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Hansen gets an upgrade KRISTIN FIELDS come costly. The new system STAFF REPORTER will be cost-efficient and will Holiday happenings When not used as a casual also work toward Illinois Wes- study space, the Hansen Student leyan’s efforts to “go green.” Center is home to a number of The new lighting upgrades shows presented by student-run will largely benefit student or- bring organizations. With presenta- ganizations such as Dance Co- tions and performances to bring hesion and the Musical Theater With finals fast approach- to the student body, many groups Society, both of which hold an- ing, Illinois Wesleyan Uni- rely on lighting and sound nual performances in the build- versity student groups are equipment for their events. ing and rely on lighting technology for their respective shows. spreading some much-need- The current system is 10 years ed holiday spirit this week. old and in need of an update. “This technology allows us Y to produce somewhere in the On Tuesday, Nov. 29, IWU J Senior physics major Derrick Rohl, who works with light- neighborhood of 16 million student Jewish organization ing in the student center, noted colors with each fixture,” said Hillel held their annual Ha- the current fixtures are minimal Rohl, who has worked on the project alongside sophomore nukkah dinner in the Davis- in terms of technology. He be- don Room of the Memorial lieves an upgraded system is an theater design/technology major important step for the facility. Matt Hohmann. “This will give Center. The dinner featured Responding to this need, the the crew and performers a new Jewish traditions including ku- Illinois Wesleyan Student Sen- degree of creativity for working gel, prayer and the telling of ate recently approved fund- events at Hansen.” According to Colin Stewart, the Hanukkah story. ing for upgrades to the Hansen On Wednesday, Nov. 30, Student Center. The majority of director of student activities and funds will go toward new stage leadership programs, Rohl and the Evelyn Chapel hosted a lighting equipment, including Hohmann have invested much special service titled “Christ- new, more sustainable, LED fix- of their time on the lighting mas Around the World: Giv- tures. project from the very beginning. The students’ tasks have in- ing Gifts, Receiving the Gift.” The new LED lighting will The event featured prayers, conserve 85 percent more ener- volved a great deal of technical gy. Due to the current system’s work, including finding avail- stories and songs in several power, which draws almost able circuits and working with languages, which highlighted 14,000 watts when turned on, Physical Plant to determine the the holiday traditions of many amount of power and electric the plastic on the fixtures melts currents necessary for the sys- cultures. more easily and bulbs must be changed frequently. tem, while making sure the proj- At $40 a bulb, this can be- ect stays on budget. Above right: Senior Stefan SEE HANSEN, P. 3 Riley and junior Reggie Cooke sing at Evelyn Chapel School of Music events on Wednesday night. celebrate the holidays Right: Senior Allison Whit- MARY NICHOLAS Audience members are en- ley and sophomore Audrey STAFF REPORTER couraged to bring a small dona- Ito spin the dradle, a tradi- Tonight and throughout the tion to the concert to contribute tional Jewish game, at Hillel’s weekend, the School of Music to Campbell’s memorial fund and help the School of Music Hanukkah celebration on will spread Christmas cheer by Tuesday. singing and playing loud for all recognize his 32 years with the to hear. university. The trombone performance “It would be nice to have Below: Campus ensembles, in the Dug Out on Wednesday something that will immortal- including the Evelyn Cha- was only a petite preview of this ize Dr. Campbell, so all the money we’re raising is going to pel Gospel Choir, all-female weekend’s musical merriment. acapella group Touch of Class Tonight in Westbrook Audito- buy a new grand piano in West- rium, a free “Songs for the Sea- brook to honor him,” said senior and Cantus Novus lead at- son” concert will be presented Stephanie Rosenbaugh, student tendees in song Wednesday. for the University and commu- organizer of the concert. nity. Acts include the nationally “Raffle tickets will be sold for competitive women’s a capella several wood-carvings, includ- ensemble Touch of Class, the ing ornaments, pens, and a baton sorority-serenading men’s a ca- case and baton, hand-crafted by pella group Suspended and the Professor Roger Garrett,” said infamous Reggie Cooke. Stephanie Kohl Ringle, Opera- In addition to these local ce- tions Coordinator for the School lebrities, a number of individual of Music. “Copies of Dr. Camp- instrumental ensembles, vocal- bell’s most recent CD will also ists, and faculty members will be on sale for a five dollar mini- perform. mum donation.” This evening’s performance Rosenbaugh believes con- will offer not only a broad spec- tributing to this fund is a great trum of musical entertainment, way for students to give to the but also several opportunities University. “With the passing support the legacy of the late of such an esteemed professor, I Professor of Piano Larry Camp- think this is a great opportunity bell. SEE MUSIC, P. 3 JOE O’BRIEN/ THE ARGUS 2 DECEMBER 2, 2011 DECEMBER 2, 2011 NEWS 3

A vehicle accident occurred at 3:10 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the Center for Natural Sci- ences West parking lot. A laptop was reported stolen at noon on Nov. IWU Film Noir Festival variety of holiday program- 17 fro m an unlocked room in Do lan Hall. The 17 from an unlocked room in Dolan Hall. The This semester’s Film Noir Fes- ming, including It’s a Wonder- laptop was later recovered. tival concludes on Wednesday, ful Life, The Holiday, A Christ- Dec. 7. Students, faculty and mas Story, How the Grinch Criminal damage to the Pfeiffer Hall breeze- staff are welcome to attend the Stole Christmas, Scrooged way occured at 1:10 a.m on Nov. 18. A window 2005 U.S. film Brick at 7 p.m. and Elf. Check out the full was broken. in Shaw Hall room 205. Don’t schedule at http://www.iwu. miss this mysterious, intrigu- edu/~titantv/schedule/ to get ing thriller. Email adjunct fac- into the holiday spirit. Criminal damage was reported at 12:10 p.m on ulty member Stokes Schwartz, Nov. 20 in Martin Hall. A window was broken. who is in charge of the film Art galleries noir series, at rschwart@iwu. The IWU School of Art Mer- Criminal trespass occurred at 2 a.m. on Nov. edu with any questions. win and Wakeley Galleries will 20 in Presser Hall. Twelve students were display their current exhibits found playing hide and seek. Art sale through Thursday, Dec. 8. Art- From noon until 5 p.m today, ist Erin Furimsky’s featured Dec. 2, the Joyce Eichhorn display is titled “An Instant Ames School of Art presents a Adorned” and artist Jodi Bird- ceramics, glass, print and pho- well’s exhibit is titled “Love to sale. This is a great chance letter to Cy…and other notes.” to purchase unique gifts for The Merwin and Wakeley Gal- MUSIC eighth grade and younger. HANSEN the upcoming holiday season. leries are located at 6 Ames “I hope students will have an Contact Marlene Ortman from Plaza in Bloomington, and are from p. 1 extraordinary experience sing- from p. 1 the IWU School of Art at (309) open Monday through Friday to band together as an entire ing great seasonal choral music,” 556-3077 or mortman@iwu. from noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday campus and show our apprecia- said Ferguson. The music will In addition to a new light- edu for more information. evening from 7 to 9 p.m., and tion for someone who gave so range in style from the contem- ing system, the Hansen Stu- Saturday and Sunday from 1 much to the school,” she said. porary “Lux Aurumque,” com- dent Center will also purchase Coffee/cookies for good cause until 4 p.m. Call Carmen Lo- This sense of community posed by Eric Whitacre, to the high-top chairs to be placed on SAI is providing cookies and zar, the director of the galler- through music will extend a Renaissance stylings of Heinrich the balcony. The grated railing other baked goods for sale ies, at (309) 556-3391 for more short stretch beyond the bub- Schutz. that wraps around the balcony, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. to- information. ble on Sunday, to Holy Trinity While the weekend before fi- which obstructs most audience day, Dec. 2, in Presser Hall. Church for the Winter Choral nals is often busy and stressful, members’ views when they sit All proceeds will support the Mandatory meeting for Concert at 3pm. this concert will provide a wel- in the chairs currently provid- Dr. Campbell Memorial Piano international students The spacious, reverberative come breather for the Illinois ed, will be removed as well. Fund, in remembrance of an At 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. acoustic venue will enhance the Wesleyan community. “Hearing The facility will also invest IWU School of Music profes- 4, there will be a mandatory solemnity of the music. When our music should put the listen- in “shotgun microphones,” de- sor who died this summer. Cof- meeting for all IWU interna- the organ, brass, choirs and er in a better mood and relieve signed to pick up sound from fee will be provided for free at tional students. The meeting congregation combine to sing stress, which creates a better a distance and allowing for the event, and popular musical will take place in the Center Christmas carols, the effect will environment in which to study,” larger groups to use fewer mi- movies will be shown. for Natural Sciences building, Ferguson said. “In a season so crophones. “Currently, the only be truly magnificent. room 102. The meeting is ex- Featured Illinois Wesleyan full of hustle and bustle, it is nice way to mic theatrical, a capella Student jobs pected to last no longer than 45 vocal ensembles are the Univer- to know we can sit and let go of or improv events is to use a Need a job on campus next se- minutes, and free pizza will be sity Choir directed by Profes- the problems of the world.” large amount of microphones,” mester? Several available posi- provided. A meeting specifi- sor Brian T. Russell, Collegiate Opportunities abound this Rohl said. “That creates additions for both work study and cally for seniors will follow. Choir and Chamber Singers weekend for students to give tional feedback problems and payroll are listed on the “My Students should bring a pen directed by Professor J. Scott back to the community, whether introduces a number of cables Resources” tab of the My.IWU or a pencil to this obligatory Ferguson, and guest choir the it means donating to the fund to to be tripped over.” web portal. Campus locations event. Mahomet-Seymour High School help keep Campbell’s memory Electrical work on the stu- which are hiring include the Madrigals, directed by Les- alive or performing in these dent center will begin over Economics, Chemistry, Phys- School of Music events lie Manfredo. Admission costs holiday concerts. “I can think winter break, so as not to dis- ics and Business Administra- At 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, $10 for general, $5 for senior of no greater gift to our commu- rupt students while on campus. tion departments; the Alumni there will be a Junior Recital citizens and IWU alumni, $2 nity than beautiful music, which Work is expected to be finished Relations Office; the Financial featuring tenor Vincent Cefali for high school and college stu- feeds our souls,” Ferguson said. by spring semester. Aid Office; the Registrar’s Of- and soprano Anne Chapman. dents. Entry is free for students fice; the Information Technol- At 3 p.m., there is a recital ogy Office; the Physical Plant; performance by the IWU Per- the School of Music; and the cussion Ensemble. Both events School of Nursing. are free and located in Presser Santa is watching. Hall’s Westbrook Auditorium. Holiday movies Call the IWU School of Mu- Good luck Need a study break from pre- sic at (309)556-3061 with any paring for finals? This week- questions. end, Titan TV presents a wide with finals! The next Argus comes out on Jan. 13 Happy studying, Want to work for us from The next semester? Argus! Email the ed board: Recycle The Argus. [email protected] 4 FEATURES DECEMBER 2, 2011 Jingle sets the Christmas bar

