Crawfordsville, Indiana | September 7, 2012 | Volume 105, Issue 2 Concert Queries College’s Music Venue Decisions More Complex than They Appear

SCOTT MORRISON ‘14 event on campus each year NEWS EDITOR before National Acts, and it was a much different event Wabash has hosted a va- than the Pan Hel Wabash riety of concerts over the students know today. Each years from Clayton An- fraternity had a sort of booth derson to Three Six Mafia. in the gym with a main stage With Clayton Anderson and which three or four acts would Gym Class Heroes both per- perform on. The weekend forming this fall, it is a good festivities built to a crescendo KELLY SULLIVAN | WABASH ‘15 time to look at different ven- on Saturday night when the After last weekend’s Clayton Anderson concert, some students question whether there’s a better ues and capabilities for up- largest act performed. Dean acoustic venue for campus concerts. coming campus concerts. of Students Michael Rat- ferent organizations and the “It has become increasingly ed all types of acts but has Many students have ers ’85 never experienced a money that was spent on Pan difficult to nail the kind of perhaps become stagnant in criticized Chadwick Court National Act when he was a Hel,” Raters said. “When that act that isn’t too expensive on its choice of venue for these for poor acoustics among student, and has seen the en- went away, those pools came the front side and not as well much anticipated shows. other complaints. But is tire transformation from Pan there a better place for Na- Hel to the current system. together, and said let’s have known on the other side,” Chadwick Court is the go- tional Acts here at Wabash? “We didn’t have National one big name act that will Raters said, “but we have got- to location for these mega Wabash did not always Act when I was a student here, bring a lot of girls to campus.” ten it right a couple times.” events. While many students have yearly National Acts. In and I do think it [National He also addressed some of Since the creation of Na- may question this choice, fact, Pan Hel was the premier Act] came from lots of dif- the issues with National act : tional Act, Wabash has land- See CONCERT, Page 3 AFC Determines Funding Fates

TYLER HARDCASTLE ‘15 This process is often time STAFF WRITER consuming. Many of the Every year, there is a flurry of ac- clubs use different formats and tivity as students acclimate to a new various levels of accuracy. In school, meet their pledge brothers or these budgets, club leaders detail the people on their floor, and choose the amount of money requested and how they will be involved with the uses for that money throughout the school. Many students decide to year. Student Senate has a detailed get involved through clubs by find- policy of how clubs can and can- ing existing ones or creating their not use money. For club treasurers, own. Whether these clubs have just referencing this document is impor- begun or are firmly entrenched in tant while planning a club budget. Wabash they must go through “When a club has a de- the budgeting process for the year. tailed budget that lists expenses “After the clubs finish their or what it wants to purchase and budgets, I take them all from is very detailed about why Excel and Word and organize they need it and the costs in- them into the category they fall volved, these clubs typically get under,” Audit and Finance Commit- money,” Chowning said. tee (AFC) member Micah Chown- After removing the costs Each year, the College welcomes new faculty members, including some who are ing ’12 said. “After this, I put them that cannot be covered by Stu- in-term appointments only. For the full story on two new BKT Assistant Professors, up to the Wabash Student Govern- dent Senate, the AFC be- see Page 2. See AFC, Page 2 ment Google Docs filing system.” Wabash, Fudan Muranaka Seeks American Culture Start Exchange Program ADAM SOSHNICK ‘13 STAFF WRITER JOHN DYKSTRA ‘13 Yujiro Muranaka arrived MANAGING EDITOR in the United States on Aug. Last semester, Wabash College established 14 in preparation for his year a student exchange program partnership with at Wabash College. As an ex- Fudan University in Shanghai, China. Aaron change student from Ibaraki, Morton-Wilson ’14, Terrance Piggins ’14, and Japan, he thought the school Huy Ahn Le ’13 represented the first genera- would offer him new oppor- tion of Wabash students over the summer who tunities not found at home. studied various courses at Fudan University. Muranaka discovered Wa- Morton-Wilson, Piggins, and Le’s sum- bash through the Great Lakes mer experience reflect the rapid expan- College Association (GLCA), sion of Wabash’s Asian studies program. a group of 13 colleges located Director of Asian Studies Qian Zhu Pullen said around the Midwest. Muranaka’s IAN BAUMGARDNER | WABASH ‘14 the College is in the process of making Asian studies friend, a few years his senior, also It’s not often that Wabash hosts visiting study abroad students. Japa- a minor, and eventually, a major. She believes the studied abroad at the College nese student Yujiro Muranaka hopes Wabash will expose him to Ameri- Fudan-Wabash exchange program will encourage and raved about his experience. can culture. more students to learn about various Asian cultures Needless to say, Wabash heav- ceeded Muranaka’s expectations abroad because I wanted some- and histories, especially China’s culture and history. ily influenced Muranaka even and offered a few unexpected thing different than what is of- “Our first three students went to Fudan to report before he set foot on campus. twists compared with his typi- fered in my own country. Because their experience at Fudan and to let students know “I like Wabash because it is cal workload. Waseda Univer- my university is so big and has that our Asian studies program is established. We very small compared to my uni- sity, located in Tokyo, is quite 40,000 undergraduate students, are offering a new kind of solution, a new perspec- versity back home in Japan. In different from Wabash. Few of I just wanted to do something tive that gives a more comprehensive understand- particular, I find it interesting that Muranaka’s classes issue home- different and feel something dif- ing of the world through the program,” Pullen said. Wabash is an all-male school. work. Dealing with the inevita- ferent from that environment.” “The exchange program will be offered ev- All-male schools don’t exist ble pileup of written work takes A different en- ery year. And eventually, because we have this back in Japan,” Muranaka said. a toll on Muranaka’s free time. vironment, indeed. See EXCHANGE, Page 3 Wabash has already ex- “I chose Wabash for my year See MURUNAKA, Page 3 Page 2 The Bachelor | September 7, 2012 Bachelor Teacher Ed. 301 W. Wabash Ave. Crawfordsville, IN 47933

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MANAGING EDITOR John Dykstra more I began to see the ways [email protected] GABE WATSON ‘13 EDITOR IN CHIEF teachers were not well enough CREATIVE EDITOR prepared to deal with issues Riley Floyd Deborah Seltzer-Kel- [email protected] in the classroom,” she ex- ly brings a diverse educa- plained. Her passion for do- NEWS EDITOR tional background to For- Scott Morrison ing classroom research led [email protected] est Hall and the Wabash her to take a position teaching community this year as the OPINION EDITOR graduate students at Southern Jacob Burnett new BKT Assistant Profes- Illinois University. Yet the [email protected] sor of Teacher Education. strictness of graduate work SPORTS EDITOR Originally, Seltzer had not did not allow her to probe Ryan Lutz [email protected] planned on going into educa- larger ideas with her stu- tion. She worked for sixteen dents, and she missed teaching CAVELIFE EDITOR Alex Totten years in commercial design be- younger, more open students. [email protected] fore returning to school. While She found Wabash to be a earning her Master’s degree perfect match for her skills. KELLY SULLIVAN | WABASH ‘15 PHOTO EDITOR BKT Assistant Professor Deborah Seltzer-Kelly hopes to explore Ian Baumgardner in history at the University At large universities, she ex- [email protected] educational issues with Wabash students and faculty. of Nevada, Reno, she taught plained, the education build- BACHELOR ADVISER what she called its “most ing was separated from the Howard Hewitt must be taught by someone ous other forms of expression. [email protected] hated class.” The course in- rest of the campus, which cuts with full-time experience As a true educator, though, cluded many ancient texts that down on the richness of in- teaching in public schools, but Seltzer then analyzed her own The purpose of The Bachelor is to could be difficult for students terdisciplinary conversation. serve the school audience, includ- more theoretical topics of the approaches and their effective- ing but not limited to administrators, to breach, and Seltzer “loved “I always thought I wanted faculty and staff, parents, alumni, history and philosophy of edu- ness in opening students’ eyes. the puzzle of helping stu- community members and most to teach at a small liberal arts cation are also needed for the importantly, the students. Because dents engage with the course.” college,” she explained, and With the help of two student this is a school paper, the content Area of Concentration require- and character within will cater to This experience led her investigators, she published last year she got her chance. ments, so the fit was perfect. the student body’s interests, ideas to teach high school with the With Wabash’s small an article that analyzed the and issues. Further, this publication Seltzer also has a creative will serve as a medium and forum ideology that one doesn’t Teacher Education depart- way age, gender, and race af- for student opinions and ideas. side to her teaching. At the have to love a course – they ment, each member of it must fects the way people approach Although an individual newspaper, University of Nevada she the Board of Publications publishes just have to engage it. This have great depth. The position problems. This one example created and taught a writing- The Bachelor. The Bachelor and approach allowed her to con- listing Seltzer found asked for of Seltzer’s research shows BOP receive funding from the focused course rooted in pop Wabash College Student Senate, tinue finding new ways for a “background and/or inter- a metacognitive approach to which derives its funds from the culture. Having done much re- Wabash College student body. students to interact with the est in historical, theoretical learning and teaching that material, and soon she found foundations or philosophy of search in multicultural educa- Letters (e-mails) to the editor are is essential for the prog- welcomed and ecouraged. They that all of her most interest- education” as well as teach- tion and with degrees in both will only be published if they in- ress of education as a field. clude name, phone, or e-mail, and ing conversations were about ing history at both collegiate European and Latin American are not longer than 300 words. history, she hoped to experi- She hopes that Wabash’s The Bachelor reserves the right to pedagogy. With a PhD already and secondary levels. “I felt edit letters for content, typographi- in the back of her mind, she like it was written for me,” ment with how students see small size and intercon- cal errors, and length. All letters received become property of this earned one in curriculum stud- Seltzer said. Her background other cultures. The class in- nected liberal arts atmo- publication for the purposes of reprinting and/or redistribution. ies while teaching in Reno. fit the description perfectly. cluded cultural phenomena sphere will foster more

