NOT SO HOT | THE DEATH OF MTV, POST-VMAS | SEE FORUM, PAGE 7 TUDENT IFE THE SINDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY L IN ST. LOUIS SINCE 1878 VOLUME 129, NO. 9 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 WWW.STUDLIFE.COM Newark mayor University sued over to speak on Thurtene accident community
BY STEVE HARDY event. Mu’s food stand fell on her. ous structures at the carni- change CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Thurtene’s leaders will fi lm As they may not comment on val. the Ervin Scholars Program. and edit a new video detail- an ongoing settlement, Uni- “It teaches how to use a BY JEREMY ROGOFF “He is taking on one of the The University is settling a ing construction safety while versity staff and members of table saw to a freshman who CONTRIBUTING REPORTER big problems of our time: lawsuit resulting from a wom- the University’s insurance Thurtene honorary will not might be using one for the As the face of one of the how do we develop these an being injured at the Thur- company settles a lawsuit discuss the incident. fi rst time,” said Brown. country’s most challenged communities that are faced tene carnival in April. with a woman injured at last Senior Joe Brown, president The video, which will be cities, Newark Mayor Cory with great challenges?” After injuries and safety spring’s event. The woman, of Thurtene Honorary, called available both online through Booker has earned a reputa- Plans to bring Booker to concerns at last year’s Thurte- unaffi liated with the Univer- the incident a “fl uke” and cit- YouTube and in hard copies tion as an innovative think- campus began over a year ne, student groups can expect sity, is seeking compensation ed weather as a likely factor. distributed to participating er for social change. Booker ago, according to Barbara to receive additional safety for damage infl icted when The University staff and Thur- student groups, focuses pri- will be coming to Washing- Rea, director of major events training prior to this year’s the façade of Sigma Alpha tene members were also quick marily on the safe handling ton University today to speak and special projects, and in- to point out Thurtene’s long- of power tools, appropriate as a part of the Assembly Se- volved a selection committee standing safety practices, as safety attire and the proper ries. well as new measures to ensure procedure for working on a In celebration of the 20th the safety of all participants. construction site. anniversary of the Ervin The University’s insurance “We have fi nes for not wear- Scholars Program, an aca- company would not return ing goggles when we’re work- demic scholarship histori- calls to their offi ce concern- ing on the saws, and there are cally created to assist stu- ing the accident. always two senior Thurtene dents of African American While the University is not members there,” said Brown, descent, Booker will address the main contributor to these describing several of the prac- the need for strong individ- safety practices, it is still le- tices in the video. ual leaders in a talk entitled, gally responsible for Thur- Thurtene has compiled the “How to change the world tene. Yet because Thurtene is list of safe practices with the with your bare hands: A com- one of the University’s student help of Paul Landgraf, a health mitment to community.” groups, the woman injured and safety specialist for the Booker, 38, is known for last year is seeking compen- University, and Brad King, his unique style of imple- sation not from Sigma Alpha University Safety Offi cer. menting social change by Mu or Thurtene, but from the Structures such as the food working directly with mem- University itself. Members of booth will be under the scru- bers of the community in Thurtene and of the Univer- tiny of both Thurtene and the an effort to spread positive sity hope the settlement will city government while the civic action. MCT CAMPUS end amicably so Thurtene carnival is being run. Many Newark residents may focus on selecting the In January, groups be- were wary that the mayor— Newark mayor Cory Booker is students leading this year’s gin submitting their build- who was raised in an up- speaking about commitment to carnival. ing plans to Thurtene, which per-middle-class family and community at 4 PM at Laboratory “You try to get all your stu- passes them on to profes- holds degrees from Stanford Sciences on Friday, Sept 14 . dent groups to do the right sional architects. These archi- and Yale—had no personal thing,” added Dean Henry tects examine integrity and stake in seeing their city that chose from a number of Biggs, advisor for Thurtene. safety concerns before the improve. Booker, however, prominent public figures, “There’s only so much you can structures are even built. City quelled their doubts when including Atlanta Mayor control, so we’re trying to do inspectors then examine the he moved into the inner city, Shirley Franklin, entrepre- the right thing and let people structures to make sure they closest to the neighborhoods neur Chris Gardner and Bill still have the freedom to do are up to code. in which his administration Cosby. what they want to do.” Additionally, all groups sought to fight crime and The Assembly Series, said Chief among Thurtene’s that help contribute to Thur- poverty. Rea, ultimately chose Book- JENNY SHAO | STUDENT LIFE new safety practices is creat- tene are student groups from “He’s well-educated, well- er because of his reputation ing a video for the participat- Washington University, with trained, and he decided to as a dynamic public speak- Sigma Alpha Mu’s food stand facade fell on a woman last year at Thur- ing student groups, including the exception, last year, of take his talents and devote er, his broad appeal to the tene. She is seeking compensation for her injuries which led the University fraternities and sororities. the Black Repertory Theatre, them to the development community and his ability to increase safetly regulations for Thurtene in the coming year. The video will demonstrate which performed during the of a community,” said Dean how to safely construct vari- carnival. James McLeod, director of See CORY BOOKER, page 2 Stem cell research Record number of students ‘licensed to dance’ BY NICK HAWCO CONTRIBUTING REPORTER location before appeals was progress better around $4,680 more than One day after opening its last year’s allocation before door to registration, Dance appeals. than suggested Marathon executives looked “A lot of that money is at a list that had already needed for taking care of our BY ANDREA WINTER reached the triple digits. dancers, providing everyone NEWS EDITOR top investigators would fl ock to Within 24 hours, 233 with food and materials they the “Show Me State.” people became “licensed to receive as participants for The future of stem cell re- Over the last 10 months, how- dance” in the 12-hour fund- Dance Marathon,” said Perl- search in Missouri may not be ever, human embryonic stem raiser, Dance Marathon. stein. as dismal as originally suggest- cell research has not progressed Although the majority of Budget increases will also ed by a recent article in the New as quickly as proponents had the dancers are students, fac- help improve technology in York Times. expected. Immediately after ulty and alumni are also eli- the event. Stereo systems, The New York Times article the amendment was approved, gible to register. Participants lighting and live camera that ran last month had stated stem cell research opponents are not required to dance feeds will be improved for that “political and fi nancial immediately began the fi ght to for the entire 12 hours, but the event. roadblocks” in Missouri have repeal it. must, with the exception of During registration, danc- put the future of stem cell re- According to many stem cell two meal breaks, stand for ers are assigned to different search in doubt. But, the failed researchers in Missouri, the the whole marathon. teams. Teams are most often legislative efforts of anti-stem article “Stem Cell Amendment “It’s the largest amount organized by floor, but can cell activists and a series of ad- Changes Little in Missouri,” fea- that we’ve ever had register also be customized to in- vancements suggest that stem tured on the front page of the on one day,” said senior Greg clude friends from other res- cell research in Missouri is pro- New York Times last month, ex- Perlstein, executive direc- idential colleges. Each team gressing slowly, but surely. aggerated the research’s lack of tor of Dance Marathon. “Last is lead by one or two morale “Missouri has great scientifi c progress in the state. year, it took us a week of reg- captains, who promote the institutions and great leaders The article focused on two istration to get 230 people cause among their floors and who have been on a great trajec- major setbacks that have kept registered, so we’ve already generate excitement for the tory. The amendment allowed stem cell research from mov- surpassed in just one day event. research to continue and it’s ing forward—fi rstly, the its op- of registration. We’re very Registration will continue still good news that scientifi c ponents have not thrown in the pumped about that.” until October 17, less than expansion is occurring,” said towel, and secondly, the initial Over 800 dancers partici- three weeks before the event Donn Rubin, the chairman of plans for research expansion at pated last year, an increase takes place. the Missouri Coalition for Life- the Stowers Institute for Medi- of 350 from 2005. Even more Dance Marathon is a char- saving Cures. cal Research, a private facility in participants are expected ity event, with all proceeds Last November, when Mis- Kansas City, and at the Univer- this year. benefiting the Children’s souri became the fi rst state with sity of Missouri-Columbia have Because of the increase in Miracle Network, and danc- a constitutional amendment been suspended. participation, Dance Mara- ers are asked to raise $150 EITAN HOCHSTER | STUDENT LIFE protecting embryonic stem cell Even though opponents of thon has received a larger for the cause. Last year Dance Marathon raised a record breaking amount (roughly research, proponents of the re- stem cell research have contin- allocation of funds from Stu- Each person pays $25 as search optimistically anticipat- ued their fi ght, many suggest dent Union (SU) than in years a registration fee and finds $23,000) for the Children’s Miracle Network. This year, as the number of ed that research facilities would past. registered dancers increase from last year’s, Dance Marathon challenges immediately expand and that See STEM CELLS, page 3 This year’s initial SU al- See DANCE MARATHON, page 2 dancers to break last year’s record.
