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BY SAM GUZIK out in January 2006. SAE was first put on pro- there’s not a lot of latitude,” Although SAE has lost president for Kansas and SENIOR NEWS EDITOR The July 5 decision to re- bation when members of said Jill Carnaghi, the assis- University recognition, the Missouri. scind SAE’s University rec- the fraternity were taken tant vice chancellor for stu- fraternity’s national office While Martin recognized Sigma Alpha Epsilon fra- ognition was the result of into custody for possessing dents. “They made progress has not officially rescinded that SAE is no longer an of- ternity (SAE) lost its Wash- conduct at the SAE formal in and selling marijuana from in some areas and regressed the charter. ficial student organization at ington University recognition Nashville, failure to improve the fraternity’s University- in other areas. The behav- “We have a good group the University, he would not this summer after 18 months significantly since being owned house. Since then the ior actions were not accept- of men at that chapter and comment on the national or- on probation and numerous placed on probation in 2006 fraternity has been housed able or up to the standards I hesitate to close any chap- ganization’s future actions. allegations of failing to ad- and a collection of smaller off campus. of what we expect for Greek ter unless there’s something Specifically, he said that here to the requirements of incidents that violated the “Once you’re on proba- Chapters at Washington Uni- seriously wrong,” said Ryan the development plan laid chapter performance plan. tion and don’t have a house, versity in St. Louis.” Martin, the regional SAE See FRATERNITY, page 2 CCTV Class of 2011 gathers for Freshmen Convocation added to dorms

BY SAM GUZIK SENIOR NEWS EDITOR In an attempt to deter crime and heighten the safety of mem- bers of the Washington Univer- sity community, the University has installed a closed-circuit tele- vision (CCTV) system in campus residence halls. “To students, residence areas are homes, where they sleep,” said Director of Campus Police Don Strom. “Many students, par- ents and faculty members have asked why don’t we have CCTV in our residence halls.” Over the summer, CCTV cam- eras were installed in and around the entrances of residence halls. There will be no monitoring of in- dividual and common rooms. After a sexual assault took place in Myers residence hall last semester, student support for residential surveillance seemed to increase. SCOTT BRESSLER | STUDENT LIFE Vice Chancellor for Students and Dean of Students Justin Car- Freshmen cheer for their ResColleges on Thursday night at Convocation in the Athletic Complex as family members look on during the ceremony. Chancellor Wrighton, SU President Neil roll feels that the implementation Patel and senior Shaina Goodman, among others, spoke about the freedoms and responsibilities associated with the transition from high school to college. of CCTV is a great response to the incident. “CCTV will serve both as a deterrent to criminals and an ad- ditional tool for our university police,” said Carroll. Strom said that cameras will not be used to monitor students’ social activities, such as under- STS backs off rate hike after age drinking. “Of course we didn’t get 100 percent support,” said Strom. “[With CCTV] there is a sense of being watched. It is important for students to understand that the student uproar cameras will be used primarily for investigation.” Despite the University’s in- v Facebook group for all on-campus residents, revision was feedback from sistence that the cameras will will continue to be included students in the form of com- not monitor students’ activities, draws 1,000 mem- in the package. munication from Student some students are still skeptical Under the plan, students Union (SU) and a Facebook about how the cameras will be bers demanding will still receive 512kb/s of group that formed to protest used on campus. bandwidth, with the option the increased fee. Senior Lizzie Schwartz said, “affordable Inter- of buying an additional 1mb/ The group, “Demand Af- “The cameras are a good security s for $120. Premium cable fordable Internet for WashU measure, but they could lead to net” services will also be avail- Students!” currently has over an invasion of students’ privacy. able. 1,000 members. About 4,000 They give the University the op- BY DAVID BRODY Associate Vice Chancellor students subscribe to Inter- portunity to use the cameras EXECUTIVE EDITOR for Technology and Informa- net services each semester. against students.” tion Services Andy Ortstadt Sophomore Eric Reif, the There will not be a 24-hour Student Technology Ser- said that STS decided to creator of the group, said surveillance team monitoring the vices (STS) announced that postpone the rate increase that the lack of discussion cameras, but during the course the price of residential Inter- because of poor communica- was one of the biggest com- of an investigation the Univer- net access will remain $135 tion about the fee. plaints voiced by the group’s sity police might review security for the fall semester after “It rea l ly wasn’t fa i r to st u- members and that he was tapes. widespread student protest dents and parents who didn’t pleased that STS returned to “We have talked about closed- erupted over the announce- have enough information on the old rate. circuit television for nine years, ment of a rate hike to $240 this,” he said. “We did not “Taking some time to re- ANNA DINNDORF | STUDENT LIFE it is pretty exciting to see it actu- per semester. communicate it as well as we evaluate that price is a good effect next semester. “It’s sion STS made was likely to ally come about this school year,” The added features offered should have.” first step,” he said, indicat- still not an ideal price.” be unpopular because “Inter- by STS, including residential Ortstadt said that one ing that he was not in favor SU President Neil Patel, a See CCTV, page 3 wireless access and cable TV factor leading to the cost of the new price going into senior, says that any deci- See INTERNET, page 4

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Cadenza, pg. 11 Sports...... 12 101, pg. 7 ON THE WEB Sudoku ...... 13 www.studlife.com 2 STUDENT LIFE | NEWS Senior News Editor / Sam Guzik / [email protected] MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 STUDENT LIFE FRATERNITY v FROM PAGE 1 One Brookings Drive #1039 #42 Women’s Building National SAE is “waiting to has happened over the last Coordinator hired to understand from the Uni- few months,” said sopho- Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899 versity what their continued more Jake Bernstein, a mem- News: (314) 935-5995 position is” before taking ber of SAE’s most recent Advertising: (314) 935-6713 further action. pledge class. “What remains Fax: (314) 935-5938 The University maintains most important is that the centralize resources that it gave SAE numerous brotherhood is strong.” e-mail: [email protected] opportunities to improve According to SAE chapter www.studlife.com the chapter’s conduct. president Jon Bremer, a ju- Copyright 2007 “I don’t think they saw a nior, SAE planned numerous compelling need to change,” social actions projects and Editor in Chief: Erin Fults said Carnaghi. “We were tried to demonstrate com- Executive Editor: David Brody for LGBT students probably more patient with mitment to the community Managing Editors: Shweta Murthi, Mal- this chapter than we’ve and behavior befitting “true lory Wilder BY ANDREA WINTER fi rst Coordinator of LGBT Stu- is happening organically at ever been with any student gentlemen” during the time Senior News Editor: Sam Guzik NEWS EDITOR dent Involvement and Leader- Wash. U. If students want these group. It started in De- that the fraternity was on Senior Forum Editor: Nathan Everly ship. sorts of groups, then I think it cember of 2005 and many, probation. Senior Cadenza Editor: Brian Stitt Senior Scene Editor: Felicia Baskin Washington University’s Brown said that he is im- will happen faster now that I many chances were given to “We were following ev- Senior Sports Editor: Trisha Wolf resources for Lesbian, Gay, Bi- pressed by the University’s am here.” them.” erything as best as we could Senior Photo Editor: David Hartstein sexual and Transgender (LGBT) decision to create a LGBT coor- The President of Pride Al- Regardless of the decision and we had outstanding Forum Graphics Editor: Rachel Harris students and awareness on dinator position. “Something liance, sophomore Maryse made by the national office, rush classes both semesters Information Graphics Editor: Meaghan campus will now be central- horrible didn’t happen here, Pearce, said that identity SAE will not be able to par- [last year],” said Bremer. “I Willard ized under the coordination of and Wash. U. is hiring some- groups have already been ticipate in any elements of think we just kept screwing News Editors: Josh Hantz, David Song, one man—Mike Brown. one to heal the campus,” he forming on campus. organized Greek Life on up in very small ways with Andrea Winter “We’re excited to have him said. “The University is taking “We’ve been working on campus, including Greek the school and all the little News Manager: Elizabeth Lewis and excited to have the posi- a proactive approach, which in having identity groups for Week, Rush and Thurtene. things added up.” Forum Editors: Tess Croner, Jill Strominger, Christian Sherden, Dennis tion,” said Brown’s supervisor my experience is pretty excep- dealing with specifi c issues, “Even if we can’t partici- If the national office de- Sweeney Julia Macias Garcia, the coor- tional. Wash. U. is setting the such as coming out and gen- pate in the events, if we just cides to suspend or revoke Cadenza Editors: Elizabeth Ochoa, David dinator of the Annika Rodri- person in my position up for der-specifi c issues, since last remain close together and the SAE charter, all current Kaminsky, Cecilia Razak, Michelle Stein guez Scholars Program and an success because [the Univer- semester,” she said. “It’s a pro- remain a brotherhood, we members will be put on sus- Scene Editors: Lana Goldsmith, Indu academic coordinator in the sity] won’t be working against cess, but we’ve already begun can get our name out there pension until they graduate. Chandrasekhar College of Arts and Sciences. my efforts.” working on it.” as much as possible and our Upon graduating, they will Sports Editors: Andrei Berman, Unaiz “We’re happy to have one per- Although Brown eagerly According to Brown, his ar- reputation on campus will rejoin the fraternity as ac- Kabani, Allie Wieczorek son who will work on this is- shared his enthusiasm for his rival has put students, faculty still be good no matter what tive alumni. Photo Editors: Lucy Moore, Lionel Sobe- sue—who will not necessarily new position, he was reluctant and staff at ease. hart, Jenny Shao replace advisors, but who will to offer many concrete ideas “People are very excited Online Editor: Scott Bressler Design Chief: Anna Dinndorf connect the entire community on what he specifi cally hopes about getting started,” he said. Copy Chiefs: Willie Mendelson, Indu and work on a variety of is- to accomplish on campus. “I think there is a sense of re- Chandrasekhar sues.” Rather, he said that he would lief that there is someone with Copy Editors: Danny Bravman, Julia Jay, Classes have not yet begun, like students to determine the an extensive knowledge base We’re pretty cool, Brian Krigsher, Cecilia Razak but Brown has already met with direction of his efforts. about these issues.” Designers: Jamie Reed, Kate Ehrlich, Kim as many students as he can. “I have only been at Wash. Brown said that there have here at this school. Yeh, Dennis Sweeney, Susan Hall Over the last few weeks he has U. for a month,” he said. “The already been a lot of requests trained Orientation Ambassa- students know best about what for LGBT staff training. “I think General Manager: Andrew O’Dell dors and Residential Advisors they need and what this cam- people wanted to get trained Advertising Manager: Sara Judd (RAs) on the issues of sexual pus needs. I want it to come but didn’t know where to go.” Copyright 2007 Washington University Student diversity and disclosure. from the students.” Senior Shannon Petry, an You could be too. Media, Inc. (WUSMI). Student Life is the fi nancially LGBT training has histori- Brown plans to be available RA in Lee, attested to this and editorially independent, student-run newspaper cally been coordinated by stu- for students by attending cam- sense of relief. “As an RA, it There’s just one thing serving the Washington University community. First dents. Brown said that the new pus events, leaving his offi ce makes me feel good knowing copy of each publication is free; all additional cop- ies are 50 cents. Subscriptions may be purchased training is “a little bit more door open and by holding spe- he’s there because I feel I have to do. for $80.00 by calling (314) 935-6713. from the institution.” cial offi ce hours in the Pride a point person who I can ask The original push for a Alliance offi ce. questions,” she said. Student Life is a publication of WUSMI and does LGBT Coordinator came from Brown did mention two Students who have already not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of the Washington University administration, Student Union. Garcia said that things he would like to see met with Brown agree that he faculty or students. All Student Life articles, photos a resolution was passed last on campus: the creation of an has a good personality for the Don’t delay! and graphics are the property of WUSMI and may fall stating that the University LGBT-ally group and the ad- job. not be reproduced or published without the express needed a coordinator to meet dition of more LGBT-identity “I am really excited that he’s written consent of the General Manager. Pictures Join Student Life and graphics printed in Student Life are available the needs of LGBT students groups. here,” said Pearce. “He seems for purchase; e-mail [email protected] for more and to raise awareness of the “I wouldn’t say that Wash. really proactivel, and he has a information. Student Life reserves the right to edit issue on campus. U. has a lot of resources,” he lot of good ideas.” today! all submissions for style, grammar, length and As a result of the Student said. “But the resources it does “He seems really open, real- accuracy. The intent of submissions will not be al- Union resolution, Jill Carnaghi, have work really well. Other ly friendly and genuinely ready tered. Student Life reserves the right not to publish all submissions. the assistant vice chancellor universities have more spe- to meet people and jump right for students and the director cifi c identity groups. There in,” said Petry. “He’s the type If you’d like to place an ad, please contact the Ad- of student life, convened a task is not an umbrella Pride Alli- of guy who is friendly enough E-mail editor@ vertising Department at (314) 935-6713. force to address the prospect ance group. There are groups that next time I’m in the Wom- If you wish to report an error or request a clarifi ca- of a LGBT coordinator. This for transsexuals. There are en’s Building I’ll probably stop studlife.com tion, e-mail [email protected]. task force led to the hiring of groups for bisexuals. I think by and say hi just because he’s Mike Brown as the campus’s that this is something that a good resource.”

