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— Middletown, Connecticut, since 1868 — TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 VOLUME CLIV, ISSUE 22 WESLEYANARGUS.COM WSA Passes New Greek Life Resolution By Tess Morgan and Millie Dent document, including current stu- News Editors dents and alumni. The resolution calls for in- At the Wesleyan Student creased regulation of Greek life on Assembly (WSA) general assembly campus, including the creation of on Sunday, May 3, members of the an Office of Greek Life, Greek Life WSA voted 27-1 to pass Resolution Safety Standards, and a Greek Life D: Community Initiatives to Judicial Board, which would disci- Reform and Regulate Greek Life at pline and police members of Greek Wesleyan University. The resolu- organizations in addition to the tion was written primarily by se- Student Judicial Board (SJB). niors Matt Leibowitz and Alex Pack, Leibowitz described his motiva- both members of Alpha Epsilon Pi tion for creating the resolution. (AEPi), and the resolution has eight “I’ve been working on this issue sponsors other than Leibowitz and since freshman year, trying to figure Pack: Nicole Brenner ’15, Scott out how within the fraternity system Elias ’14, Ben Marvin-Vanderryn at Wesleyan I could work to create a ’17, Lucy Finn ’14, Jackie Freed ’15, culture of consent in these organiza- Michael Creager ’15, Lily Donahue tions,” Leibowitz said. “With all the ’15, and Madison Moore ’16. There are also 10 official sponsors of the RESOLUTION, page 4 DAN FUCHS/ARTS EDITOR “(SUPER)man”, a film by Richie Starzec ’14, was shot this past November, along with many other the- Brew Bakers Offers sis films. John Ryan ’14, pictured above, served as the director of photography. Eclectic Food, Music Reel Life By Rebecca Brill bean and carrot hummus sandwich. Film Thesis Projects to Screen This Weekend in CFS Assistant Features Editor The pastries, which include assorted muffins, cookies, and bars, are fresh- By Gwendolyn Rosen Though most of the excitement a community of support among the Ah, springtime at Wesleyan: ly baked each day. Arts Editor for the thesis screenings lies in con- majors. Foss Hill is bustling, Chance the Brew Bakers can get busy, but gratulating the majors for all of their “Everyone was so supportive, Rapper is coming, and you’re sud- it seldom feels crowded. Floor-to- “Someone said something hard work, the films hardly stand as and there was a real sense of cama- denly down to the last of your meals ceiling windows carry light into funny to me, a friend who gradu- single-effort ventures. The film theses raderie,” Hall said. “It wasn’t com- and points. A maxed-out meal plan the room, opening up the already- ated last year, and he said that reflect the collaborative nature of arts petitive or nasty; everyone wanted can be disheartening, but it’s also spacious restaurant. The cheerful making a thesis is like losing your at Wesleyan. Many senior film majors everyone’s movie to be as good as they a good excuse to check out some yellow walls are covered in art col- virginity,” said film major Sidney spent time working on other films be- could be.” Middletown eateries. An early after- lected by owner and manager Eloise Schleiff ’14. “And I think there’s a sides their own. Many non-major students col- noon meal at 169 Main Street is a Tencher, and a soundtrack of folk lot of truth to that.” “Every weekend, you’re devoted laborated on the films as well. For in- compelling alternative to groveling classics and eclectic world music, Now that the deed is done, to filming and being in this produc- stance, Leah Khambata ’14 held open for guest meals at Usdan. also handpicked by Tencher, plays the campus community waits with tive mindset, and so you build a mo- auditions for her film, “A Future to Brew Bakers offers an extensive in the background. A dark-haired baited breath for classes to end mentum and everyone just gets in the Hold,” in September, meaning that menu of breakfast and lunch dishes woman in a flowing caftan, Tencher and the screenings of the film the- zone,” said Peter Conforti ’14, who her cast was made up of students from as well as several daily specials. The herself is a warm presence. On a ses to begin. This year, the class of worked closely on the sets of fellow all niches of the University. The non- food is prepared on the premises bright Sunday afternoon, she floats 2014 has produced 9 screenplays, film majors Spencer Burnham ’14 film-major housemate of Andrew by chef and co-owner Josef Aigner from table to table, catching up with 17 digital films, 10 16mm films, and Elijah Cone ’14. Cohen ’14, Alexander Cantrell ’14, and executive chef Michael Leister. regular customers and making sure and 1 history and theory film While each filmmaker is trying provided both story inspiration and Popular menu items