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The Grizzly, September 13, 2007

Matt Flyntz

Lane Taylor

Caitlin Dalik

Kristen Gallagher

Megan Helzner

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This One's in Color! Dubb'sPower Rankings Sports, 8 Collegeville, Pennsylvania Volume 32, Issue 3 News [email protected] Ursinus Implements Swipe, Strassburger Goes to Dubai

MATTHEW FLYNTZ Strassburger how this trip benefited the Message Systems for Better [email protected] college. He stated that while intellectual On Aug. 30, you may have noticed curiosity did playa role in his decision to Student Safety on Campus that Ursin us College was one bowtie short go, he "wouldn't have gone if [he] didn't of normal. That is because President John think there were benefits for the College." CAITLIN DALIK Strassburger was thousands of miles away One goal of this trip was to establish delivering the keynote address about contacts so that Ursinus might collaborate [email protected] access, and we're excited about that," said liberal education to the 20th anniversary with the HCT in various ways. Dean Nolan. "Eventually we'd like all of convocation ceremony of the Higher Strassburger suggests that having We have all marveled at the New the buildings to have swipe card access." Colleges ofTechnology (HCT) in Dubai. students here from the United Arab Hall on campus, and seen the new swipe Campus Safety is a valuable The leadership of the HCT (which is Emirates (and perhaps sending Ursinus card access and huge flat screen televi­ resource for students, open 2417 and 365 closely linked with the leadership of the students there) is a possibility. This is sions, but how is technology improving in days a year. Students can call Campus United Arab Emirates) anticipates a "new important, he states, because "the center other parts of campus? Better yet, how is Safety for an escort anywhere on campus. world," according to Strassburger - one of gravity in the world is shifting ... to the campus safety improving? "Also, introduce yourself to the Safety that understands the value of liberal Middle East." Thus, a good liberal arts Some of the smaller improvements Officers and make sure you put the education. college must allow its students to gain an may have gone unnoticed, but here is a Campus Safety phone number in your cell Given the publicity that Ursinus understanding of this important culture. look at some of the new changes made this phone in case of an emergency," said College and its Cornnlon Intellectual Ursinus has hired a full-time Arab year. Dean Nolan. The phone number for Experience (CIE) program have received in StudiesJaculty member, Dr. Barbara Von One of the campus's most important Campus Safety is 610-489-2737. recent years, the RCT invited President Schlegell, and discussions are beginning new additions is helping to protect Campus Safety Officer Gary Strassburger to deliver a speech regarding about how to properly expand Arab students against imminent physical Hodgman said, "In brief, we [Campus both the value of liberal education and Studies at Ursinus. As with any cultural threats. The new system, called Safety] are the center for infonnation after how the HCT might be able to integrate studies program, connections in the e2Campus, is the new emergency notifica­ 4:30 p.m. when everyone leaves." Officer aspects of liberal education into their foreign country are essential for success. tion system. An e-mail sent earlier this Hodgman, who has worked at Campus technology-driven (or "practicality­ So, Strassburger will be returning to Dubai semester stated that the e2Campus system Safety at Ursinus for 18 years, said, "our driven") system of education. in October for the HCT's "Festival of uses Short Messaging System (SMS) assignment here is that every one of these Strassburger noted that even America's Thinkers" to underscore his seriousness technology to send messages to "regis­ students I look at as my kid who I look greatest technological colleges (he cites about establishing a working relationship. tered mobile phones, Blackberries, wireless after and I take personal interest in every the Massachusetts Institute of Technol­ There were two other goals as well. PDAs, smart phones, and satellite student's welfare." Campus Safety also ogy as an example) require students to First, Strassburger thought that it was the phones." More information about this handles problems that facilities would study the humanities. He argues that responsibility of a president of a liberal system is posted in residence halls and in handle during the day." Campus Safety "general education can invite students to arts college to be a "passionate defender the student handbook. can help with auto lockouts, jump startsO, think about how they will find meaning in ofliberal education." Second, he argues According to Dean Deborah Nolan and locked buildings. their lives and the paths they might pursue that by achieving a better understanding and Director of Campus Safety Kim Tay lor, Aside from Campus Safety, Resident that will knit them into the larger fabric of ofthe world community, he can become a about 200 students have already regis­ Assistants (RAs) are also help with humanity." more effective president. If you do not tered their phones. Students can register student safety. Senior Resident Assistant While achieving economic success think these are legitimate goals, do not their phones via Blackboard. Danielle Langdon said, "the RA's ensure is certainly a legitimate goal of college fret; Ursinus College did not spend a dime Another important addition to safety." When speaking about safety on graduates, Strassburger argues that liberal fQr this trip. All expenses were paid for by student safety is a new full-time counselor Main Street, Langdon said that the education will allow these students to the HCT. in the Wellness Center, Susan Phillips. biggest issue with the houses on Main truly become members of the world So, if you see the President around Dean Nolan said, "having another full-time Street is the propping open of the doors. community - not just the world economv. campus, ask him about his trip. He has counselor is important to this campus "As RA's, it is our job to un-prop any But having chosen to attend a liberal arts some very interesting things to say, and it especially after the Virginia Tech shooting doors we see open. There are towns­ college, we already understand the seems that this is the beginning of an and other school shootings." While the people on Main Street (since it is public) benefits of liberal education. I asked important change for Ursinus College. Wellness Center has two counselors, a and it is important to keep non-students new member will allow more students to out of the houses," she said. seek help. "Counselors can help when Another issue on Main Street that they see some troubling signs that others Dean Nolan, Officer Hodgman, and Senior may not notice," Dean Nolan said. "Susan RA Langdon all spoke about is crossing b· ti,~Ip Phillips will also be doing some group Main Street. Langdon said, "it's important mbe stubent neblspaper of Wrsinus ([ollege work." to walk in the crosswalks." Officer Swipe card access has also been Hodgman said, "be sure the look both Volume 32, Issue 3 spreading across the campus. "So far, ways, be cautious, and make sure cars [email protected] RichterlNorth, New Hall, Bomberger, Ritter, obey the yield to pedestrian signs." and the field house have swipe card EDITORIAL BOARD PHOTOGRAPHY MattFlyntz Editors-in-Chief Georgia Julius Photo Editor Would yotllike to write fortbe News Lane Taylor section of The Grizzly? E .... mail the Heather Turnbach News Editor Ali Wagner Features Editor News Editor at Dan Sergeant Opinions Editor ADVISOR [email protected]. Danielle Langdon Sports Editor Dr. Rebecca Jaroff

