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ou’wester TV love in all its perfection. SNovember 4, 2009 e Weekly Student Newspaper of Rhodes College See Page 6 Weekly Weather ursday, November 5 Rhodes students go to ‘battle’ Senior Sunny 63o By Jasmine Gilstrap On Saturday, October 24, Murray State University became both the destination and opponent for the gift goes Friday, November 6 five Rhodes students selected to participate in the event for the day- IBM’s “Battle of the Brains.” Sunny Each year, IBM, a company based on utilizing information technology, sponsors the Association for 65o Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest, a competition which challenges green the top students in the computer science field. The annual contest is comprised of several levels of competi- NeNe Baff ord Saturday, November 7 tion including the regional level event, “Battle of the Brains.” News Editor Mostly sunny The contest challenges the three-person teams to eight complex, real-world computer problems, forc- e Rhodes Senior Gift has 69o ing the participants to use their knowledge of computer programming. The team with the most correct solutions after the five-hour period wins. been a tradition at Rhodes since the 1920s and this year, the Class of Sunday, November 8 Students from Murray State University as well as from the University of Evansville and Union Uni- 2010 hopes to surpass the amount Partly cloudy versity competed against Rhodes students for the regional title. The teams from Rhodes was comprised of of money raised by any senior class 68o students Matthew Isom, 2011, Tierney Jackson, 2010, Jonathan Mervine, 2011, Daniel Smith, 2011 and Brian Yuan, 2011. The teams’ workspace consisted of computers surrounded by stacks of reference books thus far. ere are two main pur- poses for the senior gift. One pur- Monday, November 9 which aided the students throughout the competition and acted as the driving force. pose is to create the opportunity for Partly cloudy “The five-hour-long competition was pretty intense, with all of the teams working right up until the students to give back to the college. 66o last second,” said Isom. “This sort of challenge is really motivating.” The University of Evansville’s Orange team took home the first place prize having completed four “Rhodes doesn’t just endow students with a fabulous education; Tuesday, November 10 problems correctly. Rhodes’ Red and Black teams both completed three problems during the five-hour it also provides an incredibly sup- Rain storms contest. Both teams are ranked in the 120s out of the 142 teams participating nationwide. Despite the loss portive social environment for us 66o at Murray, the teams are grateful for the experience and plan on participating in next year’s event. “Despite our fierce competition, the atmosphere afterwards was quite friendly, with us talking to our for the rest of our lives. e senior gift is a great way to support this Wednesday, November 11 rivals about our experiences,” said Isom. “It’s really interesting to see all the like-minded people from other environment,” said Senior, Whit- Rain storms universities though, and for our small school to be able to field a team that is competitive with the larger ney Faust. 64o ones. Morale was high on the long trip back, and we are excited about preparing for the next competi- Courtsey of weather.com tion.” e second purpose allows the Class of 2010 to create a lasting memory at Rhodes. “Future students will be able to Zetland brings new perspective to economy see our gift on campus and know By Anna Meyerrose sues that are relevant to the world so that his because there is not enough incentive to save that the Class of 2010 really cares Opinion Editor students will have ideas about how to apply water due to the fact that the true value of the about Rhodes,” said Faust. David Zetland, who emphasizes human economics to the real world. water is not reflected in its cost. On October 23, 2009 the se- behavior rather than strictly the mathemati- One of the principal areas in which he fo- Zetland goes on to offer several solu- nior class gathered in the Lynx Lair cal aspect of economics, was a refreshing, cuses his studies is on the economics of water tions to the problem of water shortages. The to learn more about the senior gift. colorful contrast to the stereotypical, pessi- and, more generally, environmental sustain- first of such is desalination; however, this is is event is known as “ e Un- mistic view often held of economists. Zetland ability. In fact, Zetland has his own blog, far too expensive of an alternative. As an ex- veiling of the Senior Gift” and was recently visited Rhodes College, drawn here “aguanomics”, that discusses various aspects ample, Zetland uses Saudi Arabia, where they the offi cial kickoff for the fundrais- by his connections with Rhodes Economics of this concept of water economics. During are “turning oil into water, literally” by using ing season. e Class of 2010 has Professor Art Carden. While here, Zetland our talk, Zetland elaborated on the concept their wealth to fund desalination plants. chosen to focus the gift on helping gave a lecture on “Personal, Communal, and of the economics of water, focusing in par- Since this is too expensive a solution, Rhodes become more “green,” so Political Dimensions of Sustainability”. ticular on issues of water shortages. Zetland argues instead that the answer to it is possible that the money raised Currently a professor of Agricultural and Zetland emphasized the importance of many of the problems of water shortage is will help fund items, like solar pan- Resource Economics at University of Califor- having institutions in order to made equita- simply to raise the price of water. This con- els and a water collection system. nia, Berkeley, David Zetland is an S.C. Ciri- ble water distribution possible. According to cept goes along with the basic economic law e Class of 2010 also hopes to ex- acy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellow in Natural Zetland, everyone has a basic human right to of demand: if something is more expensive, tend the community garden. Resource Economics and Political Economy a certain amount of water, but then, beyond a people will consume less of it. Furthermore, e goal is for this year’s senior and is one of the leading experts on the eco- point, everyone should have to pay for excess Zetland blamed many of the problems having class is $4000, which will be more nomics of water, property rights, and sustain- water used (such as that used in taking long to do with water on poor planning by various than any other class has pledged. As ability. In the class he teaches at UC Berkeley, showers, watering one’s lawn, etc). However, governmental officials. of now, Class of 2010 has pledged Zetland says that he aims toward teaching is- essentially, he argues water shortages arise “Despite the risks of business as usual, $2000. water bureaucrats, politicians “At the rate we are going now, and developers continue to de- we should have no problem meeting fend a status quo management our goal of $4000,” said Faust. strategy that serves their inter- e Senior Gift Committee will ests, but not those of citizens,” hold a “Personal Ask Week,” during says Zetland in one of his blogs, November 2-November 8. is is a “My First Publication!” found time when the members will discuss on aguanomics.com. giving with their classmates. Gifts At his lecture that same start at $5 and the highest level gift night, which was open to all is known as the “Red and Black So- Rhodes students, Zetland talked ciety,” which involves a $250 com- first about his beliefs about eco- mitment to be completed by June nomics in general, and then later of 2011. Eight seniors have already

Zetland, continued on Page 4 Senior Gift, continued on Page 5 Page 2 Opinion Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Polanski and celebrity freedom The By Jake Groves Sou’wester Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences areas. This leaves the viewers happy while the Staff Writer (AMPAS), who congratulated Polanski with court system scrambles to retain order. Recently, Swiss police arrested Roman Po- an award and even broadcast the fugitive’s ac- It is unsure whether abetting organizations Editor-In-Chief lanski on charges filed in the United States thirty ceptance speech, have often taunted the justice such as AMPAS or the public is to blame. Hu- Ralph MacDonald years ago. The Academy Award winning direc- system. The NFL and other sports organizations man nature is a more likely culprit, specifically Co-Editor tor turned fugitive pleaded guilty to a US court currently employ several convicted felons and still humans’ insatiable interest in misconduct and Lee Bryant in 1978 before fleeing the country to his native more players with pending charges. nonconformity. Satisfying such an inherent crav- France. Now, Polanski faces jail time in Switzer- This message is a dubious one for all the ing could create quasi-peace where people in- Layout Editor land and possibly extradition to the US to receive youth who idolize such public figures. Every dulge all their vile impulses vicariously through Monica Gehrig his pending charges. Monday night, little Jeffrey sits in front of the celebrities instead of carrying them out in real Opinion Editor Mr. Polanski, director of “Rosemary’s Baby” television screen to cheer on a quarter back that life. Or such laxity could engender increased de- Anna Meyrrose (1968) and “The Pianist” (2002), administered