THE etriever eekly Runiversity of maryland, baltimoreW county’s student newspaper 2.05.13 volume 47 issue 16 RETRIEVERWEEKLY.COM UMBC looks to New SGA Election Board Chair improve campus stresses campus involvement accessibility By lauren o’connell Contributing Writer on their impact, whether or not the improvement is really needed, how successfully the In an open discussion last institution has used money for wednesday, Stephanie Lazarus, past accessibility programs, and UMBC’s human relations whether or not the change will manager, and Celso Guitian, be part of a greater transition accesibility coordinator, met plan. with a group of students and Money is not provided for faculty to discuss recent and installations which cost less upcoming changes to UMBC than $1,000, are part of a campus with accesibility in renovation or five-year capital mind. The event was just one in improvement plan, are located a series of talks which will take in auxiliary facilities, or are place over the next year. being installed for the benefit of FILE PHOTO Guitian opened the talk by only one person. discussing the requirements UMBC has recently undergone placed on public buildings many projects which aim to Pictured above is a scene from last year’s SGA election debate. Newly confirmed Election Board Chair Collin in order to accommodate better accommodate people WojciechowskiBy CHRIS hopes MCKINNE to build offY of last year’s success in voter turnout and in the number of candidates who run. all members of the general with disabilities, and is currently Editor-in-Chief public. New buildings must working on more. A new route to are unsure whether to run, Wojciechowski said. “Look at meet federal requirements, Walker Garage is being planned Fresh off from his Wojciechowski said, “One the Finance Board for example. and existing buildings must which will eliminate the need to thing to make clear is, SGA is How many student realize undergo renovations or other climb the steep hill leading to everyone’s organization. This is there’s a group awarding adaptations to accommodate the garage. confirmation hearings before not a group for an elite facet of thousands of dollars to student the specific needs of inhabitants. Elevator upgrades (including the Student Government students.” organizations – how many Access Maryland is the Braille, voice enunciation and Association Senate and Finance Wojciechowski stressed students don’t know this body state program which oversees position indicators) as well Board, The Retriever Weekly that as a member of the UMBC exists?” construction of new state-owned as restroom upgrades in the sat down for a brief interview community, all undergraduate Drawing on his prior buildings and adaptations Academic IV and Math and with Collin Wojciechowski, the students have the right and experience, Wojciechowski of old ones. It is managed by Psychology buildings are also in newly appointed and approved responsibility to be “an active continued to state that SGA is the Maryland Department of the works. The new Performing Chair of the SGA Election Board. part of the leadership of the for everyone. “Maybe you have Disabilities, which gives the Arts and Humanities Building Currently a senior political university. One of the best, a problem with your dorm; approval to an institution to offers 19 parking spaces which science major, Wojciechowski is straightforward ways is to run maybe you went to STRiVE and begin construction of a building, make the structure more a former director of the Office of for a position in SGA.” are now looking for an active as well as overseeing the project accommodatingRead the rest of this of article disabled online Community and Governmental He continued, “one of the way to be a part of campus… throughout its duration. guests.at: www.retrieverweekly.com Affairs in the SGA and former biggest benefits is that UMBC anybody here can be a part The program decides to grant Opinions Editor for The takes shared governance of this organization if you’re money to institutions based Retriever Weekly. He served in seriously; as a [SGA] member willing.” these posts before his junior you will have a seat at the The application for all elected year, where he stepped up as table in conversations with SGA positions will be online the student member to the staff, faculty and Dr. Hrabowski within the next few weeks, and University System of Maryland about what direction we should information sessions will occur Board of Regents. be taking UMBC in.” before the application closes Collin also brings with him Wojciechowski emphasized right before spring break. the experience of working on that as a member of SGA, “So if this is something you’re three campaigns previously. students will have the interested in, I urge you to As Chair of the Election Board, opportunity to make a real take the initiative now and ask Wojciechowski will lead a team impact. He also stressed that questions, ask questions, ask John joyce — trw responsible for administering there are other positions to questions. We are happy to the election process throughout consider than just President answer any questions anyone the semester. and Executive Vice President. has,” Wojciechowski said. Stephanie Lazarus and Celso Guitian (pictured) discussed plans to When asked what advice “I think every position in improve campus accessibility this past Wednesday. he would give to those who SGA is extremely important,” [email protected] The Retriever Weekly Index: News....1 Opinions....4 Technology....6 Features...8 Sports...13

