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MARCO POLO TV REVIEW WASH U CONFESSIONS Forum looks at the Thursday night Facebook group Republicans’ dark comedy comes back admin plans horse candidate to NBC shutdown (Forum, pg 8) (Cadenza, pg 9) (Scene, pg 6)

Fall WILD likely canceled due to debate logistics Former WU SU to introduce other budget changes librarian Change #4: SU will files age release their internal discrimination budgeting documents in an effort to be more suit against transparent, and so University

that student groups KATIE MARCUS can better understand NEWS EDITOR

why their funding may A former head of special col- change from year lections at Washington University filed a suit against the University to year claiming that age discrimination Change #5: SU will led to hostility and poor reviews from supervisors. commit “substantial Anne Posega, the plaintiff, was resources”— let go from her position on Feb. 4, 2014, after over 20 years of work- potentially including ing within the University libraries. some of the According to court documents, under her leadership special col- money saved by lections grew dramatically with CLAIRE KOMYATI | STUDENT LIFE JUSTIN HO | STUDENT LIFE AB BROOKS | STUDENT LIFE the cancellation the addition of the film and media archive and the modern graphic Change #1: SU Change #2: Fall Change #3: SU hopes of Fall WILD—to history library. Storage needed to Speaker Series will WILD will likely be to get control of budget debate-centered house special collections materi- als tripled. be renamed ‘Trending canceled, a larger allocation for club sports, programming for Posega, then 50-years-old, Topics,’ petition process Spring WILD is previously overseen by SPB and other SU- alleges she was constructively discharged. A constructive dis- to be moved to spring expected Sports Club Board approved groups charge, defined by the United States Department of Labor, is MEGAN MAGRAY The consideration to cancel fall WILD to be poured into the this debate to also help us with when a worker is forced to resign EDITOR-IN-CHIEF fall WILD comes as a result of budget for spring WILD talent— fall WILD, and I think that, look- due to a hostile work environment increased allocation and atten- “which means that’s going to be a ing at the calendar, it doesn’t or other pressures. Fall WILD will likely not occur tion to programming centered huge, big-name performer.” make it easy to pick a date like it Posega spent a large por- this year due to scheduling and upon the presidential debate SPB will be able to more accu- usually is.” tion of her career working with budgeting constraints imposed being hosted by Washington rately gauge the magnitude of Furthermore, to allow for more Associate Dean of the University by the October presidential University. In 2008, when the such a WILD following budget political speakers surrounding Libraries B.J. Johnson. When debate, Student Union executive University hosted a vice presiden- approval in late February. the debate, SU is revamping their Johnson retired, Posega began members told Student Life in an tial debate, fall WILD was held As for the coming fall semes- Speaker Series and moving up the to experience what she described interview Sunday night. as planned by then-organizer ter, Finkelstein said that SU will petitioning process for speakers as hostility from the younger This is just one of the changes Team 31. commit “substantial resources”— from fall to this spring. SU also managers. impacting SU’s budget process Social Programming Board, potentially including some of the plans to have more control over “In a discriminatory man- this semester. Other budget- which usually puts on two WILD money saved by the cancellation communication with speakers ner, the younger, new university ing decisions will include an concerts every year, is looking of fall WILD—to debate-cen- and assist student groups in plan- librarian, Jeffrey Trzeciak, began overhaul of the current Speaker forward to hosting a larger-than- tered programming for SPB and ning speaker events. to systematically reduce Posega’s Series—to be renamed Trending usual WILD in the spring of other SU-approved groups. Finkelstein said that he hoped duties and areas of responsibility Topics—and soon-to-be acquired 2017—hopefully helped by “I think our friends in Social increased SU involvement would as head of special collections in control of budgeting for club some of the funds that would’ve Programming Board are excited allow Treasury representatives to favor of younger, less experienced sports. Additionally, Student been used to plan this year’s about the opportunity to think focus on the merit of potential library staff, under the guise of Union will release internal bud- fall WILD, according to a press about a large-scale program speakers, rather than whether the them being ‘emerging leaders’ geting documents at a meeting release it released Sunday night. around the debate,” Finkelstein sponsoring group could organize even though Posega had just for club presidents and treasurers SU President, senior Jordan said. “It’s asking a lot…[of] our a Speaker Series event. recently received strong reviews this coming Saturday to increase Finkelstein, echoed SPB, expect- campus partners who are going transparency. ing the anticipated budget for to be stretched thin working on SEE SU, PAGE 2 SEE LIBRARIAN, PAGE 2

B.J. Novak to headline SPB Spring BATTLE OF THE BANDS Comedy Show

ALEX SIEGMAN for Novak. the artists on the survey were NEWS EDITOR Although Novak is an female. The student body over- extremely versatile comedian, whelmingly chose B.J. Novak Writer, actor and comedian students have voiced complaints as its No. 1 choice, so that’s B.J. Novak, best known for his regarding the lack of female who we decided to pursue. We role as the temp Ryan Howard comedians in the last 3 1/2 will continue to provide diverse on NBC’s “The Office,” will be years, when SPB first started options for students to choose performing at Graham Chapel running comedy shows. from.” on Wednesday, Feb. 17 for SPB’s Comedy Director, Junior Rahool Bhimani, SPB Social Programming Board’s freshman Rachel Thornton, president, further elaborated on Spring Comedy Show. addressed such complaints, and Novak’s qualifications, explain- Unique to this year’s show is reiterated her confidence in the ing that he was more than his the request for student involve- process that lead to Novak’s role on “The Office.” ment. Students will not only selection. “Outside of his time spent SKYLER KESSLER | STUDENT LIFE will be able to ask Novak ques- “We try and include a wide acting and doing stand-up, B.J. Ray Lo (left) and Shawn He of Devin and the Atmospheres perform “Mr. tions after his performance, but range of artists on our tal- has written multiple books and Brightside” by The Killers during Saturday’s Battle of the Bands. Devin and the they’ll have the opportunity to ent surveys,” Thornton said. Atmospheres, along with 8 Dollars Off, will be opening at WUStock this year. compete for the chance to open “This semester, about half of SEE NOVAK, PAGE 2 For more photos from the weekend, see page 3.

