2011 HOUSING ISSUE FORUM PILLBOX Students’ complete guide to choosing White Russians and ‘The How to avoid the dreaded where to live [Section B] Dude’ are the basis for a new Valentine’s Day [C6] religion [A7] Includes maps, descriptions of each dorm, and Let your inner Romeo shine [C3] the pros and cons of campus housing Civil unions vs. marriage [A6]

Monday, February 14, 2011 Carnegie Mellon’s student newspaper since 1906 Volume 105, Issue 18 Program offers break options CHRISTA HESTER Acting Forum Co-Editor A true living legacy: With the spring semester a third of the way done and spring break in a mere three weeks, many students are The story of Ernest beginning to plan what they are going to do or where to go during their breaks. Green and the Little For those who are ser- vice-minded and want to be productive during break, Carnegie Mellon offers an Rock Nine alternative break program. Established in 2006, the Al- ternative Break student or- ganization allows students to “plan, develop, organize, and realize domestic and Nicole Hamilton/Comics Editor international alternative JENNIFER THARP the coordinator of Student Ferguson Supreme Court case. Trickley, Gloria Karlmark, break trips, expanding their Staffwriter Development, Multicultural, In 1954, the groundbreaking Thelma Mothershed-Wair, knowledge through cooper- and Diversity Initiatives on Brown v. Board of Education and Melba Beals. ative organization, service “Ernest Green said that he campus. decision legally ended racial In an interview before the learning, workshops, and didn’t mean to start a revo- Ibrahim sought to empha- segregation in education. lecture, Green discussed his excursions,” as stated in its lution, he was just going to size that “you can’t move for- However, it took three life leading to that school year, constitution. class,” commented Kabal Ibra- ward without knowing your years for any progress to oc- implications for the future in Many students place him, a senior mathematics past” during Black History cur in Little Rock’s Central education, and civil rights. Be- great value on community major and vice president of Month, and the result of their High School. Segregationists fore the opportunity to attend service. “I do community the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. conversation was the “Living heavily protested the move to Central High School arose, service because I feel that I Green is the oldest mem- Legacies” lecture series. This desegregation, and Governor Green attended an all-black need to give back to a com- ber of the Little Rock Nine, the particular lecture held special Orval Faubus ordered the Na- high school, Horace Mann. munity that’s done so much legendary group of students memories for Smith, as her tional Guard to block the stu- “Little Rock at that time for me. It doesn’t take that that broke segregation at mentor was none other than dents’ entry. was segregated buses, movie much to participate in com- Central High School in Little Daisy Bates, a civil rights ac- These nine students made theaters, [and] restaurants, munity service; one little Rock, Ark., in 1957. tivist and mentor of the Little history through their im- and Jim Crow activity was action can make a big im- The journey that brought Rock Nine. pact on desegregation. Their prevalent,” Green said. pact,” said Cora Goldston, Green to campus last Thurs- In the early ’50s, the Amer- names were Ernest Green, His mother and aunt were a sophomore social and de- day began just as humbly with ican school system operated Elizabeth Eckford, Jefferson schoolteachers and they, cision sciences major and a a conversation between Ibra- under the “separate but equal” Thomas, Terrence Roberts, member of the co-ed service him and M. Shernell Smith, language of the 1896 Plessy v. Carlotta Lanier, Minnijean See GREEN, A3 fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. The Alternative Break program offers a different way for students to spend their time off, Goldston Visualization technology improves lab experience said, “It would be a really good use of my time, as op- SARAH ZAKRAJSEK ture Lab. The lab will be com- tive environment. The video- visualization technology from interface for viewing data, in- posed to sitting at home and Staffwriter prised of three main compo- conference lab will enhance EON Reality, Inc. This three- cluding MATLAB or GIS plans doing nothing. It gives me nents: a high-end analytics already existing connections dimensional environment, for new construction, CAD de- the chance to do something By May 2011, Carnegie and computing center known between Carnegie Mellon re- called the ICube, will consist signs for a jet plane, and even good.” Mellon’s civil and environ- as the “Cloud,” a videoconfer- searchers and their partners of three rear-projection walls the anatomy of the human The fi rst trip hosted by mental engineering (CEE) ence collaboration lab, and across the country and around to display images portray- body. Alternative Break was to department will be home to the CAVE, a fully immersive, the world. ing the desired environment. The IBM Smarter Infra- Bay St. Louis in Mississippi the IBM Smarter Infrastruc- three-dimensional interac- The CAVE is the latest 3-D The ICube will provide a new structure Lab will primarily be with the goal of helping used for CEE researchers and clean up the aftermath of students, but its visualization Hurricane Katrina. Alterna- capabilities can aid other re- tive Break focuses on build- searchers as well. ing relationships within its Emily Walker, a junior organization and with the materials science major, other local and internation- said, “If they expanded this al organizations it partners technology to model a prod- with. uct, a crystal, or a circuit, it This past year, a group would be good for people in of 15 undergraduates trav- other engineering depart- eled to Monte Cristi in the ments too.” Dominican Republic in con- According to the EON web- junction with the nonprofi t site, users wearing lightweight organization Orphanage glasses with infrared tracking Outreach. The group volun- will be able to move freely teered at a local orphanage about the ICube as the system and taught English in Do- monitors their position and minican grade schools. Al- orientation within the envi- ternative Break participants ronment. Then, the technol- have also traveled to Peru, ogy will stream stereoscopic Louisiana, and Ecuador. images of the virtual environ- The group will be travelling ment onto the walls taking the to Ghana this break. user’s changing perspective Alternative Break aims into account. to connect students with The IBM Smarter Infra- different communities and structure Lab CAVE will accept cultures. “I did a food drive user input via an Xbox control- in my high school. I really ler. enjoyed giving back to the The Smarter Infrastructure community, knowing that Lab will be just one compo- people would have a bet- ter Thanksgiving,” said Maria Raffaele/Art Staff See ICUBE, A3 Anne Dirkes, a sophomore mechanical engineering major. “I also helped Carn- egie Mellon’s SafeWalk Intel labs to be replaced with specialized centers program, which was also really great. It isn’t as direct JACKSON LANE into the new ISTCs. “Instead the Carnegie Mellon cam- students and Intel research- created Intel Research] ap- as community service, but Staffwriter of three university lablets, pus: One center will focus on ers,” explained Mahadev Saty- proached me about creating a it still gives back and keeps there [are] envisioned seven cloud computing, while the anarayanan, who was previ- lablet at Carnegie Mellon. This our campus safe. I would In March, Intel will close ISTCs, for roughly the same other will research embed- ously a professor in the school would be a relatively small en- defi nitely like to keep giving Intel Labs Pittsburgh at Carn- investment from Intel,” said ded computing. “CMU was of computer science. tity, about 20 researchers in back to the Pittsburgh com- egie Mellon, one of three Phil Gibbons, a principal re- the only university awarded Gibbons also commented, total, who would work very munity throughout my col- remaining university lablets search scientist at Intel Labs two centers, which I believe is “Intel and each partner uni- closely with Carnegie Mellon lege years.” and part of the Intel Labs re- Pittsburgh and an adjunct a testament to the success of versity agreed to an open, University in extending the The organization is open search program. The move is professor in the school of com- the CMU-Intel partnership to collaborative model in which frontiers of computer science for all Carnegie Mellon stu- part of the company’s overall puter science. “Each ISTC is a date,” Gibbons added. intellectual property is jointly and creating new opportuni- dents to join. For those who transition from lablets to more three- to fi ve-year center that “A key aspect of the rela- shared, source code is released ties for core Intel technolo- want to help, but have other specialized Intel Science and Intel plans to fund at $2.5 mil- tionship would be a very open open source, and research re- gies,” recounted Satyana- plans for spring break, Al- Technology Centers (ISTCs). lion per year.” intellectual property model sults are published openly in rayanan. “The university ternative Break also accepts In January, the company Continuing its partner- that would reduce the barriers academic conferences.” administration was support- any donations. For more in- announced its plans to invest ship with Carnegie Mellon, to effective collaboration be- “Dr. David Tennenhouse formation, visit the group’s approximately $100 million Intel will build two ISTCs on tween university faculty and [director of the then newly See INTEL, A3 website. A2 « thetartan.org/news The Tartan » February 14, 2011

CAMPUS NEWS IN BRIEF Statistically Ganger receives prestigious Tepper professor to receive professorship in engineering George Leland Bach Chair Speaking Gregory Ganger was Labs’ Innovation Program. Ilker Baybars, deputy grams. awarded the Stephen J. Ja- Over 50 students, staff, and dean and professor of opera- “For more than three de- Chocolate has a long history. In the fourth century tras Professorship in Electri- faculty contribute to the PDL tions management at the Tep- cades Dr. Baybars has served the Mayan civilization worshiped the cocoa plant, while cal and Computer Engineer- research activities. per School of Business, was the university as a distin- the Aztecs later used cocoa beans as currency and valued ing at Carnegie Mellon for his Additionally, 19 top com- awarded the George Leland guished faculty member, re- it as an aphrodisiac. Christopher Columbus was the fi rst cutting-edge work in comput- panies and businesses spon- Bach Chair for his contribu- searcher and administrator,” European to discover cocoa beans in 1502, but it wasn’t er systems. sor and participate in the on- tions to his department. said Mark S. Kamlet, univer- until 26 years later that Hernán Cortés fi rst brought co- He is both a professor of going research. Baybars received both his sity provost and executive coa beans to Spain from the New World. Here are some electrical and computer en- “Greg is an outstanding master’s degree and Ph.D. vice president, in a recent other interesting facts about chocolate: gineering and the director researcher, educator, and at Carnegie Mellon, and the university press release. of Carnegie Mellon’s Parallel academic leader,” said Ed became part of the faculty in “In recognition of his Data Lab (PDL). Schlesinger, head of Carn- 1978. long-standing dedication to The professorship is egie Mellon’s department His many awards and the Tepper School and his in- 6 named after the late Stephen of electrical and computer achievements include the dividual contributions to the milligrams of caffeine in one ounce of milk chocolate J. Jatras, who was the former engineering, in a recent uni- Tepper School’s Outstand- academic community, it is fi t- chairman of the Telex Corp. versity press release. “His ing Achievement Award for ting that he is honored with and a leader in a variety of work addresses fundamental Leadership and the Emil Lim- the professorship named for academic, civic, and com- engineering challenges and bach Teaching Award for Ex- Lee Bach, who was known as munity organizations around solves important problems cellence in the Classroom at a great teacher and innovator 92% the country. even while he builds unique Heinz College. in furthering the knowledge percentage of Americans who prefer milk over dark Since 2001, Ganger has systems and organizations. Baybars also founded and understanding of eco- chocolate served as director of the PDL, He is a wonderful example and designed the business nomics and business.” where he collaborates with of the spirit of Carnegie Mel- school’s “FlexTime” (part- HP Labs to research cloud lon’s culture of collabora- time) and “FlexMode” (dis- Compiled by 40% computing issues through HP tion.” tance learning) master’s pro- EMILY DOBLER percentage of the world’s almonds used by chocolate manufacturers 20,000,000 Sigma Chi hosts a charity date auction event Hershey’s kisses produced daily

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Lecture Preview Spring Lecture Series: writing and a traditional, pri- “On Order and Madness” vacy-based ethics that those Monday at 6 p.m. writings often violate. Carnegie Museum of Art Theater “The Accidental Empire: In his lecture titled “On Israel’s Settlement Order and Madness,” Dale Dilemma, Past, and Clifford will discuss the Future” emergence of new materials Wednesday at noon in architectural designs and 837 William Pitt Union the materials’ reliability. Clif- ford is an assistant professor Carnegie Mellon’s history of architecture at Carnegie department and the Universi- Mellon and principal of the ty of Pittsburgh’s department Arizona-based fi rm Binary of Jewish studies will present Design. senior correspondent for The Clifford was a founding American Prospect Gershom member of the Emerging Gorenberg. Gorenberg is the Materials Technology group author of The Accidental Em- at the University of Arizona. pire: Israel and the Birth of the This group formed a research Settlements, 1967–1977. His program that analyzed, test- lecture will be centered on ed, and modeled both tradi- this book and will discuss the tional and new materials. The history of Israel and its ongo- group further analyzed the ing territorial issues. He has performance-based building also written for The Atlantic assemblies used with these Monthly, The New York Times materials. Magazine, and the New York Clifford’s research inter- Review of Books. ests specialize in examining natural forming processes, Jessica Sochol/Photo Staff patterns, and systems to de- Human-Computer Members of Sigma Chi hosted a date auction in honor of Valentine’s Day last Saturday at The Underground. They were auctioned off after show- velop building technologies. Interaction Institute casing their talents, such as dancing or juggling. The event targeted students looking for last minute Valentine’s Day dates or looking for potential romantic interests. Proceeds of the auction benefi tted the Children’s Institute located in Pittsburgh. Seminar Wednesday at 4 p.m. Identity Equipment: Newell-Simon Hall 1305 Technology, Memory, Narrative Jeremy Birnholtz, as- sistant professor at Cornell Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Campus Crime & Incident Reports University and the University Adamson Wing, Baker Hall of Toronto, will discuss his 136A Odor of Natural Gas for entry in law enforcement the area and found that they Underage Drinking latest research, titled “Butler Feb. 3, 2011 databases. were in the possession of a Feb. 6, 2011 Paul John Eakin, the Ruth Lies: How Media Attributes small amount of marijuana. Pittsburgh police request- N. Halls professor emeritus of Shape Deception in Availabil- The Carnegie Mellon po- DUI The suspects were issued cita- English at Indiana University, ity Management.” lice department, along with ed Carnegie Mellon police Feb. 4, 2011 tions. will be presenting his lecture He will present two ex- the Pittsburgh Fire Depart- assistance in identifying stu- on identities in confl ict. ploratory studies of how ment, reported to the Mellon During a routine patrol, dents who were stopped for He will use the latest re- people use text, IM, and SMS Institute for an odor of natural offi cers stopped a vehicle on Vehicle Accident possession of alcohol. search in neurology, cogni- messaging to manage their gas coming from one of the Morewood Avenue outside of Feb. 5, 2011 The students were cited by tive science, memory studies, the Pittsburgh police and re- availability. This study re- labs. Environmental Health Mudge House. While on routine patrol, developmental psychology, leased. veals how people use media and Safety also responded. The offi cers determined offi cers witnessed a vehicle and related fi elds in order to strategically, sometimes de- The cause was found to be a that the driver was under the make a left turn from Forbes make his audience reevaluate ceptively, to explain and co- non-hazardous chemical. infl uence of alcohol. The driv- Avenue onto Morewood Av- their ideas of self-representa- Disorderly Conduct ordinate their behavior. More er was charged with a DUI as enue, strike a curb, and ac- tion. Feb. 7, 2011 specifi cally, he will draw on well as a summary offense for celerate into the front yard of The experience of living both the technical proper- Theft required lighting. Alpha Epsilon Pi. There was a report of a in one’s body shapes one’s ties of media and the social Feb. 3, 2011 The vehicle then crashed man urinating on an exterior identity, while exploring re- norms of their usage. Offi cers responded to Ste- into a large tree. Offi cers im- wall of the Software Engineer- lational and narrative modes Birnholtz’s research aims Odor of Marijuana ver House for a theft report. mediately summoned three ing Institute building. of being, emphasizing social to improve the usefulness Feb. 4, 2011 A laptop had been left unat- ambulances to the scene. Offi cers arrived at the sources of identity, and dem- and usability of communica- tended for approximately one University Police noticed The passengers and driver scene, and the suspect admit- onstrating that humans are tion and collaboration tools, hour in an unsecured study a distinct odor of marijuana of the vehicle were all taken ted to urinating on the wall. constantly evolving in rela- focusing on understanding room and was stolen. coming from the Flagstaff Hill to the hospital via Pittsburgh The actor was cited and re- tion to others. and exploiting mechanisms A serial number for the lap- area. EMS. Pittsburgh police took leased. Eakin plans to conclude by of human attention. top was retrieved and was for- Offi cers approached a over the investigation of the discussing the ethical issues warded to Pittsburgh police group of people standing in accident. raised by the confl ict between Compiled by the authorial impulse to life EMILY DOBLER