will stand trial for drunk-driving charges the next linquency amongst viewers across the nation and drugs to a thirteen year old girl and had sex with morning. Such a sight creates a complex for little the world. News Editor her in the late 1970’s and since has directed three Jeffrey, who grows up and cannot understand Mr. Polanski’s act will never cause mass NeNe Bafford Oscar-nominated films and received numerous why he’s in jail after he wrecks his car and kills hysteria, where everyone reaches forty and sud- A&E Editor personal accolades. two innocent passengers. denly starts seeking out Lolita counterparts. This Mr. Polanski’s situation is all too familiar to It is not that the NFL, AMPAS and other is due to the simple fact that most people do not Cristina Iskander the American bystander with a keen eye for pop entities that condone celebrity misconduct try to even know who Roman Polanski is. However, Sports Editor culture. Over the years, cases like Mr. Polanski’s upset the justice system on purpose. More likely court lassitude towards celebrities is not foster- Andrew Mullins-Williams have pitted justice against popularity and revealed their actions reflect an attempt to stay afloat by ing wholesome lifestyles for a new generation of the gap between normal and celebrity freedom. appeasing public opinion. In other words, if the youngsters who, with the advent of various tech- Copy Editor It is not that Mr. Polanski is impudent; he NFL and AMPAS were more draconian they nological advances, are more exposed to celebrity Lilly Rice does not have to be. Associations such as the would suffer setbacks in ratings and many other antics than ever before. Editorial Assistant Amaryllis Lyle Business Manager Congress flexes muscle on tobacco Effie Du By Will Smith cause Phillip Morris, the country’s biggest pro- ties which were to cause a negative externality, we Staff Writer ducer of menthol cigarettes, heavily lobbied would find an unacceptable number of activities If you are a consumer of tobacco products lawmakers to write the bill so that it would be restricted. (and even if you are not), take notice: earlier this beneficial to them. A major reason that people So if these regulations go too far, then what How to Reach Our summer, Congress passed the Family Smoking smoke menthols and other flavored cigarettes is are acceptable regulations? First of all, there Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. This law, because they do not like the full-bodied, straight- should be an age requirement to purchase tobac- Authors and Us which took effect on September 22, granted the up tobacco taste of regular cigarettes. Menthols co, health warnings on packages, and some sort As the official newspaper of Rho- FDA more authority to regulate tobacco compa- compete with other flavored cigarettes in this of ingredient control. Whether any of this ought des College, The Sou’wester is produced nies by allowing the FDA Secretary to restrict the respect, so it was in Phillip Morris’ interest that to be done by the government, however, is up for entirely by students on staff. It functions “sale or distribution of tobacco products if ap- all other flavored cigarettes be banned. In do- debate. The fact that tobacco smoke harms non- independently of faculty and administra- propriate for the protection of the public health”. ing this, Phillip Morris used the police power of smokers makes it legitimate for the government tion. The newspaper is published weekly Though many people are praising this new law government to hurt its competitors and benefit to regulate smoking in public places, but only throughout the fall and spring semesters, as a great step forward in the anti-smoking cam- itself. This kind of “cooperation” is unacceptable, public places that are owned by the government. except during exam periods and breaks. paign, the extent to which it allows the govern- regardless of who does it. This behavior under- This law is bad enough, but the whole an- The Sou’wester is a member of the ment to regulate the tobacco industry is truly mines the market system and hurts everyone ti-smoking movement in this country reeks of Student Media Board, a consortium that disturbing. outside of the collaborators. Just because the cul- paternalism. Yes, as a society and as individuals includes the editors of all student media The main goal of this law, aside from increas- tural tide is against smoking and Phillip Morris is we would be better off the less smoking there is, outlets, class representatives, and at-large ing the power the government has over tobacco working against this, does not mean their actions and we should encourage people to not smoke. representatives from the student body. companies, is to prevent young people from tak- are justified. Where this encouragement becomes less like All staff editorials published in The ing up smoking; this is to be primarily accom- In addition to the ban on flavored cigarettes, encouragement is when the government uses Sou’wester represent the majority opin- plished through the ban on flavored cigarettes. the other regulations placed on the tobacco in- its power to force people, especially when it is ion of the Editorial Board composed The reasoning is that younger people are more dustry give the government so much power and aimed at hindering or preventing people from of section editors and executive editors. likely to start smoking flavored cigarettes because influence that the government might as well own doing something for their own good. Much of Opinions expressed in opinion columns they are unused to the regular flavor of tobacco; the tobacco companies. Though the new regula- the anti-smoking rhetoric is not just about look- and letters-to-the-editor do not necessar- so, if flavored cigarettes are illegal, young people tions are intended to provide quality control, it is ing out for non-smokers’ health, but also has a ily reflect the opinions of The Sou’wester will be less likely to start smoking. Cigarettes likely that the government will try to use them very judgmental, “you-are-doing-something bad Editorial Board. Letters-to-the-editor that count as flavored include any cigarettes with to harass the tobacco companies. The more the for you and we’re going to stop you” aspect to it. are encouraged, but cannot exceed 350 fruit, candy, clove, or cinnamon flavors.Ban- anti-smoking movement grows in influence, It is hard to criticize this since smoking is indeed words; all letters must be signed and will ning flavored cigarettes is completely ridiculous. the more it will use the power of government to unhealthy. Tobacco smoke does harm smokers, be edited for clarity. Young people smoked before flavored cigarettes regulate and restrict the tobacco companies, with but by choosing to smoke, the smoker is exercis- became widely available, and they will continue the ultimate goal of placing such severe burdens ing his or her own self-ownership. The paternalist to do so. As long as we are trying to prevent from on them that the result will be reduction in both does not care about self-ownership; the paternal- Reaching The Sou’wester engaging in a “bad habit,” why don’t we go ahead supply and demand. The new powers wielded by ist assumes themselves to be in the best position Phone: (901) 843-3402 and ban all fruit-flavored alcoholic drinks as well? the FDA will only speed up this process. to dictate to others how to live their lives and is Fax: (901) 843-3409 If people want to smoke flavored tobacco, they Many argue that the government has a le- ready to force others to do as they say, all in the E-mail: [email protected] ought to able to do so. Besides, as we know, at- gitimate interest in regulating tobacco companies cause for the other’s benefit. The paternalist senti- Address: Rhodes Box 3010 tempts to ban products for which there is a strong because their products are especially unhealthy. ment is so blatantly, willfully ignorant of reality The Sou’wester enough demand only leads to a black market It is perfectly sensible for the FDA to regulate and disrespectful of freedom and self-ownership 2000 North Parkway for this good. Whether the demand for flavored food and medicine, the argument goes, but it is that it must be rejected. Memphis, TN 38112-1690 cigarettes is high enough that a black market will especially sensible that it be able to regulate to- At its core, this situation is not just about emerge is unknown, but my guess is that people bacco companies because tobacco smoke harms smoking and the tobacco industry; it concerns will still be able to get them. Trying to prevent people who choose not to smoke. They will also politicians’ lust for power, business’ desire to use young people from smoking is a good thing, but argue that it is legitimate to regulate tobacco be- the government to protect their interests and hurt to do it with the force of government is wrong; a cause people who use tobacco products impose a its competitors, and the desire of paternalists to more effective way is through social pressure and massive negative externality on others, namely in use government to force people to do “what’s best education. health care costs. The first argument has merit, for them”. The Family Smoking Prevention and Menthol cigarettes are curiously exempt while the second one is at best dubious; for one Tobacco Control Act is simply an improper, un- from the ban on flavored cigarettes. This is be- thing, if we were to impose a penalty on all activi- acceptable use of government power.

