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thetartan.org @thetartan September 22, 2014 Volume 109, Issue 5 Carnegie Mellon’s student newspaper since 1906 University enumerates measures for preventing sexual assault Brian Trimboli under investigation by the U.S. Title IX is a section of Gabrielle dated her assailant Assault Policy in 2013 in the against Women Act — com- News Editor Department of Education’s Of- the 1972 Education Amend- for six months as a first-year wake of the spring 2011 “Dear monly known as VAWA — was fice for Civil Rights (OCR). ments that prohibits gender student, until her “girlfriend Colleague Letter,” an open let- reauthorized by Congress. After the American Civil Last week, Dean of Student discrimination in education. became verbally and sexu- ter published by the OCR that VAWA, originally enacted in Liberties Union (ACLU) filed Affairs Gina Casalegno sent an The university allegedly failed ally abusive,” according to an outlined the requirements of 1994, provides federal fund- a Title IX Complaint against email to the student body de- to protect “Gabrielle” — the ACLU blog post. Title IX and steps that schools ing for the investigation and Carnegie Mellon in December, tailing the university’s initia- pseudonym given to the vic- The complaint came only should take to comply with the persecution of violent crimes the university became one of tives to combat sexual assault tim in the ACLU’s complaint — about six months after Carn- law. over 50 schools in the nation and sexual harassment. from her abusive ex-girlfriend. egie Mellon revised its Sexual Also in 2013, the Violence See PREVENTION, A3 CMU student crowned Miss Pennsylvania Moore aims to promote research Nivedita Chopra worries. That way faculty Asst. Copy Manager can focus on their research, rather than having to deal Andrew W. Moore, former with bureaucracy. vice president of engineering This does, however, mean at Google, became the new that Moore doesn’t get much dean of Carnegie Mellon’s time to pursue his own re- School of Computer Science search in machine learning, (SCS) in August. Moore has artificial intelligence, and roots at Carnegie Mellon — he robotics. was a professor of computer “That’s my dream, that science and robotics before he some day I can get back to do- joined Google in 2006. ing some research, but I don’t Moore helped found see that happening for a year Google’s Pittsburgh office, or two,” Moore said, noting which was once part of Carn- that there are many excit- egie Mellon’s Robert Mehra- ing possibilities for Carnegie bian Collaborative Innovation Mellon right now, and that Center (CIC). When Google his work as dean will work to outgrew the CIC, however, further the university’s role Google moved to its current as a leader in technology. location in Bakery Square, Having moved from in- where it has been since 2010. dustry to academia, Moore Moore succeeds former is in the perfect position to dean Randal Bryant, who compare industry and univer- stepped down to return to sity life. “Interestingly, I feel be part of the SCS faculty on that being at Google is fairly June 30, after serving as dean similar to Carnegie Mellon.

Courtesy of Amanda Smith of SCS since 2004. At first sight, it sounds like Junior musical theatre major Amanda Fallon Smith (right) poses next to Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri (center) and Miss Maryland Jade Kenny (left). Moore views his position they are completely different as an administrative role, with places; one is about educa- Brent Heard “I don’t take this opportu- topic which she says is often don’t know if I would have had an eye to some laudable goals. tion and blue sky research, Contributing Editor nity for granted,” she added. overlooked. the confidence.” “We’re one of the few and the other about mak- Smith won the Miss Penn- “It’s kind of cliché, but chil- Smith intends to pursue places in the world that are ing products that the world’s After being crowned Miss sylvania pageant after par- dren are the future,” Smith a career related to her musi- making the next technology population uses. Pennsylvania 2014, junior mu- ticipating in the competition said. “This is the first genera- cal theatre training, either on leaders, and, across campus, But when you look at sical theatre major Amanda for the first time, performing tion which is not expected to stage in New York or on screen we are doing these amazing what people are really do- Fallon Smith competed at the “Music of the Night” from The outlive their parents.” in Los Angeles. things,” Moore said. “My high- ing, at both places you have national Miss America Pag- Phantom of the Opera. “Kids are just so recep- After this year, Smith level meta-goal is producing scrawling on whiteboards eant in Atlantic City, N.J. last Smith is taking a year off tive,” she said, speaking of wishes to continue her out- these technology leaders and [and] grabbing the white- Sunday. from studying at Carnegie her work. Smith eventually reach work related to nutri- promoting research.” board marker out of each Although Miss New York, Mellon to fulfill her duties wants to expand her commu- tion, saying “to do the service With this in mind, Moore other’s hands as they’re Kira Kazantsev, won the pag- as Miss Pennsylvania, which nity service-related initiatives I want to do, I don’t need a is brainstorming ways to trying to write their ideas eant overall, Smith won the she described as traveling to nutrition education for crown on my head.” achieve these goals. One down. In both cases you talent portion of the prelimi- throughout the state to par- families, where she acknowl- She spoke highly of the thing that he is focusing on have work that people are nary competitions and has a ticipate in community service edges that “the major prob- work of the Children’s Mir- is removing obstacles for very passionate about,” platform of “Fitness and Nu- events and various public lem with nutrition is that it’s acle Network, which is the faculty members here at Moore said. trition: The Key to Healthy appearances. so expensive.” She aims to competition’s national plat- Carnegie Mellon. Moore also acknowledges Living.” Smith emphasized the help develop “healthy, afford- form partner, and encour- “If you’re a faculty mem- the differences between aca- “The Miss America pag- role of her community work, able plans for families,” but aged members of the campus ber at any university, life demic life and life in indus- eant is something I’ve liter- saying the job is “much “right now, I’m really focus- community to volunteer at is very exciting. There are try. “Maybe the single most ally dreamed about since I more” than simply attending ing on the school system.” Children’s Hospital of Pitts- things you want to build,” important thing that we’re was eight years old,” Smith parades. Smith said that her Carn- burgh downtown. The Chil- Moore said. doing at Carnegie Mellon is told The Tartan, describing Smith will be traveling to egie Mellon musical theatre dren’s Miracle Network is a But Moore says writing education. While there’s a lot “the joy of competing and schools within the state and training was helpful in pag- nonprofit organization that proposals and getting grants of educating at Google, it’s being able to walk on that teaching children the impor- eant competitions and added raises money for children’s can be stressful. Moore hopes very different from that in a stage.” tance of proper nutrition, a that without it, “honestly I hospitals. to find ways to alleviate these university.” Football team takes part in Team IMPACT, mentors child Abby Smith that matches college sports “Brock is an honor and ing the players weeks earlier, Staffwriter teams with children battling an opportunity to impact the they felt confident their son chronic illnesses. football program at Carnegie was in good hands.” When scanning the Kitterman’s past medical Mellon,” Lackner said. Brock’s mother has seen benches at Carnegie Mellon’s problems still have an effect According to Tammy Kit- Brock grow significantly since next home football game on on him today. Largely de- terman Brock now attends the start of the program. Sept. 27, you may see a Tartan prived of his sight and hear- several practices each week, She, as well as Coach Lack- jersey just a bit smaller than ing, Brock struggled socially, prepares the locker room for ner and the players, have all the others. finding it challening to pick up games, and supports the Tar- noticed remarkable improve- This jersey belongs to on social cues, even those as tans at every game. When the ment in Brock’s social skills. Brock Kitterman, a 9-year-old simple as a smile. His mother, team is on the field playing “He has opened up a lot more boy proud to be the latest ad- Tammy Kitterman, noticed or practicing, the team man- and gained a lot of self-con- dition to the football team. this problem and mentioned it agers play a “crucial role” on fidence,” Tammy Kitterman Kitterman is different than the to a doctor at Children’s Hos- the sidelines, keeping Brock said. “He really considers the others on the field for reasons pital of Pittsburgh. involved and busy during the football guys to be his closest besides his 4-foot-6 frame; Kit- After a few weeks, the doc- game. friends.” terman suffers from bilateral tor suggested joining Team Brock was unanimously Courtesy of Dustin Schneider Carnegie Mellon’s basket- retinoblastoma, a very rare IMPACT. Tammy signed Brock voted captain for this fall Brock Kitterman, the newest member of the Tartans’ football team, poses ball team is currently in the eye cancer. up for the program and he was season. with a few team members. process of “adopting” as well; When he was just 12 weeks matched up with the Tartans. “Brock truly brings a their prospective adoptee is a old, Kitterman underwent “When we first heard unique perspective on life,” Both Lackner and Schnei- football players went out to 5-year-old boy who has acute chemotherapy for six months Brock would be matched with Lackner said. “When you look der commented that Brock has watch him compete. lymphoblastic leukemia. “Our to calcify the tumors. Though the football team, we were at the challenges he faces ev- helped create an even stron- “I am absolutely amazed at hope and expectation is that the tumors shrank, allowing extremely apprehensive,” ery day, it makes your own ger team dynamic. “Brock Brock on a daily basis,” Lack- he will be having such a great his retinas to reattach, the Tammy Kitterman said, “but problems seem insignificant.” serves as a daily reminder that ner said. “He never stops push- time with us that ... CMU bas- treatment significantly com- after meeting the guys, we all Senior mechanical en- we are incredibly blessed to ing himself.” ketball will be front and cen- promised his hearing. Brock agreed it couldn’t have been a gineering and biomedical be playing college football,” After his first-place finish ter in his thoughts day in and is considered legally blind and better team.” engineering double major Schneider said. in the triathlon, Brock was day out, rather than his daily deaf. Head Coach Rich Lackner Dustin Schneider said he is Although he cannot play treated by the football players chemotherapy treatments or Kitterman became involved was approached by Director of constantly inspired by Brock. football, instead cheering the to a trip to Kennywood amuse- frequent hospital visits,” said in the Carnegie Mellon foot- Athletics, Physical Education “When you’re having a tough Tartans on from the bleachers, ment park. junior business administration ball program as part of Team and Recreation Joshua Centor day or rough practice, it helps Brock remains active in other “It really showed how trust- major and forward for Carn- IMPACT (Inpsire, Motivate, about “adopting” Brock, and to think of Brock’s bravery,” sports. This past summer ing [Brock’s parents] were egie Mellon’s basketball team and Play Against Challenges was enthusiastic about the idea Schneider said. “He’s just re- Brock completed a triathlon. with our football players,” Kevin Stursberg. “The kid is a Together), an organization from the start. ally fun to be around.” A number of Carnegie Mellon Lackner said. “After just meet- warrior!” A2 « thetartan.org/news The Tartan » September 22, 2014 feature photo news in brief Campus celebrates CIT Pride Day Ritivoi publishes book on political discourse Carnegie Mellon’s An- tics following World War II. dreea Deciu Ritivoi recently As Ritivoi pointed out in published a new book, pub- the release, these individu- lished by Columbia Univer- als adopted a rhetoric of per- sity Press and titled Intimate suasion because they sought Strangers in American Politi- to establish themselves as cal Discourse, which exam- “American enough,” and in ines American politics from doing so challenged nau- the eyes of foreigners. tral born Americans to step The book looks at the ex- back and examine problems periences of four well-known rather than accept the status intellectuals — Alexander quo. Solzhenitsyn, Herbert Mar- In researching and writ- cuse, Edward Said, and Han- ing this book, Ritivoi was nah Arendt — who shared startled to discover that even outsider status. highly educated people were Ritivoi, professor of Eng- reluctant to accept the politi- lish in the Dietrich College cal views of outsiders, while of Humanities and Social almost too eagerly embracing Sciences, noted in a press the notion that only native- release, “Arendt, Marcuse, born Americans truly know Solzhenitsyn, and Said had what is best for America. a love-hate relationship with Vladimir Tismaneanu, American society but wanted professor of politics at the to make it better.” University of Maryland re- Her publication suggests marked that Ritivoi’s new that there were benefits to book “is not only a major the criticism offered by ex- achievement in intellectual iles, all of whom were at the history but also a vibrant in- helms of influential schools vitation to empathy, lucidity, of thought in American poli- and moral clarity.” Alumnus Putney publishes WWI photo album

Inspired by history de- expertise of Benedict-Jones, partment adjunct professor who advised and assisted Linda Benedict-Jones’ His- him with his project. Bene- tory of Photography class dict-Jones was particularly while a student at Carnegie pleased to see that an elective Mellon, Dean Putney (DC course for a student studying ’11) took what his mother information systems had led assumed was simply a fam- to what she termed “a pas- ily memento and turned it sionate project.” into a book and photography Putney raised almost exhibit. $115,000 through a Kick- Putney’s great-grandfa- starter campaign, a number ther was a German Army he partially attributes to lieutenant during World World War I’s upcoming cen- War I who carried a camera tennial. The book, consisting with him as he served. Real- of nearly 670 photographs, is izing that the photo album, a stark view of the ups and which had been stashed in downs of a soldier’s exis- his grandmother’s closet for tence. decades, had the potential Adam Ryan, curatorial as- to tell a remarkable story, sistant at the Carnegie Mu- Putney reproduced it into a seum of Art, described the book, Walter Koessler 1914– album as “remarkable” in a 1918: The personal photo recent press release, saying journal of a German officer that the book “includes for- in World War I. Presently, a mal portraits of officers, but corresponding exhibit, “Pho- most are spontaneous snap- tography in the Trenches, shots.” 1914–1918,” can be seen at the Carnegie Museum of Art. When Putney first exam- ined his great-grandfather’s Compiled by photo album, he sought the Leah Mann

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Ryan Oh/Junior Photographer The Carnegie Institute of Technology (CIT) hosted its annual Pride Day Friday on the College of Fine Arts Lawn. At the event, students in CIT celebrated their love for engineering and were given CIT-branded goods while tie-dying and participating in a pie-eating contest.