2 September 13, 2007 The Grizzly [email protected] News Why Don't You Escape Velocity? digital media, stage craft, lights, sound, or KRISTEN GALLAGHER any aspect of dance performance, feel free krgallagher [email protected] to join Escape Velocity!" Lee himselfis a perfOimer of Everyone on campus wants to find a different genres of dance. He has danced way to get rid of their stress and have a since the age of 12 and was a hip-hop great, stimu1ating time, right? So why not dancer for FOX's Good Day Philadelphia do it in a way that allows you to workout morning news show. Lee has studiedjazz, and meet new people. Escape Velocity modern, African, ballet, and tap dUling his Dance Theater is a fun and invigorating high school years and plans to further his way to let go of everyday stress and learn study. He loves to perform and feels that some great dance moves. everyone should get to feel the invigorat­ Escape Velocity specializes in alI ing, out-of-body experience of performing types of dance, including hip-hop, ballet, in front ofa live crowd. Lee, along with modem, lyrical,jazz, tap, contemporary, other students from Ursinus Co lIege, serve partnering, African, and even belly as choreographers and teachers for dancing. If you are interested in some of Escape Velocity Dance Theater. The these but have never danced before, do talented dancers are hoping to put on a not worry! From beginner to advanced perfonnance that will be out of this world. dancers, anyone interested is welcome to When asked what it takes to be a be a part of Escape Velocity. good dancer, Lee said, "there is no one Hip-HJ)p is a popular style per­ idea of a 'good dancer.' Part of it deals formed by Escape Velocity. Hip-Hop with interpretation of the movement, style, dance instructor Roger Lee said that he is and attack. To me a good dancer is thlilIed with this year's turnout, but is stilI someone who has a passion." encouraging more participants. "We can Lee is teaching a beginner/intermedi­ dance studio at 8 p.m. for anyone inter­ blow off some steam and have a lot of fun. always use new dancers for the company," ate class during the fall semester on ested in giving hip-hop a try. Hip-hop and So why don't you Escape Velocity? said Lee. "Ifthere are people interested in Tuesday and Thursday nights in the other forms of dance are a great way to ResLife Sponsors Alcohol Education Program for Freshmen MEGAN HELZNER First year students asked questions difficult situation about which they felt to keep in mind: "Don't slide down the foun­ like, "How should I tell a friend that he or threatened, seriously ill, or otherwise un­ tains before you're a senior, because it's bad [email protected] she is an obnoxious drunk?" Seniors pep­ easy, they should know that Campus Safety, luck." So, was this untraditional approach pered their responses with funny and not­ Res Life and RAs. and Social Hosts are there to alcohol education on Ursinus' campus Last Wednesday night in Paisley so-funny stories about friends of theirs who to help them and their friends. They should effective? First year student, Max Kriesky Lounge, first year students, Senior RAs, and have been "obnoxious," and suggested, in be viewed as caring resources who, accord­ thinks so. ''The panel was far more effective student leaders, along with new Residence this case, that first year students should ing to Balko, "would rather see you safe than than Ii dramatic presentation, or a presenta­ Life Dil"ector (RD), Jared Rodrigues, sat in a subtly tell that friend to calm down and pace get you in trouble.," tion by staff and faculty, because these were circle, ate snacks, and talked informally about him or herself in the future. Other questions The seniors finished the session on a people on our level, willing to talk maturely drinking on Ursinus's campus. Senior and included, "W11en is it a bad time to drink?" lighter note, and James Sproule left the first and openly upon the subject of drinking," RA, Heather Turnbach, described the panel and "How can I say 'no' if! don't feel like year students with one very important thing said Kriesky. as a chat about "lessons learned and ways drinking?" "While drinking is a part of the to drink safely, rather than a 'don't drink' college atmosphere for some people," said session." Seniors Sabir Peele, Allison James Sproule, "it doesn't have to be." Stouch, Ryan Daley, Heather Tumbach, While on another part ofcampus, Resi­ COMMENTS SOUGHT FOR TENuRE REVIEW James Sproule, and Julie Balko talked openly dence Life conducted Social Host training, In accordance withlhe U~inlls College Faculty Hatldbook, student comments on about their experiences going.to parties and informing students about the College's offi­ te~g et:fe¢tj.y~~§atld~tudent-fa.cultY intet:~«QJ} areij:;.viteci at th.e time of a drinking, sharing stories about good times, cial policies on alcohol and parties, in Pais­ , faculty'm~tnbe~ . Alth letterS'mUlSt be signed t6 be~ as wel1 as some not-so-good nights. ley Lounge, students discussed the unoffi­ cQ~id~r4~ , $~~ es maybe with 'e$'f. Whell their,cQn11l1en'tS at.e This innovative approach to alcohol cial rules and elements of Ursinus 's party 'Shared with the Pr-oID{)l1c:)h and Tenure Committee. itrtq,lhe faculty member. education is part of new RD Rodrigues's scene. Seniors Daley and Peele suggested This year. thefolloWillg meltl'bersofthe faculty4l'ebeingreviewed for te1'll.lte; hope that early and open dialogue with first that stealing beer from parties is not in good year students wil1 lead to smart decisions taste, while Turnbach cited over-enthusias­ Dr. Leah Bettn~ h!ath¢ttlatics & Computet Science this year, and all four years, at Ursinus. tic public displays of affection as a party "There are really easy things you can do faux pas, and Sproule cautioned first year Dr. KneiR paCosta,'Pwchology that wil1 allow you to party and stay safe," students about the problem of alcohol-in­ Dr. Sheryl Ooodman,)r.{edia &. Communieati.onStndies he says. For example, Balko and others ad­ duced fights. In the "What I Learned" pro­ Dr. Rebecca Lxczak~B1Qlogy 'Vocated the "buddy system" for students gram, seniors also spent time talking about going to parties, and Stouch encouraged Dr. ~briell~frtmci~~~1$ye.l101ogy the schoolwork/party balance that they or. NatWtn RemfP4tlosoPhy & Religion students to monitor the quantity that they have discovered, and that all students must drink, "know your limits - especially if you're find for themselves. Your feedback is strongly encouraged and will assist the Committee in its review a girl." Peele cautioned first year students Drinking water, eating bread-like foods be Judithl'.L~vy, 'by not to walk down Main Street in large groups like pretzels, and taking Advil, were all meth­ process. Letters should sent to Dean Office of the Dean. to attract the attention of the Collegeville ods the seniors suggested for warding off October 12,2007. Police, and for another practical reason: hangovers. But according to the panelists, "groups of twenty people don't get let into if students ever found themselves in a more parties."

