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GOP On the Move SEPTA Gains, Students Lose 07 Shauna Segadelli explains why the GOP has a chance SEPTA fares go up with bid for new technologies in the mid-term elections. By JUSTIN TIPPENS

SEPTA has raised their rates since last semester; bus and subway rates have increased from $1.45 to $1.55, weekly transit passes have gone up to $22 from $20.75, and a monthly No More Heroes 08 Zone 3 commuter rail pass now American culture has costs $155, $7.50 more than essentially killed the beforehand. Why the sudden classical hero. change? The answer goes back to almost two years ago. In November 2008, SEPTA announced their intention to implement new technologies and renovations to their currently outdated system. This technology would be similar to the Port Authority04 Transit Corporation’s 07 Freedom card. PATCO, the high frequency rail line from New Jersey to Center City Philadelphia, is the best public transportation in Philadelphia. Funds in Philadelphia, however, have not come easily. When Language After SEPTA started taking Means Nothing proposals on this $100 million Americans have a serious contract, they have extended case of diarrhea of the Photos by Jess Hermes SEPTA, continued on p 5 mouth.

Warped Tour, TI’s Balanced Budget Amendment Gains Traction 09 Arrest and More! ‘Nova students join ninety national groups to support BBA Campaign

By PATRICK RYAN

As the federal government Troubled Asset Relief Program, a timeline from the American public debt as a percentage of continues to spend money that passed in October of 2008 and Banking Association. The federal GDP rose to almost 60% from it does not have, Tea Parties and cost the deficit rose 2009 to 2010. As this occurs, the other grass-roots organizations f e d e r a l above $13 Government Accounting Office Top of the have started to campaign for a government trillion last has predicted that between 11 Mountain balanced budget amendment $700 billion year, and 2030 and 2040, mandatory to the Constitution. As that it did is expected spending for social programs A view of the ‘Nova candidates prepare for the mid- not have. to rise to such as Medicare and Social football season. term elections in November, T h e $18 trillion Security will exceed government ninety different groups, along second, the by 2019. revenues. with Villanova students, have Amer ican According “If you’re seeking to issue helped to start and endorse the R e - to a debt in the future, and you want Balanced Budget Amendment Investment document a bond rating, you will receive campaign. a n d written and a poor rating with unbalanced As a result of the R e c o v e r y researched budgets,” Economics Professor housing crisis, the United States Act which by BBA David Fiorenza of Villanova sunk into a recession. To prevent passed in Now, the University said. As the federal a worse recession, Presidents J a n u a r y government continues to spend George W. Bush and Barack of 2009, under a deficit, interest rates Obama supported two different added another $819 billion to organization managing the stimulus bills. The first, the the country’s debt, according to amendment campaign, the BBA, continued on p 5 2 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES thoughts & reflections THE CRUX OF THE ISSUE As The Villanova Times begins the new year, it will begin its focus on more investigative reporting. With an feature on SEPTA and the Balanced Budget Amendment campaign, along with commentaries on heroes and modern English colloquialisms, the Times will continue to pursue its goal of journalistic excellence and thought-provoking articles.

ISSUE 1: September 22, 2010 NOTABLE NEWS FROM THE OUTSIDE

FIRST WORDS: The Editors’ Letter Man Ignites Qu’ran Near Ground Zero New York (NY Daily News)-A hate-filled fanatic ripped pages out of a Dear Reader, Koran and lit them aflame Saturday amid the chaos outside the planned community center and mosque near Ground Zero. “If they can burn American flags, I can burn the Koran,” the unidentified zealot shouted. Welcome back to The Villanova Times.Over the summer, we went into the belly of the “[Americans] should never be afraid to give their opinion.” whale and made some crucial decisions. We want to be a stronger independent news- paper, one that the student body values. One that specializes in investigative reporting Cities Increasingly Turn to ‘Trash Police’ to Enforce (such as the SEPTA and Residence Life articles), intriguing information (such as our Recycling Laws first drink recipe, available on the Last Word), excellent animation and photography, Foxnews.com - In a growing number of cities across the U.S., local along with intelligent and relevant commentary on campus and national issues. For governments are placing computer chips in recycling bins to collect this issue, we have an editorial on the heroes of our society, and one on American data on refuse disposal, and then fining residents who don’t participate language. in recycling efforts and forcing others into educational programs meant to instill respect for the environment. The Times has always valued quality over quantity. We hope that you recognize the value of our Fourth Estate tenet: we will be there for the student body, even when nobody else is. Some of our staff have a professional interest in journalism, while for others , the Times is an enjoyable hobby. All of us, however, are relentlessly dedicated RETRACTIONS & CORRECTIONS to serving the Villanova community with integrity and honesty. None applicable, since this is the first issue of the year. We choose this service for many reasons. We serve because we believe in this publica- tion. We serve because we are fascinated by and invested in our university. We serve because the most thriving communities are those with enlightened constituents. We CONTACT US serve to make Villanova a better place. Website E-mail www.thevillanovatimes.com [email protected] This year, we begin a great adventure in terms of the innovation and exploration of community issues we are pursuing. We’re thrilled to have you along for the ride. Get DONATIONS ready for one of our most excellent years yet. The Villanova Times is a donation-driven publication. We are always in See you in a few pages. desperate need of help with publication and equipment costs. Any support is greatly appreciated. Soli Deo Gloria, Please send checks to:

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This publication is made possible by the generous donations of friends of the newspaper. Copyright 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES “ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 , 2010 3 STATS & FACTS VERBATIM campus The thousandth prime number. Every time I’m sad, I stop being sad and be 7,919 “ awesome instead. True story. Barney Stinson Day of Service: The Big Picture Thinking about the long-term effects of one-time service events By SARAH LOVELAND

This Saturday, September 11 “the institutional promotion of was Villanova’s fifth annual St. a service culture at Villanova … Thomas of Villanova Day of Ser- may be a distraction from, or even vice. Over 4,500 students, fac- a substitute for the greater chal- ulty, staff, and alumni volunteered lenge before us” – working not their time, performing various only toward a more kind society, activities from singing at nurs- but a more just society and world. ing homes to repairing roofs, at So before you pat yourself nearly 200 service sites through- on the back for a job well done out the Greater Philadelphia area. this weekend during the Day of This year, another component Service, think about what comes was added to the traditional Day next. Do you simply forget about of Service. The day was combined Villanova because “we have a good Relief Services, had some insight. change. “I long to hear the words the work you did on Saturday until with the ninth anniversary of the view of Villanova to start. This in- Each year, she struggles to of St. Ambrose who said you’re not the Day of Service comes around September 11 terror attacks, and creases and reinforces what we al- figure out why the Day of Service making a gift to the poor, but restor- next year? Do you take it to the President Obama’s call to commem- ready think of Villanova students.” leaves her feeling so conflicted. As a ing what belongs to them,” she says. next level and sign up for some orate the day with remembrance Everyone at the school, par- professor with numerous Peace and Of course individual service is type of weekly service? Do you and service to fellow Americans. ish, and convent was extremely Justice courses in her repertoire, important, but one person or even participate in a service break trip? Father Peter Donahue, who grateful of the work that the Vil- Dr. Toton feels that “the sound bites four thousand people participating These last two options are great initiated the annual Day of Service lanova students completed this and messages that surround this in one day of service will not put extensions of the concept of the Day day set the bar much too low and an end to poverty, or even make a of Service, but is this enough? Ac- “I long to hear the words of St. Ambrose who reinforce the notion that the poor, dent. There needs to be a shift from cording to Dr. Toton and the teach- said you’re not making a gift to the poor, but with a little bit of help from their the idea helping others to the idea ings of Catholic Social Tradition, it restoring what belongs to them.” Nova friends, will be better off .” of focusing on the bigger picture. is not. So instead of simply continu- Dr. Toton does not resent the Focusing on the bigger pic- ing your service, give a moment of in his inaugural year as Villanova’s weekend. Sr. Angela’s only piece Day of Service in itself; what she ture and structural inequality is an your thought to the bigger picture: president, opened the day with a of advice: In order to change the resents is the lack of any focus on idea that Dr. Toton wholeheart- the goal of not simply helping oth- prayer and send-off. He encour- sometimes negative perceptions justice and the need for structural edly supports. In her opinion, ers, but eventually eliminating pov- aged the thousands of volunteers surrounding young people, “Vil- erty so that they do not need help. to extend the unity of Nova Na- lanova needs to advertise this day tion to the members of the sur- and let people know what you do.” rounding community, while re- Freshman student Emily Mi- membering those lost in 2001. lano, who served at St. Anastasia No one can disagree that the church gardening and cleaning the members of the community felt in- church, also had a positive experi- cluded as part of the Villanova com- ence during her first Day of Service. munity on Saturday. However, there For her, “the day was a great way is always some disagreement about to ‘test the waters’ of service and the effect of one-time volunteer- get a taste of what it’s really like.” ing events like the Day of Service. Emily, who has only been a On the one hand, many people member of the Villanova com- see the day as a great opportunity munity for about a month, said for Villanova to serve the mem- her already great opinion of Vil- bers of the community and show lanova students was reinforced that they care. Sister Angela Jo- by the Day of Service. “Villa- seph I.H.M, the principal of St. Da- nova students truly want to give vid’s School in Willow Grove, PA back to their community and had never heard of Villanova’s an- genuinely enjoy doing service.” nual Day of Service until this year. So what could possibly be On Saturday, three groups as- the problem with the Day of Ser- sisted at the school, St. David’s con- vice? Well, Dr. Suzanne Toton, a vent, and St. David’s parish, with professor in the Theology and Re- painting, cleaning, and just gener- ligious Studies department and the ally fixing up. Sr. Angela stated that Program Coordinator of the Uni- the day did not change her view of versity Partnership with Catholic Members of the St. David’s Parish service group with Sr. Angela Joseph, left. Are you looking for more than classes and homework?