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Campus Crime & Incident Reports High / Low High / Low High / Low 72 / 49 78 / 52 78 / 53 Phone Theft Theft from Vehicle Beeler Street Detail Welder Theft Sept. 12, 2014 Sept. 12, 2014 Sept. 12, 2014 Sept. 18, 2014 A Carnegie Mellon student At around 11:50 p.m., While University Police University Police are in- contacted the police after her university police and Univer- and Pittsburgh police were vestigating the theft of a gas iPhone was stolen. The phone sity of Pittsburgh Police were on detail on Beeler Street, welder. The machine, worth was stolen from the second contacted regarding the theft Pittsburgh police officers cited $1,200, was near the College floor of the Jared L. Cohon of a backpack, along with Carnegie Mellon students for of Fine Arts, locked with a University Center around its contents, from a car. The drinking from open contain- chain and padlock on Sept. 11. noon. The police are using Ap- theft occurred on Frew Street, ers, urinating in public, un- The welder was noticed miss- ple’s “Find my iPhone” app in where the car was parked. The derage drinking, and disor- ing and a report was filed on an attempt to locate the phone Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is derly conduct. Thursday. in this ongoing investigation. investigating this incident. Friday Saturday Sunday Underage Drinking and Underage Drinking Criminal Mischief Theft of CMU EMS High / Low High / Low High / Low 80 / 53 82 / 54 82 / 58 Disorderly Conduct Sept. 12, 2014 Sept. 14, 2014 Equipment Source: www.weather.com Sept. 12, 2014 A resident assistant from University Police and the Sept. 19, 2014 A university police officer Hamerschlag House contact- Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire re- CMU EMS filed a theft re- conducting a foot patrol of the ed CMU EMS and the Univer- sponded to a fire alarm in port on $1,400 worth of miss- Hill dormitories heard a loud sity Police regarding an intoxi- Roselawn Apartments. Inves- ing and stolen equipment. Corrections & Clarifications cated male in the bathroom tigation of the situation re- party at the Margaret Mor- University Police are currently If you would like to submit a correction or clarification, of the building. The male was vealed that the activation was rison Apartments. There, he investigating the situation to please email The Tartan at [email protected] or provided with medical assis- caused by a fire extinguisher found several underage stu- identify the thief and recover [email protected] with your inquiry, as well as the tance and is being cited for being discharged, the result- dents drinking, as well as stu- the items. date of the issue and the name of the article. We will underage drinking. ing dust causing the smoke dents of age. Seven citations print the correction or clarification in the next print alarm to go off. University were issued for disorderly issue and publish it online. conduct, and four citations Police are citing the involved were issued for underage person for disorderly conduct. Compiled by drinking. Antara Mondal student senate meeting minutes Fiscal responsibility presentation Ex officio report: Pascal Petter

Junior decision science reimbursement form and sub- approximately $68,000 for Director of Dining Services Petter also demonstrated continuing green initiatives, major and economics double mitting a purchase request, as special allocations. He stated Pascal Petter reviewed the din- the new Carnegie Mellon Nu- including weighing leftovers major and Senate Finance well as other fiscal processes. that an important goal for ing master plan and discussed trition iPhone app, which tells to determine if food is being Chair Landon He gave a pre- He also summarized the this fiscal year is to have zero changes that dining has al- users nutritional information wasted. sentation to the Senate body process for reviewing special missing receipts, referring to ready implemented around about the food offered at all on internal fiscal responsibil- allocation requests from stu- the receipts that Senate must campus, including new furni- of Carnegie Mellon’s campus ity. His presentation included dent organizations. This fis- receive to reimburse a student ture in some eateries and ex- eateries. Additionally, Petter Compiled by the procedures for filling out a cal year, Senate has budgeted or student organization. tended hours at others. spoke about Dining Services’ Brian Trimboli September 22, 2014 « The Tartan thetartan.org/news » 3 University describes sexual assualt prevention initiatives PREVENTION, from A1 ment or sexual assault.” year. The program, created by you tell a woman that she The sexual assault policy is EverFi, the same company that must restrict her behavior in against women and estab- only one part of the universi- made AlcoholEdu, teaches in- order to avoid being raped, lished the Office on Violence ty’s continuing push for better coming first-year students what you’re really saying is against Women in the Depart- sexual assault and harassment about what sexual assault is that a woman should ensure ment of Justice. education and prevention. and how to prevent it. that a rapist goes after some- “It was a call to codify some The Sexual Assault Advisory “Some of the main things one else — and how does that of those things and name program, created in 1991 to we’re looking for are defi- help to make Carnegie Mellon them in the policy,” Casalegno train students, faculty, and nitions; that’s a big thing,” an ultimately safer communi- said to The Tartan of the “Dear staff in dealing with sexual as- Lauren Aikin-Smith, a health ty?” the letter continues. Colleague” letter, mentioning sault and harassment on cam- promotion specialist for Uni- “I think there were some that it addressed many poli- pus, has been revamped and versity Health Services, said very technical pieces of guid- cies that the university had in renamed the Survivor Support about the content of Haven. ance and, actually now it’s in place informally but had never Network (SSN). “It’s interactive, so people can the law… of pieces that we before stated explicitly. “And Jessica Klein, hired about a kind of see a situation happen, have to have in this brochure,” there were new best practices year ago as the university’s co- and then reflect on the situa- Casalegno said of the letter’s and new guidelines to best ordinator of gender programs tion they just saw, or they just complaints, noting that there’s protect the welfare of [the] and sexual violence preven- read.” a contrast between Carnegie campus community.” tion, worked to shift the focus Aikin-Smith also works Mellon’s campus policies and Carnegie Mellon’s revised of the SSN on primary pre- with the Peer Health Advo- Pennsylvania state law sur- sexual assault policy went vention. Primary prevention, cates (PHAs), who are stu- rounding sexual assault and into effect in spring 2013. It Klein said, includes “educa- dents that work for Univer- sexual harassment, both of includes roles for four deputy tion, bystander training, and sity Health Services and run which are required to be in Title IX coordinators in addi- effective policy,” and stands in programs to educate students the pamphlet by VAWA and tion to the existing one coordi- contrast to secondary training, about safe sex and sexual as- the Campus Sexual Violence nator, and changed the defini- which is mostly “ self-defense, sault prevention. Elimination (SaVE) Act, which tion of a “reasonably prompt” like covering your drink when Aikin-Smith also talked was passed in 2013 and com- response to a complaint. you go to a party.” about Decisions That Matter, a plements Title IX by requiring The new policy also Klein is also working with booklet published by the uni- that universities are transpar- changed the evidentiary stan- Undergraduate Student Sen- versity — available online and ent and accountable in cases dard to “preponderance of the ate. Sophomore economics given to all first-year students of sexual assault, according to evidence,” the lowest burden major Vaasavi Unnava and — that provides definitions of its website. of proof; changed the com- junior decision science ma- sexual assault and other key “It’s a tough jump from our position of the Committees jor Julia Eddy are in the pro- terms from the perspective of policy language, which is very of Investigation based on the cess of forming a committee both Carnegie Mellon policy rooted in our culture, to the status of complainant and re- within Senate on sexual vio- and Pennsylvania state law. state laws,” Casalegno said. spondent; and gave student lence prevention at Carnegie Anne-Sophie Kim/Assistant Layout Manger The booklet gives a quick over- “I think that [we should members a right to vote in the Mellon. view of Carnegie Mellon’s sex- do] anything we can to add committees. Unnava and Eddy high- nava said. “It’s one thing to “Personally what I think is ual assault and sexual harass- to this brochure that helps The university is also plan- lighted a national federal ini- make rules, but it’s another important is that even though ment policies, and is meant people recognize that the de- ning to hire a director and tiative, It’s On Us, which be- thing to change the culture it’s a little less fun, they’re not to act as a reference guide for cisions of all of us matter,” Ca- assistant director of Title IX gan on Friday. around them.” treating sexual assault as a students. salegno said. “The decisions initiatives; the director will The campaign, Eddy said, Unnava said that the uni- joke,” Unnava said of the ses- Last week, The Tartan re- of bystanders matter tremen- eventually succeed the Title involves over a hundred col- versity has made the necessary sion. “They’re more serious ceived a Letter to the Editor dously.... The decisions of peo- IX coordinator and help de- leges and universities, and policy changes, and all that’s with the skits, [and] having signed by over thirty Carnegie ple who are making decisions fine the role of the assistant includes public relations ma- left is a change in campus cul- Haven makes people more Mellon students and alumni not consistent with our policy, director. terials “like online materials, ture. Part of the ongoing effort aware of the idea of consent, that are members of an online they matter.” “The trend is that universi- poster you can print out — all to change this culture includes and that stereotypes and group called Tartans for Title Casalegno stressed that she ties are moving to a single in- kinds of stuff — and a pledge changes to the university’s prejudices and all that sorts of IX. They write that “We find welcomed the input from stu- vestigator model,” Casalegno that you can take.” Orientation program. stuff exists.” it very troubling, however, dents. “I will say that we can said. “There are times that It’s On Us, according to its Orientation this year in- This does mean, Klein ac- that a document about sexu- only get better if students are students are not interested in website, is working to prevent cluded Decisions That Mat- knowledged, that there will al violence called ‘Decisions engaged in that dialogue, and proceeding criminally, and sexual assault by reminding ter, a 90-minute session on be no more Condom Man, that Matter’ seems more fo- I think that’s tremendous,” Ca- [are] able to work with some- students that “It’s on us” to sexual assault prevention that who, dressed as a superhero, cused on a victim’s decisions salegno said. “And I welcome one who, most of their job is to prevent sexual violence. “addressed dating violence, handed out condoms to stu- leading up to an assault than anyone on campus with ideas conduct these investigations, “A big part of the entire personal values, and interper- dents in previous Orientation it does on telling students to of what we can be doing more [and is] highly trained and thing is that legislatively, sonal relationships, and how programs. make the decision not to rape of, what we can be doing dif- sensitive to the issues with there’s only so much you can that ties into building a better Haven is an online program someone.” ferently, to absolutely speak survivors of sexual harass- do about sexual assault,” Un- community,” Klein said. adopted by the university last “More disturbingly, when up and come forward.”

The School of Computer Science wishes to publicly acknowledge the outstanding academic achievement of the following students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester. Acay, Cosku -­‐ Sophomore Fujimoto, Takumi -­‐ Freshman Krishnan, Vivek -­‐ Junior Naviasky, Jacob -­‐ Junior Varma, Tanay -­‐ Freshman

Allison, Shaun -­‐ Junior Ganesh, Vibhav -­‐ Junior Kumar, Ananya -­‐ Freshman Numbers, Evan -­‐ Freshman Wagner, Cole -­‐ Freshman

Anopa, Sophia -­‐ Freshman Ge, YuHng -­‐ Junior Lai, Ronald -­‐ Senior O'Farrell, Michael -­‐ Sophomore Wang, Ivan -­‐ Sophomore

Au, Kevin -­‐ Freshman Ghani, Samaan -­‐ Senior Lee, Eric -­‐ Junior Paparian, Jack -­‐ Junior Wen, Peng -­‐ Sophomore

Becker, Alice -­‐ Junior Gorelik, Eric -­‐ Junior Lee, Jin Sik -­‐ Senior Patel, Yash -­‐ Sophomore Willsey, Harold Max -­‐ Sophomore

Be;ale, Andrea -­‐ Senior Griswold, Kyle -­‐ Senior Lee, Taehoon -­‐ Freshman Peterson, Jasmine -­‐ Senior Wong, Eric -­‐ Junior

Bharadwaj, Naman -­‐ Junior Guo, Yuyang -­‐ Junior Leino, Klas -­‐ Junior Plamann, Mitchell -­‐ Freshman Wu, An -­‐ Junior

Bhasin, Neal -­‐ Junior Hamal, Nathan -­‐ Junior Leung, Timothy Chiking -­‐ Junior Raghavan, Shyamsunder -­‐ Freshman Wu, Jingze -­‐ Freshman

Bly, Stephen -­‐ Junior Han, Sang Jin -­‐ Senior Li, Ruixin -­‐ Sophomore Randolph, Peyton -­‐ Sophomore Xia, Patrick -­‐ Sophomore

Bohrer, Brandon -­‐ Senior Hans, Kirn -­‐ Freshman Li, Wenxuan -­‐ Freshman Ringwalt, Daniel -­‐ Junior Xia, Tian -­‐ Senior

Bowen, Susanna -­‐ Junior Harry, Jordan -­‐ Senior Li, Zhichun -­‐ Freshman Robinson, Joseph -­‐ Sophomore Xu, Brian -­‐ Sophomore

Chen, Sarah -­‐ Junior Hilal, Salem -­‐ Junior Liao, Ji -­‐ Junior Rollinson, Joseph -­‐ Junior Xu, Yixun -­‐ Sophomore

Choo, Chia Yi Joel -­‐ Sophomore Hsu, Christopher -­‐ Senior Lichtman, Benjamin -­‐ Freshman Rose, Gregory -­‐ Sophomore Yang, Chenhao -­‐ Freshman

Chow, Jason -­‐ Senior Hua, Daniel -­‐ Freshman Lim, Isaac -­‐ Senior Rubin, Naomi -­‐ Sophomore Yang, Cary -­‐ Junior

Ciccone, Loïc -­‐ Junior Huang, Shan -­‐ Senior Lindenbaum, David -­‐ Freshman Schallert, Ma;hew -­‐ Junior Yang, James -­‐ Sophomore

Cidre, Guillermo -­‐ Junior Huang, Vincent Jiahao -­‐ Sophomore Liu, Chen -­‐ Sophomore Sengar, Shaurya -­‐ Freshman Ye, Jiacheng -­‐ Freshman

Clark, John -­‐ Junior Illfelder, Max -­‐ Senior Liu, Roger -­‐ Freshman Serrano, Maxime -­‐ Junior Yee, Jonathan -­‐ Junior

Clute, Madeleine -­‐ Senior Ivanyuk, Dmitry -­‐ Junior Liu, Wentao -­‐ Senior Sethi, Saagar -­‐ Senior Yeo, Edward -­‐ Junior

Crichton, William -­‐ Sophomore Janke, Claire -­‐ Senior Lum, Jia Jun Brandon -­‐ Sophomore Shao, Shuai -­‐ Sophomore Yoo, Ji Oh -­‐ Senior

Dai, Simon -­‐ Junior Jin, Tian -­‐ Freshman Maheshwari, Nikita -­‐ Sophomore Shapiro, Evan -­‐ Senior Zhang, Jeffrey -­‐ Junior

Dalal, Saumya -­‐ Junior Joswiak, Kyle -­‐ Senior Malehorn, Brian -­‐ Junior Sharma, Karan -­‐ Sophomore Zhang, Leon -­‐ Junior

Davis, AusHn -­‐ Junior Joyner, Shannon -­‐ Senior Malia, Rhiannon -­‐ Junior Singh, Shubhit -­‐ Sophomore Zhang, Peijin -­‐ Freshman

Davis, Elizabeth -­‐ Senior Kao, Alison -­‐ Sophomore Mankins, Lydia -­‐ Freshman Sit, Ryan -­‐ Senior Zhao, Xiyang -­‐ Sophomore

Dee, Ma;hew -­‐ Sophomore Kaplan, Max -­‐ Sophomore Mao, Kechun -­‐ Junior Snyder, Kerry -­‐ Junior Zhu, Xiaote -­‐ Freshman

Desai, Milan -­‐ Senior Kim, Daniel -­‐ Senior Mathis, Claire Marie -­‐ Junior Song, Jiachen -­‐ Sophomore Zimmerman, Joshua -­‐ Junior

Direnzo, Dominic -­‐ Freshman Kim, Wesley -­‐ Senior McKay, Ma;hew -­‐ Senior Stephenson, Margaret -­‐ Sophomore Zong, Yiming -­‐ Sophomore

Duff, William -­‐ Sophomore Kini, Hemanth -­‐ Sophomore McNichols, Sally -­‐ Freshman Stevens, David -­‐ Senior BCSA

Etzel, Anna -­‐ Sophomore Klee, Steven -­‐ Senior Mi;ereder, Andrew -­‐ Senior Szabo-­‐Wexler, Elias -­‐ Junior Gershuny, Andrea -­‐ Sophomore

Franchuk, Alexander -­‐ Junior Koh, Li Chen -­‐ Sophomore Murphy, Michael -­‐ Freshman Tan, Ruoxi -­‐ Freshman Gruber, Samuel -­‐ Senior

Frank, Asa -­‐ Junior Kornilova, Anastassia -­‐ Sophomore Nahar, Apurva -­‐ Freshman Tian, Ariel -­‐ Freshman Liao, Celina -­‐ Sophomore

Frens, John -­‐ Senior Kositsky, Rachel -­‐ Sophomore Nalla, Shikhara -­‐ Junior Tumarkin, Jessica -­‐ Senior Ma, Michelle -­‐ Freshman

Frieder, Alexander -­‐ Freshman Kownacki, Gregory -­‐ Sophomore NanavaH, Akshay -­‐ Junior Varia, Shaan -­‐ Sophomore Mouli, Divya -­‐ Junior