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The ive of this concept, and in May phenomenally successful in versity, will focus on visual and projects at one of the two said. “This is an exciting op- faculty and students at CMU 2001 I accepted the position of attracting top computer sci- computing. ISTCs. I have accepted the portunity, and I look forward are world-class and fun to founding director of Intel Re- ence talent and in creating “Many current staff mem- Intel-Principal Investigator to the break through research work with.” search [Pittsburgh].” high-impact research results,” Opened in May 2001 above Satyanarayanan said. “Now the Starbucks on Craig Street, Intel wishes to switch to a dif- Intel Labs Pittsburgh was one ferent model of collaboration of the fi rst collaborative re- with universities, and hence search centers between uni- its decision to close the lab.” versities and major computing During Satyanarayanan’s technology companies. “The term as director, both Carn- lab was opened ... to fulfi ll egie Mellon faculty and stu- Intel’s vision of essential com- dents worked with Intel re- puting by improving the tech- searchers in a variety of areas nologies that we rely on in our relating to computer science, daily lives,” according to its including virtual computing website. and image-based searching “Intel is closing all three and querying. remaining university lablets In 2004, Satyanarayanan in order to introduce a new stepped down as director to re- framework,” explained Gib- turn to a full-time faculty posi- bons. Currently, Intel has tion, and he was succeeded by lablets at Carnegie Mellon, Todd Mowry. the University of California at While the lablets operated Berkeley, and the University as stand-alone research cen- of Washington. Intel also had ters, the new ISTCs will be a lablet at the University of more specialized and work in Cambridge until 2007. specifi c areas of computing Alexandre Kaspar/Photo Staff “Over a 10-year period technology assigned by Intel. Pictured above is the Pittsburgh Intel Lab research space, which will be replaced with its new specialized centers. Ernest Green shares his story as part of the Little Rock Nine GREEN, from A1 harassment, abuse, breaking going struggle for educational ensured its success, and the ents were activists. Although Attendees, in addition to into lockers, wet towels and equality was that “this country importance of education. Green acknowledged that he Ibrahim and Smith, were along with his grandfather, broken glass in the gym ... has to fi gure their expenditure “The heroes of the civil did not see it as activism at the Billy Snow, Kory McDonald, played an important role in his telephone calls in the middle on education and students is rights movement were the time, his mother was part of Brianna Kent, Chris Loncke, childhood. In his educational of the night, death threats” all an investment for the future.” thousands demonstrating, a support group that helped Heather Bernard, Brittany endeavors, Green was an ac- occurred in the fi rst year. The Brittany Claud, the presi- voting, leading organizations, a woman suing the Arkansas Claud, Calvin Mack, Darlene tive student and a member of few white students that did try dent of the Black Graduate and helping students like us School Board for equal pay for Reid, Joanna Dickert, and Ter- the marching band. to aid the nine students faced Student Organization, initi- with homework,” he said. At black and white teachers. In a ri Baltimore of the Hill House The opportunity arose af- harassment from segregation- ated the event, followed by an the time his father died, only 2 time when African-Americans Association. ter the Brown decision for stu- ists. introduction by Ibrahim. percent of African-Americans were not permitted in ho- It is these types of cultural dents to transfer into Central With the support of fam- Green began his lecture by typically graduated from col- tels, Green’s mother provided experiences that Smith seeks High School. Green volun- ily, community, and his inner stressing the importance of lege. Today, the number has housing for the attorney, fu- to encourage throughout the teered to participate. “When resolve, Green graduated at 16 remembering the past while increased to 20 percent, dem- ture Supreme Court Justice year, not just during a specifi c I fi rst told my mother I was years old as the fi rst African- looking to the future. His fi rst onstrating both the progress Thurgood Marshall. month. considering transferring to American from the school. anecdote centered on himself and the ongoing struggle for As he concluded the lec- “It’s about every day having Central, she was supportive.... In attendance at his gradua- as a child of six years old in Lit- educational parity the United ture, Green emphasized that these meaningful exchanges She saw that the old way was tion was Martin Luther King tle Rock being denied access to States faces. the current generation is the that make others aware of cul- something we had to be will- Jr., who at the time was not a whites-only water fountain After the lecture, Green ac- one that “will turn the lights ture ... and looking at things ing to challenge and change yet nationally known. Green and connected it with the tri- cepted questions from the au- on and make the trains run.” not just from a difference but for the future,” Green said. experienced fi rsthand how als African-Americans faced dience that focused on educa- As part of the focus on in- in regards to all the similari- That change tested the nine providing educational op- daily. tion, the status of family, and spiring the future generation, ties that we all share and how students and formed strong portunities and resources is Green provided the audi- his own life. Green also attended a dinner that helps us to be the society bonds between them. Accord- fundamental for securing the ence with vivid descriptions A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette honoring African-American and world that we are,” Smith ing to Green, “name-calling, future. His response to the on- of the school year, those who reporter asked if Green’s par- student leaders on campus. said. ‘ICube’ technology allows for a smarter infrastructure lab ICUBE, from A1 ment. lapse.... But I could add sen- jimmy john’s, “We’re exploring how sors in bridges that the city is nent of a greater initiative: sensing, information model- planning to destroy ... and by the Pennsylvania Smart In- ing, information manage- the sensor I can prove that I you stole my heart, frastructure Incubator (PSII). ment, data mining, and intel- can use this bridge for several The PSII is co-sponsored by ligent-decision support can more years in a safe way.” the Commonwealth of Penn- be applied to the processes of Both Garrett and Soibel- sylvania, IBM, and the air- constructing and managing man agreed that collecting, craft manufacturing company infrastructure,” Garrett said. analyzing, and visualizing now you and i Bombardier, Inc. Cataloging the existing information are important These sponsors’ donations cracks in the sewer pipeline processes in civil engineer- will directly enrich Carnegie system, knowing the stress ing. They believe that the IBM will never part! Mellon’s own research and and strain capacities of pub- Smarter Infrastructure Lab graduate programs in the lic bridges, and accurately will help them and their col- smart infrastructure area that predicting the costs of future leagues to present and trans- stephanie b. - omaha, ne spans a number of depart- road repairs are all important mit data in a clear, concise ments and colleges, especially to city policy-makers and con- manner. that of the Advanced Infra- tractors. “All this information will structure Systems (AIS) pro- “Our infrastructure is in be integrated and able to gram in CEE. bad shape. There doesn’t be visualized in ways that CEE faculty members in seem to be enough money will help decision-makers the AIS group include the CEE available to truly address all make decisions. Because, in department head, James H. the different demands for the end, our goal is to make Garrett Jr., along with Burcu replacement of that infra- sure a decision-maker makes Akinci, Mario Bergés, Irving structure,” Garrett said, while the right decision as soon Oppenheim, Lucio Soibel- explaining that emergency re- as possible and spends the man, Scott Matthews, Chris sponse costs up to three times least amount of money to Hendrickson, and Susan Fin- as much as planned response have the highest quality op- ger. and repair. “So information is erational infrastructure,” Gar- According to Garrett and key. It’s why IBM is very inter- rett said. Soibelman, the central fo- ested in this area.” “We can tell the city to fi x cuses of AIS research include Soibelman added that it this pipe or fi x that pipe, and infrastructure and facilities is a civil engineer’s ability to they can trust us, or we can design, construction, and op- delay expenditures and op- fi nd a way of showing them erations. timize repairs. “People think visually in a way that they say, The research fi eld encom- about installing sensors on a ‘Ah, that makes sense,’ ” Soi- passes both the built environ- bridge to be used as an alarm belman said. “Visualization jimmyjohns.com ment and the natural environ- that the bridge is about to col- has that power.” 3444 FORBES AVE. 412.681.9010

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Carnegie Mellon sustains collaboration with General Motors DANIEL TKACIK (GM) visited campus last in information technology “Our relationship with miles], you can drive all-elec- will hopefully decrease as a re- Assistant SciTech Editor week to talk about GM’s re- helped its team win the DAR- GM — and not just with this trically. I only use electricity sult of the ongoing collabora- cent developments and its PA Grand Challenge in 2007, grant, but the support they’ve and I can do that for about tive research efforts between Research and develop- relationship with the univer- an autonomous vehicle con- given us — is all based on the $1.50 worth of electricity,” Carnegie Mellon and GM. ment of hybrid electric vehicle sity, which dates back to 1977 test sponsored by the Defense fact that we are a university said on-site engineer Stephen Their relationship will not technology is quickly accel- when GM fi rst initiated collab- Advanced Research Projects that openly publishes results. Marlin. Marlin accompa- erating. Many argue that the orative research. Agency. The contest involved We stay within the paradigm nied those who test-drove the advantages of transitioning to In 2000, GM established driverless vehicles completing of what it means to be doing Volt. “Our a more electric, less-polluting a collaborative research lab a 60-mile course in less than research at a university,” ex- The Volt includes various automobile industry are nu- at Carnegie Mellon, helping six hours. plained Ed Schlesinger, head ways of harnessing energy relationship merous, and car makers are develop vehicle information Last Thursday, GM an- of the electrical and computer that would normally be al- with GM — and running with that motivation technology. Information tech- nounced that it will be giving engineering (ECE) depart- lowed to dissipate. One meth- to develop more effi cient and nology, specifi cally in regard Carnegie Mellon a $70,000 ment. od is the Volt’s regenerative not just with reliable electric vehicles. Uni- to hybrid electric vehicles, re- scholarship grant supporting a As part of their visit, the braking, which captures the this grant, but versities can act as a hotbed fers to the way the different number of different organiza- GM representatives brought frictional energy produced for research, and Carnegie components of the car com- tions on campus. The research along a few of their new Chev- when braking and converts it all the support Mellon in particular has been municate with each other, as funded by this grant, along rolet Volts for anyone to try to electrical energy. The Volt a signifi cant force behind the well as with the environment with all collaborative research out and take for a test drive, also has the ability to harness they’ve given technologies empowering hy- and with the driver and pas- between Carnegie Mellon and giving the public a chance the heat energy produced by us — is all brid electric vehicles. sengers. GM, remains transparent to for a real hands-on experi- the running engine; batteries Carnegie Mellon’s help- Carnegie Mellon’s research the public. ence with these new vehicles. optimally work under warm based on the ing hand became evident The Volt’s lithium-ion battery conditions, and the engine fact that we when representatives from is optimized for the average heat will help warm up the General Motors commute for a typical Ameri- power source. “Any energy are a university can — about 40 miles per that is being produced is going that openly day. “[For about 40 into the battery. [The engine] is not just wastefully running,” publishes Marlin said. The $40,000 price results.” tag on the Volt Ed Schlesinger ECE department head

only continue to help improve GM products, but will also help pursue a much broader goal. Susan Farrington, di- rector of alumni and student relations in the ECE depart- ment, said, “As a member of the community, I think we all have to be thinking and work- ing towards different energy Nicole Hamilton/Comics Editor solutions.” HEALTH TALK Countless factors govern differences in men and women BRIAN LEE important for developing es in chemicals produce the men are less emotional than at mathematics than women, and Venus are? If genes, hor- Staffwriter gender differentiation. Hor- differences in body structure women. However, a study but once more girls were of- mones, culture, upbringing, mones are chemicals the body between males and females, published by the American fered the same mathematics and development can all con- Most of us have probably produces that affect the way from the reproductive organs Psychological Association courses as boys, this discrep- tribute to variances in men heard it before: Men are from certain cells develop. Male to the type of hair that is most states that boys are taught to ancy soon disappeared. and women, it can be diffi cult Mars, and women are from fetuses produce testosterone widely found on the body. hide their feelings. It was once So are men and women re- to determine how different Venus. But how much of this While physical differences believed that men were better ally poles apart, just as Mars men and women truly are. phrase is actually true? Are are obvious, differences in the men and women two worlds Although there psychology of men and wom- apart? are commonly en are harder to pinpoint. Al- The phrase originated though there are commonly from a book written by John “known” “known” differences between Gray, who argued that men the thought processes of and women have different differences men and women, scientifi c methods of communication, between evidence has not been con- and understanding these dif- clusive of this. It is believed ferences may be benefi cial to the thought that hormones and genetic a healthy relationship. processes of men factors play a large role in It is widely believed that the differences between how Mars and Venus refer to the and women, men and women think, but planets; however, Gray was scientifi c the relationship is still being actually referring to the researched. qualities of the Roman god evidence has not It has been determined Mars, who represented peace that genes specifi c to a gender through power, and the god- been conclusive govern the development of a dess Venus, who represented of this. person’s brain, and that men fertility and beauty. For ex- and women have differing ample, Gray argued that men brain structures, according to complain as a method to seek and have higher levels of ad- www.nature.com. However, out a solution to a problem, drogens than females. These differences in mental capabil- while women complain so androgens are chemicals re- ity are not as clear as was once that others acknowledge their sponsible for developing and thought. In addition, it is hard problems. maintaining male character- to pinpoint how much of a dif- While no man or woman istics. ference in thinking is socially falls directly under these dis- Females, conversely, pro- affected, and how much is tinct categories, many dif- duce estradiol, which is an biological. ferences between men and estrogen. It is analogous to Classical views on gender women can be explained bio- androgens in males, but is in- differences are now changing logically. While in the womb, stead responsible for develop- as research is being done on males and females produce ing and maintaining female the subject. A classical view different hormones that are characteristics. The differenc- of gender difference is that Adelaide Cole/Art Editor

SCITECH BRIEFS Scientists discover Coffee has harmful Computer virus Unexpected warm Models predict Study shows the oldest galaxy effects on men infects Iranian weather harms possibility of women attracted by yet observed under pressure nuclear complex polar bears extraterrestrial life mysteriousness American and European Psychologists at Bristol The Stuxnet software Early warm weather in the Models of planet forma- Scientists at the University scientists working on the University in England have worm that has infected over eastern U.S. and western Eu- tion have begun predicting of Virginia have found that Hubble Space Telescope dis- discovered that, although 12,000 computers and pri- rope has been depriving polar that many developing planets women are more attracted covered the oldest galaxy ever women’s responses to coffee marily detected in Iran was bears of their access to sea ice, could contain the conditions to men when unsure if their seen, which dates back about and caffeine occur as expect- designed to hack the system of a resource vital for the adults necessary to support life. feelings will be reciprocated, 13.7 billion years. This for- ed, men receive an opposite Iranian uranium-enrichment of the species in hunting and Small planets are found rather than when both par- mation would have occurred effect when drinking coffee complexes. The computer se- raising offspring. to be regularly thrown out of ties openly express feelings 480 million years after the under stress. curity fi rm Symantec analyzed Scientists have especially their solar systems by gravi- of attraction. The psycholo- Big Bang created the universe, In a study conducted on the worm, discovering that it observed that in western Hud- tational slingshots created by gists studied the responses of which explains the rapid rate 64 men and women, the re- fi rst appeared in fi ve separate son Bay in Canada, polar bears neighboring gas giant plan- 47 female undergraduates to of change observed in the gal- searchers found that men sites in Iran in attempts to at- are being forced ashore much ets. The small planets are set the viewing of fi ctional men’s axy. become less confi dent and tack industrial organizations. sooner, which in turn deprives on paths of unstable orbits, Facebook profi les. The women Estimates of age are based slower at completing tasks It is believed that the worm them of precious feeding time. which eject them into much were informed that they had on the red-shifted spectrum after they drank coffee. The fi rst infected a computer As such, the polar bear females colder space, causing an icy been “rated” by these fi ctional emitted by the galaxy, which, scientists theorized that this through manual transfer from are storing less fat, which pre- layer to form over possible liq- men. Those men whom the when compared to typical discrepancy is due to men’s a USB drive. The malware pro- vents them from keeping their uid oceans. Without heat from women believed had rated emission spectra, can reveal “fi ght or fl ight” behavior when gram temporarily disabled the children warm and providing a nearby star, it is still conceiv- them highly were less pre- how quickly an astronomical under stress, which encour- centrifuge arrays at various re- food for them. able that life could survive on ferred than men whose feel- object is moving away from ages dropping the task. search facilities. such a planet. ings were uncertain. Earth. Source: Nature Source: The Telegraph Source: The Telegraph Source: The New York Times Source: Wired Source: The Telegraph Compiled by VIVIAN CHANG February 14, 2011 « The Tartan thetartan.org/scitech » A5

HOW THINGS WORK Aquaculture proves problematic DYLAN MORI tors of aquaculture products There are potential envi- Staffwriter are Costco Wholesale Corpo- ronmental benefi ts that result ration, the Kroger Corpora- from aquaculture. The same While a large portion of tion, and Sysco Corporation, Providence College article our food supply is harvested one of the largest food distrib- suggests that catfi sh, tilapia, from the land, there also ex- utors in the world. According and freshwater carp are ca- ists an important underwater to an article about genetically pable of converting harm- component of farming. On engineered salmon in the ful organic waste into fi sh Feb. 9, the National Oceanic Washington Post on Aug. 2, meat that these fi sh can use and Atmospheric Adminis- the global aquaculture mar- to survive. Mollusks, clams, tration (NOAA) released a ket totaled over $86 billion. scallops, and oysters actually suggested procedure to the There has been criticism, help reduce the deleterious federal government about however, pointing to poor effects by consuming the phy- the future of American aqua- green practices in implement- toplankton that deprives the culture, or the farming of ing aquaculture. A common water of its oxygen. aquatic organisms for human cause of complaints against Some supporters point consumption and other uses. aquaculture is its effect on the to aquaculture as a poten- The NOAA, in a public state- natural populations of fi sh tial solution to the problem ment released on its website, wildlife. Salmon and shrimp of non-native species, which said that such practices could culturing is especially harm- can cause signifi cant harm if improve nationwide food pro- ful, as reported by a publica- introduced to a foreign en- duction, advance technologi- tion on the Providence Col- vironment. Aquaculture has cal innovations, and create lege website. Fish wastes, the potential to raise species jobs in coastal regions. Nei- antibiotics, and uneaten food of marine organisms that fi nd ther the argument for aqua- involved in this type of aqua- the natural environment un- culture, nor the resistance it culture increase algae and inhabitable in a secure closed has met by many who favor phytoplankton growth, which system, in which all water and safer aquatic environmental depletes the water of its oxy- waste are analyzed for pollut- practices, are new develop- gen levels. ants before being released. ments. SeaWeb, a nonprofi t orga- That way the marine organ- Modern aquaculture grew nization, suggested that the ism, which could be harmful out of millennia-old practices development of more car- to the natural environment, of sea harvesting and fi shing. nivorous fi sh creates unsafe will be restricted to the closed After World War II, it became ecological conditions for the system and die out if exposed seriously considered as a vi- rest of the ocean, especially to the environment. able source of food. Aqua- since many of these aquacul- The debate over the culture in the 20th and 21st ture farms need to be located NOAA’s policies will continue century took place primarily directly on the ocean coast. as the organization opens up in Asia — over 70 percent of Salmon and shrimp, being commentary to the public for global aquaculture activity carnivorous, require the pro- the next 60 days. However, was in China in 2002, follow- tein of other fi sh in their di- NOAA Administrator Jane ing forty years of growing ets, sometimes up to three to Lubchenco has summarized business. In 1970, aquacul- fi ve pounds worth of feeder the ultimate goal of both ture made up 3.9 percent of fi sh. This creates a net loss in sides of the argument: “As we worldwide fi sh production, protein, since the salmon and rebuild wild fi sh populations, and in thirty years, that num- shrimp are consuming more we recognize the world’s de- ber had risen to 27.3 percent. meat than they are produc- mand for safe, healthy sea- Three of the largest distribu- ing. food will continue to grow.”

