FORUM SCENE SPORTS Staff Editorial: An Lucy Moore stresses Softball goes 4-0 open letter from a the importance of for the weekend violated bunny STD and STI testing PAGE 6 PAGE 5 PAGE 8 STUDENT LIFE the independent newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis since eighteen seventy-eight Vol. 131, No. 78 www.studlife.com Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Bunny vandalized Thurtene 2010 Friday evening A LOOK AT LOT WEEK Johann Qua Hiansen the graffi ti at 7:45 a.m. on Satur- Staff Reporter day and the police quickly called maintenance. The damage was covered with a blue tarp and sil- Many students did a dou- ver duct tape immediately. ble take Monday morning as “I was really confused when they walked past the iconic I fi rst saw it,” freshman Ali Bunny statue covered with a Ruth said. “People here seem blue tarp after an act of vandal- really respectful of property ism committed on Friday night. and space.” Students walking to class got a According to the Mainte- rude awakening as they stopped nance Operations signs, an art in their tracks to read signs conservator must be called in to posted by Maintenance Oper- remove the paint and restore the ations on pillars around the statue to its original state. statue. “If you take off the spray “I take it for granted, walk- paint, you take off the patina,” ing by [the Bunny],” senior Matt Elizabeth Childs, associate Ampleman said after stopping professor of art history and to read the sign at the Bunny. “It archaeology said. “It’s not like makes me appreciate it more.” scrubbing grease paint off a Unknown individual(s) piece of plastic...there will be spray painted graffi ti in gold a chemical interaction that will paint on the bronze base of the have to be addressed.” statue. The Director of Mainte- “There was some letter- nance Operations Bill Wiley ing that wasn’t quite clear,” called the incident “unfortu- Washington University Police nate.” According to Wiley, the Department Chief Don Strom restoration process involves said. “We’re not quite cer- very small instruments and a tain what it was saying.” An Aramark employee reported See BUNNY, page 3 Writers fear impact

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student in the MFA in creative On westbound Brookings Drive, students work on constructing the facades that will house theatrical productions at this Lauren Olens year’s ThurtenE carnival, the oldest and largest student-run carnival in the nation. The carnival will be open April 23-25. News Editor writing program. According to Marshall N. Klimasewiski, the director of the Carrie Loomis students’ work to be displayed referred to in the community new member of Pi Beta Phi, Several Master of Fine Arts program, publishing companies Contributing Reporter for a longer period of time. as Lot Week. agreed. “I’ve actually gotten (MFA) in creative writing stu- will not want to publish stories that “We wanted people to see Senior Michael Steinbock, to know a lot of older Pi Phis dents at Washington University are not exclusive to the company. the work that these guys put a Kappa Sigma ThurtenE too,” she said. have begun to speak out against “I think all of those places into it,” Githuku said. overall, has been through four For Eric Fischer, a fresh- a policy under which theses are want to make sure that the prod- The walls are up on the lot, Seven fraternity-sorority years of the process. man who is the president of uploaded to the Internet, fearing uct they’re going to sell is the and student organizations are pairings are in the process of “It brings everyone his Kappa Sigma pledge class, that the new policy will hurt their only place that the work will be busy preparing for this week- building themed façades for together,” Steinbock said. the traditions of the process chances of being published later available. And this [University end’s ThurtenE Carnival. With this year’s carnival, where they “When I was a pledge, this are what make it meaning- in life. policy] would have meant that this the arrival of its 104th anniver- will put on student-run theatri- was one of the events that ful. “It’s about learning about Aiming to promote academic work would be available for free sary, ThurtenE stands as one of cal productions. Other student made me really want to join the process [while] bonding collaboration, the University instead,” Klimasewiski said. Washington University’s most groups, such as Ashoka, will the house.” with older members who have implemented a new policy in Feb- When students in the writing central campus traditions. also build structures for the Laura Bailis, a senior and already done this,” he said. ruary of 2009 under which theses program found out about this pol- carnival. Kappa Kappa Gamma Thur- “I can’t think of any event were available as PDF documents icy change from a student who had This year’s carnival tenE overall, agreed. “You in the entire school, not just and accessible to anyone. While turned in her thesis in August, they In the past, the carnival Lot Week spend 24 hours a day with a Greek life, but the entire this policy has assisted research- organized to try to ensure that this has opened on Saturday morn- For the Washington Uni- group of people, and you get school, that brings together its ers in certain fi elds in which problem was fi xed before they had ing. But this year, ThurtenE versity Greek community, to know them really well.” participants this closely. Noth- theses build off one another, MFA to turn in their theses on May 3. opens a day earlier, drawing the construction aspect of the For new initiates, ThurtenE ing comes remotely close, not students say the the practice is det- Students contacted Kli- in locals and students to wit- carnival presents an opportu- forms new bonds both within even graduation,” Steinbock rimental for creative writers. masewiski to discuss the problem ness the active progress and nity to form close bonds and their Greek chapter and out- said. “We write novels or short with other university offi cials. fi nal touches on the elaborate embrace tradition. ThurtenE side of it. “We have bonded a Junior Victor Thomas, a story collections, and that’s work According to Klimasewiski and façades on Friday while giv- overalls from each frater- lot,” said Sigma Phi Epsilon member of Sig Ep, said that that we’d eventually like to pub- students, the University response ing them another day to enjoy nity and sorority manage the new member Eric Osman of he still comes to the lot often, lish as a book. When it’s made was very prompt. the rides and other activities. construction of the façades his pledge class. Osman said even though he is no longer available online to the Univer- The University proposed a ThurtenE Honorary presi- for weeks leading up to the he had already spent 30 hours required to. “I really love the sity, it becomes almost impossible dent Adrian Githuku explained carnival. The week immedi- this week on the lot. to do that,” said Colin Bassett, a See WRITERS, page 7 that the change will allow ately preceding the carnival is Freshman Brittany Katz, a See THURTENE, page 3 A CRITIQUE OF UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE As graduation approaches, employment trends emerge Chloe Rosenberg jobs. Assignment Editor “Even though the market is going down, we are bringing in more employers,” Smith said. As the school year comes Senior Danielle Porter will to a close, seniors can be heard be working for L’Oreal next chatting around campus about year in Little Rock, Ark. Porter their post-graduation plans. found her job through a Career Usually about 30-40 percent Center career fair. Porter is a of graduating students enroll student worker at the Career in graduate or professional Center. school for the year following “I wouldn’t say there’s a their graduation, according to larger number of students who Mark Smith, director of the don’t have jobs this year ver- Career Center. Another third sus any other year. Most of of the students enroll in gradu- my friends have jobs,” Porter ate school within fi ve years of said. graduation. In the average year, Many students work for slightly more than 50 percent Wash. U., Teach for Amer- of seniors plan to enter into the ica or other employers whose workforce immediately upon employment policies have not graduating from Washington been especially affected by the University. economy. Some students are worried According to Smith,

MATT LANTER | STUDENT LIFE about fi nding jobs given the employers tend to hold Wash. current tumultuous economic U. students in high regard. “Gothic architecture makes me feel smart” was seen written on the side of Duncker Hall on Tuesday. Last week, the Bunny was environment, but according to “If they have hired a Wash. also vandalized by an unknown person and is awaiting restoration by an art restorer. Smith, students are not having a more diffi cult time fi nding See JOBS, page 3

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Percy Olsen do not listen to music any- Mallinckrodt. Those days are me when I wake up. They’re zoos work? Thanks, Chuck good idea to show some love Senior Cadenza Editor more. In fact, music brings long gone. like radio shows on the go, and Josh!—but I love them for the other podcasts on the me no joy, no happiness. I I walk through the DUC with a nerdy twist at the end. so much. market. To be clear, none used to walk to school with now. With podcasts, I can stay And now that Cadenza of them is as good as “The On this day of music Radiohead, Ben Folds and I found podcasts. informed while doing other is basically in the podcast Cadenza Show,” clearly, but reviews and star ratings, Rivers Cuomo at my side, And my life changed. things, like boiling pasta or game (yet another shame- they’re alright, I guess. Here I am here to bring some whispering sweet melodies Podcasts sneak onto my writing an article. OK, so less plug for “The Cadenza are my favorite programs, sense to our humble sec- into my ears as I crossed computer in the dead of they can be distracting every Show” at www.studlife. primed and ready for down- tion. Because, honestly, I Forsyth and walked through night, so they’re ready for now and then—that’s how com!), I thought it’d be a load.

