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The Hi-Tone Café, located on Rhodes to purchase Poplar, is closing up shop at the end of February and is leav- ing an uncertain music scene Evergreen Church Chip Slawson behind. S t a W r i t e r

Electronic music duo Purity Ring performed at the Hi-Tone in January in one of the last big shows at the venue before it photo courtesy of M.A. Slawson closes. Though its future is uncertain, Evergreen has certain beauty After months of discussions between leaders of Rhodes and Ever- green Presbyterian Church, the two have  nally reached an agreement photos courtesy of J. Tuttle for Rhodes to buy the Evergreen campus. e deal, expected to be closed in late March for an undisclosed price, will allow the Evergreen congre- gation full use of the facilities for another 24 months, during which the Iconic Hi-Tone Cafe to close congregation will make plans for their long-term future. Jenna Tuttle In a joint statement from Rhodes President William Troutt and Vice S t a W r i t e r President of Finance Allen Boone, they were unable to specify what the Midtown’s Hi-Tone Café is closing later this said Driscoll. long-term future may hold for Evergreen; however, they did express inter- month after 15 years as an important part of the Mem- Dr. Charles Hughes, the Memphis Center Post- est in maintaining the longstanding partnership between the Church and phis music scene and the Rhodes community. e clo- Doctoral fellow, focused some of his research on the the College. sure of the 400 person live music venue was a long time Memphis recording industry. He, too, felt that the Hi- “During the transition and beyond, the College wants to be a part- coming, said owner Jonathan Kiersky. “Memphis, and Tone was a valuable aspect of Memphis’ music com- ner in these deliberations and will provide space as needs and priorities the music business especially, are in a certain amount munity. “It’s unfortunate that future Rhodes students require, either on the Church property or on the main campus,” Troutt of  ux right now... But the reality of the situation is - and other newcomers to our city - won’t have the op- and Boone said. that closing the brick and mortar operations far out- portunity to attend shows at a club that had so much Details about what the property acquisition will ultimately mean for weighed keeping the building open,” he said. Rhodes history and atmosphere,” he said. “I just hope that, as Rhodes are few at this point, namely because the College’s previous mas- has enjoyed a strong connection with the venue and has often happened throughout Memphis’ music his- ter plan has largely been accomplished. Since 1925, Rhodes has written the closing of the Hi-Tone will leave a void in the local tory, this unfortunate turn of events will lead to new a master plan about every 15-20 years, with the last one being in 2000. community and in Rhodes o -campus life. things that will match or even surpass what we’ve “[ e 2000 Plan] was in large measure the basis for determining the e venue opened in 1998 in the building used lost.” Hughes presented “Got What I Got the Hard most appropriate location for a new library, athletic facilities and campus as the dojo of Elvis’ martial arts teacher, Kang Rhee, Way: Rethinking the Memphis Sound” in October, housing. Most of these goals have been met and so it is timely to begin a who owns the building to this day. In 2007, Kiersky a lecture focused on race and the recording industry. new Mater Plan,” Troutt and Boone said. took over, who had attended shows at the venue since He is teaching two Memphis-related history courses Until the new master plan is released, which will take several months, it opened. Now, the Hi-Tone has a kitchen, bar, and this semester. ideas for how the 9.6 acre property will be used are largely speculative. hundreds of shows a year featuring local and touring In November 2012, Yasmin Mzayek ‘13 orga- When asked whether the soon-to-be contiguous pieces of property from musicians. On closing the venue, Kiersky said, “Hon- nized the “Sound Out for Syria” fundraiser. e con- the Alumni O ce to Stewart Hall could eventually be merged and estly, it’s a strange feeling. I spent a lot of time in that cert bene t was held at the Hi-Tone and aimed to help fenced in with the rest of the campus, Troutt and Boone could only say room before I took over and upon taking over in 2007, Syrian refugees. Speaking about the Hi-Tone, she said, that it would be determined with a new master plan and discussions with it was pretty much every day for over  ve straight “I don’t think there is another venue in Memphis that the City of Memphis. years. ere have been a lot of 16-18 hour days. ere’s can give you all of this.” Although the transition is a dramatic one for both Rhodes and Ev- a certain attachment that you come to have with any- “ e Syria bene t was a perfect example of some- ergreen, it was only in 1947 that Rhodes sold the same property to Ev- thing after that amount of time spent anywhere.” one feeling very passionate about something, wanting ergreen. According to the Commercial Appeal, Evergreen boasted about Sophomore Phoebe Driscoll described the Hi- to do something about it, and coming to me to  nd an 1,400 members when they built their current church in 1950, which re- Tone as, “an essential venue of the Memphis music available date, and how we were going to promote the placed their facilities located only minutes away from Rhodes on Autumn scene.” Many Rhodes students enjoyed the experience show,” Kiersky said. “And it worked out fantastically.” Avenue. With membership having dropped to about 300, however, and of watching quality musical performances in such an Shows at the Hi-Tone often attract many students. Rhodes enrollment on the rise, such a move was bene cial for both the intimate and friendly setting. “It is my hope that the “Rhodes kids have been, by far, the most receptive of College and the Church music scene in Memphis will bounce back, and that the college kids to our room. Besides the College of Art, In a joint statement released to the Commercial Appeal, leaders rec- other venues and clubs will see this transition as an ognized the bene ts for the Church as well. “ e congregation has made opportunity to maximize our city’s artistic potential,” Hi-Tone, article continued on Page 4 the decision to plan for its future ministries in ways that do not require the operation of a large church campus.” Page 2 Opinion Wednesday, February 13, 2013 The Letter from the Editor-in-Chief Sou’wester Editor-In-Chief This month has been a month of goodbyes for me from the end of professional football on TV to my last production of The Vagina Jasmine Gilstrap Monologues as a student. My goodbye to the Sou’wester will not come all at once, but rather in pieces as I say goodbye only to my role as Editor-In-Chief and not the journalistic outlet I have been a part of since the beginning of my first year at Rhodes. I’d like to thank the Layout Editor staff from the past two years as I could not have made the transition from Arts & Entertainment Editor to Editor-In-Chief without you. Erica Morozin To the staff writers, thanks for all your contributions and ideas that have made the Sou’wester worth reading and something I am truly proud of. To the students, community members, faculty, and staff, thank you for your continued support. It is because of you that I have Copy Editors been successful in continuing my love affair with print journalism. As I move towards a new chapter in my life, the Sou’wester moves Megan Barnes onward as well, with new positions and a new look to make the each issues more enjoyable while still fulfilling the original description of being “a forum for the expression of opinions and open discussion of world issues and college news.” Thank you all once again and enjoy Opinion Editor one of my last journalistic experiences with the 94 year old Rhodes student publishing tradition. Patrick Harris

