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NEWS ANALYSIS Thornton duo to move on Palin pick brings Paul, Julie Thornton will transfer to energy, liabilities Minnesota next year Perry Stein more about actual policy; we have News Editor some serious economic crisis at Kat Zhao this time,” Nam said. “Sarah Palin News Editor will approach [the debate] more She stood in front of a roar- emotionally. Last night in her ing crowd holding signs say- speech, she approached it more Washington University men’s and ing “Palin Power” and “We love emotionally [than Biden did].” women’s track and fi eld teams ex- hockey moms.” Republican vice Reif said that the vice presi- perienced a shock before the school presidential candidate Sarah Pa- dential debate will help swing un- year began, one that will be felt twice lin delivered her first speech on decided and independent voters to in the University’s community. Wednesday night to a nation not vote for Obama. On August 15, Director of Athlet- yet familiar with her background. “For people who are still try- ics John Schael announced that Paul While the quality of substance ing to make up their mind, I Thornton, head coach for both men’s in her speech may be debated think the vice presidential debate and women’s teams, had resigned between party lines, no one can will be a good indicator that the from his position. Thornton’s wife claim that the first-term gover- Obama-Biden ticket is much more Julie, director of student activities nor of Alaska lacked tenacity or prepared to lead the country,” Reif for the University, will join him in self-confidence in her speech. said. departing the campus. She was humorous and sarcastic, Representatives of the College Paul Thornton has left the Uni- and as Chris Matthews, host of Republicans were unavailable for versity to become the assistant men’s MSNBC’s “Hardball,” observed, comment. track and fi eld coach for the Univer- “She is a torpedo aimed directly Obama selected Biden, a 35- sity of Minnesota in Minneapolis—a at the ship of Barack and Michelle year veteran of the U.S. Senate new role that he took on two weeks Obama.” and chairman of the Senate For- ago. Julie Thornton will also be head- Specifically, Palin attacked eign Relations Committee, be- COURTESY OF JULIE THORTON ing for Minnesota soon to join her Obama’s former profession as a cause of his experience in foreign husband. Paul Thornton and wife Julie Thornton enjoy a family vacation with their children Marissa and Zachary. The two will community organizer, a comment policy, a noted area of weakness Julie Thornton has been with the be leaving the University to move to Minnesota. for which she has received heavy for the Democratic presidential University in her current position for on campus. nections—both student groups and student affairs. She says she hopes media backlash. candidate. four years. Her role involves working As the head of the Offi ce of Stu- individuals. We help them see how to fi nd a job in Minneapolis where “I guess a small town mayor Since the vice presidential de- with student activity coordinators to dent Activities, Julie Thornton is also they can get involved,” she said. she can continue to play a role in stu- is sort of like a ‘community orga- bate is still a month away and run- advise both student organizations and in charge of organizing leadership Julie Thornton has spent 15 years dents’ lives like she does here. nizer,’ except that you have actual ning mates were only announced individual students, and to support initiatives and summits for students. working in higher education, the ma- responsibilities,” Palin said as she in the past two weeks, the media student-planned events and activities “We help students to make con- jority of which was in the fi eld of See THORNTON, page 3 referred to Obama’s former career attention will continue to swarm in her speech. Palin and Biden. College Democrats Treasuer Media coverage on Palin fol- Eric Reif was quick to respond. lowing the revelation of the preg- “Community organizers are nancy of her 17-year-old daughter the people who go out work for Bristol has shed light, and some the people, much like politicians criticism, on her social stances. do but for less money and without Palin opposes abortion even in the support for the federal govern- dire circumstances, supports ab- GustavUpdate ment,” Reif said. stinence-only sex education and Although the speech lacked recently reduced funding for sin- “As students at elite institutions, we concrete information about gov- gle teenage mothers in Alaska. University calls take much for granted,” Nelson said. “I ernment policy, it was emotion- According to Nam, McCain hope all of us, no matter what groups we ally charged as she repeatedly selected Palin as his running mate on students to get are involved in, can take even just a few alluded to her commercial fisher- because she is both a woman and a moments to think of how we can con- man “guy,” husband Todd Palin, social conservative, two constitu- involved as Gustav tribute. Whether it is by sending money, and the family values instilled in encies that McCain needs to pull by sending food or by going to help out, their five children. Her eldest son in to win the election. However, it hammers coast I think we all have a responsibility.” Track, 19, will be deployed to Iraq will be hard to draw in a large por- Gustav peaked at Category 4 status this month, on Sept. 11. As the tion of former Democratic presi- Puneet Kollipara on the Saffi r-Simpson Scale, packing cameras flashed to the Palin fam- dential candidate and New York maximum sustained winds of 150 mph ily during the speech, it became Sen. Hillary Clinton’s supporters’ News Editor MCT CAMPUS with higher gusts. It made landfall about After Hurricane Gustav passed through Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on clear that her family and stated votes with her outspoken socially 50 miles southwest of New Orleans, La. family values would play a signif- conservative views. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, the clean-up effort began. Hurricanes strike land in the conti- on Sept. 1 as a Category 2 storm, with icant role in McCain’s campaign. “Some women maybe excited nental United States, but many at Wash- winds of 110 mph. University community remember many which then publishes event listings in its In contrast, Democrat Sen. Joe about Sarah Palin only because ington University feel that Hurricane Though not as destructive as Ka- people victimized by Katrina are still semiweekly newsletter. Biden’s vice presidential accep- she is a woman, but we have to Gustav warrants extra attention. trina, Gustav is blamed for at least 110 suffering, and many more were made She is also confi dent that many so- tance speech was drier but pointed see what policies she is promot- The hurricane hit a region devas- deaths in the United States and Carib- worse off by Gustav. cial action groups on campus will start more toward policy. ing,” Nam said. tated in Aug. 2005 when Hurricane Ka- bean nations, cutting off power for more “The sad thing is Katrina is still their own relief initiatives. Additionally, American politics expert and After the speech on Wednes- trina left the New Orleans, La. area and than one million U.S. residents and devastating a lot of people, but it’s not the CSO sponsors several service trips assistant professor of Social Work day, some attempted to create a swaths of the Gulf Coast in ruins. causing as much as $10 billion in dam- a popular topic anymore,” she said. “It’s each year. Yunju Nam said the public can ex- connection, albeit a weak one, be- Now, University leaders like Stepha- ages—damages potentially making the not just about while the crisis is hap- Student Union (SU) has not yet de- pect this trend to repeat in the vice tween Palin and the former main nie Kurtzman, director of the Communi- hurricane one of the 10 costliest Atlantic pening, it’s about the long-term rebuild cided how it will approach the Gustav presidential debate at Washington woman of the race—Clinton. ty Service Offi ce (CSO), and junior Jeff hurricanes in history. and response. Those needs will continue relief efforts. According to junior Jeff University on Oct. 2. Nelson, vice president of administration, Kurtzman believes that Gustav will even after it leaves the headlines.” Nelson, vice president of administra- “I think Joe Biden will talk See PALIN, page 2 are encouraging Washington University likely not receive as much attention in According to Kurtzman, students tion, the SU Executive Committee will students to come together to aid Gustav the University community as Katrina can get involved in several ways. Stu- be meeting today to discuss the situa- recovery efforts much like they did after because Gustav was not as damag- dents who know of Gustav-related Katrina’s destructive impact. ing, but she hopes that members of the events can share them with the CSO, See GUSTAV, page 3 Online coursework still popular