“The Sports Game Guy’s “Freakonomics Radio” Sports Anomaly” 9. 10. This is a newer podcast, but it shows prom- Todd Zuniga is the Sports Game Guy—if you want to ise. Journalist Stephen J. Dubner and know the origins of that name, skip ahead to the “B.S. Freakonomist Steve Levitt promise to show Report”—and he leads this podcast at 1UP.com with a fi ery the hidden side of…everything! Their hand- enthusiasm for sports games. His endless energy some- ful of episodes have already discussed the times gets the best of him; he jumps around from topic to economics of obesity, illegal drugs and lies, topic like a maniac cab driver, while the listener sits back so I’d say the two are well on their way to and thinks, “Oh, that’s OK, he’s a professional.” His panel reaching their goal. reciprocates his energy with a stream of chants, creating a frat-boy atmosphere that is hilariously paired with geeky If you’ve read their books, you know what to discussions of button presses and online Madden leagues. expect. Anything.

“Stuff You Should Know” 8. 7. “The Transmission” Each and every show begins with, “Welcome to ‘Stuff You Should Know,’ from Howstuffworks.com,” From the island, “Lost” fans, here’s Jen and Ryan, a married couple of geeks who love straight from a female voice with an indescribable “Lost” an unhealthy amount. Ryan’s nasally cadence charms and contrasts with Jen’s accent, followed by the podcast’s trademark detective soft, thoughtful voice. With stellar music and crisp segments, “The Transmission” has music, Josh Clark’s dopey introduction and Chuck incredible production values; they take podcasting very seriously. Unlike some other Bryant’s chuckle. Josh and Chuck ask all of the tough podcasts on “Lost,” you can tell that Ryan and Jen put a great deal of thought into questions: How do castles work? What’s the deal everything they do and say. They are not impulsive fans; they are refl ective adults, and with carbon trading? Who were the Vikings? Their they treat the show right. And since they live in Hawaii, they are able to scoop stories topics are always interesting, but more importantly, from the set, if you’re into spoilers. they have good chemistry and a fl air for storytelling. I even fi nd it enthralling when they complain about their recording “studio” (which is currently a horrible room because it has windows. I know. Windows.) The podcasts comes out twice a week; listen to this show “The B.S. Report with Bill for a month, and you’ll have enough ice breakers for a thousand cocktail parties. 5. Simmons” Now that ESPN has expanded to cover every sport in exis- tence, the network’s personalities are inevitably losing their, well, personalities. (I swear I saw Dog Jumping the “APM: The Story” other day. That’s right—ESPN televised a sport in which 6. the competitors didn’t even realize they were competing with each other.) Thankfully, “The B.S. Report” is here Compared to the other podcasts on this list, the execution of to infuse the worldwide leader in sports with a little char- “The Story” is fairly bare bones. There isn’t a lot of produc- acter. Bill Simmons fl aunts his homerism and admits his tion value or any bells and whistles. Subscribers get to listen to biases. In short, he is like every sports fan out there— Dick Gordon interview a couple of people for 50 minutes every he’s hopelessly devoted to his teams, but at least he’s day, and that’s about it. And it is completely worth it. First of trying to broaden his scope. I’m still waiting for him to all, Gordon has the most soothing voice on the Internet. Sec- mention the Cardinals in a podcast this year. The Sports ond, he is an excellent interviewer, arguably the best on this Guy brings a lighthearted and unique perspective to everything he touches. list. He asks questions that get to the heart of the matter, and he is always trying to pinpoint the issue’s personal angle. He treats his guests with civility, and judging from how easy it is for them to respond to his queries, I’m guessing he is an incredibly personable guy, too. “The Story” is a joy to listen to. 4.“Weekend Confirmed” Gamers all over the Internet weeped the day that Garnett Lee announced he was leaving 1UP.com for Shacknews’ greener pastures, because his departure spelled the end of 1UP’s fl agship podcast, “Listen UP.” However, gamers then performed little “The Moth” celebratory dances when Lee announced he planned to keep podcasting at Shack- 3. news. Six months later, the hip-shaking and feet-shuffl ing public had begun to grow weary, when Lee fi nally The Moth is a not-for-profi t storytelling organization, with pro- unhatched his new podcast: “Weekend Confi rmed.” If grams held in theaters all over the nation. The podcast plucks you like video games, you’ll like this podcast. Lee, with its very best stories from the stage and plops them down in Brian Leahy and Jeff Cannata, treats games seriously. front of everyone who subscribes. Most of the stories are funny, Whereas other outlets criticize games for their graphics, but they can be sad on occasion. The podcast is about making Lee and co. are more interested in how games make them connections—fi nding overlapping areas between the story- feel when they play them. It’s the perfect podcast for the teller and the listener. Therefore, “The Moth” is like a great gamer who doesn’t care about pixels. experiment, both pushing us together and reminding us of our differences. Every show is easy to listen to, perhaps too easy— the podcast only releases one story per week, and they always leave me wanting more. 1.“This American Life”

“Hi. It’s ‘This American Life;’ I’m Ira Glass.” If you’ve listened to the show, you know how that’s said. Ira Glass and his crack team of investigators begin every week by picking a theme and giving pitch-perfect stories on that theme. This week’s is babysitting, and this episode illustrated just how good “This American Life” is at depicting the personal story. But “This Ameri- “Radiolab” can Life” is capable of tackling larger 2. issues. Last week, the theme was cheat- ing on Wall Street, and a year ago, the If “This American Life” (for reference, read show explained the entire recession to to the right) is the old stalwart, then “Radio- me. It’s telling that I think nearly every lab” is the young apprentice, brimming with podcast on this list has good storytell- energy and unwilling to play by the rules, ers—the medium requires it—and “This dude! The hosts, a duo of Jad Abumrad and American Life” has the very best bards. Robert Krulwich, prioritize the theoretical The news never sounds like news when over the concrete, thought experiments over Ira Glass tells it. Often touching and physics. “Radiolab’s” unmistakable style always enlightening, “This American always fi ts the mood of the segment. The Life” is my favorite podcast. hour-long program is fi lled with tics, walls of sound and abrupt stops, leading to an experi- ence that is equal-parts ethereal and earthly. It’d be my favorite podcast, if not for... 2 STUDENT LIFE | NEWS News Editor / Michelle Merlin / [email protected] WEDNESDAY | APRIL 21, 2010

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Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy High 74 High 75 THE FLIPSIDE Low 50 Low 58 eventcalendar Campus National Performing Arts Department to WEDNESDAY 21 Community college officials Freshman Finale! present Metamorphoses pledge to boost graduation rates 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Graham Chapel Freshmen should attend the Freshman Finale, a new program, The Performing Arts Department (PAD) will perform Metamor- Offi cials from hundreds of two-year colleges across the nation including a ceremony with phoses, the Tony Award-winning play based on the writings of the signed a “call to action” pledge to boost student-completion rates by 50 Convocation speaker Danny Roman poet Ovid. Performances will take place in Edison Theatre at 8 percent in the next decade. Only 40 percent of community college stu- Gaynor, an award ceremony, a p.m. on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, with a 2 p.m. perfor- dents today complete their programs. memory slideshow and more! The event will be followed by Ted mance on Sunday, April 25. There will also be performances on April After the pledge was signed at the annual meeting of the American Drewes, pizza, drinks and live music 30 and May 1 at 8 p.m. and May 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for Wash. Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in Seattle, the Bill and in Edison Courtyard. U. students, faculty and staff. Melinda Gates Foundation announced that it will pump $110 million Roman poet Ovid wrote Metamorphoses to describe the history into replacing lackluster remedial-education programs at community of the world according to Greek mythology. Playwright Mary Zim- colleges. merman adapted the play, which premiered in 1996 at Northwestern In 2008, 9.8 million students enrolled in community colleges, com- University under the title Six Myths. Under the title Metamorphoses, pared to 11 million students this year. The increase is likely due to THURSDAY 22 the play premiered on Broadway on Feb. 21, 2002. Metamorphoses laid-off employees seeking new opportunities as well as skyrocketing F.A.B. Northwestern Mutual was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play in 2002, while Zim- university tuition rates that have pushed more students into two-year Event merman won the award for Best Direction of a Play. Myths in the story institutions. 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., Simon Hall include the story of creation, King Midas, and Eros and Psyche. As in “One of the core values of community colleges has always been The Female Association of Business Ovid’s book, the central theme of the play is that of change and trans- access, and that’s still important, but now we are ramping up our focus is presenting an event with three news briefs women from Northwestern formation. (Jack Marshall) on completion,” said Mary Spilde, chairwoman of the AACC and presi- Mutual who will speak about dent of Lane Community College in Oregon. (Jennifer Wei) fi nancial issues relevant to women and discuss job and internship opportunities at Northwestern Mutual. Every sorority with 10 members there will receive $50 to Local the Cupcakery. The sorority with the most members present will receive policebeat $150 dollars to any restaurant of their choice. The student group St. Louis Zoo to reopen elephant with the most people there will also LARCENY—April 17, 2010, 8:34 p.m. receive $75 dollars to any restaurant house of their choice. p.m. Locarion: PARKING LOT No. 4 Location: LIEN RESIDENCE Description: Complainant reports The St. Louis Zoo will open its newly restored Elephant House on HALL that someone stole various power Q&A with Arte Moreno May 15. The fi rst event will be the Zootennial exhibit, which features Description: Student reports that tools from the ThurtenE Carnival 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Simon 113 while doing his laundry someone site between the times of 2 p.m. Arte Moreno, owner of the Los photographs, artifacts, documents and videos of the zoo in celebration Angeles Angels of Anaheim, of its 100-year anniversary. unknown had stolen his clothes. and 5:49 p.m. All tools were will take questions about how Peabody Energy donated $2.5 million to restore the Elephant Total loss of clothing $150.00. Time located on the southeast corner of his academic degrees led to his of crime between 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. the construction site adjacent to House, which has been renamed Peabody Hall. The Elephant House, career and eventual ownership of Disposition: Pending. eastbound Brookings Drive. built in 1917, is the oldest building in the zoo. the Angels. He will discuss and Disposition: Pending. answer questions about the sports After 50 years of use, the Elephant House had been remade into a AUTO ACCIDENT—April 18, and baseball industries during the staff break room and storage area. The renovation expanded the hall session. 2010, 2:06 a.m. TRESPASSING—April 20, 2010, to 5,000 square feet. (Jennifer Wei) Location: PARKING LOT No. 4 1:08 a.m. Picture the Future Final Show Description: B & D Security Location: BRAUER HALL 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Ursa’s Fireside witnessed a vehicle strike and Description: Witness reports fi ve or This show will display photographs of middle schoolers from downtown damage the parking lot mechanical six subjects, possibly students, were St. Louis. Picture the Future, a arm and leave the area. Driver was in the tunnels near the Power Plant. CampusY volunteer group, has identifi ed and contacted. Offi cers located the subjects and worked with these students during Disposition: Cleared. identifi ed them. Also located were the past semester. Free cake will be cans of spray paint and fresh graffi ti. available for anyone attending. LARCENY—April 18, 2010, 6:14 Disposition: Cleared by arrest.