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The Sou’wester Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Opinion Page 3 The Dangers of a The weekly sassy Volunteer Ethic bisexual column Anonymous I missed the Magic I’ve seen Rhodes students sign-in for volunteer work, Xany Moore We are all likely aware of the touted Rhodes Col- and then leave when no one’s looking. I’ve seen Rhodes Staff Writer lege commitment to service. In fact, it’s hard to miss the students threatened for expulsion from academic honor large red banner proclaiming, “Newsweek’s #1 Service- societies when they haven’t completed the pre-approved Oriented College” that tends to fly above the Palmer en- number of service hours. I believe that this kind of dis- trances during the fall-semester each year. If you’re at all honest and irresponsible student behavior is the result of like me, this legacy of service is probably something that the increasing amount of pressure we feel to take on more attracted to you to Rhodes during college visits or a casual and more extracurricular commitments. Now don’t get fact that you bring up when talking (insert bragging) to me wrong, there’s nothing I love more than a good resume your hometown college friends. And the Rhodes motto booster and a fun extracurricular. But we have to face the of commitment to community involvement is indeed one facts. Not every job or internship is a good experience. to praise and uphold in our own personal engagements. Not every volunteer opportunity is the perfect fit. And However, I believe there is a limit to this sort of “volunteer sometimes we may even feel less certain of where we’re ethic.” going with our lives than we did in the first. And that’s At times, when speaking to career advisors or fellow alright. Those bad experiences and those unhelpful events students, volunteer work and community service are mere- are just as much a part of the learning curve as the good. ly portrayed as resume boosters, as opposed to meaningful I’m simply advocating that we not misrepresent the personal commitments. In fact, we’re pressured to play up bad for the good. Don’t turn your work into something I used to consider myself a huge movie buff. In high school, the “personal” and “meaningful” aspects of our volunteer it wasn’t, and you most certainly shouldn’t take credit for watching the newest trailers every Tuesday was a more than a fa- work after the fact, in interviews and personal statements, experiences you’ve never really had. Rather, we should vorite past time: it had become a habit by the beginning of my rather than when choosing a volunteer opportunity in the find placements that really can be meaningful, which may junior year. While I now longer have the time or budget for regular first place. It’s as we’re expected to retroactively attribute take some long and hard searching. If you’re unhappy or movie-going (a matinee ticket costing six dollars in my little town meaningfulness to every place of employment or service dissatisfied with a volunteer commitment, just take a step of Acworth), I am still a riveted fan of trailers. Imagine my excite- opportunity, regardless of the satisfaction it brought us back, respectfully remove yourself from the situation, and ment when I saw the trailer for Magic Mike. or the care and forethought we put into undertaking the try again. I promise, you’ll eventually find something that I loved every thing about that trailer: I loved the cast (being work in the first place. And the more of these so-called you really enjoy, something that’s worth sticking to even a fan of the original Step Up and of Alex Pettyfer’s I Am Number Four). I loved that there would be shirtless men. I loved that the “meaningful” experiences, the better. For each bullet during finals. And follow the time-honored tradition of love interest was sassy and seemed to take none of “Mike’s” crap. I point on my resume, I must gush and fawn, ooh and aah, “quality, not quantity.” Yes, the need to have an infinite loved the one liners. rant and rave about what a great learning experience it number of bullet points on that resume is an ever-pressing Of course, college premiere-blocked me, and I have only re- was, how much I learned about myself as a person, how need. But think of how much better those bullet points cently seen Magic Mike. My first weekend back to campus after the much the experience resonated with me personally, and will be, and how much more they’ll mean to you, when New Year, I had very little homework and decided to entertain my- on and on and on and on. And we all know you can’t you can speak about them with unexaggerated honesty self with a movie that I had been dying to see. I popped the DVD compete at Rhodes without a hefty number of those bullet and sincerity. And I think your future professors, bosses, into my computer and grinned. This was going to be awesome. points on your resume. and interviewers would agree. Imagine my anger, however, when the movie had virtually no plot, no social message, and no feminist undertones. Seriously?? A movie about men taking off their clothing that is still misogynistic? What the freaking freak! Let’s take my favorite scene, shall we? Matthew McConaughey plays the club’s creepy owner, Dallas, so obviously he is highly con- cerned about new recruit Adam (Pettyfer). After Adam’s… inter- esting… stripping debut, he meets the guys at their local gym for training. Dallas walks Adam over to the mirror to give him his first lesson. “You are the man,” he says, grinding into the mirror. I serious- ly thought I was going to shut the laptop right then. “Thousands of women, eyes on you. You are their vision. So what do you do? You just don’t [expletive] take your clothes off, do you? You make it count. You walk out; you own it. You look around; you tease. You seduce… Let them believe you are inside, every single one of them and when the time is right, and you’ll know it, PHEWM,” This is the part where he throws in a hand gesture obviously signifying his big (as if) finish. “—and stick it! That right there is like hitting the G-spot every single time… You are the husband they never had. You are the dreamboat guy who never came along. You are the one night fling…who they can have then still go home to their husbands because you made it legal. Own it. Who’s got the cock? You do. They don’t… You can do this. Now, f--k the mirror.” Are you joking. Maybe this is standard thinking process for all strippers, thinking that they own the crowd. It makes sense; people paid money to see them. In that theory, this movie is completely accu- rate. In all other theories, in which women are human beings and not just coin purses, forget this. I was amazed that I made it to the end, where Mike realizes that stripping is not for him and he can do more moral things. Good for you, Mike. Good for you. How about you start by calling Channing Tatum and telling him to take a gender studies course?

courtesy of Rhodes.edu Have a question or a topic you’d like addressed? Want Memphis Mayor AC Wharton (third from left, front row) joins Rhodes students for the 9/11 advice or opinions full of semi-witty and sarcastic answers? Artistic Board Up Email [email protected].