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Scene, page 10 ON THE WEB www.studlife.com 2 STUDENT LIFE | NEWS Senior News Editor / Sam Guzik / [email protected] FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 STUDENT LIFE One Brookings Drive #1039 #42 Women’s Building Feed St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63130-4899 Pulse News: (314) 935-5995 Compiled by Josh Hantz Advertising: (314) 935-6713 STONE Soup join Fax: (314) 935-5938 e-mail: [email protected] Friday, September 14 www.studlife.com forces against hunger Copyright 2007 Melting Pot Party BY DAVID SONG Editor in Chief: Erin Fults Get your groove on at this charity dance party with music STONE Soup. we’re still looking for a kitch- NEWS EDITOR Executive Editor: David Brody from around the world, and performances by various “Basically, we thought we en in a systematic way, but it Managing Editors: Shweta Murthi, Mal- student groups. While the event is free, donations are Hunger relief takes a new could collaborate since our has to be within walking dis- lory Wilder requested, and all proceeds go towards building a Habitat name as two Washington causes were similar,” said tance of Washington Univer- Senior News Editor: Sam Guzik for Humanity house in Sri Lanka. WUSauce, Washington University student organi- Chung. “It would increase sity,” said Werber. Senior Forum Editor: Nathan Everly Senior Cadenza Editor: Brian Stitt University’s salsa team, will be performing as well. The zations merge into a single our volunteer base and better Chung described Cente- Senior Scene Editor: Felicia Baskin dance party starts at 9 p.m. in the Gargoyle and continues organization to unify their serve our clients.” nary Cares, a local Methodist Senior Sports Editor: Trisha Wolf until 1 a.m. relief efforts. Feed St. Louis “Our merger has doubled church that serves homeless Senior Photo Editor: David Hartstein and STONE (Students Togeth- the size of our force. It’s ex- people, as “the best situation” Senior Graphics Editor: Rachel Harris er Offering Nourishment and citing stuff,” noted STONE when it comes to finding a News Editors: Josh Hantz, David Song, Enrichment) Soup, now work- Soup President Jay Werber. health-certified kitchen. Andrea Winter ing under the name Feed St. “With Campus Kitchens, we’ll “I don’t know when, but I’m Forum Editors: Tess Croner, Jill Saturday, September 15 Louis, will apply to become a have to focus on a food sal- hoping [we will find a kitch- Strominger, Christian Sherden, Dennis branch of the Campus Kitch- vage aspect, which Feed St. en] as soon as possible,” said Sweeney Cadenza Editors: Elizabeth Ochoa, David ens Project (CKP), a national Louis has always done.” Werber. “For now, we’ll con- Kaminsky, Cecilia Razak, Michelle Stein nonprofit organization that Werber also stated that tinue working in the CSC.” Scene Editors: Lana Goldsmith, Indu Great Forest Park Balloon Race utilizes kitchen space from the merged Feed St. Louis, in Moreover, Feed St. Louis Chandrasekhar It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the… Energizer Bunny? Spend universities for hunger re- addition to enjoying the ben- hopes to see new projects for Sports Editors: Andrei Berman, Unaiz your day in beautiful Forest Park watching the launching of lief. efits of partnering, will work the merged student group as Kabani, Allie Wieczorek over 70 hot air balloons. Participate in food booths, pony STONE Soup, a group that with CKP as an affiliate in its the school year progresses. Photo Editors: Lucy Moore, Lionel Sobe- rides and photo contests, among other activities. The Sky- operates through the Catho- efforts to promote hunger re- “We’ll have more aware- hart, Jenny Shao diving Team performs and lands in the center of the launch lic Student Center (CSC), re- lief. Campus Kitchens exists ness events throughout the Online Editor: Scott Bressler field. The action takes place in the Central Field of Forest lies on food drives to obtain at a number of universities, year, and have more nutri- Design Chief: Anna Dinndorf Copy Chiefs: Willie Mendelson, Indu Park from noon to 6:30 p.m. their food. Feed St. Louis, on including nearby Saint Louis tion education programs,” Chandrasekhar the other hand, has tradi- University. said Werber. Copy Editors: Shamima Hossain, Allison Schlafly Beer Festival tionally taken leftover trays However, the health-cer- For now, Chung recogniz- Kong, Brian Krigsher, Ryan Matos Bottoms up! What better way to spend a Saturday than with of food from Center Court tified kitchen required by es potential, both in the col- Designers: Jamie Reed, Kate Ehrlich, a nice cold beer? Schlafly brews more than 40 beer styles and Bear’s Den to homeless all Campus Kitchens affili- laboration between the two Kim Yeh, Dennis Sweeney, Susan Hall, Liz for this annual festival called “Hop in the City.” Sample shelters in the area. ates, is proving difficult to groups, and in joining CKP as Klein, Zoe Scharf, Niki Dankner, Brittany each of the beer styles, enjoy barbecue food, and the local, While the functions of find, and will most likely be an affiliate Campus Kitchen. Meyer, Alyssa Anzalone-Newman, Sophia live music for $30 at the door and $25 in advance. The beer the two groups may have not housed off-campus at a near- “I’m really excited about Agapova, Evan Freedman flows from noon to 5 p.m. at the Schlafly Tap Room. Visit changed much, junior Tif- by location. it. There’s so much opportu- www.schlafly.com for more information. fany Chung, Campus Kitch- “All of last semester, we nity about it. [CKP is] very General Manager: Andrew O’Dell Advertising Manager: Sara Judd ens chair of Feed St. Louis, were looking for kitchens, supportive about the collabo- St. Louis Pirate Festival sees synergy in the merge but Bon Appétit didn’t have ration between us and STONE Copyright 2007 Washington University Student Arrrrrr! Slap on your eye patch, replace your hand with a between Feed St. Louis and the availability for us. Now Soup,” she said. Media, Inc. (WUSMI). Student Life is the fi nancially hook, put a parrot on your shoulder, speak with a pirate ac- and editorially independent, student-run newspaper cent and generally dress up and act like a scurvy, no-good serving the Washington University community. First copy of each publication is free; all additional cop- sea dog for the St. Louis Pirate Festival. The Festival will ies are 50 cents. Subscriptions may be purchased take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Rotary Park in for $80.00 by calling (314) 935-6713. Wentzville, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are available for DANCE MARATHON v FROM PAGE 1 $9 for students, $12 for students. Check out stlpiratefest. Student Life is a publication of WUSMI and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the com for details, mateys. views of the Washington University administration, sponsors to donate the dif- Prewritten letters, de- raised roughly $123,000 for faculty or students. All Student Life articles, photos ference. scribing the event and the the Children’s Miracle Net- and graphics are the property of WUSMI and may “We give you as many op- cause, are also available for work. not be reproduced or published without the express portunities as we can to help students who are looking to “We’re trying to integrate written consent of the General Manager. Pictures and graphics printed in Student Life are available Sunday, September 16 you raise that money,” said increase their donation total. the hospitals more,” said se- for purchase; e-mail [email protected] for more Perlstein. The dancer who raises the nior Dan Silver, highlighting information. Student Life reserves the right to edit According to Perlstein, the most amount of money will St. Louis Children’s Hospital all submissions for style, grammar, length and “Boesman and Lena” at Edison Theatre Dance Marathon executive receive two round trip tickets and Cardinal Glennon Chil- accuracy. The intent of submissions will not be al- tered. Student Life reserves the right not to publish The St. Louis Black Repertory opens its 31st season with board will help teams plan to anywhere in the U.S., Can- dren’s Hospital in particular. all submissions. “Boesman and Lena” at Edison Theatre. Written by South fundraisers such as date auc- ada or the Caribbean compli- “When you think about it, African activist Athol Fugard, the story follows two ragged tions and breakfast fundrais- ments of American Airlines. standing for 12 hours is real- If you’d like to place an ad, please contact the Ad- wanderers who have been evicted from their home and are ers to assist teams in achiev- For college students, rais- ly nothing compared to what vertising Department at (314) 935-6713. forced to scavenge for shelter, food and firewood in order ing their goals. ing $150 may prove to be a these kids are facing in the If you wish to report an error or request a clarifi ca- to survive. The show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets can be pur- For the most part, the daunting task. hospital,” said Perlstein. “We tion, e-mail [email protected]. chased for $35 through Edison Box Office at 314-534-3810. morale captains decide how “It’s a challenge,” admit- are definitely optimistic that their floor raises money. ted freshman Harry Hart- we will be able to achieve “They leave it up to us,” field, “but I think it’s a good our goal of welcoming 1000 said freshman and morale challenge.” participants to Dance Mara- captain Tricia Bailey. In 2006, Dance Marathon thon.”
