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thetartan.org @thetartan April 2, 2012 Volume 106, Issue 23 Carnegie Mellon’s student newspaper since 1906 Trayvon Martin rally draws crowd Campus looks for madelyn glymour a convenience store when he News Editor died. Many carried signs that Cohon successor said, “I am Trayvon Martin.” Several hundred people Four Carnegie Mellon stu- brent heard ly recommend a candidate to gathered around the Fence at dents, two University of Pitts- Assistant News Editor the board, every member of a rally on Monday to demand burgh students, and a local the university community — justice for Trayvon Martin. artist spoke at the rally. Vice The search to replace students, alumni, faculty and The rally was organized by president of the BGSO Brit- University President Jared L. staff — will have the oppor- Carnegie Mellon’s Black Grad- tany Claud, a masters’ student Cohon, who will be stepping tunity to participate and pro- uate Student Organization in Tepper School of Business down on June 30, 2013, is vide input.” (BGSO). and the Heinz School of Pub- under way. The official search time- Martin, a 17-year-old Afri- lic Policy and Management, Ray Lane, the chairman of line consists of three phases: can-American boy, was shot introduced the speakers and Carnegie Mellon’s Board of the quiet phase, the public and killed last month in Flor- kicked off the rally. Trustees, named the official phase, and the final phase. ida. The admitted shooter, Several of the speakers search committee of 17 mem- The quiet phase takes George Zimmerman, says that stressed the importance of bers in a letter published on place from February to Au- he was acting in self-defense. demanding justice in concrete the university’s website last gust. It consists of the proper Under Florida’s stand-your- ways, such as voting in local February. The committee will formation and establish- ground law, any level of force elections. “It’s not enough to be directed by Jim Rohr, the ment of a search committee, is justified if a person believes vote for a black president,” chairman and CEO of PNC as well as the inclusion of a that his or her life is threat- said Jennifer Saint-Preux, a Financial Services Group and firm to assist in the search. ened. Unless it is proven that Pitt law student who spoke chair of the board’s Nominat- The public phase will take Zimmerman was not acting in about the legal aspect of the ing and Governance Commit- place from September 2012 self-defense, he cannot be ar- situation. “That is not what tee. to spring 2013, during which rested or charged. is going to change these laws This committee includes candidates will be sought and Critics say that Florida au- on the books. This is a state eight university trustees and narrowed down to a small thorities have not conducted issue.... If the only thing eight faculty members in ad- list. The final phase, sched- an adequate investigation to you’re doing is voting for your dition to Rohr. The recom- uled for the spring of 2013, is determine whether Zimmer- president, you’re not doing mendation from this commit- when the final group of can- man acted in self-defense, enough for your country, tee will be submitted to the didates will be interviewed and that Martin was racially you’re not doing enough for Board of Trustees for the se- and the search committee profiled. Phone records show your state, and you’re not lection of Carnegie Mellon’s will make its recommenda- that Zimmerman, a member doing enough for someone next president. tion. of his neighborhood watch, like Trayvon Martin. You need Materials science and en- The official announce- followed Martin against the to be at every election. You gineering professor Anthony ment of Carnegie Mellon’s Nicole Hamilton/Comics Editor Rollett is a leader of the presi- new president is expected to express instructions of a 911 need to take that hour and Hundreds of Pittsburghers and local students surrounded the Fence on operator. vote.” Monday at a rally seeking justice for slain 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. dential search committee. He occur before the end of the Protesters at the Fence Kimberly Ellis, a local art- described his role as “work- spring 2013 semester. wore hoodies — the cloth- ist who goes by the name of policemen while walking, un- [Miles was beaten], you’re ing with basically everybody In order to make the uni- ing that Martin wore the day Doctor Goddess, stressed the armed, through Homewood in probably now old enough to in the university to try to versity community aware of he was shot, which allegedly same point. Ellis tied it into 2010. “Laws can be changed. vote. And if you’re not regis- identify candidates.” the happenings surrounding made Zimmerman suspicious the story of Jordan Miles, a But you have to show up at the tered, shame on you. It’s not In a Feb. 12 message, Lane the presidential search, and of him — and passed out local African-American teen- voting booth. And you cannot just about the vote. What hap- wrote, “While the committee, to gather public opinion on Skittles and iced tea, the items ager who was beaten and just react.... So those of you aided by a search firm, will Martin had just bought from stunned by three Pittsburgh who were in high school when See TRAYVON, A3 lead the process and ultimate- See SEARCH, A3 Five SBP candidates debate Jake Flittner speaks out jennifer coloma madelyn glymour have the ability to veto. So if celebrations on the four Fri- Operations Manager News Editor there’s any sort of motion that days leading up to Carnival. goes through Senate, I have Flittner asserts that he suc- The five student body pres- Student Body President the power to veto that motion. ceeded entirely at some of the idential candidates debated Jake Flittner is happy to be I think that it’s important for intitiatives, such as Friday and discussed their campaign back to work. myself to know what is going Frenzies and healthy eating. and positions last Monday in On Feb. 23, the Under- on in the actual Senate meet- The first Friday Frenzy oc- McConomy Auditorium. The graduate Student Senate ings. And I think that that has curred last Friday, and two debate was held by the Elec- voted to begin impeachment been completed from either more are scheduled to take tions Board and The Tartan; proceedings against Flittner, Sangita or myself going to the place this week and next. WRCT and cmuTV sponsored a senior mechanical engi- meetings, as well as through Flittner said that other initia- and broadcast the debates. neering and engineering and our conversations in [Execu- tives, such as the overhaul of Most of the debate ques- public policy double major. tive Committee meetings].” Parents’ Weekend, were ac- tions focused on individual For three weeks, he was con- In addition to his consti- complished independently by tickets and their platforms. stitutionally prohibited from tutional duties, Flittner says the university administration For example, Amy Quispe, performing any of his presi- that he has done consider- or other bodies. In those cas- a junior computer science dential duties. Last week, able work on the platform on es, Flittner said that he lent and math double major, was when the Graduate Student which he was elected, which support where possible. asked to explain her open Assembly (GSA) failed to he claims is more detailed and In the cases of the diversity data position. reach quorum at a joint meet- comprehensive than previous honors program and the Tar- “I promised that we would ing to vote on the matter, the presidents’ have been. tan Taxi, Flittner said that he have APIs for the school data. motion expired, and Flittner The pillars of Flittner’s simply discovered, after work- That means that we want to was reinstated as president. campaign platform were com- ing to put them into place, have data sets open in a way One of the rationales that munity building; government that they were not possible. such that it’s easy for people Senators who moved to im- relations; health and safety; Tartan Taxi, he said, was a to interface with that data peach Flittner gave was that transparency; and previous program similar to those that and to use it,” Quispe said. he had failed to carry out initiatives. Specific initiatives other universities have imple- “I’ve worked on this problem his constitutional duties, but included promoting healthy mented. But for legal reasons, from a tech perspective, but Flittner maintains that he eating; introducing a campus he discovered that Carnegie I’ve realized that it’s not just a performed those and more. diversity honors program; Mellon could not implement technical problem; it’s a poli- Among other complaints, revamping Parents’ Week- its own cab system, and no cy problem. I hope that from some Senators accused end; increasing governmental Pittsburgh cab companies the talk we can start to influ- Jonathan Carreon/Photo Editor Flittner of not attending or transparency; evaluating and were interested in the project. ence administrators to open The five candidates for student body president met on Monday to sending a representative to improving escort and shuttle Similarly, Flittner said that up data sets so that develop- debate and explain their platforms. every Student Senate meet- services; developing a cab the only way to implement ers, but also other people, can ing, which he is constitution- service for Carnegie Mellon the diversity honors program use these data sets to create ence that it takes to be in this hoping I’m not elected. But if ally required to do. students, called Tartan Taxi; would have been to make it a new things and to solve the position. And when you think I am, I’m not sure what I’ll do “For the course of this and introducing Friday Fren- problems in their surround- about what the purpose of the — I’ll have to cross that bridge whole year, between my- zies, a series of small campus See FLITTNER, A3 ings.” student government is, it’s to when I get there.” self and [Student Body Vice Neither junior information be the voice of the people.... Junior information sys- President Sangita Sharma], systems and human-comput- We’ll be strategically picking tems major Seth Vargo men- we’ve gone to basically every er interaction double major our cabinet and the people tioned that the university is meeting,” Flittner said. “Have Brian Groudan nor his run- that we work with to make currently employing new fees there been one or two that, ning mate, junior decision sci- sure that they complement and cuts on alumni dona- just because of schedule con- ence and psychology double our strengths and our weak- tions, specifically mentioning flicts, we haven’t been able to major Amanda Ho Sang, has nesses.” the central administration make? Yeah. [But] we’ve been held any student government Senior materials science fee which was introduced last in the upper 90 percents. I be- position. They were asked and engineering and biomed- year. The fee began, Vargo lieve there’s been one or two how they would compensate ical engineering double major said, at about 4 percent, and one of us hasn’t been there for their lack of experience, Matthew Biegler said that he will peak at 9.6 percent. for. First semester, I went to and how their roles in other was not in the election to win, “I think it’s time that we most of the meetings, and organizations helped them. but rather to send a message. start asking the university then second semester, San- “We do have experience Biegler thinks the university to give back,” Vargo said. “If gita’s been going to almost all through other organizations. should incentivize the stu- they’re going to start levy- of the meetings.” I don’t think that’s the big- dent body president to ensure ing 10 percent taxes, I feel Flittner does not believe gest drawback,” Groudan that he or she accomplishes like we have another Boston that one or two missed meet- said. “Through my leadership goals and initiatives. Tea Party on our hands. And ings over the course of a year in my fraternity, I ran a huge “[Getting elected is] my I think that, as students, it’s constitute a failure of duty. PR game that re-branded worst nightmare,” Biegler our responsibility to be civil, “I ask myself the question, us.... Amanda and I have had said. “Honestly, I think I’ve not hostile, like the Boston ‘Why is going to Senate, why a number of leadership posi- heard a lot of compelling ar- Tea Party, and start asking the is going to GSA in the actual tions ... and so I think that we guments from people saying constitution?’ Well, if you have the leadership experi- yes and no. At this point, I’m See DEBATE, A3 Kate Groschner/Staff look at my actual powers, I Jake Flittner maintains that he has fulfilled his constitutional duties. A2 « thetartan.org/news The Tartan » April 2, 2012

Campus news in brief Statistically Professor awarded grant for Secretary of Transportation study of hybrid materials names professor to ITSPAC Speaking The National Science This is not Malen’s first Ray LaHood, the U.S. of intelligent systems re- Foundation has awarded research award. Malen previ- secretary of transportation, search should be funded and Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African-American boy, Carnegie Mellon mechanical ously received the Air Force has named Carnegie Mel- by whom. was shot and killed in Sanford, Fl. on Feb. 26. His shoot- engineering professor Jona- Office of Scientific Research lon electrical and computer Rajkumar is an expert in er was licensed to carry a firearm, though he was en- than Malen an Early Career Young Investigator Award. In engineering professor Raj smart systems for vehicles couraged not to as a neighborhood watch chief. Here’s Development Award. 2011, Malen received the Pe- Rajkumar to the Intelligent and highways. He is current- a look at the control and use of firearms in Florida and The award will give Malen troleum Research Fund Doc- Systems Program Advisory ly doing work in vehicular in- across the United States: $400,000 over the next five toral New Investigator Award Committee (ITSPAC). formation technologies, au- years to study organic-inor- from the American Chemical “This is a great honor tonomous vehicles that drive ganic hybrid materials. These Society. for me as my research team themselves, and vehicular materials combine the prop- In addition to his work works to develop and imple- networks. erties of superconductors with organic-inorganic hy- ment technologies for im- “State-of-the-art com- 35% with the scalability of plas- brid materials, Malen is cur- proving the safety and ef- puting and communication The percentage increase in gun-related fatalities in Florida from tics. Malen’s research uses rently working on a “Phonon- ficiency of transportation,” technologies can significantly 1999 to 2009 laser-based technologies to Simulator,” an educational Rajkumar said in a university advance the safety and ef- study photon transport. initiative to teach the origins press release. ficiency of transportation, “I’m extremely pleased of heat transfer in Pittsburgh ITSPAC advises the secre- since extending the physical with this award because it public schools. tary of transportation on the infrastructure is both expen- will fuel my experimental “The local focus will be study and development of in- sive and limited by existing 746,430 studies of how energy in the under-represented pre-col- telligent U.S. transportation road layouts,” Rajkumar said form of heat is transferred lege students from PPS as systems. in the press release. The number of active gun licenses in Florida through organic-inorganic well as students at Carnegie Members of the commit- hybrid materials,” Malen said Mellon,” Malen said in the tee make recommendations Compiled by in a university press release. press release. about which proposed areas Madelyn Glymour

26% feature photo The percentage of Americans who believed handguns should be banned in 2011 First Friday Frenzy takes place on Cut 47% The percentage of American households that own a gun

