February 11, 2011 • Volume 100, Issue 11 Egypt in crisis Budget Student witnesses violence in Egypt cuts plague By MIKE KNAPE orientation in Cairo when the pro- tests began. He attended a couple of As captivating as the current un- the protests before he was evacuat- education rest in Egypt may be for the Puget ed to Athens, Greece on Feb. 2. Sound community, it certainly “It really is a life-changing event, strikes closer to home for the stu- but not necessarily in relation to statewide dents and faculty with connections my studies, as I hope to get back to the country. to Egypt. The most poignant part By CAITLIN DOXSIE The massive public protests and of the whole ordeal there was that demonstrations that broke out I really got to watch some historic No matter what level of educa- across Egypt on Jan. 25, follow- events unfold and I got to witness tion in Washington State concerns ing the mid-January departure of people who were out fighting for you most—whether it be teaching former Tunisian President Zine El something that was more important or higher, secondary or primary ed- Abidine Ben Ali, have escalated into to them than the numerous dan- ucation—the new education budget violent clashes between critics and gers and long odds involved, which cuts will have a significant effect. supporters of Hosni Mubarak, the is not something you get to witness The Washington State House of Egyptian president at the time this all that much in America, which Representatives recently approved a issue of The Trail was sent to print. is comparison seems pretty steril- new budget by a vote of 55-43 that For Politics and Government Ju- ized in that regard,” Russell said via cut $222 million in spending and nior Peter Russell, who was sup- email. decreased the budget deficit by over posed to have been studying abroad Religion professor Mat- half reported the Seattle Times. One in Cairo this semester at the Ameri- thew Ingalls also has a close per- PHOTOS COURTESY/PETER RUSSELL of the main areas to be slashed is ed- can University in Cairo (AUC), the sonal connection to the re- ucation. experience has been bittersweet. Firsthand experience: Student Peter Russell participated in Over the next two years, higher education funding will be cut by 4.2 Russell was still going through see EGYPT page 2 protests before he was evacuated from Cairo, Egypt. percent, and this decrease will like- ly raise public university tuition by 9 to 11 percent, according to the Se- attle Times. Sorority women bow out of Crossover day tradition On the secondary education lev- el, Foss High School—located near Cheney Stadium in central Taco- ma—is in danger of being closed next year. According to the News Tribune, Foss has the lowest num- ber of students enrolled in Taco- ma, and district officials believe that current Foss students can be distrib- uted to surrounding schools. The temporary closure of Foss could save the Tacoma School Dis- trict approximately $5 million next year alone, reported TNT. While closing Foss could be the solution to Tacoma School District’s problems, this proposition is op- posed by many parents and students who want to keep the school open. “I’ll be honest and say that I’m quite angered by all that is going on around Foss lately. I can’t make any claims of knowing details about ev- erything going on, but I can say that there will be some huge problems to PHOTO COURTESY/GREG NISSEN be faced if it is shut down,” former Foss High School student and cur- Boys Only: Fraternities amass for Crossover day, and for the first time sorority women will no longer participate in the tradition. rent Puget Sound freshman Dolan Ellis said. By ANNETTE D’AUTREMONT Crossover day has included sorority around Peyton field for not only the participate in Crossover. Hopefully, According to the Foss High women. Sisters of all Greek houses entire campus to see, but the sur- most people join for the communi- School website, the Tacoma School What do crazy costumes, drink- dressed up in clothing that led them rounding local community. ty service and/or bother/sisterhood Board has not yet made a final deci- ing at 6 a.m. and Greek life all have to risk frostbite due to freezing tem- Certain members of the Greek aspect of it,” Cafferty said. sion concerning the fate of Foss. in common? Well, not that much. peratures in the wee hours of the community felt like Crossover tar- New member sorority pledges for Closing schools is not the only At least, not anymore. This year the morning in Tacoma. nished the experience for the men this year are much higher than av- idea that school district officials notorious Crossover day tradition- The day is dreaded by some non- on their bid day. The women are erage. have to save money. TNT report- ally attended by all members of the Greek students on campus as they given a bid day the previous week, 40 percent of females in the Puget ed that some districts in the state Greek community is undergoing are often bombarded by both the and the men wanted to recapture a Sound class of 2014 pledged to a have recently toyed with the idea of substantial changes. Women will brothers and sisters who frequent day that they could celebrate sepa- sorority house. In years past, the shortening the school year by a few no longer be allowed to participate the SUB in large numbers after their rately. pledge class averaged 25 percent. days. in the “celebration” of the gentle- morning activities. Not all members of the Greek Gardner reported that Crossover Washington requires school dis- men pledges when they chose their Panhellenic President Jessica community have gotten onboard day was a success, and the men had tricts to have 180 days of school, but house. Cafferty, Interfraternity President with the changes. an enjoyable time. proponents argue that decreasing This deviates from past years, Alex Gardner and Assistant Direc- There have been complaints They have not yet had any com- this amount by approximately three when women of the four sororities tor of Greek Life Moe Stephens con- among some sorority members who plaints from members of the Puget days is better than most ideas to at Puget Sound were welcomed by tributed to the change in this year’s enjoyed the tradition of Crossover Sound or residential communities. save the state money. For example, the fraternities to cheer them on. Crossover day. and did not want to see the end of Garder also expressed the senti- the Bethel School District is con- The origin of traditional Cross- Although there were external an event that they looked forward ment that the success of this year’s sidering cutting five days of school over began many years ago and pressures from faculty and staff to to each year. Crossover day was in large part due which would save the school district the men would literally cross over modify the event, the expressed Presidents Gardner and Caffer- to the positive attitude the active $3.5 million, according to TNT. Union Avenue to their respective need to change the custom also ty met with all of the Greek houses members displayed. Supporters of a shortened school houses. However, this tradition came from within the Greek com- to explain why the change was oc- And since new member pledges year also argue that by cutting the proved increasingly dangerous as munity. curring and told sorority women to did not know what Crossover day three days prior to Thanksgiving some fraternity members were in- Crossover is typically stereotyped not show up for Saturday morning was like in the past, this new, safer (thus creating a week-long Thanks- jured by passing cars. as a day of buffoonery; Members of Crossover celebrations. tradition was easily adopted by the Since then, the tradition of the Greek community publicly run “We do not become Greek just to class of 2014. see EDUCATION page 2

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of AUC students. So regardless of a few are still there. Th ose that are aff ect students, but it will also aff ect EGYPT what they’re showing on CNN, keep there have gone on patrols at night EDUCATION the nation’s teachers and college stu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in mind that the Egyptians are really to keep their own neighborhoods dents graduating with plans to be- a great people and I hope it works safer, the American University in come teachers. gion. Like Russell, Ingalls fi rst giving break), there will be a min- out for them,” Russell said. Cairo has pulled everyone on cam- “In the short term, state budget visited Egypt while studying abroad imal impact on students’ education International Political Economy pus from Zamalek, [their campus cuts to education will make fi nding his junior year of college. Ingalls because little learning is occurring PE Professor Brad Dillman, who downtown],” Topolski said. education jobs more diffi cult,” said moved back to Egypt aft er graduat- that week. studies the Middle East and lived Russell had intended to try and Beck. ing from college and lived there for Nevertheless, cutting school days in Cairo from 1995 to 1998 while continue studying in Egypt once the But, Beck added, “Th ere are a four years, marrying and starting a in hard economic times may not be teaching at the AUC, supports that situation had settled somewhat, but couple of things to keep in mind. family there while pursuing an MA the miracle solution many school perspective. Dillman also gave a lec- Puget Sound will not allow students First, the Washington State Con- in Arabic Studies from the AUC. districts are searching for. ture on the Future of Arab Politics to remain in a country where the stitution states the State’s prima- “Th e past week has been high- “Th e United States already has on Feb. 9. U.S. State Department has a travel ry task is the education of the chil- ly emotional for me and my fam- one of the shortest school years in “Egyptian’s aren’t going around warning. Russell is now studying in dren within its borders. And the ily. We are in touch with all of our the developed world. Shortening and hurting American’s; it’s just not Morocco for the rest of the semes- number of students who need ed- friends daily through Skype, and ev- the school year would likely nega- what they do. And I don’t expect ter, although he hopes to return to ucation isn’t shrinking by any sig- erybody is safe at this point,” Ingalls tively impact the achievement of all that to change,” Dillman said. Egypt on a research grant this sum- nifi cant amount. Th e need for well- said. “Th ings have been developing of our students,” stated Terence A. Russell said he was comforted by mer, if possible. prepared adults in the schools isn’t very fast these days. I remember at Beck, Ph.D, a professor in the Puget the way the Egyptian people took on Th e U.S. Department of State is- going away.” the beginning, I was absolutely ec- Sound School of Education. the looting that had erupted since sued a travel warning for Ameri- “Second, these things are cycli- static that real change might be pos- “Everyone benefi ts from time en- the unrest began, including person- can citizens on Jan. 28, which was cal and it will turn around. When sible in Egypt, and then this feeling gaged in academic and intellectual al escorts by regular people when he replaced on Feb. 1 by a further it does people will begin to retire was followed by the realization that work. But, those who are furthest would go out at night. message urging that “U.S. citizens and the system will have a demand some of my friends and family could behind in academic achievement “Th ere were some concerns about should consider leaving Egypt as for many new people. In the short be in real danger.” are most likely to be the biggest los- safety during the looting, especial- soon as they can safely do so, due to term—no one knows just how long While much of the media cover- ers of cuts in the school year. Fam- ly since I was living in an apart- ongoing political and social unrest.” the short term is in this case—get- age has focused on escalating vio- ilies with means can provide addi- ment rather than the dorms, but “Th e U.S. government has been ting jobs will more diffi cult than lence, especially towards journalists, tional experiences for their children the Egyptian people really worked pretty useless during the whole sit- usual — but there still will be jobs. Russell emphasized his positive ex- during the extra time away from hard to keep the streets safe, most uation. Evacuation conditions were But, those who gain good prepara- periences with the Egyptian people schools. Families that struggle eco- of them doing overnight shift s with pretty hectic and we didn’t get a lot tion and continue to pursue educa- during his two weeks in the country, nomically are less likely to be able to bats or even guns. Th ey even killed of information. I can’t say that I’m tion as a career will be at the front including during the unrest. pick up the slack,” he continued. a few looters only a few blocks from surprised about the conditions be- of the line when jobs open up,” Beck “I would also like to re-emphasize Not only will these budget cuts our apartment building, so they cause of the number of people try- said. the kindness of the Egyptian people, were taking the situation very seri- ing to get out, but my main problem not only in everyday interaction, but ously, and I felt safe because of that,” was that they ended up charging all in crisis situations also. A few of my Russell said. of us for evacuation fl ights without What’s up with ASUPS? friends and I were down at the pro- Junior Peter Topolski, who stud- prior notice, and the prices were fi ve Elections Packets are now Available in the ASUPS Offi ce tests on the ‘Day of Wrath,’ Jan. 28, ied in Cairo during the fall semes- to ten times what they would be un- Packets can be turned in Feb. 11 and Campaigning for those who have and we ended up getting trapped ter, has friends there who have been der normal circumstances, upwards turned in packets will begin on Feb. 12 on Kasr Al Nile bridge with pro- involved in these eff orts to try and of a thousand dollars for a one-way Election speeches will be Feb. 21 in Marshall Hall at 5 p.m. testers and riot police on both sides. keep the city safe. ticket to Athens,” Russell said. Voting will take place starting on Feb. 25 and end on Mar. 1 Even amid tear gas and rubber bul- “I’ve talked to a few of my friends, Russell added that “[Puget ASUPS is considering changes to our Newspaper sponsorship program and lets, as soon as the Egyptians real- but not until recently. At fi rst they Sound] on the other hand, has been we want your feedback about whether USA Today is a worthwhile paper to ized we were foreigners, a group of were all posting comments and pic- very helpful once I was able to get continue bringing to campus. Please send your feedback to asupsvp@ups. them surrounded us and helped us tures and communicating with peo- into contact with them. Internet and edu safely off the bridge. My group is ple. Th en contact with any of them phone service were shut off by the Open Mic Night is Friday Feb. 11 @ 7 p.m. in the Piano Lounge not unique in that respect either, stopped when the internet was shut Egyptian government once the un- This week’s Campus Film is The Social Network. Friday and Saturday at 8 as I heard a similar story from a lot off . Most were then evacuated but rest began.” p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