The Sou’wester Page 4 News Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Student Voice CampusSafety What did you do for Mardis Gras or what are you giving up for January 6- February 9, 2013 Lent if anything? 1-6-13 Report for a suspicious person near North Park- Report fi led for medical/illness in Bellingrath. “I was at school chilling way gate. Offi cers responded. Person escorted 1-25-2013 and playing video games. off campus. Report fi led for medical/illness in the Refectory. 1-7-13 1-26-2013 I have not decided yet for Report fi led for missing laundry basket in Voo- AV reported at Clough fi re lane. Report fi led. lent. I want to improve rhies. AV reported at EV fi re lane. Report fi led. myself overall which is 1-9-13 1-28-2013 Report fi led for medical/illness in Voorhies Theft report fi led for missing IPAD3 in Palmer. what lent is really about, 1-10-13 DV report fi led for Glassell. not just give up some- Report fi led for missing Macbook from the Rob- 1-29-2013 thing small” inson commons. Macbook was found 2-6-13 in False ID found report fi led. the Blount common room. Vandalism report to a car in the Physical Plant -Stefan McCarty ‘14 Report fi led for missing bike near Library. parking area. 1-11-13 1-30-2013 Off campus incident reported-safety alert issued Information report fi led for unwanted items at “I wrote a new rap al- for Overton Park area. the AOII house. bum about Quantum 1-12-13 1-31-2013 AV reported in Bellingrath. Offi cers responded Harassment report fi led near the library. Some- Mechanic Spaghetti and a report fi led. one yelling at a female student. O’s. I am giving up .... Report fi led for medical/illness in Blount. Theft of a cell phone reported. Suspects later What are those things 1-16-13 identifi ed and referred to MPD. Report fi led for medical/illness in Glassell. 2-1-2013 called that roll and get Report fi led for medical/illness in Kennedy stairs. DV report fi led for Blount. lint o of you? “ Unauthorized visitor report fi led in Voorhies, Report fi led for medical/illness in Clough. -Ben Smith ‘14 asked to leave campus. Simple battery at Phillips gate, off campus stu- Report fi led for medical/illness in Bailey gate. dents referred to their conduct offi cer. 1-18-2013 Unauthorized visitor report fi led in SAE house, AV reported at Bailey Lane. Report fi led. asked to leave campus. 1-19-2013 2-3-2013 DV reported at Robinson. Report fi led. Off campus DV report fi led. “I played hookie due to 1-20-2013 Off campus conduct code violation report fi led. illness. It was raining AV reported at Blount. Report fi led. 2-4-2013 Chicken and Noodle Vandalism report fi led for Glassell. Damage to Report fi led for medical/illness in Glassell. the water fountain. Theft report fi led for a missing Wii in Blount. soup. For Lent, I am AV reported at Williford. Report fi led. Theft report fi led for missing Macbook in Clough. giving up Benedict the Public urination near the ATO house. Report fi led. 2-5-2013 16th” Contraband found near the BCLC. Items secured Report fi led for medical/illness in WV. and report fi led. Report fi led for medical/illness in BCLC. -Maggie Blake ‘14 1-21-2013 2-6-2013 AV reported at EVB. Report fi led. Theft report fi led for a missing cell phone in the 1-22-2013 Library. Later recovered, still missing memory Report fi led for damaged tree in the middle of card. University Ave. the person responsible was lo- DV report fi led for WV. cated. Accident reported near Phillips gate house. “You saw the photos. Report fi led for conduct code violation, not pay- 2-8-2013 I won’t deny what is ing for meals at the Refectory. Accident reported in the Mallory lot. 1-23-2013 2-9-2013 posted. As for Lent, I Theft report fi led for money missing from Blount. Suspects trespassing, MPD called. Report fi led. give up dramatic Rus- Theft report fi led cell phone missing from the sian chat roulette” Pike house, later recovered at MCA. -Joey McPherson ‘14 Hi-Tone, article continued from Page 1 which is literally on our street, of course,” added Kiersky.  ough there is much sadness surrounding the clo- sure of the Hi-Tone, Sean Roulier’ 16 refuses to get de- “Since it’s been prov- jected. Instead of assuming that the venue’s absence will leave a gap in the music scene, he is choosing to look on “Doust thou hoist, en by the Hi-Tone and the brighter side. “Since it’s been proven by the Hi-Tone and its patrons that there is a demand for such music, for hoisting I doth its patrons that there is that other Midtown venues will pick up the slack, and do. Lent, I am a demand for such mu- possibly even expand the opportunities for good music,” probably giving up sic, that other Midtown he said memes. And prob- Midtown’s other notable venue is Minglewood Hall, venues will pick up the featuring a 1,500 capacity and generally higher ticket ably taking up Ro- prices. Kiersky still plans to book shows at other ven- man Catholicism…” slack, and possibly even ues under the name Hi-Tone Productions even though the physical location of the Hi-Tone is closing up.  e -Klaus Garcia ‘14 expand the opportuni- Hi-Tone’s  nal show is 21+ and scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23 featuring Memphis acts the Oblivians and the ties for good music” Barbaras for $15.

The Sou’wester Wednesday, February 13, 2013 News Page 5 Review of the Top Eight YouTube videos Victoria Yates From Dubstep music videos to adorable videos about small animals, college students always find that special video that makes their day. The most viewed videos of the week range widely from the newest pop music video to a cat meeting a hedgehog. Which ones have you seen?

Every-time this song plays on a nearby radio it is absolutely necessary to get up and party. It swept across the world and the views prove it. Gangnam Style is original, and everyone gets a good laugh out of watching PSY dance like he’s roping a horse. If you don’t know the boogie by now, it’s never too late! Watching the video will help you accomplish that goal. PSY-Gangham Style 1,255,465,362 views A Pep Talk from Kid President to You Uploaded by officialpsy 8,047,786 views Uploaded by soulpancake

This video has touched the heart strings of Americans across the country. A small child speaks up about America falling behind in the world because we are “boring” and not committed. His sentimental but witty pep talk speaks the truth about our current situation in America. Plus, he is absolutely charming. This little boy has something important to say, so spread the word and watch the video!

This new commercial puts gamers and Playstation lovers on the edge of their seats in anticipation. It is a promotion for followers of the franchise to find out what the company is releasing into the market. February 20 is the date specifications will be released. This 3-D commercial builds suspense, leaving fans to wonder, ‘Are they releasing new games or maybe a PS4?’ Check out the video if you cannot possibly wait for the 20th to find out. Playstation 2013 4,861,764 views Kitten Meets Hedgehog Uploaded by PlayStation 3,517,849 views Uploaded by thesorrygirls

It will be impossible not to say “AW!” after watching this next video. A kitten attempts to play with a hedgehog but has no idea what to do. Kittens and hedgehogs are just darn cute when separate, but put them together and there are no words to describe the adorableness of the situation. The video itself is beautifully shot with Canon 5D and the background song is a cover of “You Have a Friend in Me.” It’ll make you want to get a kitten and a hedgehog, that is for sure.

People across the United States are fanning over Adele, but in this video the popular song “Set Fire to the Rain” is remixed into Dubstep. There is even a man dancing along with the music, break dancing with very robotic-like movements. Plus he’s dancing in the rain, so the song is twice as dramatic. Do you want to get your mind blown? Then watch this grand video.

Set Fire Dubstep 2 , 857, 26 4 v ie w s Jedi Kitten with the Force Uploaded by whzgud2 2,241,349 views Uploaded by FinalCutKing

People just love cats and everything cats do. They are simply magical, but this cat is particularly special. He is a Jedi with the force. The maker of this video, FinalCutKing, is very tech savvy and knows how to work the movie magic. FinalCutKing has become YouTube famous which is a high status in our Internet-based world. Go check out this awesome video to see for yourself!

How do our brains work? A young man answers this complicated question with white board drawings and sticky notes. The video is stop motion and put together quite well, plus the narrator knows what he’s talking about. Many people learn visually therefore this video is gold for those types of learners. The narrator turns a boring subject into an art display but viewers learn something along the way!

Brain Tricks-This is how your brain works 2,372,141 views Uploaded by AsapScience How to Wash Your Hands in Space 1,319779 views Uploaded by VideoFromSpace Have you ever wondered how astronauts wash their hands in space? It’s okay, neither have I. But some people out there in the world do ask this bizarre question. Of course there is a video on YouTube to answer it, and it has over a million views! It is educating and strange at the same time, but ultimately it is quite entertaining to watch the pouch of hand-washing liquid floating about the cabinet and into the speaker’s face. The cool thing about washing your hands in space is that there is no rinsing afterwards; astronauts don’t have time for that.