to change—and no student may have In addition, though the University For her, the online programming was a Ann Johnson online course credits count toward his does not have any online courses, many selling point when she chose her books. Staff Reporter or her diploma. However, University courses have online elements. In lan- On the online workbook, students do College does offer a selection of online guage courses, supplemental work is fi ll-in-the-blank exercises and receive Paying attention in the classroom is courses, which University students may often done online. immediate feedback. diffi cult enough, but paying attention take. Another web supplement familiar “It works because getting feedback during online courses—when students The University of Phoenix, con- to University students is WeBWorK, isn’t dependent on another person. A control when and where they study— versely, offers programs of varying in- the online assignments given by the student could do the work at three in the may prove even more diffi cult. tensity, all the way up to online doctorate mathematics department. WeBWorK is morning and get feedback,” Breakstone Some online courses, or “distance degrees in varying fi elds. However, some an online hub of weekly assignments said. learning,” is part of a growing trend of universities closer to home are also of- for students, which are graded instanta- However, Breakstone acknowledged open-source knowledge—the philoso- fering online courses; for instance, Font- neously and can oftentimes be tried as the limitations of online coursework. phy that knowledge should be available bonne University offers online programs many times as needed until the student Academic integrity is a signifi cant con- to the greatest number of people pos- for a Master of Science in Computer gets the correct answer. cern regarding online coursework, but sible, at no cost. This philosophy has Education and a Graduate Certifi cate in Students’ feelings toward WeBWorK for language coursework, the ultimate spread rapidly since the ready availabil- Computer Education. are mixed. test is fl uency in the classroom. ity of the Internet. Dirk Killen, associate dean of Arts “I think its good for seeing where the “Language learning is very commu- The Massachusetts Institute of Tech- & Sciences, said that he often advised class is, and keeping track of what ma- nication-based. Communication is much nology, for example, offers virtually all students not to take online courses, be- terials you need to know, but I think the more than words and sounds—it’s the of its coursework online for free, in an cause the credits cannot count toward a interface is kind of [ineffi cient],” sopho- face, the body language. Most of lan- attempt to increase knowledge world- University degree. more Alex Bensick said. guage teaching cannot be done online,” wide. “Most instructors feel there’s a place “My problem with it is that you can Breakstone said. “I don’t think any Many online courses, however, offer for Internet learning, and it can enhance get instant feedback, but the feedback is course should be 100 percent online, but degrees and charge tuition like a normal learning, but classroom interaction is ‘it’s right’ or ‘it’s wrong,’” he added. “It if the mechanical part is online, it is more college. Degrees are offered in nearly also valuable and can’t be replaced by doesn’t give you detailed feedback about effi cient.” every topic, from health administration online learning—not just the teacher- what you need to work on. It’s fi ne for She also stressed the importance of to business administration, through an student relationship, but also the student- the most part, but for something really student-to-student relationships. online course offered by the University student relationship,” Killen said. “Most confusing it’s not adequate.” “They make learning more interest- BRIAN BAER | SACRAMENTO BEE | MCT of Phoenix. instructors are not negative about online Lynne Breakstone, senior lecturer for ing, and more personal,” Breakstone Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin addresses the Repub- Washington University does not of- learning, they just don’t feel it should be French, incorporates the online work- said. lican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday, September fer any online courses—a rule unlikely a substitute.” book program Quia into her curriculum. 3, 2008. ® One Brookings Drive #1039 Newsroom: (314) 935-5995 Editor: [email protected] Please #330 Danforth University Center Advertising: (314) 935-6713 News: [email protected] www.studlife.com St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 Fax: (314) 935-5938 Calendar: [email protected] Recycle 2 STUDENT LIFE | NEWS News Editor / Ben Sales / [email protected] FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

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Partly Cloudy Sunny Partly Cloudy High 75 High 77 High 79 THE FLIPSIDE Low 56 Low 59 Low 63 eventcalendar Campus International Campus Bookstore depleted of umbrella supply Fire on the rails in Argentina The Campus Bookstore offi cially ran out of its stock of umbrellas around 11:30 After sitting on a train for hours on Thursday, commuters fed up with their a.m. on Thursday—the fi rst rainy day of the semester. Students drenched in rain shuf- time in transit set fi re to the train in the afternoon. fl ed into the store in search of umbrellas, only to fi nd the shelves empty. Cameras caught the train blazing at the station in the town of Merlo, a suburb FRIDAY 5 “We sold a lot of umbrellas during move in, and we had quite a few umbrellas left, west of Buenos Aires. Passengers at Castelar, another suburb, threw rocks at the but they were all gone by the afternoon,” Director of Campus Stores Betsy Schneider train station. said. “We understand that people get angry when the service is delayed or can- Bat Boy Auditions According to Schneider, the bookstore usually keeps a small supply of free white celed, but they absolutely can’t attack a public service in this way,” Gustavo Village Theater, basement of the Village House, ponchos—left over from Commencement—to give out during emergencies. However, Gago, a spokesman for rail company TBA, said. 6 to 10 p.m. all the ponchos had been given out during move in this year. The delays caused some commuters to miss the day’s work. Try out for Bat Boy: The Musical, labeled “a riotous carnival of camp and kitsch” General Merchandise Manager Rick Parker improvised by cutting holes in large Riots and fi res have broken out in the past in the Buenos Aires metropolitan by the Evening Standard and “an eager plastic bags and creating makeshift ponchos for students. area due to transit delays, and have resulted in police action. transvestite chorus thrill” by Time Out. Bat “The hospitality of the Campus Bookstore exceeded my expectations and made Boy is Cast N Crew’s newest musical this my day a lot better,” junior Hunter Richards said. fall. The musical follows the story of a boy born with pointed ears, who looks for love The bookstore should be restocked with umbrellas by next week, Schneider said. in a world that shuns him.

Chipotle Challenge hits WU Scientists discovering path to brain cancer The AC, 5:30 p.m. policebeat Be one of the fi rst 50 students to attend the Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine have found more of Wash. U. women’s volleyball team’s match the genetic mutations and pathways leading to glioblastoma, the most common form against No. 22 Central College and receive DAMAGED PROPERTY Sept. 03, 2008 AUTO ACCIDENT Sept. 03, 2008 a free burrito, courtesy of Chipotle and your of brain cancer. This research, published Thursday in the scientifi c journal Nature, friendly neighborhood Student Union. may lead to a cure for the disease. Wednesday at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. news briefs The scientists, led by Dr. Richard K. Wilson, director of the Genome Sequencing Location : ATHLETIC COMPLEX Location : PARKING LOT Center at the School of Medicine, found three new mutations, as well as a possible Summary: Students observed pulling Summary: Scooter struck a backhoe. No mechanism that leads patients to resist chemotherapy. down and stealing street signs. Subjects injuries. Disposition: Referred to JA were stopped and identifi ed. Disposition: “All humans have considerable DNA variations at the level of the genome, and Cleared, referred to JA. PARKING VIOLATION Sept. 03, 2008 that is completely normal,” Wilson said in a press release. “We had to fi nd the few Wednesday at 11:46 p.m. DNA base changes—the needles—linked to glioblastoma in a haystack of six billion LOST/STOLEN Sept. 03, 2008 Location : SOUTH 40 bases of DNA that makeup the full complement of genetic material in humans.” Wednesday at 4:53 p.m. Summary: Unoccupied vehicle parked Location : UNKNOWN facing wrong way. Unable to locate owner. SATURDAY 6 Summary: Student reported his wallet Disposition: Vehicle towed, cleared. missing sometime between 8:30 a.m. and TKE Twister on the Swamp National 4:45 p.m. Disposition: Pending. The Swamp, noon Benefi t cancer and Alzheimer’s research while having a rocking time with Tau Kappa Epsilon contorting and curling your body on a Twister MySpace stalker awaits sentence mat. Lucky masters of fl exibility may even win a prize! Lori Drew, who abused the social networking site MySpace to invade the privacy of a 13-year old girl and drove her to suicide in Dardenne Prairie, Cal., is waiting to The Big Bang quoteoftheday The South 40, 8 to 11 p.m. hear the outcome of her trial. Freshmen can have the time of their weekend at U.S. District Judge George Wu, who is considering the case, has deemed two of the Big Bang. Ride a segway, watch an Omnimax the defense’s objections to the charges to be invalid, but was unsure as to a third con- movie on a four-story screen, climb into a fl ight simulator, experience hundreds of hands-on tention of theirs. He plans to come to a fi nal decision in the coming week. The prosecution has charged that Drew broke the law in that she acted against “I don’t think anyone activities and cap it off with a DJ dance party under the stars in the Planetarium. MySpace’s terms of service. Drew is basing her defense on free speech laws. Wu judged that defense to be unclear and therefore ineffective. Wu, however, has not yet determined whether Drew was in violation of the terms can really answer that of service, as she may not have read them. question as to why [Palin] was picked.”