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FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD Teen icon Demi Lovato seeks help with disorder

Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Teen idol Demi Lovato, pictured above, has struggled with anorexia. directed at treating them. The Na- Adelaide Cole/Art Editor tional Eating Disorders Association says that “reported dollars spent Bickering in Congress must give way to compromise on anorexia averaged $0.70 per af- ANNA WALSH fected individual, compared to over The 112th United States Congress to tell said electorate — and what will see the passage of no more gi- $159.00 per affected individual for has been in session for a month now any student of U.S. politics already ant health care acts in the next two Lately, “rehab” and “celebrity” schizophrenia,” even though schizo- and has already seen its share of con- knew — was that these promises are years, no more shoving bills through seem to go hand in hand. Two and phrenia only affects about a fi fth as troversy. impossible to keep with the current- Congress while completely ignoring a Half Men star Charlie Sheen re- many people as eating disorders do. There has been the standard ly divided Congress. While Speaker the minority in each chamber. If laws cently entered a rehab center after Why is a serious mental illness incident of a Congressman resign- John Boehner (R–Ohio) uses his gi- pass, they will do so via compromise. he allegedly destroyed a hotel room that affects so many people not be- ing due to risqué Craigslist intrigue ant gavel to control the House, the We do not expect much civility in our in an alcohol- and cocaine-induced ing taken seriously or being suffi - (we’re looking at you, Chris Lee), Senate still has a Democratic major- civic leaders, but we can still hope. rage. Lindsay Lohan has been in and ciently funded? Perhaps it’s because but we fi nd the goings-on inside the ity, and President Obama still sits It may take several months for Re- out of rehab so many times that it’s anorexia and bulimia are thought of chambers to be more concerning. Af- in the Oval Offi ce. The Republicans publicans and Democrats to decide become diffi cult to keep track. merely as “extreme dieting.” After ter their vaunted shellacking of the have as much chance of repealing if they will be able to work together One celebrity whose unexpected all, American culture is obsessed Democrats in November, the Repub- “Obamacare” as the fi ctional Jed in this Congress. If they cannot, we admittance to rehab surprised her with being skinny: According to licans came into their House major- Bartlet of the television drama The will all suffer. Funding for programs fans was young Disney star Demi inch-aweigh.com, at any given time, ity with some explicitly stated goals. West Wing does of being elected pres- will dry up, and states will be forced Lovato. The star abruptly checked approximately half of American They were going to repeal the ident in 2012. Pretending otherwise to make even deeper cuts to satisfy herself into an Illinois rehab center women are on a diet. Americans federal health care legislation. They is a waste of the legislature’s time federal demands without federal last October after a reported melt- spend over $40 billion a year on di- were going to cut spending by $100 and taxpayers’ money. support. down while on tour. Her rehabilita- eting and diet-related products. In billion. They were going to imple- We have at least two years of di- Without compromise, it is a bleak tion is not for the usual drugs and our diet-obsessed world, it is easy to ment a conservative agenda that vided government to look forward outlook. For that reason we demand alcohol abuse, however: Her repre- dismiss people with eating disorders they saw as mandated by the Ameri- to. Two years of parties refusing to that all our representatives look out- sentatives have said that she entered as girls who merely “took it too far” can electorate. compromise — refusing to come to side their own caucuses and become the facility to deal with physical and or “did it wrong.” Contrary to popu- What the Republican Party failed a middle that no longer exists. We more than ideologues. emotional issues, and that she has lar belief, an eating disorder is a se- struggled with cutting and eating rious mental illness and should be disorders. treated as such. Hawaii civil union bill takes a step in right direction Eating disorders affect an over- I applaud Demi Lovato for taking Aside from Valentine’s Day (Feb. bill opens the status of civil union — tion of these religious rites set aside whelming amount of the popula- the necessary steps to recover from 14) and National Freedom to Marry with all the legal rights, responsibili- for the veneration of the state’s mar- tion. The National Eating Disorders her issues. Since leaving the Illinois Day (Feb. 12), the issue of love ap- ties, protections, and benefi ts of tra- riage certifi cate. Association reports that as many rehabilitation center, she has con- peared in the news a third time last ditional marriage — to same-sex and While Hawaii’s civil union bill as 11 million people in the United tinued to seek outpatient care, and week, as both chambers of the Ha- opposite-sex couples alike. This is an would leave the term “marriage” on States are struggling with anorexia reports say that she already looks waii state legislature passed versions important fi rst step in what we see the books for heterosexual couples, or bulimia, with 40 percent of newly much happier and healthier. I hope of a bill that would allow same-sex as the best long-term strategy: to get its creation of an equivalent status found cases of anorexia occurring her experiences will encourage her couples in the state to enter into civil the word “marriage” out of our laws for all couples is a smart move. in girls aged 14 to 19. Some may to speak out about the seriousness unions. Hawaii Senate Bill 232 was and provide a more neutral term that A national debate on couples’ think eating disorders to be relative- of eating disorders, and inspire oth- passed by large margins in both the gives equal status to all couples re- rights that continually mixes 1,138 ly harmless, but nothing could be er young women suffering from this state House and Senate, and it also gardless of sex. maritally-sensitive federal statutes further from the truth — anorexia illness to follow in her footsteps and has the support of the state’s gover- Society has forced the word with the teachings of independent nervosa has the highest premature get the help they need. nor and attorney general. “marriage” to perform a confusing, religious authorities is no way to fatality rate of any mental illness. In the ongoing debate over the le- two-faced dance between its defi ni- make calm, level-headed legal deci- However, despite these disorders’ Anna Walsh (amwalsh@) is Pillbox gal nature of same-sex versus oppo- tion in the law books and its role in sions. prevalence, there remains a woe- editor for The Tartan. She is an avid site-sex partnerships, the bill further our social lives. Pronouncement of We believe it would be wiser for fully small amount of research funds Demi Lovato fan. expands and redefi nes civil unions. a Christian union before God, a sol- the government to focus on defi n- Hawaii Senate Bill 232 attempts to emn Hindu saptapadi, or a sanctifi - ing one set of civil union rights and bridge gaps between the defi nition cation via kiddushin under the Law responsibilities for all couples, while LETTER TO THE EDITOR of a civil union and a marriage for of Moses means nothing to state law leaving the different social interpre- the benefi t of both homosexual and without a properly attested marriage tations and criteria for religious mar- heterosexual couples. Indeed, the license. Conversely, there is no por- riages up to other authorities. Alumnus criticizes Ridge Groupon Super Bowl advertisement offends viewers coverage as unassertive Super Bowl commercials, a yearly but it also trivialized the plight of the two ads, which featured Cuba Good- I was disappointed in your cov- ing, and will obstruct anyone who advertising highlight for many view- Tibetan people. ing Jr. talking about whales and Eliz- erage on Monday, Feb. 7, of Tom does.” ers, generally attract a great deal of We think the ad was shallow and abeth Hurley talking about Brazil, Ridge’s appearance on campus Mr. Ridge also touted the gas in- attention. This year, one particular thoughtless, in addition to having were also meant to raise money for (speaking about drilling for natural dustry’s “Guiding Principles,” such advertisement made a big splash. little relevance to the purpose of the Greenpeace. All three ads were alleg- gas from the Marcellus Shale). as “transparency,” but he had no Groupon, a U.S.-based company that advertisement: to entice viewers to edly created to encourage viewers to You did report that the audi- answer when asked why homeown- offers discounts to users from differ- buy discounted merchandise. give through a donation-accepting ence wasn’t fully persuaded by his ers, whose water supplies have been ent local restaurants and companies, The ad, which originally garnered website, savethemoney.org. The site, speech. But, for anyone who wasn’t ruined by drilling, were required to angered and offended viewers with criticism from Super Bowl viewers, however, was never mentioned in the there, your write-up doesn’t convey sign gag orders as a condition of re- its ad. has since become an international ads and was taken down on Friday. how thoroughly self-serving and mediation (usually, water buffalos During said ad, actor Timo- issue, as its humor fell fl at with Chi- An ad that makes light of a coun- condescending Mr. Ridge’s presen- or worse). thy Hutton appears to be bringing nese Internet users. Tibet has long try’s 50-year-long struggle against a tation actually was, nor how dismis- Finally, you mention Mr. Ridge’s awareness of an international trav- been a source of domestic and inter- ruling power is certainly not in best sive his “answers” to those questions services to the gas industry as esty to light. He looks to the camera national confl ict for China ever since taste for Groupon, a company that which were permitted to be asked. “consulting” (the word he used). and says, “The Tibetan people are in the country took over the region in has been attempting to enter the In particular, you quote Mr. An accurate description would be trouble. Their culture is in jeopardy.” 1951. As a result, much of Tibet’s Chinese market for some time. Grou- Ridge as saying, “You need to have “public relations and government Then the camera zooms out to show unique Buddhist practices, cultural pon Chief Executive Andrew Mason science drive this, folks.” Now, set- lobbying,” for which he receives a Himalayan restaurant in Chicago, events, and spiritual traditions have has apologized, pulled the ads, and ting aside the use of “folks” as a put- some $900,000 per year. and in an enthusiastic tone, Hut- been outlawed. Following an up- promised a less-polarizing approach down, it was clear from his other If Tartan readers would like to ton adds, “But they still whip up an rising in 1959, the Dalai Lama was in future commercials. remarks what this rejoinder clearly round out their understanding of amazing fi sh curry!” forced into exile along with many of While we at The Tartan certainly meant: “You bring me the science, the issues raised in this presenta- Hutton then talks about a 50 per- his followers. cannot support Groupon’s misguid- proving beyond any doubt that drill- tion, they would do well to check cent discount he and other Groupon Groupon claims the ad was cre- ed attempt at irony, we are grateful ing is harmful, and I might listen to www.marcellusprotest.org. users received from the Himalayan ated with the intent to generate sup- that the company has owned up to its you. Until then, you have nothing to restaurant in Chicago. Not only did port for the Tibet Fund, an organiza- mistakes, and we hope it will make say. Furthermore, the industry will Thank you, this ad succeed in bringing American tion that aims to preserve Tibetan smarter advertising decisions in the do nothing to advance the state of consumerism to a whole new level, culture. Similarly, Groupon’s other future. knowledge about the impact of drill- John S. Detwiler, Ph.D. (EE ’71)

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ticipation in the rat race of today’s greedy society. Dudeism is very philosophical in nature, just like the movie was at JESSE KUMMER its heart. Throughout the fi lm, “The Dude” just wants to do what he en- “The Dude.” If you don’t know joys in life without interruption from who “The Dude” is or what I’m refer- aggressive outside sources. Follow- ring to, you just dug a big hole in our ing Dudeism allows you to concen- friendship garden that you may never trate on just that. You keep in mind be able to climb out of. The fi lm, of what makes you happy, like White course, is The Big Lebowski, a 1998 Russians and bowling, instead of movie that has since been named one what makes you go insane, like suit- of the funniest comedies of all time, cases of money and anarchists. become a cult classic with legions of Now, no one is saying that it’s okay fans, and sprouted “Lebowski Fests” to get stoned and play video games across the country. all day. Dudeism is about cultivating It has even inspired its very own your mind, having strong morals, and religion. being creative. It is not about laziness Indeed, the “slowest growing re- or rebelling for the sake of rebel- ligion in the world” is Dudeism. In lion. It is possible to live a rich and a recent interview with CNN, Oliver fulfi lling life within the constraints Benjamin, the Dudely Lama of Dude- and rules of society. Life is what you ism who founded this unique religion make of it. And at Carnegie Mellon, in 2005, stated that “everyone wishes it is strikingly obvious to me that not they had more freedom. Everyone only are all of us are intellectually wishes they could be more carefree, strong and creative, but that many to worry less about money and sta- of us face diffi culty in fi nding a bal- tus.” To this end, he emphasizes to ance between pleasure and work. All followers, “bring a little more ‘Dude’ this “dude talk” may sound silly, but I into your life.” believe we would do ourselves great Honestly, this sounds like a pretty Adelaide Cole/Art Editor good if we abided by “The Dude” now solid setup, especially for those of us “Sex Kills” T-shirt, insomnia, and “Dude” time for yourself? Been a out with friends are essential to the and again. at Carnegie Mellon. There are few back-breaking schedules as well as while, hasn’t it? pursuit of happiness, according to schools in this country that combine our school does. Think back — when Simple pleasures like bathing by this modern religion — more so than Jesse Kummer (jkummer@) is a senior $50,000-per-year tuition, a symbolic was the last time you set aside some candlelight, bowling, and hanging the accumulation of wealth and par- on a leave of absence . Obama introduces tax increases to pay for unemployment benefi ts federal government and companies prospect of raising taxes and govern- Realistically speaking, what other them. They both need to realize that work together and form a symbiotic ment intervention on business, as per choice does the federal government this is a ridiculous stance. Their un- relationship. Without cooperation usual. have besides raising revenue, espe- realistic belief that recovery and sac- between the two, our economy will “I strongly urge the White House cially considering the already-fragile rifi ce don’t go hand in hand will leave only continue to stagnate. to reconsider this job-destroying pro- state of our economy? President Obama with some very EMILY DOBLER “The president’s proposal does posal,” said Orrin Hatch (R–Utah) Although the plan is geared to- tough decisions to make. two things that are most important,” in a press release. “Either employers ward helping companies, employers President Obama recently an- White House press secretary Rob- will have less money to hire, or work- remain skeptical of the possible ben- nounced that his budget proposal ert Gibbs said in a Washington Post ers will face reduced wages. Neither efi ts and pitfalls. By demanding would provide relief for states bur- article. “It prevents increases in the makes any sense and both run coun- “What’s being proposed by the even higher dened by debt from unemployment federal tax that goes to the unem- ter to our shared goal of getting the White House would be very helpful benefi ts. Although this proposal had ployment insurance fund, and that’s American people back to work.” and a big boost in the short term,” unemployment not offi cially been released by the tremendously important given where Hatch, the senior Republican on said Kevin Brinegar, president of taxes, Obama’s White House until today, represen- we are economically. But it prevents the Senate Finance Committee, has the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, tatives and employers alike have al- future state bailouts, because in the a clear personal stake in the outcome whose members start paying higher plan could ready made their feelings known. At future, states are going to have to of this budget plan. He, like many taxes in April in order to repay the exacerbate [an] a time when unity is most needed, rationalize what they offer and how Republicans, believes that raising state’s $2 billion loan. However, he partisan differences are keeping gov- they pay for it.” taxes of any sort is a counter-intuitive commented that the proposal’s ad- already strained ernment fragmented. Not all feedback on the proposal is method of restoring and revitalizing ditional tax increases in 2014 “would It is obvious that our economy is so positive and optimistic, however. the economy. However, in instances be pretty devastating.” relationship. still in the midst of a recession. Fami- A majority of Republican representa- like these, federal and state govern- The budget proposal is being de- lies are still forced to cut back, unem- tives have taken a decidedly strong ments must agree to compromises in bated during a time when tensions No one can say with certainty if ployment levels are still uncomfort- opposition to the plan’s provisions. order for any sort of progress to be between White House offi cials and this proposal will help the economy ably high, and people everywhere They are most incensed with the made. employers are still apparent. Al- and businesses. Both sides of support are still nervous about putting their though the federal government is and opposition have valid points, faith in the government’s plans. As a trying to improve its relations with making it diffi cult to take a defi nite result, the Obama administration has business groups by cutting costs, it is stance. One thing, however, is cer- been forced to think of creative and simultaneously pushing for fi nancial tain: The best approach we can take resourceful strategies to help busi- help to restore the unemployment to fi xing our economy is to put aside nesses and workers survive. This is insurance fund, which has been se- teamwork and partisan biases. We becoming increasingly diffi cult with verely drained by the prolonged re- will only dig ourselves into a deeper the federal government loaning bil- cession. fi nancial crisis by nit-picking and lions of dollars to state governments Obama promised businesses splitting hairs with one another. to pay for unemployment benefi ts. government efforts to simplify the There is a famous stereotype associ- According to The Wall Street Journal, corporate tax code and to lower the ated with split Congressional houses: “More than 40 states raised their un- corporate tax rate. By demanding Partisan gridlock means laws are employment-insurance payroll taxes even higher unemployment taxes, never passed and nothing gets done. last year to boost revenues.” Obama’s plan could exacerbate that I strongly disagree; if the two houses Obama’s plan is aimed at replen- already strained relationship. can keep the goal of restoring the ishing the drained state unemploy- It is very easy to be a skeptic and economy a priority and avoid be- ment-insurance trust funds. It stipu- a cynic. It is very easy to criticize and ing bogged down by minor details, lates that companies will have to pay complain. But now is not the time Congress could produce innovative $15,000 in unemployment taxes, for involved parties, such as Con- pieces of legislature. more than double the amount they gress, businesses, and the public, to That being said, it will be interest- are currently paying. However, in a take the easy route; cooperation, al- ing to see how far this proposal gets good-hearted attempt to aid busi- though diffi cult, is necessary for our in Congress and if Obama can gener- nesses as much as possible, the pro- country to restore itself. ate enough support to get it passed. posal would ideally delay these new It seems that both members of tax regulations until 2014, the esti- Congress and the public expect Emily Dobler (edobler@) is News mated year of full economic recovery. File Photo Obama to magically restore the econ- editor for The Tartan and hearts I believe it is essential that the Obama recently proposed new taxes to boost unemployment-insurance trust funds. omy without any additional cost to politics hardcore.