Involvement Fest Check out online - - The Retriever Weekly Residential building ren staff believes Involve ovations are moving into- ment Fest has made its their third phase. mark on UMBC tradition. Find it in the News sec tion on our website! 2 Tuesday, Feb. 05, 2013 NEWS TIMELINE 1.27.13-2.02.13 Farther afield: Studying abroad in The Week Tunisia By caitlyn leiter-mason in Review Foreign Correspondent JAN. 27 - India has successfully tested a nuclear-capable, medium-range When I tell people that I’m studying in missile, according to an Indian news Tunisia, they usually respond with one of report. The missile, which was fired three questions: “Where’s that?”, “Is it safe?” from an underwater platform in the or “Why Tunisia?” Bay of Bengal, completes India’s ability The first two questions are simple to to launch from the land, air and sea. answer. Tunisia is a North African country, between Algeria and Libya, bordering the JAN. 28 - Mediterranean Sea on the north. And yes, it’s A group of both Republican and safe there, I promise. Democrat senators unveileda The third question is probably the best framework for transforming the place to start: why Tunisia? nation’s immigration policies. The I have always wanted to study abroad; I statement of principles will include a have an immense desire to see the world new pathway toward citizenship for and learn how other people live. During high illegal immigrants. school, I dreamed of all the places I might go – Ireland, France, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, and Turkey … the possibilities were endless. Caitlyn Leiter-Mason - TRW My answer came in December 2010. A story came on NPR about the Jasmine Revolution. In Tunisia, a young man lit himself on fire and Leiter-Mason looks forward to being immersed in the rich political history and the French language sparked a revolution that quickly traveled during her stay in Tunisia. from its rural origin to the capital city of Tunis and then across the Middle East to re-imagining how their government could social justice values and takes students to Egypt, Libya, Syria and Yemen. function in a totally new way. non-traditional study abroad destinations. The movement became known as the I was inspired by the stories of these young The stars were aligning – I knew that this was Arab Spring, or “le printemps d’arabe.” This women in a region that many Westerners the site for me. JAN. 29 - particular story was about the role that young actively write off as universally misogynistic. Now, two years later, I excitedly await the The United States Senate Foreign women were playing in the protests and the I also knew that I wanted to continue my beginning of my North African adventure Relations Committee unanimously history of women’s rights and activism in language studies in French – and as a former tomorrow. I’ll be immersed in my Tunisian approved Sen. John Kerry as the Tunisia. French colony, Tunisians still speak and teach orientation: learning conversational Arabic, 68th Secretary of State. Kerry was In that moment, I knew Tunisia was French. meeting other students, and getting to know subsequently approved by the entire where I wanted to go. As a double major in As any millennial would, I googled “study my new home. Senate by a 94-3 vote. political science and gender and women’s abroad Tunisia” and found a single program studies, I was mesmerized by the chance to through the School of International Training, [email protected] JAN. 29 - live and study in a country that was actively an American program that is grounded in An Alabama man kidnapped a 5-year- old boy from a school bus and is holding him hostage in a bunker in Alternatives for cold weather fitness Dale County, Alabama. No apparent demands were made, but medicine for the boy was requested and delivered are practiced year-round, many ignored. Just imagine the stale, by authorities. are unrestricted in terms of skill nauseating air inside your JAN. 30 - level and opportunity. Together, local gym, most likely the foul YouTube may be announcing paid family members both young and combination of sweat beads and subscriptions this spring, according old can enjoy the experience of poor air quality from the hordes to sources