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Rafa García Febles quire, as well as in promoting a to open doors in fall 2010 healthier and more understanding Staff Reporter atmosphere on campus. Kelly Fahy Some view Harvard’s office as Staff Reporter Around 30 Washington Uni- a model program. In its first year, versity students and faculty at- reported incidents of sexual as- tended a question-and-answer sault skyrocketed from 4 to more Stephen F. and Camilla T. session Thursday evening with than 200. Brauer Hall for the Washington Susan Marine, the former sexual In its commitment to involve University School of Engineering assault prevention and education students in every step of the se- & Applied Science is scheduled coordinator at Harvard Univer- lection process of the University’s to be officially open and ready for sity. director, the ACSVP wanted to use in the fall of 2010, according Marine, the former and found- ensure that the session was open to the administration. ing director of Harvard’s Office to the public. Ake and fellow Brauer Hall, located close to of Sexual Assault Prevention and ACSVP Co-chair Jill Stratton, as- Whitaker Hall in the parking lot Response and the current and sistant dean of students, stressed outside of Brookings Hall, is part founding director of the Harvard the need for transparency and stu- of the University's effort to im- College Women’s Center, spent dent involvement. prove research and learning facili- Thursday consulting with the Uni- “I get the sense lately that ties for students and faculty. versity’s Advisory Committee on students have felt excluded from Construction began in October Sexual Violence and Prevention some of the decision-making 2008 and will be completed in the (ACSVP). The ACSVP has been that’s been happening,” Ake said. spring of 2010 in preparation for preparing to hire a director for a “I want the opposite to be true the following fall semester’s aca- similar position and is currently for this, and I don’t know a better demic use, according to Michael deciding the goals, procedures way to do this than to say, ‘Here’s Altepeter, assistant dean of facili- and resources of the University’s the best information that we’ve ties planning and management. own sexual assault prevention and got going; ask [Marine] what we Altepeter wrote in an e-mail response program. can’t think to ask her.’” to Student Life that Brauer Hall The committee hopes to select Marine addressed what the will feature the same architectural MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE a director by July 1, according to University as an institution can style as most of the buildings on Stephen F. and Camilla T. Brauer Hall, seen here last week, is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2010. Brauer Jami Ake, co-chair of ACSVP and do to promote knowledge of and the Danforth Campus. Hall will house the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering. assistant dean in the College of combat sexual violence, and em- “The architecture will be the Arts & Sciences. phasized the long-term benefit of collegiate gothic style used by wrote. “Brauer Hall is designed labs, one each for the Department ing will be immensely useful to Many at the University see the studying how to help victims. Cope & Stewardson for the origi- with an arcade inspired by the one of Biomedical Engineering (BME) the development of the Univer- position as essential in coordinat- “Most people will know a per- nal buildings. The building is but at Ridgely Hall.” and the Department for Energy, sity’s already strong BME and ing among student groups, faculty son who is a survivor of violence. one component of a master plan Among the facilities in the Environmental and Chemical en- EECE programs. and legal resources to ensure that They may not know a person at developed for this section of the building’s 150,000 square feet of gineering (EECE). victims of sexual assault receive University campus,” Altepeter space, there will be two teaching Altepeter notes that the build- See BRAUER, page 3 the support and counsel they re- See MARINE, page 3 Spring W.I.L.D. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, BIG RACE sees strong turnout

David Messenger and I knew,” senior Archana Varma Lauren Olens said. “I was less invested in what was going on, which is why me News Staff and a couple people I was with left early.” Waves of Washington Univer- “The bands were pretty bad,” sity students flocked to Brook- freshman Mariana Oliver said. “I ings Quadrangle Friday evening think they could have gotten bet- to enjoy the warm weather and ter bands for sure.” the spring Walk In Lay Down On April 12, Team 31 an- concert put on by Team 31 Pro- nounced that Kid Cudi, who was ductions. in the original spring lineup, This semester’s Walk In Lay canceled as a result of unfore- Down (W.I.L.D.) lineup featured seen circumstances. Kid Cudi Filligar, B.o.B, the Cool Kids was quickly replaced by Atlanta- and the headlining act, The Black based B.o.B. Keys. Some students expressed dis- The main stage concert was appointment with B.o.B’s perfor- preceded by Second Stage, which mance at the concert. took place in Bowles Plaza from “I didn’t like B.o.B. at all,” noon until 2:30 p.m. Second freshman Lian States said. “I Stage featured the student bands thought it was kind of gross.” The Odd Couple, The Jonny A few students said they be- Friedman Orchestra, Best Face lieve that a number of people de- Forward, Potluck Dinner and The cided not to go to W.I.L.D. due to Jack and Jills. Kid Cudi’s absence. According to members of the “[Kid Cudi] was the only per- MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE Team 31 executive board, the son that I knew, and I know that it Runners take off at the start of the Take Steps for Kids 5K Race. More than 100 runners took part in Sunday’s race, raising more than $1,000 for Big Brothers concert ran smoothly and was a wasn’t anyone’s fault, but I know Big Sisters. success. a lot of people were really disap- “I thought it was great. It was pointed about that. That’s who a good variety of different musi- they were looking forward to cal styles. It had something for seeing,” junior Michelle Bernard everybody. It was well done and said. “I think it might have just had high-quality acts,” said fresh- [influenced lower turnout rates], Students present honors theses, projects man Zach Whitacre, an executive because I think people didn’t re- board member. ally know what was going on.” Reactions from students Team 31 said it is working on echoed Whitacre’s statement. bringing Kid Cudi to campus for “It was definitely favorable to next fall's W.I.L.D. lineup. last years’ [concert],” sophomore Whitacre said, however, that at Undergraduate Research Symposium Becca Dirks said. “I enjoyed the the turnout was great from the music. I didn’t think I’d like the perspective of those on the stage. Cool Kids, but I did.” “The turnout exceeded expec- John Scott in different stressful situations script to be published. nice.” According to Whitacre, many tations,” he said. “I’ve never seen News Editor based on different tests of depriva- “There were definitely a fair Leahy said that her career goals students who were unfamiliar the whole concert from back- tion. amount [of people presenting at involve doing research. with the bands still came out of stage. Being able to look over the “It shows that there are differ- the URS] because all honors the- “I personally am going to be W.I.L.D. pleased with the perfor- entire crowd, it looked like there Students studying all disciplines ent tradeoffs depending on differ- sis people had to do it, but I don’t pursuing a Ph.D., potentially an mances. were a lot of people.” presented research at the Under- ent stressful positions and that ge- know how many people did,“ Le- M.D./Ph.D., so research is kind “People were surprised by For senior Sean Flanagan, this graduate Research Symposium in netics will determine in part about ahy said. of what I want to do, so to have how good Filligar was,” Whita- spring’s W.I.L.D. was not as ex- Lab Sciences last Saturday. genetic variability,” Leahy said. Leahy noted that biology ma- the opportunity to get into the lab cre said. citing as those in previous years. Presentations at the symposium Leahy said that many of the jors seeking honors are required to and conduct such a long-term proj- Some students, however, said “It was more laid back. It was (URS) included seniors presenting other students were also present- present at the symposium. ect and write up a thesis and have that this semester’s W.I.L.D. acts low-key,” he said. honors work and others presenting ing their honors work. Leahy start- “It went very well. I was very that experience, so I think person- were not as enjoyable as past Despite students’ mixed re- projects from this year. ed working on her honors project happy with the way my poster ally for me that’s really valuable years’ performances. views about the performances, Senior Averi Leahy presented during the spring semester of her turned out and the way it turned in terms of career goals,” Leahy “I was disappointed that I the greater supply of food at this her honors thesis in biology at the junior year and worked on it dur- out at the symposium,” Leahy said. didn’t know the acts perform- year's concert seems to have met symposium. Leahy’s project found ing the summer and during fall se- said. “There were a lot of students Leahy noted that having re- ing, while during my four years that, in fruit flies, different alleles mester. She also said that her lab and faculty that came through and here there have been bands that See WILD, page 2 for sleep variation were beneficial is working on submitting a manu- looked at everything so it was See RESEARCH, page 2

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Thunderstorms Showers High 76 High 68 THE FLIPSIDE Low 56 Low 52 Campus International eventcalendar WU and Brookings Institute form partnership Somali pirates attack Italian cruise ship Chancellor Mark Wrighton announced April 21 that the University is forming a part- Somali pirates attempted to seize another ship this past Saturday in the Sey- nership with the Brookings Institution, a non-profi t organization involved in research and chelles, north of Victoria. current government and policy issues. Six pirates were aboard a small boat, which chased the Italian cruise ship the The University has always had ties with the Brookings Institution since Robert S. Melody at high speeds. The cruise ship was traveling from South Africa to Italy. Brookings, who founded the think tank, has been on the University’s Board of Trustees for The pirates fi red at the cruise ship, but all 1,500 people on board remained MONDAY 27 the past three decades. unharmed. The Melody’s security shot back at the pirates and also sprayed water at The two institutions will collaborate on organizing programs, internships and lectures. them in an attempt to make them abandon the chase. Passengers on board the cruise This summer, the Olin Business School will manage the Brookings Center for Executive ship also did their part to help the ship escape from the pirates by throwing chairs off W.E.B. DuBois Awards Education, which offers courses focusing on government, policies and leadership. The Uni- the deck at the pirates’ boat. Women’s Building, Formal Lounge, 11:30 a.m. versity and the Brookings Institution also hope to cooperate in fi nding internships and other After fi ve minutes, the pirates decided to give up and retreat. Bullet holes were The 38th annual W.E.B. DuBois Awards programs in Washington, D.C., for students. (Lauren Olens) left in the cruise ship’s side, but there was no other serious damage. The ship remains will be held to recognize outstanding black on its way to its fi nal destination. students on campus. Despite the fact that more than 20 naval vessels are patrolling the water in this vicinity, about 12 ships have been hijacked in the last month as attacks are becoming Knighta Komedy XXXI: The Administration announces honorary degree recipients more prevalent. (Lauren Olens) Sesquicentennial Lab Sciences 300, 8 to 10 p.m. Describing them as pioneers and leaders in their respective fi elds, the administration Mama's Pot Roast's last show of the year! A two-hour show featuring improv games announced four honorary degree recipients for the 148th commencement at Washington and sketch comedy from the last 150 years. University on May 15. Tickets are $3 before the show and $4 at Robert Virgil, emeritus dean of the Olin Business School, fi rst came to the University policebeat the door. news briefs as an MBA student. Simon Hall was constructed during his time as dean. Since retiring in 1993, he has served as an emeritus trustee, professor and dean. He also chaired the Cam- DRUG OFFENSE—April 23, 2009, 2:27 Location: Snow Way Garage paign Committee for the Danforth University Center. pm. Summary: A vehicle was reported to be Robert Waterston is the William H. Gates III Endowed Chair in Biomedical Sciences Location: Liggett Dorm stolen from the third level of the garage. and chairman of the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington in Summary: RCD found a student smoking Disposition: Pending. Seattle. His team completed the DNA sequence for the tiny worm known as C. elegans— marijuana in his room and found various research which eventually led to the Human Genome Project. drug paraphernalia there. AUTO ACCIDENT—April 24, 2009, Patty Jo Watson is the Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor of Disposition: Pending. 