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His experi- nate environmental activism universities around the nation ate ideas and ask good ques- ence, gained while working at on campus, a niche which will committed to environmental tions,” said Malten. “But now is the University of Illinois at Ur- now be broadened by Malten’s planning and sustainability. the time for us to step back and bana-Champaign, will be used position. CEQ will still contin- “The appointment of Matt decide what our priorities are to help train the University fa- ue to operate, in conjunction Malten is very important to the and what we are focusing on.” cilities staff on environmental with Malten. future of the institution,” said According to Malten, the issues and to reassess the cam- “There is a good chance that Chancellor Mark Wrighton. University is unlikely to sign pus standards for both existing [CEQ] will change in the coming “While we have been working on to the President’s Climate and planned buildings. year,” said Robinson. “There is to minimize our impact on the Commitment; however, after Students who had already still a need to keep adminis- environment, there’s more that completing a review of its cur- met Malten seemed hopeful trators, students and faculty we can do.” rent status, it may put forward that his position and experi- abreast of the issue, and there Malten’s position, which was its own detailed plan for a sus- ence would lead to greater co- is still an overwhelming need created over the summer, looks tainable future. hesion and organization within for student green groups to to coor- The President’s Climate the community of environmen- coordinate, so that green infor- dinate Commitment is a national tal activists. mation is readily accessible.” and plan agreement of university presi- “Having a person whose job campus dents and chancellors, the sig- is to understand all of the en- initia- natories of which commit to vironmental practices and poli- tives to certain environmental policies. cies that are going on at Wash. BlueberryHill.com SCOTT BRESSLER | STUDENT LIFE further There are 347 colleges and uni- U. and to be a point person for A closed-circuit television camera monitors the entrance to Liggett Sun- environ- versities which have already anyone coming in and needing PinUpBowl.com mental signed on to the agreement. that information is going to day afternoon. Cameras were installed in campus residence halls this goals. summer as part of increased security measures. Specifi- Matthew Malten cally, CCTV v FROM PAGE 1 Malten will be responsible for developing a comprehensive said Strom. other areas of the University. plan for making the University Campus police met with the “Residential areas are part more environmentally friend- chancellor and members of the of the fi rst phase of planning,” ly. faculty and student body to de- said Strom. “The next step is to Malten plans to put off im- termine the appropriate role of move to parking lots and other plementing changes on cam- CCTV on campus, according to high-traffi c public places.” pus until he has properly as- Strom. Strom cited the deadly shoot- sessed the University’s current “We worked to develop the ings at Virginia Tech last April sustainability efforts. policy during 2006,” said Strom. to show the importance of the “Initially the predominant “The student senate approved expansion of CCTV on campus. focus will be on doing bench- [CCTV’s] use on campus during Moinester agreed. marking and developing a strat- late Fall 2006.” “When the idea to have egy,” said Malten. “It’s probably Student Union Senator Paul closed-circuit television was safe to say that the majority of Moinester, a senior, participated fi rst discussed, it didn’t seem that [strategy] will focus on op- in the early planning stages of like something that would hap- erational issues, but the long- CCTV. “There was an oversight pen so quickly,” said Moinester. term vision is that what we committee set up that was in “But with the unfortunate inci- will be doing operationally will charge of determining the rules dent on campus last semester lead to seminars or individual • Students may request a U-Pass NOW! and regulations of how [CCTV] and the shootings at Virginia research projects that students would work,” said Moinester. 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erhaps the most con- Services has not yet released a was created after a discovery bundle fee would make sense. ment was made well after most protests have shown that the troversial issue to play cost breakdown that explains by the Student Technology The prevalence of cable theft, fi nancial aid packages were new Internet and cable bundle out during the summer why the technology fee will be Needs Task Force last year that however, provides no such indi- determined. While Student fee would never have gotten off Pbreak was Student Tech- raised from $135 per semester approximately 1,000 on-campus cation for how many students Financial Services has already the ground in its current state nology Services’ announcement to $240. It has stated in general students were stealing cable in are willing to pay for cable. agreed to provide additional had Student Technology Ser- of a comprehensive Internet terms that part of the fee would their dorm rooms. This led the In fact, it merely shows that fi nancial aid for those who vices polled the student body. and cable bundle fee for all go toward providing cable for task force to formulate three students are willing to use cable qualify, it will do nothing for Furthermore, we are upset on-campus students. Previously, all students, part of it would options to deal with the prob- if it is free. If they were required middle-class students who do with their decision to announce students would pay $135 per go toward expanding Internet lem: eliminate cable entirely, to pay for it, however, most stu- not qualify for fi nancial aid but a controversial new service semester for Internet access and bandwidth capacity and part of upgrade the existing infrastruc- dents would simply elect to do who nonetheless cannot easily package in July knowing full would have to pay a separate fee it would go towards providing ture to regulate cable usage or without it. The strong negative afford these kinds of additional well that Student Union, the if they wanted cable. Now, the wireless Internet to on-campus require all on-campus students reaction to the announcement expenses. A better way to ad- representative government of technology package requires students.However, STS has to pay for cable. In the end, they of the technology bundle fee dress this problem would be to the student body, does not meet all students to pay $240 per se- failed to communicate how settled on the third option after has only confi rmed this belief. roll any technology fees into the during summer break and con- mester for Internet access, cable much of the technology bundle deciding that upgrading the We are also concerned about total room and board fee. sequently has no opportunity to television and wireless Internet. fee will go towards each service. existing infrastructure would the ability of many Washington Ultimately, the most disturb- respond to the issue in a timely Student reaction thus far has Student Technology Services be prohibitively expensive and University students to pay for ing aspect of this entire rate manner. It is only due to the been largely negative and Stu- must release this breakdown eliminating cable altogether was this new fee. Many federal and hike announcement has been excellent work of Student Union dent Technology Services (STS) if it has any hope of bringing undesirable. independent scholarship pro- the manner in which it was car- President Neil Patel and Senator has consequently decided to students to its side. And it must Unfortunately, the Student grams calculate the size of their ried out. Associate Vice Chan- Jeff Nelson, who have acted as charge only $135 for the bundle view the postponed implemen- Technology Needs Task Force fi nancial awards to students cellor for Technology and Infor- liaisons between the student package during the fall semes- tation of the technology bundle employed faulty logic when based in part on information mation Services Andy Orstadt body and the administration, ter. The price of the package will fee for what it really is: a fi nite selecting an appropriate course concerning the cost of attend- explained last week that the that the fee increase was post- rise to $240 in January 2008. amount of time to justify why of action. After reviewing the ing Washington University. This rate hike was delayed because, poned in the fi rst place. We can Delaying the price increase students should accept this large number of students who presents a problem for students “[Student Technology Services] only hope that Student Technol- for one semester is certainly package. The technology bundle had stolen cable, the task force receiving fi nancial aid. Even did not communicate it as well ogy Services has learned from a positive step, but there is must be scrapped if it cannot took this as evidence that most before the technology bundle as [it] should have.” We consider its mistakes and will commit to more work to be done. For meet this burden of proof. students wanted cable. If this rate hike was delayed to January this to be a massive understate- fi xing the proposed technology starters, Student Technology This new technology package were true, then the technology 2008, the original announce- ment. The widespread student bundle package. SAM WASHBURN | EDITORIAL CARTOON Dealing with lowered expectations

less as I wonder what else was unfair. They managed to BY REBECCA FORMAN this place needs. What can successfully convince the ad- STUDENT UNION SECRETARY I do to change and improve ministration to lower the price the lives of students here? with the support of Student y head always aches After much thought, many Union representatives. when I sit down to sleepless nights and deep This topic has been dis- write something consideration, I know I will cussed a great amount over Mthat I hope will piece together the patches and the past few weeks. However, change the way someone neatly tie up the loose ends at the start of a new school views the world. I stress my- of my shattered and scattered year, it is important to recog- self out too easily and the task expectations because I see nize the strength that every at hand is certainly not worth how many people around me student has the potential to the sharp pain. As I look have found a purpose. hold. I around this campus, I realize The power that the stu- recall something that Jeff that although in the months dents have at this University Zove ’07, a former speaker of June, July and August the when they put their minds of the Senate said: “It is campus is quiet, individual and hearts into an issue is incredible how much power students and departments are remarkable. It justifi es my the students at this school discreetly running around faith in the respect that the actually have. We can basi- campus studying and doing students get from the admin- cally do anything if we come research that will someday istration. up with a good plan, propose change the world. Decisions Over the summer, the it and follow through with it. are made behind closed doors Student Technology Services This is the key step in student over on Danforth Campus that increased the cost of residen- involvement that is often will greatly impact the lives of tial Internet access from $135 missing. In order to success- the students here and, despite to $240, a rather steep and, to fully complete a task one must the fact that some students the parents and students who be fully devoted to actively are halfway across the world, were left in the dark, unjus- maintaining his or her goals.” their passion and drive to tifi ed increase. A Facebook fi ght for what they care about group about the topic was Rebecca is a sophomore in is still stirring within them. immediately constructed and Arts & Sciences and Student I defi nitely got behind students began to voice their Union Secretary. She can be in my quest to change the opinions on the many rea- reached via e-mail at secre- world. I feel lost and use- sons why the price increase [email protected].

In with the new out with the old

he truly wonderful 1. Read Less, Watch More People. If we are supposed to of this approach is that when smarter than I am. It will be better about yourself but you thing about a new Television. Modern technology keep our friends close and our I am tooting my own horn I important to switch my accents will never run out of stuff to school year is that has made reading obsolete. enemies closer, then why not have noticed that other people when around different people say at the expense of others. Tevery student is free Here are the facts: when watch- treat everyone like your enemy, tend to want to interject with a in order to play every situation 6. Lose Weight the Delicious to completely reinvent him- or ing video of any kind, we see thereby achieving a closeness comment of their own. This is to my best benefi t. People from Way. I will be eating as many herself. Like the immeasurably approximately 30 frames per with everyone who was previ- where the loud talking comes California will think I am so meals as possible at the near- small fraction of time between second. Each frame is its own ously unreachable because into play. If I talk louder than So Cal, people from the South est Kentaco Hut: the divine December 31 and January 1, a picture. Every picture is worth of the annoying burden of the person trying to speak then will know me as a good old boy combination of KFC, Taco Bell new school year is a new begin- one thousand words. Therefore, friends? It’s just good logic. I can make it uncomfortable for and others will wonder which and Pizza Hut. I am certain ning, a chance to do everything we ingest 30,000 3. Talk More About them to continue, leaving room South American country is my that I will be dropping the differently, to start fresh. If a words per second Myself, and Louder. I for me to resume discussion of home. Furthermore, ladies love pounds because these fast food student wished, he or she could of video time. For have decided to only my awesome bench press num- a man with an accent, real or delights are not only cheaper fi nd a new group of friends, every 30 minutes use highly exalting bers. Talking louder than ev- otherwise. than campus food but health- wear different clothing, join a of television that words to describe my- eryone in the room also means 5. Gossip as Much as Possible. ier. This is actually true and I new club, start a new major or I watch I take in self to other people. It that I can never be wrong There is nothing more popular am not really sure as to how fi nd different hang-outs. The 54,000,000 words. is about time I started because I can drown out other than the person who makes this is possible. Go to menus. student life is close to infi nitely How long would talking about how voices and opinions thereby an effort to know everyone’s wustl.edu and compare the customizable. it take you to good I am at all that winning all discussions. most embarrassing moments nutrition facts of Bon Appétit Reveling in this New Year’s read that much? Christian Sherden I do because it is an 4. Try a New Accent. Who’s and perpetually offers these food and that of the glorious spirit, I am fi ghting the urge Every episode of excellent confi dence to say I’m not Russian? Or anecdotes as means to fi ll Kentaco Hut. It’s Horrifying, to write out the lyrics to Auld “The Hills” that I watch is the booster and I am sure that Japanese for that matter? A conversation holes. Is there like “Super Size Me.” Lang Syne. Instead I will share exact equivalent of reading other people want to listen. new accent is just what I need anything worse than a break 7. Graduate! a few of my New Student Year’s “The Brothers Karamazov” 147 Conversations will be strictly to really break away from the in good dialogue? Why not tell Happy New Student Year! resolutions. Below you will times. I haven’t read the book limited to how cool my new person I was only a year ago. everyone about the time one of fi nd a few hopeful, personal once, but it does not matter phone is, how ridiculously high An accent, a thick Scottish one your good friends (a.k.a. close Christian is a senior in Arts improvements that I feel will because I watch “The Hills” my GPA goes and how fantastic perhaps, could add a distin- enemies) didn’t quite make it & Sciences and a Forum editor. make me a different, and bet- every day. I am on the sports fi eld, unbeat- guished and educated tone to to the bathroom at that last He can be reached via e-mail at ter, student and person. 2. Be Generally Meaner to able really. The only downside my voice, making me appear party? Not only will you feel [email protected].

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n. a technically brilliant, sometimes improvised solo passage toward the close of a concerto, an exceptionally brilliant part of an artistic work arts & CCADENADENZA ZA entertainment Summer 2007 music in review “New Moon” is the mastered copy of 24 previously unreleased “New Moon” tracks by Elliott Smith and although it is not truly new material BY DAVID KAMINSKY Warped Tour. it was one of the best releases of the summer. The tracks com- MUSIC EDITOR This summer, however, might have by Elliott Smith piled for “New Moon” were recorded between 1994 and 1998 and been an exception as there were seem- on most tracks feature only an acoustic guitar and his voice as Summer is a time to be outside and ingly fewer major releases. What’s instruments. soak in the sun, go on vacation and of worse is that those albums that were The album stands on its own as much more than just a col- course attend as many music festivals released this summer were overall the lection of unreleased rarities as it easily features some of Elliott as possible. Oftentimes, big-wig record most mediocre batch in recent memo- Smith’s best songs to ever be released. One highlight on the executives seem to make attempts to ry. Nonetheless, there were a few bright album is “Looking Over My Shoulder,” which fi ts in well soni- perfectly align the release of their art- spots in this summer’s pickings which cally with all those recorded during the “Either/Or” sessions that ists’ latest material to precede, or occur we suggest you acquire using whatever it was taken from but contains much more defi ant undertones during these major festivals, espe- methods suit your fancy. than those songs that made the fi nal listing. Additionally, the cially traveling ones, such as the Vans solo recording of “Half Right,” a song Elliott did previously with his former band, Heatmeiser, is another fantastic track on the double-disc.

After spending the last decade trying to fi gure out ways “Volta” by Bjork to make her music more experimental and, well, weird, Bjork “The Needle, The Space” by Straylight Run has taken a step back with “Volta.” Granted the music is still decidedly odd and distinguishably Bjork with songs focused The combination of Straylight Run’s guy/gal vocal duo and on the topics of love, offspring and aliens (although unfortu- slow, often keyboard driven style leads me to describe them nately not all of them at the same time, sorry X-Files fans). with just one unlikely word: tender. There’s something incred- The lead single, “Earth Intruders,” is loaded with hooks ibly warm about the way in which they perform their songs. It’s in everything from its drum line and keyboard lines to the a bit like Stars but a whole lot less heart-wrenching and with far chanting, list-like nature of Bjork’s vocals. Other highlights more shallow lyrics. Nonetheless, there’s something to be said for include the beautiful duets between Bjork and Antony this combo and on “The Needle, The Space” they have seemingly Hegarty (of Antony and the Johnsons) in “The Dull Flame of perfected it. Desire” and “My Juvenile” and the positive energy that fl ows Highlights on the album include the album opener “The Words through Bjork’s voice through the entirety of “Wanderlust.” We Say,” the tender “Cover Your Eyes” and the piano rocker “Take It to Manhattan.” “The Needle, The Space,” while not particularly innovative and by no means the best album of the year is a well performed, easy listen.

“The Con” Twins Tegan and Sara Quin’s unique voices work together to See SUMMER MUSIC, page 9 create beautiful songs about the darker side of relationships by Tegan & Sara and their expectations when entering them. The songs advocate for a powerful woman in relationships and make it clear that if I want to get in with either Tegan or Sara I best not give them STUDENT LIFE any crap. My crushed dreams aside, the album is beautifully crafted. WANTS YOU! Songs such as “I Was Married” and “Soil, Soil” show Tegan & Sara’s soft spot for what’s both romantic and comfortable in relationships. However, the title track and “Dark Come Soon” show their distrust and sometimes distaste for the entire dance of relationships. Overall, Tegan & Sara have written some of their best music to date in an album as beautiful and compli- cated as I’d like to think they are. Whether you’re infatuated BlueberryHill.com with them or not, this is defi nitely one of the best albums of the summer. PinUpBowl.com

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For more information, visit http://uavolunteer.wustl.edu or call 314-935-6000 MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 Senior Cadenza Editor / Brian Stitt / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | CADENZA 9 SUMMER MUSIC v FROM PAGE 8 “CexCells” by Black Audio “Hiding Inside the Being from San Diego, California, My American Heart After the incredible success of “Sing the Sorrow,” AFI members shouldn’t have had to spend too much time inside horrible Davey Havok and Jade Puget were forced to put their side project, Horrible Weather” weather. Regardless, they use the weather as an analogy to relate Blaqk Audio, on hold midway through the song writing process to their turbulent relationships while on tour for their fi rst for “CexCells” to write, release and tour for a new AFI album by My American album, “The Meaning in Makeup.” Is it creative? No. Is it deep? which turned into “Decembeunderground.” However, after fulfi ll- Hell no. But have they used it to create incredibly bouncy, catchy, ing their contract they went back to writing for Blaqk Audio and Heart pop-punk music? You better believe it. have now released “CexCells,” a very different album from any They begin the album with “Boys! Grab Your Guns,” a half- they’ve put out with AFI. There is far more infl uence from synthe- literal calling of arms for My American Heart fans that gets the sizers as well as a generally slowing-down of the songs’ tempos listener’s attention and sets an exciting tone for the album. “The that works to make “CexCells” have a very sexy and industrial Shake (Awful Feeling)” has all the bounce, pop and a danceable feel. chorus that one expects in all great pop-punk songs. The title The album starts out with their fi rst single, “Stiff Kittens,” one track, “Hiding Inside the Horrible Weather,” has the same pop of the faster and more danceable tunes which features the less heard in “The Shake (Awful Feeling)” but with a slowed-down, frequently used lower range of Davey Havok’s voice. Other highlights include “Bitter For Sweet,” dramatic chorus that makes inane and hilarious use of the a slower song which brings Havok’s higher ranges back to the forefront and is pulsed by an weather analogy. Nonetheless, the song is brilliantly catchy and infectiously unsteady drum machine beat. Finally, “On a Friday” is driven by the same techno an instant favorite. Overall, the album is not one of particular back-beat everyone including even Strongbad seems to want to mock and imitate. Nonetheless, genius but is a fun one that is reminiscent of the San Diego, Cali- the beat is able to carry many songs and “On a Friday” is no exception. Overall, “CexCells” is a fornia beach weather, despite being about the “horrible weather” fantastic departure for fans of electronic music who also like Davey Havok’s voice and AFI fans of the Midwest. who also enjoy some snyth beats every once in a while.