from the company. The skiing, snowboarding, outdoor of individuals huffing and puffing subscriptions would help to bring in ice skating and sledding. away at various machines. Factor more viewers and advertisers. Others stress the potential in the variety of germs and dangers outdoor activities bacteria from each cough and Feb. 01 - present, often allowing the sneeze, and you’ll understand Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan likelihood of extreme physical why the risks of outdoor exercise announces his retirement after almost Courtesy wikipedia illness to speak for itself. These may not be all that hazardous, 30 years with the agency and seven concerns are valid, as prolonged comparatively. years as the director. His retirement exposure in frigid temperatures If you choose to head outdoors will be effective beginning February Skiing and snowboarding are excellent exercise alternatives during the winter has been known to cause pain, this month, you can maximize 22, and his replacement has not yet months.By michelle kuah numbness and even burning your body’s ability to generate been announced. Health Columnist sensations in the extremities, heat by dressing in multiple months of inactivity pass by. all of which are symptomatic of thin layers made of “Dry-Fit,” While fresh air and physical frostbite. sweat-wicking fabrics (bamboo, activity are obvious remedies for Ambitious fitness buffs who fail wool). Protect your ears from “cabin fever,” exercising outdoors to recognize the impact of the sun the harsh wind by investing in a Every morning, thousands of could lead to serious illnesses and neglect to apply sunscreen pair of sports earmuffs, and wear Americans get out of bed, lace up such as frostbite or hypothermia. are likely to experience painful bright colors or reflective gear their shoes and head out to run. On the other hand, when skin burns, which could lead to stay visible at all times. For But when temperatures drop exercising indoors, the presence to permanent cell damage and those exercising indoors, wash below freezing, it is infinitely of sweat combined with a warm cancer. your hands, and consider adding more difficult to approach this environment creates a gateway Even beneath the superficiality wipes and antimicrobial spray to feb. 02 - task with the same admirable opportunity for bacteria, of such problems lies the your gym bag. On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil motivation and self-discipline. viruses and other pathogens severity of hypothermia, another Regardless of your did not see his shadow. According to Guided by the temptations to reproduce and spread at an common cold-weather illness environment of choice, consistent folklore, this means that there will be of sweet holiday treats and the alarming rate. manifested by symptoms such exercise can easily be achieved an early spring as opposed to six more prospect of cozy fireplaces at So which environment is the as violent shivering, loss of by adjusting to the changing weeks of winter. night, many inadvertently settle better, safer and healthier choice motor control, speech and even temperature and equipping your in for long bouts of the paralyzing when exercising through the consciousness. body appropriately. fog known as the “winter cold weather season? However, illnesses resulting blues,” only to find themselves One might consider the fact that from indoor exercise increasingly frustrated as although outdoor winter sports environments are not to be [email protected] Tuesday, NEWS Feb. 05, 2013 UMBC kicks off Nation and World 3 By dianna brittian RecycleMania competition Staff Writer By stefanie rapp Beijing Contributing Writer The Chinese capital has been major positive impacts on the environment. known as one of the most polluted This begs a question: What can members of cities on earth. Recently, it has the UMBC community do to help? The answer is become a common sight to see Many students and staff may have seen the simple: reduce, reuse, recycle. citizens wearing carbon masks RecyleMania posters plastered throughout Students are encouraged to not only recycle, for fear of respiratory diseases. campus, but what exactly is RecyleMania? but also to reduce the amount of waste that they The polution’s causes have been RecyleMania is a competition held every spring throw away. Taking just one napkin instead of a narrowed down to two culprits: at college campuses throughout the United States handful or recycling a coffee cup are just a few of coal burning and cars. As public and Canada. The competition officially begins on the small ways that the members of the UMBC health researcher Bruce Urch said, February 3 and will continue for eight weeks. community can reduce their impact and succeed in “If you have 20 million people and As a member of RecyleMania’s competition the competition. many cars, the emissions from that