ON BECOMING CORY BOOKER v FROM PAGE 1 to “excel in community ser- the mayor has worked to culture of silence, remains vice,” a central value of the tackle Newark’s rampant the principal problem facing AND REMAINING Ervin Scholars. crime problems by initiating the city, along with a high Senior Whitney Richie, gun-registration ordinances poverty rate and slow eco- an Ervin Scholar, describes and forming civic organiza- nomic development. AN ART CRITIC Booker’s visit as a chance to tions. In 2002, Booker found- Booker’s talk, held today motivate everyone on cam- ed Newark Now, a community at 4 p.m. in Laboratory Sci- pus. outreach group that supports ences, is free and open to the “[Booker’s talk] is some- residents in transforming public. Lecture thing that everyone could their neighborhoods into The program is co-spon- benefit from hearing,” said productive environments. sored by the Assembly Series Roberta Smith Richie. “I’m hoping to learn Still, Booker’s administra- and Campus Week of Dia- something and be inspired.” tion has not been immune to logue. For more information, In his efforts to bring a new adversity. The murder rate, visit assemblyseries.wustl. Art Critic energy into social change, encouraged by a “no-snitch” edu. The New Y0rk Times
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Liggett/Koenig New rival introduced to CS40 President: Mckenzie Moore Vice President: Shira Solomon battle popular Common Secretary: Michael Cohen College Treasurer: Jordan Roberts Assembly Reps: Cindy Gallin; Kara Application Council Hendrickson; Jerry Porter; Hannah Taylor College Council Reps: Andrew Bochner; Risa BY JOSHUA GOLDMAN Eilbaum; Michelle Kolodny; a school must require teacher assertion that the two applica- CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Election Shauna Miller; Andrew Schumeister; Peter recommendations and an es- tions are different, students may Comerford The Common Application say—options many universities not see a noticeable difference has a new competitor in the do not require. In contrast, any in their admissions process. Results Washington University Offi ce of accredited institution that up- When asked why the Univer- Park/Mudd Admissions. Beginning with the holds the National Association sity decided to adopt the UCA Brookings (Lien, Gregg) President: Nannan Zhang class of 2012, applicants can ap- for College Admission Stan- in additional to the Common ply to the University using either dards’ Policies of Good Practice Application, director of Admis- President: Andrew Seidel Vice President: Bob Tacconi the Common Application or the can join the UCA. Theoretically, sions Nanette Tarbouni empha- Vice President: Becca Shareff Secretary: Morgan Fixel new Universal College Applica- the UCA consortium could in- sized the University’s inclusive- Secretary: Brendan Blase Treasurer: Nicole Tatz tion (UCA). clude more institutions than the ness of college applications. Treasurer: Ross Fellars While the two applications Common Application, thus mak- “We are being open to ac- Assembly Reps: Joe Bertroche, Kevin Lam, are virtually identical, the UCA ing it easier for students to ap- cepting both since it helps make Publicity Chair: Stefanie Horowitz Adam Panzer, Stephanie Volftsun asks applicants to write the ply to a wide range of schools. things easier. I imagine that Assembly Reps: Joseph Chen; Christine Ford; College Council Reps: Nicole Bakshi, Vanetia common essay on any topic, an Only 400 universities comply most students will use the Com- Jimmy Ma; Rachel Kleinman Cannon, Adrian Githuku, Ly Pham, Alison unpopular fi nal choice on the with the application standards mon Application this year—until College Council Reps: Adeetee Bhide; Darren Stempel Common Application’s list of of the Common Application, the UCA becomes better known. essays. The new UCA offers a 315 of which are already mem- I don’t really see any major dif- Finkelstein; Scott Kihg; Eric Kim; Matt Lanter; less extensive application that bers. The UCA has the potential ferences either [between the two Rishi Pandya; Laura Steefel-Moore Ruby/Umrath is intended to diversify the ap- to include even more institu- applications].” President: Michael Chen plicant pool at all participating tions, including those that use Since the two applications HIGE (Hitzeman, Hurd, Myers, Eliot) universities. the Common Application, since mirror each other, many institu- Vice President: Jake Novick UCA creator Joshua Reiter, each institution can draft a sup- tions have chosen not to adopt President: Selam Kidane Secretary: Rachel Thompson the founder of the for-profi t cor- plement to fi ll any holes left by the UCA. Vice President: Alan Lundeen Treasurer: Arian Hassanalizadeh poration ApplicationsOnline, the UCA. Jean Jordan, director of ad- Secretary: Nick McKenna Assembly Reps: Andrew Cortopassi; Brian also pioneered the unifi ed ap- Rob Killion, executive direc- missions at Emory University, plication process by introducing tor of the Common Application, explained that Emory will not Treasurer: Chrystal Okonta Dorne; Young Kyung Lee; Tiffany Ogawa the Common Application online disagrees with the stance of his adopt the UCA since the univer- Assembly Reps: Spencer Berry; Cara Clurke; College Council Reps: Reva Clemens; Perri in 1998. corporation’s new rival. Killion sity already offers two applica- Ben Haefele; Debbie Lewis; Jeremy Slevin Feinsilber; Vanessa Lukas; Nicole Salzman; Reiter, whose company lost believes that his corporation’s tions—Emory and Common— College Council Reps: Ariel Albertson; Katharine Thomas; Bob Yu its technology contract with the application needs no change and the school is changing its Brittany Bernacchi; Jamie Blau; Alex Garcini; Common Application this year, and that low-income applicants technology system this year. introduced the UCA to encour- are best served by a more de- While Emory has not chosen Merigan Mulhern; Dan Riff; Jessica Williams Wayman Crow (Dardick, Nemerov) age more low-income, fi rst gen- tailed application, since it al- to join the UCA, Jordan stated, “I President: Stacey Goebel eration and minority applicants lows colleges to better evaluate really [can’t] predict the future JKL (Dauten, Shanedling, Rutledge) Vice President: Sally Wippman to apply to institutions that they students based on academic fac- of the Universal Common Appli- would previously never con- tors alone. In a press statement, cation, but I certainly wish Josh President: Alex Choi Secretary: Ciara Caprara sider. According to Reiter, he Killion emphasized his compa- Reiter and his team the best.” Vice President: Kimberly Burfi end Treasurer: Anchit Mehrotra introduced the UCA to diversify ny’s view of a holistic applica- The UCA now has 35 mem- Secretary: Lauren Chircus Assembly Reps: Alex Christensen; Randall tion that enables institutions to the applicant pool at all univer- bers, notably Harvard, Duke, Treasurer: Sylvester (Sly) Marshall III Pippenger; Lisa Thompson; Jessica Yeung sities. view students in manners other and Johns Hopkins Universities, In order to join the Com- than by their test scores. along with Washington Univer- Assembly Reps: Michaela Wilson; David Kan; College Council Reps: Anna Arkin; Lana mon Application consortium, Despite Reiter and Killion’s sity. Jon Eisen; Felix Hu Hompluem; Alexander Jacobs; Beth McNellis; College Council Reps: Amy Crumpler; Tim John Schneider; Minti Shah Shoemaker; Liz Caravati; Cheryl Chi; STEM CELLS v FROM PAGE 1 Josh Morris; Allison Kong WGE (Danforth, Shepley, Wheeler) that these activists have been position is working against the ately overturn the amendment, Mediator: Alice Gu given more credibility and atten- wishes of Missourians,” said Te- the scientists are now taking a Lee/Beau Freshman VP: Ambrose Wu tion than their efforts merit. itelbaum. waiting and seeing approach. President: Michelle Lu “A nti-stem cell advocates re- Both Rubin and Teitelbaum They don’t want to uproot their Upperclassman VP: Brian Lee ally deserve to be marginalized pointed out that opponents of research and their families and Vice President: Roshni Shah Secretary: Jamelah Neal due to their inability to get sup- the research have faired so poor- come here to have the amend- Secretary: Annie Cai Treasurer: Will Dahl port in legislature,” said Rubin. ly that they have been forced to ment overturned,” said Roberts. Treasurer: Renault Young Assembly Reps: Amanda Hay; Annie Earlier this year, Missouri take an entirely new approach. Although plans for expan- Representative Jim Lembke and Because opponents have come to sion have been put on hold, the Assembly Reps: Ashley Adam; Tanya An; Tae- Kwan; Michael McDonald; Nandan Prasad; Senator Matt Bartle introduced realize that the majority of Mis- institute recently purchased 100 ho Cho; Jonathon Lundy Christopher Teng; Hugh Williams versions of a resolution to place a sourians do support stem cell acres of land in Missouri. College Council Reps: Jasmine Berg; Katrina College Council Reps: Jen Kerikari; Michael ban on stem cell research on the research, they have begun to call “While the current climate P. Jongman-Sereno; Bramwell Lambrus; Allison Park; Charles Bittner-Rossmiller; Nathan 2008 ballot. Both of these bills their cause “anti-cloning” rather may not be ideal, we are optimis- Pearson; Alex Revelli; Alex Yang Regenald; Chase Sackett; Josh Tan never made it to the legislative than “anti-stem cell.” tic that the people of Missouri fl oor because they were defeated The controversy over what will recognize the benefi ts of in sub-committees. constitutes cloning boils down stem cells. This was one of the Steven Teitelbaum, the Mess- to a debate concerning where the main reasons why we purchased ing Professor of Pathology and replication of cells takes place. the land in Missouri,” said Rob- Immunology at the Washington Proponents of stem cell research erts. University School of Medicine, maintain that only the implan- In addition to the new land, has testifi ed before represen- tation of a fetus in the uterus research at the institute has tatives and senators on behalf constitutes cloning, whereas had a big advancement: embry- of the benefi ts of stem cell re- opponents claim that even the onic stem cell research is being search. replication of cells occurs in a conducted for the fi rst time. Dr. Teitelbaum currently uses the Petri dish should be considered Olivier Pourquié moved to the stem cells of mice as a research cloning. Stowers Institute last winter. His tool in his study of osteoporosis. Laurie Roberts, the spokes- team is currently conducting re- In the future, he hopes to incor- person for the Stowers Institute search with human embryonic porate human stem cells into his of Medical Research, said that stem cells. research. the New York Times article had In terms of progress, Teitel- Teitelbaum has remained op- a skewed account of what has baum said that the United States timistic in the face of the opposi- taken place at the institute. Ac- is falling behind other nations tion’s efforts to repeal the stem cording to Roberts, even though like Israel and Singapore in stem cell amendment. there have been some setbacks, cell research and that Washing- “I think we have a challenge, stem cell research has been mov- ton University is lagging behind but we won last time and we will ing forward at the institute. comparable research institu- this time,” he said. In June, the Stowers Institute tions like Harvard University Despite the fact that the for Medical Research temporar- and Stanford University. amendment passed by a slight ily suspended plans for a $300 Harvard and Stanford are bet- margin of 51 to 49 percent, and million expansion due to the ter equipped to attract the na- the secretary of state’s records “persistent negative political tion’s best researchers because show it was rejected in 96 of the climate.” Two top researchers at these universities are situated in state’s 114 counties, Teitelbaum the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, states with more conducive po- is confi dent that the opponent’s Kevin Eggan and Chad Cowen, litical climates. Unlike Washing- anti-stem cell rhetoric does not had agreed to move to Missouri ton University’s research, which refl ect the sentiment of most but have since put their plans on is primarily funded by the gov- Missourians. hold. ernment, these universities have “The opposition does not “It was our hope to immedi- set up privately funded research appreciate that the majority of ately attract the best researchers institutes so they face fewer re- Missourians support all forms and but because of [anti-stem strictions and have greater ac- of stem cell research. That op- cell activists] efforts to immedi- cess to human stem cells.
