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LAUREN OLENS NEWS EDITOR My city is a bullet. St. Louis has guns that follow the rules of gravity. When a bullet is ﬁ red, it Major changes are coming to the rises at its maximum speed, decelerating as it environmental studies program at Washington reaches the top. Stops. And falls at the same University. speed at which it was launched. The program will be divided into three new majors: environmental biology and environmental earth sciences, which are pending final approval, and environmental social science, which is still in development. Current students will be grandfathered into the old major but can opt for one of the new majors if they prefer. The environmental studies major has grown in popularity, with 166 environmental studies majors graduating in 2010. But it has been eight years since the program was last evaluated, and students, faculty and administrators want to modernize it. “We should always be thinking about Washington University, remember changing the curriculum when we have a dynamic you are still in St. Louis. field like environmental studies…or we won’t be providing you with the most contemporary — Aaron Samuels & Gerald Martin, “My City” education,” said Tiffany Knight, the director of the environmental studies program. A forum on Wednesday addressed the new changes to the environmental studies program. According to Knight, the previous program options had too much breadth, and the new division into three majors will allow students to study an area in depth while still being exposed to all major aspects of environmental studies. The difference between the environmental biology major and the ecology and evolution track of the biology major is that the environmental biology major has more of a geoscience concentration. Furthermore, there PHOTOS BY GRACE FUNG | STUDENT LIFE are fewer general science requirements— Members of WU-SLam competed against students are required to take only one semester Denver-based Slam Nuba in Edison Theatre of physics and can choose options to replace on Wednesday night. Top to bottom, left organic chemistry. to right: Seniors Aaron Samuels and Gerald “I think it’s a terrific major,” Knight said. Martin of WU-SLam; senior Naia Ferguson of “I’m really proud of it.” WU-SLam; a member of WU-Cypher break The new major should give environmental dances to open the slam; Amy Eberhart of Slam-Nuba. SEE ENVIRONMENT, PAGE 3 Boniﬁ eld hired as LGBT liason Olin wins grant for program in Israel

SALLY WANG According to Macias, who was ALICE KASSINGER While there are many other opportunities STAFF REPORTER spearheading the hiring process, a new CONTRIBUTING REPORTER for students in the business school to study coordinator was actually hired in November abroad, Malter feels that Israel will be an Saida Bonifield was named the new 2009 and scheduled to fill the post in January Thanks to a grant sponsored by the Israeli important addition to the list. coordinator for lesbian, gay, bisexual and 2010. But because of family reasons, the new government, students in the Olin Business “Israel is at the forefront of new research transgender student involvement and leadership coordinator ultimately passed on the job. School can now learn about research and and technology,” Malter said. “To give you an at Washington University this summer. The University reopened the search process development on Israeli soil. idea, behind the U.S. it has the most listings in Bonifield was the LGBT coordinator at the in January 2010 and Washington University With the creation of a new study abroad NASDAQ.” University of Kansas while she was in graduate was without an official LGBT coordinator for program, the business school will send students Malter also believes that spending a school and wanted to continue in the field. much of the 2009-2010 school year. to attend classes at the Interdisciplinary semester in Israel will provide students with “We are excited to have Saida Bonifield Michael Brown, the previous coordinator, Center, which is a private university in exposure to a valuable culture. join us to continue the momentum that the left after September 2009, Macias said. Israel, and intern at Israeli companies. It will “I think the semester abroad will be a first coordinator has done since 2007,” said “During the [interim], we had the help of two culminate in each student writing an applied wonderful opportunity to learn about Israel Julia Macias, assistant director of campus life. graduate students to continue the work of research paper with an Olin faculty member. in a different light,” Malter said. “The usual “Under Saida, we hope to continue to help the coordinator position,” Macias said. “The Masa, a group within the government- programs are cultural or religious, but the [present] Wash. U. as a welcoming experience sponsored Jewish Agency of Israel, gave the spring break trip was secular, though we did for all students.” SEE LGBT, PAGE 3 grant to eight schools across the United States. visit important sites to the Jewish, Christian This reflects a national trend of increasing and Muslim faiths. It was a different way of Israeli-American exchange programs, with looking at the country.” many being sponsored by Israel’s leaders. Junior Jake Lewis, a student who not only The program is only slated to run once, participated in Malter’s class but also went but there may be more opportunities in the back over the summer to intern at a small future. investment firm, agrees. The University itself has increased its “Malter did a great job of getting together presence in Israel over the past several years, speakers,” Lewis said. “It showed us a side including several cultural study-abroad of Israel we wouldn’t have gotten to see programs, a trip for engineering students and otherwise.” a trip for business school students. Arye Nehorai, Electrical & Systems Steve Malter, assistant dean for student Engineering Department chair and professor, development and strategic initiatives, teaches also organized a secular trip to Israel for several Business in Israel, a course open to all undergraduate students in the engineering students that was created last year in response school. Over spring break, the students went to a large level of student interest. Over spring to the Technion Israel Institute of Technology, break, students traveled to Israel, where they where they participated in studies and saw met with many high-level personnel in the cutting edge technologies being developed. Israeli business and finance world, including “I wanted to inspire students to take what the CEO of the Israeli stock exchange and they saw from one of the top technological a member of the Israeli prime minister’s institutes in the world and bring it back here,” JAMES HARRANG | STUDENT LIFE National Economic Council. Nehorai said. “But I also wanted to share Saida Bonifield was recently hired as the new Coordinator for LGBT Student Involvement. “Everyone here in St. Louis kept opening the culture with them, and show them how She hopes to serve as a resource for students and to continue improving the campus doors for connections, since this community community. is so tied with Israel,” Malter said. SEE ISRAEL, PAGE 3