Sources: Centers for Disease Control, www.justfacts.com, and Compiled by www.gallup.com Patrick Gage Kelley Lecture Preview Hans Vetter Memorial will deliver a lecture titled Lecture: Peter “Greedy Sharing: Schedul- Stutchbury ing on Weakly Consistent Memory.” Monday at 6 p.m. Acar will present the re- Carnegie Museum of Art cent unpublished results of Theater his and his collaborators’ Peter Stutchbury will work on “greedy sharing,” a present a history of design new algorithm for load bal- thinking, influences, and ancing on processors with outcomes. Stutchbury is the weakly consistent memory. head of Peter Stutchbury Ar- The algorithm relies on chitecture, an architectural work-sharing, which results firm based in Sydney, Aus- in synchronization. Acar will tralia. The firm has won 41 present experiments which Royal Australian Institute of show that the algorithm is Architects awards, and its practical, and discuss future work has been exhibited in- research directions. ternationally, including two exhibitions at the Venice Ar- chitecture Biennale. Stutch- Philosophy Colloquium: bury and his firm focus on Branden Fitelson sustainability in their design. Thursday at 4:45 p.m. Baker Hall A53 William C. Weldon Branden Fitelson, a pro- Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. fessor of philosophy at Rut- Mellon Auditorium gers University, will deliver a lecture titled “Accuracy, William C. Weldon, the Coherence, and Evidence,” chairman of the board and based on his and his collabo- Kate Groschner/Staff CEO of Johnson & Johnson, rator’s work. Student Body President Jake Flittner’s initiative came to fruition last Friday afternoon when the first “Friday Frenzy” was held on the Cut. Students will speak about his experi- Fitelson will briefly dis- were offered free chips and drinks and had a chance to socialize with each other and meet members of the student government executive branch. ences in business. He is also cuss the traditionally accept- a member of the board of di- ed accuracy, coherence, and rectors of JPMorgan Chase & evidentiary norms for full Co. Weldon also serves on the belief, as well as the Ramsey- Campus Crime & Incident Reports Liberty Science Center Chair- style reasoning that one man’s Advisory Council, and should be skeptical of analo- alcohol. The driver will be front porch between 8:30 p.m. tower restroom for a report of is a member of the board of Alcohol Amnesty gous norms for partial belief. March 25, 2012 charged by summons. and midnight. The saw is val- an intoxicated female. Upon trustees for Quinnipiac Uni- He will then describe al- ued at $600. This incident is arrival, Carnegie Mellon EMS versity. ternative accuracy and coher- University Police respond- under investigation. checked the student, and she ency norms for partial belief, ed to Roselawn Apartments Disorderly Conduct was allowed to return to her for a report of an intoxicated Umut A. Acar and the ways in which analo- March 26, 2012 room in the care of a friend. gous norms for full belief lead female. Upon arrival, Carn- Wednesday at 1 p.m. Theft No citations were issued be- to a new coherence norm that egie Mellon EMS and Pitts- University Police were Gates Hillman Complex March 28, 2012 cause the alcohol amnesty is weaker than deductive con- burgh EMS checked the stu- called to the fraternity quad 6501 policy applied. sistency. dent; she was taken to the for a report that a black male, A student reported that she Umut A. Acar, a research- hospital via ambulance. No wearing a black and white left her cell phone at Skibo er at the Max Planck Insti- Compiled by citations were issued because checkered hat, had urinated Café at approximately 12:30 Auto Theft tute for Software Systems, madelyn glymour the alcohol amnesty policy ap- on the exterior doors of Al- a.m. She returned to see if March 30, 2012 plied. pha Chi Omega. This incident anyone had turned her cell was not reported until an phone in and was told that A student reported to Uni- hour after it had happened, so a manager had found it and versity Police that she had DUI the suspect was no longer on placed it behind the coun- parked her vehicle in the Corrections & Clarifications March 25, 2012 scene. This case is still under ter, but another female had lower part of the Morewood In the article “Greek Sing shines with amusing per- investigation. claimed it almost immediately parking lot at 8:30 p.m. She University Police spotted formances” (Pillbox, March 26), Jake Yosafat was incor- afterward. This case is under stated that when she returned a motor vehicle accident rectly reported as having served as his house Greek Sing investigation. at 1:00 a.m., her vehicle was on Forbes Avenue near the chair. He has never held said position. Theft gone. This incident is under University Center turnaround. In the article “Motion to impeach SBP Flittner fails” March 27, 2012 investigation. The vehicle struck a curb and (News, March 26), Seth Vargo was incorrectly identified Alcohol Amnesty blew out its front tire. Officers Members of Alpha Epsilon as a senior. Vargo is a junior. March 30, 2012 initiated a traffic stop and Pi fraternity reported that In the article “Record five tickets run for SBP, SBVP” determined that the driver an unknown person stole a University Police respond- (News, March 26), Seth Vargo and Joe Frick’s majors was under the influence of Dewalt Miter saw from their ed to a Morewood Gardens E- were switched. Vargo is an information systems major and Frick is an economics major. In the article “Record five tickets run for SBP, SBVP” Weather (News, March 26), the Boston Red Sox were incorrectly referred to as the Boston Red Socks. The article “Cosplayers invade Downtown” (Pillbox, March 26), contains incorrect information about the founding of Tekkoshocon. The convention was founded in 2003 by a University of Pittsburgh alumnus. The article “Statistically Speaking” (News, March 26), incorrectly states that the Fence’s caps are 20 inches in circumference. The caps have a diameter of 20 inches. If you would like to submit a correction or clarifica- tion, please email The Tartan at [email protected] or Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday [email protected] with your inquiry. High / Low High / Low High / Low High / Low High / Low 71 / 44 59 / 37 55 / 34 56 / 38 61 / 45 Source: www.weather.com April 2, 2012 « The Tartan thetartan.org/news » A3 Flittner opens up about role of student body president FLITTNER, from A1 where somebody thinks, ‘If I of how we focused. And in the what the role of the president presidents will be transpar- so busy here.... So if you have vote for Jake, there will be a process, we made it so that we should be. His hope is that the ent with the student body. In a more open-dialogue culture, course, which he feels would Tartan Taxi.’ That’s not what weren’t as transparent as we’d next president will be able to the best of all possible worlds, I think it would allow for an have violated the spirit of we said. It was, ‘We want to try like to be. We pretty much just improve in big ways because the president would speak di- ideal president to be able to re- what he and Sharma were try- to have a Tartan Taxi, so we’re followed previous precedents of that conversation. rectly with the student body ally be out there in the campus ing to achieve. Sometimes, he going to work on trying to get that were put in front of us. He pointed to one consti- on a regular basis, to get ideas community, really be out there said, you just don’t know what it. Will it happen? I can’t tell And I think this is something tutional duty of the president from them and to share what having larger town halls, hav- will work until you try. you for sure, because I haven’t that, when leaving office, that he believes to be the most he or she has been doing. But ing larger addresses, having “Platforms are a promise to started working on the proj- we’re really going to push to important: “Facilitate repre- in order for future presidents larger open communication work on issues. A lot of these ect.’ ” other future presidents that sentation of the student body to really communicate with with all of campus.” issues that you come up with, Despite the work that this is something that should throughout Carnegie Mel- the student body, Flittner says As for how to create such a it’s not a question of, ‘You Flittner says he and Sharma be made a high priority.” lon University’s Pittsburgh that the student body has to culture, Flittner said that the should have known that you have done during their term, In fact, Flittner hopes that campus.” This is the line that change as well. changes have already started can’t do this.’ You don’t know there is one area of his plat- increased transparency will be Flittner says is responsible for “I would like to see a lot to happen. The key, he said, until you really start getting form in which he admits fail- one of the byproducts of the the way that the role of the more student body support,” is patience. “I think it’s some- into that process. After a lot ure: transparency. “[Student motion to impeach him. Cur- president develops. Flittner said. “Right now, for thing that has been develop- of work, that’s when you find government transparency] is rently, he said, each president “It is abstract,” Flittner instance, if I try to have a town ing. It’s a process. You can’t out this can work or this can’t one thing I don’t think that improves in small ways on the said. “It’s designed to be that hall, the town halls that I’ve just flip a switch. You just have work.... And I think that ‘want we’ve done to where we’d like job that previous presidents way ... So that you can have tried to have, you get a few to slowly develop your com- to try,’ ‘want to have happen,’ to. I’ll admit that. We put it as did. But, Flittner said, the some fluidity in your actual people show up.... When I held munity and develop your rela- is maybe where there’s a mis- a lower priority ... because our impeachment process has al- presidents. So you can have my town halls, I had 20 people tionship with that community communication between can- main focus was trying to get lowed for student government different styles of presidents.” at a town hall, and that was a by doing projects and just try- didates and the student body, initiatives done. That’s kind to have a conversation about Ideally, Flittner said, future success. Because students are ing to make campus better.” SBP candidates vie for votes Rally urges civic action DEBATE, from A1 involved in the issue. “My “None of them mentioned institutionalized racism.... Luther King Jr. once said, ‘In- involvement here has been media organizations. That TRAYVON, from A1 I feel like I’m more empow- justice anywhere is a threat university to give back to us.” making sure that what I feel was something that was inter- pens is we look to President ered now. I can go back, I can to justice everywhere.’ If we Vargo said that a way the are the vital services to the esting to me,” said Matthew Barack Obama. We look to the share the information that I desire to demand justice for university could give back was university stay here.... I have Baron, a sophomore electri- feds and say, ‘Please do some- heard from the speakers that Trayvon, we all must exercise to pay for the security cost of established the connections cal and computer engineering thing,’ and you completely presented today, and I can justice on a personal level.” Carnival, such as paying for to make sure that stuff like and Hispanic studies double overlook the local community tell people that we can make Business and public policy the police officers. This, Vargo the buses stay intact.... That major. where you can actually see an a difference. We cannot al- and management dual mas- said, would severely cut the being said, if everything goes “I think that [the debate is] impact. You can feel it. When low things like this to keep ter’s student Ricky Burgess, costs students have to pay. fine, the busses are safe, then the same kind of thing every my city councilwoman wasn’t on happening when it is ulti- the president of the BGSO, As the chair of Undergrad- it’s up to us to go to our feed- year, with varying experience doing what I wanted her to mately our ability to vote that spoke last. uate Student Senate, junior back collection to see what amongst candidates,” said do, I put her out!” can prevent it.” “In order to break the cycle economics and statistics and the people want.” Turi Alcoser, a senior mate- Voter registration forms Other speakers empha- of carnage, we must change decision science double major The audience also had the rials science and engineer- were available at tables be- sized the importance of com- our culture,” Burgess said. Will Weiner has been highly chance to ask questions. One ing major. “If experience will side the rally. bating racism on a daily basis. “First, we must remember, involved with transportation. audience member asked for be the deciding factor, then “I’ve been in Maryland “ ‘Is this man a monster?’ as Chris said, we are George “This depends on what each ticket to name three or- that’s not enough. But I still for the last five years, but I’m is the question I ask,” said the Zimmerman too. Fundamen- happens with Port Authority. ganizations neither of them think they did well and I don’t moving back to Pittsburgh, so second speaker, sophomore tally, Trayvon’s death wasn’t My biggest thing is reaction had been in, and one that have anything against them.” I need to register,” said James information systems major about unjust laws or poor po- area,” Weiner said, speak- currently didn’t exist but that Voting opened on Satur- Cole, a Morgan State Univer- Christopher Lindsay. “No. licing. It was about fear. Like ing on how he would stay they wished to see made. day and will close on Tuesday. sity student who registered at Racist? Potentially, yeah. But George Zimmerman, we too the rally. “I felt I needed to do no more than me or any one often fear those who do not this. I felt like they were talk- of us. I’m just as wrong when I look, talk, act, or speak the ing to me, even though I just joke about my Hispanic broth- way we do. We may not be Forums discuss new leader got back in town. It was a very ers being illegal or assume my killing innocent men in cold SEARCH, from A1 opening address. a member of the presiden- informative protest.” Asian brothers know karate. blood, but every day, we take Each of the three forums tial search committee, stat- “I know in the black com- I’m just as wrong when I as- small actions that perpetuate what Carnegie Mellon should followed the same format: Af- ing that the town hall was to munity, we feel like our vote sume a white officer is only the culture that led to Tray- look for in a new president, ter a brief presentation on the “construct a shared vision of don’t count,” said rally-goer following me or pulling up von’s death.... Together, let us a series of public forums was changes in Carnegie Mellon the characteristics ... we’d like Brandy Mangham. “Because beside me because I’m black. honor Trayvon’s legacy by cre- held last week. during Cohon’s tenure, the to see in the next president.” we see all these laws that are In this way, I’m no better than ating a world where he could The student town hall was audience contributed ques- The faculty delivered re- so against us. It’s basically George Zimmerman. Martin have lived.” opened by Student Body Pres- tions about and hopes for the sponses focused on limiting ident Jake Flittner, a senior next president. restrictions and bureaucracy mechanical engineering and Students called for a presi- within the university. They engineering and public policy dent who pays attention to re- also sought a president who double major. Flittner said search, is socially responsible, would better interdepartmen- that “the overall purpose of continues to improve student tal relations. this town hall is to gather in- life, maintains financial secu- Mathematics professor formation for a white paper ... rity, and balances science and John Mackey described his vi- and also to help the presiden- the arts within Carnegie Mel- sion for the next president by tial search committee to find lon. saying, “We need a very ag- aspects and characteristics for When expressing their gressive, yet thoughtful per- the next president.” thoughts on the traits that son.... Our danger is becom- The “white paper” will be should be held by the new ing complacent.” drafted by the faculty com- Carnegie Mellon president, Rollett said that “no pref- mittee and then used to create responses focused on ap- erence is being stated or dis- a job statement and descrip- proachability and an under- cussed” as to whether the tion for potential candidates. standing of what one student next president would come Cohon spoke at both the dubbed “the Carnegie Mellon from within the university student and faculty town spirit.” community. Regardless, one halls, but was unable to at- At the staff meeting, au- staff member did request that tend the staff forum. Rohr dience members expressed the next president come from spoke in his stead. concerns that some staff outside of Carnegie Mellon. Adam Rauf, the president members, especially lower- In addition, Rollett en- of Staff Council, opened the paid employees, felt like they couraged students to express staff forum. were struggling financially. their suggestions regarding “We as the staff members Others pointed out that Carn- the search either on the offi- are kind of like the troops on egie Mellon was shy as an cial website or by finding in- the ground, so to speak. We institution, stating that the dividuals related to the presi- know all the interworking next president needed to be a dential search, whose names of the university. That’s why “cheerleader in chief.” can be found online. it’s so critical for us to make The faculty forum was A forum for alumni will be an impact,” Rauf said in his opened by Irene Fonseca, held during Spring Carnival. VP candidates debate policy justin mcgown $95 to about $114, and en- believes that before raising Staffwriter couraging resource sharing the fee, three actions need to between similar clubs when be taken by the VPO: Encour- The candidates for Vice merging is not possible. He aging campus organizations President for Organizations also said that he would like to appeal to their alumni for (VPO) and Vice President to provide audits to any club additional funds; promoting for Finance (VPF) debated in that makes a reasonable re- collaboration between related Rashid Auditorium last Tues- quest, and make the value organizations through more day. The debates, which were and power of the position of meetings; and increasing ef- more lightly attended than VPF more readily apparent so ficiency by making students Monday’s student body presi- the position may attract fu- aware of CollegiateLink, a dent and vice president de- ture contenders. service which will soon re- bates, were held by the Elec- After Mark finished an- place OrgTracker and Bud- tions Board and The Tartan. swering audience questions, getTracker. WRCT and cmuTV sponsored sophomore electric and com- Danesh said her focus as and broadcast the debates. puter engineering major VPO would be on creating Junior lighting design ma- Alyssa Danesh and sopho- a third tier of organizations jor and longtime member of more business administration with official campus recogni- student government Jon Mark and decision science double tion but no funding, and cre- is running unopposed in the major Rishi Patel took the ating a wiki with information race for the position of VPF. “I stage. Danesh and Patel are on the forms needed to start understand that, pending the campaigning for the posi- and run a campus organiza- greatest write-in campaign tion of VPO, a position within tion. She said that she would in history, this is pretty much student government which make clarity the overall goal in the bag for me, but I feel I works alongside the VPF to of her term. Danesh cited her should be held to the same manage student organiza- experience as the Committee standards as other politi- tions on campus. on Student Organizations’ cians,” Mark said. “We don’t have enough chair of recognition this past The key points Mark made money or space,” Patel said in term. in his platform were a 20 per- his opening statement. “Rais- Voting for the VPO and cent increase in the student ing the [student activities fee] VPF positions began on Satur- activities fee, raising it from should be a last resort.” Patel day and will close on Tuesday. A4 « thetartan.org/forum The Tartan » April 2, 2012

