjoyed when “Dave Attell signed people affected by the aftermath of the revolution, destruction of civilian lives. The film shows that, Apr. 14, 2003 that girl’s chest.” The best memory, the documentary powerfully reveals the chaotic because of the regime’s determination to scare though, came from a senior mechanical violence and growth in dictatorial regime that has citizens into submission after the revolution, Egypt engineer who said, “I don’t remember made an entire country suffer since Jan. 25, 2011. is now in a worse state than it was during Mubarak’s anything.” reign. The film ends on Tahrir Square with protests The first story is about an adolescent horse for human rights, leaving with the message that The School of Computer Science herdsman who was attacked during the revolution human life is the foundation of a functional and established the Robot Hall of Fame after driving to the pyramids in an attempt to sell moral society, not power or force. to recognize real and fictional robots. souvenirs. Traumatized by the unprecedented years5 ago Robots can be honored as Robots of violence, his family struggled after that fateful day, By observing the lives of the five people marred by a Science or Robots of Science Fiction. a day that originally promised hope but ended in seemingly world-changing revolution, the audience Apr. 14, 2008 Robots of Science are expected to barbaric uproar. The second portrait is about a taxi was able to experience the eye-opening truth serve functional purposes, whereas driver who was gratuitously sentenced to six years behind a false promise. The documentary effectively one of the first fictional robots inducted in prison and subjected to horrendous torture by the conveys the tragedy of a military abusing its power into the Hall of Fame was R2-D2. police and military. and shattering the hope of its people immediately after their dictator was overthrown. The feeling of Facebook purchased Instagram for The third portrait focuses on a woman and her injustice is all too real and very much alive. The film $1 billion dollars last Monday. The husband who were subjected to unjustified was incredibly well done and successfully showed purchase used up about one quarter of intimidation by the police, while the fourth portrait the other side of the revolution that no one outside of year1 ago Facebook’s on-hand revenue. Before features on a girl named Saiwa who met her first Egypt can easily access. the purchase, Instagram had been live love during the political demonstrations and was Apr. 16, 2012 for 17 months and had 13 employees. eventually accused of prostitution by the military. Lom will also hold a film workshop Monday at 5 p.m. in Giant Eagle Auditorium (BH A51). The final portrait concentrates on a young man who Catherine Spence | Staffwriter wrote a post on his personal blog criticizing the military and was forced into prison. In the midst of Andie Park | Junior Staffwriter the incredulity, one of the civilians says, “You can go film 10 pillbox 04.15.13 Crinkled Comics by Juan Fernandez

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comics 12pillbox 04.15.13 Sudoku Puzzle: Medium Difficulty Kakuro Puzzle: Hard Difficulty

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puzzles pillbox 04.15.13 13 Carnival-oscopes aries “Harlem Shake” by Baauer march 21–april 19

taurus “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel april 20–may 20

gemini “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco may 21–june 21

cancer “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!” by The Beatles june 22–july 22

leo “Fight For Your Right” by the Beastie Boys july 23–aug. 22 Crossword courtesy of BestCrosswords.com