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U. this weekend Hat trick wins v Volleyball faces toughest weekend of season in Teri Clemens Invitational game for Bears BY JOHANN QUA HIANSEN SPORTS REPORTER Last weekend, the Bears fell to now top-ranked Wittenberg BY TRISHA WOLF for the rest of the half, but The ground is shaking and University in a tight four-set SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR could not get anything else squirrels are darting for their match. The team is hoping into the net. Sophomore trees as giants arrive in St. to avenge that close loss this Caitlin Malone had the Therese Fox came close in the Louis. “We have Godzilla, King weekend. game of her Washington Uni- 24th minute, but Jones made Kong and all these great teams “We have something to versity career this week. The a particularly good save. coming this weekend,” said prove and nothing to lose and junior scored all three of Classmate Becca Heymann Head Coach Rich Luenemann. we’re going to play like that,” the Bears’ goals in Tuesday’s also got hot toward the end “The tournament this weekend said junior Alli Alberts. soccer victory over Principia of the half, but her shots fell might prove to be better com- If last weekend’s games are College (4-2). With this latest just off the mark. petition than the Final Four.” a preview for this weekend, win, the team moves to 5-0 on Malone completed her hat On Friday night, the Wash- then fans should expect to the season heading into play trick at the beginning of the ington University (no. 4) vol- see balls fl ying at breakneck at the Loras College Classic second half. In the 52nd min- leyball team will go head to speeds as players dive for the this weekend. ute, Fox gave Malone the ball head against reigning national fl oor to save the ball from a kill “It was really a team ef- 20 yards out and she put it champion Juniata College (no. attempt. fort,” said Malone of her hat into the corner. 2) at 7:30 p.m. The Bears are Red Alert, with about 3,500 DAVID BRODY | STUDENT LIFE trick. “Others really worked “She was incredible,” said looking for revenge as Wash- members, has many plans Coach Rich Luenemann talks to the team during a timeout while play- hard and I was assisted on head coach Wendy Dillinger ington University fell to Juniata aimed at packing the Field ing Concordia College at the Washington University Invitational in the each goal.” of Malone. “She put the ball in a tightly fought NCAA cham- House, including its signature Athletic Complex on Sept. 8. Principia appeared to be away and picked up a lot of pionship game, 3-2. free pizza at 7 p.m. a worthy foe for the season’s offensive presence.” Saturday’s action in this “We’re going to get every- Red Power Ranger, Super Mario players for all their support. home opener. Their play Even with a comfortable tournament of volleyball jug- one to wear Red Alert shirts or Elmo—will receive a $200 To be the best fans, “Just be strategy featured a tricky off- lead, the Bears never let their gernauts will also include to class and paint the campus airplane voucher. as loud as possible,” said junior sides trap, making it hard for intensity die. The defense games against University of La red,” said Co-Director of Red The serving contest, slated Ali Crouch. “A little face paint opponents to have a constant played a particularly stellar Verne (no. 14) at 9:30 a.m. and Alert Kristy Kramer. to be held between the sec- never hurt anyone.” flow to their game. In fact, match, rarely letting the ball University of Wisconsin-White- A costume and serving con- ond and third set, will feature If the free pizza, T-shirts, they caught the Bears offsides travel to their half of the field water (no. 3) at 3 p.m. Every test will also be happening as 10 students competing for T- contests and quality play do 18 times over the 90 minutes and only allowing three shots team participating in the Teri fans show off their creativity or shirts, Domino’s Pizza and the not prove exciting, there is still of play. However, they could the entire contest. Keepers Clemens Invitational has won sporting prowess. The winner grand prize of a DVD player. the ultimate reason to go to any find no answer to Malone’s Carrie Sear, Amanda Boe and at least one NCAA champion- of the inaugural red character Members of the volleyball volleyball game. exceptional play. Katy Southworth combined ship since 2001, with Juniata contest, which involves dress- team have expressed their grat- “Come on…girls in span- Malone’s first goal of the for the shut-out. and Whitewater holding two ing as any character who’s pri- itude to their fans, especially dex,” said Alberts. “What more evening came just 10 min- “We struggled last [week- apiece. mary color is red—such as the the basketball and football could you want?” utes into the game. Sopho- end] so we refocused and more Caryn Rosoff brought came back,” said senior back the ball down the field and Jessica Deneweth, who sat crossed it to senior Marin Mc- out all last season with an presents a guide to places of worship in the WU community Carthy. McCarthy then passed injury. There was no sign of the ball to Malone who put any recovery struggle Tues- the one-timer past Principia day as she played a key role goalie Kenzie Jones. defensively, particularly in Just seven minutes later, the second half. she was at it again. Senior Ab- The Bears head to Iowa this bey Hartmann set her up with weekend and return home Religious Directory the perfect cross and Malone Sunday, Sept. 23 when they finished off the point. play Illinois Wesleyan. “We came out strong after “Our movement on and For advertising information, call (314) 935-6713 or email [email protected] a not so good weekend,” said off the ball was great,” said Malone. “We watched film Dillinger. “[This game] was a and saw what we [needed] to confidence boost and gives work on.” us momentum heading into St. Louis Chinese Christian Church Wash. U. dominated play the weekend.”