DANIEL COCHRAN is taunting. Schwarzenneger is intro- STAFF WRITER duced as Howard Langston, the typical workaholic father. We expect him There is no denying it, Illinois to learn his lesson by the end of the Wesleyan. We are officially knee- movie and vow loyalty to rituals like deep in the throes of holiday cheer. family time and soccer games. While most people are busy with But it is clear from the opening finals, this reviewer will be taking scenes that Howard truly works hard some time out of his hectic sched- (he misses the company Christmas ule to get in the spirit and indulge in party to complete his sales calls). He one of Hollywood’s greatest money- has also attended a number of his makers: the Christmas movie. son’s inane karate classes, a fact that I have to say, this year is slim eludes the boy’s notice as has only pickins. Only two major Christmas noted times of absence. When How- films have been released for 2011: ard admits forgetting his son wants Arthur Christmas and that new a Turboman doll for Christmas, his Harold&Kumar flick. wife panics as if this is a legitimate While both seem like promising crisis. ventures for the holiday movie-goer, The next day, Christmas Eve, perhaps greater fulfillment would lie Howard begins a mad hunt for the in looking to the past. Most films in toy. When he pretends to be head- this genre, whether religious or not, ing to the office to avoid suspicion, highlight an anti-materialist moral, his son bitterly reflects that his father focusing on familial values and will be missing the Wintertainment shunning shopping and competition. parade. Movies today are no exception. The lengths to which Howard Even Harold&Kumar has a happy, goes to achieve his goal are unreal. surprisingly wholesome conclu- He hits every toy store in the city lim- sion. While it may be impossible to its, survives multiple catfights with discover a single Christmas movie angry dads and moms, impersonates PHOTO COURTESY OF MUPPETMINDSET.COM that escapes the formula, there is at a cop to evade the police bust of a The Muppets, Jason Segel, and Amy Adams take a road trip to reunite the old gang and save the studio. least one film that chooses instead to counterfeit toy operation in the proj- mock it: Jingle All the Way. ects, fights off a venomous reindeer, Yes, this film was released in suffers thousands of dollars’ worth in 1995. No, there’s no reason you damage to his minivan, escapes the Muppets makes magic should have heard of it. It was criti- bombing of a local radio station and goes toe-to-toe with Sinbad himself cally panned (despite making a mod- CHRIS FRANCIS itself. The whole thing is simplis- Muppets themselves seem more est profit at the box office). So why (that’s right, the scourge of the ’90s)! It is quickly revealed to the audi- MANAGING EDITOR tic and cheesy, but it’s not about real and expressive than the am I bringing it up 15 years later? to apologize for that to you, of all flesh-and-blood human charac- Because it breaks the mold. ence that the lesson is not intended for the parents but rather the selfish One way to make sure a film people. ters. Most of these Muppets can’t The creators took Arnold Schwar- And it doesn’t need to apolo- move anything on their face other zenneger and made him into a lov- children who demand so much of profits on ticket sales is to hit the them. The father must do no less nostalgia nerve. gize. The Muppets specialize in than their mouth, and they’re ing father obsessed with finding a making genuinely funny and en- beating human beings at acting. sold-out action figure for his son on than become Turboman himself to The kids who grew up watch- save the day. ing their favorite cartoons back in dearing entertainment out of ma- It says just as much about the Christmas Eve. Of course this isn’t terial as old as time. Sitting in the almost-magical skill of the Mup- anything new for the actor: Junior Brian Levant’s film, often per- the day are now grownups with ceived as a failure by critics who disposable incomes, and maybe theater, I and the rest of the adult pet team as it does the failure of and Kindergarten Cop were equally audience laughed out loud at least actors. heartwarming. What’s different is loved his Beethoven, is an unequaled have a few kids of their own. So tour de force of Christmas parody. It churning out some throwback once every ten minutes and had This crippling shortcoming that Jingle uses the star satirically. plenty of drawn-out laughing fits is doubly disappointing as some To say that Jingle is a cynical presents an original take on the genre flicks is sure to reanimate their in- as well as the holiday, and its all-star ner child and bring their families to make up for the down time. I of the most iconic Muppets are story about the materialization of suspect we enjoyed the movie shortchanged on screen time for Christmas values is a gross oversim- cast could not be motlier. to the theater. Jingle All the Way more than the kids. the sake of ending the movie be- plification. It is a scathing analysis of satisfies not We’ve had movies for The only the casual viewer with its laughs Chipmunks and Smurfs, and now Unfortunately, this humor is fore the child audience members the holiday that operates on multiple not the specialty of the human run out of attention span. levels. Although it was marketed and high-octane thrills, but also any a new wave of ’80s nostalgia is cold-hearted scrooge who seeks a washing in with The Muppets. characters. I realize just because Had the human characters been as a kids’ film, most of the humor given the smaller parts they de- and thematic elements are aimed at warm reminder that Christmas can Of course, it’s pretty unfair to be clever—even with Sinbad as your compare The Muppets with those served, Gonzo could have more adults and parents. than his token scene before the The utilization of the plot formula Santa. other nostalgia pieces, seeing as Muppets is a genuinely good movie almost entirely forgot movie while the others should about him, and maybe Rizzo never have been created in the would actually be in the movie. first place. But comparison is un- The Muppets But the failure of the human avoidable when Muppets is con- characters doesn’t make the Mup- tent to follow the same sort of pet ones any worse. They are all revival plotline. still hilarious, expressive and Main protagonist Walter is, for adorable, and they expose the es- delightfully unexplained reasons, three sential fakeness that is the eternal handicap of computer graphics in a puppet born into a human fam- (out of four) ily, and a diehard Muppet fan, film, used by those other revival despite the whole Muppet crew Starring: movies. having been separated for years. Jason Segel, By far the most entertaining But upon learning an evil oil bar- and visually appealing scenes Amy Adams create a panorama of the whole on plans to tear down the Muppet Director: James Bobin studios, he and Kermit the Frog Muppet cast, small in front, big gather each of the Muppets for Genre: Comedy in back, all interacting with each one final show to save the studio, Released: Nov. 23 other and the token humans. And bringing Walter’s brother (Jason the best part is the knowledge that Segel) and his girlfriend (Amy they are really there. They actual- Adams) along to help. ly had to stuff all those felt, foam The plot is as cliché as the day Michael Caine can realistically and fur puppets in that car or that is long, but unlike the ’80s throw- and heart-wrenchingly interact TV studio. That’s where the mag- back failures, Muppets knows with felt puppets onscreen doesn’t ic really originates. this just as well as you do and mean everyone can, but Segel and And it might be the cheesiest doesn’t shy away from breaking Adams are either trying too hard thing in the world, but I can’t get the fourth wall just to make fun of or phoning it in. the film’s opening score out of my Throughout the movie the head. DECEMBER 2, 2011 FEATURES 5 Despite promise, Jessie J-ust fails NICK DESIDERI song peaked at number 2 on the are all colors of the rainbow.” emotionally insecure blind. FEATURES EDITOR British music charts. I could fill an entire article Who You Are represents the But Jessie’s follow-up single with dreadful lyrics from Who biggest misfire debut of 2011. You Are America is in the middle of set her on a dangerous path. , but equal attention What’s so frustrating is that Jes- another British invasion, mainly “Price Tag,” a moderate hit in must be called to Jessie’s voice. sie has so much potential. She by one woman: Adele. the U.S., finds Jessie bemoaning