The Grizzly September 13, 2007 3 Features [email protected] Beyond the Condom - A Guide to Safe Sex When the Lewinski scandal ofthe mid to late 90's remember President Because "outercourse" (dry-humping) and mutual majority of stu- Clinton stating that he believed oral sex is not included in masturbation also often cause exposure to bodily fluids, it dents hear the the definition of "sex," and found that having oral sex per- is important to utilize condoms and latex gloves or finger tenn "safe sex," fOlmed on him to be far less punishable than ifhe had en- cots to prevent exposure of fluids to cuts on the hands and they typically gaged in sexual intercourse. Apparently, the Senate agreed fmgers. think of the con- and he wa acquitted of all charges, sending the subtle In order to insure a healthy sexual relationship, it is dom. The con- message that the consequences of oral sex are far less dire important to communicate openly with your partner about dom is an irmo- than those of sexual intercourse. Unfortunately, that is not sexual histories, feelings, and fears about starting a new vation that has the case. sexual relationship. Opening communication early in the revo I uti on ized Although pregnancy is not possible through oral sex, relationship will make it easier in the future to express your the practice of it provides a pathway in which many sexually-transmitted needs and wants to your partner. Showing concern for safe sex by pre- infections are communicated. Genital and oral herpes, syphi- yourself and your partner will also increase intimacy, allow- venting bodily lis, gonorrhea. HIV and chlamydia (rarely), cytomegalovi- ing you to use the previously discussed mechanisms to fluids from enter- rus (CMV), hepatitis, and genital warts can be transmitted make the most out of your sexual experience. LANE TAYLOR ing the penis or during oral sex (according to Planned Parenthood.org). Most Everything You Never Knew vagina. which i of us are able to recognize some of these as diseases we C C You Wanted to Know About preventative of were warned about in health class, but we may not have aree r 0 rn er mo t exually- beengivenalltheinfonnation. For example. while I learned Sex transmitted infec- about most of these infections during high school, we were tions. Through- never taught that they were transmitted through oral sex. Write a Graduate School personal statement with out the years, And that is the frightening truth; unprotected oral sex is not Writing an engaging and effective personal stateIlnerlt condoms have evolved to fit the needs of the individual. a safe alternative to sexual intercourse. captures your strengths and career goals ~an be a whether that i through lubrication. increased sensitivity. However, there is a silver lining to this sexual cloud. task. Admissions representatives are looking for or other options that can enhance one's sex life. However. Using a condom during oral sex can prevent disease trans- and insightful writing that does not begin the condom can only aid in disease prevention to a certain mission, which is important to emphasize because sexually- ways knew I wanted to be a (till in the blank)." point. and thus other mechanisms of prevention become transmitted infections can also be communicated to the in- personal history. academic life, and work eXI~eriel1lce:~1 necessary to retain a sexually-healthy lifestyle. This ar- dividual that is receiving oral sex. During vaginal oral sex, What is special. distinctive, unique, or imlpre:ssiv4 ticle will illustrate these mechanisms, as we travel beyond dental dams and female condoms can be used to protect your life story? the condom to obtain the knowledge needed to ensure a both partners from infection, and can be purchased locally. Have you overcome any unusual obstacles or safe and pleasurable sexual experience. (If you are having trouble locating dental dams, you can One of the most controversial sexual topics of our consult the Plarmed Parenthood in Collegeville who will be What are the most compelling reasons an adJDiS,l~~ generation is oral sex. Those of us who recall the Clinton- able to aid in your search.) (co!mrrrittc:~e should be interested in you?

