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VILLANOVA, PA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 Villanova and Radnor

A Complex Relationship

Drawing courtesy of Laura Mitchell

By MATTHEW CRAWFORD

Photo courtesy of Patrick DiLoreto Imagine you are a Radnor Villanova has expanded resident. In order to travel greatly in the past few decades, effectively, you must take Lancaster and this expansion has naturally A Story of Bravery Avenue. The traffic is moving along created concerns in the community. nicely, until you hit the Villanova Complaints have increased over Eddie DiDonato’s Struggle portion of Route 30. Your gingerly the years about traffic, stadium commute has suddenly become lighting, and rowdy students. By PATRICK DILORETO very stressful because of the vast So what could be done to As most people at Villanova gifted as Eddie. and nursing staff in ICU Wing of Villanova traffic. And, without mitigate these problems and have already heard, on January 17, In the darkest days Jefferson Hospital. The countless Villanova being your alma mater, thus lessen tension with the former Villanova lacrosse captain surrounding the DiDonato family, Sunday prayer sessions held by place of employment, or current surrounding community? The Eddie DiDonato, ’09, was shot in the Villanova Lacrosse community Fr. Rob with friends and family school, you now have a reason to Campus Master Plan recommends Center City Philadelphia 6 times was there to offer their support. In by Eddie’s bedside were working. dislike the neighboring Augustinian certain things, such as a multilevel in his chest, abdomen, and hand the first 48 hours teammates and Thousands of prayers were being University. parking structure, improved while walking home with teammate parents, past and present, arrived answered. Although this dislike may not crosswalks across Lancaster or Andrew DiLoreto, ‘09, and friends. at the hospital from all over the east At the end of month two, actually exist in the minds of people even a pedestrian bridge over the Conscious and fighting for his life, coast to offer their prayers for Eddie Eddie’s personality and good spirits living in the area, there certainly is major road. The university could Eddie was immediately rushed to and his family. were present in his voice and good some tension. There is a perception also add some senior on-campus Jefferson Hospital where he was The hospital waiting room humor while his organs began to in the minds of Villanova students housing in the future, which would placed in Critical Condition. was literally transformed into strengthen in bed. The doctors that Radnor residents do not like not only decrease noise complaints Since being placed in Critical a Villanova tailgate gathered in working with Eddie credited his Villanova and its students because emanating from those students Condition, Eddie has battled support of the DiDonato family, rapid recovery to his physical of the disruption they cause, such living off campus, but would through multiple induced comas a member of the “Team.” So large condition and the strength of his as the high levels of traffic. also decrease traffic of students lasting weeks at a time, ten surgeries and so strong was the support that body prior to the shooting. John Fisher, one of seven commuting to campus. (no surprise - his lucky number the hospital staff had to ask that The most recent weeks have Radnor township commissioners, However, the Master Plan’s that he wore at Villanova was 10), all but the DiDonato family and likely been the most challenging agreed that traffic is a major recommendations are costly and as well as unimaginable amounts of relatives to please relocate in the for Eddie. Although his mind is problem saying, time-consuming. This article will pain and suffering (although he’d cafeteria. fully alert and functioning, his “The traffic for events on focus on what the university and its never show it). Everyday tasks such At the end of the first month, body must still continue to fight to campus has escalated exponentially student organizations are currently as walking, balancing, eating and Eddie’s status had been changed get stronger. It is hard to imagine in the last ten years. I have lived doing to improve relations with the drinking were no longer achievable, from “Critical Condition” to the mental challenges, fears, and here for 25 years and have never community. First, it should be noted even to someone as physically “Medical Miracle” by the doctors seen anything like it.” continued DiDonato, continued on p 4 Villanova & Radnor, on p 13 On the inside Evil Genius Beer Rolling Stone Speaker Obama Roast Marijuana Masters 3 5 7 12 15 Company William Greider, a Justin Tippens critiques Legalization Jennifer Bradley writes Two Villanova grad writer for Rolling Stone the Southern Republican Staphanie Fujihahra about this year’s Masters students start their own brewery, Magazine speaks at Villanova. Leadership Conference of 2010. discusses California’s motion tournament with their first product launching to legalize marijuana for this June. recreational use. 2 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES THE CRUX OF THE ISSUE thoughts & reflections Progress: With this being our last issue of the semester, we are packed with stories about progress, or lack of. We examine the progress the university has made with respect to the township it belongs to. We take a look at the progress of Villanova’s former men’s Lacrosse team co-captain, who was shot multiple times in January near Temple University. We also, as we always do, take a look at the progress of the government of the United States and of our society - both national and here at Villanova. Last but not least, Chris Fujimoto takes a look into the future progress of Scottie Reynolds in a very special final Villanova interview.

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George Washington Racks Up Late Fees at NY Library New York, NY(AP) - New York City’s oldest library, the New York Society FIRST WORDS: The Editor’s Letter Library, says one of its ledgers shows that the president has racked up 220 years’ worth of late fees on two books he borrowed, but never returned. The head librarian says the institution isn’t seeking payment of the fines, but would love to get the books back. The library’s ledger also lists books being taken out by other founding fathers, including Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr and John Jay. The entry on Washington simply lists the borrower as “president.”

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2 Sanitation Workers Accused of Hauling off 50 Cases of Expired Brew from Landfill Columbia, MO (AP) - A Columbia beer distributor sent 1,500 cases of expired beer to the landfill in two shipments. The first shipment was destroyed, but the second, containing about 700 cases of Budweiser and Michelob Ultra, was not. Two Solid Waste Division workers, who haven’t been identified, brought a city truck to the landfill and hauled off about 50 Supreme Court of the Future cases of the beer. City officials reviewed video from the landfill and saw the workers drive away with their haul. Dear Reader,

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THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 3 VERBATIM “ STATS & FACTS “I am thankful for laughter, except when features Beer is the second most popular beverage in the milk comes out of my nose.” world, coming in behind tea. “ WOODY ALLEN Evil Genius Beer Company Two Villanova grad students to open a brewery By DEENA ELGENAIDI Bowen said, came out as a joke in brewmasters on probrewers.com, locally this June, Hayward and their business discussions, but after they narrowed the list down to the Bowen are working on building a discussing it seriously, they realized local area. After conducting a series facility in Chester County as the that of all their ideas, “the brewery of interviews, Hayward and Bowen official location for their 30-barrel came out on top,” Hayward said. decided on Mark Braunwarth, a brewery. With Hayward graduating “In the back of my mind,” local brewmaster who has been in May and Bowen graduating in Bowen said, “I was always brewing for eight years. December, the Evil Genius Beer interested in brewing and the beer The three of them worked on Company, they said, will become business. We were both interested creating their first product, “Wild their full-time jobs. in the industry.” Session Ale,” which, according to “It’s enjoyable,” Hayward said. Hayward and Bowen have Bowen and Hayward, is a “German- “It doesn’t feel like work.” Bowen been working on their business style ale.” The beer is balanced continued, “It’s a very rewarding plan for the past process. And it eight months, comes thanks to and they just “It’s enjoyable,” Hayward said. “It doesn’t feel like professors and Beginning this June, Villanova program, and after becoming finished this classmates, who students will start seeing a new friends, they began discussing the past Thursday. work.” Bowen continued, “It’s a very rewarding have all helped.” brand of beer hit local bars and idea of opening their own business. They began process. And it comes thanks to professors and F o r restaurants. The beer, called “Wild “We were really lucky,” by seeking out questions and Session Ale,” comes courtesy of Hayward said. “We’re both private investors classmates who have all helped.” c o m m e n t s Villanova grad students Trevor interested in entrepreneurial using the regarding the Hayward from Ireland and Luke endeavors.” large number Evil Genius Bowen from Chester County. Originally, said Hayward, they of contacts they had acquired between hops and malts, and it is a Beer Company, you can contact Hayward and Bowen are currently had between five to six business during their time in the business “session beer.” What this means is either [email protected] or working on opening their own ideas, but after critiquing each idea, school. The next step, they said, that because of the alcohol content, [email protected]. brewery, Evil Genius Beer they ultimately decided that the was to find a “brewmaster” for the someone can drink more than one Company. brewery was the best option, both in purposes of physically making the or two beers in one sitting, without The two students met during terms of interest and ease. At first, beer. So, after doing some research feeling intoxicated. their time in Villanova’s MBA the idea of opening a beer company, and finding quite a large list of With their product launching If You’ve Ever Deleted Without Forwarding It On, Expect the Worst A fake story about fake chain emails

By SHAUNA SEGADELLI

number of examples of website virus-free. a vat of lighter fluid exactly 666 willing to pay for the matchmaking internet legitimacy that But true to their pledge from days later. On a lighter note, a New of potential romantic partners. have been springing up in the summer of 2008, the Facebook York City construction worker who This also means big trouble for the the last several months. Team has granted immunity from says that he was unable to lose his oil giants, due to the abundance of In December, Floridian this fee to all “Attendees” of a virtual virginity for ten years because of advertisements previously thought Sharon Kenny reportedly event that took place last week. a supposed chain email curse just to be phony, which promise free gas received her promised The event actually was created by married his high school sweetheart for a year or a lifetime with just the free Wii after taking a five- the Team and has been open to all this past weekend. click of a button. minute survey about her members of Facebook for nearly Public awareness of these and So you may have thought all usage of kitchen appliances. two years, despite widespread countless other recent examples of along that chain emails, Facebook Just one year ago, when doubts that “Click Attend If You internet validity have sent currents invites, and too-good-to-be-true possession of marijuana Don’t Want to Pay for Facebook” of minor hysteria throughout ads were just a scam or a figment was decriminalized in could be authentic. the population. College students of a thirteen-year-old girl’s Massachusetts, Noticing a trend in the everywhere have been receiving imagination, but it is now apparent On March 8, 1990, Philadelphia Governor Deval Patrick publicity of these instances, several crates of new iPhones from “Guess that all claims made on the World resident Chris Rogissart came actually cited the popularity of a others have come forward to warn This Celebrity” advertisements. Wide Web are completely genuine. across a dubious advertisement very successful Facebook petition the public of the truth behind some Macy’s has been seeing hordes of No one has ever just made them up. while surfing the Web: “Enter as a small factor in the proceedings. of the darker claims found on the new shoppers coming in with their Contrary to popular belief, the Your Social Security Number Here The title of the Facebook group World Wide Web. Last month, shiny, new $500 giftcards from internet is a very secure network and Receive $1,000,000 in Twenty that championed the effort: “If Ten Idaho resident Brooke Bettis told survey websites. Even the national where no false claims are ever Years.” A 40-year-old professor Thousand Ppl Join, Pot Will Be the Boise Weekly that something drinking age of 21 is expected made. There is a secret Officer of at the University of Pennsylvania, Legal in Mass.” she had initially dismissed as a to soon be abolished, due to the World Wide Web Authenticity that Rogissart swears that he normally Surprise prizes aren’t the chain email was actually a herald swelling of Facebook petitions by checks the validity of every single would never have conceded to such only recent indicators of the of dramatic misfortune. The email hopeful underagers. assertion given on the internet a scam, but after a few drinks at a legitimacy of rampant, seemingly claimed that unless she passed a Unfortunately, this spells before this information can be local pub he was susceptible enough ridiculous claims on the World frightening story on to a specified disaster for businesses like published to a website. As a result, to grant his own social security Wide Web. On Monday the number of contacts, the sender- a Eharmony and Match.com. all of the information on websites number to the website. Four Facebook Team announced that notorious serial killer- would hunt Now that singles know they can like Wikipedia is 100% accurate. weeks ago, a 60-year-old Rogissart soon its members will have to pay a down her husband. learn the name and birthdate of Every single definition in the Urban received a very large check in his nominal $1 monthly fee for profile Just as was foretold by the their soulmates from a simple Dictionary is legitimate as well; for mailbox. maintenance, explaining it away killer’s email, Mr. Anton Bettis was Facebook application or an online example, its definition of the word Rogissart’s is just one of a with their endless labors to keep the found suspended upside down in compatibility meter, few will be joke: ‘no purpose. none at all.’