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Research conducted in Washington University’s own psychology department Iftikhar talks Islamophobia, human rights has produced new evidence about the most effective study techniques for students. Psychology professors Henry Roediger, KEN ZHENG no matter how informal it was, he always message was about spreading tolerance. Mark McDaniel and Kathleen McDermott CONTRIBUTING REPORTER connected it to Islam on a national level,” “I think his underlying message was that worked as a team to find out what study Abhar said. while we may not all look the same or hold habits are effective and ineffective, and they Arsalan Iftikhar was a residential advisor Senior Lily Kuo also attended the the same beliefs, we need to recognize that have begun to apply their findings in the at Washington University when a plane Assembly Series event and was surprised by we are all human and need to work toward classroom. crashed into the Twin Towers on September some of the statistics that Iftikhar shared. building a peaceful and respectful society,” Roediger has focused much of his work 11, 2001. Nine years later, Iftikhar writes “He said that 25 percent of all Americans Schnell said. Iftikhar was here for two full on the importance of retrieval practice a blog about Islam in America and draws believe that Obama is Muslim, and I was days on campus meeting with classes, groups in the formation of long-term memory. television audiences of more than 300 shocked by that,” Kuo said. of students, and individuals. His research seeks to refute the claims million. Another fact that Iftikhar shared was how “I think his visit went very well and I’ve of psychologists in past decades, who Iftikhar, a University alumnus and human many people from the Middle East with valid heard nothing but great things from all who stressed the importance of repetition in rights lawyer, came back to campus on visas were asked to verify themselves after the had the opportunity to interact with him,” consolidating memory, a theory referred to Monday for the first time in seven years. He Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Many were deported Schnell said. “Arsalan is a very real, down- as the total time hypothesis. was the first speaker of this year’s Assembly without a fair chance to prove themselves, to-earth and personable individual.” According to Roediger, simply re- Series. however. While some were Muslim, others Iftikhar thoroughly enjoyed his time on reading lecture notes and textbooks, Iftikhar’s talk was in relation to this year’s were just of Middle Eastern descent. campus and the old memories it brought a technique which 75 percent of the Freshman Reading Program book, “The “I think his main and most moving back. University’s students in a recent poll say is Reluctant Fundamentalist.” point is that we have such a long way to go “As an alum of both the [undergraduate their primary mode of studying, is not as “Almost all the seats were full at the in terms of Islamophobia,” Kuo said. “An and law schools] it was one of the most effective as once thought. beginning and more excited people were example is the Islamic center that they’re profound honors of my professional life to While he says rereading increases coming,” freshman Sanaa Abrar said. thinking of building near ground zero. be an Assembly Series speaker at my alma familiarity with the material, it will have “He’s a guy that I wasn’t very familiar with People are outraged at the very idea and mater,” he said. little to no effect on one’s ability to recollect him before he came to Wash. U. Being a these stereotypes only promote ignorance.” Iftikhar strives to, as taken from his the information on a test. Muslim myself, I knew that it would be very Behind the scenes, Freshman Reading website, “cure the toxic venom of all racists “You can have a knowledge of [the interesting. He portrayed a side of Islam that Program (FRP) Coordinator Alicia Schnell and warmongers worldwide.” information] such that you can recognize few people hear about.” worked hard to bring Iftikhar on campus. “I have always been inspired by the it, but that doesn’t mean you can recall it,” Abrar was born in Pakistan, but came to Though it is tradition to invite the author peaceful teachings of my religion in doing my Roediger said. the U.S. when she was 3 months old. She still of the book in question, this year’s author, work,” Iftikhar said. “Just like all religions For students looking for more effective holds strongly on to her culture. Mohsin Hamid, had moved back to teach love and compassion, I use this study techniques, researchers say that “To me, one of his most memorable lines Pakistan and was no longer doing speaking motivation for all of my life work and also the retrieval practice is a better method. is ‘This is Osama Bin Laden’s wet dream’ in engagement. take further inspiration from all historical Experimental evidence has shown that the reference to the fact that America will turn “Arsalan’s name quickly came up as a figures who have promoted tolerance towards retrieval practice, or self-quizzing, not only on its own Muslim people,” Abrar said. suggestionm and everyone was very excited other human beings during their lifetimes.” helps to form the memories for later access, Abrar was chosen to dine privately with about the prospect of his visit, particularly Iftikhar among a small group in Whittemore as he is a double alumnus of Washington SEE STUDY, PAGE 3 House. University,” Schnell said. 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LGBT FROM PAGE 1 STUDY FROM PAGE 2 LGBT advisory board, which is made up of Holobaugh Honors. She will also be acting but also has proven to have indirect benefits. information one learns to other concepts, faculty and staff, was also very helpful during as the advisor for various campus groups In response to this research, many professors making it less arbitrary by forming mental that time.” such as Pride Alliance, Safe Zones, Open in the psychology department have begun associations. Finally, in the summer of 2010, the and the Alternative Lifestyle Association. including periodic quizzes at the end of class, a “One way to really produce good memory University hired Michael Brown’s successor, “I think it’s important to make sure that movement initiated by McDermott. is to find some way to meaningfully relate and Bonifield. students are involved in all levels of the “For me, it seems to be a really good way to understand the information,” he said. “We call “I wanted to continue my work as decision-making process,” Bonifield said. “I encourage students to keep up with the material that ‘elaborative interrogation,’ answering why an advocate, but in a different context, look forward to responding to current issues and to be in class and ask questions if they certain things might be true.” Bonifield said. “Working with college and continue to improve the current structure don’t understand, in addition to the fact that McDermott agrees that if students students specifically on issues related to of the position.” taking the test itself helps to solidify memory,” understand the material and it makes sense to sexuality and gender seemed to be a logical So far, Bonifield has been working closely McDermott said. them, they won’t have to try to remember the next step for me [after graduation].” with student groups. She began to employ this strategy in response information—they just will. In 2006, Chancellor Mark Wrighton “We have contact with her on a weekly to her findings regarding the phenomenon of “Work actively with it,” she said. “Ask appointed a task force to investigate the basis and [Saida] is extremely helpful with test-potentiated learning. questions. Take notes. Effort and understanding possible help and resources that could be the planning of events to reach a larger “The idea is that when you take a test with is really the key when trying to memorize.” allocated to the LGBT community on audience,” said junior Adrienne Sands, the stuff you have studied a little bit, taking that test So why are all these students still studying campus. The position of coordinator for co-president of Pride Alliance. “She is very gets you ready to get more [out of it] when you in ineffective ways? One main reason is time LGBT student involvement and leadership involved in helping us with the reorganization study it again in the future.” constraint. Many students wait to study until came about as the task force determined of our constitution. She is also very active in McDaniel points out that another benefit only days before the test, and therefore don’t that more visible support was needed for the bringing the different LGBT student groups of testing is the promotion of transfer, or the feel that they have enough time to study, quiz, LGBT community on campus. The position together.” ability to relate what one learns to other ideas repeat. was created in May 2007 via a Student Union Bonifield received a Bachelor of Arts within the topic. Another technique backed by all three resolution. degree from the University of