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Cook designing long-term artificial lungs how things work Adithya Venkatesan Migraines not just Junior Staffwriter severe headaches The production of use- ful artificial organs has long Claire Gianakas Doctors today are also been a goal in the field of Staffwriter aware of several risk fac- medical science, but it has tors for migraines includ- not been achieved due to Migraines and other types ing gender, age, and family many restraints with current of severe headaches have history. Women are more at technology. baffled the medical commu- risk than men for migraines. Keith Cook, an associate nity for thousands of years. According to the University professor of biomedical engi- As medical knowledge of mi- of Maryland Medical Center, neering, recently received a graines increased, treatments approximately 75 percent four-year, $2.4 million grant also improved, advancing of all migraine sufferers are from the National Institutes from trepanation — the drill- women. Migraines are also of Health (NIH) to study new ing of holes into the skull — more common in people be- technologies to develop artifi- to modern preventive medi- tween the ages of 15 and 55. cial lungs that can be used for cations and lifestyle changes. Furthermore, migraines run months at a time. Today, migraines are de- in families. About 70 percent “Millions of people suffer fined as neurological disor- of migraine patients have a from chronic lung disease,” ders characterized by severe history of migraines in their Cook said. Unfortunately, head pain and other nervous family. there is a disparity between system symptoms such as loss Migraines, like many the number of people who Abhinav Gautam/Staff Photographer of vision, nausea, and numb- other illnesses, come in a need lung transplants and the Associate professor of biomedical engineering Keith Cook explains the need for artificial lungs. ness. Although migraines variety of different forms. number of lung donors. are often described as severe The three most common Additionally, patients are ward while still receiving all destroy the gas exchange or learn to live with it,” Cook headaches, the two condi- forms of migraines are called currently required to stay at the care they require. Patients function of the lung, and air said. tions are actually separate classic migraines, common the hospital to receive proper would have little work, while leakage can cause death in the He explained that people disorders. migraines, and ocular mi- support. In this kind of situa- the physicians or biomedical patient. largely deal with anticoagu- Migraines are gener- graines. A classic migraine tion, patients also need to find engineers could monitor the A solid fiber such as lants, which are drugs that ally caused by the dilation is a migraine with head pain a donor quickly, or they risk patient and intercede when polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) slow down the blood clotting of blood vessels, while head- and an aura. Migraines with- further harm, and possibly the device nears failure. Cook eliminates plasma and gas process, although this creates aches involve the constriction out an aura are called com- death. This stark difference estimated that the lungs could leakage. However, the long- concerns such as making sure of blood vessels. Headache mon migraines, and can be between supply and demand be used in hospitals in five to term function of these fibers the patient doesn’t bleed more symptoms are generally re- characterized by euphoria drives a very real need for ar- 10 years. is unknown. Because both of than usual. Because the endo- stricted to head pain, where- or cognitive problems along tificial lungs. There are some working these materials provide ad- thelial cells have many com- as migraines often include a with severe head pain. Ocu- In his research, Cook looks artificial lungs available now, vantages and problems that plex properties, Cook is trying variety of symptoms. In ad- lar migraines are migraines at patients that ultimately but they prove useful for a need to be overcome, Cook is to mimic these properties one dition to severe head pain, that have an aura, but lack might not receive lung trans- month at most. One method currently working with both at a time. Cook believes that migraines can be character- head pain. Abdominal mi- plants, as well as those who currently used in hospitals types to try to create a mem- mimicking their properties ized by an aura (lines, bright graines also occur; they lack are too sick to get transplants involves extracorporeal mem- brane that could last longer. may lead to better materials light, patterns, or blind spots head pain and an aura, but and need some stabilization in brane oxygenation (ECMO). For example, coating the poly- for the artificial lungs, and that inhibit vision), eupho- still involve the symptoms order to receive them. In this process, a machine propylene with PDMS may eliminate the challenge inher- ria, hallucinations, nausea, of a migraine (such as in- Cook’s planned artificial functions as an artificial lung prove useful. However, nei- ent in working with endothe- weakness, numbness, and creased sense perception and lung would help alleviate by infusing oxygen into the ther of the methods are cur- lial cells themselves. cognitive problems such nausea). these problems by allow- blood, removing carbon diox- rently ready. As more work is done on as difficulty speaking or People are classified as ing those patients to rely on ide, and returning the blood In a human body, endothe- the artificial lungs, Cook be- hearing. having chronic migraines if a device that would not clot to the patient. However, this lial cells keep the blood from lieves it will become a viable The specific neurological they have more than 15 mi- for over three months, which process is expensive and in- coagulating. However, other device for people with chronic cause of migraines is still un- graines a month. could have applications for tensive. In order for the stan- materials run into many prob- lung disease and other lung known. Migraines are initi- Migraine treatment can be not only artificial lung de- dard gas exchange to occur, lems due to the lack of vascu- problems. With Cook’s de- ated by a trigger, which can either acute, after migraine vices but any device that uses a polypropylene membrane is lar endothelial cell linings in signs for the device, he hopes be a variety of simple events, onset, or preventive, before blood. used. The walls of the fibers foreign materials. to increase the longevity of such as a change in routine migraine onset. Acute treat- In addition, he hopes to are porous, allowing blood Although researchers have the device by decreasing co- or hormones, as well as en- ment often includes house- integrate these devices into plasma to leak into the gas been attempting to create en- agulation on the foreign mate- vironmental factors like loud hold drugs such as Tylenol patients’ homes, which would side or bubbles from the gas dothelial linings, it has been rials and using materials that noises, bright lights, and high and Advil (ibuprofen). allow patients to avoid spend- side to leak into the blood extremely difficult to do so. would allow for successful heights. Although this type of ing their time in a hospital stream. Plasma leakage can As a result, “people control lung function. Originally, doctors be- treatment is generally taken lieved that migraines con- after symptoms start, it is sisted solely of the dilation most effective if taken before PugWash Column of blood vessels in the brain head pain begins. This is par- after the initial trigger. ticularly effective for people Today, however, it is be- who experience an aura be- Facebook users become test subjects lieved that migraines are ac- fore the onset of head pain. tually composed of several Acute treatment can also in- heavily regulated. However, distinct, sequential events in volve triptans, a medication these laws don’t apply to In- the brain. that mimics serotonin, which ternet-based research. After the initial trigger, is a chemical that regulates For Internet experimenta- nociceptors, cells that sense mood. Carl Doersch tion, the prevailing interpre- pain, identify the trigger Preventive treatment Special to The Tartan tation of the law seems to be and release neuropeptides, is common for people di- that Facebook owns the feed, compounds involved in the agnosed with chronic mi- In 2012, Facebook conduct- it is their product, and so it’s transmission of signals in graines. This type of treat- ed a study to determine how up to them what they put in the nervous system. These ment usually involves the contents of users’ news it. The assumption here is compounds bind to other various medications or life- feeds affect their behavior. In that text and images are not nociceptors in the surround- style changes. Antidepres- particular, they showed some dangerous or unpredictable, ing area and cause them to sants, which alter serotonin users a more positive news Eunice Mok/Staff Artist at least not to the extent that be more sensitive to pain levels, have been shown to feed and others a more nega- untested drugs are. If people and, therefore, release more be effective in preventing mi- tive news feed and showed est that’s considerably more Furthermore, the vast major- feel Facebook is degrading neuropeptides. graines. Various cardiovas- that the users’ posts became harmful; for instance, lying ity of Facebook users don’t their experience, they can just The released neuropep- cular medications and anti- more positive in the positive to users to see their behav- read the terms of service. In leave. tides induce a variety of seizure medications have condition and more negative ior. Should corporations be the Belmont Report, it’s the Thus, it can be argued that changes within the brain. also been shown to prevent in the negative condition. able to conduct this type of researcher’s responsibility it’s in Facebook’s best inter- Namely, they affect the mus- migraines. When this study was pub- research on their own? And to make sure the participant est not to do things that may cles around the blood vessels Lifestyle changes that lim- lished in the Proceedings of the should public funds be allo- understands the consent; a harm or anger their users. But on the surface of the brain it the amount of variation in a National Academy of Sciences cated to research that is as- statement buried in a huge is this really true? and cause the muscles to re- person’s daily life can also be of the United States of America sociated with such corporate document that the participant For an experiment like this lax. This relaxation causes effective. earlier this year, it caused a experimentation? signs is not enough. In this one, it wasn’t clear whether the blood vessels to dilate. Despite substantial devel- major outcry among Facebook The public funding ques- sense, Facebook and these re- the negativity came from They also cause cranial ves- opments in the understand- users. Thus, Pugwash sought tion is somewhat easier to an- searchers likely overstepped Facebook or from the users’ sels to leak, which results in ing and treatment of mi- to understand whether this swer, since there are already their bounds. However, the friends. Facebook can easily swelling of the brain tissue. graines, there are still many experiment was ethical, and established ethical guidelines majority opinion in Pugwash be deceptive in other ways in Together, increased pain unanswered questions that whether Facebook or the gov- from the famous Belmont seemed to be that the infrac- these experiments, and this sensitivity, brain tissue swell- could lead to more effective ernment should do something Report which stipulates the tion was minor, especially violates one of the assump- ing, and blood vessel dilation diagnosis and treatment of about it. conditions under which the since the government did not tions of a free market. Further- cause migraines. migraines. Members first explored the government can fund human do very much to fund this re- more, it isn’t clear that users consequences of an experi- subjects research. To a certain search (the actual experiment can get away from Facebook ment like this one. It was de- extent, the public’s trust of was funded by Facebook). anymore. Much of what hu- termined that the Facebook scientific experimentation is Whether Facebook and man society calls networking users were affected in an ap- already founded on this docu- other Internet giants should has now moved to Facebook, parently minor way: Their ment, and therefore, it makes be allowed to carry out such to the extent that it’s a serious emotions were altered to be sense to hold it as sacred, un- research is another matter. competitive disadvantage not somewhat more positive or less something is found to be This kind of experimentation to use it — for example, dur- negative. While people with seriously wrong with it. is largely unprecedented in ing job searches. depression might have done For an experiment like this corporate circles. Overall, though, regulat- things to permanently harm one — which involves actually Fifty years ago, corpora- ing Facebook seems like a themselves in the case of add- manipulating a human being tions had no way to precisely heavy-handed solution to a ed negative emotions, by and — the Belmont Report requires monitor users’ interactions problem that is currently mi- large, this kind of emotional ‘informed consent’: that the with their products, so they nor. Ultimately, Pugwash did impact isn’t outside the scope user should know that he or had little to gain by altering not come to a firm conclusion of daily life. However, what’s she will undergo experimen- the experience for some us- regarding how such a regula- more important is that this ex- tation, and that he or she can ers. Of course, companies tion could be implemented. periment set a precedent that opt out if desired. In this case, did experiment with human it is okay for a corporation like the researchers almost had subjects — for instance, the Student Pugwash is a non- Facebook to perform experi- informed consent, since Face- drug industry couldn’t exist advocacy, educational orga- ments on its users and publish book’s terms of service do say without human drug trials nization that discusses the the results. that users agree to participate — but for those experiments implications of science and It’s easy to imagine re- in research. there was never any ambigu- technology. This article is a search that Facebook might However, the terms of ser- ity about whether a given per- summary of last week’s discus- conduct — secretly or open- vice also say that the research son was participating. For the sion on the Facebook news feed ly — in its own best inter- will only be used internally. drug industry, these trials are experiment. 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White House to Single dose of Theory of relativity New materials Study reveals World population to fight antibiotic antidepressant applicable to used for computer effect of artificial reach 11 billion by resistance changes the brain superheavy elements processors sweeteners on body mid-century Though the problem of an- SSRIs (selective serotonin Researchers have recently A recent processor de- Researchers have found Most estimates in the past tibiotic resistance has troubled re-uptake inhibitors) are one created the first chemical signed by researchers from that artificial sweeteners may 20 years predicted that the hu- hospitals and communities of the most common kinds of compound whose behavior several universities around disrupt the body’s blood sugar man population would grow for decades, new genome- antidepressants prescribed. can only be explained with the world uses phase change regulation, thus causing meta- to around 10 billion by mid- sequencing technologies that However, it is unclear what Einstein’s theory of relativity. materials (PCMs), which may bolic changes that can lead to century, a number that now inspect bacterial genomes can the exact effect of the drug is Researchers at the GSI Helm- be able to change computers diabetes. Even though previ- seems to be an underestimate. be used to sketch out a molec- on the brain. A recent study holtz Centre for Heavy Ion in the future. The calculations ous studies on the effects of It was previously assumed ular family tree, which could conducted by Julia Sacher of Research in Germany have performed by most electronics artificial sweeteners have had that the decline in birth rate provide researchers with more the Max Plank Institute for combined the 106th element today are carried out by sili- conflicting conclusions, this in Africa is occurring at the data regarding antibiotic re- Human Cognitive and Brain of the periodic table, seabor- con-based logic devices. How- report has earned many posi- same pace as declines in other sistance. To support genome- Sciences suggests that a single gium, with six carbon mon- ever, PCMs have the advan- tive responses from scientists. regions (for example, Asia). sequencing technology and dose of antidepressant not oxide molecules. Although tage of being able to reversibly The researchers performed However, it turns out the rate develop a new national strat- only dramatically changes other superheavy elements switch between two electrical experiments on mice to back of fertility decline has slowed egy to fight resistant bacte- brain connectivity but also have never exhibited relativ- states in mere billionths of a up their assertion that the (and even reversed) in some ria, President Barack Obama does so in a matter of hours. istic behavior before, this one second. These materials have sweeteners change the popu- African countries in the last 15 signed an executive order on In the study, participants seems different. As the team the potential to make the pro- lation of bacteria in the diges- years. Sept. 18 recognizing antibi- were monitored in a brain measured its volatility and re- cessing speed of future com- tive system. At current rates, scientists otic resistance and creating a scanner as they were allowed activity, the values were simi- puters 1,000 times faster than A control-group experi- believe Africa will likely be- task force to combat the issue. to let their mind wander for lar to those for compounds of they are now. ment found that there was come as densely populated The order came as a response about 15 minutes and then molybdenum and tungsten — PCMs were first developed little change in the mice that as today’s China. As Hans to a report released on the monitored again after taking which are in the same group as in the 1960s and were used drank water or sugar water Rosling, an international same day by the President’s a single dose of escitalopram, seaborgium in the periodic ta- in optical-memory devices. while mice that received arti- health researcher at the Karo- Council of Advisors on Sci- better known as Lexapro. ble — with carbon monoxide. But now, they have begun to ficial sweeteners developed a linska Institute in Stockholm, ence and Technology encour- By comparing 3-D images of This behavior can agree with take the place of traditional clear intolerance to glucose. expects, the world should aging further research on this connections occurring in the the theoretical model only if silicon-based memory in some However, at present the scien- prepare for at least 11 billion topic. The White House also participants’ brains, the re- Einstein’s theory of relativity smartphones. As it turns out, tists still cannot explain how people by mid-century. announced a $20 million prize searchers found that one dose is taken into account. The re- PCMs-based processors use the sweeteners affect the bac- for the development of rapid of Lexapro reduces the level searchers plan to perform fur- less energy, making them not teria and what exactly results Source: Scientific American tests that can identify antibiot- of connectivity in most of the ther tests on heavier elements only faster but also more envi- in the changes from the glu- ic-resistant infections. brain. to test such relativistic effects. ronmentally friendly. cose metabolism. Compiled By Source: Scientific American Source: Science Daily Source: New Scientist Source: SciTech Daily Source: The New York Times Shaojie Bai Singer-songwriter Moby speaks about music as therapy

Kathryn McKeough music and was happy with his The IMNF is a worldwide that he witnessed a mute only way for music therapy to tie music to a variety of emo- Junior Staffwriter career, but there was always leader in the research of mu- woman sing and a crippled be effective is for the patient tional situations. an underlying feeling that it sic-based therapy. man tap his feet when one to have emotional ties to the Moby takes this to heart in American singer-songwrit- was not substantial enough. Neurogenesis is the natural of their favorite songs were music. the creation of his own music. er Moby visited Kresge The- This all changed when Moby process through which stem playing. Listening to music that is He said he strives to create atre while passing through discovered the Institute for cells generate new neurons. Playing music has also meaningless does not stimu- music that elicits emotions Pittsburgh to perform a DJ Music and Neurological Func- A healthy, active lifestyle is proved to be extraordinarily late one’s brain. However, it within himself with the hopes set at the 2nd annual Thrival tioning (IMNF), a non-profit known to be conducive to neu- beneficial in reducing stress is not difficult to create emo- that others have similar reac- music festival on Sept. 14. organization that is part of the rogenesis, but Tomaino and and increasing endorphin tional ties to music. tions. Moby urges people to However, instead of playing CenterLight Health System. Sacks found that music is ac- output. Whether it brings tears to use music as therapy in their his popular electronic music, The New York-based company tually one of the most effective Current research projects your eyes or reminds you of own lives, as it has proven to the singer-songwriter and DJ is dedicated to studying and stimulants of neurogenesis. of the IMNF include seeing if that amazing summer three be a cheap and effective way spoke about his experience developing effective musical During his lecture, Moby music therapy improves the years ago, music prompts pro- to stimulate neurogenesis and with music as therapy. treatment for neurological recalled instances of Tomai- health of those in home care found emotions. reduce stress hormones. As it Moby said that, as a young damage and disorder. IMNF no’s and Sacks’s research that and reduces emergency room “Imagine a wedding with turns out, listening to and cre- musician, he fought to find was founded in 1995 by Dr. revealed just how effective trips and how making music no music, or a funeral with no ating music is just another as- purpose with his work. He Concetta Tomaino with help music therapy could be. can treat depression. music,” Moby said. pect of maintaining a healthy knew that he loved to create from therapist Oliver Sacks. For example, he explained Moby pointed out that the It is natural for people to lifestyle.

