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The Vol. XCVII. NO.11 ou’wester Visit SApril 11, 2012 e Fortnightly Student Newspaper of Rhodes College http://www.rhodesorgs.whsites.net/Souwester/

A Rites to Remember(photos courtesy of C. Bell) The weekly sassy lesbian column

Moment of silence

Rin Abernathy Staﬀ Writer

If you’ve ever had dinner with me, you might know that I can’t keep quiet. I tend to be emphatically loud, even in a Panera, even when discussing things more appropriate to a Dan Savage column, even when there’s a 70-year-old woman at the table behind me. (No, I haven’t gone back to that Panera.) I do believe, however, that issues are solved far more eff ectively by talking about them than by keeping silent. Now, here’s the M. Night Shyamalan twist where I’m going to ask that you be quiet. Friday, April 20 is this year’s Day of Silence. According to the offi cial site: “Students from middle school to college take a vow of silence in an eff ort to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT behavior by illustrating the silencing eff ect of bullying and harass- For students’ opinions of the Rites performers See Page 4 ment on LGBT students and those perceived to be LGBT.” ere is a GSA-sponsored Facebook event to stay updated about plans for the day at Rhodes. Rhodes primarily has discussion-based classes. In that case, one can see some problems if every student in the Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week room has vowed to be silent for Day of Silence. Foreign language classes revolve around students speaking. If you Amy Stout have an oral presentation due that day, you can’t exactly be Staff Writer silent. ere are, however, alternatives to complete silence. On April 16-19, the Kinney Hunger and Homeless- students directly with many of the issues that people all If the professor is supportive to the idea of Day of Silence, ness Issue Based Team will host a Hunger and Home- throughout Memphis and the U.S. are struggling with, but still needs discussion for a productive class, I’d like to lessness Awareness Week on campus. e awareness week and provides an opportunity for volunteers to have a real suggest a dedicated minute or two of silence at the begin- will include events such as an art display, ongoing clean impact on the lives of those in need. ning of class in support of the LGBT community. t-shirt drive, and a sleepout on the lawn, co-sponsored Currently, Mayor Wharton has embraced a ten-year I’m someone who is obnoxiously talkative in classes by ResLife. e sleep-out will be held on Wednesday, plan to end homelessness, which is entering its second (as in the rest of my life). It’s more noticeable if a student April 18, and proceeds will go to Door of Hope, an or- year. Wharton has organized a fi fteen member commit- like me has fi nally shut up than if a quieter classmate is ganization that provides a safe environment for homeless tee to oversee the implementation of the plan and has participating. Some classes might already suff er from per- individuals to learn healthy living skills and form posi- vowed to eradicate homelessness in Memphis in the next petual silence. How do you know who’s being supportive tive relationships with others. e goal of the event is to decade. However noble that goal might sound, the fact as opposed to who hasn’t done that day’s reading? Simple: raise awareness of the homelessness epidemic that aff ects remains that Memphis and Tennessee continue to push spread the (silent) word. On the offi cial Day of Silence site, Memphis and the rest of America so drastically. ere for legislation that is harmful and unjust for the homeless you can print out short explanations of the Day of Silence will also be an Issue Based Forum with a panel of speak- population. e Equal Access to Public Property Act of mission to pass out on the actual day. Furthermore, you ers, professors, and volunteer coordinators, who will dis- 2012, supposedly aimed at Occupy protestors in Nash- can also show support by wearing purple, rainbow, or oth- cuss the issue of homelessness in Memphis specifi cally. ville’s Legislative Plaza, prevents people from residing on er pro-LGBT clothing. e Hunger and Homelessness Issue Based Team publicly-owned property such as state parks, recreation Signs, written explanations, and clothing are espe- previously sponsored the Hunger Banquet on campus, areas, historic buildings, educational institutions, and cially useful if you can’t keep silent the whole day. Maybe and are narrowing their focus for Homelessness Aware- others. If signed, violators could receive jail time of up to you have a job that requires you to answer the phone fre- ness Week to homelessness in Memphis in particular. 11 months and 29 days and/or a fi ne of $2,500. Legisla- quently. Or, maybe you just have a problem staying quiet Members of the team meet weekly to discuss issues factors deny that the bill is targeting the homeless popula- and hum constantly (guilty). e ultimate meaning of ing the homeless population (such as mental health dis- tion, but the language in the document makes it hard to Day of Silence isn’t to act like Benedictine monks. All that orders) and volunteer with groups such as Door of Hope, believe that no homeless person will be aff ected. matters is that you give a moment to raise awareness for Souper Contact, St. Patrick’s, Meals on Wheels at MIFA, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at Rho- those queer students silenced by bullying every other day and the More than a Meal and More than Art programs des is right around the corner and is one simple way to of the year. at Idlewild Church. IBT leader Maggie Donoghue says, show your support for the plight of the homeless popula- “ e Memphis community is rich with opportunity to tion of the greater Memphis area. To get involved with truly make an impact in the lives of the hungry and the the Hunger and Homelessness Issue Based Team, email Have a question or a topic you’d like addressed? Want homeless…I would encourage anyone who is passionate [email protected] to receive more information about advice or opinions full of semi-witty and sarcastic answers? about serving…the people in our community to contact volunteer opportunities, meeting times, and how to par- Email [email protected]. us and get involved.” is issue based team connects ticipate. Page 2 Opinion Wednesday, April 11, 2012 The