From the Editorial Board Sanctions against Iran are mostly ineffective of human beings to make a living, speak up, or just express their views openly.” The Islamic Republic of Iran is not that kind of state and will not react to further sanctions. All past sanctions on Iran have proven Daniel Cohanpour to raise oil prices, instead of dete- riorating Iran’s nuclear program. President Barack Obama an- There is no sense behind the belief nounced further oil sanctions on that further sanctions, especially at Iran last Saturday, hoping to put a the highest point in Iran’s nuclear dent in Iran’s ever-present nuclear developments, will work. program. The only thing that is missing, in “There is a sufficient supply of this heap of policies and reactions petroleum and petroleum products to Iranian nuclear advancements, from countries other than Iran to is any trust in Israel’s ability to act. permit a significant reduction in the “We are no longer that same old volume of petroleum and petroleum herd being led to the slaughter, as products purchased from Iran by or was the case in the early part of the through foreign financial institu- 20th century. We have progressed tions,” Obama said. The sanctions a little since then; we also acquired would be implemented in three some weapons during that time,” months and would show their ef- Israeli journalist Hagai Segal stated fects a few months later. on Ynetnews.com, in response to What Obama failed to mention, doubts about Israel’s ability to effec- however, is the historical lack of suc- tively attack Iran. Increased belief cess of sanctions on Iran. and support in Israel’s defensive ca- Since the 1920s, sanctions led by pabilities are more important than the United Nations on the Iranian the historically disproved sanctions economy have been minimally effec- route. Josh Smith/Forum Editor tive. The objective of chipping away Diplomatic negotiations have at Iran’s nuclear facilities is far from never worked with the Khamenei- SBP, SBVP candidates tout feasible campaign goals being reached. Ahmadinejad government, and they Iran’s President Mahmoud Ah- never will work. Just as Iran has a For the past two years, The Tartan initiatives, with a majority of them Groudan and Ho Sang medinejad stated his intentions in window of opportunity for negotia- has refrained from endorsing a can- falling under the categories of pub- 2008 to “wipe Israel off the map” if tions, Israel has a window of oppor- didate for student body president. lic relations or event attendance. Presidential candidate Brian Iran were to acquire nuclear weap- tunity for beginning its militaristic This year, because we are not entire- Public relations and greater visibility Groudan and vice presidential candi- ons. Israel and the United States approach. If Israel wants to impact ly supportive of any one platform, we on campus can easily be introduced, date Amanda Ho Sang are also pro- continually press the notion that Iran’s nuclear facilities effectively, choose to do the same. There is an and could be a great success, if the moting a diverse set of initiatives in a nuclear-viable Iran is not just a it needs to do so in the coming unprecedented number of presiden- candidates continue to publicize their platform. threat to Israel, but a global threat. months. tial candidates running, and each and update their website as well as Some, like the transformation of The issue has heated up this year, “Nip it in the bud” is an appropri- ticket has certain ideas that sound advertise in more physical ways on the space underneath the Pausch with constant talk about a potential ate phrase, and whether this comes relevant and feasible. We review campus. bridge into a recreational area and Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear fa- in the form of an Israeli offensive or each ticket and their ideas below. The initiatives geared towards the increase in outdoor seating, cilities in the coming months. a joint American-allied offensive is event attendance, such as town hall seem doable. Others initiatives, like As Israeli journalist Merav Batito yet to be seen. Quispe and Wade meetings, attempt to address the the airport shuttle, would be ex- put it in an article for Ynetnews.com, What is certain, however, is that more intangible problem of apathy tremely difficult to accomplish and “Economic sanctions are a superb sanctions are passive and have been Presidential candidate Amy in the student body. There is no cut are already being addressed (or, in solution for those who believe in proven ineffective against this type Quispe and vice presidential can- and dry solution to this problem, and the case of the shuttle, will be ad- the basic principles of democracy, of regime. didate Bryan Wade seem primar- the success of the initiatives created dressed if the 28X bus is cut) by the such as accountability to one’s citi- ily concerned with their Open Data to address it depend on increased university. zens, the holding of free elections Daniel Cohanpour (dcohanpo@) is a initiative and the reformation of the visibility, event interest, timing, and and guaranteeing the basic right staffwriter for The Tartan. Committee on Student Organiza- community collaboration. Beigler and Friedman tions (CoSO) into a two-tiered pro- cess. The idea to reform CoSO in a Vargo and Frick Presidential candidate Matthew way that separates student organi- Biegler and vice presidential candi- Letter to the Editor zation recognition and JFC funding Presidential candidate Seth Vargo date Amy Friedman ran on a scat- may result in the creation of a lot and vice presidential candidate Joe tered platform, admitted by Biegler of similar clubs, thus forcing these Frick are running on a platform to be a joke campaign. The campaign Student Senate showed similar organizations to fight for geared towards unifying what they critiques the effectiveness and effi- members. see as a divided campus. Their ideas ciency of student government. commendable efforts The Open Data initiative is a re- to extend DineX to include more alistic goal; its focus is on opening off-campus locations and make En- We are glad that all candidates I would like to take a minute to had been legal, the end result would up more opportunities and tools for tropy+ accept meal blocks are inter- stressed a need to increase visibility respond to the article in last week’s still have been that Senate voted by students to be creative and approach esting ones. of student government initiatives on Tartan which criticized the Student a slight margin not to remove Jake community problems. This initiative The idea to secure additional campus and emphasized collabora- Senate for not “commit[ting] to re- from office. could have an immediate effect on contributions from the university for tion within the community to accom- forming itself,” citing the impeach- Regardless of my views, I sup- the entirety of campus, not just those campus-wide events like Spring Car- plish their goals. ment of the student body president port the independent thinking of my involved in student organizations. nival seems to be a well-thought-out We are hopeful that — whichever as the only supporting evidence. For peers, and the open discourse that goal. Especially in the case of Carni- ticket is elected — they will focus on The Tartan to say, “The situation led to that decision. Weiner and Dudley val, an excellent public relations and solving the most prevalent problems shows how Student Senate has been So instead of criticizing Senate alumni event, it seems that it would on campus, set realistic and concrete unable to follow through on initia- for not blindly rubber-stamping the Presidential candidate Will Wein- behoove the university to invest in goals, and above all continue to in- tives that would benefit the student removal of an executive officer with- er and vice presidential candidate student events in terms of advertis- crease communication and visibility body,” its editorial board is under- out considering his/her defense, I Meela Dudley have a plethora of ing and in terms of donations. on campus. mining every other initiative Senate think The Tartan should be com- has completed with great success mending every elected official who this year. took the time to attend the hearing, BGSO should be applauded for Trayvon Martin rally Examples include: an unprece- listen to the facts, and reach the dented $14,000 allocation from the decision they felt was best. That is Trayvon Martin, an African- Martin’s death and protests to inspire The protest at the Fence was well senate operating reserve to AB Con- the job of an elected official, and I American teenager in Florida, was police reform and racial equality. We attended, primarily by non-Carnegie certs, which made this year’s artist applaud every Senator for fulfill- shot and killed unarmed last month especially support Carnegie Mel- Mellon students. selection (Passion Pit) possible; sub- ing their duty to this process with by George Zimmerman, a man whose lon’s participation in the “Rally for However, it may make students stantial changes to 76-101 (Interpre- aplomb. mother is from Peru and whose fa- Justice for Trayvon Martin” protest reconsider Carnegie Mellon’s role in tation and Argument) that will be Student government has spent ther is white. Zimmerman claims at the Fence last Monday, sponsored shaping local response to national seen next year; a new sound system enough time focusing on this im- self-defense; Martin’s family argues by Carnegie Mellon’s Black Graduate controversies. Pittsburgh’s racial in Kirr Commons; and the overhaul peachment. It is time to focus our ef- it was a racially motivated murder. Student Organization. history is not spotless; it involves of the University Center game room forts back on other important issues, To make matters more complicated, The rally was a great example of continuing deep rejection, fear, that is currently under way. For and work with the executive branch Zimmerman was not arrested after ability of the Carnegie Mellon com- and avoidance of other races. We more information, come to a regular to end the year on a positive note. the incident and still remains free munity to come together in a show should actively promote interracial meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursdays in I look forward to seeing what else today. of activism. Educational institutions relations. Margaret Morrison 103 for commit- Jake and Sangita will do with the re- This gives the impression to many are often instrumental in fostering We should take Martin’s death tee reports. They typically last until maining weeks of the semester. that local government either didn’t ideas and movements, and universi- as an opportunity to help shape our 5:20 p.m. care or didn’t do its job in an unbi- ty settings are an apt practice ground world to prevent future tragedies, as As for the impeachment, if the Jon Mark ased manner. for the movements to make policy well as to foster community activism Graduate Student Assembly had Senate Finance Chair We support investigation into changes. on campus. maintained quorum and the vote SBVPO Candidate