11:31 am. Anthropology Emerita in the College of Arts & Sciences. She is one of the leading au- Location: Danforth Garage MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT—April 23, Summary: Vehicle was struck. TUESDAY 28 thorities on cave archaeology and has shaped the way in which such research is conducted. 2009, 8:10 pm. Disposition: Pending. Watson has done groundbreaking work in North Africa and the Middle East. Wendy Kopp, CEO and founder of Teach for America, will give the Commencement Moonlight Brunch speech and is the fourth honorary degree recipient. More than 20,000 individuals have par- Center Court and Village House, 10 p.m. to ticipated in Teach for America and have worked with 3 million students across the nation. midnight (John Scott) WU Dining Services will hold its traditional quoteoftheday midnight brunch during reading week. Take a break from studying and grab a midnight meal with your friends at one of the two locations. This is the last Midnight Brunch at Center Court! “While a momentous event for our University, Suspicious of Whistlers: The 420 show Lab Sciences 300, 8 to 10 p.m. Suspicious of Whistlers will present its fortherecord year-end show, The 420 Show, featuring this building will impact free improv and video sketches. The article “Wrighton, admins be $20 million. The article should discuss WU fi nances before Edi- have stated that the operating loss son crowd” in the April 24 issue would be approximately $20 mil- the world.” incorrectly stated that the endow- lion. Student Life regrets the error. ment loss by the year 2010 would Pratim Biswas, chair of the EECE Department, on the fall 2010 opening of Brauer Hall

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demands, unlike at past W.I.L.D. the event overall, Team 31 recog- hop, and if that’s your thing, the concerts. nizes that not every concert will fall is better. If you have a mixed “I’m really glad they had appeal to every single person who musical taste, the spring W.I.L.D. free food there, because people goes. is better.” wouldn’t have been eating other- “I think it depends on what your Fall W.I.L.D. featured Talib wise,” Varma said. personal needs are as a music fan,” Kweli, David Banner and Little While most students who at- Whitacre said. “The fall was pretty Brother, backed by the Rhythm tended W.I.L.D. were pleased with much all focused on rap and hip- Roots Allstars.

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search experience as an undergrad- involved in her project because of “For me it was helpful because uate student is important for apply- a class she took. Carpenter’s pre- as an undergrad, you don’t really ing to graduate research programs. sentation was on a paper that was get to present your research, you “In general, it’s just a valu- already written, but will not be don’t get published in the humani- able experience in learning time published. ties, so it’s a good chance,” Car- management and how to formulate Carpenter said that the sympo- penter said. “We don’t really get to questions and go about answering sium gives students an outlet to present our work in a more formal them, and it’s a really good process make their work known. She add- setting and I feel like in the sci- to go through, I feel,” Leahy said. ed that most of the time, students ences there’s more opportunity for Junior Shelby Carpenter pre- don’t do research specifically for that.” sented her research on William the symposium, but they present Carpenter estimated that one- Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of work they have already done for third or more of those presenting Venice.” She said that she became something else. were in the sciences.

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“The new building will of- faculty with additional facilities ate and undergraduate students in fer the EECE Department state- for research. energy, environmental and chemi- Complete a cluster of-the-art laboratories. The new Another innovation in the cal engineering, and prepare the building also gives BME, pres- new building will be a distance leaders of tomorrow to tackle the Focus on a hard course ently ranked 10th in the nation, learning classroom, which will important issues we will face.” the room it needs to expand,” he facilitate interactions between the In keeping with the Univer- wrote. University and other colleges in sity’s environmental and sustain- Put your prerequisites in order A highlight of Brauer Hall will the McDonnell Academy Global ability initiatives, Brauer Hall is be its extensive research facilities Energy and Environmental Part- designed to receive Leadership in Take a course in your major for the two departments. nership. These include Fudan Energy and Environment Design's “The research laboratories University in China, the Univer- Gold certification, according to will be state-of-the-art, modular sity of Tokyo, the Indian Institute Biswas. The building will imple- Have fun with a ghost or facilities which will allow us to of Technology in Bombay and ment many of the latest technolo- do research in Energy and Envi- nearly two dozen others. gies to be as sustainable as pos- vampire course ronment,” Pratim Biswas, chair of “[The distance learning class- sible, including a mechanism to the EECE Department, wrote in room] will have the provision to capture and reuse storm water an e-mail to Student Life. “They connect to the world,” Biswas and a system of cooperating with And then head to the beach!beach! will be modern and faculty doing wrote. local utility providers to reduce similar research will be grouped In his speech at Brauer Hall’s energy consumption. together. For example, research in groundbreaking ceremony in Oc- To keep the University com- aerosol science and technology, tober, Biswas said he anticipated munity up to date on the construc- air quality and nanoparticle tech- the building will be the site of re- tion of Brauer Hall, the depart- nology will be done on the third search that will affect the planet. ment has established a Web site floor.” “While a momentous event for with details on the project: http:// Seven wet labs and a number our University, this building will eec.wustl.edu/about/newbuilding. of computational labs in Brauer impact the world,” he said during asp. all while wearing your Þip Þops! Hall will provide students and the speech. “We will train gradu-

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FORUMSTAFF EDITORIAL Suggestions for operating cost reductions should emphasize internal well-being

ast Thursday, April 23, greater among faculty than among prospective students—for example, senting his plan of reducing costs. where their budget can be cut for ourselves to ensure that the quality Chancellor Mark Wrighton students, it is evident that Wrighton programs that fl y international pro- The University should encourage futures years. There is no current of our education does not suffer gave an address on the intends to welcome suggestions spectives to St. Louis to visit Wash. professors to fi nd alternative ways of incentive for the operating costs of from the reduction in the Universi- “State of the University” from students and faculty alike. U., and—as the chancellor has formatting readings so that students student activities to be reduced, and ty’s endowment. Because the quality forL students and faculty. We com- Because of Wrighton’s openness, we suggested—in mailings to prospec- can read them online without print- we feel that it is imperative that the of our education depends directly mend the chancellor for his efforts fi nd it prudent to offer our own sug- tive students. ing. Moreover, professors can be en- University encourage frugality as an on the quality of our professors, it is to engage the community; espe- gestions for reducing operating costs In line with prioritizing internal couraged to accept papers by e-mail end in itself. imperative that we, as students who cially in tough economic times, it is and increasing revenues, and we well-being above external image, we instead of in print, reducing both Although it is tempting to have been encouraged to engage in a reductions at the margins that will encourage the student body to take believe that “image” costs—such as paper waste and printing expenses. dismiss the chancellor’s remarks as larger discussion about the Univer- make a difference and save money. these suggestions as a beginning for landscaping—can be reduced, and Finally, we feel that the current suggestions that will not impact the sity’s operating budget, attempt to Following the address, Wrighton engaging in Wrighton’s plans. we encourage the administration to fi nancial situation merits a consid- state of our well-being as university avoid faculty discontent. We should, published a suggestion box on the Although our University is and make cuts in spending on food and eration of the cost-effectiveness students, Wrighton implied explic- therefore, encourage cuts that do not same Web site as the online link to has been an image-conscious institu- drinks at University events. of student groups. We believe that itly in his address that, since 62 per- affect faculty pay. As members of a his speech, saying, “We pledge to tion, we believe that any changes We believe that reductions in the the leaders of Student Union (SU), cent of Wash. U.’s operating costs community that values the quality consider every suggestion seriously in the operating budget should University’s internal costs should whose funding increases incremen- come from faculty salaries, would of its professors, we should speak and try to take advantage of the cre- prioritize internal well-being above emphasize an environmentally tally with tuition each year, should not see their normal pay increases up and request that cuts in SU fund- ativity and dedication of those in our public image. With this in mind, friendly stance, and we commend be encouraged to meet with fi nancial for the next few years. In line with ing, in image costs and in wasteful community.” Although attendance we believe that budget cuts can be the chancellor for keeping environ- experts within the University to help an emphasis on internal well-being, internal spending come before any at Wrighton’s 8:30 a.m. address was made in programs that seek to attract mental incentives in mind when pre- reduce their operating costs and see we, as students, ought to take it upon adjustment to professors’ salaries.