4 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES VERBATIM STATS & FACTS “ campus Mario, from Super Mario, was originally named “Jumpman”, Youth is wasted on the young. although his name was later changed to honor Nintendo of America’s landlord, Mario Segal “ GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Villanova’s Elizabeth Cady Stanton Conference Another Success By DEENA ELGENAIDI On April 8, Villanova held Stanton and the Meanings of the movements that brought about eventually wrote the Declaration of on, she became more concerned its annual Elizabeth Cady Stanton Vote.” Ginsburg briefly discussed those rights. Sentiments, a document signed in with the rights of, as Ginsburg Conference, in which students Stanton’s own life before delving Ginsburg then continued 1848 by 68 women and 32 men at said, “American women of wealth,” were able to discuss gender into the role Stanton played in the her discussion, moving the topic the first women’s rights conference, and in her writings and speeches, and women’s studies topics in women’s rights movement, as well towards Stanton’s life and the things now known as the Seneca Falls she began to make it seem as specialized panel sessions before as Stanton’s shortcomings. she dealt with even in her own Convention. The document though women’s rights were for attending the keynote speech later “Elizabeth Cady Stanton family. For instance, after Stanton’s outlined the rights of women “white, upper-class, native-born that day. Elizabeth Cady Stanton belongs in the pantheon of people brother died, her father told her and the basis for attaining them. Americans.” She declared particular was a women’s rights proponent who helped build this nation,” that he wished she were a boy. Although the world is still “deeply goals as universal, Ginsburg said, who lived between 1815-1902, and Ginsburg said. g e n d e r e d ,” but she could not truly speak for all each year, Villanova celebrates her Beginning Ginsburg said, women, and she was never able to life and her work with its annual her talk, Stanton was quickly declared a radical, and her we cannot acknowledge her prejudices. conference held in the Connelly G i n s b u r g views, said Ginsburg, “threatened the stability of “imagine our Ginsburg claims to receive Center. acknowledged own lives a great deal of criticism from The conference began in the that while not the nation.” Yet, Ginsberg continued, her radical without the “Stanton fans,” who disagree with afternoon, with a series of student all women will thoughts “meshed perfectly with the nation’s work Stanton her writing on Stanton’s racism and panels and a gender and women’s claim to be did.” elitism. While it cannot be denied studies student performance in “feminists,” it ideals, and she knew it.” D e s p i t e that Stanton was a major part of the cinema. The panel discussions can be agreed this, Stanton the women’s rights movement, it spanned across a variety of topics that all women has often been can neither be denied, Ginsburg and issues, ranging from literary care about their own rights and After spending a great deal of described as “racist” and “elitist.” said, that Stanton’s work did have analysis to psychoanalysis to freedoms and even praise the time in her father’s law office and Although she made friends with a a running theme of both racism historical and political analysis. work of women who have helped with his law students, however, number of abolitionists and anti- and elitism. It was not a one-time The cinema performance, bring about these rights. On a side Stanton decided, according to slavery proponents in her lifetime, slip, said Ginsburg, but rather a entitled “Performing Gender- note, however, she mentioned that Ginsburg, that “the vote was she, according to Ginsburg, was continuing motif in her work. ations: A Theatrical and Musical as she wrote that statement, her a central marker of women’s “never really one of them.” Her While this is not to diminish any of Revue,” featured a number of daughter called to say that Ann subordination to men. Thus, she single-minded focus on women’s Stanton’s contributions to women monologues and songs by Villanova Coulter spoke at her college and spent part of her life working rights led to disagreements and and society, it is a fact, said Ginsburg, students in Dr. Gail Ciociola’s said that she was “against the rash towards this goal of women’s right clashes, as she could not reconcile that must be acknowledged. fall semester class, American experiments of women’s suffrage.” to vote. the two movements. In the end, the Elizabeth Femenactment. Interestingly enough, it was these Stanton was quickly declared When Frederick Douglas Cady Stanton Conference was After the panel discussion “rash experiments” which allow a radical, and her views, said made a statement that black rights another success for Villanova, sessions and cinema performances, her to speak at a university today, Ginsburg, “threatened the stability were more important than women’s drawing attention and sparking keynote speaker Lori Ginsburg, a but Ginsburg, with a touch of of the nation.” Yet, Ginsberg rights, Stanton was deeply offended conversation regarding gender and professor at Penn State University, humor, admitted that perhaps continued, her radical thoughts and said that well-educated white women’s studies. gave a talk entitled “A Very Radical Coulter proves that not all women “meshed perfectly with the nation’s women had more of a right to vote Proposition: Elizabeth Cady care about their rights and the ideals, and she knew it.” Stanton than black men. As time went

DiDonato, continued from front challenging his little surprise to anyone, Eddie chest centered within the outline of to believe and trust in himself, mind and body, didn’t want any help. a white heart. On the back, like a and his willingness to voice it (at in one of the The reason for this article today jersey, “DiDonato” is printed across whatever sound level necessary). many training is to first fill everyone in on Eddie’s the shoulders with a large #10 In designing the T-shirts, these rooms within continued bravery throughout his below. Along the bottom it reads, sought-after characteristics are put the Magee Rehab recovery, and second, to inform the “Bravery is not what you feel, it’s on display. Center. Three student body that Andrew DiLoreto what you do.” If you are interested in times a day (on ’09, Eddie’s Co-captain has started a Few people would argue against purchasing a T-shirt for a his own) Eddie foundation in Eddie’s name. Eddie D being synonymous with minimum donation of $20, moves from In establishing the Eddie bravery. In sport, his bravery was please contact Patrick DiLoreto his bed to his DiDonato Foundation, they have obvious; after lacrosse, his bravery ([email protected]). wheel chair to targeted two main goals: first, is becoming even more apparent. Please do whatever you can to help take the elevator to provide the financial support To those who know Eddie well, support a wonderful friend and up or down to necessary for Eddie’s recovery and bravery is ever present in his spirit, teammate to us all, a leader on and the cafeteria or second, to make a gift to the hospital heart, and mind. One of Eddie’s off the field of play, and a member training facility. in Eddie’s name. The Foundation is greatest attributes is his ability of the Villanova community. Last week hoping to raise 10 thousand dollars. in a therapy To do so, they will be selling session, Eddie T-shirts and organizing some was able to take events for charitable donations in his first true Eddie’s name. strides without Last weekend the T-shirts help from the were sold at the Villanova St. staff. To help Johns Lacrosse game, and in frustration that Eddie is dealing him to regain support of Eddie DiDonato and with in his fight to get healthy, and muscle memory and build strength, the Foundation, the Men’s Lacrosse yet he continues to persevere. the medical staff typically works team wore the t-shirts in their pre- On any given day Eddie can Eddie’s legs by hand as he hangs game warm ups against Big East be found doing one of the things from a parachute-like harness that rival St. Johns. The t-shirts are he has always enjoyed most, supports 50% of his weight. With navy blue with a white #10 on the THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 5 campus Walking for Water, Walking for Dignity Water for Waslala

By SARAH LOVELAND

If you had walked through a contaminated river. Water for since its inception in 2004. The walk began in beautiful, served in the Italian Kitchen and main campus on Sunday, April 11, Waslala was created to end this Ellen Salmi, a sophomore at sunny weather with registration at prizes were given out for the top you would have seen a seemingly injustice by providing clean water Villanova and one of the student the Oreo complete with t-shirts, a fundraiser and the top recruiter. inordinate amount of people walk- for a lifetime, DJ, and three If you missed the walk this ing, running, and congregating one family at balloon arches. year, but still want to get involved, near the Oreo. What caused all of a time. The “Every $100 raised—that’s four walkers—provides Fr. Peter Dona- don’t worry. these people to congregate on Vil- heading on the hue spoke and “We have a growing student lanova’s campus? It wasn’t, as you website for the a family of four in Waslala with access to clean gave a bless- group with exciting and creative might expect, a famous person, nor walk states: water for a lifetime” ing and then new ideas! All are welcome!” El- was it a concert. “We walk the walkers len said, echoing the enthusiasm These students, faculty, and because we and runners of her fellow co-chairs, Chelsea other members of the Villanova believe that the lined up at the Mackie and Megan Cagney, and community were gathered for the poor deserve to live with dignity.” co-chairs of Water for Waslala, starting point. Ellen counted down the other members of the group. sixth annual Walk for Water. This If you’re wondering if it is helped to organize this year’s walk, from three and watched all of the For more information or to walk is the main fundraiser for actually possible for a few college which was a major success. hard work come together as the join the group, just shoot an email Water for Waslala, an organization students to make a difference in “Every $100 raised—that’s walk began. to Ellen at ellen.salmi@villanova. created in 2004 by two Villanova reducing poverty, look no farther four walkers—provides a family of The track was marked with edu or visit the website at www. students after returning from a than this organization. Water for four in Waslala with access to clean chalk arrows and signs telling waterforwaslala.org. service trip to Waslala, Nicaragua. Waslala, in partnership with Vil- water for a lifetime,” said Ellen. stories of those in Nicaragua who Over 40,000 people who live lanova’s Engineering and Nursing At the 2010 Walk for Water, over have been helped through the in Waslala walk fifteen minutes Departments, has provided clean $23,544 was raised after expenses, efforts of Water for Waslala. At every day to fetch their water from water for over 3,000 Waslalans with 409 walkers participating. the end of the 5K walk, lunch was Need for Democracy Rolling Stone’s Greider speaks at Villanova