The Sou’wester Page 6 Arts & Entertainment Weednesday, February 13, 2013 Top Ten: Unromantic Movies for Valentine’s Day Shelby Lund A&E Editor Ah, Valentine’s Day, the perfect excuse to take that special someone on a romantic date, like the old standby of dinner and a movie. Movies are great for dates because there’s such a wide selection of films that both genders can enjoy. But whatever you do, do not watch any of the following films with your date—unless you want to ruin your Valentine’s Day and any chance at ever finding true love.

1. Taken: This 2008 thriller stars Liam Neeson as an ex-CIA agent fighting to rescue his daughter from human

traffickers. The film does not shy away from the horrors photo courtesy of E. Katz that young women face when abducted, which is incredibly Evan Katz is a musically gifted sophomore who uses his uncomfortable for women to watch—and will turn them off faster than flipping an electric switch. writing talents to compose songs for his band, Hiding in the Coat Rack. 2. The Taking of Pelham 123: This 2009 film is not that good of a movie to begin with, let alone to watch on Valentine’s Student Musician of Day. It has zero romance, an uninteresting plot, and lackluster acting, particularly from leads John Travolta and Denzel Washington. Try something that has actual characters—and the Week: Evan Katz maybe actual romance—instead. Molly Whitehorn A&E Photo Editor 3. American Gangster: While this 2007 gangster flick garnered great critical acclaim, it’s not exactly date material. As a native just-outside-of -Bostonian, sophomore Evan Katz Unless drugs being smuggled in the coffins of Vietnam War is an ice-hockey playing Business major and English Creative vets and corrupt cops killing innocent dogs is your idea of Writing minor who is heavily involved in music both on and off romance, save this film for another day. campus. He fronts a band with fellow Rhodes students Emily Clark, Nick Dean, Will Lay, and Chandler Schneider called 4. Sucker Punch: This 2011 action/fantasy flick Hiding in the Coat Rack. “I met Chandler Schneider, who is our comments heavily on the objectification of—and violence drummer, through some mutual friends, and he had been writing towards—women by men, which could make viewers of both a lot of music, mostly lyrics, for a long time, but really had no genders uncomfortable. It’s definitely worth watching, for the band to play them with and I had been writing a lot of music gorgeous action pieces if not for its deeper themes, but it is myself.” horrible Valentine’s Day material. Like any bright-eyed performer, Katz ultimate dream for the band is “to make it big and be famous.” For now, Hiding in the 5. Halloween: The original 1978 film was the first slasher flick and is a prime example of why horror films can Coat Rack performs around Memphis, with two shows coming up make bad date movies, especially on Valentine’s Day. Aside from being about the wrong holiday, everyone who on February 27 at Kudzu’s Bar & Grill and March 1 at Juicy Jim’s has sex in the movie dies—talk about the perfect way to ruin the mood. Pizzeria. But Katz definitely doesn’t think of local shows as settling for something less than ideal. “Really, I’ll be more than happy if 6. Rosemary’s Baby: This 1968 psychological horror movie is an especially un-romantic choice for couples we could just routinely play shows in Memphis, every musician’s thinking about conceiving. Nothing ruins a relationship faster than finding out that your unborn child is the dream is to play music in a big music city like this.” spawn of the devil—and that your husband was in on the whole thing. In addition to his band, Katz is also involved with music on 7. The Breakup: This 2006 film has been described as an campus as a Curb Recording Fellow. The fellowship has allowed “anti-romance comedy,” and with good reason, as it’s about him to work with Jacob Church, who is one of the head engineers the destruction of a relationship rather than the creation at Young Avenue Sound. Through this connection, Katz was able of one. Obviously one to avoid if you’re in—or about to to record Hiding in the Coat Rack’s 4-song demo at the Young begin—a relationship, particularly on Valentine’s Day. Avenue Sound studio. Although Katz feels that he has benefitted from the fellowship, 8. The Expendables: This 2010 action flick is full of hyper- it is not what he sees himself doing for the rest of his life. “It violent action, over-the-top explosions, and corny one- definitely interests me, but there are a lot of other things that liners, but it has zero romance aside from one tiny subplot interest me. The actual musical recording side of things, while it about Jason Statham’s character having to save his ex from is interesting, it’s really, really technically nitty gritty. I feel like I her abusive boyfriend. While it’s a fun movie, it’s far from could get so involved in the technical aspects of it that I could kind the best thing to watch on a romantic date—unless your of loose the creative side of it. With regards to recording my own girlfriend finds choking on testosterone romantic. music, I really like it. I don’t think I would like to record other peoples’ music for my entire career.” 9. Gigli: Widely regarded as the worst romantic comedy With his studies focusing on business and creative writing, ever, 2003’s Gigli stars then-couple Ben Affleck and Katz has already started his own business that perfectly ties Jennifer Lopez as a thug and assassin who fall in love. together the two fields. “I currently have a freelance copywriting Lopez’s character is supposed to be lesbian—which is just business that I run online, which has been a cool way to get into the beginning of the horror. Steer very clear of this one the whole business side of things. It’s a good synthesis for my regardless of the day. major and minor. A lot of businesses need their newsletter written or they want their website rewritten; I just do that on the side.” 10. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo: Specifically the Overachieving and amiable, Katz should have no trouble original Swedish version. A dark, disturbing, brutal film doing whatever he wants with the rest of his life. One direction he which highlights violence towards women—the female is particularly interested in is ghostwriting, which would be fairly lead is a victim of sexual abuse, and that’s just the start— easy for him since he already co-writes most of the songs for his it couldn’t be any less romantic. Oh, and it could also band. “We split lyric writing down the middle. We try not to only potentially scar your date for life. write about girls.”

