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JANUARY 14, 2011 NEWS A3 Undergraduates initiate research journal HEALTH &WELLNESS Ring in the By ALEX TRABOLSI TJIA anticipates finish- ing to be successful. A lot of Interested writers are en- STAFF WRITER ing its first annual publica- universities already have stu- couraged to send submis- tion at the beginning of April. dent-run journals with facul- sions to the journal editors new year at Reily The Tulane Journal of In- The journal will be accessible ty oversight; I am not aware regardless of grade, skill level ternational Affairs is the first through the journal's website of any other at Tulane. This or past experience. undergraduate research jour- since the necessary funding journal will allow Tulane stu- "As long as the student has nal at Tulane to focus on for a print publication was dents to participate in that an interest, if its early enough real boxing gloves and spend outstanding undergraduate not acquired this year. Kelsey part of the undergraduate we can work with them to 60 minutes socking it to a bag. work related to internation- Atherton, the senior editor education and gain visibility make it look good ... In the and Zumba, a wildly-popular al security, international po- for the International Security for Tulane as an institution end this makes Tulane look Latin dance workout. Other litical economy and human section, said the school and that is engaged in discourse good and it's a win for pret- By ELYSE TOPLIN popular classes are fitness in- rights. administration have been and debate on international ty much everybody; Ather- HEALTH COLUMNIST structor Joe Coleman's Boot Hullabaloo Writing and supportive of the project thus affairs." ton said. Camp, Abs-Buns-Thighs and Editing Coach Maxwell Coll far. In addition to the annual The opportunity to be pub- If you're like most people, Absolutely Abs classes. For founded T]IA last semester af- UThe administration has publication, the editors con- lished is a significant hon- you started 2011 by making any of those, it would be use- ter he talked to a friend work- been very supportive," Ather- tribute weekly articles on or for undergraduates and is new year's resolutions, a list ful to show up 10 to 15 min- ing on a comparable journal ton said. "We were looking world events and issues on known to prove a significant that likely included lofty goals utes early to guarantee a spot at Boston College. He found for a faculty adviser and we the journal's website. Any factor in subsequent academ- such as losing 20 pounds by in the class. similarly interested students were lucky to find Mark Vail, undergraduate student is ic and career success. Valentine's Day or hitting "Our Zumba classes are to collaborate with through who was very enthusiastic. welcome to submit relevant "It's a great honor to be the gym seven days a week. bursting at the seams," said his classes, including junior We have had nothing but tre- papers for review and poten- published; Arkin said. "It If you've ever tried this new Sarah Grunblatt, assistant di- Jamie Arkin, now the jour- mendous support." tial publication. says a lot when applying to year's resolution thing be- rector of fitness and wellness nal's managing editor. Political science professor "It is important for stu- graduate schools and jobs fore, however, you know that at the Reily Center. "[The idea arose because] Vail said he looks forward to dents to know that this is an and is great for those look- the odds of succeeding in Reily will also hold free in- many other good institutions the opportunity to work with excellent opportunity to get ing to go on to higher edu- these resolutions are stacked structional classes Jan. 22 - at Tulane's level have under- intelligent and interested stu- published ... We are looking cation in their field. [Addi- against you. According a 2002 28, showcasing classes that graduate research journals dents and has high hopes for for papers that are innova- ｴ ｩ ｯ ｮ ｡ ｬ Ａ Ｉ ｾ this is] a chance to University of Scranton study, are offered for a nominal fee. they ｾ ｵ ｢ ｬ ｩ ｳ ｨ regularly," Arkin the project. tive, have great writing. come lay groundwork for some- by the time you picked up this The preview week allows stu- said. There is no reason Tu- "There are very, very smart from a strong point of view thing that could significantly newspaper two weeks into dents to try out classes before lane students should not have people working on ｴ ｨ ｩ ｳ Ｎ ｾ Vail and present fresh ideas," Ar- change the political science the year, 29 percent of Amer- they pay the fee for the semes- the same opportunities." said. "I have no doubt it is go- kin said. department at ｔ ｵ ｬ ｡ ｮ ･ ｾ icans had already given up on ter. These classes include yoga their resolutions, and 54 per- and Pilates, kickboxing and cent will have given up on swing dancing classes taught them by June. When resolu- by former world champions tion-making time for 2012 be- and golf lessons taught by a gins in December, approxi- PGA instructor. A new class mately 88 percent of the peo- this semester is self defense, TUCP to host former CIA officer Plame ple who made New Year's Res- which will be taught by a olutions hvo weeks ago will combat military instructor. have failed. "We think self defense is By NICK CHEDID revelation of Plame's iden- When you look around important for students at Tu- STAFF WRITER tity as a CIA agent and the the Tulane campus, it is easy lane, so we're keeping that wider implications of this to see why many people be- cost low to encourage more Former CIA Operations controversy. come discouraged with their people to attend; Reily Pro- Officer Wilson TUCP decided to set up · healthy-living endeavors after grams Director Michelle Mir- and her husband, former the speaking engagement the first two weeks ofthe vear puri said. Ambassador Joe Wilson, will because of the renewed in- - you go from your parents' Reily also offers Spin- speak at Tulane Jan. 25. terest in the Plame contro- fridge, home-cooked meals ning. or group cycling class- TUCP's Direction Series versv due to the recent film and states that enforce the le- es, several times throughout will present the free public and· the ongoing withdraw- gal drinking age to an almost- the week. My personal favor- event "The Politics of Truth: al of U.S. troops from Iraq. unlimited supply of booze, ite indoor workout, Spinning Inside the Valerie Plame/CIA As the December withdraw- bagels, Bruffburgers and Baja is essentially an indoor bike Leak Controversy" in McAli- al deadline draws nearer and Fresh. And your free time goes ride that can include simula- ster Auditorium. the Iraq war looms to a close, out the window once class- tions of hills, sprints and in- The Direction Series re- the events that led the Unit- es start, as everything from terval training. with popu- cently brought speakers ed States to enter Iraq are re- studying to meetings to Face- lar and energizing music in such as Lt. Dan Choi, Mor- ceiving additional focus and booking to Happy Hour takes the background. This semes- gan Spurlock and Ehud Ol- coverage. precedence over trips to the ter, you can also follow your mert to Tulane in the past "I think that the renewed Reily Recreation Center. intense Spin class with short year. attention to the The first week of class- core training or yoga classes. "This will expose the stu- is due to the new movie and es, when you're not too busy Spinning classes come with and your schedule isn't too dent body to a different type the privacy-versus-transpar- a one-time fee of $35 per se- final, is a great time to figure of speaking event and will ency issues raised by WikiLe- mester, but the more often aks and the increased atmo- out when you have free time you go the more worth it the continue our 'controversial to go to the The Surgeon speakers'theme,"TUCP Pres- sphere of partisanship and gym. fee becomes. General recommends get- ident Matthew Simmon said. ciistnmt: 1n America; said For those who are motivat- ting between 30 and 90 min- ed by competition, TU.lane of- "We think that the event will Morgan Furtado, TUCP vice president of public relations. utes of physical activity every fers opportunities to partici- be insightful, and we believe day, depending on your cur- MCT CAMPUS Plame and Wilson will pate in 34 club and six intra- that it is not biased and that rent level of fitness and your speak mostly about the mural sports. These teams there will be something in it goals. While 30 to 90 min- Plame affair itself, their re- range from typical sports for everyone." utes of exercise several days such as soccer, basketball sulting personal struggles, TUCP Direction Chair a week may seem daunting. and baseball, to more unique their books about the con- EVENT DETAILS Michael Lewis organized this goal is not impossible, es- sports such as cycling. rug- the event. Plame and Wil- troversy and "." pecially when your tuition in- by, rowing. sailing and water Time will be allotted for au- son's agent e-mailed Lew- cludes a free four-year gym polo. Students can register for is that Plame and Wilson dience questions once the membership. intramural teams in the Reily AN EVENING WITH VALERIE were looking for speaking speakers have finished. For newbies, the Reily Cen- Program office until Jan. 17 engagements to promote More information about ter may seem intimidating. and can get involved in club PLAME &JOE WILSON the new film based on their the event can be found on espeeially during the first few sports by e-mailing the cap- lives, "Fair Game," starring the Facebook page: "An Eve- weeks of school. To avoid the tains ofthe teams through the and . ning with Valerie Plame & pack of resolutionists and in- Reily Center's website. If your 7 P.M. TUESDAY, JAN. 25 The film addresses Flame's Joe ·wilson." Doors open at crease your chances of get- sport isn't offered, you and 10 operations in Iraq, her hus- 6:30 p.m., and the event will ting a machine, schedule your friends can start a club sports MCALISTER AUDITORIUM band's New York Times op- start at 7 p.m. It is free and trips to the gym during non- team by visiting the Reily Pro- ed concerning his investiga- open to the public. peak hours. Reily's peak hours gram office. tion in Niger, the resulting are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and "We're still looking for 10 3 - 8 p.m. Monday through students who want to start a Friday, and from noon to 4 Quidditch club; said Alison p.m. on the weekends. Ketterer, the assistant direc- "Mondays are busiest, tor of club sports. and it slows down a little as Reily offers workout op- the week progresses to Fri- portunities beyond the gym day, but waits for