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Our daily Forum editors: Monday: Christian Sherden Wednesday: Jill Strominger Friday: Tess Croner [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] To ensure that we have time to fully evaluate your submissions, guest columns should be e-mailed to the next issue’s editor or forwarded to [email protected] by no later than 5 p.m. two days before publication. Late pieces will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. FFORUMORUM We welcome your submissions and thank you for your consideration. FORUM FLASHBACK Upperclassmen need to eat, too! very year, large num- mal time to start one’s classes afternoon and keeping places result of the University’s fall across campus to the South most important meal of the bers of upperclassmen and work for the day. This on the 40, like Bear Mart and housing crunch, the Village 40 in the middle of the night day,” but for athletes who are who live in the Village means that students often Bear’s Den, open respectively houses a signifi cant number is extremely inconvenient (not burning a lot of energy, it Emust grapple with the fi nd themselves eating at ir- until the early hours of 1 a.m. of undergraduates who keep to mention cold) and it seems seems especially important. severely limited hours of op- regular times. Eating the third and 2 a.m. Despite the general the same hours as those keeping the Village food The University should provide eration at the Village eateries. meal of the day later at night successes of the Wash. U. din- living on the South 40. The venue open later would only some place on campus where In light of the fact that these is a regular occurrence and ing options, there remain a infi ltration of undergraduates benefi t Wash. U. While pro- athletes and anyone else who hours have remained essen- often times lunch falls in be- few changes that could make into the Village means more viding students who live on might happen to be up at a tially unchanged, we are pub- tween classes and the begin- eating more convenient for people hanging out in the the North Side an option for normal hour on the weekends lishing a staff editorial from ning of homework, somewhere students. Village and hungrier students eating on campus late at night can eat breakfast. Though pro- the October 30, 2006 issue of in the middle of the after- The fi rst of these changes who want food after 8 p.m., and in the afternoon is critical viding some food options in Student Life, which advocates noon. For some students, this would be expanding the hours Sunday through Thursday. If to many students, opening the morning is important be- extending the hours of the isn’t only a lifestyle choice, of the dining hall in the Vil- the midnight rush at Bear’s Bear’s Den or Bear Mart earlier cause some students do have Village eateries. We believe but also a forced phenomenon lage. Though Village housing Den is any indication, keeping in the morning would also weekend lives that begin be- the message of the editorial is that results from packed class was originally made up large- the Village open later would help other students. Though fore lunch, it’s understandable still relevant today. schedules from early in the ly of married and graduate be profi table for the University being open at this time may that the University has been morning until the afternoon. student housing—a popula- and also an asset to students not be as profi table as other hesitant to do so. Extending If there’s anything distinc- In general, Wash. U. has done tion with a potentially slightly who live on the North Side of times because it isn’t a high the Village hours, on the other tive about college, it’s the a good job accommodating more normal eating period—it campus. rush period, there are athletes hand, seems like one of those weird hours at which people the odd schedules of students has become home to more and Let’s face it, food is vi- who really should be able to rare ventures that would al- function—suddenly, midnight by having Danforth Campus more undergraduate students tally important to late night eat a solid breakfast before low the University community has become the new 7 p.m. lunch options like Subway throughout the years. study sessions and student they go to practice. to have its cake and eat it and 1 p.m. seems like a nor- or Whispers open into the Particularly this year, as a existence in general, walking Not only is breakfast “the too—past 8 p.m. RACHEL TEPPER | EDITORIAL CARTOON Chinese unrest envelopes rural areas
BY JOSHUA MALINA government fi nds cheaper to STAFF COLUMNIST employ than actually pay- he recent recall of ing the villagers for their paint-laden children’s resources, both in a monetary toys, toothpaste and sense as well as in account- Tother goods imported ability, as a nascent national from China may well en- press and a heavily regulated courage safety reforms (or Internet prevent such news the death of Chinese health from coming to light. offi cials, as punishment is These confl icts have be- often meted out there) from come a regular occurrence in the number one source of U.S. the Chinese countryside and imports in the world. It won’t, in poor urban areas, where however, solve a tide of other the gap between the very rich problems plaguing the nation and the very poor has been so as it further industrializes, exaggerated that the wealthy including the destruction of are often above the law, able rural life for the millions of to bribe themselves out of villagers excluded from their any legal confl ict involving country’s economic transfor- the working poor, who have mation. no such recourse. Evidence of the civil unrest In 2005, a riot broke out comes in the form of riots among workers angered at among farmers and oth- police indifference to the in- ers not profi ting from the jury of a bicycle rider on his country’s industrial boom, way to work, who, after being which numbered 87,000 in hit by a car driven by the 2005, compared to a mere owner of a local hospital, had 8,700 in 1993, according to his legal rights ignored. an article in Adbusters maga- Unfortunately, this dual- zine. Specifi c rural areas, like ity of Chinese life is not only Dongzhou village in south- the product of a loose legal ern China, have been sites structure, but principally is for deadly armed confl icts due to the infl uence of world between police and residents, goods and fi nancial mar- as poor residents demand kets, who have fi nanced this compensation for the con- economic development. Every The 500 sex tricks you really struction of power plants and year, through the purchase of other projects on land they billions of dollars of imports used to farm. from the burgeoning country, Unfortunately, the ben- as well as billions of dollars shouldn’t try efi ts of economic booms are of fi nancial capital fl owing not equitably allocated to all into the country’s business, or most of my life I’ve bly read the whole thing start dant—I think I’ve been told For example, this past issue citizens of an industrializing both investors and consum- managed to avoid the to fi nish, trying to hide the to tie him up and strap him threatens, “Could Your Man country, and many, especially ers are to blame for providing major pitfalls of my “six million new, mind-blow- down at least 50 times. It’s be Gay? The Foolproof Sign.” the uneducated and right- the motor for this economic Fsex. I was never a Barbie ing tricks to maximize his ridiculous—many of those Now, see, that’s just absurd…. less, often get the short end upheaval. girl. I didn’t get decked out in orgasm” from the old lady sit- sure-fi re sex tips would have but what if it’s not? What if he of the stick. This inequality This is not to say that butterfl y clips and bell-bot- ting next to me. But then, like any man running for the hills. is? And, so, once again, Cosmo is exaggerated further in a we should stop purchasing toms. I’m not graceful in heels. some terrible sickness, things It’s shallow. Very shallow. But has tossed out the bait and country like China, where cheap, Wal-Mart distributed I don’t watch “The Hills” and got worse. True, I never got a let’s move past all that, please. hauled me in. poor villagers still living by consumer items, as some I’ve never participated subscription (at least None of that puts a dent in The worst part is, even the rules of the 15th century have suggested, or refrain in a three-way phone not yet), but somehow Cosmo’s universal appeal. It’s when I’m so frequently disap- have never known property from reaping high returns call. I always managed that simple. pointed with the goods, I keep rights, or what it means to on emerging markets funds To my k nowledge, to cross paths with No one can resist. No one. coming back like a whipped own something apart from pouring money into the coun- I don’t own anything Cosmo each month In a culture that is so fasci- puppy. It’s like a bad relation- the government. So when try, which would certainly sparkly. But I am no (with or without fl y- nated (obsessed?) with sex, it’s ship: I lose brain cells and dol- these farmers’ lands sud- help, but to recognize, at the match for Cosmopoli- ing Southwest). And I hard to reject a magazine that lars and for what? The same denly become prime real very least, that in the global- tan magazine. hit rock bottom this promises to keep you ahead old hackneyed sex tricks and estate for the construction of ized world that we inhabit, It started out summer. One day, I of the curve. I admit that my some fashion advice I’ll never a power plant, a toy factory or little that we do thousands innocently enough. Tess Croner had a half hour break expectations for startling use? Does reading Cosmo some other institution of cap- of miles away from a coun- Freshman year I from ecology fi eld- insights and real-life rewards really put me ahead of the italist development, they are try like China can be felt in started buying Cosmo work and (still in my from reading Cosmo get lower curve? Probably not. Maybe often not fairly compensated the everyday struggles of its to read on fl ights to and from rattlesnake chaps) I went into with each issue, but I’m still the next issue will give me a for the loss of a lifestyle now citizens. school. I believe there’s some the gas station to buy the new an optimist. better idea. becoming quickly obsolete. widely held, unwritten rule issue of Cosmo. My coworkers When Cosmo promises to So, they often take to the Joshua is a sophomore in that you can read trash on a never looked at me the same answer my deepest relation- Tess is a junior in Arts & streets, where they are paid Arts & Sciences. He can be plane sans judgment. So, on way again. ship questions or deliver the Sciences and a Forum editor. for their land in the form reached via e-mail at joshua- the four hour fl ight from St. Now, I know Cosmopoli- best sex of my life, I can’t help She can be reached via e-mail of bullets and bruises from [email protected]. Louis to L.A., I would inevita- tan has its fl aws. It’s redun- but feel a little curiosity. at [email protected]. police-hired thugs, whom the