The Sou’wester Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Arts & Entertainment Page 7 The Heart Beats Again: Warm Bodies THIS WEEK IN Shelby Lund ENTERTAINMENT A&E Editor The movie, based on the 2011 The movie is very much focused on R, Julie, novel by Isaac Marion, is set in a and their unconventional romance’s effects on New Movie Releases: post-apocalyptic world where the the world around them rather than providing majority of the population has either a straight-up zombie flick; the moments of 2/15/13 been killed or turned into zombies, humor and romance far outnumber those of called “corpses,” who eat human horror. A Good Day To Die Hard brains to survive. Main character R, The acting is top-notch, with excellent Beautiful Creatures played by Nicholas Hoult, is a corpse performances all around. Hoult’s R conveys with a lively inner narration who a great deal of emotion and humanity for a Safe Haven desires to feel alive. He gets his wish dead husk, and his earnest attempts to win Escape from Planet Earth when he encounters human survivor Julie’s favor despite his condition are at turns Julie, played by Teresa Palmer, and laughable and adorable. Palmer’s Julie is a No feels his heart start beating again. surprisingly ordinary girl for someone living A Glimpse Inside the Mind of After R saves Julie’s life, the unlikely in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse, pair begins to fall in love, which with a strained relationship with her father Charles Swann III triggers a massive change in R and and a complicated relationship with her late his fellow corpses that just might be ex. Said ex, played by Dave Franco, receives Like Someone in Love the cure to their condition—that is, surprisingly full characterization during if Julie’s military commander father, flashbacks after his death, making him highly Television Highlights played by John Malkovich, and the sympathetic despite the stumbling block he horrific “bony” zombies don’t kill provides to R and Julie’s romance. (2/13-2/19) them first. All the other major supporting actors turn The film is a fantastic blend of in equally great performances. Malkovich is Arrow, Wednesday, 7 pm, CW. romance and humor, with a lot of the ruthless and stern, but loving as Julie’s father, Oliver is shot; Oliver remembers a hilarity stemming from the zombie- the human leader whose powerful hatred of significant event from the island. fied main character, his witty inner corpses stems from the fact that one of them narration, and his clumsy attempts killed his wife. Analeigh Tipton is sweet The Big Bang Theory, Wednesday, to act human and court Julie. he and funny as Julie’s best friend Nora, a gun- This hilarious film tells the unconventional film never forgets that it’s set in a toting wannabe nurse. The best supporting 8:30 pm, CBS. Sheldon is caught love story of a zombie boy and a human girl post-apocalyptic world populated performance, though, comes from Rob in the middle of Amy and Wil set against the backdrop of a global apoca- by zombies, but any horror aspects Corddry as M, R’s best friend and fellow Wheaton’s argument. lypse. are significantly downplayed. While corpse, who delivers the funniest lines in the the corpses do eat humans—R learns film in a literally deadpan monotone. The Vampire Diaries, Thursday, Warm Bodies is probably the first more about Julie through eating Warm Bodies is a hilarious, romance movie involving zombies—and her ex-boyfriend’s brains—those sequences heartwarming, and extremely well-put- 7 pm, CW. The stakes change for one wonders why nobody thought of are few and far between, and the action together film, acknowledging the post- everyone after new information it sooner. It’s heartwarming, hilarious, sequences on the whole feature very minimal apocalyptic zombie genre without ever losing about the cure is revealed. and action-packed, nodding towards the gore. sight of the romance at the heart of the film. zombie movie without ever losing its true The corpses, furthermore, are portrayed If you want a Valentine’s Day movie that has Glee, Thursday, 8 pm, FOX. rom-com heart, giving it something for as sympathetic, not scary, and while the something for both genders, make plans with both genders and making it the perfect skeletal “bonies” are intimidating, they’re your significant other to see Warm Bodies Members of New Direction reunite Valentine’s Day flick. clearly CGI, which reduces their scare factor. this weekend. to celebrate Will and Emma’s wedding. CSI: NY, Friday, 8 pm, CBS. On No More Games from THQ Valentine’s Day, Mac and the team Stephanie Berendt investigate three tales of love gone Staff Writer wrong. THQ is one of those video game Two Interactive bought companies that nearly every gamer the publishing rights to the Criminal Minds, Saturday, 8 pm, is familiar with. It is the company WWE series. The remaining CBS. One Kansas family goes behind the popular Darksiders “Although THQ raised nearly $5 assets are still included in missing and another one turns up and Saint’s Row franchises, not to the chapter 11 case, and mention other well-known titles million with 800,000 bundles sold, unfortunately all employees dead. like Red Faction and Frontlines: Fuel the company had to file chapter involved in those assets have of War. In November 2012, the been laid off. Once Upon A Time, Sunday, 7 pm, company revealed it had defaulted 11 bankruptcy in December 2012, Reactions to the sale ABC. Hook, Cora and Regina look on its Wells Fargo loan and was among gamers varied. User for one of Rumplestiltskin’s most close to bankruptcy. shortly after the Bundle sale ended.” reactions on social news In an effort to raise more funds and entertainment website precious possessions. to try and save the company, THQ Reddit.com’s gaming released the Humble THQ Bundle, subreddit, where registered Bones, Monday, 7 pm, FOX. As which featured games such as Shank 2012, shortly after the Bundle sale ended. It users submit content in the team investigates the death 2 and other good titles. The interesting thing was decided that the company and all its assets the form of either a link or a text (“self”) of a teen, they learn that he was about the sale was that the customer could would be sold individually. On January 22nd post, went from incredulity to sadness and choose how much he or she wanted to pay for of this year, many of THQ’s assets went up sympathy. Some unconcerned with the involved in illegal activity. the bundle and games, allowing the company’s for sale at auction. Crytek bought Homefront bankruptcy took advantage of the Bundle supporters to donate as much as they wanted and Sega bought Relic Entertainment. sale by paying very little simply because they Castle, Tuesday, 7 pm, TNT. When through their purchases. Ubisoft took THQ Montreal and the rights to could, while others tried their best to donate a body with human bite marks Although THQ raised nearly $5 million produce South Park: The Stick of Truth.Koch as much as they could to help the company. is discovered, a witness claims a with 800,000 bundles sold, the company had Media bought the publishing rights to the But only time will tell what this means for zombie was responsible. to file chapter 11 bankruptcy in December Metro games while Volition, Inc., and Take- the gaming industry as a whole.

The Sou’wester Page 8 International Weednesday, February 13, 2013 Honduras: Drug War Envelopes Central America Ines Tamaddon International Affairs Blog Manager Study Abroad Column: No Super Bowl Overseas

Hunter Hallman is a junior International Studies major taking classes on the UN, the EU, and international law at Vesalius College in Brussels through ISEP. She is also interning with the Laffineur Law Firm, an international firm that deals mostly with European consumer and health laws, lobbying, and the like. The following is an entry from her blog, ellesinbruxelles. wordpress.com, on her trip to Luxemburg and missing last week’s Super Bowl.