SAAC fundraises sEcUrity rEpOrt The following incidents have been reported to Security Services since classes resumed on January for Special Olympics 18, 2011: By CHELSEA TSUCHIDA Th e event this year was scheduled Residential Burglary during the same weekend as Cross- A laptop computer, cellular telephone and iPod were taken from an unlocked and unattended room On Sunday, Feb. 4, there should over day and Casino Night, which in Todd/Phibbs hall. have been people in the Field- was put on by ASUPS. Th ere were house upper gym battling it out for also multiple basketball games over Bicycles Stolen From Campus the coveted title of Gatorade pong the weekend. Please take extra care to secure your bicycle. Bicycles continue to be stolen from campus at a high Champ as part of the 24 Hours for Scheduling confl icts are suspect- rate. Securing your bicycle with a “U-Bolt” style lock through the frame and to a bicycle rack is Special Olympics event. Instead, the ed to be the cause of a lower than the best way to prevent theft. Standard padlocks, light chains and cables can easily be cut. Also, remove valuable gear or equipment from your bicycle while it is secured to a rack. upper gym was completely empty preferred participation. However, by 2 p.m. when the event only start- there were a total of eight profes- A front wheel was removed and stolen from a bicycle locked outside the Science Center. A lesser ed at 1:00. sors, faculty, staff and ASUPS mem- quality wheel was installed back on the bicycle by the suspect. A bicycle secured with a cable lock From Feb. 3 to 4, the Student Ath- bers in attendance to support the was reported stolen sometime over the winter break from the Harrington Schiff breezeway. Also, letic Advisory Committee (SAAC) pie in the face event. SAAC also a bicycle locked only to itself was stolen from the front porch of a university residence on Union put on 24 Hours for Special Olym- had support from varsity teams and Avenue. A bicycle secured with a cable style lock was stolen from the Science Center. pics, hoping to raise the most mon- coaches. ey for Special Olympics of Washing- “Crossover and Casino Night did Thefts from Vehicles ton out of the other schools in our take away some attendance from the Two vehicles were reported broken into in the Union Avenue parking lots. Expensive personal conference. basketball games, but you can’t plan property was removed from both vehicles. A student and a staff member also reported personal Th e 24 Hours for Special Olym- around everyone or you will never property taken from their vehicles. Both vehicles, one parked in the Fieldhouse lot and the other pics is a fundraising competition get anything done,” SAAC member near the Wheelock Student Center, were left unlocked. between nine schools of the confer- Sarah Bicker said. ence. Each school can pick where “Th e Special Olympics was cho- Damage on Theme Row and how they want to donate the sen this year,” says Bicker, “because A student reported fi nding the back door to his residence kicked-in upon return from the break. It money raised as well as where the we as athletes fi nd it very important didn’t appear the house was entered and nothing was determined missing. fundraiser takes place. to support other athletes. Th e ath- Th is year is only the second year letes in the Special Olympics play Locker Room Thefts of the conference competition, but for the love of the game and have so Thefts continue to occur from the locker rooms in Warner Gym and the Fieldhouse. A student it is the fi rst year that Puget Sound much fun no matter what the score reported his wallet and cellular telephone taken from his locked locker in Warner Gym. Another student reported personal items taken from a locker he left unsecured in the Fieldhouse. has done fundraising for the full 24 is. It is very inspiring to watch them hours. succeed and not let their disability Courtesy of Todd A. Badham, Director of Security Services Th e events of this year included get in the way of doing the things a raffl e, pie in the face event, half- they love. It reminds us as athletes, if time events, and a Gatorade pong your heart is there you can do any- tournament. thing.”

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The Trail is an independent, student-run organization funded by ASUPS. The Trail seeks to produce a credible weekly newspaper that serves as a comprehensive source of relevant information to its readership. The Trail acts as an archival record for the university, serves as a link between Puget Sound and the greater Tacoma community and provides an open forum for student opinion and discourse. The Puget Sound Trail Opinions 3 [email protected] February 11, 2011 Abortion funds witheld, women’s health endangered By MEGAN EVANS health care. Another bill proposed by Rep. For many women in third world Mike Pence would stop all federal One of the highest priorities for countries, the decimation of UN- funding to Planned Parenthood. the newly Republican-controlled FPA funding meant that their local By targeting the financial aspect Congress is to impose its morals on hospitals could no longer provide of abortions, the administration is the medical industry by attempting the necessary medical attention they once again affecting the more im- to prevent funding to abortion pro- required. Without that care, these poverished side of society. grams. women once again faced social iso- Although the act will likely not In 2002 a Republican government lation, severe physical damage and affect the coverage for non-abortion decided to act on their anti-abor- even death. related maternal health issues, it is tion beliefs, and the administration The government is once again nevertheless targeting the less finan- withheld $34 million dollar’s worth targeting abortion, and it will once cially stable. of financial aid to the the United again pit Republican morals against Some women may not be able to Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) the health of citizens. afford a safe abortion out of pock- because they believe the organiza- The “No Taxpayer Funding for et. Here the government’s good in- tion was responsible for assisting in Abortion Act” was introduced by tentions turn into blatantly ignoring coerced abortions in China. New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith, and it the public’s needs. Cutting federal The UNFPA is an organization would ban the use of federal fund- funding could simply turn people dedicated to improving human ing for abortions. away from safe medical facilities to well-being around the world by em- The act itself will likely discour- dangerous abortions performed by powering women, providing popu- age insurance agencies from offer- those willing to ignore the law. lation strategies and establishing re- ing to cover abortions by complicat- Smith said, “When there’s no pub- productive rights. ing the process by which individual lic subsidy for abortion, the number In fact, the UNFPA uses the Pro- payments and government subsi- of abortions drop by about 25 per- PHOTO COURTESY / TEDDI TOSTANASKI dies could be used. Extreme mea- cent.” gram of Action of the 1994 Inter- Consequence: Legislation denies reproductive services. national Conference on Population sures would have to be taken for in- He failed to mention who those and Development to outline their surance companies to effectively get women are and why they choose not regards to abortion cases. heavy scrutiny and was removed. It objectives. any money for abortions from the get an abortion. Statutory rape would have no lon- nevertheless showed how far these “In no case should abortion be government. It seems clear that the govern- ger fallen under the category of rape. politicians would go to impose their promoted as a method of family Additional “fines” would be lev- ment is focusing solely on achieving A thirteen year old girl seduced by a morals on the entire country. planning,” the document states. ied against any money used for their goals, and not on the needs of man twice her age then would not Abortion is a deeply personal What the administration failed abortions, including a tax on money their citizens. be eligible for an abortion provided choice that should be based on situ- to understand was that they had taken from tax-preferred saving ac- One of the most frightening by federal funds. ation and beliefs, and not affected by just demolished a significant part counts for the purpose of paying for things about the bill is that it origi- The clause, however, came under financial restrictions. of UNFPA’s funding for maternal an abortion. nally defied the definition of rape in International V-Day Win the right way, Obama erates approximately 750 kilowatt will spice up romance hours per year in a cloudy climate like the state of Washington. The average American home uses By MACKENZIE HEPKER many cows and goats—therefore, 10,392 kilowatt hours per year. So- this strategy is best suited to junior lar power would account for only Ah, l’amour. In this aviary of love- and senior Diversions workers ma- seven percent of the total electric- birds that we call Puget Sound, the joring in Natural Sciences Biology ity used in a household with solar swift approach of Valentine’s Day (swoon!). panels. (Monday, folks) may be both high- If that description does not fit This is not a realistic goal with the ly anticipated and cause for sicken- you—yet your heart races at the alternative forms of electricity we ing dread. Undoubtedly, many are thought of a glorious dowry—you have now. Investing billions of dol- speculating frantically about how could try the Kyrgyz approach: lit- lars in an unrealistic program dur- to utilize this annual opportunity to erally sweep your beloved off her ing a budget crisis is irresponsible, make someone feel aptly special, to feet and take her home with you. pointless and purely political. suavely secure a date or even a rela- This tactic of “snatching” is praised While investing billions in floun- tionship or to simply get laid. by many Kyrgyzians as both eas- dering areas of our society, Presi- However, an undeniably large ier and cheaper than courtship— dent Obama has also advocated a percentage of our undergrad pop- what college student these days has freeze in discretionary spending. ulation consists of awkward, bum- $800+ and a cow, not to mention This is a very small step in the right bling young adults with naught for time? direction, but does little to make a experience but brief or mishandled Also, ladies, just in case you have dent in our national debt that stands experiments in the realm of love, already dabbled in sexuality, in at $14,113,709,100,304.03. sex and dating. It is likely that many such cultures there is no better way Spending freezes in discretion- may not feel savvy enough to per- to say “I’m all yours” than to be ary spending, which only accounts chaste. But not to worry—it’s pos- form at the peak of their potential PHOTO COURTESY/TEDDI TOSTANOSKI for 13 percent of the total federal this Valentine’s Day. sible that the black market of Egypt State of the Union: Enthused for the future? budget, do nothing when combined To prevent disaster, we must still contains now-banned “Artifi- with increased spending in the ar- draw from traditions and customs cial Virginity Hymen” kits (around eas mentioned above. At some point ates student performance around built on centuries of collected wis- 30 USD) that bleed upon penetra- By MATT KITTO President Obama’s spending binge the world, and in their 2009 evalu- dom from around the world and tion. needs to end. ation, the United States ranked 17th concoct a recipe for the ultimate Letting your partner mistake As I was watching President Mr. Obama is a likable guy, and in reading, 31st in math, and 23rd in valentine. know-how for passionate instinct Obama’s State of the Union speech I want him to succeed, but his his- science among 15 year old students. In most Asian and African cul- may be the best backhanded Valen- last week, I couldn’t help but won- tory of broken promises, failed pro- This is unacceptable and shows tures, the best way for a man to tine’s Day gift you can give. der if this was the beginning of the grams and empty rhetoric has final- th that reform, not spending, is essen- say “I love you/you’re beautiful/ However, as opposed to fake vir- end. If the 20 century was called ly caught up to him. tial to raising the American educa- nice dowry” to his desired mate is ginity, it may be more pleasurable America’s century, what would the In his campaign, Mr. Obama st tion standard. to either ask or demand her hand and cost-effective for both you and 21 century be known for? promised many things, including As a product of the public school in marriage. The person being of- your valentine to heed the words of President Obama outlined his his plans to close Guantanamo Bay, system, I have seen many of these fered a lifetime of togetherness may Plato and invoke Greek concept of plan to “win the future,” and called cut taxes for all but the wealthiest flaws firsthand. respond with revulsion, begrudged “eros”; sensual desire and longing for increased