division, UMBC will be ranked among other schools However, efforts don’t have to stop there. are big.” based on the weight of its trash and recycling each Commuting students can try carpooling or taking The pollution exceeded recommended levels four times in week. If enough recyclable material is collected, one of UMBC’s buses to campus. Or, to stay active the past month. Consequently, Beijing has had to cancel hundreds UMBC could be nationally recognized as an while moving around campus, utilize the trails and of flights and warn residents to stay inside. Many of the public environmentally conscious campus. bike racks to travel with ease while cutting down complaints have been focused on cancelling school for children In addition to committing to recycling, UMBC on the use of fuels that pollute the air. due to the risks of breathing in toxic air. Others suggest reducing has also promised to work on using reusing plates Nick Springer, junior and music technology the number of private cars in the congested capital would produce and utensils in the dining hall, creating incentives major, also suggested considering your diet’s more desirable results. for reusable cups, reusing envelopes, using effects on the environment. Talking about the food The biggest problem that China faces is its coal consumption. compostable dinnerware and setting up compost on campus, he said, “Supporting the dining hall’s Coal is a cheap energy resource and major pollutant. However, due bins. local food displays can reduce the strain of big to its massive industrial expansion, the country shows little to no In reference to this year’s campaign, Stephanie industry agriculture on the environment.” sign of weaning itself off of coal in the near future. China’s refusal to Bertran, a junior English literature major, said, “The RecycleMania is an exciting competition for utilize other energy sources is what will ultimately keep its citizens competition part is interesting because from what UMBC to take part in, but the efforts put forth have locked inside as the toxic smog worsens. I’ve seen, college students tend to like to compete, greater implications. While winning this contest Geneva and, [RecycleMania] helps create some school could improve our already environmentally- spirit.” friendly campus, by working hard to excel as While adhering to all of these measures will better competitors in RecyleMania, the UMBC community Extensive reviews of human our campus chances of winning this competition can also benefit the environment on a larger scale. rights records are something and bolster its spirit, these choices will also have that all countries face every four [email protected] years by the United Nations. In a turn of events, Israel became the Rebuilding Manhood first nation to skip the review without justification. Israeli Representatives did not report discussion series explores male to the session held by the United Nations Human Rights Council, which caused uncertainty about gender identity their intentions. One of the concerns expressed was that Israel could possibly By Sayre posey trigger other countries to not cooperate. Amnesty International Staff Writer representative Peter Splinter said, “If the Israeli government is not careful, it will ruin an important global human rights process.” U.S. “The experience last semester was amazing,” said ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe said, “We encouraged Barnhart. “I participated in the program as a group Israel to come to the council and...present their own narrative of What does the word “rebuilding” mean to you? member, and, despite my involvement in designing their own human rights situation.” Repairing a building? Restoring a park? Or Perhaps the curriculum, learned so much as a result of our Israel had one previous review of its human rights situation in “rebuilding” is a way of remodeling something discussions. We had fewer participants than we 2008. Several delegations had requested that the Israelis recognize for a renewed purpose and direction. This spring would have hoped, but each member had a positive and respect Palestine’s right to homeland and self-determination. at UMBC, male students will do the latter as experience, experiencing legitimate growth and Other delegations complained that the council was too focused on participants in the Women’s Center’s Rebuilding access to various new perspectives.” Israel and its treatment of Palestinians. Manhood discussion group. Barnhart will co-facilitate the group this Colombia A 10-week series beginning on February 8, semester with Ben Goldberg, Assistant Director of Drug production and Rebuilding Manhood allows men to explore both Off-Campus Student Services. trafficking are constant battles societal and personal conceptions of their gender Along with Myers, Barnhart and Goldberg, other in the Republic of Colombia. identity. committee members