Instead of using it for pleasure, has the voice and the song-writ- Jessie J materialism. “Just want to make she instead decides to inflict as ing skills, but her preoccupation British songstress Adele’s Who You Are sophomore album, 21, has bro- the world dance / Forget about much pain on listeners as pos- with “self-love” and “equality” ken sales records on both sides the price tag,” she trills. sible. makes the record resemble the of the Atlantic. The big-voiced “Price Tag” is one of the most “Who’s Laughing Now,” a most annoyingly shallow chil- diva has ushered in a new era offensively trite songs I’ve ever song addressed to Jessie’s “hat- dren’s book ever written. of real, intimate song-writing, heard. To hear a complete corpo- erz,” features an incredibly And the lack of quality songs and everyone from Lady Gaga rate drone complain about ava- obnoxious faux-laughing vo- certainly does not help. While and Katy Perry are trying to tap rice is like listening to Herman cal throughout. Her vocals on Adele may have successfully half a star into her stripped-down, acoustic Cain complain about sexual ha- “Momma Knows Best” hearken conquered America, we need to rassment. back to the days of scratched reject Jessie J’s brand of awful- (out of four) sound. Genre: Pop This review is not about If “Price Tag” started Jessie CDs, as it actually sounds like ness just as we rejected “taxa- Adele. But in every discussion on the path to pop music hell, the track is skipping. tion without representation” 200 Label: Island Records about Jessie J, Adele must be her debut album, Who You Are, Jessie’s voice is amazing, but years ago. Released: Nov. 29 mentioned. Each possesses a cemented her position in it. Fol- she insists on over-singing. Per- wonderful voice and an ear for a lowing in the vein of her biggest haps she’s aware of how boring Who You Are fantastic pop song. But whereas hit, attempts to be her songs are and is trying to Adele is brilliant, Jessie is a hor- both enjoyable pop album and spice them up. Or her tendency rible stain on the music industry. therapist. It completely fails at to over-sing and make off vocal It did not have to be this way. both objectives. tics is intended to impress the Who Writer of Miley Cyrus’ smash The main problem with listener. In case you forgot, Jes- You Are hit “Party in the U.S.A,” Jessie is how lifeless it sounds. sie has a strong voice, and she’ll showed potential early in her Jessie sticks to inoffensive R&B remind you of it constantly. Who career. She graduated alongside beats to back her songs, but The biggest downside of You Are Adele in 2006 from the BRIT nothing immediately grabs the is that it’s not about you. School of Performing Arts and listener like a pop song should. The album is actually all about Technology and topped the Brit- Despite her previous work, Jessie’s insecurities. The prob- ish Broadcasting Corporation’s nothing sounds nearly as catchy lem with Jessie the therapist is “Sound of 2010,” just like Adele as “Party in the U.S.A,” and Jes- that she has absolutely no iden- did in 2008. sie fails to recapture the magic tity on her own record. Jessie’s first single, “Do It of “Do It Like A Dude.” Instead, Jessie apes Lady Gaga’s “love Like a Dude,” provides an in- she churns out blasé tunes like yourself” theme, tries to mimic teresting take on females in the “Stand Up”: “If you surround Adele’s voice, and blatantly rips music industry. “I can grab my yourself with negative people off Katy Perry on songs like crotch just like you,” the song- / You’ll never feel settled in or “Domino,” which is basically stress snarls over a dirty beat. feel an equal,” she sings. Even a clone of “Last Friday Night.” Who You Are In a way, its crudeness is what worse is “Rainbow,” in which is like the emotion- makes the song so glorious. The she revolutionarily asserts, “we ally insecure blind leading the PHOTO COURTESY OF SOULTRAIN.COM Undercover discovers IWU’s talents DANE BRINKMEIER pressed the audience with his lads, started out with “Wonder- on numerous occasions, making outshined his first piece. The STAFF WRITER smooth mellow voice, sing- wall” nice and smooth. Perhaps the song a poor choice for his performance was especially im- ing The Strokes’ famous song it was too smooth, as the piece vocal range. pressive because he used clever As each year goes by, the stu- “Someday.” lacked energy. Though Gresik was a wel- personalized transitions be- dent singing competition Under- Although at first he appeared But when he began to sing come addition to the show, per- tween song verses. cover seems to get better. This nervous, McGowan began to his second song, “Halleleujah,” haps better song choice could is the 19th semester of Under- feel more loose and comfort- Knox put more pizzazz into his have really displayed his true Ralph Pineda cover, and it certainly wasn’t a able as he naturally progressed singing and got more into it potential. disappointment. Many promis- throughout the song. Above all, physically, showing more poten- Mellow first-year Pineda ing performers lit up the stage he kept the beat flowing with tial toward the end of the song. started off with pitch-perfect Reggie Cook with their vocal talents, smooth solid guitar. guitar playing as he sang “Cool- instrumental accompanists and The most anticipated singer er than Me.” But because of Katie Bregman engaging stage presence. of the night, junior Cooke start- the tenderness in his voice, the The Sly Devils By far one of the best sopra- ed off with “Use Somebody,” words he sang were unclear. The only other actual band nos I have heard in a long time, which he sang beautifully. His Pineda’s second song “Little She Likes Cloth performance of the night started sophomore Bregman’s first song stage presence and soothing Lion Man” had the same per- This rockin’ band was the per- off with the head-banging song “If I ain’t Got You” worked to voice strengthened his perfor- formance energy along with his fect opening to start the night off “I Shot the Sheriff.” her advantage. Her soprano mance. lightly strummed guitar, show- right. In their first song “Learn The lead vocalist of The Sly voice combined with her light Figuring not to fix something ing his ability to relax on stage. How to Love,” first-year Lisa Devils, junior Usman Siddiqui, piano playing made the musical that wasn’t broken, Cooke’s sec- Mishra shook the room with her started singing with a fun- piece really shine. ond cover “Run” had the same Abby Lyons & Sean Leeds soulful voice. loving energy. Though his voice In her second song, “At qualities as his first one. It was This same energy continued began to crack at certain points Last,” Bregman went all out and certainly a treat, but I would This sophomore singing duet in their second song “Harder near the song’s end, the back-up sang every note pleasantly and love to see Cooke employ his had great chemistry, which to Breathe” and even got some vocals mixed in so well it made spot-on. Although she greatly talents toward a wider variety made their songs enjoyable people in the front row banging you forget Siddiqui was strug- impressed the audience with styles. to listen to. Their first song their heads to the music. The gling with the high notes. her singing, she needed just a “Lucky” showed their chemistry band’s encouragement for peo- And Siddiqui made their bit more emotion in her eyes to as well as the perfect blend of Al Maiocco ple to dance made the audience second cover, “I Feel Good,” all convey the song’s true meaning. their voices. feel like they were at an actual his own. Packed with a jammin’ Sophomore Maiocco started Their second song “Take Me concert and like the band want- drum solo by Bryn Saunders, off with one of the most unique or Leave Me” proved the same. Brad Gresik ed us to enjoy the night. this song proved to be a crowd styles of songs of the night, But I would have loved to see pleaser. In his covers “Don’t Look “The Humpty Dance.” The song more friction between the two as Back in Anger” and “Crazy,” itself is a combination of vari- they sang this one. Rather than Shane McGowan sophomore Gresik didn’t make ous styles, which seemed prom- just simply singing the words, I Noel Knox Changing up the tempo good use of his potential. The ising, but didn’t quite deliver. wanted to see them actually feel from the stellar opening num- Sophomore Knox, who seems transitions from low to high Maiocco’s second song “Kiss what they were singing. ber, sophomore McGowan im- to enjoy playing musical bal- notes caused his voice to crack Me” brought a brighter tone and 6 FEATURES DECEMBER 2, 2011