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www.mph.illinois.edu WEDNESDAY | APRIL 21, 2010 News Editor / Michelle Merlin / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | NEWS 3 BUNNY from page 1 very slow process. As of press U. students defacing any works said. “It fuses popular culture time, Wiley was unsure how of art,” Childs said. “These and high art, making it pretty long it would take for the statue things happen in this day and relevant to today’s students.” to be restored, though Mainte- age but usually not at a place As of press time, there are no nance Operations should have where people understand the suspects, according to Strom, a better idea today or tomor- value of these kinds of art,” but WUPD is investigating. row. “We don’t own the work,” she said. Childs helped advise Anyone with information Wiley said. “We have to call in Chancellor Mark Wrighton on about the perpetrator(s) is asked someone from the outside.” bringing the statue to campus. to visit the police station or The Bunny fi rst popped up The bronze statue, formally inform WUPD online. WUPD on campus in 2001 as a result called “Thinker on a Rock,” is the operates in an anonymous way, JOBS of a long-term loan from the creation of famed Welsh sculp- allowing informants to submit Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri Gateway Foundation, which tor Barry Flanagan, who passed information via Silent Witness Recruiting for: Admissions Officer supports art in the St. Louis away in 2009. In past years, on its website. Majors: All Majors area. According to staff at the the statue has been covered in Those responsible for the Apply end: 4/22 Gateway Foundation, there are glow sticks after Convocation, spray paint could face charges no plans to move the statue at wreathed during the holiday of vandalism and property dam- AIM-USA Omaha, Nebraska all. season and decorated for other age if caught. Recruiting for: Software/Computer Engineer “When we talked about purposes. “It’s a signifi cant con- “It’s an important piece of Majors: Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Systems Engineering bringing it here, I remem- temporary work that invokes artwork,” Strom said. “We want Apply end: 4/25 ber distinctly talking about both humor and a conscious- to ensure that it’s treated with not thinking of any Wash. ness of our traditions,” Childs the respect it deserves.” Coverago, Newark, New Jersey Recruiting for: Global Media Analyst Majors: All Majors Apply end: 4/25

The Seiden Group, New York, New York Recruiting for: Associate Strategist Majors: All Majors Apply end: 4/26

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PHOTOS BY JOHANN QUA HIANSEN | STUDENT LIFE The New York County District Attorney's Office, New York, New York Recruiting for: Policy Analyst On the night of April 16, unknown individuals spray painted the Bunny. It is awaiting restoration by Majors: All Majors an art conservator. Apply end: 4/30

Arden Theatre Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Recruiting for: Arden Professional Apprentice (APA) Program Majors: All Majors THURTENE from page 1 Apply end: 5/1 event so much, and it’s such a the IFC president got together developmentally—it’s a great MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., St. Peters, Missouri good bonding experience.” last fall and had a big conver- thing for teamwork, and I don’t Recruiting for: Staff Engineer sation about ThurtenE, and think you’ll fi nd many things Majors: Engineering-Masters, Ph.D Costs and benefi ts the Greek community self- that rival it,” Hayes said. “But Apply end: 5/9 Though it has a prominent imposed caps on spending,” our fear is, how can you do all role in the Greek commu- said Hayes. of the things you need to do on nity, ThurtenE is not offi cially Chapters are making efforts the lot and do all of the things affi liated with Greek life. And to reuse ThurtenE materi- you need to do academically?” INTERNSHIPS & CO-OPS according to Lucy Morlan, the als from previous years to Fischer said that he had Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. Greek Life Offi ce (GLO)’s eliminate waste. “I know that been able to handle his aca- Recruiting for: National Museum of American History Internship Program coordinator for chapter devel- we’re personally making a lot demic commitments and still Majors: All Majors opment, a conversation about of efforts to reuse all of our spend time on the lot. “I’ve Apply end: 4/24 the expenses that the façades materials from last year,” said actually started to come at incur has emerged for the senior and Alpha Phi overall really weird hours…I’ll get Centene, St. Louis, Missouri Greek community. Eve Tilley-Coulson. my work done for the day and Recruiting for: Health Care Analyst Internship “A lot of chapters and a But Tilley-Coulson thinks come at night.” Majors: All Majors lot of individual members are that the structures are among the “You certainly have to man- Apply end: 4/25 starting to have those conver- highlights of the day. “Building age your time better, because sations,” Morlan said. “I know the buildings is what brings in you’re supposed to be here Life Skills Foundation, St. Louis, Missouri that the chapters themselves ticket profi ts,” she said. any time you’re not in class,” Recruiting for: Accounting Intern, Grant Writing Intern, Human Resources Intern, have been working with the Hayes also raised concerns Osman said. “But it’s abso- Media Writing Intern, Project Management Intern honorary on spending caps, about the academic effects lutely worth it.” Majors: All Majors and I think we’re on the right that Lot Week has on students. “It’s just time management, Apply end: 4/26 track.” “Grades drop in the spring getting your work done,” Katz Mike Hayes, the executive semester for fraternities and said. “I come down here for a WUSTL Career Center: Communications & Events , St. Louis, Missouri director of Campus Life and sororities, and we can only couple of hours, and this is my Recruiting for: Summer Intern/Fall Brand Ambassador director of the GLO), said that attribute it to ThurtenE, though study break.” Majors: All Majors the Greek community has met we’ve never done an empirical With additional reporting Apply end: 4/26 both challenges and criticisms. research study” he said. by Kate Gaertner “The Panhellenic president and “It’s a good thing Boeing Co., Renton & Tukwila, Washington Recruiting for: Supply Chain Management and Procurement Intern Majors: Engineering JOBS from page 1 Apply end: 4/28 Kensey Nash Corporation, Exton, Pennsylvania U. student in the past, they will in their summer internship pro- for nine months, senior Jeff Ye Recruiting for: Biomaterials Research Co-op continue to because they know grams. Companies will hire was offered a full-time posi- Majors: Engineering how good the students are,” students as interns the sum- tion for next year. Apply end: 4/28 Smith said. mer before their senior year. ”Just through the internship There are no geographic If the students are successful, they were able to see that cul- Breast Cancer Research Foundation, New York, New York or industry-related employ- the company will extend a job turally I was a fi t and that they Recruiting for: Summer Intern ment trends among Wash. U. offer in many cases. were satisfi ed with my quality Majors: All Majors students. Graduates fi nd jobs “More and more employers of work ethic,” Ye said. Apply end: 4/30 all over the country and in a are looking into internships as “The internships are impor- diverse range of industries. a way to do their hiring. We tant because they are a way of Yahoo!, Multiple U.S. Locations “We have never been vested are really stressing to students turning something into a job,” Recruiting for: Associate Producer/Video & Content Editor Intern, Business Management in one particular geographic the importance of internships,” Smith said. Intern, Editorial Intern, J-Scholar Editorial Intern, Photo Editor Intern, Social Media Intern, area or industry,” Smith said. Smith said. The Career Center offers Tri-City Port Intern, Video Analytics Intern Social Media Intern Regardless, Smith acknowl- Smith encourages students students career counseling Majors: All Majors edges that many students are to explore career opportunities even after graduation, and Apply end: 4/30 attracted to specifi c geographic through summer internships. encourages students to keep in regions when searching for There are three main benefi ts contact over the summer while jobs. 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FORUMSTAFF EDITORIAL An open letter from the Wash. U. Bunny