Profanity may appear in the pub- “The longer I taught, the Teacher licensure courses like pop art, dance, and vari- of this time of learning. lication, but only in cases of direct quote or if profanity is necessary to the content of the story. Please do not confuse profanity with obscenity. No article or picture of Gelbman Embodies Liberal Arts an obscene nature will appear in this publication. DAVID MYLES ‘14 Gelbman is a liberal arts student her- The Bachelor is printed every STAFF WRITER self, so she should fit in well at the College. Thursday at the Journal Review “Lots of the work I do kind of overlaps with in Crawfordsville. It is delivered With the school year in full swing, freely to all students, faculty, and political science, sociology, and a little bit staff at Wabash College. Shamira Gelbman, the new BK.T As- of history,” Gelbman said. “I’m still very All advertising published in The sistant Professor of Political Science, Bachelor is subject to the ap- interested in foreign languages and study- plicated rate card. The Bachelor is attempting to make Wabash home. ing foreign languages. It’s nerdy, but fun.” reserves the right to deny requests Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Professor for publication of advertisements. Every man currently attending or Student organizations of Wabash Gelbman is the oldest of five siblings, College may purchase advertise- graduated from Wabash College was ments at half the listed rate. with her youngest brother being twenty told at one time or another that Wabash’s The Bachelor is a member of the years her junior. She attended Hunter small size is a positive trait, and this place Hoosier State and Indiana Col- legiate Press Associations (HSPA College of the City University of New is a bustling intellectual haven, seques- and ICPA). York for her undergraduate degree, where tered in rural Indiana. This truth was also she completed a major in Political Sci- what attracted Professor Gelbman to the ence and a minor in Spanish. “I started BKT Assistant Professor position. “I school as a Spanish major, but I needed Announcements liked the small size of the campus, and the a fourth class my first semester, and there KELLY SULLIVAN | WABASH ‘15 fact that it does really feel like an intel- Friday, September 7 was a Political Science class open at 8 Dr. Shamira Gelbman enjoys Wabash’s lectual community,” Gelbman said. “It’s small and focused atmosphere, and hopes Exhibit Opening: Sarah a.m.,” Gelbman said. “I ended up in it and a place where everyone is interested in liked it so much that I eventually changed to participate in the liberal arts experience Rockett - Human Cli- with Wabash students. being here, and that impressed me a lot mate 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 my major and decided to go to gradu- during my interview. It’s a school that p.m. ate school.” That graduate school was Gelbman, working in academia certainly takes itself really seriously its traditions the University of Virginia, where Gelb- has its perks, “It’s a great lifestyle if you seriously, and I think that’s important. Ba- man received her Ph.D. in Government. can succeed in it,” Gelbman said. “Espe- sically I think the essence of Wabash is Saturday, September 8 Before coming to Wabash College, cially at a college like this where you get to what was really most appealing to me.” Football at Hanover Professor Gelbman taught Spanish for a hang around smart and interesting people This semester Gelbman will be teach- College 1:30 p.m. year at the University of Virginia and then all the time, and there’s a lot of flexibil- ing two courses, PSC 312: Political Parties spent five years at Illinois State University ity to work on what you’re interested in. and Pressure Groups, and PSC 371 which is a special topics course on public opinion. Sunday, September 9 in their Political Science Department. For It’s really very intellectually stimulating.” Time Management Workshop for Freshmen AFC 7 p.m. From Page 1 funds, or to request additional funds. For Freshmen or those inter- -gins to evaluate the re- ested in starting their own club this Tuesday, September 11 maining submitted budgets. IFC Meeting 11:10 a.m. “Then we look at clubs that have year, Senate’s financial policy is good membership, attendance, good available on its Google Docs page. Soccer vs. Oakland City 5:30 p.m. events, and good budgets, and we “I would definitely recommend give those clubs money,” Chown- that they spend more time on it than ing said. “After that we start mak- Student Senate Meeting they think they should,” Chown- 7 p.m. ing judgment calls asking ques- tions like how many people are in ing said. “You can tell when some- this club, and will this be used well. one just took their last year’s bud- Wednesday, September In short, is it worth the money?” get and changed the dates. It’s very 12 The AFC aims for transparency. easy to spot, and that sort of activ- Community Fair Business Careers in Earlier this week, the completed ity isn’t looked on well by the AFC.” Healthcare 12 p.m. budget was released via e-mail be- The Senate’s website gives details Brings Local Shops fore the Senate approved it. At this APO Meeting 7 p.m. meeting, clubs have a chance to on how to apply for reimbursement for to Wabash Campus petition the senate for increased a club trip – down to the mile per gal- funding or reallocation of money. lon. In the days of Google Maps, calcu- Roughly 70 local businesses and Thursday, September This meeting is not the end of the non-proffit organizations reach out to 13 lating the total cost of any trip is quite process. According to Chowning, the Chapel Talk 11:15 a.m. easy. Creating a club is a great way to Wabash students with offers on food AFC has weekly meetings every Tues- unite people with common interests, and local goods and services. These day from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. At these Orr Entrepeneurial Fel- and budgets are a necessary way to connections benefit students and the lowship 12 p.m. meetings, clubs have the opportunity community by revealing the variety to bring concerns before the com- get the funding to help these individu- mittee, to request allocation of new als grow and develop their interests. Crawfordsville has to offer. The Bachelor | September 7, 2012 Page 3 Snyder’s Shows Provide Comic Relief TAYLOR KENYON ‘15 I started to ask a lot of questions.” ing up in town. There’s not a lot of (of TV’s Martin), Pierre (Def Jam’s STAFF WRITER Much of comedy is commenting fun stuff to do that’s legal. There How to be a Player), and Joe Torry on or criticizing the world. “I want are also not a lot of fun people to (Poetic Justice, Def Comedy Jam).” Classes have begun. This means to be critical,” Snyder said. “Well, do that’s legal. A lot of dudes and The show will also feature Ray balancing homework, papers, and she’s like why don’t you do it your- no girls, what are you going to do?” Price of Cincinnati. Recently, he exams, with numerous clubs and self. I had nothing to say. I’m like A comedy show is a real chance has been a finalist in the Carnival practice. What many students need ‘ok’ and I took it as a challenge. I for some entertainment in town, es- Cruise Comedy Challenge and earned every so often is a good laugh to did five shows in three months, while pecially for students. Snyder believes a guest set working with Bob and get away from the built up stress. most comics do five shows a week.” such a show is perfect for Wabash. “I Tom’s April Macie at Jester’s Com- Neil Snyder’s second comedy show, After his performances, Snyder re- think Wabash students will want to edy Club in West Lafayette, Indiana “Stereotypes,” will be September alized that he needed a change from come out for a couple reasons. One, by winning their open mic competi- 15 at 9 p.m. at Crash McCain’s Pub open mic shows. “I was in the posi- it’s a cheap place to drink. There are tion. He’s also done The Celluloid Crawfordsville to provide that relief. tion that I got absolutely bored of not a lot of watering holes in town. Jam and Gen Con conventions and Cover charge is $2 at the door, doing the same five minutes at open [Students will like] somewhere with been on Comcast TV for work he’s making the event great for some cheap entertainment. The show is mics,” Snyder said. “I had no inter- a hip scene and comedy in the back- done at Crackers Comedy Clubs. expected to last until 11 p.m., and est in that. I was like, ‘you know, I’d ground. [In addition] they have Wa- In addition, Courtney Kay Mey- is limited to an audience 21 and rather do my own show.’ I got myself bash Wednesdays …” said Snyder. ers (CKM) of Indianapolis will per- up because it will contain graph- a Crawfordsville hook-up, and now “[Students] have beginning to favor form. “Named ‘Indy’s Funniest Girl’ ic language and adult situations. I’m here.” Many students com- it anyway. Why not come out on a in NUVO Magazine’s Barfly comic, Crawfordsville native Neil Sny- plain about the lack of entertainment night when there’s entertainment?” she can also be seen monthly at the der began his career in comedy Crawfordsville has to offer. Snyder’s Neil Snyder Presents Comedy in “Feedbag Material” comedy variety only a few months ago. Snyder de- friendly jabs at Crawfordsville mir- Crawfordsville will be bringing many show at Bookmama’s in Irvington. scribes his comedy start as a “bet.” ror many of the students’ frustrations. talented comedians to Crawfords- CKM has been on the WFHB ra- “It started basically like a dare,” “You’re coming to Crawfordsville,” ville. A future headliner will be the dio program, ‘Lazersaurus’, Com- Snyder said. “I started dating a girl Snyder said. “That’s what a couple Hip Hop Comedy Spot founder and cast ‘Who’s Laughing Now’ and who did stand-up. I started to go to of my Wabash jokes are about. A lot host Tonna B. Her events have in- was a contributing author for “The open mics and shows of hers, and of these kids are bright and show- cluded mainstream stars Bruh Man Starving Artist” book and blog.” Concert From Page 1 lems with hosting a large outdoor concert. The first heavy stage for an outdoor concert. I’m sure there problem is the College does not have much suitable are ways to prevent those things. It is just cost.” -bash is not unique. Many colleges and universi- outdoor land for such a show. The Mall acts as an Cost becomes a bigger issue outdoors when ties like Indiana University utilize their gymnasi- amphitheater toward the Northern part of Craw- extra police and security are factored in as well as ums for big concerts, because other locations like fordsville, which would pose noise violation is- the chance that bad weather could ruin the event. concert halls or outdoor areas are tough to get right. sues. In front of the Allen Center would most likely Raters believes with all of the planning that goes Wabash has hosted outdoor shows in its history, into finding the right act at an affordable price on but they have generally been very low-key in the seriously cut down on ticket sales because people form of campus bands or friends of students on would be able to watch or listen from the street. the right weekend at Wabash, the idea of moving campus. As recently as last year at Mall-a-Palooza, The one place that could serve as a venue for an a concert outdoors would just complicate the event bands performed outdoors on the mall as students outdoor concert is the football stadium. Raters has beyond its worth. “With technology as it is, speaker had the chance to learn about campus clubs and been to outdoor concerts at other colleges and uni- systems can be set up to negate the crappy sound organizations. While students enjoyed that expe- versities like Indiana University, but their facilities that is Chadwick Court much better than back in rience, Wabash has seemed to shy away from the and audiences are much different than at Wabash. the day,” Raters said. “In Chadwick you have a practice, as Mall-a-Palooza was not held this year. “I wouldn’t say it [an outdoor concert] is out of stage area, you have bleachers around and in the “I don’t know of anyone at the institu- the question here,” Raters said. “We would have back if you set the stage up on the west end and tion that says you can’t have an outdoor con- to be very careful, and I’ll tell you I was at a Cubs then seats in front and then that looks like a con- cert,” Director of Safety and Security Richard game this year that was the week after they had cert at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse. It’s smaller, but Woods said. “The issue becomes how do you Pink Floyd there, and the outfield was completely it’s essentially the same. I’ve never heard, we are make that happen? And the number of prob- torn up. As a Cubs fan, I was embarrassed that the not going because it is in Chadwick Court. What lems associated with it become so astronomical, Cubs were playing a game where you could see I’ve heard most from our students is we aren’t mainly in cost, that it doesn’t become feasible.” where the stage and the bleachers were in the out- going because we don’t know the act or because There are many logistical and financial prob- field. We didn’t build our field to be crushed by a girls didn’t know the act so they are not here.” Exchange From Page 1 using my fragmented Chinese to ask for help. Now, after the trip, I can communicate pretty -ly, because we have this active student exchange well with people and I can order food. I can ask program, our Wabash guys can apply for a fellow- for directions. I can function well in the city.” ship offered through Fudan University. This will en- The cultural experience was a high- courage more Wabash men to learn more about Asian light for Morton-Wilson, Piggins, and Le. studies and Chinese history, language, and culture.” “I believe that becoming international citi- Morton-Wilson, Piggins, and Le each took an in- zens is of the foremost importance in any educa- termediate language course along with other courses. tion anymore,” Morton-Wilson said. “Wabash’s Their language course was strictly spoken in Mandarin. support is excellent and necessary for this kind “For the first two weeks, I think most of us of study. Let me just say that allowing yourself to were imagining rather than interpreting what the be pulled out of your so-called traditional roots professor was saying,” Piggins said. “We really for a while is what lets you discover what you re- did not understand her until about the third week. ally are and not what you ‘traditionally’ are.” “It was definitely a crash-course,” he contin- Piggins related his cultural experi- ued. “I think that is a really good way to learn. ence to the term ‘renaissance man.’ Just hop right in there and just start reading char- “When I hear the word ‘gentleman,’ and Dr. acters out loud and associate what they mean. I Salisbury says ‘renaissance Man,’ I think the think it is a good way to learn the characters and terms coincide,” Piggins said. “And I think that, the pinyin of the language at the same time.” to be a renaissance man, you have to be cultur- Piggins also took two Chinese economics ally mature across a wide variety of different cul- courses that were spoken in English. He provided tures. I think that makes us much more intrigu- COREY EGLER | WABASH ‘15 an American student’s perspective on the Chi- ing students and much more engaging students. Huy Ahn Le ’13 was one of three Wabash students to nese economy under Mao Zedong’s leadership. “It is different understanding and respect- study abroad in China over the summer. Furthermore, the three students ing those different cultures, and I think the 15, or 20 of them, even in elementary Chinese.” learned more outside of the classroom. College makes a grand statement in that, The summer student exchange program “The experience can be divided into two ma- ‘this is who we are; this is who we want you jor realms - experience outside of the classroom to be,’ when they fund something like this.” with Fudan University will continue to en- and experience within the classroom,” Le said. While the Fudan exchange program is an in- hance the liberal arts education of Wabash men. “Experience within the classroom was very differ- dicator of the development of Wabash’s Asian “Later on, when we establish Asian stud- ent, because we come from a liberal arts academic studies program, the enrollment in Chinese his- ies as a minor and later a major, we will have culture, and in China we sat in a huge classroom. tory and language courses at Wabash indicates a bigger immersion trip to China,” Pullen We also sat in with local Chinese students, and an increased interest in Asian studies on campus. said. “This is the beginning of our program we could kind of observe how differently knowl- “I think what we can take back to Wabash is we and our relationship with Fudan University. edge acquisition works. What I learned from can talk about this experience,” Le said. “We are “This [exchange program] is a good opportunity them is people are very diligent and hardwork- presenting about our experience in Shanghai and for students to get well-prepared before they gradu- ing. The way of teaching is more about lecturing. Fudan University, and we will try to encourage stu- “Outside of the classroom, I did a lot of trav- dents to have the same experience. I have noticed ate. They will have a better idea of what China is and eling, and what I encountered on the road cultur- that our Asian studies program is expanding and maybe they will get opportunities to meet with some ally is what I remember the most. For instance, more people are getting interested. We used to have companies. Maybe they will get some internship op- how I approached Chinese people on the road four or five people in each class. Now, we have 10, portunities during this trip and also, maybe, a job.” Muranaka From Page 1 time in my room with my books. pared with Wabash, California is “There isn’t a specific job field I At Waseda, that never happens.” much more diverse. Wabash is like want to go into even though I’m ma- Lectures at Waseda are much larg- er than Wabash classes. They offer a Outside the classroom, a traditional American place, and joring in Political Science. I just want comforting chance to hide behind the Muranaka plays soccer and I wanted an environment that was to work internationally in the future. sheer number of students present. But sings with the Glee Club. completely American and not interna- Studying abroad will be a good ex- at Wabash, Muranaka finds that is not Yujiro was already familiar with tional. As long as I experience Ameri- perience for learning about another the case and that participation is a must. the United States before his journey to can culture while living here, this culture and how education can differ “At Wabash, school work ends Wabash. When he was a child, his fa- study abroad trip will be worth it.” across countries. By meeting people up piling up. For one class, I have ther transferred to California for work. Armed with a proposed political here and by talking with friends from to read 200 pages before the next “I used to live in California when science major, Muranaka plans on other places, I’ll be able to shape lecture, so I’ll be spending a lot of I was little,” Muranaka said. Com- working internationally in the future. the direction my career will go in.” Opinion The Bachelor | September 7, 2012 4