Consider the following: Faculty Spotlight: Yoshitomo Yamashita 1. Focus on one or two specifIC themes. - not breadth. 2. Strive to make the essay unique by usmg real AKASYA BENGE ticipated in research outside of his field. He once did re­ from your life. [email protected] search with a colleague on how to assess intelligence in 3. Create a conclusion that refers back to yoUr both students and adults, and he collected infonnation from ties your points together. 4. Comment (briefly) on irregular grade trends or Ursinus College welcomes Yoshitomo Yamashita to many young people for this. He continues to be interested the Language Department as a full-time Japanese Language in research at Ursinus College and plans to continue study­ lCums1tallices that affected test scores- but DO NOT instructor. ing how to preserve and protect small minorities' languages Yamashita comes to us as a Japanese teacher at the (such as Japanese) from dying out in the United States. Find a way to identify your strengths and University of Arizona. Before his arrival at Ursinus, he According to Yamashita, Japanese minorities are not you apart from other applicants so you don't worked in Claymont for about seven years, and in total he his only interest. He is also interested in any small minority everyone else: tone has been teaching Japanese in the United States for about living in the United States, including Native Americans. He 6. Keep a positive and engaging and ten years. has done research with Native Americans in Arizona, and content. Capture the reader's attention Professor Yamashita is originally from Japan where he hopes to continue doing such research on small minori­ 1. Always follow directions and an.S:welrki~y;~nteJ!J;I he also taught Japanese. He attended Soka University in ties here. posed in the applicaJion. Adhere to Tokyo where he majored in Economics as un undergradu­ Yamashita is also particularly interested in the read­ ate student. In his sophomore year at Soka University, ing process of studying students, including measuring eye however, friends of his asked him to teach their children movement and measuring how long it takes students who Japanese. This occurred because after WWlI, many Japa­ are reading and absorbing infonnation to do so. These nese who had been living in China returned to Japan, yet studies are important to him in order to learn how students their children could not speak Japanese at all. begin to digest and understand the texts they are reading. With time, Yamashita became more and more involved Yamashita hopes that while he is here his Japanese with these sorts of jobs, and eventually began teaching students will learn the four skills he thinks are needed to himself how to teach others Japanese. After graduation, learn a language: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. he became a teacher of Japanese in a small private school. He wants his students to develop all four skills according to He also attended Ohio State University and received his where they are in the learning process. master's degree, and now he is in the final stages for re­ On a more personal note, Professor Yamashita has ceiving a Ph.D. and plans to be finished in about a month. also shared that he especially enjoys bird watching and, on Overall, Yamashita has been teaching Japanese for about occasion, rescuing birds. He likes Mexican and Turkish 20 years. food, such as Turkish coffee and dolma. Besides simply teaching Japanese, Professor Professor Yamashita looks forward to teaching at Yamashita has also taught Japanese linguistics and par- Ursinus this year, and everyone is encouraged to make his first year a successful one! 4 September 13, 2007 The Grizzly [email protected] Features Wismer Hall: too Hard to Handle? has occurred before and experience from the past proves it SARA ROMAINE KRISTEN ROMAN may not be as worrisome as it seems. [email protected] [email protected] For the time being, the overcrowding situation still haunts us. Hopefully the situation will be fixed soon, or tember students will become accustomed to when the best Long lines overflowing to the sidewalk; bodies col­ else we are left with few options, none of which seem that time is to eat. An example would be on Wednesday; liding; hungry, lustful eyes seeking satisfaction after a appetizing. There is the choice to go to the dining hall Wednesday's common hour starts at 12:00pm - I :00 pm and long day of strenuous work; people sitting on laps; where (Wismer or Zack's) and wait in the excruciatingly long lines all students enter both operations and then realize that eating are we? One would normally assume this sort of descrip­ to get your food, after which, you are forced to struggle later would alleviate the lines in all operations. There. is al- tion to be an amusement park during the summer or even through the hoards of people to potentially find a seat. Or, a strip club on a street comer in Philadel- students can opt to forgo the enjoyable phia. Instead, this hectic scene is Wismer social interaction meal time used to bring, Hall on our own Ursinus campus. ALthough and stay in their rooms surviving off of a lunchtime rager may seem like fun, in real­ Easy Mac and Cup 0' Noodles but avoid­ ity it is a problem that is currently plaguing ing the stress of the Wismer Hall crowds. the school. The main reason for the current Out of options A and B, I would person­ overflow is the largest incoming Freshman ally have to pick C. While waiting in line Class that the school has seen. With an and staying in the room is certainly ap­ incoming class of over four hundred and fifty pealing, there has to be another option. students, the accommodations of the cam­ Despite the dismal problem now, pus are being tested. Nowadays, Wismer there is no doubt that everything will fix during the lunch hour more resembles Ani­ itself. The students will learn when the ma! HOllse than a cafeteria. Freshman John best time is to eat comfortably and the Whitman says "it can be hard sometimes situation will relieve itself. As for now, because the food you wanted isn't avail­ the faculty and dining staff deserve much able anymore." The consensus of the stu­ respect for working so hard amongst the dent body seems to be one of concern and crowds to still provide options and good displeasure. food for the student body. Their help is How can this problem be remedied? crucial to the survival of the school, and Director of Dining Services Scott Dube says it is greatly appreciated. In due time, the ways a huge guest counts in September, and the number of that "historically Wismer and Zack's are extremely busy crowds will thin and meals will no longer bring stress. the first two weeks of school. Towards the end of Sep- students will decrease in the weeks to come." This problem Ursinus Recycling 101