Join the Fourth Estate. We’re seeking business managers, writers and design editors. Contact [email protected]. 4 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES Campus A Dream Come True Taking a Stand on for 20 Sophomores By DAN KERRIGAN Genocide Every Villanova student classes in the distant Bartley Hall. remembers the moment they first Separations from the rest of the Soccer Tournament to Raise Funds and laid eyes on the West Campus sophomores and long treks to Apartments. It looked like a class become non-issues when Awareness dream location pulled from a a student has an apartment on By THOMAS DAVID fairy tale, with the buildings’ high West to call home . Kevin was This autumn semester, the tion to the crisis of Darfur. In peaks, beautiful granite bricks originally assigned to live in the Villanova University chapter of 2006, STAND merged with the and inviting courtyards. But, sophomore stronghold on South STAND (Students Taking Action Genocide Intervention Network, sadly, it was three long years and Campus, Good Council, but, like Now Darfur) has devised a new another student group originat- hundreds of study hours away. to many of his future hall mates, strategy to engage the student ing at Swarthmore College. However,for a select group of another year on South seemed body on the issue of genocide: This fall is the first- oc lucky sophomores the fairy tale unbearable, so he sent in one the STAND World Cup on Sep- currence of the World Cup on came true a year early. This past of hundreds of room transfer tember 25th. STAND, as affirmed campus, which has been in the August, roughly twenty second- forms. When his transfer request on tournament’s website, “aims to works since the spring. STAND is year students received notice that was reviewed by Residence Life break… apathy and to provoke known at Villanova for sponsor- their transfer request had been and his housing lottery number concern and action on behalf ing Genocide Awareness Week. answered and they were being came up at the top of the list, he of the victims of genocide.” The The week-long exposition usually standworldcup.com placed on the much coveted West and his roommate were whisked goal of the tournament is to raise takes place in the fall. However, is $40.00 for each team of five Campus, a moment comparable off to spend their sophomore awareness of genocide on cam- this academic year, the World to eight members. All registered only to winning the lottery. year in the land of juniors, with pus, involve the community sur- Cup will take the place of Geno- participants receive free t-shirts, These few made the leap their couldn’t-care-less RA’s and rounding the university, and raise cide Awareness Week, which has an indispensable staple of Vil- from hallway bathrooms and weekday apartment parties. money for the New Sudan Sports been rescheduled for the spring. lanova student body activities. SPIT food to their own showers Every underclassman knows Association (NSSA). NSSA, Publicity for it can be seen all Guys and girls teams will com- and kitchens, a process that the mystical and unreachable STAND’s partner in the challenge around campus, in the form of pete in separate brackets. STAND would usually take them through feeling that seems to surround of caring for victims of genocide, decorations in the quad, the ac- is aims to fill each bracket with a year in the much older and West Campus and the festivities utilizes sports to ameliorate the tivities forum, and flyers on the 24 teams. Registration is open on situation in Darfur by coordinat- walls. You can also find informa- www.standworldcup.com until ing programs for children routed tion about it on the internet, on noon of Friday, the 24th of Sep- by the violence. both Facebook and VU Groups. tember. STAND, whose Villanova STAND modeled the tour- Volunteers are also welcome. chapter is part of the Center nament after the World Cup that STAND has been using the tour- for Peace and Justice, is an en- took place just this past year. The nament to bring in new mem- tirely student-led subsidiary of games are styled after the actual bers, and anyone interested in the Genocide Intervention Net- World Cup. Every team will be assisting with the running of the work. STAND originally grew named for a country, and each tournament is well appreciated. out of anti-genocide activism at is guaranteed to play at least Georgetown University in reac- two games. The registration fee