“Arrivals and To be completely honest I’ve always viewed Silverstein as “Icky Thump” by The White Stripes a mediocre screamo band. Nowhere near as terrible as Haw- Departures” thorne Heights but also not coming close to the greatness of The Stripes have always been extremely eclectic for a two Scary Kids, Scaring Kids, Saosin or Senses Fail. Their previous piece garage band, but “Icky Thump” is the fi rst time they put by Silverstein albums have been nothing special, but are entertaining when all their interests on one album. “Icky Thump” plays like a White in the right mood and to an extent “Arrivals and Departures” Stripes primer all the way from the Zepplinesque title track to is no different. There’s still nothing particularly special about the playfully accusatory “Effect and Cause.” They include songs what they’re saying or how they’re saying it but at least the representative of all the styles that have intested them in the past songs are fun and catchy and Shane Told’s voice has improved with heavy leanings towards screaming blues riffs and exquisite enough to not detract from this. melodies. They even manage to break new ground utilizing bag- “If You Could See Into My Soul” does a good job of keep- pipes for two folky Scottish tracks as well as a blaring Spanish ing the song’s pace up-tempo the entire time while making brass section on the standout cover “Conquest”. the chorus feel bigger and slower than it actually is, one of The beauty of the album is that most of the techniques are Silverstein’s strengths. “Worlds Apart” starts slow, Told’s voice old hat but the sound is more fresh than even their last album, virtually the only thing driving the song, when after about the experimental “Get Behind Me Satan.” It helps that Jack has twenty-fi ve seconds it explodes into a mess of hardcore guitar, written some fantastic songs for the record with “You Don’t Know bass, and drum lines. The rest of the album follows accord- What Love Is” ranking with some of the best pop/rock songs in ingly, utilizing Silverstein’s strengths of perfect transitions and the past two decades. Without ever changing their style, The massive catchy choruses. White Stripes have grown into a dependable band that remains explosive and exciting. Their recent sell-out show at Madison Square Garden proved that even a band built on sparse instru- mentals and old school production can successfully explore their BlueberryHill.com “The Else” by They Might Be Giants simplicity on a large scale. PinUpBowl.com Described by John Flansburgh as, “our best effort from begin- ning to end,” this album proves to be one of the best albums from start to fi nish TMBG have released in a long time. “The Mes- Overall, while this was in opotamians,” the fi nal track, easily draws comparisons to “James no way the best summer for K Polk” and “Why Does the Sun Shine” as a fun fact-fi lled, fun music in recent memory, it sing-a-long. “Bee of the Bird of the Moth,” is heavy on confusing had some worthwhile releases. imagery and synth and will surely be a new TMBG classic. The The good news is that this fall Are you interested in sharing Christ most pleasantly surprising aspect of the album is the inability to looks to be an apology for the with high school students in St.Louis? easily tell the Johns apart. The use of myriad instruments leads slim pickings of the summer one to hope that the upcoming show at the Pageant will feature with releases by the New Por- just as many, because, let’s face it you have to love a band whose nographers, Rilo Kiley, Talib Young Life is looking for volunteer leaders! If you are roadies have to haul in a bass clarinet. Kweli, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, interested, please contact us to hear more! The album was pre-released on iTunes and then later in stores Chiodos, Kanye West, Pinback, with a second disc only to be released in physical form. The second album, “Cast Your Pod to the Good Life, the Foo Fighters, St. Louis Mid-County Young Life: the Wind,” a collection of songs released previously on the TMBG podcast is more classic Giants Jimmy Eat World, Say Any- (314)966–6443 • www.stlouismidcounty.younglife.org material. Eclectic and exceedingly odd, it leaves much to be desired but there is no question as thing and Saves the Day. Stay to why it wasn’t released on its own. The single highlight is the newest installment in the “Hotel tuned to Cadenza for more on Detective” series, “(She Was A) Hotel Detective in the Future.” each of these as they approach release.

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For information contact: John Stewart, Director of Vocal Activities 935 5597 or [email protected] open to all members of the Washington University community 10 STUDENT LIFE | CADENZA Senior Cadenza Editor / Brian Stitt / [email protected] MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 All the school’s a stage: Getting involved in PAD production BY MICHELLE STEIN THEATER EDITOR ends of October 5 and Octo- very welcoming to every- that the students are putting prepared, however. A mono- ber 12. This musical show- body,” said Matthews. “[The themselves “out there” in a logue is required, as are 16 Everyone has wanted to cases a 1940’s radio show, Theater Department is] ac- very different way, and they bars of a 1930s or 1940s act at some point in his or complete with commercials. tive and vibrant and a part respect that, says Matthews. song for the musical. her life, and performing According to Jeffery of everyone’s life whether as Auditions to be a part of “Measure for Measure” has never been easier than Matthews, theater director, an audience member, back- these performances or the requires a separate mono- at Washington University’s “The cool thing…is all that stage or onstage.” second semester shows— logue, but aside from the Performing Arts Depart- life going on and all these Those participating in the “The Trestle at Pope Lick Shakespeare play and the ment. This year, the depart- relationships between the shows usually practice for Creek,” “She Stoops to Con- musical, students can try ment offers five shows first people on stage and it’s about five to six weeks prior quer” or “The Lion and the out for all the other plays semester, including one of never spoken.” to a show. The practices Jewel”—take place August with just one monologue. Shakespeare’s classics and a Next, “Measure for Mea- run for about three hours a 30 and 31 in Olin I in the Actors-in-training can 1940’s style musical. sure,” the Shakespearean night, five nights a week ac- Women’s building. choose their own mono- The season begins with “problem play” explores the cording to Matthews. All are encouraged to logue, or they can pick up an “The 1940’s Radio Hour” by relationship between justice “It’s very do-able with an “dip there toes in.” Accord- already chosen piece outside Walton Jones on the week- and mercy. It also explores academic schedule,” said ing to Jeffery Matthews, no the Performing Arts Depart- sexuality, with the action of Matthews. one should feel excluded or ment office at 312 Mallinck- the play set off by pre-mari- The first step to becom- “typed out.” rodt. tal sex. This show opens on ing a thespian is obviously The department is look- Make sure to pick up and the weekend of November 9, auditioning. That can be ing for a diverse group fill out the audition forms, BlueberryHill.com also running the weekend of intimidating, and the the- of students and the only too, and be ready to see the November 16. ater department realizes requirement is talent. University’s stars shine. PinUpBowl.com “I like to think that we’re this. The directors know Future stars need to come www.studlife.com

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BY ELIZABETH OCHOA album without vocals. The out so she had to [be more MUSIC EDITOR students desired to adapt the picky.] So she wouldn’t give fl y- concept album into a live stage ers out if [the prescription] was Discography: Pterodactyls, “Good Will performance. for, like, heart medicine. But Hunting” and girls on trampo- “We canceled a date so we if it was for Birth Control or Ludo lines are not average fare for could go see it. It was really STD pills then she would. We song topics, but Ludo is not cool.” said Tim Convy, synth used to joke that our fan base Highlights: Hum Along, your average band. These St. player. “It was really, really was made up of [promiscuous Louis natives (lead singer An- wild and surreal to see, not kids].” Good Will Hunt By Myself drew Volpe went to Wash. U.) only the characters…but to see Their newest album returns were recently signed to Island this whole group of people, the to the same scathing views on Records, home to the likes of actors and crew and every- past loves but includes some of Broken Bride Fall Out Boy and The Killers. thing else that had put just as the stylistic elements intro- For years Ludo has been bask- much into this thing as we did duced on Broken Bride. “Love Highlights: Part 1: Broke ing in the glow of local fame making it.” Me Dead,” the fi rst single from but this fall will bring with In the last two years Ludo their “You’re Awful, I Love Bride, Save Our City it the release of Ludo’s third has gone from St. Louis phe- You” features lyrics that make album, “You’re Awful, I Love nomena to being asked to play you glad you haven’t dated You,” their fi rst backed by a on international tours. “We the girl therein described. The You’re Awful, I Love You major label. played last summer in Wiscon- guitar solo as well as the choir- ELIZABETH OCHOA | STUDENT LIFE Ludo’s style is one of power sin. It was very poorly planned like backing vocals demand Highlight: Love Me Dead The band Ludo calls St. Louis home but their reputation and tour schedule pop with a healthy sprinkling but we got to play with the you see this song preformed is growing and they just keep going. of humor. Songs off of their Flaming Lips, Primus, Mike live. So that’s just what had to fi rst, self-titled album tend to Patton and Kings of Leon.” happen. focus on unrequited love and But their loyalties lay close Ludo headlined on the Ernie heartbreak. “Hum Along,” one to home, Ludo’s Christmas Ball stage at Warped Tour this of Ludo’s fi rst singles received show is becoming a sell-out summer. St. Louis proved to local airplay and helped them Pageant staple where they be one of the highlights of the gain a strong local following. not only grace the stage for a day. Fans sang along to every In 2005 Ludo released their headlining performance, but song, even those which are second album, “Broke Bride,” also throw gifts to audience unreleased, at times drown- WELCOME! which showed tremendous members. ing out Volpe and the band. growth and garnered the band Like all bands that make Playing longer than the slotted a wider cult audience. The mu- it big, a lot of credit is due to set time, Ludo blew the crowd Oil Change & Tire Rotation SPECIAL sical stylings of “Broken Bride” the fans who stood by them away, even in the 104 degree were complex and layered, from the start. Ludo calls their weather. a $50 VALUE for $24.95 plus tax, most cars, 5 qts with vocals, synth and guitar street team members “ninjas” Looking for a band that producing an operatic master- and they are some of the most produces this kind of enthu- for WU students & faculty piece which quickly propelled dedicated fans in the St. Louis siasm? Ludo may be just what Forest Park Pkwy Ludo into the national spot- area. you need. Their fi rst self-titled on all auto repairs light. “We’ve had the fans who album is available for free on Can not be combined with other offers. “Broke Bride” is a fi ve part come up after a show and say Ruckus (if you don’t know what Skinker Blvd. rock opera following one man’s ‘I skipped my prom,’ ‘I was Ruckus is, ask around; it can Foreign & Domestic Big Bend misadventures in time travel grounded,’ I’ve called people’s be very handy). The new single Auto Repair

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BY TRISHA WOLF and that makes us very opti- look to contribute to the team. will come the following week- SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR mistic,” said eighth-year head Ali Hoffman is the most likely end at the Teri Clemens Invi- coach Rich Luenemann. “The candidate to hit the spotlight tational. Not only do the Bears September 14. The lone pieces are there. We just have fi rst, taking on Bommarito’s face arch-rival Juniata, the fol- match on this date has the to make them fi t into the puz- old position as the libero. lowing day features a double- potential to foreshadow Wash- zle.” Spencer, Alberts and sopho- header against the University ington University’s postsea- The team does return sev- more Laura Brazeal will also of La Verne and 2005 national son play. That evening, the eral key players from last be taking on larger ball con- champion University of Wis- Bears, currently ranked fourth season including the captain trol roles. consin-Whitewater, ranked face poll Juniata College, who triumvirate of junior All- “A li [Hoffman] has been sixth and third respectively. defeated the Red and Green’s American Nikki Morrison and particularly impressive,” said The highlight of the latter 2006 team (38-2, 12-0 UAA) seniors Haleigh Spencer, last Spencer. “She reads defenses half of the season will be UAA twice, including in the nation- year’s UAA player of the year, very well.” round-robin play when the al championship game. and Kathy Leeper. The eight-time national team faces chief conference The make-up of the team Morrison and Spencer, the champion Bears undoubtedly rivals Emory and New York has changed a lot in the past team’s starting right side and have the schedule to prove University. year. Defensive specialist and outside hitter, respectively, that they are once again one “We need to play our game team leader Amy Bommarito from last season, look to con- of the nation’s top teams. at the level that we can,” said as well as middle hitter stand- tinue to lead the team to suc- Over the course of the season, Leeper, of how to defeat top out Whitney Smith, a two-time cess. Juniors Audra Janak, an Wash. U. will play eight of the teams. “We need to stay in- All-American, both gradu- All-American setter, and out- teams ranked in the preseason tense, focused, and consis- ated in May. A second star side hitter Alli Alberts round poll along with another two tent.” in the middle and two-time out the rest of last year’s re- receiving votes. Their sched- As a program with a strong All-American, senior Emilie turning starters. Senior Ellen ule also features every one of volleyball tradition, it is no Walk, is out for the year with Bruegge, a staple from last the current top six teams. The surprise that it begins each a chronic back injury. season’s bench, moves to the real heat of the season will get season with the same goal—to Even with these huge losses, middle this season. Regional underway at home September win a national championship. Wash. U.’s national reputation freshman of the year Vicki 7 and 8 at the Washington Uni- These Bears have the correct as a volleyball powerhouse al- Blood returns as Janak’s very versity National Invitational, mental attitude to do this. lows for a deep bench and a capable back-up. Junior Ali where the Red and Green face “The girls like to work hard deep recruiting pool. Crouch will most likely see second-ranked Wittenberg and compete,” said Spencer. “We showed several ‘fl ash- an increase in playing time on University along with two oth- “We like to play for each other es of brilliance’ during our the outside. er ranked teams. and everyone will put the oth- Megascrimmage on Sunday, As always, freshmen will The highlight of the season er players ahead of herself.”