By JUSTIN TIPPENS ing from his experience as and do what the private sector fails power in the media industry as a travels as a journalist, that people a journalist since the 60’s, to do or what people need. He monopoly. are by no means all fools and Greider attacks the Federal proposes a stern test for public Greider views our current sys- scoundrels, but mostly jovial and Reserve system, military subsidies to demonstrate the long- tem as a master-servant relation- generous. People need to educate practices, financial regula- term benefits. ship. Finding that the lower level themselves and become involved. tions, and the CIA, as he Asserting that the Federal receives no attention and that the Instead of “a change we can believe questions what it means to Reserve is designed to short circuit, average citizen is “priced out of the in”, we need to create change that be a wealthy, mature, and that the CIA can secretly stampede game”, Greider advocates a grass- the government had better believe. responsible country. the nation into war, and that the roots approaches to governance. William Greider wrote for the Claiming not to be exasperating nature of bombing He finds greater value in commu- Washington Post for over a decade aligned with the left or right nations and borderless wars are nity colleges than MBA programs before switching to Rolling Stone. of the political spectrum, dangerous practices that drain at Ivy League schools. He finds the Finding that newspapers talk down Greider calls his political af- wealth without a payoff, Greider thought that we are better as a na- to average readers, he aims to filiation fundamentalist. He accuses the government of not tion than everyone else appalling, respect ordinary citizens’ intelli- believ- gence and to explain the complexi- ing ties of politics in ways people can people understand. In addition to being are a journalist, Greider has authored William Greider called de- capable a slew of books. His most famous mocracy the ‘inescapable ingredi- sees a every- is Secrets of the Temple: How the ent” to get the country back in his mis- where Federal Reserve Runs the Country speech at the Connelly Center on align- in the (1987), and his most recent book, Tuesday, April 6. His speech, en- ment of power and clear inequali- working for the best interest of the world. Come Home America: The Rise titled “The Next American Dream,” ties in our current system. As a people. He disclosed his distrust of Greider’s speech brings at- and Fall of Our Country, was just called for giving people a stronger true believer in democracy, he popular democracy and called our tention to key questions that are published in February. voice as he described the danger- believes the government should professionalized political system an generally overlooked. He has faith ous practices of our government ensure citizens’ right to participate illusion. Exacerbating this illusion, in the good values of people, find- during the 20th Century. Draw- in decisions that affect their lives he points to the concentration of ing, as a result of his country-wide Investigating Dining Services By JENNIFER CRISP

As the end of the semester through the food options, he or unanswered, the Omelet Lady will Dining Services receives food from mostly from Primo Food Services rapidly approaches, students may she will most likely encounter a soon be serving one extra student. one large food chain along with in Allentown, Pennsylvania. feel discouraged by the apparent “questionable” food dish. In this Yet with a little reassurance local vendors. Dining Services purchases local dwindling food choices available case, the student may ask him or of how the dish was prepared, the Villanova’s primary vendor foods in order to help reduce the at the dining halls. Usually the herself a number of questions, student may have been willing to is called US Foodservice, which is “carbon footprint”, the emission length of the omelet line is the best including: Is this a reincarnation try it. Tim Dietzler, the Director of the second-largest distributor of of greenhouse gases emitted by an indication of student satisfaction of of a dish from two nights ago? Dining Services was kind enough to food to cafeterias and restaurants organization or product. But in the the day’s food. It’s never inspiring How long has it been sitting in a put some student concerns to rest. across the United States. Most middle of winter, local fruits and to see students extended beyond lukewarm temperature? What is The puzzle derives from a student’s meats and fish are exported from vegetables are scarce, so they are the rope line. that crusty cheese layer on top? uncertainty about where the food US Foodservice. Seasonal foods shipped in from California. When a student browses If any of these questions remain comes from. According to Dietzler, such as fruits and vegetables come Dining, continued on p 15 6 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES C o m m e n t a r y & O p i n i o n What Westfest Yes We Can Be the Democracy Means for Students We’re Supposed to Be

By ROBERT DUFFY By ROBERT DUFFY

Villanova is a “jock school” While the older students (it’s #11 in that category according seemed more split on the issue, some There is a reason that, from wrong; there is only a question of have to be very real reasons outside to the Princeton Review), but when expressed a greater understanding every generation that has been want. As long as the individual may of their “rights.” it comes to parties—well, just ask for the administration and the exposed to democracy, some do as he pleases, we should refrain The point is, we need to escape the students. That’s why Novafest situation in which it finds itself. Said have considered it the worst form from questioning why he pleases to the party polemics and the question is so important, especially Westfest, senior Maggie Holtgreive, “Some of of government. The question do what he does. of “rights” that plague every Villanova’s annual alcohol- my favorite Villanova memories that democracy raises is “what Now, this is not an argument decision this country seeks to make. saturated and unofficial addition were from Novafest in the last three do I want?” or, on a larger scale, about abortion, or gay rights, or We need to remove the health care to Novafest. With Penn State years, particularly when we were “what do we want?” A democracy capitalism—these may be right, debate from “right” vs. “left” and (perennially a top party school, on West campus with so many of concerns itself with “rights,” with these may be wrong, but the establish, first of all, whether, and if and this year’s #1 in the Princeton our friends. I’m sad for the younger what a citizen may do. Which is important point is that they are so, why healthcare is a natural right, Review) out to the west, Villanova students, that they won’t get to have fine, except that in a democracy not, in themselves indifferent. Until and whether it is therefore the duty needs something that mitigates these experiences, but I understand pure and simple, we equate what we can move beyond perceiving of the government to afford it to its “Prep School Without Parties” the University has to make some a citizen may its citizens— reputation. sort of move to prevent incidents do with what b e c a u s e Extremely strict alcohol with regulatory bodies and with that citizen according to policies push parties off campus, the police.” Surely, it does not seem would like to our founding and, given the limited amount sensible for the University to stick do. documents, it of space in frat houses and its neck out so that its students T h i s fails on both other venues, cover charges are can party—and the administration is why we counts. commonplace. Even with a cover has expressed their fear that their have our We also charge, it can be difficult for a “blind eye” has become a liability. Constitution, need to decide guy to get into a frat house if he Perhaps Nova is a little clunky and this w h e t h e r hasn’t brought a small crowd of with some of their policies though. is why we the right to girls with him. The area around They tend to take an all or nothing should either homos exu a l Nova is distinctly suburban, and attitude towards everything. They adhere to that m a r r i a g e if a student is going to head into think they must ignore the partying, constitution is real and Philadelphia, they should check out or else prevent it altogether. But strictly, or, inviolable— UPenn or Temple where “normal” maybe a compromise could be when it b e c a u s e college parties take place. And if a reached—that visible alcohol b e c o m e s according to Villanova student feels like taking a be confiscated, or that stricter n e c e s s a r y, tradition and drive, check out Penn State for sure, sanctions are imposed on underage “ d i s s o l v e common law, it for the sake of comparison. students if they are caught at the the political isn’t marriage. The Romans had gladiators, the event. Then again, the University is bands” with W e Greeks had the theater, and, until not interested in acting “like a real our past: also need to this year, Villanova had Westfest. college,” but instead is interested because the determine that In order to keep a population in in acting like Villanova University. only way to an unborn line, you need to feed them and But, after all, Villanova is a real ensure that law does not degenerate them as indifferent, however, we child is either not a human being divert them. And since partying at college. It is a community of about into the fancy of the people is to are beholden to the constitution or that the right to life is not Villanova requires more ingenuity 6,500 young adults, in a confined keep the law and its reasons before concerning what our founders inviolable—because, life is one than physics homework, it can area, with few opportunities to the people at all times, and, if that’s determined. And the only way, of the three inalienable rights hardly be considered a diversion. divert their energies. not possible, then at least to keep it as a nation, to move beyond this delineated in the Declaration of Several freshmen, when “I hope, for the sake of the before the lawmakers and lawyers, perception, is by the strenuous Independence. interviewed, merely lamented younger students, that there is some for the sake of the people. (and very grave) means of effecting The same determinations being born a year too late. Some sort of celebration, in line with the In a country where the an amendment to that constitution. need to be made for welfare, issued slurs against authority university’s policies, to mark the unborn are not protected, but the So, yes, the Constitution of the education, taxes, and a whole host figures, others dismay at the news, end of the school year. Hopefully right to exterminate the unborn United States is, if not the final of other extremely pressing issues. but I think one freshman, who it will involve a compromise and is considered so inviolate that word, then the default, and to Some, like taxes, are perhaps more requested to remain anonymous, be acceptable for all parties,” added some would consider it a matter challenge it we must work within significant pragmatically than best summed up the feelings of her Holtgreive. Perhaps this is the of healthcare. A country where the legal order, while providing morally, and may therefore be classmates when she said, “It’s silly. answer—the question is, will either there is a militant movement to grounds beyond the legal order. determined according to what is We should be able to act like a real party be open to compromise? protect the rights of everyone to Because in order to change a law, most efficient—but the burden of college for one day.” marry (which in itself is not a we need to show that it is wrong. proof lies with whoever wishes to bringing up of everyone to civil Martin Luther King argued change the tax structure (either to Got something to say? equality, but instead leveling the from human rights—he pointed decrease or increase it). entire institution of marriage to the out that it is absurd to suggest that In short, in a democracy, “Yes ground). A country where the right two people of a different race could, We Can” is true; but the question Send us an email at to have means is divested from the because of that difference, have we must always bear before us, is process of earning them. A country different rights, or even to suggest whether we should. [email protected], and be sure where the entire natural order that they should be segregated on appears to be flipped upside down, those grounds. Now, the movement so that the entire country is looking for homosexual marriage is seeking to check out our blog at at the ground—or worse, beneath to alter the civil contract of it. In my beloved country, there is marriage. This may be right. But, if vutimes.wordpress.com no longer the question of right and we are to maintain order, then there THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 7 commentary An Uptight Society