The Sou’wester Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Opinion Page 3 Posters to launch non-religious campaign in NYC By Rekha Blackerby the free exercise of religion and speech (though The Big Apple CoR also wants to provide not a new subject. “A million New Yorkers are good without does it count as a religion if technically “no reli- a social base for atheists in the New York metro Long before the theory of evolution or sci- God. Are you?”. Anyone riding the New York gion” is how atheists are classified?). The MTA area. But is that their actual reason? There is entific reasoning was popular, the lack of belief subways in the near future will be confronted writes their rules so as to be respectful and non- no advertising for meetings, clubs, or organi- in any deity existed. Unless a person has been with posters asking this very question. The Big biased towards any particular person or group. zations. There are no catchy one-liners calling living a reclusive life in a cave or the Amazon Apple Coalition of Reason (CoR) will begin Legally, these posters are not crossing boundar- for all atheists or even much information about jungle, he or she is most likely very aware of the producing these posters starting October 26 ies, though some might have other objections to the Big Apple CoR itself, except for a URL facts and existence of atheism. with hopes of spreading awareness about those them. at the bottom of the poster. These posters are without a religion and providing a social base From a critical standpoint, these posters more passive-aggressive with a hidden agenda. for atheists in New York; an anonymous donor may not have the intended effect the Big Apple They are failing to accomplish their few goals funded this $25,000 campaign. On their web- CoR has in mind firstly because of the actual and instead bringing up a host of new problems site, CoR lays out their general goals and mis- wording of the posters. Though seemingly be- that could have been easily avoided. With the sion—namely, to teach others that one can be nign, their word choice was poor. The group option of an easy avoidance, the only conclu- good and moral without having religion and also insists that they are “conciliatory towards all sion to be drawn is that they meant to create the to promote “wider acceptance of a more ratio- religions”, yet they chose to structure their ads new issues. The group stated that they expect no nal and realistic view of the universe…through so that they are comparing themselves to those substantial backlash for the actual posters but awareness of the cause and its supporters”. The who believe in God; not just any god, but rather whether they are considering the problems be- best way to raise awareness is to advertise in a the God of Christians and Jews. The advertise- ing created may be a different story. busy, well-populated area. With five million ments do not say, “A million New Yorkers are Most atheists dislike the constant harangu- subway riders every day, the New York transit good without Allah” or “good without Buddha” ing by the religious zealots—the Bible-thump- system seemed a logical place to start. Plans have or even “good without Ganesha”. They could ers, the door-to-door witnesses, and the ones been made according to the website to place the have said, “A million New Yorkers are good who remind them that they are different. No ads in various cities, from South Carolina all the without religion” and have been more correct, one likes to be told what to do, especially if it way to California. both politically and in actuality. is something they are not inclined to do. Athe- Several atheist, humanist, and agnostic Secondly, the question on the posters evokes ists do not want to be bombarded with urges organizations comprise the Big Apple CoR, more than just a general awareness of the exis- to join churches, temples, or mosques all while including the New York Center for Inquiry, tence of atheist groups. Asking a person if they being told to repent for their sins; they want to Secular Humanist Society of New York, and the are doing fine without God goes to a much more keep religion separate from daily life. Absolutely New York Society for Ethical Culture. Colleges personal level than perhaps was intended. For a no prayers in public schools allowed and even in the New York City area are supporting the person to answer that question, they would have the Pledge of Allegiance received some scrutiny effort, too. Hunter College, New York Univer- to think deeply and take a hard look at their for the “under God” clause. But advertisements sity, and Stony Brook University have all begun own lives. From the comments made by the Big that push their lack of religion into the faces of Photo courtesy of http;//graphics8.nytimes.com/ efforts to promote freethinking and the creation Apple CoR, their intentions seem to be aimed five million New Yorkers quietly commuting to images/2009/10/16/nyregion/16atheism-cityroom/articleln- of student support groups. at decided atheists, humanists, and agnostics, work every day is perfectly acceptable. Has the line.jpg According to the New York Metro Tran- rather than serving as an outreach to those who hypocritical line been crossed? If they wanted Posters promoting atheists will be sit Authority, the posters are not violating any have not made up their minds about whether or to provide a social base for New York atheists, found in New York City subways for a guidelines for advertisements, which mostly not to join a religion; but the posters’ question the Big Apple CoR could have designed a poster month, starting October 26, 2009. include no vulgarity, nudity, or profanity. The suggest otherwise. These posters force an issue urging the non-religious to join a club or even a ads are also within the First Amendment for that is not necessary to their cause. non-profit. As for raising awareness, atheism is Tennessee gun laws threaten personal safety By Will Smith technically correct, it is likely that an attacker placing the right of the gun owner over the right of allowing people to carry guns in public. I will Staff Writer will be armed; therefore, if one is going to have a of the property owner. Allowing a gun carrier admit, however, that there are several types of en- Earlier this year, the Tennessee state leg- decent chance of defending themselves, then the to ignore the rules of a property owner severely vironments where having a gun ought not to be islature passed laws expanding the opportuni- best weapon to have is a gun. Practically speak- undermines the owner’s authority and owner- allowed; for instance, at a bar. An environment ties for handgun owners to carry their guns in ing, when we talk of self-defense abilities, we are ship over his or her property. If a property owner involving intoxication and rowdiness is probably public. Handgun owners with valid concealed talking about guns. cannot prohibit weapons on their property, then not the wisest place to allow people to be armed. carry permits may now take their weapons into Someone who is carrying a gun will soon what could they prohibit? The quandary here is that because there may be restaurants and parks, but the ultimate decision or later likely wind up on someone else’s private There are very few truly safe places. Whether a higher risk factor for violence at a bar, it may as to whether firearms are allowed is left up to property. The ability to carry guns, whether off in our homes, in a parking lot, in a restaurant, actually make sense to definitely allow on-body the owners/managers of the properties. This is a the body, concealed, or unconcealed, must be on a college campus, or on a secluded jogging carrying (I would prefer someone to use some great step forward for gun rights, common sense, dependent on the permission of the owners of trail, there is always the danger that we will be sort of chemical spray or a collapsible baton since and safety, yet many of you may be stunned with each private piece of property. To be the owner the victims of violence. Many people worry, and these pose less of a threat to bystanders). Another disagreement, so I will try to explain why this a of property is to have control over the property; understandably so, that if people are allowed place where it may be a bad idea to allow people good development. this control includes the right to make rules for to carry guns on their person, then incidents of to walk around armed would be in government Let’s start at the beginning. Why do people visitors. If the owner of private property decides violence will skyrocket, and therefore that people buildings, especially those that house courtrooms own guns? Other than hunting, the main reason to forbid visitors to carry guns while on the prop- should not be allowed to carry guns. The reality and capitols. In any case, though, it is the right (assuming you are a law-abiding citizen) is for per- erty, then the guest has an obligation to follow is that the vast majority of legal gun carriers are and responsibility of the owner of the property sonal defense. It is usually recognized that having the rule. But there are two related rights compet- responsible gun owners; in fact, many states have to set the rules. The law should not interfere with a gun in one’s house is an acceptable means of ing against the right of the property owner: the generous carrying laws and yet somehow these the property owner’s control over his property. defending oneself, one’s family, and one’s prop- right to own a gun and the right to self-defense. people aren’t involved in shootouts every night. That said, the benefits of allowing people to carry erty against intruders. Yet, obviously, we face the The right to own a gun is certainly not the same Wouldn’t the more responsible thing be to recog- guns—namely, a greater ability to protect one- threat of harm not just in our homes, but out in as the right to carry a gun, but common sense nize that this danger exists and that people may self—should at least cause property owners to se- public as well. Carrying permits, whether con- says people own guns for protection, and people be safer, individually and in general, if people are riously consider allowing guns on their property. cealed or open, allows a person to take a handgun need protection outside of their home, including allowed to carry guns? People who use guns in One final thought for those of you who may not with them out into public and greatly improves on private property. The right to self-defense is a criminal acts get much of their power from the be convinced that gun owners ought to be able to their ability to defend themselves and others; it stronger, more philosophical justification for the knowledge that their victims are unlikely to be carry their guns outside of their home: how many makes no sense to say that a person may defend right to carry guns overriding the right to deter- armed. If we allow people to carry guns, then the people may have lived—and how many people themselves only in their own home, but not in mine what will or will not be allowed on private bad guys will not be able to be so sure of their will die—because a person who is trained in the public. The right to self-defense never goes away. property. As compelling as the legal right to own a advantage, and will be more likely to think twice use of a gun was not able to have their gun on Some of you are probably not convinced that we gun and the moral (and legal) right to self-defense before attacking. their body, ready for use? need guns to defend ourselves, and while that is is, however, neither is strong enough to warrant Everything I have said so far is in support