How to Survive Studying Abroad Sou’wester Evan Katz Editor-In-Chief Staff Writer Jasmine Gilstrap Despite the overwhelming amount of invites I received to go a few new friends to the beach, and find myself “playing” (running spend my spring break partying on the beach (okay, fine, I didn’t blindly after the ball) in a local soccer game. And then came the Layout Editor get any invites), I decided to spend my time off in Costa Rica. Two rodeo. Erica Morozin years ago, when I was a Junior in high school, I spent five months in I was invited out one night by some classmates to a small-town Costa Rica doing a study abroad program, and I haven’t been back festival complete with fresh-cooked meat sidewalk vendors and live Copy Editors since. One coincidental Skype conversation with a friend, however, music. I confidently employed my “Yes Man” tactic (several people Xany Moore and I was on plane to spend a week with them and their family (I had have told me I bear a slight resemblance to Jim Carey) and it success- Hannah Gysin forgotten how hospitable Costa Ricans are). Stepping back out into fully earned me a tasty yet unidentified meat sample, a snowcone, the pounding sunlight and the roar of dirt bikes zipping their way and a dance with an incredibly good-looking Costa Rican girl (it Opinion Editor past corner fruit stands brought back a sudden burst of emotion, and did get a bit awkward when she realized my Salsa skills were at the Patrick Harris with it I would tell myself if I was arriving again for the first time. I same level of my Spanish). Things abruptly took an unexpected turn, realized that out of the all the little snippets of advice (memorize your however, when my friends asked me if I’d like to watch the upcom- News Editor home phone number; don’t keep your wallet in your back pocket; ing rodeo from—I like to pretend they paused for effect here—inside Alex Yu you’ll want to die if you eat a cashew fruit; ect.) three major points the bullring. really stood out: Up until this moment, nothing I had been offered put me par- A&E Editor ticularly far outside of my comfort zone. However, joining a throng Shelby Lund Make every effort to communicate only in the native of foreign people scattering in an enclosed space from a large crazed language. animal (with horns, I might add) made my comfort zone suddenly a Sports Editor small and quickly fading place on the horizon. Somehow, mostly out Tyler Springs Assuming you’re studying abroad in a country that doesn’t speak of an attempt not to further embarrass myself after my Salsa dancing English, trying to express yourself will probably feel about as pains- episode, I gave a feeble “Si…” Executive Assistants takingly slow as texting on a rotary phone. Even more frustrating will The next half hour is still a bit of a blur to me, my only vivid Andrea Davis be the fact that most people speak English as a second language and memory being stumbling backwards as the bull crashed through the Swati Pandita it’s ever so tempting just to blurt “Your car is on my foot” in English gate and frantically running barefoot to narrowly escape through a rather than trying to work out how to conjugate such a phrase. Don’t small opening in the fence. I learned something important, though, Business Manager do it! Better to resort to hand motions (or screaming, in that case) that I kept in mind the rest of my stay—trying new things won’t al- Alex LaBat than to sacrifice your dignity and all those hard earned hours sleep- ways be easy, comfortable, or even fun, but you always can guarantee ing through Spanish class. But really—it does pay off. Every time you yourself a fresh experience and several lady-killing stories (or so I like Advertising Manager start turning blue with effort from trying to remember the word for to think). Cierra Martin “soap” means that it will come that much easier to you the next time you’re cold, wet, and naked while attempting to scrub yourself clean If anything, the point of studying abroad is learning how to cope with the last few drops of your host mom’s hair conditioner. with being constantly in over your head. Yes, it can be overwhelming How to Reach Our at times when you’re sunburned, tired, and can’t even figure out the Prepare yourself to be exceedingly popular. correct phrasing to complain about the repetitive food you’re eating. Authors and Us But it all becomes worth it when you fall asleep every night marvel- As the official newspaper of Rho- No matter how average your intellect, your sense of humor, or ing at how incredibly different the day has been compared to every des College, The Sou’wester is produced the size of your body parts, being a student abroad will guarantee day of your life that’s come before it. If you get a chance to study entirely by students on staff. It functions your popularity almost as much as being the kid with nine cupcakes abroad, take it—at the very least you’ll come back with a great tan. independently of faculty and administra- in lunch bag every day (incidentally I still make about 95% of my tion. The newspaper is published weekly friends this way back home). Dur- throughout the fall and spring semesters, ing my first few days of school I except during exam periods and breaks. found that my problem wasn’t The Sou’wester is a member of the finding friends, as I had been Student Media Board, a consortium that afraid of, but instead remember- includes the editors of all student media ing the names of the sheer vol- outlets, class representatives, and at-large ume of people that introduced representatives from the student body. themselves to me. I quickly real- All staff editorials published in The ized that despite my lack of hair Sou’wester represent the majority opin- gel and nearly translucent shade ion of the Editorial Board composed of skin my new classmates were of section editors and executive editors. more than eager to adopt me into Opinions expressed in opinion columns their daily lives just due to the and letters-to-the-editor do not necessar- fact that I was a foreigner. In a ily reflect the opinions of The Sou’wester different situation such high sta- Editorial Board. Letters-to-the-editor tus might have gone to my head, are encouraged, but cannot exceed 350 but in this case it was offset by words; all letters must be signed and will the fact that I had the equivalent be edited for clarity. speaking skills of a toddler.