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MONDAY 1 TUESDAY 2 WEDNESDAY 3 PARTLY CLOUDY THUNDERSTORMS SUNNY theflipside 56 / 42 65 / 35 42 / 27 EVENT CALENDAR Mobile app for on-campus food ordering MONDAY 1 launches at WU

Dept. of Energy, Environmental AMELIA MA and desktops. & Chemical Engineering – EECE CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Currently, the app offers Seminar Series Brauer Hall, Room 12, 11 a.m. three food pick-up areas “Connecting Charge Transport with A mobile app that allows located in the Danforth Structural Order in Semiconducting students to order on-campus University Center, the Village Polymers for Transistor and Ther- meals from their phones was eatery and Bear’s Den, each moelectric Applications.” Shrayesh Patel, U. of California, Santa Barbara. launched at the beginning of with its own hours, and a pre- the spring semester. order delivery service called Dept. of Classics – Lecture With the Get Food app, stu- Kosher Express. To order Busch Hall, Room 18, 4:15 p.m. dents can place Dining Services food, a student must select “Echo and the Invention of the Lyric Listener.” Pauline LeVen, Yale U. orders from their phone and Washington University—St. pick them up at the scheduled Louis upon first opening the time and place to avoid long app, log-in with their WUSTL SKYLER KESSLER | STUDENT LIFE TUESDAY 2 wait times. Key, choose a pick-up location Previously, Dining Services and place an order. The app The Get Food sign that hangs above the pick-up location in the Dept. of Anthropology – Lecture DUC. Get Food has replaced Wash. U.’s former Web Food system. McMillan Hall, Room 150, 11:30 a.m. offered online ordering provides the option for students “Ethnographic theory: Racial framing via WebFood, an online to pay with meal points, Bear and gender at work.” Adia Harvey ordering system that was com- Bucks or a debit or credit card. “It’s super convenient, very is gradually growing. Based Wingfield, sociology. patible only with Washington Director of marketing and easy to use and a great way to on what she knows about Inst. for Public Health / Global University computers. Working communications for Dining avoid standing in those crazy the app, freshman Cindy Health Center – Gun Violence Initia- with the same company, Services April Powell strongly lines. If you have any sort of Le said it was very useful. tive – Gun Violence: A Public Health Dining Services made the encourages students to use the dietary needs, you’re able to “I never used it myself but Crisis. switch to the Get Food plat- new app to order food and says identify specific food choices heard that the ordering system McMillan Hall Cafe, Noon “Global Gun Violence.” The panel will form, an improved version of that the online ordering system within the system,” Powell is making life easier,” Le said. look at gun violence in other coun- the WebFood application that benefits both the students and said. “I’ll definitely try it someday in tries. accommodates both phones the staff. The popularity of the app the future.”

WEDNESDAY 3 FROM PAGE 1 Global health Center / Center for NOVAK Dissemination & Implementation – Visiting Speaker Series. designed his own app,” “We could not be more Brown Hall Lounge, Noon Bhimani said. “He’s not excited to announce B.J. “Introducing a Novel Approach to Measuring the Adoption of Modern your typical actor or Novak as the headliner Contraception in Ethiopia.” Wolfgang comedian, but he’s still for this semester’s show,” Munar, Brown School and Rajiv widely known for the Thornton said. “He was Rimal, George Washington U. array of different things the clear winner of our Performing Arts Dept. – “Constel- he’s involved in.” spring talent survey so lation, an Improvisation” by K.J. In a press release, we’re thrilled to announce Holmes, 2016 Marcus Artist-in- Thornton reiterated a headliner that students Residence. her excitement regard- are eager to see.” Mallinckrodt Center, Room 207, An- nelise Mertz Dance Studio, 8 p.m. ing Novak’s upcoming Doors open for the performance. show at 7 p.m. Spring Assembly Series to feature two alumni

ALEX SIEGMAN the University will be host- spring 2014 semester, but literally has the president’s years, including President likes to feature at least one NEWS EDITOR ing a presidential debate on no semester has featured ear,” Rea said. Obama’s legendary cam- of our own faculty mem- campus. The appeals pro- more than one alumnus in Equally excited about paigns in ’08 and ’12,” bers each semester,” Rea This semester’s Assembly cess for speakers will next at least the past six years. the series lineup is sopho- Siegman said. “In an elec- said. “We had hoped to Series will highlight topics occur in April, rather than Barbara Rea, director more Reuben Siegman, tion cycle as turbulent as add professor of earth and ranging from queer theory their usual time, September, of the Assembly Series, programming director for the 2016 cycle has been so planetary sciences Bill to urban equality to cam- to allow groups to invite expressed her excitement the Washington University far Axelrod can provide an McKinnon, to discuss his paign strategy. debate-related speakers. about the alumni duo’s Political Review, which understanding that few oth- work as a leader in the cur- The Assembly Series, Unique to this semes- presence at the series. is co-sponsoring political ers in the industry can.” rent Pluto Mission, but that which runs from from ter’s lineup is the presence “One is an international strategist David Axelrod’s Unlike previous years, has been moved to the fall, February 4 through of two alumni speakers: legal expert in ‘cultural lecture. there is no current faculty so I’m still trying to add a April 15, has been bring- Kevin Ray, an expert in art assets’ – a term that covers “We are so excited that member scheduled to speak program in late February or ing leaders and experts and cultural heritage law, everything from retrieving Axelrod is coming because as a part of the series. Rea early March that presents from various fields to and Eric Schultz, principal valuable art stolen by the of his unique insight in said, however, that the com- one of our many thought Washington University deputy White House press Nazis…to returning ancient the political process. He mittee will continue its leaders.” since 1953. secretary since 2014. An artifacts in museums to has guided many can- search for a faculty member Editor’s note: Reuben Organizers are also look- alumnus last delivered a their countries of origin. didates to improbable speaker. Siegman is related to author ing ahead to the fall, when Speaker Series lecture in the The other is an alum who victories throughout the “The Assembly Series Alex Siegman.

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SU hopes that its of her performance,” the Posega, for the first time in increased role in com- complaint detailed. her 25-year career, took a municating with speakers According to official doc- leave of absence due to anx- will also help to prevent uments filed by Posega and iety, depression and high speaker cancellations. her attorney, the situation blood pressure, all of which SU also hopes to acquire escalated and manifested she did not experience prior control of budget alloca- in various ways that led to her her unpleasant expe- tion for club sports, which Posega to complain to riences within the libraries. has previously been over- multiple human resource Posega then constructively seen by Sports Club Board. and employee relations discharged. SU’s Vice President of managers, only to be told University administrators Finance, junior Kenneth to “change her mindset” did not respond to requests Sng, said that having a by a superior. Posega was to speak about the case, but separate allocation process accused of having a bad vice chancellor for public tends to result in inequi- attitude towards university affairs Jill Friedman issued table treatment. donors and with faculty and a statement on behalf of the “We’ve done some alumni. university: research and found out “Trzeciak engaged in [an] “As this involves pend- that sports clubs in general angry outburst at Posega in ing litigation, we cannot get around 60 percent of the workplace, all while not address the details of the their approved funding... subjecting younger library case. However, more for the past few semesters, staff to these same working generally, we are proud of all student groups on cam- conditions,” according to the University Libraries’ pus minus sports clubs have the document. “Posega was leadership been receiving around 99.9 now forced to perform tasks in all forms of diversity— percent funding,” Sng said. at the libraries, far below including gender, sexual “So we thought that this is her responsibilities and orientation, race and age,” one instance where ineq- skill set as Head of Special it reads. uitable treatment might Collections, all because of Friedman said that no arise and that might be her age, then 50.” university administrators the reason why sports club Other details from the would share more informa- members have to pay such formal complaint include tion, due to the sensitivity high dues.” that Trzeciak wrongfully of the situation. Finally, Student Union attempted to withhold “It is absolutely a stand- will release their internal Posega’s resume from a ing and a very important budgeting documents on search committee looking policy that as a university, Saturday in an effort to be to fill a vacant librarian flat out, we do not address more transparent and so position in 2013. It alleges cases that involve litiga- that students groups can that a younger, less expe- tion...Unfortunately when better understand why their rienced employee received you find yourself in a allocated funding might the position, although situation like this you just change from year to year. Posega had “vastly more become very limited in what Additional reporting by qualifications.” you can say,” Friedman Rachel Katzin. The complaint states that said. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 STEPHEN HUBER AND SKYLER KESSLER | SENIOR PHOTO EDITORS | [email protected] STUDENT LIFE 3