Kansas in “This retrieval [practice] isn’t just helping University professors is to space out studying With the new coordinator in place, Spanish literature in 2005. She spent three people learn a particular answer, it’s helping over a longer period of time. McDermott said LGBT is expected to continue pursuing its semesters abroad during college, including them learn more about the entire concept.” spacing not only prevents the stress of last- mission of creating programs and resources one year in Costa Rica and a semester in This research, says McDaniel, has shown minute cramming, but it also gives students to support the recruitment and retention of a Spain. that trying to recall information is also helpful more time to consolidate what they have diverse student body with particular attention When she was not studying abroad, she in organizing the information in one’s mind. By learned through self-quizzing. paid to the needs and concerns of the LGBT volunteered at the local domestic violence quizzing themselves, students can gauge what “If you space out your studying, and quiz community. shelter and helped to organize various related information they understand well, and which yourself throughout the semester, you’re going “My predecessor, Michael Brown, campus events like Take Back the Night, areas may need more attention. to be much better off than if you wait until the laid the framework for the LGBT student Domestic Violence Awareness Month and “To effectively study,” he said, “you need last minute,” she said. involvement and leadership position,” Sexual Assault Awareness Month. accurate ‘metamemory.’ You need to know Bonifield said. “I hope to continue his efforts Upon graduation, Bonifield lived in San what you don’t know.” Write to Sadie Smeck at and work with students and the LGBT Francisco for a year working in the non- McDaniel also recommends relating the [email protected] advisory board to pursue new LGBT-related profit field before returning to Kansas to initiatives.” work full time as an advocate for survivors Bonifield indicated that first and foremost, of domestic violence and sexual assault. She ISRAEL FROM PAGE 1 she hopes that students will continue to see continued this work before deciding to make the LGBT coordinator as a resource for a career change and pursue a master’s degree different universities function.” were excited to have us visit,” he said. “And the them. in higher education administration. The Israeli government did not sponsor feeling was mutual.” She plans to work on a graduate and the Technion program, as Nehorai and several undergraduate mentorship program, a colleagues set it up in a single week. special graduation ceremony, an initiative Write to Sally Wang at “Once they heard what I was trying to do, Write to Alice Kassinger at for alumni engagement and the annual [email protected] the people there were incredibly helpful. They [email protected]

ENVIRONMENT FROM PAGE 1 studies students more research opportunities in Introduction to Environmental Biology, Suggestions to connect the majors include “I think that student opinion was definitely the biology fields. Introduction to Environmental Policy, Ethics a seminar series and student and faculty taken into account and the process this summer The second new major option is and Environmental Policy and Culture and the gatherings. was pretty transparent and open,” Klagsbrun environmental earth sciences. Environment. There should also be research and Students are very pleased with the new major said. “It is very science-heavy, but it is very other upper-level requirements. options. Senior Tristan Sopp, who coordinated the interdisciplinary,” said David Fike, assistant But the department has not yet finalized the “Before I was thinking about doing forums for students to familiarize themselves professor of earth and planetary sciences. “It new major so its requirements have not been environmental studies in the University, but I saw with the changes, likes the new options. also ties in a very organic way to some social offically established. all these courses that are very mixed so I didn’t “I’m definitely really pleased with the new science aspects.” “The meeting [Tuesday] was very positive,” know which to choose,” freshman majors. My reaction is mostly that they greatly The environmental earth sciences major Lowry said. “I’m excited that my colleagues in Wantong Li improved the focus on each of them,” Sopp is more hard science-intensive than the old the political science department are being so said. said. “Before, with the different tracks, they were geoscience track of environmental studies. It thoughtful about considering this major.” a little more open and you kind of made your affords more options in its basic requirements Students are also looking forward to the own path through them, which is good and bad. than does earth and planetary sciences. But new major. Now with the new ones you’re able to focus students only have to complete one semester “I think it’s definitely a major that on a more specific area and get the depth of physics and are not required to take can prepare students to go and rigor that wasn’t in the old ones.” Calculus III. More of an emphasis is placed on into the world and The panelists at the forum urge students environmental ethics than on the hard science of make really tough to check the new major requirements online the environment. Students can choose to focus policy decisions at: www.enst.wustl.edu. their studies in one of three areas: climate and on environmental energy, human-altered environments and life in issues,” junior Arielle DUC IN its environments. Klagsbrun said. Write to Lauren Olens at The final major option, environmental social Lowry expects his LAUREN.OLENS science, will be housed in the political science department to finalize @STUDLIFE.COM department. “Our focus is to try to think about the new major by the a major that would allow you to study human end of the month. DUC OUT interactions with the environment,” said William Students should be allowed LOCATION: Danforth University Center Lowry, associate professor of political science. to declare the biology and earth sciences While the major will be in the political majors by October after the full College of DATE: September 18, 2010 science department, it will also include classes Arts & Sciences faculty meeting votes on the from other departments, including anthropology approval of the majors. TIME: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM and economics. While the three majors will be housed in SCHEDULE: According to Lowry, the foundation courses different departments, the environmental for this track may be Earth and the Environment, studies program is working on a way to 9 PM - 11 PM: LASER TAG ON MUDD FIELD connect the three Battle it out in this fast paced laser tag game based in an inflatable maze. majors. Shop Bring your friends for fun four-on-four action. 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM: MCVICAR THE TRICKSTER, MAGIC IN THE COMMONS Indie Prepare to be amazed by the magic of McVicar the Trickster as he takes you through a hilarious, interactive performance filled with energetic tricks and a few surprises. 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM: SMARTY PANTS TRIVIA TOURNAMENT IN THE FUN ROOM How smart are you? Prove it by joining this fast paced trivia game for Wii. Winner takes all in this head-to-head tournament with fun prizes. 10:30 PM - 12:15 AM: ENCORE PERFORMANCE OF TOY STORY 3 Did you miss the Wash U. premier of Toy Story 3? Then join us in Tisch Commons for an encore presentation of one of the summer’s hottest movies. 10 PM - 12 AM: BREAKFAST FOR A BUCK Enjoy big taste at a low cost in the servery as we offer you Breakfast for a Buck. Free rubber ducks (while supplies last) Free sodas all night in Dains Dining Hall