PHOTO COURTESY OF BLOOMINGTONNIGHTOUT.COM Moe’s offers consistency, good Mexican food and a good time. Southwest grill is sure to thrill DEBBIE SKINNER STAFF WRITER

Do you need a break from the monotony of on-campus food, but don’t know where to look in Moe’s Southwest Grill the Bloomington-Normal area to silence your rumbling stomach? Then leave it up to a townie as I review one of my personal favorite restaurants in Normal. three Moe’s Southwest Grill is locat- (out of four) ed about three miles from Illinois Wesleyan’s campus, off of North Cuisine: Mexican Main Street at 1730 Bradford Location: Lane, Suite 195. 1730 Bradford Lane Despite peculiar names like “The Funk Meister” taco and the Price: $10 and under “Homewrecker” burrito, I absolutely love the food served at Moe’s. And honestly, the employ- ees know what you mean if you able when selecting a restaurant, just say “I want a vegetarian bur- and Moe’s definitely provides that rito” when ordering. security. In fact, the Moe’s web- The prices at Moe’s don’t go site states, “To demonstrate their over $10, remaining reasonable commitment to freshness, Moe’s for a college student’s income. has never used freezers, micro- The cheapest entrées are less than waves, animal fat, lard, or MSG.” $4 and are still pretty delicious. The wide range of vegetarian A word of warning: the fresh options are denoted with a “V” on jalapenos at Moe’s are the spiciest the menu, and the meat is cooked peppers I have ever eaten. I enjoy on a separate grill from the veg- spicy food, but unless you plan etables. Moe’s also supports the on having a gallon jug of water Meatless Monday campaign pro- at your side when visiting Moe’s, moting the environmental ben- ask the employee to hold back on efits of consuming less meat. the jalapenos. Moe’s features both dine-in I recommend trying the corn and take-out options. The atmo- salsa—an absolutely delicious sphere is very relaxed and open, blend of corn, onions and spic- with modern artwork hanging on es. And I always scoop up some the brightly colored walls and fun, Tomatillo, a green salsa with upbeat music constantly play- a uniquely salty and satisfying ing. I have heard tunes from art- taste. ists like Michael Jackson, Barry At Moe’s, your food is pre- White and Johnny Cash playing pared right in front of you as in the background while enjoying you select exactly what you want my meals. added to your meal. Moe’s of- What’s to lose? I recommend fers side dishes like rice, beans or anyone looking for a break from queso, and a self-serve fountain the dullness of Bertholf Com- with Coca-Cola products. Des- mons to give Moe’s a try for af- serts feature mouth-watering, soft fordable prices and delicious, fresh-baked cookies. sustainable food served in a wel- It is imperative for me and fel- low vegetarians to feel comfort- coming atmosphere. DECEMBER 2, 2011 FEATURES 7 8 FEATURES DECEMBER 2, 2011 Skyrim soars despite technical errors

TIA SPRENGEL prided on its expansive gameplay, which generates an endless amount Scrolls series because you are no STAFF WRITER which promises hours upon hours of new quests for the player to com- longer locked into the player you of play time with each new install- plete. Yes, I really just said endless, thought you’d like. Instead, you ment. and it was not hyperbole at all. can experiment and fine-tune your As a Bethesda fan girl, I have But Skyrim takes this attribute to The leveling and combat sys- character to be exactly what you never been disappointed by the El- an almost unbelievable level. With tems from Morrowind and Oblivion want as you play through the game. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim der Scrolls series. The fifth install- the main quest divided into three have been improved in Skyrim. Un- The perks system, which allows ment of this saga, Skyrim, is no ex- acts, eight different factions to join like its predecessors, which forced you to add certain bonuses to any ception. and hundreds of miscellaneous side players to select their character’s at- skill of your choosing, also adds an Though trying to fit in every quests, the Elder Scrolls promises tributes and skills at the beginning interesting element to the game and wonderful aspect of this game well over 300 hours of gameplay— of the game, Skyrim allows you to allows you to customize your char- would be impossible in just one a number many times greater than just play how you’d like. The character even more. three article, a few areas shine above the the usual 10 to 15 for most big titles. acter’s skills develop naturally as The combat system has some (out of four) rest. And this doesn’t even take into opposed to being predetermined. new elements that make it much Developer: Bethesda As those who have played previ- account the new “Radiant quest” This is a huge improvement more effective and engaging. Gen- ous installments of the series know, system Bethesda has introduced, over past installments of the Elder erally, past games focused primar- Platforms: Playstation 3, the Elder Scrolls has long been ily on melee fighting. Oftentimes Xbox 360, PC magic users or archers were out Genre: Fantasy RPG of luck with their cumbersome, clunky and ineffectual systems. Released: Nov. 11 In Skyrim, this is not the case. Magic wielders can now dual wield a destruction and restoration spell, there are bound to be some techni- removing the need to pause and se- cal issues, but Skyrim’s are ridicu- lect spells. Archers now have a sim- lous. pler aiming system and can zoom My playing sessions of Skyrim in on their targets. And both spells have crashed at least three times and arrows can actually do a lick of and have slowed down and frozen damage to attacking monsters. on multiple occasions. Floors dis- As painful as it is for me to ad- appear, people glitch into walls. mit, there are still a few issues with Certain quests are rendered totally Skyrim. unplayable as a result. The plot is uninspired and tends It’s gotten so bad at some points to get quite repetitive. You kill a that it’s taken me upwards of fifteen dragon, learn a word of power, minutes to travel between areas move onto the next quest. Wash, only a few steps away from each rinse, repeat. Even the climax of other. Hopefully, Bethesda will the game follows these same lines. come out with a patch that will take While the first few times you care of some of the more disruptive fight a dragon are exhilarating and glitches. get your adrenaline flowing, after a All in all, though, Skyrim is well while it feels like a chore. It doesn’t worth playing. The gameplay and take long before you wish the main new leveling and combat system quest had more variety. are just a few of the multiple im- And the game is disappointingly, provements and additions, and they PHOTO COURTESY OF GAMEBANDITS.COM heartbreakingly glitchy. I under- far outweigh any of the negative as- Many technical glitches diminish the overall Skyrim playing experience. But the game is still worth playing stand with a game this massive that pects of the game. Microcosm: IWU reflects on the semester

ERICA WITZIG STAFF WRITER “The highlight of this year was probably my conference “The girl’s soccer team going to the For the final column of the race in cross country. Just knowing it NCAA tournament.” Microcosm this year, I decided was my last collegiate cross country race -first-year Emily Johnson to do a broad, sweeping survey ever made it that much more special.” of a bunch of different people on -senior Sam Welch campus. I asked them all a single question: What was the best part “Finding the appropriate conditions that of your semester? The answers “Getting kicked out cause my sea anemone to spawn.” were varied, interesting and occa- -Associate Professor of Biology William Jaeckle sionally lewd. The more appropri- of Ames!” ate ones are shown here. Have an -sophomore Phil Swist “My sociology class. I took it for a awesome winter break! General Education requirement and fell in love with it. Now it’s my major!” -first-year Rachel Renee “Being able to finally balance my “Watching Fiji dominate rope school work, job and social life, and being pull against Sigma Chi.” able to succeed at three of them and do well in -sophomore Zack Fletcher school and meet new people at “Performing! I loved being part of ‘The the same time.” Children’s Hour’ and JM-7 as well as -sophomore Navika Chhabra co-running a theatre company.” “Living in an -junior Chantericka Tucker off-campus apartment with “My semester was three of my best friends.” awesome! I am an exchange student -junior Sarah Vore coming only for one semester, and it turned “Finally feeling that sense of out to be the best four months I have spent in my independence.” whole life! I enjoyed living in a more open -first-year Morgan Sondgeroth society than what I am used to in Morocco. People here are nice and not judgmental, so I have been able “Performing in to do whatever without caring about the Shringara Theatre Co.’s Mythic “It would have to be going to consequences the next day. I hope you understand what I mean. That’s my highlight from my Cabaret as well as Quickies!” see the Avett Brothers perform at the U.S. -junior Allie Torres experience in the U.S.” Cellular Coliseum.” -senior Brahim Senhaji -senior Erick Henderson DECEMBER 2, 2011 FEATURES 9 Perry imperils candidacy with gaffes