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FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 News Editor / Ben Sales / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | NEWS 3 STUDENT LIFE One Brookings Drive #1039 GUSTAV from page 1 #330 Danforth University Center Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899 tion. South) was formed to coordinate ad- But Nelson emphasized that stu- ditional relief efforts, including money News: (314) 935-5995 collection, fundraising events, and trip dents understand the seriousness of Advertising: (314) 935-6713 disasters like Gustav. to the affected areas, and the CSO also Fax: (314) 935-5938 “During these times it is important shared information with the University for us to not think of what a student on numerous relief events and initia- e-mail: [email protected] group is going to do, what Student tives. www.studlife.com Union is going to do or what the ad- Students believe that student in- Copyright 2008 ministration is going to do,” he said. volvement in Gustav recovery efforts “We have to place ourselves in the is a worthy cause, and many are mind- Editor in Chief: Sam Guzik shoes of individuals who are affected ful of Katrina’s continued impact. Associate Editor: Indu Chandrasekhar by these types of events...events that “I think it’s a good idea, especially Managing Editors: David Song, Trisha they can’t control.” after Hurricane Katrina, I feel like lot Wolf, Brian Stitt At the same time, Kurtzman em- of us didn’t do as much as we could Senior News Editor: Ben Sales Senior Forum Editor: Jill Strominger phasized that while there are numer- especially since I was still in high Senior Sports Editor: Joshua Goldman ous worthy causes in the world in need school, so now that I’m more aware Senior Scene Editor: Michelle Stein of aid, it is often very diffi cult to con- of how terrible it was I don’t want that LUCY MOORE | STUDENT LIFE Senior Cadenza Editor: Cecilia Razak tribute aid to all of them. to happen again,” sophomore Laura Senior Photo Editor: Lucy Moore Student Union representatives discuss the 2008-2009 general budget last spring during a special joint session. SU is “I think we always have to draw Steefel-Moore said. “I feel like they Senior Graphics Editor: Michael looking to revise the budgeting process to incorporate more student opinion earlier in the process. a careful line in how we respond to never have fully recovered from Hur- Hirshon need in the community because there ricane Katrina yet, there’s still a lot of News Editors: Perry Stein, Kat Zhao, is constant need everywhere, and ev- work to be done down there.” Puneet Kollipara ery community’s story is pressing to However, senior Andrew Pazendak Forum Editors: Tricia Wittig, Tess somebody,” Kurtzman said. feels that while Gustav is a worthy Croner, Dennis Sweeney, Bill Hoff- SU to amend budget man, Aditya Sarvesh In the case of Hurricane Katrina, cause, many other worthy causes exist, Cadenza Editors: Stephanie Spera, response from the University was and it is not possible to aid them all. David Kaminsky, Aseem Garg widespread. In addition to an all- “There’s so many things I feel like Scene Editors: Shayna Makaron, Lana school meeting to coordinate Uni- we all should get involved in, but if we Goldsmith, Brooke Schachner implementation process versity-based relief efforts, a group got involved in all of them I feel like Sports Editor: Johann Qua Hiansen known as Project SOS (Students of the we’d be overwhelmed,” he said. Photo Editors: Jenny Shao, Evan Kelly Fahy and Lauren we are trying to conceal something with exams and exam preparation. Wiskup, Matt Lanter, Lily Schorr Online Editor: Scott Bressler Olens from our constituents,” a preliminary Finally, the SU vice president of version of the proposal reads. fi nance will present the budget to the Design Chief: Dennis Sweeney Contributing Reporters Design Editors: Zoë Scharf, Brittany According to some, the main prob- Treasury and the Senate in a single Meyer, Nicole Dankner lem was the scheduling of the budget meeting to “eliminate most of the re- Copy Chief: Brian Krigsher The Student Union budget failed in process. dundancy [of the process],” the pro- THORNTON from page 1 Copy Editors: Shamima Hossain, Al- the Senate and the Treasury last spring, “Because the budget only came posal states. lison Kong spurring controversy and discontent re- out a day or two before the Treasury “I hope that the new protocol we “All of my past positions have legacy of success behind, having Designers: Jamie Reed, Kate Ehrlich, garding the budget proposal and imple- meeting, the groups who needed more initiate will eliminate any problems we had to do with working with stu- earned the title of the Midwest Re- Kim Yeh, Susan Hall, Liz Klein, mentation process. money didn’t have time to schedule saw last year, and will result with the dents,” she said. “It will be hard to gion Women’s Outdoor Coach of Alyssa Anzalone-Newman, Sophia Now, Student Union (SU) is work- a second appointment with the VP of majority of campus being satisfi ed with replicate that kind of experience if I the Year by the U.S. Track and Field Agapova, Evan Freedman, Chris ing on plans to safeguard against such Finance to contest the funds they were the results,” senior Yewande Alimi, SU am not working on a college cam- and Cross Country Coaches Asso- Maury, Courtney LeGates, Mia Feitel, Joe Rigodanzo failure in the futue. allotted],” sophomore Sam Baier, an vice president of fi nance, said. pus.” ciation for 2008. Staff Manager: Willie Mendelson Of particular contention during SU senator, said. This week, SU members will dis- The Thorntons are both Minne- In fi ve seasons with the Bears, the budget meetings was the decrease Now, the proposed SU statute will tribute proposed changes, allowing sota natives. Paul Thornton, a na- Paul Thornton leaves a legacy of General Manager: Andrew O’Dell in funds allocated to specifi c student send the student groups budget propos- student group executives to comment tive of Northfi eld, began in St. Olaf winning 14 University Athletic As- Advertising Manager: Sara Judd groups, including KWUR and Mr. als well in advance of the budgetary on the proposal. The following week, College as a star athlete, making sociation championships, as well Wash. U. meeting. Additionally, SU will formal- more formal discussions will com- the all-Minnesota Intercollegiate as leading the women’s team to Copyright 2008 Washington University Student “This year we are making the com- ly offer every student group the oppor- mence within the Treasury and Senate. Athletic Conference three times. third-place at the NCAA Division Media, Inc. (WUSMI). Student Life is the fi nan- mitment to hold sessions throughout the tunity to explain its budget requests. “I’m planning on the discussion Before his time at the University, he III Indoor National Championships cially and editorially independent, student-run newspaper serving the Washington University fall semester to gather input from the Another cause of disorder last year taking two to three weeks, because was assistant coach for Illinois State in 2008. community. First copy of each publication is free; all additional copies are 50 cents. Subscriptions students and student groups involved involved the attendance rate at the bud- we want to give everyone possible a University and then head coach for Paul Thornton served as the may be purchased for $99.00 by calling (314) in the budget process,” senior Brittany getary meeting and related voting pro- chance to voice their thoughts about Saint Mary’s University for three coach for Morgen Leonard-Fleck- 935-6713. Perez, SU president, said. “[We need] cedures. The SU statute calls for two- the proposed changes, and because seasons. man, who went on to become the Student Life is a publication of WUSMI and does to ensure that Student Union is doing thirds of the entire Senate membership there might be a lot of debate on a cou- Despite her anticipation of new NCAA national champion for in- not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of the Washington University administra- everything we can to create an easy to pass the budget. Because the budget- ple of the ideas,” Baier said. “We will opportunities, Julie Thornton says door pole vault in 2008. A total of tion, faculty or students. All Student Life articles, and transparent process that is fair and photos and graphics are the property of WUSMI ary meetings were held during the fi nal hopefully pass several major changes that leaving her current position at 39 All-America citations have been and may not be reproduced or published without can accommodate each and every one week of classes, many members could in the next month, well before the bud- the University will still be a diffi cult given to Bears athletes under his the express written consent of the General Manager. Pictures and graphics printed in Student of the student groups that we can.” not attend, requiring a nearly unani- get process starts up next spring.” move. coaching. Life are available for purchase; e-mail editor@ In order to “provide maximum mous vote of approval from those in Baier praised SU’s drive to correct “My husband and I have been a Julie Thornton, who is still em- studlife.com for more information. Student Life reserves the right to edit all submissions for style, openness and transparency,” SU in- attendance to pass the budget. the problem. part of Washington University for ployed at the University, says she grammar, length and accuracy. The intent of sub- tends to distribute the budgetary pro- The Proposed Changes to the Gen- “Last year no one expected the fi ve years now. This is a wonderful currently has no defi nite plan for missions will not be altered. Student Life reserves the right not to publish all submissions. posals to the student body in advance eral Budget Process—the proposal’s problems we had; this year we are place. I love it here and all students when she will be leaving for Min- If you’d like to place an ad, please contact the of the meeting date through Washing- offi cial name—would amend the SU working to fi x the problem areas we as well,” Thornton said. “It will be nesota. Advertising Department at (314) 935-6713. ton University’s news outlets and the statute to require a vote of two-thirds can foresee,” Baier said. “I’d say— hard to leave this place, and it will “Perhaps sometime midyear,” If you wish to report an error or request a clarifi - SU Web site, according to a recent SU of Senate members who are present, optimistically, but hopefully not naïve- be hard to fi nd a community of stu- she said. But as long as I am here, cation, e-mail [email protected]. budget process proposal. with a possible proxy voting system. ly—that I don’t expect major problems dents like Washington University I will continue to support the staff “As an organization, we look like SU also intends to hold this meeting during the budget process this year.” students.” and students. [This move] is not we are being overly secretive or like earlier in the year to avoid confl icts Paul Thornton leaves his own something I am rushing into.” 4 STUDENT LIFE | FORUM Forum Editor / Jill Strominger / [email protected] FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