Bachelor Editorial Board The Voice of Wabash Since 1908 EDITOR IN CHIEF CREATIVE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Gabe Watson Riley Floyd John Dykstra

NEWS EDITOR OPINION EDITOR CAVELIFE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Scott Morisson Jacob Burnett Alex Totten Ryan Lutz Personal Experiences Define JACOB BURNETT ‘15 individuals who have multi million dollar fortunes people. It should not matter if you are black, white, OPINION EDITOR in their family line. The lower class can’t borrow female, male, gay, straight, or anything else you de- money from their parents, which Mitt Romney of- serve the same rights to marriage, healthcare, edu- With the election season heating up, I thought it fered as a solution to people who wanted to start cation, or any other public good. The stereotype in would be interesting to explain why I am a Dem- small business. America about Planned Parenthood irritates me as ocrat. After watching the beginning of the Demo- I do not hate or look down on people who are well. In general, roughly 10 percent of their services cratic National Convention, it stirred my bleeding wealthy. I do not believe that the 1 percent doesn’t are for abortions. The other 90 percent of their ser- heart. The mud slinging from both parties is enough deserve their wealth. I do be- vices aim to keep women healthy with Papanicolaou to drive any person insane. However, when com- lieve that they abuse their power test (PAP Test), Mammograms, and STD and preg- posed and intellectual discourse hits the media I feel and status in America. Tax cuts nancy testing. forced to take a listen. If this article offends you, I (Bush cuts) to the wealthily al- If you do not believe that women should have don’t apologize because I am not ashamed of my low their selfishness to penetrate access to these services, then we arrive at an im- beliefs. But I encourage you to vote and to make the the public and private sector. As difference you want. I have faced a lot of criticism passe. If you believe that education is a privilege, and backlash attending a conservative university. To an upper-lower class citizen I do you are terribly mistaken. Every individual has the that end, I try to remember the core reasons I am a not believe that I am positively right to education. Also, if we do not educate indi- Democrat. affected by those tax cuts. viduals how can we move forward as a country? My mom worked a full time job, and she never I also believe that being a Marriage is a right and opportunity that should be stopped trying to provide a better life for my sib- Democrat involves selflessness. available to all. If you care so much about someone lings and I. My mom was diagnosed with Multiple If you look at prominent Republican actors, you see else’s private life, you have too much time on your Sclerosis (MS), and she still pushed forward. In or- that they have liberal positions on matters that con- hands. The American Constitution is not a Christian der to make ends meet, we needed welfare to sur- cern themselves. For example, John McCain was document. vive. With that, we made it to upper-lower class. I fairly liberal on the ideas of torture because he was These are not all the reasons why I am a Demo- hate the typical stereotype of individuals who utilize tortured or Marco Rubio is fairly liberal on immi- crat, but I can predict that you are exhausted after welfare. When you think of welfare, you probably gration because he is the descendent of immigrants. reading my opinion of politics. If this article angered imagine an individual who can work but doesn’t. Most of the wealth in the House of Representatives you in anyway, I hope that you take it merely as my They abuse or milk the welfare system for every- is not distinct to the Republican Party; the Demo- opinion. Every individual’s life story is different. I thing it’s worth. But you don’t think of the mom cratic Party also has fairly wealthy individuals in the believe political beliefs are the result of life stories, down the street working hard to provide her family House. More generally than not, Democrats vote in and what we care about. And that is why I under- with the bare necessities – the majority. favor of tax cuts that will affect their income, but stand the wide range of political beliefs in America. Poor people do not choose to be poor. they understand that simply holding onto their I hope that this presents ideas that you didn’t respect These individuals try to “pick themselves up wealth only helps improve themselves. before. from their bootstraps”, but can’t do it to the extent of I also am a firm believer in equal rights to all In the end, it’s politics. Think Wisely About Alcohol TYLER GRIFFIN ‘13 have on your family and friend relationships. The men of our own accord watch our brother’s back, OPINION COLUMNIST Wabash reputation that attract- but when the proverbial dust settles it is you who ed most of us to this institution are faced with the repercussions. Unfortunately of- I remembered when it happened. The sun smiled is not dependent on alumni ten times those repercussions are extended towards over the fluffy white clouds and the wind massaged donations or faculty prowess, everyone and we all must suffer from people’s indi- the trees just enough so that their leaves swayed but our image, perception and vidual indiscretions. in glee. On the apartment stoop, I sat braiding my trustworthiness is weighted on To my upperclassmen, I congratulate you who sister’s hair and like an annoying parrot, the words the shoulders of its students. can outdrink an elephant at the Jack Daniels water- “I’m hungry” repeatedly escaped from her chapped Anytime a concerned citizen ing hole, but that shot-for-shot challenge is not for lips. Inside the desolate “home” an empty refrigera- can utter with such conviction, a pledge. We need to be thinking about our legacy tor hummed in anger. No crackers, ramen noodles “Wabash just doesn’t get it” we want to leave and less about who is going to be or even canned vegetables sat inside the shelves. We there has to be the problem. the DD for the Thursday trip to the cactus. Their all suffered both object and person from the crip- I’m probably one of the most liberal people on watching us and whether you admit it or not you pling effects of starvation. Then in the distance, a this campus, refusing to shackle anyone to societal are a source of inspiration. Many have fallen since woman with a grocery bag sauntered towards our notions that just won’t fit, but even I can understand your freshmen year and just you being present is a ravenous mouths, mumbling a familiar tune. When the compulsory restriction given to people who are testament to your tenacity that many underclassmen she reached us our eyes were pierced to the bag under 21 in regards to alcohol. Sure it is fun to sway don’t possess. We know the story of Jonny Smith waiting on some delicacy to drop from its angelic offbeat to some raunchy rap under the influence of a and recognize the importance of it. However, our frame. We followed her heels inside, saw the bag tequila shot. I’m positive nothing is more exhilarat- Ke$ha-like glorification of alcohol over the past few gently be placed on the table and the shiny bottle ing than flying down Wal-Mart aisles knocking over weekends, myself included, is a terrible precedent of Jose Cuervo revealed itself. With a light cackle cans in a shopping cart beneath the feel-good liquid. to set. she grabbed a glass and walked into her room and What’s not fun is the repulsive smell of puke you Underclassmen, freshmen in particular, I have closed the door behind her. After two days I never leave in your friend’s car after one too many. Or the never had a home until Wabash. I can’t stand lec- saw my mom’s mocha skin again. awkward sound of tears and sucking back mucous tures and preachy messages, but I will do what it Within just two weeks two of our Wabash broth- when you break the news to your parents that you takes to protect Wabash. It’s much more than a ers have been hospitalized for over-indulgent drink- have wasted their money and are being sent home name plastered on stone sign, but a link to the past, ing. This is not a letter to openly castigate the cul- for reckless drinking. It’s humiliating, unnecessary present and futures generations. It is your duty as prits nor does this letter serve to scare anyone into and most importantly preventative. a new member of the family to think wisely about become a responsible teetotaler. But I should hope It is not Colten Craigen’s, Dean Raters, or your your alcohol consumption and respect this place just that the opening paragraph will illuminate the dan- fraternity cabinet’s responsibility to childproof your enough to say “no thanks bro, I’ve had enough for gerous consequences irresponsible drinking can social life. We thank the heavens that we as Wabash tonight.” Food for Thought: Is chivalry casual misogyny? The Bachelor | September 4, 2012 Page 5 Tea Party Runs America Into Ground SETON GODDARD ‘15 worked hard to add diversity to their failing to provide substantive solu- of running the United States straight OPINION COLUMNIST speaker agenda, they moved U.S. ter- tions. The charge they’ve led against into the ground. Let’s not fail to re- ritory delegations closer to the stage, equality is (dare I say it) un-Ameri- member that the party of small gov- Last week, as I watched the Re- and they incorporated the College Re- can. From day one, the Tea Party has ernment is also the party making it publican National Convention from publicans more heavily than they ever been the sect (or even more accurate- more difficult for Americans to vote the comfort of the futon in my room, have in the past. ly, “the cult”) of unproductive ideas and marry the people they love. I was quick to make note of an inter- In my opinion, and rhetoric. Thankfully, many Republicans are esting sign being waved in the crowd these are all good The Tea Party is, in short, a train making positive strides to change this. following Mitt Romney’s speech. things. While I wreck. They deny the legitimacy of In Wisconsin, voters had the option of In cryptically painted letters, it read don’t despise the science, they display a severe lack of nominating a Tea Party Republican “Hispanics for Romney”. I didn’t find Republican Party, understanding of poverty and home- for the U.S. Senate race, but instead this interesting purely because it con- I do have a strong lessness in America, they promote they chose a fairly moderate Republi- tained the word “Hispanic”, but what distaste for the Tea policies that put anyone who isn’t like can who held more terms as Governor was more interesting to me was the Party, and it’s my them at a considerable disadvantage, of Wisconsin than any other gover- fact that this was the only sign of its and they give new meaning to the nor. Voters in Indiana have indicated kind in the entire crowd. Truthfully, general sense that though, it was clear that this man’s the Tea Party can phrase, “ignorance is bliss”. If there is through polling that they’d rather see sign wasn’t the only thing that was easily be blamed any evidence of these claims, one need a conservative Democrat in the U.S. one-of-a-kind in the audience. He also for many of the struggles the Repub- not look much further than their local Senate than an extreme Tea Party appeared to be one-of-a-kind, and the lican Party has been experiencing newspaper for the latest Congressio- Republican candidate. Many Repub- Republican National Committee was when attempting to attract the votes of nal Tea Party activities. Whether it’s licans are becoming increasingly pro- aware of that. younger and more diverse individu- making outrageous claims about the gressive on issues of marriage, and I Those of you who are news junk- als. While some in the past may have human body, employing the “pull expect that the Republican Party of ies like me know about Republican claimed that the Republican Party was yourself up by your bootstraps” men- our generation will support same-sex attempts to make their convention ap- not very welcoming or inclusive, the tality when discussing solutions for marriage as soon as we’re the people pear more diverse this time around. Tea Party has taken this to a new level. low-income families, voting against who are holding elected offices. So, After acknowledging their increasing- Even longtime Republican legislators equal pay for women, or electing in other words, there is hope for the ly poor polling numbers with people have criticized the Tea Party for their an entire cast of rich, straight, white Republican Party. In the meantime, of color, youth, and/or women, the extreme intolerance. From the begin- males (and a couple of females) to Republicans need to respond to the RNC took a few steps to make them- ning, the Tea Party was engrossed in Congress and other offices in 2010, antics of the Teanderthals by working selves appear more diverse. They complaining about the problem but the Tea Party has done a bang-up job to “shut that whole thing down”. Ohio University Trumps Penn State Loss Punishes Fan Base ALEX ROBBINS ‘13 loss and the bowl ban wrongly pun- Joe Paterno, Graham Spanier and win a ring. But the fans? They still OPINION COLUMNIST ish current players who had nothing others enabled what Sandusky did be- wore their navy sweatshirts and hats, to do with the atrocities that occurred. cause they themselves were enablers. praising Paterno for all of his wins The entire collegiate sporting I would argue that they are not being I do not blame the fans and the sup- and the monstrous program he built, world was rocked last Fall as news punished as they have been given the porters of Penn State football for what and hung signs that read things such broke that Jerry Sandusky, a long- opportunity to transfer and immedi- happened to the victims of Sandusky, time assistant coach with the Penn as “Penn State vs. the world.” ately play. but I do blame the culture that allowed Saturday, when Ohio University State University football program had Regardless of the public’s feel- it to happen for so long. defeated Penn State 24-14, the fans repeatedly used his position with the ings on the mat- Before this scandal came to light, program and with a nonprofit organi- got a little bit of what they deserved, ter, the Penn State the Pennsylvania National would have zation called “The Second Mile” that but not what they should have truly community and, taken guard to get Joe Paterno off the supposedly helped at-risk youths, to in particular, the sidelines at Penn State. In fact, a few been given. In the end, the NCAA seduce and sexually assault young players feel that years ago when the University at- should have given Penn State football boys. were this a legal tempted to fire him for losing, he said the Death Penalty. As Rick Morrissey Now, fast forward through the decision, the 8th “no.” Wouldn’t we all love that kind of the Chicago Sun-Times put it, “A months of allegations and investiga- Amendment of the of job security? The Penn State com- school that guarded the powerful at tions. Jump past the guilty verdicts, the expense of young boys deserves the firings, and the discoveries that U.S. Constitution munity created an environment where Joe Paterno and other higher-ups at would have been nothing was more important than the punishment, even if there is collateral Penn State had covered up the situa- violated. This be- football program. They created an en- damage.” And what would hurt most tion. came a rallying cry for Penn State, vironment where, apparently, the wel- to throngs of see-no-evil Nittany Li- In late July, the NCAA handed players, coaches, students, and fans fare of children played second fiddle ons fans would be a Beaver Stadium down penalties that were unprece- alike. to Nittany Lion football. devoid of sound on fall afternoons. Si- dented—a $60 million fine for the Now, in order for full transparency, And so, this weekend when I lence for silence. institution, the loss of 20 scholarships I must at this point admit that I have turned on my TV, I was the biggest So, this weekend, I hope the Vir- always cheered against Penn State Ohio Bobcat fan in the world, be- per year for four years, a four-year ginia Cavaliers beat Penn State. In football. I have never been a fan, and cause the fan base had not received bowl ban, and the vacating of 111 fact, I hope that every college football the monsters who ran the program for its punishment. The players who were wins from 1998-2011—that led to the Saturday for the next four years we get departure of several players from the so long, soaking up glory while chil- not involved lost the ability to play a repeat of this past Saturday: Beaver program and set off legal battles led dren were abused, have made it easier for championships, Paterno lost his Stadium sold out and full, a supportive by the family of the late Paterno. for me to hope that they fall prey to honor, 111 wins, and his job. The Uni- People could debate and argue every opponent they meet on Satur- versity lost millions of dollars, and the crowd, and a Penn State meltdown in the merits and details of these pun- days. However, my dislike for them football program on the whole lost the the second half. Maybe 30 or 35 losses ishments several times over without as a team is not the sole reason, nor ability to compete, losing 20 scholar- from now the fans will realize that the reaching a consensus. For example, is it the biggest reason, I am rooting ships each year and having no incen- culture they created was not worth the some will argue that the scholarship against them every week this season. tive to offer to recruits who want to punishment they received. Cavelife The Bachelor | september 7, 2012 6