KATE OBERG EDITORIAL CARTOON Life lessons and the unoccupied mind of Professor Kit Wellman

Anna Sobotka I know it, and because, for this Staff Columnist entire academic year, I haven’t been letting my mind wander enough. I have fi lled my time with other people, petty discussions, work n Tuesday, April 21, and tetras—and I have felt less Washington University satisfi ed, less control, and less con- philosophy professor nected with myself. Because I am Kit Wellman was asked scared of graduating and the future, Oto give his “Last Lecture.” The idea I have avoided thinking about it, was taken from Randy Pausch’s and in the process, I honestly feel book “The Last Lecture,” and Well- less satisfaction with the way I am man was to speak as if it were his living. Sure, I’m having fun, but I last opportunity. It was an emotion- am on some level always aware of ally charged hour, one that left my the costs. own cheeks damp and eyes puffy, In the past, I naturally spent but also one where many important, time alone thinking about whatever, often forgotten, messages were con- and now, looking back with a bit veyed passionately and articulately. of perspective, I realize that during The lecture, called “The Excel- that supposedly “wasted” time, I lent Human Life,” was based was fantasizing, prioritizing and around Professor Wellman’s two organizing—all things that helped core criteria for valuing whether or me focus and live my life more not a life is well lived: meaningful fully. The time wasn’t really wasted relationships and worthwhile proj- at all. ects. The entire lecture kept thread- Professor Wellman put it per- Rape, torture, and contradiction ing back to these ideals as Wellman fectly when he said that nowadays AJ Sundar touched on family, friends, regrets, we are “excessively accessible.” Forum Editor position is indefensible. Nobody can that somebody would be booed off drastically harming others in a brutal, the unoccupied mind and attitude. We make ourselves available to justify such a horrifi c act, and nobody and shunned from society, and right- painful, and extended fashion. Even The most salient point of the others at all times, and the price is ought to justify such a horrifi c act. fully so. However, when somebody setting that aside, would we allow lecture for me was his emphasis that we make ourselves less acces- while back, I wrote a I appreciate this view in society be- makes an appeal for torturing some detainees to be raped instead of on the unoccupied mind, which he sible to ourselves. We don’t let our tongue-in-cheek article cause we shouldn’t even have to get individuals, we actually contend that tortured? The very notion sounds hor- introduced with a discussion of cell minds wander anymore; after all, endorsing rape in a mock- to the point of debating rape—we’ve stance and make arguments against ribly strange, and yet the same does phones, BlackBerrys and iPods, we have a million other things to ing manner for the annual progressed past that point to where that person, in what seems to be a not apply for torture. It seems we saying, “Turn them off.” Wellman do. Because of this, I have felt the StudentA Life Libel Issue. It never was we pretty much have universal rejec- contradiction. While rape and torture don’t hold the same level of disgust pointed out that in our constantly consequences in my own life and published because I submitted it too tion of rape as in any way defensible aren’t immediately up for confl ation, for such a disgusting act, and it’s not changing and fast-paced world, we have seen its effects on the lives late, but I have a feeling it would from a moral standpoint. This is they’re both heinous acts that are readily clear why. For now, anyway, I always have things to do, people of my friends. Sure, the distrac- have been a diffi cult piece to publish good—but why hasn’t it happened cruel, inhuman and worthy of punish- can only hope that we will eventually to communicate with and Twit- tions are fun and even sometimes anyway. In retrospect, however, it for torture? ment to the highest degree possible. reach the point in society where we ters to check—less and less do we valuable, but next time you have a raises an interesting point. The entire In a society where we’ve made Nevertheless, we continue to debate look back and think of the contradic- take time to simply let our minds free moment, turn off your phone, purpose of the article was to show such progress that we’re able to torture as if a stance could be taken tion in what we allow and disallow in wander. He stressed the importance computer, iPod, etc., and let your how endorsing rape is absolutely reject rape, why are we still debating that involves torturing others. The discourse. of the unoccupied mind and how mind go. absurd and indefensible. We live in a torture? If somebody took a stance claim that torture is necessary never those distraction-free moments are society that encourages debate, and for rape and made a genuine appeal applied to the My Lai Massacre, the vital for good self-communication yet arguing whether rape is accept- to society to start allowing the rape of Rape of Nanking or any other histori- AJ is a freshman in Arts & Sciences and and good decision-making. Anna Sobotka is a senior in Arts & Sci- able is very much not for debate— any persons, that somebody’s stance cal event that achieved some political a Forum editor. He can be reached via This message has been replay- ences. She can be reached via e-mail at and for good reason, because the would be immediately rejected and or military goal at the expense of e-mail at as [email protected]. ing in my mind because intuitively [email protected].

Lack of economic understanding undermines Tax Day Tea Party

Richard Jesse Markel I went to the St. Louis Tea Party wealthiest 2 percent of taxpayers is government that spends less. The tional Group was forced to borrow should have asked itself whether it Staff Columnist on the 15th with very high hopes for a specious argument. Consumption, latest round of economic “stimulus” in excess of $150 billion from enjoyed being employed or being the protest’s potential. The gather- an integral part of GDP calculations, was all but pointless. Think of it this the Federal Reserve. The money able to pay for their children’s food. ing was not, however, anything is dependent in part on the amount way: A battalion of infantry armed was, however, absolutely neces- If the answer is “yes,” then perhaps n April 15, tens of close to what I expected. Originally of free income available in the with $100 bills cannot do a job sary. While the crowd was busy they ought to reconsider their posi- thousands of people formed in opposition of excessive economy. In other words: People can designed for a sniper with a roll of spray-painting over the AIG logo tion on AIG. assembled all over the government spending, the Tea Party help the economy function better by quarters. Small-scale interventions on an English Manchester United Fiscal policy is unwieldy—that nation as part of the quickly devolved into a rant against spending some of their money. This into specifi c markets could have football jersey, I took the time to much is clear. This does not mean O“Tax Day Tea Party Protests.” These the government and a very misun- does not work when the govern- been useful. Conversely, throw- chant (softly) “Richard Jesse Markel that the government should spend assemblies were, to be quite honest, derstood economy. Let me break up ment is taking said money out of ing bags of money at the economy for public understanding of basic recklessly. However, on the other pointless. Let me qualify my state- my analysis of the protest into two the pockets of potential consumers. doesn’t help. It was for these rea- economic principles and the credit side of the equation, it does not ments by saying that there is nothing sections. First, I will address why I Additionally, the people with the sons, taxes and unchecked spending, derivatives market.” mean that masses of people should wrong with protesting. The First went to the protest and what it ought most disposable income to spend in that I attended the demonstration. If AIG failed, the economy stand up against a policy that they Amendment to the U.S. Constitu- to have been. I will then discuss why the economy are the wealthy. People There was a stark difference would have come to a screeching do not understand. I won’t go as far tion prohibits the government from it was such a disappointment. living paycheck to paycheck are between what I hoped for and what halt. The sheer amount of money as to say that it’s un-American. It interfering with “…the right of the My motivation for going to the not out spending in the consumer- I witnessed. Upon arriving, I was that would have been lost by AIG’s is, however, dumb. Protests succeed people peaceably to assemble, and to protest centered around the tax discretionary sector, the wealthy are! overwhelmed by the size of the counterparties, had it failed, would when people are informed. This one petition the government for a redress increase that Obama has promised. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not crowd and the idiocy of the protest’s have crippled the money supply. failed because of a lack of under- of grievances.” I do not take issue Perhaps you were duped by the pres- and would never suggest increas- master of ceremonies. Roughly Having read the work of renowned standing. with assembled bodies; it’s their ident’s campaign promises that rang ing taxes on the poorest Americans. twenty minutes after my arrival, the Chicago economist Milton Fried- right to protest. However, I do have of “Read my lips: No new taxes!” That’s a terrible idea. However, M.C. called for the crowd to chant man, I can safely say that history a problem with people who do not Obama has, however, decided to raising taxes on the wealthiest won’t “No More AIG…” I can understand shows a clear correlation between Richard Jesse Markel is a sophomore in understand the issues they protest raise taxes. Covering his story by help anything either. that it didn’t make for great press drops in the money supply and Business. He can be reached via e-mail against. saying that these will only affect the We need a more responsible coverage when American Interna- economic catastrophes. That crowd at [email protected].