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Comics Editor Contributing Editor * Denotes executive committee member Web: www.thetartan.org 5000 Forbes Avenue Library of Congress ISSN: 0890-3107 E-mail: [email protected] Pittsburgh, PA 15213 April 2, 2012 « The Tartan thetartan.org/forum » A5 Letter To the Editor Parents’ intervention deprives children of life lessons Response from SBVP candidate Jackson Lane This letter is a written response According to an article published to The Tartan’s March 26 Forum in The Huffington Post, Colorado article titled “Dudley should not be Springs canceled its annual Easter elected SBVP” and the 122 online Egg Hunt due to too much anticipat- comments it received. ed parental intervention. Ideally, kids participating in the Students, Teachers, Faculty, hunt search around Bancroft Park for Peers: plastic eggs containing candy while First and foremost I would like parents sit back and watch from be- to thank all of you for your unend- hind a gate. In recent years, however, ing support this past week. parents have broken the rules and I have written a response to have started jumping the gate to help last week’s Tartan article “Dudley their children find eggs. should not be elected SBVP” but Since bringing parents into an due to certain length restraints in- Easter Egg Hunt is like dropping Juan Fernandez/Staff volving letters to the editor, I have an atomic bomb — not only does it chosen to publish my response make things end in seconds, but it deserve the candy more than their While all of the above might make never be astronauts or sports stars, on Will and my’s campaign site, starts an arms race — the organiz- smaller and more timid peers, so the the egg hunt more equitable, even the sooner we were able to move on www.WeinerDudley2012.com. ers decided to cancel this year’s hunt, egg hunt is not fair. Nobody knows the interfering parents at Colorado and tackle the real challenges in life I spent a lot of time on my re- much to the dismay of children and this better, and is more outraged by Springs would balk at the idea of a we had been ignoring. Hopefully for sponse and sought out advice from rule-abiding parents. the unfairness, than the parents of collective pot because the hunt and most of us, this moment came long many of my peers and advisors, Regardless of whether the hunt a child who went home without any its competitive nature is part of the before we entered Carnegie Mellon, and because of this I am of the was canceled or not, interfering candy. town’s tradition; preserving such a so we didn’t have an existential cri- opinion that the letter should only parents are depriving their chil- If the goal of the egg hunt is just to tradition has some value. sis when, even after pulling two all- be read in its entirety. dren of important lessons and life give out free candy to kids, then par- The unfortunate part is that the nighters, we didn’t earn a good grade I urge all who are interested to experiences. ents would have good reason to jump competitive nature of the Easter Egg on an exam. There are no A’s for ef- please visit our campaign site to I can understand what motivates the fence and grab up the candy. But Hunt tradition primarily benefits the fort in life. read my response and I thank all of these interfering parents, particular- aren’t there better solutions? If candy children, and parental intervention By sheltering their kids from fail- the Tartan readers for understand- ly those of toddlers and smaller kids, were the only goal, the best solution deprives them of that benefit. ure, the aggressive parents at the ing this decision. to break the rules. The Easter Egg would be to distribute the candy If nothing else, the hunt teaches Easter Egg Hunt at Colorado Springs Will and I wish the best to all Hunt itself isn’t fair. The older, big- equally amongst all the children and kids that life isn’t always fair and are setting their children up for dis- of the candidates running in this ger, and more aggressive kids have cancel the hunt. Or if you wanted to that there will be times when you appointment and disillusionment year’s election and we look for- an advantage over other children, keep the hunt, why not have all the try your hardest but you won’t suc- later in life. And for what, just candy? ward to hearing the results. and there’s a good chance that some candy the children find go into a col- ceed. It’s obvious now, but for many It’s not worth it. kids might not get any candy without lective pot which would be divided of us when we were younger, it was Meela Dudley parental intervention. It’s not like evenly at the end amongst all the counter-intuitive. Of course, the Jackson Lane ([email protected]) is a SBVP Candidate the bigger or more aggressive kids children? sooner we realized that we would senior staffwriter for The Tartan. Trayvon Martin case shows social stigmas have yet to disappear in the movie The Hunger Games was a black girl. These harmful comments show something very disappointing about the beliefs being passed on to youths about race. These comments suggest that the Zaneta Grant character was somehow inferior to their expectations because of her Many people know about Tray- race. This subtle kind of racism is von Martin, the 17-year-old boy who damaging to the image of minori- was shot and killed in Florida by a ties and has been allowed to hide neighborhood guard named George for too long under the guise of jokes Zimmerman on Feb. 26. Zimmerman and words such as “Not to be racist, chased down Martin, who had noth- but....” ing on him but a bag of Skittles and This is the kind of mindset that led an iced tea, and killed him after the to Martin’s death. The fact that some- boy allegedly begged for his life. Zim- thing like this still happens shows merman wasn’t arrested because he how stereotypes are dangerously po- claims that he felt threatened, which tent. Zimmerman saw Martin as in- allowed him to use excessive force to ferior because of his appearance. He defend himself under Florida’s stand- did not think that Martin’s life was your-ground law. valuable, so he shot him on the spot This tragedy has sparked a reac- without reasonable cause. tion to the injustice done to a boy America cannot let Martin’s death whose only crime seemed to be fade away. It was not self-defense; wearing a hoodie and being African- Martin was not going to beat Zim- American. merman to death with his bag of Although it is encouraging that Skittles. many people are outraged by the in- Adelaide Cole/Art Editor The fact that Zimmerman was not justice, the incident raises a deeper immediately arrested is a slap in the issue that cannot be overlooked. This from the Carnegie Mellon bookstore. The internal issue behind this race does not have to manifest itself face to minorities in America. If there shooting was a hate crime, not a mis- The only other physical factor that tragedy is that our society has be- in the form of killing, as it did in the is any justice in America, this man understanding. could have set off an alarm in Zim- come blind to many forms of racism. case of Martin. The negative beliefs will be punished for what he did and It was not because of what Martin merman’s mind was the boy’s race. Just because segregation is now ille- that people harbor about African- because of his bigotry. was wearing. It was because he fit a Sadly, he fit the racial profile that gal does not mean that social stigmas Americans and other minorities are An incident like this gives our certain profile that society identifies many people associate with crime have disappeared. Yet many people apparent in the way people behave youth a chance to uproot racism and as menacing. and other negative actions. claim that racism is no longer an is- and talk. fight back against hatred, a chance According to reports, Martin was Many people agree that this was sue in our country. I came across something very dis- to create a better and more united not sporting any gang tattoos, flags, an act of racism. The fact that racism Because of this, racism has been concerting shortly after the Martin America for posterity. or showing any signs of being a men- is still prominent to such an extent is allowed to root itself in our society incident. There were some angry and ace. He was wearing a hoodie — the a challenging issue, but there is a far through people’s mindset toward mi- racist remarks on Twitter due to the Zaneta Grant (zcg@) is a staffwriter same kind of hoodie many people buy more complex problem at hand. norities. Contempt toward another fact that one of the main characters for The Tartan.

A PERSON’S OPINION Compiled by Jennifer Coloma and Jonathan Carreon Yesterday was April Fool’s Day. So we asked, What is your favorite prank to pull on someone?

Moni Sallam Cherry Meng Chelsea Motie Christine Pak Rob Kalkstein ECE ECE General HSS Psychology and Decision Sciences Business Administration Junior Senior First-year Junior Sophomore

“Elaborate ones, because it’s “This one time my friend put “Swapping places with my twin “Last year we decided to go into “I did the one today where I had more of a surprise.” toothpaste on the white parts of and messing with belligerent our other friend’s room and post my roommate call my sister and the Oreo. I didn’t eat it.” customers.” this one funny photo everywhere.” say I was missing.” A6 « thetartan.org/scitech The Tartan » April 2, 2012

From space camp to quasars: student pursues origins of universe Benjamin Madueme “I’ve always had hobbies So what does a typical day field of physics. Staffwriter in astronomy through middle in the field look like for this re- “I’ve gotten to meet a lot and high school,” Disbrow searcher? of really interesting people Last week, after finishing said. “I wanted to pursue that “When I ‘go to work,’ I nor- through this research,” Dis- her quantum physics exam, as a major.... I thought that mally just log off my Windows brow said. “The Cosmology Ashley Disbrow moved on to would be a great thing to do partition and pull up Linux,” Department has weekly semi- her next task of the day: work- for my job in the future.” Disbrow said. “I open a termi- nars all planned out between ing towards a better under- She recalled her time as nal and I type. There’s a lot of Carnegie Mellon and [the Uni- standing of stars, galaxies, and an eighth grader running programming involved, espe- versity of Pittsburgh]. They’ll the origins of the universe. through mission simulations cially in IDL, which is the pro- fly someone in from out of Disbrow, a sophomore in at Space Camp in Huntsville, gramming language I’ve been town [to speak]. So I’ve got- the physics department, is Ala. She pointed out that after using.” ten to meet some cool people currently working on a proj- the experience, she decided IDL, or Interactive Data involved in physics from dif- ect analyzing redshift dis- she “wanted to be an astro- Language, is a data analysis ferent universities around the tributions of quasars in the naut.” This interest ultimately programming language used country.” universe from data collected led to Disbrow’s current po- often in the astronomy and Excluding research, Dis- at the Apache Point Observa- sition as an undergraduate cosmology fields. While pick- brow is taking 41 units of tory in Sunspot, N.M. In other majoring in and researching ing up the language was ini- classes this semester and ex- words, she is determining the physics at Carnegie Mellon. tially a difficult task for Dis- plained that balancing classes positions of thousands of lu- brow, constant development with her research is no easy minous, highly energetic gal- in this environment helped task. axies relative to each other. “I’ve gotten her learn the ropes. “It can be a struggle,” she A better understanding to meet a “A lot of the data that I pro- said. “I think that the best way of this kind of data can help duce goes into the algorithms to tackle it is to manage your scientists draw more concise lot of really written by the post-docs that time really efficiently.” conclusions about the origins I’m working with,” Disbrow Aside from her research of the universe. Disbrow’s interesting said. “They’ll sort of include it and academic schedule, Dis- work is supervised by Shirley people through in the simulations or the mod- brow is also involved in mul- Ho, an assistant professor of els that they’re making. Plus tiple other extracurricular ac- physics. this research.” they helped me program in tivities. She is on the Carnegie Disbrow is passionate IDL, so that was good.” Mellon water polo team, and about physics and cosmology, —Ashley Disbrow In addition to the Carnegie just recently picked up an in- and explained that the con- Mellon physicists she collabo- teresting hobby. Sophomore physics tinuous explorations in these rates with, Disbrow also gets “I’ve taken up gliding as a Jonathan Carreon/Photo Editor fields have come to define part student constant exposure to the larg- sport this past summer,” Dis- Ashley Disbrow has applied her passion for astronomy and cosmology to of who she is today. er scientific body around the brow said. “It’s a lot of fun.” her undergraduate research in the physics department.

How Things Work Scitech Briefs Discovery points Scientists from Team designs tiny Inner workings of allergies to new species of ‘faster than light’ robots that will human ancestor experiment resign inspect health A team of paleoanthro- Two scientists at the CERN A research team based at pologists recently discov- Laboratory who reported the Newcastle University in the ered foot bones in Burtele, discovery of particles travel- United Kingdom is currently Ethiopia that are 3.4 million ing faster than the speed of designing a tiny in-body robot years old and may point to a light resigned this past week. that will travel through a pa- new species of hominids or Spokesperson of the group tient’s bloodstream to look for human ancestors. The only Antonio Ereditato and scien- signs of illness. Scientists are other hominid bones found tist Dario Autiero resigned, modeling the robot after the from that period belong to the claiming that increasing sea lamprey, a parasitic fish specimen “Lucy,” a collection tension within the research common to the Atlantic ocean of bones believed to be a close group was the reason for their that senses its environment relative to modern humans. departures. extremely well. Lucy’s discovery has provided In early September, the re- The robot will be less than insight into how humans may search group revealed results a centimeter in length and have evolved to have larger showing neutrinos (neutrally will be coated with mamma- brain sizes and walk on two charged subatomic particles) lian cells that naturally have feet. to be moving faster than the sensors that respond to light The newly found bones speed of light. Their results and smell. Using the data belong to a hominid from the shocked physicists around from the sensors, scientists same time period as Lucy, but the world by disproving one will be able to “see” the inside their shape is significantly dif- of the fundamental ideas of of the human body. The team ferent. These bones suggest modern physics. Recently, the is currently building the indi- that the hominid was biped- group had reported that their vidual components of the ro- al, but also had the ability to earlier result may have been bot, but hopes that the robot climb trees. due to a malfunctioning clock will be used on people within that measured the time of the five years. Source: The Christian Science neutrino’s journey. Monitor Source: LiveScience Source: New Scientist