WEEKEND IN REVIEW Battle of the Bands (1/30): Student bands play at the annual Battle of the Bands competition. The two top groups won an opening spot at this year’s WUStock.

SKYLER KESSLER | STUDENT LIFE LNYF Fireworks (1/30): Fireworks are launched on Mudd Field in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Asian Multicultural Council and Lunar New Year Festival hosted performances and activities throughout the evening.

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Men’s Basketball drops home games, extend losing streak to 4 AARON BREZEL the ensuing foul. For the third time Sanders provided a double-double— SENIOR SPORTS EDITORSPORTSin as many games, the Bears tried to the team’s highest number of points get the ball to their best three-point (14) and rebounds (12). Normally a The home crowd erupted when shooter, Silverman-Lloyd. Silverman- strong interior team, the Bears were sophomore guard Kevin Kucera con- Lloyd and his 41 percent three-point outscored in the paint 30-16. nected on a 30 foot buzzer beater over percentage rattled a shot off the rim, Sunday afternoon’s 82-73 loss to a Yellowjacket defender. Not that it effectively sealing the loss. Rochester Emory University was a whimper by mattered. would make two more free throws to comparison. After trailing 43-40 after For the third straight game, the put the game out of reach. the first half, the Bears were outscored Washington University men’s bas- Silverman-Lloyd ended the game 39-33 in the final 20 minutes. While ketball team was defeated by a single with 12 points, but missed his final the Bears shot a respectable 11-24 from bucket in heartbreaking fashion. This eight shots of the night. the floor, the Eagles outpaced them by latest installment came at the hands “It’s tough being a shooter because, converting 71.4 percent of their free of the University of Rochester, who on any given day, you could make all throws. were up by five by the time Kucera your shots or you could miss all of The Bears were able to pull within could provide his last second score. them,” Silverman-Lloyd said. “Quite five with 8 1/2 minutes to go thanks to Wash. U. would drop the Friday night honestly, I’m very comfortable in that a mini 10-4 run, but they were unable game 75-73. After dropping a pair of role, having to take the last big shot. I to find the extra offense to close the home games last weekend to Brandeis embrace the opportunity to do that.” gap. University (69-66) and New York Despite the eventual heartbreak Sophomore center David Schmelter University (75-72) in similar single- of the loss, the opening minutes of had a career-high 16 points along with STEPHEN HUBER | STUDENT LIFE score fashion, the Bears must feel like Friday’s game appeared to write a dif- seven rebounds. Four other Bears Forward Andrew Sanders, the Bears’ top scorer with 14 points, tries to they are stuck in “Groundhog Day.” ferent script. scored in double figures. rebound the ball in the team’s game against Rochester on Friday night. The “We get down the stretch and we “The kids came out ready to play The Bears’ second-half troubles Bears lost the game 75-73 and also lost against Emory 73-82 on Sunday start pressuring ourselves to make the basketball,” coach Mark Edwards manifested in missed layups, rough afternoon. big play or make the great pass or hit said. “They were picking the shots transition defense and their own free- the great shot,” senior guard Luke that they wanted and shot them with throw trouble. When the Bears went perennial success, the Bears have record while Case Western is tied for Silverman-Lloyd said. “I think we’ve confidence.” cold on Friday, foul shots kept them struggled mightily of late. The Bears’ sixth with Wash. U. at 2-5. got to take a deep breath in these situa- The Red and Green connected on in the game. In the second half against current four game losing streak is the The Bears will actually face Emory tions and relax in those moments and eight of their first nine possessions, Emory, they hit seven of 14. Bears’ longest since 2010-2011 and and Rochester on the road again next let ourselves play good basketball.” including four straight three-pointers “Somebody misses a free throw, drops them to 4-6 at home on the sea- week. With playoff aspirations likely Aside from Kucera’s prayer, the to sprint out to a 20-7 lead in the open- and in his mind he can’t help but say, son. No Bears basketball team, men’s nonexistent, the final seven games Bears failed to register a single basket ing 4 1/2 minutes of play. ‘here we go again,’” Edwards said. or women’s, has ever suffered a losing in their schedule become matters of in the final eight minutes of play. The The Bears went ice-cold after that “Somebody misses the layup, and season in the 31-year history of the growth and pride. Bears missed nine shots in total over initial run. Excluding the 8-11 they somebody makes a dumb foul or Field House. While this Bears team “I think the big thing is to be able that span, but managed to hit 10 of shot in the opening series, the Red doesn’t get back on defense in time. has already secured the worst home to keep hold of that team and make 12 free throws to keep pace with the and Green connected on only 25.5 Each little thing that works against you court winning percentage in program sure that the team is ready to bounce Yellowjackets. percent from the field and 25 percent is magnified.” history, they can at least salvage that back and play another one,” Edwards In a game that featured 15 separate from beyond the arc. Rochester, on the According to Edwards, however, statistical footnote if they win out said. “We’ve learned how to lose; now ties, Rochester managed to pull ahead other hand, shot 45.6 percent overall. those missteps do have a remedy. their final two home games against we’ve got to learn how to win.” by one with an old fashioned three- Certainly not a clinic, but enough to “Grow up, mature, accept the Case Western Reserve University and point play in the final 48 seconds. chip away at the lead by the end of the responsibility,” Edwards said. “Believe Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie * THIS PHOTO AND MORE The Bears then found themselves first half. in themselves…Keep working hard at Mellon currently sits dead-last in AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT down by three after a turnover by Six Bears scored in double figures it and they’ll be fine.” the eight-team University Athletic STUDLIFE.SMUGMUG.COM/SPORTS junior forward Clinton Hooks and and sophomore forward Andrew For a program that is used to Association standings with a 1-6 Huge third quarter propels women’s basketball over Rochester