FORUMSTAFF EDITORIAL Don’t sit on Rethink the point system When freshmen are required to and students with higher metabo- eat on campus is always to buy the Wash. U. allows students to buy any purchase meal plans from Dining lisms fi nd that even the larger meal smallest meal plan possible and add other meal plan, and particularly Services at Wash. U., the choices plans are not enough to sustain them points to the plan as she needs them. raises the question for why Wash. seem meager and insuffi cient. How- throughout the year. So, the problem This strategy has two benefi ts. First, U. describes the less economical ever, at the end of the school year, is not that Wash. U. is goading it allows students to gauge how plans as better than other plans for the sidelines many freshmen fi nd themselves students into purchasing larger than much they are actually eating and some students. One possibility is frantically trying to raid Bear Mart necessary meal plans, but the lack of the food they are eating and second, that Wash. U. wants to make sure Eve Samborn ways to get involved. You can start or sell large chunks of points in an information students receive about it is just plain cheaper no matter how that the students who are eating Staff Columnist by contacting College Democrats effort to get rid of extra meal points. their options. much food you consume. on campus the most are paying the or College Republicans about the This issue seems to apply mainly Once on campus, students It is irrational for someone to most overhead for the facilities and volunteer opportunities that they to freshmen, who are required to quickly learn that the fi nances of the choose any other meal plan, which the staff that cooks the food. But, 58 days. 8 weeks. 1,426 hours. will be coordinating this semester. purchase a full meal plan. Since meal plans don’t work the way most begs the question of why students by creating one standard amount Okay, so I made up the last You can also check out your candi- freshmen generally only have access plans do. choose to pay for the food in any of overhead that students pay per one. The countdown feature on date’s Web site and sign up online to the information Wash. U. provides Normally, when you buy in bulk other fashion. For freshmen, the point, the University can still dole my computer is not quite that to volunteer. about the meal system, many of you save money, but at Wash. U. answer is obvious: they aren’t out responsibility for overhead to the advanced. At any rate, in just two Wash. U. has a great tradition them end up buying large plans —so when you buy your food in bulk you provided enough information to students using the facilities the most short months, this country will of community service and many large that it is not feasible for most actually lose money. This is because know the economics of meal plans because the students using the facili- elect a new president and we will students here have volunteered students to use effi ciently. A popular at the beginning of the year, when and how adding points works. To ties the most will spend the highest have the chance to make history. their time to work with local St. freshman year choice is the “Meals you purchase a meal plan you are help ensure students are making number of points. If you are registered to vote, con- Louis organizations in an effort to Plus Plan,” which in the 2008-2009 paying money toward both the food the best decisions, Dining Services Whether intentional or not, the gratulations. Voting is an impor- make a small dent in some of the academic year costs $4,048 and you will eat and also toward the ser- should provide better descriptions way the meal plan system is cur- tant civic duty and you should be many social problems we face. comes out to 2,920 points per year vices and facilities required to have of the meal plans and also explain rently implemented takes advantage proud. If you have not registered, That type of community service is (1,460 points per semester). that food option available. Every how points can be added in the event of students who are not informed you should work on that procras- important, but this is your chance At fi rst, the number of meal point in the meal plan, then, costs that a student’s meal plan choice is about how it works, particularly tination problem of yours. But no to address some of those problems points students are allotted always more than $1.00, but later on in the insuffi cient. freshmen. It is time to change to a worries, you can register in Mis- on a broader scale. It is great to seems insignifi cant, but as the year year, when adding meal points, you The logic for how a student can system that has the students’ best souri until October 8 and there will tutor kids or feed the homeless, goes on, lots of freshmen have too only pay for the food and are not save the most money using campus interests at heart—one that charges even be a voter registration drive but to truly solve problems like many unused points. This problem is charged any overhead fee. Points dining is clear, and the best meal them equally and appropriately for all over campus on September 18. poverty or failing schools, we need so common that almost all students that you add later on are only $1.00 plan for every student is the smallest the amount of the food they eat—not Upperclassmen who have moved are familiar with the situation. On per point. one no matter what her eating needs a system that preys on the unin- to the Village or off-campus can the other hand, some of the athletes The cheapest way for students to are. This raises the question of why formed. change their address then too. “ So now you can vote. Good job. To translate civic engage- ment into elementary school I truly believe that this IAN ROSS EDITORIAL CARTOON terms, you have just mastered election will be one of the alphabet. You deserve a gold star. Maybe even a chocolate chip the most important cookie. Speaking of cookies, my mom hasn’t sent me any this year. political events of our Oh, the long lost joys of being a freshman. But really, shameless lifetimes. pleas for homemade cookies aside, “ voting is just the beginning. This is Washington University. You are all smart, talented people. The alphabet part was easy. to change the laws and government I know that many of you are programs that directly affect these still deciding whom to vote for. issues. That is the power of politi- Take your time. It is an important cal action. decision and you should continue I truly believe that this election to learn as much as you can about will be one of the most important each candidate before Election political events of our lifetimes. Day. But for those of you who Our country is fi ghting two major have chosen a candidate, I chal- wars. Our economy is collapsing. lenge you to act on those convic- We are on the brink of an energy tions. Do more than simply show crisis. If you care about this coun- up to the polls. Try volunteering try’s safety, your job prospects, the for a political campaign. I know environment or our future, this is that Wash. U. students are busy, the time to stand up. but this is something well worth your time. Campaigning does not have to take long. Even one after- Eve is a sophomore in Arts & Sci- noon of canvassing or a few hours ences and a staff columnist. She can of phone banking is important. be reached via e-mail at elsambor@ It is remarkably easy to fi nd wustl.edu. Reigning in Russia The great(er) community: Caleb Posner economic collapse that helped Staff Columnist bring about the demise of the Juvenile Detention Center & Soviet Union left former member