include David Hoffman, In a new attempt to curb While most studies on gender norms discuss Assistant Director of Student Life for Civic the lucrative industry, the those of females, this series allows men to reflect Agency; Craig Berger, Coordinator of Student Colombian government wants on their role in society in a safe environment. Its Life for Campus and Civic Engagement; and Mito to decriminalize the possession end goal is to empower the group members to Espinoza, Assistant Director of Transfer Student of small quantities of Ecstasy. bring social change and equality awareness to the Recruitment, Admissions, and Partnerships in the Colombian justice minister UMBC campus. Office of Admissions. Juan Carlos Esguerra said, “It The program was formerly named “M2M: The Another participant, Michael Fell, senior is indisputable that there are Men’s Initiative.” Jess Myers, the Director of the psychology and gender and women’s studies concerns in Colombia over the Women’s Center, developed the idea of a men’s major, described the group as an opportunity for advancement of drug addiction group for equality achievement in the fall of 2011. male students to think critically about how culture in schools and universities.” With the research efforts of Max Barnhart, junior and norms shape their identities. Like many other Latin American countries, Colombia political science and philosophy major, the program “We had really exciting discussions each week, has been working to reduce the influence of drugs and their was developed and launched last semester. and it was great to see how others on campus associated problems. Uruguay recently proposed to legalize and As the Women’s Center’s first male student staff approached the topics of what they felt it meant to regulate marijuana and several Central American countries are member, Barnhart was eager to begin the project. be a man,” said Fell. “I know that they felt the same following suit. He first looked at similar programs on college way hearing my experiences as well. Working on Colombian justice minister Ruth Stella Correa said, “The campuses, but found that most men-only groups self-examination and self-understanding is never a proposal aims to standardize the amount of drugs permitted focused on engaging men to prevent relationship waste of time.” while also allowing an equivalent quantity of synthetic drugs.” violence. So, with the help of several male student Although the application deadline was Friday, Critics say that decriminalizing designer drugs would complicate leaders and staff members, Barnhart finalized the Feb. 1, the series may continue next year to allow the situation instead of controlling it. curriculum and advertisement campaign for last for more participants. fall. [email protected] [email protected] Tuesday, Feb. 05, 2013 Opinions STAFF EDITORIAL T4he Retriever Weekly Editor-in-Chief Chris McKinney Involvement Fest brings clubs to you [email protected]

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Senior Production Assistant COURTESY OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE Hashani Hettiarachchi [email protected] If you’ve been at UMBC longer than this past week, we’re sure you’ve been to at least one Involvement Fest in your time. From the Production Assistants You can opt out of club emails at any time. On the other hand, Hannah Kurlansky you can gain so much. Student organizations add color to your Alex Ayala Ashley Morrow first moment you step on campus, there are posters advertising otherwise boring life of studying. Involvement Fest; Woolies encourage you to attend the Fest and Anyone who says there’s nothing to do on campus clearly Editorial Staff they share their own success stories. missed Involvement Fest. With the vast and ever-expanding From the tables filling the Quad or Main Street, we’ve seen extracurricular clubs and opportunities UMBC has to offer, no News Editor our fair share of sign-ups for clubs and organizations. You were student should ever be left with nothing to do. Kaitlyn Hakenson a debater in high school? UMBC’s got you covered. You have no While we as a student body have been accused (and accuse one [email protected] experience in fencing but want to start? We’ve got that, too. another) of lacking school spirit, anyone can see at Involvement Opinions Editor With over 160 organizations signed up for tables and space at Fest that this simply isn’t the case. School spirit manifests itself in Vanessa Rueda this past Involvement Fest, clubs and orgs benefitted from the many ways — not just a university football team. [email protected] excited and inspired student population. At one memorable Fest, The dedication of student leaders at Involvement Fest is a kind the Humans vs. Zombies table had simply a sign with the club of school spirit that should be highlighted and celebrated. They Technology Editor Emily Scheerer name