Juan Fernanadez/Staff Google tests self- Branson to rival Bees display self- Xuexia Jiang contact with its antigen, the Center, a double blind driving car on blind Cameron’s trip to medication when Junior Staffwriter antibody causes the release placebo-controlled food chal- of factors that result in com- lenge is the best test despite man the deep trench infected Sneezing, coughing, and mon allergy symptoms. These its high cost. The test involves Google has taken the next After movie director James Researchers at North Car- itchy eyes bring torment to factors trigger the body to having patients consume step in testing their self-driv- Cameron recently made his olina State University have many during what should be begin three basic process- foods that may or may not ing car by placing a civilian trip to the bottom of the Mari- found that when bee colonies the joyous coming of spring. es: blood vessels expand to contain various antigens in behind the wheel. Steve Ma- ana Trench to film the envi- are infected with fungus, the Allergies, seemingly trivial increase their permeabil- various concentrations; both han, a man who is 95 percent ronment, Sir Richard Bran- bees produce 45 percent more compared to other ailments, ity which causes inflamma- of these variables are initially blind, sat behind the driver’s son, billionare tycoon and resin to fight off the pathogen. are one of the biggest pub- tion; stimulation of mucus unknown to both the doctor seat while the self-driving car adventurer, announced plans Normally, bees use a resin lic concerns due to the sheer secretion, which is seen as and the patient. These tests, drove him around to pick up to make his own deep sea trip called propolis to fill cracks in number of people that suffer a runny nose; and stimula- however, are not often ad- his laundry and go through a to the floor of the Puerto Rico their hives to protect it from from them. tion of nerves, which induces ministered because they take Taco Bell drive-though. The Trench. fungus. The specific form of al- sneezing. The first process several days to complete and car used information in its Unlike the Mariana Trench, Due to the increasing fear lergies that brings sneez- increases blood flow to the require specially trained per- computer’s database to obey which has been explored ex- of bees becoming extinct, ing, coughing, and itchy area and allows immune sonnel to administer. speed limits. Mahan said that tensively, the Puerto Rico scientists are trying to under- eyes is called allergic rhini- cells through the blood vas- The worst possible out- it “was some of the best driv- Trench has a depth greater stand more about the insects. tis — meaning that it causes cular walls so they can begin come of any allergic reaction ing that he has ever done.” than the height of Mount This new knowledge helps inflammation of the mucus to fight the expected infec- is anaphylaxis, or allergic Since announcing the self- Everest and is relatively un- beekeepers understand that membranes in the nose. More tion. The latter two process- shock, which is caused by driving car project in 2012, explored. In addition to satis- the resin is the bees’ natural serious allergies can be life es block incoming particles extreme immune responses. Google has registered over fying his thirst for adventure, defense — the bees use their threatening, such as severe from reaching the cells and Blocked or spasmodic air 200,000 miles of computer- Branson hopes to uncover Brit- anti-fungal characteristics to food allergies to peanuts and attempt to physically remove ways cause breathing difficul- led driving. The car relies on ish and Spanish galleons that ensure survival. crustaceans. Other allergies the invading species. ties. Dangerously low blood laser range finders, radar sen- are suspected to have settled can develop over time in reac- One common way of de- pressure then leads to uncon- sors, video cameras, and de- on the sea bed. As the founder tion to certain cosmetics and tecting which substances peo- sciousness and possibly heart Source: Science Daily tailed software to successfully of Virgin Group, Branson will food additives. ple are allergic to is a radio- failure. Less severe symptoms make automated driving safe use a newly built Virgin Oce- Allergies are an immune allergosorbent test (RAST), are hives or swelling, dizzi- and practical. anic craft to conduct his voy- system response to antigens, which looks for the presence ness, and nausea. age in four months. or pathogenic particles. The of IgEs against known anti- Allergies present a huge immune system responds gens by injecting the anti- market for pharmaceutical Source: Discovery News to antigens by producing gens into the body. Another companies. Unlike antibiotics Source: The Telegraph Compiled by antibodies, the defensive technique is a skin prick test, for infections, patients never Raghunandan Avula proteins that allow the im- which exposes patients to a stop taking allergy treat- mune system to find invading variety of antigens; the doc- ments, which allows for con- substances. The antigens in tor examines the prick site to tinuous revenue. In addition, food are harmless; otherwise analyze redness and swelling according to the Asthma and many people would suffer in the area. However, these Allergy Foundation of Amer- from food toxicity. According tests have low accuracy. Just ica, allergies in the United to the Utrecht Center for Food because IgEs are present in a States appear to be increas- Allergy, when an allergy- patient doesn’t mean that pa- ing. During every exposure causing antigen is present in tients will develop a clinical to foreign particles, the body the body, immunoglobulin E, response upon exposure; red- will make antibodies, making or IgEs, antibodies that fight ness and swelling are highly it increasingly important to antigens, are produced and subjective and are difficult to examine the nature of prod- released. measure. ucts we use and are exposed If an antibody comes in According to the Utrecht to. April 2, 2012 « The Tartan thetartan.org/sports » A7 Women’s tennis takes down No. 4 Washington and Lee

Jonathan Carreon/Photo Editor Senior Cze-ja Tam clinched the fifth win for the Tartans in their 5–4 victory over Washington and Lee.

Carl Glazer ney Chin. They fell behind sets 7–6, 6–1. Chen put up Staffwriter 6–3 before making a run to a tough fight dragging the win 9–7. This gave the Tartans match out to three sets before The No. 5 ranked Carn- a 2–1 advantage going into finally losing 6–1, 2–6, 6–2. egie Mellon women’s tennis singles play. Cecil also pulled her match team hosted the No. 4 ranked The women’s tennis team out to three sets before falling Washington and Lee Generals sealed their victory winning 6–0, 1–6, 6–4. on Saturday. After losing their the first three singles match- “After losing to them at last encounter with Washing- es. First, Motie won in straight indoors, everyone came out ton and Lee 5–4 in the finals sets 6–1, 6–2. Next, Pratt fired up, especially since we of the ITA Division III Nation- won in straight sets, but had were playing them at home. al Team Indoor Champion- a slightly harder time. She Being ahead after doubles ship, the Tartans turned the needed to go to a tiebreaker was huge and everyone did a tables and defeated the Gen- in the first set for a 7–6 victory great job keeping the pressure erals 5–4 at home. before winning the second set on their opponents,” Cecil The Tartans split their first 6–4. said. two double games. First-years Finally, senior Cze-Ja Tam With this win, the Carn- Chelsea Motie and Bryn Ra- clinched the victory winning egie Mellon women’s tennis schke won 8–3, but sopho- in straight sets 7–6, 6–3. team improves to 13–3 for more Katie Cecil and first- With the victory sealed, the year, having defeated ten year Angela Pratt suffered a the Tartans struggled, drop- nationally-ranked teams this tough loss 8–4. ping their last three games. season. The final doubles win Chin battled hard, taking the came from the No. 1 pair, se- first set into a tiebreaker but Editor’s note: Courtney Chin is niors Laura Chen and Court- ultimately losing in straight a staffwriter for The Tartan.

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Men’s tennis finishes 1–1 on court Tartans golf wins Alex Tapak win at No. 4 singles for the Sports Co-Editor Tartans, bringing the team’s Titan Invitational total to six wins. The Carnegie Mellon men’s The Tartans took on the Adam Gruber The Tartans also entered tennis team hosted the No. 19 Kenyon College Lords on Sun- Sports Co-Editor two individual golfers whose Washington and Lee Gener- day. The No. 13 Tartans had scores did not count towards als and the No. 4 Kenyon Col- a 2–1 lead after doubles with The Carnegie Mellon the team score. First-year lege Lords. The men’s team wins from No. 1 duo of Miller men’s golf team won the 2012 Derek Cobb carded an 82 and finished the weekend 1–1, and Duncan 8–6 and No. 3 Titan Invitational hosted by sophomore Matt Wilson shot improving its season record to tandem of Heaney-Secord and Westminster College at the a 93. 9–5. first-year Bryce Beisswanger New Castle Country Club on “The conditions were On Saturday, the Tartans 9–7. Monday. Led by sophomore very difficult. You know that took the court and topped the In singles play, Duncan Ian Bangor, who was the top the scores were going to be Generals 6–3. Even though it brought in a 6–3, 6–2, straight individual medalist at the high, so if you were playing was a chilly morning, the Tar- set victory at No. 3 singles. event, the Tartans scored 313 bad you just had to try to do tans started off strong with Miller and Heaney-Secord at to beat second-place Clarion some damage control,” Wil- a 2–1 lead in doubles. No. 1 No. 1 and No. 2 singles, re- University by nine strokes. son said. “We were fortunate doubles team of junior Duke spectively, had long three-set This was Bangor’s fifth enough to put up some de- Miller and first-year William battles. Miller fell 6–4, 5–7, top-10 finish of the season, cent scores and win the tour- Duncan brought in an 8–4 6–2 while Heaney-Secord fin- the most top-10 finishes on nament.” win, while No. 2 team of ju- ished shortly after falling 6–4, the team. His round score av- The Tartans did not com- nior Harsha Rao and first-year 5–7, 6–3. The last win for the erage of 76.1 on the 2011–12 pete in this event last year, Thomas Cooper had a decisive Tartans was No. 6 singles ju- season is also a team best. but this victory is their first victory of 8–1. nior Jooho Yu, who was vic- “Most of it was solid put- first-place finish since the In singles play, first off torious in three sets 3–6, 6–3, ting and just staying patient Grove City Fall Invitational the court for the Tartans was 6–2. on a tough day for most of the on Sept. 13, 2011. first-year Christian Heaney- The Tartans fell one win competition,” Bangor said. The next event for Carn- Secord with a quick 6–3, 6–1 short of a victory over the Bangor shot a 73 at the egie Mellon men’s golf is win. Duncan followed suit at Lords, and the match ended event, followed by senior Mi- Sunday and next Monday at No. 3 singles with a three-set with a final score of 5–4 in fa- chael Cheng who shot a 77. the Mid-Atlantic Regional. victory, scoring 3–6, 6–2, 6–2. vor of Kenyon. Senior Terence Einhorn shot The event will be held at the Miller clinched the match vic- The Tartans will return to an 81 and sophomore Grant Hershey Country Club, with tory over the Generals with the court next Wednesday to Jonathan Carreon/Photo Editor Strimel shot an 82. First-year the first day starting at 11 a 7–6 (5), 6–4 win at No. 1 take on Grove City College at First-year Christian Heaney-Secord hits a serve during his doubles Justin Fischler rounded out a.m. and the second starting singles. Rao added another home. match against Kenyon. the team scoring an 84. at 8 a.m. Men’s track and field athletes set several personal bests Adam Gruber 4:00.69. Senior Rob Morhard jump of 6.40 meters put him Erra-Hernandez also com- Sports Co-Editor placed sixth with a time of in third place. peted in the shot put, win- 4:06.69, slightly ahead of Sophomore Nathan Cheek ning with a personal best toss The Carnegie Mellon men’s sophomore Kenneth Murphy, won the hammer throw with a of 15.57 meters. His success track and field team competed whose 4:07.86 time placed personal best of 51.50 meters. continued in the meet during at the Washington and Jef- him seventh. Cheek’s throw also set a new the discus throw with another ferson Invitational last Satur- First-year Thomas Vanden- meet record. Senior Anthony personal best mark of 44.34 day. It was the team’s throw- berg competed in the 800-me- Hernandez also threw a per- meters. Cheek shot putted ers and distance runners that ter run, placing second with a sonal best of 49.75 meters in 14.00 meters and placed fifth were the most successful in time of 1:54.85. Junior Gra- the hammer throw, placing in the event. Washington, Pa. ham Shorr finished fourth in third in the event. Sophomore The men’s track team takes In distance events, sopho- the 10,000-meter run with a Zachary Erra-Hernandez fin- the field again on Saturday at File Photo by Tommy Hofman more Josh Newby won the time of 33:41.04. ished fifth in the event with a 10 a.m. at the annual Carnegie Sophomore Kenneth Murphy placed seventh in the 1,500-meter run. 1,500-meter run with a time of Senior Ryan Kissell’s long throw of 46.13 meters. Mellon Quad Meet.

Sports commentary Athlete Profile Kasey LaMothe comes back Manning on his way to Broncos Carl Glazer ning. This will be the first afterthoughts. But with Man- Staffwriter time in his professional career ning under center, the Bron- strong after suffering injury that his home stadium is not a cos’ tight ends are expected Less than two weeks after dome and is wide open to the to be more like wide receiv- Adam Gruber back and won a game against a very tough he was released by the In- elements. For Manning, who ers than offensive linemen. Sports Co-Editor team. We had to fight hard and everyone dianapolis Colts, future Hall forces the offensive play call- To ease this transition, the was so involved in the game. It was a really of Fame quarterback Peyton ing to pass first and uses the Broncos have acquired former Even after herniating two discs in her exciting game,” LaMothe exclaimed. Manning signed with the Den- running game as a change of Colts back-up tight end Jacob lower back and tearing her psoas muscle, During the off-season, the volleyball ver Broncos. Manning chose pace, the weather can poten- Tamme who, due to injuries junior Kasey LaMothe returned to the vol- team continues to lift and train regularly. the Broncos over the Arizona tially grind his offense to a to starter Dallas Clark, has de- leyball court. “It is extremely hard coming One of LaMothe’s funniest moments hap- Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, halt. veloped a very good rapport back from an injury. Besides the mental pened during preseason. “During pre- Seattle Seahawks, Tennes- There is also the issue of with Manning. issues, it is hard to get your body back in season, we get some time for aquatic prac- see Titans, and San Francisco altitude. Aside from the ef- The biggest challenge for shape after being out for so long,” LaMothe tices. Coach [Kim Kelly] allows us to do 49ers — all teams he had fects on the actual football, Manning will ultimately be said. water aerobics, which is hilarious to partici- visited during the “Manning the altitude change makes his health. “She is hard-working and faces obstacles pate in and watch,” LaMothe said. Free Agent Tour.” it harder for Manning and While it is true that he was that are put in front of her with poise and LaMothe enjoys her time on the volley- The Denver front office his teammates to catch their one of the best quarterbacks dedication,” said sophomore teammate ball team. “The best thing about being on and coaching staff were some breath. He frequently used to in Indianapolis, he is coming Amy Friedman. the volleyball team is the actual team. I of the main selling points for hurry the offense in Indianap- back from four neck surger- Volleyball is a fall sport and LaMothe is know that I can rely on any of the girls at Manning. With former Bron- olis as a way to tire out the de- ies. The team obviously be- already looking ahead to her next season, any time,” LaMothe said. cos Hall of Fame quarterback fense and to stop them from lieves he is at least close to his which will bring her to her twelfth season “Kasey is a hard-working and talented John Elway leading the front resetting after each play. With previous level of play, but the of playing. player, and without her my freshman year office and experienced head this altitude, Manning may be risk is still there. “I am hoping to continue to better my would not have been as fun. I couldn’t have coach John Fox directing the forced to slow down his of- The Broncos have a lot skills even though it is my last season. I asked for a better passing partner, bus part- team, the Broncos’ manage- fense so the larger offensive more riding on Manning than don’t want to get lazy and I want to re- ner, working out partner, and best friend on ment is both quarterback- linemen have time to recover just money. Even though ally enjoy the sport. I have high hopes that the team,” said first-year teammate Jessica friendly and experienced in in between plays. their contract with Manning the team will come out on top in the UAA Uphoff. the NFL. Manning may also have has health contingencies, the and even make the NCAA tournament,” LaMothe is currently majoring in bio- The Broncos also have a trouble adapting to some of Broncos will still be in seri- LaMothe said. logical sciences with a minor in biomedical much better supporting cast the key role players around ous trouble if he goes down. LaMothe feels that team camaraderie engineering. In the future, she is looking than the Colts have had over him. With the addition of They do not have a compe- really helps them work toward their goals. into a career in the biomedical engineering the past few years. Denver Manning, the Broncos are tent backup yet, and they “My proudest moment was when we came field. has a young, top-tier defense switching from the running still need a quarterback for headed by linebackers Von spread attack they used last when 36-year-old Manning Miller and Elvis Dumervil, year under starting quarter- inevitably retires. who carried the team to the back Tim Tebow — who has The partnership of Man- playoffs last year, and good since been traded to the New ning and the Broncos is not receivers in Demaryius Thom- York Jets — to a much more without risks, but both sides as and Eric Decker. pass-heavy offense. seem to think the possible re- The Broncos will also be re- Because of this transi- wards outweigh them. turning most of their league- tion, many players’ roles are There will be high expecta- leading rushing attack led changing dramatically. Tight tions of playoff successes, and by running backs Knowshon ends in last year’s offen- any struggles will have Bron- Moreno and Willis McGahee. sive scheme would focus on cos fans enraged about the Adjusting to the Broncos blocking first, with running swap of winning, fan-favorite will be a challenge for Man- routes and catching passes as Tebow for Manning.