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BY ANDREI BERMAN Danforth Campus over the hands of eventual national goalkeeper in John Smelcer, and then working on climb- enough to win it. A lot of SPORTS EDITOR next two years, is primed for runner-up Wheaton (IL) Col- the stingy sophomore whose ing that next hurdle.” things need to come together a run at a national champion- lege, an unparalleled focus goals against average was an Fans looking for bold and we need to make sure Three falls ago, the Wash- ship. and passion on making 2007 uncanny 0.53 in his first year proclamations or guarantees that we maintain a unified ington University men’s soc- The 2007 Bears return a special season serve as the of collegiate play. about what the Bears are ca- mentality and team chemis- cer team welcomed what all 11 starters from a team driving forces behind the But when Joe Clarke, Wash. pable of doing on the field try,” said Zenner, who noted promised to be a prized re- whose season came to an highly skilled, balanced and U.’s 11th year head coach, should probably end their that this year’s team is the cruiting class to a program abrupt halt with just min- experienced Wash. U. soccer talks about this year’s edi- search now because, if noth- closest team he’s ever played teetering on the edge of be- utes remaining in the first team. tion of Wash. U. soccer, he ing else, the last three sea- on, but also recognized how coming a Division III power. round of last year’s NCAA Francis Field’s other resi- doesn’t discuss how the Bears sons have taught the team challenging it will be for Today, that class, now tournament. And though dent footballers return a defeated two of last year’s that taking success for grant- newcomers and reserves to seniors, coupled with the some residue might still lin- number of scoring threats, Final Four participants in ed in the highly competitive earn meaningful minutes on strength of the prospects ger from the devastation of a rock-solid defensive front regular season play, nor does University Athletic Confer- the pitch come game day. who followed them to the the team’s 1-0 defeat at the and a certifiable stopper in he harp on the club’s tough ence (UAA) brings nothing “There [are] legitimate- schedule this year. Instead, but disappointment. Physi- ly 25 or 28 players who are he talks about the team’s un- cally imposing defenses in good enough to play and that usual amount of leadership, both the Bears’ league sched- just can’t happen. “ leadership which starts with ule and in the team’s chal- Still, there is a general the same group of seniors lenging nonconference slate consensus that this year’s who have worked tirelessly are more than capable of run—be it at a UAA title or to bring Washington Univer- quickly thwarting any hopes a national one—is about real- sity soccer to this promising of national glory. The Bears izing the fruits of the team’s point in its storied history. specialize in playing a more hard labor over the last three “The leadership in the se- technical, skill-based style of years. There is a sense of ur- nior class, [tri-captain] Elie soccer and will have to adapt gency to each play in prac- Zenner particularly, has been to the notorious physicality tice, a drive unlike that of great and he has really kind of league play. Still, the team seasons past. of corralled everybody in his will look to take advantage of “I think there’s just a time that he’s been here and its depth and speed. general attitude that this is helped everybody develop Sophomore John Hengel, the year, that we’re talented their work ratio and work who led the team in points enough this year. In the past hard in the off season,” said last season, returns to lead years, we’ve worked really Clarke. the offense along with senior hard in the off-season, but Zenner and fellow captains Marshall Plow and juniors we haven’t really had the tal- and classmates Onyi Okoro- Ben Ryugo and Kevin Brege. ent at the senior level, “ said afor and Matt Hemphill, are Kellen Hayes, also a junior, Plow, the senior forward who determined to make their fi- and Okoroafor anchor the has tallied 23 points over the nal campaign a special one, midfield, while Zenner serves last two seasons. but they are reluctant to get as a scoring threat out of the “The general team sense is overly caught up in the hype backfield. Seniors Ethan Sil- that this is the year to do it. of what is theoretically possi- ver and Hemphill serve as Even our coach is pushing us ble. National championships a steady duo on defense in harder. It’s a noticeable dif- in collegiate soccer, they re- front of Smelcer. ference. We’re working hard- alize, stem from a continued Zenner is currently out er in practice.” focus on each game and a with a knee injury, but he is Clarke declined to con- disciplined style of play, not expected to return before the jecture about how good this to mention a little bit of luck; end of September. His broth- year’s team is in comparison delusions of grandeur often er Nat, a sophomore, will to those of previous seasons lead to disappointment. also be a key contributor for and stopped short of offer- “Coming up through this the squad. ing any bold predictions on program for the last three In order to prepare for the upcoming season, choos- years, all of us have basically the grueling league sched- ing instead to emphasize the done the work and seen the ule, the team is set to host importance of process, so as work pay off. So we feel like Division II opponent Tru- to not get overly immersed in rather than just continuously man State, in addition to a setting lofty goals before a just saying, ‘We need to win road game against perennial single ball has been kicked. a national championship, we power Trinity (TX) College, But he too conceded that this need to win a national cham- currently ranked 12th in the squad has at least the piece pionship,’ we definitely have Adidas pre-season poll. The in place to go quite far. to keep saying to ourselves, Bears are 23rd. “We’ve had teams that ‘We need to keep working Though no coach would have had a couple of play- hard, we need to keep work- publicly express qualms with ers that are more special and ing hard,’ and as long we do having the kind of depth and that could individually may- that, I think we’ll be fine” experience on its roster that be win a game more. But this said Okoroafor. the Bears currently do, oth- team has clearly the most LIONEL SOBEHART | STUDENT LIFE “I think it’s important to ers acknowledge the diffi- depth, really is solid in every The men’s soccer team practices in preparation for a new season. With high hopes and skilled players, the team keep in mind what got us culty of mixing and match- single position and some- looks forward to this year’s play. here, not necessarily where ing the component parts of times even two deep in every we want to go, but exactly a championship-caliber club. single position,” he said. what took us to where we are “We’re definitely good “ I’ve not had that.” Women’s soccer starts season anew

BY TRISHA WOLF seniors gone and [O’Keefe] Last year’s starting defen- yelling.” SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR out, we need to step up and sive line-up of junior Shirey Division I transfers could fi ll big positions.” Lane and sophomores Libby also play a key role in the The middle of the fi eld will According to Dillinger, Held and Cassie Scaman, as team’s 2007 success. During largely determine the fate of sophomore Becca Heymann well as senior midfi eld starter her freshman campaign at Washington University 11th- has found success in Fowler- Marin McCarthy, rejoin the Loyola University in Chicago, ranked women’s soccer team Finn’s old position with fresh- team. Senior Abbey Hartmann midfi elder Kristina Noll ap- this season. Before a single man Julie Tembunkiart as a will round out the rest of last peared in each of the team’s whistle had been blown, the likely back-up. Juniors Caitlin year’s returning starters when 19 games, starting 13. For- Bears had already lost four Malone, Jenny Philip, Laura she returns from a broken leg ward Therese Fox, an Army important players from this Mehner and Carly Ander- in September. Junior Nikki transfer, made 13 starts over area of last season’s team. son along with sophomores Maron is also expected to re- 15 games. Whether or not this new Carter Schwarberg and Emily turn to the team in September “She’s a dynamic player team can match or better the Bylsma, all key players from following her recovery from and a good spark on offense,” success of the 2006 team (17- last year’s bench, are still in off-season surgery. Senior said Sear of Fox. 3, 7-0 UAA), who spent most of the running for the center back Jessica Deneweth, back The team will face tests as the season ranked in the top midfi elder position. in top form, could also make early as this weekend when it 10, will depend on how other Despite the initial set- a big impact. After starting 16 faces Rhodes College on the players step into new roles. backs, the team seems poised games as a sophomore, she road. It follows that game with With center and attacking to make another successful sat out much of her junior one against Transylvania Uni- midfi elders Talia Bucci and post-season run. “We’re faster year injured. versity, both of which have re- MeghanMarie Fowler-Finn this year,” said Dillinger. “Ev- Last season biggest weak- ceived votes in the preseason and forward Sara Schroeder eryone has improved from ness, the squad’s young and polls. Later in the season, lost to graduation and senior last year and we will feature a sometime jittery defense, no mixed in with already chal- captain and midfi eld starter more direct style of play.” longer seems to be a problem. lenging conference play, the Kim O’Keefe out for the year In addition to UAA Fresh- Time has allowed for Lane, Bears face pre-season number with a torn ACL, the Red and man of the Year Rosoff, last Scaman and Held to mature. one and defending national Green underclassmen have season’s points leader with The Bears added two accom- champion Wheaton College, big shoes to fi ll. 12 goals and three assists, plished defenders in sopho- whom the Red and Green de- “We lost a lot in terms of goalkeeper and captain Car- more Alyssa Chudnofsky and feated early last season. leadership on and off the fi eld rie Sear returns for her senior freshman Laura McGinnis Even with its initial set- both technically and tactical- season. The all-region player during the off-season. backs, the Bears remain ly,” said Head Coach Wendy set a school record with her “By the end of last season, positive about the upcoming Dillinger. 0.34 goals against average we were on the same page,” season. “I want the team to “It’s like starting over,” last season and ranks fi rst on said Sear. “Everyone is step- go further than ever before,” added sophomore standout the career list with a 0.36 av- ping up. It’s louder in the said Rosoff. “I want us to win ALWYN LOH | STUDENT LIFE Caryn Rosoff. “With the key erage. backfi eld. I’m not the only one it all.” Caitlin Malone faces off against women’s soccer head coach Wendy Dill- inger at a practice on Sunday. FRESHMAN PRESS THE VOICE OF STUDENT LIFE’S PRE-ORIENTATION PROGRAM SINCE 1997

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRITTANY MEYER, LILY SCHORR AND SCOTT BRESSLER | STUDENT LIFE F2 FRESHMAN PRESS | NEWS MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 Freshmen look to Student Union Students upset with unwanted for campus improvements sub-free housing BY EVA RICHARDSON son, a junior and treasurer “I feel like there needs to to see where Student Union’s FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER of SU, there will be Wi-fi in be more of a political balance efforts are,” said Johnson. BY PERRY STEIN substance free dorms while every dorm this year, unlike on campus…with more room He also hopes that, “peo- FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER under the influence. As freshmen arrived on years in the past. for political discussion,” ple know [they] are available “If you are living there campus, many already had In regard to the price of said Kristen Schleitler-Ring, to advocate for student in- Although more than 250 we are asking you to abide expectations for Washing- Internet, Johnson hopes to a freshman from Chester- terests on campus.” freshmen were assigned to by this,” said Cheryl Ste- ton University’s Student have tuition include that fee, field, Mo., who took part in Other plans currently be- substance free dorms this phens, Associate Director Union, ranging from Inter- as well as membership to the Student Union Pre-Ori- ing discussed by SU are a year, not all of these resi- of Residential Life. net concerns to interest in the South 40 fitness center, entation program. Web site through which stu- dents requested to live in The substance free fresh- fun events. in the future so, “students In addition, she advocat- dent groups can sell prod- them. men floors include all of Students repeatedly men- aren’t nickel and dimed.” ed a larger South 40 fitness ucts and better fitness hours “That’s not fair. If I didn’t Beaumont, the second floor tioned the topic of Internet Student Union is Wash. center. for the athletic complex. ask for it, it’s not my re- of Danforth, the first floor service as a major concern. U.’s undergraduate stu- “I hope to see fun orien- It will also hold elections sponsibility [to comply with of Dardick and the first Skyler Wills, a freshman dent government associa- tation stuff to get to know in about two months in or- the contract],” said a fresh- floor of Lien. from Omaha, Neb., voiced tion. Under the leadership people,” said Ryan Tkach, a der to potentially change the men living in a substance “These are areas where his desire for reliable Wi-fi of President Neil Patel, this freshman from Springfield, infrastructure of SU so that free dorm who desired to groups of people live to- in the dorms. organization is in charge of Ill. there will be a president and remain anonymous. gether who all have decided “I want better prices for representing student inter- Kara Hendrickson, a five vice presidents. All students living on to live in a healthier way,” the Internet [Wash. U.] talk- ests, funding student activi- freshman from Champaign, According to Johnson, a substance free floor are said Dr. Alan Glass, direc- ed about,” said Landon Pala- ties and planning events on Ill., feels similarly and wants SU is working on a speaker required to sign a contract tor of Habif Habitat and kof, a freshman from Pepper campus. Student Union to provide ex- series to enhance the atmo- which states that they will Wellness Center. “It is as a Pike, Ohio. “First semester Although some freshmen citing activities so she can sphere on campus for stu- not possess any alcoholic responsibility of the Uni- is cheaper, but [I] want to said that they had not been meet many new people dur- dents. beverages, tobacco or drugs versity to provide multiple know if they could secure on campus long enough to ing freshman orientation. This series may feature in their dorms. options of living, and cer- that price for second semes- form an opinion, others One general goal of Stu- guests including astronauts, The contract also re- tainly healthy living should ter as well.” already saw the need for dent Union is, “to be out Mexican political diplomats stricts students from cre- According to Marius John- change in certain areas. where students can see us, and more. ating any disturbances in See SUB-FREE, page F8

Wash. U. world widens with international students

BY JOHANN QUA HIANSEN tional students hear about the relations trips to places such location is a big plus. learn more. What seems like a negative FRESHMEN PRESS REPORTER University and why they come as Chile. “Being in the Midwest is a “Wash. U. sent me lots of introduction into Washington to Washington University. Stacy Huang, a freshman very positive factor as there info and had quick responses University actually was not. While many colleges only “We recruit international in the Olin School of Business is a very helpful atmosphere,” in emails which was great,” “I became more excited,” spread the word about their students by sending them from Taiwan had never even said Kathy Steiner-Lang, direc- said Young. said Sim. “My RAs and RCDs strong academics to interna- mail about the University and heard of the University until tor of the Offi ce of Internation- While many students have visited the hospital at night, tionals, Washington University by making our information admissions counselors visited al Scholars and Students. heard about the Midwestern making me feel more wel- also shares it’s warm and in- readily available. We also have her high school, Singapore According to Steiner-Lang, charm, others have already ex- comed. My RCDs even stayed viting atmosphere. had counselors from all over American School. the Midwest’s friendliness has perienced it fi rst hand. in my room from 11 p.m. to As a result, despite a small- the world come to visit us,” “Wash. U.’s ranking was the translated into a welcoming Steve Sim, an Arts & Scienc- 6:30 a.m.” er class of 1346 freshmen, the said Director of Admissions deciding factor,” Stacy said. effect for international stu- es student of Korean descent With so many positive ex- number of incoming interna- Nanette Tarbouni. The University is currently dents. from Canada, had planned on periences here at Washington tional freshmen has increased The exchange of informa- tied with Cornell University Renault Young is in the En- participating in the Pre-Ori- University, new international from last year to 70 with stu- tion goes in the opposite direc- for 12th place on the U.S. News gineering school and moved to entation program LAUNCH. students are already telling dents enrolled at each of the tion too. Admissions counsel- Best American College rank- the University from Indonesia Unfortunately, on the eve of their friends back home to ap- fi ve schools at the University. ors at the University travel to ings. but is from Taiwan. He heard his departure, Sim was taken ply. These students represent Asia and Europe, University Though many students have of Washington University from to Barnes-Jewish hospital that The potential for even more 20 countries from Canada and faculty hold overseas sympo- had the personal experiences his friends, teachers and stu- night after complaining of international students adding South Korea to the more exotic siums on interesting fi elds of clarifying that Washington dents who had gone from his acute pain near his stomach; to the myriad of ethnicities nations of Romania and Tur- such as genetics and Chancel- University is in St. Louis and school as well as his sister who an appendectomy was per- currently represented on cam- key. Living so far away raises lor Mark Wrighton conducts not in Washington state or was waitlisted here. Young formed to prevent his appen- pus is very real as the world the questions of how interna- numerous international public Washington D.C., the campus’s sent off an e-mail inquiry to dix from bursting. comes to St. Louis.