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Women’s tennis team defeats Slippery Rock DEVIN BEAHM their momentum into singles Staffwriter play, taking fi ve of the six sin- gles matches with brute force. FAST FACTS The Carnegie Mellon Tam fi nished fi rst against women’s tennis team contin- Krantz, 6–1, 6–3. Tam said, ued its season this week with “We haven’t played for a cou- Basketball two new matches. The team ple months since our fall sea- emerged victorious against son, so it’s good that we play MEN’s Overall: 6–15 Slippery Rock University on some [Division II] teams to Next Game: Friday at 8 p.m. Friday at the Oxford Club practice different lineups and with an 8–1 win. On Saturday, doubles strategies. There’s a vs. University of Rochester California University of Penn- big difference between prac- Overall: 2–20 sylvania hosted the women’s tice and actual match play, so WOMEN’s team at Glenn Creek Tennis this is essential for us to get Next Game: Friday at 6 p.m. Club, and the Tartans fell 8–1 back into shape.” vs. University of Rochester against the Division I team. At fi rst singles, Chen de- This puts the women’s team feated Sarah Lynch and ex- match record at 3–1. ited the court second with a During the doubles match- decisive score of 6–3, 6–1. “I File Photo Tennis es against the Rock, the No. think the match against Slip- Senior Jennifer Chui focuses as she hits a forehand. 2 doubles team of senior Jen- pery Rock went well,” Chen #8 MEN’s nifer Chui and junior Cze-Ja said. “Courtney and I were 6–3. “Even though it’s the start fornia University of Pennsyl- Next Match: Tam fi nished fi rst against able to play really well in our of [the] season and we’re all a vania, 8–1. Chen was able to Friday @ ITA Indoor Championships Jannelle Krantz and Lauren doubles match, and I just used little bit rusty in match play, win her match at No. 1 singles Coggins of Slippery Rock, that momentum in my singles the team played really well against Annabel Pieschl, 2–6, #8 WOMEN’s 8–2. Juniors Laura Chen and match. I think that if the team in both singles and doubles,” 6–4, 10–6. The Tartans’ next Next Match: Courtney Chin defeated Sarah continues to work hard in Chui said. “Hopefully we can match will be in two weeks on Saturday, Feb. 26 Lynch and Duja Drmac 8–2, practice and gets used to play- keep up this performance in Saturday, Feb. 26 at Kenyon @ Kenyon College followed by the No. 3 duo of ing matches on a regular basis the upcoming matches.” College. fi rst-year Maddie Rabson and again, then we will defi nitely At No. 6 singles, Rabson sophomore Alex Tapak, who have a good season.” defeated Melissa McCutch- Editor’s note: Courtney Chin is beat Lizzy Yetiskul and Sam At No. 5 singles, Chui won eon, 6–1, 6–3. SciTech editor for The Tartan. Bruggermen 8–3. her match against Slippery At Saturday’s match, Carn- Alex Tapak is Sports editor for Track and fi eld team The Tartans continued Rock’s Lauren Coggins, 6–3, egie Mellon lost to the Cali- The Tartan. fi nishes strong again Men’s basketball struggles with UAA teams ALLYSON KOYEN jump with a career best of ADAM GRUBER were hot after the break. But li added 15. did not get closer than that. Staffwriter 10.22 meters. Staffwriter the Tartans kept fi ghting back. The second game of the The next three minutes As for the men, on the With a 50–42 Maroons lead, week for Carnegie Mellon was consisted of a Judges’ 9–2 run, This past Saturday, Carn- track, sophomore Daniel Ch- The Tartan men’s basket- Carnegie Mellon went on a against Brandeis University on leading to the 80–63 victory. egie Mellon’s track and fi eld ing took sixth in the 60-meter ball team had a rough week, 9–0 run to take a one-point Friday, in Waltham, Mass. Pettit led the Tartans again team continued its season hurdles with a time of 8.46 going 0–2 in its games. Its fi rst lead. This Tartans’ loss was a in scoring, putting 14 points by participating in Bucknell seconds. Senior Dustin Mus- game was at home against Over the next seven min- product of poor shooting. in, and senior Shane Rife had University’s Winter Classic. selman placed fourth in the the University of Chicago Ma- utes there were fi ve lead Carnegie Mellon shot just 37.9 13 points of his own. Teams from all divisions par- 400-meter dash in 50.97. Se- roons on Sunday, Feb. 6. changes. After the Tartans percent from the fi eld in the The low shooting percent- ticipated, and the Tartans nior Nate Bussiere took sec- It was a game of lead led 61–59 with six minutes in contest. age has been key in many of managed to rise to the top. ond in the 3,000-meter run, changes, but the Tartans ul- the game, the Maroons scored The Judges started the the Tartans’ losses this sea- On the women’s side, fi rst- fi nishing the race in 8:30.13, timately lost to the Maroons seven straight, and they did game with a 16–9 lead and son, with the game against year Jacqueline Guevel had a winning by a mere 0.2 sec- 79–71 after starting out not relinquish the lead after were hot throughout the fi rst Chicago being an exception. fantastic meet, winning the onds. 24–10. Chicago then hit the that. half, shooting 60 percent. Whether the poor shooting 60-meter hurdles and taking In addition, sophomore Tartans with a 17–3 run over The Tartans outshot the They led by double digits against Brandeis was a prod- home fi fth in the 60-meter Evan Gates came in seventh the next eight minutes to pull Maroons 46.3 percent to 41.0 through most of the half, tak- uct of the Tartans not running dash, with times of 9.06 and in the 3,000 with a time of within three. percent and connected on ing a 44–28 lead on the Tar- the offense effectively or sim- 7.95 seconds, respectively. 8:40.00. Junior Rob Morhard The Maroons managed an- eight out of 20 threes, but it tans into halftime. ply missing shots, the Tartans Fellow fi rst-year Maritina scored a fourth-place fi nish other run, this one 10–0, to wasn’t enough to pull out a Brandeis scored the fi rst needed to make shots to beat Tsembelis also proved her in the mile with a time of take a 39–34 lead at halftime. victory. four points, after the half be- an elite team like the Judges. ability to be a top perform- 4:21.00, while fi rst-year Ken Whatever Chicago’s coach Senior Matthew Pettit led fore a 10–2 run by the Tartans Carnegie Mellon played er, fi nishing fourth in the Murphy fi nished seventh in Mike McGrath said at halftime the Tartans with 19 points, cut the lead to 12. Pettit pulled the New York University Vio- 3,000-meter run in 10:29.56, 4:25.41. Finally, senior J.P. worked, because the Maroons and fi rst-year Christian Mano- the Tartans within 10, but they lets on Sunday, in New York. closely followed by teammate Allera fi nished fourth in the junior Christine Warner, who 5,000-meter run with a time took sixth in 10:39.93. Con- of 15:30.84. tinuing the distance success, Over on the fi eld, junior SPORTS COMMENTARY senior Courtney Baker took Ryan Kissell took fi fth in the fourth in the 800-meter run long jump, clearing 6.54 me- with a time of 2:20.68. Baker ters. First-year Nathan Cheek The Cutoff Man: Hope springs eternal and senior Laura McKee both fi nished fi fth in the weight JONAS ALTMAN-KUROSAKI most importantly, provides and anything positive out of this Florida team can be. Keep went home with career bests throw, while fi rst-year Zach- Assistant Sports Editor optimism for every baseball Bradenton, Fla., will be a good in mind that on paper, Bud in the mile, with times of ary Erra-Hernandez placed fan. Fans have every reason to thing for that franchise. Mike Black’s young Padres were not 5:09.48 and 5:14.41, fi nish- 12th in the shot put, with While many people will be happy and optimistic. Not Quade will be entering his expected to do much last year, ing sixth and eighth in the distances of 15.84 and 13.44 be celebrating a Hallmark to mention that baseball has fi rst full season as manager of but, well... Black’s 2010 Man- event, respectively. meters, respectively. holiday with their loved ones ushered spring in fi ve weeks the Cubs after an abbreviated ager of the Year award more On the fi eld, senior Mor- Look for the Tartans next this Valentine’s Day, baseball before it actually begins. interim stint at the end of the than tells that story. gan Faer took seventh in Saturday, when they will fans worldwide will be also The 2011 season marks the 2010 campaign. Spring train- On a sadder note, this past the weight throw with a dis- compete at Kent State Uni- celebrating the offi cial start to fi rst year at the helm of their ing will allow Quade to quick- weekend brought the death of tance of 12.7 meters, a career versity in their fi nal meet be- spring training. Today is the respective teams for fi ve man- ly get on the same page as his an old manager: Chuck Tan- best. Senior Melissa Hwang fore the University Athletic reporting date for most teams’ agers and the fi rst full sea- new stars Matt Garza, Carlos ner, who managed the Pirates earned fourth in the triple Association Championships. pitchers and catchers, and by son for fi ve more, and a good Penam, and Kerry Wood. from 1977–1985 and led the the end of the week, spring spring training will no doubt On the other hand, Flor- 1979 team to a World Series training will offi cially be un- instill much-needed confi - ida’s Edwin Rodriguez will title. Pirates fans mourn his derway. The start of baseball’s dence in each for the regular enter his fi rst full season with passing and no doubt fondly Tartans’ tennis team preseason serves as an excuse season. Even without a good a Marlins team that, while recall the “We Are Fam-a-lee” for diehard fans to pack their spring training record, signs certainly chock full of future Pirates that came back to win bags for Florida and/or Ari- of leadership, control, and an talent, does not look nearly as the Series after trailing three clinches 5–4 victory zona for some warm weath- understanding of the game well equipped as the group he games to one. Hopefully, 32 COURTNEY CHIN nior Bobby MacTaggart and er and, fi nally, some Major and his players will leave a managed in 2010. However, years after that triumphant SciTech Editor sophomore Duke Miller, who League baseball. good impression for each new Rodriguez is in full control of season, Hurdle will be able to topped the Colonials’ Ricardo Spring training is im- manager. Terry Collins of the the Marlins’ potential in 2011, foster this year’s young, tal- The Carnegie Mellon Horlie and Aaron Haas hand- portant because it provides Mets will no doubt be under and his ability to nurture the ented Pirates team into some- men’s tennis team has once ily, 8–2. The Tartans found preseason excitement and the most scrutiny if spring talents of youngsters Chris thing that would have made again proven why it fi nished themselves down 2–1 head- intrigue. It allows for posi- training goes poorly; Clint Coghlan, Gaby Sanchez, Lo- Tanner proud, and — fi nally No. 8 in the nation last year, ing into singles play.For sin- tion battles, gives prospects a Hurdle of the Pirates, howev- gan Morrison, and Mike Stan- — return winning baseball to this time by defeating the Di- gles, Yu exited the court fi rst chance to strut their stuff, and, er, has nowhere to go but up; ton will dictate how successful Pittsburgh. vision I Colonials of Robert with a 6–2, 6–1 win, followed Morris University, 5–4. After by King on the next court, adding another win to their who won 6–3, 6–1. Nem- ATHLETE PROFILE belts, the Tartans move to erov topped his opponent in 6–2 for the year. straight sets, and MacTaggart “Our only goal is to take claimed victory in three sets Jacqueline Guevel sets new track records care of business in every to add the fi nal two points. match. We have several fi rst- “This year’s match against ALEX TAPAK Division III athletics. “I want- The track and fi eld team years and lots of different RMU was a lot closer than we Sports Editor ed to be able to focus on my is more than just a team, she doubles teams to work with, expected. I think this shows studies and yet still have track said. so playing non-league teams we need to step up our game First-year Jacqueline as a part of my life,” Guevel Guevel loves that the mem- is a good warm-up for our during practice and really so- Guevel exceeds the pace her said. “It’s the best stress re- bers are all so supportive and regular season,” sophomore- lidify our strategies before we predecessors set on the track liever.” fun to hang out with. For in- Harsha Rao said. play UAA teams,” co-captain team. Guevel is planning on ma- stance, this past weekend at Despite successful results MacTaggart said. “Other- As a fi rst-year, she has al- joring in mechanical engi- the fi rst overnight meet, they against the Colonials in pre- wise, I’m confi dent that we ready broken two Carnegie neering or civil engineering, played Bananagrams instead vious years, the Tartans got can hit last year’s ranking of Mellon track records. One but is not quite sure what she of doing homework. “It was off to a bumpy start Saturday eight, and with a bit of luck record was in the 55-meter wants to do with it yet. great!” said Guevel. morning on the courts of Ox- and hard work, hopefully dash, with a time of 7.52 sec- So far this season Guevel Track and fi eld season has ford Athletic Club. The usual break the top fi ve.” onds. The second was the has had two favorite memo- just begun, and the team com- duo of junior Jeremy King The Tartans will travel 55-meter hurdles, with a time ries about the team. The fi rst petes in its next meet against and sophomore Jooho Yu to Fredericksburg, Va., next of 8.71 seconds. was breaking the school re- Kent State University. was not able to pull off a win weekend to compete in the Guevel comes to Carnegie cord in the 55-meter hurdles There are still a lot of big at No. 3 doubles, and neither National ITA Indoor Champi- Mellon from the Hockaday and the 55-meter dash, while meets coming up with NCAA was the No. 2 team of senior onships. School in Dallas, Texas. She the second was the team bus Indoor Championships in two Alex Nemerov and sopho- chose to attend Carnegie Mel- rides back from Pitt practices. weeks. It will be exciting to Tommy Hofman/Photo Editor more Harsha Rao. Pulling in Editor’s note: Jeremy King is a lon based on its great engi- “There is never a dull mo- see what times Guevel puts up Guevel is on the move as she the lone doubles win were se- staffwriter for The Tartan. neering program as well as its ment,” Guevel said. next. balances track and academics. SHADYSIDE

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CARNEGIE MELLON SQUIRREL HILL INSIDE: Room draw explained [B3] HOUSINGOn-campus GUIDE 2010–2011vs. off-campus housing [B12] Your guide to 2011 on-campus housing options [B4–11] HOUSING GUIDE 2010–2011

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An overview of this year’s room draw process, including a calendar of important events that 3 Room Selection explained shouldn’t be missed by anyone considering on-campus housing for next year.

A comprehensive listing of each housing option available through Carnegie Mellon’s room 4–11 Housing guide 2011 draw, including building overviews, location information, retention options, and more.

A debate regarding the pros and cons associated with living on campus versus off campus 12–13 Opinion: On- or off-campus? while studying at Carnegie Mellon.

Pittsburgh neighborhoods reviewed for considerations critical to student living, including 14–15 Nearby neighborhoods dining, shopping, and ease of transportation.

This year’s housing map, with housing options on campus, as well as those off campus in 16 Housing options map Oakland, Shadyside, and Squirrel Hill. Room Selection explained Terms and technicalities to know before making your decision Students who have participated in Room Selection in the past may remember Housing Room Selection will be sent out the following day, April 1, by 5 p.m. Services’ major changes to the process. This year, like last year, there are no noticeable changes in the Room Selection process, except for that the process occurs over a longer The “Elect to Participate” phase is the period for Oakland Priority and Block Housing period of time and many of the dates are later than usual. For those students still unsure Selection. Oakland Priority Selection is for students who are being displaced from their of the process, here is a rundown of the phases of Room Selection. Oakland apartments. Block Housing is for any group of six or more students planning on living in the same building. Areas designated for Block Housing are Fairfax, Shady Oak, The Room Selection process is broken down into several phases: Room Retention, and Webster. All Block Housing placements must completely fill their rooms — “Room with a Retainer” (also known as “Pull-ins”), “Elect to Participate,” and General no empty slots are allowed. Oakland Priority Selection is March 25, and Block Housing Room Selection. Room Selection occurs during the next five weeks of classes, so all Selection is March 29 and 30. Additionally, applications for Block Housing are due students returning next year should at least start thinking about their plans. March 18 by 5 p.m.

Room Retention General Room Selection Room Retention, the first phase, which begins today at 9 a.m., gives students the The final phase is “General Room Selection.” All students who elect to participate in option to remain in their current living location as long as they are currently part of General Room Selection are scheduled to choose their room according to their lottery a building or floor that allows room retention. If you live in an exclusively first-year numbers. The selection process will take place on April 4 and 6. Open assignments will building or floor, you are unable to retain your room. This retention process ends at 5 take place on April 5 during General Room Selection. p.m. on March 18. All individuals participating in Room Selection must choose from either a single room, Room with a Retainer or a room or apartment that has only one space left. Housing rates are expected to increase again this year by about 4 to 6 percent. The next main Room Selection event, starting at 9 a.m. on March 21, is the “Room with a Retainer” phase. Each day is designated to certain buildings for retainers to choose There will be no newly added first-year-only housing facilities this year. their pull-ins. Building schedules will be announced shortly.

Elect to Participate For more detail about the Room Selection process, visit www.cmu.edu/housing/ roomselection. Following spring break will be the “Elect to Participate” phase. Like last year, this is optional, but is necessary for all students intending to remain in campus housing who haven’t retained, been pulled in, or applied for Block Housing. This process begins By J. Eliot DeGolia March 27 at 9 a.m. and continues until March 31 at 5 p.m. Lottery numbers for General

Housing Calendar Key dates and deadlines not to be missed

Monday, Feb. 14 – Room Retention phase begins. 9 a.m., online Sunday, March 27 – “Elect to Participate” begins. 9 a.m., online Tuesday, Feb. 15 – Information Table. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wean Commons, University Tuesday, March 29 – Block Housing Selection, Day 1. Times TBA, Housing and Center Dining Services office Wednesday, Feb. 16 – RA/CA Training Session. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Cruciform Wednesday, March 30 – “Block Housing Selection,” Day 2. Times TBA, Housing and Room, Resnik Café Dining Services office Monday, Feb. 28 – Info Table. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wean Commons, University Center Thursday, March 31 – “Elect to Participate” ends. 5 p.m., online Tuesday, March 15 – UC Info Table. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wean Commons, University Friday, April 1 – Room Selection numbers and schedule sent out by 5 p.m. Center Monday, April 4 – General Room Selection, Day 1 Friday, March 18 – Room Retention phase ends. 5 p.m., online Tuesday, April 5 – Open Assignment Reception/Sign-Ups Friday, March 18 – RA/CA/SIH/Mentor and roommate Housing License Agreements Wednesday, April 6 – General Room Selection, Day 2 and Limitations forms due Monday, April 11 – Open Cancellation Period begins. Online, full refund including Friday, March 18 – Block Housing Applications due. 5 p.m., Housing and Dining reservation fee Services office Friday, May 6 – Deadline to cancel for full refund including reservation fee at 5 p.m., Monday, March 21 – “Room with a Retainer” phase begins online Monday, March 21 – Morewood Gardens Open House. 9 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 6 – Open cancellation period continues. Online, reservation fee is forfeited Tuesday, March 22 – “Room with a Retainer” after 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 – “Room with a Retainer” Monday, May 16 – Buildings close; all residents need to vacate residence halls Thursday, March 24 – “Room with a Retainer” Friday, May 20 – Deadline for any housing cancellation at 5 p.m. No refund of Friday, March 25 – Intersection Open House. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Includes Roselawn, reservation fee Woodlawn, and Margaret Morrison A complete calendar of Room Selection 2011 events can be found at www.cmu.edu/ Friday, March 25 – Oakland Priority/Displaced Selection. By invitation only, Housing housing/roomselection/timeline/index.html. and Dining Services office Housing Guide3 02.14.11 FIRST-YEAR HOUSING HOUSING GUIDEBOSS HOUSE FAST FACTS: Location: On Margaret Morrison Street, across from McGill House Style(s) of housing: Prime singles and prime doubles Size: 71 residents Building retention: No (first-years only) Kitchens: One in the basement, adjacent to recreation areas Lounges: Each of the seven floors has its own lounge, while a quiet study lounge and a large television lounge can be found in the basement Other amenities: The building has laundry facilities in the basement, adjacent to the television lounge. File Photo DONNER HOUSE FAST FACTS: Location: On Margaret Morrison Street, across from Boss and McGill Houses Style(s) of housing: Standard singles, standard doubles, and standard triples in co-ed wings which each share a bathroom Size: 259 residents Building retention: No (first-years only) Kitchens: One in the basement Lounges: Television lounge, study lounge, and recreation area Other amenities: Lounges include practice rooms and pool tables; laundry facilities include both washers and dryers. File Photo HAMERSCHLAG HOUSE FAST FACTS: Location: On Margaret Morrison Street, behind Boss and McGill Houses Style(s) of housing: Standard singles, standard doubles, and prime singles Size: 165 residents (all male) Building retention: No (first-years only) Kitchens: One adjacent to recreation areas Lounges: Recreation room Other amenities: The building has a spacious combination television and recreation lounge; laundry facilities include both washers and dryers.