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Zetland, continued from Page 1 Want to work in layout or graphic design? focused more on his ideas about environmental sustainability. “There is almost no time, ever, in the real world that we’re at ac- tual equilibrium, except usually when we’re dead … We [economists] Want an opportunity to add to your resume? tend to have a separation between thought and reality that causes trouble when we go out in the real world, which is maybe why many economics don’t go out in the real world. But I do…I spend time on Want to contribute to the Rhodes newspaper? the messy parts, the way politics and economics interact”. Zetland has traveled to over seventy countries, having spent many of his years between undergraduate and graduate school abroad. He encourages all students to take time off after completing their B.A. in order to gain an important understanding of the real world, so that they will really understand what it is they want to do with their lives. In the coming year, Zetland plans to recommence his travels abroad. The Sou’Wester is in need of a new After this general introduction, Zetland went on to talk about his ideas on environmental sustainability. “Basically, we are completely not just dependent, but grateful and Layout Editor prospering for this bounty of nature. With no air, we would be dead. Without water, we would also be dead,” says Zetland. “Natural resources are not really a place where we have problems in terms of unsustainable management. The environment is a place where we do have problems of shortage because we have no idea how Interested? Come to the newspaper office (basement to regulate it so there is essentially this certain amount of supply and we have too much demand,” says Zetland. To conclude his discussion, Zetland advises, “ Local community of Briggs) Monday November 9th at 5pm. solutions are where many differences will be made”. After complet- ing the lecture, Zetland actively engaged his audience by answering a series of questions. David Zetland was one in a series of economic speakers who have Rhodes: ‘The upside of down’ spoken at Rhodes, sponsored by Coke. By Patrick Harris Staff Writer Rhodes students were given an opportunity to consider some of the most pressing contemporary global issues with the visit on October 12 of Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon, who delivered a lecture entitled “The Upside of Down: Leveraging Catastrophe for Positive Change”. Homer-Dixon, a Canadian political sci- Leslie Hewitt in entist with extensive writings on the link between environmental stresses and human conflict, spoke at length on what he said were “the struggles mankind is facing now and will face for the remainder of the century”: climate change, energy shortages, and economic instability. Clough Gallery Homer-Dixon stressed the interrelated nature of the major challenges facing humanity, likening them By Lizz Glaus to a group of dump trucks hurtling towards mankind from different angles. He noted the tremendous Staff Writer growth of human capacity to affect the environment, claiming “we are now an actor as big or bigger as na- Photographer Leslie Hewitt’s work challenges the human capaci- ture itself.” Despite (or perhaps because of) the extent and increasing interconnectivity of human activity, ties of memory and time, questing power structures, challenging ways Homer-Dixon warned “We have created systems that brittle and subject to cascading failures”, citing the of viewing an image, race, sex, and societal relationships. rapid spread of pandemic diseases or the economic fallout of the American mortgage crisis. By layering different types of images on top of one another to Much of Homer-Dixon’s lecture focused on what he referred to, in homage to former Defense Secre- produce a new piece, Hewitt creates an opportunity for both dialogue tary Donald Rumsfeld, as “unknown unknowns”, or uncertainty as opposed to manageable risk. Homer- and social commentary. The photographs in Riffs on Real Time consist Dixon cited the fate of Canada’s East Coast Fishery as an example of the failure to understand all of the of what Hewitt calls an informal “snapshot,” a personal image like a variables involved in the operation of complex systems. In 1992, despite an elaborate scientifically-based family gathering positioned on top of an image that circulates in the regulatory scheme intended to maintain fishing stocks, a combination of overfishing and other environ- public realm, like a magazine page or a book. These are then placed mental factors led to the sudden collapse of the ecosystem, destroying what was once the richest source of simply on a hardwood floor (occasionally on carpet), creating an im- fish on the planet. Homer-Dixon compared this debacle to the ongoing economic crisis, noting the role age with three concentric frames. According to Hewitt, the project is of complex and little-understood financial instruments in the market meltdown. Quoting another expert, not so much about the images as it is about who is viewing them. he said “The crisis continues because nobody knows what anything is worth.” Homer –Dixon offered his In the artist’s lecture last Thursday night, Hewitt discussed Al- conclusion that because of the spiraling complexity of such devices as credit-default swaps, “there was no berti’s window and the concept of extended space beyond the frame accurate way of assessing risk in the system anymore. What people thought was risk became unbounded of an image. The goal of many of Hewitt’s works is to bring her two- uncertainty.” dimensional image into the space of the viewer by installing images Homer-Dixon also described Earth’s climate as a complex system in which “positive feedback loops” in such a way that they exist in “real space.” In Riffs on Real Time, can aggravate certain trends. The melting of Arctic Sea ice, for example, can cause greater absorption the “real space” created by the layered still-life motif is essentially a of solar radiation by the dark sea water, increasing the overall rate of melting. Homer-Dixon listed the stack of windows looking into different sections of memory, com- potentially dire consequences of the planet’s ecological trajectory, from catastrophic rises in sea-level to menting on the way we categorize different parts of our world. For shortages of food and water. example, the difference between a family picnic and Ebony magazine Homer-Dixon offered constructive solutions to these challenges in the later portion of the lecture, not- is very clear to us, even though they share the same space and time in ing the propensity for crisis to allow needed fundamental change. Homer-Dixon, who has coined a word Hewitt’s photographs. for this phenomenon, “catagenesis”, listed practical means to ameliorate environmental and energy crises, A lot of Hewitt’s work is dedicated to revealing several perspec- such as enhanced geothermal energy and in particular the adoption of an emission-limiting program such tives all at once, along with the associative power of the images when as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade scheme. “We need to start paying the price for using the atmosphere as a viewed by different people. Hewitt is also influenced by Third Cin- dumping ground for our carbon.” ema, various collaborative projects, and civil rights issues. Many of More broadly, he expounded on a need for a long-term shift in societal values, from “utilitarian val- her images relate to the 1960s and 70s, a period personally important ues to moral and existential ones.” Perhaps most controversially, he declared the model of continuous to her because her parents were strong activists in the Civil Rights economic growth untenable and promoted a “steady state global economy” that would eventually take its Movement. place. According to Homer-Dixon, “We need to figure out how to maintain social peace and freedom in a I think our Clough-Hanson Gallery director Hamlett Dobbins steady state globally.” might have said it best when he introduced Hewitt on Thursday night Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, Rhodes professor and Mellon Environmental Studies Fellow, said she hoped and said that her photographs cause the viewer to “completely lose that students would take away from the lecture the idea that “big ideas and big thinkers are needed to track of time.” Leslie Hewitt’s photographic series Riffs on Real Time solve big challenges”, noting that Rhodes students “should be big thinkers themselves”. Sciubba also said will be on display in the Clough-Hanson Gallery here at Rhodes until the Homer-Dixon’s discussion of values was particularly relevant to the Rhodes community, given its own December 7. focus on values in academic life and beyond.