spending in educa- two­ percent of Americans and end The current system rewards lon- consideration or apathy—take this that, with time, becomes apprecia- tion, emphasis on green jobs and a backroom dealings in Washington. gevity, not merit. We have all had as an enthusiastic “yes!” tion of the beauty within the object freeze on discretionary spending. Guantanamo Bay is still open. the terrible teacher who has been at The success rate of this approach in question. Eros literally translates His plan is only serving as a road- Tax cuts for the wealthiest two per- our school forever and never has to is correlated with the suitor’s re- to “love of the body.” Go Greek and block for America on its path back cent of Americans were just extend- worry about his or her performance. sources. In Ethiopa, a man is only love that body. to the model country of the world. ed. Billy Tauzin, a PhRMA lobbyist A system of merit-based pay en- guaranteed a wife if he builds his If you’re too ingrained in our Mr. Obama’s plan aims to tug at Obama specifically targeted on the courages teachers to motivate stu- own house, stores lots of tobac- the heartstrings of voters as he is al- campaign, was consulted more than dents by rewarding better teachers co and dry coffee leaves and has ready looking towards re-election in eight times in private for his support see ROMANCE page 4 with more pay, holding lesser teach- 2012. Spending on education will al- of the bill. This is not the man we ers accountable and encouraging ways be a hotly contested issue and voted for. every teacher to get the most out of more money equals better schools, The United States deserves bet- his or her students. Want your opinion to be heard? right? ter. We have sent men to the moon, The second phase of President Federal spending on education defeated communism, survived the Obama’s plan calls for more em- increased from $545.68 billion in Great Depression, invented the au- If you have a strong reaction to an article, e-mail us at phasis on green jobs and alternative 2000 to $921.21 billion in 2010, tomobile, the airplane, the internet [email protected], or visit our new website at forms of energy, yet another vote while U.S. test scores lagged far be- and served as a beacon of freedom grabber with no basis in logic. trail.pugetsound.edu and share your voice with us. We will hind other industrialized countries. for millions around the world. A standard home solar power sys- select responses each week to publish in the next issue. The Program for International This guy isn’t cutting it. Student Assistance (PISA) evalu- tem costs $10,000 to install and gen- 4 Opinions The Puget Sound Trail February 11, 2011 [email protected] ROMANCE Public intellectual life in need of revival continued FROM page 3 By KYLE NUNES professors of history and African- modern country’s blasphemous, American Studies, have worked to politically correct, attention-defi- Seniors might welcome the pros- host the annual Race and Pedagogy cit-afflicted ways and therefore pre- pect of graduation, but depart- Initiative on campus. fer not to force commitment upon ing Puget Sound also means leav- Mott Greene and Paul Loeb, re- that special someone or commit ing behind the classroom to pursue spective professors of Science, Tech- yourself—or lack resources or dow- fresh goals. One becomes an adult, a nology and Society (STS) and phi- ry—don’t fret! Other customs may worker, a citizen and drops the title losophy, collaborate with Seattle’s be more suitable for your current of “student.” Yet, if a person wants ACT Theater to address issues rele- pursuit. to keep learning, to contribute to a vant to public intellectual life. In modern-day China, for exam- community of independent learn- During an interview, Loeb spoke ple, dating has become increasing- ers and to nurse her intellect, from to the condition of the public intel- ly complicated because of the mod- whom can she find guidance? lectual in American society today. ern young woman’s devotion to Beyond the academy, the pub- He suggested that in Europe, the academics. Smitten students cope lic intellectual serves as a leader of fact of intellectuals acting in a pub- by studying together, which shows public intellectual life. This is a per- lic capacity is and has been histor- mutual understanding of ambition son who has trained in academic in- ically commonplace, whereas one and ensures regular quality time. stitutions and conducts research fol- sees a contrary phenomenon in the As this scholarly passion builds lowing the methodology of his field, United States. up, the Chinese will give signs of reaching across his area of expertise “[The pairing of] ‘public’ and PHOTO COURTESY/GREG ALLEN love and romantic notions by doing to strike up a dialogue with other ‘intellectual’ is a contradiction in “small caring things,” such as pour- experts. America,” Loeb said. Conversation: B. Alan Wallace with students after the lecture. ing a glass of water or giving piggy- Puget Sound’s spring Swope lec- In recent decades, a few nation- back rides. Try both at once! turer, B. Allan Wallace, is a recent ally recognizable individuals have “Obama is a quasi-intellectual technical skills and knowledge of an In India, it is common for “love example. Founder of the Santa Bar- made names for themselves as pub- president,” Loeb said. area of study to go on with further marriages” to occur based on mu- bara Institute of Consciousness lic intellectuals, interweaving their The President demonstrates the enquiry. To re-evaluate one’s way of tual passion alone and not the sig- Studies and scholar of Tibetan Bud- knowledge with diverse patterns of resolve to realize the hopes of his thinking from a new, non-academ- nificance of dowry or resources dhism, Wallace argued that the tra- thought, cultural trends and infor- own influences, like Abraham Lin- ic perspective, the life-long student (though it is possible to hire a pri- ditions of science and religion mu- mation sharing media. coln, but is hampered by cultural seeks out the public intellectual life vate detective to investigate these tually inform each other. He also People like Susan Sontag, Stephen mores that label his approach as pe- and the people at its fore. Lecture features). If you’ve got personal- warned that in a global age, the ex- Hawking, Spike Lee and Cornel dantic, scornful and elitist. series, arts centers, artist co-ops, ex- ity but are too nervous to show it, clusionary tendencies of “scientis- West have uncovered their minds “America is hostile to ideas, to in- perimental colleges and indepen- try the Japanese approach: write a tic” and religious dogmatism will for a national audience. West, a pro- tellectuals in general,” Loeb said. dent publications offer viable out- resumé about all your great quali- result in unresolvable cultural-po- fessor of religion and philosophy at Nonetheless, the question, “What lets. ties, values and dreams and give it litical tensions. Princeton, is ubiquitous in radio, is a public intellectual?” is mislead- In the interview, Professor Loeb to your valentine for careful review. In his public role, the intellectual documentaries, lecture halls and ing. Rather, one must ask how a citi- invoked Plato’s belief about a philos- In Germanic countries includ- begins to speak outside of the uni- bookshelves and has notably em- zen like a recent Puget Sound grad- opher’s duty to his society, detailed ing Switzerland and Austria, often versity environment. To appeal to an braced the role of public intellectual. uate can engage and exercise the in The Republic. After cultivating dates consist of going to festivals, audience unfamiliar with the theo- Yet, too much exposure can turn public intellect, to keep the dynamo his or her knowledge in the solitude carnivals or concerts, an easy thing ries and conventions of academic a public intellectual into a public of discussion, and therefore collec- of an academy, a place for contem- to find in the Seattle area. There are lectures, his scope is necessarily in- personality. The personality poses tive thought, in ceaseless motion. plation, the philosopher has a duty also love parades that allow peo- ter-disciplinary and he cooperates questions for rhetorical, not discur- At a liberal arts institution, a stu- to go outside and teach. The philos- ple to come from all over and ex- with civic and governmental orga- sive, purposes. Aficionados nod in dent can feed intellectual hunger in opher leads by teaching. press their fondness for one anoth- nizations to establish a network in agreement but do not speak up. Dis- several ways. Classes, office hours, Speaking optimistically, perhaps er. Dancing together is a tradition the community. agreers turn away clubs, professor seminars, visiting the same can be said of the recent of romance in this region that dates Puget Sound’s faculty are pub- The country does not mind peo- speaker and endowed lectures, lit- graduate. After years of study, she back past the days of St. Valentine lic as far as students are concerned, ple like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, but erary and journalistic media: each has the drive to keep learning, the himself. You could also just speak since educational interaction is part their loyalties are to innovation, allow student to satisfy her curios- duty to put her efforts to the intel- perfect French, Spanish or Italian, of daily life. Some faculty have in- production and design in the realm ity and grow to be an analytical, per- lectual and artistic vitality of the languages renowned for their pu- tegrated themselves into the com- of consumer technologies. In poli- ceptive, and informed citizen. community, and the chance to open pil-dilating sex appeal. munity. For example, Nancy Brew- tics, a comparable, if embattled, fig- Yet after graduation, an obsta- up the American mind again. If you’ve really got the nerves, ster and Dexter Gordon, respective ure is President Obama. cle arises in sustaining the passion, perhaps Australia’s newly forming dating customs will be most condu- cive to executing your desires. A re- cent study revealed that 50 percent Don’t let the campus gender ratio get you down of Australians find it acceptable to By SUZY SPONGEWORTHY my freshman year, my feelings toward Now, this is just not true. Dissecting to commit. be asked out on a date via text. Too this interesting dynamic have fluctuat- it to solely examine the first portion, So yes, the ratio probably does have shy to go out on an actual date? Starting out, a fresh semester is pep- ed from triumphant to powerless. “all the good guys,” it is clear the logic a negative effect on the relative ease to Simply engage in what the Austra- pered with new binders, reunions with After a few years of grappling with it, is seriously flawed. What is a good guy? ensnare a member of the male sex on lians call “flirtexting”—you can fig- friends and, for some, slumping back the main thing is that the 60/40 ratio is And, more importantly, is it objec- our campus. But remember that even ure that one out. into a self-defeatist attitude regarding a really, really good scapegoat. If you’re tive? One can’t possibly divvy up the if the ratio makes men a little harder to Now that we’ve examined how one’s love life in this petri dish of a com- feeling a little down about your love life bachelors on campus, separate them come by, the absolute worst thing one several established societies han- munity. The latter is something I have or lack thereof, it’s easy to justify it with objectively into “good” and “not good” can do is admit defeat, letting the ratio dle the complex subject of dating, seen many a strong person fall victim something that is out of your control. piles while eliminating the chance of dictate your love/lust life. we can synthesize from their com- to. Many times what perpetuates or ag- But really, the control lies with you to throwing out a love prospect with the Plus, it is unfair to assume that all bined knowledge the ultimate way gravates this scenario is a little some- get what you want out of your life. bathwater. guys here let this hot commodity thing to one-up Cupid. thing I like to call the 60/40 blues. . The most common complaint I The biggest problem in the attitude get to their heads. This Sunday, offer to study with The 60/40 refers to the approximate have heard is the whole “all the good toward “goodness” in all the guys or Sitting around and cursing the ratio your prospective sweetheart. Of- female/male ratio on campus. Since guys are taken/gay/insert excuse here” girls on campus is that it is suffocating- instead of getting out there and getting fer them the choice of “freshly pro- thing. ly generalizing. Attraction is a beauti- your flirt on will not get you any action. cured” milk and sensually pour it ful and bizarre thing that is as wholly It is all about those little, everyday con- into a glass for them. Turn on some subjective as it is often totally unpre- nections with people. As always, you French or Italian music and men- dictable. have the power to better your situation tion offhandedly an upcoming con- One has to remember that we are of luuurve. cert and your love of “the dance.” all individuals with our own story Personally, my beef with the ratio After your valentine leaves, send and unique personality. When look- has almost been completely curbed. a “flirtext” that contains your re- ing at a potential love interest, it is not What really helped was taking respon- sume and let your valentine dream whether they are a “good” guy or girl, sibility for my own behavior and how of you. Hire a private investigator but whether they are good for you in a it affects my interpersonal relations. to find out when they’re finished compatibility sense. Without pushing the line of self-criti- with class the next day. Come Mon- Now, this frustration with the off- cism, I have found that evaluating how day at that time, surprise your val- kilter ratio of course revolves around you interact with the gender of your entine with a love parade abundant a morsel of truth. After all, the imbal- fancy is helpful. in goats and cows and shout your ance is well and alive, fluctuating with For example, I constantly work at resume from memory in perfect each class. being more approachable. For start- Spanish.