File Photo MOREWOOD E-TOWER FAST FACTS: Location: On the corner of Forbes and Morewood avenues, in front of Morewood Gardens Style(s) of housing: Standard singles, standard doubles, and prime triples Size: 208 residents Building retention: No (first-years only) Kitchens: One adjacent to recreation areas Lounges: Each of the seven floors has its own lounge Other amenities: The building has lounges and laundry facilities on each floor. E-Tower also contains Housing & Dining Services and Health Services.

File Photo 4 Housing Guide 02.14.11 MUDGE HOUSE FAST FACTS: Location: On the corner of Fifth and Morewood avenues Style(s) of housing: Prime singles, prime doubles, prime triples, prime quads, standard singles, standard doubles, and standard triples; one five-person apartment is available for Special Interest Housing groups Size: 308 residents Building retention: No (first-years only) Kitchens: One in C Tower’s basement and one in A Tower’s basement Lounges: The first floor contains a lounge, a study area, and a television room Other amenities: Mudge House is a mansion originally built for the Mudge family of Pittsburgh. After its donation to the university, it was converted into a student housing location. File Photo RESIDENCE ON FIFTH FAST FACTS: Location: 4700 Fifth Ave. Style(s) of housing: Prime doubles and prime triples Size: 93 residents Building retention: No (first-years only) Kitchens: One on the first floor Lounges: Several lounges, including a piano lounge, exercise room, and club room Other amenities: The Residence on Fifth has year-round heating and air-conditioning. Most students are currently living in triple rooms. File Photo SCOBELL HOUSE FAST FACTS: Location: On Margaret Morrison Street, in front of Welch and Henderson Houses Style(s) of housing: Standard singles, standard doubles, and prime singles Size: 86 residents (all male) Building retention: No (first-years only) Kitchens: One, on A level Lounges: One on each floor, plus a large lounge on A level Other amenities: Scobell House has laundry facilities on the ground floor. The building was also completely renovated for fall 1999. File Photo STEVER HOUSE FAST FACTS: Location: On Morewood Avenue, adjacent to Mudge House Style(s) of housing: Standard singles and standard doubles Size: 254 residents Building retention: No (first-years only) Kitchens: A kitchen and private dining room on the first floor Lounges: Each floor has several gathering spaces and a study lounge, while the first floor includes several large reading and study rooms and a recreation area. Other amenities: Stever House was designed to be “green,” using practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment. File Photo Housing Guide5 02.14.11 2011 ROOM SELECTION HOUSING GUIDEDOHERTY APARTMENTS FAST FACTS: Location: On the corner of Forbes Avenue and Beeler Street Style(s) of housing: Apartments — one-bedroom (three students); efficiencies — one-bedroom (two students); a two-bedroom suite for Special Interest Housing Size: About 150 residents Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: In each apartment and efficiency Lounges: Study lounge, TV lounge Other amenities: Lounges include a piano, pool table, and ping pong table; laundry facilities include six washers and six dryers; exercise facilities include four cardio machines and dumbbells. File Photo

Deceptively close to campus facilities, Doherty Apartments can be considered one of the Doherty Apartments provides air-conditioning in its exercise room; however, that is the best options for on-campus housing. It is a mere three-minute walk to the Resnik Café only room in the building that is so equipped. Most residents purchase personal air- and a brisk 10 minutes from most classes. Doherty is one of the best options for students conditioning units during hot weather. Make sure to take them out during the winter, as who wish to have their own kitchen in an autonomous apartment-esque style of living. Doherty’s weak heaters force residents to cling to every bit of warmth they can.

Doherty is divided into four separate towers, each headed by its own RA, who provides Rooms provide just the right mix of isolation and integration with your roommates. The his or her residents with the bare essentials: trash bags, paper towels, and, of course, one-bedroom triples include a bedroom for the three beds, a bathroom, and a living room toilet paper. Each tower consists of three fl oors and a basement. with kitchenette equipped. The living room also has three study desks, a dining table, a couch, and a small loveseat. Two-person effi ciencies are similar, though everything is As a community, there are weekly events to satisfy your sweet tooth and appropriate located in a single room without some of the furniture. exercise programs to sweat off the following day’s regret. However, due primarily to the tower layout of the building, making friends in Doherty will make you long for the days of In general, Doherty Apartments provide a decently sized living area for those that seek freshman year. Most doors remain closed throughout the day, and the occasional meet- autonomy in college life. and-greet as you leave the building with your neighbors permeates the school year.

FAIRFAX APARTMENTS FAST FACTS: Location: 4616 Fifth Ave., on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Craig Street Style(s) of housing: Apartments — one-bedroom (two students) and efficiency (two students); the Fairfax Annex has two-bedroom apartments (three students) Size: 272 residents Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: In each apartment and efficiency Lounges: Community room in basement with limited availability Other amenities: Laundry room and aerobics room in the basement, community room File Photo The community in Fairfax Apartments is not as strong as the community in on-campus with beds, tables, and drawers, and the kitchen has a stove and refrigerator. Some units dorms like Morewood, because each fl oor is home to a mix of Carnegie Mellon and non- even have dishwashers. Air conditioning and heating are included as well. Carnegie Mellon residents. Despite this, Fairfax Apartments is the perfect transition for upperclassmen to living in off-campus housing. Once acquainted with back-alley Bus stops for the 500, 54C, 71 series, and 75 are also located basically right outside the shortcuts, it’s a quick 10- to 15-minute walk to campus, and the building’s proximity building’s doors. Pittsburgh is on your doorstep if you live in Fairfax. to Craig Street, which houses many restaurants that are open late at night, make it appealing to many college students. Laundry payment may be the largest problem students have with Fairfax. Doing laundry requires that students fi rst buy a $5 card to pay for the machines. The card does not Inside the individual apartments, every room is carpeted, except for the kitchen and actually come with $5; students must put in money manually, and the machine accepts bathroom, which have tiling. The walls, conveniently, are solid — a welcome change only bills. In addition, Fairfax’s Internet connection is not Carnegie Mellon Internet, from the paper-thin dividers that separate rooms in some on-campus housing. Fairfax but rather Comcast. Finally, the cost of living is one of the highest at Carnegie Mellon is also tucked away from loud traffi c, although every now and then, a group of happy, (starting at $7,370 for an effi ciency apartment), but with all of Fairfax’s amenities and its shouting people may break the silence. The rooms are furnished and come prepared prime location, it is understandably so.

6 Housing Guide 02.14.11 MARGARET MORRISON APARTMENTS

FAST FACTS: Location: On Margaret Morrison Street, behind the sororities Style(s) of housing: Apartments — two-floor, two-bedroom (four students) Size: 80 students Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: In each apartment Lounges: One on first floor

File Photo Margaret Morrison Apartments, located up on the Hill, offers residents arguably the food on the meal plan. nicest on-campus apartments. Each unit has two fl oors, with a lounge and kitchen on the fi rst fl oor and bedrooms and bathrooms either up or down a fl oor, depending on the Each of the Margaret Morrison apartment units is separate from the others, which can apartment. All of the “Maggie Mo” apartments were redone in 2007, when they were be isolating, though this is what upperclassmen are often looking for. Residents also refi tted with newer furniture, appliances, and counter tops. have access to laundry and exercise facilities, which are on the street level of Margaret Morrison Street. Although these apartments technically have a common lounge or living area on the fi rst fl oor, these aren’t spacious by any means. The bedrooms, however, are exactly the Although the common areas may be a bit tight, “Maggie Mo” can offer residents the opposite: They are some of the biggest bedrooms that you will fi nd on campus. Each chance to have independence while still living on campus. apartment has its own kitchen, which is nice for upperclassmen who are tired of the McGILL HOUSE

FAST FACTS: Location: The Hill — across the courtyard from Boss, in front of Hamerschlag Style(s) of housing: Prime singles and prime doubles Size: 71 residents (female only) Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: One on the first floor Lounges: One per floor, and one main lounge on the first floor with a study lounge Other amenities: Laundry room

File Photo McGill, Carnegie Mellon’s only all-female dorm, offers residents prime doubles and catch art exhibitions, shows, and events at The Frame, Carnegie Mellon’s student-run singles arranged into suites. Each suite connects two doubles, or two doubles and one art gallery on the corner of Forbes and Margaret Morrison. After a short walk across the single. Rooms in McGill are small, meaning residents often are forced to loft their beds street, residents can take advantage of the nearby campus dining locations, including and sleep only inches from the ceiling. However, the size of the rooms is offset by the Tartans Pavilion, the Carnegie Mellon Café, and Resnik Café. And when campus food convenience of semi-private bathrooms in each suite. gets too monotonous, the food trucks parked nearby offer a great alternative to on- campus dining. McGill may be all female, but residents’ social lives are certainly not limited. McGill offers a friendly environment, especially since residents can socialize in any of the McGill certainly has its downfalls. Shared bathrooms with limited hot water, unreliable individual fl oor lounges or in the large fi rst-fl oor television room and study area. Weekly locks, and tiny showers are certainly a concern — but don’t forget to take into account events that bring together residents from both Boss and McGill offer a reliable dose of that the bathrooms, while slightly dysfunctional, are cleaned weekly by housekeeping fun and entertainment. Also, when residents tire of their own building, they are just a staff. As for the rooms, size ranks at the top of the list of complaints. few steps away from other Hill residences — including Hamerschlag, Carnegie Mellon’s all-male dorm. However, despite the less-than-fabulous facilities, McGill offers female students an excellent social experience in a uniquely convenient location. McGill’s location on Margaret Morrison Street also offers unique perks. Residents can

Housing Guide7 02.14.11 2011 ROOM SELECTION HOUSING GUIDEMOREWOOD GARDENS FAST FACTS: Location: Corner of Forbes Avenue and Morewood Avenue Style(s) of housing: Prime singles, prime doubles, prime triples; one six-person and one 10-person suite reserved for Special-Interest Housing Size: 455 residents Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: Three, one each on the second, fourth, and sixth floors Lounges: Two lounges per floor Other amenities: TV room, quiet study lounge, computer cluster, workout facility, recreation room, and two laundry facilities at opposite ends of the building File Photo

While students of most residences have to pull on their shoes and head to campus to study rooms and TV lounge on the fi rst fl oor, allow for frequent group gatherings. While fi nd a hot meal or a working printer, Morewood Gardens residents need not leave the this is a positive attribute for more social students, it means that several rooms on each premises. Fully equipped with a computer cluster, a source of convenient (albeit greasy) fl oor are likely to experience more frequent noise disturbances throughout the day and food at The Underground, large laundry rooms, and a gym, this dorm is completely self- night. suffi cient. And what’s more, it’s smack at the corner of Morewood and Forbes avenues, only a couple of steps away from campus. When choosing a room in Morewood, it’s hit-or-miss. Some rooms are spacious and quiet, and others are small and loud. It’s the luck of the draw, and sometimes you lose. The dorm’s proximity to campus gives it a signifi cant edge over other residential Try to plan out which rooms look best from the fl oor plans online, and try to visit a room areas. This factor maximizes your sleep time before early classes and also allows you to before committing. This will give you a good idea of what you’re getting. sprint back for your homework when you realize you’ve left it in your room. While both Stever and Mudge Houses are located on Morewood Avenue, both house only fi rst-year Morewood Gardens could be a great place to live, but before deciding to move in, check students, making Morewood the only choice for students who want to live in this area. out the rooms ahead of time and ask the current residents about the noise situation, as some rooms are better than others. Morewood’s plentiful lounges, including a few on each fl oor in addition to the larger

NEVILLE CO-OP FAST FACTS: Location: 617 Neville St., at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Neville Street Style(s) of housing: Apartments Size: 22 residents Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: In each apartment Lounges: One common basement, four living rooms

File Photo The Neville Co-op is a living community through the Carnegie Mellon housing system are allowed to stay through the summer at no extra cost and can sublet if they are not in comprised of eight apartments that feature a mix of double and single bedrooms. Every Pittsburgh for the summer months. Residents do have to pay a membership fee, which apartment is connected to one other apartment, which means the four large living rooms provides each apartment with an Internet connection and free laundry in the basement in the building are each associated with one pair of apartments. All apartments in the — with a year-long supply of environmentally friendly laundry detergent, light bulbs, co-op are fully furnished and include a kitchen and bathroom. and toilet paper. Additionally, the basement is a common space that students use for dinners, leisure, storage, and meetings. Founded by student activists in 2003 as a center for students interested in sustainable living, civil equality, and social progress, the Neville Co-op is a democratic living Residents of the co-op must apply for admission and are encouraged to participate in the community. It has no resident assistants, only liaisons to the Housing and Student varied events hosted by the current members of the co-op that are held during the Room Life offi ces who help the Co-op solve housing problems. This independence is a mixed Selection period. blessing for the co-op’s residents: While they are encouraged to be self-motivated, the lack of cohesiveness that can result leads to a space that is often unkempt and Once students are interviewed and selected to live in the apartment complex, they somewhat disorganized. will fi nd a community of students active in a variety of student organizations. When it was founded in 2003, the co-op was created based on the tenets of sustainability and While the rent for the co-op is comparable to other on-campus apartments, residents environmental awareness, activism, and equality in race, gender, and sexuality.

8 Housing Guide 02.14.11 ROSELAWN HOUSES

FAST FACTS: Location: Roselawn Terrace (off Margaret Morrison Street) Style(s) of housing: Three-bedroom apartments (one single, two doubles) Size: Five students in each of 12 houses Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: One in each house Lounges: One in the common Margaret Morrison space and a living space in each house.

File Photo Newly-renovated Roselawn Terrace houses, located off Margaret Morrison Street, are rooms also have closets that tend to be too small for most people’s wardrobes. now some of the most sought-after housing options on campus. Roselawn is located on the edge of campus, providing students with a feeling of independence while still only In addition to the large living spaces offered in Roselawn, residents have access to the having to walk 10 minutes to class. Margaret Morrison lounge and exercise room. All Roselawn residents are also on the eSuds network, getting free laundry and access to laundromat-style dryers. Each house, divided into a single-occupancy room and two double-occupancy rooms, holds five students. The bedrooms are quite small — so small, in fact, that one of the Another good thing about Roselawn houses is that, while there is more than enough doubles can’t hold both residents’ desks. The up-side to this is that the living area on living space, the cost of living in said house is less than the cost of living in some the first floor is spacious. Oakland apartments. There has been mention of the price going up due to the renovations that took place last summer, but nothing has been announced by Housing Living rooms have newly installed hardwood floors and brand-new furniture. Each as of yet. dining room houses a large table that seats six by a wall of windows. Kitchens have been completely refinished with new cabinets and appliances. All the walls in the houses Roselawn houses give the feeling of living on your own while still providing residents have been given a fresh coat of paint with vibrant accent colors. with the amenities and assistance of campus housing. If you don’t care about the size of your bedroom, Roselawn is the place to live. One downside to the remodeling of Roselawn houses is that residents no longer have access to the basement, cutting down on the storage space previously offered. The

SHADY OAK APARTMENTS FAST FACTS: Location: 601 Clyde Street Style(s) of housing: Apartments — efficiency (two students), two- and three-bedroom apartments (three students), and one five-bedroom apartment (six students) Size: 82 residents Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: One in each apartment and one in the basement Lounges: One in the basement with multiple couches and a big-screen TV Other amenities: Street parking available and a spacious back yard with a grill

File Photo Home to only Carnegie Mellon students, Shady Oak is perfect for those students who basement is also home to four washers and four dryers — not on the eSuds network and want a more adult living space. The building follows 24-hour quiet hours, providing accepting only quarters — and a large table for folding laundry. a more peaceful living environment than most other dormitories or campus-owned apartments. Each apartment has a full kitchen with an electric stove and oven, as well as Venture outside and find a picnic table and charcoal grill that is always available. The a dishwasher. The layouts vary greatly from apartment to apartment, with some having backyard is large enough to play a game of Frisbee or football with friends. Across the single bedrooms and no common living space, others having shared bedrooms with street, there is a bus stop for the 71C, which can be taken to go downtown to watch a spacious living rooms, and others having a combination of the two. show or to East Liberty, home of the Waffle Shop.