non-air-conditioned Main that take place there. It is a social Campus housing of Sullivan, milestone at this University to Sheehan, Alumni and the like. attend your first West Campus It is clear that the Main Campus fest and that “Phew, I made it, I’m living conditions are nothing to cool,” feeling that comes along dream of, but many look forward with it. These sophomores get to sophomore housing because to infiltrate the fortress early it holds the age old advantage of and have upperclassmen fun apartments, that it should be a not necessarily the best. This location: close to friends, close to of their own, possibly helping luxury reserved for the juniors. upcoming spring, they could draw class and close to food. reveal the mystery and fantasy Assistant Director of Housing one of those magical numbers that Kevin Boyce, a sophomore of West Campus to their fellow Services, Marie Schauder, assures eventually lands them in the fairy resident of the Klekotka underclassmen. that all juniors who requested tale of a sophomore year in a West apartments, argues the apartment Some may say that it is not apartments received one and that Campus Apartment. to be well worth it, even with two fair for sophomores to be given the top priority for Residence Life is to reduce the number of triples on campus. Having sophomores in apartments was not necessarily planned, she said, and is not necessarily the plan for the upcoming years but they will put students wherever there is space. This year it was on West. This is not the first year that sophomores have been placed in apartments and will most definitely not be the last, as the number of students continues to rise. Current freshmen need not fret, because the lowest housing number is Photos by Jess Hermes THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 , 2010 5 features SEPTA, continued from p 1 BBA, continued from p 1 their deadline monthly for 11 ago with the implementation of consecutive months. . In March new cost-cutting rail technologies will increase. “It will affect the the pump, to create economic ofthis year, they admitted their in various European and Asiatic interest rate paid to bondholders activity where very little exists funding issues. Pennsylvania Act countries. These high-speed by increasing it, preventing otherwise,” said Sociology 44, or the Transportation Reform railways provide better service A Classy Moment governments from spending on Professor Rick Eckstein, the Act, failed to provide the expected than airplanes, while reducing the other important social services.” Acting Director of the Peace funds due to the toll on I-80 being amount of vehicular homicides. As these economic and Justice Education Program. blocked. High-speed rails in Europe arrive interpretations have resonated “Balanced budgets are more Without these funds, on time 99% of the time and have through the public, certain important in times of growth, SEPTA announced in May that not had any fatalities to date. groups connected with the Tea rather than in times of recession.” the project will continue on a Environmentally, rail service Party Movement have arisen. They are a “straw man” when the new financing plan. Since then, reduces gas emissions significantly The BBA Now Campaign, economy is recovering. advertising has been added to compared to airplanes and cars. which is currently in the Public Indeed, in the 2008 trolley cars, Pattison subway Much faster than cars, the railway Support Phase, has reached article “A rescue plan for Main station (the Phillies stadium) has offers comparable travel time to out to Tea Party groups and Street”, Economic Policy Institute Google.com college organizations around research analysts John Irons and the country. Villanova Senior Ethan Pollack called for “[a] Evi Katsantonis is currently package that provides funding The Martini spearheading the Campus for infrastructure, aid to states, Coalition for the Balanced and other provisions [that] would Many people debate Budget Amendment campaign. begin to reverse our economic the history and proper “We’re trying to pass course by creating jobs while mixture of a martini. The a constitutional amendment to meeting national priorities,” classicists call for gin, balance the budget every year. which President Obama and while the modern usage Newt Gingrich almost did it in the Democratic Congress of “martini” describes 1995; it passed the House, but subsequently did. anything served in a failed in the Senate by one vote. One of the most martini glass, now called a We will convince candidates to important aspects of a stimulus cocktail glass. sign the Pledge, then hold them package that may lead to The Martini is a strong, to it,” said Katsantonis. unbalanced budgets is job fine drink that requires The Pledge, accessible creation. “By putting unemployed an acquired taste. Many at bbanow.org, promises that Americans back to work and people drink them with the candidate will “pledge to tightening labor markets, the been renamed AT&T Station, airplanes when one includes check- either straight vodka or the taxpayers…and to all the stimulus would boost consumer and SEPTA has opened a law in/security time. gin along with a few drops citizens…”that he or she will spending and would support suit against BP for their invested The Obama of dry vermouth. Dry vote for an amendment to incomes even for those with pension funds in the corporation administration has already given vermouth is a fortified the Constitution “to: 1)pass a jobs.” In the same article, Irons lost because of the Gulf Oil spill. $8 billion in stimulus funds to wine, aged with various balanced federal budget every and Pollack go on to say that “a On July 1, the rates rose for every jump-start high-speed rail projects herbs, spices and citrus. year, unless it declares a war or a rough estimate suggests that over form of transport and the Regional and is promising $5 billion more Recipes for the Martini national emergency; 2) requires 2.5 million jobs would be created Rail eliminated their off-peak ticket over the next five years. Some started to appear in the a two-thirds vote…to raise taxes; by a two-year $350 billion prices. In Harrisburg, Ed Rendell claim this to be the biggest advance late 1800s, and may have and 3) limits federal spending to recovery program…” has been trying to add new taxes in U.S. transportation since the descended from the a fixed percentage of GDP.” In The Villanova University to drivers to help fund the project. construction of the interstate Manhattan, which I will fact, the Pledge swears the signer College Democrats did not Budgeting problems are not foreign highway system half a century ago. cover next issue. Many of not to just a balanced budget, but return comment on their support to Pennsylvania. Elected officials Villanova students can get the first dry Martinis were a spending cap as well. or opposition to the Balanced have been siphoning money from involved with the update of SEPTA made with equal parts The Campaign has Budget Amendment. pension funds through Deferred through SEPTA’s Youth Advisory gin and vermouth, but, not officially started yet, as it is As the country continues Retirement Option Plan (DROP) Committee, which is set up to keep by the 1950s, bartenders still collecting public support. to deal with economic recovery, in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania the transportation provider more decreased the amount of 90 groups, from Tea Parties to the struggle of deficit spending is squandering more money on engaged with the students in the vermouth. Americans for Tax Reform to versus balanced budgets I prefer a 5:1 ratio of the Villanova University College continues on. The elections of On July 1, the rates rose for gin to vermouth in my Republicans, have endorsed 2010 and 2012 will decide who Martinis. Always stir it, as it. Kellen Giuda, the Project will win leadership during this every form of transportation and shaking clouds the drink Manager of the campaign, fiscal dilemma. with ice and may bring explained to me that there are the Regional Rail eliminated out a bitter quality of the “three stages: we are in the vermouth. The classical public support phase now. The their off-peak ticket prices. recipe also contains orange next phase will be collecting bitters, which acts as a sponsors and co-sponsors for a state legislator’s staff salaries than Greater Philadelphia area. As much flavor enhancer. Balanced Budget Amendment any other state; and Harrisburg as it is set up to allow SEPTA to bill in Congress. The final and city government is seriously increase ridership among students, most important stage will occur contemplating bankruptcy. Even the YAC is a great opportunity to 2.5 oz gin (I prefer during the presidential elections the Delaware River Port Authority get involved and voice complaints. Tanqueray 10) in 2012, when balanced budgets has been shown to given lavish For instance, the cost of taking a come to the forefront of the “charity” to organizations with round trip to the city is over $10, 0.5 oz dry vermouth national stage.” close ties to their board members. when the cost for a round trip to “If we don’t address At least DRPA runs PATCO, which NYC on the Chinatown bus is $20. 2 dashes orange this, we could be declaring issues smart cards. As students do not have money as bitters (optional) bankruptcy in the next 10-30 All hope is not lost, however. readily available as professionals, years,” Giuda went on to say. There is a bill that would create the price for transportation to the Garnish: Lemon Some, however, believe a Public Integrity Commission city and backcan be prohibitive. twist or olive that the government should to investigate public corruption, The next YAC meeting is on spend more during recessions, that is waiting to be passed in September 21 at 6:00 PM at 1234 Stir and strain into and that politicians manipulate Harrisburg. Market Street, 10th Floor, Room a chilled cocktail glass. balanced budgets to create Philadelphia is attempting 10A, Philadelphia, PA. hysteria. “When private markets to join a trend that started 30 years are in a swamp, that’s when you need the government to prime 6 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES commentary & opinion America the Terrorist Organization at Ground Indefinable Zero? like little babies who are intent on ings based on love and charity. Out of One, Many whining until Nancy Pelosi gives At least the Tea Party, based By JUSTIN TIPPENS them their gavel back. on the principles of liberty, has By ROBERT DUFFY The “9/11 mosque”, in real- been standing up for the freedom There is a war on Islam, isn’t ity, will be an Islamic commu- of religion, right? NO! They Nine years ago, in the wake the same quality which inspires there? nity center being built on a cur- use the same discriminatory ap- of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, 300 patriotism is also, in the wrong Organizations like Stop the rently used site for prayer. The proach they applied to support- million Americans rallied around hands, a source for conflict and Islamization of America think center will include a swimming ing the Arizona law that removes their wounded and affronted hatred: that quality is pluralism. there really is a war, and have pool, spa, prayer room, meeting Mexican American’s Fourth country—the same America Almost since its been demonstrating their oppo- rooms, 9/11 memorial, audito- Amendment rights. to whose flag countless school inception America has been a sition outside the construction rium, basketball court, exhibition President Obama, Michael children will pledge allegiance “melting pot.” From the very site of a Muslim community cen- Bloomberg (New York mayor), today, and for the sake of which beginning of course, she has been ter a few blocks from the site of and others have stood up for 4,418 American soldiers have a home for the homeless: “Send Ground Zero. This type of reli- Muslims’ constitutional right to- died in Iraq since 2003. The same these, the homeless, tempest- gious hostility has not been iso- wards freedom of religion. Al- though the Democrats were bet- America faces a problematic tost to me. I lift my lamp beside lated to NY, however. Protesters ter than the Republicans in their influx of illegal immigrants who the golden door!” And despite are rallying against mosque con- reaction, Obama failed to go far sometimes risk everything to some indelible failures—slavery, struction all across the country. Incidents involving bombs and enough by declining to comment come here; the same America bigotry (not toward blacks only, on the propriety of the construc- is also saddled with foreign but Polish, Irish, Jewish and arson have been reported at pre- existing mosques. The lieutenant tion. Once again Obama shrink- responsibilities unparalleled in others), Japanese internment, ingly combats a mildly conten- international politics. Perhaps and what is perhaps a burgeoning governor of Tennessee claimed that Islam was a cult that doesn’t tious topic for fear of political it should worry us that such mistrust of Muslims (hardly new deserve First Amendment pro- backlash. The Republicans will an opaque notion as “America” to Western cultures)—America tections. Pastor Terry Jones and take back the House and gain in commands so much respect has been uniquely successful in his followers have pledged to the Senate because Democrats and fervor, demands so much its unintended mission. Within burn the Quran, Islam’s sacred refuse to take a stand. Obama’s sacrifice. What is this vague idea one hundred years of her birth, book, on September 11. (this is audacity of hope just produced to which seemingly half the world America abolished slavery; the written 9/10) another politician. is de facto subject, which we hold women’s rights movement found Hilary Clinton, the secretary Preparations against violent dearer even than our “lives, our her a willing accomplice shortly of state, said last Wednesday that outbreaks have been made for fortunes, and our sacred honor”? after; finally, universal civil rights “it is regrettable that a pastor in 9/11. Security has been raised Beyond a doubt, have become a cause (perhaps Gainesville, Fla., with a church around Ground Zero, Muslim America has lost (not least too) close to the American heart. of no more than 50 people can leaders have been keeping in from facing these questions) And that is the secret—the make this outrageous and dis- touch with law enforcement, and US embassies are on alert. the solidarity that followed the heart of America is indefinable. trustful, disgraceful plan and get space, and classrooms. To make matters worse, Rama- attacks. Where apathy—on the That, simply put, is its strength. the world’s attention.” Islam, that religion that ev- dan, Islam’s holy month, is going one hand toward the attacks Whatever I am—Muslim, Unfortunately not all public officials have the same integrity. eryone keeps getting confused to end around the same time as (“come on, that was nine years Christian, Jew; Irish, Italian, with Al-Qaeda, is a peaceful re- 9/11. This celebratory time for ago”), on the other toward African—at the end of the day, I Populist leaders, like House Mi- nority Leader John Boehner (R., ligion and not a terrorist organi- the Muslim faith can easily be America herself—does not am American. This seems to be zation. Muslim groups provide misconstrued to mean celebra- pervade, hostility takes its place. what has been forgotten. We need Ohio) and Senate candidate Jeff Greene (D., Florida), have been charity by cleaning parks, feeding tion of the WTC attacks. The Tea Party opposes the liberals look only to World War II to see showing contempt for the con- the homeless, and giving toys to General David Patraeus, who themselves oppose the American pride in America— struction by babbling about re- children. National surveys indi- Commander of US Forces in Af- conservatives; the press mocks would anyone concede to using spect and common sense for the cate that Muslim Americans are ghanistan, has advised against Sarah Palin and smears Glenn food stamps today, or to an site’s location. Newt Gingrich has more likely to be satisfied with the televised burning of the Beck ceaselessly; disingenuous inhibitive war tax? been spewing oil into the flame American life and to believe in Quran. He warns of extremists stories about Barack Obama’s We no longer subscribe to by attempting to compare the US the American work ethic (which who will use the tapes of this origin, his associations with what JFK famously said—we ask foreign policy to Saudi Arabia, an is really the Protestant work eth- sacrilegious act to incite violence terrorism, and his faith flourish; what we can do for our country Arab country in the Middle East. ic, aka Christian!). and undermine the war effort in Jesse Jacksons and Al Sharptons only insofar as it does not Gingrich rallies the bigots be- I know, but it’s just not fair Afghanistan. find or create tales of racism inconvenience us. Consequently, hind, “there should be no mosque to the 9/11 victim’s family and But by all means, Terry Jones, (which in turn seem only to America can no longer become a near ground zero so long as there friends, right? Robert McIlvaine, be a patriot. Burn those Qurans perpetuate racism); there are part of us. Pluralism has become are no churches or synagogues whose son was killed that day, ex- and threaten the safety of the en- pressed his disdain at the hatred tire country. It is your right, isn’t Westboro Baptist Churches and a breeding ground for social in Saudi Arabia.” Sarah Palin surrounding this issue. “It’s a sin it? Maybe we should send Jones Qu’ran burning ceremonies — strife, instead of fulfilling its weighed in her rhetoric labeling what [fearmongers] are doing, and Gingrich to Guantanamo the list goes on. Naturally we ask, potential as the heart of a country the center, “the 9/11 mosque.” making this about politics at the Bay and water-board them before where in all this is the America worth dying for, land of the free Even a Jewish civil rights group, the Anti-Defamation League, has families’ expense. Its producing they actually start a religious war. worth dying for? I suggest that and home of the brave. hate, and it’s the last thing this the question is itself the answer— suggested that the center change locations. country needs right now.” We What is surprising is that cannot sacrifice our own convic- conservative America seriously tions on account of fear or hate, believes in these leaders. The Re- or let our own emotions get car- publicans who became the “party ried away in this political whirl- of no” and are “standing up for wind. I personally don’t under- what’s right” have been relying on stand these Muslims wearing a political jockeying, and delay tac- black veil on a hot day. I think tics that last two years. The party that has to be uncomfortable, but of no has really meant the party of to each his own. Toleration of re- no brain. They have been acting ligion different than your own is consistent with Christian teach- THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 , 2010 7 commentary Seriously Epic Words Our Diarrhea of the Mouth