ZAKARY ARNHOLD lower manufactUling' costs and has translated into the cre­ Here at Ursinus CoIIege we can recycle plastic and [email protected] ation of a $236 billion dollar a year industry according to the glass bottles, aluminum cans, mixed paper, cardboard, National Recycling Coalition. Styrofoam, ink-jet cartridges, batteries, and cell phones. Every building at Ursinus College has trash bins The ecological benefits of recycling are related to the Recycling bins are green, blue, or yellow and are marked for coupled with can or paper recycling bins for a reason - to reduction of energy and water consumption, saving trees, specific items. BiDS are located on each floor of every dor­ recycle! It is troubling to find empty recycling bins within and reducing carbon dioxide production. Interesting facts mitory and building on campus for cans, bottles, and paper. inches of trash bins that are filled with plastic bottles, about the ecological benefits of recycling are listed below: Bins are also located in the house on Main Street and in glass, and paper. The time and effort invested in provid­ Reimert suites for cans and bottles. ing recycling receptacles and collecting recyclables is Aluminum and glass can be recycled forever - yes Special drop-offlocations for ink-jets, batteries, and wasted if these resources are not utilized. forever! cell phones are located in Myrin Library, the Bookstore, The purpose of this article is to provide infornla­ One ton of aluminum recycled reduces the burning and Pfahler 112. Cardboard and Styrofoam drop-offloca­ tion on the economic and ecological benefits of recycling of37 barrels of oil needed for extraction of new materials. tions are Pfahler 112 and the basement of Thomas. and an overview of recycling at Ursinus College. The One ton of paper recycled saves 17 trees, 380 gal­ Another option is to walk your paper or cardboard combination of information and a conscious effort gives lons of oil, 4,000 kilowatts of energy, and 7,000 gallons of items to metal containers located in the Wismar parking lot. meaning to ilie eff0l1s of the many students, faculty, and water. No matter which location you recycle at, it is appreciated staff that are dedicated to campus sustainability. · The amount of trees saved above (17) would absorb that you recycle at all. Recycling is the reprocessing of raw materials to up to 250 pounds of carbon dioxide annually. The students, faculty, and staff that handle the recy­ replace the need for mining extraction of new materials · If all newspapers were recycled, we could save nearl y cling processes on campus are made up ofSustainUC, Fa­ and provides significant economic and ecological ben­ 250,000,000 trees annually. cility Services, and the Sigma Pi fraternity. Questions, recy­ efits. Economic benefits include the creation of over 1 Plastic bags and trash not recycled and thrown into cling bin requests, and suggestions can be directed to million jobs in America, the reduction of energy costs, the ocean kill as many as one million sea creatures annually. SustainUC at UCRecyclesCw.ursinus.edu. and the creation of new markets for recycled products · Plastic waste takes 400 years to decompose, while Anyone can get involved in recycling. The easiest that stimulate the economy. For example, recycling alumi­ aluminum takes up to 500 years, and glass can take up to 4,000 way is to simply recycle your products. You can also edu­ num saves 95% of the energy required to produce goods years. cate others about the benefits of recycling and promote from raw materials. Plastic and paper recycling saves recycling to your friends and family. You can also request a over 50% of the energy iliat would be required to bum Water bottles, soda cans, glass jars, or magazines and recycling bin(s) for your suite, house on Main Street, or plastic and paper waste. Also, paper and glass repro­ many of the other products that we use daily can be recycled dormitory. Overall, it is important to understand that the cessing saves over 50% of the water required for produc­ instead of thrown away. Ifwe simply throwaway our prod­ benefits ofrecycling are only had if the entire Ursinus Col­ ing goods from raw materials. The reduction of energy ucts, then we do not reap any of the benefits that recycling lege community puts forth a conscious effort to recycle as and water consumption during reprocessing results in processes provide. much as possible.

The Grizzly September 13,2007 5 Opinions grizz1y@ursinus,edu Should We Lower Fear of Music: The Weakerth~ns' the Drinking "Reunion Tour" C~STOPHERSCHAEFFER also one of its finest, lyrically: "And they bite their mitts chaeffe alursinus.oou off to show me transfers. deposit change, and I can't stop Age? Hey, remember Propagandhi? Nah, don't feel too fmding your face in their faces, all rearranged, and angry bad~ the 90's Canadian punk-band was mostly forgettable like you never were." SERENANUTHBAOKAR Musically, tbe band sticks, for the most part, to its [email protected] save for their cheekily outspoken political crusading (a quick review of their catalogue turns up songs such as comfort zone. Their effortless melding ofpunkish power­ If maturity and adulthood were to be defined by cer­ "Apparently I'm a PC Fascist," pop with folksy alt-country twang remains as pleasantly tain characteristics, responsibility would be one of them. "Homophobes Are Just Mad catchy as ever, and despite pro­ Often, age and experience are considered, although this Cuz They Can't Get Laid,;' and, ducer Ian Blurton's assertion that has been a rather debatable issue. Laws today have cre­ uh, "Ska Sucks"). Despite a it is their most experimental album. ated a dichotomy where the world has been divided into lukewarm comeback album in TheWeakerthansReunionTour it's perhaps their most radio those who are legalJy alJowed to do certain things while 2005, lthink it would be safe to friendly as well. Single "Sun in an there are those who are not. Most things in life are permis­ say that the group's long Empty Room" sounds a bit like sible when you are 18. That is, one is expected to be mature Satyagraba is done for. Summerteeth-era Wilco, and more enough to be enlisted or drafted for the nation, marry or Former Propagandhist raucous numbers such as "Rela- adopt children, own property, smoke, vote or hold public John K. Samson, however, has tive Surplus Value" and "Reunion office, and enter into a legally binding contract. One ofthe become one of Canadian indie Tour" are driving enough and pack most conspicuous things missing from the list is drinking. rock's most high-pr{)fi1e figures enough snotty brashness to ap­ If one is considered responsible enough to handle all these since trading in progressive peal to even the surliest of Vans­ issues, then why doesn't the law trust him or her to drink thrash and passionate vegan bedecked highschoolers. The alcohol? apologism for Only Ones-esque tape loops and synth tricks are Wl­ Tn 1984, the Congress passed the National Minimum power pop hooks and wry, in­ obtrusive but effective, Carrol's Drinking Age Act, which led to the establishment of the trospective song-writing with guitar work remains cheerfully de­ legal drinking age at 21. This has been a rather controver­ Winnipeg outfit The pendant on driving power chords sial move, because many believe that this restriction has Weakerthans. and irresistible hooks, and Jason not been very effective. Raising the legal age to 21 has not Reunion Tout, the group's 4th studio album, and their Tait 8tiJI carries the band with text­ done much to lower cases of alcohol poisoning. Although first without founding bassist John Sutton, is both a