By MATTHEW CRAWFORD

In my four years at Villanova Of course, there are liability reasons there is no doubt about it, other entering car to pull up while the Villanova Times should always my eyes have been opened to to kick these children and their Pennsylvania colleges are much officer records your license plate. research their articles and make America and to the realities that all whiffle ball field of dreams off of more lenient about drinking What good does that do? And what sure their opinions have a factual Americans face. There is extreme town land. What if a kid gets hurt? policies on a day to day basis, year silly uptight person in Villanova’s basis. However, this newspaper poverty within our own borders. The town is wide-open for a lawsuit. round. The one day where Villanova administration decided not to allow prides itself on its commentary. If Although the United States of The same worries about students did not have to worry students to park anymore at the St. one does not agree with a piece of America does not currently have liability are allegedly why Villanova’s about the uptight nature of society Mary’s Hall parking lot? What if I commentary, or feels that its factual any of the violence that other “Westfest” now ceases to exist. has now been cancelled, because want to get food or visit a friend but basis is not accurate, they should nations encounter there is no doubt Technically, Villanova had been of that same uptightness. Steve don’t live on west campus? Really, write in, or talk about the issue that we are a troubled nation. I am leaving itself open to potential legal Homola’s letter to the editor in The Villanova? There is no need for on campus, or urge the writer to scared for our future. What makes trouble if it such pointless research the issue for an objective it so scary is that I do not see a had continued r e s t r i c t i v e article in the future. solution, at least not one that is a to permit Society is uptight. People are tense and nervous policies. Loosen Our ultimate goal, as well as panacea. such drinking about everything. up a little bit, and The Villanovan’s ultimate goal, Society is uptight. People on campus, it will improve should be, not only to educate are tense and nervous about even if only the university the student body and the faculty, everything. Maybe that’s just my for a day. more than any but also to be a forum, a pressure perception as a result of my higher I cry for the decision to cancel Villanovan and to Rev. John Stack, other possible improvement. outlet if you will, for the feelings than normal blood pressure, but I Westfest, although there is probably Vice-President for Student Life, was Now I had hoped this article and opinions of the entire student don’t think it is. legitimate legal justification for it. very well-written, and I share his would contain a lot more of my body – not just the writers on the Part of the problem lies within However, Villanova students feelings regarding the issue. opinions on issues ranging from newspaper staff. These opinions the very field that I am entering need that one day to come together In another example of this Villanova to national politics and do not always have to be negative. into after I graduate from Villanova as a university. Now Villanova uptight nature of society we can my political views, but I will stop When the university does good – law. Ridiculous lawsuits are freshmen are left to look at other talk about Villanova’s public safety here. An extended version can be things, such as renovating Fedigan causing policymakers at all levels party schools and dream of officers and the policies which found on our blog at www.vutimes. and Dougherty Dining Hall, to put restrictions on everything, what Novafest could have been. they are ordered to enforce. Public wordpress.com. for example, it deserves to be which I feel is draining the fun and Although, admittedly, Pennsylvania safety officers – many of whom Some of you reading this applauded. But for now, let us hope happiness out of society. does have some of the toughest are the nicest people ever, are article might think that my both student newspapers, with the In my hometown of alcohol and underage drinking sadly ordered to ticket cars or to criticism of society and of Villanova help of Student Government and Greenwich, Connecticut, a group of laws, one has to wonder how Penn try to make it more difficult for may be unjustified. However, I other student groups, continue to young teenagers built a whiffle ball State and other colleges get away cars to enter main campus, even have attended Villanova for four provide a check and balance on the field on deserted town property. with it. though in the past they would just years, and I feel it is finally alright Villanova administration. I’m sure you can easily guess the Sure, they may say that they waive the cars along. One public to speak my mind and tell it like it outcome – the field was torn down. do not sanction the drinking, but safety officer on West requires the is. Of course, as a newspaper, The Obama Roast: Southern Republican Leadership Conference 2010 By JUSTIN TIPPENS

Eye of the Tiger blasted for President Obama of “coddling Environmental Protection should agents to stop someone from Every speaker at the SRLC half a minute before Former enemies and alienating allies” in make a priority. The disposal of consuming home grown marijuana spoke with the utmost confidence House Speaker Newt Gingrich reference to Iran and Israel. What coal waste in the nation’s largest for medical purposes even though of a Republican turning of the was received by a crowd, reacting she didn’t explain is how Obama is dumping grounds, Little Blue Run, it was permitted in their state and tide in the upcoming mid-term as if cheering a wrestler to the standing up against the drawn out near Shippingport, Pennsylvania advised by their doctor. elections this fall. Their self- ring before a match, as he walked extermination of the Palestinians is an environmental hazard. Coal Then she uses Gonzalez v. gratifying speeches that used to the podium at the Southern by the Israeli government, and waste is in various, unknown Oregon (2006) to give limits of sentimentality, theatricality, and Republican Leadership Conference how publicly supporting the Green locations due to under-regulation, federal intervention in health perceived familiarity to trick by in New Orleans. Party in Iran would be grounds to and sites have been discovered care when the courts said that using an over-simplifying logic Speaking on the first of the start another war. She also mocked with groundwater contamination. using federal power to stop the left them with little credibility. Yet three-day conference, Gingrich Obama’s showmanship after Lobbying efforts by coal companies administering of lethal drugs to freedom, liberty, and privacy are attacked President Obama as Gingrich had already walked out to achieved the designation of coal terminally ill patients “would affect American values that cannot be ruthlessly as a wrestler would in Eye of the Tiger, which just reveals waste as “nonhazardous”, running a radical shift of authority from the ignored. his oration. In fact, all the speakers the theatricality of our political contrary to Palin claim that States to the Federal Government As good as President Obama’s spoke scathingly about the current process from both sides. environmentalists halt production. to define general standards of intentions seem, his government administration. As much as the Gingrich’s speech also had Yet the critique of the new medical practice in every locality.” controlled health care system can Republicans have twisted the truth, inconsistencies claiming “if Health Care Bill had some strong McCaughey believes that requiring be viewed as opening the flood acting like they’re in the next reality you can’t afford to buy a house, points. Despite the brainwashing doctors to record treatments into gates of government intrusion television series, The Next President, then don’t.” Such statements by chanting of Gingrich repeating a database that monitors their in everyday life. What is needed they did draw on legitimate fears. themselves appear logical, but when “secular socialist machine” and decisions is a similar shift in is a happy medium where safe, One tactic embraced by you take into consideration the Palin’s accusation of spreading the authority. affordable, and efficient health care Gingrich and former PA senator predatory mortgages that caused wealth, valid concerns arose in Even former Massachusetts can be made available to all while Rick Santorum was to talk of the credit crisis which led to the Texas representative Ron Paul’s fear Governor Mitt Romney, who respecting the freedom and privacy God like a preacher would to job losses that prevented mortgage of big government. His best point created a near-universal health- of the individual. a congregation. With former payments, then it is not that simple. is the requirement for everyone to insurance system in Massachusetts, Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin Gingrich and Palin also went be enrolled in a “qualified” plan. “vehemently oppose[s]” this new lashing out at Obama for “parting after the Environmental Protection Betsy McCaughey, from the health plan. Romney admits to the seas,” mocking his prophet-like Agency for preventing industrial Wall Street Journal, traces the liking the similarities, but not persona, the contradictions begin. production. They conveniently relevant legal precedent behind the differences of the new bill. It wasn’t the only conflicting left out an issue important to the new law. She cites the Supreme Describing it as a “government argument from the daffy former Pennsylvania, which the EPA or Court case Gonzalez v. Raich (2005) takeover”, he is for the state’s rights Governor; when she accused the Pennsylvania Department of that justified the authority of federal against this federal intrusion.

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VERBATIM culture STATS & FACTS “ In the past, when a clan no longer wanted a member in it, I think most politicians could take a dodgeball in the face. they would burn down their house. This is where the expres- “ sion “to get fired” comes from. BEN STILLER Movie Review: Villanova Times Top 5 Greenberg Albums By KEVIN O’LEARY