NIVAN LAKSHMAN Rochester mismanaged the inbound percentage. Friday’s loss in St. Louis STAFF REPORTER pass, giving the Bears the opening pos- was the first time since 2005 that session. That small nudge appeared to Rochester had been held below 40 After trailing by three points at ignite the Bears’ offense as they shot points in a game. halftime, the Washington University 68.4 percent from the field over the Although both teams did not shoot women’s basketball team exploded next 10 minutes. Martinez paced the particularly well from the perim- for 26 points in the third quarter en Red and Green in the quarter with 12 eter, sophomore guard Natalie Orr route to a 59-38 victory over No. 7 points and three steals. She would go knocked in an early three-pointer to University of Rochester on Friday on to lead all scorers with 17 points to spark the Red and Green’s early run. night at the Field House. go along with eight rebounds and five Orr finished with five points and “We got into some early foul trou- steals in 24 minutes. three rebounds in her first start of her ble with three of our starters having to “It felt great to go out there and put career. Recently, Orr had been playing come out, but our bench played well up a strong performance,” Martinez well coming off the bench, averag- and kept us in the game,” head coach said. “But I have to credit my team- ing nearly 13 points in her last seven Nancy Fahey said. “When we finally mates for giving me the opportunities games. got our starters back in the game, they to get those points. This was an awe- “Throughout the season, we want were well rested with fresh legs and some team effort, and an exciting win to give different players some different brought a lot of energy. I would like to over a tough opponent.” perspectives,” Fahey said about the say it was me, but I have to give all the Junior forward Lily Sarros chipped decision to include Orr in the starting credit to the players for their tremen- in 15 points and 10 rebounds as the lineup. “Sometimes it helps to shuffle dous effort.” Bears took control of the interior, out- the lineup for positive reasons. It was SKYLER KESSLER | STUDENT LIFE In the first half, Wash. U. jumped scoring the Yellowjackets 32-18 in the not a reaction to the loss last week, Junior Lily Sarros goes up for a shot during Sunday’s game against Emory. out to an early 11-0 lead and forced paint. [against New York University], but The Bears came out with a 75-68 victory. six turnovers to start the game. But “I think our point of emphasis this the move helped to give us a different a Rochester timeout cooled the week in practice was getting touches landscape.” identical field goal statistics, so the other schools from the UAA in the Bears offense, and the Yellowjackets in the post,” Fahey said. “We feel On Sunday afternoon, the Bears real key to the victory came at the national top 10. After this weekend, were able to close the gap. Rochester very confident that when we do that; fought off conference foe Emory free-throw line—the Bears visited the NYU and Wash. U. sit atop the UAA entered the locker room at the half it helps balance our offense. So, we University for a 75-68 victory at the charity stripe 38 times. Though Wash. conference record, with each 6-1, with a 24-21 lead after scoring the focused on adjustments like that, and Field House. After a quiet first career U. shot only 65.8 percent from the line while Rochester is close behind at 5-2. final six points of the second quarter. it paid off.” start, Orr led all scorers with 21 points for 25 points, Emory only attempted “We know the UAA is tough “We just did not play with enough While the interior offense was on 8-13 shooting, but, despite her eight free throws the entire game. and filled with a lot of good teams,” intensity and focus,” senior forward clicking, the stifling defense also performance, the Eagles led 39-34 at The Bears, with an overall record Martinez said. “Every game will defi- Amanda Martinez said. “We got off helped widen the gap. Wash. U. held halftime. But Martinez recorded 10 of 14-3, are currently ranked tenth nitely be a challenge, but the positive to a great start, but then we got too Rochester to only one three-pointer of her 17 points in the third quarter in the nation, and will likely move is that it forces us to focus every game complacent and allowed them to push on 10 attempts the entire game, even to put the Red and Green back on top up in the national rankings with the and every practice. There are no easy us around and dictate the game.” though the Yellowjackets entered the and give the Bears the cushion they 21-point win over No. 7 Rochester. roll-over games in the conference, and The Bears received a lucky break game leading the University Athletic needed to ride out the win. Aside from the Bears, Rochester and so we have to play our best each and at the start of the third quarter when Association in three-point shooting The Bears and Eagles tallied nearly New York University are the two every game.” Women’s track and field wins Engineer Invitational, men’s finish as runner-up

NICK KAUZLARICH the women’s and men’s team came in marks to prepare for nationals.” with that.” Grever (7.87) won the 60-meter dash STAFF REPORTER second and third place, respectively. Nonetheless, Stiles was encouraged Led by senior Emily Warner, the with the 11th-fastest time in Division This early in the indoor track and by both teams’ performances and has women’s team won six events to out- III while Natalie Rogus (10:35.84) The Washington University field season, athletes and coaches are his sights set on a strong finish for the pace the rest of the pack. In the 4x400 placed first in the 3000-meter run. women’s indoor track and field team overwhelmingly focused on training women’s team in the NCAA Indoor meter relay, Warner united with The men’s team won four events, cruised to a first-place finish at the for postseason meets in the distant Championships in March, where the juniors Kelli Hancock, Daisy Ogede highlighted by seniors Alex Bastian, Engineer Invitational while the men’s future. Still, every strong performance Bears finished 12th last season and and Rebecca Ridderhoff to post the James Fitzhugh and Britt Henderson squad placed second as both teams builds momentum toward their ulti- finished at a school-record third place fastest time in NCAA Division III and junior Deko Ricketts teaming up improved upon last year’s finishes on mate goal. in 2012. this season (3 minutes, 53.35 seconds) to clinch the 4x400 relay with a time Saturday in Terre Haute, Indiana. “In basketball, if you win or lose “On the women’s side, nationally en route to winning by nearly 12 sec- of 3:25.21. In the field events, senior On the women’s side, the Bears tal- a game, it makes a big difference,” we are really setting ourselves up now onds. Warner was also at the forefront Joey Pasque won the high jump by lied 225 points to finish well ahead coach Jeff Stiles said. “For us, if you to make a run at a high-podium fin- of a first-through-third-place sweep clearing 1.95 meters and sophomore of Bellarmine University (120.50) win or lose a meet it is almost irrel- ish,” Stiles said. “Both sides are trying for the Bears in the 400-meter dash, Ezugo Onejeme triumphed in the tri- and Mississippi College (116.50). evant, unfortunately, until you get to compete for a [University Athletic clocking a winning time of 58.07 ple jump with a leap of 12.56 meters. Meanwhile, the men’s team notched to championship meets. Our goal Association] championship. The girls’ to finish ahead of Ogede (58.49) Next weekend, both teams will hit 149 points to slot between Rose- is always to get better, and if a kid is team has a chance to do something and sophomore Annalise Wagner the road again, this time to Illinois Hulman Institute of Technology a national-level athlete, that they’re really special at the national level, and (1:00.02). Wesleyan University for the Keck (194) and Wabash College (94). Last getting qualifying marks or setting the guys are going to get some pieces Other notable event winners DIII Select Meet in Bloomington, season at the Engineer Invitational themselves up to get those qualifying there, and we’ll see what we can do include a pair of freshmen, as Elise Illinois. 6 STUDENT LIFE LINDSAY TRACY | SENIOR SCENE EDITOR | [email protected] MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016