There is a lounge in the basement with numerous couches and a big-screen TV; the There are some drawbacks to living in Shady Oak. The plumbing has a tendency to space is commonly used for watching sporting events as well as hosting study groups. malfunction, sometimes causing pipes to burst, leading to water shut-offs to fix the Basic gym equipment is also located in the basement. For students who want to keep an problem. The radiators have also been a cause for concern, being set on a building-wide active lifestyle and don’t get enough of a workout from the 10-minute walk to campus, timer that can sometimes shut off in the middle of the night or be set on full blast on there are multiple treadmills, an elliptical trainer, and a weight-lifting station. The warmer days. HousingHousing GuideGuide99 02.14.1102.14.11 2011 ROOM SELECTION HOUSING GUIDEWEBSTER HALL/SHIRLEY APARTMENTS FAST FACTS: Location: 101/103 N. Dithridge St. Style(s) of housing: Apartment — one-bedroom (two students) and two-bedroom (three students), prime single Size: 273 residents Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: One in each apartment Lounges: None, but each apartment has a living area Other amenities: TV room, quiet study lounge, computer cluster, workout facility, recreation room, and two laundry facilities at opposite ends of the building File Photo

Webster Hall, located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and North Dithridge Street, is one of There are, however, some small disadvantages. The laundry facilities can become the most popular off-campus residences offered by Carnegie Mellon Housing. Webster a hassle for many residents. Using the facilities can become expensive, with a cost is located in the heart of Oakland, about a 10-minute walk from campus. One of the fi rst of $2.50 to wash and dry one load of clothes. The dryers on most fl oors are not fully stops on the Carnegie Mellon shuttle line, Webster offers easy access to the numerous functional, often requiring two full runs to completely dry clothes. For many students, restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, and shops located in the Oakland area. this is one of the biggest complaints about Webster.

Carnegie Mellon rents out one-bedroom apartments to two students, and two-bedroom An additional point for consideration is the price. Renting a one-bedroom apartment or apartments to three students. The apartments are spacious and offer many benefi ts that a double bedroom in a two-bedroom apartment costs $7,620 per year. Renting a single dorm rooms do not, including a fully furnished living room, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. bedroom in a two-bedroom apartment costs $7,930 per year. For many students, this escape from typical dorm life is the basis of Webster’s appeal. Shirley Apartments, located next door to Webster Hall, is small apartment with a fl oor In addition to the spacious apartments, students also benefi t from the facilities offered plan similar to Webster’s. Each apartment has a bedroom, a living area, and a kitchen, by Webster. The building contains a gym, a homestyle deli, and even an in-house hair while the effi ciencies are essentially a room with a bathroom and a kitchen. One of the and waxing salon. Additionally, each fl oor has a trash disposal facility as well as a downsides of Shirley is that it is one of the farthest places from campus. On the upside, laundry room. the apartments are spacious and well furnished. WELCH HOUSE/HENDERSON HOUSE FAST FACTS: Location: Behind Scobell, on Margaret Morrison Street Style(s) of housing: Prime singles and prime doubles Size: 83 residents Building retention: Yes, except for non-single rooms on the first floor Kitchens: One on the lower level in each building Lounges: TV lounges and study areas in both buildings

File Photo As one of the more recently renovated student dorms on campus, Henderson House is dorm’s residents also respect an unwritten policy of peace and quiet, which makes this a clean and quiet place to live. This dorm offers students air conditioning and heating, dorm ideal for studying. Despite being on a hill, Henderson is very close to the Tepper connected bathrooms — which are cleaned once a week — shared with one other room, School of Business, the tennis courts, Gesling Stadium, and the eateries at Resnik and the intimacy of a small building, with 20 rooms per fl oor. The fi rst fl oor is generally House, such as the Carnegie Mellon Café and Taste of India. reserved for fi rst-years only. Despite all Henderson has to offer students, there are drawbacks. Dorm rooms are not Henderson House and Welch House are also labeled “Wellness Houses,” in that they the largest, and on occasion the heating will malfunction, turning each room into a promote green practices, maintain a substance-free lifestyle, and generally encourage furnace. healthy living. Each student who lives here is expected to sign an agreement promising to adhere to these standards during the school year. Students can also take advantage Welch is one of the Hill houses, but it distinguishes itself by having a 24-hour quiet rule. of playing for the house’s IM teams or participating in weekly optional community This often means that Welch attracts students who prefer to keep to themselves and are activities set up by the resident assistants. Tickets to special events like plays or shows less interested in creating a community atmosphere. However, the atmosphere seems are subsidized by the dorm, which is a nice perk. Henderson, although placed on the to suit students who want a comfortable home and don’t want to be distracted by noise. outskirts of Carnegie Mellon, is sheltered from any traffi c or noise from campus. The The rooms are large and bathrooms are spacious. Welch was renovated in 2001.

10 Housing Guide 02.14.11 WEST WING/RESNIK HOUSE

FAST FACTS: Location: Adjacent to Gesling Stadium, next to the University Center Style(s) of housing: Suite — typically five students share a common living space and bathroom. Dorm — prime singles and prime doubles Size: 296 residents Building retention: Ye s Kitchens: Four (West Wing floors 2 and 4, Resnik floors 2 and 3) Lounges: Four (West Wing floors 3 and 5, Resnik floors 4 and 5)

File Photo Resnik and West Wing are the ideal dormitory choices for students who aren’t ready — or mostly stay inside their suites, leaving the hallways relatively quiet. The lounges do fi ll aren’t willing — to move off campus but want a bit more of a grown-up place to live than up, however — usually with groups of students either working on homework or hooking a typical dorm. While students in these dorms have the chance to be more independent, up their video game systems to the television. they also boast a quick walk to any of the academic buildings on campus, a defi nite benefi t for those mornings when you just can’t seem to stop hitting the snooze button. Both buildings do offer kitchens on certain fl oors, which is nice when you’ve had your fi ll of The Exchange and Sí Señor, but if you don’t feel like cooking, Resnik is home to a Both dorms consist primarily of suites, which are made up of two doubles and a single number of dining options. There is the Tartans Pavilion, the Carnegie Mellon Café, and with a common bathroom and lounge for the suite. A limited number of prime singles Resnik Café. In particular, Resnik Café offers a variety of choices, including sushi, Indian and doubles do exist in the buildings as well, though they are not as well known. cuisine, and comfort foods, among others.

Resnik and West Wing are optimal for a group of friends who wish to live together but With the numerous amenities that Resnik and West Wing offer, it is not surprising that want to maintain their proximity to campus and the other advantages — like free toilet both of these dorms fi ll up early in the room selection process. Hopeful residents are paper and a once-a-week bathroom cleaning — that living on campus offers. Students advised to fi nd a friend who can pull them in. WOODLAWN APARTMENTS FAST FACTS: Location: At the corner of Forbes Avenue and Margaret Morrison Street Style(s) of housing: Apartment — one-bedroom (two students), two-bedroom (four students), and four-bedroom (seven students). There is one double-occupancy apartment in the basement that currently houses first-years. Size: 35 residents Building retention: No Kitchens: One or two full kitchens per apartment Lounges: A TV lounge and exercise room is shared with Margaret Morrison Apartments. Other amenities: Two washers and two dryers are in the basement. The Frame, a small student-run art gallery, is also located on the first floor.

File Photo Woodlawn Apartments may be one of the older and more run-down housing options on maintenance has been quick to fi x them and get things back in order. Several times campus, but it is convenient for walking to class, and it’s right on the Forbes Avenue bus per semester, The Frame art gallery, which is housed in the fi rst fl oor of the apartment routes that can take you anywhere else that you’d like to go. building, has loud parties that can be heard throughout the building.

The bedrooms and living rooms both boast plenty of space, a defi nite upgrade for those Woodlawn Apartments is great if you want to live with a big group of friends, since each used to sharing cramped quarters. Some rooms have hardwood fl oors, and others have apartment houses a lot of people. People generally keep to themselves, but this does not thin carpeting. The furniture has been recently updated, as have some of the appliances mean that residents do not participate in housing activities. There are relatively few and bathroom fi xtures, which helps combat the run-down stereotype of the building. students in the building, so you’ll probably get to know many of the other students that live there. Woodlawn is a good choice if you want a small community and are looking for This year, there have been repeated plumbing problems in the building, but apartment living on campus. Housing Guide11 02.14.11 We all come to college ready for a taste of independence. And we’re granted just that Living on campus also gives you a place to stop back during the day when you have a upon arrival and our first day at Carnegie Mellon, even if that independence comes few hours between classes — you don’t have to be a permanent fixture in the napping with close living quarters with a roommate — or roommates — that we’ve never met pod in the library or the black chairs in the UC when you need a quick nap. Likewise, before, and being subjected to the same selection of food day in and day out with you don’t have to carry every single book and notebook with you for your entire day’s the mandatory meal plan. So it’s no wonder that after a year of this monotony, many schedule. students are ready to move off campus to gain further independence after living in the first-year dorms. I’m here to tell you, however, that staying on campus isn’t nearly as While some may worry about not being able to fully participate in the social life that off- bad as some say. campus living can offer, many would beg to differ. You can certainly still attend all the off-campus parties you want (though you may have a bit of a walk there and back), but After about the first month of classes, the novelty of waking up every day at 8 a.m. you don’t have to worry about being the one to have to clean up the apartment the next quickly wears off, especially with the often-dreary Pittsburgh weather. Knowing this, day. A win-win situation, in some students’ opinions. it is much easier to force yourself to get up for class when you only have a five-minute walk ahead of you to class rather than a 25-minute one. Living on campus allows you Finally, it gives you a chance to always be near to anything that’s happening on the benefit of a few extra pushes of the snooze button, something that all students campus, whether it’s a last-minute snowball fight or a spur-of-the-moment decision by appreciate. And when you’re finally finished cramming for that big exam and you’re your floor to go to half-price in Oakland. While you may not have full independence like leaving the library at 2 a.m., it’s certainly comforting to know that your bed is mere your peers dwelling off campus, there’s time for that after college, when real life begins. minutes away and that you don’t have to walk to your apartment quickly while holding Until then, take advantage of the snooze button and weekly bathroom cleaning that your valuables close and keeping an eye out for approaching shadows. comes with living on campus.

By Heather Tomko Convenient, nearby, on-campus living?

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For those tired of dorm life, moving off campus is an extremely enticing option. While there are a few downsides to the decision, there are a number of benefits as well. Listed You don’t need to worry about noise levels. You don’t have to worry about loud music below are some pros and cons of living off-campus. You can use this as a guide to playing at 2 a.m. when you have an exam the next day. Conversely, you don’t have decide whether moving off campus is the right decision for you. to worry about disturbing others when you want to play loud music at night. Apartments aren’t soundproof, but they are reasonably well spaced apart so that you To begin with the positives, it’s cheaper than on-campus housing. Although this is are not disturbed by what is going on in your neighbor’s apartment and vice-versa. not true in all cases (if you choose to live alone in a beautiful studio apartment on the middle of upscale Walnut Street, it’s going to be way more expensive), in most cases, Unfortunately, off-campus living also brings complaints. It’s far from campus. This is especially if you are sharing an apartment with a roommate, the cost will be quite perhaps the most widely expressed argument against living off campus. Although this affordable. Rent for two-bedroom apartments usually ranges from $600 to $800 per is a problem, it depends on where you live. Oakland and Craig Street really are not month. Adding to that an electricity bill of around a $100 per month during the winter, too bad a walk from campus, and once you start living there, you will find a number of and an Internet bill of around $50 per month, the total expenditure per month is usually shortcuts that take you to campus quickly. Shadyside and Squirrel Hill, on the other around $750 to $950. Split that between two people and you have to pay $375 to $475 hand, do pose a problem and are quite a distance from campus, though buses do run per month. If you do the math, you will realize that for four months you have to pay a through these neighborhoods. maximum of $1,900. A prime double in Morewood costs $3,170 per semester. If you choose apartment-style living offered by the university, it will be even more expensive. You are away from friends. Unless all of your close friends decide to move off campus, In terms of cost, we have a clear winner. you will be away from them, unable to knock on their doors at crazy hours of the day.

You have your own kitchen. If you were one of those people who hated it when you had You have a much heavier backpack. There is no way you can run back and forth to walk all the way across the dorm carrying utensils and food to cook, only to realize between your apartment and campus multiple times throughout the day. You end up that the kitchen was occupied, off-campus living is for you. With your own kitchen you having to carry your laptop and all the books you want to study out of. This may result can spend hours cooking, clean up at your leisure, and not have to worry about what in backaches throughout the semester. that suspicious-looking spill on the stove was. Ultimately, though, if you really want to move off campus, there are ways to work There’s more space. This is an obvious one. You can have your own bedroom. There’s around the disadvantages. The university Escort and shuttle are quite reliable and can a living room that you don’t have to share with the 20 people living on your floor. You take you home if you live far away and like studying late on campus. If you are someone have more closet space. It is also great for parties — when you invite 10 people over, who will miss friends, study with them during the day or have them come and stay they actually have space to move around. over with you sometimes. As for the heavier bags, consider using library resources sometimes instead of carrying everything with you. Living off campus can be a great It’s closer to good food. If you are bored of cooking and are looking for options to eat experience and while it does come with a few disadvantages, there are many benefits out, you have a wide range of choices available once you live off campus. Apartments which can make the experience worthwhile. in Oakland and around Craig Street are near some excellent restaurants, ranging from Indian to Italian to Mexican cuisines — you have it all. Shadyside and Squirrel Hill also have a number of options for eating out. By Akanksha Vaidya

Housing Guide13 02.14.11 HOUSING GUIDE OFF-CAMPUS LOCATIONS OAKLAND

Just a 10- to 15-minute walk (or five-minute bus ride) from campus lies the neighborhood of Oakland, the home of late-night food, University of Pittsburgh pride, and a population made up almost entirely of college students. Oakland is home to some of Carnegie Mellon students’ favorite restaurants, including The ‘O,’ Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Fuel and Fuddle, and Mad Mex. The food is what this neighborhood is known for on our campus. For those over-21s, Oakland has a good group of late-night destinations, such as local bars like Hemingway’s, Mad Mex and its classic half-price margaritas, and an extensive liquor store within walking distance. Another benefit of Oakland is its availability of affordable housing close to campus. Oakland Avenue and Atwood Avenue are lined with student housing for both Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh students.

Most people living here are always up for fun; if you’re looking for a quiet neighborhood, Oakland may not be it. Starting on Thursday nights — the start of the weekend for University of Pittsburgh students — the neighborhood awakens, filled with groups of college kids out to have a good time. Oakland should be noted for its fun atmosphere and is ideal for anyone looking for an extended weekend and college- oriented surroundings.

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SHADYSIDE

Shadyside is home to upperclassmen from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh, graduate students, and young working professionals. It is accessible by Pittsburgh buses. It tends to be slightly pricier than Oakland or Squirrel Hill; however, it is the most charming of the areas surrounding campus, with its tree-lined streets and boutiques. The neighborhood is best known for two of its assets: shopping and popular bars. Walnut Street is lined with a wide variety of shops from small boutiques to Apple, J. Crew, Ann Taylor, and Banana Republic. Cozy restaurants such as the Walnut Grill are dispersed between the shops.

Just blocks from the restaurants are Shadyside’s bars. William Penn Tavern and Shady Grove are the most popular, known by Carnegie Mellon students to be the closest bar locations outside of Panther Hollow Inn. William Penn Tavern in particular gathers a large number of Carnegie Mellon students. On Tuesdays and Sundays, William Penn Tavern is open to all ages for its wing nights where customers can get 10 wings in a variety of flavors, from traditional BBQ to the flavor mix of the kitchen sink, for only $3.

While the area near these bars can be particularly loud from Thursday to Sunday, Shadyside in general is a very relaxed, quiet area. The young professionals who live in the area are sometimes called yuppies, and the college students who live there are very diverse — from artists and technical majors to medical students. Shadyside is a great area for anyone looking for either a quiet escape from campus or a bustling shopping and nightlife experience.

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14 Housing Guide 02.14.11 SQUIRREL HILL

Just up the big hill on Forbes Avenue is the start of Squirrel Hill. It is either a 20-minute walk or a three-minute bus ride from campus, and the buses are very frequent — all of the 61 buses serve the route. The cost of living is higher than Oakland but lower than Shadyside. Furthermore, Squirrel Hill is the most residential of all the areas surrounding campus. In addition to upper-level students from Carnegie Mellon, it is also home to faculty and Pittsburgh families not associated with the university. Most Carnegie Mellon students know the neighborhood for its restaurants and Giant Eagle. Squirrel Hill has a vast diversity of restaurants, from Thai food at Silk Elephant to Mediterranean food at Mediterranean Grill and the famous desserts at Gullifty’s. The restaurants are dispersed among small shops, including those on the main thoroughfare on Forbes Avenue such as Little’s Shoes, a novelty card shop, and a cheap video shop.

On Murray Avenue, just off of Forbes Avenue, the Giant Eagle is the perfect one-stop shop for all of your food necessities. Squirrel File Photo Hill is relatively quiet, with most noise coming from traffic on Forbes and Murray Avenues. It is not a college neighborhood like Oakland or Shadyside and does not have a prominent bar scene. It does have a certain functionality and residential atmosphere, however, that the other two areas lack. For someone looking for a short ride or walk from campus with all the necessities within walking distance and a wide variety of cuisines, Squirrel Hill may be the place.

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HOUSING OPTIONS MAP 2011 5. Henderson House inside: Pick-up lines Treat your valentine How to avoid the improve your to delicious baked dreaded Valentine’s chance at romance goods Day 02.14.11 Volume 105, Issue 18 3by Jackie Mansky 5by Jing Jing Li 6 by Katie Chironis ...this week only

India 4 This author describes some aspects of everyday life while studying in Kerala.

Sweet Recipes 5 Sugar cookies and red velvet cupcakes make a great sweet treat for your valentine.

Avoid V-Day 6 If Valentine’s Day is your least favorite holiday, use these tips to make the best of it.