Kate Nash stays like this, who knows how long Anarbor has released a num- 1 My Best Friend is You they will be on the label for. I miss ber of EPs in the past few years, Young and the old Amber Pacific. but The Words You Don’t Swal- They should just go ahead and low is the band’s first full-length. change their name. With this album, Anarbor defines its sound with unique guitar parts and a lead singer that sounds very Internet Photo Goldfrapp different than a lot of the other vo- By ANDREW PEREZ 3 Head First calists in the pop punk genre. An- arbor is out there to have fun. They “Hurt people, hurt each other as talk at each other. make serious music, but their lyrics people,” spits out Roger Greenberg, Perhaps it is for this reason that can be very immature. All of their a 41 year old New York transplant Roger can’t get attached too much songs are about drinking and sex. played by Ben Stiller, to his to any one person. He retreats However, there have been many companion in “Greenberg.” Sure, inward in the form of anything that British songstress, Kate Nash, great bands that have immature lyrics, and Anarbor has given itself the quote was first uttered to Roger he deems worthy of his attention, returns with her second full length a place in pop punk history with by Florence Marr, played by Greta but his focus is primarily on the and is just as bitter sweet as ever. this album. Every song is extremely Gerwig (“Family Tree”, “House things that need to be changed Each song has such a sweet happy melody, but the words are biting. catchy, and they give a new sound of the Devil”), but these words and how no one sees things the Anyone who likes Lily Allen would to a genre that all seems the same coming out of Roger’s mouth way he does. To put it simply, he is love Kate Nash. Like her first al- these days. You should let Anarbor seem to symbolize the movie as a naturally a very sensitive man who bum, the tracks are mainly piano be the fresh breath of air on your whole: intriguing and heartfelt but feels isolated even during his best based, but she branches out a bit on Goldfrapp’s latest record iPod. unsettling. day, but when he is transported to this record. I Just Love You More is sounds like a synth-pop record The film, written and L.A., he is physically and mentally the rockiest song she has put out from the eighties. This is similar directed by Noah Baumbach (“The in a different place. Faced with his to date and she uses the style well. to her other records, but she loses Envy on the Coast Squid and the Whale”), starts off inability to connect, he ceases to Like Lilly Allen, Kate Nash has a most of her energy in this album. 5 Lowcountry with Carol and Phillip Greenberg make an attempt to form some type singing style that sounds almost All of the songs are really mellow. heading off to Vietnam, but not of relationship with others. like speaking at points and her You could fall asleep to them. This before handing the responsibility of To be certain, the emotions backing music is more like music is not to say that the songs are not watching their house to Florence, of detachment and loneliness of the past then modern pop mu- good. They just do not make you want to dance like Goldfrapp’s old who timidly accepts the position. that Roger feels are not foreign sic. On the last track, Nash lists off songs. It’s a new style. I just hope When the couple departs to the to anyone—it is why we have all of the things that she hates in the she plays her other songs in con- Far East, Roger Greenberg leaves friends and family to console. world in a sweet little acoustic song. It seems that she hasn’t gotten any cert because I would not want to his hometown of New York to Los Yet, instead of finding refuge in sit through a show composed of Angeles and subsequently meets these, Roger not only refuses to less bitter in the past couple years, but her songs have gotten catchier these songs. Two of the album’s best Florence. The two mingle, flirt, and make an effort to deal with this tracks are the first and last song. do everything besides exude any problem, he seems to be content than ever. I liked the first album, but I am in love with this new one. “Rocket” is extremely catchy, but aura of comfort. with his situation—being a bitter, it may be a little too close to Van Lilly Allen better watch out. Internet Photos Between mechanically snarking individual. Yet, no one Halen’s song “Jump” for comfort. displaying their affection, the two budges to accommodate Roger; he Amber Pacific “Voicething” is extremely reminis- It’s been three years since Envy go through awkward moments of is in a foreign land where peoples’ Virtues cent of Imogen Heap. It puts you in 2 on the Coast’s first album and they disconnection (which may be the views on life are far less grave than a trance and is like the final take-off have done a lot of soul searching keyword for the entire film) while his own and it doesn’t suit a man in the album. Walking around and since then. On a tour of the south, trying to figure out their own lives who incessantly sends complaint listening to this song, the world the band took in the atmosphere, seems like a different place. Head and whether or not they fit in with letters about reclining chairs, noise and this became the inspiration for First is not an energetic album, but each other. Roger is dealing with pollution, and other such nonsense this new album. Envy on the Coast’s it is a pretty good listen for people his ever-present past which is to companies and people who have style has dramatically changed for who like mellow synth pop. represented by Ivan, Roger’s former no interest in hearing his opinion. this new record. They lost most of band-mate who hasn’t forgot about But, it is precisely in these types of their whiny sound and replaced it a botched record deal that happened complaints that one realizes that Anarbor with some heavy alternative rock years ago. Ivan is the male with the he does care even though it comes 4 The Words You with a southern twang. They sound closest bond to Roger—which isn’t across as him being miserable Don’t Swallow kind of like a blend of Taking Back much—and so, these two spend a (“Life is wasted on people.”) Sunday, Incubus, and The Dead great deal of peculiar moments with The frustrating oscillation Weather. This album also has some each other trying to save what’s left between pity and shame that one In 2008, lead vocalist Matt stranger aspects than their first al- of their friendship. Florence, born feels watching the movie tugs at Young left Amber Pacific, and the bum. Southern Comfort begins more than a decade before Roger, one’s emotions and puzzlingly band has never been the same since. with a fake therapy session where Their third full length is by far their has just as much trouble with her enough, this mode of detachment a woman complains that the gov- worst effort. New singer, Jesse Cot- own problems; her insecurities are shown by each character is precisely ernment is making her seem like a tam sounds nothing like Young, freak just because she is different. It evident in just about everything she what makes the film fascinating. and they sound like a completely actually builds up very well though, does. So, as harrowing as Roger’s entire different band. The songs are over- and the woman screams at the ther- As the movie continues, none situation may be, it provides a done and sound extremely cheesy. apist right before the guitars come of the characters seem to follow suit unique portrait of a character as a Visit our blog at The album is not unlistenable, but blasting in. Not every song on the as each scene displays an element of lost and tormented soul who finds there are no memorable tracks. album is perfect, but when they do self-absorptionvutimes.wordpress.com. or loathing which neither satisfaction nor peace but Amber Pacific fans are bound to it right, they do it extremely well. points to even more detachment provides an interesting look into be extremely disappointed by this This album is definitely worth your and isolation for everyone involved. the life of an interesting individual. album. Amber Pacific just signed while. Characters don’t so much talk to to a major label, but if their sound THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 9 culture

5 Best Songs of the Year So Far Comments? By ANDREW PEREZ Opening like a 50s doo wop Gil Scot-Heron (ft. Ariel Pink’s Ellie Goulding- Questions? mixed in with a hint of folk, these “Starry Eyed” 5 Nas) Haunted Graffiti rockers from Berkley know how 4 1 “New York is Killin’ “Round and to infuse the old into a feel good (Russ Chimes Send us an Me” Round” track for 2010. Its smooth nature remix) and calming soul will have listeners enjoying this gem all the email at way through the summer months, which it seems vutimes@ to have spawned from. Freelance gmail.com, 3 Whales “Generator ^2nd Floor” and be sure to check out How many different sounds can a band inject in a song? Appar- our blog at ently just the right amount to make Russ Chimes one of the year’s best songs. The transformed the origi- When Gil Scot Heron released track’s sound ranges from 1980s nal—a dreamy, cheer- the original track in February, his vutimes. John Hughes-style nostalgia to ful song—into a heart- weariness seeped through every early 90s Pavement. Suffice to say: pounding club banger word of his portrayal of New York this track is all over the place, but that climaxes to a myr- City as the mentally and physi- wordpress. somehow manages to contort the iad of sounds that forc- cally exhausting metropolitan city, myriad of sounds to create a roller es you to become part a fact that led him to seek calmer com. coaster of a song that deserves to be of its exuberant heart. pastures in Tennessee. Yet, when played over and over again. However selective the Queensbridge’s own Nas appeared The Morning The comparisons range from times to play the song—I’d imagine on the track weeks later, the new Also become Benders Arcade Fire to Death Cab. Let me on a Friday or Saturday night—it and old both echoed their displea- 2 never fails to liven up any mood. sure to a city that is relentless as it is “Excuses” just say this: expect neither. How- a fan of The ever, what you can expect is a unforgiving but delightfull to hear youthful track that is so in- and oddly makes the city sound nocent, one can’t help but even more interesting. Villanova get that same dreamy feeling like when you walked out of a Times on Disney movie at age 12. Okay, so it’s not that dramatic, but the Freelance Whales do give Facebook. a valiant effort.

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the challenge? Will the obstacles be flattery. thing I wanted you, the reader, to tough and rated-MA, or will they Most importantly, The understand is that college doesn’t simply be pushovers that I’ll breeze Villanova Times has let me write have to be entirely serious. Classes through? Most importantly, where about what I truly enjoy in a can be difficult and infuriating, and will all the cheat codes be hidden? largely un-edited atmosphere for the global news doesn’t always help This is all a little too deep four years. For that, I thank them. the mood. Finding a job is tough for me, not to mention extremely They’ve let me be as creative as I and your significant other isn’t nerdy. But hey, who cares? You’re wanted, allowing me to put my talking to you. It’s times like these still reading, and my 700 words personality in writing for the when you put the books down, pull are far from over. But I know University to enjoy. out a video game, grab a friend or what you’re thinking: “Mark, even Hopefully over these years two, and get lost into a world of though you’re so intelligent and you’ve taken something from my imagination and creativity to, you Times. When not involved in those handsome, how can you possibly articles besides finding out which know, kill zombies and stuff. By MARK BALLWEG activities, however, I often let my relate video games to the terrible games were coming out in the With that my writing career at mind drift to comparisons between real world? Surely there are better next few weeks. I’m talking about The Villanova Times comes to an The Final Level video games and real life. ways to ponder on the future?” things like understanding that the end. Should anyone desire to take Like right now, I find myself Well my flattering friend, to term “video game” doesn’t need to over this column, I have only one As a senior in the field of on the preverbal final level be honest, I don’t really know any have a nerdy connotation. People request: Communication, I often find of college, facing a timer that other way. The Villanova Times has of all ages play video games; just Don’t change the name. myself with a good amount of continually counts down. When it allowed me to write about video look at the Wii’s target audience, free time (sorry, that joke was so reaches zero, the game of college games for the past four years of or that kid in front of you playing Until next time… my engineer friends can get in an ends, but a new, harder level called my life, encompassing my entire solitaire in class. Realize that there early laugh before going back to “Real Life” begins. And though I’m college experience. Why, back are real world applications to these Game Over. work). For the past four years, I’ve not really a guy who likes sequels (I when I was a freshman, columns video games. Whether it’s been the put a lot of my time in activities mean, there’s only so many times like these were called “Beats,” and Obama administration promoting Would you like to restart and on campus, including working at you can save that damn Princess), there were tons of them! I’ve even in games or racial worries over play again? TechZone, playing in the band, something tells me this one will be seen other school newspapers- killing too many black zombies working with VTV on shows like drastically different. Will it live up who-will-not-be-named pick up in “Resident Evil 5,” games are “BABEL” and “Trapped In The to its predecessor? Can I win this some gaming-related articles that becoming a more influential part of Present” (shameless plug), and of game on my own, or will I have to I had already covered. But as they our world everyday. course writing for The Villanova call on my friends to help me co-op say, imitation is the greatest form of But most importantly, the Congratulations to the Class of 2010!

THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 11 VERBATIM “ What is conservatism? Is it not the adher- STATS & FACTS ence to the old and tried against the new and In 1919, Kenya became the first African colony to give politics “ untried? ABRAHAM LINCOLN women the right to vote. Backroom Deals, Furtive Collaboration, and Other Evils By THOMAS DAVID Picture a scene, if you support for a movement, has will, that might cause many the potential to yield highly is happening. Members of on social security, without situation we could replace freedom-adoring Americans effective results. History Congress are still guarding communicating to the public the rhetorical one-upmanship to recoil or object. On display demonstrated this at the their precious reputations the internal proceedings. that dominates the American is a situation that many feel has Constitutional Convention. among retirees. Over time, representatives political scene with serious, no place in a democratically The effectiveness On the other hand, from all across the political well formed solutions. spirited country. Imagine that of confidentiality in the what if they had the option spectrum would debate and Of course, there is the some of the most powerful, p r o c e e d i n g s c o l l a b o r a t e possibility that it would elite individuals in America of 1787 was honestly on all disintegrate under have gathered together to due to the the best future partisanship, even under determine how to change the reasons why the direction for circumstances where one need country to suit a particular framers of the the program. not adhere to the standard vision. C onstitution After they party lines. Some of them are career chose to have reached Honest debate may no politicians, others of them are proceed in this a consensus, longer be a possibility due military heroes; many of them manner. A they can take to the dwindling numbers of are lawyers, and many of them lack of public their plan to honorable statesmen. Yet as are wealthy. Each of them pressure in the the American vigilant and engaged as we bears an agenda for the United meeting room people and say, ought to be when it comes States. They all agree that none e n c o u r a g e d “This is the to the government, we may of their proceedings shall be delegates to reform that all benefit from allowing our communicated to outsiders. bring some of us together representatives in Congress Despite the fact that the i n t e l l e c t u a l have agreed is some leeway in terms of public business undertaken in this honesty to the table. of anonymous reform? the most sustainable route for pressure. assembly could fundamentally Rather than festering in a That is not as if to say that this collapsing system. What If they had the opportunity change to the nature of stew of concerns over public Congress ought to have the do you think?” to exchange ideas as to what Congress, the Presidency, and image, these delegates were free choice of passing legislation In this hypothetical they really thought would the entire government of the to bring forth whatever truly without the knowledge of the world where the expression be best for America, without country for that matter, no lay on their hearts and minds. American people, but what of political opinions has putting on a performance, media or public observers are They could openly assert, with if bipartisan representatives no negative consequences, we may witness a remarkable permitted. minimal repercussions, what could meet and freely say what the doors are wide open change in the American Are these powerful elites they honestly thought would is on their minds about social to honest deliberation, a political paradigm. After all, undermining the republic? Is be the best path for the great security, or other issues? In method upon which the private deliberation helped the secrecy of their meeting American republic. an ideal scenario, Congress American government is bring a magnificent country antithetical to the American Now, however, the would hold a convention founded. Perhaps in that into being. freedom of the individual to American people are have a say in government? understandably mistrustful Judge for yourself based on of privacy in Congress. the results, for these were the The legislature ought to be The Palin Meter circumstances surrounding accountable to the public, for Flirtatious Moose the Federal Convention of it is the people’s branch. It Winker Hunter 1787, which brought us a must never act unilaterally, lasting Constitution. overlooking the will of the It is true that Americans people. today have legitimate reason But even so, we are still to protest about their ability left with this refusal on the Last Line to participate in government. part of Congress to touch the Wanna-be of Defense Rock Star With the unavailability of most controversial issues for Against certain officers in the Federal fear of the public backlash. Russia government due to enormous No one will stand up, because constituencies, the passage they very likely will end up of thousands of pages of standing alone. Yet certain legislation that only few could issues that are in the greatest ever hope to read, much less need of America’s attention understand, and the ever- have continually passed from President- Hockey Elect 2012 increasing disapproval of generation to generation Mom Congress, the United States because of this mentality. government (at least its For one specific legislative body) appears to be example, there has long been largely out of touch with the anticipation of a social security American people. time bomb. This program will The people, therefore, have most assuredly go bankrupt lately become more attentive on its current course, but As we check in on Sarah Palin for the last time be submitted before the presentation, reviewed, and to the affairs of Congress than it continues unfettered in this year, she once again does not fail to amuse. A then asked by a representative. Protecting herself usual. Therefore, the last thing the same direction as ever. group of students at California University found a bit? In addition, her distaste for the Canadian that outraged citizens wish to Considering that debt now the contracts for Mrs. Palin’s upcoming speaking healthcare plan has caused the two hospitals origi- hear is that public servants are poses one of the most serious engagement. What did we learn? That the former nally meant to be the benefiting charities of the engaging in backroom deals existential threats to the governor wishes she was a rock star. I can person- appearance to back out. It says something about and collaborating on plans United States, one would ally say that The Fray are not asking for things as you, if you can’t get charities to agree to take your behind the scenes. think that now would finally ridiculous as she did. A bendable straw on the money. However, a method of be the time to address the fact lectern? Why not a regular straw? And that’s the secrecy in governmental that social security is going to cheapest part of the “rider.” And, all questions must planning, especially with erase trillions upon trillions - By Taylor Smith regard to garnering bipartisan of dollars, but still nothing 12 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES politics California’s Fight to Legalize Marijuana

By STEPHANIE FUJIHARA

personal use. different than alcohol or tobacco, body’s ability to fight off diseases I believe that this measure has The proposal if anything, it is less harmful. Get and alters hormone levels, usually the best potential of succeeding in does restrict tough on crime movements and lowering testosterone in males and California, yet I do not think it will marijuana use more drug arrests have increased increasing it in females. pass this year. Either way, it remains in public or in the past decade and many It is also known to affect a groundbreaking statement against anywhere that think that the resources of the memory, judgment and perception the federal government, which minors are criminal justice system could be due to the major psychoactive continues to outlaw marijuana present. Users put to use elsewhere. According chemical compound, delta-9- possession. Come November, we would also to the data from the 2008 Uniform tetrahydrocannabinol commonly can expect some heated arguments be prohibited Crime Reports (UCR), out of the abbreviated as THC. The main and protests from both sides of the from smoking approximate 14 million arrests in concerns about the dangers of issue, and if this measure actually on school the United States, about 1.7 million marijuana use surround the issue of passes, one thing is for sure, you grounds or were drug arrests and 850,000 of driving while under the influence. can expect an increase in gardening while driving. those were for marijuana. Opponents of the measure fear that among Californians. Residents of On a website that asks visitors by legalizing recreational use of By now many of us have California could also opt to grow to sign a petition to decriminalize the drug, these perceptions of risk probably heard about the move their very own 25 square foot marijuana, users like Simon will be lowered among to legalize recreational marijuana garden of cannabis. Lauritsen from Canada support the youth. use in the state of California. It Of course the state is hoping drug proclaiming that “marijuana is I myself am a has been an issue debated ever that if local governments decide medicine for the soul.” Others like resident of California since medical marijuana was first to tax the plant, it would raise Josh Brown from Texas have had and it is interesting legalized in the state in 1996. revenue. According to an article a more personal experience with for me, to watch this Fourteen other states have also on CBS news’ website, an estimated marijuana, “man I was in jail for measure unfold from legalized medical marijuana since $200 million could be saved each four days for a gram of weed here in Pennsylvania, a state then, despite the fact that it remains year by reducing public safety costs. Texas. They should be catchin’ real that has yet to consider illegal under federal law. Now, with Right now, CBS’s online poll for criminals.” legalizing marijuana enough signatures from California the legalization of marijuana shows While supporters see no for medical use. If residents, the option will be on 40% support the measure, and 60% concern with the effects of the measure passes, a November’s ballots. are against it. 109,540 people have marijuana, others claim it to question that remains If passed, the measure will allow voted online so far. be a “gateway drug” that leads for the rest of the adults 21 and older to possess up to Proponents of the measure some youth to try harder drugs. country is, who will be an ounce of marijuana for their own argue that marijuana isn’t any Marijuana use decreases the the next to follow suit? But Jefferson Had an Affair! By BRENDA HAFERA

and prideful statement. really what we wish to emphasis? something we do, but who we are. who are aware of this position People would probably As a nation, we have made it It speaks to our very soul. cringe in disgust and only develop a laugh at such an utterly clear that if you run for office The true politician is looking bitterness towards every politician. individual to the point of there is no such thing as “below the to do something noble for his state So, how are we to fix our hysterics. This is because belt.” We will pry into your life, find and to be remembered for it. He attitude problem? The answer is politics is no longer a out what drugs you did in college, or she is attempting to give his or certainly not obvious. The only worthy pursuit. and even sink so low as to go after her life meaning and to have a well- possible way is to completely alter Instead of honoring your children. All the while, we ordered soul. the deep-seated prejudices of our politicians, we will ridicule you, assuming that, For this reason, we have the people. They must be taught look upon them with because you chose to run for a deep hostility towards our that politics really do matter and disdain. Every time they office, you must be dishonest and representatives. The true statesman that becoming a politician is an make a human mistake, contemptible. has something that numerous people admirable pursuit. criticism flies. We expect This is not exactly a strong are without: an understanding of I am no way advocating for politicians to be experts incentive to the young child who what it actually means to be human. brainwashing. People are not to be on every topic and says she wants to be the future They are striving towards glory and told what to believe, but encouraged then smear them when president of the United States. exceptionalness, and we resent that they should at least believe in they fall short of these When did political office become them for it. The great politician is a something - something should be impossible standards. so repugnant to us? Perhaps it was reminder of what we are not, so we able to trigger a response. When Though it is certainly when being a politician became a break him down until he is on par another person makes a wild claim, Modern views about politics necessary that politicians possess full-time occupation as opposed to with everyone else. others should not be so complacent and political life are complicated certain skills that the average a duty and an honor. Modern resentment for as to idly stand by while their beliefs and often paradoxical. We detest person lacks, it is not realistic to Much of our attitude is a politicians also stems from the are spit upon. politicians but look up to them; we ask that every representative be a reflection of our complacency when paternal role many of them have Ultimately, this is only my criticize them because we admire Lincoln or a Cicero. it comes to politics. The political taken. Some politicians, especially opinion. We can continue to them. Perhaps our negative attitude is life is messy, and rhetoric often with the latest healthcare bill, personally attack others and our Cicero once said, “Nor, indeed, a result of our education. When the prescribes a challenging of others, openly flaunt the opinion that politicians instead of scrutinizing is there any occupation which Founding Fathers are studied, we no making them uncomfortable, and they know better than the people their ideas. Hopefully, one day, we brings human excellence closer longer honor them as exceptional even offending them. Why would themselves. will realize that this form of rhetoric to divine power than founding human beings. We stress their anyone want to do that? The politician is a father who is hollow and not demean politics new states and preserving those shortcomings and gossip about The reason is that this is what it provides for his children and saves and political life by engaging in it. already founded.” Is it possible to their personal lives. Yes, Thomas means to thrive as a human being, them the trouble of ever having imagine someone saying this today Jefferson had an affair, but does to improve oneself by developing to take care of themselves. As a in an open forum? No one would that really take away from all his beliefs through debate and result, we never fully develop as have the gall to make such a bold political accomplishments? Is that reasoning. Politics is not merely human beings, and those of us THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 13 Villanova and Radnor - Continued from front