Say yes to everything Reaching The Sou’wester you’re offered. Phone: (901) 843-3402 E-mail: [email protected] Not only is this strategy great Address: for immersing yourself in fresh The Sou’wester cultural experiences, but it also 2000 North Parkway serves as a great fallback strategy Memphis, TN 38112-1690 when you realize you’re nowhere close to comprehending whatever strange language you got B+ in courtesy of E. Katz during high school. Frankly, I Industrialization seems to constantly be in an ongoing thought this one would be a no-brainer. And, for my first few days in battle with Costa Rica’s natural landscape, and, thus far, Costa Rica, it was. It helped me try some new foods, get a ride with is losing badly

The Sou’wester Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Opinion Page 3 Texaphobia Awareness Day: An Open A Plea for Tolerance Patrick Harris Opinion Editor Letter to

As a member of a campus community with an avowed commitment to diversity, I fi nd great Rhodes value on the broad range of backgrounds found among Rhodes’ student body. Races, religions, and nationalities all mix in relative harmony in Dear Rhodes Students, Administration, Faculty, and our little slice of academia, and in a world of po- S t a ff , larization and confl ict, we can all be grateful for that. Yet, if we are being honest with ourselves, As a recent graduate there is not a more awesome ex- we must admit that Rhodes has a long way to perience than getting back on campus and seeing familiar go towards making campus truly welcoming for and friendly faces. Rhodes gave me some of my best years everyone. Some students still suff er misunder- to date and I wouldn’t trade any of it for a diff erent ex- standing, derision, and cold glances from their perience. I’ve made some of my best friends and formed Wearing ten-gallon hats shows your solidarity with Lone countless meaningful relationships, all within the gates of peers as they walk the hallways of Rhodes. I am Star Staters in their uphill battle for acceptance. speaking, of course, of Texans. campus. In saying this, I must admit that I was greatly While Texans, or Texo-Americans, are well Texo-Americans may face upon their arrival in troubled when I heard from multiple friends about occur- represented at Rhodes, the fact remains that na- Memphis, such as claustrophobia resulting from rences of alleged racial profi ling on campus. tives of Texas are a distinct regional minority the presence of trees. You should avoid overgen- Last time I checked, Rhodes was committed to not among the vast majority of Rhodes students who eralizations like “Everything is bigger in Texas,” only having a diverse student population but also making originate from the remainder of planet Earth. As unless you are making an overt sexual reference, all students feel welcome on campus regardless of their such, this group is vulnerable to the stereotyp- which is usually appreciated. It goes without say- particular background. As someone who was fairly well ing and discrimination that plague other disen- ing that common slurs such as “cowchip kicker,” known on campus (not to sound arrogant by any means), franchised populations. I myself am immune to “prairie dog muncher,” “hipster,” and “ladrón su- I was not immune from this problem that nobody seems such prejudice since some of my best friends are cio de nuestra tierra” are not acceptable. willing to fully address. As a student who lived in Stewart from Texas. Nevertheless, the fi ght against bigot- Fighting against Texophobia requires us to a good portion of my time at Rhodes, I often had to walk ry requires a sustained eff ort, which is why I have examine the implicit assumptions about Texas through the front gate when I forgot my fob. I would al- proposed each March 21 (the anniversary of the we receive from the broader culture. e image ways brace myself for the inevitable question of “Are you a “Who Shot J.R?” episode of Dallas) be observed of the cowboy in popular media should be re- student here”, that came from campus safety offi cers who garded with particular suspi- I never had a chance to interact with. cion, as it implants the preju- Combine those instances with the times I saw white dicial idea that all Texans are students walk on campus with nothing more than a wave rugged, self-suffi cient, hard- from campus safety, and you should get an idea as to why working, and handsome. But this made me a little uneasy. ose particular occurrences as we know, a great many Tex- combined with another incident that occurred homecom- Above all, remember this: while ans are none of these things. ing weekend of my senior year, defi nitely left me with a “ One way to engage with Texan diff erent perspective on how I fi t in on campus. the slogan “Don’t Mess with Texas” culture in a more constructive manner is to educate yourself e bottom line: Rhodes College needs to do better may appear to be characteristic blus- on the contribution of great in making sure that students of color (specifi cally black males) are not unjustly profi led due to their skin color. ter, it is in fact a cry for help from a Texo-Americans to history, And by “do better,” I really mean that it needs to solve this with George W. Bush and problem. Immediately. beleaguered minority. ZZ Top being prominent ex- amples. Avoid essentializing; As a black alumnus, how do you expect me to advo- remember that Texas is a very cate for a school where sometimes I wonder if I will even ” be allowed on campus without having multiple forms of large state with a great diversity of people, from illegal identifi cation in addition to an alumni sticker? ankfully as Texaphobia Awareness Day, and that ten-gal- immigrants in El Paso to illegal immigrants in I can say that I still know enough campus safety offi cers lon hats be worn by everyone who wishes to show Brownsville. that I rarely have this thought anymore, but still it does solidarity and reject casual stereotyping. Above all, remember this: while the slogan cross my mind and that simply should not be the case. Making Texo-Americans feel welcome at “Don’t Mess with Texas” may appear to be char- e solution? It is quite simple for this particular Rhodes requires a realistic appreciation of dif- acteristic bluster, it is in fact a cry for help from a problem: develop a legitimate protocol for campus safety ferences. As with many other peoples, religious beleaguered minority. Showing your support for offi cers to screen ALL visitors and students. A legitimate beliefs are key to the Texan identity. Students Texo-American fellow students through means training manual on gate etiquette seems to be a reasonable should not belittle such beliefs, particularly the like Texaphobia Awareness Day helps to break solution to the problem. If a student has a sticker on their central article of faith that Dallas (or Austin, the pattern of systemic Texaphobia in our so- car, then let them through. If there is no sticker, then go but defi nitely one of them) is the greatest city ciety. It is my hope that one day we will stand to the protocol for visitors to campus. I would be more in the history of mankind. Students should also united by what we all have in common as Amer- than willing to meet with Rhodes administrators and cur- be sensitive to particular cultural challenges icans: a pervasive suspicion of Muslims. rent students to help review any current policies that are in place.