Dear Graffi ti Artist(s), thinking, which is pretty diffi cult the symbol of introspection and conservator could fi x. Now I sit creative. I would have appreci- than enhance my important sym- I know you better than you when one has no brain. My throne intellectual wisdom at this uni- alone and emaciated in my blue ated a few carrots (or, hell, a Bear bolic role on this campus, you might think. I see you walk past is a rock, knobbly and hard. My versity. I’ve had my picture taken tarpaulin kilt. I am no longer a Necessities cake) to feed my mal- resorted to cheap vandalism. me on the way to the library, wear- purpose in life seems to be giving with more people than George landmark, but a laughingstock. nourished frame. I would have Instead of amusement, you chose ing your Wash. U. sweatpants. those pesky tour guides something Clooney. I deserve respect, honor I’ve seen you walk past me as if chuckled (silently —for I am, cruelty. I’ve stared at you lounging on the to point out between Olin Library and perhaps the occasional pat on nothing happened, and boy, do I after all, a statue) if you had cho- But no worries, I’ll be bet- green grass. And I sat helplessly and Graham Chapel. the back. I am postmodern, what- wish I could spit at you. I am hurt, sen to dress me up in a rare burst ter soon. Paint can be erased; my on my haunches last Friday night Yet I have enough self-respect ever that means, and maybe you I am spiteful, and I can’t wait for of school spirit or in honor of an memory cannot. And rest assured, as you desecrated and defi led me. to think I am an integral part of this could try to interrogate me as art you to get caught. upcoming event. Those res-col- I’ll be watching for you. I’ve never done anything bad campus. I am a beacon for the lost. instead of mocking me. If you were going to alter my lege scarves I’ve seen look pretty to you, mostly because I don’t do I am a touch of fl avor this campus But instead, what did you appearance, you could have at snazzy. Sincerely, anything, period. I pretend to be needs. I am The Bunny, dammit, offer me? A paint job only an art least had the courtesy to be more But alas, it was not so. Rather The Bunny How not to protest: with guns

Richard Jesse Markel be further from the truth. ability of the government to carry Forum Editor What these increasingly dan- out the law. So far, the paranoid, gerous gun nuts are doing is gun-toting right wing has yet to undermining their own credibility break any laws. Its members just onday’s Washington and future ability to demonstrate. stand in armed opposition to Fed- Post ran an article Right now, they stand on the verge eral law. But what happens if or about an “open of crossing the line into criminal when they go too far? Violent acts carry” demonstra- territory. Do not get me wrong, against congressmen have already Mtion whereby dozens of protestors the U.S. Constitution provides for happened in retaliation to voting for gathered on the Virginia side of the “the right of the people peaceably or against various pieces of legisla- Potomac River with a variety of to assemble, and to petition the tion. It’s merely a hop, skip and a loaded and unloaded weaponry to government for a redress of griev- jump until these people do some- protest what they view as violations ances.” The problem is not that thing really stupid while they’re of the United States Constitution. they’re lining up with guns trying to waving their weapons around and Interestingly enough, their griev- intimidate the government. Instead the military is called in. ances have nothing to do with the it’s a question of what’s next. What Demonstrating against the Second Amendment or gun rights actions will the rampant paranoia of government is a freedom guar- whatsoever. Instead, according these people lead to? anteed by the U.S. Constitution, to organizer Daniel Almond, the The Second Amendment but it must be peaceful. Trying to group is upset about health care clearly states, “the right of the peo- intimidate Congress and the Presi- reform, bank bailouts, climate ple to keep and bear arms, shall not dent with weapons is a recipe for initiatives and other presum- be infringed.” People ought to be disaster. People need to start think- ably unconstitutional government free to purchase a gun to hunt with ing with their heads. They may not initiatives. or use for their own defense. Where like what the government has been If the protest were about gun rationality diverges from the think- doing recently—half of America rights and gun rights alone, their ing of these people is the notion hates what’s going on—but they demonstration would have be that we need guns to defend our- need to be smart enough to real- rather fi tting. Like it or not, lining selves from the government. That ize that shaking an angry fi st and a up with guns to protest is a pretty sentiment will only lead to some loaded weapon at the White House logical response to infringements mentally unbalanced person caus- is a futile and dangerous idea. Dan- on gun rights. Lining up on the ing the gun mob to become violent iel Almond’s gun nuts need to step banks of the Potomac with guns at the worst possible time: while back a bit. Waving a Sig P226 simply because you’re not a fan of they’re parading their loaded guns around in the air will at best accom- anything Barrack Obama has done, around the borders of the capital. plish nothing and, at worst, get conversely, is a horrendous idea. These so-called defenders of someone arrested or killed. If peo- The more radical elements of guns and liberty ought to do a little ple want to protest the government, the political right have taken guns more research into the actual law of they need to be rational and non- and elevated them to an ironic rep- the land before they go pushing the threatening about it. Right now, the resentation of liberty. Instead of boundaries of peaceful assemblage. only thing their guns are doing is considering guns as simply another The Insurrection Act of 1807, blowing holes in their credibility right, in their minds guns are the twice amended and now restored and making our nation a little less embodiment of their resistance to to its original language, provides secure. the government. Their own para- the President of the United States noid belief is that weapons are the the power to use armed forces to Richard is a junior in Business. only thing keeping the big, bad suppress demonstrations or rebel- He can be reached via e-mail at government at bay. Nothing could lious groups who interfere with the [email protected]. AVIYA LANIS | STUDENT LIFE Between a rock and a hard place Think before you print Charles Herrera luring people into those sub- Thus, McConnell and the Staff Columnist prime loans that caused so much rest of the GOP are in a bind; Brent Sherman They point to the advantages and the notes may not transfer. trouble for the economy when if they hold out on their posi- Staff Columnist of it, such as shareability, ease They also become cumbersome they started to go south, caus- tion as steadfastly as they did on of searching within and across if you try to do anything beyond all Street reform: ing the recession. Further, this health care, it will be so easy to documents, access from any- the program’s capabilities, like Democrats want agency, or an existing regula- label them as being too friendly hen I went to where with Internet and more. drawing a stick fi gure to mark it, Republicans tor, must be given the power to toward the very people who pick up my print- They don’t mention the draw- an important person or trying to want it, the Amer- regulate the complex securities are being popularly blamed ing in the Dauten backs: the need for a computer, write an equation in the margin. Wican people want it, and hey, the such as credit default swaps that for the fi nancial crisis. On the lab, there was a lack of fl exibility and a lack of Taking notes on paper is just Tea Party activists even want it. few people can truly claim to other hand, if they capitulate aW sign on the printer telling me malleability. more effective and quicker. Therefore, it shouldn’t be such understand. Institutions that are too quickly, then they will be that by printing 22,000 sheets, Since the document is digi- Then there are the issues a problem getting a strong bill Too Big To Fail, or TBTF, also seen as being soft and foresak- we had emitted more than 400 tal, you need something that brought about by using high through Congress, should it? need to be dealt with in a way ing conservative principles. pounds of carbon, used up takes electricity to read it. As technology unnecessarily. Data Well, as they say, the devil that reduces the ability of these This label would be particu- almost a third of a tree and used most of us do not have e-read- loss due to hard drive failure, is in the details. More specifi - few companies to have a dras- larly effective with respect to the enough energy to power a 100- ers, we use computers to read a virus or theft is a common cally, there are two pieces of tic effect on the economy should CFPA; Republicans under Presi- watt light bulb for 6,500 hours. them. These computers are occurrence. Those people who the proposal at the center of this they get in trouble and face the dent George W. Bush created “Think before you print,” the power hogs, contain toxic-heavy have shifted over to the paper- debate: a new regulatory agency risk of collapse. I can understand the Department of Homeland sign exhorted. So, I am thinking, metals and are replaced approxi- less age can lose everything. I devoted to consumer protec- the desire to prevent another Security, one of the greatest big- and here are my thoughts. mately every three years. How is haven’t had a notebook crash on tion and the so-called “resolution round of bailouts, but the Repub- government accomplishments I don’t like having to pay for that sustainable? me in years, and the last time my authority,” and a $50 billion licans’ constant repetition of this of the past 50 years, and such printing when I print on main By fl exibility, I mean that I textbook got a virus was when I fund fi nanced by fees on big talking point even after it has fears will certainly be brought up campus. Paying a few cents per can read the printed word any- sneezed on it. In short, books are banks that would, according to been proven false just makes me about the CFPA if they haven’t page makes me mad. It makes where it is light enough. I can not only easier to work with, but CNN [“Congress divided over wonder. already. me mad the same way guac spread books out all across they are also more durable. fi nancial reform bill,” April 18], Republicans allege that the However, the Republicans and sour cream costing extra my desk, instead of being Digital copies are a long way provide a mechanism to pay for proposed fund is nothing more may have a way out with this: on campus makes me mad. constrained by the 13.3-inch from doing everything paper can the orderly closing of a future than ensuring that there will be According to another CNN arti- These make me mad because “desktop” on my laptop. Trying do. Until they can do all that and Lehman Brothers-style fail- another round of bailouts when- cle [“White House scrutinizes the separate fees are deceptive. to write a paper while consult- more, we won’t see a “paper- ure. Of course, the Republicans, ever companies need them. The Senate bill’s bank liquidation When I buy a burrito, I expect ing a notebook and other texts is less” age. That is why I need to most notably Senate Minor- Democrats leading the reform fund,”April 17], the White House sour cream to be included in that best done by spreading them out print for my classes, and that is ity Leader Mitch McConnell effort, from President Obama is apparently seriously consider- $5.95. I don’t expect to pay an on the desk with a computer to why printing is essential to my (R-Ky.), oppose these provisions and Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) ing having Senator Dodd remove extra 50 cents for it. type on. Trying to view every- education. as vehemently as they opposed on down, are all saying that this the $50 billion fund from the bill. Now, the guac and the sour thing at once on a screen that is So my thoughts on the mat- the Democrats’ approach to is not true at all. I tend to believe If that’s what it takes to make it a cream are arguably nonessential. tiny compared to your physi- ter are not “Great, this will be health care reform. However, them, only because you have to bipartisan bill, so be it. However, However, printing is essential, cal desktop is ineffi cient. The good for the environment,” but while the health care opposition admit that Senator McConnell’s having a way to deal with TBTF so I expect it to be included in printed word allows you to work rather “I am paying how much could be considered legitimate, outright opposition to the reform effectively while minimizing risk my tuition fee—not tacked on more quickly and in more situa- for this school, and they want to the Republicans need to step bill being announced after he met to the taxpayers and the broader after where fi nancial aid cannot tions than the digital document nickel and dime me?” By mak- carefully in their opposition to with several Wall Street bankers economy is absolutely critical help. So, I am bothered when- does. ing all students pay for printing, fi nancial reform, as the provi- seems pretty suspicious. Sure, the to ensuring we do not have this ever people tell me to just stop What I mean by lack of Wash. U. is charging us extra for sions drawing the most fi re right GOP has traditionally been the debate again in 10 years. printing to save money. The malleability is that I can do an education that we thought we now are the ones that this country party that favors a free-market printed document has many whatever I want to a physical had already paid for. desperately needs. economy, but isn’t being seen as qualities not found in digital copy, whereas I can only do a The Consumer Finance Pro- in favor of the status quo on Wall Charles is a freshman in Arts documents that make it essential few things with a digital copy. tection Agency (CFPA), as it Street the last thing a member of & Sciences. He can be reached to our education. Some PDF readers let you make Brent is a junior in Engineering. is being called, would ideally Congress wants with so much via e-mail at charles.herrera@ Sustainability advocates notes, highlight and whatnot, He can be reached via e-mail at be able to prevent banks from anger directed at these bankers? wustl.edu. encourage us to go “paperless.” but doing so takes more time [email protected].