BREXTON ISAACS STAFF WRITER

Candidate Spotlight: Rick Perry Rick Perry was the last to enter the presidential race and started off with big polling numbers, only to have them take a meteoric nose-dive into the single digits. Perry is currently the longest- serving Governor in the United States, having four more years of experience than the next in line. But even with extensive experience in the Governor’s office and as a campaigner, Perry has struggled to master the art of a national election. Perry’s debate performances have been horrific, and he’s had a number of off-color comments on camera, including once in New Hampshire where political watchers joked that he acted drunk. Perry made one of his more recent debate flubs when asked how he would trim the budget PHOTO COURTESY OF USDAILYREVIEW.COM deficit, responding that he would Perry was govenor of Texas, a Republican candidate for the presidency, and, um...we forget the third quality, but we’ll get back to you. aim to eliminate the Department of Education and the Department of illegal immigrants and even The Republican primary has have cost him at the polls. By the time the next Argus of Commerce, but could not re- supports giving in-state tuition gone through a number of front- Cain seems increasingly likely is printed, the field of eight will member the third department he breaks to undocumented stu- runners, with five of the eight to drop out due to numerous sex- most likely diminish to two se- proposed cutting. Perry remem- dents. While this position is fa- having held the title at one point. ual misconduct and marital affair rious candidates (Mitt Romney bered later in the debate: the De- vored among Democrats, it has Current frontrunner Newt Gin- allegations. and Gingrich), with maybe one partment of Energy. hurt him with Republicans. grich has a leg up on former Due in part to his long history extra candidate hanging on for Perry is growing accustomed Will Perry get another shot at frontrunners Michele Bachmann, on the national stage, Gingrich’s other reasons (Ron Paul). Cain to the debates, but the damage being the Romney alternative? Rick Perry and Herman Cain. faults have already come to light, will probably drop out before the has already been done to his im- In a constantly shifting political Bachmann’s downfall resulted and he is on the rise after many of primaries even begin, Bachmann age. A recent national Quinnipiac landscape, it’s a possibility. But from some controversial com- his troubles have already worked and Rick Santorum will drop poll shows Perry in fourth place he’s running out of time with only ments by herself and her hus- their way through the media. after Iowa and Perry and Hunts- with just six percent of respon- a month until the Iowa caucus. band, as well as her perceived Most people have already man will probably go after New dents supporting him. ignorance about major issues. made peace with knowledge of Hampshire. The Governor, whose state has Week In Review Perry took the wind out of Gingrich’s three wives and nu- We’ll see in the next edition of the longest international border, The primary race for the White Bachmann’s sails with his late merous affairs. And much of the Argus (Jan. 13) if these pre- has also come under fire from House is heating up in the final entry until the first debate, but al- Gingrich’s staff resigned in mass dictions hold true. In the mean- conservatives over his immigra- stretch. Only eight candidates re- most all his debate performances early in the campaign, giving him time, enjoy the political theater tion policy. Perry favors more main. have been lackluster at best and an opportunity to bounce back. over your holiday break. lenient reprimands for children Sociology Club aims to help humanity

DEBBIE SKINNER the group is almost exclusively run ing the social issues and making a STAFF WRITER and organized by students. “The The most rewarding part about difference in their community.” most rewarding part about being “ For additional information about the co-advisor is working with being the co-advisor is working with Sociology Club, students can visit Illinois Wesleyan’s Sociology students who have a passion for the group’s Facebook page, where Club offers opportunities for stu- making the world a better place for students who have a passion for mak- information regarding next semes- dents to talk informally about so- all,” Adams said. ter’s meetings and club events will cial problems with like-minded, This semester, Sociology Club ing the world a better place for all.” be published. Burke (mburke@ change-oriented individuals. organized a canned food drive iwu.edu) and Adams (vadams@ According to sophomore mem- and fundraiser to benefit Home iwu.edu) also welcome emails at ber Katie Bregman, the club’s mis- Sweet Home Ministries (HSHM), -Adjunct Professor Loree Adams any time. sion is “to promote the welfare of a Bloomington mission and home- “I never doubt what a small society through education, activism less shelter in the Western Av- group of determined individuals and volunteering.” enue Community Center (WACC). Sociology Club organized the ogy Club attended to represent can do,” Adams said. “But if the Assistant Professor of Sociology HSHM provides over 100,000 food drive by asking campus lo- the group, and nearly every seat group is even larger, even greater Meghan Burke and Adjunct Profes- meals annually, and WACC serves cations like the bookstore for gift was taken. The panelists explored things can be accomplished.” sor Loree Adams serve as co-facul- more than 1,000 local community certificate donations to raffle off potential future directions for the ty advisors for Sociology Club. But members each year. at the fundraiser table. Anyone movement and prompted attendees who donated food received a raffle to consider what they could do in- ticket, and Bregman made brace- dividually to aid financial dispari- If you go... lets available for sale at the table. ties in modern-day societies. Funds from bracelet sales were All students are welcome to join used to purchase more food to give Sociology Club, whose members to WACC and HSHM. are always interested in collabo- Where: Second floor of CLA , outside Sociology Club also recently rating with other organizations on helped organize the Occupy Wall campus. Junior member Ashley the Sociology faculty offices Street panel in which IWU profes- Roberts said the group seeks to sors discussed the movement with highlight “a wide arrangement of When: Every other Tuesday at 6 p.m. participants of Occupy BloNo. majors and passions” because its Many members of the Sociol- members “all want to work on solv- 10 FEATURES DECEMBER 2, 2011

Above: Sophomore A.J. Nathan, senior Brenna Larson and sophomore Above: The Joslin Atrium steps are great for sitting. Audra Kuchling mapped Below: The group ‘s model of IWU’s Bible garden. the best places to sit on campus.

Lit students map uncharted territory JACKIE CONNELLY Sainsbury said. “The standard cam- “unique” with their project and de- “natural” theme to the next level by The content of both the class and EDITOR-IN-CHIEF pus map of IWU, for example, iden- cided to map campus based on their crafting their entire map out of edible map project has left Thinking Like a tifies only buildings, roads and walk- favorite manmade spots to sit and products. “We used tortillas and fixed Mountain students more observant The stress of college life does not ways. It gives no indication at all of observe. the berries, nuts or leaves if the trees and curious about their everyday na- afford the average Illinois Wesleyan how we experience the campus.” “We obviously put all the benches had lost their fruit in the proper spots ture experiences. student much time to stop and smell Encouraging her students to locate and picnic tables on the map,” Kuch- to indicate the location of each tree,” “It’s hard for me to look at campus the roses. areas ideal for ‘place experiences’ ling said. “But we also included areas she said. the same way I did before and just But in this past semester’s like hearing birdsong, enjoying pools we personally enjoyed, such as the Grabavoy’s group also included a walk to my classes without paying 200-level English course Think- of sunlight or observing clouds and Joslin Atrium stairs, the Bible garden, book of recipes that used the berries attention to my surroundings,” Kuch- ing Like a Mountain: Literature and stars and sunrises, Sainsbury gave the hotspots and the little courtyard and nuts produced by the trees fea- ling said. “When you’re traveling the Environmental Consciousness, As- them almost free rein to explore Il- inside Holmes Hall.” tured on their map. “I’d have never same sidewalks to and from build- sociate Professor of English Alison linois Wesleyan’s wild side. Junior Natalya Grabavoy, an Eng- realized so many trees just here on ings, you get so used to the urgency Sainsbury dreamed up a new project “This is the first time Professor lish writing and art design double campus could provide a direct con- of reaching your destination that you that would force her students to do Sainsbury had done this assignment, major, joined her group in a differ- tribution to my sustenance and life,” don’t take the time to explore new just that. so we had a lot of creative freedom ent approach: mapping edible trees she said. “I found it shocking just ways of doing things.” Inspired by Dennis Wood’s Every- with the project,” said sophomore around campus. how much we overlook the world And that fresh perspective, it thing Sings: Maps for a Narrative At- English literature major Audra Kuch- “Instead of viewing the trees as around us.” seems, can be found right in your las, Sainsbury’s assignment required ling. “I’m not saying it’s logical or merely landscape and something we Both Grabavoy and Kuchling own backyard. “I think anyone at students to re-imagine and graphi- efficient to figure out a new walking pass by on our way to class, we view enrolled in Thinking Like a Moun- IWU can agree that walking around cally map out Illinois Wesleyan’s path by going from maple to maple the trees for their function in the natu- tain with an interest in investigating campus becomes routine,” Kuchling campus to portray what Woods calls or to always sit near edible plants, but ral world and the direct impact they the natural world through literature. said. “But I also guarantee that you’ll “the experience of place.” it’s refreshing to gain a new perspec- have on human life,” said Grabavoy, Throughout the semester, Sainsbury see something new, or learn some- “For Wood, maps are not objec- tive of a familiar place.” who worked with sophomore Caitlyn has used poetry, novels and in-depth thing about campus that you never tive renderings but constructs that Kuchling and her group members, Trevor and junior Anthony Kopp on writing assignments to explore vari- have before, just by changing how shape our expectations of the way we senior Brenna Larsen and sophomore the project. ous environmental concepts as well you experience place.” understand and experience place,” A.J. Nathan, wanted to do something Grabavoy and her group took the as personal connection to the wild.