Comments or questions for the author would ordinarily directed to the Sou’Wester’s webpage, but the - Jarrett Tate, Rhodes Class of 2011 site has been inexplicably relocated to InRhodes and is now lost in the bowels of several thousand useless links. We would suggest that you contact us via email, but we can’t ﬁ nd that either.

The Sou’wester Page 4 News Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Student Voice “What was your favortie part of Rites of Spring?”

“I didn’t really go to Rites of Spring, but I did get an awesome Rites of Spring cup!” -Keyana Williams ‘12

“My favorite act was White Panda. People seemed to have the most fun during that The Ultimate Secret Keeper: performance.” Interview Frank Warren of -Matthew Moore ‘15 PostSecret

Julia Fawal Staff Writer “My favorite part of PostSecret began as one simple idea, but, due to cre- But then he added, “I have had two back surgeries re- Rites of Spring was ator Frank Warren, it became more than anyone imag- cently, so maybe metaphorically there is something about ined. Warren is the world’s biggest keeper of secrets. In sharing so many burdens.” the beer in the Lair.” his house, he has a pyramid stacked with over a half mil- Popular with young people, his website has lion of them. He receives happy, sad, funny, hopeful and 520,601,429 hits as of March 29. even illegal secrets from all over the world, and they come Warren feels like he is trying to share the message he in all shapes and sizes from individuals just as unique. wishes he could have heard growing up. “I felt depressed -Elliot Williams ‘12 e project began in 2005 when Warren decided to and without direction in high school and college,” he said. pass out 3,000 blank postcards with his address, encour- “But if you can be patient and have some faith and some aging strangers to mail him their deepest secrets. Little by good friends, eventually, if you listen to that small voice, little, the postcards trickled in, and now he has fi ve books it can lead you in a powerful direction.” and a website, postsecret.com, that receives hundreds of When asked directly if the ‘college is the best years of thousands of hits every Sunday when he updates it. your life’ mindset induces depression when students fi nd “Just sititng on the lair On March 26, Warren visited University of Memphis out that college does, in fact, have rough points, he said porch hanging out and as part of his tour to college campuses around the coun- that was one of the secrets that make us all feel connected. talking with friends try. Speaking with me before the show, he said, “I never “Many of us feel like college has this reputation of being with the music in the started with the idea that this would generate income. It this special place, a pinnacle of your life. But when it’s was always just a passion, an art project, but then it be- happening, it doesn’t feel that way.” background. It was came something so much more.” “Here’s the strange thing,” he adds. “Years later when really laid-back and ough he deals with an often serious subject matter, you look back on your life, you’ll remember good memo- fun.” his lecture included spurts of his subtle humor. His wit ries of college, and you’ll understand how that was an im- and “go with the fl ow” nature made it feel like he was portant part in making you who you were meant to be.” having a conversation with each member of the audience. He has no exact plan for the future of PostSecret, -Betsy Peterson ‘13 He revealed his own secrets about his adolescent struggle although he did mention a potential fi lm idea earlier in with depression and the issues he has and continues to the interview. “I really think the wrong thing for me to do have with his mother. He also shared secrets sent in by is make plans for it, rather just follow where it leads and others—secrets that included issues of abuse, neglect, help facilitate the conversation that we want to have but broken hearts, and suicide. aren’t talking about,” he said. “White Panda put However, the event was not entirely somber. His pre- Warren found a way to tap into a universal issue. on a really good sentation included many charming and positive secrets, Everyone can relate to at least one of the secrets posted too. Best of all, when he opened up the microphones at online or printed in his books. We all have secrets; War- show.” the end for audience members to share their own secrets, ren himself even puts one of his own in each of his books. the fi rst woman up there received a “yes” when she pro- is one little idea became his career and his life, saving posed to her girlfriend. both himself and others—literally and fi guratively. It is easy to wonder how Warren remains so upbeat “ roughout your life you’ll hear some small voice -Zander Croft ‘14 and positive despite carrying the heavy weight of peoples’ inside of you suggestions some crazy idea, and sometimes hearts every day. “I’ve had a pretty diffi cult past myself,” it is and sometimes it’s not. But if you have the faith to he said. “So when I see a heavy secret, it usually makes me follow that idea, sometimes it can turn your life around feel a sense of solidarity instead of weighing me down.” and give you a sense of purpose.”