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pledged Red and Black. “It isn’t important how much people give, what is important is that they give any amount,” said Faust. All of the money raised will go towards making the campus “green,” but seniors can choose to donate their gift to a particular area on campus that is not related to this goal. Seniors are eager to support the Class of 2010’s decision. CampusSafety “Yes, I will participate because I think that going green will be very benefi cial to not only this campus, but also to the city of Memphis. If we are the forerunners, maybe we can encour- October 15 – 31 age the city of Memphis to become greener. It is a good idea,” said Senior, Crystal D. Moore. Seniors can pledge until April of 2010 and they have until June of 2011 to complete the gifts. For more information, contact Whitney Faust (fauwl) or the Senior Gift Coordinator, 10/15 Richard Sewell (sewri). 4:00 pm: Wrecker service on campus to remove student’s car at her request. 10:03 pm: Water leak in Bellingrath reported to Campus Safety. Maintenance notifi ed.

10/17 3:20 am: MPD on campus for courtesy patrol. Pink Party raises breast 7:30 pm: Power glitches across campus; maintenance notifi ed. Campus-wide alarm sys- tems reset. cancer awareness 10/18 By Patrick Harris 8:47 am: Amro’s music on campus, delivering a piano to the ballroom; accessed. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Rhodes is doing its part in the 2:17 pm: Abandoned black mongoose BMX type bicycle confi scated; secured in bike fi ght against the disease with the annual Pink Party, sponsored by the Offi ce of Residence Life closet. on behalf of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. A workgroup from ResLife will host the fundraiser in the Lynx Lair on Wednesday, October 28, from 5 to 7 PM, with a one- 10/20 dollar raffl e as well as a variety of baked goods for purchase. 2:00 pm: Homecoming festivities and football game underway. Allie Garris, a Rhodes senior involved in planning the event, said that the Pink Party was 2:15 pm: Resident of North Parkway notifi ed Campus Safety concerning property of meant to raise awareness of the disease in addition to money. Wednesday marks the fourth an- a Rhodes student found in his yard. Property retrieved; Rhodes student notifi ed via nual such event; in the past the Pink Party was purely intended to raise awareness but since last e-mail. year has included a fundraising element. While Garris said there was no particular monetary 3:11 pm: Alcohol violations being reported in Mallory parking lot. goal for the fundraiser, she said she hoped to surpass last year’s tally of about $200. Garris said 6:00 pm: Homecoming events still active campus wide. that an iPod would be among the raffl e prizes at the Party in addition to an as-yet-unnamed large prize, as well as various baked goods which will also be on sale. “All the money we take 10/25 in goes to the Susan Komen Foundation”, she said. 11:53 am:  e northeast stairwell emergency door of Barret library was accessed out set- Garris was hopeful for high turnout at this year’s event. “Because we have it at the Lair ting off the alarm; alarm rest. at that time of night, it generates a lot of people coming in. We hope people will be willing to 6:23 pm: Professor called to report that his off campus residence was broken into and his help out.” Rhodes laptop had been taken.

10/27 12:41 am: Student found passed out in East Village B; ambulance called and student transported for observation. Wizard 10/28 9:07 am: Accident in the Mallory parking lot; report fi led. 6:30 pm: Trouble alarm Bellingrath; maintenance dispatched to reboot system. 10/29 of Oz 5:48 pm: Accident at University and Snowden involving a Rhodes student; no injuries to report; MPD notifi ed to fi le a city report. 7:30 pm: Alarm in Voorhies/Townsend; cause –pull station; maintenance notifi ed. The Orpheum 8:44 pm: Fire alarm East Village A with fi re trucks responding; cause – smoke machine for a Halloween party. Nov 7-8 10/30 2:26 am: Report of an ill student in Bellingrath; duty ADRL notifi ed; subject trans- ported for medical assistance. 5:47 pm: Report of an off campus accident at Union and McLean involving a Rhodes student. Campus safety received a call from the student’s father requesting that campus safety investigate this accident; offi cer dispatched. Offi cer report back that there was damage to the vehicle but was drivable. 7:42 pm: Report of an accident at University and North Parkway; offi cers responded fi nding Rhodes students were involved. Both MPD and emergency response was re- quested. 9:04 pm: Noise complaint East Village; offi cers dispatched; problem resolved. balletmemphis.org

10/31 901.737.7322 Tickets start at just $5 2:39 pm: Report of vandalism at fraternity houses; complaint stated that there was paintings on the windows; report fi led. 2:41 pm: Call from a mother concerned about her student’s health, stating that her stu- dent had fl u like symptoms and may need medical attention; student transported to a medical facility for observation.