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Copy Chief: Puneet Kollipara Forum Editors: Charlie Bohlen, Aditya Senior Photo Editor: Matt Mitgang Sarvesh, Eve Samborn, AJ Sundar MONDAY | APRIL 27, 2009SCENEScene Editor / Paula Lauris / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | SCENE 5 Stepping Amighetti’s 5141 Wilson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-776-2855, $5-12 Out ★★★★✩ Peter Davis customer base; the staff all seemed I ordered “the Special,” which ered Apatosaurus. Eerily similar, in a price check on 40 bottles of Hell- experience with this one, try order- Scene Reporter happy to be there and proud to be consisted of (deep breath) Genoa 1921 Amighetti’s was founded and mann’s. In any event, if you like ing it without the vegetables, cheese presenting their product in the best salami, roast beef, ham, pepperon- its “special sauce” became mildly mayo, something tells me you’ll and sauce. light possible. They ask you how cini, brick cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, well known. Nearly 90 years later, like the sauce. This was a great In general, Amighetti’s is quite Friendly service, fun ambi- your day is, they explain the ingre- pickles, onions and Amighetti’s my sleuth team has discovered that sandwich at a good value. Try it! inexpensive considering the large ance and respectable food: It’s all dients of every dish to you, and, famous, super-duper special sauce, Amighetti’s super sauce is remark- I also got a chance to test the portion sizes. And most of the food part of the experience at the Hill’s for the most part, they seem to be all on their even more famous, won- ably akin to the little-known condi- vegetarian sandwich, which came was pretty good. If you’re looking famous bakery and sandwich shop, genuinely glad that you are there. derfully fresh Italian bread. ment “mayonnaise.” with an assortment of vegetables for a unique experience during the Amighetti’s. After years of enduring After about 10 minutes, our food Let’s start with the bread. Forget Now I don’t mean to spark con- and cheese, along with the sauce. daytime, I’d recommend venturing social pressure, I fi nally checked was delivered to the table. The fi rst the lasagna noodles because this troversy; all I’m saying is that I’m It was pretty ordinary and frankly to the Hill for a giant sandwich and out the eatery renowned for its order of business was the lasagna. bread blows them away. Place pretty sure I saw Mrs. Amighetti at disappointing compared to the fi rst a fun time with a gregarious crowd. extra-fresh bread and savory meats. I ordered this because I saw it on anything (besides villainous peanut Schnucks the other day asking for sandwich. To gain a more satisfying Like any restaurant on the Hill, one of the other tables and it looked butter) between two pieces of Amighetti’s emanates a charm that great. Not charred but not under- Amighetti’s bread and I would like cannot be duplicated by other St. cooked, the lasagna was a golden it. Louis eateries. The quaint deli sits brown on a canvas of rich red. The sandwiches are huge— unassumingly on Wilson Avenue A vital component of success in really long and really wide. What among many other old buildings. the kingdom of pasta dishes is the makes the sandwich most diffi cult Everything seems peaceful until freshness of the noodle. As seen in to fi t in one’s mouth, however, you actually enter the restaurant— this dish and others, when it comes is the layer upon layer of meat all of a sudden, the ambience to being fresh, Amighetti’s gets it Amighetti’s piles on. changes. right. There’s something about the What was so special about this At 1 p.m. on a Tuesday, the tiny, great texture and taste of a noodle sandwich was that you could taste classically-decorated restaurant was right out of the oven that brings a its different layers, with the spicier, already packed. Schoolchildren, dish to another level. saltier salami and pepperoncini apparently skipping math class for The lasagna noodles were standing out from the sweeter and a sandwich bigger than their arms, cooked superbly so that they were more savory fl avors of the ham and were running around joyfully. fi rm without being chewy. The roast beef. Although I did not pick Customers were smiling and melted cheese was gooey and up much fl avor from the cheese, the whole place was fi lled with the delicious with a sharper taste that it did serve to add an unnecessary buzz of congeniality. Everyone provided a great contrast to the 100-200 calories to an already guilt- appeared to know everyone else, tomato sauce. laden meal (I’m not even going to creating a giant circle of friends, Speaking of the sauce, this was write about the Amighetti’s head- I observed from the outside. This my only problem with the lasagna. sized, fl avorless cookie I bought didn’t last long; fi ve minutes after The sweet, slightly tangy taste of and ate right after). The vegetables my friend and I sat down, we were tomatoes was okay, but it was just were pretty ordinary, leaving us to approached by a jovial fellow who not great. I suppose I was looking discuss the super-secret “sauce to asked us if he and his friends could for a slightly more distinctive fl avor end all sauces.” join us. Ordinarily, there are few from the sauce, but it never came. In 1879, archaeologist Othniel things I’d like less than having to Again, it did not ruin the plate, but Charles Marsh claimed to have talk at length to a stranger with a rather changed my opinion of the discovered a new dinosaur, which giant meatball stain on his shirt, but lasagna from being fantastic to be- he called Brontosaurus. In 1903 it at Amighetti’s, this seemed like the ing good. was shown that the by-then-famous norm. On to the real reason I went Brontosaurus was in fact the same PETER DAVIS | STUDENT LIFE The service mirrored the to Amighetti’s: their sandwiches. dinosaur as the previously discov- Amighetti’s, a bakery and sandwich shop on the Hill, combines good eats with a gregarious crowd. Wash. U. alum helps women Student-friendly make it in business Web site simplifi es

Felicia Baskin ism from Northwestern Univer- combat the gap between men and life changing for me...Apparently, Scene Reporter sity. Upon finishing her master’s women in the workforce. The women don’t ask for things...I program in the winter of 2007, book mentions several compa- learned a lot [about] what to ne- study skills Baicker returned to her native nies that have special initiatives gotiate for, how to negotiate, etc. With the winding down of the Philadelphia and started working that provide support systems for So I made a promise to myself school year, the job hunt is on. for Universum, a communications women. Baicker also spoke of that I was going to just try asking Whether the search is for full- firm that works as a liaison be- reeducation programs offered by for things.” Hana Schuster online. time employment or a meaningful tween employers and job seekers. upper-level business schools to Baicker’s new philosophy Scene Regular Features Editor Sawtell thought that students summer experience, Washington Universum’s many services women who have been out of the proved successful. Within the could benefit from seeing how University students of all ages are include consulting for companies workforce for a while. month following her interview others take notes and prepare for looking to confirm their plans for interested in hiring new talent Further good news is that the with Babcock, Baicker success- Washington University’s Cor- tests. Everyone has different study the future. Although each Wash. and Web sites with career advice. number of women in business fully lowered her rent, lowered nerstone Center for Advanced methods and different perspectives U. student boasts a top-rate edu- While at Universum, Baicker school has gone up overall—Ba- her cable bill—and negotiated for Learning helps students succeed —Sawtell hopes to give all stu- cation and many shared values, a helped edit and update the com- icker cites that women currently her personal byline to appear on in the classroom: Fellow students dents access to these methods and student’s employment opportuni- pany’s WetFeet career series. She occupy about 30 percent of the the cover of her book. WetFeet submit their notes for each class perspectives so that they might ties and experiences may depend also served as managing editor seats in MBA programs, com- guides are typically compiled by session in exchange for $80 per complement one another’s re- greatly on gender. for a free magazine distributed to pared to less than 5 percent in the external writers, and the authors credit hour, and students with dis- sources and increase one another’s The gap in employment stan- business school campuses around 1970s. don’t usually get credited indi- abilities are able to collect these understanding of a given course or dards and practices between the country. Baicker stressed that some of vidually. notes to be sure they will not miss subject. women and men is the topic of The offer to write “Survival the differences between men and Baicker’s adaptation of the any class material. Sawtell maintains that rather “Survival Guide for Women in Guide for Women in Business” women in the workplace come book’s lessons to her own life While Cornerstone is a useful than giving students an excuse to Business,” written by 2006 gradu- provided Baicker with a unique from everyday habits that don’t proves the broad appeal of her and responsible system similar to skip classes, GradeGuru actually ate and former Student Life editor opportunity. Although WetFeet translate well to professional situ- book. Although the cover of the programs offered at many universi- gives students a greater incentive Sarah Baicker. As Baicker notes in produces a wide array of career- ations. She noted, for example, book says “survival in business,” ties today, what happens when this to do well. By seeing how success- the book’s introduction, the U.S. oriented Web sites and literature, that women often refrain from Baicker stresses that the guide service is offered to all, publicly? ful students manage their classes, Department of Labor statistics the company did not previously raising their voices in meetings can help change any woman’s Most college students would prob- other students can be inspired to shows that in 2006, women made have a lot of materials targeted or from stating