Across Down virgo “Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones 1. Unit of weight in gemstones 1. Variety of kale aug. 23–sept. 22 6. About 2. Person to whom property is transferred 10. Permits 3. A book in which records are kept 14. New York city 4. Contented sighs 15. Hungary’s Nagy 5. Big bang cause “Heartache Tonight” by the Eagles 16. Island of Hawaii 6. Broadcaster libra 17. Bread leavened with yeast 7. Refine sept. 23–oct. 22 19. Author Harte 8. Rubbish 20. Hula hoops? 9. Brit. lexicon 21. Long fish 10. Having lobes 22. Island in the East China Sea 11. Singer Kitt scorpio “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett 23. Ques. response 12. Academic themes 24. Maternal woman 13. Seam where two bones are fused oct. 23–nov. 21 26. Go back 18. Pinto or lima 28. Comfortable 22. Bon ___ 29. Considers 24. Formerly, once 30. Word that can precede hygiene, 25. Teen hangout sagittarius “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis tradition and agreement. 27. Actress Thurman 33. Make conformable to reason 30. “Hollywood Squares” win nov. 22–dec. 21 38. Slammin’ Sammy 31. Hosp. workers 39. Actress Berger 32. Battery size 42. “Earth in the Balance” author 34. Got it 47. Procure 35. The wolf ___ the door capricorn “1999” by Prince 48. Light of a candle 36. Meditative sect dec. 22–jan. 19 52. Battleship letters 37. Lasting 53. Woody inhabitants of forests! 40. Having a valid will 54. “Damn Yankees” role 41. Collection of weaponry 55. Romain de Tirtoff, familiarly 42. Broadway opening 56. Thor’s father 43. Pantry aquarius “Sunday Morning Comin’ Down” by Johnny Cash 57. Wholesome 44. Metamorphic rock jan. 20–feb. 18 59. Scottish loch, home to a 45. Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace monster! 46. “Treasure Island” monogram 60. Getting ___ years 47. Excellent, slangily 61. ___-car 49. Grassy plain 62. Scottish Gaelic 50. Ancient Greek colony pisces “Dancing Queen” by ABBA 63. Exactly 51. Reflect feb. 19–march 20 64. Star in Orion 55. ...___ saw Elba 57. Lush Kairavi Chahal | Comics Editor 58. Sheet music abbr.