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BY SARA REMEDIOS chocolate-glazed Krispy STAFF COLUMNIST Kreme, but they’ll still make you look twice. They have in- irst, a confession: I read trigue, and substance. These chick lit. A lot of it. In are the best, but the most my readings, I recently rare. Fcame across a theory In the latter category, we devised by one of the more in- fi nd what they sell at Star- ventive authors, holding that bucks—blueberry muffi ns men come in two varieties: that many buy thinking donuts and muffi ns. Donuts, they’re being healthy, fail- it was said, are the attractive ing to realize that there are jackasses, who are without 40-some grams of sugar and exception shiny and irresist- 20-some grams of fat in every ible on the fi rst day, but who serving. There may be a little the morning after are slightly fi ber, but it’s rarely enough soggy and stale, becoming to justify the indulgence and progressively less desirable. almost never as much as you expected going in. You saw a muffi n, but you ate a donut “It boils down to one just the same. These are the worst, because you don’t see essential fact, true it coming. of diets and dating: The problem, then, is fi rst distinguishing which is always“read the label.” which, and next convincing your cravings of what your head knows is right. Sticking They make you feel guilty to the diet, if you will. for wanting them, dumb for As with a diet, it’s easy to being drawn in by temporary rationalize: “Sure, it’s a lot appeal. Muffi ns, on the other of sugar, but there’s almost hand, are not irresistible, but no saturated fat!” Do not fall they are substantive—they into this trap. Seeing sub- have fi ber and nutrients. Muf- stance where there is none is fi ns may even look better the what keeps people in abusive morning after, and they never relationships (or at the very give you a reason to regret least, unfulfi lling ones); look- having indulged. ing at donuts and convincing For my column today, I’ve yourself they’re muffi ns is decided to take this impres- how you end up with type II sive theory and extrapolate diabetes (aka the herp). a bit, offering a new (if not Another common ratio- original) way to look at dat- nalization: “I’ll eat this now ing. and start again tomorrow. First, we should add a Tomorrow I’ll be healthy, but TEMU BROWN | STUDENT LIFE few more varieties: muffi ns tonight I just want it to taste disguised as donuts, and good!” This excuse is much aware of what you’re eating! sarily convince you not to a relative sense of your me- adapted from the donut-muf- donuts disguised as muffi ns. less dangerous, but can lead So how can you tell which eat something that you really tabolism—what you can take, fi n theory of men recounted In the former group we fi nd to trouble just the same. It’s is which, and how do you want, that you really think and what will bring the diet in Jennifer Crusie’s “Faking all those delicious tasting, not that you can’t enjoy a stick to the diet? The book, will taste delicious, but they crashing down around you. It.”] healthy alternative muffi ns perfectly good donut now and again I’m extrapolating can give warnings against At the end of the day, though, they sell at Ursa’s—low fat, and again, but too many can here, implied that family and obviously bad decisions and it boils down to one essential Sara is a junior in Arts and but nonetheless sugar-coated lead to weight gain and sugar friends should be used as a hold your hair back when that fact, true of diets and dating: Sciences. She can be reached and full of fl avor. They may comas (and eventually, type guide—the FDA of dating, if sugar binge comes back up on always read the label. via e-mail at saremedi@wustl. not be as irresistible as a II diabetes). You have to be you will. They can’t neces- you. They probably also have [The above theory was edu. Swiping away our sense
BY ANDREW WEISBERG their meal plans only to lose Under the Square Meal men) to the largest Bountiful Although $30, or even By recommending, but not STAFF COLUMNIST their (often substantial) left- Deal plan, the smallest plan plan, where the student buys $80, does not seem very requiring, that students buy over points at the end of the that fi rst year students are 3,200 meal points for $4,380. substantial compared to the a certain number of points he term “nickel and year. Not only does student Even though this larger plan cost of University tuition, the in their freshman year, the dimed” gets thrown inaction allow this issue to should logically give students fact that the current system University could continue to around a lot these continue, but the fact that “Many freshmen fi nish a signifi cant per point dis- forces freshmen to buy any provide guidance to new stu- Tdays. From annual Washington University allows count, students on this plan meal points at all, much less dents without using its pow- tuition hikes to STS’s com- such a faulty and unfair sys- the year with hundreds pay only six cents less per setting the decently large ers for unfair fi nancial gain. prehensive Internet and cable tem to exist at the expense of point than their Square Meal Square Meal Deal plan as the Such a policy would encour- fee, Washington University its students puts the Universi- of dollars worth of Deal counterparts. minimum purchase level, age students to buy the cor- appears relentless when try- ty’s priorities in question. Although freshmen are es- leads to the conclusion that rect number of points as the ing to squeeze a few (hun- Washington University leftover points, which sentially locked into this pric- the University does not have year progressed, preventing dred) more dollars from the prides itself as an institution ing scheme, older students the students’ best interests students from fi nishing the student body. that takes care of its students do not roll over to the are able to pay less for the at heart when creating its year with hundreds of points Although these afore- and gives them the freedom next year but instead same meal plan by purchas- policies. Even though it is (representing hundreds of mentioned costs supposedly to be independent, but its ing additional meal points certainly convenient to eat dollars of their parents’ benefi t students (by fi nancing meal plan policy violates become a donation to at $1 per point. Under this on campus and almost all money) wasted and unspent. the construction of the new both of those goals. Under system, a freshman on the students would choose to buy Although such an open and student center or saving cer- the system currently in place, Washington Universty’s Square Meal Deal plan could meal points in the absence of honest system would no tain students money on their freshmen are required to buy buy an additional 420 points such a system, the University doubt cost the University po- Internet and cable charges), a minimum of 2,780 points pockets.” at $1 per point, essentially should allow each student tential revenue, eliminating the University’s current meal for their fi rst year. Because purchasing the Bountiful to buy the amount of meal such a blatantly self-indul- point system brings students freshmen are not allowed plan for $4,350, $30 less than points that they personally gent system would certainly higher costs with no conceiv- to purchase the smaller, allowed to buy, meal points they would have paid had desire. Although mandatory ease student concerns over able gains. and often more appropriate, cost $1.42 per point, an they bought the Bountiful freshman meal plans are a the administration’s ques- Student response was meal plans offered to older overcharge that supposedly plan outright. Upperclass- common fundraising tool at tionable “nickel and diming” swift and direct when STS students, many freshmen compensates for Missouri men, who are allowed to ini- most campuses nationwide, tendencies. announced its controversial fi nish the year with hundreds sales tax. The University tially purchase smaller meal I would like to see Washing- comprehensive cost plans, of dollars worth of leftover offers a few different grada- plans could save even more ton University be a leader on Andrew is a sophomore but no signifi cant debate has points, which do not roll over tions of meal plans to South money, upgrading the Grab- the path of honesty rather in Arts & Sciences. He can be ensued over the fact that to the next year, but instead 40 residents, ranging from A-Bite plan to 3200 points than misuse its authority and reached via e-mail at ajweis- students, particularly fresh- become a donation to Wash- the small Grab-A-Bite plan for $80 less than buying the jump on the bandwagon of [email protected]. men, routinely overpay for ington University’s pockets. (which isn’t available to fresh- Bountiful plan outright. greed.
Yo! MTV Craps: What happened at the VMAs?
BY ALTIN SILA times chosen for no apparent contention for a Pulitzer Prize mention the Britney Spears Maloof Jr., who runs the replaced by mindless reality SENIOR STAFF COLUMNIST reason during the show, they this year.) performance? All I’ll say is Maloof family-owned Palms shows, most of which have no cut to various “party suites” The show did have a few that Kanye West had it right Casino, told the Associated relation to music. aybe I’m too old where bands were shown high points though: Kanye when he said the other day Press that the people seen Here’s just a sampling of to still be watch- mid-song for about 30 second West and Soulja Boy doing the that she was exploited by MTV. gambling in the casino during Music Television’s current ing the MTV Video periods before cutting away. Superman, Sarah Silverman’s It’s obvious that she wasn’t the show were actors cast by programming: “Engaged and MMusic Awards, but I’m still trying to understand vicious rip on Britney and in the physical or mental MTV who were “gambling” Underage,” “My Super Sweet I couldn’t help but watch this the logic behind doing this. I Paris, and Miss Teen South with fake chips. It’s also been 16,” “The Hills,” “Newport Sunday as the VMAs took over guess they took the brilliant Carolina’s 15 minutes ending. reported by some sources that Harbor: The Real OC” (be- the Palms Casino in Las Vegas format from TRL—have a show In a perfect example of MTV’s “The show was so the “party suite” performances cause we really needed two —a grave mistake. I think I completely about music, but incompetence, the most enter- were not only carefully di- different spin-offs of a reality can unequivocally say that it allow each song a chorus and taining event was completely bad that seeing two rected and not as impromptu show based on a horrifi c FOX was one of the worst things half of a verse of air time. missed by their cameras: Kid washed-up former rock as they appeared but that they drama), “The Life of Ryan,” I’ve seen on television in a long The only theme I could dis- Rock and Tommy Lee’s fi ght. were pre-recorded days prior “Date My Mom,” “Wanna Come time. cern from the show was some The show was so bad that stars slapping each to the award show. In?” and “Parental Control.” I spent the fi rst hour (yes, kind of strange, ‘80s, robotic seeing two washed-up former It shouldn’t come as a What’s next? Ladue: The I actually watched more than technology motif. The graph- rock stars slapping each other other around over a hot surprise though. This year’s Real West County? How do an hour of it) trying to fi gure ics were made to look like they around over a hot blonde from Video Music Awards were just shows consisting of rich kids out who the host was, what came from old VCRs or TVs, 10 years ago would’ve been blonde from 10 years the latest example of what staring at each other in awk- happened to the podiums, I think. (I had a lot of trouble interesting. has happened to MTV. MTV ward silences for minutes at a and why they kept cutting to fi guring this one out too). But it wasn’t that the show ago would’ve been was once a form of alternative time air on a channel origi- random hotel rooms for 30 Hasn’t this ‘80s resurgence was extremely boring as much media where music videos nally dedicated toward music seconds at a time. fad gone far enough? It started as that it was extremely bad. interesting.” were played constantly. It was videos? I wasn’t the only one having with the Aviator glasses, then It was confusing, odd, poorly once the safe haven for artistic The truth is that it isn’t just trouble; I don’t think anyone came the pink popped collars produced and poorly directed. expression from the corporati- the VMAs that have become really understood it. There was and now T-Pain’s enormous There wasn’t a host—which shape to make her so-called zation of the music world. absolutely unwatchable; it is a main room with a main stage success ought to signal the took me a while to fi gure out, comeback, and MTV probably Now, MTV has become that the entire channel. It’s time to and lit up tables that served as end. (I actually heard Sway, the and the performances were wouldn’t have gotten half world. It has become more face the music: MTV is dead. dance fl oors for the so-called Walter Cronkite of MTV, make absolutely awful. Are Fall Out of their ratings, or the press concerned with the industry performers, and the celebrity the statement that “T-Pain Boy, Panic! At the Disco and coverage, without her opening of music than the music itself. Altin Sila is senior in Arts & audience was kept almost com- has monopolized the robotic- Gym Class Heroes really the the show. Music videos have virtually Sciences and a senior staff col- pletely in the dark. All I could sounding-singing-voice-in- best rock ‘n’ roll has to offer It wasn’t the only question- disappeared from the chan- umnist. He can be reached via make out was a grill or two. At hip-hop market.” I hear he’s in these days? And should I even able tactic MTV used. George nel and have instead been e-mail at [email protected]. 