com­ book-perfect pop percussion. If the band's instrumental statistics have reported that there have been fewer adults fortable extension of their established sound and a tenta­ contingent is perhaps larger than in the past (the album drinking, those who do indulge in drinking are doing so tive step toward more experimental, sparse arrangements sports five guest instrumentalists, and Tait breaks out the much heavily, hannfully and irresponsibly than ever be­ and even spoken word poetry. As always, the band's banjo and glockenspiel on occasion), it in no way veers fore. Various reasons for such attitude in the youth have distinguishing feature is Samson's song-writing; he re­ into the pretentious or overblown. The whole production been discussed, with much being attributed to peer pres­ mains, in a way, as earnest as in his polemic punk days, is a fine example ofa band expanding its sound and tweak­ sure. Some suggest that the drinking age should be low­ but with a bent towards struggling relationships, 21 $t "eo­ ing it for the better, without taking missteps or losing some­ ered, pointing out that while other nations have their drink­ My alienation and the inherent drag ofliving in Winnipeg thing essential. ing age much lower, American students have the highest as opposed to social and environmental activism. He's Although just a bit over half an hour in len~Re- rates of drinking and driving. got a heart on his sleeve where his politics used to be. On .., union Tour is one of the most fulfilling releases of the But would giving into these demands oflowering the Reunion Tour, ,he turns his attention toward subjects as season thus far, wedding bittersweet wit with polished drinking age really help? It can be said that the restriction diverse as bus-drivers, existentially troubled cats, down melodies and production values. Look a little closer creates more disrespect for law and that breaking these and out dot-com ~lIionaires, and notorious Canadian though, and you'll find the weary melancholY in S~'s laws can be looked upon by underage drinkers as a means bigfoot hunters. However, rather than shooting for quirky lonely protagonists, the subtle technical foo~ in "Utili­ of rebellion. But instead of quick-fixes like laws, a more or precious, Samson tells the stories of each of these un­ ties" or "Virtute the Cat ExplainS Her Departure." Or dori't holistic approach would seem to help. If confronted di­ likely protagonists with a delicate balance of pathos and Like the Smiths or Elvis Costello at his peak, the rectly but thoroughly, by assimilating education and the sardonic humor that feels unmistakably honest and hu­ Weakerthans achieve one of modern musit~s trietde$t understanding of responsibility in the whole process, it man. "Civil Twilight," the bands anthemic first track, is tasks- they make this whole pop thing look easy. would help much more. If this would be the case for a positive change, then it would definitely also incorporate many causes, like family, peers and other aspects of soci­ On Patriot Day ety that play the role in making decisions and understand­ how the death of some 3,000 men and women can be de­ ing responsibility. It wouldn't necessitate not drinking at DANIEL SERGEANT scribed as "patriotic." To say so would imply that they died all; it would rather make students think wisely about their [email protected] because they loved their country. As far as I have been able decisions. A little-known fact about September 11th is that it is a to discern, those killed were not especially patriotic, at least, (More information available at national holiday. Enacted unanimously by Congress and not more so than the average segment of the American popu­ ChooseResponsibility.org). signed by President Bush, it is technically a discretionary lation. The people on the planes and the people in the day of remembrance, a day to thoughtfully consider the towers were not there because they wanted to stimulate the ramifications of the events of six years ago. Sounds nice on economy - they had jobs to go to, families to provide for, paper. But what's striking about the holiday is not its in­ meetings to attend. The people in the Pentagon may have tended purpose. It's the name: Patriot Day. been vaguely motivated by patriotic sentiment, but I'd bet Have opinions? It might seem innocuous enough at first glance. After that love of nation was not the force that drove them out of all, patriotism is a good thing, right? Who would object to a bed that morning. Even the fire department and police offic­ Send them to day devoted to patriotism? But listen to it. Say it out loud, ers were heading in for another day at work. If it's the let it roll otfyour tongue. Patriot Day. Tfit leaves a bad taste innocent victims our government had wanted to honor with [email protected]. in your mouth, rest assured you're not alone. Patriot Day, they should have called it just that - Innocent Perhaps years of cynicism have blinded me to the Victim Day. But that's not as catchy, is it? meaning behind some platitudes, because I cannot see just Continued on pg. 7. 6 September 13,2007 The Grizzly [email protected] Opinions Why Not to Vote for Fred Thompson drink with a presidential candidate, your likelihood of enjoy­ As you know, we at cm have a certain amount of test (although, getting drunk with Mitt Romney could cer­ ing that privilege increases as his numbers in the polls de­ political expertise, and we would like to share some with tainly be a life-changing experience). But, maybe that means crease. So, if you want to get buck wild with Fred Thomp­ you in a new segment we call "Election 2008 for Dummies." we shouldn't vote for him. That's how people voted in son (or whatever you kids say these days), you'd be better The first installment will tell you why voting for Fred Th­ off to support someone else - like Ron Paul. ompson would be a bad idea. Enjoy. 4. His presence in any campaign mea-ns no Law and I. His wife, Jeri Kehn, shows far too much cleavage. Order re-runs in which he appeared will air, and that is a sad Now, normally we here at cm are pro-cleavage, but we're thought. Mr. Thompson exudes a celtain aura of mas cuI in­ not sure if this S'Ort of fashion statement is a good one to ity and mysticism which is better housed in the confines of be made by a First Lady. Can you imagine what results this Law and Order reruns than a Presidential campaign. No one might have? President Thompson could be hosting a state can deny that the Thompson era represented the pinnacle of dinner for Kim Jong JI, and while he is trying to discuss Law and Order. Nay, of television all together! You know matters of nuclear disarmament, 01' Kimmy can't stop look­ where you belong, Fred; in syndication. ing at the First Lady's breasts. Thompson is a good 01' 5. He looks like a bullfrog. boy who wouldn't take kindly to Asian dictators ogling 6. After Rick Santorum's defeat in 2006, Fred Thomp­ his lady. I don't want to think about how many wars might son was assigned by the Republican Party to punish him. be started thanks to Ms. Kehn's inability to cover up. The punishment involved Mr. Thompson tearing out Mr. 2. He is 65 years old with a one-year-old son and a Santorum's heart and feeding it to his dog. However, Th­ three-year-old daughter. Again, usually this would not be ompson misinterpreted the instructions and ate the heart a bad thing. We might, under normal circumstances, say, himself. Given the vile status of Mr. Santorum's heart, Mr. "Good for you, Fred! Way to get yours!" And, we would Thompson received his own punishment of sorts; an incur­ celebrate his virility. But, these are not normal circum­ able case of uncontrollable dialThea. Unless he were to wear stances. After eight years of the Bush family in the White MATTHEWFLYNTZ Depends, this would require him to shorten all public ap­ House, 1 think we should try to class it up a bit. I'm not DAN SERGEANT pearances such as the State of the Union address to roughly fifteen minutes. sure that having Ms. Kehn (who is 24 years younger than Communism for Dummies Fred) popping out old man Thompson's freakishly-con­ Now that J think about it more, maybe we should give ceived children would accomplish that. all presidents cases of uncontrollable dialThea. 