Phillip Morris 7 I Love You Phillip Morris, starring Jim Carrey, takes bromance to the next level. 10 Ask The Tartan 8 Find out what The Tartan staff is doing for Valentine’s Day.

4 5 6 7 ...feature Valentine’s Day 8 Over the years, Valentine’s Day has rallied both big fans and big opposition. ...regulars Paperhouse 5 Read about a musical artist who creates an imagined past in the minds of his listeners.

Dollar Movie 7 Find out what magical movie franchise will be playing this week.

Did You Know? 10 The writer critiques a 50-year-old page of The Tartan.

Horoscopes 11 Learn what your love life has in store for you this week.

PUBLISHER Meela Dudley EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Michael Kahn MANAGING EDITOR Celia Ludwinski PILLBOX EDITOR Anna Walsh COMICS EDITOR Nicole Hamilton ART EDITOR Adelaide Cole PHOTO EDITOR Tommy Hofman LAYOUT MANAGER Stacey Chin COPY MANAGER Katie Chironis COVER Adelaide Cole

The Tartan . Box 119 . UC Suite 103 . Carnegie Mellon University . 5000 Forbes Ave . Pittsburgh, PA 15213 . www.thetartan.org . © 2011 The Tartan Let your inner Romeo shine Everything you need to know Pick-up lines to improve your chances at romance About pageants and jerks getting internships

While prowling for the wild male or female in the “By looking at you I can tell you’re 36–25–36 — Dear Hoskins Brothers, Dear Hoskins Brothers, jungle, one’s best bet to initiate a conversation is which, by the way, are all perfect squares.” to begin with a casual “Hi” followed by a sly, “What All my jerk friends seem I’m hoping to compete brings you here?” However, humans just cannot “How can I know hundreds of digits of pi and not to be getting internships in SWE’s Mr. Engineer seem to resist the lure of the pick-up line. The pick- the seven digits of your phone number? before me. I’m so much contest this year. Do you up line — the name alone carries with it a rich, smarter than all of them! have any tips on winning? illustrious history of drinks being thrown, doors Do you feel like you’re more of a literary type? Why Why don’t I have one? being slammed, and the ever-pervasive silence after not drop down some Harry Potter references to woo Sincerely, an abruptly-ended phone call. the apple of your eye? Sincerely, Young Engineering Stud Needs Any Summer While pick-up lines do not generally work, they have “I must have had some Felix Felicis, because I think Technology Experience Dear YES, prevailed throughout the decades as classic rites I’m about to get lucky.” of passage for young men and women attempting Dear NAST-E, Luckily for you, I have some to attract the gender of their preference. Why fight “If I were to look into the Mirror of Erised, I’d see the experience with Mr. Engineer. it? It’s practically genetic. This Valentine’s Day, be two of us together.” You’re right — all your Not necessarily in winning, one of those guys or girls. Pull out a smarmy smile, friends are jerks. How dare but it’s still good advice. First practice winking, and look at yourself in the mirror “Are you using the Confundus charm, or are you just they get internships before of all, it’s a beauty pageant. and set your eyes to “smolder.” Take the advice naturally mind-blowing?” you! Don’t they know that Are you man-gorgeous? If so, of Flynn Rider from the Disney animated movie the world actually revolves you’ll do fine. If not, then you Tangled: Cock your head back, take on a confident Finally, for those who enjoy the romance of around you? When they get need to work on your talent. pose, and drawl a charming, “How you doin’?” chemicals and the passion of biology, try: offered an internship, they Tip: Don’t have your talent be need to say, “No, thank you; insulting women engineers There are pick-up lines for every occasion. You do “You’re so hot, you denature my proteins.” my friend hasn’t gotten one and scientists. They really not have to be courting a princess to use one. In yet, so I need to wait for don’t like that. Instead, sing fact, pick-up lines have pervaded every culture and “We fit together like the sticky ends of recombinant him to get one.” This way, a Disney or Taylor Swift song, subculture, regardless of gender, major, or even level DNA.” if you wind up never getting or do something really nerdy. of hygiene. an internship, you and your For extra points, rewrite a “Heisenberg was wrong. I’m certain about what friends can hang out all Disney song to have nerdy If you want to sound like you know your way around you’re doing tonight.” summer complaining about lyrics. a computer, try some of these lines: your lack of internships. Hey This Valentine’s Day, let your inner Romeo shine. — if you can’t be happy, they The last big part of the “You had me at ‘Hello World.’ ” Just remember to wear comfortable running shoes shouldn’t be either. That’s contest is the duct tape in case your object of affection does not react kindly what friends are for. costume. This is your chance “You must be Windows 95, because you’ve got me to your words of romance. Do not be deterred by to show some skin. Really, so unstable.” his or her distaste. From a safe distance, just try Or it could be that your friends your costume should just be again. Don’t be scared of the restraining order. As are actually jerks, and I’ve a codpiece. Try to be a little If math is more your subject: Randy Pausch once said, “Brick walls are there for misjudged you. In that case, creative though. Anyone can a reason. They’re not there to keep us out. They are you don’t have an internship slap on a duct tape Speedo. “My love for you is like a concave-up function — it’s there to give us a chance to show how badly we because you’re not a jerk. Your job is to look good in always increasing.” want something.” Jerks are confident, and it and be creative. It’s really recruiters love confidence. So hard to make a cute outfit at the next job fair, walk right out of duct tape, so instead Jackie Mansky | Staffwriter up to a recruiter and tell him just go for something overtly why his company sucks. But sexual. At some point in the don’t forget to give him your contest, they may ask you to résumé! He’ll be thinking, do something engineering- “Wow, only someone really related, but you can fake it. confident in his abilities would That’s what engineering is act with such total disregard about, right? for people’s feelings! I should hire him! Or he’s a sociopath.” Try not to punch the MC, Brian Hoskins A well-timed pick-up line can garner the attention What could possibly go of your object of affection, but be careful: That wrong, attention may not always be positive. Patrick Hoskins Need advice? Send queries to [email protected].

Jessica Sochol | Photo Staff advice pillbox 02.14.11 3 Tales from Abroad: India The author describes some of the aspects of everyday life while studying in Kerala This is one entry from the author’s upcoming blog, which weekends to explore, but really, the campus and the deserted American East Coast beach. The noise fades will be written in the form of lists and letters about her nearby town of Pondicherry — affectionately known as away, and if you look straight ahead, you can avoid time while studying abroad in India. “Pondy” — are what I want you to be able to picture. seeing the fi shermen squatting in the sand to relieve themselves. Dear Francesca, I’m writing this at my desk in my room of the Foreign Students Hostel (what we may call a dorm), and I’m Do you remember when you were in Chile, with the You have been saying that you honestly don’t know what staring out the large window for inspiration. It comes obvious feeling that you didn’t fi t in? That is every day to picture when you think of India. In your last letter, you easily — there are palm trees and greenery scattered here, walking to class or to the beach or taking the bus mentioned Slumdog Millionaire and Eat, Pray, Love as around a large, easy-to-walk path. into town. We cannot change the color of our skin, no what this place might look like. I had similar images in matter how traditionally we dress. The women wear my head, but now that I am here, in this tiny part of the We walk about 15 minutes to class through the campus, salwar kameez or churidas, as they are known in the South, I can try to help you picture India with words. which is 800 acres. Envision similar palm trees and South, which is a long tunic top, a scarf, and long pants leafi ness scattered throughout, with students and — light, made of cotton, and in the most fantastic colors. When our group of 16 American and Canadian professors zipping around on bicycles and motorbikes. I I have a few of these clothes, but after being here for students traveled together throughout Kerala, I put am sweating by the time I get to class, and sometimes more than a month, I realize how marked I am by my my camera away after a few days. Sure, we visited the professor doesn’t even show up — just a note on the skin and their assumptions. It is less about being from beautiful historical and cultural points, sailed along chalkboard saying that class is canceled, if that. Then America than being foreign, Western, and presumably the backwaters, toured a spice plantation, and there’s an equally sweaty walk or bike ride back to the wealthy. trekked through some of the highlands. But instead of hostel. photographing, I had my notebook in hand, making lists, I’ve mentioned going into “Pondy” before, and that is writing letters that may never be sent, and blind-contour I’m taking a 19th-century British fi ction class with about a series of photographs in itself. Picture this: Wait in sketching the faces of our group. I didn’t think a lens 60 Indian students. We just read Pride and Prejudice, the hot sun for a bus that comes chugging up, blaring could even capture everything we were seeing. and talking about marriages formed out of love and music. You hop on the back entrance because the front compatibility with these students is interesting, as entrance is for men, and then try to fi nd a seat. If it’s But now that we’ve settled into the groove of being many of their marriages will be arranged. Other classes, around fi ve or six o’clock, every woman is trying to get university students in India, there is a completely like Christianity in India, I just take with people in my home, so you will be crushed among a sea of saris and different world that I want to describe to you. It’s small program. churidas, sweating as usual. and becomes easier to navigate each day. We have the Now, try to forget the cold and think of the beach — it You press a few coins (4 rupees, about 10 cents) into the is a stone’s throw away from where we live. In the conductor’s hand, saying “Pondy,” or wherever you are afternoons, I cross the glorifi ed highway that runs going. He will inevitably repeat it in a way that sounds alongside campus, called the ECR (East Coast Road) to the same to you but is different to him. Bobble your head walk through a small village. yes, because a nod doesn’t really mean anything here, and he will hand you a waxy piece of paper that counts When you picture crossing a street, don’t picture any as a ticket, but is never collected or inspected. street you’ve ever crossed before. It’s British-style, so look to the right fi rst. Check for cattle, stray dogs, In town, you can push your way through what now feels large buses with men hanging off the sides, horn- like a typical Indian street — no sidewalks, a collection tooting autorickshaws, motorcycles, bicycles, and other of animals and vehicles moving at random, without the pedestrians trying to do the same thing you’re doing. aid of traffi c lights or yield signs. Because Pondicherry was colonized by the French, there is the French quarter, When you fi nally reach the village, I think you’ll get some with wide, quiet streets, leafy oaks, tiny bakeries and of the imagery you mentioned, like the barefoot children. rooftop cafés, and numerous French people speaking Next to the straw huts directly are modern, three-story actual French. That is the only other place I have found houses. Closer to the water, women wash their clothes where I can forget, for a moment, that I’m in India. on rocks, chickens squawk, and dark-eyed crows are always pecking at food. But I don’t want to forget that I’m here, really. The time is already careening by, each day a whirlwind of attempting to go to class, sweating, reading about The beach is small and the waves are rough — but things I’m not taking classes on, and talking — always here, it is easiest to forget where you are. It could be a talking — to fi gure out what is going on here.

Miss you always, The author took pictures while traveling throughout Kerala, a state in the southwestern part of India, but felt that even pictures could not fully capture the Caroline Kessler | Staffwriter impact of the scenery.

Caroline Kessler | Photo Staff travel 4 pillbox 02.14.11 Treat your valentine to delicious desserts Paperhouse Sugar cookies and red velvet cupcakes are sure to please On imagined pasts

You’re back at your cramped fl at in New York City, bone-tired, Flowers and chocolate might be the standard, but Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream a deadline looming heavy over your shoulders. try celebrating this Valentine’s Day with some baked Cheese Frosting goods instead. They’re easy and fun, and certainly You swallow hard and pull back from your desk. Your FM delicious. Cupcakes: radio pulls at your fi ngertips and has you turning the knob. Static. Tchaikovsky. Static. Right-wing banter. Hissing. Warm (recipes from allrecipes.com) 2 1/2 cups flour static. Then you hear it. 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Sugar Cookies 1 teaspoon baking soda “Come on man, don’t just stand there....” A police radio 1/2 teaspoon salt fl ickers and a bass glides through and a beat begins to form. 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 1 cup butter, softened A police squadron patrols the airwaves and on comes the 2 cups white sugar 2 cups sugar wave of keys. A chorus of stuttered vocals pulses alongside 4 eggs 4 eggs an uptempo rhythm. A guitar chokes on its own feedback 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream and then a high end fi lter squelches all but the low end. You 5 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk look out again and it’s there, the chase, the delivery, the 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 (1 ounce) bottle red food color redemption. Your city captured in sound: “1987” by Poka. 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Artists like Poka and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, cocoa powder, strike a chord in the hearts of many because they induce a until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. nostalgia for imagined pasts. This nostalgia kickstarts an odd flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough process of historical revision. We imagine the ’80s being far for at least one hour (or overnight). Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric more neon and full of oversized sweaters than they were. With mixer on medium speed 5 minutes or until light the Cold War in full swing, things were real, unpredictable, Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out dough on and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in sour and dark, And yet, we think of neon oversize sweaters. floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes cream, milk, food color and vanilla. Gradually beat with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on in flour mixture on low speed until just blended. Do The fact that we often search for fi ctitious pasts and try to ungreased cookie sheets. not overbeat. Spoon batter into 30 paper-lined muffin revise the emotional tenor of particular eras reveals that cups, filling each cup 2/3 full. there’s a lot going on for us as observers and creators of Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool culture. How do we reconcile the creation of collective completely. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted imagined pasts and a desire for objective historicity? I’m not into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans for 5 sure, but I think it’s because we want exciting stories, and the Makes 30. minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. past doesn’t give them to us. The result? We make fi ction into fact with our music. Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting: If you want to delve into a sound that openly claims to 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened replicate a feeling that may or may not have ever existed, visit 1/4 cup butter, softened Poka at www.myspace.com/pokaremixprojects. 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 (16 ounce) box confectioners’ sugar Juan Fernandez | Staffwriter

Beat cream cheese, softened, butter, sour cream and vanilla extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. top 10 on WRCT 88.3 FM Makes 30. most played albums of the last week

1 Blonde Redhead — Penny Sparkle Jing Jing Li | Staffwriter 2 Underworld — Barking 3 Wavves — King of the Beach 4 Thunderball — 12 Mile High 5 Röyksopp — Senior 6 Deerhunter — Halcyon Digest 7 Ratatat — LP4 Courtesy of Catherine dée Auvil 8 The Heptones — Meet the Now Generation 9 Bruce Haack — Farad: The Electric Voice Baked goods are a delicious way to show 10 Neil Young — Le Noise someone that you care about them.

food pillbox 02.14.11 5 How to avoid the dreaded Valentine’s Day If Valentine’s Day is your least favorite holiday, use these tips to make the best of it

Whether you’re single or involved with a main squeeze, distance, such as while staring over the back of your up all of your bed space. Get excited that no one will be even the spoken term “Valentine’s Day” can induce restaurant booth. An alternate method is also easy to hogging the blankets. nausea, anxiety, or appendicitis in those who don’t enjoy perform: Approach the affectionate couple and begin the holiday. Now that the dreaded day has fi nally arrived, a slow golf clap. These tactics will ensure that holiday Fabricate it’s time to spring into action. Rather than suffering cheer gets dampened wherever you are. through another year of being labeled a “wet blanket,” Set your computer clock to Feb. 15, and repeat the here are some tips for those looking to avoid the holiday Deny everything process on your phone. It’ll be like the day never altogether: happened. If people wish you a happy Valentine’s Day, Single? No way. If anyone asks, insist you’ve got a wish them in turn a happy “15th of February.” Pretend Bunker down valentine. She just left to use the restroom. She’ll be that all the candy and fl owers being sold are really right back. If your friends question you further, become day-after sales. If you believe strongly enough in your This is a personal favorite among grizzled veterans on immediately defensive about the topic. Claim you have convictions, they will come true. Other people may fi nd the V-Day front. Locate the nearest television or small, to leave or you’ll be late for your couples’ massage. The you insane, but hey, that’s a small price to pay. dark place and ride out the duration of the day in your key here is to make it believable: Have a made-up name makeshift bunker. Do not leave except to locate a nearby prepared and a potential fake identity, too. Pretending Go where people aren’t food source. Put in some gameplay time on God of War that your valentine goes to a different school or is a III or watch all of The Bachelorette seasons back-to- foreign visitor will be especially helpful in explaining On Valentine’s Day evening, everyone is doing the same back. By feigning ignorance about Valentine’s Day as a why he or she isn’t present on any other day. thing: eating at restaurants or frequenting romantic whole, you’ll successfully escape it. Just be careful not venues, such as parks and movie theaters. Instead, head to turn on your cable; the wave of jewelry and chocolate Seize the day to the spots no one wants to visit while you’ve got the commercials could thwart your attempts to repress the chance. Make an appointment with the doctor or dentist holiday. Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for avoidant types — after all, who wants to get his or her teeth drilled on to relish in their... well, avoidance. Make the biggest, Valentine’s Day? Alternatively, go see a violent movie, Be proactively creepy greasiest garlic dish you can get your hands on and head to the mall to enjoy short checkout lines, or go work eat the whole thing without feeling guilty about your out at the gym. These places will be deserted; they’re Are you the kind of person who gets easily annoyed at breath or appearance. Watch Scarface and feel no regret not exactly in vogue on a romantic holiday. public displays of affection? The simple solution is to that you have missed a chance to watch The Notebook let the world know. Follow your normal daily routine as instead. Check your bank account and laugh in the expected; however, when you witness a couple going face of those shelling out large amounts of money for Above all, keep this fact in mind: There have been in for some mutual salivating, simply walk up and stare. expensive sushi dinners or chocolate fountains. And many holidays through history which have died out This tactic is most effective at an uncomfortably close when you fi nally head off to sleep, spread out and take over time. Remember Lucaria, the Roman holiday of grove-clearing? That’s right, you don’t. It’s a defunct celebration; it died out hundreds of years ago. With any luck, Valentine’s Day (more like “Punishment and Public Humiliation of Single People Day”) will also soon be a thing of the past.

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If you are the avoidant type, use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to be as unattractive and antisocial as possible.