Corporate-sponsored Orientation Pre-Orientation: gets upgraded with new activities First batch of freshmen arrive on campus

BY YOUNG KYUNG LEE dents trying to adjust to a FRESHMEN PRESS REPORTER new environment and there are major advantages to As thousands of students attending one of the pro- swarmed campus on move- grams. in day, waited hours for ele- “It’s just harder to meet vators and dragged multiple 1300 people all coming at 50-pound bags up the stairs, once,” said Danielle Bristow, 350 freshmen were already director of Orientation and comfortably nestled in their Parent Weekend. dorms. According to Bristow, ar- These freshmen par- riving a few days earlier pro- ticipated in pre-orientation vides students a chance to programs from August 16 to mingle with smaller groups August 23. These programs of people with similar inter- are intended to facilitate a ests before meeting the en- smooth transition from high tire class of 2011. school to college. Unlike the actual ori- “It’s been really great entation, which started on meeting new people and up- August 24, pre-orientation perclassmen who actually programs are mostly stu- know about the school and dent-run. [who] can introduce me to Any student group on LILY SCHORR | STUDENT LIFE the opportunities presented campus wishing to partici- Students walk through the Underpass which advertises Orientation activities. This year’s Orientation will feature a trips to both Target and the Arch, among here,” commented Ian Chui, pate may submit an appli- other activities for new freshman. a freshman in the Leader- cation. The Office of Orien- ship Through Service pre- tation encourages student orientation program. groups to get involved as BY DAN WOZNICA tion programs that don’t put event will feature a DJ, late- Maryse Pearce. “I’d never Eight different programs, long as their purposes do FRESHMEN PRESS REPORTER strain on the University’s night access to the museum experienced anything like ranging from community not interfere with those of budget. and free tram rides to the it before. When my older service to camping, were of- already existing programs. The Freshman Orienta- Sunday’s Target Night top of the Arch. brother went to another col- fered to freshmen this year. “Pre-orientation budgets tion Program is back in full Out, a special event in which Upperclassmen who lege a few years ago, they Students participating in are set by the programs swing this year, with both freshmen shopped for dorm- might think that this year’s just gave him a key and let the pre-orientation arrived a themselves,” said Bristow. new, corporate-sponsored room items while enjoying Orientation is higher-bud- him go.” few days early to check into The cost of any program, activities and old, time-test- free food and giveaways, geted than in past years can According to Pearce, their dorms and meet fellow however, must be under ed traditions scheduled to was funded by Target; the rest assured that the Uni- freshmen participating in incoming students. $300 to prevent it from be- welcome the incoming Class free pizza students enjoyed versity is not devoting any Orientation traditions such During the pre-orienta- ing cost-prohibitive to some of 2011. after returning to their resi- more money than usual to as Convocation, Celebration tion programs, students students. “The ultimate aim of Ori- dential colleges was backed this year’s activities. in the Quad and Club 40 interact with upper-class This year, three new pro- entation is to assist students by Pizza Hut. “The Office of Orienta- Dance “have it made.” students who share similar grams—The Hatchet in St. in their transition to Wash. The WUTube iChallenge, tion was not given any more The majority of Orienta- interests and become famil- Louis; KWUR: Adventures in U., to get them to know the an ongoing movie competi- funding than we have in the tion activities will conclude iar with the range of activi- Radioland; and Hot Lasers resources that are on cam- tion in which different dorm past,” said Bristow. “[Arch by Monday night. ties that the school offers. and Fast Atoms-Approaching pus and to make them feel floors have been using cam- Extravaganza] is more of Upcoming events include Breaking into small groups Infinity—were added, while comfortable in their new corders and laptops to film a University initiative that floor discussions for the helps students to focus on a pre-med program from environment,” said Danielle and edit short movies, is has been added to the Ori- Freshman Reading Program their individual interests. Cornerstone was discontin- Bristow, director of Orien- being paid for entirely by entation program.” (7:00 p.m. Monday), the WU- “The pre-orientation ued. The Office of Orienta- tation and Parent Weekend Apple Inc. Long-held rituals have Tu b e iC h a l le n ge f i l m fest iv a l serves a different purpose tion is hoping to expand the Programs. Additionally, Freshman also been repeated in this (Athletic Complex and Field from the orientation [be- diversity of programs and Many of this year’s new Orientation’s biggest new year’s Orientation, including House, 9:00 p.m. Monday) cause it] focuses on specific a number of student orga- Orientation activities have activity, Arch Extravaganza the opening Convocation. and the Movie on the Swamp things,” said Chui. nizations including debate, been sponsored by corpora- will rent St. Louis’ Gateway “Convocation is a lot of (Swamp, 9:00 p.m. Tuesday). The pre-orientation al- mock trials and crew team tions outside the University, Arch from 7:00-11:00 p.m. fun,” said sophomore and lows a more intimate, small have already shown interest allowing for bigger Orienta- on Friday, September 7. The Orientation Ambassador group experience to stu- in participating next year. MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 FRESHMAN PRESS | NEWS F3 SSPORTSPORTS Making the team: The freshman Athletes advise varsity soccer experience new arrivals

BY TED DWYER BY DEMARCO MITCHENER football team for two years. Wilbar and Alex Neumann FRESHMEN PRESS He is also a member of Phi FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER both attended DuPont Manual Delta Theta fraternity, works This summer, as stories High School in Louisville, Ky. Time management: two in the admissions offi ce and is about dirty refs, dogfi ghting “We both were on the high words that have been thrown a referee and competitor for a and doping unfolded, I real- school state fi nalist team and at the freshman class so many number of intramural sports, ized that real sports are gone. grew up playing for the same times that the number would including fraternity and co-ed That is until I saw the light. club team,” said Wilbar. make one’s head spin. teams. From my dorm room window Like all student-athletes In order for this concept to “I did not have many prob- I could see lights that burned here, the players said that take root, it needs to be com- lems with my schedule,” he the night sky over campus. I they wanted a school where bined with familiar experienc- said. followed the lights past Fran- they could focus on academ- es. From two seniors come the According to Barboza, cis Field, still hot from a hard ics as well as soccer. experiences that relay the im- coaches understand that aca- practice, and followed erup- “I wanted to focus on aca- portance of time management demics are important and tions of laughter into the Ath- demics and pursue engineer- when it comes to everyone’s fa- professors know that students letic Complex. Believe it or ing and law degrees, some- vorite and most time-demand- are not robots that are only not, I would fi nd what I had thing I could not do at the D-1 ing pastime—sports. programmed to write papers been looking for all along. level. Wash. U. seemed like a In an interview with senior and do problem sets. Barboza This is “Making the Team” good fi t,” said Skyler Nathan Scott Kaufman-Ross, intra- also said that offi ce hours are (and don’t worry, this story is Wills from Omaha, Neb. mural athlete and member of important, especially when Diddy free), the truth about Whether the players had Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, he had to go out of town for being a freshman on Wash- always known that they had Kaufman-Ross gave a new twist games. ington University’s men’s var- wanted to come to Wash. U. on an old theory. Both Kaufman-Ross and Bar- sity soccer team. LILY SCHORR | STUDENT LIFE to play soccer or pre-season “The more you do, the better boza also encouraged getting The Wash. U. men’s soccer was the fi rst time they had [at time management] you get,” involved. There are so many team posted a 12-4-2 record Two players vie for a ball during a pre-season workout on Monday night. The ever seen Wash. U., the fresh- said Kaufman-Ross. “It’s easier different ways to do so includ- in the 2006 season and are soccer team hopes to build on last year’s success with the addition of the man squad was comfortable to manage a schedule when ing freshman fl oor intramural currently ranked 23rd in the incoming freshmen. and ready for a promising you have stuff you know to you teams, co-ed teams and, of pre-season poll while return- season. have to do,” he continued. course, the Activities Fair. ing every starter from last their summer preparations players continued talking “New adjustments” seemed His theory seemed particu- For those who want to try season. Although it may seem and the immediate adjust- about their pre-season expe- to be the words of the day. larly applicable because stu- new sports, club sports may that the team had no room ments they had to make dur- rience. This seemed fi tting as all of dents with lots of time seem be the way to go because they for incoming players, many ing the fi rst day of camp. “It is exciting to be a part us freshmen try to fi nd our more prone to waste their time. are less time-consuming than of the freshman seemed to “The fi rst day we got here of a team that has had success spot and be a part of the Kaufman-Ross says the key to varsity sports. Another way to reiterate how easy the transi- was unbelievably hot, over in the past and it is good be- Wash. U. team. These athletes successful time management get involved is to attend sports tion was from high school to 100 degrees at least. Nobody ing part of a team with high are real people playing real is, “a good amount [of commit- games. a predominantly upperclass- was prepared for that kind of goals,” said David Klein from sports, the way it was sup- ments], not too much.” “The night games are really men college team. heat, but for the most part, Bethesda, Md. posed to be played. Many do not believe intra- fun, like the upcoming football Tyler Bertroche from Ce- everybody’s in pretty good They come from all across Follow the beckoning light mural sports to be true sports game on Saturday, Sept. 1,” said dar Rapids, Iowa added, “The shape,” said Noah McMillan the country and unite with to Francis Field as I did and because a lot of teams are very Barboza. upperclassmen are really ac- from Washington, D.C. the hope of being a part of a come support Wash. U. ath- lenient with practice and work- Whatever you do, make sure cepting and all the freshmen As the upperclassmen be- very strong Wash. U. soccer letics. The men’s soccer team outs. Classmate Noah Barboza, to get involved. Managing ev- are pretty comfortable with gan to hobble off, ice bags program. Two players even plays its home opener on Sep- though highly involved with erything, including sports, their situation.” nursing sore hamstrings and made the decision to stick to- tember 6 at 7 p.m. against intramural sports now, was is not as hard as one might They began to talk about bruised knees, the freshman gether after high school. Nick Westminster College. also a member of the varsity think. Freshmen moving in

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Clockwise from top left: The “Welkome Home” sign adorning Liggett/Koenig; Students are often accompanied by their family, who help them move their belongings in their new home; Orientation ambassadors and Washington University police direct families towards parking and help them fi nd their way around campus; Residents of Dardick House check in and pick up their dorm information; various student groups set up booths around the clocktower to exhibit the many opportunities to get involved on campus; Orientation ambassadors unload a U-Haul for incoming freshmen and were around to help students move their boxes all day.

LILY SCHORR | STUDENT LIFE F4 FRESHMAN PRESS | FORUM MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 FFORUMORUM What do rankings really mean?

BY ANDREA LUBINSKY with Cornell, one of the pres- academic program on a scale criteria are even less scientifi c ing a school than an average viduals asked to fi ll out peer FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER tigious Ivy League schools. of one to fi ve. When coupled because one hundred percent SAT score. assessments responded. But what does being number with the real statistics used in of a school’s rating is based on You also may have heard I don’t believe U.S. News e live in a competi- 12 really mean? It may give us the ratings, it’s possible that the peer assessment. It seems that many schools now refuse will ever stop ranking colleges tive society. We’re bragging rights, but what are crazy to think a school should to submit their statistics or considering it is one of their constantly compar- we really bragging about? “I know it may sound be ranked exclusively based on fi ll out the peer assessments. best selling issues each year, Wing cars, electron- Most people probably don’t the opinions of a few people. This defi nitely seems like a but I do think that people are ics, grades and even people. know how U.S. News derives There certainly can’t be a step in the right direction becoming more conscious of But is what we’re comparing their annual rankings. Twenty- crazy, but it’s possible perfect way to rank schools because it seems like schools what these rankings really really the same or are we fi ve percent of a school’s because who’s to say what are fi nally recognizing the is- mean and that this will lead trying to fi nd a link between overall rating is comprised that there’s more to a makes one school better than sues with the ranking system. people to use the rankings as apples and oranges? As incom- solely of a peer-assessment: a college than just how another? I know it may sound However, if U.S. News contin- more of a guideline than a col- ing freshmen, we’re extremely survey sent out to colleges to crazy, but it’s possible that ues to release their rankings lege bible. I’m not saying that familiar with the college see what they think of other many students it admits there’s more to a college than using old data and fewer peer we should stop trying to com- application process and how colleges. This survey counts just how many students it assessments, the rankings pare schools because rankings competitive it really is. I’d be more than any of the other and the percentage admits and the percentage will become less and less reli- and comparisons can be a willing to bet that many of us statistics used to come up with of alumni that donate money able. When a school refuses to helpful way to begin a college used the U.S. News and World the rankings. The U.S. News of alumni that donate (both of which are criteria U.S. release their updated statistics search. I am merely advising Report college rankings as not Web site describes the survey News uses in its rankings). and U.S. News cannot fi nd it that they should be looked at only a good starting point for as allowing, “the top academ- money.” U.S. News neglects to take into through other sources, the with a more critical eye, and the college search, but also as ics we consult—presidents, account so many important magazine uses the data from perhaps be taken slightly less a way to decide if one school provosts, and deans of admis- factors when judging a school the last year they have on re- seriously. was better than another. As sions—to account for intangi- this survey may be helpful, that the rankings seem inher- cord. That means that schools many of you know, the 2008 bles such as faculty dedication but should it really count more ently fl awed. that won’t release data could Andrea is a freshman in Olin college rankings were released to teaching.” These profession- than anything else? For under- Factors like campus life and be ranked incorrectly. As for School of Business. She can be last week. Wash. U. held steady als are asked to rate each of graduate business and engi- student opinion are so much the peer assessments this year, reached via e-mail at lubin- at number 12, a spot we share these “intangibles” for a given neering programs, the rating more important when choos- only fi fty-one percent of indi- [email protected]. Campus dining options Out of reach? Bridging the cultural gap freshman year