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From the Editorial Board “Sexy role model” not a contradiction in terms

it’s difficult to say which is more mesmerizing. The same folks shaking their heads at Minaj for such a lascivious display will surely fail to consider ariel hoffmaier the music video’s scene where she gleefully chops up a banana and Mainstream media seems to have then sneers at the phallic remains. a pretty good idea of what consti- They will also likely not acknowl- tutes a “good role model” and who edge the fact that the one time a fits the bill. Case in point: The Inter- man is present in the video, he is net went into uproar last week when overwhelmed by Minaj’s seductive rap superstar Nicki Minaj tweeted powers, and when he tries to touch indignantly about Fiorello H. La- her without her consent, she imme- Guardia Arts High School’s refusal diately shoves him away and struts to let her return to “the school that off the screen, abandoning him with changed [her] life” and “inspire” head in hands. Minaj’s sexiness is students. Since Minaj and I share self-aware and unashamed, and ev- an alma mater, needless to say I was erything she allows us to see is en- shocked to hear that the new princi- tirely within her control. pal Lisa Mars declined the visitation Society has a way of demonizing offer of one of our school’s all-time women — and especially female ce- most successful graduates. lebrities — who own their sexuality Speculation flew wildly about like Minaj does. To be sexy is to be the reasoning behind the snub, and “slutty,” and to be slutty is to be mor- I’ll admit that I bought into Minaj’s ally decrepit and corrupting. The insinuation that it was because the only way women’s sexuality may principal didn’t consider her “good be halfway acceptable is when it is enough.” In terms of music video tempered by the presence of a man, views or albums sold, no doubt whether he is rapping about his Minaj’s celebrity sufficed; but as a “big booty hoes” or grabbing at the “role model,” LaGuardia’s principal scantily-clad bodies of the anony- Joanne Lo/Staff Artist would surely be neither the first nor mous women surrounding him. last to believe Nicki Minaj not good When a woman like Minaj — or Mi- enough. ley Cyrus, or Kesha, or even Beyon- Sexual assault focus groups show pointed action In later reports, the principal de- cé — dares to be sexual, indepen- fended herself, claiming that it was dent of a man’s influence, society is On Sept. 12, Dean of Student Af- logue. It may seem like a trivial mea- ual violence affects our community.” the New York Department of Educa- thrown through a loop and quick to fairs Gina Casalegno sent a campus- sure, but these focus groups go a step By intentionally reaching out tion’s objections, and not her own, enact brutal judgment. wide email drawing attention to beyond the reactive, largely ineffec- to community members who carry which barred Minaj from LaGuar- Maybe my high school’s refusal further institutional efforts against tive town-hall-style discussions we influence in the discussion, the uni- dia’s doors. Minaj wanted to bring of Nicki Minaj had nothing to do sexual assault and sexual harass- have seen from the administration in versity shows that this measure is MTV cameras onto New York City with the lurid reputation society ment following the policy approved the past. The focus groups take a pro- not simply a knee-jerk reaction to a public school grounds with about a has given her. Still, there is no bet- in April 2013. As part of the update, active approach by targeting specific community spotlight on a difficult week’s notice, and couldn’t compro- ter time than now to speak up in Casalegno announced curricula revi- groups in the Carnegie Mellon com- issue. Instead, the administration’s mise her busy schedule for a date defense of women like Minaj, who sions, enhanced trainings, increased munity, including athletes, members efforts are purposeful and strategic more acceptable to the bureaucracy. embrace their sexuality and who are staffing, and a mandatory online of Greek life, and LGBTQ students. in directly addressing as many com- In a nuanced light, Minaj’s righteous role models despite and because of training program for incoming un- Attendance at the focus group munity members as possible. anger seems a bit overplayed. Nev- that. It might be worth noting that dergraduates called Haven. session on Wednesday, for example, When a policy change occurs on ertheless, this apparent misunder- Minaj, Cyrus, Kesha, and Beyoncé As a campus, we have yet to see is reserved for members of student campus, an easy criticism to make standing of a scandal provides a con- have all self-identified as feminists, how implementation of these mea- government and leaders of student is that new programs will likely fall venient platform to talk about the while such “good girl” celebrities as sures will affect campus culture, but organizations. According to a Sept. short of instituting change. The anatomy of the female role model. Shailene Woodley and Katy Perry a number of them show promise in 17 email update from the Bridge, policy, the new programs, and their There are many reasons one have swerved away from the label as changing conversations about sexual “[Leaders across campus] have a tre- timing are not perfect, but if proper might have for not wanting their if dodging an oncoming truck. violence on campus. mendous amount of influence over advantage is taken of these focus daughter or little sister to look up to Minaj is a talented artist who Among the efforts Casalegno the health of campus community groups, then community members Nicki Minaj. Nine out of 10 of these revolutionized rap music. She is highlighted is the establishment of and also have a unique perspective and leaders can take initiative in reasons probably have to do with a driven businesswoman who has focus groups to facilitate the dia- on how sexual harassment and sex- shifting the dialogue. her notoriously shameless expres- built, grown, and maintained an im- sion of sexuality. Minaj is known mensely successful career, noting for her killer curves as much as she that the same qualities that make Scottish independence vote was a good call is for her killer verses, neither of her a “bitch” would make a “boss” which she is afraid to flaunt. Her out of a man. And, yes, Nicki Minaj Last week, Scotland put practi- life expectancy, and its significantly score doubts regarding Scotland’s chart-topping summer single “Ana- is sexy. I am proud to call her a role cal concerns over national pride and higher than average weekly pay for independent economic strength. Un- conda,” which has amassed over 184 model of mine. voted to remain part of the United full-time workers is dependent on oil certainty about Scotland’s ability to million plays on YouTube, features a Kingdom. and gas revenues, according to the function as a fully independent eco- rhythmic chorus and Minaj as the Ariel Hoffmaier (ahoffmai@) is Fifty-five percent of Scottish vot- BBC (which has been accused of bias nomic state would undoubtedly have unchallenged twerking master; Forum editor for The Tartan. ers opted to remain part of the UK af- by many independence supporters. made relationships with European ter with an 85 percent voter turnout, Scotland has numerous health and Union states difficult, in particular Scottish voters made the wise choice social burdens, which would place given the increasing push for alter- of electing to remain part of a mutu- a great deal of stress on the financ- native and renewable energy sources ally beneficial political and economic es of a social democracy, the likely by these nations. union. model to be adopted by an indepen- A Scottish state whose economic The desire for Scottish indepen- dent Scottish state. Scotland would strength relied on the sale of fossil dence is more than understandable; have difficulty facing these problems fuels would be supported somewhat Scots have a culture, accent, and his- without the financial support of the hypocritically by those with serious tory that is distinct from England. United Kingdom’s economy and fi- ethical reservations about oil and by The Scottish parliament has also nancial institutions. those committed to environmental pursued a much more liberal agenda While Scotland’s oil provides a improvement. than the English parliament; has not potentially major source of revenue Scotland’s desire for indepen- taken the austerity measures the rest for a newly independent nation, reli- dence is understandable, but ulti- of the United Kingdom has; and still ance on a single source of fossil fuels mately impractical. However, Prime offers free university tuition to all is not a financially sound or sustain- Minister Gordon Brown has pledged students. able solution. Betting a nation’s reve- to work with those parties support- Many Scots also rallied behind nue stream on a single commodity is ing separation to better address the ideas of removing British nuclear a dangerous move, especially in the Scotland’s needs, although it has yet submarines from bases on the Scot- current climate of growing calls for to be seen if the promised further de- tish coast and less involvement in un- the reduction of fossil fuel use and volution of powers to Edinburgh will popular military action in the Middle backlash against their impact. occur. East. On top of these concerns, the This vote may have wound up get- These compelling political and Royal Bank of Scotland decided that, ting Scots more of what they want social motivations moved 45 per- were Scotland to seek independence, without sacrificing what they al- cent of voters to support separation, they would relocate their headquar- ready have. Scotland has made the but they did not trump economic ters to England. This move would be well-reasoned choice of staying part concerns. a devastating blow to the Scottish of the UK, valuing economic stability

On average, Scotland has a lower financial sector and would under- over cultural pride. Eunice Oh/Staff Artist

Editorial Board Rachel cohen * Ariel Hoffmaier Chloe Thompson justin mcgown Publisher Forum Editor Staffwriter Staffwriter Senior Staff Carl Glazer, Greg Hanneman, Alan Vangpat Braden Kelner * Kate Groschner * Brent Heard * Editor-in-Chief Contributing Editor Contributing Editor Copy Lula Beresford-Banker, Francesca Begos, The Tartan is a student newspaper at Carnegie Mellon University, funded in part by the student Amelia Britton, Gordon Estes, Stephanie Stern activities fee. It is a weekly publication by students during the fall and spring semesters, printed by Editorial Staff Trib Total Media. The Tartan is not an official publication of Carnegie Mellon University. Laura Scherb * NIVEDITA CHOPRA MArtha paterson Jenna bodnar layout Operations Manager Online Editor Asst. Copy Manager Asst. Pillbox Editor Swathi Anand, Isabel Bleimeister, Yong Gun The Editorials appearing at the beginning of the opinion section are the official opinion of The Tartan Editorial Board. 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The Tartan reserves the right to condense or reject maryyann Landlord john huo benjamin chang any letter. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before publication by mail or to Comics Editor Advertising Manager Asst. Business Manager [email protected]. jonathan leung Desiree Xu Rohan Varma Photo Editor Business Manager Asst. SciTech Editor Michelle Wan James wu Xiyu Wang Mail: Art Editor Copy Manager Asst. Forum Editor The Tartan © 2014 The Tartan, all rights reserved. Office: University Center 314 Box 119, UC Suite 103 Library of Congress ISSN: 0890-3107 Web: www.thetartan.org 5000 Forbes Avenue * Denotes executive committee member E-mail: [email protected] Pittsburgh, PA 15213 September 22, 2014 « The Tartan thetartan.org/forum » A7 Online learning not education’s future New iPhone 6 is bigger, kayla lee enables them to learn more, even if the world. This will definitely be a Junior Staffwriter their guesses are incorrect. plus to all of those attending Miner- better, worthwhile buy Many of the points Nelson and va. However, there is still a distance screen, you also see a list of recent Imagine not having to leave your Kosslyn make are true. There are between students and faculty inher- contacts above the apps you have room to attend class. Instead, your such things as pointless lectures. ent to Minerva’s online platform. running at the moment, and the morning routine consists of climb- Lectures become pointless when There is a critical social aspect to company has instituted one of its ing out of bed and turning on your students choose not to participate college that is lost as a result of edu- simplest, yet most intuitive fea- MacBook. Video feeds of the profes- and refuse to actually learn. Large cation models like Minerva. There tures, “reachability”, to account sor and eight other students appear. university lectures are opportunities is something about letting students Braden kelner for the screen space. Tap, but don’t After introductions, your professor either for students to hide in the back participate in on-campus organiza- press, the iPhone’s Touch ID sen- asks a question about the reading. and not participate or to actively tions that brings people and ideas Thinking about buying one of sor to bring the stuff at the top of Instead of waiting for a student learn from a professor who is an ex- together. Look around Carnegie Mel- those shiny new iPhone 6s or iPhone your screen down to thumb’s reach to raise their hand, the professor pert in the lecture’s subject. lon’s campus. As I write this, there 6 Pluses? Don’t hesitate much lon- if you’re using the phone with one asks each of you to complete a poll However, Nelson and Kosslyn do are countless students communicat- ger — they’re that worth it. hand. This feature makes using such that will test your understanding of not seriously consider the sacrifices ing and collaborating to make a dif- Apple launched its next genera- a big screen effortless. the assigned reading. Your answers that need to be made in order for ference in their communities. The tion iPhones (yes, two new models) Besides maybe not being able to are then displayed so that you can traditional universities to follow Mi- accessibility of professors encourag- on Sept. 19, opening its Shadyside fit the new phones in your pocket, be called on to defend them. In this nerva’s example. Nelson claims that es students to seek help when need- location at 8 a.m. to an enormous you won’t have any trouble actually situation, you do not have a choice in Minerva is an attempt to strip the ed. However, if professors were only crowd around its front doors. using the larger screens. The phones’ answering, and, more importantly, available through Skype, the easily As the owner of an iPhone 6 Plus, new rounded edges and thinness you are kept on your toes. This is an accessible relationship between stu- I can safely say that the new phones also make the models easy to slide example of a class at the Minerva dent and instructor would decline. “Minerva strips are bigger, better, and true work- in and out of larger pockets. Going Project. It is the daily interactions students horses compared to the iPhone’s ear- back to my iPhone 5’s screen after Minerva is an accredited univer- away not only the have both in and outside of class that lier high-end model, the iPhone 5S. using the new big screen made me sity with administrative offices and let us truly value the college experi- college experience I’ll spend most of this review talk- wonder why I didn’t switch to a big- a dorm in San Francisco. According ence. ing about screen real estate because, ger phone before this Apple launch. to Ben Nelson, its entrepreneur and of lectures, but also Minerva is a great example of let’s be real, that’s the biggest hard- All that said, these phones should founder, and Stephen M. Kosslyn, how education could be improved. ware change for the latest models. have come out years ago when the cognitive neuroscientist and the opportunity to There is a definite benefit to ap- Put simply, the screens are gigan- Google and Samsung released their former Harvard dean with whom plying pressure to students to par- communicate and tic. If you can’t stand big phones, first big-screen Galaxy phones. It’s Nelson has collaborated, this class ticipate in small groups. Minerva’s don’t even consider the Plus mod- nice to have Apple software running setting is the future of higher edu- find one’s passions online platform does keep students el. The smaller iPhone 6 touts a on a bigger screen that’s not as big as cation. Their goal is to replace the attentive and forces them to learn. through social 4.7-inch screen, while the larger the iPad Air or Mini, but Apple had long-established college lecture However, a lot of learning is up to iPhone 6 Plus is fitted with a 5.5- no excuse not to churn these phones with a virtual system of learning. interactions.” the student. inch screen. When put in terms of a out instead of the iPhone 5 or 5S What does this mean to the stu- Minerva strips away not only the phone screen, that’s a lot of new real when they were released, beyond dents currently attending college college experience of lectures but estate, and space that Apple uses to not wanting to deal with the pain of and sitting through lectures? traditional university down to its es- also the opportunity to communi- its advantage well. switching up app sizes. Kosslyn states that traditional sence without lectures or tenure, just cate and find one’s passions through While I was only able to test the Despite this gripe, the phones lectures are cost-effective but peda- learning. social interactions. Activities fairs, iPhone 6 for a few minutes on launch feel better in the hand and, on my gogically unsound. According to What about life outside of the lec- where students proudly display what day, I’ve been using the iPhone 6 first day of heavy use, I only drained him, Minerva has an advantage over ture hall? College is about learning they have been doing outside of the Plus for a few days now. The Plus has the battery of the Plus to 40 percent. traditional universities in its incor- from the experts, but also learning class to make a difference and en- an option to turn the home screen And, of course, there’s iOS8, which poration of what his research has about oneself. More often than not, courage others to share their ideas, sideways, and certain Apple-native comes with its own slew of fun fea- identified as the best educational we learn about ourselves through the are a great example of what the apps offer more functionality in this tures, like the ability to send voice practices. people we meet and the places we college experience is comprised of. orientation. Although nothing new clips over text, download third-par- He claims that forcing students to go. Minerva is attempting to increase If these interactions were not avail- is revealed by turning the phone ty keyboards (hello, SwiftKey), and guess the answer to a problem and to the value of its college experience by able, the concept of the college expe- sideways on the home screen, there track your health with HealthKit. discuss their thoughts with others, opening up more campuses around rience would decline. are new options in other apps, like For those enamored by Apple’s the ability to see all your emails or ecosystem, now’s the time to buy. iMessages in a list next to the one you have selected. Braden Kelner (bik@) is When you double tap the home Editor-in-chief for The Tartan.