The Sou’wester Wednesday, April 11, 2012 News Page 5 A Right to Know: HIV Testing at Rhodes Lydia Holmes Staff Writer Rhodes is a college steeped in tradi- to keep oneself safe from HIV and other tion, and this year one of our traditions was sexually transmitted diseases. brought back: HIV testing during Rites Though they were not as active in the of Spring. Madeline Jeansonne, a senior at past couple of years, the new “Sexperts” in Rhodes and an intern with the Mid-South VOX are planning a comeback. The Sexperts Aids Fund, saw her internship as the perfect are a group of the VOX members that are opportunity to bring back this event. trained by Planned Parenthood to educate “I felt I had the connections in the students about sexual health. Their main community to do this and I wanted to start purposes are testing awareness and to be it back,” said Jeansonne. “a source of knowledge.” According to the Madeline decided to reach out to the Gay Sexperts, “if anyone is sexually active they Straight Alliance (GSA) on campus and VOX, should be worried about disease.” Through our students for Planned Parenthood group. the events they are planning for the next Some pushback is expected for a hot-button year, they hope to facilitate a campus that is event, but Madeline says that the administra- “open and aware about sexual health.” For tion and students were open to the idea. more information about the VOX Sexperts Through Rhodes, Jeansonne obtained and their events, visit their tumblr page at her internship with the Mid-South Aids www.rhodessexperts.tumblr.com. Fund. They not only want to prevent the dis- VOX and GSA plan to continue the eases, but also try and help those that have HIV testing event during Rites of Spring contracted the disease to feel less stigmatized. in the years to come. If you have any The event’s main purpose was to give questions about HIV, any other STD’s or the free HIV tests to students and educate safe sex practices, you can get more in- them on safer sex practices and HIV risk formation from the Sexperts or from the factors. The test was simple and anonymous. Health Center. If you are interested in During the 20 minute wait, participants getting involved with VOX or their Sex- talked with the experts about why they perts, please contact Catherine Coker decided to get tested, what they thought ([email protected]). If you are interested their risk factors were, and received useful in joining GSA, please contact Sarah Ba- information about sexual health and how cot ([email protected]).

The Sou’wester Page 6 Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, April 11, 2012 One Tree Hill: Always and Forever Jasmine Gilstrap Editor-In-Chief While most Rhodes students were head- differs in that in addition to being extremely ing home for Easter Break, I was in my room, relatable, it had a distinct sound. mentally preparing myself to say goodbye to An 80’s baby, Schwahn attempted to use a nine-year-long friendship. Like most Rhodes the music of One Tree Hill as a weekly mixtape, students, I had my awkward middle school making music’s role in the show second place stage in the early 2000s, and besides my older only to the characters and greatly enhanced brother and closest friends, one show helped the audience’s experience. The title of the show me get through that phase: One Tree Hill, is music related itself, coming from the U2 which ended Wednesday, April 4. song of the same name. Countless famous and The show’s creator, Mark Schwahn, had not-so-famous musicians were featured dur- never written a TV show before when One Tree ing the show’s nine-year run, and One Tree Hill premiered on September 23, 2003, hav- Hill introduced me personally to some great ing originally wanted to make a feature film acts such as Laura Izibor, Kate Voegele, and that was “the story of Cain and Abel with a Wakey!Wakey! basketball.” However, Schwahn’s desire to tell The series finale symbolized goodbyes in the stories of real people and emphasize perse- general with the question of, “If you had a verance resulted in the creation of a show that friend you know you’re not going to see any- became my personal ally from middle school more, what would you say?” The time-capsule History major, dancer, and singer Emily Main performs with Ben Walsh until last Wednesday night. feeling of the series finale began with Brooke and Emmanuel John-Teye. My inner basketball fan prompted me to walking through the different rooms featured begin watching the show in 2003 as the sport during the show’s nine seasons which were played a central role in seasons one through “recreated” for Julian’s TV show, based off of six. The characters and their obstacles, as well Lucas’ book which recounts his life in seasons Student Musician of the as their graceful ascent to greatness, kept me one through four of the series. The time cap- going as a fan even after the slightly awkward sule theme continued with Gavin DeGraw four-year jump between seasons four and five, returning to the show to perform his famous Week: Emily Main and the departure of Peyton Sawyer, my girl song “I Don’t Want to Be,” which was the crush from ages 14 to 17. The use of quotes show’s theme song for seasons one through Molly Whitehorn from classic literature greats like Albert Camus seven. That moment when the band dropped A&E Photo Editor and William Shakespeare satisfied my not-so- out and the camera focused on the cast singing inner literature nerd as well, making the show, the words that so eloquently describe the entire Most people probably find their par- tography in it. It’s been really fun, and it’s and especially the snarky, sarcastic, and awk- show literally brought tears to my eyes. ents’ taste in music embarrassing or ex- growing. It used to be me and one other ward Haley James, the epitome of my life. These characters coming full circle made tremely outdated, but for senior Emily student, but now it’s 4 or 5 students.” One Tree Hill’s authentic representation of the show an even bigger inspiration for me Main it’s completely the opposite. Main went to a performing arts mag- teenage life was unique among shows during that night than it was nine years ago when I “Half the music I listen to is suggest- net for high school and knew she wanted the early 2000s, and even more so compared was an awkward seventh grader just trying to ed by my dad. He goes to more concerts to go to a smaller liberal arts school for with contemporary shows with a mostly teen survive middle school. Though my obsession than I do,” Emily said. college. At Rhodes, which was also in a cast. The Dawson’s Creek comparisons run with shows extends beyond this legendary CW Main’s dad and the rest of her fam- big city, Main found her perfect match. deep, especially since One Tree Hill was also show, there is only One Tree Hill, and it will ily live in her hometown of Los Angeles. She is a CODA (Center for Outreach in shot in Wilmington, NC, but One Tree Hill always have a home in my heart. Calm and confident, Main exudes Cali- the Development of the Arts) fellow on fornia-cool. She is a history major who campus, and through the connections her spends her free time singing with groups scholarship has given her she has gotten to on campus like the jazz combos. Formally do internships with both Ballet Memphis a dancer, expression and performance have and the Blues Foundation. “The Blues always been a part of her life. “Both [danc- Foundation was a really cool opportuni- ing and singing] use music as a catalyst for ty. I got to shadow them while they were expression. They are both such personal getting ready for the Blues Music Awards forms of expression. You are really putting in May. I also stayed in Memphis for the yourself out there.” summer, got a stipend, and wrote a manu- Even though she has been perform- al for how they put on the awards.” ing for a long time, Main still gets ner- Main has a deep love for Memphis, vous before a performance. “I get such and she plans to stay in the city for at least bad stage freight. With dance, it was al- another year after she graduates. ways easier for me to perform. The lights “Coming from L.A., Memphis had a were so bright and I couldn’t see anything. smaller feel to me. I think of it as more With singing, I can see everyone. It makes of a town. Memphis has such a solid mu- me feel more vulnerable, it’s much more sic history that is so unique to this area. nerve-racking.” L.A. has a really cool music scene too, But that isn’t to say that Main doesn’t but it is much more industry-driven with enjoy performing. “I like the adrenaline big companies.” rush. It’s so satisfying after a performance. Being in Memphis also lets Main be Even if it doesn’t go as well as you hoped, close to the genres of music that have been it’s like ‘Alright, I did that.’” the most influential to her as a singer. “I am courtesy of The CW Besides singing, Main is also inter- really inspired by jazz and blues, like Stax This still from the series finale shows the current cast applauding the perfor- ested in photography. “I am involved with music and motown. In high school I was mance of Gavin DeGraw after the series’ theme song, “I Don’t Want to Be.” the American Values Project with Dr. a more alt-rock kind of a kid. I definitely Leigh Johnson, which has a lot of pho- wasn’t as well rounded as I am now.”