8 STUDENT LIFE | SCENE Senior Scene Editor / Felicia Baskin / [email protected] FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 Stepping Health Out Beat Luciano’s Trattoria Rating: Bulking up the smart way 172 Carondelet Plaza St. Louis, MO 63105 ★★★✬✩ Phone: 314-863-9969 ecently, more people some protein to your diet. It have spoken to recognize that Price Range: $10-15 have started to in- involves a complex combina- their bodies feel more satis- crease their protein tion of eating both slow and fi ed when they eat a meal than Rintake as a means fast digesting proteins. Slow- when they consume processed BY PETER DAVIS AND OPTI LOGDBERG the remains of an expensive When the main dishes came of increasing overall muscle digesting proteins like casein meal replacement bars and SCENE REPORTERS bottle of merlot. everything looked great, and mass. Several students, includ- prevent muscle breakdown, protein shakes. Of course, the reason for when we took our fi rst bites, ing some of my closest friends, while fast-digesting proteins As always, one of the con- fter reading about the we went to Luciano’s was the there was a general consensus consume daily protein supple- such as whey protein promote cerns when adding more of a brilliance of Luciano’s food. Extravagant dishes were that the food was indeed better ments either in the form of muscle anabolism. In order to food group to your diet is that Trattoria’s fi ve-star aplenty, with choices like lump than what we get at Bear’s Den. amino acid pills, whey protein maximize workouts and per- too much could be harmful. Achef, Marc del Pietro, crabmeat and lobster/mush- Goat cheese and fresh tomatoes powder or soy protein powder. formance levels, both varieties “In terms of staying trim we were interested in checking room sauté and grilled beef made the fettuccini con pomo- All of these substances are of protein are eaten together, it should be understood that out the restaurant’s fare. When tenderloin with roasted Yukon doro outstanding until the last purported to augment protein, often in specifi c ratios and ingesting unnecessary pro- we learned about the restau- gold potatoes, arugula, roasted bite. The ravioli fritti, which is which my friends hope will with carbohydrates, before and tein is ingesting unnecessary rant’s purported $10-15 price garlic and white truffl e vinai- ravioli fi lled with veal, fried and boost their muscle mass. How- after workouts. range, we thought that we had a grette. But, while these choices then served with tomato sauce, ever, there is a lot that most “A n ath lete —or anyone— winner and made the fi ve-min- looked excellent, they were all was also a big hit. The pizza students don’t know about will not build more muscle if ute drive to it’s downtown Clay- out of the $10-15 price range salsiccia, made with Italian “bulking up,” and in this case [he or she does not] consume ton location. We entered the res- we expected and were closer to sausage, onion and balsamic what you don’t know could adequate calories fi rst, then taurant with high expectations, $20-30. So, we were forced to go vinegar, was tasty for those who very well hurt you. adequate carbohydrates, and as it is positioned right next to for the less interesting dishes like onion taking over a pizza. Proteins play a part in fi nally adequate protein,” the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. When we from their pasta menu, which Del Pietro’s burger was a deli- preparing the muscles pre- said Diekman. “Many people stepped into Luciano’s, it was were mostly $15. The pizza was cious sandwich with Gorgon- workout and repairing them assume muscle building is like stepping into a teacher’s the most reasonably priced item zola, arugula and meat on fresh post-workout. Though it is true strictly a matter of protein, but lounge: they knew we weren’t on the menu at $9. ciabatta bread. However, with that increasing protein intake it [also involves] proper fuel supposed to be there, and we It was immediately obvious this dish came a serious prob- can increase muscle mass, and working the muscles.” knew we weren’t supposed to that the service at Luciano’s is lem: too much salt. Over-salting this truth only functions to a So, proportionately, an ath- be there. Maybe what tipped some of the best. We were never was also a major problem for certain point. Proteins contain lete following a restrictive diet us off was the sea of coats and forced to use the “snap yo’ fi n- the pollo con gnocchi, served several different amino acids, and limiting his caloric intake ties—a huge contrast with the gers” technique, but the service with asparagus. The chicken which provide the essential must eat more protein than he Brooke Genkin rugby jersey and Target polo was still quick, courteous and was cooked so that it was ten- building blocks necessary to would if he were eating more shirts of our crew. Regardless, competent. The waiter didn’t der and the gnocchi were nice gain muscle. Providing your calories overall. While protein calories, which may result in we all knew that Luciano’s was seem to mind at all that most of and plump, but after about fi ve body with more “building needs vary from person to extra body weight in the form not quite the same as the dear us ordered inexpensive dishes minutes we wanted to just push blocks” will inevitably lead to person, Mike Berry, an athletic of fat,” said Berry. ol’ Cheesecake Factory. and that all of us got water. the dish aside. And though the an increase in muscle mass. trainer at Wash. U. recom- Diekman agreed, and When we sat down we got It was no surprise that the penne alla Bolognese (penne After intensive physical mends that athletes consume warned that many people do a chance to take in the restau- tomato salad one of us ordered pasta with sausage, veal meat- activity like running or swim- 1.3 to 1.7 grams of protein per not realize how to control por- rant’s beautifully designed came very promptly. The dish balls, parmesan cheese and ming, tiny tears develop in the kilogram of body weight each tions of “healthy” foods. décor. And, though we were was beautifully prepared, with meat sauce) charmed with our muscle fi bers. The more stren- day. He suggested that non- “It is important for people engrossed in intellectual four vibrantly colored red and fi rst taste, we were soon crying uous the exercise, the more athletes consume between .8 to know that just because conversation, males without an yellow tomato wedges, arugula, for more water. tears that form. The “ripped” and 1.2 grams of protein per some is good, more may not be immaculate ability to socialize parmesan cheese, green beans Overall, Luciano’s provided look we talk about is actually kilogram of their body weight better,” said Diekman. “Protein would have found comfort in and a dressing composed of us with a nice experience. derived from the notion that per day. While these are just needs have an upper limit and being able to watch ESPN on the red wine vinaigrette and olive The food clearly had a lot of the way muscles look bigger basic guidelines, they are if we exceed that [limit] the nearby TV. oil. Though the green beans potential to be great, but we and stronger is from “ripping” helpful to use when trying to protein ends up getting stored Luciano’s boasts of its fabu- weren’t that great, the other would have appreciated if the them and fi xing them with adjust your nutritional intake. as fat. [Then] the kidneys lous wine list and while our ingredients in the dish worked cooks had gone a little easier amino acids. Both Diekman and Berry must fi lter out the nitrogen, a age prevented us from trying well together. The tomatoes on the salt. Check out Luciano’s The average person on an strongly recommend that process that can strain the kid- a bottle of the $570 Ornellaia truly looked and tasted as if if you’re looking to celebrate a American-style diet receives students try and meet their neys and [harm] susceptible Maseto 02, it could not stop us they had been picked that day. special occasion or you’re with adequate protein to build and protein needs with real food individuals.” from seeing that both Luciano’s The main problem was that the your parents. Otherwise, go to repair muscles. Yet, athletes fi rst, and then employ pro- If you are truly serious and its customers take wine salad was $10 and not very big. St. Louis Pizza Haus and get need to ingest even more pro- cessed supplements only if about changing your eating very seriously. At one table in Since only one person had been yourself an appetizer and drink tein, as their muscles are more absolutely necessary. Since the habits to increase muscle particular we noticed a beauti- willing to pay for both a starter along with your main meal. It regularly put under duress. processed supplement ver- mass, I strongly encourage you ful relationship between cus- and entrée, the rest of us looked won’t be much worse for you Washington University sions of food are inherently to see Connie Diekman. You tomer and wine boy. Customer on with only bread and water than Luciano’s, and you’ll have nutritionist Connie Diekman less natural, they simply can’t can contact her by phone at snapped his fi ngers and out of (though the bread was simply to some money left over to save for warned that building muscle be as benefi cial as the foods 314-935-4439 or by e-mail at nowhere came wine boy with die for). your next culinary expedition. is not as simple as adding themselves. Many athletes I [email protected]. § ‘1’ not the loneliest number