PHOTO COURTESY/HARRY NORDLINGER COURTESY/HARRY PHOTO It is not limited to our tiny campus. ers, this means making sure one’s neu- Finally, sweep your valentine off In fact, in a study conducted by the tral face is not super intense…or super their feet without asking and give University of Michigan, researchers bitchy. Next, being more open to talk- them a piggy-back ride back to showed that in the 50 largest metro- ing to everyone, including members of their house. Invoke “eros” all night politan districts, those with a shortage the opposite sex that are not your cup long and then propose via text mes- of women had an increase in commit- of tea, helps one develop the skills to sage. It is fool-proof. ment to marriage on the male part. get oneself out there. Good luck this Monday, young This study at face value looks at an So, 60/40 blues be damned, assum- lovebirds. With the guidance of extreme that does not apply to most ing you are straight (and if not, this many different perspectives based college students: marriage. But the im- might be a good thing), be grateful on centuries of refining the expres- plications of it translates well to our you don’t go to an all-girls or all-boys sion of love, this could be the Val- 60/40 issue. Intuitively, this implies that school. Put a smile on, stay positive entine’s Day that your darling never the hot commodity gender is less likely and stay frisky my little sexmongers! forgets. Remember, no pressure. Opinions contained herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Trail staff, ASUPS, the University, or its Board of Trustees. Articles and letters in the Opinions section are printed at the discretion of the Trail editorial staff. The Trail reserves the right to refuse any letters submitted for publication. Letters to the editor will not be edited for grammar, spelling, or content, except in the case of material that is considered to be offensive, as determined by the Trail style guide. All letters to the editor must be signed and must have an email address or phone number. Letters for publication the following Friday are due no later than Monday at noon and may be sent to: The Puget Sound Trail, 1095 Wheelock Student Center, Tacoma, WA 98416 or [email protected]. The Puget Sound Trail CLASSIFIEDS 5 [email protected] February 11, 2011

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By TOMMY STONE that’s when I’m happiest.” To wrap it up, I asked him broadly On Feb. 5th, 2011, world-renowned what he hoped his music conveyed to bassist Victor Wooten spoke about people. his new book The Music Lesson and “I want to make people feel good. I played music alongside Puget Sound’s hope to inspire people to do whatever own musicians. But before he held it is they want to do,” he replied. his performance in Kilworth Chapel Later that night, I saw that hope last Saturday night, I had the pleasure embodied in the crowd attending his of sitting down with him to inquire performance. Kilworth Chapel was about his early life, his influences, his overflowing with fellow Loggers and hobbies, his beliefs - especially his Wooten fans alike, and when Wooten philosophy about music - and what it was speaking or playing music, every- should mean to us. one was transfixed by his every move. Before I even sat down with Woo- A key moment of the performance ten for our interview, I overheard was when Wooten asked for a show some words of wisdom. As Wooten of hands of people who had never set his bass down following a long jam played an instrument before. When session, some fanatic music students a girl raised her hand, Wooten asked surrounded him. her to come onstage with him, where They asked Wooten what music he he proceeded to sling his bass over her liked playing best, to which he replied, neck and ask if she would play. “I am never afraid to play anything. I As he told her how to play the bass, don’t have a genre of music that I like the theory he so lovingly preached more than any other. A lot of musi- was proven — she learned quickly, cians these days stick to one style seeming to feel what she should be of music, one school of thought. It Photo Courtesy / Greg Nissen playing naturally without his help at doesn’t mean I’m a better musician, it all. just means I’m free.” It was an abstract Teaching: A student from the audience stands next to Victor Wooten as he puts into his practice For a while, he elaborated on the response, as I came to find was cus- his theory that music is a language that we can all understand. concept of his novel and then played tomary of his personality, but valid. more songs: some he played solo When I finally sat down with Woo- hind it to speak it. It always helps to in their band. Growing up during the I asked about Wooten’s hobbies, where he harnessed his loop pedal ten, the first thing I asked was about know the rules behind it but it isn’t, time of Motown’s explosion onto the and he responded with sports, martial masterfully and others he played with his playing style – how he seemed to by any means, necessary. Anyone can music scene, the Wooten brothers had arts, reading, writing and most im- our jazz and funk bands. let the music flow through him, ac- pick up an instrument and learn it many influences from which to pull. portantly, he told me, people. Wooten also noted that Béla Fleck cepting that he didn’t always know because they don’t need to know the The brothers originally met Béla He’s also a big nature enthusiast – and the Flecktones would be coming where it was taking him. rules. They just feel it.” Fleck through their friend and fel- he loves to spend time in the forest, out with a new album, Rocket Science, He then explained to me his per- Wooten laughed as he told me the low musician, Kurt Story. In 1988, the constantly bettering himself at living in May and said to log on to Victor- sonal theory about music through a reason he didn’t follow his initial pas- Wooten brothers moved to Nashville, in synchronicity with nature. Wooten.com for more information. well-crafted metaphor, the main con- sion to become a drummer: “The Tenn. to start playing in a band with When asked when he is happiest, With that, Wooten departed — cept behind his new novel. band needed a bassist.” Béla Fleck. Five Grammies later, the he replied, “Whenever the people touching more lives with his sincere “Music is like a language, “ he said. As a kid learning to play, his four rest, as they say, is history for Victor around me are happy. When my wife, words and heartfelt music than he “You don’t need to know the rules be- brothers filled every other position Wooten. my kids, or my friends are happy: could possibly know. Wind Ensemble’s Colorado tour a success Faculty

By JACK TODD know about our university. “You know what they say, if you always selection For those readers like me that do what you’ve always done, you don’t frequent the School of Music, always get what you’ve always got- well, on the inside it looks pretty ten,” he said. in progress much like any other building on Colorado was at the top of his campus. The difference lies in the list of places to go to start doing By JESSY LYNN sounds. something new for his students Anyone who has walked through and making a name for our music The University of Puget Sound is Karlen Quad, regardless of the time program. preparing itself. The new academic of day, has heard the lively sounds Morris had lived and worked year of 2011 approaches with the ex- of the music building at play — a there for seven years, and was itch- citing buzz of new students, but also piano, a flute, even a woman warm- ing to get back. “I thought, well, we new teachers. ing up her vocal cords. need to go back to Colorado, well, The English and Theatre depart- Such was the scene as I entered I want to go back!” he said. ments are losing some beloved pro- the building to talk to Professor So he, with the help of Jay Her- fessors. However, along with the Gerard Morris about the Wind En- man, a member of the Wind En- goodbyes come some exciting hellos semble’s recent tour around Colo- semble, asked ASUPS for some to new faculty for both departments. rado. additional funding and made the Choosing new faculty for Puget budget work. Sound is not an easy task. Professor Morris is the University’s Direc- PHOTO COURTESY / KEVIN CURLETT tor of Bands. Even though he has Their first performance was in Peter Greenfield of the English de- only been working at Puget Sound Frisco, Col. on Jan. 9. The bus ride Rehearsal: Morris guides the Wind Ensemble during rehearsal. partment has been involved with the for two years, it seems as though took 30 hours, but Morris didn’t selection committee for both depart- ments in need of new faculty. he knows the ins and outs of the complain, and apparently the stu- Professor Allan McMurray at CU said. “Every moment was tied into “It’s a time-consuming process,” music program like the back of his dents didn’t, either. Boulder,” Emily Strong, a senior that moment.” Greenfield said. “We want to make hand. “The students were awesome on flutist for the Wind Ensemble, “The tour was a grand slam sure we get the right person.” “We take turns touring; one year the road, they handled it like pros,” said. “He’s an incredible musician homerun for both the students and The process began last spring it will be the band, then the orches- he said. “No one complained about and teacher, and I think the group myself,” he said, “and also for the when several members of the English tra, then the choir. This year I was anything, we watched a lot of mov- learned a lot from him.” University as a whole. People were department and one professor in the told, ‘It’s your year to tour,’ and I ies, played a lot of games, and had “The students played brilliantly,” just shocked seeing us perform. Theatre department announced their thought, cool!” Morris said. some very interesting philosophi- Morris said as tears began to well They know what the University of retirement. The departments then set Traditionally, the touring group cal conversations. It was lots of in his eyes. “They worked so hard. Puget Sound is now.” out to replace these professors. tours the I-5 corridor. There is a fun.” I know people know of us on cam- Of the 52 members of the Wind The English department is looking relatively small budget for the tour With the exception of one stop pus, but I don’t think they appreci- Ensemble, 48 were able to go on to take on one ten-year professor, and and I-5 is usually the most logical in Colorado Springs, the ensemble ate how amazing the students re- tour with Morris. During their several other professors in more tem- in terms of spending. did home stays every night of the ally are. I was just so proud.” time away, they spent countless porary positions. The selection com- But this year, Morris wanted to tour. After one performance, Morris hours on a bus, met great new mittee is looking to fulfill the ten- try and do something different— “Yeah, it was great!” Morris re- was even approached by a member people, impressed audiences all year position first as the candidate he wanted to give the students a ported. “One night kids were even of the National Repertory Orches- around the state of Colorado and must make a serious commitment new and memorable experience soaking in hot tubs when it was tra, who told him that his students grew closer as a group. to the Puget Sound community. The while simultaneously building a zero degrees outside under the should be auditioning for them. “I think the tour definitely in- prospective professor must be will- name for our university. s t ar s .” But for Morris, it really came fluenced the ensemble!” Strong ing to accept the responsibilities that “What it boils down to for me Ultimately, the tour proved to down to the last night of the tour said. “Bonding during the travel come along with being an esteemed is that I want to give my students be a great experience for every- in Loveland, Colo. That night, af- time brought us closer together as faculty member of the University. something to remember,” Morris one involved. They had a total of ter finishing their performance, a group, and playing so much to- “We are looking for candidates said, “and I want people outside of six performances all across Colo- the ensemble received three, that’s gether really helped us settle in to that are not only good teachers, but our region to know who we are.” rado, got to practice with (and right, three, standing ovations each others’ musicality. I think it also good scholars,” Greenfield said. He then told me a story about learn from) Allan McMurray, a from their audience. was great for us as a group.” An ideal applicant is able to make how he once told someone that he highly renowned conductor at the “At that moment, when I walked “It’s all about the students for connections between his scholarly worked for the University of Puget University of Colorado, and were back on stage I looked at the en- me,” Morris concluded. “I was so work and his teachings. The selection Sound, and they had thought we received incredibly well by all of semble and their faces, and I could happy throughout the trip. We committee looks for those that have were on the East Coast. their audiences. just tell that they were proud. I grew together; we really got to Understandably, Morris then “I think my favorite moment of don’t think I’ve ever felt so close to know each other. If I had the mon- See Faculty Page 7 made it his mission to have people the tour was getting to work with them, I just started to cry,” Morris ey, I’d do it every year.” The Puget Sound Trail Features 7 February 11, 2011 [email protected] Faculty Seeing Spain: Alhambra, history embodied Continued from Page 6 By LAURA HOLLISTER book can only partly bridge the gap …well, time and the occasional jar of empire of Spain turned cold edifices a large breadth within the depart- between Europe and the good old Nutella. into works of art. When you first en- ment they are chosen for. A liberal Granada, Spain — one of the many states. Although we may pretend that Although homesickness has a ten- ter the Alhambra shock registers in arts education does not guarantee places that Puget Sound offers for we don’t miss our families, especially dency of lingering, there are plenty your brain. It is nearly impossible to that a professor is going to teach his students to study abroad. I am one of our parents, the fact is for at least the of activities to do and places to travel comprehend the incredible detail in or her specialty at all times. However, the lucky two hundred or so students first three weeks, being abroad is dif- just within Granada itself. For ex- the artwork you witness. Each room it does guarantee that the students who are currently studying abroad ficult. Compound the distance from ample, this past Saturday I went on is its own unique blend of intricately are provided with a well-rounded this semester. everything you know with the fact an excursion into the heart of the designed plaster, ceramic and wood knowledge of their major. The decision to go abroad can be a that you sign a contract where you Alhambra Palace, which is conve- patterned in repeating designs on the The connection with the students difficult one. Leaving behind family, can only speak Spanish 24/7, and it’s niently located a mere 25 minutes’ ceiling above you, wrapping around is another important factor for an in- friends, and familiarity can be a real a rough transition. walk away from my apartment. the walls and beneath your feet. stitution like Puget Sound. The pro- tough sell for studying abroad; how- There are many ways to try and The Alhambra at first look may Practically every surface is covered fessors here are, more often than not, ever, in this globe trekker’s opinion break through the barrier of home- resemble any other medieval epoch with Arabic designs of poetry, geo- good at getting students involved in the experience is already well worth sickness. One, you can go to the dis- castle. Large