The Sou’wester BLM_WOZ_AD_SWSTR.indd 1 10/13/09 3:52 PM Page 6 Arts & Entertainment Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Java Cabana: Midtown’s alternative coffee shop Jake Groves sugary treats need not shy away either for they offer plenty of There is no shortage of musical activities at the Java Cabana Staff Writer homemade sweets to accompany one’s coffee of choice. either. On at least three nights a week, one can hear the sound of Caffeine-addicts looking for their fix need to go no further Java’s eccentric atmosphere has been a draw for customers acoustic music echoing down an otherwise quiet Cooper street. than Rhodes’ Middle Ground coffee shop. However, those look- ever since its inception in 1992. Its original owner, Tommy Fos- Thursday’s Open Mike Night, emceed by local musician and Java ing to escape Starbucks’ corporate banality might want to try the ter, used to offer weddings a la The King where Foster presided devotee Mike Joyner, is a good opportunity for all of the nascent Cooper-Young district’s Java Cabana. Java Cabana rests on the over ceremonies, backed by an Elvis impersonator and musical singer/songwriters of Memphis to showcase their work. Also on “East Side” of Cooper Street just past Casa Grill and Goner Re- accompaniment. Now, under the care of capable proprietor Mary Thursdays, depending on who shows up, one can expect to hear cords. Nestled in the heart of the Cooper-Young district, it draws Burns, Java has taken on a more “chill” air, receptive to all pa- original poetry and see any number of bizarre acts that defy ex- on the area’s eccentric spirit while providing its own unique blend trons. planation. of coffee, atmosphere and music. Like many coffee shops, Java Cabana doubles as a tempo- Coffee shops have become so widespread that it is hard to find Java Cabana possesses all of the coffee-shop tangibles. The rary art exhibit, displaying local artists’ works on its walls. This a unique one: a formula has been established and most owners menu boasts an array of different coffee beverages as well as sev- supports the art community while also providing interesting and are loath to stray from it. However, the spirit of the Java Cabana eral tea drinks and herbal alternatives. In terms of food, Java’s spe- ever-changing scenery. Several permanent fixtures, such as old contradicts this trend. It invites those weary of today’s corporate cialty is its breakfast menu, but it also has a variety of lunch-time shop signs and a random assortment of furniture, create a sense of rigmarole to rejuvenate in the pungent aroma of its coffee. treats and “after-dark munchies” as well. Those more inclined to familiarity amidst the revolving artwork display. The Office wedding and other great TV couples By Janie Logan In thinking back over the relationship it when that happens?! Sydney was abducted, each other to make an effective crime-solving Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor between Jim and Pam, I started to make a and her death was faked. Two years later, she team. She’s a brilliant forensic anthropologist A few weeks ago, The Office cordially in- mental list of the best television couples. Then awakened with no memory of what happened who can tell you everything about a set of vited us to the wedding of Jim Halpert & Pam I wrote the list down. Here it is: to her, expecting to return to the comforting bones but lacks social skills with people who Beesly. Of all the romantic relationships that Eric and Tami Taylor, played by Kyle embrace of her boyfriend, only to find that are alive. He’s an alpha male FBI agent with have been portrayed on television, few are as Chandler and Connie Britton, Friday Night Vaughn had married someone else in her ab- an innate talent at reading people. Booth and genuine or as full of love as the one between Lights. In a show so real that it transcends sence. Of course, his wife turned out to be a Bones have grown so much as human beings the adorable salesman and the soft-spoken re- television, these two have a marriage that is traitor to America, and they killed her. When because of their work together. They have ceptionist. The phrase “made for each other,” a true partnership. Sure, they have arguments Sydney and Vaughn did resume their rela- risked their lives numerous times to save the which is perhaps overused, definitely applies and struggles—over money, over raising their tionship, they were a more world-weary cou- other, and demonstrated that they value their to Jim and Pam. teenage daughter, over problems at work—but ple with all their new baggage, but they did partnership more than anything. They might Currently in its sixth season on NBC, you never doubt that they will get through not allow it to harden them. Their love was as not be in a romantic relationship (yet!), but The Office has been building to this point it together, with honesty and love. You need strong as ever, and they went on to find peace their chemistry is magical, and their love is no from the beginning. Remembering the sweet only watch the Season 1 finale, “State” to un- in marriage and in a son and daughter. less than if they were an actual couple. journey that brought Jim and Pam to getting derstand why the Taylors are included on this Lorelai Gilmore and Luke Danes, played Chandler Bing and Monica Gellar, married, the groom himself put it best in his list. by Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson, played by Matthew Perry and Courtney Cox rehearsal dinner speech: “Four years ago, I Buffy Summers and Angel, played by Gilmore Girls. For the first four seasons of this Arquette, Friends. Ross and Rachel are con- was just a guy, who had a crush on a girl, who Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz, show, the timing was never right for them. sidered to be the great classic couple in all of had a boyfriend. And I had to do the hard- Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They were a human/ One would have feelings for the other, one sitcom history, possibly in all of television his- est thing that I’ve ever had to do, which was vampire couple before it was cool to be a hu- would be in a relationship with someone else, tory. Over the course of 10 seasons, those two just to wait. Don’t get me wrong—I flirted man/vampire couple. In fact, they resisted one would do something that created major were either on, off, or in a transition period. with her. For a really long time, that’s all I their relationship until they were powerless to tension in their friendship. It took a self-help But in a far more nuanced storyline, Monica had. Little moments with a girl who saw me stop it. She was the Slayer, the Chosen One book and decisive action to make them wake and Chandler became the stable couple of the as a friend. And, a lot of people told me I was whose life mission was to fight the forces of up and realize that they were in love. Annoy- show. A woman with OCD and a man with crazy to wait this long for a date with a girl evil, and he was one such force of evil. But ing plot contrivances in later seasons drove a fear of commitment, who were never more I work with, but I think, even then I knew he had been cursed with a soul. He was a them apart for a little while, but the whole than friends, hooked up at a wedding and that…I was waiting for my wife.” vampire tormented by all his monstrous acts, world could see that the Luke and Lorelai re- never looked back. seeking redemption by helping those lationship would last when they were eventu- in need. Buffy and Angel faced de- ally reunited. mons and apocalypses on a daily basis, Veronica Mars and Logan Echolls, played and that was the easy stuff for them. by Kristen Bell and Jason Dohring, Veroni- The obstacles: he lost his soul, she had ca Mars. They hated each other at first, but Photo courtesy of NBC Universal to send him to a hell dimension, he somehow, in spite of themselves, they became Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton bring to life one of moved away because he could never friends and developed an undeniable attrac- the most solid relationships on television, between give her a normal life, she died for a tion. Logan could be immature and overpro- the coach of a Texas high school football team, and few months… Viewers saw the depth tective, and Veronica had some serious trust his supportive but opinionated wife. of their love by how much pain they issues. They still make this list because they felt over each other, but what’s more— brought out the best in each other, and their viewers saw their love was eternal be- love was strong enough to keep them con- cause, in the midst of their messed nected even when they were broken up. They up lives, being together brought them have some fundamental character flaws that the greatest happiness they had ever keep them apart, but they’re still young and known, or ever would know. have the capacity to change. The show has Sydney Bristow and Michael been cancelled for a couple of years now, but Vaughn, played by Jennifer Garner fans continue to hold out hope that in the and Michael Vartan, Alias. When a continuing fictional world, these two will end