include the that newcomers are comfortable. thesis. Each project started with to bring hir film to perfection, Henry voice-over narration for Cohen’s doc- Brew Boilermaker breakfast wrap, In the kitchen, Aigner a unique vision, and the results Hall ’14, who made a musical com- umentary. The film centered around which contains marinated steak and include films about pickles, bird- edy, said that this did not lead to a roasted potatoes, and the garbanzo BREW BAKERS, page 6 watchers, and an “Asswhoopin’.” competitive atmosphere, but rather THESES, page 12 Rare Reminder Food Writers Reflect on a Year in Culinary Adventures “Tell us anything about your at Wesleyan and reflects the tenor of or honey butter—but eventually real- relationship with food.” my college experience at any given mo- ized I wanted something healthy as This was the open-ended ment. well, much as I needed a quiet night or prompt we gave to Argus food edi- In the fall, when everything was two to balance out my partying. tors and staff writers this past week. new and every weekend an excuse to in- Now my constant is a bowl of The results we got were thoughtful, dulge, I sprinkled chocolate chips into frozen peaches and blueberries from sometimes poetic accounts of differ- batter to make crispy, chocolaty custom the waffle station, paired with a mix of ent facets of food life at Wesleyan. waffles that were inevitably the envy of bubbly water and orange juice, and I my dining companions. Accompanying don’t spend much time wondering what An Ode to Brunch my waffle would be a side of scrambled the rest of my meal will be. After all, By Emma Davis eggs and a vegan chocolate muffin (the as long as I get to see the same bleary- Assistant Food Editor recipe for which Bon Appétit seems to eyed faces of my friends and stretch out have progressively mangled since the against the plastic-backed chairs of the “On my way!” “loud or quiet?” start of the year). Usdan quiet side, I don’t have to be too “be there in 15!” There is nothing Then came my more adventur- bothered with the quality of the food. quite so cheering as the explosion ous period, when the waffle station felt Brunch to me means friendship, and I of brunch texts that greets me each overly familiar and the scrambled eggs couldn’t be more delighted to have had ADAM KELLER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF weekend morning, promising good too obviously powdered to be worth so many Saturdays and Sundays eating Rare Reminder, Inc. prints a variety of high-school and college food and even better company consuming. I experimented with differ- with the people I love. newspapers, including the one you’re holding right now! See within a five-minute walk. Usdan ent combinations of sugar and starch— page 8 for more. brunch is especially charming, a chocolate-chip oatmeal, crumbly coffee ritual that has evolved over my time cake, bagels with chocolate soy spread FOOD FIGHT, page 13 Oh, No! Faux Fowl Running The World Sandra Oh departs Grey’s, shocks nation 11 So good you’ll swear it’s real 13 Track succeeds at Springfield 15 2 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 The Wesleyan Argus WESPEAKS established in 1868 Editors-in-Chief In Light of Divestment, a Call for Accountability Miranda Katz Adam Keller By Maya BErkMan and BEcca caspar- verage and capital he needed to move can be seen as a bellwether for student we can support. Furthermore, the Production Manager Johnson the parties in the direction both have activism in the absence of diplomatic BDS movement frames the conflict in Michelle Woodcock committed to as their ultimate goal? progress. The movement towards BDS terms of absolute rights and absolute We are writing this piece in our Unfortunately, the answer is no. J is emblematic of what happens on wrongs, aiming to shift the dynamics Executive Editors capacity as student activists, dedicated Street U was founded to harness stu- many campuses when students no lon- for the parties abroad, in this case, for Abbey Francis to an end to the Israeli occupation, dent political will to take on some of ger see a serious commitment from our Israel, instead of taking into consid- Olivia Horton the worst dynamics and broken politi- Christina Norris and in recognition that the greater communities and our elected officials eration the fact that the parties - like cause of peace is not served by another cal discussions: one where our politi- to end the conflict. But BDS is a tactic, those in most other major conflicts - News Editors Millie Dent campus debate mired in polarization, cians are continually called upon to and with any tactic, the question must will never be able to reach a final status Tess Morgan which frames the debate in terms of demonstrate their rhetorical support be: towards what goal? agreement without the help of a me- Asst.