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04.02.12 Volume 106, Issue 23 ...this week only 3 Kaleidoscope The Frame Gallery hosts annual exhibition of BXA student projects. 4 Gestures A new exhibit opens at The Mattress Factory, combining art, architecture, and activism. 5 Cursive The indie rock band performs in Pittsburgh with Cymbals Eat Guitars and Conduits. 6 Adrienne Rich A Tartan writer says farewell to the renowned poet who died at 82 last week. 7 Electric Baby Carnegie Mellon alumna works with Pittsburgh’s Quantum Theatre on a new play. 8 Centennial The School of Music celebrates its centennial with a concert at the Benedum Center. 10 Brody Condon 8 The New York-based artist demystifies his unconventional performance art.

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3 Advice 11 Comics Everything you need to know about sprained This week’s comics question what can be ankles and Game of Thrones. considered art and science. 5 Paperhouse 13 Puzzles Paperhouse talks about Rachel Ries’ Numbers, letters, and computer science. A songwriting career. hexadecimal Sudoku is coming your way. 7 Dollar Movie 14 Horoscopes AB Films presents three Spielberg movies this Wisdom and magic in the world don’t come weekend. from within. They come from Disney. 10 Did You Know? 15 Calendar Did you know that Carnegie Mellon had rifle Find out what’s happening on campus and teams 50 years ago? around Pittsburgh this week.

PUBLISHER Christa Hester EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Emily Dobler PILLBOX EDITOR Allison Cosby Assistant Pillbox Editor Rachel Cohen COMICS EDITOR Nicole Hamilton ART EDITOR Adelaide Cole PHOTO EDITOR Jonathan Carreon COPY MANAGER Evan Kahn COVER Patrick Gage Kelley

The Tartan . Box 119 . UC Suite 103 . Carnegie Mellon University . 5000 Forbes Ave . Pittsburgh, PA 15213 . www.thetartan.org . © 2012 The Tartan Frame shows BXA student work Advice for awkward people Interdisciplinary art exhibited at annual Kaleidoscope show About sprained ankles and Game of Thrones

Dear Patrick, Dear Patrick, The Frame was once again transformed into a new “Trashy Fashion” — a piece by Janet Lorenz, space last Friday night — this time decked out sophomore Bachelor of Humanities and Arts student Last week, I played “dizzy I’ve heard a lot about the in rainbow streamers, Skittles, and new student in environmental studies and art — was a full- bat” — a game that show Game of Thrones, work. The BXA Kaleidoscope Show, an annual scale victorian-inspired dress made of plastic bags, involves a hollow wiffle and the new season just showcase of the work done by students in the BXA bubble wrap, and a paper bag. Junior Bachelor of ball bat, spinning around premiered. But I’m not interdisciplinary program, featured a diverse range Science and Arts student Shephaly Soni showed two in a circle, and swinging sure if I should watch of work that exemplified the spirit of the program. paintings. The first depicted a body with a harsh, at a can tossed in your it. What do you think? According to the BXA program’s website, the diseased-looking red spot consuming its right side, general direction — and Should I watch it? mission of the program is to “foster the creativity of while the second was a more abstract piece, painted sprained my ankle. How students who explore innovative approaches to the in fleshy tones of what appeared to be flowers and can I use my sprained Sincerely, academic environments of two colleges.” vein-like lines running through it. The description ankle to pick up chicks? Too Lazy To Make An of the piece read, “I’m a painter who wants to be Acronym, Gonna Go Drink The work featured in the show included technical a surgeon. While art is a part of who I am, I hope Thanks, architecture projects, video, photography, sculpture, to pursue medicine, global health, and specific Usually Not Comically Out Dear TLTMAAGGD, and drawing, as well as a musical performance. Each surgery.” Of Rational Decisions, piece was unique, but the range of artwork from the I Need Anything To Game of Thrones has it 17 submissions was confusing at times. The only Julie Mallis, a senior Bachelor of Humanities and Ensnare Damsels all: sex, incest, violence, factor tying the pieces together was that the creators Arts student in art and anthropology, and Madeleine incest, and a lot of incest. It were all BXA students, so each piece was the result Barnes, a senior Bachelor Humanities and Arts Dear UNCOORDINATED, has great acting, fantastic of the creators combining their two distinct passions student in art and creative writing, curated the writing, and beautiful into a single work. show. When asked about the large number of Skittles A sprained ankle is one of directing. And tasteful incest. and rainbow paraphernalia, Mallis responded, “We the worst injuries you can The second season has just The back room of the gallery was transformed thought that was sort of like an emblem for us, like get — there’s nothing sexy started, so you may have into a “laser maze” made out of streamers where ‘taste the possibilities of combining your majors.’ ” about it. The only way to some qualms about getting participants had to avoid the “lasers” in order to make this work is with the into it. You should definitely retrieve a Hershey’s Kiss from a bowl in the corner. Mallis also shared that after reading an article in story, and your story sucks. watch the first season Henry Armero, a first-year studying computer The New York Times explaining that Skittles have beforehand. Once you’ve science and art, said, “It’s wonderful, it makes recently become an symbol of support for Trayvon Instead, start telling them finished the incest-filled first me really happy!” When asked about the show in Martin, they decided to include the candy as a this story: “The other day season, you can start the general, Armero said that he was a fan of the wild gesture of support. “Its kind of nice to say we also I was walking home after less-incest-filled second décor and the streamers running throughout the stand in solidarity with Trayvon Martin,” Mallis said. volunteering at the hospital season. There are giant gallery. “And I think that’s in the spirit of interdisciplinary when I saw a puppy with wolves, zombies, dragons, as well — bringing people together and embracing a hurt paw trying to cross and that chick from 300. differences.” the road. Then a giant SUV came barreling down the Once you’ve become At 8 p.m. a band called The Faculty, which includes road, and the driver didn’t obsessed with the universe senior Bachelor of Humanities and Arts student in notice the puppy. So I dove of the TV series, you can architecture and economics Samuel Lavery, played into the street to rescue start on the books. They in the corner of the gallery. The group teamed up the puppy, but I twisted my have all the details the show with Pittsburgh rapper FRZY to create a hybrid jazz ankle in a pothole. I then leaves out. The books are and rap sound. The first song they played began delivered the puppy into the full to the brim of maps, with a funky rendition of “My Funny Valentine,” waiting arms of a little girl chronologies, and incest. which transitioned into a smooth rap and then a few whose dad had just been The writing is great, and minutes of improvisation by the various instruments shipped off to Afghanistan. at least 50 percent of it is in the seven-piece band. This included saxophone, As she clutched the puppy descriptions of food. Plus, drums, guitar, standing bass, keyboard, a female to her heart, she whispered, you’ll get to say, “The book vocalist, and FRZY. The music drew in a variety ‘Thank you, sir; you’re a real was better.” of visitors as the music flowed through the space, hero, just like my daddy.’ ” giving the event a more welcoming vibe. That story has everything Plus Peter Dinklage is a liberal college girls love to boss, get self-righteous about. Patrick Hoskins Samantha Ward | Staffwriter THAT story will get you Need advice? Send queries laid, to [email protected]. Patrick Hoskins In her piece “Trashy Fashion,” BHA sophomore Janet Lorenz constructed a victorian-inspired dress out of plastic bags, bubble wrap, and a paper bag.

Jennifer Coloma | Operations Manager art pillbox 04.02.12 3 Gestures exhibit experiments with space Mattress Factory opening reception physically engages viewers with installation art

The Mexican War Streets district of Pittsburgh’s North a sense of forced intimacy. Gooch’s and Liadis’ work, progress before getting caught in telephone cables and Side is the unlikely host of many small artistic treasures. among others, enabled museum guests to physically trees. Despite these difficulties, however, the ceremony Along Sampsonia Way, the fenced-in backyards and engage in the art, simply by being part of the space had the lovely effect of bringing all of the museum cratered streets stand alongside historic row houses around them. guests together. While museum-goers usually live in painted with colorful murals. Among these hidden their own worlds, viewing the art at their own pace treasures is the Mattress Factory, a museum that While artists and architects have a large representation or socializing in small groups, this part of the exhibit specializes in installation art. in the exhibit, activists have their voices too. One created a rare, unifying set of circumstances: The art piece titled “Inside, Outside, Inside: walls are built” became a means through which people connected to Despite its modest location, the museum attracted by Braddock initiative Transformazium was created to each other, rather than merely connecting to the art. a significant crowd for the opening of its newest bring about change in a neighborhood that faces many exhibit on Friday night. Gestures: Intimate Friction, social and economic challenges. Artfully arranged debris The Gestures: Intimate Friction exhibit engages its guest curated by Carnegie Mellon adjunct associate from a deconstructed Braddock parish house and other audience in every sense of the word. By viewing this professor of architecture Mary-Lou Arscott, showcases materials give viewers an artistic lens through which exhibit, guests of the Mattress Factory have the chance an intersection of the work of artists, architects, and they can view a very real and tangible activist effort. to physically experience art, rather than simply look at activists. Keeping true to the museum’s focus on This piece was a welcome contrast to some of the more canvases mounted on a wall. This newest exhibit is a installation art, the exhibit features engaging and abstract works featured in the exhibit. prime example of exactly what the Mattress Factory interactive pieces that charm viewers and explore how does best: expand the boundaries of art until the art art can expand into the spaces around us. The highlight of the exhibit was undoubtedly architect literally inhabits the space around us. and activist Ling He’s “Wish exchange dandelion,” The exhibit is being displayed in a smaller building playfully showcased in a room filled with red and white on Monterey Street, rather than the museum’s main balloons. Volunteers and museum staff encouraged Rachel Cohen | Assistant Pillbox Editor building on Sampsonia Way, so the venue for the people passing through to write their wishes on ribbons reception was very small. The turnout continued to grow and attach them to the balloons. This piece was by far Gestures: Intimate Friction will show at the Mattress over the course of the reception; the narrow hallways the most interactive in the exhibit, relying exclusively on Factory through Nov. 30. and small rooms were crammed with guests casually the guests’ willingness to take part. “It is defined with chatting, drinking beer, and viewing the art. how much each participant would like to give,” said the piece’s description in the gallery program. In a ceremony Adjunct assistant professor in Carnegie Mellon’s School later that evening, museum guests took the red balloons of Architecture Nick Liadis’ “Space of Sound/Sound of outside and released them into the air. Space” features hundreds of thin, white, braided ropes hanging from the ceiling. Viewers had to fight through While a nice idea, the balloon-releasing ceremony was them and oftentimes inadvertently thwacked each other less than practical. Several of the balloons made little in order to pass.