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the Quran, whether they agree with in particular, is extremely ironic. The Alexandria. Burning a book out of RICHARD JESSE MARKEL Islam, disagree with it or are simply Islamic conquest of Egypt in 642 was opposition to Islam, whether it be the FORUM EDITOR hateful in light of Sept. 11. Whatever marked by a gigantic conflagration Quran or a copy of Conrad Hilton’s the reason, the decision to burn a Quran “Be My Guest,” seems to be a rather ast week, an acquaintance is wrong. It is also curiously ironic. curious act to partake in that only serves asked me whether I wanted to Whether one considers the Quran to Whether it be the to perpetuate an archaic behavior you join him in burning a Quran be holy or thinks of it as a manual for vehemently oppose, no? on Sept. 11 to show opposition violence (and I believe it is neither), Quran, Adolf Hitler’s I do not care what people do with Lto Islam and what its fundamentalist would it not be more beneficial to keep it books. We have a First Amendment members did in 2001. This got me around? Mein Kampf, or Good- right to burn books, safety issues aside. thinking about one of my favorite books. If you absolutely despise the Quran Burning books for censorship or political Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” is a and fear Islam, it seems better to have night Moon, throwing reasons, however, is something I will book about a society where book burning evidence to support your hate. Why burn it upon a pyre is re- never partake in. It is simply a purely is a norm. It may also cross your mind away the supporting documentation for illogical activity. Whether the book be the that there has been a lot of controversy your anti-Islamic stance? If, conversely, pugnant to me. Quran, Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf,” or over a Florida pastor’s attempts to have a the Quran is your holy book, you would “Goodnight Moon,” throwing it upon a Quran bonfire. not burn it, as you clearly hold it in high pyre is repugnant to me. I declined the invitation. I find it esteem. of what was then the largest archive Write to Richard Jesse Markel at curious that people would want to burn Burning books in general, and Qurans of human knowledge: the Library of [email protected]

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SOPHIE ADELMAN comes into play, but you catch my drift.) For some, Meghan’s politics qualify her focus has been placed on her pedigree STAFF COLUMNNIST For those dear readers who are as a RINO (Republican in Name Only). and looks (though I can verify that Desert unfamiliar, Meghan McCain, daughter of However, for a growing number of young Barbie is a popular choice out there in aybe it’s the eight years I former Republican presidential hopeful Republicans frustrated with Obama and the AZ), Meghan has deftly maneuvered spent living in Arizona, but John, has emerged as a maverick of her the economy yet at odds with the social through critiques with, dare I say it... sometimes, in the midst of own crafting. As a Generation Y GOP conservatism of the far right, Meghan is humor? Surely this is not a factor in the a heat wave such as this, I member, Meghan’s outspoken criticism seen as somewhat of a rallying cry. For the proposed Republican “purity test”! envisionM this scene: of the rigidity of the Republican party most part, she remains frank and articulate, In a blog post for The Daily Beast It’s high noon in the Wild West. Two has earned her both eager fans and a speaking from an independent perspective entitled “Why I Hate the Politics of Hate,” figures stand silhouetted against the endless reputation as a political pariah. Yet it is that many college students share. It’s hope Meghan writes of her disillusionment with desert sky as the buzzards start to circle not her extremity, but her moderate stance, anew that the future of the Republican today’s political landscape: “If this is how overhead. Meghan stops a tumbleweed that draws the most ire. She believes in party won’t be delegated to aging extremists I feel from all of the rancor, I can only dead in its tracks with a well-timed jab of a gay marriage as a civil right! And that whose platform is based on wielding angry imagine how disconnected the rest of my sharpened stiletto. John narrows his baby immigration is a vital aspect of American signs and using words like “patriotism” and generation must feel. If politicians aren’t blues and straightens his U.S. Navy baseball culture! She has a written a book called “faith” as ammunition. inspiring people when they are young, what cap as they both slowly raise their NRA- “Dirty Sexy Politics”! As she once stated Since the 2008 campaign, we’ve seen hope is there that they will care when they sanctioned weapons. “Sorry Dad,” she in a speech, “I am concerned about the the rise, fall and resurrection of a political are older?” shrugs, as she tosses aside her glimmering environment. I have a tattoo. I believe daughter whose media coverage has not blonde locks, “but there’s only room for one government should always be efficient and been focused on nuptials (Bristol Palin, McCain in this party.” (... At which point accountable. I have lots of gay friends. And Chelsea Clinton) or minor misdemeanors Write to Sophie Adelman at the whole improbable familicide complex yes, I am a Republican.” (those wily Bush twins). And while undue [email protected] Washington University: The image crisis

CHARLIE LOW this school has skyrocketed to the top of bus because of the lack of name recognition our school’s name is the move, although FORUM EDITOR the rankings and is now finally an elite in the industry. When a Wall Street Danforth University is catchy, but there institution. The relatively recent ascent powerhouse looks at University of Michigan are several methods with which the ashington University is to greatness doesn’t excuse anything, students as top five candidates, there should administration can approach this problem. the 13th-ranked school in however. One problem is the name of the be no reason that we are left behind to Take out an enormous ad on the back the country. Why does it school. Washington University in St. Louis fight for the scraps. The student body here of The Wall Street Journal. Put some feel like we’re the 400th is just cumbersome. If you shorten it to is incredibly intelligent, and its members impressive statistics on there. When alumni mostW widely known school? Simply put, Washington University, people say “George should not have to explain why they chose come back to recruit, you should be talking Wash. U. has done a terrible job with name Washington?” or “How’s the weather out in to go to Wash. U. over another school in an to the administration about these issues and recognition outside the U.S. Whether it’s the the Northwest?” And then you want to slap working with them. Lastly, and this is more job market or someone’s grandmother on the yourself in the forehead and scream, “I go to difficult, we should try and recruit some East Coast, we don’t get nearly the respect a top 15 school, you ignoramus! Why don’t If you say, ‘I go to high-profile administrators in the fields in that we deserve. The U.S. News & World you know what I’m talking about?” People which we struggle to make ourselves known. Report ranks us ahead of both Cornell other than Midwesterners and mothers with Washington University A dean from the Wharton School at the and Brown Universities. If you were to say kids applying to college need to know how University of Pennsylvania or Harvard either of those names to a random person great of a school Wash. U. is. in St. Louis,’ half the University would make quite a splash. on the street, you’d get, “Wow, that’s a great It’s not only upsetting for students in I don’t mean to criticize Wash. U.’s school!” If you say, “I go to Washington the sense that we often are frustrated by our time you get a blank undergraduate experience. In fact, the caliber University in St. Louis,” half the time you relative anonymity, but this situation is also of that experience and education is the get a blank stare. If you were to list off any detrimental to our careers. While we often stare reason that I am so irritated by the inability other school in the top 30, you would get a draw recruiters from medical and biotech of our brand to move alongside our ranking. nod and smile validating the caliber of the engineering powerhouses, our name remains interview. They should be able to proudly We won’t become famous overnight, but institution you attend. So what’s our deal? relatively unknown in the realms of banking state their alma mater to any recruiter. And we can certainly start to take steps in that Why can’t we manage to get anyone to know and consulting. After I talked with several that recruiter should be impressed, not direction. who we are? It’s a serious problem. alumni who have been back on campus for confused. I believe that a significant reason we recruitment this past week, it came to my In response to this issue, we need to don’t have a widespread brand name is attention that Wash. U. students are often concentrate on a massive marketing and Write to Charlie Low at due to the fact that in the last 10 years, thrown under the proverbial recruitment PR campaign. I don’t know if changing [email protected]