3. Didn't we learn our lesson? What I mean is that 2000 and again in 2004, and look where it got us. The guy we should have learned by now not to vote based on who who people wanted to drink with doesn't even drink, and Matt and Dan have formed a 2008 presidential ex­ we would like to share a case of beer with. Out of the now we're stuck in a war tbat ironically only could have ploratOl), committee. Why not, right? To contribute, con­ Republican field, I think Thompson would win that con- been launched by a drunkard. You know, if you want to tact liS at [email protected] and [email protected]. "Equilibrium" (2002) What would happen if you took some successful tile weapons brings a freshness and originality to the ac­ Fat Boy, Run," the new Simon Pegg flick. Pegg plays a man (i.e. good) science fiction films, like say "The Matrix," tion sequences that literally saves the movie. The fights who sets out to win back the woman he left at the altar five "Logan's Run," "Farenheit 451," and maybe a dash of are fluid and are endowed with a sense of believability some­ years ago by running the London Marathon. I love Simon "Demolition Man," smushed them together and threw what missing from the wirework in 'The Matrix." The only Pegg in anything he does, so I have nothing but high expec­ Christian Bale in for good measure? It complaint I have about the action tations for this one. Keep an eye out for next week when I'll would probably end up something like I sequences is that there aren't do either "Shoot' Em Up" or the David Bowie madness that this week's flick, coming to you by re- ~" more ofthem. After the initial fight is "Labyrinth." I'm out ... quest of a person who shall remain name- i ,. sequence, the viewer is left to Alex Ernst feels like this is flick is karmic retribution less in exchange for being spared the em- i • deal with the plodding plot much against Christian Bale for his part in "Swing Kids." You barrassment of being responsible for un­ too long until we're treated with can reach him at [email protected]. leashing this abomination upon me. That more gun kata. being said, here's "Equilibrium." Speaking of the plot, it's Patriot, cont'df~()m pg. 6 In the not-so-distant future, the worth noting just how ham­ Then again, perhaps I am misreading the intention of government has suppressed emotions handed the social commentary is. Patriot Day. Pcrha-ps it is not about remembering the dead at through a combination of drugs and iron­ The insignia of "Libria" is obvi­ a11, but commemorating the feeling ofnational unity that the fist tactics. John Preston (Christian Bale) ously a slightly modified swas­ events ofthe day instilled in us. Jf that is the case, then I is a top agent in charge of enforcing these -tika, and even the name is obvi­ llliJ,st ~yourvatdonj, because I 'wil11JOt be partidpatlngin laws. However, after missing one of his ously the most thinly of veiled this year's- Patriot Day festivities. The slght or slaughter doses of said emotion-suppressing drug, shots. Director/writer Kurt does not beat the drums ofnational pride in my chest What Preston begins down a path that could ALEX ERNST Wimmer ever goes so far as to di­ happen.ed tihat day was a massacre .. l1ot a 'Fourth o{Juty bring down the fascist government and The Back Row rectly steal a plot point out of parade. free the people of Lib ria (I wish I was mak- "Farenheit 451" by having Bale's ltlYle end, I aJ;ll~}\ 1ps$ forhowt0¢xplain p~(}tDay. ing this up) once and for all. character steal a forbidden book and then get caught by a My be'$f guess is not all optimistic one; 1t is a shaI10w at.­ One of the most mind-boggling things about this character that could expose him. If nothing else, the bra­ tempt b.y our government to give meaning to a national movie is how clearly it wears the bits and pieces of other zenness of the plagiarism is worth noting. catastrophe, to dictate a kind of cultural mythos that will movies on its sleeve. Fashion fTom "The Matrix?" Check. As far as acting goes, Cluistian Bale seems to think make the population more susceptible to electing the ,fright Wholly dedicated agent who questions all he once be­ that he's in a much better film than he actually is, playing kind ofpeople." A grim evaluation, be sure, butttnfGrtu- - lieved in .. . but in the FUTURE? "Logan's Run" called - it his character a little too seriously. Taye Diggs, on the other to nately not an unrealistic one. Look at the otp.er ways our wants its plot back. The most bizarre theft is the Dennis hand, playing thc main antagonist, seems lost, appearing government has attempted to "remember the victims'" (or Leary leader of the revolution character from "Demolition as if he spent the shoot wandering around the set wonder­ "patriots'l) of 9/11. Two wars with dubious outcomes and Man." Really? "Equilibrium" has to be one of the most ing what bet he lost to have ended up there. mounting casualties. A rollback in perSonal freedom in the shameless movies I've seen in a long time. Final word is that "Equilibrium" could have been a name of security. A culture of distrust and fear between the After all that, you may be wondering why I'm writ­ much, much worse movie, but as it stands is not a bad people and their eJected officials. I fthis is not callous indif­ ing about this movie in the first place. Two words: gun waste of a couple of hours. Skipping to the Look Ahead, or ference, it 1S malicious manipulation, and frankly, I'm not kata. This invented form of martial arts involving projec- whatever the hell I'm calling it, this week's movie is "Run, sure which I fear more. The Grizzly September 13,2007 7 Sports [email protected] Dubble Vision: Rank 'em UC Volleyball JASON DAVIS Spikes to Success [email protected] 4. Appalachian State Alright, so this week I'm going to do something a ASHLEY DROGALIS They may have beaten Michigan, but we're unde­ [email protected] little different, but none the less ... exciting. You see, I was feated against Division l-AA teams. Sorry I just had to do unable to get out and attend any games this week (thank this. The heat is on for the women of the Ursinus Volley­ you capstone), so I don't have any awesome insight or 5. Women's Soccer ball team. After bumping and spiking their way through game observations ... but that gets boring anyway, right? They're currently I-I-I, but they've been playing pre-season training, the Bears anticipate an exciting season What I do have is something new, something unprecedented, some top competition, and I know they will be at the top of full of tough competition. With only four returning mem­ something out of this world! Ok maybe it's not all of that, the conference at the end. bers, the team is full of fresh-faced new talent. Although but I'm pumped. 