say that it started also organizes service trips to clean campus, which adds a great amount with Father Peter; up targeted areas of Radnor. Greek of traffic to the roads in the area. it certainly started life organizations also engage in Fisher stated that “Villanova is long before that. service activities. the elephant in the room,” giving a But I think one “We have actually really rough estimate that 10,000 people of the priorities encouraged them to do more are on Villanova’s campus during of Father Peter hands-on service than the the day, whereas the township itself has been to philanthropy model of service such only has 30,000 residents. reach out [to the as just sending a check somewhere,” So although Fisher, a Villanova community] in a said Mogan in reference to alum himself, looks fondly on the more deliberate fraternities and sororities and their university as his alma mater, he sees way.” contributions in the community. problems with its growing size in One of Also, Villanova’s Day of Service such a contained area. K o v o l s k i ’ s should always be remembered as With regards to its relationship p r i n c i p a l a spectacular day of service to the with the community, Fisher views projects for this community. it as a glass half empty, as there is summer is to However, the relationship always more to be done, even though establish a central between Villanova and the he admits Villanova currently has c o m m u n i t y community is not as pleasant as a good working relationship with website, in order Villanova may want to make it the local government, and agrees to centralize appear. In the eyes of township with Kovolski and Mogan that the way in commissioner Fisher, who is a the university’s interactions with which township Villanova alum, there is much the local government is not at all r e s i d e n t s room for improvement. Although adversarial. can submit he agreed that the relationship has “We very much consider complaints and improved in the past few years, ourselves to be good community that the perception of members Villanova’s south campus has been have questions there is always more to be done. members, and that includes abiding of the community as “Villanova- detached from main campus in a answered. “The impact of the university by the laws and restrictions that haters” is actually misguided. separate ward and voting district, “We want to make sure we on the neighborhood is in some are passed by the township and “I really do think it is a although Dr. Langran’s campaign are listening to our neighbors in cases severe. It’s definitely an issue we work with them to find ways misperception sometimes on the was not the only cause of the a constructive way, and if we can with traffic, it’s an issue with parking, to both meet our needs and do it parts of students because since redistricting. address their concerns then we it’s an issue with quality of life in within the laws and restrictions that living here in the community I have The fact that Villanova’s will do so,” said Kovolski. “Beyond terms of noise and lighting,” said are out there,” said Kovolski. “The gained a whole new perspective on campus touches on four different just warning people about when Fisher. “But I think the University township has been very very good this,” said Tom Mogan, Director of wards, in a township composed of there is going to be heavy traffic, has really, at least in my two and a to Villanova. There is a lot of new Student Development. “Most of the seven total wards, gives a majority we want to make sure that this is a half years as commissioner, tried to construction around here and it people that I associate with in the vote to the commissioners dealing proactive relationship, that we are address those issues when they can. would not have happened without a community are young families and with issues relating to Villanova. communicating about the great I think there is always more to be lot of cooperation and collaboration they love being around Villanova. “The benefit of that is that things that are going on at Villanova done. I guess if I could give them a with the township.” It brings a sort of energy associated in order to pass any ordinance and inviting them to be part of our score in terms of these issues, they So what can we learn from with different entertainment or resolution affecting anything community.” are probably getting a high C or a all of this? First, Villanova does options … For the most part, I in the township you need a There are plenty of young B.” a great deal for the community. find that people really enjoy living minimum of four votes, and when families that currently take So why the low grade? Second, it is a misperception that around Villanova.” one issue affects more than one advantage of Villanova and its First, Fisher feels the university the township’s residents despise Both Mogan and Chris commissioner or ward, that gives athletic events, lectures, theater is becoming too big (and too Villanova and its students. Most Kovolski, the Assistant to the me the advantage, because that productions and film series. expensive), especially in comparison would be overjoyed if Villanova President for Internal and External means that I have more than one “Almost everything we do here with what the Augustinians had basketball goes deep in the NCAA Affairs, emphasized the hard work vote,” noted John Fisher, whose is open to the public. A lot of the intended in the 1840s as a low cost Tournament next year. However, being done to form a friendly, ward makes up the overwhelming events are free.” noted Mogan who education at what was founded as a the community does despise the working relationship with the majority of Villanova’s campus. used the example of one family small university. As stated before, heavy traffic that Villanova causes, community, a relationship that “There is a huge benefit of the that attends CAT’s movies in the Fisher has seen traffic on Lancaster the noise of a few rowdy students Kovolski deemed symbiotic, university being spread among Connelly Center. grow exponentially in the 25 years off campus and the lights being on although he importantly noted more than one ward.” There are other opportunities that he has lived in the area. at the stadium during late hours of that it is not the same relationship This benefit that Fisher speaks for Radnor residents as well, such “If you want to get better, stay the night. that Penn State, for example, has of applies to the internal voting as use of Villanova’s fitness facilities small,” said Fisher when pushed for To conclude, Kovolski made with State College, Pennsylvania. of the local government between for a discounted fee. Mogan and any suggestions. “Unfortunately a great observation regarding Radnor Township does not exist the seven wards and separate Kovolski also cited the use of the all of the colleges and universities why there is this misperception, solely because of Villanova. It commissioners. Still, the other Pavilion for the next three years in the United States are very specifically regarding Villanova exists because it is a suburb of potentially more important effect is by the Philadelphia Freedoms, a competitive and they all want to students themselves. He says, Philadelphia. Thus, one should that Villanova is not able to vote as team composed of names such as be bigger than one another, and “Often our students are exposed not by any means expect everyone an entire unit in local elections. Venus Williams and Andre Agassi, that’s just not possible when you are to the community only in negative in the community to be a fervent Although it is not the perfect currently competing in World Team landlocked and when you just don’t situations. We can sometimes forget Villanova fan. relationship between college and Tennis. Between 2001 and 2008, have the ability to keep growing. I to put ourselves in our neighbor’s However, there are hundreds of suburb, there are several positives the team called Cabrini College worry about the future of Villanova shoes; that living next or near to a people living adjacent to Villanova that Kovolski and Mogan cited in their home, but now with their in the sense that they are possibly college brings some challenges that who do have ties to the university determining that the community’s home court at Villanova’s Pavilion, going to grow too big for their space you don’t necessarily envision when and are happy with it, namely negative view of Villanova is a the community will surely take and the quality of life for everyone you move in. several administrators and faculty misperception. First, it is important advantage of this great opportunity is going to suffer.” But I think, by in large, such as Mogan and Political Science to note that relations have improved to see some of the world’s best Fisher, who hears numerous our neighbors really have to be Professor, Dr. Robert Langran, who greatly in the past years, especially tennis stars in action. complaints relating to lighting, applauded for the ways which they has been teaching at Villanova under Father Donohue. Mogan and Kovolski also cited traffic, and noise, feels the embrace and support Villanova. It since the 1960s. Dr. Langran, in a “I would say that, in general, the outstanding work of Student university must halt its growth, comes through in different ways related issue, ran unsuccessfully for over the last four or five years, Government’s External Affairs and even decrease enrollment in and at different times, but we really township commissioner in 1989, certainly under Father Peter’s Committee, who help organize order to completely solve the many do have a very supportive and relying on the support and votes of leadership, the university has made community picnics and dinners, at problems between the university welcoming community.” the student body. a much more concerted effort to which open dialogue is encouraged and the community, specifically the Although unsuccessful, be a good neighbor,” said Kovolski between the community’s residents traffic. He spoke about the problem he came close, and since then, ,who continued, “That is not to and the university. The committee of having so many students live off

14 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES VERBATIM “ sports STATS & FACTS The ball is going to stop bouncing one day and I know that, I’m not naïve Villanova Baseball’s overall record, to that at all. I’m going to keep playing as long as I can but I know that 19-11 although they have a 2-7 record in character is going to take me much further than my basketball and that’s “ something that is very important to this program: that each person the Big East Conference portion of their schedule. becomes the best person and the best player they can be. SCOTTIE REYNOLDS “I’m Just a Regular Guy Trying to Live a Dream” The Scottie Reynolds Interview By CHRIS FUJIMOTO

Recently, the Villanova Times’ product of that. Heart, desire, and Each year we took a step. kind of team we had my sophomore a better person than you are, that sat down with one of Villanova’s just concentrating on being a great This year everything just came year and that we all came back and means a lot. The ball is going to greats to talk about his career and college basketball player will take together from an understanding tried to accomplish one common stop bouncing one day and I know what lies ahead for the senior. you a long way and everything else point. I knew everything he did, goal. A lot of teams don’t get to that, I’m not naïve to that at all. will just fall in to place. either before he did it or I would see that so we had something I’m going to keep playing as long What have you been up to since tell the guys. He would use me as really special. Everybody that was as I can but I know that character the season finished? How do you think you’ve changed an example and even when he got connected in that run was part of is going to take me much further I took probably a week off. over the last four years? on to me he wouldn’t make any something special. than my basketball and that’s Then I went out to Indianapolis something that is very important for about five days to play in the You’ve hit a lot of last second to this program: that each person All-Star game out there and did shots in your career; do any of becomes the best person and the some things with the All-American them stand out to you? best player they can be. Team, which is a good experience. There’s so many and its funny It was different from playing at the that I say that now but there’s so People have talked about you Final Four and being at the Final many that I’ve hit. I remember the being adopted into a white Four. A lot of my friends from ones that I’ve made a mistake or family, how do you think that has different teams were there. Then missed. I think the best play, this affected you? I came back and started working year, that I feel like I individually There have been tons of out, preparing for the draft and take pride in is in the game against people since I’ve ended my career I’m going to go out to L.A. on the Georgetown here where I got that here that want to write books, do 20th to really start going after it full offensive rebound. It’s easy to hit documentaries or movies (about speed. a shot because that’s what you’re being adopted). It’s a unique thing always accustomed to. The reason and everybody has a different Compare the draft process from that was big for me was because life and that doesn’t make mine this year to last year. last year it would be Dante, Shane, any better but I think it’s a way to This year is really different Dwayne, or Frankie and you’re connect with people. I think you because there are no boundaries doing something that isn’t natural can relate to just about anyone. I for me. Last year you had to go to you or you’re comfortable doing think that’s one of the big things, through so many obstacles and and seeing everyone have the same being adopted and in a bi-racial this year everything is taken care of fire as I did about that play so that’s family, is that I can communicate from a financial standpoint, from a why it meant a lot to me because it with everyone and understand working out standpoint. Last year I was kind of a breakthrough. people from different cultures. couldn’t work out with the coaches. They can work me out here and I What would you say to your Final Question: how do you think got my trainers out in LA. It’s not as critics out there? people will remember you as a stressful because I’m confident and There are always going to be basketball player and a person? I’ve been through the process and I people out there who criticize you As a ball player, I’ll let Coach know what to expect. and not like the things that you Wright decide that and the people do on the court. I’ve always had I’ve played with and in front of What do you think happened to that throughout my career. You decide that. I don’t think it’s my the team in the second half of the look at my resume and I’ve always place to say what I should be season? benefited from people criticizing remembered for. As a person, I I don’t think it was any one me and proving them wrong. It’s think that I’m just a regular guy, thing. People make a big deal just another challenge. It’s my job to not being or anything, just a about how we finished. If you look go out there and do the things I’ve regular guy trying to live a dream at our whole body of work, it was been doing for the last four years. and trying to continue that dream a great season. I think it was how One thing I know for sure is that after college, and wanting to do it our schedule turned out. Its easier Pat DiLoreto / The Villanova Times no one is going to compete harder the right way, be legit. Hopefully I to sit here and say “what if we had than me and give their body up did a good job at that, representing the back end of our schedule in the I think that when I came in I excuses because he knew it would more than me. myself, my family, and Villanova. front” things might be different was mostly worried about myself make you a better person and and whatever but you still have to and not open to being part of a better player. Hopefully those A lot of things go out and play basketball. People Villanova, as much as I am now. guys took that from me, and learn you’ve done off the just make too big of a deal out When I first came in it was a shock that when he gets on you he’s not court have defined of scheduling. For us it’s sort of to me and it took about two years punishing you, but he’s trying to you, especially being disappointing but I hope we can to get adjusted. Now I feel like I’m make you great and he doesn’t have religious; how do you learn from it and next year’s team a part of it and I can give so much the time to say all the great things think that has helped can learn from it and prosper from more to younger guys, to students, you do. you?