By REGINA MUNCH victim of most of our calculated disturbingly similar situation emphasis? Did it “legitimately” of every day. By criticizing mischief, knew this better than has arisen among young adults. just happen, and what does that colloquial language, in no way My first considerations of anyone else. But as time went on, Instead of third-grade classics even mean? On top of instilling do I mean to imply that our language began with the graphic I realized that my teacher had a such as “cool,” “awesome,” and utter confusion in the listener, generation is stupid. That simply berating of my third grade point. When we talked, we barely an astounding array of potty making a habit of employing is not the case; with luxuries like teacher. My class was a rowdy said anything. Sheer volume words, we’ve resigned ourselves these meaningless filler words government-funded education, bunch. We talked incessantly, of words did not convey our to “seriously,” “literally,” and prevents us from using more extensive libraries, and the couldn’t sit still, flouted all thoughts any more effectively. “legit.” These words are used so aptly descriptive words that most instantaneous, varied, and authority, and, on top of that, Our third-grade vocabularies frequently and inappropriately could actually convey what thorough information source in we were smart. Every teacher in had not yet developed in such a that they have lost their meaning we’re trying to say. There’s an the history of humanity known the school dreaded us. We stole, way that we could say precisely entirely. If you hear that entire, crystal-clear ocean of as the Internet, it is impossible we cheated, we lied, and more what we meant; we tended to something happened “seriously,” beautiful, nuanced words in the for us to be anything but highly often than not, we finagled our use the same words over and it was rarely grave, somber, English language, and we’re only informed. For those to whom way out of being punished. One over again. I realized that it or grim. When it’s told that splashing around in a puddle of much is given, much is expected. day, unable to take any more, may indeed have seemed that it “literally” happened as this murky meaning. Having this vast knowledge and my teacher shrieked, “You all we did not possess intelligence, person says, it usually lacks a We communicate more limiting the communication of have diarrhea of the mouth and since we could not communicate factual description. While this frequently and rapidly than it to such empty language not constipation of the brain!” well. This may have been the loss of meaning of individual any other civilization has, but only makes language fail, but it I did not appreciate this case, but we certainly proved words is discouraging, what’s that does not mean that we makes us seem far less intelligent comment. While I concede our cleverness time and even more tragic is the loss communicate better. What than we are and it hinders our that we couldn’t shut up, we again through our ethically of meaning in conversation I find truly fascinating is communal potential as social weren’t stupid. Being the questionable shenanigans. We entirely. These words make it that we are among the most beings. brutish little monsters we were, weren’t stupid, but we seemed so difficult to determine exactly knowledgeable as well. We we manipulated our powers of incompetent because we couldn’t what is intended. Did it actually, have limitless information intellect to get what we wanted. communicate effectively. really, literally happen that way? bombarding us and inviting Our teacher, the unfortunate I realize, however, that a Or is she just using that word for us to discover every minute Republicans on the Move