The Sou’wester Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Arts & Entertainment Page 7 Unveil Downtown: Memphis Art in the Summer THIS WEEK IN Annika Wuerfel ENTERTAINMENT Staff Writer New Movie Releases 4/13/12: The Cabin in the Woods The Three Stooges Lockout

Television Highlights (4/11-4/17) With less than a month of school left, now is artwork and also to grab a quick bite or a new lent auction that will help to cover costs for the the time to start planning your summer. While shirt. In each of these 20 restaurants/retail shops, DNA. The DNA helps to maintain the down- Don’t Trust the B---- in the summer may be a time to take a break from one artist will feature eight to ten works of art. town area and deals with problems in the com- Apartment 23, Wednesday, the fast pace of Rhodes life, The Downtown The art can vary from paintings, to weavings, to munity as well as legislation. It is “the strongest 8:30 pm, ABC. When June is Memphis Commission and Downtown Neigh- sculptures, and photography. All of the art pieces advocacy group for the betterment of Downtown scammed by her new room- borhood Association will be heading full force will be for sale. The artists will get 100% of the Memphis,” according to the Downtown Mem- into their inaugural Unveil Downtown project. profit. The downtown restaurants and retailers phis Commission website. mate Chloe, she gets revenge This brand new event is a 20-day “art walk” that will be showcasing the art exhibits are as fol- On Friday, June 1st, the artists will host their and earns Chloe’s respect. downtown that will showcase the work of 20 lows: Aldo’s Pizza Pies, Art on a Hot Tin Roof, opening reception in their assigned “art gallery” artists from across the region. This project, Automatic Slim’s, Bangkok Alley, Blind Bear, restaurant or store. Make sure you mark the date CSI: Crime Scene Investiga- which originally started at the Thomasville Art Bluefin, Brass Door, City Market, Cockadoos, on your calendars so you can go downtown and tion, Wednesday, 9 pm, CBS. Center in Thomasville, Georgia, will be a great Dreamberry Yogurt, Felicia Suzannes, Kooky view beautiful artwork from regional artists, The team works to prove way to get the people of Memphis downtown to Canuk, Lansky 126, Life is Good, LOCAL Gas- all while enjoying the city of Memphis. If you the guilt of an inmate whose enjoy the city. tropub, Majestic Grille, Revive, SEE Main Street, will not be in town for the event, don’t worry. It just so happens that the art exhibits will Sheltons Clothiers, and Silly Goose. There is already talk of next years Unveil Down- conviction is about to be be taking place in some of Memphis’ finest eater- Not only will Unveil Downtown benefit town event. For more information about Unveil overturned. ies and shops, all within walking distance of each local artists, it will also benefit the Downtown Downtown or any of the projects the Downtown other. This allows Memphians and visitors to go Neighborhood Association (DNA). All 20 art- Memphis Commission are involved with, please The Vampire Diaries, Thurs- with ease to the restaurants and stores to view the ists will be required to donate one piece to a si- visit www.unveildowntown.com. day, 7 pm, CW. Elijah pres- ents Stefan and Damon with an ultimatum that puts Elena Fairy Tales are Now the Fairest of Them All in danger. Shelby Lund A&E Editor The Big Bang Theory, Thurs- While it might be a little too soon to say day take on the “Beauty and the Beast” story adaptations, with more diversity in story mate- day, 8 pm, CBS. Sheldon for sure, the 2010s are starting to look like based on a popular young adult novel. Those rial. At least two film adaptations which were finds himself competing with the decade that brought fairy tales back into profits were high enough that 2012 and 2013 originally scheduled to come out this year have the gang for his mother’s at- mainstream media. Within the past year, sev- are looking to be overrun by fairy tales. been pushed back to 2013: Hansel and Gre- tention when she visits. eral movies and TV shows centered on retell- 2012 is officially the year of the Snow tel: Witch Hunters and Jack the Giant Killer. ing classic stories have sprung up, and the next White adaptations. No less than three dif- Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters stars Jeremy Supernatural, Friday, 8 pm, year promises even more. ferent re-imaginings of the story are already Renner and Gemma Arterton as the titular sib- One could argue that this new trend has