Anderson Shows Chadwick Problems West Nile Virus FRITZ COUCHIE ‘15 MUSICAL ACT ANALYZER Threatens Clayton Anderson differed great- ly from recent national acts. Rather Community, than featuring a performer who screams indecipherable lyrics over Country heavy bass that sounds vaguely like a once popular song of his, Anderson KEVIN KENNEDY ‘16 delivered a down-to-earth concert CONTAGION EXPERT that delighted country music fans. Anderson’s opening act Blair’s It’s out there, lurking in the air like West was the best opener in my the pestilence of old: West Nile Virus. short tenure at Wabash College. According to the Centers for Disease Blair’s West consists of Beau and Control, in 2011, the United States had Beverly Hendrich, husband and 712 cases of West Nile Virus, with nine wife. Beau Hendrich also played of those cases in Indiana. This year, there guitar and sang backup vocals for KELLY SULLIVAN | WABASH ‘15 have been 1,590 reported cases, with In- Anderson does well to hid his distaste with the acoustics of Chadwick. Anderson. The performance of diana accounting for 514, according to Blair’s West relied heavily on the the requests of the audience and the larizing and less attractive than a the United States Geological Survey. chemistry between the husband and The USGS indicates that Indiana has three ever-classic bashing of DePauw. producer of “top 40” styled music. wife combination, which seemed reported cases in Montgomery County, and Although Anderson shined, the Lastly, the expectations of many odd in a sparsely packed audito- twenty-seven cases reported in the neighbor- concert represented a failed experi- Wabash students are unreasonably rium. However, the group had tight ing counties of Putnam, Hendricks, Parke, ment. Bringing in an act that wasn’t high. A concert in Chadwick court harmonies and excellent transitions Fountain, Boone, Clinton, and Tippecanoe. pop or hip-hop didn’t resolve any will never be comparable to Mi- between songs that worked well to of the issues surrounding a Na- This virus is spreading rapidly, chael Jackson’s “Bucharest Live set the mood for the headlining act. tional Act. Primarily, Chadwick both in Indiana and across the Unit- Tour”, or The Who and Jimi Hen- In an interview before the con- Court has terrible acoustics, as ed States as a whole, according to the drix at Woodstock. Yet, as students, cert, Anderson reflected on his first Beverly Hendrich noted after the CDC. So, what is West Nile Virus, and trip to Wabash. Before coming to show, “it was so echoey in there we expect our national act to attract what are the symptoms of the disease? Beytona last year he was appre- I couldn’t keep time with the mu- more girls to Wabash than Justin West Nile Virus Is a member of the hensive about playing for an all- sic or hear myself sing,” she said. Bieber would while playing the family Flaviviridae, which includes such male school, “Its awkward sing- There were points in which the bass Klipsch Music Center in Nobles- well known viruses as dengue fever, tick- ing to dudes but when I got here was deafening, which clashed with ville, Ind. We expect all performers borne encephalitis, and yellow fever. Ac- I was like, Holy Cow where’d all the styles of both Clayton Anderson to sound as they do on recordings cording to the CDC, symptoms can vary. these girls come from,” he said. and Blair’s West. Basic sound is- while having them play in a gym that In moderate cases, symptoms can in- Before his second performance, sues like over-prevalent bass shows acoustically should not be allowed clude fever, headache, body aches, nau- Anderson had only complements an underlying syndrome, the sound to hold a middle school talent show. sea, vomiting, and occasionally swol- for the school, he said “Playing isn’t easily modulated in Chadwick. Fixing the issues surrounding len lymph glands. You may find a an all guys school is the most fun, Secondly, the headliner of a all National Acts is simple. Rather rash on the chest, stomach, and back. everyone’s super nice; it’s [the National Act is largely used to at- than spend money to import a pseu- Severe case symptoms could in- school] like a brotherhood.” tract guests, (read: Women) to the do-popular performer, all funds clude a high fever, headache, neck stiff- Despite having a small crowd, Wabash Campus. There is a rea- that are set aside for national acts ness, stupor, disorientation, coma, trem- Anderson was able to maintain a son that the Billboard “Hot 100” is ors, convulsions, muscle weakness, should be used to buy every Wa- high level of excitement by con- dominated by pop and dance songs, vision loss, numbness, and paralysis. bash student tickets and provide stantly asking for audience partici- those songs are popular. Although Symptoms for both case types can funds of transportation to acts at pation. His antics included hosting a larger country headliner may have last several weeks. In the worst cas- the “Little 500” concert series, at a sing off of his biggest hit “Sum- attracted more guests than a ris- es, it can lead to encephalitis, a poten- Indiana University Bloomington. mer Sun,” frequently responding to ing star, the genre is far more po- tially deadly inflammation of the brain. If not treated immediately, encephali- tis can lead to brain damage or death. Thoughts of a Fading Senior The USGS reports that there have been three confirmed cases this year in Montgomery County. According to cam- The Existential Dread of my Final Year pus nurse Carole Lamb, within the last ALEX TOTTEN ‘13 eight years, no cases of West Nile Vi- JADED CAVELIFE EDITOR rus have been reported on campus. When asked what precautions should For those of you who have a well be taken to prevent West Nile from ever thought out plan for after our gradu- reaching campus, Professor Anne Bost ation, I applaud you. For the rest of said, “The main protection is to stay us, you may be feeling what I’ve away from hordes of mosquitoes. If you started to feel; the utter feeling of know that you are going to be in an area complete loss. For the last few years, full of them, use mosquito repellant.” I’ve been happily moving through Currently, there is no known cure for my time here, always knowing that West Nile Virus. Professor Bost said she Senior Year and the rest of my life is not aware of any groups doing cure re- was far off in the distance. “These search, but was sure there were groups problems are for future Alex,” I dedicated to the disease and its cure. said. The problem is, now I’m fu- Another scary proposition, seen in ture Alex, and Future Alex hasn’t movies such as Contagion, involves mu- got a single clue of what to do next. tation and the possibility of a pandem- I’ve had a few ideas thrown at ic strain. Could that happen with West me. My parents have told me to Nile? During the interview with Profes- get a job, and not living on their sor Bost, we asked if she believed that couch. I feel like I would contrib- the virus could mutate into a pandemic ute quite a bit on their couch, but strain. Professor Bost stated that, “A pan- they’re having none of that. Some demic strain is unlikely. West Nile Virus people have been telling me to go is good at replication, but not like the flu.” to grad school, which would be COURTESY OF BLOGSPOT.COM But before we heave a sigh of relief wonderful, if not all sorts of im- My future home of Seoul, potentially. My future is completely in flux, and this for dodging the pandemic bullet, accord- possible. The last, and possibly Asian city, somewhere I’ve never been before, might be my new home. ing to Professor Bost, this season’s dan- most realistic proposition is to go rist, by this time next year, I will my superiors and hating my life. I ger isn’t over yet. “Current predictions are to South Korea and teach English. be that really big white guy in rather not contribute to the problem. that we have not seen its peak,” she said. So, if you weren’t following, Seoul who teaches English. My Reason being, I just wanted to If you suspect that you have West Nile the most likely solution to my definition will be entirely different. let you know, Seniors, that, if you Virus, immediately head to the nearest hos- ever-approaching expiry date is Since my consciousness began, haven’t realized this yet, we’re go- to go to a country where I don’t pital. According to the CDC, if you have un- I’ve been a horribly consistent per- ing to be losing a substantial portion usually severe headaches or confusion, you speak the language, I don’t know son. I haven’t experience anything of our lives and gaining something the culture, and where I stick out should seek medical attention. This general- horribly jarring. No unexpected else entirely. No longer will we be as a sore thumb as a tall big white ly means that you have a mild to severe case deaths, no refuting of beliefs , only “college boys”, “frat guys” or “stu- person. My life is in complete flux. of WNV, and, without treatment, could suf- a gradual change of consistencies dents”. No, now we will strip off our I’m not sure of, not only my fu- fer permanent damage to the brain or death. to inconsistencies. I have slowly definitions and gain something else. ture, but also my immediate future. Treatment for West Nile Virus, accord- moved to who I am today, with- May it be for better, or for For the last 16 years, I’ve been a stu- ing to the Mayo Clinic, is very basic. Since dent, and an alright one at that. My out terror or quake, simply rolling worse, this time next year we will there is no known cure for the virus itself, it is schooling and education, my status slowly. With this, I’ll be dislodged be something different, and that recommended that you take over-the-coun- as a student, defines me. I literally to the world, not knowing the future. thought honestly scares me. I’ve ter pain relievers to alleviate the headaches know nothing else, and, in a year’s Now, I’m complaining quite a been so stable these last three years, and muscle aches associated with the virus. time, that part of my life will end. bit. Don’t get me wrong, my reader, being a Wabash Man (whatever If you exhibit any of the symptoms of And it’s not just ending, it’s end- I’ve chosen this fate, and I’m will that may mean), being a student, West Nile Virus, contact your local health ing in grand fashion. Everything within it. By no means am I doing being an English Major, being my- care provider or the Student Medical Facil- that I’ve held as a semblance of this against my will, or against bet- self. I hope I don’t lose it in Seoul. ity. For more information on WNV, access a social identity is being thrown ter intentions. I could stay in Amer- I fear that I will, I fear los- the following organizations’ websites: Cen- out completely. I will not longer ica, get some menial entry-level job ing myself in Korea. I hope ev- ters for Disease Control, Indiana State De- be some guy from the Midwest at some faceless corporation, gain- eryone knows themselves well. partment of Health, Montgomery County who fancies himself literary theo- ing my checks off of the boots of We might be different next year. Health Department, and The Mayo Clinic. The Bachelor | september 7, 2012 PAGE 7 True Film and The Male Gaze