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Off-campus controversy shows Unintentional, but still segregation dialogue is needed Cyrus Bahrassa neighborhood—is an impor- acceptable, I worry that this Gabe Cralley where we are in college and Native American. Forum Editor tant step, but consensus and controversy will deteriorate Staff Columnist supposed to be so culturally What bothers me is that compromise are needed for into spats over lawnmowers aware and racially accepting, we don’t even mean to do it. this quarrel to be resolved. and loud whistling. It would a lot of us still have a ten- We just fall into old habits, eave it to pub- Consensus and compromise be childish for each party to ne of my friends dency to compartmentalize maybe glom onto a group of lic urination and come from hearing each argu- shut its mouth and fume over asked me to help ourselves based on the color people around whom we’re a disbanded game ment and reaching a collective what isn’t going right, when a him put an out- of our skin. It’s like we claim comfortable, but that raises of Wiffl e ball to decision. Arguably the major far better option would be to fi t together for a that when we come here, we the question of why being the

Lbring Wash. U. students and diffi culty in University City sit down and work together to concertO we went to last week same race as someone elic- University City residents to has been excessive noise, a make things right. Justifi ed or (which made me feel special). its a friendship. I’ve never loggerheads. University City’s painfully subjective form of not, whining never solves as As we were driving to the really understood that. I “zero-tolerance policy” has misconduct. What is excessive much as communication. venue, he made the comment, It seems like even don’t feel that it’s inherent become the fl avor of the month to me may be acceptable to I don’t pretend to under- albeit jokingly, that we were in our genetic makeup, but

in this area of St. Louis, and you. Clearly-articulated guide- stand everything about the twins, except I’m white and here, where we rather that we’re just caving our ordinarily easy-going cam- controversy, nor do I (or any he’s black, which threw us to old, still lingering ways of pus is abuzz with accusations one person) have all the solu- into a conversation about race are in college thought. of profi ling and police abuses. tions. But clearly, off-campus perceptions today. and supposed to Just like my friend did What strikes me about this As adults, “ students will need to make life- In the same way, I feel not acknowledge the differ- latest quarrel is the lack of style sacrifi ces. I’ve made the that even if we don’t realize be so culturally ence that he’s in business and effective communication from everyone deserves error of distinguishing students it, here at Wash. U. we often I’m in English or that my all sides. Wash. U. administra- from residents in this column, have a tendency to segment aware and racially hair is long and his is short or tors have limited comments to the chance to when in fact students in the off into racial cliques. that I’m loud and he’s quiet, “ “ one e-mail from Dean Justin area are just as much residents Someone told me before I accepting, a lot we seem to strip away all of Carroll; the University City move past “us vs. of University City as any- came here that there was a lot our other characteristics like of us still have Police Department has yet to them” and engage one else. That means that they of socioeconomic and racial they’re just clothes and get divulge the specifi cs of its so- must be law-abiding citizens segregation. I didn’t believe a tendency to down to what we really are: a called policy. Sure, University in meaningful who conform to community it until I got here and saw the pigment. City residents have complained “ expectations; that also means, groups that walked around I don’t mean to imply that compartmentalize about excessive noise and lit- dialogue. though, that they must have a campus. Before I go any far- it’s intentional; I just want ter due to student parties and place at the policy table. ther, I want to say that this ourselves based on to bring awareness to it. We gatherings. Off-campus under- There are of course prob- is by no means the standard tend to slip into these sort of graduates have fi red back with lems in addition to excessive here at Wash. U., but it is def- the color of implicit cultural segregations testimony at the latest city lines (perhaps in some sort of noise, such as littering and initely prevalent. and go against what our soci- council meeting and occasional contract) are needed. public intoxication. Student Even when I got here, I our skin. ety supposedly is. We need to attempts to show their good- At last Monday’s city coun- and resident input will be cru- didn’t notice it until the day notice this so we can remedy neighbor sides. But I would cil meeting, Andrew Weisberg cial if good times are to be had when someone commented it and actually be the accept- argue that these efforts have and Wyatt Crane called for a while following the law. As about a certain group keeping ing, integrated university that been more about defending city-appointed committee of adults, everyone deserves the to themselves and shutting are united under our titles as we’re supposed to be. each side’s stake than identi- students and permanent resi- chance to move past “us vs. everyone else out. I started Wash. U. students or under It doesn’t matter that fying the major problems and dents. This is a good idea that them” and engage in mean- to notice it and then started our over-packed schedules or my friend is black and I am designing suffi cient solutions. University City should imple- ingful dialogue in order to to look around for it. When I sleep deprivation, but instead white; we both wound up at Certainly defending your- ment, because it will serve establish the foundations for began to look for it, I realized of being characterized by the same place. self—whether as a student as a venue for the effective positive change. that it reached far and was those sorts of pan-traits, we trying to enjoy college and dialogue that is so desper- represented in many clumps take those off and draw lines, adulthood among friends, ately needed. If residents and Cyrus is a sophomore in Arts & of people I saw walking not even by majors or extra- Gabe is a freshman in Arts & or as a resident trying to students don’t commit to a Sciences. He can be reached via together on campus. curricular activities, but by Sciences. He can be reached via enjoy a peaceful and clean clear plan for what is and isn’t e-mail at [email protected]. It seems like even here, whether we’re black, white or e-mail at [email protected]. 6 STUDENT LIFE | SPORTS Sports Editor / Alex Dropkin / [email protected] WEDNESDAY | APRIL 21, 2010