their opinions perspective. ably agree that it is not morally ac- be more thoughtful when process- 81 cents for every dollar earned directly to women. Baicker’s final because such behaviors might be “There is stuff in there about ceptable or academically respon- ing information and taking notes. by a male counterpart. Disparities work is the result of a partnership perceived as rude. These sorts of consulting and marketing…but sible to have another student go to Not only have students testified to like these are common in the U.S. between WetFeet and Forté Foun- socialized behaviors can be chal- I’m a journalist, and it has helped your classes and take notes for you the benefits of being able to use workplace, a world still character- dation, an organization of schools lenging for women to overcome, me in my professional life,” Ba- when you are perfectly able to do others’ notes, but many students ized by a male majority. and corporations that provides but Baicker notes that an impor- icker said. “It changed my per- the work yourself. have attested to the advantages of “When you’re in college you support and networking opportu- tant first step is for women to an- spective on being female and hav- However, GradeGuru.com, a uploading their own notes as well. feel like there are women every- nities to women in business. ticipate the obstacles that await ing a job.” new Web site sponsored by ac- Despite the intent of the site’s where. When I was at Wash. U., “They came to me because them in the workforce. After working at Universum, claimed publishing company service, however, Sawtell cannot the president of Student Union they wanted me to get involved in “College sets you up to see the Baicker served as a Web writer McGraw-Hill, offers this very ser- prevent those who just use the was female, club leaders were a long-term project,” Baicker said. world in a different way—women and Web editor for the Philadel- vice. Students enrolled at colleges notes to cram for classes they do female and the editor in chief of “I was thrilled. I didn’t know a lot have high GPAs, there are women phia NBC affiliate. She now works and universities across the country not attend. With a wealth of re- Student Life was female,” Baicker about business...But I believe that in leadership roles everywhere, as a Web writer and Web editor are able to upload their notes from sources online, the idea is tempt- said. “When you’re in college you if you are a good reporter, you can etc...Once you get out into the for Comcast SportsNet. Although any class, which other students can ing, as junior Rachel Sperry said: think women become leaders just ask the right questions and learn real world, there’s sexism, there’s her office culture is very different then download for free. “I’d probably use the notes and not as much as men do. Then you get what you need to know to write sexual harassment, there’s mater- from those she discusses in the Feedback and even awards or go to class. If their notes are just as out into the real world and you a story.” nity leave. Being able to deal with book, she believes the lessons she cash prizes are given to students good or better than notes I would look around and [notice that] not Thanks to Forté Foundation, those things is the biggest thing learned while writing her book who consistently upload helpful take myself, then there’s no point many women make it to the top. Baicker was able to interview readers can take from this book,” will continue to help her develop and thorough notes. While this site in doing it really because I could For me it was really interesting to women who work in many differ- she said. her own career, and she hopes that may serve as an incentive to keep go online and get better ones.” be presented with that [situation], ent areas of business. She spoke Baicker herself took some per- other women reap similar benefits up with classes for some, it may The bottom line is that Grade- something I had no idea existed.” to these women about their expe- sonal lessons from the book. One from the book. do just the opposite for others. Guru can easily be taken advan- In her book, Baicker seeks to riences in a male-oriented work of her favorite experiences during “I’m a firm believer that the Students who do not intend to con- tage of by those who want access help women understand the na- climate and gathered tips to help the research phase was a lecture cream rises to the top, but it’s tribute notes in hopes of receiving to class notes without putting in ture of the job market and how other women succeed in their own given by Linda Babcock, pro- scary [to apply for jobs],” Baicker awards and recognition can easily the work, but the site has improved they can use their strengths to careers. As she continued her re- fessor of economics at Carnegie said. “The only way to address use the site as a class substitute. the study skills and academic moti- their advantage. The book covers search, she discovered that it is Mellon University and coauthor uncertainty is to be as armed as As junior Jeffrey Feiereisen vation of many student users. Fur- advice for the job search as well impossible to pinpoint one factor of “Women Don’t Ask and Ask possible. With a book like this, said, “It sounds like a good idea, thermore, it’s hard to turn down an as strategies for a woman once as the cause for workplace in- For It.” you will go into it knowing the but unless I’m guaranteed to get opportunity to receive $45 in 15 she is actually on the job. Topics equality. After her talk, Babcock spoke best way to succeed. When the fu- money I don’t think I’d do it. I’d minutes for just passing on some range from tips for job interviews “The big reason, I believe, to Baicker about the power of ne- ture is a big question mark, [being probably just download stuff.” old notes. to profiles of female CEOs. that women don’t rise to the top gotiation. Babcock explained that informed] is the only way you can According to GradeGuru Should economy and usefulness Interestingly, Baicker had very probably has to do with family,” men negotiate four times more feel as confident as possible.” founder Emily Sawtell, the Web win over self-directed learning, or little interaction with the business Baicker said. “I think a lot of than women, be it about salaries site is designed as a supplement should note-borrowing be seen as a world prior to writing the book. women plan to have a baby, then for a first job or a raise later down Baicker’s book is available on to students’ in-class education, not really quiet tutoring service, open As an undergraduate student at go back… [and then] it’s really the road. Amazon.com and at select Barnes as a replacement. The success of and free for all? As the Web site Wash. U., Baicker studied cre- hard to get back in.” “I learned so much from just & Noble and Border’s locations. peer study groups in college com- continues to grow with more and ative writing. She then went on to Luckily, many businesses and a 15-minute conversation with munities inspired her to create a more students taking advantage of get a master’s degree in journal- universities are working to help [Babcock],” Baicker said. “It was worldwide interactive study group it, we will soon find out. 6 STUDENTCADEN LIFE | CADENZA Cadenza Editor / Stephanie Spera / [email protected] Z AMONDAY | APRIL 27. 2009 In Defense of A four-year refl ection: Screamo crunk Cadenza through the ages Cici Coquillette Music Editor Brian Stitt office: clean, professional and Former Cadenza Editor fitted out with the latest in Mac technology (thanks in no small I’ll admit, my first reac- part to our award-winning and tion to screamo crunk was It’s a bit of a Cadenza tradi- anonymous advertising team.) abject horror. The next in a tion for outgoing seniors to write While I wouldn’t dare rail against series of crossover genres a farewell article. It’s something the gleaming, pristine office (although, really, who thought that allows them to get anything we now enjoy or get nostalgic nu-metal and rap-rock were off their chest that they haven’t for the threadbare furniture and good ideas?), screamo crunk MCT CAMPUS had a chance to in the course windowless walls beneath the combines the lyrical themes similarly affected, but what she of their normal article-writing Women’s Building, I do wonder and liberal Auto-Tune usage said gave me pause. duties. Knowing full well I could if we have lost something. of crunk with the trademark “Oh my God, this is terrible. not top Matt Karlan’s recently One thing that’s easy to forget shrieking vocals of screamo. Why is he screaming?” rediscovered “Top 10 Types of as we StudLifers face a dimin- The result is both repellant and “No, no,” I replied, “You’ve People I Hate at Wash. U.,” I’ve ishing journalism market and a morbidly fascinating. got it all wrong. The screaming decided to take my article in a readership generally apathetic to Some screamo crunk bands is fine, it’s the rest of it that’s different direction. It involves the fact that we actually put out are fairly tolerable—3oh!3 has terrible.” free beer. Read on. a paper three times a week is that MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE garnered some critical acclaim, Cue epiphany. I came to Student Life by this is still a college newspa- and it’s difficult to dislike a Rather than a ridiculous accident, thanks to my former per. I admit Student Life has of kids movies that are inap- my ego. Please show up if you band that instructs listeners to mashup gone wrong, screamo roommate and good friend Adam affected some changes on this propriate for kids, I have a long, like. If you don’t, great; I don’t “do the Helen Keller and talk crunk is an opportunity for Summerville. He introduced me campus during my tenure here, proud history of spouting off on have any money or job pros- with your hips.” On the other musical unity. I appreciated the to Cadenza during a transitory but I won’t bore you with history subjects about which I am little pects. I’m a journalist. I want to hand, bands like Brokencyde song because of its relationship time, when all of it’s members because we here at Cadenza had more than half informed. thank everyone at Student Life make you wonder how this to my beloved screamo, while were still bitter over Student Life nothing to do with any of them. So in a bid to give you, my for putting up with me these past genre has any artists, much less my friend was a connoisseur