do not promote BY WANDALYN SAVALA and made close friends. Hyojin’s imposes on Greek organiza- FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER experience has encouraged her tions. While creating such a to make diversity a priority restriction may limit freshman hat’s that noise? It during her time at Wash. U. She involvement in some organiza- healthy eating sounds a little like reasons that, “if I have diverse tions, doing so will encourage a pulse… Maybe it’s friends, I will be more open to them to look to different outlets Wthe speakers next new things.” to make friends. BY LIZ KLEIN to cardiac arrest, this would school and, as a result, door? Perhaps the movers drop- Research conducted by Patri- Either in lieu of or in ad- FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER undoubtedly be the place to their level of exercise de- ping heavy boxes after trun- cia Gurin, professor of psychol- dition to this measure, the f you’re a college do it. creases. Many students keep dling up a fl ight of stairs? Or is ogy at the University of Michi- University and student groups student, or if you’ve That’s not to say, though, salty and sugary snacks in it something else? gan, supports Hyojin’s view. can increase the number of ever known a college that it is impossible to eat their dorm rooms and often It is all of these things and “Students learn better in [a programs targeted at fresh- I student, or if you live healthfully here if you want overindulge late at night more—it’s getting to know your diverse] environment and are men that are designed to break pretty much anywhere in to—there are many nutri- or while studying. With roommates, suitemates, the better prepared to become ac- cultural barriers. Currently, North America, you’ve prob- tious, wholesome dining so much newfound free- kids next door, the kids on your tive participants in our plural- Orientation events focus on this ably heard of the “Freshman options on campus, like dom and so many tempt- fl oor and everyone in between. istic, democratic society once goal. After Orientation, however, Fifteen”—the not-so-mys- pasta with marinara sauce, ing foods available, the It’s your freshman experi- they leave school,” reported cross-culturalism falls by the terious weight gain that a tuna salad sandwich, the Nemours Center explains, ence. Gurin. wayside and freshmen seek out supposedly afflicts college spicy black bean burger and many new college students In an effort to ease the Fortunately, Wash. U.’s the safety of cultural similarity freshmen. Researchers several kinds of soup, all find it hard to stick to a bal- transition, new students reach diversity presents its students and the pattern of self-segrega- disagree as to whether this served in Bear’s Den. anced, nutritious diet. out to those they think they can with countless opportunities to tion continues. trend is real—some studies Of course, it is true that relate to. To fi nd like-minded interact with peers of a variety As Kim Short, a Koenig Four have shown it to be a myth we are ultimately responsi- peers, students follow a general of backgrounds. However, the RA, attests, the temptation for while others have shown it “With so much new- ble for what we put into our rule of thumb: look for those challenges and fears that go students to align themselves to be real and remarkably own bodies, but choosing who look like you. hand-in-hand with the fi rst year with other intellectuals of simi- widespread. Regardless of found freedom and so to eat in a dining hall on As the study, “Campus Di- handicap many freshmen and lar backgrounds is too alluring whether the phenomenon campus is not like choosing versity and Student Self-Segre- therefore limit their willingness to pass up freshman year. For exists, however, one thing many tempting foods to eat in a fast food restau- gation: Separating Myths From to form relationships with a Kim, Wash. U. presented her is certain: the food on the rant: many students, espe- Facts” noted, the pattern of variety of individuals early on with an opportunity that was Washington University cam- available, many new cially freshmen, do not have freshmen gravitating to those of in their college careers. severely limited in her predomi- pus is not going to help stu- another more health-con- similar race and ethnicity stems To encourage cross-cultural nately white high school—the dents stay fit and healthy. college students fi nd it scious dining venue where from “…the degree of continu- discussion and socializing, chance to interact with other Some of the food served they can choose to eat on a ing segregation in America’s the University sponsors open African American intellectuals. in the University’s dining hard to stick to a bal- regular basis. It should not schools and communities. forums such as Campus Week Now a junior, Kim acknowl- facilities is truly appalling. be so easy for students to [Therefore], it isn’t surprising of Dialogue and student groups edges that, “it’s a step-by-step The pasta with Alfredo and anced, nutritious diet.” fall into dangerous eating that college students today such as The Solution host social process. [Freshman year] was chicken, served in Bear’s habits. At the very least, do sometimes choose to live, gatherings during the year. As about submerging myself in Den, contains 1,211 calories all dining halls on campus socialize, or study together with critics point out, however, many my culture. [Sophomore year] I and supplies the consumer Nutrition facts for the should display nutritional other students from similar students attend these events, branched out because I had ful- with 123 percent of his meals served on campus information about the foods backgrounds.” but fall back into the same fi lled that need. Yes, college is a daily saturated fat intake. are available online and it they serve. Like the majority of fresh- social patterns as before once time about getting acclimated, Bear’s Den also offers a is feasible to eat a balanced, Bon Appetit, the Univer- men, Brent Sherman is, “just they end. but you’re also here to learn and double cheeseburger con- healthful diet on campus sity’s food service manage- a bit concerned that I won’t Though the University and grow.” taining 1,198 calories and a if you’re willing to devote ment company, should be make any real close friends. student groups can make every Though bonding with people breakfast burrito contain- a considerable amount of applauded for their com- I’m also worried that if I do effort to encourage multicultur- of the same (insert nationality, ing 937 calories. Think you time to determining what mitment to environmental make friends our free time will alism, the onus of strengthen- ethnicity or social class here) can avoid the caloric crazi- you will or will not eat in sustainability and to the only overlap on the weekends ing cross-cultural connections group nurtures the need for ness by choosing a salad? the dining halls. use of local food products. which would make keeping lies with individual students. comfort and community, doing Think again. A large Caesar The problem is not that Health-conscious students and strengthening friendships Developing such relationships so may inadvertently lead to salad contains 925 calories, healthful food options don’t who eat in the dining halls diffi cult.” must begin freshman year. segregation and thus limit both 694 of them from fat. The exist. It’s that someone who should encourage Bon Appe- Couple these fears with a But how do you surmount one’s social sphere and educa- worst offender of all is the isn’t meticulously careful tit to expand their Healthy desire for comfort and it’s no your fears and leap into unfa- tional depth. Starting with the chicken fingers, weigh- about her diet could easily Cooking Initiative and make mystery why students succumb miliarity? fi rst year, students must make ing in at a whopping 1,335 consume 4,000 calories in a the foods that everyone to the temptation of befriending From limiting the range of the conscious decision to asso- calories and providing 94 day—a diet that, for most of likes to eat more health- peers primarily from similar infl uence different cultural ciate with those different from percent of your suggested us, could lead to extremely ful. In the meantime, log backgrounds. clubs have on freshmen to themselves. daily sodium intake. These poor physical health. on to the dining services As freshman Hyojin Choi simply introducing freshmen to A refusal (subconscious or are not just a few extreme College is not an environ- Web site at diningservices. discovered, however, leaving settings in which they encoun- not) to leave one’s comfort zone examples either as almost ment that naturally fosters wustl.edu to check out the one’s comfort zone is ultimately ter a wide range of individuals, fosters a sense of separation all of the entrees served good health. According to nutrition facts for the meals a rewarding experience. upperclassmen have suggested and makes a fairly small gap in Bear’s Den are absurdly the Nemours Foundation’s served on campus and make After moving to Champaign, many ways to cross cultural amongst cultures seem wider high in calories, saturated Center for Children’s Health informed decisions about Ill. from South Korea, Hyojin en- barriers to foster true diversity and deeper than the construc- fat and cholesterol. In fact, Media, many aspects of col- what to eat. rolled in a predominately white, on campus. tion hole outside Mallinckrodt. Bear’s Den serves only nine lege life can foster less than middle class Catholic high Sophomore Nicholas McK- entrees that contain less ideal health. Most college Liz is a freshman in school. Understandably, she enna advocates imposing a “sec- Wandalyn is a freshman than 400 calories. (They students no longer have the Arts & Sciences. She can be was shy at fi rst, but after her ond semester-only” restriction in Arts & Sciences. She can be serve over 40 entrees.) If physical education require- reached via e-mail at em- classmates reached out to her, on cultural clubs similar to the reached via e-mail at wesavala@ you wanted to eat your way ments that they had in high [email protected]. she became more comfortable rush policy that the University artsci.wustl.edu. Freshman Press 2007 Participants: Chiara Andriole Liz Klein Eva Richardson Perry Stein Andrew Cortopassi Young Kyung Lee Eric Rosenbaum Karin Underwood Ted Dwyer Andrea Lubinsky Wanda Savala Jackie Wagner Johann Qua Hiansen Brittany Meyer Lily Schorr Dan Woznica Katrina Jongman-Sereno DeMarco Michener Nadia Sobehart MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 FRESHMAN PRESS | SCENE F5 SSCENECENE What can RA’s and OA’s do for you?

BY KARIN UNDERWOOD taking care of all the details be with you guys,” said OA “It’s important to em- around campus, roommate own. FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER to make sure you enjoy your Lauren Brilli, a junior. “We phasize that orientation issues, Wash. U. policies and “I had a strong posi- move in to college. have gone through the same and residential life are a anything else imaginable. If tive experience in having a “We’re trying to get [fresh- things.” lot closer this year,” said they can’t answer your ques- community to rely on,” said After all the goodbyes, men] to feel comfortable here Sophomore OA Andrew Brodell. “There is much more tion, RA’s are trained to refer Quattrocchi. “I want my all the excitement and all at Wash. U., [step] out of their Parker-Klimpel agreed. interaction between RA’s and you to someone who can. freshmen to feel safe and be the packing, college life has comfort zone and live with “The nature of the beast at OA’s.” They are also there to help themselves.” offi cially begun. Here you a diverse group of people,” large four-year universities Residential Life handles you interact with your fl oor. In contrast, senior Ann Ng are, in a new home, with new said Orientation Program is that the people are always everything regarding the “One of the number one wants to use her role as an people and a life that will be Coordinator Dave Brodell, changing,” said Parker-Klim- residential colleges, from goals with RA’s is to help RA to provide freshman with very different than the one a Wash. U. sophomore. “As pel. “OA’s help keep tradi- rooming assignments to the build community and form a better fi rst-year experience you’ve just left behind. So a freshman, I realized the tions going and keep [consis- RA’s (Residential Advisors) interactions between stu- than she had. now what? importance of freshman tency] between years.” on every fl oor. RA’s have sim- dents,” said Cheryl Stephens, “I did have a different Lucky for you, there are orientation and how your One aspect of Orientation ilar goals as OA’s, but will another Residential Life as- transition freshman year,” plenty of people around to fi rst few days as a freshman that is changing is the OA be more a part of the long- sociate director. said Ng. “Outside sources help make your transition really mean so much.” program itself. A new goal term transition. Since they The RA’s themselves helped me, but [this year] I a little easier. You’ve hope- While the Orientation for this year’s program is actually live on the freshman are eager to help. RA’s are want to create the communi- fully seen your OA’s around executives have been busy to continue OA involvement fl oors, they will always be juniors and seniors that are ty that I thought was lacking campus in the past few days planning events like Club 40, on freshman fl oors past the around to plan events and carefully chosen and trained in my fi rst year.” lending a helping hand, be- the OA’s have been training actual Orientation program. answer questions. to work with other students. If there is ever something cause they are here just for to be extra eyes and ears on Coordinators hope for OA’s “RA’s are trained to be Though their reasons for an RA can’t handle, they you. They are the most vis- their fl oors. OA’s are vol- to remain connected to their experts of the campus,” said being RA’s differ slightly, too have a support struc- ible representation of what unteers who want to pass assigned freshmen fl oors Associate Director of Resi- all of them want to help new ture. RA’s are supervised by the Offi ce of Orientation has on their advice and show for the duration of the fi rst dential Life Tim Lempfert. students to adapt. Residential College Direc- been planning for freshmen students what college life at semester. To help accomplish “Come to them for anything Returning RA Taryn Quat- tors, commonly referred to in the past months. Behind Wash. U. is all about. this goal, the Orientation and everything.” trocchi, a senior, wants her as RCD’s. RCD’s are full time the scenes there are many “The biggest thing will Offi ce is coordinating efforts This includes questions freshmen residents to have orientation staff members be to show that we want to with Residential Life. about academics, getting a fi rst year as great as her See RESCOLLEGE, page F8

School advisors available to help, Mailroom 101

BY KARIN UNDERWOOD yours isn’t working. counsel students FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER If you’re waiting for a package to arrive, make sure Already wondering when you check your e-mail. Mail BY ERIC ROSENBAUM does not participate in the that fi rst care package from services will contact you FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER team effort. mom and dad will arrive? Cu- when you receive a package “[Students should be] eager rious where that Campus Box and tell you what kind of After eight years working and interested,” said Kristin address you’ve been giving package you received. You on Orientation, Dean Melanie Kerth, assistant dean and your friends is actually locat- can then pick it up right away Osborn began thinking of academic coordinator in the ed? At some point or another with your Student ID and a switching departments. She College of Arts & Sciences. “If every freshman will need to description of the package. deliberated for months, trying they’re not, something’s clearly know how the Wash. U. mail But if mom wants to send you to decide whether to redirect wrong. If they haven’t looked services work, so here is your her homemade banana bread, her focus or to introduce through the course listings yet, down-and-dirty guide. make sure she marks the herself to a new offi ce and new they’re missing the main point On the bottom fl oor of the box as “Perishable” and mail surroundings. of college.” Wohl Center, past Bear Neces- services will also make a One factor in particular fi - Students are often nervous sities, you will fi nd rows and courtesy call to your room to nally convinced her to join the at fi rst, but they loosen up rows of tiny boxes. One of let you know the box arrived. engineering school as the as- as the year moves forward. these belongs to you and will To send packages, just sistant dean for student advis- According to Osborn, the serve as your mailbox for the stop by the mailroom during ing: the opportunity for a close evolution and growth of that year. You can fi nd the num- its regular business hours. connection with students. relationship is natural. ber and combination with The post offi ce doesn’t sell “I enjoy working with stu- “A good advisor-student your Housing Assignment boxes, but you can head next dents on a more personal level relationship will become one on WebSTAC. All of your let- door to Bear Necessities to than Orientation,” said Osborn. in which a student can come ters will be delivered to this fi nd what you need. You can Many faculty members have to an advisor for academic box each day and you can also drop envelopes in the that desire to connect with advice,” said Osborn. “Then, come here any time to check mail slots at any time. students, and Washington as the relationship develops, your mail. The lock can be So what are you waiting University has a whole system a student might even come to tricky, though, and most spin for? Get out there and fi nd designed to foster exactly that an advisor for a more personal left-right-left to open. You that box you can call your kind unique relationship. The kind of advice.” can always ask at the desk if own. advisory program is respon- Of course, after the advi- sible for building relationships sor leaves the meeting and the in every department, for every students are sitting with a peer Important Tips: student. advisor of their own age group, w Don’t forget your photo ID to pick up packages Academic advisories, which the whole dynamic changes. began to meet for the fi rst time Arts & Sciences peer advi- w To avoid long lines, come to the post offi ce well before closing last Friday, often provide fresh- sors are chosen based on an w Always spin and lock your mailbox when you’re fi nished men with their fi rst chance to interview process designed by w Program your combo into your phone in case you forget it meet faculty members and ask Dean Mary Laurita, who man- The last mail pick-up each day is at 3:30 p.m. questions about academics. ages the program. The inter- w Advisors come from across view is designed not to fi nd campus and all areas of study. someone who interviews well, Post Offi ce Hours: While the advising system dif- but someone who cares about Monday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. fers in some aspects between his or her work. Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. schools, all advisors have stu- “They don’t get paid, they Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY LILY SCHORR | STUDENT LIFE dents’ best interests at heart. don’t get credit,” said Laurita. Sunday/holidays Closed “The basic fundamentals of “They do this because they A student accesses her campus box at the mailroom in Wohl Center. advising are the same in every want to do it. A peer advisor school: knowing the resources, is someone who wants to work having a true interest in stu- with freshmen and help them dent success and a willingness transition successfully.” to be accessible,” said Osborn. Senior Molly Fee, a veteran Because its topics usually peer advisor and current peer Make your space fi t together sequentially, the advising intern, thinks that School of Engineering’s advis- the peer advisor has a role that ing program requires a high is separate from that of the BY KATRINA JONGMAN-SERENO college. Senior Laszlo Korsos Because [if not], you can fi x it.” during the school year, try to level of organization. During advisor. While peer advisors FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER says many of his belongings So far, Varriano has had a work out a solution with your the summer, engineering advi- are predominantly academic have been broken or ruined positive experience with her roommate before reverting to sors send a registration book resources, as opposed to RA’s You probably spent a by spills. new roommate. the “rules” set by the contract. to all advisees. Each advisory or professional counselors good chunk of your sum- “I keep my room neat [and] “You have to compromise,” “A lot of the time your is made of six to 10 students, on campus, they sometimes mer shopping for dorm room my bed is made every day,” said Varriano. “She [got] the roommate will have [a similar large enough to create a com- extend their relationships by necessities and now that said Korsos. “If your room good dresser and I think her issue] but they just don’t munity but small enough to taking advisees to dinner or you’ve moved in, your room is looks neat and tidy, people are closet is a little bigger, but I know how to kick friends out manage the complex schedule baseball games. looking pretty awesome. But less likely to mess it up.” liked [a particular] bed so I [of the room], for example,” of engineering majors. “After the initial meeting now you have to think about Living with a roommate took it.” said Guo. Arts & Sciences advisories things become more relaxed keeping it that way. With a can be one of the biggest These sorts of compromis- Dealing with friends can in span a much greater range. Ad- because really the peer advisor roommate and a dorm full challenges in the transition es are important for main- fact prove to be a bit of a chal- visors and advisory sizes vary is just an older friend,” said of new people, it can be hard from high school to college. taining healthy roommate lenge. Though it’s occasionally widely, although deans usually Fee. to establish the vibe of your You should always be upfront relationships. Since many fun to crowd your room with take the heaviest load with up With the components of room. with your roommate about freshmen are sharing a room friends, there are times when 200 students per year, includ- advisory in place, students can It’s important to feel com- your ideal dorm culture. for the fi rst time in their life, you or your roommate won’t ing about 40 freshmen. get help for almost any issue fortable in your dorm, regard- Blending your ideas with your it’s a good idea to set guide- want your room to act as a In the business school, ap- during their four years of col- less of whether you want it to roommate’s requires com- lines right away. social hub. It can be tricky, proximately 750 students are lege. The team can be so close be a study room or a social promise and communication, “Establish from the begin- though, to ask your friends to divided into only four groups. that the advisor can sympa- hot spot. To make herself two key elements that will ning what you want,” advised leave without sounding rude. Yet, each advisor contacts the thize with the successes and feel more at home, freshman help you survive sharing your senior Jenna Marx. “You have Marx recommended meeting students about two or three failures of the students. Jennifer Varriano brought space. Often, problems arise to make roommate contracts, in common rooms to avoid times during the summer. Dean Delores Kennedy, decorations that have special when roommates try to avoid so be really honest because the situation entirely. If an ac- “We think that there’s some who started the peer advising meanings for her. She hopes confrontation. if you do have a problem, it’s cumulation of people in your comfort already,” said Steven program and is now respon- to show others what her inter- “I think a lot of the time better to have a rule about it. room or outside your door is Malter, asssociate director of sible for academic advising in ests and values are by what there’s no communication But also be fl exible about the making it impossible for you undergraduate advising in the the College of Arts & Sciences, she puts in her room. because there are concerns rules.” to get to bed, politely ask that business school. “Now it’s just knows the feeling well. Be careful not to bring about hurting each other’s Roommate contracts cover they fi nd somewhere else to a matter of putting a name and “When you get phone calls anything too valuable or irre- feelings and [roommates] anything roommates decide socialize. a face together.” two years out, 10 years out, 20 placeable, just in case things don’t want to seem unreason- to discuss. Topics can range “I always take the honest But no amount of advisor years out, you know they’re get a little too wild on the able,” said RA Janalyn Guo, from cleaning duties and visi- approach,” said Marx. “Every- planning or organization can thinking of you,” said Ken- weekend. Keeping your room a senior. “Ask yourself, ‘Do I tors to what time you want to one understands that people make up for a student who nedy. clean can be a challenge in feel comfortable right now?’ go to sleep. If a problem arises have to get sleep.” F6 FRESHMAN PRESS | SCENE MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 A guide to your fi rst day of class