SOFTBALL SPORTS Complete games and mercy rules highlight pair of doubleheader sweeps Puneet Kollipara noted that it helps the team in the the mercy rule in both victories with her grand slam. The home Sports Reporter process. against Fontbonne University, run for Hitchcock was the 15th “I think [stealing bases] helps collecting 27 hits en route to fi ve- of her career, which puts her in me get into scoring position, and inning fi nals of 14-2 and 11-1. fourth place all-time. Junior Claire Voris and just having that goal to reach Senior Ashton Hitchcock led the In the second game, Cook sophomore Olivia Cook each toward helps me help the team,” barrage with a grand slam in the and Fontbonne’s Kourtney Von picked up two complete-game Fieser said. fi rst game on Sunday. Behren were locked in a pitch- wins as the No. 12 Washington The Bears sought to get on “I wasn’t really even thinking er’s duel, allowing one run each University softball team swept the board earlier in the second about trying to hit a home run or in the fi rst four innings. two doubleheaders over the game, and they did just that. how many people were on base,” In the top of the fi fth, though, weekend. Senior Caitlyn Hoffman’s two- Hitchcock said. “At that point the Bears exploded with another Voris’ complete game high- run homer to right fi eld set off the it was fun more than anything 10-run inning, capitalizing on lighted the Bears’ 4-2 comeback Bears’ fi ve-run second inning. because everyone was hitting.” two errors by Fontbonne. Six dif- win in the fi rst game, while Cook “I’ve been hitting the ball Though Voris and Cook both ferent Bears drove in runs in the also tossed a complete game as not that great lately, so I was just delivered strong outings again, inning, and eight of the 10 runs the Bears cruised to a 6-1 win in trying to hit the ball hard some- the Bears’ offense was too much the Bears scored were unearned. the second game. place and get a good feeling, so it for Fontbonne, putting up 10-run Fieser highlighted the game Harris Stowe’s Jenna Walter worked well,” Hoffman said. innings in each game. with a 3-for-4 performance, held the Bears to a run in the fi rst The outburst was more than In the fi rst game, the Bears including a two-run triple. She three innings of the fi rst game, enough for Cook, as she almost scored 10 runs in the fourth went 6 for 8 in the doubleheader but their bats came alive with threw a shutout. An error in inning to extend their 4-2 lead to and extended her hitting streak to three runs in the fourth inning. the sixth inning allowed Harris 14-2, giving Voris a hefty cush- 17 games. Trailing 2-1 to start that inning, Stowe’s only run to score. “Some- ion. Sophomore Corissa Santos The four wins and the solid the Bears took a 4-2 lead to seal times stuff like that just happens. doubled home the fi rst run of pitching and hitting came despite JOHANN QUA HIANSEN| STUDENT LIFE the win for Voris. More importantly I’m glad that the inning, and Voris followed the Bears’ having taken a week Senior Megan Fieser, the current leader on the Bears’ all-time Senior Megan Fieser stole we got the win and that we hit with a two-run single. Freshman off from games. The Red and stolen base list, looks to score off a base hit from second base. two bases in the game, moving great,” Cook said. “I think we’re Ashley Janssen and Fieser each Green said the team worked her into sole possession of fi rst where we need to be this season, added an RBI. hard on fundamentals last week. so I think we’re on a good roll The Bears (28-6) continue place on the Bears’ all-time sto- and the shutout doesn’t mean as Hitchcock came to the plate “We had a good week of prac- right now,” head coach Leticia their eight-game home stand len base list. While she is excited much as the win.” with the bases loaded and put the tice and we got to adjust some Pineda-Boutté said after Satur- against Westminster College at 4 to achieve major milestones, she On Sunday, the Bears forced exclamation point on the inning things and solidify positions, day’s games. p.m. Wednesday. WOMEN’SGOLF Bears enter stand-by mode with fi fth place fi nish Michael Rosengart 630) earned its third tournament seen that good things happen wrong rule sheet. Pettinato shot Sports Reporter victory in the past 10 days. when you play smart and maybe an 89 in the second round. “It would have been awe- settle for the bogey so I think that “It was a good learning expe- some to beat [DePauw, Illinois will defi nitely help my game in rience. It could’ve happened to No. 13 Washington Univer- Wesleyan, or Saint Mary’s], but the future. I’ll probably try to play anyone on the team,” Pettinato sity took fi fth place out of 17 they’re good teams and they safer rather than try for the diffi - said. teams at the Illinois Wesleyan put up good scores,” senior co- cult shots.” What this outcome does for University Spring Fling at the captain Kris Zeschin said. “We She tied freshman Hannah the Bears’ chances of reaching Ironwood Golf Course in Nor- didn’t do bad at all, so there’s not Buck for 22nd. Buck fi red the nationals is unclear. Ultimately, mal, Ill., this past weekend. Now much you can do...we stuck with second highest score of her career the question is whether the selec- the Bears will have to keep their it well though and it was a good during the fi rst round with an 88, tion committee will pay attention fi ngers crossed in hopes of the tournament.” but rebounded with a second to the Bears’ fall, where the team team making its fi rst-ever trip to The team’s 668 was its best round score of 77—her third-best performed better, or the spring, the NCAA championship. 36-hole total of the spring and score. where they admittedly struggled Wash. U. battled windy con- came on the backs of several Zeschin (82-86, 168) added according to several golfers. ditions on Saturday to turn in a strong individual efforts. Soph- her lowest 18-hole and 36-hole “We hope that we have a shot 339. The Bears were in fi fth place omore Katie Homa turned in a numbers of the spring, while at the postseason, but I think a halfway through the tournament, second round 80 for her career Melanie Walsh (84-86, 170) con- lot of us are frustrated with how but could not move up the lead- best on 18 holes and also matched tinued a streak of seven straight we played. We just wish we had erboard even though the team the best 36-hole score of her rounds without going over 90. more time and more tournaments shaved off 10 strokes on Sunday career with a 165. Zeschin and Walsh fi nished tied left in the season,” Pettinato said. for a 329. Wash. U. fi nished just “I feel like I really didn’t play for 30th and 38th, respectively. “Obviously, we had all started eight strokes behind No. 5 Saint that much better, but I played a lot The Bears caught an unfortu- playing a lot better as the season Mary’s College (335-325, 660), smarter,” Homa said. She added nate break when junior co-captain went on.” which took fourth. that she struggled to hit fairways at Kathleen Pettinato’s fi rst-round The NCAA will release its No. 4 Illinois Wesleyan times and was forced to scramble, score was disqualifi ed for playing fi eld for the national champion- BILL STOVER| WUSTL PHOTO SERVICES (320-325, 645) took third but it was her course management from the wrong tee. Her playing ship at the Mission Inn Resort Kris Zeschin follows through after hitting the ball on Friday, April behind William Woods Uni- in those situations that keyed her partners were disqualifi ed as well. in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla., on 9 at the McKendree Spring Invitational at Cardinal Creek Golf versity, (319-321, 640), No. strong performance. The issue reportedly stemmed May 3. 12 in the NAIA, while No. 6 “I defi nitely think I’ve turned from one of the competitors acci- With additional reporting by Club. DePauw University (316-314, a corner,” Homa added. “I’ve dentally referring the group to the Alex Dropkin. WASHUCREW Crew holds own at Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta Kurt Rohrbeck Rowing Association Regatta on State University, the University of teams with top coaching. The Ally Rifkind, managed to take fi rst as well, although its 6:17.42 in the Sports Editor April 17-18 in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Notre Dame and the University of lightweights were up against 10 over Clemson University, the Uni- fi rst heat gave it fi fth place for While this was the third regatta Florida. other schools that recruit guys.” versity of Tennessee-Chattanooga the event, not enough to move for the team this season, the level Given the high levels of com- The Men’s Novice Light- and Virginia Tech University. on to the semifi nals. Then again, Going up against a number of competition that they faced this petition, the team was happy weight 4, referenced by Turnbull, “We were ahead from the it wasn’t the place that mat- of Division I power conference time around featured some much with its performance. “We were took the gold in its A Final with beginning and we were really tered to the team, but rather the schools, the Washington Univer- bigger names than the fi rst two. In extremely happy with how we a time of 7:09.30. The boat, with comfortable going into the race,” performance. sity men’s and women’s crew the 12 heats the team participated did,” senior and men’s team cap- freshman rowers Paul Goedeke, Gerold said. “Ally did a really “We were seeing how we team competed this past weekend in, they raced against the likes tain Derek Turnbull said. “The Jeff Gerold, Geoff Gunter, George great job in that race, motivating could do against these D1 in the Southern Intercollegiate of the University of Texas, Ohio novices won a gold medal against Steenkolk and freshman coxswain us to be strong off the start.” schools,” Turnbull said. “We had Three other Wash. U. boats a good race. We know we’re not made it to A or B Finals events. going to get medals against D1 The Women’s Novice 4 made it schools.” to the A Final before fi nishing in The team is back on the river sixth with a time of 8:33.55. in two weeks when it heads to In B Finals, the Men’s Nov- Topeka, Kan., on May 1 for the ice 4 took sixth in 7:44.46 while Great Plains Rowing Champi- the Women’s Varsity 8 took fourth onships. With this being the fi nal place out of six at a 7:31.41 clip. regatta before nationals on May “Considering the makeup 22, the team is beginning to fi ne- of our team, I thought we did tune its selection of boats. extremely well,” sophomore “We have to talk about Lindsay Lozito said, referencing whether to practice and race our the fact that the team only has one 8, or we can go back to 4s which junior and is otherwise all sopho- we know we’re really good at and mores and freshmen. “We did a lot go for the gold in those events,” better than we could’ve hoped.” Turnbull said. The Men’s Varsity 8 competed