cardio and itself. This semester, the out- weight equipment durin& door adventure program will Obama selects Cowen to contribute to those hours are expected, offer 12 trips, including rock Reily Facilities Director Chris climbing. canoeing. a haunt- Maitre said. ed plantation tour and hiking discussion of community solutions If the idea of running to no- in Tunica Falls, Miss. There where on a treadmill doesn't will also be a scuba diving appeal to you, Reily offers a and snorkeling trip in Vortex variety of other ways to get fit. Springs, Fla. ple of experts on the phone having a resilient communi- Cowen said. "So what he's By JON BERMAN from group exercise classes to briefing us with data that ty, I think in many ways New looking for are first examples STAFF WRITER club and intramural sports to will provide a foundation so Orleans is a laboratory for the of the best practices that have outdoor adventure trips. 1his semester, 1he Hulla- President Barack Obama that when we get together in notion of urban innovation," occurred already in communi- Reily offers free group ex- baloo will run a series of ar- appointed Tulane President February it's one less thing Cowen said. ties that maybe can be porta- ercise classes seven days a ticles featuring information Scott Cowen last month to we have to spend time with," Cowen said that his nomi- ble to other areas of the Unit- week. This semester, the cen- about how to stay healthy on the new White House Coun- Cowen said. nation was also due in part to ed States and then new ideas ter added more sessions of Tulane's campus. Ifyou have cil for Community Solu- The call focused on three Tulane's reputation for com- - innovative ideas to help re- popular classes such as Box- any suggestions for topics tions. The council will work main areas: the initiatives the munity service. build and revitalize cities." ing Camp, a strength-train- you'd like to see, please con- to engage community leaders president has taken to en- "[Tulane] is often cited as a The council consists of ing and boxing circuit work- tact Elyse Toplin at etoplin@ across the country to catalyze hance public education, work- model university for civic en- leaders from the non-prof- out that allows you to don tulane. edu. progress in education, youth force development - with a gagement," Cowen said. "So it, philanthropic and private development and workforce particular focus on youth - there's a lot of interest in what sectors, including eBay Presi- development. It will discuss and the debate about high- arewedoinghere andhowyou dent and CEO John Donahoe those issues and recommend er education versus the alter- can energize the higher edu- and musician Jon BonJovi. improvements to current native paths high school stu- cation sector to play more of Cowen said that he ex- policies. dents can take. a role in their communities." pects great things from such The council will meet in "There's a fixation in the Cowen said that it is an a knowledgeable and experi- person for the first time Feb. United States with the fact honor to be recognized by enced group. 4, and it will meet 12 times that we want to prepare ev- Obama. "This is a group that is ex- eryone to be college ready," uYou're always honored to during the next two years. traordinarily accomplished; Cowen participated in an Cowen said. "We just talked be recommended by the pres- Cowen said. "So I don't know hour-long "learning call" with about whether that's an issue ident of the United States for what our deliverables will the other council members that we should spend more anything, especially since it's be, but my guess is we'll have Wednesday. Council mem- time on, thinking about col- a White House one and it's bers were briefed by members lege ... either going to college his council," Cowen said. "But some real substantive deliv- of the White House Domes- or career preparedness." the other part of it is you go erables and a real action plan tic Policy Council and Rob- Cowen said that his nomi- through a very exhausting for the President to consider." ert Schwartz, dean of the Har- nation was partly based on his vetting process. The vetting Cowen also hopes to learn vard Graduate School of Edu- experience in aiding the revi- process alone was probably methods from committee PUMPED cation. The purpose of the call talization of New Orleans in about seven months long." members that he will utilize was to familiarize them with the wake of Hurricane Katrina Cowen said he expects ur- in New Orleans. · Obama's current programs on and that he believes these ex- ban innovation to be one of "I'll probably learn more UP FOR the subjects at hand, to pro- periences will aid him in con- the solutions the council will than I'll actually provide to vide background data and to tributing to the council. discuss. the council, and ifl learn some update them on the issues uEverything from our expe- . "The president has really things that I can bring back to surrounding youth and job riences in public education, committed himself to helping New Orleans, to Tulane or to employment. to healthcare, to the physical to revitalize communities, es- the city at large, that would be 2011 "We basically had a cou- revitalization, to the notion of pecially urban communities," very positive," Cowen said.

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