Above: An edible tree in the Robert S. Eckley Quadrangle

Below: Junior Natalya Grabavoy, sophomore Caitlyn Trevor and junior Anthony Kopp pose near an apparently edible tree.

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The glass sculpture in the en- Hearing Christmas Annual family carolling. trance to the Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art is so cool! songs on the radio. Or it will be, when the entrance Hearing nothing but Annual family fist fights. is finally finished in 2025. "Christmas Shoes" on the radio. Black Friday consumerism maintains status quo cool.” The lady at the counter The advertisements and shops send throughout the year tell us if we streets, beautiful decorations MALLIKA replied, “That’s the price you the message that they are not only don’t buy something, we ourselves and high skyscrapers, I realized KAVADI pay for fashion, right?” All three selling goods, but also happiness are incomplete. last weekend we have become a shared a laugh. and social status. Some even seem Do people realize that the ones civilization based on consumerism. COLUMNIST It is ironic that while people to believe they can provide heaven spreading these messages are the It is our incentive to earn, to create, are setting up tents to fight onfor earth. one percent who are getting richer to build, to destroy. It is our way of social equality and against the The most disturbing part is that every day while most of us are life. Why not call it religion? On Black Friday, thousands unjust concentration of wealth in the joy people feel when they find under the control of their terms History shows blind faith of people gather outside Macy’s the hands of nation’s wealthiest some cheap item is very much real. and conditions? in religion has caused great on Chicago’s North Michigan one percent, many are supporting Has the pursuit of happiness come We live in a world dictated by troubles for mankind. It is equally Avenue. They clap when there the system that upholds this to mean this? Continuing to buy the market, where everything is disturbing to find that the world we are fifteen minutes left to concentration open of wealth. without questioning the reason for controlled by a few key players. live in is based on a more subtle the door and they cheer when the I admit I have squandered more consumption? Some of the things they provide and transcending blind faith: that doors finally crack open. than my fair share at times. But I have seen people on streets at may actually change the way of consumerism. What follows is chaos and an when I saw the efforts people were midnight for social movements. we live, but are they challenging It is maintaining the status quo intense struggle to obtain shiny, ready to take just to buy goods, I have seen people on streets at the way we think or are we just while at the same time fooling scented, glamorous, consumer I began to doubt whether these midnight when India won the following blindly? people into believing they are goods while fighting for theirobjects lives are worth it. World Cup, and the videos of When I came to the U.S. this moving up the social ladder when against the stampede. A better standard of living is people waiting on streets this August, I was shocked to see actually they are right where they I was standing in line to buy an incentive to earn money, and year for Britain’s Prince William an entire market for dorm- and started, or worse. It is making the a much-needed pair of winter a comfortable life is an incentive and Kate’s wedding. As absurd college-related goods, a need I powerful more powerful and the boots when I heard a conversation to spend the money. How then are as some of these may sound, had not even imagined. Then I weak weaker. between a mother and daughter. people ready to spend hard-earned these people were at least sharing realized the shopping for school And if this fails to point out The woman told the girl the money to lose their comfort and a someone else’s joy. “necessities” I enjoyed so much the vanity of consumerism, ask shoes she had bought looked better standard of living? The advertisements before as a child back home were not yourself if Black Friday is really uncomfortable. All this made me reflect on how holiday seasons always tell us if we “necessities” at all. worth losing sleep after a perfectly Her daughter agreed, but said uncomfortable or useless objects don’t buy something, our holiday As I looked around downtown fulfilling Thanksgiving dinner. it was fine since they were “reallyhave come to signify happiness. is incomplete. Advertisements Chicago, at the brightly lit Sophomore finds solace in wise words of senior It wasn’t until I came to Illinois (his holiness currently serves as party. During these enlightening If, like I once was, you are lost or Wesleyan University that I found Music Director for WESN), I was conversations, I am afforded the confused, come to Ed. Maybe stop PATRICK true meaning in life. With a new set able to exponentially broaden my invaluable opportunity of hearing him on the quad sometime or join NEVELS of friends and a chance to start over, understanding of the universe. the word of Ed from Ed himself. him for lunch. The medium through I was able to discover my true lord I believe it is also my purpose Oftentimes, I am blown away by which you are exposed to his word COLUMNIST and savior, senior Ed Thome. in life to spread the word of Ed. I Ed’s words on the importance of is not important. What is important Blessed with the opportunity of believe if, by the end of my life, I shallow friendships and the value is that you are exposed to his holy In high school I was lost, both living on the same floor as Ed, myhaven’t reached everyone I possibly of origami in modern society. His word in the first place. To do so, spiritually and mentally. I didn’t soul has been truly saved. After could have with the word of Ed, thoughts on the utility of clothing you may want to become involved know who I was or what I was mere weeks living with him, I then my life will have been in vain. are, to say the least, magnificent.in WESN. there for. I needed help. I needed finally understood the meaningSo of here it is: my (brief) Since becoming a follower of Ed, I I’ll leave you with one of my guidance. life and my purpose on this earth. presentation of the word of Ed to have found significant value in only favorite Ed quotes. Writing on the I turned to many outlets for help. I understood that my calling was you, you who may be a misguided wearing one pair of pants. importance of friendship, Ed had I tried meditation, Wicca, Hinduism, to serve his holiness in every way I soul like I once was. Ed’s commitment to community this to say: “I place a high value on Islam, Lamaze and a surfeit of possibly could. The word of Ed is simple. It’s service is strong. But above all, Ed’s physical appearance and material other channels to aid in my search In an effort to serve, as well as the hearing of the word that is the views of the afterlife are brilliant and wealth, and thus find it beneficial for meaning in this guileful world. get closer to, his holiness, I became tough part. Generally, if I want often bring me to tears. The thought to surround myself with rich, ugly No matter what I tried, though, I Assistant Music Director for WESN, to communicate to his holiness, I of being granted eternal life because idiots.” came to the same conclusion: life is Illinois Wesleyan’s student-run might sit with him for dinner or join of my service to him is what gets me Just think about it. meaningless. radio station. Under Ed’s guidance him at a wholesome off-campus out of bed in the morning. the EDITORIAL STAFF BUSINESS STAFF ABOUT US CONTACTS Jackie Connelly Editor-in-Chief Matt Pankau Business Manager The Argus is published by Illinois General information: ARGUS Chris Francis Managing Editor Fred Thompson Business Rep Wesleyan University and printed by (309) 556-3117 Hannah Griffin News Editor Tyler Gedvilas Circulation Manager P&P Press in Peoria, Ill. Although the Advertising Information: Nick Desideri Features Editor paper is partially funded by Student (309) 556-3036 Memorial Student Center Becky Ebben Opinions Editor Senate, the university is not respon- Fax Number: (309) 556-3977 Illinois Wesleyan University Daniel McGuire Sports Editor sible for, nor in any way influences,E-mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 2900 Mary Quinlivan Photo Editor the content of The Argus. 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The liberal arts philoso- attempt to hide or mask this, or what an edu- phy is a reason many students choose to at- cation here entails, in any way. tend IWU in the first place, and I am person- A simple look at the University’s web- ally grateful to have received it during my site affords everyone the ability to know time at IWU. that the liberal arts are at the core of IWU’s If Smith failed to properly research the academic programs and philosophy. Amelia University before deciding to attend class- Smith should have known general educa- es, she has no one to blame but herself. And tion classes, including physical education, if she takes issue with the liberal arts philos- would constitute a significant portion of herophy and fails to see its benefits, she should studies at IWU before deciding to enroll. take her own advice: “seize the responsibil- Late IWU president Minor Myers took ity” of her life, and transfer. great pride in embracing the liberal arts phi- -Joseph M. 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Disagree with anything in the Argus? Send your letters to [email protected] 14 SPORTS DECEMBER 2, 2011 Men’s basketball brings record to 4-1 on the season with a week full of blowouts tear and led 63-34 with 13:10 remaining from beyond the arc, and Monmouth held Wurtz scored a career-high 39 points, Titans demolish in the game—a demoralizing deficit for a slight edge in free-throw shooting per- including both attempted three-pointers Monmouth. Illinois Wesleyan hung on to centage. and all 15 of his free-throws. According Monmouth, take a win 77-49 and start the season with four But on Saturday, Nov. 26, Ripon Col- to Rose, the Titans “won’t play many guys beating from Ripon straight victories. lege handed Illinois Wesleyan their first as talented as Wurtz the rest of the sea- Junior forward/center Kevin Reed loss of the season, 61-80, a game in which son.” But they will have to develop “bet- BOBBY BAILEY scored 15 points and secured 10 rebounds the Titans never led and once trailed by as ter defensive awareness of key players,” STAFF WRITER in the win, career highs in both catego- many as 27 points. he added. The Illinois Wesleyan University men’s ries and his first career double-double. Illinois Wesleyan kept the scoring close In contrast to their game against Mon- basketball team experienced both sides of Head coach Ron Rose called Reed “an at the beginning of the game, but a 17-5 mouth, Illinois Wesleyan lost 39-25 in the a blowout in their two games last week, active post player” with “a nose for the run for Ripon gave them a 31-13 lead. The battle on the boards. The Titans made only bringing their record to 4-1 in their young ball,” adding “his hustle plays have been Titans remained poised, outscoring Ripon 14 of 25 free-throws, a disconcerting 56 season. a spark” for the team. in the remaining stretch of the first half, percent, while Ripon went 26 of 28 (92.9 Riding a three-game winning streak, Sophomore Victor Davis tallied 11 but still trailed by 12 points at halftime. percent) from the charity stripe. the Titans hosted Monmouth College points, and Illinois Wesleyan’s bench out- Illinois Wesleyan opened the second Now, the Titans will have to “look at on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Illinois Wesleyan scored that of Monmouth 35-20, including half with baskets from Reed and senior the mistakes they made, improve in those came out firing, scoring the game’s first 10 from junior Daniel Oswald and eight John Koschnitzky, but could not bring the areas and move on to the next game,” nine points, and never looked back. Their from sophomore Eric Dortch. In addition, game closer than that eight-point deficit. Rose said. “There is no substitute for ex- smallest lead of the game was six points senior guard Stephen Rudnicki recorded a Forward Aris Wurtz led Ripon’s ensu- perience.” (14-8), and they went into halftime with game-high seven assists. ing scoring frenzy, which put the Titans The Titans return home tomorrow, Dec. a 43-30 lead. Collectively, Illinois Wesleyan sank 30 down 78-51 with 4:58 left in the game. 3, to play Webster University at 7 p.m. in Starting the second half even stronger of 67 shots from the field, handily besting Although the game was out of reach, Illi- the Shirk Center. than the first, the Titans went on a 20-4 Monmouth .448 to .294 in shooting per- nois Wesleyan showed heart, finishing on centage. Both teams drained three shots a 10-2 run. Swimming and diving excel at IWU Invitational KINZIE SCHWEIGERT 123 points. Millikin finished third yard individual medley with a time of 67 points. Millikin followed (1:51.63) and the 100-yard free- STAFF WRITER with 81 followed by Illinois Col- of 2:16.96 and the 100-yard but- with 50, Illinois College took 40 style (51.11), while Gilbert added lege with 47, Principia with 25 and terfly in 1:01.28. and Eureka earned 36. another second-place finish in The Illinois Wesleyan Universi- Eureka with 3. The three women also contrib- Senior Mikey Firth placed first the 200-yard individual medley ty men’s and women’s swimming The girls had three double win- uted to winning relay teams, with in the 100-yard backstroke in (2:07.69). Sophomore Marcuse and diving teams both placed at ners in the meet. Senior Andrea sophomore Lizzie Egan in the 53.25 seconds and second in the Duval added a first-place finish in the IWU invitational held on Sat- Patterson was the winner of the 200-yard medley relay earning 100-yard butterfly in 55.942 sec- the 500-yard freestyle with a time urday, Nov. 19 at Fort Natatorium. 100-yard backstroke with a time a new pool record with a time of onds. of 5:01:50. The teams swam against Confer- of 59.74 seconds and the 200-yard 1:51.53, and with sophomore Gra- Firth also finished first in the The Titans will swim again to- ence opponents Augustana and freestyle with a time of 2:03.54. cie Nafziger in the 200-yard free 200-yard medley relay team with day, Dec. 2, in Greencastle Indiana Millikin, along with Principia, Eu- Senior Angela Lugg won the relay in 1:44.41. senior Tommy Gilbert, sophomore against DePauw University, while reka and Illinois College. 50-yard freestyle in 25.84 seconds The men’s team finished second Ross Tollefson and senior Sam the divers face Rose-Hulman. The The women’s team finished first and the 100-yard freestyle in the with 136 points after Augustana’s Mitchell with a time of 1:41.11. next home meet will take place on with 181 total points, comfortably 55.48 seconds, while junior Katie 142 points. The men’s team dou- Mitchell also placed second Saturday, Jan. 7. besting runner-up Augustana’s McHugh finished first in the 200- bled Principia’s third-place finish in both the 200-yard freestyle Come support your Titans! A closer look at this year’s NCAA contenders HELP WANTED JAKE CLEMENS are back among the top teams in UCONN as well at PITT, of the tables come season’s end STAFF COLUMNIST the country. Coach Krzyzewski Louisville, Cincinnati and and have the experience this has a strong young team led Marquette. year to do some damage late into