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permanent embargo on the works way.” for students in the writing pro- Klimasewiski and Bassett gram. Previously, a six-month, mentioned that this situation has one-year or two-year embargo occurred at other schools in the was allowed for all students’ the- past, such as at the University of ses; now, however, students in the Iowa in 2008. However, Iowa creative writing program will be was a lot slower in changing the Freshmen talk about Lot Week for ThurtenE allowed permanent control over policy. where their work is published. As a result, students were not They will still turn their theses expecting the University to fi x this in electronically, but the Univer- problem so quickly. sity will not be allowed to publish “I was very concerned; we had them online. a very limited window to get this “They’ll still take the thesis at done in, and I had no idea how the library, but it won’t be avail- the University would respond. At able to the public, if one chooses best it seemed like even if people that option. And for us, that’s per- wanted to change the policy, even fect and that’s exactly what we’re a matter of weeks was not a long hoping for,” Klimasewiski said. enough time for anything to get While this proposal is not yet done,” Bassett said. offi cial, the University administra- Marshall was not surprised to tors are waiting on the students in hear back so quickly, but under- the program to agree to it. stood why the students were so “Dean Fox is just waiting for concerned. me to tell her that all of the grad- “Dealing with [Washing- uate students have said they like ton University] with problems that solution,” Klimasewiski said. that have arisen in recent years He expects that the option will has been great,” Marshall said. Eric Osman, Sig Ep Brittany Katz, Pi Phi Eric Fischer, Kappa Sig be ready by May 3. “I think students have been sur- “You certainly have to “The hours go by really “I’m a new member, so there According to Bassett, students prised because they were looking who have already defended their at the University of Iowa and how manage your time better quickly. I’ve been drilling, are always a few of us here theses are waiting for this option it became a big problem there.” because you’re supposed to which I’ve never done because we want to sponsor to be available before they submit Bassett echoed feelings of be here any time you’re not before, and I learned how to the community bonding, their theses online. appreciation to the University’s use a table saw. It’s been so between members who have Klimasewiski expects many of response. “The University has in class. So last night we got the graduating students to choose been very receptive to our con- off late and I just went to the much fun.” done this and are teaching us this option. cerns, and we have great hopes library and stayed there all to carry on traditions.” “I bet many will, and I bet that the problem is going to be night.” maybe a few won’t. I’m not sure,” solved.” Klimasewiski said. “I’m glad that they’ll have the option either WU IEEE among most top 10 most outstanding in world

Michelle Merlin “This has a really big trebuchets. Feiereisen intends Feierson was pleased that of the group and attributed all of motivated students that Senior News Editor impact because as one of the for the group to appeal to all he won “Most Outstanding of the accomplishments to the shared the same vision and 10 largest outstanding student majors, and though most Student Member,” but didn’t students. wanted to jump on board groups in the world, our name members are engineers, the think that was the highlight of “These students basically and be a part of it,” Feiere- The Institution of Elec- will get out there,” Feiereisen group has one philosophy the awards. participated in the competi- isen said. “So winning the trical and Electronics said. major. “I’m very appreciative of tion, and they were recognized outstanding large student Engineering (IEEE) was The team put a lot of effort The group also spends a the fact that I was recognized, for their tremendous accom- group [award] was extremely revamped this year. The toward the win this year. They significant amount of time but it could never have been a plishments,” Professor Min rewarding. That’s what organization, which had only did a complete about face, networking. They host events single person’s effort; it was said. made me feel good and feel three members last year, now coming up with a new motto, with local engineers and a team that we had,” Feiere- “I had a vision that I fol- proud.” boasts between 400 and 500. “your dreams are reality.” major corporations as well as isen said. lowed through with and it’s This Saturday, the group’s The WU IEEE tries to host an department dinners with and Professor Min was proud more that I had a great group hard work paid off when event each day, prioritizing without faculty. it was awarded the title of networking and awareness. The IEEE wants to increase “Most Oustanding Student “The big thing for us recognition of the University Branch in the Region,” and was always to help Wash. U. among employers, especially senior Jeff Feiereisen won build relationships and get major corporations with “Most Outstanding Student its name out there, and it’s a which the University does Member.” really hard, slow process and not already have strong rela- The IEEE is an interna- I don’t think the school gets tionships. These corporations tional organization focused as much help from the stu- include General Electric. on electrical engineering. dents as it needs,” Feiereisen “People will hear the The world is divided into said. “If you go to the com- name more across the region 10 regions, which are then pany you should be pushing and this will help with bigger divided into subregions. the company to recruit Wash. events,” Feiereisen said. Washington University is U. students.” By working to improve in a region that stretches The University’s IEEE corporate relations with the across about 10 states, span- projects are not confined to career center, engineering ning Texas and Missouri. The electrical engineering. Out- school and Weston Career University’s victory puts it side projects include building Center, the University’s IEEE among the top 10 branches in dance floors like the one at hopes to make more jobs the world. Vertigo and constructing available to students. Members of the electri- cal and systems engineering department predict that this will increase the University’s name recognition. “The region is one of 10 in the world, so they won this recognition for the entire region, which includes dozens and dozens of univer- sities and schools. It is a very significant recognition for Washington University,” said Professor Paul Min, associate professor of electrical and systems engineering and the COURTESY OF JEFF FEIEREISEN University’s IEEE adviser. Members of the Washington University IEEE pose for a photo.

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Carly MacLeod Everyone’s got a different all of you who have puckered up afterward. But I didn’t care at the expectations: that it’ll be some wait it out—I know I wasted my Romance Columnist fi rst kiss story. For some of us, more times than you can count: time, because I’d fi nally done it. sort of Disney-movie magic sce- fi rst kiss, and I don’t think I’ve it was on the playground with a Not everyone has had that fi rst It’s too easy to write it off nario and soft music will play in sustained any major emotional fi nger-paint-smudged classmate. kiss. And I’m not talking just when people tell you these sto- the background (perhaps a mild damage. But in this case, readers, A few months back, I For others, it was a chaste good- awkward middle-schoolers: I ries. I remember all my friends exaggeration, but something the best advice is the tried-and- received an e-mail from one of night kiss on the front porch. mean that kinda cute guy in your telling me to wait for it to be spe- along those lines). And while true: be yourself, and it’ll happen my readers. It was from an intel- More likely than not, it was in the Macroeconomics class, or the cial, to not let it go to waste. But even a kiss with someone you when you least expect it. You’re ligent, kind and highly involved back of a movie theater or on the girl who is always cracking jokes while they doled out their kind- care about isn’t quite like that, a most attractive when you’re student—really a role model in couch at some high school party. at your fl oor meetings. hearted advice, I felt in my heart kiss with someone who you don’t happy and comfortable with who the Washington University com- And odds are it sucked. But, by As someone who was a late of hearts that I just wanted to get care about is really not like that. you are. munity. After he offered me some this point, we’ve all kissed so bloomer myself (I was a full it over with. It’s hard to be left The best kisses happen when you And most importantly, take technological help that I desper- many other people or just done two years behind most of my out of the loop, to feel like you’re actually care about someone, and comfort in the fact that you’re ately needed, he told me that he it so many times that the novelty friends), I have to both sympa- the odd one out. they about you. There is nothing not alone. In fact, maybe some of needed some advice as well. I has worn off and it has become thize with and cringe for all of But now I hate to give out better than that intoxicating feel- you should connect and make a was confused as to why such a easier and more enjoyable. Now you untouched individuals. I the same advice I once scorned ing when your lips are an inch little Disney magic of your own. bright individual would need my it’s just something we joke about, occasionally think back to my myself. The reason it’s such away from the person you’re Getting the whole kissing thing help with anything—until I read: with exaggerations of how awful fi rst kiss with Dan TooMuch- common advice is because it’s crazy about, and you know that down can take awhile, but the “I’m 21 and I’ve never been or adorable our fi rst kisses were. Tongue: awkward, too long and the truth. For all the unkissed, they feel it too. learning process is always better kissed.” But I’ve got some news for so messy I had to dry my face off I’m sure you have pretty high I’m not saying you have to with a study buddy.