Letter to the editor CMU’s Scott Institute is researching shale in PA On Sept. 15, the Tartan Board cluding a major change in Penn- published an editorial entitled “PA sylvania policy on the handling of environmental issues need CMU at- wastewater from shale gas develop- tention” that calls on the university ment activities. to focus its attention on local envi- In addition, Carnegie Mellon ronmental issues, especially the im- faculty chair major national and re- pacts of shale gas development. The gional advisory committees, teach editorial implies that the univer- courses, and provide testimony at sity does not conduct such research congressional and regional federal already. agency hearings focused on shale Had your editorial board asked and the environment. The Scott Carnegie Mellon’s Scott Institute on Institute also hosts public events Energy Innovation leadership about discussing shale gas development what research was taking place at issues in this region. And, just this Carnegie Mellon on this topic, we week, we authored an article in The would have been pleased to report Hill, a Capitol Hill newspaper, that that Carnegie Mellon has extensive highlights the importance of region- research activity on the issue of ally-focused research on shale gas shale and the environment in West- development. ern Pennsylvania. Much of Carnegie Should the editors ask, the Scott Mellon’s work is summarized in a Institute would be more than happy Scott Institute policymaker guide to assist them in identifying subject entitled: “Shale Gas and the Envi- matter for an article on the subject ronment: Critical Need for a Govern- of shale gas in Pennsylvania. ment-University-Industry Research Initiative.” Deborah Stine Some of this research described Associate Director for Policy Outreach

Braden Kelner/Editor-in-Chief in the guide has led to action, in- Scott Institute on Energy Innovation A PERSON’S OPINION The Tartan pulled on a sweater and bought a pumpkin spice latte this week. So we asked, Compiled by Abhinav Gautam What’s your favorite thing about the fall weather?

Alex Voskuil Vidya Indurti Ethan Tseng Smriti Chauhan Louis Sheng Cognitive Science Information Systems Management ECE Psychology Information Systems Management Sophomore Graduate Student First-year First-year Graduate Student

“It’s nice to snuggle up in bed “It’s not my favorite part at all.” “It’s not as humid.” “It makes it socially acceptable to “Actually, I don’t like it at all.” with the windows open.” stay inside all day.” A8 « thetartan.org/sports The Tartan » September 22, 2014 Tartans defeated 48–30 Upcoming Events Football, from A10 tans down 28–14. age on the scoreboard. A drive The third quarter started spanning the end of the third touchdown and then led similarly to how the second quarter and start of the fourth 21–7. Carnegie Mellon, ended with the teams trad- culminated in a touchdown Women’s Tennis Men’s Soccer Men’s Tennis boosted by a great return into ing three-and-outs. Carnegie from Hearon to junior wide Carnegie Mellon Carnegie Mellon Carnegie Mellon Washington & Jefferson ter- Mellon was starting to string receiver Max Reinertsen, with Univ. of Mary Washington at Grove City Univ. of Mary Washington ritory by first-year running together a drive when Hearon the resulting onside kick re- at ITA Regional Tournament Sept. 27, 3 p.m. at ITA Regional Tournament back Sam Benger, was able to fumbled the ball. covery by first-year offensive Sept. 22, 9 a.m. Sept. 28, 9 a.m. mount a response, culminat- The Presidents quickly linebacker Kyle Brittain keep- ing with a quarterback sneak scored another touchdown ing the Tartans’ slim hopes Men’s Tennis Men’s Golf Women’s Volleyball by Hearon to finally punch it to push the lead to 21, fur- alive. Carnegie Mellon Mercyhurst Invitational Carnegie Mellon into the end zone and cut the ther burying the Tartans. After a failed fourth down Univ. of Mary Washington at Lake View Country Club DePauw at Wooster, Ohio deficit to seven. While the game would not conversion, the Presidents at ITA Regional Tournament Sept. 28, 12 p.m. Sept. 28, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Any momentum the Tar- be officially over for another needed only two plays to Sept. 27, 9 a.m. tans had gained was quickly quarter, Washington & Jef- eliminate the progress Carn- squashed in the next two ferson eliminated any doubt egie Mellon had made. The Football Women’s Golf Women’s Soccer drives, a long touchdown about the contest’s victor with Tartans would score one more Geneva College Allegheny College Invitational Carnegie Mellon drive by the Presidents and yet another touchdown near touchdown, but by the then, at Carnegie Mellon at Meadville Country Club at Frostburg St. an interception by Hearon in the end of the third quarter, the game was already decid- Sept. 27, 1 p.m. Sept. 28, TBA Sept. 28, 4 p.m. the red zone. The combina- pushing the lead to an insur- ed. tion of stout defense and poor mountable 28. Carnegie Mellon returns field position for Washington With pride on the line, home for the first time this & Jefferson ended the scoring Carnegie Mellon responded, season, taking on Geneva Col- for the half, leaving the Tar- if only to minimize the dam- lege this Saturday. September 22, 2014 « The Tartan thetartan.org/sports » A9 sports commentarY International sports commentarY MLB trades set up seasons Future looking up for United

Zeke Rosenberg cold, providing very little pop Royals fans might be treated nishant reniwal should the fans expect from ings in their favored positions. Staffwriter to a lineup that switched out to postseason baseball for Staffwriter this team that has been letting Di María as a left mid- its biggest home run threat the first time since their 1985 them down time and again? fielder in this formation is ar- Since the July 31 non- in Céspedes for utility field- World Series victory, all due What does the future hold First, it would be ignorant guably in the top five players waiver trade deadline, Major ers. Starters Scott Kazmir and to several key changes since for Manchester United? to get carried away with hype in the world. And Mata is up League Baseball (MLB) stand- Sonny Gray have both seen the trade deadline. After all the euphoria after just one good perfor- there with the best too. With ings have taken a bizarre turn. huge drops in effectiveness as The Tigers seemed to be caused by Manchester Unit- mance. Truth be told, QPR van Persie’s form dipping At the deadline, the Oakland their innings piled up. running away with their di- ed’s unbeaten preseason un- did not offer much going for- recently, it is likely that Fal- Athletics had baseball’s best The A’s, who were once vision, but some regression der Louis van Gaal, the world ward and was in shambles cao will take his place in the record by a significant mar- a common pick to win the from starter Rick Porcello and came crashing down for the defensively. Against a stingier lineup. Teen prodigy Adnan gin. The Atlanta Braves and World Series, now see their terrible defensive play from fans and the club. defense, United may have still Januzaj will also be able to get Washington Nationals were playoff hopes in peril. They their infield mired the Tigers. They lost their first game, struggled, but the linkup play meaningful minutes as either locked in a tight race for the sit only a half game above In what was an extended cold at home to Swansea City between Di María and mid- the No. 10, where everyone National League (NL) East. the Kansas City Royals for the streak through August, the 2–1. A lot of the same prob- fielder Ander Herrera, anoth- sees his future lie, or as a sup- The Milwaukee Brewers first wild card and two games Royals were given the chance lems were evident during the er new signing, was encourag- port striker, a position he is looked like a surefire playoff above the Seattle Mariners for to heat the race up. game: United was not inven- ing. United was also far from comfortable playing. team, riding an excellent start the second wild card. Several Royals players also tive, there were too many their best defensively, with The only issue with this to a midseason lead in the NL The Braves were never finally seem to have found wasted possessions, and the clean sheet a misleading formation is the demand it Central. The Detroit Tigers supposed to be as good as their swings despite brutal crosses seemed like the only fact. places on the full backs to looked like they were going they are. After great pitching early season struggles. The outlet for attack. Of course, Van Gaal switched to a provide the width and cover to walk leisurely to what feels took the team to the playoffs crown jewels of the Royals’ the defense was nothing short back four instead of a back defensively. like a 40th consecutive Ameri- last year, they lost three start- farm system, first baseman of calamitous. five, and though the coordina- Fortunately for them, can League (AL) Central title. ers in spring training. With Eric Hosmer and third base- It was all too reminiscent tion was better, the communi- United is adequately stocked None of those things are very little everyday offensive man Mike Moustakas, were of outgoing manager David cation between the defenders at both positions; Antonio Va- remotely true anymore due talent in its lineup, the team absolutely terrible for most of Moyes’s teams. When van and the keeper was still shaky. lencia provides cover at right to a combination of dead- was supposed to have a tough the season. Gaal took over, he splurged David de Gea, arguably Unit- back and Rojo, Blackett, Blind line moves and baseball time repeating last season’s Hosmer was eventually like United had never splurged ed’s best and most consistent and youngster Reece James randomness. magic. injured and Moustakas was before, bringing in defender performer in nearly two years are all able to play left back in- The Oakland A's have For half the season, how- sent to the minors. Upon re- Marcos Rojo, versatile defen- now, had uncharacteristic stead of Shaw when needed. been one of the worst teams ever, the starting rotation turn, both players have been sive midfielder Daley Blind, problems in goal. Once Micheal Carrick re- in baseball since the trade pitched very well. The ex- putting up okay base num- and two world class signings Rojo, meanwhile, started turns, United will have suf- deadline. After trading left pected contributions from bers and surprising power in striker Radamel Falcao at left back this game, but it ficient depth in midfield too, fielder Yoenis Céspedes to ace Julio Tehran helped, but numbers. (on loan) and midfielder Án- is likely that he will partner something they haven’t been the Boston Red Sox for ace more important were guys Royals starters Danny gel Di María, the latter for a with Jones in the middle once able to say since 2008. starter Jon Lester, it appeared like starter Aaron Harang suc- Duffy and Yordano Ventura British record fee of 59.7 mil- new signing, Luke Shaw, is The early signs are encour- the A’s were gearing up for a ceeding seemingly out of no- were good for the first half lion pounds. Results did not match fit. Evans and Blackett aging after the QPR game World Series run. This was in where. of the season and have been improve as United still drew will both probably drop to the that van Gaal is getting his addition to the acquisition of As of Tuesday, the Nation- excellent since the deadline, 1–1 at Sunderland and 0–0 at bench. message across to the team. starter Jeff Samardzija earlier als have clinched the division, with starter James Shields Burnley. Rafael was fantastic He has placed extra emphasis in the season. and the Braves are looking upping his play as well. This The worst, however, came against QPR, providing the on team bonding activities, Céspedes had a great case very far up at the Pittsburgh team has an amazing bull- when they were thrashed by attacking spark from the back such as dinners and inter- as one of the most overrated Pirates and New York Giants pen, with closer Greg Holland Milton Keynes Dons, a League United has missed since the views with each other while players in baseball, as his for wild card spots. flanked by Wade Davis, the One team, 4–0 in the Capital Sir Alex Ferguson days after also ensuring that each and back-to-back home run derby The Brewers are another most effective reliever in the One Cup. The international Moyes’s criminal mismanage- every non-English speaking crowns could not mask an team that seems to have lost majors this year. break came at a welcome time ment of his full backs. member of the squad is tak- abysmal .298 on-base per- their way since deadline day, Often the excitement of when the manager got time Moving forward, United ing lessons to become fluent. centage at the deadline. which is particularly confus- the postseason buries what to integrate the signings and should take note of how the Van Gaal is looking at United’s The A’s recent stumble ing since they did not make goes on in the regular season. tweak the tactics, as well as diamond formation worked problems from the grass-root has been bizarre and hard any notable moves. It seems This A’s collapse could be re- formation of the team. for them this game. The team level and overhauling the en- to make sense of. Lester has that the whole team was ei- membered for a very long The first game after the lined up in a 4–1–2–1–2 for- tire system of the club. been very good, but a number ther playing over its head and time, but minor changes since break went well — the team mat, with Blind playing the It seems like the team is fi- of key players have cratered took longer than expected to the trade deadline have dras- scored a sound 4–0 victory holding midfielder, Di María nally moving on from the Sir since the trade. regress to the mean, or tor- tically altered the course of over the hapless Queens Park and Herrera playing the shut- Alex days. For their sake, let’s Catcher Derek Norris and rid stretches from the Pirates the MLB. Rangers (QPR). It was a fan- tlers and Juan Mata playing hope the QPR game wasn’t first baseman Brandon Moss, and St. Louis Cardinals simply These last few games and tastic performance, with Di in his favored No. 10 role be- a flash in the pan. Let’s hope two players who were hav- outpaced the Brew Crew. the postseason should of- María proving he was worth hind the strike duo of Wayne that Manchester United are ing excellent seasons as ma- Finally, the rise of the Roy- fer even more excitement in all that money. Rooney and Robin van Persie. on their way back to where jor contributors to baseball’s als has been shocking and what, so far, has been a thrill- So where exactly does This formation lets van Gaal they belong — on top of best offense, have gone ice exciting. Perpetually tortured ing season. United go from here? What play almost all of his new sign- English football. September 22, 2014 « The Tartan thetartan.org/sports » A10

Men’s soccer team crushes weekend games, now 5-3

Kevin Zheng/Junior Photographer Left: Junior forward Ben Alderoty takes a shot against a Washington & Jefferson player. Right: Sophomore defender and midfielder Andreas Fatschel drives the ball down the field.