double agent falls in love with her CIA up together. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. handler, things are never going to be Temperance “Bones” Brennan and Seeley David Boreanaz and Sarah easy. It took more than a year of un- Booth, played by Emily Deschanel and Da- Michelle Gellar pull at viewers’ resolved sexual tension for these spies vid Boreanaz, Bones. The non-couple couple Photo courtesy of NBC Universal emotions with their depiction John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer go to finally come together. They had the of the list because it’s only a matter of time cutest relationship ever, only to have before they get together and live happily ever of Angel, a vampire, and Buffy, together like PB&J as the The Office’s cute their joy stolen away by an enemy ter- after. Theirs is a partnership in which com- the Vampire Slayer. couple. rorist organization. Don’t you just hate pletely opposite personalities complement

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Please email all creative work to [email protected] Television Highlights (11/4-11/10): Ck’s Place of Prayer But too much coffee filled my stomach. America’s Next Top Model Max Gertz Too many crackers passed through my lips, Wednesday, 7 pm, The CW. and nothing could overcome the effects of too much whiskey. Modern Family Stubbing and shuffling, I fell through the glass door Too many boiled eggs smelled like sulfur, Wednesday, 8 pm, ABC. into the diner’s cathedral, and made my head spin and my stomach do cartwheels. towards the hash potatoes and chocolate milk. FlashForward With my intoxicated jig I made my way to the holy bench. Thursday, 7 pm, ABC. “Coffee” I said. I knelt on the cold tile, each word spouted, stinging. Sister Over Wait began her work. The Office Tears flowed, and my body shook. Thursday, 8 pm, NBC. Jim and Pam I drank greedily when the coffee came. “Please, God.” double date with Michael and Pam’s the saltine crackers, each a Eucharist. mom. They were sticky in my throat, I composed myself. and coffee, not saliva washed them down. I downed the rest of my coffee, paid 30 Rock and stumbled back through that glass door. Thursday, 8:30 pm, NBC. Brian Wil- liams guest stars. th Ugly Betty 12 Annual Indie Memphis Film Festival Friday, 8 pm, ABC. By Lizz Glaus ing technology is gradually pushing into shorts. The film follows a man trying to Family Guy Staff Writer the remote past. It made me want to go turn his horrible day around. Rhett Som- Sunday, 7-8:30 pm, FOX. 2 new epi- Every fall, the Indie Memphis Film out and talk to real people. A+, Micah ers’ True Beauty This Night was difficult to sodes, plus an “almost live” musical Festival features documentaries, narrative Stansell. follow as it jumped back and forth between and comedy sketch show featuring features, and “global lens” features (films After that, I encountered a manic- two consecutive nights, but it had its merits from foreign countries that tend to fo- depressive, paranoid schizophrenic gentle- as an intriguing quest for love in unusual Seth MacFarlane and Alex Borstein. cus on pertinent global issues) as well as man named Charles in Invisible Girlfriend. circumstances. Ruckus Skye’s Hungry For shorts, animated films, and even children’s Charles is dating Joanie, who is in fact a Love, on the other hand, proved to be an Mad Men movies. reincarnation of the one and only Joan of off-putting tale of a 70-year-old woman’s Sunday, 9 pm, AMC. Season 3 finale. The highlight of my festival experience Arc. More specifically, I think, Joanie is search for connections between sex and was a midnight screening of the thriller the Joan of Arc statue in the French quar- her favorite foods. How I Met Your Mother Paranormal Activity. I was nearly scared ter of New Orleans, and Charles must I also attended a screening of some Monday, 7 pm, CBS. Cameo from to death, and I still have trouble falling journey across Louisiana (on a big red bi- “hometowner” shorts shot in Memphis, or Growing Pains’ Alan Thicke. asleep. The film features amateur footage cycle) to find her. You see, Joanie prom- at least by local filmmakers. Alfred AVX’s shot as a couple attempts to catch whatever ised Charles that she would appear in the An Android Named Thelma, although it Gossip Girl or whoever is haunting them; the story is form of a flesh-and-blood woman, and the only lasted about 45 seconds, was a rather Monday, 8 pm, The CW. Featuring a full of shocking twists and kept viewers on documentary (documentary, mind you, this beautiful animation reminiscent of Tim the edge of their seats. is real) follows his active search for such a Burton’s work. Jonathan Thomason’s The song by Leighton Meester and Robin Once I recovered from demonic haunt- woman. Contrary to my expectations, the Pizzeria was exactly what it sounds like—a Thicke. ing, I watched Kris Swanberg’s It Was film was not crazy, and actually one of my simple and effortless tale of two goofy bus Great, But I Was Ready to Come Home a favorites in the festival. Directors Da- boys at Garibaldi’s Pizzeria. B. Siler’s The CSI: Miami feature intended to feel like a documen- vid Redmon and Ashley Saibon captured Non-Invasion was nearly 40 minutes long, Monday, 9 pm, CBS. Crossover with tary following two best friends on a back- Charles’ character and quest beautifully, and I found it exhausting and uninterest- CSI’s Laurence Fishburne. packing trip in Costa Rica. The film was creating a touching narrative, leaving me ing. lackluster to say the least. I’ve been on gro- wishing Charles and Joanie only the best The grand finale of the hometowner V cery runs more exciting, and I think direc- in the future. series was a pair of slasher films. The first, Tuesday, 7 pm, ABC. Second episode tor-star Swanberg would have been better Tate English’ The Ballad of Friday and Charles Metz and Craig Maners’ Project of the new series about an alien race off filming an actual documentary with June was a genuine and adorable glimpse of D was a largely failed attempt at psycho- that visits Earth, starring Firefly’s her real best friend in Costa Rica, rather the unconditional nature of love between logical horror. It was a scary movie about than another actress she had just met. a girl and her pet. Matthew Lawrence’s making a scary movie, wherein the film- Morena Baccarin and Lost’s Elizabeth Micah Stansell’s short film Between Shoebox Redhead proved to be a quirky and makers became the victims and villains in Mitchell. You and Me accompanied the backpack- endearing look at a young man’s struggles their own plot. Although well equipped ing excursion of disappointment. Ah, if as he hurls himself back into the dating with plenty of red dye and corn syrup, I So You Think You Can Dance only Stansell’s film had been the feature- scene, and Liliana Greenfield-Sanders Ad- found the film to be disappointingly pre- Tuesday, 7 pm, FOX. Top 16 dancers length, and Swanberg’s the short. Between elaide turned an uncomfortable relation- dictable. Brian Elkin’s Night however was perform. You and Me painted a triptych-split-screen ship between a hypochondriac and her simple, to the point, and totally disgust- portrait of interpersonal relationships; the pharmacist into a love story. ing. I loved it. Sons of Anarchy, kind involving mailmen, librarians, wait- Adrian Ross Munro’s Cigarettes Hurt Tuesday, 9 pm, FX. resses and the like— the kind that evolv- Babies was perhaps one of my favorite