and a sheet of paper. They received the names of over 200 demonstratespirit. commitment and dedication to the student body, [email protected] interested attendees. finding new ways to bring students together, which defines school Of course, any seasoned student at UMBC knows that sign-ups Features Editor at Involvement Fest don’t guarantee all of those interested bodies Involvement Fest holds the potential for you to meet some of Julia Celtnieks [email protected] will attend the clubs. Classes and jobs take priority over clubs, and the best friends you will have during your college years. Common unfortunately some students simply sign up for emails and then interestsInvolvement can unite Fest also students has the across potential majors, to expose years, you genders to interests and Sports Editor forget the club exists. other common divides. Dan Levin dlevin@retrieverweekly. com Involvement Fest has marked its place in UMBC tradition, however.people. It’s a fantastic way for students to get to know just that you’ve never tried before. At the Fest, you can be drawn into Online Editor how many opportunities there are to get involved and meet new activities like Ballroom Dance, Steel Drum Band, or Knitting Club Now Hiring — even if you have no experience with any of these activities. Copy Manager And that’s the great thing about Involvement Fest. It’s 100 Dorothy Stachowiak percent commitment-free — there’s nothing to lose by attending. Send comments to the Editor-in-Chief: [email protected] [email protected] UMBC’s Weekend Problem Technology Staff over the age of 21 have no choice BY Patrick hixenbaugh but to go off campus for the Technology Manager Brandon Williams Contributing Writer and Shazam, are a familiar sight enjoy music. simple pleasure of enjoying each [email protected] on Erickson Field. The Commons is the biggest other’s company over pints. What these places have in lost opportunity. The emptiness Instead, Flat Tuesdays should Assistant Technology Manager common is what the rest of gives absolutely nobody a encourage patronage on campus, Asghar Zaidi [email protected] UMBC has a huge problem: campus lacks: consistent, useful, reason to go there. Due to low with weekend specials to keep weekends. Gone are the sounds and open spaces where students demand, most of the eateries business here. There will always Advertising & Business Staff of countless students walking are free to create their own and Flat Tuesdays are closed be people wanting a drink on through the breezeway. A activities. If UMBC wants livelier every weekend. This is a shame: weekends, and Flat Tuesdays Business Manager significant portion of UMBC weekends, we need to cultivate the Social Justice Lounge, Main shouldCommons meet livelier. this need as part Avraham Gross studentsthe pervasive live onemptiness campus, that but more spaces like these. We did Streetweek. and the Student Org Space of Now a general that UMBC plan is to transitioning make The [email protected] even the dorms can’t escape this with the RLC last year; it’s are all heavily used during the Advertising Manager time to do it again. Mayra Ordonez descends on campus after 4 p.m. First, we need to breathe new To break the vicious cycle, from a commuter school to a [email protected] on Friday. There’s absolutely life into the spaces we already the college needs to really residential school, UMBC can no nothing going on during have. For residential students, incentivize people to go to The longer afford to lose most of its Editorial Policy weekends. the only central gathering space Commons and use it. Clubs population two days out of every staff That is a blatant lie, of course. ismeal. True Grit’s. There is no place to and student organizations week. The administration must The Retriever Learning Center comeMeanwhile, together Harborwithout Hallbuying has a should get benefits for holding make changes, follow through The Retriever Weekly positively bustles with students meetings there on weekends. with them and improve them editorials reflect the views of the editorial board; signed columns working together. The Library These could be extra club funds, until they stick. and advertisements represent the hasatrium. students working on every one of the best-kept secrets on catering from The Commons or The student body has an equal opinions of the individual writers floor, and socializing in the campus. According to Residential additional advertising services. responsibility: to take ownership and advertisers, respectively, or the University and do of Life, Harbor has ground-floor Once students have a reason to of its space, to be accepting of not necessarily reflect those of The Retriever Weekly The RAC hums with the sound facilities for a café that once be there, business will pick up. change, and to try new things — Maryland, Baltimore publishes County. ofUltimate cardio Frisbee machines, teams, sportsBooya served students. If reopened, The greatest oversight may even on weekends. events and weightlifters. The this could be a hub for residents be the fact that Flat Tuesdays is The Retriever Weekly looking to hang out, study or closed on weekends. Students [email protected] Weeklyweekly onis an Tuesdays equal opportunity during the regular schoolemployer. year. The Retriever Letters to the Editor