nishant reniwal Tartans to 5-3 for the season, sophomore midfielder Tristan ceding a goal through a penal- only two shots with one on tar- unit and seemed to follow the Staffwriter and they now have a three- Lockwood and first-year mid- ty — the team’s plan worked. get saved by junior goalkeeper coach’s instructions through- game winning streak, scoring fielder Jimmy Jameson, got on The Tartans were in control Eric Bykowsky. out the game. After a mixed start to the nine goals and conceding only the scoresheet. of the game throughout; there Head coach Brandon Bow- Bowman commented that season, the Carnegie Mellon one. Jameson netted the first were no real clear cut chances man stated after the game it’s down to the whole team to men’s soccer team has found The scorers for the first goal of his career and Lock- for the opponents and quite a against the Washington & perform, and they have done its feet, as it capped off a fan- game were juniors midfielder wood his first for this season. few for themselves. Jefferson Presidents that the just that. tastic week with a 4-0 thump- Connor Webb and forward The plan against Washing- Against Bethany, the at- coaches had been preaching The Tartans now get a ing of Bethany College on Sat- and midfielder Dimitrijeton & Jefferson seemed to be tacking unit racked up 28 team unity as an important week off, playing on Sept. 27 urday, which came after a 2-1 Slavkovic, who scored their containing the opposition in shots, with 12 of them on factor through the beginning at Grove City College. victory at home against Wash- fourth and third goals of the the first half and opening up target. of the season. The game will be the sec- ington & Jefferson College on season, respectively. the game more in the second. The defense was resolute His team seems to have re- ond game of a three-game Wednesday. In the second game, both While they did have a wob- too — they kept a clean sheet ceived the message loud and road trip that ends with a The two victories move the Webb and Slavkovic, as well as ble in the second half — con- and allowed their opponents clear. They worked well as a game in Chicago. Football suffers loss Volleyball team hosts invitational Carl Glazer a 17-yard run, and a 70-yard Carl Glazer Senior Staffwriter pass for the Tartans to be Senior Staffwriter down two touchdowns less The Carnegie Mellon than seven minutes into the This weekend, the Carn- men’s football team traveled game. egie Mellon volleyball team to Washington & Jefferson To their credit, the Tartans hosted the DoubleTree Invi- College on Saturday, hoping responded with their own tational at Skibo Gymnasium. to recover from their shut- long drive, putting up their The Tartans hosted five teams out at the hands of rival Case first points of the regular sea- and played a total of four Western Reserve University son and cutting the deficit to games over the course of Fri- two weeks prior. Unfortu- seven with an 18-yard pass day and Saturday, ultimately nately for the Tartans, the from junior quarterback An- finishing the weekend 3–1 Presidents had a different drew Hearon to junior wide against the stiff competition. idea and the Tartans ulti- receiver Chris Herrera. Carn- In the first match of the mately fell 48–30. egie Mellon then flexed its weekend, Carnegie Mellon Washington & Jefferson muscle on defense, forcing a took on the University of Mary made their dominance clear quick three-and-out and get- Washington and opened the on the first three possessions. ting the ball back to the of- invitational on a high note, After a 15-yard play and a 75- fense in good field position. winning 3–1. yard drive off of the opening But Lady Luck was not on the After eking out a win in kickoff, the Presidents held Tartans’ side, as the drive was the first set, 27–25, the team the Tartans to a quick three- quickly stopped when sopho- breezed through the sec- and-out. Although a combi- more running back Don Boy- ond set 25–12. The Tartans nation of first-year punter er fumbled away the football stumbled in the third, fall- and kicker Tyler Kohman’s just three plays later. ing 23–25, but ultimately put directional punting and a The Presidents were away Mary Washington 25–17 Washington & Jefferson pen- able to convert their good in the fourth and final set. Se- alty pushed the Presidents field position into another nior right setter Ali Celentano deep within their own terri- dominated the service game tory, it only took two plays, See football, A9 with five aces, while first-year outside hitter Heather Holton and Celentano racked up the Kevin Zheng/Junior Photographer kills for the Tartans with 11 First-year outside hitter/defensive setter Hannah Wooten blocks a shot by the Mary Washington Eagles, and nine, respectively. leading to a 3-1 win for the Tartans. Sophomore setter and op- game with another five aces blowout losses last week, the as they had in their previous posite hitter Emily Newton and increased her kill total to Tartans were able to keep wins 25–19, before falling in and first-year setter Amanda 22 over the course of the dou- things competitive falling 24– the second set 21–25. Deter- Thiele led the team with 14 ble header. Sophomore defen- 26, 21–25 and 23–25. While mined to end the invitational and 13 assists, respectively. sive specialist Molly Higgins the service game was slightly on a high note, the Tartans Next up for Carnegie Mel- spearheaded the defensive ef- weaker than the night before, won the remaining two sets lon was the 5th ranked Uni- fort with 23 digs. the major change was in the 25–17 and 25–12. versity of Mount Union. The In the third match of the number of kills, with John Newton and Thiele repeat- Tartans again took the first set, weekend, and the first on Carroll nearly doubling the ed their performances from this time 25–23 before drop- Saturday, the Tartans took on Tartans totals 53 to 27. earlier in the weekend against See A1 for coverage of the ping the second 16–25. They John Carroll University. There The final match of the Mary Washington, again lead- then rallied and put away the appeared to be a bit of a hang- weekend offered some sem- ing the team, this time with 14 players’ work with Team nationally ranked opposition over following the big win blance of redemption for assists a piece. 25–14 and 25–23 in front of over Mount Union, with Carn- Carnegie Mellon as they de- The Tartans play DePauw IMPACT a packed home crowd. Celen- egie Mellon quickly falling. feated La Roche College 3–1. University next on Sunday at tano followed up the previous Not as devastating as the They came out strong, just the College of Wooster. pillbox the tartan’s arts and culture magazine

Robin Thicke’s horrible year 2014 Pittsburgh Biennial Divorce, drugs, and copyright court New Miller Gallery exhibit is riveting • B8 • B7

09.22.14 Volume 109, Issue 5 ...this week only

3 Miller Gallery The 2014 Pittsburgh Biennial lands on campus with a new exhibition.

5 Throwbacks These 10 songs ruled your childhood; now let them rule your college years. 6 Eleanor Rigby New film The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby experiments with structure and form. 7 New Girl The season four premiere of the FOX comedy sees the gang trying to bang. 8 Robin Thicke Robin Thicke’s tough year gets new perspective in light of a court deposition. 10 Cooking 3 Three vegetarian recipes that will make you forget that meat is a thing.

6 7 8 10 ...diversions regulars... 11 Comics Dressed up cats and projecting confidence 3 Advice during conversations. On eating at Schatz and stumbling home in the late hours of night. 13 Puzzles Mazes, crossword puzzles, Sudoku — take 5 Hot Licks your pick. “Life Round Here” is a collaboration between a skilled rapper and producer pair. 14 Horoscopes Everything you need to know about your role 7 Movies as a leader and achiever. AB presents Chef and 22 Jump Street this weekend. 15 Calendar Check out what’s going on in Pittsburgh and on campus this week.

PUBLISHER Rachel Cohen EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Braden Kelner PILLBOX EDITOR Joey Peiser Assistant Pillbox Editor Jenna Bodnar COMICS EDITOR Maryyann Landlord ART EDITOR Michelle Wan PHOTO EDITOR Jonathan Leung COPY MANAGER James Wu COVER Justin McGown

The Tartan. Box 119. UC Suite 103. Carnegie Mellon University. 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213. www.thetartan.org. © 2014 The Tartan New art at the Miller Gallery Advice for awkward people The 2014 Pittsburgh Biennial has arrived on campus About resting on a long journey and binge eating

Dear Evan, Dear Evan, Located in the Miller Gallery on campus between the Another favorite was Video Muses III: Floating Jared L. Cohon University Center and Warner Hall, Oceans by Alexis Gideon. A multimedia It’s Saturday night, and How do I get a third the multimedia exhibit, curated by Casey Droege, presentation, Gideon uses the unexpected medium I’m drunkenly stumbling helping of ice cream features pieces from artists such as Edith Abeyta, of claymation to tackle heavy ideas, such as around Shadyside trying from the cooler in Schatz Michael Lewis Miller, Gavin Benjamin, David existentialism and consumerism. to find my way home, and without the omelette guy Bernabo, Alexis Gideon, Ulric Joseph, Jessica my phone is dead. Here, giving me a judgmental Langley, Celeste Neuhaus, and Drew Droege. The The video is accompanied by very percussion- this large patch of grass look? He’s been watching exhibit, which is part of the 2014 Pittsburgh Biennial, heavy music and narration in the form of rap. The looks like a nice place to me binge this whole time. is open from Sept. 20 to Nov. 30. rhythm of the video is very thematic in nature, as rest. Should I just sleep Gideon explores the nature of dreams and memory here for a couple hours? Awkward and hungry, Catching Power by Ulric Joseph features a series in our daily lives; the rhythm of the percussion and Secretly Hoarding A of oil paintings that depict themes of corruption, spoken work tend to mutate to match. For example, Incoherently, Mound of Eclairs, Fighting materialism, culture shock, and racism. All paintings when the protagonist of the video is pondering the Plodding Homeward, In Urge to Loosen belt in the exhibit feature interesting use of color and crushing mundanity of everyday life, the rapping and Repose as Intruder on glitter. The glitter mixes into the colors of the percussive beat becomes very uniform and steady, Plot Dear SHAMEFUL, paintings, making it difficult to immediately discern, lending to the emotional impact of the scene. warranting another look. The paintings depicting Dear RIP PHI, Well, what were you doing cultural and native life in Trinidad, Joseph’s home In contrast, the dream sequences feature spaced out, in Schatz, anyway? No one country, use vibrant primary colors. As a result, the syncopated, surreal rhythms. Memories and dreams Something very similar ever eats there after their colorful background and clothing heavily contrasts feature a unique visual style as well. In dreams, 2-D happened to one of my old first year — oh, wait, you’re against the dark skin of Joseph’s subjects, accenting pictures are interspersed with claymation to give a roommates. a first-year? Okay, perfectly his technically competent detail. One such painting, surreal feel to the dream, as if details are omitted. acceptable. Sorry for which shows two Trinidadian women with head Memories are also heavily stylized, to reflect the fact He decided to sleep there, jumping to conclusions. wraps and colorful red dresses, features large fake that a memory of something is as unreliable as a but a policewoman picked gems. It’s clear that Joseph wishes to contrast his dream. Memorable scenes include a window washer, him up. The kind woman It’s not like the ice cream Trinidadian upbringing with American consumerism who, as he slips, desperately tries to carve his name invited him — well, shoved you’re eating is any worse and culture. into the building’s scaffolding before he falls to his him — into the back of her for you than those balls of death, and a portrayal of two men eternally bidding vehicle, escorted him back grease the omelette guy In “Predator,” Joseph uses toned down earthy colors to over a tattered brown coat. to his apartment — which serves up, so you don’t create an ominous atmosphere. The painting consists ended up being a block and have to feel bad about the of a stalking black man on a grassy plain, looking These are but two of the exhibits on display at the a half away — and knocked actual eating. As far as straight at the viewer while wearing a large gold Miller Gallery, most of which contain high quality art. on one of his roommate’s his glaring goes, look him chain and earring. Joseph challenges his audience by Plus, there is the possibility of talking to the artists if doors (my door). straight in the eye and chew relaying his experience of being generalized as violent you go during a presentation, which is far too good your ice cream slowly and simply due to his skin color. To challenge this view, an opportunity for the newbies and aficionados alike “Is this his apartment?” satisfyingly; he’ll just be Joseph has a set of portraits depicting faces of African to pass up. she asked, pointing to jealous. American people smiling at different angles. Joseph’s a sheepishly grinning style carries across facial expressions quite well, roommate. Meanwhile, I Or just get your ice cream and it’s clear that he wishes to humanize the often Sid Bhaudaria | Junior Staffwriter was experiencing rapidly at Dave & Andy’s, brutalized black man, a minority he feels has been fluctuating emotions Evan Kahn unfairly judged as violent and materialistic. somewhere between pissed at being woken up, and frightened at there being a Need advice? Send queries policewoman standing in my to [email protected]. living room.

Apparently, he wasn’t fined or cited. So yeah, go ahead and sleep on the guy’s lawn. You can probably get the police to take you home!

Or just don’t go drinking alone, Evan Kahn

“Predator” by Ulric Joseph Courtesy of the Miller Gallery

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It’s weird that James Blake, considering the style on Got your study groove down and just need a playlist Hollaback Girl 2005 his latest album, was first compartmentalized as a to match it? Feeling reminiscent? If you were born in dubstep artist. the ‘90s, this 10-song playlist will bring you back to “This s*** is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S.” Gwen Stefani your childhood and the awkward phase of turn-of-the- is probably the only artist who can claim she got almost Have you heard Overgrown? No? “Save yourself millennium music videos. every high school cheerleader in America and their first.” friends to scream out the name of a fruit like it was the Steal My Sunshine 1999 coolest thing since Nintendo released the N64. Listen to The remix of “Life Round Here” is an interesting this song for the rare times when you miss high school track. Blake’s voice floats over a beautiful electronic Featured on Len’s third album, You Can’t Stop the Bum and having a full turnout at football games. atmosphere of blossoming synthesizers and light Rush, “Steal My Sunshine” is a mesmerizing tune. It’s drums until Chano (Chance the Rapper) jumps calm enough to put you to sleep, but not because it’s The music video is exactly what you’d expect —Gwen on the track out of nowhere in the same fierce boring. The song samples “More More More” by the asserting herself as a tough cheerleader leading a way that Andre 3000 leaps on “Do Ya Thang,” the Andrea True Connection, slowing down the original tune marching band, because what else would you expect surprisingly slamming song Andre teamed with until it bops along at a head bobbing pace. The song is from a song overrun by piercing whistles and high the Gorillaz and James Murphy to produce for sure to bring you back to the beach and summer, even as school marching band instrument solos? Converse sneakers. the leaves turn colors on the Cut. Stacy’s Mom 2003 You have to love it when a talented producer and a The music video seems like the final product of someone skilled rapper collaborate, and that’s exactly what learning how to use slideshow transitions for the first Just like Stacy’s mom, this song has got it going on. happens here. time. And don’t forget to watch the clearly out-of-sync Fountains of Wayne clearly doesn’t take itself seriously lipsyncing. with this song, which is on their album Welcome Tim Fitzgerald | Junior Staffwriter Interstate Managers. If for some reason you don’t already The Anthem 2003 know it, this song is about a boy and his fantasies with How You Remind Me 2001 his friend Stacy’s mom, as he fawns over their every Remember when you were a rebellious teenager? interaction. There’s no meaning behind it beyond that, Before you screech at the presence of a Nickelback song Remember when everyone around you thought it was so don’t go looking for any. on this list, take a few minutes to listen to “How You cool to dress in entirely black clothes and chains? Good Remind Me.” Also remember that Nickelback once put Charlotte’s “The Anthem,” from The Young and the The music video? A pubescent teen getting flustered by out music decent enough to make it onto top 100 lists Hopeless (cheerful title for an album, huh?) is a reminder an older woman. and into car radios. That said, this song may only be of just how unique and rebellious you are. The song good for a few listens before it becomes monotonous. empowers listeners to be individuals who won’t take 1985 2004 It’s hard to listen to something over and over again if it advice from anyone with its in-your-face vocals by lead has a slower pace and gruffer feel. The chorus is simple vocalist Joel Madden. Despite the song’s drab outlook, From Bowling For Soup’s A Hangover You Don’t Deserve, enough to learn, yet complex enough that you aren’t you won’t be able to get it out of your head, and you’ll “1985” is a catchy little tune that took the world by storm singing the same three or four words. probably find yourself listening to it more than once in a in 2004. Filled with cultural references galore (“Bruce row. Springsteen, Madonna/Way before Nirvana/There was If you know what Nickelback’s lead singer looks like, U2 and Blondie/And music still on MTV”), the song then you know everything about this music video: Since Want to learn how to look tough popping wheelies on a caters to both a younger audience with its punk rock it basically consists of closeups of Chad Kroeger and his bike or flashing the peace sign? This music video’s for style and an older audience of parents who can’t help long, wavy hair. you. but be reminded of why their music growing up was so much better than the music produced today. All Star 1999 Blue (Da Ba Dee) 1999 Oops!... I Did It Again 2000 You should probably put your fingers up in the shape This is the song that literally turned us all blue and made of an L on your forehead if you don’t know every word no sense, but we sang along anyway. Recorded by Eiffel Probably the most iconic Britney Spears song ever, to this Smash Mouth smash hit. The song is on Astro 65 for their debut album Europop, the song repeats the “Oops!... I Did It Again” appeared on the artist’s Lounge and also appeared as a lead soundtrack song word “blue” 36 times and requires very little practice second album of the same name and contains a pretty in the first Shrek. Put this one on in the library, cluster, to master its chorus (“I’m blue, da ba dee da ba di”). conspicuous reference to James Cameron’s 1997 Titanic or wherever you are and see who belts out the song Try matching the autotuned voices with your own un- film. You could honestly swap this song with any one of with you. Give shade to the haters and power your way autotuned voice though. Bet you can’t. Don’t watch the Spears’ earlier hits and maintain the quality of this stellar through to the end if no one sings along. music video. Seriously.; it’s terrible. throwback playlist. Watch the first few seconds of the music video to see Hey Ya! 2003 Watch the music video to see Britney seduce an appearances by Ben Stiller and other guests in clips of astronaut in space and then leave him in the dust. cult classic Mystery Man mashed up with Smash Mouth OutKast: “Shake it like a Polaroid picture!” ‘Nuff said. vocals.