it. and to the university because the I think it’s just my Pat DiLoreto / The Villanova Times university has done so much for me Do you have any one special foundation. I don’t really How do you think you’ve affected and my obligation is to come back moment from your four years talk about religion, or the young guys on the team? and do as much as I can. If you here? boast about it. I think I think just showing them were to tell me I would be doing Nah, each season you find it’s my foundation and my work ethic, and what it takes the things I was doing now, as a a couple moments and not one without that I wouldn’t to be a great player. They all have freshman, I wouldn’t believe it. moment stands out. Everyone will have been able to grow so much more talent then me but talk about that Final Four run that and learn and go through when you get to a certain level Do you think your relationship we had last year, which was special good times and bad in college basketball talent can with Coach Wright has helped in it. My sophomore and junior times knowing that. only take you so far. I think I’m a that process? years were special. Just seeing what When people say you’re THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 15 sports The New King of the PGA Tour Mickelson taking over the top spot with victory at Augusta and Tiger’s sexcapades By JENNIFER BRADLEY

Phil Mickelson has done it received just as much publicity as to obsess over his games on the the golf course. It also was his first that two planes flew overhead again with his third green jacket Mickelson because of his recent course rather than his games in his public display after his marital pulling banners that referenced and his 38th career win. Only sexual escapades. The Masters was relationships. infidelity was exposed and his first Wood’s off-course transgressions, three other golfers (Woods, Palmer, Woods’ chance to shift the public Woods finished tied for PGA tournament after 16 absences. one reading “Booty-ism.” Woods and Nicklaus) hold more Mas- remarked that he was not sur- ters titles than Mickelson as of prised. now. Throughout the Masters Thus, Tiger in some ways tournament, Mickelson had an reasserted his reputation, at least exceptional 16 birdies as he fin- on the golf course. He did not ished second in driving distance allow all of the negative media (297.12 yards), tied for third in attention affect his game mind- greens in regulation (54 of 72) set. His performance allowed and tied for 13th in putting (116 him to remain a golf idol, even putts). if certain fans can no longer see The signature shot of the him as a role model in other victory, however, was Mickel- aspects in life off the course. son’s second on the par-5 13th Overall, the 2010 Masters hole. From a lie on pine straw, he was one of the most watched in faced a shot of 207 yards through history because of the anticipa- a gap between two pine trees and tion caused by Tiger Woods’ played it perfectly, but he also recent scandal and subsequent played an overall brilliant game. absence from the game. Lee Mickelson’s victory was Westwood ended up coming in indubitably magical, but the real second with -13 and only three blessing arrived when his wife shots behind Mickelson. Antho- was able to embrace him after he ny Kim finished third with -12, was pronounced champion. She and K.J Choi and Tiger Woods is currently fighting breast can- tied for fourth with -11. Fred cer, and it was uncertain whether Couples finished in sixth with she would feel strong enough to -9. Therefore, the competition attend the tournament. was clearly close and exciting to Mickelson has always been attention away from his personal fourth, which is noteworthy but Woods’ still had many watch. Woods’ return, Mickelson’s one of the favorites, but his win scandals and toward his golf career not what he was hoping for. The spectators and received exuberant victory, and the crowd’s enthusi- was not the only focus of the that made him famous to begin 2010 Masters was Woods’ return applause as he approached the first asm certainly made for a dramatic Masters this year. Tiger Woods with. Perhaps the media will begin from his five month absence from tee. Some people noted, however, match.

Dining, continued from p 5 Upon examining the same desserts are not eaten, they may operations on campus, Dining to the fluctuation of prices of meat students await with anticipation. dish, the student may then wonder be placed out again the next night. Services has its hands full to and milk throughout the semester. Spiny Lobster and filet mignon will if he or she is suffering from In a dining hall which caters to ensure that everything from food The dining halls also make a be specially cut by Rastelli Meats. chicken déjà vu syndrome. Yet thousands of students and faculty, handling requirements to menu conscientious effort to break up The menu committee will contact a Dietzler assures that the chicken the overproduction of food is requirements are met. It takes the the lull of traditional dining hall local baker to pick deserts. Students from two day ago is definitely not unavoidable. Often, meals may be cooperation of 25 managers to food by introducing “monotony can expect to be very pleased the same chicken for today’s dinner. prepared and saved for a later date, create a “cycle menu” which repeats breakers” in six-week cycles. These with the selection of treats for the As he explains, “Most of the entrees as long as they are not placed out three times per semester. Managers special events have ranged from a upcoming feast. On this night at which are left at the end of the for students. On those occasions, consult an eight to nine-page rule most recent Caribbean-style menu least, the omelet line should not be night are thrown away for sanitary the food is still freshly prepared and book in order to create the best to the One Book Dinner. Dietzler expected to be full. reasons. The few items which are suitable to be used. Rest assured, recipes for the most reasonable says, “The special events are a properly protected (i.e. under a the food we don’t see must follow prices. This is all part of a menu- great way to keep it interesting for sneeze guard) are given to Campus proper food handling guidelines by making software called “Seaboard students and to expose them to Ministry and then donated to a adhering to strict temperatures and Menu Management,” which helps different food cultures.” charitable organization.” sanitation measures. monitor costs. The total cost of The coveted End of Semester However, if the saran-wrapped Within the 21 dining food preparation varies according Dinner is the last event in which Visit our blog at vutimes.word- press.com, and become a fan of The Villanova Times on Facebook. What Happened to my Vampires?

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I remember a time, long, pity tween-Vampires are a disgrace that with confidence as a straight own bodies are dead, thus no longer they could ignore it outright. And long ago when the world was new, to the name. man)! And they get to do all the fun make any blood to keep themselves “Twilight”? Apparently Stephenie people actually paid for their music, All of this new self-loathing things like have relationships and going. If you’re at all familiar with Meyer thinks “sparkling” is the and Vampires were scary. Please, set might make sense if these new even reproduce, which really sticks DNA, you’ll know human’s blood is same as “bursting into flames and aside your skepticism for a second Vampires were plagued with the the nail in the coffin for me (pardon just a tad different than the blood dying.” I would have killed to be and hear my argument. Dracula hardships faced by the vampires the pun). The only real downside of any other creature. So when I there when she thought up that one. was originally, for all intents and of old: Unable to have sex with is not being able to see the sun, see these “vegetarian Vampires” At least “True Blood” kept the Sun purposes, one of the scariest yet thing constant, though they really coolest monsters of classic movies. laid the sad sulking emotions thing He lurked in the night, could turn on thick. into a bat, and constantly wooed Plain and simple, sunlight tons of hot women so he could hurts Vampires. It doesn’t make drink their blood. them glow, or sparkle, or even And yet today’s Vampires seem shimmer in the slightest! It doesn’t to have done a 180. As I see it, there mean they wear sunglasses and are three main rules for Vampires: look even more bad-ass. It means They’re cold and emotionless, they they burn. They die. …Again. drink human blood, and they can’t And they don’t get to see the Sun go out in the sunlight. Yet somehow, because that’s the way God wanted everywhere I turn, Vampires are it, just like why platypuses are ugly disobeying these rules. Looking at and engineers can graduate college the characters in “Twilight,” “Being with a test average of 55. We don’t Human,” and “True Blood,” you question these things, and changing realize that somewhere along the the mythology of a creature to suit lines someone confused Vampires your mood is just a cop-out (I’m with over-emotionally in-tuned looking at you, “Twilight”). metrosexuals. Sure, I have some other Let’s start with emotions. For complaints with Vampires (Why are those who missed my “Vampires you still in high school, “Twilight” 101” lecture last week, Vampires are boy? Shouldn’t you have invested, dead humans who have been “alive” like, a penny a hundred years ago for hundreds if not thousands of and become a billionaire?), but I’ll years. Over this amount of time, shelve them for now because my they lose touch with their human blood pressure is getting a bit high selves. and my doctor told me to be careful. Now, I’ll cut them some Long story short, these creative slack and concede that they could bigwigs need to shape up and go probably hold onto their emotions back to the original Vampires, or and the “ability to love” for a couple humans, grotesque bodily features, which isn’t that bad because hey, it eating cows or whatever they did soon your three-year-old daughter centuries, but after seeing the loves no chance of Heaven after being just means another notch up on the in “Twilight” (I only wikipedia’d the will want to be one for Halloween of their lives die of old age for the staked… basically, even though tanning booth. first one), well, I let my head fall in because that’s the new “cute” of the third time, they’d start distancing they get to live forever, it’s hell on Sorry Mr. Mopey Vampire, I disappointment. year. I for one will not stand for themselves from humans Earth. just don’t get it. Finally we come to the sun. that. altogether. As in, grow cold and So out of curiosity, what do Then we have blood. Nothing is Ahh, here comes the sun, a Vampire’s Oh, and what the heck bitter. Not emo! Vampires are slick, today’s Vampires have to be so more linked to blood than Vampires only weakness next to a wooden happened to garlic?! devils-in-a-black-suit cool who mopey about? I mean, have you (not even needles, since they have stake through the heart. This is care about only themselves. These seen these Vampires lately? They’re heroin to latch onto). Vampires core Vampire mythology here. But “I just want someone to hold me” drop-dead gorgeous (and I can say drink human blood because their somehow “Being Human” decided

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