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Z ALBUM REVIEW ALBUM CADENREVIEW A ‘Blue Sky Noise’ ‘Infestation’ CIRCA SURVIVE RATT dueling guitar lines and bus- Each track sounds Steve Hardy Cici Coquillette also boasts one of the most emo- smaller name just doesn’t cut ily thundering drums. detached from the others in Cadenza Music Editor Cadenza Reporter tionally confusing guitar solos it. The obligatory power ballad, The fi rst single, “Get this collection of singles, that I have ever come up against. “Take Me Home,” plays with a Out,” is also a winner, a care- which is not necessarily a The beginning is just sad. Really strangely atonal minor guitar and The cover of Circa Sur- fully crafted wrecking ball weakness, but it points to Hair metal is the greatest and truly sad. If you can bend a bass interplay before blossom- vive’s newest offering, “Blue of a song that at fi rst blush Circa Survive’s over-ambi- thing ever to come from the ’80s. single note, kids, then you can ing into luxuriously mid-tempo Sky Noise,” features a haloed might sound like any other tion. The band is capable of I can make this statement be in a metal band. In my notes choruses. You get the feeling that and toga-clad young man emo punk song, but with great work, but rather than with some objectivity, having for this article I was ready to if these songs had been origi- being eaten by a fi ve-legged further listens reveals some pursue their talents, they been born in 1990. Neverthe- write the album off right at that nally released in the ’80s and winged antelope monster interesting rhythmic fi g- seem content to experiment less, the truth stands: glamorizing moment until I was blindsided had had time to grow on us, they with a dozen beady eyes and ures at play and superb, if with all of their musical hard rock with spandex, enor- by some of the most beautifully would have been insanely popu- a tubular mouth. It plays a understated, guitar work by impulses. When they get mous hair and sick riffs was the enunciated shredding in metal lar, à la “Welcome to the Jungle” horn, rainbows shoot from Brendan Ekstrom and Colin cooking, they’re great, but best idea ever. Whether or not it history. Nothing can save sloppy or “Every Rose has its Thorn.” its hide, and gravity pulls it Frangicetto. The lyrics leave too many tracks never get off stands the test of time is another technique: this solo is simple Classic rock radio and its devo- in at least four directions. It’s something to be desired, but the ground. This is a perfect issue. Ratt took off in the early but technically well-done, fast tees will love the album. The rest certainly an arresting image, they are delivered in Green’s album to buy online, where days of the sleazy Sunset Strip and clean, and the fi nal fl ourish of us may be better off sticking to but one that is ultimately too unique voice—a high cat- you can separate the aural scene with fi rst-wave hair metal of harmonized bends transi- the old stuff or waiting for further incongruous and absurd to be erwauling style (never wheat from the chaff. bands like Quiet Riot, Mötley tions back into the song proper innovation. taken seriously. So it is with screamed) full of bite and Crüe and Twisted Sister. Now in a way that few solos deign to the album’s music. urgency. on their seventh album, Ratt has do. I know that this song will be Circa Survive is a tal- Such a voice is perfectly overcome years of hiatus and fantastic live. If any of you won- ented group, as is clearly suited for the album’s up- drama over their lineup to return derful readers want to second displayed on 2007’s “On Let- tempo numbers and even with an album that, while mod- that opinion, I’d be much obliged ting Go.” But here they give fi nds a place among some ernized, doesn’t stray far from to have you come to their show off a vibe of trying too hard, of the more meandering, well-loved clichés of the genre. with me once the tour kicks off. and in doing so, the self- atmospheric tracks. Where The album kicks off with Unfortunately, the fi rst track styled “experimental” band it doesn’t belong is a mid- “Eat Me Up Alive,” where yowls may also be the best. There’s strays too far from the simul- tempo ballad, such as “I Felt and harmonized vocals line up nothing inherently wrong with taneously atmospheric and Free,” which wouldn’t have with exceedingly typical metal “Infestation,” just that very lit- driving post-hardcore punk sounded out of place on the signatures: screaming guitar tle about it will hold interest. that made their last album so last Linkin Park album. solos, chugged power chords and “Best of Me” sounds awkwardly successful. This inconsistency is the ★★✮✩✩ the same three-chord verse pro- similar to Def Leppard’s “Pho- ★★✮✩✩ There are moments remi- biggest problem with “Blue for fans of gression. Nothing about the fi rst tograph.” A shrewd move, to be niscent of their past work, Sky Noise.” For every fun for fans of track or the album itself is terribly sure, but one that even the laziest notable for its dense arrange- or engaging song (“Fever Saosin, The Sounds of innovative, but it is clearly mod- connoisseur of metal will catch. Def Leppard, early Van ment and ebbing and fl owing Dreams”) there’s one that Animals Fighting, Chiodos ernized. Ratt’s sound is darker By contrast, “Don’t Let Go” may Halen, Quiet Riot melodic lines. “Through the wastes time spinning its than typical hair metal, and the have lifted lyrics directly from Desert Alone” is such a song, wheels (“Frozen Creek”), tracks to download blues infl uence that made them Augustana’s “Boston.” Hon- tracks to download in which frontman Anthony lacks harmony (“Spirit of famous in the early days is clear estly, if “Chinese Democracy” ‘Eat Me Up Alive,’ ‘Look Green’s (of The Sound of the Stairwell” at a long 5½ ‘Get Out,’ ‘Through the in their chord progressions. The had turned out anything like Animals Fighting and for- minutes) or is just plain Out Below,’ ‘Garden of Desert Alone,’ ‘Fever chorus is a catchy bit of pop- this I would have been thrilled. merly of Saosin) overdubbed forgettable (“Imaginary Dreams’ metal glory. However, classic sound from a Eden’ vocals fl oat high above Enemy”). That said, “Eat Me Up Alive”

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Alex Terrono bill. It is a little more elec- and really tells a story. Even is just a disappointment. It for fans of Movie Editor tronic than the rest of the without lyrics, “Nightmare” completely rejects their elec- album, but it ends up com- manages to convey a tension tro-pop style of the past in Vampire Weekend, ★★✩✩✩ ing off as cacophonous. The building up. Really, MGMT favor of a more organic rock Passion Pit MGMT broke into the vocals are very weak on the should have stuck with the one that just doesn’t work music scene with their debut song and are barely audible instrumentals, because most for them. Their voices sound album “Oracular Spectac- over the music. Toward the of the time, at least on “Con- strained and unbearable tracks to ular” in 2007. The album end of the song, they add in gratulations,” the backing at times, leaving only the download spawned the hits “Kids,” a random-sounding flute that tracks outshine the vocals. instrumentals to carry them. ‘Lady Dada’s “Electric Feel” and “Time to has no place in the song and “Lady Dada’s Nightmare” MGMT wanted to move away Pretend,” all of which fit into just adds to the cacophony. exemplifies this perfectly. from what made them popu- Nightmare,’ ‘Siberian their electric-pop vibe, filled The vocals are a major While not necessar- lar, which was just a bad Breaks,’ ‘Found a with catchy lyrics and beats. problem throughout this ily a good song, “Siberian decision. Stick to what you Whistle’ Their new album, “Congratu- album. On “Oracular Spec- Breaks” is very interesting. know, and you’ll prosper. lations,” unfortunately does tacular,” the overworked, The 12-minute song is really not live up to this previous electronic vocals worked, a compilation of four or five album. What it loses in catch- but with the more real vocals songs. All of these segments FOR RELEASE APRIL 21, 2010 iness, it gains in boredom. on this album, their lim- have old-school rock vibes “Congratulations” overall its are more recognizable. that switch up the melody and Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle doesn’t have much to offer. This isn’t any clearer than on tempo each time. The com- Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis Really, it just falls flat. The “Brian Eno.” The vocals in bination of these segments ACROSS band moves almost com- this punky song are strained gives the whole song an epic 1 Indian region pletely away from its electric and almost painful to lis- feel, creating an OK song. known for its tea roots into a more eclectic, ten to. Unlike a lot of the Also playing on this old- 6 Etta of old comics real sound that doesn’t quite 10 Winery vessels other songs, though, “Brian school rock vibe, “I Found a 14 “The Lord of the work for them. 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