Luxembourg was kind of surprisingly awesome – we didn’t see all that much, but to be fair there really isn’t all that much to Luxembourg in the first place. We walked around and saw both the really upscale shopping district and the massive park that used to be the military centerpiece of the city (Luxembourg itself was at a time basically one big Honduras has had many leaders from several parties since gaining its independence from Spain fortress). The hostel we stayed in overnight was in kind of a and from Mexico. Nineteen have served as president during the period when Honduras was a part park itself, we had to wind way down to get to it, but it was of the Federal Republic of Central America. very clean and the people were nice and gave us directions to the city center. I’d never stayed in a hostel before then, but After 49 years of being stationed in this developing ing strips are well-maintained, which “indicates that drug there was really nothing that exciting about it other than the country, the Peace Corps—amongst other international trafficking organizations use them frequently, maybe even fact that they kept it really, really warm which was fantastic organizations—has suspended their services until the vio- as much as one or two times a week,” Honduran military after being cold for about a month straight. lence, crime, and homicide rates subside in Honduras. As head of Joint Chiefs of Staff Rene Osorio Canales said. Ac- A few friends and I took a daytrip to Waterloo yes- a result of the coup in 2009 that ousted President Manuel cording to the US State Department, “the Caribbean coast terday, and all I knew about it when I arrived was what Zelaya from office, instability has enveloped the country of Honduras was particularly vulnerable to illicit activities I had looked up on Wikipedia the night before – it is the and specifically allowed Mexican drug cartels to utilize [due to] limited state presence and weak institutional devel- battlefield where Napoleon was defeated once and for all Honduras as a major transit point for transferring drugs opment,” responsible for 79 percent of all cocaine transpor- by the allied forces of Great Britain and Prussia. The site is from South to North America. tation from South to North America. amazingly well-preserved; they apparently realized the his- On January 28th, 2009, President Manuel Zelaya was As a result of the drug trafficking, neighboring Gua- torical significance of the battle immediately after it hap- awoken in the middle of the night by the Honduran army, temala and El Salvador have suffered the adverse effects pened because nothing has been built on the fields where and sent to San Jose, Costa Rica against his will. Aligned of a major U.S. crackdown on the drug war in Mexico. the battle was fought except for the massive hill and statue with controversial and leftist Venezuelan President Hugo Turning to this pocket of Central American countries, Ed on top of it to commemorate it. This allows them to do a Chavez, President Zelaya had been trying to impose the Vulliamy for The Guardian writes that Guatemala is the reenactment every year on the day the battle was fought ‘fourth-ballot box proposal,’ a plan to impose a fourth bal- “northbound gateway for drugs into southern Mexico and (June 18th – unfortunately I’ll miss it!) lot box at presidential elections that would allow President a battleground between the mightiest cartels in the world, I also started my job last week, and I love it so far. The Manuel Zelaya to run a non-binding referendum. Many the Sinaloa and its rival, Los Zetas.” These groups have office is right off the Louise metro stop, which is apparently Hondurans adamantly opposed this plan, calling it uncon- been able to capitalize on Guatemala’s rural landscape, like the 5th avenue of Brussels, so even though I can’t af- stitutional, and observing the similarity between Zelaya’s ac- and many towns have become a target of crime and extor- ford anything, it’s very aesthetically pleasing. The office also tions and those of Chavez, Cuba and other members of the tion. Similarly, as a result of a US funded airstrip aimed has the best coffee I’ve had in my life, which is a Godsend ALBA, Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America. at facilitating trade with the two regions, El Salvador has because I can’t seem to find good coffee anywhere else. As a The orders came directly from the Supreme Court, where become “known in Mexican narco-war parlance as ‘El result, I drink about 5 cups a day when I work. Most of what later Honduran Congress removed him from office and in- Caminito,’ ‘the little highway,’” since it now acts as a main they have me doing is either various research they need or stalled President of Congress Roberto Micheletti. cocaine trade route. press monitoring, which is just going through various EU/ In the years following the coup, tensions are still high. Internal instability and weak infrastructure has left world news sources and scanning for articles that contain Said to have the highest murder rate in the world, the Honduras and its neighbors in an extremely vulnerable po- information they might need to know (the firm deals mostly Central American country has become plagued with gang sition. Although the United States and Honduran govern- with trade/product/consumer law issues). It’s awesome to violence and organized crime related to drug cartels. As of ments have been working towards identifying target areas, have an excuse to read up on world affairs three times a week March 2012, over 60 air strips used for drug trafficking the removal of the Peace Corps symbolized a major cry for and keep myself informed. have been discovered in eastern provinces of Honduras, help. In the coming months international forces will be That’s it for now, Hope everyone has a great Super Bowl specifically in Olancho, Colon, Gracias a Dios, and El Para- collaborating, seeking the institutional reforms necessary Sunday! Still haven’t decided if I’m going to try and watch iso, George Ramsey explains for InSightCrime. These land- to carry Honduras out of the dark, and into the light. it at 4AM…

The Sou’wester Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Campus Life Page 9 Communities in “Ain’t You Got No Conversation Valentine?” Cynthia Bray February Events From the Sou’wester, February 16, 1934 Girls, you have simply swamped me win his affections, for if I can do that I will Patrick Harris with imploring letters asking, “How can I experience true happiness. What I mean is, Opinion Editor make Henry care for me?”- “Why doesn’t Miss Bray, a girl has got to have dates, and Rhodes College’s Communities in Conversation program continues its second year with Harvey succumb?”-”Do you think Dr. Monk don’t you think that he is as good a sucker a pair of interdisciplinary offerings in the month of February. On February 11 at 7 PM in likes brown or blue eyes?” There really seems as any? Please tell me the quickest and sur- Blount Auditorium, Dr. Alice Kaplan presented a lecture and discussion entitled “Dreaming to be so many of you co-eds that haven’t got est way of making handsome Henry mine. in French.” The second event of the semester will take place on February 25 at 7 PM in the a Valentine to call your own that I’ve decided (signed) BCLC, when Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf will present “A New Vision of Islam in America.” to pick the boys that you’ve mentioned most Miss Desperate For-a-Man. Imam Rauf, known publicly as the “ground zero imam” is the author of numerous works frequently in your letters as the objects of Miss Desperate For-a-Man, I would on Islam in the West, including What’s Right with Islam Is What’s Right with America and your pursuits, and tell you how to get them. advise you to use the “flirt, fool and fall” most recently Moving the Mountain: Beyond Ground Zero to a New Vision of Islam in America. I want you girls to keep the following method. Do I make myself clear girls? Flirt His lecture will address some of the conflicts and challenges in the lives of modern Muslims fact in mind, “They can be had.” Mae West with him, fool him, and he will fall. A well in the United States. Rauf, as a Muslim leader attempting to build bridges across faiths and never spoke a truer word. (Incidentally, girls, directed wink would probably start things countries, will offer his perspective on coexistence, common ground, and what he sees as the while I think of it I’d advise you all to see off, and a few flutterings of the mascared damage done by misconceptions of Islam. Rauf will provide an examination of the similarities Mae’s picture’s. They are SO instructive to lashes would keep them going. Talk to him between Islamic teachings and the framework of the US government as one approach to a the the young girl of today. You can learn, about things the average boy knows some- better understanding of the common ground between Islam and the United States. there, fine points of technique that I could thing about; gangsters, whether Greta has Communities in Conversation provides a forum for dialogue on a variety of topics in never teach you in written instructions. If more “it” than Joan, Cab Calloway’s latest the humanities as well as those related to current affairs. Those with specific inquiries about you go about it in the proper way there is no ear splitter, Popeye, and football. I know Communities in Conversation or upcoming lectures can contact Dr. Jonathan Judaken, the reason why all of you can’t have these campus that most girls understand football perfectly; Spence L. Wilson Chair in Humanities at Rhodes, at (901) 843-3292 or judakenj@rhodes. woman-haters at your feet. Take ole Cynth’s some of you probably have as much foot- edu. advice and these lone dogs will be turned into ball sense as the players. But don’t let them tea hounds in no time. Remember Caesar know it. It makes the dears feel SO superior may have been a power to the Romans but to hear us “’ittle” girls ask, “why have those he was putty in the hands of a girl like Cleo. boys over there all got their arms around each Let’s start out with Harvey Heidleberg. other? Are they looking at something on the Now there is no reason why Harvey can’t ground?” be easily obtained if you follow my advice, While you are carrying out this sys- and he will make a splendid beau. To begin tem with Henry, I feel it is my duty to warn with he isn’t strictly a woman-hater-on the you that I don’t think this gentleman averse contrary I’ve noticed him following certain to snatching a little “woo,” as the saying feminine forms with a rather wistful look. goes. I do not agree with my contemporary With such a type I consider the “chase, coy, advisor of girls, Emmy Post, when she states and catch” system to be the most successful. that necking has no place in the life of the Chase after him, be coy, then catch him. Be younger generation. Necking does have its subtle in your methods, girls, I admit it is not place, girls, but so does the young man, and likely, but you might run across one who has see that you keep him in it. In the securing of a little intuition and it’s always best to be on Henry I would use a little of what Mae West the safe side. So don’t chase Harvey so obvi- taught you, a dash of Garbo technique, and ously that he will become suspicious. nix on the Emmy Post stuff. Just manage to sit next to him in class, Now for Doctor Monk! You nearly had walk with him (I wouldn’t advise running me stumped there, but as the numerous pleas over half a block to catch up with him), and for help in procuring this aloof gentleman sit next to him in the library. Around Har- were so pathetic and so pleading, I will do vey I would be coy; let your conversation my best to help you land him. After deep and run something like this: “Harvey, I hope lengthy thought I have advised the “stare, you won’t think I am forward for mention- stumble and succumb” method, which I am ing it (here gaze upward with the shyest of quite proud of myself. Now here is the idea: smiles) but I do think you have the most you stare at him in class, ardently and admir- soulful brown eyes and you dress better than ing; then after, say, a month of this you stum- * any other boy on the campus. And, Harvev, ble quite gracefully and accidentally into his without you and your trumpet, Bill Taylor’s arms. And then he succumbs. At least, he is orchestra wouldn’t sound good at all. You supposed to succumb. If he does not, I advise don’t think I am forward to tell you all this, you to start all over and repeat the process do you?” (Another toothy smile about here). until results are obtained. Of course being No, my child, Harvey won’t think you are expelled from school may be the result, and “forward”; he will think that he has at last in that case we will have learned that the found a girl, who understands and appreci- “stare, stumble, and succumb” method was ates him. QED* not the correct one to use on Dr. Monk. Next let us consider Henry Hammond. That will be all for today, girls, but be Letters have come pouring in concerning sure to write me again and let me know how him. All have run something like this: the systems work. I stay at home every night “Dear Miss Bray: I must have Henry so I have plenty of time to tell you how to Hammond! Without him I can’t sleep, eat, be popular and to get places. If after reading or rest. At night he haunts my dreams, and these instructions and carrying them out you I seem to see his face looking up at me from still ain’t got no valentine, Heaven help you, every beefsteak I eat. Please tell me how I can Cynthia can’t!