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music pillbox 09.22.14 5 Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby disappoints Film fails to gracefully portray grief and tragedy and to give viewers a resolution

First time writer-director Ned Benson has created The suicide by jumping off a bridge. What caused Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, an ambitious love Eleanor to be so unhappy so fast? The film reveals story that functions as a three-part series through the the answer much later as it weaves through Connor perspectives of its romantic duo. “Him” and “Her” are and Eleanor’s lives as newly estranged spouses. each filmed in the subjective narrative of Connor Ludlow This marks the “disappearance” that is referred (James McAvoy) and Eleanor Rigby (Jessica Chastain), to in the film’s obnoxious title as not Eleanor’s while “Them” is meant to function as the most objective absence in Connor’s life, but rather the complete journey through the couple’s relationship and eventual demise of who Eleanor once was. The utter loss that downfall. Eleanor, in particular, grapples with results in the extinguishment of any desire for her to continue While the title of the film is just plain silly, McAvoy living for herself and for Connor. and Chastain are wonderful in their portrayal of two people struggling with loss and nostalgia. It’s mainly “Them” is unique through its elegant vision and their performances that uplifts “Them,” especially in delicate performances. It’s pacing is deliberate and moments when the film fails. elusive, as if shifts between the narratives of the two characters as well as through random flashbacks. “Them” starts with a flashback of Connor and Eleanor The ephemerality of the pacing intentionally (yes, her name is a silly allusion to the Beatles song) functions like that of memories, not centered on plot still in the honeymoon phases of their marriage, giddily or cinematic style but, rather, on how Connor and playing dine-and-dash at a restaurant and running away Eleanor subjectively remember their marriage and to a nearby park. In the midst of a makeout session, the aftermath. cued by fireflies to celebrate their union, Connor then utters the very cheesy line “Hey, Rigby. There’s only one For the most part, “Them” separates the couple, heart in this body. Have mercy on my soul.” They kiss in trying to show how Eleanor and Connor are dealing a moment of pure bliss. with this unspoken tragedy. Unfortunately, the filmmakers don’t do a great job of showing this Flash forward to the present, as Eleanor attempts reaction. Eleanor and Connor experience moments

of affection, regret, and joy. Courtesy of Cleavers vis Flickr They are beautiful memories that show the love and James McAvoy plays Connor Ludlow, a tragic lover, in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby. selflessness that the couple had for one another. But it quickly fades away as they the world, in a way that would show how their loss and revert back to their original positions of troubles manifest themselves in a tangible way. Yes, for moping. two hours we watch Connor and Eleanor sulking around the streets of New York with a brooding sensibility, but Fifth Avenue Homes and Estates Sure, these are genuinely flawed nothing in their relationship is furthered by this in any characters, but this constant return to way. They put on a facade of “letting go” by giving in Purchase Your Home ~ Sell Your Home bitter brooding is what makes the film to their constricting circumstances, never allowing the so annoying to endure for two hours. opportunity for them to fully heal from their marriage. The point of film in general is to explore The exploration of tragedy, in this case, is elegantly Serving the University Community for human conflict, pain, and eventual displayed but ends up being frustrating as the aftermath recovery. “Them” nailed down the conflict is never fully realized. all their Real Estate Needs and the pain, but skipped out on the recovery. Andie Park | Staffwriter Overall, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby fails to be a fulfilling film. And not www.FifthAvenueHomesAndEstates.com in a way that would magically tie itself up in a happy ending with a ribbon on top. Its failure lies in its inability to show how Eleanor and Connor interact with

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movies 6 pillbox 09.22.14 New Girl puts on a new look in new season The fourth season of the popular FOX comedy series makes good on its creator’s promise

The FOX comedy series New Girl saw its season And with a Game of Thrones reference — winter is Cece), and he ultimately decides not to go through with premiere on Tuesday, and it appears that creator Liz coming — the gang is off. the foursome, much to Nick’s relief. Meriwether is following through on her promise to “sex things up.” The wedding ceremony ends and as the party starts On the other side of the wedding venue, Coach (Damon up, Jess sets her big, blue, doughy eyes on “wedding Wayans Jr.) keeps running into the women he has slept Let’s get this out of the way. Yes, five 30-somethings still celebrity” best man Ted (Reid Scott, or Dan on Veep). with during the wedding circuit this summer. This live together. Yes, five 30-somethings are all still single. However, no path to victory is smooth. Enter Kat includes waiters, young partygoers, older partygoers, Yes, five 30-somethings still do everything with each (Jessica Biel, Mrs. Justin Timberlake), who is never tired, bartenders, and photographers. It seems as though he other. Get over it; it’s fictional television. technically a genius, and lost her virginity to Malcolm has exhausted his resources, for this year, at least. And Gladwell (Google him. I had to. It’s worth the extra due to his exhaustive workouts in the police academy, The episode starts off with the problem most laugh). Winston’s (Lamorne Morris) sore muscles and immobility 30-somethings are depicted as having to deal with: mean that his ice packs are his best chance of bringing the summer wedding season. It’s the tail end of the Jess and Kat do what they call the “Joe Biden,” a.k.a. something home. season, and you can tell the toll it has had on Jess (Zooey stalk Ted throughout the entire episode. (Side note: how Deschanel). Her break up with Nick (Jake Johnson) is come that doesn’t creep him out?) As the night winds The night ends with everyone heading back to the still fresh and settling like a The Real Housewives of down, Ted cannot make up his mind. Kat gets bored and apartment to get drunk and make fun of all the married Beverly Hills cast member’s newly remodeled face. goes home with a priest, and Jess, feeling undervalued, couples on their night of singularity. gives up on Operation Get Laid. Not much has changed since viewers left the gang in New Girl premiered Sept. 16 and is scheduled to air the third season finale. Everyone is still single, and with Elsewhere in the episode, Schmidt and Nick every Tuesday at 9 p.m. on FOX. this being the last wedding of the season, Schmidt (Max contemplate a foursome with two bridesmaids (Nick is Greenfield) decrees, “we are hooking up tonight, all five more reluctant than Schmidt, naturally). But when newly of us.” single Cece (Hannah Simone) returns from Australia, Meredith Newman | Junior Staffwriter it shakes Schmidt (who is admittedly still in love with

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22 Jump Street Chef Friday, Sept. 26 Saturday, Sept. 27 8 p.m. 8 p.m.

If you are like me and have had enough of Jonah Hill for the next ten years from Have you ever seen a movie starring food? Me neither, unless you count watching The Wolf of Wall Street, but could stare at Channing Tatum’s jawline for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and its sequel. So let me introduce you hours, then you will probably like 22 Jump Street. The Hill-Tatum pairing is very to Chef, a lighthearted chronicle of cook Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) moving well balanced (hence the sequel). But this time they aren’t going back to high from the cutthroat world of high-end cookery to the gritty world of food trucks. school. No, sir, they are moving on up to college (just like us!). The studious, Jon Favreau steps out from behind the camera and takes a stab at being the detail-oriented Schmidt (Hill) and athletic, idiotic Jenko (Tatum) are once again leading man. The supporting cast is nothing to scoff at, with Hollywood assigned to a case that involves them going undercover to arrest the drug dealer heavy-hitters like Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey Jr., and Scarlett Johansson. of a new drug called WHYPHY. Though very similar to 21 Jump Street in structure, This is the classic story of man getting fired from highbrow job, man starting the writers were aware of this and made fun of themselves as much as they could. own company, and man’s company becoming successful. All that needed to This sequel, while eccentric at times, gives a spirited take on the cop movie. happen next was “man gets own Food Network show.”

television pillbox 09.22.14 7 Court depositions shed new light on Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” saga and more He was protested, divorced, and the butt of a million bad sexual assault jokes, but now it seems that the blue-eyed Canadian crooner is more Faust than creepy deviant

no doubt made to try to clear himself of any wrongdoing In the story he told in 2013, Thicke strolled into the authority ­— he claimed his wife allowed him to go from the song. In November 2013, the student union of was a misstep. But once again, it’s hardly likely the [ Joey Peiser | Pillbox Editor ] in this copyright suit — cast Thicke’s greatest year in studio humming the Marvin Gaye tune “Got To Give It through with the idea – and must have begun excitedly University College London officially banned the song performance was Thicke’s idea at all. a whole new light. Whereas before Thicke’s story was Up,” and suggested the two try to write a song that had pondering the heights to which this song would take from play, joining another 20 student unions in the UK They always said the Devil would be attractive. They just the downfall of a man who tried to appeal to our basest a similar groove and style. They bounced ideas around him. who’d already done so. A July 2014 “#AskThicke” twitter Given the way telecast awards shows are run — never said he’d be the guy who sang “Get Lucky.” instincts with primitive lyrics tied to a catchy beat and the room, began catcalling to each other and thought it stunt resulted in the singer’s feed being flooded with especially ones on the ever image-conscious MTV — it’s received the due backlash, it now looks more like Willy was funny so they threw their creepy “I know you want And like Faust, Thicke briefly saw all of his dreams comments relating to the song’s controversy, including much more plausible that show producers devised the These words must certainly have passed through Robin Loman’s: the story of a desperate man who just wanted it”s into the song, and finally walked out with “Blurred come true. “Blurred Lines” ripped a hole in the cultural such gems as “When you’re not busy objectifying entire thing and Thicke was once again simply given Thicke’s mind a few times in the last year. The R&B people to like him. Lines.” continuum, becoming a fact of life for just about anyone women, making light of rape and justifying sexual instructions. But it was Thicke’s pelvis on screen, and crooner’s career suddenly exploded in March 2013 with who existed within earshot of a speaker. But not violence, how do you like to relax?” and “The world my thus Thicke once again got the blame. the release of “Blurred Lines,” an I-just-can’t-help-myself- Thicke was desperate enough for fame that he signed But now we know how it actually went down. everyone was singing along. kids will grow up in is less safe because of Blurred Lines. no-matter-how-hard-I-try catchy ode to womanizing in blood on the dotted line and just didn’t expect how How can you fix that?” Shortly after the VMAs, the infamous picture of Thicke that Thicke, according to album credits, co-wrote with much would be asked in return. Running (very) late, Thicke arrived at the studio bombed Women everywhere began commenting on the song’s grabbing model Lana Scolaro at an after-party surfaced. Pharrell Williams. The song, as we know all too well, out of his gourd on Vicodin and alcohol, ready to sit lyrical message. Lisa Huynh wrote in a post on her Thicke could’ve shielded himself from some of the In February 2014, Paula Patton and Thicke announced went on to become the “song of the summer.” Before “Blurred Lines,” the average American’s opinion down with Williams and write a song. Except Williams “feminist in LA” blog in April 2013 that “the majority of blowback by admitting the truth: that he didn’t actually their “mutual” separation. on Thicke and his gorgeous baby blues was, at best, was pretty much done already and, seeing as Thicke the song has the R&B singer murmuring ‘I know you write the song. But in interviews — interviews we now But the Devil was lurking in the shadows, and as total apathy. And while Thicke’s career may not have was likely useless given that chemical cocktail, told the want it’ over and over into a girl’s ear. Call me a cynic, know he’d prepared for by downing a water bottle of In July 2014, Thicke released an album that he hoped “Blurred Lines” shot to the top of the charts, Thicke saw been the most successful in music, it was certainly one man to get in the booth and sing the words he’d written. but that phrase does not exactly encompass the notion vodka and a couple of prescription painkillers — he would win back his ex-wife. Titled Paula, the record his life disintegrate in the afterburn. to be proud of. of consent in sexual activity.” constantly held to his original story that a) he helped sports such hopefully sad song titles as “Get Her Back,” Once it was completed and they were listening to it, write it and b) the plan was for it to sound somewhat “Love Can Grow Back,” and “Too Little Too Late.” The Controversy surrounding the song’s misogynistic His music career began before he was even out of high Thicke surely must have made the realization that he, In September 2013, Project Unbreakable, a photographic similar to “Got To Give It Up” the entire time. Why album was a failure in all categories: Paula did not take and rape-condoning lyrical content, as well as the school. Thicke formed a vocal group (boy band), As One, at last, had a bona fide hit on his hands, and that he’d project dedicated to rape survivors, held up placards did Thicke do this? The reason is actually pretty him back, and the album completely bombed. infamous NSFW music video, made Thicke a token in and asked his father — television actor Alan Thicke, had absolutely nothing to do with it. Five albums and comparing words spoken by their attackers to lines understandable: conversations about sexual assault. or “the dad from Growing Pains” — if he could have 18 years of writing and producing songs, giving it his So now, what does Robin Thicke have left? His career some money for a professional demo. Alan, accustomed absolute all, and his first smash would have happened “I always prided myself on the fact that I wrote and will likely never recover from the damage wrought by A performance at the VMAs with Miley Cyrus — the to dispensing sagely fatherly advice to a blossoming with or without him. It must’ve felt like proof that produced my first six albums myself … Once [Blurred “Blurred Lines,” his marriage to a woman he’d been with twerk heard ‘round the world — put him at the center of Leonardo DiCaprio, told his son that he’d have to finish nothing he ever composed himself would be good Lines] became successful, I felt like I wanted to have since they were 14 years old lies in a million little pieces a cultural firestorm involving sexual exploitation of teens, high school before following his dreams of singing enough; that he, frankly, wasn’t superstar material. Even some of the credit for the other six albums worth of work on his bathroom floor, Marvin Gaye’s family is still suing misguided racial appropriation, and bad music. smooth songs of seduction and heartbreak. with the inflated ego granted by a water bottle of vodka, that I had done.” him over the song he didn’t write, and everyone thinks that must’ve cut deep. the words “sexual assault” when they hear his name. At A widely circulated photograph of Thicke placing his Like all determined kids, Thicke got what he wanted Williams wrote the song, but because it was Thicke’s least he’s sober: hand on a model’s rear end at a VMAs after-party was regardless. After securing the money from a friend’s On that day, Thicke picked up the pen and held it in his face and voice all over it, Thicke got the blame. followed by an announcement of his divorce from wife uncle, he recorded the four-song demo, which eventually hand, the flaming contract in front of him. But it wasn’t “I’ve been sober for the last two months. When your wife Paula Patton, whom he’d been with since the two were found its way into the lap of producer and R&B singer until he sat down with music video director Diane Martel Thicke vehemently defended the song in interviews by leaves you, it gives you good reason to sober up … I’ve teenagers. Brian McKnight, with whom Thicke would co-write the that he unwittingly sealed his own doom. saying that everyone needed to lighten up and not take actually only been sober off the … Vicodin. I still drink.” 1995 hit “Anyway,” off McKnight’s second album. From the song so seriously. His appearance on the Today Show His latest album, released in July and titled Paula, is a there, the 17-year-old Thicke began making a name Martel got her start directing videos for 1990s New York now appears particularly sad. When asked how he felt Well, at least he’s off the pills. 14-track (15 if you count the Afrojack remix) plea to his for himself as an industry-man: producing and writing hip-hop acts such as Lords of the Underground and about having the hit of the summer, Thicke responded, ex-wife to take him back. She has not, and the album songs for artists. Method Man. She also helmed many of Mariah Carey’s “Dreams really do come true. If you stay committed and So now, about a year and a half after “Blurred Lines” was flopped. In its first week of release in the UK,Paula early videos, shepherding Carey’s transformation from keep trying, your dreams do come true.” As long as unleashed upon the world, Thicke has lost just about moved 530 copies — in Australia, 54. With the new millennium came new aspirations, and innocent songstress to sexy pop diva. they’re the dreams of someone who knows how to dream everything he’d spent so many years building. He sold Thicke began working on his own album. 2002 saw the for a mass audience. his soul for a shot at fame, allowed himself to be handled And now, due to an ongoing lawsuit over whether release of his debut single, “When I Get You Alone.” The Thicke asked for a “white cyc” video — meaning all like a monkey, and will now only remain relevant as long “Blurred Lines” plagiarized soul superstar Marvin Gaye’s music video depicts a younger, simpler Thicke, gleefully the action is filmed against a blank background — and At the end of the interview, Thicke broke into a as using his name as the butt of a crass joke is still funny. 1977 hit “Got To Give It Up,” a new element in the riding a bicycle through the streets of Manhattan, his Martel factored that into her vision: “to make videos performance of his song “Take It Easy On Me,” which he breaking of Robin Thicke has been revealed through wild and untamed hair flowing free as he rhythmically that sell records … not to make videos that express prefaced with a request that the world do the same to Damn you Devil, why couldn’t you let this one go? recently released court deposition papers: He didn’t bounces on the handlebars like an overexcited child. my own obsessions, but to make videos that move him. actually write the song that catapulted him to the upper units.” What better way to move units than simply put echelon of fame and then snapped him like Matzah. The years 2003 through 2011 would see Thicke release a bunch of naked models on the screen, make a porno Come on guys, I didn’t even write it. No one seemed to a total of five albums, all of them written and produced and call it “NSFW,” and release it into the Internet? care when I was pouring my heart into my work. Now In fact, he arrived late to the studio and the song was by Thicke himself. That kind of output — especially for From a marketing standpoint, I’d say it’s uninspired, but that I’ve given you what you want, please just let me already “80% finished.” In fact, he was too high to be a pop and R&B singer — is pretty impressive, and while certainly effective. have my moment in the sun. of any help in the studio, save provide vocals. In fact, Thicke’s singles never made a huge pop-culture splash, he’s been high pretty much all the time for the past they still sold well. But it just wasn’t enough. Thicke reported that he had his doubts about the video, During his performance later that year at the VMAs, but declared in an interview that he decided “Hey … Miley Cyrus gyrated against his pelvis and everyone year, especially in interviews where he vigorously Emily Giedzinski | Junior Artist defended his art against detractors who accused him of Fast forward to 2013, as Thicke began work on his sixth let’s go for it …’cause for me, nudity is the least offensive thought, “Gross. Isn’t that guy almost old enough Say what you will about “Blurred Lines” and its perpetuating rape culture in America. album. He had a studio session booked with superstar thing in the world.” And just like a hopeless middle to be her father?” For a man who had sparked a producer Pharrell Williams, who was behind pop staples schooler who finally gets a chance to stay out late with contribution to rape culture; no one can deny it’s been national discussion of sexual misconduct, dancing a bad year to be Robin Thicke. The admissions Thicke made in that court deposition — “I’m a Slave 4 U,” “Hot in Herre,” and many more. the cool kids, he asked for permission from the necessary suggestively with a teen on national television certainly