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SUSIE COMPTON an enjoyable dining experience. interesting additions that are worth trying. SCENE COLUMNIST FOOD: ★★★★✩ For the more adventurous, “The Miso THE LOWDOWN: For a trendy Revolution” offers a smorgasbord of these atmosphere, check out Tani. For a good You may think a “Wash. U. Roll” WASABI | 16 S. Central Ave. specialty rolls. Unexpected ingredients like sun- all-around sushi restaurant, go to Miso. For satiates your sushi cravings, but you In comparison to Tani’s impressive dried tomatoes, tropical fruit and mushrooms standard and inexpensive sushi, Wasabi’s your shouldn’t settle for it. Just a few minutes’ décor, Wasabi’s ambiance is somewhat can be found in these rolls. My recommended place. drive away in Clayton are three decidedly off-putting. The seating arrangement is roll? The “Red Torpedo,” which has spicy different takes on raw fish. quite narrow, causing crowding when the sesame tuna on the outside and tuna, wasabi Tani, a sushi bistro with accompanying restaurant is full. Wasabi also features less aoli, cucumber and a pleasant crunch on the lounge, Wasabi, a sushi bar, and Miso chic artwork and is simply less “cool” than inside. Write to Susie Compton at Lounge, a pan-Asian restaurant, all offer the others. FOOD: ★★★★✮ [email protected] distinctive sushi experiences, varying in ATMOSPHERE: ★★✮✩✩ atmosphere and specialized menus. What Wasabi lacks in decor, it makes up for in lower prices. While it may feel odd Risa Zwerling Wrighton TANI | 16 S. Bemiston Ave. to eat sushi shaped like an ice-cream cone, The general entrance to the restaurant a hand roll can be a delicious and satisfying seems fairly standard, with the usual hostess complement to a specialty roll. Since a hand JAMES HARRANG local St. Louis families for a home-cooked stand and view of the busy bar and tabled roll simply consists of fish, sauce and rice, SCENE REPORTER meal. seating along the wall. If you choose to dine there isn’t much that can go wrong with the According to Mrs. Wrighton, “being a in the lounge, prepare yourself to be directed dish. Risa Zwerling Wrighton says she is freshman is a huge job.” It is her hope that “two doors down” to a long hallway, which The rolls, though tasty, were loosely enjoying college now more than ever. And through Home Plate she can give all students leads toward a set of mysterious unmarked wrapped and sometimes difficult to eat. she’s not even a student anymore. the opportunity to take a break from their doors. Several pieces disintegrated after being To understand how dynamic a person newfound responsibilities. In doing so she The lounge itself, however, is impressive dipped in soy sauce. The “Crazy” roll, Mrs. Wrighton is, one only has to look back said she hopes to allow the students to “be both in atmosphere and mood. The décor with cucumber, avocado, tuna, salmon on her past careers. After graduating from [kids] again.” consists of mirrors, simple white furniture and yellowtail, offered a complementary Barnard and the University of Maryland at Not only does Mrs. Wrighton help and silver accessories. While the lounge combination of fish, but not much of a Baltimore, she started out as a social worker. students find balance in their school life by looks chic, the atmosphere still manages to kick—despite its promise of “spicy sauce.” She then got another master’s degree from offering them the opportunity to participate be inviting. FOOD: ★★★✩✩ the Olin School of Business and worked as a in Home Plate, but she also helps a select ATMOSPHERE: ★★★★★ direct marketer for Citicorp. When Citicorp few in the College of Arts and Sciences to The lounge and restaurant share a MISO | 16 N. Meramec Ave. downsized due to the economy, she went to balance their curriculum through her role as sushi menu, which includes 24 tantalizing Miso is arguably the most traditional work for Mangellan Health Group, designing an advisor. specialty rolls. At the top of my list to try on sushi restaurant of the trio. The lounge health programs for large employers. While it may seem that many Wash. future visits: “White House”—spicy tuna, area offers hip, unique seating, while the Mrs. Wrighton remembers reading about U. students are dead set on a career, Mrs. asparagus, white tuna and sweet garlic sauce restaurant has traditional indoor and Chancellor Wrighton’s arrival at Washington Wrighton says she “almost prefers when a and “Miami Roll” —smoked salmon, cream outdoor eating options. University in 1995, a time when she was student is undecided…because there is lots cheese, avocado, tamago and eel sauce (deep ATMOSPHERE: ★★★★✩ working at Magellan and raising her two of time for lots of different things in life.” fried). Miso’s menu was the least intimidating, daughters as a single mother. She thought, It’s this positive attitude that allows Mrs. If you’re not one for spiciness, be wary with a lot of familiar rolls and traditional “Wow, what an interesting person. How am Wrighton to follow her passions and help of the “special sesame chili sauce” on the options. I easily could have sprung for I ever going to meet anybody like that…it’s many different people. “Samba” and the “hot sexy sauce” on the a standard Philadelphia Roll or Spider just not going to happen.” When pairing up families and students “Sex and the City.” Even I, a self-proclaimed Roll, which consists of soft shell crab Despite her doubts, Mrs. Wrighton made in Home Plate, Mrs. Wrighton looks for spicy tuna fanatic, had trouble with these accompanied by avocado, cucumber, it happen. She says she “wrote him a letter the best possible matches, ones that will sauces. The wide variety of rolls were sprouts and yama gobo. Many of Miso’s using my skills as a direct marketer…saying make both the students and the families artfully presented and original, providing for rolls feature a basic California roll with that I had read about him in the newspaper happy. Given her ability to make people feel and how he sounded like such an interesting welcomed, it’s no wonder she’s a great match person.” As someone not affiliated with the for Wash. U. University, she offered to help the chancellor get to know St. Louis. The then-Ms. Zwerling went on her first date with the chancellor to Cardwell’s Write to James Harrang at in Clayton. To this day, the Wrightons still [email protected] enjoy going to Cardwell’s when they want to take a break from their busy lives. When they first began dating, Mrs. Wrighton recalled, the chancellor would come over to her house to visit. She says that Chancellor Wrighton would “throw [a] Certs [breath mint] through the door, and the dog would hear it and then go running and have the candy…then Mark knew that the dog was eating a candy and wouldn’t bite him.” While Mrs. Wrighton said that the chancellor was not always a dog lover, he now can be seen walking their golden retriever, Grace, early in the mornings. When hosting parties, Mrs. Wrighton prefers to have the dogs around to help create a friendly atmosphere and, as she says, “set a different tone.” Mrs. Wrighton is also active in the St. Louis community. She helps students get JAMES HARRANG | STUDENT LIFE acquainted with both the city and Wash. Risa Wrighton, wife of Chancellor Wrigh- U. through the program she started, Home ton, founded Home Plate to give students Plate, which pairs Wash. U. students with the chance to enjoy home-cooked meals. Nightlife: Give me mo’