states feeling crippled. Rus- On August 29, leaders of the sia, the country which retained South Ossetian independence control over the vast nuclear movement informed members of arsenal and the U.N. Security Washington University the Western press that they would be absorbed into Russia in the near future. In part, there was a demand for it among the non- Dave Shapiro campus (the administration has ably aware of my involvement with the kids and helping them Georgian population within the While the United States Staff Columnist definitely been working on it), or with the St. Louis City Juvenile with assignments. These kids need region. But more relevant is that “ how much I’ve missed Bear’s Den Detention Center (JDC) program. positive role models more than Russia would actually consider cannot directly confront cuisine (the jury is still out on that I was first introduced to the group anyone else in America. such a move. Hello! More crowd-pleasing one). I feel, however, that those by Meredith Sigler, class of ’08, I like to say that they aren’t While Russia has tried, unsuc- Russia using military than Michael Phelps’ hard body, topics have been covered beyond at a community service fair on the simply at-risk; they are beyond cessfully, to build an image as back from England with a re- the point of ultimate tedium. Swamp. I was intrigued by the that point. They have already a source of regional stability, it means, our lack of newed sense of both patriotism This column is going to prospect of mentoring juvenile “risked.” Of course, most of them has simultaneously been acting response to their inva- and deep, abiding anti-American become part public service, part offenders. I was already excited aren’t bad kids. They’ve made to advance its own agenda at the “ fervor, it is I, David Shapiro, your community bulletin. I’d like to about working with at-risk youth stupid choices because they have expense of the neighboring states sion of Georgia is outra- favorite columnist! While my share positive stories about the through one of the Campus Y few people to tell them what the it purports to be helping. Their bi-weekly readership will recall Washington University commu- tutoring programs, so I decided to best choice is. They aren’t aware willingness to essentially conquer geous. that last year’s theme was “Study nity and the St. Louis community volunteer with the JDC, as well. of the opportunities out there for the land that belongs to an- Abroad,” I’ve decided to switch it with you all. I’d also like to open Quickly, the program became the them. As Washington University other sovereign state without due up a bit this year. Of course, that’s your eyes to opportunities to do best part of my week. students, we’re in the perfect posi- provocation or security concern, mainly because I’m not abroad some real good in the greater St. The way the program works tion to convey important messages for seemingly no purpose other this year. Louis area. I am going to try to is that almost every night of the to the youths in detention. than to scare former Soviet states Council seat, was reduced from This year I could have chosen sell you on the some of the good week and on Saturday after- Don’t let your nerves prevent into submission, reflects what being the heart of a great power to discuss how ResLife has you could be doing if you turned noons, a small group of Wash. U. you from joining this fabulous many feared: Russia plans to re- to a nation barely able to sustain screwed me over (it hasn’t—I off Halo 3, hopped on a bus and students pile into a car or two and program. Admittedly, I was establish itself as a world power. itself without significant outside live in one of the top floors of discovered St. Louis on your own take a 10-minute drive to the JDC. tentative at first about joining. I At the end of the Cold War, the Dorchester), how there aren’t terms. While there, we take on a mentor- Russia was clearly weak. The See POSNER, page 5 enough places to recycle on If you know me, you’re prob- ship role of sorts, playing games See SHAPIRO, page 5

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POSNER from page 4 aid. So naturally, its influence in NATO-Russia dialogs would be the world dropped, and it took worthwhile first steps. By isolat- fewer opportunities to advance ing it from the West, we send the an anti-Western agenda. But now, unequivocal message that the Manual reentry with dramatic economic growth reckless disregard for internation- driven by oil, and restored mili- ally recognized borders and the Tess Croner tary confidence after successfully unjustified slaughter of civilians Forum Editor crushing the Islamist insurgency to advance a radical political of Chechnya and Ingushtia, agenda is unacceptable. Russia has shattered its image If Russia’s economic and dip- as a diminished power, and has lomatic opportunities are limited, Tonight I happened upon my made clear that it is a force to be and it is not allowed to advance “reverse culture shock” manual. reckoned with. in the direction it presently It’s my Xeroxed guide to reenter- While the United States wishes, it will be more inclined ing American life after a semester cannot directly confront Russia to moderate its behavior. It may abroad in New Zealand. This little using military means, our lack never be a reliable ally in the unstapled book is supposed to of response to their invasion of same way that Israel or Poland help me adjust to the isolation, Georgia is outrageous. A number are, but it can cease to become a disorientation and bouts of rage of options to contain the Russian disruptive force that creates chaos (because, hey, Missouri is not threat, and indeed help push Rus- in the surrounding region. New Zealand) that I’ll undoubt- sia back on to an acceptable path, edly face now that I’m stateside. are available to us. For instance, It first asks me how much I have returning to a G7 configuration Caleb is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences changed (physically, socially, over the recently created G8 and a staff columnist. He can be reached emotionally, politically, nation- model, or permanently ending all via e-mail at [email protected]. ally, academically, financially and spiritually) in the last several months. Well, physically I’m work- ing on burning off several pastry pounds, my hair is an inch or two longer (minus the section SHAPIRO from page 4 I accidentally set on fire) and I bought a new shirt. Nationally I now know to sometimes lie and promise you, however, that there can help to expand and use as a say I’m Canadian. And financially is absolutely nothing to be afraid teaching tool for youth mentoring things are much the same (except of. The kids look forward to the sessions. You are also welcome to for the fact that I now have no program and they truly value the take a stab at grant writing, which money). Not exactly shocking time we spend there. consists of getting to know more changes. If you’re interested, there are about the Center and using that After the experience of living also opportunities to get involved knowledge to ask foundations for and studying abroad, the manual with the Juvenile Detention capital support. Of course all of urges me to reexamine every Center outside of the presently- these activities would look great aspect of both my person and my established Washington Univer- on your resumé. Most impor- personality. I don’t really have a sity program. The computer lab at tantly, though, is that they are fun, problem with that. Actually, I was the JDC is one area where work rewarding, unique opportunities. thinking about these things all can be done. We could use vol- If you have a positive story or along. And what surprised me in ERIN MITCHELL | STUDENT LIFE unteers to update the equipment local community outreach pro- the process was actually the lack for an early memoir. My semes- social savvy, I’d like to think I bag in the DUC whenever I want. and teach kids the fundamentals gram to share with your Washing- of change I witnessed in myself. ter abroad wasn’t some kind of learned these lessons a while ago. But beyond that my disorientation of more basic programs, such as ton University colleagues, please Or I suppose, the lack of radical disjointed, isolated event—it was Heck, it doesn’t take study abroad has felt more like mild confusion