Artist and Carnegie Mellon Masters of Fine Arts alumna Jenn Gooch took a different approach to playing with the space in her work, “Home Splice: Doorway.” With a video projected onto a door-sized wall, Gooch created the illusion that viewers were glimpsing a woman from the other side of a door that had been left ajar. Even though the woman was an image on a wall, the piece evoked

Museum visitors gather outdoors for a balloon- releasing ceremony as part of “Wish exchange dandelion” by artist and activist Ling He. Susie Ferrell | Staff

art 4 pillbox 04.02.12 Crowd goes loopy for Cursive Paperhouse Cymbals Eat Guitars and Conduits open at Mr. Small’s Theatre On Rachel Ries

Given the chill and nostalgic music that has been from their recorded material. While their records are Hailing from the vast expanses of South Dakota, Rachel trending recently, it is not uncommon to go to a cleanly produced, their live performance sounded Ries can bring grown men to tears. concert in which a majority of the crowd simply much more like a wall of sound, which highlighted stands and watches a band play. Listeners check their shoegaze influences. Songwriting is an inextricable part of existence for Ries, their phones and talk to their friends. They have the who is constantly crafting songs. She has released myriad exact same experience they would have listening Before Cursive even began its set, audience recordings, two highlights of which are On Laurel Lake EP to an album in their car. This is not, however, the members began chanting the name of lead singer and Without a Bird. experience of a Cursive concert. Last Wednesday, and guitarist Tim Kasher. When the band took the Cursive performed at Mr. Small’s Theatre with stage, however, the members did not seem to take Besides overflowing with massive doses of honesty, On Cymbals Eat Guitars and Conduits and provided notice of the packed room and immediately began Laurel Lake EP reveals skilled production and recording an energetic musical experience that kept fans their set. While the audience had been receptive to techniques. In this album, Ries’ trembling harmonies engaged throughout the show. Conduits and Cymbals Eat Guitars, it was absolutely punctuate her sophisticated melodies. Her craftsmanship enraptured with Cursive. Fans screamed and sang is apparent on this exquisite folk album. From the slightest Conduits, an indie rock sextet based out of Omaha, along to the fifteen-song set and four-song encore wavering of vocals to the gentlest of brushes on the guitar Neb., was the first opening band. Despite releasing that Cursive provided, while several fans moshed pickups, Ries captures it all on the recording. their debut album on March 20, they performed spontaneously throughout the night. a cohesive set that mixed the straightforward Ries tackled the album by herself on a personal retreat arrangements of pop rock with the sonic textures While the opening bands both sounded very modern, in Tennessee and dug deep to patch the songs together. of shoegaze and psychedelic rock. The crowd was Cursive’s sound straddled the angsty pop-punk While not as seemingly hip as Bon Iver’s Blood Bank, small for Conduits’ set, but it was clear that the characteristic of the early 2000s and the more recent her recordings on the EP have a poignant delicacy that pulsating bass lines and beautiful guitar —­ imagine indie trends. Their songs would drop suddenly from allows it to exist free from hype. In a different vein from the rippling water as a sound instead of a vision — a hard-hitting melody to Kasher singing softly into folk-oriented pastorals of On Laurel Lake EP Ries’ 2007 captivated these dedicated fans completely. the mic with lyrical dexterity. About half an hour into release, Without A Bird explores her relationship with the the set, Kasher addressed the crowd as if they were city of Chicago. By the time Cymbals Eat Guitars, a Staten Island- old friends and indulged some drunken fans in an based quartet, took the stage, the audience had argument about whether Millvale or Pittsburgh was Across albums, Ries’ music constantly grapples with the grown considerably. The band delivered a visceral better. tumultuous dichotomy between life in the city and life in performance of material mainly off their album the country. In her own words: “This life I’ve chosen felt Lenses Alien. The highlight of their set was their While a majority of the audience had come for suddenly precarious, muddled, and far too far from the performance of “...And the Hazy Sea” off their Cursive, it was difficult not to leave as a fan of all source. What do we really need? Out here in the ‘real’ debut album, which featured spastic lighting and three groups. Between the unique and captivating world I ask for so much more than family, faith, food, and an improvised solo by lead singer and guitarist Joe performances and the band members themselves shelter. So much vapor.” D’Agostino. The feel of their set contrasted sharply manning the merchandise table, concert goers were treated to a night of musical participation instead of While Ries’ songs are heartbreaking, they are not love passive co-existence. songs. They speak to life — its joys and its anguish. Memories, dreams, and illusions sit beside anguished lonesomeness in Ries’ songs to create a heart-wrenchingly Matt Mastricova | Staffwriter powerful combination.

Juan Fernandez | Staffwriter top 10 on WRCT 88.3 FM most played albums of the last week 1 Psychic Ills — Hazed Dream 2 Grimes — Visions 3 Shanimal — Rough & Tumble 4 Frank Macchia — Swamp Thang 5 Young Magic — Melt 6 Undivided — Moves Between Clouds 7 Tito Carrillo — Opening Statement 8 Roll The Dice — In Dust Cymbals Eat Guitars performed at South By 9 R.E.M. — Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage: Southwest in Austin, Tx. two weeks before 1982-2011 continuing their tour to Pittsburgh. 10 of Montreal — Paralytic Stalks Courtesy of Jason Persse via Flickr music pillbox 04.02.12 5 A farewell to beloved poet Adrienne Rich Last week, Adrienne Rich passed away at 82; we recount her life, impact, and poetry

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Since we’re not young, weeks have to do time for years of missing each other. Yet only this odd warp in time tells me we’re not young. Did I ever walk the morning streets at twenty, my limbs streaming with a purer joy? did I lean from any window over the city listening for the future as I listened here with nerves tuned for your ring? And you, you move toward me with the same tempo. Your eyes are everlasting, the green spark of the blue-eyed grass of early summer, the green-blue wild cress washed by the spring At twenty, yes: we thought we’d live forever. At forty-five, I want to know even our limits. I touch you knowing we weren’t born tomorrow, and somehow, each of us will help the other live, and somewhere, each of us must help the other die.

Patrick Gage Kelley | Staff XIII The news of Adrienne Rich’s death pulled me from bed disadvantage, two people of the same gender cannot to bookshelf. Three of her tomes were there, spines have equal relationships under the law, and we continue The rules break like a thermometer, broken and pages dog-eared. Well-loved and well-worn, to kill human beings as we jump from war to war. quicksilver spills across the charted systems, these books were my refuge, my release, my rage-fuel. we’re out in a country that has no language But now they were not filled with the words of a living, But even if we had equality, acceptance, and peace, no laws, we’re chasing the raven and the wren breathing, fighting woman; rather, they now were the Rich’s language is a paragon itself. The beauty in her through gorges unexplored since dawn legacy of Rich. poetry is not just in her confrontation of issues that are whatever we do together is pure invention of the utmost importance to her and the minorities she the maps they gave us were out of date Rich was a woman, a Jew, a lesbian, and most supports, but is also in her passion for language. This is by years . . . we’re driving through the desert importantly, a poet. Across more than twenty poetry poetry: A master using words and phrases to evoke an wondering if the water will hold out collections, Rich defined a voice that explored feminism, emotional response layered in a palimpsest of cultural the hallucinations turn to simple villages love, homosexuality, politics, aging, marriage, and fragments and societal issues. the music on the radio comes clear— war. Under nearly all of it was a burning anger against neither Rosenkavalier nor Götterdämmerung inequalities and injustices in our world. She was a My hope for our future is that we can all take a moment but a woman’s voice singing old songs master of refining those topics into brutally stark from our days filled with the injustices of society, with new words, with a quiet bass, a flute emotions and clean framings of complex issues. the continued warmongering, the rush and pace of plucked and fingered by women outside the law. modern technology, and, for just a moment, visit Rich’s Rich’s ability to harness her own perspectives and authentically human voice. My hope is that you can let feelings into verse is why she won dozens of awards her speak to your soul as she has to mine. 1974-1976 over the 60 years she was publishing, and why her poems are so deeply treasured by those who read them. In “Diving Into the Wreck,” Rich, narrating, took her Originally published in 1976 by Effie’s Press, later included In her foreword to the 1984 publication of The Fact of camera, her knife, her book of myths: They were her in The Dream of a Common Language, 1978 Norton. a Doorframe, she said, “Over the years it has seemed tools. They were the devices with which she explored to be just that — the desire to be heard, to resound in and dug into the world. For me, and for myriad readers another’s soul — that is the impulse behind writing living today, we need more than that. For us, Rich was poems.” That is what she achieved for me, for an entire the knife. She was the camera. She showed me how to generation before me, and for countless more as we now dig deeper than I thought possible. She taught me how collect the entire body of work that she left us. to see myself, how to explore, and how to rage. Farewell. Adrienne Rich died on March 27, 2012 in her home. Her last book of poetry, Tonight No Poetry Will The themes in her work are still so desperately Love, Serve: Poems 2007-2010, was published in January needed today. A woman’s gender still puts her at a Patrick Gage Kelley | Staffwriter 2011.

literature 6 pillbox 04.02.12 CMU alumna directs new play The Electric Baby Daniella Topol works with Pittsburgh’s Quantum Theatre, discusses directing philosophy

“It’s new every day. As a director you’re watching the story integrated with Romanian folktales. Zadravec something unique to the play. Talking about the biggest same thing day after day, but you have to start fresh described it as “an earnest, heartfelt play” that she challenge for each cast member, Topol said, “People each day as if you don’t know anything at all. This helps wrote during a trying period of her life. Her trials and always go through an internal struggle in producing you to look at it in the perspective of the audience.” tribulations in struggling with her own son’s illness were their best work.” an inspiration for the story. Given the personal nature of This is director Daniella Topol’s personal philosophy the story, Topol admitted that this play was a step out of Topol’s personal philosophy on directing has helped her when it comes to directing. Topol received her Bachelor every cast member’s comfort zone. achieve personal fulfillment and success in her career. of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts in directing from She aims to make each piece of theater an educational Carnegie Mellon and is known for her contemporary The world premiere of The Electric Baby was last Friday. experience. Topol, Boos, and Zadravec also came to work. She has gained critical acclaim worldwide and The production is a joint venture with Quantum Theatre, campus last week to speak to dramaturgy students has recently been working with Quantum Theatre in a theater that has found unique footing in Pittsburgh. about their personal experiences in the field of theater. Pittsburgh on the world premiere of playwright Stefanie “We are a company that explores the language of theatre Their presence and Topol’s personal success were an Zadravec’s The Electric Baby. and how theatre communicates,” said producer Karla inspiration to the students in the School of Drama. Boos. Keeping this idea in mind, Quantum Theatre has The production features a number of Carnegie Mellon lent the play a new perspective by using unconventional alumni in addition to Topol. Actor Nick Lehane, who spaces to stage the environment. The audience is part Shalaka Nanda Kumar | Junior Staffwriter received his Bachelor of Fine Arts, and lighting director of the setting and by virtue a part of the play. In this C. Todd Brown, a current faculty member in the School manner, Quantum Theatre has successfully transformed The Electric Baby will run through April 22 at the of Drama, both make an appearance. the role of the audience by drawing them into a colorful, Waldorf School of Pittsburgh. sensory experience. The Electric Baby tells the tale of a baby born to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother who now lives The cast came from diverse backgrounds with a wide in Pittsburgh. The play is a heart-wrenching personal range of experiences, and each cast member brought

dollarmovie McConomy Auditorium, University Center Jesse Kummer | Staffwriter

Jurassic Park The Adventures of Tintin No Instruments Aloud Saving Private Ryan Thursday, April 5 Friday, April 6 Saturday, April 7 Sunday, April 8 7:30 10 12:30 8 10 12 8 7 10 1

Jurassic Park is a sci-fi adventure 64 Spielberg week continues with his most In place of another Spielberg movie, If you’ve never seen this film, go this million years in the making. When recent film, released in December 2011. Saturday will be filled with the sounds Sunday if only for the epic opening an eccentric billionaire and his team Based on the popular European comics of five of Carnegie Mellon’s a cappella sequence of the D-Day Normandy of scientists discover how to clone that were primarily published in the groups. No Instruments Aloud, an a invasion. Featuring an ensemble cast dinosaurs using ancient DNA found ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s, The Adventures cappella event hosted by The Originals, including Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, in mosquitos, a team of specialists is of Tintin is Spielberg’s first animated will feature performances by The Tom Sizemore, and Ed Burns, the film sent to endorse a theme park created film. The film was shot entirely with 3D Originals, Treblemakers, Counterpoint, has been called one of the greatest war around these unique attractions. motion capture technology. The movie Soundbytes, and Joyful Noise. The movies ever made. Saving Private Ryan Unfortunately — spoiler alert — a follows the adventurous reporter Tintin, proceeds from the event will go toward also nabbed Spielberg his second Best harmless tour ride is interrupted by a his dog Snowy, and Captain Archibald creating a Carnegie Mellon a cappella Director Academy Award. Fun Fact: massive storm and suspicious power Haddock as they set off on a hunt for album and an Originals album. Matt Damon was the only principal outage that leaves them facing a threat the treasure of an old sunken ship. actor who did not go through limited they never thought possible. Fun Fact: Fun Fact: The screenplay features the Basic Training in preparation for the This is still director Steven Spielberg’s writing trio of Steven Moffatt (Doctor film, so that the other actors would feel highest-grossing film. Who), Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead a deeper sense of resentment towards and Hot Fuzz), and English comedian him on camera. Joe Cornish.