The Wash U list of confessions, both the page. a setting in which people Confessions administra- posted and unposted, “I stopped posting can anonymously attack tor, junior Brian Lam, I have witnessed the political arguments about and engage in one sided SCENEwill resign his post of the full range of vulgar, the Ferguson protests and arguments. Facebook forum page in racial, religious, and someone accused me of “People aren’t interested February and will not pass mother-based insults being ‘one of those people in discussion. They’re the page along, as is per anonymously targeting who doesn’t support interested in telling others tradition. why they’re wrong,” Lam I initially met Brian in said. “As the page grew, the fall of 2015 while writ- the funny confessions “ ing an article titled “Not Nowadays, the first thing I stopped coming in, and Alone.” We have since the page was increasingly become good friends, and think about when I meet new used as a forum to com- over the past few months I plain and spread politics. have come to see the nega- people is whether they’ve Wash U Confessions was tive effects that Wash U serving only to divide the Confessions has both on ever tried to anonymously community.” him as an individual and Considering the abuse on the WU community as intimidate the admin without any future admin is sure a whole. to endure and the negative ” When Brian approached knowing it was me. effects of the page on the me with his thoughts WU community, I fully on retiring the page, we support Lam’s decision opened an extensive to resign and insist that Wash U Confessions dialogue that concluded in him. diversity.’ But they don’t the page should not be my accepting to help him “The worst part is that know me. I’m an Asian resurrected upon Lam’s explain and announce his these attacks could come American student who resignation. administrator to step decision. from anybody, including works multiple jobs while “I’m happy with Any future administra- people I know,” he said. going to school,” he said. how much Wash U tor would be subject to “Nowadays, the first thing Brian continued, “I Confessions has grown down, requests page a great deal of personal I think about when I meet initially wanted to give and with how I ran the abuse. In the 507 days new people is whether the students a way to page. When I took over that Brian has anony- they’ve ever tried to say things that otherwise the page, I did so with the become dormant mously run the page, he anonymously intimidate would go unsaid. But as intent of letting people has received more than the admin without know- the page grew, the submis- speak their thoughts ALEX SIEGMAN | NEWS EDITOR 7,000 confessions, about ing it was me.” sions became political and that otherwise would go one-third of which have Brian has also received angry.” unspoken,” Lam said. “It ILLUSTRATION: BECCA CHRISTMAN | STUDENT LIFE actually reached the pub- countless posts seeking to In a time when was hard to know when lic eye. intimidate him into post- countless emails from that job was done or if “What people see are ing certain confessions. Chancellor Wrighton’s there would ever be a the submissions that I He recalls one confession office call for open finish line, but for now, I post. Behind those is a that he received during and honest discussions think the page has served much darker truth,” Brian the Ferguson protests on about diversity, Wash U its purpose and this is a said. campus shortly after he Confessions has served good place to stop.” Being privy to the full became administrator of not as such a forum but as I am resolved to agree. TASTE OF THE TOWN THE ST. LOUIS FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE

BROCK WORKMAN | STUDENT LIFE

Visitors to the 14th annual St. Louis Food and Wine Experience had the option of tasting and purchasing a selection of wines. The event, hosted by Schnucks, was held at Chase Park Plaza this weekend.

BROCK WORKMAN While the event has a pictures of all the stuff demographic of the event, connoisseur, I was able appreciate the next several CONTRIBUTING REPORTER strong balance between you like and just pick it up I was on the younger side, to determine a few of my wines and foods I tried. food and drinks, one the next time you have to but this made me feel like favorite wines, rather than The Food & Wine Nachos, Chardonnay, should not expect to go to Schnucks.” a unique part of a classy having to guess what to Experience is definitely jambalaya, mimosas and find booths from famous The easy accessibility affair. drink off of a crowded not a typical event for a crab cakes. Not exactly St. Louis vendors like of the food does not make My $50 on Saturday restaurant wine list. While college student to attend. the ideal combination of a Pappy’s Smokehouse or the event any less of a gave me a wine glass, a more of a red wine guy Despite that, one of the meal, but just a sample of Seoul Taco. Since the luxurious affair. General sample plate and access myself, two of my favorite best aspects of the day the food and drinks avail- most prominent supporter admission tickets for to the full main ballroom, wines of the day were was the feeling of step- able in the more than 100 of the event is Schnucks, the Saturday showroom where I could sample as both whites. ping out of the bubble booths showcased at the the showcased food is cost $50, but the highest- many snacks, wines and My one concern with and experiencing the annual St. Louis Food & more geared towards what level VIP tickets cost treats as I wished. The the event was the lack of city through the lens of Wine Experience. Located could be found on the $1,250 per couple. The biggest benefit was the a good palette cleanser a St. Louis resident and at the Chase Park Plaza supermarket’s shelves. atmosphere has a very quality of wines avail- for the guests. While it not that of a Wash. U. Hotel (the tall apartment Guests browse the options business casual feel, and able for sampling—many wouldn’t necessarily be an student. It can be tough to and hotel complex visible and are able to note which guests are guided around of the bottles were above issue if the event was only break away from Danforth on the northeast edge of foods and wines they by volunteers in antique the $100-mark, and as a a wine tasting, there were Campus during the rush Forest Park), the Food & enjoy the most for their formal outfits from the college student I would many times I was coming of the semester, but it is Wine Experience is the next trip to the grocery Repertory Theater in St. never otherwise be able off of a strong flavor, such events like this that add largest international fine store. “The trick to all of Louis, who gains proceeds to purchase them on my as a Cajun spiced shrimp exploration and adventure wine and food show in the this,” one experienced from the event benefit. own. Also, being the or hot nacho cheese, to the Wash. U. college Midwest. patron told me, “is to take Compared to the typical furthest thing from a wine and I couldn’t properly experience.