Microsoft Word, as well as more e-mail me at the address below. change. more like a continuation of the to change my friendships—that (and that’s more of an overall exciting applications, such as steady upheaval and unrelent- happens just after coming back state of being). Fruity Loops, and other music ing change that I’ve experienced from summer break. I mean, The little book warns me to be production software. If you’re each year here at Wash. U. (but everything is always changing wary of the myths betraying my good at chess, you can teach chess in Auckland, the upheaval came whether or not you’re climbing subconscious, but maybe “reverse to and play games with the kids. Dave is a senior in Arts & Sciences and “ with accents!). I went to the glaciers in some foreign country culture shock” is the myth. Or The JDC even has a small garden a staff columnist. He can be reached via I was expecting be shak- other side of the world, and guess somewhere. If I’ve learned one maybe life is just plain shock- in the yard which volunteers e-mail at [email protected]. en up and reassembled... what? I couldn’t escape growing lesson in college, it’s that one. ing, and we’re just not used to be up. None of this holds still. I’ve been shocked in such new and shock- I went to the other side The manual exhorts me to away for a while, and, yes, things ing ways. How about that, eh? So “develop realistic expectations.” are different. Most of my friends far, though, I am not in need of LETTERS TO THE EDITOR of the world, and guess It says I should “read and reflect are 21, and I’m not. The construc- recovery, readjustment or some on the myths [I] might sub- tion is finished on campus and radical reassessment (at least what? I couldn’t escape consciously believe.” Such as, the South 40 is a giant hole. I’m not any more than I was before “ “everything will be the same as it a senior, and I should have plans. study abroad). My reentry manual growing up. Give Orientation a chance was when I left.” Or, “I can pick Like it or not, I guess that’s life. cautions me: Be skeptical of the up friendships where I left off.” As transformative as traveling myth that, “I will not experience Or, “people will be interested in can be and as jarring as the return any reverse culture shock.” Well hearing about my exciting experi- might seem, I guess I’m still here’s another myth: that manuals Dear Editor, ences in New Zealand” (no, I waiting for the shock to hit me. ever help you figure anything out. I was expecting something big wasn’t planning on telling you all Honestly, my return to Wash. U. As a current member of the Freshman class, I am very disap- to happen to me while abroad. I about them). has felt pretty natural. Sure, the pointed to see our class represented by Randy Brachman’s point was expecting be shaken up and Okay, I get why they’re warn- cheese and crackers they sell in Tess is a senior in Arts & Sciences and of view in his September 3 column “Is it too early for Wash. U. reassembled. What I got was, ing about these things, but with a Whispers have vastly improved, a forum editor. She can be reached via to disappoint?” Brachman argues that Wash. U. didn’t meet his well, not nearly enough fodder healthy nod to my still-expanding and I can go sit on a giant bean- e-mail at [email protected]. Orientation expectations. One fact that Brachman failed to men- tion, however, is that Orientation shouldn’t lead to an end result, but instead it is merely a catalyst meant to jumpstart our integration into the Wash. U. community. Personally I think a great integration technique was the “bear buck” mentality. Bear bucks are Wash. U. stylized bills that mo- tivated freshmen received for outstanding behavior. These were traded for raffle tickets at the end of Orientation. We cheered for our dorm for bear bucks, sat in the front row of giant lectures for bear bucks, and showed up on time for the latest, greatest orientation events for bear bucks. Think of where we are now! Our dorms feel Freezing showers like a second home. There is a mad rush to the front row of classes like Gen. Chem. We don’t only get to class on time, but we even get there early. Bringing us into the right frame of mind didn’t only rary resident of Santiago, Chile. I providing the time were never there walk away and the comfortable 68 make us more prepared for Wash. U. with the lecture materials, but Stories from an learned more about the world than because my family, like many other degrees my family keeps it at make also prepared us for classes. I had ever imagined possible when families, only plugged in those my wardrobe options vast. On a Another aspect that Brachman failed to mention is that although energy conscious I fi rst boarded the plane leaving St. devices when they needed them. typical winter afternoon in my we may not have been socially active during all the events, the Louis, but the showers were a daily It takes energy to run those clocks Chilean apartment, I wore a long events act as shared experiences that all of us will be able to relate country reminder of a really important real- whether or not the microwave is sleeve t-shirt, heavy sweatshirt, to in the future. Sure not everyone got to sit on the stage when Dean ity: we waste. We, as Americans, being used. It made me think about and a thick blanket wrapped around McLeod offered up his chair, but we, the Arts & Sciences kids, will as the middle and upper class, as my own kitchen, where there are my shoulders, as well as warm certainly remember the generosity for our the rest of our Wash. U. Anna Sobotka the lucky recipients of a fi rst-class three clocks attached to the oven, sweatpants occasionally accompa- careers. These events might not have conducted talking at the time, Staff Columnist American education, and especially radio, and microwave, all sporting nied by leggings underneath. There but definitely will in the future. as students of Washington Univer- the same time and therefore prov- was one space heater for the living In short, look toward the future. Wash. U. is our future. Orienta- sity, waste. ing the other two useless. But we room, which was used sparingly. tion was a great start for the next four years, but obviously didn’t I remember the good ol’ days, I know that probably half of leave them on anyway. Usually I was cold, and I spent a cover everything. I know I’ll have plenty of time to make up for that the 20-minute scalding showers the Student Life articles published In the last few months of my lot of time in my bed under my in my next OFFICIALLY AWESOME four years! that left my skin red and the mir- have some sort of environmental stay in Chile, winter set in, exac- covers doing whatever work could rors steamed, the lack of envi- thread: to use metal silverware, erbating my shower problem and be done in a curled up position. Joseph Marcus ronmental consciousness and the recycle cans, turn off lights, and it These were sacrifi ces my fam- Class of 2012 freedom to not care. seems nothing can spur us into be- ily in Chile made in order to have Only a few months ago my ing more environmentally aware. I three TVs in their home, a car, and Dear Editor, showers were torturous; after a don’t want to be redundant, but I’d two computers. They were far from

teasing two minutes of lukewarm, like to give you a picture of another I returned home this a struggling family, but they were In response to an article written by Randy Brachman earlier this the water turned painfully frigid world, a world that tries so hard to conscientious—not because they

week, the student members of the Orientation Executive Board would emulate ours that they dream about summer with open eyes wanted to be but because it was too like to share a few alternative ideas. being able to waste the way we do. expensive not to be.

While we are sorry that Randy did not have an enjoyable Orienta- And it isn’t even Africa. to the disgusting waste I returned home this summer tion experience, there are many other new students who did, in fact, Every morning I got up, and if my own family pro- with open eyes to the disgusting

thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the Orientation program. As a student I remember the good I was daring enough, I’d brave the waste my own family produces— team, it is diffi cult to plan a limited number of events that perfectly and shower, knowing full well what duces— long luxurious long luxurious showers, car rides to pleasantly ease every new student’s academic, social, cultural and per- ole days, the 20 minute was going to happen. Before I got friends’ homes less than one mile sonal transition into our new community. “ in, I had to turn on the hot water “ away, and the thought of returning showers, car rides to Still, we know that the Orientation Program has been invaluable scalding showers that valve in the kitchen and wait for to a much more sickening Wash. in the lives of 1,400 new students. Randy wrote that the Orientation a little bit of water to heat up. De- friends’ homes less than U., where energy is consumed as program does not encourage new students to get to know each other. This left my skin red and the spite that, unfortunately, here was “ if it were free and lights are left on one mile away, and the is hardly true. mirrors steamed, the never enough warm water; I even 24 hours a day. All of our programs facilitate communication and learning in the switched to 2-in-1 shampoo and thought of returning to I’ve also come to see how much new Wash. U. environment. In fact, according to the freshman orienta- “ conditioner to try to make myself I waste on my own—water and lack of environmental tion evaluation from this year, our school’s late night activities (Wu- go faster. I’d dance about in the a much more sickening electricity, and sometimes my own Tube, SUp All Night, Club40…) were highly ranked as fun programs consciousness and the shower trying to avoid its freezing laziness inhibits me from going the that helped students to meet one another. Also, many of the mandatory burn anywhere it wasn’t neces- Wash. U., where energy extra few steps to recycle instead discussions were intended to help new students interact with each other freedom to not care. sary and assuring God that I would of just tossing my plastic bottles intellectually, since it cannot be forgotten that college is about more be really, really good if he gave is consumed as if it into the trash. But Chile has put than just meeting people—we are all here to learn. Orientation was also me one minute more of warmth. my lifestyle into perspective and ranked No. 1 as the most helpful program that assisted students with their Sometimes I’d work myself into were free. I know I can survive on less. This preparation for Wash. U. Most importantly, we think it should be noted such a sorry fi t that I would cry. To year I am going to try harder, and that a group of current students plan many of the Orientation events, and I was left completely covered heat water costs money, and my although I know I am not ready to keeping in mind the interests and needs of the new students. The Orienta- in goose bumps, rinsing my hair as Chilean family just decided that sacrifi ce my hot showers on cold tion program at Wash. U. is highly regarded by other similar institutions I hopped about shivering. It was their money would be put to other days, I am prepared to be more as one of the most outstanding programs and orientation staffs around. clear to me that I wasn’t in Kansas uses. also teaching me another valu- aware and live a little greener. We are always open to feedback and ideas for improving our program (or more realistically, St. Louis) My kitchen was another able difference between my U.S. and would appreciate constructive criticism directed to us at newbears@ anymore. example of modest conservation. home and my Chilean home. In wustl.edu. Actually, I wasn’t in St. Louis, As in most modern kitchens these the winter in my U.S. home, I can Dave is a senior in Arts & Sciences and I wasn’t even in the United States. days the room was equipped with a walk around in jeans and a T-shirt a staff columnist. He can be reached via Orientation Executive Board From early January until only a microwave and radio, but the con- whenever I want. The thermostat e-mail at [email protected]. few months ago, I was a tempo- stant red or green fl orescent lights is never more than a fi ve-minute 6 STUDENT LIFE | SPORTS Sports Editor / Josh Goldman / [email protected] FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

SPORTSaround the Students adapt as AC readies for debate WU Athletic Complex scheduled for Football: 11-day closing Saturday v. Greenville for debate at 1 p.m. preparations

Joshua Goldman Senior Sports Editor Volleyball:

With the vice presidential debate WU/ASICS National set to consume campus on October 2, Invitational: the Washington University Athletic Center will be closing on September 25 to set up for the debate. Normal hours Friday v. Central will resume on Monday October 6, but College (22) at 5:30 the University has made alternative ar- rangements for students to exercise. p.m. Bally Total Fitness in Clayton, lo- cated at 7393 Forsyth Blvd., will be open free of charge to all students who Friday V. Birmingham present their student IDs. Those with a Southern College at 8 McWilliams Fitness Center pass will also have access the South 40 Fitness p.m. Center if they display both the pass and their student IDs, and the South Campus facilities located next to Schnucks will Saturday v. Ohio be available by appointment; the South Northern University Campus may also be open for general use depending on its demand and avail- (11) at 10 a.m. ability. STUDENT LIFE ARCHIVES In addition, for four dollars per visit, Construction workers ready the Athletic Complex for the 2004 presidential debate at Washington University. The Athletic Complex will close to students on the Center of Clayton (50 Gay Road) September 26 to allow time for security and construction preparations in advance of the October 2 vice presidential debate. Saturday v. California will be open to the community. The Lutheran University state-of-the-art fi tness center features Rob Wild, assistant to the chancellor, After the vice presidential debate is the major reason that we are selected and the University just makes an all-out two pools, a track, a 500-square foot said. this year, the University will have hosted for future debates,” Schael said. effort to make sure that those who arrive (24) at 3 p.m. climbing wall and four gymnasiums. Student athletes will continue prac- a presidential or vice presidential debate Schael also attributes the CPD’s lik- on Wash. U.’s campus feel touched by “I don’t know if they’ll pay four dol- tices through September 30 since they every election cycle since 1992, with ing of Wash. U. to our campus having the friendliness and the warmth of the Wash. U. is ranked No. lars, but anyway, it’s available,” Athletic will still have road games during that the exception of 1996 when the Univer- “that can-do spirit. Their preparation is Midwest,” Schael added. Director John Schael said. time. sity was selected to host a debate, but impeccable, and they work very hard With all of the arrangements for the 2 However, the debate will have little “Having the debate here is a won- the event was canceled after President in terms of their planning, coordinating debate made, the only uncertainty is effect on Washington University varsity derful opportunity for the University. Bill Clinton decided not to appear. and execution of the event itself.” how many seats, if any, will be avail- athletics. It’s such a small price to pay to have “I think that the Commission on “The venue is just perfect for the able to students. The only certainty is “Luckily, we had not scheduled any such an event here,” volleyball Head Presidential Debates (CPD) is impressed candidates who will be participating, and that students, not faculty and staff, will home events that were effected by the Coach Rich Luenemann said about the by the planning and preparation by the other facilities that accommodate the receive all of the open seats. debate, so we were thrilled about that,” inconvenience. Washington University, and I think that needs of the campaign staff are there,

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CADENALBUM REVIEWS Z A Earth to the Dandy Warhols Fourth The Dandy Warhols The Verve

Melanie Fried music. Their best-known songs, “We struments. Unfortunately, the repetition Sophie Adelman vacillate between unimpres- prised by this album, which veers Cadenza Reporter Used to Be Friends” and “Bohemian of “na-nas” and other vocal background Cadenza Reporter sive, (in “Valium Skies”: “She from the more mainstream sound Like You,” have found their way into sounds becomes irritating three-quarters got all I need/ the air I breathe”) of “Urban Hymns.” I wasn’t pop culture through channels such as through the song as they are mixed with to poetically contemplative, as initially impressed, but found that the television show, “The O.C.;” disap- soaring synthesizers. Richard Ashcroft again references “Forth” had a funny way of grow- Earth to the Dandy Warhols? The pointingly, however, any such hits are “Welcome To the Third World” Those looking for Reese With- his earlier work by alluding to ing on me. This is an album that band would do well to note the title of absent from this album. is the third but fi rst listenable track, erspoon and the soaring violin William Blake in “Love is Noise.” has been heralded as The Verve’s its new release! What happened to the Overall, “Earth to the Dandy starting off cool with a progressive, strains of “Bitter Sweet Sympho- Luckily, Ashcroft is able to carry great comeback, but then again, band’s contagious, funky dance hits Warhols” amounts to 70 minutes of bouncing, blues guitar and emitting a ny,” will not find it on “Forth”, his lyrics with his grainy, gravelly so was “Urban Hymns.” Listeners and electronic pop tunes from the past? directionless droning. The music is still Talking Heads vibe. Here too, however, The Verve’s new and aptly-named vocals, giving even mediocre lyr- will soon enough see if “Forth” is Where are the cool, eerie trumpets, and repetitive, and for the majority of lengthiness and repetition ultimately fourth album. Instead, fans will ics gravitas. The Verve’s segue back to great- catchy drums and actual singing that the album, fails to move the listener ruin the song. In addition, empty lyrics encounter a reversion to The Their first released single, ness, or if it’s simply another step characterized their sound? Why the de- (unless it is to skip a track or turn off serve to further butcher yet another Verve’s psychedelic roots, com- “Love is Noise” has a catchy, to a breakup and obscurity. parture from what has worked so well? the music altogether.) track as Taylor-Taylor moans some- pleted with a raw, darker tone and dance beat rhythm complemented “Earth to the Dandy Warhols” is One could posit that the arbitrarily- thing incoherent and inane about white more heavily-synthesized sound by a repetitive laughter track that the Dandy Warhols’ fi rst self-released placed synthesizers, borderline scary girls and dancing. sure to please listeners of “A adds a wider range of sound to the album, following their split from vocals and hard guitar on tracks like The Dandy Warhols embody a Northern Soul” and “A Storm in album. Already quite the hit in the Capitol Records. Apparently, the band “Mission Control” create music that is different mood in “Wasp in the Lotus,” Heaven.” UK, it should only be a matter of does require the restraints imposed by haunting in a positive way; in reality it a harder track with ringing guitar and “Forth” is the follow-up time before it hits the States and a major record label to release quality becomes annoyingly weird. Regardless layered vocals, both of which seem to album to “Urban Hymns,” with alt-rock stations. of the band’s intentions, these songs be marching with a loose Marilyn Man- which The Verve cemented their “Rather Be” casts an al- do not come off as the thoughtful, pro- son and metal infl uence. The closer, status in Britpop history, along most apocalyptic vision of the found kind of weird that can be enjoyed “Musee D’Nougat,” features nearly with Oasis, Blur and a slew of world, one that is definitively when an album encompasses direction 15 minutes of the vocalist rambling in other British exports. Thanks to more world-weary than “Bitter and order. a French accent over the held notes of enough drug problems, copyright Sweet,” with Ashcroft proclaim- Despite the stale, rusty sound that a slow string section and screeching scandals, inter-band tensions and ing, “Always on the evil destruc- dominates, there are a few notable synthesizer. (This strange combination breakups to compile an “Almost tion/ Making all them scream songs that perhaps should not be over- occupies all 15 minutes of the track.) Famous” sequel, it seemed that out loud.” With a strong melodic looked. “And Then I Dreamt of Yes” is There is no doubt that the Dandy The Verve was destined to be emphasis and a pronounced piano reminiscent of their past material and Warhols deserve kudos and respect more widely recognized for role, “Rather Be” bears the most has an appropriate ethereal feel, pro- for their departure from a record label their collapses and sagas rather significance to “Lucky Man” and vided by Taylor-Taylor’s smooth, smug which could no longer cater to their ar- than their work. Though “Urban the Verve’s other Britpop hits of ★★★✮✩ vocals, background vocals and winding tistic efforts. At the same time, it is dif- Hymns” was definitely their most the mid-’90s. Though there are a guitar, as if all elements of the song are fi cult not to speculate whether the band popular album, it was seen as few standouts, many of the tracks for fans of dancing in a mystic swirl. “Now You might have been better off with some a departure from their original seem to blur together, with echo- Love Me” also digs into the band’s commercial aim and clearer direction style, which has returned in full ing vocals and washes of guitar Oasis, Suede past as a poppy song embellished with in mind. “Earth to the Dandy Warhols” force to “Forth.” riffs, such as on “Columbo” and ★★✩✩✩ somewhat frantic drum beats and huff- leaves its listeners in a state of confu- Thematically, the album has “Valium Skies.” tracks to download ing vocals. sion, as the band has failed to produce certainly taken steps toward If you are a Verve fan only by “Love is Noise,” “Rather Be,” for fans of “Talk Radio” has potential, with an album of substance for listeners to depth, but not necessarily the virtue of their more well-known “I See Houses” The Eels raspy, psychedelic vocals and grungy decipher and contemplate. right ones. 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Willie Mendelson and long lines of the main food center nestled between two other booths to eating at Ibby’s is the actual that hot girl—or guy—from chem- back in my days as a freshman to Meredith Plumley of the DUC, the bistro is especially filled with people. While the food price, as the food is defi- istry class. go on dates at Bear’s Den, with Scene Staff perfect for a couple seeking a ro- booths are indeed closely spaced, nitely on the pricier side. While The standard eating time at the addition of Ibby’s there is defi- mantic date. We set out to truly get this allowed for mingling with an entrée and dessert usually go Ibby’s is an hour, so if you are in nitely now no excuse to continue the “dibs” on “Ibbs.” other diners at the booths next to for 18 dollars, a meal complete a small group or on a date, give going on dates to Bear’s Den. In Nice restaurants are the ulti- Upon walking into Ibby’s, the us. However, if you are looking for with a glass of wine, an entrée, yourself about an hour minimum fact, one of the great things about mate go-to place for dates, but if Asian Feng Shui feel of the restau- a more secluded dining experience, dessert and a starter can run up to enjoy your dining experience. Ibby’s is that students now have you are stuck on campus without a rant both surprised and delighted the tables will provide just this. to 35 dollars. The nice part about You may want to plan out even easy access to a nice restaurant car, they have always been a little us. Classy and elegant, yet simul- Upon sitting down, even before this is the ability to pay with one’s more time than that, considering without a car. This means that you hard to get to. Until now. taneously modern, Ibby’s décor we were greeted by our server, own meal points, and yes, checks an on-campus date removes any now have no excuse for not going Ibby’s Bistro, the newest addi- provided overall sensual, inviting a lovely couple next to us spoke can be split. Be careful with this chance of talking before or after to a nice dinner on a date. tion to the Bon Appétit family here tones. Red, modern lighting helped their praise for the restaurant to us. option while on a date, though. Go- your meal. So grab your friends or boy- at Wash. U., features a full-service create the sensual yet cozy intimate Also first timers to the restaurant, ing “dutch” is an issue unto itself. Ultimately, Ibby’s will defi- friend/girlfriend and head to Ibby’s dining option conveniently located sentiments and elegance of the they were very impressed with But what the card option means, nitely satisfy any student looking soon to discover for yourself the in the Danforth University Center bistro; exactly what you would their dining experience and agreed in other words, is that you can for a quiet, intimate dining option dibs on Ibby’s; you will be glad (DUC). expect form a date restaurant. The that it is a perfect place for roman- now get your parents to—unknow- or a friendly, entertaining night out you did! Perfect for a night out with extremely friendly and courteous tic dates, but that it also welcomes ingly—pay for your date. This is with friends. To say the least, it is friends looking to spice up their host of Ibby’s greeted Meredith groups of friends. perfect if you are a little short on a huge step up from Bear’s Den. meals and escape the crowded, and me, as he led us to a booth Essentially the only drawback cash, but just scored the date with While it was really never okay www.studlife.com (1,1) -1- Classifieds090508.indd 9/5/08 12:00:49 AM