By SHAUNA SEGADELLI rising, and while the issue of the plans to build a mosque two The stage is set for a - Re blocks away from Ground Zero publican comeback in the No- is a relatively minor distrac- vember 2010 midterm elections tion on the political landscape, as American voters continue to it served to reaffirm the White warm up to conservative an- House’s detachment from the swers on the hottest issues. Vot- perspective of the American ers frustrated at the recession’s public. sluggish recovery appear ready Pennsylvania would be a to overturn the Democratic heavy trophy for either party to control of Congress, and Penn- claim. According to Rasmus- sylvania is one of the states in sen Reports, Republican Pat which particularly fierce sparks Toomey’s 48 percent led Demo- are flying. With less than two crat Joe Sestak by six points as months to go until November 2, of September 1. In the guber- Republican support is still grow- natorial contest, Republican ing daily. Tom Corbett leads 50 percent The stakes are 36 pivotal to Democrat Dan Onorato’s 37 Senate seats, all 435 seats in the percent, according to the same House of Representatives, and source. President Obama plans 37 governors’ mansions nation- to visit the state later this month wide. The current setting is a in order to campaign on behalf government with Democratic of Rep. Sestak. majorities at every level, mak- President Obama has been ing the party an obvious target working hard to paint the poten- of voters’ unhappiness with na- tial GOP takeover as a nervous tional affairs. handing over of the reins back Republicans have been to the likes of former President gaining momentum in polls for Bush. In a speech directly at- endorsement as his popularity on the left is all too easy for the jobs. Cartoon by Steve Fitzwilliam months, and a recent NBC/Wall tacking the proposed new eco- continues to decline. Obama’s GOP to capitalize upon, as a Right-leaning minds seem Street Journal poll reports that nomic policies of House Minor- 52 percent disapproval ratings party that is soaring with enthu- to have collectively realized that most-likely voters have a 9-point ity Leader John Boehner of Ohio are at their highest since he took siasm toward November 2. the current Washington estab- margin in calling for a Republi- last week, he labeled this situa- office; in fact, America has not According to an American lishment does not have in mind can-controlled Congress. The tion “fear versus hope,” a ques- seen this level of disapproval University study, 4 million more the change that they are hoping main concern of everyone is the tion of America allowing itself to with the federal government Republicans voted in the prima- for, and collectively decided to economy; other noteworthy is- be frightened back to the Bush since 1992. No Democrat has ries than Democrats this year. do something about it. As long sues include health care reform, era or confidently reassuring it- run an ad bragging of their “yes” The politicians riding that wave as that decision translates into government spending, and the self that “Yes We Can.” on the health care reform bill have been those protesting loud- probable votes in November, Re- war climate overseas. The Democrats up for re- since April, when Senate Major- ly against the Obama Admin- publican victories will sweep the As a backdrop, the unem- election, however, seem to be ity Leader Harry Reid of Nevada istration’s spending, bailouts, country. ployment rate manages to keep shying away from the President’s ran one TV ad. The hesitation health care, and failure to create 8 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES commentary Pop Culture By SARAH LOVELAND AND SHAUNA SEGADELLI Claire Corsey, Chris Ahmed El-Razi, Jack Dave Disabato – JR Steph Wulz – FR Mary-Catherine O’Reilly- Paulison – SO Goetzman – JR Gindhart – JR What is football player Matt Szczur’s num- #4, Wide Receiver #4, Wide Receiver #4, Quarterback Number 1 in my #4, Running Back ber and position? heart! About how many Villanovans marry other 20% At least 7% 65% Villanovans? 45% 32% How many varsity student athletes are there 500* 800 500* 900 560* at Villanova? How much does a non-student Villanova $4 million $20 $15 $28 $10 football ticket cost? What is the median starting salary for Vil- $65,000 $53,050 $45,000 $50,000 $60,000 lanova graduates? Women’s-Girl Did the men’s or women’s soccer team have Women’s Boys’ Men’s more wins last season? Women’s Power!

*Answer: Over 500 Where Have all the Heroes Gone? to become them; they often adulthood, society has snuffed this By BRENDA HAFERA possess some sort of gift, such as passion. superpowers, that separates them Though equality and the Those we admire are no from human beings. Superheroes undermining of the hero lead longer worth the attention they are not a portrayal of our to more stability, the loss is receive, and those who deserve shortcomings, as is an excellent something to be taken seriously recognition no longer exist. flesh and blood mortal. and mourned. We have traded Heroes are an extinguished race. Superheroes are hidden and excellence for mediocrity. People Those in antiquity who were separate from the human race no longer admire others with seen as the epitome of virtue are with their masks. We do not really a fierce passion; we have lost forgotten, and modern society has think of them as people. When something to strive for, someone lost the exceptional that inspire the mask is removed, we focus amazing to emulate. Our heroes ambition. on their flaws, which enable us to are dead and gone. There was a time when the undermine their brilliance. worthy were held aloft as examples The reason for our acceptance of how one should live one’s life. of a new sort of hero is found in

Caesar was moved to tears in our deep attachment to equality. Cartoon by Laura Mitchell front of the statue of Alexander Looking upon someone as a hero out of pure awe for a man who is a recognition that he possesses could accomplish so much at a certain kind of virtue that the such a young age. It is difficult majority of people lack, which The Palin Meter to imagine a child of modernity either makes him superior or Flirtatious Moose being brought to such emotion others incompetent in their Winker Hunter without being received with scorn. pursuit of those qualities. Either Our heroes have become option does not put the modern celebrities, people we admire for democrat at ease. Last Line shallow reasons and will forget as In some ways, there is a of Defense time passes. We do not look to practical reason for the tearing Against an actor because he is the human down of the hero. If we encourage Ann Russia Coulter form of virtue itself, but primarily people to strive for excellence and because he serves to entertain glory, there is a danger of one with us for a few fleeting hours in a limitless ambition who demands movie or with his juicy personal to be recognized at any cost to life. Being famous is about emerge and threaten the political entertainment and scandal, not system. achievement. As Abraham Lincoln said, Hockey The virtuous and awe- “Towering genius distains a beaten President- Mom inspiring human being has also path…It thirsts and burns for Elect 2012 been replaced with the noble, yet distinction; and, if possible, it will often mediocre, family member, have it, whether at the expense of who is generally admired out of emancipating slaves, or enslaving So here we are at the beginning of the semester, maybe Washington, D.C. But no, this event is taking love and not veneration. Anyone freemen.” We dispel Lincoln’s fear checking in on our good friend Sarah Palin. This place in Alaska. Are there really people willing to pay can be a hero; it no longer takes at an early age by inculcating the time, she is using the commemoration of a sad day $125 to watch Sarah commemorate 9/11? On the plus superior attributes to achieve that belief that everyone is special; in American history, September 11, to raise money, side, there is a “wet” side of the room, where alcohol status in our society anymore. everyone is tied to equal ground with her new partner-in-crime, Glenn Beck. Tickets will be served. Because nothing says, “what a sad Our fascination with so that they cannot rise above it. for the event range from $65-115 and are available on day in our history” like getting wasted and watching superheroes does not quite provide It is not uncommon for Ticketmaster.com coupled with typical heavy service Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck. What will she do next? a substitute for heroes either. children to still exude a vehement fees. Of course, one would expect that such a grand We’ll have to wait and see! Admiration for superheroes is admiration for someone, but event would be taking place in New York City, or By Taylor Smith safe because we can never hope by the time most people reach

THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 , 2010 9 culture STATS & FACTS VERBATIM “ $10,000 It isn’t necessary to dictate to gentlemen. The bail fee following the recent “ PLATO, The Republic arrest of rapper T.I. and his wife. Inside the Wizarding World of Review of Warped Harry Potter Tour 2010: A Muggle’s Journey A Perspective from One of Our Own By JENNIFER BRADLEY By KEVIN O’LEARY Many muggles have heard There is something special are circle pits and crowd surfers at about the recent opening of about a music festival. Unlike oth- every band’s performance. The Wizarding World of Harry er concerts, fifty or sixty bands play Most of the bands on the Potter at Universal Studios, Or- instead of five or six. They go on Warped Tour are punk and alt- lando. The theme park opened all day instead of a few hours. To a rock bands, but over the years June 18th, and it is one of seven music lover, festivals are the epito- other acts such as Ice T, Eminem, themed areas within Universal me of the concert experience. Each Katy Perry, and The Black Eyed Studios. I was fortunate enough summer, many festivals take place Peas have also played the tour. to explore this magical world across the country. Lollapalooza This year’s biggest acts included with my family over summer occurs in Chicago, Bamboozle oc- Sum 41, The All American Re- vacation. When I returned from curs in California and New Jersey, jects, Alkaline Trio, Motion City my trip, I was flooded with re- and South by Southwest occurs in Soundtrack, and We the Kings. quests to upload pictures on Austin. Unfortunately I don’t live Warped Tour became possi- Facebook, recount every detail in any of those areas, and there are ble because of a man named Kevin of the trip, and bring back sou- lots of people like me who do not Lyman, who created the Warped venirs. These requests were well have their very own local music Tour in 1995. The original lineup founded, as the experience is festival. Thankfully, every sum- contained Deftones, L7, and Sub- certainly worth sharing. mer for the past sixteen years there lime. Every winter, Lyman over- The adventure began with pre-recorded videos of the stars The Owl Post Office, The Three has been a traveling music festival sees hundreds of requests to play a long line of tourists waiting to of the movies. Therefore, this Broomsticks, and The Hogs called the Vans Warped Tour. the Warped Tour and has to cull enter the theme park. The park ride holds the most allure for die- Head. It was frustrating to wait Each summer, over 200 bands through them all and choose those was fairly small with Hogwarts hard Harry Potter fans, and is one in 60-minute-long lines, however, travel across the country together, he thinks are the best. He is ex- to the left, and a re-creation of of the highlights of the park. to get into every shop. Pumpkin putting on a festival almost every tremely talented at finding up and Hogsmeade to the right. Upon My other favorite part of the juice and butter beer were served day. Only about 80 to 100 bands coming stars. He booked Eminem entering, the first thing to note park was Ollivander’s wand shop. throughout the park, and were play each date of the tour and before he was a household name. was the rendition of Hogwarts It was a fairly long wait, however, delicious. bands come on to the tour and He booked Katy Perry right before Castle. Architects did an ex- and there is a common miscon- There were also two more leave the tour at various times in her number one single “I Kissed a ceptional job reconstructing ception that all the visitors will themed rides, “The Dragon Chal- the summer. However there is a Girl” came out, and also booked the school of Harry Potter and have the chance to experience lenge,” and “Flight of the Hippog- core of fifty or so bands that re- Mike Posner last winter when no friends. Inside the castle was a “how the wand picks the wizard.” riff.” They were both roller coast- main on the entire tour. Rain or one knew who he was yet. ride called “Harry Potter and the Upon entering the shop, Olli- ers, but “The Dragon Challenge” shine, the crew puts together seven Thanks to Lyman, everyone Forbidden Journey” that takes vander selected two guests to go was a set of two inverted, dueling stages and thousands of fans flock has a chance to attend a music fes- you on an adventure with Harry through the interactive wand se- roller coasters and was based off into the fields and parking lots tival over the summer, no matter and his friends. It is an extremely lection process similar to Harry’s of the Triwizard Tournament. where they mosh for eight or nine where they live. This year’s warped unique and well constructed ride experience. After the demonstra- Riders selected either the Chinese hours. Warped Tour is both a tiring tour just came to a close, and if you that uses a robotic arm to take tion, guests were herded into the Fireball or the Hungarian Horn- and an exhilarating experience. No have never experienced it before, I you up, down, and backwards shop to select their own wands. tail coaster to ride. “Flight of the matter how poppy a band is, the advise you check it out next year! through a kind of 4-D journey Wands are assigned based on Hippogriff” was a less intense crowd goes absolutely nuts. There with the Harry Potter characters. birth date, or a visitor can opt to coaster aimed toward younger The ride makes you feel like you buy a rendition of the wands of children. Hagrid was passed on are right in the middle of the ac- several Harry Potter characters. the way to instruct riders how T.I. Trouble...Again tion. Dementors, dragons, spi- Thus, I was a bit disappointed to properly approach a hippog- By NIKI TSCHIDERER ders, and a game of quidditch that my wand did not choose me, riff. Therefore, while there were were all encountered on the ride. but I was excited to explore all the only three rides, the park offered Though many say T.I.’s big- Evidently, T.I. was able to look The waiting area was especially different types of wands and ulti- something for everyone’s taste. gest career blunder came in the past both that, the fact that she is exciting because it contained sev- mately choose my own. Throughout the day the park form of his 2007 arrest, I would six years his senior, and her face, eral Harry Potter classics such as Other shops in Hogsmeade also held different shows. For ex- argue that the incident does proving love is not only blind, but the pensive, the sorting hat, and included Dervish and Bangles, ample, the Hogwarts choir sang not even come close to what he stupid. Dumbledore’s office, along with Honeydukes, Zonkos Joke Shop, a few selections, and the famous did this summer. On July 30, As soon as I heard the news of pep rally entrance for the Triwiz- he married long time girlfriend this ceremony, I knew no good ard Tornament by the three wiz- Tameka “Tiny” Cottle in a quiet could come from this. Not only arding schools was reenacted. ceremony at the Miami Beach will I now have to deal with the Overall, The Wizarding Courthouse. The rapper, whose whole messy process of divorce World of Harry Potter was scenic real name is Clifford Harris Jr., before T.I. and I can finally settle and enjoyable. The park success- began dating Cottle in 2001, and, down together, but in the im- fully included models of the aca- chances are, she is probably the mediate future, their relationship demic, social, and magical lives mother of at least a few of his six is purely toxic. Evidence of this of all the Harry Potter characters children. Very few may know came on the night of September through shows, rides, and shops. Cottle from her time with the 1, when police pulled over the The long waits and the general female R&B group Xscape, or her couple during a traffic stop on small size of the area were the collaboration with Sporty Thievz Sunset Boulevard in West Holly- only two issues that detracted on the highly acclaimed track wood after they allegedly made an from the overall appeal of the “No Pigeons”. She is now part illegal U-turn. Police apparently theme park. of the musical trio OMG Girlz. smelled a marijuana odor coming Clearly very talented, it seems the Photos by Jennifer Bradley T.I., continued on next page 10 only thing she cannot do is spell. 10 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 THE VILLANOVA TIMES culture respiration cycles I was trying T.I., continued from pg. 9 to memorize for A.P. Biology, Top Five Albums of Summer from the car, and while investi- and wearing Crocs as part of my By KEVIN O’LEARY gating, found “pills resembling initiation was just not something Ecstasy”, leading to their arrest. I was willing to do. Luckily, T.I. 1. Eminem, Recovery tage of their two singers. On songs first full length cd. However Truth The newlyweds were released the showed me a different way of life, like “Both Sides of the Story” and or Dare does not disappoint. The next morning on $10,000 bail and it is to him I owe much of my “We Need a break,” singers Taylor album starts with a bang with each. This latest arrest has oc- academic and personal success. Jardine and Jordan Eckes give “Heart Song,” which appropriately curred less than two months after After the series concluded, T.I. the female and male perspective will really get your heart pump- the wedding, and just six months was convicted on the illegal to relationship issues with their ing. The rest of the album is mel- into the three years of supervised firearms charges, and thereafter lyrics. There is not a bad song on lower for the most part, but still release sentence stemming from served seven months in federal the album. Every song is as catchy extremely satisfying. Lead singer T.I.’s 2008 trial. prison, and three months in a as can be. Even though this is only Juliet Simms continues her raspy In October 2007 federal agents halfway house before being re- a seven song ep, this album had to singing style and like her previous arrested T.I. for attempting to pur- leased on March 26, 2010. Many make the list. Get excited for their work, has sad lyrics about past chase three machine guns and two thought justice had been served, debut album coming out in the relationships in most of the songs. silencers amounting to $12,000 and though he took a little part For those of you who were disap- next year. It is easy to make a song about in an Atlanta, Georgia parking of my soul to the clink with him, pointed in Eminem’s Relapse heartbreak cheesy, but all of the lot. Not only were these firearms I would agree that his time spent album, Recovery will be a pleas- 3. 3OH!3, Streets of Gold songs on this album are touching. unregistered, but the rapper was there was for the best. He finally ant surprise. On his own track, There are a couple of songs that not allowed to own weapons in got some time to himself, away “Talkin to Myself,” he says that are not about relationship issues. the first place because of felony from the stress of being a father, “Them last two albums don’t “Story of My Life” details Juliet’s drug charges from 1998. Police boyfriend, and sex symbol, and count. Encore I was on drugs. musical career so far and “Butter- found nine Relapse I was flushing them out.” flies” is actually about the fact that other guns in the This is a new beginning for Emi- even though Simms has had some rapper’s car and nem. There is almost no shock troubles in her love life, she deeply Atlanta home rock on this album. There are no believes in love. Simms does not upon further songs about rape and murder. In sound like your average female investigation. fact, there is the opposite. The singer, but that is why Automatic In the 45 days final track on the album, “You’re Loveletter is so good. They have leading up to Never Over,” is about how much a unique sound that everyone his March 2009 Eminem misses his deceased 3OH!3’s third full length is very should give a try. sentencing, the best friend, Proof. In “Talkin’ to different than their first two world was graced Myself,” Shady admits to his kids albums. There are still some fast 5. Drake, Thank Me Later with the beauti- that “I still love your mother. paced rap songs with dumb lyrics ful face of the