of incorporating the formerly once- A college newspaper should beloved readership, a voice to years, especially Cadenza, even fans. Brokencyde, formed in crunk. Brokencyde had effec- weekly entertainment magazine be more than an occasional finally tell me off, I am offer- more especially Cecilia, David 2006, are the “quintessential” tively combined elements that into the paper at large. We held Sudoku or a source for humorous ing you guys a deal. Anyone and E for keeping me somewhere screamo-crunk band. While the we liked for different reasons our weekly meetings in a dingy police beat stories. I personally willing is welcome to join me at between boring and revolution- group is currently scheduled and churned out a result that basement office populated with think a college newspaper should Blueberry Hill on Tuesday, May ary. Thank you copy editors for to play on the Warped Tour we could both hate and, more stained couches and armchairs, be opinionated, controversial 5, at 8 p.m. and say whatever you accepting my refusal to use com- circuit, many have threatened to importantly, hate together. castoffs from local resale stores, and entertaining. It should push want. Tell you what: You tell me mas and my desire to boldly split boycott the tour unless the band That said, I found crunk no doubt. The walls were littered boundaries but, with tongue about one Cadenza article from infinitives whenever I saw fit. I is removed from the lineup. much more engaging with the with a variety of old cartoons and remaining firmly in cheek, walk the past four years that you liked should thank my family most of Similarly, the video for Bro- addition of screaming, and with humorous office quotes, although the line between important and or (more likely) hated and I’ll all and let them know how much kencyde’s “Freaxxx” just made a crunk backbeat, my screamo the centerpiece was the proud idiotic. I am proud to say that I buy you a beer. That’s right, I I appreciate my parents telling Cracked.com’s list of “The Six became much more palatable display of our “Wash. U. Girls have scoured the archives and personally, Brian Stitt, will buy me that everything I write is Worst ‘Professional’ Music to my friend. Perhaps this are ugly!” banner left over from currently hold the record for you a beer. 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1320 Washington Ave 314-516-5440 for more information. MONDAY | APRIL 27, 2009 News Editor / Kat Zhao / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | NEWS 7 Increased teacher shortage ArtSci votes on proposed changes expected after boomers retire to curriculum Kat Zhao the students,” Rollins said. “What Michelle Merlin pay, so I’m hoping that it will help ing to find jobs as teachers mainly retirement, but continue to teach Senior News Editor we are working on now is making News Manager the teachers in every way possible because a lot of the ways that the on a part-time basis.” the curriculum more fl exible for stu- and help certain states appreciate education system works,” said Cleland was more optimistic dents with the Integrated Learning them more.” Kevin Cleland, a sophomore ma- about his own job opportunities. The ArtSci Council assembled Model.” The retirement of the baby Mary Ann Dzuback, associ- joring in education. “I think it will certainly have on Wednesday evening two weeks Despite the complaints raised by boomers will be accompanied by ate professor of education, was “It’s very unfortunate that a an impact, but considering the ago to vote on the proposed changes many Arts & Sciences students about many problems, including an in- similarly hopeful that the lack of lot of teachers will start working economic status and the fact that to the curriculum in the College of the current requirements of the Art creased demand for social security teachers would bring about great- in public schools, underfunded a lot of teachers are finding it dif- Arts & Sciences, forwarded by the Sci curriculum, only nine students and insecurity in the job market. er appreciation for the job. schools, and slowly work their ficult to find jobs nowadays, it College’s New Curriculum Review appeared to submit their votes on the One sector that will be especially “There’s a real possibility that way up to private schools where may actually be good at this point Committee. proposed changes. All students pres- affected is education. teaching will become a far more they’ll become teachers that are that lots of teachers are retiring, The New Curriculum Review ent voted in favor of the proposed Experts estimate that Baby attractive profession for Ameri- just better paid and get better ben- because lots of new job opportu- Committee (NCRC), chaired by changes to the curriculum. Boomers make up one-third of can college students than it has efits,” Cleland added. nities do need to be opened,” Cle- Mark Rollins, professor of philoso- According to Rollins, the next the nation’s teachers, and their been, perhaps on par with its sta- The Career Center has not seen land said. phy, recently completed its review two semesters will be used to pre- retirement will leave an increased tus in some other countries, where a huge upswing in students wish- Despite Cleland’s optimism, of the proposed new curriculum. In pare for the new curriculum’s imple- shortage of educators. school teaching is highly valued,” ing to become teachers, although Dzuback said the precise effects order for the curriculum to go into mentation. The new curriculum will While this is a problem that Dzuback said. it is always something students that the retirement of baby boom- effect, the proposed changes must likely go into effect in the fall of will affect primarily K-12 schools, While there will be more jobs are interested in. ers will bring still remain unclear. be voted on by the ArtSci Council, 2010. college students considering edu- available, some students believe “Quite honestly, a lot of stu- “It’s hard to know exactly which represents the Arts & Scienc- “The students who are already cation can be hopeful about the the retirement will have little ef- dents here are interested in aca- when that 33 percent loss will es student body. matriculated at that time will be job market in the future. fect on new teachers, who of- demics, so they might get experi- hit school districts with the most In an e-mail sent to all Arts & grandfathered in [by the current cur- “Hopefully, that will make ten start out in underprivileged ence teaching, but they might go force. School districts currently Sciences students, the Council wrote riculum requirements, not the new it easier for me to get a job and schools that always need teach- back to get a master's or Ph.D.,” operate without an adequate num- that all students of the college can ones],” Rollins said. hopefully, that will mean teachers ers. said Phil Gallimore, a career de- ber of appropriately trained teach- take a vote that evening following During the ArtSci Council meet- will become more appreciated be- “I think for a lot of us looking velopment specialist at the Career ers for duties assigned them,” Rollins’ introduction of the proposed ing, a few students addressed the is- cause right now they’re not,” said for jobs, especially those planning Center. “From a personal opinion, Dzuback said. “This could pro- changes. A link to the NCRC’s fi nal sue of Arts & Sciences requirements Lindsey Waldenberg, a Washing- on actually teaching afterwards, I I think two things are happening vide an opportunity, out of neces- report, a document laying out the being more cumbersome for current ton University freshman interest- don’t see a major fear, or at least even with the Baby Boomers. They sity, for districts to treat teachers proposed changes to the curriculum, transfer students and asked how the ed in pursuing a graduate degree for me personally. I don’t have are working longer than the previ- as the professionals they are, even was also included in the e-mail. issue would be attended to in the re- in education. “Maybe they’ll be any major reservations as far as ous generation—they’re healthier, as they require higher standards of According to Rollins, there are vised curriculum. able to have more rights and better people going to Wash. U. look- able to work longer. They’ll take teaching competence.” three main changes in the new cur- “There will be accommodations riculum: the elimination of the cur- made [for transfer students],” Rol- rent cluster system, the combination lins said. of the Language & Arts (LA) distri- The overall expected impact of bution area and Culture & Diversity the proposed Arts & Sciences cur- (CD) requirement into the Language riculum will include creating more ResLife to house Village BLOCs and Culture (LC) distribution area natural ways to achieve integrated and, fi nally, the expansion of Focus learning, having fewer types of re- programs and small group experi- quirements and offering more op- ences. tions for small group experiences. Replacing the clusters system The proposed changes also in- in former fraternity houses will be the proposed Integrated clude the possibility of integrating Learning Model (ILM), which will Writing 1 with a freshman seminar. residents, will house the “Sports the University’s history for so- treat primary and secondary majors, “We currently and haven’t known Enthusiasts Bloc.” rority women, however, did not minors and freshman programs, such the point of the Writing 1 course. We In late February, Greek Life transpire. Resident Life eventu- as Focus programs, as one way of can’t come to a conclusion until pro- leaders and the Campus Life Of- ally took over the management of achieving integrated study in Arts & fessors can establish the purpose of fice considered turning House 1 House 1. Sciences. Students will be required the program,” Rollins said. “We are into a “Panhellenic house” that “We need as many beds as pos- to complete two forms of integrated aware that people aren’t happy with would include four or five women sible on campus to house students, study in addition to their major. the current Writing 1 program” from each of Washington Univer- so we worked with Greek Life to “When the cluster system was The Arts & Sciences faculty will sity’s seven sororities. The plan fill those beds [in House 1],” Se- fi rst implemented, the faculty had vote on the revised curriculum on for the first official residence in pion wrote. intended for it to be benefi cial to May 1.