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FORUMSTAFF EDITORIAL Wash. U. needs change now, not when it’s comfortable

t is a truth universally conducted the campus-wide administration, and we’ve spending time and money When Wash. U. starts time feels just right to start acknowledged that a Socioeconomic Survey in been told time and time hiring and training profes- taking concrete steps spending more resources university in posses- October, and the results again that it’s for our own sional staff who are able that immediately begin on these students. If we Ision of an economic are humbling. It is clear, good. Research, feedback to navigate this difficult improving low-income and do, it will never happen, diversity problem must beyond a shadow of a and planning are important, process on students’ behalf. first-generation students’ and we’ll be stuck swirling be in want of a task force. doubt, that Wash. U. has a after all. Implementing new Students also report aid lives, it is going to feel like in a whirlpool of surveys, Washington University is lot of work to do in recruit- policies before documented packages that do not cover a leap. It’s going to take campus climate ratings and one such university, and ing, welcoming, retaining evidence beyond a shadow the true cost of this school time and money that the action-less dialogue forever. it has responded to the and helping students at all of a doubt for their need, or that do not expand with University hasn’t previously In a matter of months, increasingly unflattering points along the economic efficiency and effectiveness increasing costs year-to- spent. It’s going to feel dif- over a thousand brand-new spotlight on its diversity spectrum. would be risky at best and a year. The school needs a ferent, because it will be. It students will be joining our shortcomings accordingly. The hiring of Anthony disaster at worst…or would re-evaluation of how costs will not be comfortable. university. Many of them These task forces have been Tillman as a new associ- it? are calculated and money In the past few years’ will need unwavering sup- assembled, and they have ate provost, tasked with It’s time to get real about dedicated to filling these endless string of surveys port and guidance as they spoken. focusing on low-income students’ needs and what gaps. and focus groups, Wash. U. navigate the treacherous Groups both official and and first-generation fulfilling those needs is Students report a campus has been trying to gather financial waters of college. unofficial have added their students, is the latest in a going to entail. While the that, on the whole, does information to guide its Thousands of students are voices to the conversation, series of steps that show a University offers resources not understand the com- actions, yes, but it has also already here who need the ranging from a 46-page school on its toes, danc- to address specific finan- plex web of cultural and been trying to make the same steady hand. The time report from the advisory ing closer and closer to cial needs, students report economic factors that shape leap more comfortable. to take the plunge is now. group on social diversity to concrete progress—but feeling out of the loop and their experiences. It is going Less risky, less drastic, less Here’s hoping that anonymous submissions on not quite there yet. We’re unable to easily connect to take time to foster con- shocking to its (admittedly Anthony Tillman is ready the Facebook page Wash U all familiar with the slow, with them. Changing this versations and education deep) pockets. to take the leap and to take Confessions. Student Life tedious speed of university culture is going to require among students and staff. We can’t wait until the the University with him.

Rubio: The Republicans’ electable dark horse

MAX BASH pander to the Karl Roves and the focuses of his economic STAFF WRITER Dick Cheneys who just can’t policy is to “boost the sharing stop staring with intense pas- economy,” limiting regulation very Monday before sion at a copy of the Second and by proxy, preventing us Super Tuesday on Amendment. On gay marriage, from needing to use St. Louis March 1, Forum will his views fall in line with fellow cab companies that make Ebe running a profile of University of Florida alum Tim walks back to campus a major a leading presidential candidate. Tebow (i.e. not so hot about it). headache. Last week, we met Jeb!—every- Although he claims his social one’s favorite exclamation point. views follow legal justification, it I’m bored: tell me something Today, we are taking a closer doesn’t seem to be the case. His funny about him. look at Marco Rubio, arguably campaign website clearly dis- Over the summer, while the most attractive remaining plays that he “believes that Roe doing some early campaigning potential nominee. The complete v. Wade was not only morally in Des Moines, Iowa, Marco schedule is: Jeb Bush (Jan 25), wrong, but it was a poorly Rubio decided to play a nice, Marco Rubio (Feb 1), Hillary decided legal precedent and easy game of football with Clinton (Feb 8), Donald Trump should be overturned.” His gun some supporters. A highly (Feb 15), Bernie Sanders (Feb 22) views are the same old rhetoric calculated move—what’s and Ted Cruz (Feb 29). we hear from most politicians: more American than football “new gun laws will do nothing in the Midwest—Rubio Who is this guy? to deter criminals from obtaining literally could not lose. Then In a year that features firearms,” while “new restric- he went and did the absolute an unusual break from the tions will infringe on the rights of worse thing he could do: he hit traditional white-bread-mold good, law-abiding Americans.” a small child in the face. Yes, of the party, Marco Rubio By the way, he wants to repeal it was entirely the child’s fault is the poster boy for the new Obamacare, surprise, surprise. for having worse hands than look (i.e. not old, not white) a soccer player, and, yes, the Republicans. Rubio is the son Why should we care about kid probably flopped a bit, but of two immigrant parents that? Marco Rubio is undeniably (a touchy subject for the You should care about a hater of Iowan children. Republican party generally), Rubio, because, let’s face it: he Always the politician, Rubio BECCA CHRISTMAN | STUDENT LIFE has trouble paying his bills actually has a chance at being took the unfortunate incident just like the rest of us and has the Republican nominee. No and ran with it, making a Republican governor of New the Republicans. There’s a significant never been the subject of a need to worry that he’s leaning spoof video titled “How to Mexico, could be a welcome chance. He’s one of the few reality TV show. In the midst to the right just in time for Get Revenge with a Football.” improvement from the last What would their couple candidates who could beat of serving his first term as a Iowa; that’s pretty normal. For a spectacular one minute female Republican vice name be? Hillary Clinton in the general US Senator for Florida, Rubio Rubio does seem like he might and fifty-four seconds, Rubio presidential candidate, Sarah This was fairly hard to election, and he holds a strong is one of only three Latinos be trying to help us college fake throws footballs that are Palin. The only problem is do, but the only sensible lead over her with white serving on Capitol Hill and, students out or promising caught by various pundits, that her campaign advisor option was Susamarco Polo. women, independent voters, surprisingly, he isn’t as old to do so to appease us. For actors and Ben Carson. might be the subject of a cor- Incorporating both of their college-educated whites as dust: only a spry 44 years one, he says he’s committed ruption investigation by the names, while referencing and seniors. With Rubio, old compared to the average to reducing the “complexity Who would his vice presi- FBI. But Chris Christie has the quests of Marco Polo in Republicans will expand of 62 years for both party’s of the federal financial aid dent be? Bridgegate, and he’s still alive relation to their own quest of appeal to many demographic candidates. application,” a reform which Marco gave us a preview in the polls, so it’s probably winning, is too good to pass groups they’ve never really is desperately needed. And of possibly a historical fine. New Mexico doesn’t have up. had a shot with before. It’d be What does he care about? we only wish that we had Republican ticket, featuring, that many electoral votes, but illogical for the party to not For the most part a moderate Rubio fighting for us to bring not just one, but two Latinos. the two are what could be a So will he win the support a candidate who can Republican, Rubio can certainly Uber here even earlier. One of Susana Martinez, the demographic dream team for nomination? get the White House back.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LILLY CANEL Washington University phys- in my field, and (again all professors spent much time graduate students. physicists would be a woman CLASS OF 1992 ics department. It was a good expenses paid) to a super- mentoring all their students: I’m frankly mystified at hired because she is the “best place to be a woman. Of computer training course that mentoring women in the the latest brouhaha about woman” rather than the “best n the late 1980s and course, sometimes I was the still is relevant to me today. same ways as they mentored the physics department. Is candidate.” That is a recipe early 1990s, I spent two only woman in the room— At the time, we had men. Among the graduate it really likely that over the for fostering real discrimina- years taking under- but “so what?” I asked lots a “woman-in-physics” students—male and female last couple of decades a tion against women, not the Igraduate upper division of questions in class—and weekly brown bag lunch. together—there was a pleasant place has become sort of discrimination that is classes, several more years was appreciated for it. Later, I never remember hearing camaraderie, which didn’t a hotbed of sexism? The anonymous, and non-specific studying for my Ph.D. and when I had research results a single complaint about discriminate on the basis of department has been trying so that physics department then almost three years as to present, I was sent to all- any professor mistreating sex—except that there were to hire women, but the worst members cannot defend a post doc researcher in the expenses-paid conferences any participant. Uniformly, a few marriages between possible outcome for female themselves.