(Kim) That’ll never change. Think like “House Party” and “I Can Do acclaimed “King Google.com about her every day. We could Anything,” but the rest of their al- of the South” just never get it together.” In the bum is much poppier and diverse every Tuesday night on MTV. was able to relax, wind down, and past, he has rapped about brutally than what they have produced in The series followed T.I. as he tried write some material. He came out killing his ex-wife. Eminem is the past. Unlike their past albums, to intervene in the lives of seven with plenty of music ready to be growing up. The one violent song it is safe to say that Streets of Gold at-risk youth and teach them recorded for his King Uncaged al- on the album is “Love the Way is a straight up pop album. There through his mistakes. Now how bum, and was looking better than You Lie” featuring Rihanna, which is much more singing on this these teens turned out, I neither ever. Seriously, his mocha brown is about abusive relationships. album than their previous efforts. know nor care, but this program skin was absolutely radiant, and Rihanna’s voice sounds haunting There are even songs that could definitely did me a world of good. the sparkle was returned to those on the track, especially when you almost be considered ballads like Without it, I might have been smoldering eyes that should not remember that she has suffered “Streets of Gold” and “I’m Not Drake had big shoes to follow out hustling the hard streets of be looked into by anyone with relationship abuse in the past. the One.” Another change on this when he recorded this album and Pittsford, New York until the wee heart irregularities. Eminem’s album was the number album is the diminishing presence those shoes were his own. Even hour of 10 pm (on a school night Now with this latest run in with one selling album of the sum- of Motte in the songs. He raps though Thank Me Later is his first never the less!) I would have been the law, it may be back to the mer, and I agree with the general much less verses than Foreman album, Drake had a number 2 sitting on the curb outside “Fido’s” slammer (read: spa) for T.I. populace. If you are the only one and rarely sings, allowing Fore- single off his mixtape So Far Gone dog boutique drinking a can of Under the terms of his previous that still does not own this album, man to show off what I believe to called Forever that featured an Minute Maid Light Lemonade sentence, he was ordered not to go pick it up. be a better rapping and singing all star line up of Kanye West, Lil’ from a brown paper bag, selling “commit any kind of crime, avoid voice. I never thought I would Wayne, and Eminem. Following TI 84 graphing calculators on the possessing a controlled substance, 2. We Are the In Crowd, Guar- say it, but the members of 3OH!3 suit in his new CD, Drake also has black market to support my grow- submit to random drug tests and anteed to Disagree have matured. Streets of Gold is a a flurry of guest stars including ing OPI nail polish habit. Or, I enroll in drug and alcohol treat- great party record and has a song Alicia Keys, Lil’ Wayne, young could have gone the gang route; ment”. The couple’s lawyer would for everybody. Jeezy, Jay-Z, T.I., and Nikki Minaj. though I’ve always longed for a not comment on the affect this However unlike his peers, Drake bitching nickname (“Nikerdoodle latest arrest could have on T.I.’s 4. Automatic Loveletter, Truth does not rely on his guest stars Dandy” does not really give me probation however. For the time or Dare to make good songs. On his first the street cred I feel I deserve), I being we can only stay tuned, and single, “Over,” he sings the hook think the handshakes and code continue drooling over my future and raps all of the verses and it names would be too much to try husband’s latest mug shot. is one of the best songs off the to remember on top of the plant album. Drake explores many dif- ferent styles on his debut record. He has straight up rap songs that you can dance to like “Over” and This summer marked the begin- “Fancy,” and he also has relaxing ning of a very promising career r&b songs that you can sit down for this band, We Are the In and relax to like “Karaoke” and Crowd, with the release of their “Shut it Down”. Drake is sure to debut album. This young band be nominated for more Grammys puts out extremely catchy pop It has been three years since this year, and I’m confident that punk songs and they have mas- Automatic Loveletter’s debut ep, he may actually win this time. tered the style of having a male Recover, and even though Auto- Who thought a Canadian TV ac- and female co-lead singers. Unlike matic Loveletter has headlined tor would become a rap superstar? other bands with co-lead singers, many tours since then, it took We Are the In Crowd take advan- them that long to release their

THE VILLANOVA TIMES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 , 2010 11 VERBATIM “ sports STATS & FACTS ...we have decided that the most prudent course of ac- 330 Yards rushed against Lehigh University tion is to expedite our timeframe and embark upon an in-depth “and thorough evaluation of this opportunity presented by the Big East. -Father Donahue on Villanova joining the Big East 2010 Cats Look For Second Villanova-Lehigh Championship By CHRIS FUJIMOTO