AMANDA AARON AND JACLYN BILD Thursdays, traditionally known as “Wash. SCENE COLUMNISTS U. night” to all the bartenders, may not always feature the Miami-like club scene, but after It’s a new year, but the buzz hasn’t changed a few $2 pitchers, you won’t be able to resist about Thursday nights at Morgan Street dancing to DJ Mase’s bangin’ beats. When the Brewery. Lodge isn’t open, the DJ is stationed upstairs With the last days of summer ticking away, at the front of the dance floor—and yes, ladies, Money for college. Career training. we decided to take a leisurely stroll under if you flirt with him just a little, he’ll take any the Gateway Arch and head to our favorite song request. And an entire team to help you succeed. traditional St. Louis saloon on Laclede’s If you don’t feel like waiting in the long Landing. Just 10 years in existence, Morgan line that inevitably forms at the door between These days, it pays to have someone watching your back. That’s what Street Brewery was opened by husband-and- 10:30 and 11 p.m., here’s a little tip that we’ve you’ll get serving part-time in the Air Guard — an entire team of like-minded wife duos Steve and Vicki Owings and Dennis used in the past: Show up at dinner time and individuals who want to help you get ahead. In the Air Guard you can develop and Randy Harper on the cobblestoned grab a bite from their extensive menu. You’d the high-tech skills you need to compete in today’s world. You can choose waterfront stretch of North Second Street. be surprised; for bar food, it’s pretty tasty—try from nearly 200 career specialties, with the chance to work on advanced At first glance, this charming little pub the hickory smoked bacon-wrapped buffalo computers, networks and electronics — even state-of-the-art aircraft and might seem quaint and in want of a dance meatloaf for a true Midwestern meaty delight. floor, what with the venue’s spacious 2-story Sometimes a bar is just, well, a bar. But satellites. You’ll also serve close to home. All while receiving a paycheck, interior. But drift up to the rickety second Morgan Street is way more—its rustic exposed beneﬁts and tuition assistance. Most important, you will experience the floor and back through the garden patio to brick walls, its thumping floors and the bang- satisfaction that comes from serving your community and your country. the hidden dance house for some seriously for-your-buck pitchers will keep you partying Talk to a recruiter, and see how the Air Guard can help you succeed. seductive beats. all night to the wee hour of 2:30 a.m. And Although we had a sneak peak of what that’s a promise. locals call “the Lodge” on a recent Senior Week Thursday night party, the dance house is typically only open on Fridays and Saturdays. Write to Amanda Aaron at If you ever want to check it out, the scene is [email protected] packed, and we guarantee you’ll broaden your Write to Jaclyn Bild at horizons and meet some sexy St. Louis locals. [email protected] FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 STUDENT LIFE 7 cadenza “Shrek the Musical” ★✭✩✩✩

STEPH SPERA & PERCY OLSEN cheeks were off-putting, the rest of the with a “42nd Street” inspired musical Ted Drewes? Local humor is fun! SENIOR CADENZA EDITORS fairy tale creatures’ costumes belonged in number featuring Fiona, and, wait for The fact is, “Shrek” the movie came a Lady Gaga look-book. The giant dragon it, tap-dancing rats. In short, there was out nine years ago. Most of the children The set was green and mossy, the puppet was manned by four crewmembers no “Defying Gravity”—or “La Vie in the audience who weren’t alive when audience was a sea of Shrek-ears, and for and looked like she had jumped right Boheme”—worthy song in the repertoire. the original was released seemed to enjoy three exhausting hours this past Sunday out of the movie screen. But it was Lord Interestingly enough, when the themselves. But for the college student (Did it really last only three hours? It’s Farquad’s character that stole the show show finally reached its merciful end, I who saw the movie in theaters and has true what they say about traumatic events; (although a show where the two main reached a moment of clarity and realized rewatched it about 50 times since then, they seem to last a lifetime), “Shrek the characters realize they’re in love after an that “Shrek the Musical” hadn’t ruined it’s impossible to separate the play and Musical” tried its hardest to ruin our epic flatulence contest isn’t too hard to “Shrek” the movie. The movie had ruined the movie. With its over-the-top costumes, childhoods. steal). With his greasy, narcissistic line the musical. It had been doomed from tap dancing rats and never-ending burp- Shrek, who will always be Mike delivery, Peter Vaughn trolled the stage on the start. The musical was at its worst offs, maybe “Shrek the Musical” was Myer’s ogre, was butchered left and his knees to live up to—or I guess down when it quoted the movie directly. The overcompensating for something. right by the cast and costume, a truly to—the source character’s short stature well-known lines (Think, “Who doesn’t horrifying Scottish accent on one side and [cue laughter]. like parfaits?”) hung awkwardly in the air, “Shrek The Musical” is playing at the a disturbing body on the other. Normally, The music wasn’t especially cheap knockoffs of the original brand. Fox Theatre from Sept. 11 to Sept. 26, so lovable, fat ogres aren’t nausea-inducing, memorable. “Freak Flag,” performed “Shrek the Musical” actually worked now you know when to avoid that part of but Shrek’s stomach just shouldn’t by the fairy tale creatures and led by a best when it developed its own dialogue town. have stretched into his thigh-fat—it just shrill Pinocchio, spelled out the musical’s and plot points and shied away from the shouldn’t have. Couple that with a head moral: Don’t be afraid to let your freak movie’s central script. Spoofs of “The rite to Steph Spera at that was two sizes too small, and “Shrek flag fly. The “Welcome to Duloc” song Lion King,” “Wicked,” “Gypsy” and [email protected] the Costume” was reason enough to run from the movie was revamped, bedazzled “Dream Girls”? Hilarious. Lord Farquard screaming from onion-boy. and turned into a five-minute-long as the bastard son of one of Snow White’s Write to Percy Olsen at Although Shrek and his rigid prosthetic musical number. The second act opened dwarfs? Brilliant. Throw in a joke about [email protected] Emma Stone talks ‘Easy Free ‘Toy Story 3’ showing A’, faking sex tonight outside DUC NICK HAWCO suffer a midlife crisis of sorts when Andy, CADENZA REPORTER their owner, packs and leaves for college. Emma Stone, star of “Easy A,” talked ago that would have been similar, but to me, All the new characters, especially Ken, are with the Cadenza staff about the movie, her it feels so kind of time sensitive, the issues Nostalgia and soul-crushing tragedy are just as memorable as the series’ threepeat- development as an actress, and the possibility of that we’re dealing with, so it feels like a kind the two best ways to bring people together. ers. Pixar manages to keep everything fun- a “Zombieland” sequel. of modern-times movie to me. But in terms To save you from another night of talking to ny and fast-paced, and it only gets sad at the of the characters, I would hope that those your floormates about how much you love end (beware!). Because seating is limited, Cadenza: What drew you to play the are relatively timeless. depressing 90s music (I’m looking at you, people are encouraged to bring blankets, role of Olive? C: There was a nice mix of young actors grunge), Filmboard is showing “Toy Story which will be doubly useful in damming Emma Stone: First of all, it’s really rare and veteran actors in “Easy A.” What 3” at 7:30 tonight—before the DVD drops— your tears as you come to terms with being to read a really well-written, fleshed-out, do you think you and your fellow young in the Edison Courtyard outside the DUC. a terrible toy owner. Or maybe that’s just funny