available or are scheduled to come out this lings 15 years after their traumatic encounter CW. When murderous clones its roots as far back as 2001’s Shrek, which took year. ABC’s Once Upon A Time, a televi- with the witch, which has led to them becom- of Sam and Dean are cre- the classic fairy tale and turned it on its head sion series about fairy tale characters get- ing professional witch hunters who must stop a ated, the Winchester brothers by giving it a modernist twist. The Shrek se- ting trapped in the real world, centers on coven of witches from terrorizing a small town. become wanted men. ries has garnered wide popularity with audi- reimagining and blending fairy tales as a The film has been described as an R-rated hor- ences, mainly because it played with the fairy whole. It counts as the first Snow White rei- ror/action/comedy blend, with comparisons We Are Marshall, Friday, 8 tale model rather than doing it straight. 2009’s magining due to the characters specifically to 2004’s Van Helsing in terms of style. On pm, TNT. Movie. Coach Jack The Princess and the Frog, however, was a new from the Snow White story standing at the the other hand, Jack the Giant Killer is a twist on an old tale which played the fairy tale center of the plot, with Ginnifer Goodwin as more traditional fairy tale adaptation, star- Lengyel vows to rebuild a straight, and while not as successful as the Dis- Snow White, Josh Dallas as Prince Charm- ring Nicholas Hoult as the titular charac- college’s football team fol- ney market had hoped, the film made a profit ing, and Lana Parrilla as the Evil Queen. The ter, who accidentally reignites an ancient lowing a fatal plane crash. and showed that fairy tales might have a place first of the two live-action film adaptations, war between humanity and a race of giants. in modern media. Mirror, Mirror, was released only about two Hansel and Gretel is scheduled for a January Once Upon A Time, Sunday, It was 2010’s Tangled, though, that showed weeks ago. Starring Lily Collins as Snow release date, while Jack is set to be released in 7 pm, ABC. David decides to how successful a re-imagining of a fairy tale White, Armie Hammer as the Prince, and March. Next year is also going to be the year tell Kathryn about his rela- could be. A retelling of “Rapunzel,” the film Julia Roberts as the Evil Queen, Mirror, of the dueling Beauty and the Beast adapta- had Shrek-esque humor while staying true to Mirror is a light-hearted, family-friendly tions, with two TV networks—ABC and the tionship with Mary Margaret. the fairy-tale formula, and raked in a huge take on the story, a whimsical fantasy that CW—having ordered pilots which update profit at the box office. Two months later, all ages can enjoy. The final adaptation, set the story to a modern setting. Smash, Monday, 9 pm, NBC. Hollywood unleashed Red Riding Hood, star- to open in June, is the exact opposite: Snow It doesn’t look like the fairy tale adapta- The arrival of a movie star ring Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman, and White and the Huntsman is a darker, action- tions are going to slow down any time soon, turns ``Bombshell’’ upside- Shiloh Fernandez, into theaters. Directed by oriented take on the story, starring Kristin with other films in works, included a live-ac- down; Tom and Sam’s ro- Catherine Hardwicke of Twilight fame, the Stewart and Chris Hemsworth as the titular tion “period-piece” Beauty and the Beast film mance heats up. film was a blatant attempt to cash in on the pair with Charlize Theron as the Evil Queen. from director Guillermo del Toro, rumored to Twilight films’ popularity, reimagining “Little Time will only tell which film approach to have Emma Watson as the leading lady. But Glee, Tuesday, 7 pm, FOX. Red Riding Hood” as mystery whodonnit with the story will turn out better, but it’s clear will this new fascination with fairy tales be a paranormal elements and a love triangle. Nev- that Once Upon A Time, at least, is successful long-lasting trend, similar to the still-going- The glee club performs disco- ertheless, it was the first live-action fairy tale enough to merit a potential second season, strong run of superhero adaptations, or will it inspired dance numbers in adaptation released in theaters in several years, being one of ABC’s top shows this season. burn itself out before the decade is through? honor of the film ``Saturday and it made a profit, as did Beastly, a modern- Next year promises even more fairy tale Only time will tell. Night Fever.’’