JAMES MOREY ‘13 and qualifiers that get in the way of FILM CRITIC simplicity. If you had to name one, which would it be? Yes? Interesting. “What’s your favorite movie?” But that’s actually rather boring, A common question, asked by dates, isn’t it? What do we know, now? pledges, professors, parents; perhaps, Out of all the movies you have seen, when prompted, by video store clerks this one—what does it do? Does it who’ve been roped into suggesting give you the warm fuzzies at reason- a title or two out of thousands that able rates? Do you admire its craft? will come with a guarantee of happy We have a start to a conversation, I viewing, clerks who are forced to give their opinions on the basis of hope, and not an excuse to nod, say something you’ve liked in the past, “I see,” and busy ourselves with or possibly a color palette and the all- our dinner plates until another mat- too broad labels we term “genres.” ter of inquisition happens along. You might well have a favorite How much thought have you movie. I’m sure that the statistics put into your selection? Is it any would bear me out of I said that most more honest if it flew off the cuff? among the Wabash population, being Perhaps you’d like to defend it? young men in their late teens to early That man over there says “hogwash, twenties, do, in fact, have a favorite the sound design sounds like some- movie. There was a time, not so long one stuck a microphone up a—,” tak- ago, when one could visit the Wabash ing his abrupt silencing in ill humor. COURTESY OF WORDPRESS.COM network page on Facebook and learn Well? You understand why I’m Regardless of taste, some films simply don’t measure up. Troll 2 is infamously known as a horrible film, but that doesn’t stop some from enjoying it. exactly which films were most often asking, why everyone asks. We’re trying to learn something about you. counted among favorites of Wabash about more or less everything else. political affiliations, if we happen to Which is also why the question can men—but that was before the advent All this is to say that the ques- have any: we have chosen (belong to) be dangerous. Perhaps to understand of the “like” feature, back when we tion is somewhat silly. Silly things, this or that film (this or that party) after your favorite film is to understand were expected to cull a select few mind you, can be delightful, but only a blend of reasoning and gut feeling you, but it’s more likely that you’re from the hundreds, if not thousands, when taken as a fistful of giggles guided us there. Its a personal matter, a bit more interesting than the some- of films we’ve seen and enjoyed and dropped into the larger discourse. and one that can be explored and dis- give them the label of “favorite.” odd hours’ traffic ‘cross the screen. Maybe silliness itself needs to be cussed without a compelling need to I suppose that Facebook was cer- If we’re to expect that others refrain analyzed. I’m getting nowhere fast. convert other folks to your cause/film. tainly kind in allowing us all to list from making leaps in judgment about Here’s what I propose: just keep I’ll end with a nod to the spirit of whopping great numbers of movies as our essential selves from our choice of enjoying film both as an art form and the election season: as with politics, our favorites, acknowledging in doing “favorite movie,” we must be chari- as a popcorn consumption facilitator. there are tremendous numbers of so that most folks’ “favorite movie” table towards them in anticipation people who will inevitably disagree changes depending upon the situation of misunderstandings down the line. We can have many a discussion on and feeling of a moment. There’s much Say, for example, that someone de- the merits of this or that piece of cin- with your choices, many who agree, to be said in favor of being true to one- clares their favorite film to be Troll 2. ema—indeed, I hope we shall. Should and many who sympathize while self, but our selves are nothing if not What can we glean from that? Much we pick favorites? Aye, but I’d recom- taking a different stance. It’s well malleable, and probably manifold in more than we ought to, if I may take mend those qualifiers I (facetiously) and good to believe that you’re right the bargain. I might well refrain from a normative stance. Perhaps they cast aside as boring not so long ago. about a film—and you are. Given praising Battleship Potemkin while revel in the incompetency of others, We can speak of our favorite films your circumstances. The art is in the being questioned by the HUAC (my or perhaps they enjoy rooting for sin- from an academic standpoint, from interpretations, the shadings; the facts anxieties are all decades out of date), cere effort, or perhaps they hold some a compositional standpoint, from are what are preserved on celluloid. and from speaking highly of The Tree view that I’m not capable of rooting an acting standpoint, from whatever No amount of arguing will colorize of Life while mixing at a cocktail par- out. It’s not quite enough to say that standpoint tickles your boat or floats the original prints 8 1/2, so let’s all ty for Cynics (held outdoors, BYOB). “they simply enjoy it,” as our enjoy- your fancy. Always remember, too, enjoy what we have and share, po- So, now, what is your favorite ment of things is rather inescapably that you’re a soul apart. We ought to litely, in vigorous discussion of how movie? Let’s set aside all the quibbles shaped by our perceptions of and treat our taste in cinema as we treat our the subjective meets the objective. Cattle Decapitation Music Evolves Develops Stronger, More Brutal Sound with new Technologies ADAM SOSHNICK ‘13 SAM BENNETT MUSIC COLUMNIST RESIDENT MUSIC SNOB Although their name suggests blood, The Flaming Lips’ frontman, guts, and a leisurely frolic through Wayne Coyne, recently commented the depths of hell, Cattle Decapita- on the re-emergence of a new era tion is actually quite the opposite of of punk music. The argument went what a “normal” death-obsessed band something like this: because kids might commit to recording. Extreme- COURTESY OF THEMETALADVISOR.COM are capable of experimenting with ly anti-human, the act claims people Cattle Decapitation writing for animal sounds on free or cheap music soft- are the scum of the earth and instead rights, a unique goal in any musical ware, they no longer need the record- fights for animal rights with an iron community. ing studio or the massive amounts of COURTESY OF WORDPRESS.COM Wanye Coyne and the Flaming Lips fist. But against all odds, this isn’t wealth usually required by the record- have been enigmatic since the 80’s a bad recipe for a metal album. In fact, Cattle Decapitation’s fifth full-length, ing studio in order to create a piece Monolith of Inhumanity, is the San Diego quartet’s best record to date, pun- of aural art to be shared with like formances I have ever been able to ishing, pummeling, and knocking listeners around for a mutated 43 minutes. minded individuals. The era of wait- conceive of (Coyne rolls over the Depicting a half human-half monkey abomination, Monolith of Inhumanity’s ing around has passed us by again, entire crown in an inflatable, trans- cover art sums up Cattle Decapitation’s attitude toward humans rather nicely, just as when access to musical instru- parent sphere, for goodness’ sake!), the mutant ripping away its face and representing the lead number from the al- ments, amplifiers, and effects pedals can now attract masses of individu- bum, “A Living, Breathing Piece of Defecating Meat.” Like maggots scuffling was opened widely to the masses als from both aristocratic and non- for the last bit of rotting trash, Travis Ryan experiments with a variety of vocal approximately thirty-five years ago. aristocratic backgrounds. With the styles, most notably his scruffy rendition of traditional cleans and an assortment Musicians and their music are shift from orchestras to “bands,” of conventional death metal growls. “Your Disposal” and “Kingdom of Tyrants” capable of directly communicating the world became aware of music follow in much the same vein, but with a slight twist: not unlike black metal, one without the necessity for a third- in a more seemingly omniscient track has the guitars spiraling through the upper registers, while the other swivels party interference. Just as the punk way than ever before. And now the back and forth between screaming chaos and a lobotomized, melodic midsection. musicians of the late 70s and early fan can become a musician, too. Even after a mere sampling of Cattle Decapitation’s newfound experimenta- 80s could create sounds similar The preceding sentence might tion, the band’s inconsistent past has been erased or, at the very least, purposely to the fuzzy and energetic riotous sound like something you’d hear in forgotten because the latest effort is so excellent. But what makes Monolith of In- works they so deeply admired, now an infomercial. But please disassoci- humanity so addictive and worthy of annoying your fellow fraternity brothers with the world of electronic dissimila- ate any sort of commercial appetite is the song writing. Contrary to the popular belief, death metal is not just a wall of tion has been spread wide open for a you might be induced to feel. Now, sound, loud for the sake of being loud or brutal for the sake of being brutal. Instead, circumnavigation of a world usually instruments aren’t even a necessary an eclectic sampling of various musical elements found throughout the band’s 16 hidden from the ears of the masses. component of the creation of music, year existence has been churned with tools fresh off the operating table and splashed Punk was and still is regarded at least not in the traditional sense. onto San Diego’s finest sound board. No longer is the act just another death/grind as one of the quintessential musi- “Bands” like Depeche Mode, hybrid, but a premier song writing outfit to be placed among the best of the best. cal revolutions in modern history. While the three most experimental cuts are a wonderful reminder of the glori- What is more important to me, in Flaming Lips and Radiohead pio- ous uphill climb for Cattle Decapitation, they feel empty without the remaining the same context, is the shift that neered the implementation of elec- songs found across the record’s 11-track roster. Further R & D continues with “The occurred from orchestral, move- tronic sounds into the harder rock Monolith,” an atmospheric, pulsating interlude that pushes the envelope past dis- ment based symphonies to the mod- that ruled over the music world for torted guitars and pounding drums. Ripping through the imaginary boundaries set ern intrigue that we call “the band.” ages. Fans have taken notice and fans by previous albums, “The Carbon Stampede” and “Dead Set on Suicide” takes no Wider access to instruments and the have begun to create similar music in prisoners with their relentless double bass and blast beating, a sure footed way to realization that it doesn’t take years a larger spectrum than ever before— ensure violent headbanging at the nearest venue. Even weighing in on the band’s of methodological training to ex- so much now that the primary way outlook on life, “Forced Gender Reassignment” places subject matter on animals press talent or passion through those by which most “aspiring” musicians in laboratories, but swaps humans into the shoes of an animal. The rest of the record instruments led to a weird transi- record is in front of a computer with is just as vicious. Both musically and lyrically, the band means business and is not tion in the ways that not only musi- synthetic keyboards capable of expel- ashamed to reveal their outlook on what they have declared a filth-infested world. cians experienced music, but also in ling almost any sounds imaginable. As the second half of 2012 belches more nasty brew courtesy of the met- the way that fan-bases could form. The path has been paved, destroyed, al scene, fans collectively agree that Monolith of Inhumanity is Cattle De- And so bands like the Flaming re-paved, re-destroyed, and is con- capitation’s fiercest album to date. While this reviewer was never afan Lips, who put on one of the most en- tinually resisting the power of the prior to Monolith of Humanity, these clean-cut California boys have re- tertaining demonstrations of multi- Apollonian spirit. Dionysus is pre- ally outdone themselves this time and converted a listener in the process. sensual and multi-dimensional per- vailing. Beauty is shining through. Sports The Bachelor | September 7, 2012 8 Soccer Challenges Nation’s Elite

RYAN LUTZ ‘13 SPORTS EDITOR

After their first weekend of games the soccer team has already shown a vast im- provement from previous seasons. In their season opener the team forced overtime with Hope College, who is ranked 20th in the na- tion. The next day the team rallied to a 3-0 vic- tory over Monmouth College. It was a fitting end to the Robbie Dreher Classic, an event honor- ing the son of former Wabash soccer player Scott Dreher ‘82. Who died in a plane crash along with his mother and maternal grandparents in 2006. The two games this weekend were the first coached by Keller in the red and white, and the results showed a lot of promise for the upcoming season. “In the first game we didn’t really know what to expect,” Keller said. “We only had six guys on the field with quality game experience, so a few of the younger guys had a rough start.”