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Kate Gallagher ered with a white cloth and adorned rolls were paired with a brightly col- for its petite stature. We also tried So all-in-all, if you want top- combined with the fi ne food and con- Scene Reporter with its own candle. The lighting was ored crisp jicama slaw and a sweet the Apple Brown Bettie. Served in notch food on campus, Ibby’s is venience seems like the perfect way perfect, providing a sense of ambi- orange-chili glaze. The only com- a dish with thinly sliced apples, this without a doubt the place to go. It’s to go out with that special someone if ance without hindering one’s ability plaint would be that the portion was warm dessert spiced with cinnamon not perfect, but minus a few faux you can’t make your way off campus. It’s time to make that call home. to see friends and read the menu. minimal. When they say that it’s a and topped with a large spoonful of pas, it’s getting there. Ibby’s would I know that I’ll be heading back to You know—the one where you tell Ibby’s one-page menu offers vari- small plate, they mean it. There were vanilla ice cream reminded me of my be a great place to go for a fun, fancy Ibby’s, I just need to come up with your parents that you got scurvy be- ety without overwhelming its patrons. only four rolls, and while they were mom’s homemade apple crisp. Let night out with friends or parents. But an excuse for my parents. Is there cause you can’t afford to buy fruits at The bistro offers standards, including a normal size width-wise, they were me tell you—that is a high compli- I have to say that it seems best suited such a thing as an exotic mushroom school. If your parents are like mine, Missouri corn chowder soup, as well about the length of a tube of chap- ment. for a date. The romantic atmosphere defi ciency? they’ll know what you’re getting at, as classic caesar and baby spinach stick. tell you that they know you’re not on salads. Entrée salads are also offered, Our entrées arrived soon after we a pirate ship and then suggest that as are sandwiches and wraps, includ- had fi nished the spring rolls. We tried you stop buying so many lattes. ing a grilled chicken sandwich. the strip steak, which was served It’s time to make the call because The bistro also dabbles into more with a tasty blue cheese potato gra- you’re probably going to need some adventurous cuisine. The bistro tin. Cooked to perfection, the steak more meal points soon. Ibby’s, the serves small plates, which include was big and worth the price, which new bistro located in the Danforth such enticing options as locally- was the highest on the menu. We also University Center, is in business, and grown exotic mushrooms, smoked tried the Mediterranean Vegetable it’s offi cial: Wash. U. is spoiling us gulf shrimp, crab cakes and mus- Orchiette. Orecchiette are a distinc- rotten. Now students have the op- sels. For the hungry student ready to tive type of pasta shaped roughly like portunity to dine fi rst-class on cam- splurge, larger pastas and entrées are small ears—hence the name Orechi- pus and pay with meal points. What available, ranging from gnocchi to ette, meaning “little ears” in Italian. could be better? pork shanks to rainbow trout. This was paired with a variety of Conveniently situated on the fi rst Once our orders were taken, we vegetables, including fennel, rapi- fl oor of the DUC, Ibby’s, named for were presented with an impressive ni— similar to broccoli—sweet oven the late Elizabeth “Ibby” Gray Dan- selection of breads and dips. We dried roma tomatoes, toasted garlic forth, allows students to momentarily were served three different types of and artichokes. The portion of the escape the long lines of Bear’s Den bread: a rustic, crusty wheat bread, pasta was generous. To my dismay, and the monotony of eating the same small fl avorful biscuits and crunchy however, the lemon herb olive oil old stuff by transporting us into a triangular cheddar pita chips. The sauce was not my favorite. I found it world of fi ne food, effi cient service breads could be paired with either to be too watery and tangy. While I and intimate dining. olive oil, roasted red pepper butter ate the dish and considered it to be Ibby’s has a classy, romantic feel. or a delicious dip made of lentils, decent, I would not order it again. Frank Sinatra croons in the back- which tasted like hummus with a hint Once the waiter informed us that ground “It Had to Be You” as waiters of curry. we could indeed pay with our meal and waitresses dressed in black rush We began our meal with a small points, we decided to go ahead and to refi ll glasses of water and serve plate of duck springs rolls. The crispy try the desserts, which were excel- gourmet meals. The black painted rolls were presented promptly on a lent. We tried the chocolate silk pie. walls contrast with small red lights long white plate. Filled with shred- Though the piece was small, its rich- KATE GALLAGHER | STUDENT LIFE hanging overhead. Each table is cov- ded duck, these unique and savory ness and truly silky texture made up The most expensive item on Ibby’s menu is this strip steak—never fear you can still pay with meal points.