6. Cross Country they may be newcomers to the UC team, these ladies show This week I will unveil my first ever Ursinus College The women are off to an awesome start, finishing first no lack of hard work or detennination. Fall Athletics Power Rankings, or in ShOlt .. . the UCFAPR's. at Del Val and then second at our own UC Invitational. The The team's impressive skills on the court demonstrate That's right folks. Every sport has their own conference men keep improving with two top ten finishes in their first the strong bond that the new mix of players have built. polls and rankings, which is cool and all, but I felt it would two races. Some of their strongest areas of play lie in their hitters and be cool to create a little competition here on our own cam­ 7a. Men's Soccer tough defense. Unfortunately, the team suffers from two pus. So this week I sat down and used each and every bit of 7b. Volleyball members out of play due to injuries. One of their main con­ my Physics III knowledge (I took it twice, so I have a good I thought for a while about these two. Both teams are cerns is getting these ladies healthy and on the court again amount) combined with my gut feeling to create a very com­ off to their best starts since I've been here. I have a feeling as soon as possible. Hopefully we'll see these two players plex fonnula to place numbers next to our athletic depart­ first year Coach Kyle Rush is just what the guys' soccer soon with the help ofUC Volleyball's unity and support ment. This is what 1 came up with: team needed to jump start the program. He's young, ener­ Coach Diana McNamee leads the Lady Bears for the 1. Coach Brian Thomas second year in a row. Her high expectations and intense getic, aQd looks like he's having a great time coaching. And No single entity associated with Ursinus Athletics practice regimen keep the team on its toes and ready to play displays a more powerful presence week in and week out volleyball is in a similar situation with Coach Diana McNamee entering her second season. Both teams are look­ hard. This year's captains for the UC Volleyball Team are than our beloved Athletic Director. I think I even heard the Senior Jill Alspach and Junior Kelly Hosier, both experi­ ing good, but I'm going to wait a little before moving them LaSalle fans chanting his name at our football opener. enced and well-qualified for the position. With McNamee's 2. Field Hockey up. 8. Cheerleading skilled guidance and the Alspach-Mosier duo for leader­ They may be ranked # 1 almost everywhere else, in­ ship, the tea~ hopes to come out with a winning record this cluding nationally, but I don't think Brian Thomas is eligible I have enjoyed watching them this year. Some of their flips and cartwheels and stuff are pretty cool. Captains season. to be ranked in any other poll. Therefore our beloved girls Ursinus Volleyball began their season with a tri-match will have to open UCFAPR's at#2. Back'to back could open Ryan Romberger and Danielle Indelicato along with their advisor/coach Erin Dickerson from over in the admissions against both Wesley and Delaware Valley on Saturday, Sep­ some eyes though. tember 1st. Although the Bears suffered a loss from the five­ 3. Football office are really doing a great job. 9. Chain Gang game match up with Delaware. they earned their first win of This team is just fun to watch. The offense is still a the season later that day against Wesley. Stand out new­ Simply put, if the lines don't get laid ... the games won't little shaky, however they are showing some signs of com­ comer Mary Kate Wilmoth topped team and match-highs get played. ing together. And I have to hand it to them, when they need with her 15 kills, and also led the team with a fierce 28 digs. to buckle down and get a touchdown, they man up and Another impressive contributor during Saturday's matches There you have it, the first UCFAPR's. come through. was freshman Gabrielle Galleo, serving up 11 kills against Delaware Valley and 23 digs against Wesley. Thus far for the season, the team's record stands at 1- 2, with a record of 0-0 in Centennial Conference action. The Men's Soccer Stumbles in Home Opener team looks forward to bringing the same drive and intensity they have been to their match against Cabrini. Senior Cap­ RUSSELL SMITH tain Jill Alspach commented on her enthusiasm toward the [email protected] Bears potential: "There is more intensity and passion on the court this year. We jump higher, we're stronger, we're faster and I think we are tough competition for the other Ursinus fell to 1-2 on its 2007 campaign Wednesday Dejected but not defeated, Ursinus continued to push teams in the conference." when the Bears suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Leba­ for scoring chances. It looked like they had gotten one non Valley, Ursinus hoped to treat its fans to a win in its back when John George turned at the top of the box and Bearly Reminders home opener, but a powerful Lebanon Valley squad (3-0) found himself one on one with the Lebanon Valley keeper. Women's Soccer However, George's shot flew over the crossbar and the dominated from the start. 9/15 vs. Franklin & Marshall The scoring opened only three minutes in when score'remained the same. Travis Steedle jumped on a rebound off goalie Ed de Gottal The Bears continued to pressure for the remainder Volleyball and slipped a pass by the Ursinus defenders to an open of the fIrst half, earning a series of corner kicks, but ulti­ 9/14-15 Leb~non Valley Tournament King Saah who tapped in the score. Lebanon Valley con­ mately, nothing came from their hard work. The Bears were tinued to pressure early, but the Bears earned the next missing that stroke ofluck or moment ofbrilliance to get on Cross Country opportunity only a few minutes later. Dustin Young broke the score sheet on Wednesday, and as the first half ended 9/15 Baptist Bible Invitational free on goal after a well developed counter attack only to it became clear that the soccer gods were not on Ursinus's be denied by Lebanon Valley keeper Tim Mehl. side. With 19 seconds left in the half, Lebanon Valley Field Hockey The pace of the game continued to be wild and of­ whipped a cross onto the head of David Dundore who 9/15 @ Haverford fensive as Lebanon Valley drew a free kick 25-yards away converted it into a 3-0 lead. That goal sealed the victory for the visitors who were able to coast comfortably through from the Ursinus goal. From there, Dan Pitonyak delivered Football a perfect ball onto the head of Ben Wagner who redirected the second half to an eventual 4-0 win. 9/15 @Juniata into the Bears' net for a 2-0 lead. Men's Soccer 9/15 @ Gettysburg The Grizzly September 13,2007 8