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BY LANA GOLDSMITH Wash. U. tradition. SCENE REGULAR FEATURES EDITOR Following the blood drive, Carnaghi grabbed a quick Habitat s the assistant vice lunch and hurried to a discus- chancellor for stu- sion with a faculty member for dents and director about possible research topics Aof campus life, Jill for undergraduates. Next Carnaghi is largely involved she was off to debrief Dean with making sure that every- McLeod on the plans for the thing non-academic at Wash. interior of the University Cen- U. runs smoothly. ter that is under construction. Humanity COURTESY OF KELLY HUNT She is also an academic She was able to meet up advisor for a group of Arts & with me at 4:30 p.m. at a Sciences students and a part get-together for the members BY SCOTT FABRICANT blessed and I want to share my least 450 hours of sweat work- house leader, Hart, and fellow of the Richard A. Gephardt of the Interfaith Campus Min- SCENE REPORTER blessings with others. It’s also ing on the house and attend volunteers. Institute for Public Service. istries Association. Her role part of my nature to get things fi nance, nutrition and home Sure, the house was nearly In all, Carnaghi’s life is chock in organizing the catering for I sat in bed, enjoying my done. I’m a hands-on person.” buyer education classes. complete when we got there, full of taking care of Wash. U. this event represents a tiny hangover, wondering why I As it turns out, we volun- “I wanted to become more and the home dedication was business. fraction of what Carnaghi was awake at 6:30 a.m. on teers got it easy. We showed up self-suffi cient, to not depend only a few weeks away, but So what is a typical day actually does for students on a Saturday. Oh, right, I had at 8 a.m. House leaders, on the on public housing to help me,” every hour put in by every like for Carnaghi? Due to the campus. She works closely volunteered for Habitat for other hand, started showing said Hart. “I wouldn’t qualify volunteer helped this woman’s nature of her job, there is no with lots of groups within Humanity. I threw on some up at 6 a.m. for meetings with for a normal loan, but I did dream come true and she such thing as a ‘typical’ day. Wash. U., including commu- ratty old clothes and work Habitat employees and crew [qualify] with Habitat. I’ll make genuinely appreciated our aid. Every day presents her with nity service organizations, boots, grabbed a bowl and leaders. There was a 20 minute this house beautiful and fulfi ll “I feel great, I feel wonder- new chances to collaborate event services and Greek some cereal and was on my break for lunch, and work a goal I’ve had since I was 20, ful, I feel blessed,” said Hart. with other members of the life. Her goal is to maintain way. After meeting the rest of otherwise continued nonstop a home of my own to live and “I feel like all of you guys love Wash. U. community. For a positive and productive rela- the group at the Clocktower until 3 p.m. die in.” me.” glimpse into her life, let’s tionships between students (which should really be called When the upstairs paint- Before we left, I got the take a peek at the schedule and the administration. the clocksicle), we split up and ing was done, it was time to chance to fulfi ll one of my own Wash. U.’s chapter of Habitat she kept this past Tuesday. Carnaghi’s commitment to caravanned our cars into the descend the now-glued steps lifelong dreams: using a nail for Humanity will be taking a After walking her children student life on campus and city. and paint downstairs. I was as- gun. It was quite satisfying. trip to Jefferson City over fall to school, Carnaghi raced constantly improving it is We parked near the inter- signed to a closet. While paint- But it was 3 p.m., my clothes break to participate in their fi rst over to Wash. U. to meet with evident in everything she says section of Saint Louis Avenue ing the inside I couldn’t really were permanently marked build of the year. For more infor- the new Student Technol- and does. She wants students and Grand Boulevard. Graffi ti, leave because I’d track paint with paint and it was time to mation check out http://habitat. ogy director. She then had a to feel multiple connections cracked windows and boarded all over the house; essentially, leave. We said goodbye to our wustl.edu. meeting to discuss freshman to the school, to be proactive doors haunted most of the I was trapped in the closet. R. orientation. At noon Carnaghi and to leave their own mark. buildings around us. But one Kelly jokes ensued. gave blood, which required Carnaghi’s offi ce (one block stood out: a row of 20 Hard at work next to me being shuffl ed around cam- might wonder when she has brand new houses, basically was the home’s buyer, Shon pus until a spot opened up at time to be there) is in the Of- clones. They were all pristine, Hart, and her son, both paint- one of the blood drive’s busy fi ce of Student Activities so beautiful and graffi ti-free, and ing doors. Hart explained to locations. She told me about that she is easily accessible to the sound of saws and ham- me that Habitat houses are not the blood drive that was or- the student body. mering nails could still be actually free – she does have to ganized six years ago for the She urges students to ask heard inside. pay. Part of the money comes day immediately after 9/11. themselves what they are The volunteers were split from an interest-free loan, It was clear that she is happy doing to make the Univer- up and assigned to different something that most lenders to see the drive continue as a sity a different place and to houses. Two of the people as- won’t provide. approach her with any ideas signed to my house were given She also has to put in at about how to make their caulk guns and sent to work. dreams for student life be- Needless to say, the word puns Habitat for Humanity volunteers come realities. went on for a while. The rest of work together, painting and sawing, At the end of our talk, I us were sent up the unfi nished to build houses for those in need of simply had to ask what this stairs to paint. It wasn’t glam- a home. incredibly active woman orous, but it was work that COURTESY OF KELLY HUNT would do if there were more needed to be done. Roll one time in a day. Her response? coat of white on the walls, care- “I’d spend it with my fam- fully brush a different shade ily, and being alone. [Laughs],” onto the trims… and clean up she said. the paint that constantly spills. The work was repetitive but we became fairly profi cient at it, Jill Carnaghi takes a tour of the new and the repetitiveness of my Student Center on Thursday Sept. task gave me time to talk to 13th. some other volunteers. MATT LANTER | STUDENT LIFE One of the volunteers as- signed to work with us, an older woman named Karen Stephenson, had been working in this house for the past eight weeks. Like most volunteers, she was a jack-of-all-trades, as- signed to do whatever menial work was most needed, such as painting walls. But for her, it was a labor of love. “I’ve cut boards, hung sid- ing, laid laminate fl ooring, raked gravel, laid sod and of course painted,” said Ste- phenson. “I feel like my life is
COURTESY OF KELLY HUNT MATT LANTER | STUDENT LIFE Le Pool brings smiles, warmth to admissions offi ce
BY FELICIA BASKIN visitors see when they come Pool. “When I fi rst stepped on The care that is put into se- appreciation for her kindness to visit the campus one of the SENIOR SCENE EDITOR to campus. The school sends [campus] I fell in love with the lecting Wash. U.’s undergradu- and kinship. things they tell me they want is out dozens of publications a architecture, I fell in love with ates shines through for Le Pool “I sit here and fall in love to come see me,” said Le Pool. “I t fi rst glance, Wash. year to prove that Wash. U. has the grounds. I fell in love with in multiple aspects of campus when students visit,” said Le don’t even need to go out.” U.’s Offi ce of Under- a unique atmosphere, but it everything about it. It’s just a life. Pool. “And then I see [them] in At the end of the day, Le Pool graduate Admission is up to Le Pool to create one different feeling.” “When I’m walking across junior year and [they’re] getting fi nds working on the campus Alooks just like that of of the primary links between Le Pool decided to translate campus and I see a student, I ready to graduate and then I to be extremely rewarding. She any other private university. the culture advertised in the that feeling into a job and be- [think] to myself, ‘that’s some- get to see them graduate. It’s learns from her interactions Tables covered in glossy pamphlets and the University’s gan to keep an eye on openings one that we’ve chosen,’” said sad—you all grow up too quick. with students and is inspired by brochures, pictures of frater- physical campus. at the University. She would Le Pool. “Think about it, every No one said that was permit- the lessons that they learn dur- nizing students, comfortable Le Pool recognizes that with constantly check job postings in student [who is] attending this ted!” ing their time spent at Wash. U. chairs—it’s all there. Take a her job comes the power to hopes of fi nding a position that college had to come through Luckily, alumni who come “You have kids trying to set closer look, however, and you’ll make a lasting impact on visi- clicked. [Undergraduate Admissions]. back to spend some time at up their blueprint,” said Le Pool. fi nd one of Wash. U.’s greatest tors’ impressions of Wash. U. “I would go online all the That is unreal, and I love being Wash. U. often start at the same “It’s scary, but it’s one of the assets, smiling and ready to “When visitors come in, I time and look for jobs,” said Le a part of that.” place they did on their very fi rst best experiences that I think brighten your day. want them to feel like they’re in Pool. “The jobs would intimi- Though Le Pool sometimes visit as prospective students anyone can come through in the From her desk on the ground my living room,” said Le Pool. date me, but fi nally a job came used to attend on-campus and head over to fi nd Le Pool. long run. I wouldn’t give this up fl oor of South Brookings, recep- “You want to treat everyone who up for a phone operator and events like the Travel Lecture “When students come back for [anything].” tionist Delise Le Pool keeps tabs comes to visit [Wash. U.] with I thought well heck, I can do Series, she now focuses on on all that relates to under- kindness and happiness and that!” making sure she gets enough graduate admissions. Her tasks [show] that you’re happy that It’s been 10 years now and Le sleep each night to be her best range from fi elding telephone they’re here.” Pool’s love for her job has grown at work. requests for information about For her part, Le Pool is cer- from a fascination with the “If I have any intention of the University to providing tainly glad to come to work ev- campus to a true respect for the having any kind of personality visitors with directions to local ery day. Her care for the Wash. University’s students, faculty at 8:30 a.m. I need to go home attractions like Ted Drewes. U. community and the campus and staff. She has also gained and go to bed,” said Le Pool. “I And then, of course, there are itself is quite extraordinary. an appreciation for the role that save my excitement and fun for the effervescent greetings. No Like many of the students who Undergraduate Admissions the visitors.” matter why you call or why you decide to attend the University, plays in shaping the University’s Le Pool’s role in students’ walk through her door, Le Pool Le Pool was drawn to the school environment. lives does not stop when they is sure to greet you with an because of its standout atmo- “You don’t really know pass from the admissions energy and warmth that most sphere. Her son attended college how powerful Undergradu- process to matriculation as people reserve for their closest at the Art Institute of Chicago, ate Admissions is until you’ve full-time students. She has friends. but Le Pool found something at worked for them,” said Le Pool. befriended numerous students Le Pool’s role as an admis- the Wash. U. campus that she “Every applicant [who] applies over the years, students who sions receptionist effectively had never experienced at AIC. is special and great. To choose make a point of dropping in to places her at the forefront of “It’s that ambience—I one out of so many wonderful say hello. Her desk is decorated the Wash. U. image, and her face think Wash. U. is like its own students is a task they do every with cards and trinkets sent by BRITTANY MEYER | STUDENT LIFE is often among the fi rst that little community,” said Le year, and they do it with love.” former students as tokens of Delise Le Pool at her desk.