The Sou’wester Page 10 Lifestyle Wednesday, February 13, 2013 A Rhodent’s Guide to LynxFit to teach healthy, sustainable habits Surviving Valentine’s Day An interview with LynxFit founders Joseph Barlia and Austin Moncivaez Emily Clark

February 14th. Everyone’s favorite day. And physically possible, and then taking a photo to by everyone, I mean those “special” people who upload to Facebook with the caption “Love my are in committed, happy relationships, and thus boyfriend/girlfriend” to make everyone else on the rejoice in devoting twenty-four hours to showering internet feel unloved. The best way to receive is one another with love, food and presents and pub- through guilt, so it may be appropriate to buy the lically displaying every ounce of their affection. entire contents of Hallmark. But what about the rest of us? The people who walk around all day saying, “I’m really prioritizing 5). When night falls, drag this person (assum- myself this year,” or “With all my activities, I sim- ing you haven’t lost them by now) to the most ply don’t have the time to commit to a relation- expensive restaurant in Memphis, then “for- ship,” or even, “Oh, it’s Valentine’s Day? I thought get” your wallet. it was Tuesday.” Stop denying it. We both know that when you’re alone in your room that night, Also, order the fillet. And insist on dessert. you’re going to be decked out in your ex’s sweat- Hold the hand they normally use to eat with over shirt, watching the Notebook, and double-fisting the table. Refuse to let go, even when the food ar- pints of Ben and Jerry’s as you try to smother the rives. Spend a significant amount of time inform- courtesy of E. Morozin days’ images of happy couples exuding their love ing the waiter of every detail of your whirlwind Erica Morozin onto any passerby. romance. Use exclusively pet names and baby talk. Layout Editor It doesn’t have to be like that, single Rho- None of those actions are annoying. dants. This year can be different. This year can be Erica: How did you first become involved in CrossFit? great. With these steps, this is the year we beat* 6). Spend the rest of the evening texting all of Valentine’s Day. your relationshipped friends about your day. Austin: My mother brought me in February 2010. It was her New Year’s resolution to do CrossFit and she sort of annoyed the whole family by always 1). Wake up, and don either a tux or an evening When they respond with what they did with talking about it. The whole family tried it and we all ended up loving it. gown. their “real” relationships, one up them. Every. Time. Lying doesn’t matter. All’s fair in love and Joseph: Freshman year I wanted to supplement my training with a condi- When trying to attract a mate, it’s important war.** tioning workout and I found CrossFit and really enjoyed it. to be classy at all times. Unfortunately, if you want a date by midnight, we don’t really have time *The term “beat” is up for interpretation. Austin and Joseph met in the gym when Joseph saw a group of guys do- for the typical wine-dine-text-talk-dance-get-to- **None of this is real advice. I made it all up. If ing CrossFit. Recognizing the workout from soccer, he approached them, and know-each-other situation to unfold. We’re going you’re charged with stalking, don’t blame me. they began to meet regularly with a group of around 5 to 6 guys. They both to have to skip that phase, eliminating the chance Plus, I’ll be too busy double-fisting Ben and Jerry’s became certified CrossFit trainers through a two day lecture and examination process. to prove your class through conversation, or, you anyways. know, manners. Instead, you’re just going to E: Can people of all fitness levels do CrossFit? have to look the part. And what is classier than black tie attire? J: CrossFit is infinitely scalable to fit your needs. Anyone can do it. There are evem kids’ programs and programs for older people. 2). Sprint up to the first person that you don’t feel completely repulsed by. Ask if he A: The image people have of CrossFit is what they see on television. Only or she is single. If the answer is yes, proceed 2% of people actually compete; 98% are regular people who tailor it to their to step three. If the answer is no, continue own level. step two until the answer is yes. E: What made you decide to bring CrossFit to Rhodes? Standards are for people without a time crunch. In a situation like Valentine’s Day, A: CrossFit has a very strong community feel. We are passionate about it finding a date who’s attractive, interesting, and wanted a larger crowd and to spread the word. and within twenty years of your age are simply luxuries we can’t afford. J: We wanted to bring that strong community aspect to Rhodes and to provide information about general health and lifestyles. Avoid the freshman 3). Download the app “Find Friends” into 15; change the way you view lifestyle. your new date’s phone. Add yourself as the admin. A: We want awareness out about how to use fitness as a way of life, not just to look good. We want people to learn to move well, and be mobile. “Find Friends,” the relatively innocent E: Any advice for first-time CrossFitters? sounding app, is actually a tracking device parents use to track their unruly teenagers J: We want to make sure you are doing the workouts right so we won’t go when they’re “hanging out with the wrong 100% [effort] the first time. We always focus on mechanics and consistency crowd.” Basically, it gives the exact GPS before intensity. Supervision minimizes risk [of injury]. location of every phone you’re connected to— which is going to be important when your A: Don’t be intimidated. Some people have lost over 100 pounds doing date inevitably attempts to escape. CrossFit, so they obviously didn’t start fit.