theater pillbox 04.02.12 7 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 14. Here, senior violin major Emma Deborah McDowell, a first-year master’s student in Later in the evening, a haunting ballad from the Steele, a recent Sibelius International Violin Competition horn performance, also performed as a member of the Broadway hit Ragtime, “Back to Before,” featured School of Music celebrates centennial finalist, took center stage. Her technical proficiency was accompanying orchestra for the piece. “[This piece] soprano alumna Christiane Noll. Noll is known as one of showcased as she executed the work’s double stops, is really one of the most difficult compositions written the most versatile stage performers of her generation. Centennial Celebration Concert features current students, alumni performers, guest artists glissandi, and arpeggios with seeming ease. for horn,” she said. “To hear it played so well is really She sang the part with experience and conviction. inspiring.” The third piece on the program featured two male Zollman reclaimed the podium for the final work. In vocalists who graduated from Carnegie Mellon’s music Throughout the concert, music directors Ronald Zollman collaboration between the orchestra and choirs, students [ by Erin Yanacek | Junior Staffwriter ] department in 2003. Jeffrey Behrens and Liam Bonner and Page, former choral conductor, took turns directing rounded out the night with Alexander Borodin’s folkloric gave a dramatic rendition of La donna è un animale, a the ensemble. After the intermission, Page took to “Polovetsian Dances” from the opera Prince Igor. A The Carnegie Mellon School of Music has a lot to be selection from Gaetano Donizetti’s opera L’elisir d’amore. the podium. A legend himself, Page worked with the virtuoso solo was executed by Kelly Coyle, a master’s proud of. Founded in 1912, the school celebrates its Wind and brass players were well-mannered with their Cleveland Orchestra from 1971 to 1989 and has worked student in clarinet performance. Here, the idiosyncrasies 100th birthday this year. The list of Carnegie Mellon intermittent musical statements, allowing the bold vocal with the PSO and Carnegie Mellon choirs ever since. that arise when coordinating instrumentalists with alumni who have gone on to hold high-caliber positions soloists to shine. The second half of the performance featured four popular vocalists were handled nicely. in leading orchestras and opera houses is extensive, and songs with vocal soloists. with the continuation of the school’s rigorous training, Robert Schumann’s Konzertstück concluded the first The Centennial Celebration Concert was a highly the success stories show no sign of stopping. half. Alumnus Dale Clevenger, horn player in the Chicago Agustín Lara’s “Granada,” a love song featuring alumna successful event, featuring an impressive array of alumni Symphony Orchestra for the last 45 years and three- Lisa Vroman, opened with a sensual Latin trumpet solo and student performers. To celebrate the School of Music’s centennial, special time Grammy award winner, conducted the piece. The by senior trumpet major Dan Blumenfeld. Blumenfeld’s concerts and events are taking place. One such concert work featured four amazing french horn soloists. William spicy melodic lines set the stage for what was to come: The concert will be performed for a second time on was a collaboration between the Carnegie Mellon Caballero, principal horn in the PSO and artist lecturer Vroman danced along with the piece, ending with a Monday at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Philharmonic Orchestra and Choirs, which took place at Carnegie Mellon, led on first part with a warm and flamenco kick and an impassioned kiss for Page. Downtown last Saturday at the Benedum Center. The confident sound. Principal horn of the Atlanta Symphony performance featured School of Music alumni, current Orchestra Brice Andrus, alumnus Howard Wall of the The Carnegie Mellon Choirs joined in on George students, and guest artists. New York Philharmonic, and alumnus Peter Rubins of Gershwin’s classic “Our Love Is Here to Stay.” The piece the San Antonio Opera filled the other three spots. These was arranged by Page and orchestrated by David Gedris, A Brief History four brass voices blended with impeccable intonation who graduated from Carnegie Mellon in 1996 with a and accuracy, making the fiery piece a success. degree in trumpet performance. The School of Music, which expanded from the Department of Music in 1997, has always placed an emphasis on excellence. Maintaining this view, the Nicole Hamilton | Comics Editor program’s focus has varied over the years as leadership The Centennial Celebration Concert took place last Saturday at the Benedum Center in Downtown. The positions have changed hands within the school. The same concert will be performed on Monday at Carnegie Hall in New York City. first brick of the College of Fine Arts building was laid on April 25, 1912. The building now stands complete with magnificent pillars, elaborate ceiling frescoes, composers’ forum, a musical theatre program, and and to develop a practical career goal within the music and marble floors, and it serves as the hub for Carnegie a major in bagpiping — all of which broadened and industry. There is no doubt that the institution will move Mellon’s music and art departments. deepened the impact of the School of Music. in a positive direction while maintaining its historical reputation for excellence. The Carnegie Mellon music department was In an effort to discover details about the early years of originally created to train future Pittsburgh Symphony the century-old music department, assistant professor Centennial Celebration Concert Orchestra (PSO) members. Although PSO operations of musicology Robert Fallon researched the Carnegie were suspended between 1910 and 1926, the two Mellon archives. Fallon found that standards of The celebratory concert on Saturday was an exciting organizations had a close relationship from the performance were likely quite high in the institution’s success. Created with the diverse and global perspective beginning, with former and future PSO musicians early days. Programs show that repertoire included of Carnegie Mellon in mind, the program demonstrated frequently hired as faculty. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Johannes the impressive skills of musicians associated with Brahms’ Clarinet Sonatas, challenging works that require Carnegie Mellon. Both World War I and World War II drew attention away advanced proficiency on an instrument. from the music department. In its early years, the school The Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Repertory focused heavily on music education, producing many Associate head of the School of Music Natalie Ozeas Chorus, and Concert Choir joined forces, comprising 200 music teachers for public schools in the Pittsburgh area. has been involved with the Carnegie Mellon music current students in its entirety. department since 1955, when she enrolled as a student. Later, with the arrival of renowned artists like composer Ozeas has earned numerous degrees and certifications Concertmistress Sonia Shklarov led the orchestra Leonardo Balada and choral conductor Robert Page, the at Carnegie Mellon and has been on faculty for 24 years. unwaveringly throughout. Manu Narayan, an alumnus school took a turn for the more performance-oriented. In her time at the university, Ozeas has witnessed screen actor and vocalist seen in the movie The Last In the ’80s and ’90s, additions to the faculty included substantial change. “It has been a delight to see the Airbender, was Master of Ceremonies. Grammy-nominated violinist Andrés Cárdenes and New School of Music grow in size and quality,” she said. York Philharmonic principal flautist Jeanne Baxtresser. “Most recently, the school is expanding to provide The show opened with the Philharmonic’s rendition of These additions further advanced the school’s standards opportunities for the development of skills necessary for British composer Bernard Rands’ Danza petrificada. In and introduced a conservatory culture. musicians in the twenty-first century.” this mysterious piece, delicate woodwind and brass solos interwove through strong string melodies. Within this time, a Baroque Ensemble and a As the career field for music performance suffers with Nicole Hamilton | Comics Editor Contemporary Ensemble formed. New programs were the downturn of the economy, the school has recognized Next on the program was the jaw-dropping first Saturday’s concert featured 200 current students in the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra, Repertory Chorus, and Concert Choir, as well as many alumni and guest introduced, including a music and technology degree, a the need for its students to learn entrepreneurial skills movement of Henryk Wieniawki’s Violin Concerto No. 1 performers. Music directors Ronald Zollman and Robert Page took turns directing the ensemble throughout the show.

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A news article discusses the poor New York artist explores unconventional performance art turnout for an engaging speaker who was brought in to lecture to the “They love artists at the IRS,” joked performance 100 Crucible Club. The speaker lectured years ago artist Brody Condon during his lecture in on mining in the West and described McConomy Auditorium last Tuesday. The lecture March 14, 1912 the condition of Western forests. He is was part of the College of Fine Arts lecture series. affiliated with the Department of Mining Condon has been fully engaged in his art since he and engages in government work. graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts in visual arts from of the University of California at San Diego in 2002, but still has no answers for the IRS when it Traveling to the Naval Academy in comes to how long his “company” has been running. Annapolis, Mary., both of Carnegie 50 Mellon’s rifle teams are successful in After receiving a classical education in sculpture, years ago the regional competition. The “A” team Condon stepped into performance art and placed sixth and the “B” team placed installation. In his 1998 sculptural performance art March 28, 1962 eleventh. “A” team members also piece titled “Room,” Condon addressed his post- managed to take home eight medals in traumatic stress. In the piece, Condon set up a individual competition over the course bare wooden frame of a room in a dried-up lake bed of the weekend-long event. outside of Los Angeles. He then suspended himself for hours within the frame, held up only by pig In the spirit of April Fool’s Day, The intestines. His only audience for this piece was the Tartan runs a gag issue full of colorful all-terrain vehicles that would infrequently pass by 25 language and moderately offensive the installation. years ago articles. The issue confirmed the selling Jonathan Carreon | Photo Editor of the College of Humanities and Condon now draws audiences everywhere he goes, Performance artist Brody Condon lectures about April 1, 1987 Social Sciences to the University of from the New York Museum of Modern Art to the his work surrounding live action role-playing. Pittsburgh to pay for a new parking lot Los Angeles County Museum of Art to an expansive near Schenley Park. park in the Netherlands.

Condon often works with live action role-playing another emotionally without breaking character. In an attempt to help the males of (LARP) in his performance arts. At the Dutch “For me personally, that’s the audience — that’s the Carnegie Mellon find women, one Sonsbeek Sculpture Exhibition in 2008, Condon point,” Condon said. arts and living writer suggests making directed a complex LARP performance, titled 10 “Twentyfivefold Manifestation.” During the piece, Third-year graduate student in the fine arts Agnes years ago time for a study session at the Hillman Library at the University of Pittsburgh. the players created entirely new personas and Bolt identified the contrast among performance, March 25, 2002 He reminds students that smart and cultures. They fabricated new gods around the role-playing, and technology in Condon’s work. pretty girls at Pitt are often ignored for sculptures of other artists, and even spent days on “[The] work speaks for itself... about the space of their less intelligent counterparts. end in a sculptural tower of worship. messiness in our mind,” Bolt said.

Condon asserted that he still wanted to hold on Crystal Yip, a first-year art major, knew about Two authors give their opinions of four to the subculture of LARP and let the performers Condon from a class taught by visual culture and local places to get cupcakes. Ranging add their own detail to the scenario. “They bring critical theory professor Melissa Ragona. “It’s from bakeries to supermarkets, there is their own material and their own interest. I only interesting,” Yip said. “We still don’t understand years5 ago a wide range of options for cupcakes worry about their subjective experience if it gets everything.” Nonetheless, Yip said the talk helped to in Pittsburgh. Evaluating environment, dangerous or they break character,” Condon said. demystify some of Condon’s work. April 2, 2007 taste, originality, and price, the authors share substantial information regarding In another performance art piece called “LevelFive,” the art of finding the best cupcake in Condon focused on the authenticity of the Susie Ferrell | Junior Staffwriter town. participant’s experience. The piece, which was installed multiple times throughout 2010 and Professor William “Red” Whittaker, 2011, is a reference to the self-realization seminars a robotics expert who worked on that became popular in the 1970s. The two- the 1979 Three Mile Island incident, day experiment pushed volunteers to extremes year1 ago gives a lecture hosted by the Civil and in an attempt to recognize their true faculties. Environmental Engineering department. Condon said it was “kind of like creating a sort of March 28, 2011 He is a leading member of a team experiential essay.” involved in a Google competition to land a robot on the moon. Condon would at times debrief with his players, in order to “roll through what looks like a very extreme Catherine Spence | Staffwriter experience.” Additionally, he established tools that enabled the participants to check in with one art 10 pillbox 04.02.12 Apartment 4H by Joe Medwid and Dave Rhodenbaugh jmedwid@andrew

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Cloud Nothings. Brillobox. 9:30 p.m. 21+. Shabazz Palaces. Shadow Lounge. 10 p.m. 18+. UPCOMING The Cleveland-based indie rock band will perform at VIA and 92.1 WPTS present the Seattle-based hip-hop brillobox with A Classic Education and Pet Clinic. collective Shabazz Palaces, which will perform with Art in Bloom. Carnegie Museum of Art. April 12–15. Expensive Shit and Tracksploitation. Tickets are $10 in The Carnegie Museum of Art presents its fourth annual WEDNESDAY4.4.12 advance and $15 at the door. Art in Bloom celebration, which features a Dutch-inspired collection of art and flowers and a series of festivities. Ron Wilson Trio Featuring Lou Stellute. Papa J’s ONGOING Pittsburgh-area garden clubs, organizations, and florists Ristorante. 7 p.m. arrange the floral displays. Pittsburgh Jazz Hall of Fame saxophonist Lou Stellute will Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival. Through appear with the classic jazz group. April 15. The festival continues with a screening of the film 5 Compiled by Rachel Cohen | Assistant Pillbox Editor THURSDAY4.5.12 Broken Cameras and an appearance by the film’s director, Emad Burnat, next Thursday. Iranian film Mourning and ToonSeum MiniCon. 113 N. Pacific Ave. 6 p.m. Romanian/Hungarian film Best Intentions will show later in This two-day expo will celebrate the art of cartooning with the week, and the festival’s closing night will feature Black a series of workshops and discussion panels as part of Butterflies, a German, Dutch, and South African film. a larger effort to foster the arts in Pittsburgh. The expo continues through 9 p.m. on Friday.

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Students, including senior mechanical engineering major Mike Mackin (above left), participated in a paper airplane-flying competition hosted by Red Bull last Thursday in Wiegand Gymnasium. There were three winners from Carnegie Mellon: Doctoral candidate in civil and environmental engineering Jeff Taneja won for distance, fifth-year architecture student Sam Faller won for hang time, and junior statistics major Doug Heckmann won for aerobatics.

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