By CHRIS FUJIMOTO After a tough loss to Temple, negative two yards in the first Villanova traveled north to face half. They were forced to punt By the time this article is American last season and part seem almost out of place, but his Lehigh in a non-conference seven times, and QB Chris Lum published, the 2010 Villanova of an offensive line that returns throws usually get the job done. matchup. The Wildcats used an threw three interceptions. The Wildcat Football team will have three of five starters. Whitney won’t wow anyone with efficient rushing attack and stifling most impressive stat of the game, played three games: the first At the skill positions the 300 passing yard games, but he is defense to dominate Lehigh. however, is the fact that Lehigh being a competitive loss against only real loss is wide receiver a great game manager. Villanova rolled to a 21-0 halftime never had a drive make it to FBS Temple, a shutout away Brandyn Harvey who has moved Although the Villanova lead and beat Lehigh 35-0. Despite Villanova’s end zone. Although the game at Patriot League Lehigh on to the NFL. Despite that loss, defense wasn’t dominant, it did throwing the ball only 17 times, stat sheet doesn’t necessarily tell and a . The purpose of this article, there is still a lot of talent at that excel at two things: slowing Villanova’s offense managed to the dominance in terms of tackles then, is to look at the defending position with Norman White opponents’ rushing attack and rack up 165 yards passing and two and stats, it was another dominant Football Championship who has great size (6-3, 215 lbs.) keeping them out of the end touchdowns to go along with 330 effort against a subpar offense. Fred Subdivision Champions on a and Mikey Reynolds who has zone. Villanova held opponents rushing yards and three rushing Maldonado led Villanova whole and predict the Wildcat’s great speed. Both Aaron Ball and to 66.7 rushing yards per game touchdowns by three different with seven tackles. Ronnie chances for defending their title. Angelo Babbaro return to lead last season, second best in the players. The Villanova defense Akins, Rakim Cox, and The Wildcats have to retool a vaunted running attack that CAA. Villanova’s opponents also dominated Lehigh and frustrated Kelvin Johnson each had at certain positions and face a was the bread and butter of the only scored 14.1 points per game. quarterback Chris Lum all game, interceptions. strong CAA schedule, but they Villanova offense. In the opener against Temple in which caused the Mountain Hawks The last time are still strong as ever and have a The 2009 Wildcats led 2010, the Villanova defense held to throw three interceptions. Lehigh Villanova shut out an good chance to be the first repeat the CAA in rushing with over Temple’s Heisman Candidate, never sustained a drive longer than opponent was last season champion since Appalachian 240 rushing yards per game. Bernard Pierce, to only 79 yards seven plays and were constantly when they blanked James State won three straight titles Villanova led the CAA in points rushing and no touchdowns. stuck on their end of the field. Madison 27-0 at JMU. James from 2005-2007. scored, scoring 471 points The Wildcats will have to replace Aaron Ball led the Madison made headlines It can be argued that as during the season. With all of several positions on defense but Wildcats in rushing with 102 this weekend as the first major long as do-everything-man these returning skilled position have several players who are yards and a touchdown. The upset of the college season by Matt Szczur is on the field, the players, it seems that the most good enough to fill in. rushing attack of Villanova has beating 13th ranked FBS Virginia Wildcats have a fighting chance important player offensively for The veterans come at been the team’s calling card the Tech. The Wildcats will look to ride to win. In the 2009 National Villanova is senior quarterback linebacker and defensive back. last two seasons and Andy Talley this newfound momentum in their Championship game against Chris Whitney. In 2009 Whitney Senior Terrence Thomas is showed no signs of shying away home opener on Saturday against Montana Szczur gained 270 all- was good, efficient, and didn’t the veteran linebacker for the from that. Angelo Babbaro and Towson. The Parents Weekend purpose yards and dissected the make too many mistakes. He can defense and has great ball- Ransford Quarrie also scored for matchup is the first conference Montana defense from a myriad hurt people with both his arm hawking tendencies that make Villanova and Matt Szczur gained game for Andy Talley’s team. of different positions. Szczur and his feet. He’s not a gunslinger, him valuable to the defense. At 95 yards. Chris Whitney threw was drafted in the fifth round but he makes up for it with great DB Fred Maldonaldo and John two touchdowns but also threw by Chicago Cubs in the MLB accuracy and determination. He Dempsey lead the defensive two interceptions on 8-13 passing. Villanova 35 draft but was able to come back does seem, sometimes, a little backfield. Dorian Wells led Villanova with Lehigh 0 to Nova for his senior season. out of place when forced to Pass defense, however, was 99 receiving yards on three catches He returns as part of a strong throw. Maybe it’s the nature of the one weak link of Villanova’s and caught a touchdown late in the and veteran offense anchored by Andy Talley’s offense, the run- defense last year as they ranked in first quarter. The one blemish on Offensive Lineman Ben Ijalana first mentality, that makes the the middle of the pack in passing Villanova’s offense was that they who was named first team All- occasional throw by Whitney defense. If the defense wants to fumbled five times, although they experience any success, it must lost only one. be able to at least slow down the The defense was stellar in passing attack of opposing teams, this game. Lehigh only managed especially since the defensive line eight first downs, and amassed is breaking in a few new starters. 29 yards rushing after managing Villanova started the 2010 season the top team in the FCS. After the loss against Temple, the Wildcats fell to 4th overall. Villanova’s opponents from the 2009 Championship game, Montana, are the new top team along with Southern Illinois and regular contender Appalachian State. Nova will again face a tough CAA schedule. Currently seven teams from the CAA are ranked in the top 25. If the defense can get into rhythm and learn how to play with each other, then Villanova has a great chance to repeat as national champions. This team knows, however, that everyone on their schedule will get up for the Wildcats and they have a target on their backs. With all the weapons returning, these players have accepted the challenge and look primed and ready to defend their title. Villanova.com 12 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007 THE VILLANOVA TIMES

Life of a Prep Bro By SHAUNA SEGADELLI

Yeah, I’m a prep bro, what of it? I’m the guy with the black Drink of the Week: North Face fleece on to match my black North Face backpack, but I like to keep it real with my badass hockey hair. I be mad The Wildcard fresh, my style is ill. Women love my selection of polos with their uncreased collars. When I’m drivin’ around with the windows down, I blast that dirty rap I’m feelin’ because that’s Ingredients: how I live. In my next life, I’d be Lil’ Wayne. I keep it real, bro. It’s all about the fresh-to-death cross around the neck- gotta 3 oz. vodka draw the women’s attention to my subtle yet manly chest hair. I be getting ready to go out, it takes me a while ‘cause my 3 oz. blue Powerade closet is so fresh. Nantucket reds? Classic khakis? Maybe just some tastefully ripped up jeans. Vineyard Vines belt 1 oz. lemonade or no belt, with my designer boxer briefs just a little visible? Extra points with the ladies if they can see those VU V’s from time but prep bro time. Gotta go for those drinking games underneath my waistband. Poppin’- no, double poppin’ the with the Natty Light because women go crazy over my mad collars; if I wear two polos, my sweat’ll stay in there where cup-flipping skills. I notice there’s a black dude at this party, Now you can pregame and exhibit your it belongs. That way I can match the logo on my polo to the so I go out of my way to greet the bro, to show I keep it real. Villanova pride at the same time! Coming collar peekin’ out from underneath. Ladies love it when they The 90’s jams are bumpin’. soon to a residence hall or apartment can see you’ve got an extra little something special on. Got to hunt down all the fine biddies. If a girl I know building near you. Got to accessorize, got to keep that fresh-to-death vibe. recognizes me and kisses me on the cheek or something, I’ve I put on a couple multi-color Silly Bandz that I accidentally got to make sure I get a new profile picture out of that. Two own because they show that I’m playfully confident; bonus girls over there are drinking heavily enough to be targets: one Cheers! points because they show that I love kids, and women love of them looks more like a girl I’ll marry someday, though. that because they all wanna be my baby’s mama. I look in She’ll probably put on a miniskirt and Uggs tomorrow, with the mirror to make sure my hockey hair looks untouched and a bow in her hair-- the ladies do that to get it out of the way, when you look this good, it’s hard not to give yourself a pat so I can judge their body type with the most accuracy. She’s on the back. Yeah, you go man, you lookin’ real good. Fresh the type I might date for a while to get my laundry done, and as hell. maybe my mom would pick me out a shiny purse for her Got to break out the Keystone before we go out because birthday present. bros don’t mess around. We play drinking games like Slap the Her friend is more what I’m looking for tonight, ho fo’ Bag because we’re badass, me and my bros. Bro’s before ho’s, sho’ slam piece. I make sure she can see my badass tattoo Disclaimer: Do not even think about making this cocktail that’s what I’m talkin’ about. We toss around some ping pong of a credit card before coming over with a real chill line like, unless you are at least 21 years of age. The Villanova Times balls too, so the girls next door will know we keep it real. If “Are you busy in a couple of hours?” Or, “Listen, baby, I’ve does not endorse drunk texting, driving, or parent-calling. you lose a game, you’ve got to show you’re a bro by chugging only got two weeks to live…” Maybe just the classic, “What’s that Keystone. The cheaper the beer we’re drinking, the more your favorite color?” It doesn’t matter, who wouldn’t want Title image courtesy of google.com. Wildcard image courtesy of villanova.edu. expensive my shirt looks-- hell yeah, I’m looking good. me? Just gotta make sure I don’t get bored with her before my We go out early enough to look like we’re at the top of bros see me hittin’ up on all the fine biddies. the invite list, but late enough to look like we’re on nobody’s Parties are so my scene, bro, gotta keep it real with the Solo cups. Jello shots are so fresh-to-death like my style. The Urbane Dictionary more of a blur it is the next morning, the better the party was. The less I remember, the more likely that there were strippers. There better be Bagel Bites in the freezer when I get home, and a girl to microwave them for me ‘cause bros stay out of Nudiustertian the kitchen. The kitchen is for women and poor people, not me; I know I’m a rich white kid, and everybody else better (adj.) pertaining to the know it too. My life is great, and everybody in college wants to be me, or be with me. I mean, do I really have to graduate, day before yesterday or can I just stay here for the rest of my life? Images courtesy of google.com Patrick the Awkward Situations Donkey

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