How long will it take to get there?

BY KATRINA JONGMAN-SERENO FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER

You don’t want to be late to your fi rst day of school. It’s always a good idea to visit your classrooms the day before school begins to make sure you know where you’re going. The morning classes start, allow plenty of time to grab breakfast and make the trek across campus. Check the following list to gauge approximately how much time you’ll need to get from the South 40 Clocktower to some important campus landmarks.

Graham Chapel: Wohl Student Center: 9 minutes 1 minute

BRITTANY MEYER | STUDENT LIFE

Mallinckrodt: 9 minutes What should I wear?

BY KATRINA JONGMAN-SERENO FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER There are so many things to worry about on the fi rst day of classes that wardrobe BRITTANY MEYER | STUDENT LIFE planning might be put on the back burner. Here are a few hints to help you Olin Library: dress for class with class: 10 minutes v Rock jeans and a T-shirt or a casual top v Wear a polo with khaki shorts v Don’t wear clothes to class that you wouldn’t wear Holmes Lounge: other places 11 minutes v Don’t roll out of bed and stroll into class in your PJs v Don’t wear what you wore the night before

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The Athletic Complex: The Village: Brookings Hall: 12 minutes 12 minutes 14 minutes

Decoding the conversation: To friend or Your slang dictionary not to friend?

BY ANDREW CORTOPASSI BY ANDREW CORTOPASSI life. As you mix and mingle with people from all over the country, “If I haven’t seen then [in FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER you might run into some unfamiliar words. Read on to prepare person yet], I have talked to yourself for some of the more popular terms you might hear. Freshman Stephanie Men- them a lot on Facebook,” said sah already has 488 Facebook Mensah. “I think it depends friends—and classes haven’t on your conversation before even begun yet. meeting. If you have a discus- Bubbler: water fountain (East Coast) The Hill: an area in St. Louis with many Italian restaurants Gone are the days when sion, it’s fi ne. It’s like, ‘Oh! I the average freshman moves know you. I’ve talked to you “The bubbler outside of the girls’ bathroom is broken.” (Midwest) into his dorm knowing only before.’” “Let’s go to the Hill and get some pizza.” a handful of other students. Junior Dave Shapiro also Since its inception fi ve years had a lot of friends before Coke: a general name to refer to all soft drinks (South) ago, Facebook has revolution- setting foot on campus for A: “I’d like a Coke with my meal.” Jimmies: sprinkles ized the college social experi- his freshman year. A summer ence. Its ability to dramatically job in information technol- B: “What exactly do you want?” “Mom, put some jimmies on my birthday cupcakes!!” shape the freshman experi- ogy services at NYU provided A: “Err... I’ll have a Diet Mountain Dew.” ence increased when Facebook him plenty of time to instigate Po Po: the police (East Coast) creators extended the social contact with his future class- networking site to include mates. Throughout the sum- Chill: cool or tight (West Coast) “The neighbors just called the Po Po on this party!” high schools two years ago. mer, Shapiro friended every “Yeah, I met my roommate. He’s real chill.” The network extension meant single person who joined the that high school students Class of 2009 Facebook group. Pop: soft drink (Midwest) could fraternize with future His enthusiasm even earned Coupon: a certifi cate exchangeable monetary value (East “I got some pop for the fridge!” classmates even sooner. him a nickname on campus. Coast) But this new social dy- “I was known as ‘that kid namic begs the question: does who friended everyone,’” said “I lost my Saks coupon!” Sick: awesome (West Coast) Facebook ease the transition Shapiro. “He has sick surfi ng skills.” into college or does it set the Though he admits he may precedent for uncomfortable have acted a little extremely Coupon, pronounced “q-pon”: a certifi cate exchangeable for encounters? and has since de-friended any monetary value (South) Sketchy: shady (widespread) The answer depends a lot person he does not personally “I lost my Cracker Barrel coupon!” “Your boyfriend is so sketchy. He just disappears all the time.” on how individual students know, he doesn’t necessarily choose to monitor their Face- regret his initial eagerness. book accounts. Facebook provided him a way Dicey: uncertain or dodgy (East Coast) SLU: St. Louis University (Midwest) For Mensah, it is important to transition to a new commu- to make sure she has estab- nity with brand new people. “His chances with that girl are dicey.” “SLU’s right around the corner from WashU.” lished some sort of contact “It was kind of a loser with each of the people she move, but kind of smart be- adds as a friend. Many of them cause people knew me ahead Fixin’ to: to prepare to do something (South) Taxed: robbed or mugged (Pacifi c) she has met in person, be it of time,” said Shapiro. “I’m fi xin’ to go out and milk the cows in the barn.” “Be careful downtown. It’s easy to get taxed.” during an overnight campus Freshman Todd Palmer visit or an ArtSci weekend. agrees. Having been uncon- Others she has simply com- nected to Facebook until last Hella: very (West Coast) Wicked: extremely (East Coast) municated with through the week when he arrived on cam- “That movie is hella cool.” “That movie was wicked awesome.” Internet. Regardless of how pus for football, Palmer wish- she “meets” them, Mensah es he had joined the network establishes communication much earlier. To Palmer, Face- Y’all: second person plural (South) in order to ensure comfort- book provides the opportunity “OMG, y’all, come here!” able meetings on campus. In for freshmen to establish a doing so, Mensah is able to get a head start on campus social See FACEBOOK, page F8 MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 FRESHMAN PRESS | CADENZA F7 n. a technically brilliant, sometimes improvised solo passage toward the close of a concerto, an exceptionally brilliant part of an artistic work arts & CCADENADENZA ZA entertainment Internet welcomes Earn your indie cred

BY CHIARA ANDRIOLE newcomers to Hollywood CADENZA REPORTER A bevy of fresh faces have just arrived on campus eager to embark on their Participate at your discretion journeys towards degrees. I invite all Wash. U. students to add a different (yet, also impressive) credential to their resumes. My indie-music education began several years ago with days spent perusing local CD shops, evenings spent in small, smoky BY NADIA SOBEHART of subscribers awaiting new gained fans worldwide through underground venues and nights spent pouring over MySpace and last.fm. Now, I’m FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER videos increased drastically Myspace, online sources and ready to play professor. Pay attention, study hard and research thoroughly, my stu- within the next few months. incredible shows. Their story dents, because indie music is part of the college repertoire. Earning an indie cred is Blinding spotlights; hot, Esmee received many offers shows how merely posting hard work so I’ve prepared a study guide to ease the load. Here’s fi ve little-known sweaty fans; a six-digit record from producers and manag- your talent on the Internet can bands with which any budding indie-ologist should be familiar: label contract and your voice ers, but shrugged them off as attract some worthy audiences. broadcasting across radio sta- insubstantial jokes. After real- You may wonder how this tions everywhere. izing these offers were, in fact, all affects you, the starv- As surreal as it may seem, quite real, Esmee was recruited ing musician on the verge of Dungen the possibility of fi nding fame by Billy Mann, the mastermind genius compositions. Well, Dungen’s sound is the brainchild of Gustav Ejste. The group performs as a fi ve- is not impossible this day behind pop sensations such as my dear, nowadays we can piece, but Ejste is responsible for playing most of the instruments and vocals on thanks to our dear friend, the Teddy Geiger, Jessica Simp- all use the Internet to (try to) recordings. Dungen evokes a psychedelic, classic rock sound. Although the classic Internet. Back in the day when son, The Backstreet Boys and become famous. The discovery rock genre usually calls to mind British and American greats, Dungen is Swed- casting calls and auditions Pink. Within weeks she posted of Esmee has led to a fl ock of ish. Never mind that the lyrics aren’t in English; the music is incredibly melodic, were a result of pure network- more videos and released a musicians, amateur fi lmmak- complicated and captivating. The foreign lyrics make for a fantastical sensation ing, it was virtually impossible much awaited secret, her new ers and actors posting their and listening to Dungen is a trip. for a regular, yet talented, contract with Tennman (Inter- talents on the Web in hopes of person to be discovered. With scope Records), the brainchild being discovered. the rise of several networking of Justin Timberlake. From online competitions Web sites and online competi- According to an online to free publicity, the Internet Dungen’s most recent albums are “Ta Det tions, the world of rocker fame source, this made Esmee Dent- is now a goldmine of po- Lugnt” (2004) and “Tio Bitar” (2007). is slowly opening up to new- ers, “the fi rst amateur singer tential fans, managers and comer local artists and hopeful in history to go directly from collaborators. Yahoo, Sony’s Tracks to download: “Panda,” “Mon Amour,” singer-songwriters. a personal YouTube posting to Crackle, Myspace, XM Radio “Du e för fi n för mig,” and “Gor Det Nu” Success stories on Web sites commercially performing on a and Famecast have all spon- If You Like: The Flaming Lips, TV on the and infomercials are often major stage.” Esmee opened for sored an online competition, Radio questionable, but these are Timberlake’s tour this summer whether a battle of the bands the real deal. On February across Europe. Success story or a hip-hop showdown. On the 25, 2007, Billboard Magazine or not, you decide. publicity front, PureVolume, featured a cover piece on A better known group Myspace, YouTube, actorspag- Esmee Denters, closet singer also has a lesser known es.org and iauditioned.com of- and Internet phenomenon. story. Panic! At the Disco was fer various free-publicity pages Beginning in August of 2006, discovered after posting a and forums. Esmee posted several videos PureVolume link to their fi rst Of course, the chances of Grizzly Bear of herself singing popular two songs on Pete Wentz’s (Fall being discovered are slim, but Grizzly Bear’s experimental, folksy sound is evocative of Iron and Wine with songs on her sister’s webcam. Out Boy) LiveJournal page; they with enough perseverance and slightly more backbeat. There are winding journeys of lengthy guitar strums, Although she posted these in had never played a show prior networking (online, of course) piano keys and even clarinet. The band masterfully combines electronic instru- the spirit of fun and boredom, to being signed. The quirky you may as well pack your bags ments with traditional. The sound of Grizzly Bear can be incredibly calming; they her page soon accumulated band, comprised of four boys for Hollywood. Oh, and, don’t are a great artist to listen to while lounging in bed, reading a book or studying. thousands of hits. The amount all under 21, immediately forget talent. Go get ‘em, tiger!

This Brooklyn quartet has released three albums on Kanine Records: “Horn of Plenty” (2004), “Horn of Plenty (The Remixes)” (2005) and “Sorry for the Delay” (2006). They have also released “Yellow House” (2006) on Warp Zac Efron: Disturbed or Records. Tracks to download: “Don’t Ask,” “Fix It,” “A Good Place,” “A Sure Thing,” “Little Brother,” “Knife” just doing his job? If You Like: Iron and Wine, Now It’s Overhead

Man Man Crazy, brilliant and playful all at the same time—Man Man is nearly indescrib- able. They are a three-ring circus captivated in sound. This band incorporates a myriad of instruments into their funky sound. Nonsense lyrics and lively beats overlapped by xylophones, guitars and synth makes for something ridiculously original. Man Man is highly regarded for their outrageous live shows. They deco- rate their instruments with knick-knacks and feathers and the whole lot dresses in a matching monochromatic scheme with face-paint.

Man Man has released two albums: “The Man in a Blue Turban with a Face” (2004) and “Six Demon Bag” (2006).