That rough start was compounded when Hope IAN BAUMGARDNER | WABASH ‘14 College scored the first goal of the game in the After playing two of the nations elite teams soccer stands at 1-2 with several games this weekend.s 44th minute of the first half. Following a half- time adjustment the Little Giants came out and we could stick with them and if we are organized both losses coming by one goal, the team is frus- played a very competitive second half against and aggressive that we can play with anyone.” tratingly close to becoming a serious contender. one of the nation’s best teams, by scoring on The organization continued to improve dur- “I’m fully confident that we can be the team a penalty kick and forcing an overtime period. ing their game versus Monmouth College on that no one wants to play,” Keller said. “We just “We switched it up and moved to a three for- Sunday. Keller introduced changes to their set need to be sharper mentally. We created chances ward attack and one attacking mid fielder. The piece play and the new wrinkles helped the Little and have been in all three games to this point in the way our defenders were playing in the first half Giants post a 3-0 victory on Sunday. “We had a season. Now we have to finish the chances that we gave me the confidence to make that change and pretty good scouting report of those guys, so we do have — put them away with a finishing touch.” it turned out to work well for us,” Keller said. worked on a few set piece plays that would at- The soccer team has a core of younger players, The team was organized defensively through- tack their weaknesses. We even scored a goal mostly sophomores, and once they become accus- out the game, with defenders winning their off of our new set piece play,” Keller said. tom to the level of varsity play, things will begin to individual match ups and the attackers scor- Currently, the team is only three games into the look up for the team. “I have a general feel for guys ing a goal on the nation’s better defenders. season with a 1-2 record. After falling to St. Jo- in certain positions,” Keller said. “It’s safe to say “There were a lot of solid performances by sephs College Tuesday, the team will look to rest that we are going to be competitive in every game.” guys who had already had varsity experience,” and regroup for their weekend games. Their re- With the tone the soccer team has set so far, they Keller said. “It was a loss though, so the team cord is deceiving; both losses came to a nationally could be more than just competitive this season. was kind of down about it. But we realized that ranked opponents and a Division II program. With Groninger Expands Javelin Roster

RYAN LUTZ ‘13 school level in Indiana—the sport has had never even heard of javelin be- Groninger isn’t the only Wabash SPORTS EDITOR been deemed too dangerous for that fore I came to Wabash,” Groninger athlete that has achieved success in level of competition. So every year said. “Then one day during the mid- this event. Daniel Ambrosio ’12 was The coming week will be an ex- the track team has to find new athletes dle of practice coach told me to give also a latecomer to the sport. “Am- citing time for all potential field ath- to train for the javelin. It’s a small it a try. So I picked it up and threw brosio is a classic example of how you letes at Wabash College. With the talent pool, but most athletes see the it 20 meters farther that their best just never know who is going to be loss of several senior javelin throw- spear and get an irresistible urge to guy. And that is basically where the good at javelin,” Groninger said. “He ers the track and field team returned idea of an open try out came from.” threw for only one year and ended act out a scene from the movie ‘300.’ only one Conference qualifier. And While Groninger has an athletic up being the conference champ with Numerous athletes have seen on September 12th at 5pm the team build and a background in throwing the 10th longest throw in the nation.” success in the sport after picking it will have open tryouts for all those sports, there is no set body type that The list of players who have found interested in throwing a javelin. up at Wabash College. Evan Gron- defines a javelin thrower. “There re- success after picking up javelin con- Javelin is one of the few field inger is one of them—and the only ally are a lot of different types of jav tinued, Sam Glowinski ‘12 was an- sports that isn’t allowed at the high returning Conference qualifier. “I throwers,” Groninger said. “I’ve seen other athlete who took up javelin in a lot of tall lanky athletic guys and a lot college and went on to compete at the of guys who are short and round do it conference meet. Groninger listed off to. There really is no rhyme or reason their names as he built a case for stu- to it. Basically, if you can throw a rock, dents to give javelin a try. “It’s really you might be able to throw a javelin.” good competition,” Groninger said. “The actual act of throwing a jav- “Plus it’s really cool to throw a spear. elin is a natural movement,” Gron- Guys will come by when I’m practic- inger continued. “You have to get it to ing and pick up one of the jav’s. The come off straight from your hand like first thing they always say is ‘whoa.’ a rocket. So that is to say everything Its like being back in Troy or some- needs to be in a straight line. Other- thing, I mean how many times in your wise you’ll hit yourself in the back life are you actually going to get to of the head, like Wes Chamblee did.” throw a spear. A bunch of the track The first time Chamblee threw the guys always like to pick it up and start javelin, he rotated his wrist and the looking for a leaf to hit or something.” tail end of the javelin smacked him The player pool for the javelin is in the back of the head. “So its like I particularly small, making it easi- said, there really is no rhyme or rea- er for a Wabash student to join the son for spotting good javelin throw- team. “My advice to them is to just ers. Wes was one of the best athletes come out and see what you can do, if COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS at Wabash and he couldn’t do it. But you suck at least you got the chance September 12 at 5pm open tryouts for the Javelin will be held on the IM fields. I’ve seen little round guys throw it to throw a spear. And if you are 30 or 40 meters” Groninger said. good you can be on the track team.” This Weekend in Wabash Sports Saturday

Football @ Hanover College 1:30 p.m. Soccer @ Rose Hulman 2 p.m.

Sunday

Soccer @ Earlham College 2 p.m. Red Squad vs Hanover College 2 p.m. The Bachelor | September 7, 2012 Page 9 Gibson Brothers Reunite On Field JOCELYN HOPKINSON‘15 STAFF WRITER

Brothers Andrew and Matt Gibson never took an official visit to any other school besides Wabash. They were both three-sport stars in high school before joining the Little Giant football team. The competi- tiveness at Wabash is why many brothers come here. Andrew, a junior, didn’t have to recruit his fresh- man brother to come to Wabash; he made that deci- sion on his own. “It was really his own decision,” An- drew said. “I just tried to be as informative as I could about the place. I don’t think he felt pressured by me or our parents to follow my in footsteps so-to-speak.” “Andrew was very helpful,” Matt said. “He ex- plained to me the pros and cons of this place and the general background of it. Probably the thing that he said that sold me the most was when he explained how life was week to week. He explained that dur- ing the week there are no girls so you don’t have to deal with distractions from your schoolwork, but the weekends are free and you can relax a little bit.” Matt has not declared a major yet, but said he’s leaning towards psychology, which hap- COREY EGLER | WABASH ‘15 pens to be Andrew’s major as well. With the year After a brief hiatus the Gibson brothers are playing on the same football team again. just starting Matt has already leaned on his older brother for help with some of his assignments. at quarterback his senior year and had some play- “Accountability was the most important thing,” “He has always helped me write pa- ing time with Matt at running back while Matt was Andrew explained. “You have somebody there to get pers,” Matt said. “If I’m lost or don’t know a sophomore. Before his senior year, Matt moved you to the gym on the days when you might other- where I’m at, he steers me in the right direc- to Avon and graduated from Avon High School. wise not go. Having him around definitely helped.” tion. We’re both smart though and I’ve adjusted Mooresville is where the brothers shared some The duo also did some one-on-one drills over pretty well so far. It’s been what I expected.” successful memories together. They were on the the summer as a receiver versus a defensive back. Their relationship has become stronger on 4x1 team in track that qualified for state two years “He was a defensive back when I was a receiver and off the field now that they are both here. in a row and set the school record for the fastest and I burnt him a couple times,” Matt proudly said. Andrew was a front runner to start at wide re- time. They also were on the same wrestling team. “He got lucky,” Andrew countered. “I tipped ceiver this season, while Matt will play run- “One of my favorite times with him was Friday the ball and it bounced up and right towards him.” ning back for the Red Squad. Andrew said they wrestling practices,” Andrew shared. “After condi- Either way, they won’t have to worry about do more than football related activities together. tioning, the coach would have guys go one-on-one to earning a victory against each other this fall. “We’re a lot closer now,” he said. “If we get see who could get the first takedown and he’d always Andrew and Matt have played on the same done with homework we’ll chill or play vid- have Matt and me against each other. I won every teams since their Junior Football League eo games together. In high school we each had time but I was older and had about 20 pounds on him. days, so this fall should be nothing new. our own friends and kind of stuck with kids It was still really competitive and he never gave up.” The Little Giant football team will start in our age group but that’s not the case here.” Andrew and Matt put time in over the its season tomorrow, September 8 at Ha- Andrew and Matt played football together for two summer working out together. Andrew nover College. Kickoff will be at 1:30. years at Mooresville High School. Andrew started said the extra workouts were very helpful. NFL Predictions For 2012