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Before you throw the paper away in disgust and turn boring old bunch of sprouts. Classic. Pair this with pasta to your bacon for comfort, hear me out. A vegetarian and turn it into dinner. lifestyle may not be for everyone, but neither is the carnivorous track. Every once in a while, it’s good to set 1 bag of Brussels sprouts the steaks aside and go for a nice veggie roast. Here are Olive oil some recipes that can be exclusively sides or vamped up 1 tablespoon of butter and turned into a meal. 3 or 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary (don’t panic, just look for the herbs at GEagle) Zucchini-Corn Fritters ¼ cup of lemon juice Salt and pepper The most amazing thing about this recipe, besides the taste of course, is the amount of water you have to drain 1) Wash the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half. Put from the zucchini before you mix in everything else. It’s the halves in a bowl. positively mind-boggling. When you do it yourself, you’ll 2) Drizzle them with olive oil. Not so much that it’s understand why you absolutely cannot skip that step. dripping, but enough to make the herbs and salt stick to You will end up with a soggy mess that stains everything the sprouts. it touches green. You’ve been warned. 3) Season the sprouts with generous salt and pepper. Strip the rosemary leaves off of the stem (otherwise, it’s 2 good-sized zucchinis basically like eating a stick) and add them to the mix as ½ can of corn well. Set this aside, and let it marinate as you move on. ¼ cup of flour 4) Heat the butter in a pan. Just as it starts to melt and Laura Scherb | Operations Manager 1 tablespoon of cornstarch slide around, pour the sprouts in with it. Get ready to The world’s fanciest Brussels sprouts 1 egg concentrate. Plenty of salt, pepper, and red pepper 5) Pay attention while the sprouts are cooking. It’s easy Plenty of vegetable oil for frying to burn them. They’ll need to cook for a while because 1) Start with some old-fashioned slice and dice. Cut the they’re fairly tough, and it’s unpleasant to have a vegetables (tomato, zucchini, onion, and peppers) into 1) Start by shredding the zucchini into a medium bowl. mouthful of uncooked Brussels sprouts. small cubes instead of long, thin slices. That way they’ll Strain as much of the water out of the zucchini as 6) While the sprouts are cooking, make sure to turn them sit better on the bread. Set them aside and have them possible. The best way to do this is to start the old- over so the outside leaves don’t burn. The layers are the ready. fashioned way and make a zucchini snowball with your big challenge here. Stick with it. 2) While you’re heating some olive oil in a pan, crush the hands. Squeeze the zucchini ball and try not to gag 7) You know that the Brussels sprouts are cooked when garlic. To do this, peel the cloves apart and take off the while the juice squelches out. Repeat about three times. you can easily stab one with a fork. At that point, take first layer of peel (it’s usually already flaking off). Turn the Then, put the ball back into the bowl, wash your hands, them out of the pan, and voilà. You have a beautiful bowl knife so that the flat side is parallel to the cutting board, and sprinkle the zucchini with salt. The salt extracts the of well-seasoned sprouts. and use your palm to crush the clove. The clove should water from the zucchini, but it’ll take about 10 minutes pop open, and the peel will have burst, making it easy to for that to happen. Be patient. Just go scroll through Farm Fresh Bruschetta, or a pile of vegetables on peel off. Slice the clove, and toss it into the olive oil with Facebook or something. It’s worth it. toasted bread the onions. 2) Whew. If you got through that, you’re basically done. 3) After the onions have started cooking and are 3) Pour about a tablespoon or two of oil into a pan, and Appetizer no more, this bruschetta is strong, bold, spicy, getting more tender, add the peppers and zucchini. Let turn the heat up. It’s about to get hot in here. and substantial. Two or three pieces of this bad boy, and everything stew for a bit, then add the spices. Taste the 4) Mix in the corn, then the egg, and then add the you’ll be bursting. Make sure to use a nice loaf of Italian mix to see if you need more of something. cornstarch and flour. bread with a thick crust for a solid base and a layer of 4) While the vegetables are cooking, melt some butter in 5) Season to taste with the red pepper, black pepper, and cheese to separate the juices from the vegetables from another pan. When it’s melted, put the bread on top and salt. the fragile, golden crust of the bread — unless, of course, lightly toast it on both sides. Don’t burn it! 6) Form patties with your hands and fry them lightly in you like your bruschetta soggy and caving in. 5) When the bread is done toasting, put the cheese on the pan. Mmmm. top and set it aside. The cheese should melt slightly onto 1 loaf of Italian bread with thick crust, sliced the bread, effectively sealing in the toasted flavor and This recipe was inspired in part by bonappetit.com. 1 tomato the crispy crust. 1 zucchini 6) Taste the vegetables to see if they’re cooked. The World’s Fanciest Brussels Sprouts 1 white onion Everything should be tender and spiced appropriately. 4 cloves of garlic Add the tomatoes at the last minute and stir them What are the worst two vegetables in the world? 2 peppers, red or yellow around with everything else. By saving them for last, you Brussels sprouts and artichokes. It’s an indisputable Sliced mozzarella cheese (or whichever cheese strikes can make sure that they won’t fall apart on you. and universal truth. Naturally, that means that the true your fancy) 7) When everything is done, use a slotted spoon to spoon talent in cooking these vegetables lies in well, lying. You Olive oil the veggies onto the bread. You can go back with the have to empower the Brussels sprouts to be more than a Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, basil flakes, and paprika leftover bread later and sop up the juices. Ta-dah! vegetable … they have to be anything but. The solution Butter here is butter and seasoning. This recipe uses just a dab of butter and delicious fresh rosemary to spruce up a Laura Scherb | Operations Manager cooking 10 pillbox 09.22.14 Confidence by Reza Farazmand

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puzzles pillbox 09.22.14 13 Horoscopes When you are surrounded by people who are very rigid and aries stubborn, your easygoing and adaptive attitude will be a march 21–april 19 welcome relief to the people around you.

You have been riding a wave of luck, and now it’s time to taurus give credit to those who have helped you along the way. april 20–may 20

You will come into conflict with someone in a leadership gemini role. Try to alleviate the tension by taking on a more may 21–june 21 generous point of view.

Don’t get too carried away when coming up with new cancer ideas. You need to be more practical in your way of june 22–july 22 thinking. Innovations will only come true if they’re built on a strong foundation.

Your mood toward your career is very strong and practical, leo but your approach will only be effective if you’re willing to july 23–aug. 22 take a leadership role. This is the key to your success. Crossword courtesy of BestCrosswords.com

Sometimes people have conflicts of interest. You want to Across Down virgo expand forward creatively while another person wants to 1. Slender 1. Slender bar aug. 23–sept. 22 put you on hold. Try and find a compromise. 6. Muscle contraction 2. Tropical cuckoo bird 11. Purse 3. Not pos. 14. ___ a time 4. Moo goo ___ pan 15. Female demon 5. Rare metallic element Don’t back down from your position. You are in a good 16. News letters 6. Laziness libra position in which you can accomplish a great deal. 17. Toe or finger 7. Crown of the head sept. 23–oct. 22 18. Aquatic mammal 8. Invoice abbr. 19. Ailing 9. Sprechen ___ Deutsch? 20. Religious ceremony or ritual 10. Sailor 22. Ran in neutral 11. Constructed scorpio Someone with a great deal of influence will enter your life 24. Resembling a wolf 12. Cop ___ soon. Prove that you are worthy by demonstrating that you 28. Soprano Scotto 13. Put a fancy coat on oct. 23–nov. 21 are trustworthy and hardworking. 30. Institution for mentally ill 21. Doctrine 31. Cut at an angle 23. Mustachioed artist 32. Tribunal 24. Thin, crisp biscuit 33. Inflammation of a blood vessel. 25. ___ Mio It’s a rough time for your career with a tough superior sagittarius 37. Certain Ivy Leaguer 26. Song part who is always breathing down your neck. Be flexible and 38. Eastern 27. Sick “season” nov. 22–dec. 21 accommodating instead of stubborn. You’ll work through it. 39. Tavern 28. Put a new price on 40. Sound recorded on a disk 29. Level 43. Mooch 31. Salty You can ride the wave of good fortune, but try to disregard 45. Covered with mud 33. Stage whisper 46. Mental condition 34. Wave-related capricorn the negative comments others are giving you. Try to let go dec. 22–jan. 19 47. African fly 35. Hearth of the little bumps on the way and focus on your goal. 49. One who publishes scandalous lies 36. Villain’s look 50. Enumerate 38. Contributes 51. Cat call 41- Predictive sign Whether a person has requested direct help or not, it is 52. Author Deighton 42. Lustful aquarius important to lend a helping hand. It will be returned later 53. Absurd 43. Spider’s traps jan. 20–feb. 18 56. Blew it 44. You ___ here when you are in a pinch. 61. Coffee dispenser 46. O Sole ___ 62. Hair net 47. ___ is human 63. Idaho capital 48. Nice days, usually The boss you are working under doesn’t seem to be taking 64. Trick ending? 49. West Yorkshire city pisces all perspectives into account. This shortsighted view could 65. Aids 50. Hint feb. 19–march 20 cause problems for you and your co-workers later. 66. Faint 51. Queue before Q 54. Vane dir. Maryyann Landlord | Comics Editor 55. “You’ve got mail” co. 57. Line of seats 58. Carnival site 59. That, in Tijuana 60. TV room horoscopes 14pillbox 09.22.14 Monday 9.22.14 new works. There are also special events located throughout downtown, including musical performances Pittsburgh Connections Fair. Rangos Ballroom, Cohon and other exhibitions of creativity. Admission is free, and University Center. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. attendees are free to start where they wish and move at Classifieds Local arts and culture organizations will gather to present their own pace. Visiting Profs and Staff Housing off-campus involvement opportunities available to Short Term Furnished Suites and Apts. students. Among the organizations in attendance will be Saturday 9.27.14 www.FifthAvenueResidents.com Oakland Forever, Fort Pitt Museum, Venture Outdoors, 412-683-3333 and Pittsburgh Playhouse. Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble. Kresge Theatre. 4 p.m. Tuesday 9.23.14 Featuring soloist Rodrigo Ojeda on piano, the program Pittsburgh 房地产公司 for the evening’s performance includes selections from Taste of the Tartans. Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Stavinsky’s Concerto for Piano & Wind Instruments and 帮您买房， 卖房。 University Center. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prokofiev’s Four Marches Op. 69. Admission is free and 竭诚为全校区所有房地产需要提供优质服务 和 Dining Services will offer free food samples from on- open to the public. campus restaurants and vendors. The event is open to all www.PittsburghRealestate888.com members of the Carnegie Mellon community. Opening Phone: 412-683-3333 Thursday 9.25.14 The Book of Mormon. Heinz Hall. Through Oct. 5. Opening on Tuesday, the hilarious musical from South Translations Lecture & Film Screening. PH 100. Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker is coming to 4:30 p.m. Pittsburgh. The story follows two naïve missionaries as 1964 New York World’s Fair, when he expanded and Maurice Fitzpatrick recently directed a BBC documentary they try to spread the gospel of Mormonism to a remote displayed mug shots from NYPD records of the 13 most on the story behind Tony Award-winning playwright village in Northern Uganda, but the people there have a wanted men of 1962. Admission to the museum is free Brian Friel’s play Translations. Through a screening of lot more to worry about than religion. Tickets are available with a Carnegie Mellon student ID. the documentary and a lecture following, Fitzpatrick will online at culturaldistrict.org. show how Friel attempted to use drama and language Ongoing to overcome the communal conflict that beset Northern Chuck Connelly: My America. Ireland in the early 1980s. Admission is free and open to The Andy Warhol Museum. Through Jan. 4 VIA Festival. Various Locations. Oct. 1–5 the public. As part of the 2014 Pittsburgh Biennial, the Warhol One of the premier events in independent music, the presents works from Pittsburgh native and surreal painter VIA Festival will feature a diverse array of artists across Friday 9.26.14 Chuck Connelly. Admission to the museum is free with a musical genres, as well as platforms for visual artists Carnegie Mellon student ID. and other workshops. Tickets start at $70 and can be Gallery Crawl. Cultural District. 5 p.m. purchased at via2014.com. Come sample all that the Pittsburgh Cultural District has The 13 Most Wanted Men. The Andy Warhol Museum. to offer at the quarterly gallery crawl. On this evening, all Through Jan. 4. Want your event here? the art galleries downtown open their doors and premiere This exhibit explores a controversy Warhol ignited at the Email [email protected].

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Joey Peiser | Pillbox Editor Given the creeping presence of cold weather and in anticipation of Pittsburgh’s upcoming winter freeze, students have been enjoying what’s left of the warmth. Juggling is one activity that can be moved inside in the coming months, but the satisfaction of reading a good book on the Cut with the sun in your hair will soon become nothing more than a fond memory.

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