Tracks to download: “Engrish Bwudd,” “Black Mission Goggles,” “Van Helsing Boombox” If You Like: bands that sound like nothing else (like Animal Collective)

MCT CAMPUS Amanda Bynes, left, as Penny Pingleton and Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad star in “Hairspray.” Mono For an entirely instrumental band, Mono’s post-rock sound is remarkably BY JACKIE WAGNER picture sings back. It all disappointing to someone captivating. Their music is mellow and haunting. This Tokyo-based band features FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER seems very strange to me, who’s used to listening to layers of guitar work accompanied by drums and the occasional piano key. Their although very entertaining. the original soundtrack, songs are very long, somewhat like a modern-day orchestra. It’s a perfect lullaby What happens when you The moment when he lies which features Marissa Jaret for adult ears. take a Broadway musical, down on her bed and hugs Winokur as Tracy and Mary a star-studded cast and a her picture into her pillow Bond Davis as Motormouth screenplay missing a few is most suggestive; it’s clear Maybelle. Mono has released four albums: “Under plot points from the original that his intentions with her A few songs were cut out the Pipal Tree” (2001), “One Step More and score? A highly entertain- are not pure. entirely, including “Mama, You Die” (2003), “Walking Cloud and Deep ing, though slightly creepy, I maintain that Zac Efron I’m a Big Girl Now” and “The Red Sky, Flag Fluttered and the Sun Shined” feature fi lm. is the only actor alive who Big Dollhouse.” An instru- (2004) and “You Are There” (2006). “Hairspray,” which came could have done that scene mental version of “Cooties” out in July 2007, recreates without laughing and without was played in the background Songs to Download: “The Flames Beyond Cold the 2002 Broadway hit that asking the director what the during a dance competition Mountain,” “Com(?),” “A Thousand Paper won eight Tony Awards. It’s a hell he was thinking. Let me at the end of the movie, but Cranes” feel-good fi lm that leaves you make myself clear: this is not Amber Von Tussle [Brittany If You Like: Explosions in the Sky smiling long after the credits a compliment to his acting Snow] did not sing the num- have rolled. It is a cute, fun ability. ber. movie that addresses the is- Personally, I prefer the I fi nd it very interesting sue of segregation in 1960s vocals from the original that the two songs in which Baltimore. Broadway cast. In general, Amber has signifi cant sing- Voxtrot It seems, however, that the the Hollywood stars seem ing parts are both cut and fi lm’s writers reached some unable to cope with the more she doesn’t even sing for the Voxtrot’s infectious pop-rock beats are uplifting, captivating and soothing all interesting conclusions about demanding passages. I really entire picture. This leads me at once. Vocalist Ramesh Srivastava’s sweet voice speed-sings yet articulates ev- how to make up for one plot felt that sometimes they were to wonder if her singing voice ery lyric perfectly, demanding attention for the words. Layers of guitar and bass change. I admit I was more just speaking their musical was just too horrible to even compliment the drum-driven music. than a little disturbed when lines, but I guess we can’t consider putting it on the Link [Zac Efron] danced and expect fi lm actors all to be movie’s soundtrack. Is it just sang to a picture of Tracy great singers. It all sounded coincidence that her songs [Nikki Blonsky] during “With- fi ne; computers can take care were cut,or was it strategic? The Austin band only has one full length al- out Love.” In the musical, of that. But I would hardly ex- Don’t get me wrong. I en- bum, “Voxtrot” (2007) and three self-released Link visits Tracy in jail and pect many of these perform- joyed the movie experience. EPs. Every one is worth owning. they’re singing to each other ers to be able to really fi ll a It was entertaining, fun and between the bars of the cell. Broadway theatre with genu- enjoyable. I recommend see- Songs to Download: “Loan Shark,” “Brother in In the movie version, Link is ine sound night after night. ing it if you haven’t already. Confl ict,” “Kid Gloves,” “Raised by Wolves” alone in Tracy’s room singing Some of the harder passages All I have to say is beware If You Like: Of Montreal, Band of Horses, Matt to her picture, lying on her of singing were changed into of its quirks and be prepared Pond PA bed and eating her half-eaten something that was easier or to laugh a lot. No seriously, candy bar; incidentally, the in a different range. A little a lot. F8 FRESHMAN PRESS | CADENZA MONDAY | AUGUST 27, 2007 Student-run theatre: how to get involved as a freshman

BY JACKIE WAGNER tion. This group performs in as well. more laid-back with only two freshmen to callbacks, during be announced in early Spring. FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER national festivals all over the Mama’s Pot Roast is a short- 2-hour practices per week. The which more focus is put on the A prepared monologue of less country and recently hosted form and sketch comedy group group is also willing to work personality side of the audi- than fi ve minutes is required With so many ways to get an improv festival on cam- that meets for about fi ve hours around people’s schedules. tion. When they’re done with for auditions; if you do not involved in theatre on campus, pus. Members of this group per week and has one big show, Anyone who is planning the audition process, students have one of your own, though, freshmen have many oppor- meet three times a week for “Knighta Comedy,” as well as on joining an improv group can specify which group they one will be provided for you. tunities to participate. In ad- two hours. If you’re worried several smaller shows and Din- while also performing in PAD would like to be a part of and Callbacks will follow, and the dition to the Performing Arts about the time commitment, ner Theatre. Group leader Julia productions does not need to hopefully that group wants production will be cast. Re- Department’s annual perfor- think about this: members Martin believes that Mama’s worry about confl icts because them back. Those who join hearsals are four or fi ve times mances, there are also many enjoy what they’re doing so it Pot Roast is a good group for each group claims it’s sympa- KARL will learn what this mys- per week with many more dur- student-run dramatic groups just seems like a good time to people who just want to have a thetic to its performers’ other terious acronym stands for. ing tech week. Experience is that everyone is welcome to them. good time and meet people on theatre obligations. One of the other many stu- not necessary and many non- audition for. “During improv, you’re campus. Mama’s Pot Roast is espe- dent-run theatre opportunities theatre majors participate. It is For example, consider three not really thinking,” said the KARL also performs short- cially understanding as most on campus is All Student The- open to anyone who wishes to of Washington University’s group’s leader, Rick Andrews. form and sketch comedy; of its performers perform in atre (AST), in which students audition. phenomenal improv groups: Suspicious of Whistlers group leader Ben Walsh says PAD productions and musical direct, act and build sets. This Another student theatre Suspicious of Whistlers, does three or four big shows the group is still forming groups, as well. This group group puts on one big show group is Thyrus, which puts Mama’s Pot Roast and KARL. per semester and some smaller its identity and personality. actually builds its schedule every spring at Beaumont Pa- on many experimental plays Each of these groups focuses ones for Ursa’s, Alumni or even Therefore, by joining this around its members’ PAD pro- vilion in the Quad. Past shows in innovative locations, such on comedy and improvisation the University’s Board of Trust- group freshmen can help to ductions. As the leaders say, include Manhattan Theatre’s as dorm rooms. This group is and put on performances for ees. Suspicious of Whistlers mold and shape it. Walsh also it’s manageable but takes some “Alice in Wonderland” (2007), also involved in the “Day of the campus community. also plans to perform at the believes that KARL is “less planning and time manage- “Rosencrantz and Guilden- Shame,” which takes place in Suspicious of Whistlers is Touh ill Center at the Un iversity mainstream” than the other ment. So, if any freshmen are stern are Dead” and “Cabaret.” early fall. Part of this event is the only long-form comedy of Missouri-Saint Louis and two improv groups on campus interested in doing both, they The group puts on either the 24-hour theatre program, group on campus, performing Kirkwood High School this and that they have the “kooki- should go for it but be willing plays or musicals, but is always in which fi ve or six writers an improvised play of 30 min- year. They are looking into est” characters, as well. The to plan ahead. looking for something on a big draw names from a group of utes from an audience sugges- attending a festival in Chicago, attitude of the group is much Anyone wishing to audition scale with a large cast. Fresh- 20 actors and receive a fi rst for an improv group should men are more likely to land line. They must write a play attend auditions on Septem- leading roles in an AST produc- with this fi rst line, fi nd props ber 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mudd tion than in a PAD one and can and costumes, stage it and Multipurpose Room. By attend- expect to impress the theatre direct it, using the actors they ing this audition, potential department and acting faculty. have been assigned, all within members try out for all three As group secretary and 24 hours. groups. The audition consists senior Lisa Sullivan advises Sullivan reported that her of playing improv games with that AST is a good way to participation in this group was other prospective performers get a “foot in the door” in the probably the “most fun I’ve as well as current members. University theatre community. ever had on stage”. Andrews, of Suspicious AST is less pressure than PAD At Wash. U. it’s pretty easy of Whistlers, suggests that if and is much easier to get in- to get involved in theatre even freshmen have any interest at volved in its productions, espe- if you don’t think you want to all, they should audition be- cially as a freshmen. Sullivan participate in a PAD produc- cause they really have nothing believes that the group is more tion. More importantly it’s easy to lose. fun-oriented than PAD and is a to get involved in all types of “Just come and play,” he “good way to fi nd a community theatre. With improv groups, said. at Wash. U.” All Student Theatre, Thyrus All three groups are looking It is hard to be involved in and more, there’s something for energetic, intelligent people both PAD and AST, but it can for every type of performer. who are good actors. Leaders be done. Many of the group’s Nor is acting the only way also cited personality and how performers are also involved students can participate; back- well a person meshes with the in improv groups on campus. stage crew, directors, set and group as important factors. In order to stay informed lighting designers and sound Experience is not necessary; about this opportunity, those technicians are all needed and Martin, Walsh and Andrews interested should sign up at encouraged to get involved. agree that improv is a very the activities fair and expect Anyone who’s interested natural skill that someone can e-mails later. The play and di- should get out there and dis- BRITTANY MEYER | STUDENT LIFE be good at without experience. rector will be determined later cover their niche in the Wash. Peter Robards speaks to a group of students in the Campus Comedy pre-orientation program Tuesday afternoon. One or more groups may invite in the fall and auditions will U. theatre community.

Feast on local music and bring your own dishes to share

BY NADIA SOBEHART to requesting bands to play their music out there;” most to break out in the industry to publicize; Black Sails fans, John will readily state, FRESHMAN PRESS REPORTER in local venues, we have the shows take place in local to achieve fame, money, etc. kindly shared their most ef- “We sure are closer to our ability to help gain support venues and basements. Black Sails, however, sug- fective methods. fan base than very well- Local bands have always for our hometown musi- Their typical show protocol gests otherwise. “Every little thing helps: known artists. We keep in been a thing of wonder: a cians. involves playing, supporting Does Black Sails prefer lo- handing out demos, sell- contact with some; Myspace close fan base, raw sound To get the inside scoop other bands and hanging out cal shows to upscale venues? ing EPs, records, shirts, etc. is good like that.” and mild theatrics, all lo- on how local bands publi- with the crowd. According “Hell yeah,” stated John, Touring is really good for up A supportive band, loyal cated within a claustropho- cize their music and appeal to bandmember John, “We’re “Way more fun and intimate. and coming bands, although to its fans, weary of “sell- bic, dingy setting. to their fans, I interviewed pretty friendly. We’re down Less pressure. We liked be- it is difficult to fund and ing-out,” Black Sails is a Apart from the rare ex- Black Sails, a northern New to earth.” ing up close to our fans.. organize on your own,” they great example of the spirit ception, most of these bands Jersey band signed to Con- When asked about auto- The stage tends to separate. said. of musicians who love what never leave the local stage, formity Records, a Belgium graphs, the answer blatantly Making some sort of false Also, unlike more recog- they do—and wouldn’t mind regardless of the expanse of (New Jersey) based hard- emphasized the band’s feel- distinction, as if we’re bet- nizable bands, Black Sails if you loved it too. their fan base. core/punk label. ings toward staying down to ter than the people we’re does not bash music shar- So whether you enjoy Being a mecca of different Black Sails has been play- earth: “Autograph signing performing for. The only ing. listening to new music or cultures and ideas, college ing together for two years is a little lame nowadays. good thing about the big- “Yeah whatever, burn a supporting your local music is the ideal place for stu- and performing for one. Especially to independent ger venues is that we get to copy for your best friend. As scene, make sure to browse dents to share “local” music Inspired by local hardcore hardcore and punk bands. play with the more popular long as he enjoys it, learns the Web to find delicious from all over the country. bands and larger touring No rock star junk.” bands we listen to and play the words, and sings along new ingredients for the com- From burning mixed CDs acts, the group has been Oftentimes we assume to bigger audiences.” at a show, why the hell not?” munal college stew. to hosting listening parties playing local shows to, “get that musicians are trying There are dozens of ways As for relationships with

FACEBOOK v FROM PAGE F6 RESCOLLEGE v FROM PAGE F5 SUB-FREE v FROM PAGE F2 foundation for social success classmates in advance, espe- staff members assigned to “I want freshmen to feel be one.” first, substance free hous- on campus, not to mention that cially when it came to meeting specifi c residential colleges. comfortable asking us ques- While Stephens hopes ing actually turned out to it’s a great icebreaker for meet- roommates and suitemates. Each RCD lives in his or tions, because we’re not that the disgruntled resi- be a positive experience. ing new people. Yet, she found that this ability her residential college and scary upperclassmen,” said dents will make the best “Wherever you live is not “If I could’ve, I would’ve also left her vulnerable to some manages everything for the RA Shannon Petry, a senior. out of their living condi- what defines your experi- started during the summer, strange situations on campus. college’s buildings. If you want an even clos- tions, she said that after ence. What defines your but I didn’t know how to use As Beasley stood in line at Also be aware of faculty er connection to your Res two weeks residential life experience are the people it,” said Palmer. “You always Ursa’s one night, someone she resources in each building. College, Lempfert encourag- will try to accommodate that you know and where [want to] come in knowing didn’t recognize turned to her Some colleges have faculty es students to join the Resi- students requesting to you go,” said senior Grant someone or having a support and exclaimed, “Facebook?!” fellows, a faculty family dential College Councils. switch their dorms. Hummer. system.” Since then, her friend list only that lives in the dorms. All Just submit a petition for a “Our hope is that they Despite this, affected While veteran and new- includes people she has actu- colleges now have faculty position and you can have a will be able to weigh out all students said they do not bie Facebook users generally ally met in real life. associates and you should say in what goes on in your the different things [aca- think they should have to agree that Facebook eases the “It was more awkward than defi nitely get to know the building. Become a fl oor or demics and community] comply with the contract if transition into college, a com- it had to be,” said Beasley. one for your fl oor. assembly representative to and the focus will not be on they did not request to live plication lies in how students “Facebook isn’t a popularity “Faculty associates tie in let your council know about alcohol or smoking,” said in a substance free dorm. handle their Facebook friend- contest for me. It’s more about the academic component of the issues affecting you and Stephens. “I’m just going to get in ships. Facebook has the power keeping in touch with my good the transition,” said Ste- your new fl oormates. Upperclassmen who were a lot of trouble. I’m not go- to either smooth the transition friends.” phens. “They are a really No matter what your once in the same position ing to let my housing ruin into campus life or to make it Throughout the fi rst weeks great way [for] freshmen to role is in your residential as these freshmen said that my time in college,” said a pretty awkward. The outcome of school, members of the connect with faculty.” college, make sure you ap- although they were upset at resident. depends largely upon the user Class of 2011 are likely to see It may seem like there preciate this unique envi- and his Facebook choices. their friend counts continue to are too many acronyms and ronment. Don’t be afraid to Sophomore Michelle Beas- climb. And hopefully, as Wash. positions to handle, but get out there, ask questions ley’s fi rst couple of months at U.’s newest students learn their don’t be afraid to meet all and take advantage of those Wash. U. changed how she used way around, those Facebook the people who are here to people who are here to make her Facebook account. Beasley pals will evolve from boxes on help you. your experience great. found it exciting and relieving a screen into real-life, mean- to connect with some of her ingful friendships.