towers strike out of the metric figures and symbols. One par- discussion during class. Nothing less the travel time, money and occasion- cothèque or bar every night, dance cluster of buildings to look for pos- ticular ceiling is made of more than is expected of the incoming faculty. al home sickness. The final two applicants for the Hopefully this column helps to in- ten-year position in the English de- form you about some of the amazing partment, narrowed down from a aspects and chances studying abroad list of more than 150 provided by has to offer, or at least you can get the Modern Language Association, more of a sense of what Europe, and are invited to campus in the coming more specifically Spain, has to offer weeks to hold lectures on their spe- the average Puget Sound undergrad- cialty subjects. uate. Students and faculty members are Ah Spain, land of Cervantes, Fla- invited to these meetings to assess menco, the infamous Botellon, a the potential professor. It also gives drinking age of 18 and of course free the prospective colleague the oppor- tapas with every beverage purchased tunity to see what life is like at Puget at the bar. I arrived in this glorious Sound. land about three and a half weeks ago “As much as we have to make sure expecting sun, beaches and warmth. we select the right person, we have to Tip number one: just because it is the make sure the right person wants us Mediterranean does not mean it is as well,” Greenfield said. warm. The selection process for the The- At first glance traveling abroad atre professor to replace Jac Royce seems like it is a walk in the park. was more complex. Puget Sound’s You’re thousands of miles away Theatre department is very small, from home; you can legally drink and the current selection committee anywhere and buy large amounts Photo Courtesy / Laura Hollister wants to be positive a ten-year facul- of liquor for less than ten euros a Site Seeing: Spain’s fortress, the Alhambra, is reflected in the water. ty member will fit in with the current bottle. Life is a blast, fun in the sun, professors. gorgeous Europeans flocking every- “We want them to fit in with per- where and you’re within two hours with handsome and beautiful Span- sible enemy attacks equipped with 188 pieces of patterned wood put to- sonality, as well as what the other of, seemingly, everywhere. iards and just forget your problems in murder holes and vats of boiling oil gether like an enormous puzzle. three Theatre professors do,” Green- Alas as I learned and am learning, a haze of ridiculously cheap alcohol. ready for would-be attackers. How- The Alhambra is just one of Spain’s field said. traveling to a foreign land is all fine Or you can pass your time walking to ever, the somewhat lack-luster ap- fabulous treasures. I hope to share The lectures of the prospective and dandy but there is a price to the your heart’s content among the maze pearance of the Arab fortress hides many more of my experiences with English professors conclude this amazing experience, and I am not of streets in downtown Granada tak- the true treasures within the many you, because, like the amazing rooms week, but the Theatre presentations only talking about jetlag. Just being ing in the sites, getting an amazing patios and courtyards. Past the gate of the Alhambra, the stories from are still to come. away from everyone that you know workout while attempting to avoid of stone and mortar, graced by the studying abroad and from Spain are “It is exciting to bring new people for at least five months with limited the many puffs of cigarettes filling token of the hand of Fatima, lie trea- like one giant jigsaw puzzle. It takes in, and we urge students to get in- contact is difficult. the air. However, it seems that the sures abundant. a lot of trial and error to find your volved with the process,” Greenfield We have come a long way from the most sure fire way to get over home- Taking the tradition of the Roman niche studying abroad, but once you said. olden days of snail mail and land- sickness and enjoy your time abroad Empire style courtyards and adding do you end up with a masterpiece of After all, these are our future pro- line telephones. Yet Skype and Face- is just to give yourself time to adjust their own native twist, the Muslim an experience. fessors in question. Cafes compete: Diversions vs. Opp. Professor By GRACE HEERMAN ing been open for only five years, has finish paying,” Oppenheimer em- relatively new equipment, which has ployee Charlie Cronin said. “It’s no secret that Diversions is proven reliable thus far. Diversions managers are work- spotlight slow,” café regular Sarah Guilian Oppenheimer also employs two ing on improving their speed, and admitted. Employees will tell you full-time “barista coordinators,” one they hope their new employee train- By ALLY LEVER the same thing. Customer disap- of which is always at the café dur- ing program will help. Starting this pointment is always visible on the ing business hours. Co-coordinator spring, the café closed early during complaint board, which frequently Julie Seaton, who has been with Op- the first week of the term to allow reflects students’ frustration with de- penheimer since its opening in 200­6 the new baristas to gain experience Amy Ryken layed drink delivery. and had a hand in its establishment, behind the bar without customer “One time I left my room at 1:35 to brings with her over 15 years of bak- pressure. Professor of: Education pick up a drink before my 2:00 class, ery and café experience. After three of these training shifts, and I ended up being late to class be- “[Diversions is] student run, employees spend time shadowing Nickname: Ryken or Aim, my grandmother calls me Amaryllis cause I was stuck waiting,” an anony- which means we don’t have the ben- experienced baristas to get a feel for mous customer said. efit of having full time staff mem- the flow of service. Hometown: Novato, CA “Complaints have been voiced to bers,” Chirinos explained, “though it “We want to make sure our em- me,” Diversions student manager does mean that students can choose ployees feel as confident as pos- Birthday: May 29 - I’m a Gemini Isabel Chirinos said. “We’ve always to gain the experience of managing sible when they step behind the bar,” been limited when it comes to speed.” and working with Dining and Con- Brennan said. Kids/Pets: I have a 22 year old cat named Latte Managers of Oppenheimer Café, ference Services.” Although one is But if a walk to Oppenheimer on the other hand, say they have always on call, Diversions also does could give customers a drink in the Favorite food: Salad of any kind never received negative comments not require a student manager to be same amount of time as a wait at Di- regarding drink delivery speed. Op- in the café during all hours of busi- versions, why do they keep coming Favorite music: Jazz, techno, and house dance music, and anything penheimer regular Katy Appleby ness. back? Location is definitely a factor. Glee said that she can get in and out of While Diversions employees are “Diversions is much more conve- the café with a drink in hand in six given a designated position for each nient for me because of where I live Back-up career plan: Architect minutes or less, even during the end- shift (bar, register or float), Oppen- and where my classes are,” Guilian of-class rush. heimer staff members are trained to said. Coffee, tea, or something stronger: Coffee, black So if Diversions management is “float” at all times. Diversions is also open nearly aware of the problem, and there is a “I’ve found that giving employ- twice as many hours per week as Describe a freshman: A male student who is in his first year of study comparable competitor close by, why ees specific positions tends to make Oppenheimer, and they also offer a at high school or college. To be more inclusive I’d add freshwoman - a does the slow service persist? them less motivated to move where much larger menu, which includes female student who is in her first year of study at high school or college. “Unfortunately our machines help is needed,” Seaton said. “The smoothies and blended drinks that are over 12 years old, which creates way we have it, each employee re- Oppenheimer lacks. Favorite undergraduate memory: I have many fond memories of most of our speed issues due to their mains aware of what needs to be In the end though, it may just studying in Ethel Moore Hall’s common study room at Mills College. inconsistency,” Chirinos said. De- done, and does it.” come down to what customers pre- Studying always turned into conversation with friends about current pending on how the machines are Oppenheimer staff is also encour- fer. events and life. I learned so much from those conversations about my- working, the espresso shots may not aged to “engage the line” by getting “Diversions has a more social at- self, other perspectives, and the world. “pull” in the correct amount of time, drinks and food working for cus- mosphere than Oppenheimer,” se- producing either overextracted or tomers even before they reach the nior Kaitlin Brown said. “It’s easier to Least favorite book you’ve ever read for class: Textbooks - they are underextracted espresso which must register to order. spend long periods of time there do- visual hurricanes with no narrative thread. be discarded and replaced. “A lot of times we can have a drink ing homework or hanging out with In contrast, Oppenheimer, hav- ready for someone as soon as they friends.” Fun fact/ anything else: I’m a vegetarian. I love to cook. 8 Combat Zone The Puget Sound Trail February 11, 2011 [email protected] The Combat Zone is intended as a satirical work. The views and opinions expressed by the Combat Zone do not necessarily reflect those of the Puget Sound Trail, ASUPS, concerned parties or the University of Puget Sound. Please submit compliments or complaints in the form of letters to the editor. Despite student protests, University squanders flower budget on useless campus renovations By Violet V. Danger spent on the remodeling, leaving a measly $8,600,420,230 currently in Although Puget Sound students the flower fund. have been demanding elaborate “I really don’t understand why campus flower updates for years, last they would waste money remodeling Tuesday Cheryl Oddfeather, Chief the S.U.B., Kilworth Basement, A/L, Financial Officer of the University and the Norton Clapp Theatre lob- of Puget Sound, released a statement by,” sophomore Keith Radisson said. via her personal blog in which she “Why would they take from the flow- admitted accidentally putting these er fund in order to spend money on funds toward campus renovations some stupid buildings that probably instead. won’t even last that long?” “DEAR MEMBERS OF THE For years the Jones Circle Flower UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, I budget has spent students’ tuition on AM WRITING TO YOU TODAY replacing the flowers in front of the TO INFORM YOU AND APOL- University of Puget Sound sign at the OGISE FOR A TERRIBLE (DOES front of Jones circle on a daily basis. ANYONE WHO FOLLOWS MY “WE CAN NOW ONLY AFFORD BLOG KNOW HOW TO MAKE TO REPLACE THE FLOWERS EV- PHOTO COURTESY / KEVIN CURLETT ALL THE LETTERS NOT UPPER ERY OTHER DAY,” Oddfeather ex- Complete waste: Previous University funds were put into important campus renovations instead CASE? THANKS) MISTAKE RE- plained in her blog post, “AND WE of on new flowers for the Jones Circle. GARDING CERTAIN CRUCIAL WILL UNFORTUNANTLY NO UNIVERSITY FUNDS,” Oddfeath- LONGER BE ABLE TO AFFORD feather elaborated on the debacle and “But not to worry, I have already make them safer in the case of an er posted at 3:16 a.m., early Tuesday IMPORTING AMAZONIAN PE- talked about her plans to fix the issue. drafted up a recovery plan to get the earthquake, from which we can fun- morning. TUNIAS.” One curious blog reader “Well, I received a note from Pres- sufficient resources back into the nel the money from these useless en- Oddfeather explained how she ac- responded to Oddfeather’s post in ident Thomas that said, ‘Divert 90% flower fund, as I know how impor- deavors back into the flower fund.” cidentally allocated 90% of the Jones the comment section asking, “What of the J.C.F. fund into remodeling.’ tant the daily changing of flowers For future updates on this issue, as Circle Flower budget into an infinite- is an Amazonian Petunia?” to which but it turns out J.C.F. fund stood for means to this community. I have al- well as other information regarding ly less useful account, which went Oddfeather replied, “THEY ARE Jesus Christ’s Friends fund, not Jones ready found six unimportant aca- the University’s finances and the in- into funding the recent campus re- JUST LIKE NORMAL PETUNIAS, Circle Flower fund and wasn’t even demic scholarships, a racial diver- ternet’s most awesome kitty videos, modeling that occurred over winter BUT IMPORTED FROM THE AM- from President Thomas at all, but sity fund, as well as halted the plans please visit Cheryl Oddfeather’s blog. break. The mistake was realized too AZON, AND MORE EXPENSIVE.” the members of the Jewish Student to fortify the foundation of all the (financesandfelines.blog.blogspot. late, as the money has already been In an exclusive interview, Odd- Union,” Oddfeather explained. dorms on campus in an attempt to blog)

The Universal Valentine

Worried you won’t find the right words to express your feelings to a loved or hated one? Worry not! Just cut out this Valentine and circle the phrase in parenthesis that applies to you!

Dear (Lover / Asshole) ,

VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL! 4. Take time to become well ac- (Happy / I hope you are suffering this )Valentines day! quainted with a chemical of some Is there anything better than kind: C H OH, C H O , or even My time spent with you has (brightened my life / robbed me of my joy and 2 5 21 30 2 ability to filter blood). VD? It’s the one day a year where C7H8N4O2 (but only if you’re feel- lovers, madly in love, do for their ing really bad). amores what they should be do- When I see your (sweet smile / hideous grin ) I feel so (warm and eternal / ing all year round: showering them 5. Write Twilight. much anger boiling at the pit of my being, you son of a bitch.) with confectionary affections and genetically modified flowers har- 6. Make $2,000,000 selling You are so (thoughtful / putrid). I’ve always known you were my (type / vested in Colombia by an orphan. some bullshit VD-themed items bloodtype), but now I know you are (the only one for me / just a selfish, bas- But, sadly, VD does not happen (Candies and stuffed bears always tard-hearted criminal) only to those who have somebody sell well). Laugh at all the idiots to love, or pretend to love. In fact, who buy them. You have stolen my (heart / kidney) and I cannot wait to spend the rest of yours truly—T.L. Attorney, Esq.— my life with (you / the poison of revenge flowing through my veins). will be spending the day without 7. Remember how good you a client: the plantiff of my heart is have it. At least you’re not in Bul- With more (love / malice) than my heart can contain, away in Thailand on “business.” So garia, or some other god-forsaken I know firsthand how soul-crush- place. ______ingly soul-crushing it can be to spend the most loving day alone. 8. Imagine what your ideal love To remedy this I’ve come up with a looks like. Paint the face of your list of things that you can do to beat ideal love on a balloon and attach off those nasty old VD blues: it to a mannequin. Give your man- nequin a name and dress it up. Get 1. Spend the day with your par- into a fight with it and yell at the ents. Note how they are decaying. top of your lungs, ‘I give you life Note how even the rain of love did and love, and this is how you repay not save them from this horrific de- me?!’ Then, in a fit of rage, knock sertification of their beings. Love’s off its head and dispose of the body not so great after all, is it now? in a storefront window.