4). Spend the whole day showering this per- J: Showing up is the hard part. My main rule is that you have to check son with gifts. Proceed to spaz when they your ego at the door; everyone is the same. do not shower you with gifts. Joseph and Austin ultimately plan to have the club count as gym credit. We all know Valentine’s Day is really courtesy of N. Huguley Classes are held Wednesdays at 7 am in the BCLC and on Fridays at 3:30 pm. about getting as much free chocolate, bal- Don't worry! If he looks scared, it means he's They plan to add classes as the demand for them increases. They want every- loons, flowers, and gaudy stuffed animals as enjoying it! one to come check it out; the least you can do is try it once!

The Sou’wester Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Sports Page 11 Rhodes and Sewanee: Lynx Profile: An unparalleled rivalry Amy Handelman Julia Fawal Julia Fawal News Editor News Editor Most Rhodes students can spend hours talking about their busy sched- ules, but being a student-athlete takes “overbooked” to a whole new level. Then there is Amy Handelman, a junior Psychology major and business minor from Jackson, Mississippi. Contributing to both a championship winning Track and Field team and the current #1-ranked Women’s Basket- ball team, Amy is a student-athlete truly playing for the love of the game.

When did you first start playing basketball?

It was around 5th grade. We played bas- ketball in gym classes before that, but it wasn’t anything structured.

Did you always want to play in college?

No, I actually didn’t start thinking about it until 10th grade. One of my coaches encouraged me to go with it. I played vol- leyball in high school, too, but basketball was the sport I felt most comfortable mov- ing forward with.

How did you get into track and field at Rhodes? As a region built on tradition, the South is 15 in Memphis will hopefully be no different—ex- home to some of the most intense, historical rival- cept with much more red in the stands and two Coach Shankman called me. He is very proactive about contacting incom- ries in sports: Duke and North Carolina, Georgia Lynx wins, of course. ing students who threw in high school. I threw in 11th and 12th grade, so I and Georgia Tech, Ole Miss and Mississippi State, Created in an effort to instill more school spirit talked to him and told him I’d try it. Auburn and Alabama. No one would expect two at Rhodes, the Pack, led by Taylor Burnett ‘14 and small, Hogwarts-esque, Tennessee liberal arts schools Andrew Tait ’14, is responsible for the increasing How do you balance your two varsity sports? to be among those big universities on the list of attendance at sports games. noteworthy rivalries. “School spirit is a necessary element of com- It’s tough, but actually one of the hardest parts is that I kind of want to do Rhodes and Sewanee have duked it out since munity,” said Tait. “Sewanee games have become the both at the same time. I’m playing basketball now, but I also want to be do- 1899 in what Sports Illustrated called, “the longest games to attend. There’s nothing like the pride in a ing track. Overall it is mostly time management. Luckily, coaches will often consecutively played college football game below win after beating your rival team.” work with you. They’ll plan practices around the team’s schedule. the Mason-Dixon line.” The prize is pride, brag- It is easy to overlook schools like Rhodes and ging rights and the Edmund Orgill Trophy, which Sewanee amongst the fame and hype of Division I But you considered quitting basketball at one point—what brought Rhodes has won five times in the past six years. rivalry teams. Yet this slightly hidden world of col- you back? Named after a Memphis mayor who served on the lege sports exists in full-force, and the rivalries are board for both colleges, the trophy is only awarded arguably stronger because of its smaller nature. I stopped playing at the beginning of the year because I wanted to focus on for the football games. Still, the rivalry is taken just “You always want to win every conference throwing, but I kept going to the games and I really missed it. I had to come as seriously for other sports. game, but especially against your rivals,” said basket- back. Of course, it wasn’t that far into the season. I knew we were doing On January 25, the Rhodes College basketball ball senior Theo Hartwell. “At Rhodes we are lucky well, but I didn’t know what to expect for the rest of the season. Regardless, team traveled up the Sewanee mountain for the to have the best student section in the conference. I wanted to be playing. season’s first face off against the Panthers. The Pack, It’s always good having a loud and crazy crowd, and Rhodes’ spirit organization, worked with Big Diehl we as a team feed off of the energy that they bring.” What does it mean to be part of the team this season? to send 50 students along to support the teams. At Division-III schools, the athletes are not Rhodes fans worked to match the cheers and jeers mysterious, illusive big shots. They are the guys It’s weird because I have never been part of a team sport that has come this far. of the Sewanee side, of which many were clothed and girls you ask to borrow notes from in Biology. Our track team my freshman and sophomore year won the championship, but in kilts and capes as per their tradition. Sports You hang out with them at parties, you chat in the track is more of an individual sport. You win as a team, but you don’t rely on Illustrated said that the rivalry “has the manners ridiculously long lines at the Rat, and you even the team to succeed personally. But for basketball, when you get this far you and traditions of the South without the excesses of play on intramural teams with them (an unnamed really see the results of your teamwork. It all starts to make sense. big-time conferences.” While that is true in many Alabama quarterback once spent his afternoon regards, it should not discount the intensity felt by laughing at the throwing skills of students play- How do you find the motivation to give it your all? fans on both sides. A few stray Sewanee fans found ing intramural football). They are, in a word, your themselves on Rhodes’ side of the gym trying to get friends. There is an added element of passion when It goes back to the team aspect of it. You know that other people are relying under the fans’ skins. The line was further pushed supporting the people you see and interact with on you. It’s pretty motivating to know that whatever you’re doing is influenc- when an opposing cheerleader and a fan made regularly. Cramming into a moderately-sized gym, ing other people and the outcome of the game overall. moves at the Lynx mascot, resulting in the picture high-fiving the Lynx mascot, and cheering for your above. friends to destroy the Panthers and their kilted fans What does fan support mean to you? Still, Rhodes fans stood their ground, match- leads to an unparalleled rivalry spirit, and that is ing Sewanee’s “Yeah, Sewanee’s right!” cheer with what makes Sewanee and Rhodes one of the greatest It’s wonderful. In basketball, half the game is the environment. It helps hav- a variety of their own, from the traditional “Roll college rivalries. ing people there getting loud and supporting you. It really makes you want Lynx Roll” to “Yeah, Sewanee’s wrong!” The Lady Most of this year’s Sewanee games are away, to win for your school. Lynx moved swiftly through Sewanee’s team to add but on April 12 the men’s’ lacrosse teams will play another win to their record, while the Men’s team at Rhodes. Keep on the lookout for Pack announce- What do you want to do after graduation? ultimately lost by three after making an impressive ments surrounding the game, as well as for the other 20 point comeback. Despite the rivalry tension, the athletic events on campus throughout the spring I’ve applied for a summer internship with the FBI, and a lot of times they games were mostly civil, and the game on February semester. offer jobs afterwards. But I’d also love something psychology-oriented work-

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