JOCELYN HOPKINSON ‘15 STAFF WRITER AFC East 1. Patriots 2. Bills 3. Jets 4. Dolphins The starting quarterbacks in this division are Sanchez, Fitzpatrick, Tan- nehill, and Brady. I’ll take Brady, he may be getting up in years, but you can never count him out of anything. Mario Williams is earning a lot of money to sack the New England quarterback and time will tell if he earns the contract. The green football team in New York is talked about too much as it is so I’m not going to bother with a comment, but if Tebow Na- tion starts up again I wont be too surprised. Players weren’t the only ones taking hard knocks in Dolphins’ training camp. Their wives did too. AFC North 1. Steelers 2. Ravens (wildcard) 3. Bengals 4. Browns The Steelers are already dealing with key injuries on offense but still have their defense intact. Once the season gets underway health will be a key is- sue for this team. The same can’t be said for the Ravens, who are without reigning Defensive Player of the Year Terrell Suggs after he tore his Achil- COURTESY OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS After winning the 50th Hokum Karem, Coach Busch still wants more from the team. les in the off-season playing basketball. Without one of their defensive lead- ers the Ravens depth will be put to the test. Welcome back to reality, Ben- gals. Marvin Lewis has proved that cats do have 9 lives. How many have Red Pack Eyes Improvement they used so far though? Trent Richardson is injured and faces the Ravens and Steelers twice a year, which is not a recipe for success for a running back. RYAN LUTZ ‘13 I was a little bummed that we didn’t get the top two spots at the meet.” SPORTS EDITOR AFC South The subpar performance was attrib- uted to the inexperience of the team. 1. Texans 2.Titans 3. Jaguars 4. Colts The Wabash College cross coun- “Last year we had a big group of se- The Texans won a playoff game last year with a rookie, third-string quarter- try team continued its success at the niors, and they knew what it took to back. I think that they are poised for a breakout year. Jake Locker looked solid 50th Hokum Karem last weekend, win. With this year’s team it is about and they did it on the backs of their last year for the Titans and Chris Johnson should return to form. Maurice Jones- getting them to develop that killer in- sophomore class. Continuing the Drew or not, the Jags still have a top ten defense. As for the Colts, not many stinct. For example, our 8th place guy strong tradition of winning the Ho- rookie quarterbacks win games. Peyton Manning went 3-13 in his first season. simply got out kicked at the end of his kum Karem, which was started by Wa- race. That’s something that cant hap- AFC West bash’s own Coach Huntsmith in 1962. pen during those late season races.” 1. Chiefs 2. Broncos (wildcard) 3. Raiders 4. Chargers The Hokum Karem originally start- The top five finishers for the Little The Chiefs get QB Matt Cassel, RB Jamaal Charles, TE Tony Moeacki, and ed as an idea to have a cross country Giants were sophomores, giving Busch meet with teams competing against S Eric Berry back from injury this season. Obviously the Broncos have Man- good and bad problems to think about. each other by running on the same ning but the biggest question for them is what defense from last year will show “They are just sophomores so course in opposite directions. When up? The Raiders could make a playoff push if Darren McFadden stays healthy; they haven’t had much time to men- he pitched the idea other coaches re- a task he’s never done for a full season. Norv Turner’s time is up in So Cal. tally grasp what it takes to win sponded, “Sounds like a hair em scare at this level. It’s safe to say that NFC East em” to which Huntsmith replied, “Let’s we will have our learning curve 1. Eagles 2. Giants (wildcard) 3. Cowboys 4. Redskins call it the Hokem Karem.” And the set out for us this year,” he said. Philadelphia finished last season strong and had a full off-season to incor- Hokum Karem style races were born. There were several uplifting com- porate new guys and learn the playbook—a luxury it didn’t have last season. Since that year Wabash has posted ments made about the team’s inexperi- The defending champs will at least make it back to the playoffs now that Eli strong performances during the non- ence though, “We are definitely going has proven himself as an Elite player. The ‘boys have to be sure to tuck Dez traditional race. And on a particular to be a lot deeper than we ever have rainy August morning, Wabash con- been this year,” Busch said. “And we Bryant in at night and read him a bed-time story. Robert Griffin III would tinued its string of solid performances will be a lot tougher in the middle of the be the next Ryan Leaf if Andrew Luck is the next Peyton Manning, right? by taking four of the top eight spots pack with the guys we have. They all NFC North in the final standings. While the re- just need to develop that killer instinct 1. Packers 2. Bears (wildcard) 3. Lions 4. Vikings sults were positive, and the race is to finish out races. Also, with so many The Packers gave up the most yards of all-time in one season last largely considered “just another race,” talented runners on the team, some guys year and still went 15-1. The Monsters of the Midway are looking pret- and Coach Busch wasn’t satisfied. are going to have to step up in order to ty scary with the addition of Brandon Marshall. The Lions over-achieved “We have a really young squad this separate themselves from the pack.” year,” Busch said. “And they need to See Cross Country, Page 10 last season and don’t have anybody to stop Marshall or the league MVP. See NFL, Page 10 get used to running at the varsity level. Page 10 The Bachelor | September 7, 2012 Strasburg Rightfully Almost Done JOHN DYKSTRA ‘13 MANAGING EDITOR

Stephen Strasburg spent a late summer day in 2010 getting holes drilled into his right ulna and humerus bones and having a figure-eight pat- tern of a harvested tendon woven through the holes to reconstruct his ulnar collateral liga- ment. Next Wednesday, he will pitch his last game of the 2012 season for all the right reasons. Washington Nationals fans and players, including Strasburg, have challenged general manager Mike Rizzou’s decision to shut down the star right-hander with a postseason run in sight. Yet, Washington’s team management has stayed firm on the innings limit they set for Strasburg at the beginning of the season. Strasburg has become the team’s ace since his successful Tommy John surgery proce- dure. He has been an integral part of the Na- tionals’ rise to the top of the NL East this sea- son, leading the team in strikeouts and ERA. Regardless, it is best for the Nation- als to sideline him for the rest of the year. The Nationals have enough depth in their start- COREY EGLER | WABASH ‘15 ing rotation to replace Strasburg. Left-hander John In a controversial decision the National’s GM decided to sit Strasburg with the Nationals in the playoff race. Lannan will join the starting rotation after Stras- burg’s season ends. Lannan, 27, is 2-0 with a 3.46 John surgery in 2009. He only pitched 31 innings In summary, the Nation- ERA in 13 innings pitched this season. He was in 2010 and 161.1 innings in 2011. He is hav- al are built to last in the NL East. the team’s opening day starter in 2009 and 2010. ing a stellar season this year with a 9-8 record, a Ulnar collateral injuries are not as career- Some baseball analysts have said shutting 3.01 ERA and 122 strikeouts in 164.2 innings. threatening now as they were when Tommy John down Strasburg will hurt the Nationals in the In addition, the Nationals’ starting rotation is playoffs, stating that Strasburg would have been first had his repaired in 1974. John’s doctor, the go-to starter. But, left-hander Gio Gonzalez very young. Strasburg is the youngest in the rotation Frank Jobe, gave him a 1-in-100 chance of re- is a phenomenal second slot starter, who could at 24 years-of-age, while Edwin Jackson is the oldest turning to baseball. Brenkus said, now, a pitcher be the ace on almost any other pitching staff. at 28 years-of-age. So, the team has a core of young has about 90 percent chance of recovering to his Gonzalez, 26, is 18-7 with a 2.98 ERA and 185 talent in the rotation, which Strasburg headlines. full potential after his first Tommy John -sur strikeouts in 175.1 innings pitched this season. In fact, its rotation has the potential to be the gery. However, a second Tommy John surgery Strasburg’s pitching mechanics give the Na- best in the league for many more years to come. reduces those chances down to about 60 percent. tionals a reason to be precautious, as demonstrat- Strasburg and Gonzalez are under contract through Thus, the Washington Nationals are making the ed by John Brenkus on an episode of Sports Sci- 2017; Zimmerman and Ross Detwiler’s contracts right decision in shutting down Stephen Strasburg ence. Brenkus focused on how Strasburg’s arm expire after the 2016 season; and Lannan is un- after his September 12 start. Some teams have a is not in a throwing position when his left foot der contract through 2014. Only Edwin Jackson year where they have to go all in to win a World hits the ground. To catch up with his lower body, will become a free agent at the end of the season. Series within the decade, but the Nationals have Strasburg has to speed up his arm motion, which Also, look at Nationals’ lineup. All-Star short- a secure lineup through most of this decade and puts more stress on his elbow. Brenkus calcu- stop Ian Desmond is under contract through could make several playoff runs. It is not worth lated that Strasburg throwing a 94 mph fastball 2016; third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is signed endangering Strasburg’s career to possibly win the is equivalent to throwing a 50-pound weight. through 2020; All-Star outfielder Bryce Harp- World Series this year; it is important to prepare to The Nationals are familiar with the recov- er is under contract through 2015; and out- win several World Series with Stephen Strasburg. ery process of Tommy John surgery. Right-hand- fielder Jayson Werth, who is having a bounce- Kudos to the Nationals’ team man- er Jordan Zimmerman, 26, underwent Tommy back season, is under contract through 2018. agement for making that call. NFL Cross Country NFC South From Page 9 1. Saints 2. Falcons 3. Panthers 4. Buccaneers to make quick decisions and they are New Orleans may be without its head coach, but it still has 100 million-dol- The prospect of having your top five going to have to dig deep, very deep.” lar-man Drew Brees. Matt Ryan hasn’t proved he can elevate his game to be runners be underclassmen is an exciting The coming season for the Red included in the upper-echelon of quarterbacks, such as Brees. NFL defenses thing. The inexperience is there, but so Pack will be a true test for the sopho- is the upside. After the Hokum Karem, will catch up to Mr. Newton. And I can’t remember the last time a college head more class. Numerous runners don’t Busch continued to look for ways to coach was successful in the NFL. They certainly look a lot better now though. bring out the best in his young squad. have significant varsity experience or NFC West While there are situational exercises race time. Each time they step onto 1. 49ers 2. Cardinals 3. Seahawks 4. Rams being implemented to move his runners the course it will be a challenge for The 49ers over-achieved a bit last season but are still good enough along, Busch believes that race time them to push themselves and make to win a bad division. Russell Wilson starting for Seattle will be in- is the best way to fight inexperience. the right decisions during the race. teresting to follow and I’m predicting former Seahawk quarterback “Each time we step onto a track Their learning curve is set out for Matt Hasselbeck will return to the division with the Cardinals. Just a it will be a big learning curve for us. hunch. The Jeff Fisher era begins Sunday along with the 2012 season. One of the ways I tried to combat them and Busch knows that the way I’m pumped to get this season started. Here’s to spending Sunday after- that is by talking to them about it, be- they cope with the pressure will deter- noons yelling at a television instead of doing homework in the library. Enjoy! cause in a race they are going to have mine just how good the team can be.

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