2. Hire an escort. 9. Watch romantic movies, like Hannibal and Saw 3D. 3. Buy a lot of things for yourself (remember the proverb: ‘when you 10. Call me, the Love Attorney: can love no other, love thyself; and, 847-555-6183. I charge $1.99 per like all other love, self-love should minute. be shown with material goods’.) COMIC COURTESY / PWN The Puget Sound Trail SPORTS 9 [email protected] February 11, 2011

Softball gains experience, scOrEs & stAnDings expects big things this season W. Basketball v. Whitworth: W 69-60 W. Basketball v. Whitman: W 81-78 (T1) By ANTHEA AASEN be the best season of their whole ca- our players narrow their focus on a reer. I’m no diff erent. And with the single measureable goal. It becomes M. Basketball v. Whitworth: L 76-89 Th is year’s soft ball team has a girls set around me I know it will a motivator for working through roster of 10 returners and fi ve new be.” Demuelenaere said our process goals, which are our M. Basketball v. Whitman: L 62-70 (5) players fi lling it with a whole lot of Th e Logger soft ball team fi nished primary focus.” winning power. Last year the Log- in the bottom three teams in con- Peterson is in her third year as W. Swimming v. Pacifi c Lutheran: W 157-86 (2) gers had a tough time with an inju- ference last season, but is looking to head coach but isn’t new to the pro- ryplagued season and missing gaps make a leap to the top four teams. gram. Not only did she play at the M. Swimming v. Pacifi c Lutheran: W 160-83 (2) in the defense. Th is year, the team For the fi rst time, the Northwest University of Puget Sound, but she now boasts fi ve pitchers and more Conference winner will be deter- also assistant coached under Robin (#) Indicates NWC rank talent where that came from. mined by a tournament comprised Hamilton for fi ve years. Th ree of the fi ve new players this of the top four teams in the confer- Peterson, much like her players, is season are transfer students from ence. Not only does this increase the excited for what is coming this spring local community colleges. Junior competition at the end of the sea- season. “We have had very young Joleen Monfi letto (Everett, Wash.) son, but it gives the Loggers a tan- teams the past two seasons and have joins her Everett CC teammate ju- gible goal for the end of the season. focused on developing them as soft - nior Chrissy Atterson (Marysville, Head Coach Jennifer “JP” Peter- ball players. Th is year’s team has Wash.) to create a new pitcher- son said, “Our approach and fo- more depth and versatility, and is the catcher battery for the Loggers. Fel- cus remains on our team’s devel- fi rst upperclassmen dominant team low junior transfer Elayna Van Hess opment and our own success this we have had in three years…we have (Aumsville, Ore.), is making an en- season, but the NWC Tournament four seniors and eight juniors. Our trance as a pitcher and outfi elder for provides a tangible benchmark that focus is now shift ing toward devel- the Loggers. we can use to measure our progress. oping our team approach and uti- Two Logger freshmen, pitch- It allows us to quantify what we are lizing both the skill sets that we have er Jenny Davis (Yelm, Wash.) and working towards and provides di- been developing as returners and the outfi elder Jenica Holt (Pleasan- rection to keep us on the same page. addition of new players who com- ton, Calif.), are also making con- So I would say that it doesn’t really plete our ‘puzzle’ this season,” Coach tributions in their fi rst year. Th e change our focus as much as it helps Peterson said. new Loggers are excited for the sea- son and have high expectations for what is to come in the spring. Da- vis said, “I am super excited to be playing with all my fabulous team- mates. We have been working hard with extremely long practices which will prepare us for a long great sea- son and our fi rst appearance in the TOURNAMENT!! All of us girls add something special to the team, so we’re going to beat Linfi eld.” Th e Loggers have fi ve seniors on their roster; veteran pitcher senior Auriel Sperberg (Spanaway, Wash.) has been the Logger’s ace pitcher for the past three years. She, along with seniors Alex Usher (Carson, Wash.), Christina Demuelenaere (Lake Stevens, Wash.) and Caro- lyn Moore (Seattle, Wash.), have all PHOTO COURTESY / LAURENCE STACK been anticipating their fi nal season To the Face: No professor was safe at the basketball game Fri. with excitement. “I’m really excited about this sea- son. We have a lot of depth in every position and will be able to compete with anyone...and we will. Every PHOTO COURTESY / CHRIS PUTNAM athlete wants their senior season to Ace: Senior Auriel Sperberg returns as a fourth year starter. Track looks strong in early going By HEIDI COE line at 3:36.12 in the 4x400m relay. m and I’m on the 4x4 relay team. I’d Haas also led the team with his 19- like to see our team do well in every Th e Logger track team has been 09.00 long jump. meet that we participate in. I’m really gearing up for their 2011 season Th ere are some exciting new team excited for the girls 4x4 team to run since their return to campus a week dynamics this year. Senior distance a race because we have a lot of po- early from Christmas break. Th eir runner Hayley Walker (Cambria, tential and could be really good this fi rst meet was Saturday, Feb. 5 in Calif.) said, “I can say that our team year,” Burns said. Nampa, Idaho, where a couple of is defi nitely very young this season Pierce-Wright is also excited for school records were broken. and we have had a good freshman the coming season. “I run the 100 and Junior Andrea Leiken (Portland, turnout - making the next few years 200 meter dash. Last year I missed Ore.) broke her own school record in look promising hopefully for the over half of the season with a stress the 400 meter with 1:01.17. She also team! Our mid-distance and sprint- fracture, and so this season one of my broke the school’s three-year-old re- er squads are looking strong as are major goals is to be healthy and be cord in the 200 meter with a 26.81. the distance runners despite there able to compete the whole year. To Leiken, along with freshmen Meg only being a few of them this season.” do this, during the fall I lift ed weights Gilbertson (Clackamas, Ore.), Bren- On the same note, senior sprint- three times a week on my own time da Seymour (Seattle, Wash.) and Ali- er Chris Pierce-Wright (Portland, in addition to fall workouts, and con- cia Burns (Spokane Valley, Wash.) Ore.) commented, “As a young team tinued to lift over winter break. Th e broke the school record in the 4x400 we are focused on developing into meets I am most looking forward to meter relay with a time of 4:19. the future, forming a strong base are our home meets, which include Th ere were also some spectacu- for next year where we can hope- the fi rst meet of the season as well as lar performances that did not break fully make a strong challenge at the the conference meet.” records. Sophomore steeple run- conference meet - even if I won’t be Th e track team looks like it is go- ner Carrie Keith (Erie, Colo.) fi n- around then.” ing to have a successful season with ished top with a 5:40 mile and fresh- Th e team has been working hard the hard work of the runners and tal- man Maggie Rowe (Helena, Mont.) to meet both personal and team ents of Head Coach Mike Orechia, jumped to the 4-11 mark in the high goals. two time winner of the West Re- jump. “One of my goals is that I want gion Indoor Track Coach of the Year On the men’s team junior sprinter to break my personal record in award. Daniel Clarke (Colgate, Wis.) led the the 400m dash. I also want to stay If they keep their focus and reach team in the 60m (7.68) and the 200m healthy for the rest of the season. their goals, they will become a highly (24.22). Freshmen mid-distance I was doing a lot of weight training competitive team and have a reward- Trey Chenier (Anchorage, Alaska), in the fall to prepare for the season, ing season. Sean Tyree (Minneapolis, Minn.), but I had to stop for a while because Th e next meet is in Seattle on Feb. and Bryan Soto (Davis, Calif.) and I was sick. Luckily, I’m healthy now 12 and 13. Th e fi rst home meet will sophomore jumper/sprinter Michael and I’m slowly getting back into the be on March 4, so get out there and Haas (Cupertino, Calif.) crossed the swing of things. I mainly run the 400 support your team!

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By HANNAH CHASE rates by scoring the first nine points closed by Whitman with just three of the overtime period. seconds left, but Riordan shut out The roaring crowd caused a deaf- Whitworth showed great poten- Whitman by knocking down two ening din in the Field House Sat- tial, hitting a big shot at the be- free throws. urday night as the Loggers pres- ginning and gaining momentum Saturday’s game also marked a sured Whitman into overtime. The by the end of the regulation peri- momentous event for the basketball Loggers needed the extra point to od. It was during the five minute team. It was during this particular take the lead and the win. With 0.2 overtime period where the Loggers game that Riordan made her 1,000 seconds remaining junior Jocelyn slowed down and began to execute career point, a great accomplish- Riordan (Lake Forest Park, Wash.) beautifully. This allowed for the ment in the world of college basket- knocked down two free throws Loggers to take control of the court ball. Sadly it was not announced at shutting down Whitman’s come- and drive Whitworth to a standstill. the time that Riordan eclipsed the back. Saturday’s game also ended in marker but it can be assured that “We had two very intense wins overtime, with the Loggers taking her great accomplishment will not in overtime this weekend, and after an 81-78 victory over Whitman. be forgotten and will be celebrated. those games we all came together Although the Loggers took an ear- “I actually didn’t even know it knowing we did our absolute best ly lead, they were unable to hold off was my 1,000th point when I scored to win. We are all excited for the Whitman. it. It was on a free throw in over- rest of our practices and games. We The first half of the game was a time, but with the game so close are going to push one another to be back-and-forth battle with five lead no one even acknowledged it. I the best we can be. We only have changes and three ties. In the sec- was just glad I could make the free a few games guaranteed left, and ond half of the game, the Loggers throw to keep my team ahead and we all are going to give one hun- regained momentum with Riordan eventually get the win. It is such an dred percent to succeed as a team,” leading the team to a 12 point lead. honor to have scored 1,000 points freshman Melissa Cachopo (Mor- The game was eventually tied, in my career and it’s a great mile- gan Hill, Calif) said. forcing the team into overtime, but stone, but my focus is on our next On Friday, the Loggers played the Loggers opened the extra frame few games and trying to help my host to the Whitworth Pirates. It with a bucket by Riordan. On the team make the National tourna- was a back and forth battle but the next possession, freshman Taylor ment,” Riordan said. PHOTO COURTESY / DANIEL PENDELTON Loggers pulled out a 69-60 victory. Jones (Keizer, Ore.) made an im- The Loggers will be back in ac- The game went to overtime with the portant three pointer that put the tion on Tuesday, Feb. 8 when PLU Century Mark: Jocelyn Riordan scored her 1,000 career point Loggers surging away from the Pi- Loggers ahead 67-62. The gap was visits the Field House. as the Loggers defeated Whitman on Saturday night. Men’s basketball Swim teams continue to impress as drops two difficult NWC season winds to a conclusion By ZACH BANKS took first in the 50 meter free-styke This past Friday, the Loggers trav- and sophomore Tracy Wormwood eled across town to take on the rival games at home (Elk River, Minn.) dominated the Pacific Lutheran Lutes. The Loggers The Puget Sound men and wom- 200 meter breast stroke to take first polished off the regular season with By DAVID SKOLNIK Looking to bounce back from en’s swim teams had tremendous success down the back stretch of as well. another NWC sweep to finish 6-1 in the loss to Whitworth, the Loggers The men also had a respectable conference. faced another tough opponent on their respective dual meet sched- On Friday, Feb. 4, the Puget ules. The defending NWC champi- showing in the losing effort. Junior Both the men and women’s Sound men’s basketball team played Saturday when Whitman stepped Adam Ganz (Cleveland, Ohio) led teams came away with easy victo- onto the Field House court. Unfor- on Whitworth Pirates were the only host to second ranked and unbeaten team who could upend both the the way for the men with an excep- ries as they came out on top of 22 Whitworth. Despite a stellar second tunately they fell behind early once tional victory in the 50 meter free. of the 26 events. Frenzel picked up again and couldn’t quite catch up, men and women’s teams through- half effort, the Loggers were unable out the Loggers’ excellent season. On Jan. 22, the Loggers finished three individual first place finishes to hand the Pirates their first defeat falling by a final score of 70-62. off their home schedule against and Ganz won the 50 meter and 100 The Loggers played tough de- After the Puget Sound campus re- of the season. turned from winter break, the Log- Whitman with Senior Day and a meter free events on the men’s side The team came out hot and fense all night, holding the Mis- sweep of the Missionaries. while Wormwood swept the breast- sionaries under 30 percent shoot- gers battled the Pirates at home on jumped on Whitworth early. The Jan. 21. The men won by a margin of stroke events for the women. Pirates, however, showed poise be- ing from the field. Whitman made 127-77 while the women took the Now the Loggers will sshift their up for their poor shooting from the Whitworth came out victorious fitting the nation’s number two on the men’s side by a score of 134- win by a score of 119-86. Freshmen attention to the NWC Champion- team, and once they took the lead at floor by consistently drawing fouls O’Rourke and Derek Frenzel (Mos- ship meet in Gresham, Ore. on Feb. on their Loggers defenders. They 71, while the Pirate women won by the 14 minute mark they never let a score of 131-74. cow, Idaho) combined for victories 25 where they will get another op- it go, building a 43-30 halftime lead. repeatedly earned trips to the free in five events, while Ganz picked up portunity to face Whitworth. If the throw line where they converted 31 The Logger women had a strong The Loggers played the Pirates day despite the loss as they came first place finishes in two more. Loggers can find a way to come out even in the second half, thanks in of 35 attempts. The pair of victories against on top of the Pirates in the cham- Despite holding the home court out on top in the 400 meter medley large part to the 30 points from relay. Two in particular swam well Whitman boosted both the men pionship meet, they should have their bench, including a career advantage the Loggers couldn’t and women’s conference records to a very good opportunity to win a seem to buy a whistle all night; they for the Loggers as freshman Mag- high 16 from freshman Ryan Hoff gie O’Rourke (Los Angeles, Calif.) 5-1. conference title. (Edmonds, Wash.). They matched finished with only nine made free Whitworth point for point but throws. The team was led by the couldn’t dig themselves out of the continued strong play of Rogers, hole they had dug in the first half. who nailed six three-pointers on Juniors Kaleb Shelton (Tacoma, his way to 18 points, and Shelton, Wash.) and Ryan Rogers (Tacoma, who finished with a 17-points, 8-re- Wash.) each added 13 points for the bound double double. Loggers. The Loggers face conference foes PLU and Linfield at home this week.