character that’s female, especially in actors learned from some of the older, more The movie is free, and pizza, popcorn and me. a comedy, and so that’s exciting right off experienced actors throughout filming? candy will also be available at low cost. the bat. Then I just thought the script is so ES: Well, I am so grateful anytime I get Possibly the best film of 2010 so far, “Toy Write to Nick Hawco at clever, and I really liked Olive’s perspective to work with someone that’s been doing Story 3” returns to Woody and Buzz as they [email protected] on things. She’s no damsel in distress, so I it for a pretty sustained period of time, just really liked her all-around as a character. someone’s been acting a large portion of C: You’ve had pretty major roles in a their life or directing or writing or anybody bunch of other movies, but this is your first involved with film. I can’t speak for truly starring role with your name above everyone else, but for me, I take so much the title. What was the experience like to from any actor that I work with. Not take— be the lead, and do you prepare for the role not stealing but learning a lot from anybody differently than you normally would have? that I’m working with. So, young or more ES: I don’t know that I prepared any experienced people, it’s kind of equal to me differently because of the size of the role. because everybody’s got interesting ways of Mainly, I put more pressure on myself for approaching what they do. sure, but I don’t think it had to do with the Anything that I would learn from size of the role. I think it had more to do someone like Patty [Clarkson] or Stanley with just wanting to make sure that the [Tucci] or Thomas [Haden Church] or Lisa Olive on the page came to life accurately. So [Kudrow] is going to be the same thing that the only thing I could really do to prepare I might learn from someone like Amanda was to memorize it, but other than that, it [Bynes] or Penn [Badgley]. I’m learning all was just a daily fight to make sure that I was the time, and it’s like being in the master’s doing her justice all along the way because class all the time. she was written so well on the page. I don’t C: You’re working on an upcoming film know. It was a different experience for sure, entitled “Friends with Benefits,” and I was but I don’t think it had to do with the size looking at pretty much an all-star cast of of it. I think it just had to do with my own some great talented actors. Who have you self-inflicted pressure. been working with most and can you tell us C: Did you have any experiences in anymore about the movie? high school that were similar to that of ES: That’s directed by Will Gluck, your character in the film, or were there any and he directed “Easy A.” I’m shooting particular traits that you felt you kind of had a movie called “The Help” right now in in common with the character? Mississippi, and they’re shooting “Friends ES: Well, circumstantially, I really didn’t with Benefits” at the same time, so I did one have anything in common with Olive, scene the other night last week with Justin because I was home-schooled for most of [Timberlake]. high school. So I was kind of on my own for C: What was it like working with him? most of that experience. ES: I’m only in one scene. It was so As far as personality goes, I think she much fun. Yes, he’s hilarious. It was a and I are pretty eerily similar in a lot of really fun time. And it’s insane to shoot ways. That might be one of the reasons I with Justin Timberlake on Hollywood responded so quickly to her when I read Boulevard because pretty much every take it the script. I could kind of understand her interrupted by “Yo, JT!” It’s not at all what viewpoint and where she was coming from I’m used to, but it was a pretty fascinating and what it was like to have a family like experience. that because I have really open, straight C: You’ve worked with a lot of leading parents that we talk about everything. So I men. Now you’re working with Penn liked seeing that kind of cool relationship Badgley in this movie. So, who’s your she had with her family. Yes, I feel like we favorite leading man so far that you’ve have a lot in common personality-wise, but I worked with? did not have her high school experience. ES: I’ve been pretty lucky. It’s kind of C: The story seems to take several hard to pick. You know what? I’m not stereotypical teen clichés and flip-flop going to name names, but they know who the roles, empowering what is usually a they are. supporting character and making her the C: In the movie, you fake a sex scene, main protagonist. Do you think a film like and let us say that hypothetically I would “Easy A” could have been made, say, 10 want to do that at college. What are some of years ago? the tips that you could give me? ES: A big part of it—even beyond ES: Oh, if you wanted to fake sex? the character roles or flipping certain C: Yes. stereotypes on their ear—is the speed of ES: There are a lot of angles here. I technology now and the digital age and mean it depends on what you’re going text messaging and Twitter and that type for, what kind of reaction you’re looking of communication and her being able to to create, but the yelling and the banging not atone but explain everything that’s the wall and the jumping up and down all happened into her Webcam and having seems to work pretty well, in my experience. people be able to see it. So, I’m sure there could have been some differences 10 years SEE STONE, PAGE 8 8 STUDENT LIFE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 MOVIE REVIEWS

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MOLLY SEVCIK Bynes’s portrayal of Marianne, the Jesus freak CADENZA REPORTER you’ll love to hate. “The Town” A few acting veterans lend their names to “Easy A” has a stellar cast, and the lead, “Easy A,” backing the film’s mostly young Emma Stone, has definite acting chops, but cast. Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson are ★★★★✩ the movie can’t seem to break the mold of a hilarious as Olive’s peace- and love- spouting standard chick flick. parents, and Lisa Kudrow carries a deliciously TAYLOR EPSKAMP suspects Doug of robbery, especially Stone plays Olive, a supposed harlot, who undertoned cattiness as the school’s guidance CADENZA REPORTER when he learns that Doug is dating the becomes the talk of the school after someone counselor. previously mentioned bank manager. spreads a rumor about her lost virginity. Olive “Easy A” compliments the great cast Pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd, then All the while, Doug aspires to leave could easily be overplayed, but Stone handles with enough plot twists to keep audiences go see this new crime classic. Written Charlestown with his former-hostage- the eccentric character well. Casting also guessing as to what’s coming next. It may not by, directed by and starring Ben Affleck, now-girlfriend, but the Irish mob and made a good move with their pick of “Gossip be destined for any awards, but at least it’s “The Town” follows a gang of heavily Hamm’s character make it difficult for Girl” star Penn Badgley for Todd, Olive’s enjoyable. accented bank robbers as they pull jobs him to pack a suitcase. friend and the school’s mascot. Badgley plays in Bean Town. Unlike “The Italian Job” Those who enjoy Hamm as Don the same character no matter what script he’s or “Ocean’s 11,” Affleck the director Draper in the AMC series “Mad Men” given, but at least that one character is always Write to Molly Sevcik at doesn’t take the time to explain the will enjoy him in “The Town.” As an likable. One pleasant surprise—Amanda [email protected] complexities of robbing a bank. From officious FBI agent, Hamm wears a what I gather, one needs no sense of black suit, speaks in an authoritative fashion, physics or foreign language to tone, and even drinks whiskey neat. successfully break into an East Coast Sound familiar? It’s a shock every time “Catﬁ sh” financial institution and walk away with Peggy Olsen doesn’t walk through the thousands of dollars. No “Esquire” door with new ad copy in hand for subscription or Ivy League education Don’s approval. Despite the similarities, ★★★★✮ required. Hamm makes a successful transition This movie is by no means a from the TV to the silver screen. JON EMDEN with both Rogue Pictures (part of Relativity masterpiece, but it does keep you on However, watching this film CADENZA REPORTER Media) and Paramount. The marketing the edge of your seat and provide raises one very important question: borrows a tactic popularized by 2009’s mega- further insight into Bennifer’s, (minus Why Charlestown? There are many Will audiences flock to a film whose success “Paranormal Activity,” the campaign “nifer”) career obsession with his other cities and neighborhoods more trailer conceals the premise? That is what the to “request the movie in your area.” hometown. “The Town” examines notorious for their crime rates than makers of the new documentary “Catfish” “Catfish” is a film that depends on the how Charlestown, a small, dangerous Charlestown, so it feels a bit contrived are waiting to find out. The film is one of a audience buying into the mystery and hype; neighborhood of Boston, has shaped on Affleck’s part to see the town growing number of movies to incorporate its trailer is ambiguous and its tagline warns, the average Joe into a money hungry presented as a virtua-warzone. “new media” as subject—the other visible “Don’t let anyone tell you what it is.” If you thief. As far as action movies go, Affleck example being the much-hyped David want the full experience, avoid spoilerific The suspense begins to build finds an equilibrium between explosions Fincher/Aaron Sorkin project “The Social movie reviews and YouTube comments. If when Affleck’s character, Doug and character development. A film Network.” you’ve already been “Catfished,” don’t give MacRay, starts dating the attractive about robbing banks is cliché, but a This engrossing, do-it-yourself doc follows away the plot. bank manager (Rebecca Hall) he just film about Charlestown (where bank New York photographer Nev Shulman, a As far as the film’s “documentary” happened to meet on the job—“the robberies happen to be a way of life) charismatic 20-something whose life changes pedigree, I’m doubtful—and I’m not job” being a bank robbery followed offers a fresh perspective on the “take when he receives a package from 8-year-old alone (Morgan Spurlock of “Super Size by a kidnapping. Not smart, but hey, the money and run” storyline. painting prodigy, Abby. Newcomers Ariel Me” reportedly called the film a fake she’s super cute, and since there was a Still, one has to worry about how Shulman (Nev’s brother) and Henry Joost documentary). Filmmakers Joost and blindfold involved, she has no way of many times Affleck can return to serve as the project’s directors. Shulman have strenuously objected to knowing that he was one of the guys Boston before the well runs dry. At this “Catfish” has been making waves since it criticism of the film being faked or staged. in a nun mask, with a machine gun. rate, it won’t be long before ticket- debuted in this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Whether “Catfish” is a true doc or cinema Instead, she finds him curiously familiar buyers say, “Honestly, Ben. Enough where it was lauded by audiences and critics verite, it’s powerful and a must-see. The story but is unable to link him to the heist. with Boston.” alike. It was produced by the team behind is human, clever and poignant. By all means, Tensions rise higher when Adam the controversial documentary “Capturing dive right in! Frawley, an FBI agent played by Jon the Friedmans,” which was nominated for an Hamm (a homeboy who hails from Write to Taylor Epskamp at Academy Award in 2003. Write to Jon Emden at Clayton, MO), gets involved. He [email protected] Since the festival, the film has inked deals [email protected]

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SAHIL PATEL to consistency.” the ball, and our speed allows us to get multiple and that we can play with them. I see this SPORTS REPORTER O’Brien looks to lead the Bears’ rushing guys on a tackle.” game as a huge opportunity because doing big attack against the tough Tigers defense. He One battle to watch will be the Bears’ things against a ranked opponent will get us The Washington University (1-1) football is 120 yards away from reaching 2,000 for his secondary trying to slow down Wittenberg recognition. It’s great to win against any team, team is hoping for a huge upset on Saturday Wash. U. career and 118 from fifth place on the junior quarterback Ben Zoeller. Zoeller passed but beating Wittenberg will make people look at when it travels to Springfield, Ohio, to play all-time rushing list. for 508 yards and seven touchdowns through us and see what we can do.” against the Wittenberg University Tigers, As the Red and Green offense looks to the air and a passing efficiency of 213.4, while Bears fans can follow the game online currently ranked sixth in the country. O’Brien, on the defensive side, junior linebacker the Bears’ defense is ranked 18th in the country, through a link on bearsports.wustl.edu. The Bears are seeking vengeance for last Nick Hillard is looking to make a big impact. allowing only 81.5 yards per game. year’s 46-0 home loss in which they were Through two games, he leads the team with “I think we need to tighten down on the outgained 445 to 99 in total yardage and held 23 tackles and one forced fumble. The Bears run game,” Hillard said. “This will force Write to Sahil Patel at to minus-7 rushing yards, in part because of five will need him to keep playing well to help slow Wittenberg to pass the ball. I think as a whole, [email protected] sacks by the Tigers’ defense. down a Tigers’ offense that averages 474.5 yards our [aggressive] mentality will give us the edge “Last year, we didn’t come to play, and they and 50 points per game. we need to beat Wittenberg.” took it to us,” senior tailback Jim O’Brien said. “I just try to do my job and play fast,” Hillard “Two years ago, we beat this team on their SPORTSSPORTS BBRIEFRIEF “That game is fresh on our minds, and we want said. “As a unit, we are constantly swarming to field,” O’Brien said. “We know who they are to play with that chip on our shoulder. That said, much has changed from that point last year, and Costakis’ late goal we feel that we are a very improved group.” evens match, results in Wittenberg has outscored opponents by a combined 100-6 in its two games this season. 1-1 tie against IWU The only touchdown Wittenberg surrendered, scored on a 1-yard run by Olivet College, was The No. 18 Washington University followed by a blocked extra point. men’s soccer team remained unbeaten “They run a 4-3, and they are fast, physical after a 1-1 tie with Illinois Wesleyan and very aggressive,” O’Brien said. “We have to University on Sept. 15. The Wash. U. be very sharp and finish plays—every blocker defense allowed only its second goal has to have the mentality of putting their guy of the season when Titans forward on the ground, and every ball-carrier has to Eric Butts shot a ball past senior goalie fight until the whistle is blown. They don’t have Andrew Serio in the 40th minute. But glaring weaknesses, but we feel we have some the Bears played spoiler to an IWU things going for us that we can continue.” victory when senior midfielder Cody The Tigers have not allowed an opposing Costakis scored on an assist from team to rush for more than 80 yards and are fellow senior John Duncan as the game allowing an average of just 129.5 total yards per approached the 89th minute. The draw game. However, the Bears are not intimidated. stood through two overtime periods “When we’re executing, we are capable despite three shots from the Bears. For of playing with the best teams in the country,” MATT LEE | STUDENT LIFE complete coverage of Wednesday’s senior quarterback Stephen Sherman said. The Bears line up for a play on Sept. 4 against Knox College. The team has practiced all game and Sunday’s matchup with no. “This week, we focused on the basics: executing week for a tough game against the No. 6 Wittenberg University Tigers on Saturday. 4 Loras College, read Student Life on in all facets. As I said before, it all comes down Wednesday, Sept. 22. Hannah Lustman