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Men and women win UAA titles Johann Qua Hiansen Trisha Wolf said. “I didn’t know at the time. I totally Senior Sports Editor Sports Reporter look up to her. It was great to be on the same level.” Assistant swimming and diving In the women’s meet, sophomore coach Beth Whittle will be joining Washington University’s men’s and Taryn Surtees and freshman Jessica her husband and former assistant women’s track teams both won UAA Londeree took second and third respec- men’s basketball coach Tim Whittle conference titles Sunday. The women tively in the 10,000 meters. Junior Hope at his new head coaching position at accrued 231.5 points, topping second- Rathnam took third in the 3,000-meter Macalester College. place Emory University by 62 points steeplechase as did the women’s 4x100- News of the Whittles’ move was while the men totaled 221 to Carnegie meter relay, composed of junior Caitlin announced on April 17. Mellon University’s 152. This was the Hartsell and seniors Wadlington, Trudi “It was inevitable that one of women’s 10th title in a row and the Pugatch and Molloy. Molloy also fi n- the two of them would fi nd a head men’s fi rst since 2006. ished second in the 100-meter hurdles coaching job somewhere,” Head “I was completely excited. It wasn’t and the 400-meter hurdles as did Wade Swimming and Diving Coach Brad JOE ANGELES | WUSTL PHOTO SERVICES in my mind that we’d win by 65 points. in the 400-meter dash. Jackey took third Shively said. “They’re going to do It was just an amazing feeling,” sopho- in the 800-meter run while Wadlington great things, I’m excited for them, swimmers have been very support- more Scott Pettit said. “A lot of the cred- fi nished in the same spot in the 200-me- and we will move on.” ive of our decision,” Whittle said. it went to how hard everyone worked as ter dash. “I feel incredibly proud of Tim “With students still fi nishing up the a team.” On the fi eld, seniors Jessica Lane for being named the new head men’s school year, it’s nice Tim and I both The team started out the meet with and Colleen Moreland cemented Wash. basketball coach at Macalester, and I have a chance to say goodbye to our four wins on Saturday before racking U. dominance in the pole vault, taking am completely confi dent he is ready student-athletes.” up 14 titles Sunday. “It started early on second and third. Edwards also fi nished to lead the team and take on this new Last fall, the Red and Green had Saturday and continued,” junior Keith third in the shot put. challenge,” Beth Whittle said. “We the third highest GPA in the country England said of the team’s momentum. In the men’s meet, sophomore Da- are both excited about the opportu- amongst all NCAA schools accord- Alli Alberts was the star of the meet, vid Spandorfer fi nished second in the nity and looking forward to moving ing to the College Swim Coaches bringing home four UAA titles. She 10,000-meters. The men’s 4x400-meter to St. Paul this summer.” Association of America, posting a won the 400-meter hurdles in 1:03.98 relay, composed of Umana, Coghill, Beth Whittle has already begun combined GPA of 3.42. Only schools and the javelin with a 38.74 meter ef- Harmon and junior Chris Malaya also the job hunt at area colleges. with GPAs of 3.00 or better were fort. Both of these marks provisionally took second. Junior Alden Black took “Ideally, I would love to stay ranked. The men’s squad with a 3.48 qualifi ed her for the NCAA champion- third in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. in coaching, or at least in aquatics. average GPA led 89 teams across all ship meet. She teamed with freshman Freshman Dan Davis also took third in I also plan to celebrate the winters; NCAA Divisions. Elisabeth Stocking, sophomore Kelli the 110-meter hurdles as did Mowry in maybe I will take up cross-country “I am proud of our swimmers Blake and junior Molly Schlamb to the 200-meter dash. skiing,” Beth Whittle said. for managing to balance diffi cult win the 4x800-meter relay in 9:27.31. In the fi eld events, senior Brent In Whittle’s four years with the academic programs with demanding Finally, running with fellow seniors Sensenich fi nished second in the dis- swimming and diving program, practice and competition schedules,” Erika Wade, Krystyn Stowe and Dan- cus and third in the shot put. Classmate countless school records have been Whittle said. “Being a student-ath- MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE ielle Wadlington, she helped to win the Senior Alli Alberts competes at the Washington University Invitational on Danny Luce took third in the discus. shattered, and both the men and lete is not easy, but our swimmers 4x400-meter relay in an NCAA provi- Overall, the team was very excited women have had top 20 fi nishes at are proof that it is quite possible to April 4. Alberts took fi rst in four UAA events. sional time of 3:55.99. about the results. “This is one of the nationals. The women’s team has be successful in both the classroom Wadlington was also a multi-event Umana and sophomore Tom Gulyas, England completed the javelin only meets where [the team] actually placed 14th (08-09), sixth (07-08), and the pool.” winner for the Bears. In addition to the won the 4x100-meter relay in 41.93 sweep, tossing it 60.48 meters to set a matters,” Alberts said. “We’re a team seventh (06-07) and fi fth (05-06) Whittle had many responsibilities 4x400 win, she won the triple jump, seconds, setting a school record. UAA record and provisionally qualify at conference. It matters if you beat the while the men have placed seventh in addition to coaching. She runs the leaping 11.65 meters and the 100-meter Umana brought home multiple titles for the NCAA championships. Fresh- team next to you.” (08-09), 13th (07-08), 18th (06-07), lifeguard corps, coordinates travel hurdles in a time of 14.58, both of which of his own as did sophomore Ben Har- man Tyler Jackson also won the The team will compete next at the and sixth (05-06) at nationals. The and organizes fund-raising. topped the provisional standard. mon and senior Tanner Coghill. Umana 110-meter hudles in 15.03 seconds. Pacesetter Invitational in Terre Haute, fi rst three individual national cham- “The last four years have gone Freshman Katie Hered won the also won the 400-meter dash in 49.68 Two Bears also recorded provisional Ind. on May 2 in continued prepara- pionships in school history, includ- by very fast, and I have been hon- pole vault title, clearing 3.37 meters seconds. Coghill took the 400-meter marks in events they did not win. Wad- tion for the NCAA championships. ing junior Alex Beyer’s 400-yard ored and thankful to be a part of the while classmate Erica Jackey took the hurdles, running them in 52.90 sec- lington provisionally qualifi ed in the The team is hoping to carry this success individual medley 2009 title were all Washington University in St. Louis 1,500-meter run in 4:40.40. onds to provisionally qualify for the long jump after fi nishing second with a throughout the rest of the season. achieved in her time. Whittle was a community,” Whittle said. “I have On the men’s side, senior Pierre NCAA championships and the triple leap of 5.63 meters. Classmate Aubrey “I think all of us are really excited member of the 2006 and 2008 UAA made memories here that will last a Hoppenot brought home three titles of jump, leaping 14.03 meters. Harmon Edwards fi nished third in the hammer about the momentum,” Edwards said. Women’s Coaching Staff of the lifetime.” his own. He swept the sprints, winning completed the pole vault sweep, clear- throw with a toss of 49.52 meters, good “We’re all starting to think that if we Year. No new assistant coaches for ei- the 100-meter dash in 10.97 and the 200 ing 4.44 meters and also won the long enough to top Delaina Martin’s school can continue on this swing of energy “It’s not easy to leave Washington ther men’s basketball or swimming meter dash in 22.05. He, along with fel- jump, leaping 7.12 meters, another pro- record. there’s a nice chance of doing well at University in St. Louis, but we look and diving have been announced as low senior Todd Mowry, junior Iboro visional mark. “It was really exciting,” Edwards nationals.” forward to new adventures, and the of publication time. MONDAY | APRIL 27, 2009 Sports Editor / Johann Qua Hiansen / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | SPORTS 9 Bears outslug Case Western sportsbriefs Alex Dropkin Spartans a 5-3 lead. This lead, however, Sports Editor did not last long. In the fi fth, the Red and Green took over the game with seven runs, batting Watts/Cutler fall in finals at Ojai Washington University powered around. Scott Kennedy led the scoring past Case Western Reserve University in the inning with a two-run single, plat- Valley Tournament on Saturday to defeat the Spartans 13- ing Gregg Kennedy and Bayer. Miguel 7. The team’s fourth win in a row was Davis also had a two-RBI single, while Junior John Watts and senior Charlie backed by a balanced offense. Nearly senior Andy Webb, Midkiff and Leh- Cutler fell in the doubles championship of the every starter recorded an RBI, while mann also added RBIs. 109th Ojai Valley Tournament in Ojai, Calif. “I didn’t have a great at-bat my fi rst seniors captain Zander Lehmann and The eighth-seeded duo fell to second-seeded Scott Kennedy each had three. two at-bats…it was kind of a frustrating “In the last couple of days, our of- start, but everybody else on the team re- Max Liberty-Point and Ilya Gendelman of fense has really been