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TV REVIEW: ‘You, Me and the Apocalypse’

KATHARINE JARUZELSKI them together when the is its focus on its characters’ MANAGING EDITOR show flashes back to 34 days pre-apocalypse stories. The prior—the day the world characters don’t even learn “You, Me and the learned of the impending about the comet hurtling Apocalypse” seems like it apocalypse. toward Earth until about would fit in perfectly on We’re first introduced to three-quarters of the way a streaming service like Jamie (Mathew Baynton), a into the episode, and, by Netflix. It’s a one-hour sad-sack British banker who that point, you’ve probably dramedy that explores some is wrongly arrested for cyber- gotten so wrapped up in their intense themes (a la “Orange terrorism on his birthday. unique stories that you’ve is the New Black”), it fea- Then there’s Rhonda (Jenna almost forgotten you’re tures an interconnected web Fischer), a well-intentioned watching a show about the of international characters librarian who winds up in end of the world. There (a la “Sense8”) and it has prison after covering for are so many mysteries to a generally offbeat, surreal her son’s hacking of the be uncovered and relation- quality to it (a la…take your National Security Agency. ships to be explored that the pick). But “You, Me and the There’s also Sister Celine apocalypse seems secondary. Apocalypse” isn’t on Netflix; (Gaia Scodellaro), a feisty Given its absurd plot, it it’s on NBC, a network that nun who leaves her convent shouldn’t come as much of hasn’t produced a big, criti- for a job at the Vatican a surprise that the show’s cally acclaimed hit in at least with the cigarette-smoking, tone borders on the surreal. plays Father Jude expertly, Many early reviews have and ambitious one at that. five years. “You, Me and foul-mouthed Father Jude On paper, “You, Me and the making him one of the fun- hailed “You, Me and the It doesn’t have the same the Apocalypse” definitely (Rob Lowe). From London Apocalypse” sounds almost niest characters on the show Apocalypse” as the best laugh-out-loud jokes, or the doesn’t fit in on NBC right to New Mexico to Italy and like a soap opera—there’s (“Do you find the phrase thing to happen to NBC in same lovable characters or now—but that’s a good beyond, these disparate even a plotline involving an ‘Christ on a bike’ offensive? years, heralding the return the same quotable lines as thing. characters intersect in curi- evil twin. The series commits Because I just used it in a of the network’s once- NBC’s comedies of yore, but First, a bit of background: ous ways, some of which we to the craziness, though, meeting and you would have renowned “must-see TV” that’s ok. the show’s pilot opens in an learn during the pilot, some spinning it into something thought that I’d performed lineup of Thursday-night “You, Me and the underground bunker just of which we’ll learn later on. amusing and intriguing an abortion on the table.”) comedies. But putting this Apocalypse” does its own moments before a comet is There’s no shortage of rather than something while still portraying him new series in the same bucket thing and does it well. You’ll expected to strike Earth and apocalyptic TV shows on the overtly campy or insincere. with quite a bit of nuance. So as such beloved sitcoms as want to keep tuning in to see cause the extinction of man- air right now (“The Walking A prime example is Father far, his storyline with Sister “Friends,” “Will & Grace” what these wacky charac- kind. This bunker houses Dead,” “The Last Man on Jude, who works at the Celine might be the show’s and “The Office” seems ters get up to in the 34 days an unlikely assortment of Earth,” “The Leftovers,” Vatican as—quite liter- most compelling, but Jamie, both presumptuous and leading up to the apoca- people, and we begin to learn to name a few), but so far, ally—the devil’s advocate, Rhonda and the rest of their misleading. After all, this lypse—and hopefully even more about these peculiar what makes “You, Me and a job that involves vetting oddball gang clearly have lots isn’t a sitcom; it’s a dramedy when the world ends, the characters and what brought the Apocalypse” stand out would-be saints. Rob Lowe in store, too. and a fairly unconventional show doesn’t end with it. ALBUM REVIEW: Sia, ‘This Is Acting’ GREER RUSSELL representation of an artist to find themselves in the by Adele herself, power- and its similarity to Demi for a loop by opening with STAFF WRITER undercover. music and melody, just as fully capturing life from her Lovato’s track “Confident,” simplistic chords on a sitar, The album’s name, how- she does herself. Although personal perspective. With as well as the Rihanna-like before falling into a more On her new, most recent ever, does hold essential the song was co-written the first few notes, listeners bounce and velvety rasp of instrumentally robust yet album, “This Is Acting,” meaning. As Sia explained by Adele and originally may identify a strong simi- “Reaper,” numerous artistic similarly fervent call to Australian singer and in an interview with New made for the singer’s most larity to Adele’s “Hello,” parallels have raised great never give up one’s faith songwriter Sia Furler— Musical Express (NME), recent album, “25,” it was which continues to hold a speculations as to who in finding love. Although who performs under the “I’m calling it ‘This Is dropped at the last minute. spot on the Billboard Top many of the songs may most likely unintentional, stage name Sia—displays Acting’ because they are By introducing light piano 100. Prior to becoming have been written for. the songs’ messages are her eclectic creativity songs I was writing for music before incorporating Sia’s own personal piece, Among the newest songs quite appropriate for through both word and other people, so I didn’t go greater acoustics and Sia’s however, the song was on the album are “House Valentine’s Day. voice. Although “This Is in thinking, ‘This is some- quickly identifiable vocals, run past Rihanna, who on Fire” and “Footprints.” Serving as the final song Acting” has been criticized thing I would say.’ It’s more “Bird Set Free” leaves also rejected it. Instead, While “House on Fire” on the album, “Space as being an uncoordinated like play-acting.” listeners hungry for more Sia uses it to demonstrate speaks of one’s pas- Between” does not neces- collection of singles, Though the album may and with high expectations her artistry in both word sionate desire to “keep sarily save the best for last. Sia offers her audience seem like a collection of for the rest of the album, and sound, performing burning” and keep a failing Its slow build and surpris- a wild combination of castaway songs written for yet entirely ill prepared for equally well in vocal range love alive, the originally ing lag even at peak tempo thematically messaged the world’s most high- the diverse range of sounds and strength as her more Beyonce-bound song leaves something to be had, and musically styled songs powered artists, Sia brings and musical genres heading widely recognized musical “Footprints” emotionally but its lyrical emphasis on originally meant for other each piece to life, creating their way. (P.S.: Be on the colleagues. reacts to seeing only one’s imagination rings true and artists to perform. While a compilation of potential lookout for this song at The album continues own footprints in the sand seemingly wraps up an the album speaks of acting hits, most of which have an upcoming Stereotypes with prior promotional after having lost a desired album highly representa- and much of Sia’s exterior the captivating rhythm event!) singles “One Million love. “Sweet Design” tive of Sia’s own personal serves as an act to protect and strength to stand on The album continues into Bullets,” “Cheap Thrills,” offers a high-paced and creativity and imagination. her inner self from the their own at the top of the its second song, “Alive,” the Kanye West co- high-pitched refrain, incor- Without a doubt, Sia darker realities of a career charts. which also serves as the written “Reaper” and porating electric dance does herself well in this in the spotlight, these Beginning with the record’s lead single. Also “Unstoppable.” Due to the music vibes in its climax. album made by—but not songs almost ironically song “Bird Set Free,” Sia co-written by Adele, the naturally motivating lyric Near the end, “Broken entirely for—her. Hopefully seem to capture the fullest encourages her audience single was meant to be sung and beat of “Unstoppable” Glass” throws everything she keeps up the act. In defense of B.o.B, who really, seriously, definitely believes the Earth is flat WESLEY JENKINS diss track complete with a flat? You’ve done far too the only natural state of B.o.B is fulfilling Donald already dismissed. At the SENIOR FORUM EDITOR mic drop. In total, that is many drugs, that’s how. ignorance upon American Trump’s vision of making end of the day, B.o.B was three diss tracks by three His August 2015 album society, and if there is any- America great again. We just doing his civic duty So the Earth is round. completely inept rappers. was titled “Psycadelik thing more defensible than as a society cannot prog- of preventing us from set- Let’s get that straight first. But was B.o.B that Thoughtz,” proving once American stupidity, I don’t ress with new information tling for mediocrity. As a There is absolutely no wrong? Could a claim that more that this man is know what it is. without first questioning society, we got “Nothin’ argument to be made that the Earth is not flat ever on a mental plane previ- However unwittingly, the information we have on You.” the Earth is not round. We be defensible? Is Jay Z the ously unthinkable. With have known that the Earth head of the Illuminati? this kind of publicity is round since roughly 240 No, yes and god no, it’s from all the people seek- B.C., i.e., we have known Beyonce. ing an altered state that that the Earth is round for Think about all of diminishes their mental the past 2256 years. The the people who believe capabilities to the point last time someone believed the Earth is round. Ted of denying the spherical the Earth was flat, Jesus Cruz, Charles Manson, earth, B.o.B’s earnings will Christ was but a glimmer Joseph Stalin. In the grand skyrocket. All you have in his father’s father’s scheme of things, B.o.B to do is listen to B.o.B’s father’s father’s eye. Give is really just distancing music to find the clues or take a father or two. himself from that horren- as to what drugs he was (Note: I am speaking only dous company. Believing taking. Granted, that plan of Jacob because sex is the Earth is flat is the new does include listening to more interesting than a being a beneficial, contrib- B.o.B’s music, but others divine entity.) uting member of society. have done so and survived. All of that being said, It’s all the rage. Finally, Neil deGrasse B.o.B—rapper, entertainer Also, by espousing that Tyson has gotten a little and generally irrelevant— the Earth is flat, B.o.B too big for his britches. took the time to claim that unwittingly promotes his The dude’s an astrophysi- the Earth was, indeed, music. For any normal cist trying to act like the not round, because he artist, say Kendrick Lamar, cool kid on the block. couldn’t see its curve. this promotion would be B.o.B is just restoring the Famed astrophysicist Neil a horrible, horrible idea. natural order of society by deGrasse Tyson corrected But for an artist known putting the “nerd” back in the misguided rapper, to for songs such as “Magic” his place. As the block’s which B.o.B wrote a diss and “Strange Clouds,” the resident cool kid (Kanye track, to which Tyson’s promotion is perfect. West, Drake, et. al. moved nephew wrote a diss track, How could you possibly away a while ago), B.o.B and then Tyson wrote a believe that the Earth is felt the call to reinforce 10 STUDENT LIFE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Rishi Jaswaney | 2017 Biology, Education Studies