PHOTO COURTESY / LAURENCE STACK PHOTO COURTESY / KEVIN CURLETT Tough Crowd: Whitworth made every play tough, including rebounds Intensity: The Loggers are now focussed on doing all that they can to earn a NWC championship. The Puget Sound Trail arts & entertainment 11 [email protected] February 11, 2011 Curry, in Cheap local eats that leave diners stuffed By JENI OPPENHEIMER Pacific has no underage seating; though this is controversial on St., has the best Indian buffet for a hurry however, their happy hour menu campus as some would say Joy nine dollars, which is all you can While the new and improved goes from 4-6 and 10-1 for late has it beat. Try their daily special, eat. While the place doesn’t look Asian station and fro-yo at the bites. No drinks are on special, which has been the same for two like much from the outside, it’s a sub can appease the typical fresh- but their blackened fish tacos and years, for six and some change if great family owned gem with tasty man appetite for a few weeks, nachos (which can feed many) are you like tempura. This place can chicken tika and warm naan. sometimes you just need more to a steal at five dollars. This tex- really give you two meals in one if The best vegan dining bar excite your palette. So try tak- mex fusion has great ambiance you get the Bento box or combos, none in Tacoma is Quickie Too ing these Tacoma favorites for a and comfy booths that are great but do note: Bento is closed on on South MLK Way. Again fam- spin. Ranging from Mexican to for groups. Sundays. ily owned, this place is an eclectic Down on Ruston, seafood, Rosewood has long been a Puget blend of flavours and flair from all PHOTO COURTESY/WIKIPEDIA.ORG vegan, these eateries will hit the spot for a variety of tastes at price burgers and creative drinks spe- Sound favorite both because of over the world. The exterior does By KATE SCHWEND points. not reflect the inside of the restau- Coming in at the very low cost rant, which is cozy and creative. If Lately I’ve been seriously crav- of two dollars and fifty cents for you’re into spice, the crazy Jamai- ing curry. I’ve always loved the a cup of soup, Infinite Soups is a can burger is the way to go, but creamy but spicy flavor of classic great hole in the wall spot on Ta- you really can’t pick wrong here. curry, but I’ve especially been crav- coma Ave. South. While the res- While there might be a wait ing it because I’ve still got one jar taurant is takeaway only, there are at Old Milwaukee Café on 6th, of my mom’s famous mango chut- anywhere from 12-15 soups per it is more than worth it for the ney taunting me on my shelf. Every day, one of the favorites being the pancakes, which are the size of a time I open my cabinet, it’s there, corn chipotle chowder. Crackers dinner plate. For protein lovers, just begging to be dolloped onto a are complementary, and a great their scrambles are also delicious, steaming plate of curry and rice. snack for you on the walk over to and keep an eye out for the spe- For those of you who are new to a delicious picnic in Wright Park. cials. One of the great touches is curry culture, chutney is the be-all Taco Truck feasts can be had for the large range of hot sauces avail- end-all of curry condiments. It’s three dollars every day of the week able at no extra charge. Note: this made from vinegar, brown sugar, on 6th Ave. This will get you three is a breakfast only place open till chili of some sort (usually red pep- tacos or a burrito. While there is 2 p.m. per flakes), and fruit (green toma- not seating, unless you want to Lastly, Over the Moon Café, toes and mangos are two of my bring a lawn chair to the lot before on Opera Alley, has some of the favorites), all stewed down to a O’Malley’s, this place is open late best ambiance anywhere in Ta- coma. While dinner can be a bit jelly-like consistency, with a rich and has the best salsa in town. PHOTO COURTESY / SPENCER WADNIZAK pricy, everything on the lunch sweet but almost tart, and definite- Monday through Friday, the Off-campus dining: Students swtich it up and still save on cash. ly a little spicy flavor. Varsity Grill on Broadway features menu is under 12 dollars. Highly The dark, sweet flavor of good a great happy hour from three to recommended is the Mediterra- chutney is the perfect complement six. While this means inexpensive cials ring in all under five dollars its amazing food and the close nean sandwich with a cup of soup to the brighter, spicier flavor of well drinks, one does not have to seven days a week. The catch is, proximity to campus just over on to start. Great bread, cozy chairs, curry. be 21 to enjoy the four dollar av- one must go between three and six 26th. If you’re going for snacks, and old wood tables make this an Unfortunately, I can’t divulge erage meals on the happy hour or after nine, but their ceasers and their peasant plate is delicious, illustrious place for long lunches, the top-secret recipe for my mom’s menu. You can grab three mini steamers are amazing. For those as is the butternut bisque when althought it is closed on Mondays. mango chutney, so you’ll just have cheeseburgers for four bucks, but over 21, the blueberry lemondrop on special. What Rosewood is re- For those craving unique eating to settle for the curry itself, and find other all American favorites are is well worth having. ally known for though is their mac experiences, do not assume a drive your own chutney. featured as well. Just a walk from campus, lo- and cheese, which is eight dollars to Seattle is in order. Tacoma’s I stumbled on this recipe in The Unfortunately, the Matador on cated on 6th Ave., Bento is per- every day of the week. tastes will surprise you at a budget New Basics Cookbook, by Julee haps the best teriyaki in Tacoma, The Bombay Bistro, at 4328 6th that won’t shock the wallet. Rosso and Sheila Lukins, some- time during my sophomore year, and I’ve made it a point to keep the ingredients on hand in my kitchen Decemberists’ new Digital art via Google ever since. The beauty of this recipe is that By MACKENZIE ABERNETHY the electronic interface, destroying the it’s cooked in the microwave (so EP anything but Dead value altogether,” Ronquillo said. even you dorm dwellers can make Virtually visiting the world’s most Hong and Ronquillo both spoke of it!), and it literally only takes By TOMMY STONE catchy. renowned art museums, free of charge technology as a current issue in areas twenty minutes to cook—the same Although a bad song doesn’t exist and even at the convenience of your other than just art. amount of time it takes to cook a Portland-based folk-rock group on the new album, there are certain- location, is now possible through the “In a way, art is similar to music, pan of rice. Moreover, it’s made The Decemberists released their ly some other standout tracks. recent release of Google’s “Art Proj- and there is an incredible difference with lentils, which means that it’s a new album on Jan. 14, 2011. The As soon as the album released, ect.” between recorded and live music. Art vegetarian dish with a good source songs of The King is Dead take a “January Hymn” very quickly be- The concept was born as a “20% is just one of those mediums, best ap- of protein—it’s also gluten free and more Americana bent – empha- came my personal anthem for the project”, which is the time-percentage preciated in the environment which it it can be made vegan by substituting sizing the fiddles, harmonicas and first month of 2011. Colin Meloy’s Google allows employees to build and is created,” Ronquillo said. margarine or olive oil for the butter. even banjos now at their disposal. voice soars on this particularly quiet develop their own ideas. It began with Hong also noted that the Kindle ½ cup dried red lentils Where 2009’s The Hazards of folk song, sending chills down my a small group of art lovers at Google is a similar example, as many believe 1 ½ cups water Love exhibited The Decemberists spine every time I play it. who wished that international art gal- electronic readers will never produce ½ cup chopped onion at the peak of their “epic” period Another standout track is “All leries could be made more accessible the same effect as reading from a ‘real’ 3 carrots, peeled and cut (also including The Crane Wife), Arise!” certainly the most country to the general public. Taking their in- book. ¼ cup golden raisins The King is Dead hearkens back to song on the album. Bluesy pianos, famous “Street View” cameras inside Ronquillo’s fear lies in what the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter shorter, more traditional folk and electric guitars and banjos are the 400 different gallery rooms world- future of Project Google may hold. 1 teaspoon salt country songs. The album has an major focuses of this song. wide, the project covers exhibits in- “Eventually, tech art will probably be ¾ teaspoon curry powder organic feel to it, each song telling a “June Hymn” is by far my favor- cluding The Museum of Modern Art better than the real thing, and then ½ teaspoon fennel seeds story – many are reminiscent of past ite song of the album. Like “Janu- in New York City, The Uffizi Gallery people might say, ‘What’s the point Black pepper, to taste songs like “Red Right Ankle” of Her ary Hymn,” euphoric chills trickle in Florence, and The State Hermitage of going to the museum? I saw it al- 1. Combine lentils and ½ c. water Majesty, “Eli the Barrow Boy” of Pi- down my spine every time I listen to in St. Petersburg. ready.’” in a 2 qt. microwavable dish. Cover caresque, and “Leslie Anne Levine” the main guitar riff – or even when I Each of the galleries has selected Professor Hong believes digital art and cook on high 5 minutes. of Castaways and Cutouts. play it on my guitar. one piece of artwork to be photo- could never act as a replacement and 2. Stir in the carrots and ½ c. As an avid Decemberists lis- “This Is Why We Fight” has the graphed in staggeringly high resolu- speaks reassuringly, “The ancient water. Cover and cook another 5 tener since the 8th grade, I’ve had most similar sound to past Decem- tion, with each of the 17 images con- context of art is very different, for it minutes. the pleasure of watching the many berists’ epics (“The Infanta” of Pi- taining around 7 billion pixels. is only available to a handful of privi- 3. Stir in the remaining twists and turns of their musical caresque, “The Island” of The Crane Alongside the Project’s unveil on leged people. However, I do not see ingredients and ½ c. water. Cover, journey over the years. That being Wife, etc.) Its melody sweeps you off Feb. 1 came an array of mixed emo- Google’s Project decreasing the value and cook another 5 minutes. said, I can safely say that The King your feet with its complex instru- tions from the public. The general of art, in fact, the value will probably And done. You should have is Dead is the best Decemberists mentation and dramatic build-up. consensus among Puget Sound stu- increase with popularity.” 4-6 portions, so invite over some release since Her Majesty. From And finally, “Dear Avery,” the dents and faculty seems to be one of Art major Skye Pascall views friends. If you don’t have friends, start to finish, the album is a warm closing track of the album, is sure agreement upon the Project’s pros Google Art as a great thing. “It’s amaz- or simply don’t want to share, it’s springtime album that flows seam- to become a new Decemberists clas- greatly outweighing the cons. ing to see the superior quality Google just as good re-heated the next day. lessly, without ever losing momen- sic. The lyrics are melancholy but “Nothing is one-hundred percent has recreated; it is much better than For those who prefer cooking on tum. captivating; the guitar is simple but good or bad—but, art is a major me- many textbooks and other forms of the stovetop, just cook the above Although Colin Meloy’s voice is speaks volumes. The song is certain- dia that will influence people’s views imitation I’ve seen,” Pascall said. ingredients in a large saucepan on not for everyone, I wouldn’t be able ly worthy up against other Decem- on nature, society, human relations, That being said, she went on to ex- medium to high heat for 10 to 15 to deny the immediate catchiness of berists’ closing tracks. and the self,” Puget Sound Art Profes- press disappointment in the lack of minutes, adding the ingredients to the album’s first track, “Don’t Carry When I finished my first listen sor Zixin Hong said. “While the Proj- Western US Art. “The museums that the sauce pan in the order listed. It All,” had it been my first exposure through The King is Dead, I clearly ect could be a great thing, technology have been covered don’t necessarily For a creamier curry, serve the cur- to the Decemberists. It comes on remember my first thought being, also has the ability to destroy the visual offer online access for every exhibit,” ry on rice. If you want to get really strong, setting the mood for the rest “This would be amazing to see live.” culture, inch by inch,” Hong added. Pascall said. “Ultimately, I would never fancy, you can do as my mom does of the album – blaring harmoni- I was happy to see them back in Freshman Rafi Ronquillo worries choose viewing something online over and set out a bunch of condiments cas, furious acoustic guitar riffs and September at Bumbershoot, espe- that the Art Project’s effects will be visiting it in person.” to add to the top. Besides chutney, sweeping violins. cially when they played a few songs negative, and maybe even irreparable. Though no artfully modeled 3D some of my favorites include sour “Calamity Song” is a power- that were, at the time, previews of “I think it’s kind of scary, because art rendition will ever replace an original, cream or plain yogurt, peanuts or ful second track with a steady beat the new album. I remember having loses a lot of value when it goes from Google’s new project does accomplish cashews, chopped green peppers, and visceral lyrics. The main riff a distinct feeling that the new album being an original to a digital copy. what it set out to do, and that is make bananas, raisins or coconut. And is twangy, almost bluesy and like was going to be good – and I was Google is placing the significance in art more accessible. enjoy! “Don’t Carry It All,” immediately more than right. 