horoscopes 14pillbox 04.15.13 THURSDAY4.18.13 Robotics Institute Demonstrations. executive director of Carnegie Mellon’s Electricity Industry Planetary Robotics Lab Highbay, Gates & Hillman Centers Center, will discuss energy trends and pressures. Sweepstakes Buggy Design Competition. (first floor). Noon. Wiegand Gymnasium. 10 a.m. These demonstrations for the Robotics Institute celebrate Academic Insights: Staying Happy with What We The buggy teams will show off their designs. The Buggy National Robotics Week. Have. Posner Center, Room 153. 2:30 p.m. Alumni Association will also have a welcome table and Jeffrey Galak, Carnegie Mellon assistant professor of display. History of Buggy. Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall. marketing, will talk about happiness. 1:30 p.m. Sci-fi Destroys the Future, Science Builds It. Buggy expert Tom Wood (CIT ’74) will give a talk with Urban Design Build Studio (UDBS) Project Tour and Rashid Auditorium (4401 Gates & Hillman Center). Noon. photos, statistics, and stories from the long-standing Presentation. Solar House, Donner Dell. 3 p.m. New York Times bestselling author and roboticist Daniel Carnegie Mellon tradition. Come tour the UDBS Southern Exposure project. H. Wilson (SCS ’03, ’04, ’05) will present this year’s Southern Exposure is a non-profit organization that Teruko Yata Memorial Lecture on the exchange of The Tartan Alumni and Student Mixer. supports the visual arts. ideas between Hollywood and academia and how that Tartan Office, UC 314. 2:30 p.m. helps prepare mankind for the changes brought on by Come mingle with alumni in The Tartan’s office. Barbara Anderson Celebration. technology. Foyer, Purnell Center for the Arts. 5 p.m. MOBOT Award Ceremony and Wrap Up. The School of Drama will celebrate the prolific career of School of Art Downhill Derby. Rashid Auditorium, Gates & Hillman Centers. 3 p.m. professor of costume design and construction Barbara Between Doherty Hall & the University Center. 3 p.m. The winners of the MOBOT competition will be awarded. Anderson. College of Fine Arts students will don extravagant costumes and parade down the hill between Doherty Hall Scotch’n’Soda 75th Anniversary Reception. Spring Carnival & Sweepstakes Awards Ceremony. and the University Center in mock-buggy style. Danforth Lounge. 6 p.m. Main Tent, Midway. 6:30 p.m. Come and celebrate 75 years of Scotch’n’Soda. The winners of Sweepstakes will receive their awards. Midway Opening Ceremony. Midway. 3 p.m. Midway, which features booths, rides, and food, officially Carnival Concert: Lupe Fiasco. CFA Lawn. 8 p.m. Shot for Shot Student Film Festival. opens on Thursday. American rapper Lupe Fiasco will perform on the CFA Tennis Court Amphitheatre. 7:30 p.m. Lawn. In the case of rain, the concert will be held in Join the Carnegie Mellon Filmmaking Club as they Kiltie Band Concert. Midway Tent. 3:30 p.m. Wiegand Gymnasium. showcase the film and video work of students in the Carnegie Mellon’s kilt-wearing concert band will perform. Pittsburgh area. Spring Carnival Fireworks. The Mall. 10:30 p.m. Project Olympus Show and Tell 17. Enjoy a fireworks show to celebrate Carnival. Detour presents: Paolo Rocca. 6119 Penn Ave. McConomy Auditorium. 4:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Students and faculty will discuss the latest in their SATURDAY4.20.13 Deep house DJ Paolo Rocca will perform at 6119. research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Carnegie Mellon alumni Alex Price (TSB ’12) and Naeem presentation will be followed by a networking reception. Sweepstakes Final Races. Schenley Park. 9:15 a.m. Martinez-White (CFA ’12) will open the show. The final buggy races of Carnival will take place. AB Comedy Show: Judah Friedlander. Midway Tent. SUNDAY4.21.13 8 p.m. Why Capitalism? Mellon Auditorium (Posner Center). Actor and comedian Judah Friedlander (known for his 10 a.m. Carnegie Mellon Basketball Club Hall of Fame role as Frank on NBC’s 30 Rock) will perform at this year’s Carnegie Mellon professor of political economy Allan Dinner. Connan Room, University Center. 4 p.m. comedy show. Meltzer will hold a discussion and book signing of his Registration is required for this event. book Why Capitalism? FRIDAY4.19.13 ONGOING Zumba Networking Mixer. Sweepstakes Preliminary Races. Schenley Park. 9 Activities Room, University Center. 11 a.m. Scotch’n’Soda presents: Assassins. a.m. Join the Hispanic and Latino Alumni Association for a Rangos Hall (University Center). All qualifying men’s and women’s buggy teams will 30-minute Zumba session and refreshments. In its 75th anniversary production, Scotch’n’Soda Theatre compete. will perform Assassins, a musical by Stephen Sondheim Alumni soccer game. Soccer field. 11 a.m. and John Weidman, on Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday at 2 Alumni Association All Campus BBQ. Come cheer on alumni as they face off on the pitch. p.m. and 11 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Merson Courtyard, University Center. 11:30 a.m. Tickets are available at snstheatre.org. Join alumni and current students for a courtyard Holi. Flagstaff Hill. Noon. barbecue. Celebrate the Hindu holiday of the triumph of true resolve Game Creation Society Arcade. and love by throwing colored powder on Flagstaff Hill. Gates & Hillman Center, 4th Floor Atrium. eLuma Music Festival. The Cut. 11:30 a.m. The celebration is hosted by OM, an organization for Game Creation Society will host its annual GCS Arcade. Sponsored by ENACTUS, the eLuma Music Festival Indian spirituality and culture. This year’s arcade will showcase the highlights from over will feature student performers and is meant to raise 7 years of student game development. The arcade will be awareness about Project Yele, a charity project that aims Academic Insights: Collective Intelligence in Human open Friday and Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. to bring community development to Sierra Leone. Groups. Posner Center, Room 153. 1:30 p.m. Anita Williams Woolley, Carnegie Mellon assistant profesor of organizational behavior and theory, will present the talk. Compiled by Allison Cosby | Contributing Editor 19th Annual MOBOT Races. Race Courses in Front of Wean Hall. Noon. Academic Insights: Energy — What’s Next? Want your event here? Student-built mobile robots, or MOBOTs, will race through Posner Center, Room 152. 1:30 p.m. Email [email protected]. gates to the finish line. Jay Apt, Carnegie Mellon professor of technology and

calendar pillbox 04.15.13 15 SPIRIT.

Kelsey Scott | Operations Manager Carnegie Mellon University’s black awareness organization, SPIRIT, held its 26th annual fashion show on Saturday night in Rangos Hall. The show, titled “Untold,” encouraged pride in diversity and acknowledge the many untold stories of discrimination and hardship. Students shared many of their own stories through song and the spoken word.

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