I interned at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C. I was a research intern in the Medical Education Department.

Volunteering with kids from My WUSA Team Shadowing in the operating City Faces room for an orthopedic surgery My goal... to be a pediatric doctor as well as teach in undergraduate or post-graduate setting.

Getting started... Bringing my story to life... My internship take-away... I would definitely recommend I truly enjoyed interacting with After spending time at my internship to other students. the staff at Children’s National Children’s Hospital, I am not Working in a hospital this past Hospital. The doctors and nurses only more comfortable with the summer gave me the motivation I was fortunate enough to work pre-med track, but I am excited to push forward with the pre- with took the time to make sure I to go to medical school. As an med track and realize that understood the procedures and intern in the Medical Education the long nights studying are treatment plans for each patient. department, I helped build worth it in the end. The Career Because Children’s National is a the online modules that are Center was very supportive to pediatric teaching hospital, the tailored for first and second year my interests and needs in my doctors were very patient and medical students. After gaining decision process. I was able to ready to meet me at my level of a better sense of the content approach the staff members understanding. Don’t be afraid to and practices that we learn in for advice as well as questions ask questions or schedule lunches medical school, I became a lot involved with my specific with staff members. Some of my more excited about life after interests. The Career Center most meaningful conversations undergrad. I still realize that the also gave tips on how to make this summer were over a cup of path to becoming a doctor may the most out of my internship. coffee with a doctor or nurse. be long and exhausting at times, but this summer truly gave me a sense of why it is all worth it. Rishi’s advice: “Don’t be afraid to take initiative in your internship. It may be easy to get your daily work done, but try to find ways to go above and beyond.” FROM PASSION SPRINGS PURPOSE This Week’s Opportunities Events US Dept. of State CiviWiki FEB. 2 Engineering Networking Reception Spencer Stuart SpotHero FEB. 3 Engineering SLAM & Startup SLAM Mercer Capital ScribeAmerica FEB. 4 Management Internship & Job Fair FEB. 12 Clorox Company Why Serve? Post-Graduate Service WorldQuant Opportunities Panel Scottrade FEB. 16 NOVUS International Advertising Careers Panel

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