Jessica Sochol | Photo Staff community 6 pillbox 02.14.11 Jim Carrey’s newest movie brings dark edge to comedy I Love You Phillip Morris provides quirky twists to the usual romantic comedy formula

I Love You Phillip Morris, starring Jim Carrey and Ewan Indeed, the subject matter in this fi lm is heavy: before it. Boy meets girl — or in this case, boy meets McGregor, takes bromance to the next level in its attempted suicide, jail, and AIDS. Yet the irreverence of boy — they fall in love, go through hardships, and depiction of the real-life story of Steven Russel, a cop the actors combined with the soundtrack and camera emerge victorious with their love intact. turned con man. work make it alternately hilarious and emotional in just the right places. The fi lm asks the viewer to think deeply This is not, however, a typical romantic comedy. It is After a life-threatening incident causes him to about different cultural and societal norms through the a true story and the ending refl ects upon that truth: re-evaluate his life, Russel reveals to his wife that he is use of humor and stereotypes. Life isn’t always as perfect and cookie-cutter as Pretty homosexual and proceeds to, as he says, “start life over Woman or Sleepless in Seattle. Still, this fi lm portrays and live it like the real [Russel].” Swept away by his Jim Carrey portrays Russel as the ultimate chameleon. the struggles and rewards of love in poignant ways and constant lying and money schemes, Russel eventually He plays the devoted husband to a tee, then switches proclaims the power that love has to change and shape a lands himself in jail because, as he says, “being gay is with seemingly little trouble into the stereotypical gay person’s identity and life. really expensive.” While in a Texas penitentiary he meets man, then slips into the role of chief fi nancial offi cer, and falls in love with fellow inmate Phillip Morris, a blue- doctor, grocer, and countless others. While Carrey’s eyed, Southern beauty portrayed by Ewan McGregor. diversity in character is applaudable, the ease with Christa Hester | Acting Forum Co-Editor which his character switches roles begs the question: Although stereotypes abound in this movie, its quirky, Who is the real Steven Russel? dark undertones have a bite to them and make the viewer laugh, cry, and think in turn. The use of the Russel struggles with his identity throughout the movie, protagonist as a narrator lends a Forrest Gump charm fulfi lling different roles and spinning webs of lies in an to the fi lm and succeeds at ingratiating Russel with his effort to fi nd out what or whom he really cares about. As audience. This, along with Jim Carrey’s unique slapstick he soon discovers, nothing else matters to him but the humor, makes the movie endearing and removes it from love of Phillip Morris, whom he goes to extreme lengths the harsher realities it depicts. to be with.

For the most part, this romantic comedy, despite the new spin it takes, is comfortingly enough like those

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Despite what you may think, this is The books are way better than the It’s kind of hard to believe that this Based on the Swedish fi lm Let the in no way about the adventures of movies. There, I said it. Okay — I can came out 10 years ago, isn’t it? The fi rst Right One In, Let Me In is the tale of Clark Kent. Waiting for Superman is move on now. In the latest adaptation installment of the series is arguably the a 12-year-old boy who is neglected a 2010 documentary directed by the of J.K. Rowling’s epic series, Harry best, if only because it’s adapted from by his parents and in general lives same person who worked with Al races against time to destroy the shortest book, so the fi lmmakers a somewhat lonely existence. That Gore on his environmental smash hit, Horcruxes, the objects that give left out the least amount of material. changes, however, when he develops An Inconvenient Truth. In this fi lm, we Voldemort his power. With Dumbledore The story follows Harry Potter, a sad a friendship with a vampire child. follow several students as they make gone and Hogwarts under Snape’s youngster who lives with his aunt and The well-made fl ick hits on the three their way through the United States control, little hope remains for Harry, uncle until it’s discovered he is actually a genres of drama, romance, and educational system while facing the Ron, and Hermione, who face constant famous wizard known worldwide by the horror quite well, and just about every pitfalls and failures of said system. danger in the wizarding world. Fun fact: wizarding community. But an old enemy critic has sung the praises of the fi lm, Although the movie glosses over M. Night Shyamalan reportedly wanted awaits him as he begins his magical including the author of the original several important details and reasons to direct this movie. What, would he education (edumagication?). Fun fact: book on which both movies were for these failings, it is still a revealing have made it so that Dumbledore was Rosie O’Donnell and Robin Williams based. Fun fact: The word “vampire” look into an educational system that actually alive the whole time and that asked to appear in the movies without is said only once throughout the many of us take for granted. Harry was really a cyborg? pay, but both were denied roles. entire movie.

film pillbox 02.14.11 7 windows of almost every storefront, and couples walking around holding hands and mocking you with there unbearable happiness — fear not: There are ways that you can still have fun on Valentine’s Day without getting commercial about it.

Firstly, Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love. Oftentimes people tend to forget that love comes in all shapes and sizes, so naturally, there are plenty of ways to celebrate it. Why not remind your single friends, or even your friends who are in relationships, that you love them? Organize a group event. Go out to eat at an ironically non-romantic chain restaurant like Applebee’s or Subway, host a horror movie night at your house, or []by Meela Dudley | Publisher throw a singles’ potluck. There are plenty of people that you could celebrate with on Valentine’s Day, however un-obvious or unlikely they may seem. Maybe treat Saint Valentine’s Day, or Valentine’s Day as it is Over the years, Valentine’s Day has rallied both big their single status and remind themselves as well as your mother to a trip to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre or generally shortened, is commonly regarded as one of fans and big opposition. Those who fi nd the day the couples around them that one doesn’t need to your best friend to the Valentine’s on Ice event at the the most divisive of holidays. For some, the day is a unbearable usually argue that Valentine’s Day is merely be in a relationship to celebrate love or life. The idea Schenley Park skate rink to show them how much you bitter reminder of a failed relationship or unwelcomed a commercial holiday invented to encourage people to behind SAD is fairly simple: If you happen to not be in care about them. loneliness. For others, Valentine’s Day is a chance to buy copious amounts of themed merchandise. Those a relationship, you can still make this Valentine’s Day tell someone how you feel, celebrate a relationship or who typically enjoy the holiday usually react negatively special for someone else, maybe even a stranger. This If you are keen on the idea of volunteering for others on marriage, or just eat pounds and pounds of chocolate. to how strong the opposition against Valentine’s Day is, is why celebrators of SAD are encouraged to spend the Valentine’s Day, there are plenty of places where you Regardless of your own circumstances, it’s safe to say arguing that the holiday is a fun and established way day volunteering or performing community service. can fi nd work. The Space Gallery on Liberty Avenue is that at this time of the year the general population is to remind a loved one how you feel about them. A large Some other ways that observers of SAD commonly accepting volunteers to help out at its annual Love of split between those who anticipate and celebrate the majority of the time, a person’s opinion on the holiday is celebrate the holiday include attending singles’ events Friends event on Feb. 14, during which people come holiday and those who simply abhor it. determined by their own relationship status — and one and mixers, gathering together with loved ones, or together from the local community to celebrate the would be surprised by just how drastically some people treating themselves to a gift. More information about artists and musicians who give their time to provide our Saint Valentine’s Day is a holiday that commemorates can react. this holiday can be found on Mcwanda’s website, www. community with fantastic visuals and music. Maybe love and affection of intimate companions, held every singlesawareness.com. you might consider spending your day at Habitat for year on Feb. 14. The holiday was originally established Humanity, a Pittsburgh soup kitchen, or helping others by Pope Gelasius I in 500 CE to celebrate Saint Here at Carnegie Mellon, as well as most places, the Alexandre Kaspar | Photo Staff enjoy their Valentine’s Day at one of Pittsburgh’s many Valentine, an early Christian martyr. Although it was population is split between those who enjoy Valentine’s Romantic love isn’t the only kind of love you can youth community centers. deleted from the Roman Catholic Calendar of Saints Day for what it is and those who simple hate the holiday. celebrate on Valentine’s Day — you can celebrate in 1969 by Pope Paul VI, the holiday is still sometimes “I love Valentine’s Day because it is a day that celebrates Valentine’s Day with your mother, perhaps by taking Too often the message behind Valentine’s Day religiously observed. For others who view the day as love,” said fi rst-year CIT student Whitney Aaronson. her to the ballet. gets lost in the public disdain for the holiday more commercial than religious, Valentine’s Day is “People often forget that you can still celebrate love or veiled in the over-commercialization. This merely a day where people celebrate their signifi cant regardless of if you happen to be in a relationship or Valentine’s Day, instead of storming around others by giving and receiving fl owers, chocolates, not. It’s also a perk that stores stock their shelves with on any other day of the year. “There’s nothing preventing campus with a frown on your face and holiday cards, and other gifts. chocolate — I love chocolate.” you from doing the things you typically do on Valentine’s resentment in your heart, remember that it’s Day on any other day of the year, “ MacDonald said. “I up to you to make the most of this holiday It’s safe to say, however, that the majority of students don’t see what’s so special about that [particular] day.” (however commercialized it may be). If you’re here at Carnegie Mellon don’t see the holiday positively. single, don’t begrudge Valentine’s Day for its Out of a total of 50 randomly selected students polled in For those students who happen to be in committed reputation: Reinvent the holiday for yourself and the UC, only 22 percent said that they actually enjoyed relationships, sometimes Valentine’s Day can take on a celebrate the love, relationships, and people in Valentine’s Day. Sophomore electrical and computer different light. “I guess my feelings toward Valentine’s your life who make each day of living so special. engineering major Ryan MacDonald represents the Day depend on whether I have someone special to share majority. “I feel as though I might feel differently if I it with or not,” said sophomore psychology major Arielle were in a relationship,” MacDonald said, “but I think Etchells. “Even when I am in a relationship, I still don’t Valentine’s Day is another holiday where you’re think Valentine’s Day is a big deal, so I guess I’m kind of pressured into buying things that you don’t need — like indifferent to the holiday. While I do love chocolate, and Christmas.” any girl likes getting fl owers, I think they’re cute any Take Trevor Mcwanda, for example, who in 2005 time of the year, not just on Valentine’s Day, but I would invented Singles Awareness (or Appreciation) Day Another aspect of Valentine’s Day that many people never turn them down.” (SAD). This humorous holiday, also celebrated annually take issue with is that the day encourages specialized on Feb. 14, serves as an alternative holiday for those behavior. Because there is a day that dictates things If you are one of those people who simply can’t stand it who are single on Valentine’s Day. People who observe you should do for a loved one or someone special, people when Valentine’s Day season arrives — grocery stores SAD often claim that Valentine’s Day in itself is a tend to think that this implies giving candy or fl owers to beginning to stock their aisles with bags of colorful heart “Hallmark holiday,” and gather together to celebrate a signifi cant other is strange and unwarranted behavior shaped candies, red-and-pink decorations fi lling the

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The “Pertinent and Impertinent” section notifies readers that “Scotty” Henderson 100 will attend Prom in “conventional attire.” Man, I wish the entire school cared about what I would be wearing to my Feb. 16, 1911 next party. Hint: It’s not my birthday suit.

On page 4 of this week’s paper, the entire page is filled with text. No pictures, just 50 thousands of words. Aren’t you glad we Valentine’s Day tends to evoke a variety of reactions What’s your most embarrassing romance- don’t do that anymore? and memories. Find out what members of The related memory? Tartan think of Valentine’s Day and delve into their Feb. 15, 1961 romantic lives. I don’t get embarrassed. Seriously. —ED

Do you like Valentine’s Day? Why or why not? The second time I went on a date with this guy, I gave him the “we should just be friends” speech. The caption for a basketball photo I do. But if you’re going to do Valentine’s Day, do it Then he looked he really sad, and told me that he’d this week reads, “Lack of fans at a on your own terms. Don’t do the stereotypical stuff. already told his friends that I was his girlfriend. And 25 recent basketball game.” You’d think —ED all his friends were coming over to hang out with us. they could have thought of anything It was the most awkward night ever. —CH else to say. I mean, we think of some Yeah, because I think at its core, it’s a holiday that Feb. 11, 1986 new combination of words each week. just has good intentions. —DL One time, when I was young, my friend’s little brother kicked down my bedroom door, screamed, No, I don’t like it that much. It’s the most exclusive “Katie, don’t laugh — I love you!” and then ran away. holiday ever. —CH —KC

A Forum writer accused the University No, for a lot of reasons. I hate romance, and I think What would be your ideal way to spend of mishandling funds this week, to a holiday dedicated to romance is just a huge issue. V-Day? 10 the detriment of students on campus. And even if I did like romance, it seems silly to Really? An organization that charges expect it one day of the year and not the other 364. I don’t think I can say in a newspaper. —ED $50,000 for 5,000 plus students couldn’t —CL Feb. 12, 2001 figure out how to manage it? Color me We would go to the beach and chillax the whole day. shocked. What are your plans for today? —CH

I have no idea. I’m baking my guy s’mores brownies. Engaging in a pon farr tournament on Vulcan. —KC He’d better do something for me. —ED A Pillbox writer wonders whether the Removal of the holiday altogether, especially without Carnegie Mellon sex culture will ever I’m probably going to watch a sappy movie and do creepy people giving me fl owers. That would be 5 be seen as more than a “cold-blooded homework. It’s going to be really exciting. —CH nice. —CL eunuch.” Considering there’s a legend that Playboy once ranked Carnegie We’re going ice skating at Schenley, and then we’re What song best describes your current love Feb. 13, 2006 Mellon the ugliest school — no, no it going to play God of War. —KC life? won’t. What’s the most romantic thing someone has “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley. —ED ever done for you, or that you have ever done for someone? “I Need a Break...But I’d Rather Have a A Health Talk article explains the alcohol Breakthrough” by the Rocket Summer. —DL flush reaction, commonly known as I drove for two hours to go and see someone. I tried 1 “Asian glow.” While the disorder to surprise them, but it turned out they knew I was “Always” by Erasure. —KC increases your odds of getting cancer coming. They were still excited, though. —DL a bit, it decreases the likelihood of Feb. 15, 2010 “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” from Mulan. —CL becoming an alcoholic. Seems like a Nobody does romantic things for me, just creepy fair trade-off. things. One time, in fi fth grade, my boyfriend gave me a pack of Gushers. That to me defi nes the ED = Emily Dobler | News Editor meaning of true love. —KC DL = Daniel Lipson | Acting Forum Co-Editor Jesse Kummer | Staffwriter CH = Christa Hester | Acting Forum Co-Editor KC = Katie Chironis | Copy Manager CL = Celia Ludwinski | Managing Editor community 10 pillbox 02.14.11 [email protected]

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comics pillbox 02.14.1113 Saint Valentine’s Horoscopes Take a leap of faith and ask out the person you’ve been aries crushing on. Let your heart and love be your sword and march 21–april 19 shield.

Today a tall blond will walk your way and you will fall madly taurus in love. Play hard-to-get and in no time they will be yours. april 20–may 20

You wear your heart on your sleeve, and that’s why people gemini find you so lovable. Make sure this week, and especially may 21–june 21 today, that you not only take care of your heart, but that you share it with others as well.

Someone has been thinking about you lately, but they are too cancer shy to say anything to you. Be more perceptive and you just june 22–july 22 might find your true love.

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ACROSS DOWN 1. Female horse 1. Wife of a maharajah So maybe you don’t have a valentine today. That’s okay, 5. Some are pale 2. Loathsome virgo because there are many others out there who are just like 9. Donkeys 3. Forgivable aug. 23–sept. 22 you. Go find another single partner and be single no more. 14. Explorer Tasman 4. Actor Wallach 15. Rejection power 5. Fly 16. Small beginning 6. Resulted in 17. A type of dangerous maniac, 7. Greek letters You will meet your true love when you least expect it. It may e.g. 8. Impresario Hurok libra be a bit frightening, but once you see their smile, you will sept. 23–oct. 22 19. Approaches 9. Pardon know that it was meant to be. 20. Parisian pal 10. Midday nap 21. Cereal grain 11. Beat it! 22. Defeats 12. Goes astray 23. Rice cooked in broth 13. Brillo rival Write your sweetheart a love song for the day instead of 25. Joke 18. Terra ___ scorpio buying candy or other typical Valentine’s gifts. Your originality oct. 23–nov. 21 26. Having a handle 22. Sesame plant is more appreciated than anything else. 27. Blast of a trumpet 24. Crew needs 30. Currency unit in Nigeria 25. Roman god with two faces 31. Burlap 27. Pull on 32. DDE’s predecessor 28. Greek fertility goddess, flightless bird Mars and Saturn’s current positions are throwing your love 34. Declines 29. Kind of prof. sagittarius life out of balance. By next week, when Venus starts to show, nov. 22–dec. 21 35. Dispute 31. Grain to be ground things will be better than ever. 36. 20th letter of the Hebrew 33. Howe’er alphabet 35. Shake like ___ 37. Building add-on 36. Bank (on) Today the old saying “it is better to have loved and lost 38. AKA 38. Lacking oxygen 39. Cool! 39. Not o’er capricorn than to never have loved at all” will weigh heavily on your dec. 22–jan. 19 40. Most strange 41. Land, as a fish day’s events. Though it may not be a comforting idea, your 42. Animation unit 42. Attire previous battles of love will make you an even better partner. 43. Part of Q.E.D. 44. Harbor towns 44. Short drama 45. Vive ___! There are plenty of fish in the sea and today you have the 48. Ledge 46. Come afterward aquarius perfect bait. Throw out your line of love and see what you 50. Shout in derision 47. Ages between 13 and 19 jan. 20–feb. 18 51. Chemical ending 48. Counterfeit end up catching. 52. Entire 49. Flexible tube 53. Clydesdale, e.g. 50. Lukas of “Witness” 55. Fertile area in a desert 52. Court Love is in the air. Take a deep breath and let the magic of 56. Swear words 53. Cedar Rapids college pisces it all propel you toward a great week. 57. Person, place, or thing 54. Thunder Bay’s prov. feb. 19–march 20 58. Portents 59. “____ quam videri” (North Nicole Hamilton | Comics Editor Carolina’s motto) 60. Connections

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calendar pillbox 02.14.1115 valentine’s ball.

Jonathan Carreon | Photo Staff This past Saturday, Carnegie Mellon’s Ballroom Dance Club sponsored a Valentine’s Ball. The semi-formal evening included dinner, American waltz lessons taught by Terry Sweeney, and other games and dances.

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