As we transition from fall to by first-year sensation Austin I am giving the slight edge March. OZARK winter, the weather is getting Rivers. to UCONN in the Big East. But Key Matchups: Dec. 10 @ #15 Restaurant and Bar colder. Thankfully, NCAA Rivers has all the makings of as usual, expect the 2-3 zone to Kansas, Feb. 4 @ #7 Wisconsin basketball is just starting to heat a superstar, but will not be able give opponents nightmares. Part time servers 1. Kentucky and bartenders up. to carry the team by himself. He Key Matchups: Dec, 2 vs. will need to receive shooting #9 Florida, Feb. 11 vs. #10 Coach Calipari turned on his Tuesday through Here is my take on the top five Saturday evening teams. help in the backcourt from guard UCONN recruiting magic once again. As Must be available christmas Seth Curry, and brothers Mason is tradition, Kentucky will be and new years eve Apply in person or online 5. North Carolina and Miles Plumlee will also need 2. Ohio State looking at five-star first-years to step up big in the post for this As the son of a Michigan to carry a huge share of the load After a disappointing loss to ozarkhouserestaurant.com Kentucky in the Elite 8 last year, team to be successful. graduate, it is very hard for me this season. the Tar Heels are motivated, This year’s team could take to say good things about Ohio First-years point guard talented and experienced. North a little while to get going, but I State. So I should be taken Marquis Teague, power forward Men’s Carolina returns its entire am not worried about any team seriously when I say I truly like Kyle Wiltjer and forward starting lineup and nearly all the that has Coach Krzyzewski on this Buckeye team. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will all Basketball key reserves while adding two the bench. Ohio State is another young start right out of the gates. It Key Matchups: Feb. 8 @ #5 team this year, with only one is always tough to expect a lot five-star prospects. 12/3 - WEBSTER Sophomore forward Harrison North Carolina, Mar. 3 vs. #5 senior and one junior. Sophomore from first-years right away, but Barnes came on strong toward North Carolina All-American Center Jared senior guard Darius Miller and the end of the season, and Sullinger shocked the nation sophomore forward Terrence 3. Syracuse 12/10 - U Chicago Kendall Marshall will be back when he decided to return for a Jones will be on the floor to to run the offense at point guard. The Syracuse Orange is second year. Sullinger averaged give some experience to the entering the 2011-2012 season more than 17 points a game last youngsters. Senior forward Tyler Zeller 12/17 - WASH U. was nearly unstoppable in the with high hopes. season, so he will likely face I have never been a fan of tournament last year. If everyone This year’s team is one of the many double teams this year. Coach Cal’s recruiting strategy stays healthy and they pick up deepest and most talented to ever That is where the lone senior of bringing in one-and-done all- 12/29-30 - Tournament where they left off last year, the play under veteran coach Jim on the team, shooting guard stars, but you can’t argue with Tar Heels are a solid pick to win Boeheim. Highly experienced William Buford, will come into results. Look out for the Wildcats of Heroes it all. seniors Kris Joseph and Scoop play. Buford can slash into the if these talented young players Look for a very bitter and Jardine are two of the top players lane and is just as potent from actually surrender to playing as a revitalized rivalry with Duke in the Big East the outside. team rather than just showcasing 1/4 - WHEATON this year. Joseph will be called on to lead Sophomore point guard Aaron their skills. one of the strongest frontcourts Craft will play a big role in getting Key Matchups: Dec. 3 vs. #5 Key Matchups: Dec. 3 @ #1 1/7 - @ North Park Kentucky, Feb. 8 vs. #4 Duke, in the nation, which includes Fab the ball down in the post and is North Carolina, Dec. 31 vs. #6 Mar. 3 @ #4 Duke Melo, C.J. Fair, and highly touted enough of a scorer to demand Louisville first-year Rakeem Christmas. respect from opponents. The Big 1/10 - AUGUSTANA 4. Duke The Orange will have to Ten will be no walkthrough this More teams to keep your To no surprise, the Blue Devils earn their spot once again this year, but it is also no Big East. eye on: Louisville, Baylor, year against conference rivals The Buckeyes will be at the top Wisconsin. DECEMBER 2, 2011 SPORTS 15 Pretty average. I normally hit up Sub Connec- A season to remember tion a few hours before a game. Then I always JOE MUSSO JR. critics wrong, finishing with sole like to get to the locker room early so no one SPORTS COLUMNIST else is there. possession of second place in the On Saturday Nov. 19, the clock conference. What did you want to be when you struck midnight on the fairytale sea- The 2011 Titans were also the grew up? son that was 2011 Titan football. fourth team in school history to After four quarters of football, make it to the NCAA Division III I wanted to be a professional athlete but my the Titans found themselves dead- Playoffs. back-up was always a spy like James Bond. locked with the Monmouth Scotts. It has been a privilege to cover The game went into overtime, this team all season. Being able to What’s your favorite place on cam- say I was a member of the 2011 Ti- pus and why? then a second overtime, and finally a third. The Monmouth tailback tan football team means a great deal to me. The soccer field after a night practice. Every- took the hand off, bounced outside thing else is dark except for the field - its just and crossed the goal line. Let me tell you firsthand, as time cool to look around and admire everything. Just like that, a locomotive with passes and we all grow older, this a head of steam came to a screech- team will not be remembered for If you could spend a year in any ing halt. their excellent record, or their upset country, which would it be? Although the season came to an win over Wheaton, or even for mak- end that cold Saturday afternoon, ing the playoffs. This team will be France. I studied abroad there and there are the story of the 2011 Titans will en- remembered for the type of people it so many cool things to see and the food was dure much longer. consists of. I am proud to call each amazing. They are one of the few teams to one of these men my teammates. have only one regular season loss in If there is one thing all Illinois If you could trade places with one Wesleyan students past, present and person, who would it be? Illinois Wesleyan’s history. After being chosen to come in third in the future can take from the 2011 Titan Michael Jordan, but just for a day to know pre-season polls, the Titans proved football team, it’s Titan Green Over How did you get started in soccer? what it is like to be that awesome. Besides that Everything. I’m really happy with my life. It was the first sport (as age allowed) I could play as a kid in the fall. The Titan Profile is a weekly sports feature that introduces Illinois Wesley- What’s the highlight of playing soc- an athletes to the campus. cer at IWU? A different student is selected for The best thing has probably been beating each week’s profile. If you would like Elmhurst, a big in-conference rival for the past to suggest an IWU athlete, contact the few years. sports editor at [email protected] What’s a typical game day like? Do you have any traditions or supersti- tions? Titans look to dominate indoors KATHERINE FILIPPO The indoor season schedule is new first-year class, the Titans are STAFF WRITER made up almost entirely out of ready to compete to the best of home meets. This will not only their ability. The school semester may be give the Titans the home-field ad- “We expect to make 2012 a coming to an end, but it is just the vantage, but will also give all 50 banner year, and our goal is to be beginning for the women’s track athletes the chance to compete. Il- the best we have ever been,” said and field season. linois Wesleyan will later host this head coach Christopher Schum- It’s been a long haul since the year’s CCIW Outdoor Champion- acher. “There are several home athletes first started pre-season ships as well. meets this year, which gives our workouts in August, but they are The women’s team is currently whole team many opportunities ready to kick off indoor track ranked fourth in the NCAA Divi- to compete. We are all focusing competition today, Dec. 2, at the sion III standings for indoor track right now on putting in the hard Titan First Chance Meet. and field. Last year the women work and maintaining our training The women will compete on placed sixth at the Indoor National throughout break.” their home track against other Championships, and this year they Students can come out to the teams in the region and confer- have their sights set on winning Shirk Center today at 4 p.m. to ence, including Millikin and Wash- the title. support the track and field team as ington University. The field events With a strong group of return- they start the indoor season. will begin at 4 p.m. followed by ing runners as well as a talented the running events at 4:30 p.m.