The Sou’wester Page 8 Sports Wednesday, April 11, 2012 MLB Preview: MLB Preview: National League American League Bailey Kimmitt Brendan Goyette Staff Writer It has been almost 200 days since the one dethrone Albert Pujols this year and finally gain of the most exciting days in baseball history— the recognition he deserves as the best hitter in The Philadelphia Phillies appear to be star Albert Pujols to free agency already. “Game 162.” While I still haven’t recovered baseball. While the early loss of Victor Martinez the team to beat in the National League The Milwaukee Brewers also lost their star from my hometown Red Sox historic collapse, may sting, the addition of Prince Fielder’s (.299, again this year. After winning a Major player, Prince Fielder, to free agency, but I’ll try to put together a preview of the Ameri- 38, 120) big bat more than makes up for it. Add League best 102 games last season, the neither Fielder nor Pujols will have to face can League 2012 season. to that the presence of 2011 AL MVP Justin Ver- Phillies did nothing but improve their their former club regularly, as each signed The AL East alone contains three of the lander on the mound, and you’ve got the core of pitching staff with the addition of closer with a team in the American League. top teams in all of baseball. The New York a team destined for October. Jonathan Papelbon. The injuries to Ryan While both teams are very talented and are Yankees have emerged as an early favorite, as Detroit’s only real competition this season Howard’s Achilles tendon and Chase Ut- not defined by the absence of one or two always, and it’s hard to imagine a world in will be the Chicago White Sox, but I’m skepti- ley’s knees are cause for concern going into players, the Cincinnati Reds seem primed which they don’t reach the playoffs behind the cal to predict anything too exciting out of the the 2012 season, but the steady pitching of to take advantage of their rivals’ losses. The bats of monsieurs Cano (.302 Avg, 28 HR, 118 Windy City in manager Robin Ventura’s first year veterans such as Roy Halladay and Cole Reds have been on the precipice of consis- RBI), Granderson (.262, 41, 119), and Teixeira at the helm of an aging squad. Rounding out the (.248, 39, 111). Yes, Jeter is old, A-Rod is old, division are the Kansas City Royals, Cleveland and Andy Pettite is really, really old, but C.C. Indians, and Minnesota Twins. KC will look to Sabathia always finds a way to win games just gain some pop out of home-grown prospects Eric as the Pinstripes always find a way into the Hosmer, Alex Gordon, and Mike Moustakas, but playoffs. they’re still a few years from contention. Cleveland Look for Tampa Bay to be New York’s boasts the best hitting catcher in baseball in Carlos top challenger for the AL East crown. If Santana, but there is little more about which to be you’re not excited about watching the guns of excited. For Minnesota, it would just be nice to the Rays’ pitching artillery deal lead bullets see Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer get healthy for from the mound, start paying attention. Matt a full season again. Moore and Jeremy Hellickson are just getting Finally, rounding out the American League started, and they are already two of the most comes the West. The defending American exciting pitchers to watch in all of baseball. League champion Rangers will look to repeat, It pains me to say this, but the Boston Red but the departure of C.J. Wilson to their divi- Sox are not one of the two best teams in the sion rivals will hurt. It’s hard to argue against league this year. Yes, their lineup is down- Texas having the best lineup in baseball (Kin- right terrifying and legitimately contains five sler, Andrus, Hamilton, Beltre, Young, Cruz, different bats that could make a run at the and Napoli, just to name a few), but their pitch- MVP trophy, but they just can’t make up for ing staff is largely untested and unproven over a brutally shallow starting rotation, incred- a full season. Expect the Angels to make a push ibly shaky bullpen, and an intensely unstable for the division title after shelling out big bucks clubhouse. The Sox could challenge for one for Wilson and Albert Pujols. It will be interest- of the two wild card spots, but don’t expect ing to see how the LA clubhouse shapes up with much more. Rounding out the AL East are the addition of two franchise-type players. The (courtesy of Mets police) the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles. Seattle and Oakland Athletics round out the New Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes hopes to make the Marlins a con- While Toronto could honestly challenge for division, but don’t expect much of a fight from tender for the NL East title a playoff spot in any other division, they just either. Rookie Jesus Montero might provide play too many games against those big three the foundation of future success for the M’s, to realistically contend. Baltimore, on the but right now, he can’t be expected to carry the Hamels will keep the Phillies on top in the tent post-season contention for a couple of other hand, will be working hard enough just team. Expect the A’s to flash between three and NL East. However, their quest for the pen- seasons—they won the Central outright in to avoid its 15th straight losing season. ten young stud pitchers for a year before trading nant will be more difficult this season. The 2010 before a down season last year—and The class of the AL Central is clearly the De- them all away. Miami Marlins, with new colors, a brand this could be their year to seize control of troit Tigers. Miguel Cabrera (.344, 30, 105) may new stadium and new manager Ozzie Guil- the division for the near future. The bottom (courtesy of pinstripealley.com) len, will have a dramatically different look half of the Central will retain the familiar this season. The signing of ex-Mets infielder tenants of recent seasons, as the Cubs, As- With newly acquired slugger Prince Fielder left hitting behind him, Tigers Jose Reyes will also bolster the Marlins bat- tros and Pirates have little chance of chal- third baseman Miguel Cabrera looks ready for a banner year at the plate. ting and improve the infield, as 2011 short- lenging their divisional counterparts this stop Hanley Ramirez transitions into play- summer. ing third base. Future star pitcher Stephen The NL West will be a two-team race Strasburg is making his return to a nascent between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals team, and that’s the San Francisco Giants. The Rockies, good for first-year manager Davey John- Dodgers, and Padres are all undermanned son, who’s already made the boldest wager in the bullpen or outclassed on the field in of the year to date: the Nats will make the some way. The Giants, World Series cham- playoffs, and Johnson says the front office pions from two seasons ago, have had issues can fire him if they don’t. As for the rest producing runs with their current lineup. of the division, the Mets and Braves appear For this reason, the Diamondbacks have a to be a few years away from contending for definite advantage in the race for the divi- the NL East. sional crown: both their pitching staff and The NL Central is a tale of lost fran- starting lineup are comprised of the same chise players for last year’s two most suc- young players who carried Arizona to the cessful teams. The World Series champion NL West title last season. With that kind St. Louis Cardinals will be without starting of continuity, 2012 will likely bring back- pitcher Chris Carpenter for the early part to-back division titles back to Phoenix for of the season due to a neck injury, as if it the first time since the height of the Randy were not enough to have lost perennial all- Johnson-Curt Schilling era in 2001-2002.

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