The Sou’wester Page 8 Sports Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Sports help celebrate homecoming Top teams Field Hockey Win vs. DePauw Women’s Cross Country in the NFL By Gordon Chadwick By Chelsea McLeod By William Hunt If the season ended today, these would The Lynx bounced back from a weekend in Virginia The Women’s Cross Country Team finished the SCAC be the four best teams in the league. to secure a 2-0 victory over Depauw. In their first regular Cross Country Conference Championship with a narrow The NFC: season game against DePauw several weeks ago, the Lynx loss to DePauw. The Championship was held on October New Orleans Saints – The Saints st fell in penalty strokes after two scoreless double overtime 31 in the Georgia International Horse Park where a cold, remained undefeated following their periods. On Friday, the Lynx started off strong with Lind- driving rainstorm ensured that only the toughest com- Monday Night victory over the Atlanta sey Gurkovich pacing the offensive line with both a goal, petitors would thrive; while DePauw and Rhodes scored Falcons. They also reached a nice three from a wide shot from Chelsea McLeod, and an assist just 33 and 35 points, third place Hendrix managed only 82. game stretch in their schedule against the 8 minutes into play that was knocked in by Sarah Ken- Sophomore Taylor Stephens lead the Lady Lynx, finishing Panthers, Rams and Buccaneers before nedy. Charlie Wagner controlled the middle of the field fourth overall with a time of 23:37. Senior Cybil Covic, they face the Patriots. Quarterback Drew with tenacity and precision, keeping the ball in the Lynx Junior Kelsey Dudziak, and Senior Melissa Defabrizio won Brees has a 107.6 quarterback rating while offensive half for a majority of both halves. sixth, seventh, and eighth place respectively, with times of throwing for 16 touchdowns and over Rhodes proceeded to beat Sewanee on Sunday, 23:46, 23:59, and 24:09. Senior Anna Johnson finished in 2000 yards. It would not be surprising to adding a 2-1 win to their record. After Sewanee’s goal— 24:24 for tenth place, Junior Sandy Henin ran 24:57 for see the Patriots head into New Orleans to just a few minutes into play—Chelsea McLeod scored the fourteenth, and Freshman Maddie Harrigan rounded out play an undefeated team. Lynx first goal, assisted by Charlie Wagner, Wagner fol- the Lady Lynx top seven scorers with a 25:44 for twenty- Minnesota Vikings – This past week, lowed with one of her own later in the first half. Kristen seventh place. These seven Lynx runners will continue rac- Fox Sports had a “Favre Cam” available Lee and Sara Sanders anchored the Lynx defense and lim- ing for Rhodes in the Regional Championship in Greens- online that followed Brett Favre for an en- th ited Sewanee’s shots on goal to just 3, and the second half boro, North Carolina, on November 14 . A first or second tire game. However, the Vikings can play remained scoreless. Rhodes continues 10-4, 6-1 in SCAC, place victory there gives the Lynx a chance to compete in just as well without his influence with a and will battle their SCAC rival Centre for the regular the D-III National Championship one week later where the backfield featuring Adrian Peterson. On season title in Danville this Friday at 7 p.m. Women’s team eagerly anticipates a rematch with DePauw. defense the Vikings sacked opposing quar- terbacks 31 times and led by Jared Allen (who has 10.5 sacks on the year), the Vi- kings have one of the most potent pass rushes in the league. Though I’m no fan Limbaugh black balled from NFL of the Brett Favre circus I have to give him By Andrew Mullins-Williams major sports was clearly not Limbaugh’s intention to make credit for the way he has played this year. Two weeks ago, talk-show-mega-host In response, Limbaugh offered his views a big political spectacle when trying to buy the He may just be the final piece of the puzzle Rush Limbaugh attempted to buy the strug- on the matter in a statement on his talk radio Rams. However, once word leaked that he was for this excellent team. gling St. Louis Rams. His involvement was show. “What is happening to the National one of the potential investors, the backlash that Best of the rest: Dallas Cowboys, Phil- supposed to be that of a minor investor, as he Football League, what is about to happen to Limbaugh was well aware of, came down upon adelphia Eagles was part of a bidding group headed by Dave it, has already happened to Wall Street, has him. AFC: Checketts, (chairman of SCP Worldwide and already happened to the automobile business," However, isn’t free speech one of the most Indianapolis Colts – As usual, the the owner of the St Louis Blues hockey team). he said. He also went to criticize those who be- important values we hold in America? Colts are looking excellent to begin the However, on October 15, Checketts made the lieved that he shouldn’t be able to purchase the Why should Limbaugh be banned from year. Peyton Manning is at right near the announcement that Limbaugh was going to be Rams by noting that it was a clear indication of purchasing a team simply over comments he top of every passing category with a QB dropped from the bidding team. “Obama's America on full display.” has made over the years? Certainly moral fiber rating of 109.3(2nd), 318.1 yard per game The move was applauded by the liberal Now this is a sports column and I will is not in question because the league shrugs off (1st) and 15 touchdowns(T-2nd). The de- voice in America and condemned by those with try to avoid a lot of the political backlash that DUIs and even convicted felons. The real rea- fense has also been great, allowing a league more conservative views. The Rev. Al Sharpton both liberals and conservatives are alluding to. son behind the sacking of Limbaugh is money leading 13.0 points a game. The Colts’ said, “It is a moral victory for all Americans— However, it is impossible to talk about the im- related. Checketts, along with many other only problem is their running game which especially the players that have been unfairly pact of this event without politics coming into owners within the NFL, realized that having hasn’t provided much help for Manning all castigated by Rush Limbaugh. This decision play in some fashion. Limbaugh on board would be a poor financial year. It is averaging the third fewest yards will also uphold the unifying standards of With that said, the main reason that the decision. It does not have so much to do with per game in league and that could prove NFL blocked Limbaugh from purchasing the politics, but more so with money. In fact, ac- to be the Colts Achilles Heel. Despite this Rams is due to previous controversial and po- cording to the Center for Responsive Politics, one weakness, the Colts look like the best tentially racist comments directed at African NFL owners gave $1,458,946 to Republicans team in the AFC. But the toughest part of Americans and the NFL as a whole. NFL com- since Jan. 1, 2007 and only $419,042 to Dem- the Colts’ schedule lies ahead. In the next missioner Roger Goodell issued a statement on ocrats. This helps us understand that it was not six weeks, the Colts will face the Texans the matter by saying, “divisive comments are only the liberal democrats and media that were twice, the Ravens, Patriots and Broncos. not what the NFL is all about," he then said, protesting the sale of the Rams, but also con- Denver Broncos – The Broncos final- "I've said many times before, we're all held to servative NFL team owners. ly lost this week at the hands of the Bal- a high standard here. I would not want to see Even so, Limbaugh does have a point that timore Ravens 30-7. Despite that setback, those comments coming from people who are both local and national media outlets have the Broncos still have a great defense, al- in a responsible position in the NFL—abso- condemned his actions and that the nation lowing the fewest yards per game in the lutely not." as a whole is leaning away from conservatism. league. That unit was led by top tackler For those who are aware of Rush Lim- However, that is not the reason that NFL made D.J. Williams and sack machine Elvis baugh’s radio show, controversial comments a statement concerning Limbaugh. The bottom Dumervil, who has 10 sacks through 7 are what he is about. Regardless of how people line is that people must deal with the ramifica- games (on pace to break Michael Strahan’s view his show, at the end of the day, he is an tions of their words. It is our right as Ameri- gift sake assisted single season sack record entertainer. Who knows if he truly believes cans to say what we believe, but the comments of 22.5). Kyle Orton turned in his worst every word that comes out of his mouth, but from individuals with power are not immune game of the year against the tough Ravens he was certainly aware of the possible backlash from ramifications. Limbaugh has said he has defense. Even so, the Bronco’s offense is a of buying an NFL team. According to Lim- lost nothing from this incident and from his middle of the pack contributor as they are baugh, he specifically asked Checketts (the view on top of the radio entertainment world; 7th in the AFC in both rushing and passing Photo courtesy of AP Photo/Rob Carr leading partner of the deal) if he was aware of he most likely has gained much. statistics. Rush Limbaugh was blocked the potential consequences and Checketts re- Unfortunately for the Rams, they seem to Best of the rest: New England Patriots, from a deal allowing him to pur- sponded, “We wouldn't have approached you need a lot more than Limbaugh right now. Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals chase the St. Louis Rams. if we hadn't taken care of that.”Therefore, it

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