KATHERINE FILIPPO/THE ARGUS The track women after last year’s Indoor Championships. The Titans hope for another strong season. Volume 118 | Issue 11 December 2, 2011

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Titan Tallies Former ice skater takes up running RACHEL WIMBERLY STAFF WRITER Kathryn Tomaszynska is a first-year on the IWU cross country team. In addition to running, she is involved in many other 3-2 activities and clubs that keep her Overall record of the busy. “I was in the Fashion Show for IWU women’s soccer a Cause that the group SAVVI team. sponsored,” said Tomaszynska, who is also a member of Anthro- pology Club, Asian Pacific Stu- dent Association and Anime Club and works at The Ames Library at the information commons. Tomaszynska originally had a hard time picking a sport she liked and staying with it. Before her sophomore year, she was an ice skater. “I actually found out there is an ice arena in Bloom- ington,” she said. “I really want 80-61 to ice skate next semester after cross country is over.” Final score of the IWU Her sophomore year of high men’s basketball team school, Tomaszynska tried running track, but didn’t like it. She in their first loss of the finally found her passion in cross season. country. “I enjoyed running the 12- minute run in gym class my first on a major. “Initially I thought school, but I’m not fluent in ei- enthusiasm for Japanese culture. year, and my friend mentioned I would major in chemistry, but ther,” she said. “I’m taking Japa- “I did declare my minor as Japa- she was on the cross country I took AP Chemistry senior year nese right now. My entire family nese, because I became interest- team and that I should try it out,” and disliked it so I switched into is Polish, and I understand a bit ed in Japanese culture my sopho- Tomaszynska said. “I quit ice a different class,” she said. “I of Polish. It was my first lan- more year of high school and it skating for cross country and came in undecided to have an guage, but I forgot it when I was has grown ever since,” she said. have been running ever since. I open mind to different interests little and adapted to speaking When she graduates, To- enjoy it because I love how it is and find a major I enjoyed.” English.” maszynska hopes to put this mi- not only a team sport but also an One thing that Tomaszynska Since coming to IWU, To- nor to good use. “I want to travel 8 individual sport.” does know is she is really pas- maszynska’s involvement in An- and experience different culture The IWU women’s track Like many first-years, To- sionate about language. “I took ime Club and Japanese language and meet unique people,” she team finished 8th in the maszynska has not yet decided French and Spanish in high classes has instilled in her an said. Midwest regional.

181 Total points amassed by the IWU women’s swim team at the annual IWU invitational.

RACHEL WIMBERLY/THE ARGUS Far above: Tomaszynska works to pass her opponent. Above: Tomaszynska keeps pace with first-year Nettie Rauch and sophomore Dana Rotz. TRACK THE TITANS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL SWIMMING AND DIVING NEXT: @ University of Chicago NEXT: Home vs Webster NEXT: DePauw Swim/ Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 @ 7 p.m. Rose-Hulman Diving Invites Dec. 2-3 @ 8:30 a.m.