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Puget Sound Trail February 11, 2010 [email protected] Hidden apothecary well worth the visit to Hilltop By THE LUSH LOGGER more welcoming. The atmospheric bars have a leaning towards a simplicity of 1022 is largely particular gimmick (e.g. sports bar, I ride my noble steed through the comprised of ambient lighting, dark jazz lounge, etc.), 1022 manages to Hilltop neighborhood, crossing MLK wood and a chalkboard that presents be socially neutral without being Blvd. I seek a newly famed cocktail bar the menu. The overall feeling is cozy bland and ambiguous. As a result, that is rumored to offer wonderfully and comfortable without inducing the clientele of 1022 is quite diverse: unique beverage experiences. I turn claustrophobia. from hipsters and gutter punks, to onto South J Street and accidentally My Liza Island arrives, basking professors (don’t get excited, he was ride past the dimly lit building, which me in its beautiful, luminescent not a professor) and lawyers. is accented with a modest wooden glory. The Liza Island consists of To be clear, this does not mean sign, nestled behind an iron gate—I vodka, Licor 43, orange and ginger that the atmosphere is inconsistent, have arrived at 1022 South. beer. I have to remind myself to slow for through subsequent visits It is just past 4 o’clock, and I have down and savor it. 1022 makes all of to 1022, I have found that it is already scouted my premier beverage their cocktails with fresh, seasonal consistently mellow in character. choices from the online happy hour herbs and house-made bitters. On the rare night, there might not menu. The bartender is lighting It should also be noted that while be seating room and/or the music the last tabletop candles as I enter. the drinks are not “stiff,” per se, they may be slightly louder than usual, She greets me with a drink menu, are pungent in character, flavor and although never too loud to hold from which I cheerily order my first alcohol content. Without counting conversation with friends. This drink (and consequently my first off how many more I consumed makes for an ideal venue to descend recommendation): the Liza Island. on this evening, I will say that I upon with a small group to socialize PHOTO COURTESY/ISABELLE CHIOSSO The bartender goes to work on my highly recommend the Hilltop New and enjoy exceptional drinks. 1022 South: Cocktails served with ease, class and excitment. drink, giving me a moment to take in Yorker (whiskey, lemon & red wine One must keep in mind that the atmosphere. rhubarb bitters), the Richmond while 1022’s handmade cocktails Gimlet (gin, lime & mint), the 1022 are delicious, they can easily put a get sloppy-drunk, you might consider While 1022 does not offer the A mere two miles from campus, finishing your night elsewhere. “get smashed” specials of other local 1022 is modestly decorated, save Old Fashioned (bourbon, orange, dent in the average college student’s saffron & cardamom bitters), budget at $8-$10 per drink (save for 1022 offers a relaxed, low-key venues, it does offer tasty unique for the wall behind the bar which environment that can be conducive handcrafted drinks, delicious is unabashedly stacked with a vast and the aptly named Endgame the Happy Hour drinks, which are (bourbon, kava kava, damiana & around $5 each). This should not to working (I have been known to small plates, and a welcoming array of liquor bottles. There is no do homework at 1022), unwinding comfortable atmosphere. 1022 is television to be found within view, birch bitters, & green Chartreuse). dissuade you from visiting 1022, Whereas some taverns or cocktail but it does mean that if you intend to after a long day or sharing a more than worth the bike ride, walk which I find makes the establishment beverage and snack with friends. or bus ride—but don’t drive. KUPS plans for domination Don’t forget the tissues By CARMIN SMOOT only just beginning to comprehend the complications of their situation. In his 2010 film Blue Valentine, As the film progresses, Cianfrance director Derek Cianfrance seems to inserts quick flashback “jabs” into have mastered an essential element Dean and Cindy’s past. The close of the crumbling love story: the grit- shots of the characters create a vis- tier the story behind a relationship, ceral experience for the viewer, and the better it comes off on screen. He cinematographer Andrij Parekh also makes a good call in casting draws attention in every scene to Michelle Williams and Ryan Gos- the distance between the actors and ling, who both take a script and hit the fluctuation of the physical space the ground running. between them. Blue Valentine may posit itself The infatuation Cindy and Dean as a love story on posters, depict- had felt for each other in the “past” ing the two collapsed in a passion- sequences is no less real than the ate embrace on the ground, and for resentment and anger they direct some it could be the posters alone toward each other after time has that sold the movie. changed the trajectory of their life But the performances of the ac- together. Dean relishes his role as tors are poignant, alarmingly real, husband and father; Cindy wants to and extremely affecting-it may have move forward in life, yet she is un- helped that they lived in the same able to leave her family to further PHOTO COURTSEY/KEVIN CURLETT house in preparation for their roles. her career as a doctor. They are in a Core Staff: The group that feeds campus their reccomended daily supply of folk, rap and death metal. Ryan Gosling plays Dean, a blue- stalemate, and the viewer feels their collar worker from Brooklyn; Mi- claustrophobia just as acutely. By LINDSEY FLATT loved Zarvox, and in what ways will This means students get free admis- chelle Williams is Cindy, a nurse I loved this film, and was defi- the new Zarvox be even better? sion on Thursdays, which is awe- from Pennsylvania with a sticky nitely prepared to be a little shocked So the bad news is that Zarvox, A: Old Zarvox was dying. As a some! romantic history. Let me be clear, by the rawness of it. Before I saw the KUPS’ automatic DJ, bit the dust DJ you’re familiar with the random We’ll also be throwing a show later ladies, half the movie Ryan Gos- movie, someone told me to bring right before winter break, leaving issues we would have where Zarvox this semester; if it goes the way we’d ling has a mustache and a receding a box of tissues. Not just one- go KUPS off the air for almost a month. wouldn’t turn on for automation or like it to it will be open to the public hairline. It’s a shocker, be prepared. ahead and stuff your coat pockets The good news is that a new Zarvox would shut down completely, forc- so we can thank our listeners beyond Also, don’t take your boyfriend. with them. has been installed–KUPS is back and ing our DJs to manually operate the campus. The unfolding of the story is not On that note, I think a Woody better than ever! station, reading PSAs and liners, etc. Q: It’s your last semester as a KUPS reliant upon a chronological re- Allen quote sums up the message of I talked with KUPS General Man- It made sense because the computer General Manager; have you accom- counting of its events-rather, the Blue Valentine adequately. Ahem. ager, Elly Henriksen, to get the scoop was almost ten years old and it was plished everything you’ve wanted to? film opens with the establishment “To love is to suffer. To avoid suf- on what changes have taken place just Zarvox’s time to go. A: The thing I wanted most to ac- of the present state of the family. In fering, one must not love. But then, throughout her time at KUPS, what’s Zarvox completely died on the last complish as General Manager was to the opening scenes, the audience is one suffers from not loving. There- new this semester, and reflections on day of classes last semester. I call that set KUPS on a track for bettering itself shown that Dean and Cindy-who fore, to love is to suffer; not to love is her final months working with The good timing! New Zarvox is super in the future. I’ve spent the last year are married-are falling out of love. to suffer; to suffer is to suffer.” True, Sound. cool, because instead of playing ran- fighting tooth and nail to get KUPS With a child to think of, they are right? Q: What changes are you guys dom tracks in whatever order it likes equipment and money that it desper- planning on implementing this se- it now pulls from organized catego- ately needs. I feel that with the help mester? ries that correspond to the genres we of ASUPS Vice President Alex Lewis A: This semester we won’t be play during the day. That means that I’ve been able to show both ASUPS changing a whole lot. We’ve tweaked even when we’ve got Zarvox on you’ll and the administration that KUPS the schedule yet again, cutting a few hear alt during alt hours and hip hop is a worthwhile investment that de- alternative hours to create more time during hip hop, etc; no more death serves serious and sustained atten- for the wildly popular ‘commuter’ metal in the early morning! tion from the university. Our equip- genre which provides a home for Q: How supportive/invested in ment was old and falling apart and we folk, blues, classic rock, jazz, blue- KUPS do you feel Tacoma is? Are were having a hard time maintaining grass, talk shows etc. We thought it there any plans to enhance awareness FCC compliance. I think I’ve gotten was a good move to accommodate and a love of KUPS to the greater Ta- us into a position where we will have a more diverse variety of music, coma community? far fewer technical difficulties in the and our commuter DJs have been A: I feel we’ve been lacking in Ta- future and we’re preparing to hire a absolutely steller for the last few se- coma involvement for the last two half-time staff position to help with mesters. I’m excited about it. We’re years but we’re always working to Operations, which is a huge increase sticking with the programming that find new ways to get out there. It’s a in hours from the old position. allows for all genres to be heard every hard thing to maintain, because our Q: If it were an ideal world, and day, except hip-hop and loud rock, staff is always changing, and so is the anything could happen, what chang- which shift according to the day of local scene, so [to] maintain strong es would you hope for at KUPS? the week. Overall I think it’s a better ties can be a challenge. That said, A: Loftiest, dreamiest dream: To structure that lets listeners hear what we’ve just established a new relation- take over KEXP’s broadcasting li- they want. ship with The Grüv Lounge. They’re cense so we can blast our tunes all the PHOTO COURTSEY/DEADLINE.COM Q: Tell me about the new Zarvox... looking for DJs to spin on Thursdays way up I-5 to Seattle but that’s pretty Blue Valentine: Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams may look what exactly happened to our old, be- so we’ve lined up a few of our own. much just a pipe dream. affectionate in promotional images, but beauty like this never lasts.