clicking, and it ally picked me up. They got a couple of UC-Santa Cruz (4-6, 6-3, 7-5). In singles, shows with our run production. Up and runs on, which really kind of takes the fi fth-seeded Cutler fell in the quarterfi nals down the lineup, everyone is getting pressure off, so I was really able to go (6-3, 6-3) to second-seeded Lawrence Wang two to three hits a game. I think people up on my next three at-bats and ride the of Claremont McKenna College. Top-seeded are putting good swings on the ball and moment,” Kennedy said. people are seeing the ball better,” Leh- In the bottom of the fi fth, Mullins Watts defeated ninth-seeded Max Ortiz of mann said. chipped into the 10-5 lead with his UC-Santa Cruz and fourth-seed Andrew Sophomore Adam Merzel (6-1) second homer of the day, a solo shot, Giuffrida to reach the fi nals. Second seed took the mound for the Bears and gave and Case scored again the seventh, but Lawrence Wang of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps up seven runs in 6.2 innings of pitching. Lehmann and junior Nick Vom Brack proved too much for Watts in the fi nal and He did, however, earn his team-leading sealed the victory in the ninth inning. won 6-4, 6-2 to take the championship. (Johann sixth victory of the season. Lehmann hit a monstrous two-run “I wasn’t very happy with the way home run to left-center fi eld and Vom Qua Hiansen) I pitched, but I was very pleased by Brack added an RBI single. the way my teammates picked me Wash. U. had played Case earlier in up. To give up seven runs and to have the season, splitting a pair of games at your team come up and score 13, it just the UAA championships, March 10-15. shows what a resilient team we are,” In the fi rst game, however, the Bears Merzel said. “If we don’t do well in one lost 9-20. Women’s tennis finishes fourth in UAA facet of the game, we come back and “That game was the low point of our fi nd a way to win.” season, so to speak. We had a great team The No. 14 Washington University For the third consecutive game, the meeting after that and realized that if we women’s tennis team finished fourth in the Bears struck fi rst. In the top of the third were going to lose by 11 runs to Case, DANIEL EICHOLTZ | STUDENT LIFE UAA with losses to No. 3 Carnegie Mellon inning, sophomore Matt Bayer brought then we had no business really being on Sophomore Adam Merzel pitches in a game on April 11. Merzel led the Bears in the semifinals and to No. 5 Chicago in the in leadoff hitter Remy Midkiff on a dou- a baseball fi eld,” Lehmann said. “We all in a 13-7 victory against Case Western in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday. ble down the left fi eld line. Shortly after, know that Case Western is a team that consolation final. After defeating Brandeis the Kennedy brothers had back-to-back we have to beat every time and so we The Bears split Sunday’s games with run in the sixth on an RBI groundout by University 7-2 in the quarterfinals, the Bears RBIs, scoring Lehmann and Bayer to had to avenge our early loss.” Chicago and Case, defeating the Ma- Vom Brack. fell 1-8 to the Tartans and the Maroons. Jaclyn take a 3-0 lead. The second game of the scheduled roons 8-1 before falling to the Spartans The Bears (20-10) next play at Bild and Elise Sambol took second doubles Case responded with four runs of its doubleheader against University of 1-9. Senior Brian Williams improved to Greenville College on Tuesday be- against Chicago while Erin Swaller and own in the bottom of the inning. With Chicago was rained out in the top of the 6-2 with a complete game, surrender- fore returning home for doubleheaders two outs, sophomore Chad Mullins hit second inning. ing just eight hits and two walks. Gregg against Maryville University, Webster Karina Kocemba provided the lone victory at a three-run home run. “We actually played a game of tic- Kennedy drove in three runs for Wash. University and DePauw University on first doubles against Carnegie Mellon. No. 4 “I threw a splitter, and I left it up tac-toe on a baseball with the University U. while Lehmann, Scott Kennedy and Thursday, Saturday and Sunday respec- Emory won its 22nd consecutive UAA title about belt high, and the kid put a good of Chicago [during the rain delay]. We Nick Vom Brack also added RBIs. tively. The team ends the regular season and remains undefeated in the conference swing on it. Good hitters hit mistakes, drew a tic-tac-toe board on a baseball Six pitchers were needed for Sun- on May 5 at Millikin University. tournament since the UAA was founded in and I made a mistake, and he hit it out,” and we would throw it back and forth to day’s fi nale against Case, with Zachary 1988. (Josh Goldman) Merzel said. the dugouts, so we were really just try- Cain, Joe Wenzel and Jeremy Rogoff With additional reporting by Josh Another home run in the fourth, this ing to stay loose and have fun,” Merzel surrendering all eight runs after the fi rst Goldman time from freshman Peter Zak, gave the said. four innings. Wash. U. scored its lone SOFTBALL WUWU makes nationals Softball splits with Spartans The Washington University Women’s Club Ultimate team swept its games this weekend to reach the Ultimate Players Association the Red and Green offense continued and Cavarra were honored during the its strong game in the fourth. With two game. National tournament. As the top seed out outs and junior Caitlyn Hoffman on The Bears host their fi nal home of the Southern Region, the Red and Black second, junior Megan Fieser singled to games of the season on Tuesday against defeated Missouri State, the University of center fi eld. Fieser then stole second to Greenville College. The key regional Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and SLU to tie Amanda Robert’s 2006 single season doubleheader starts at 4 p.m. on the reach nationals. In the final against SLU, school record of 19 stolen bases. Wash. U. Softball Field. Wash. U. con- Wash. U. won 14-11. The national tournament “We’ve had one of the best hitting cludes the regular season with DePauw years we’ve had since I’ve been here, University. “We want to kick some begins on May 22 at Ohio State University. and that’s defi nitely a tribute to [Assis- serious butt,” Malouf said. “We owe (Josh Goldman) tant Coach] Mindy [Hager], who’s been (DePauw) from last year because they working with our hitters,” Head Coach defeated us in Regionals.” Leticia Pineda-Boute said. Abramoski then hit a two RBI dou- ble. Abramoski used her speed to score , the eighth run of the game as Hitchcock hit an RBI single to left fi eld. Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle “We’re all hitting, and that’s just Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis building on itself,” Abramoski said. “We’re all coming together.” ACROSS Sophomore Claire Voris limited 1 Big name in copiers the Spartans to two hits throughout the 5 Improvise on game, struck out six and recorded her stage ninth career shutout. The 55-minute 10 Yawn-inducing game was the shortest Wash. U. game speaker this season. 14 “You want the light __ off?” Game two 15 Gaucho’s rope 16 Manipulative sort 17 One who’s at Wash. U. struck only once in the home on the second game with a two-run third in- range ning. An error by the Spartan pitcher 19 Venetian blind allowed Voris to reach fi rst. Fieser then part advanced Voris on a sacrifi ce bunt be- 20 Make haste DANIEL EICHOLTZ | STUDENT LIFE fore a double by Abramoski sent Voris 21 Transvaal settler home. Hitchcock singled before Ca- 22 Words after “Hi, Junior Carter Malouf hits a grand slam in the fi rst inning of the fi rst game vs. honey!” Missouri Baptist sending the Bears into an early lead for their 8-0 shutout. varra hit a sacrifi ce fl y to center fi eld 24 Counting scoring Abramoski. everything Johann Qua Hiansen Malouf’s at bat was fi lled with ten- Missouri Baptist came back in the 26 Crock-Pot potful Senior Sports Editor sion. Freshman Alyssa Abramoski was fourth inning with all the offense they 27 Antiquity, once at third, junior Ashton Hitchcock was would need to win the game. Freshman 28 Gunfighters’ at second and freshman Corissa Santos Olivia Cook gave up four hits and three graveyard The 307th at bat was the charm for had just been walked to load the bases. runs. Cook was unable to get herself out 32 Boneless cut 35 Jean Auel’s “The junior Carter Malouf, as she connected With two outs in the bottom of the fi rst of a two-out jam in the top of the fi fth __ of the Cave By Pancho Harrison 4/27/09 for her fi rst career home run against inning and a 1-0 count, Malouf launched inning. A double by Spartan Lauren Bear” DOWN Solution Missouri Baptist University on Satur- a grand slam to left center fi eld. “I was Scovill scored another run and Cook 36 1998 Sarah 1 Coffee-chocolate day. The grand slam in the fi rst inning just thinking get a hit and hit it down to was benched for the remainder of the McLachlan hit mix set the tone for an 8-0 win Saturday the ground and make sure to get a run game. “We became a little complacent,” 37 Boatloads 2 How some tuna afternoon before the Washington Uni- in,” Malouf said. “It went up and out, it Pineda-Boute said. “Hopefully, it’s a 38 In what place is packed versity softball team’s nine-game win- went a lot farther.” good wake-up call for us.” 39 Penny 3 Beach drier ning streak ended with a 4-2 loss in the Santos increased the lead to 5-0 Saturday was also Senior Day at 40 1960s 4 Dada pioneer Cosby/Culp night cap. with an RBI single in the third before Wash. 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