The RetrieverUMBC Weekly University Center 214 TheWeekly Retriever Weekly welcomes your comments. Letters to the editor must be submitted 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, Maryland 21250 before 5 p.m. Friday via e-mail to: [email protected] or delivered to The Retriever (410) 455-1260 office, UC 214. Please limit letters to 300 words and include your full name, year, and major. The Retriever Weekly retains the right to edit submissions for content and length. Tuesday, Opinions Feb. 05, 2013 No one should be subjected to combat5 BY yasmin radbod Senior Staff Writer too? How absurd. The combat and violence the world knows perhaps can bring about social change in the long run. You theFeminism oh-so-popular can be bra-burning a taboo subject women, at times. the Whenones should, however, think of how many innocent lives are asked, “What is a feminist?” people tend to reference lost, how many families and friends lose loved ones and how the environment is inevitably destroyed. staunchly opposed to using masculine terms such as That is not the type of social change a feminist, “guys,” “fireman” and so on. whose goal is to end sexism and march toward equality, Feminists are just like any other person and there should espouse. Women should rise above men on the is a spectrum of what it means to be a feminist. What controversy of combat, and spin it to their advantage. a feminist believes in is supporting equality and People joke about how different the world would be if eradicating sexism. women ran it. Speaking on behalf of my gender, I hope to feministSo, would believes a feminist that the way be for to equality or against is for allowing women say that I would be proud to live in a world where more women into combat? It depends on whether or not the leaders were women, and those women were wise to stop the bloodshed and realize that compassion, not to have the right to do everything a man does or to do warfare, will solve the world’s problems. everything that is acceptable for a man to do. No one should be subjected to combat. Warfare No, it is not the wisest choice for women to feel the destroys the lives of those who die, those who live on need to be on par with actions and beliefs that are and their loved ones — I have witnessed it more than inhibitive to society. If men can sleep around with once. several women, not caring about the consequences, People in this country are consumed by having the doing as they please and not get reprimanded, then right to always do something. If we were talking about women should be allowed to have several sexual enfranchisement or things of that nature, that would partners, too. Of course, that logic is simply dumb. be different. It is not rocket science for a clear-thinking individual, Of course everyone deserves the right to vote, be on this imaginary level of equality. male or female, to realize that the practice is in itself because voting is beneficial to society and every voice THERESA SISE - TRW wrong. Women should not be competing with men to matters. Does our society need to have the right to kill people just for the sake of having the right to do so? The desire to gain equality in the ability to do wrong, Wake up, men and women. Two Navy graduates may now face the rigors of frontline again, is just a silly concept. On the issue of warfare: if combat due to the appeal of the women in combat ban. men have the right to kill each other, should women, [email protected]

GOP should take a second Hispanic vote; he increased that to 40 percent in his 2004 victory. Mitt Romney garnered a paltry 29 percent of the Hispanic vote in 2012. look at immigration issues Granted, Gov. Romney could not have won the election even with overwhelming Hispanic support, as they do not make up enough of the population to swing the results of a national contest. Observe the overall effectiveness of President Bush’s 2000 campaign, when he ran on “compassionate conservatism” and did not openly demonize Hispanic and Latino voters by characterizing them as freeloaders or simply seeking handouts from the government. President Bush actually fought for a comprehensive immigration reform package in 2007 that would have included a path to legalization for the approximately 11 million illegal residents in the United States. The plan was killed by Senate conservatives who claimed it represented an unacceptable form of “amnesty.” Here’s the simple truth that President Bush recognized and the modern conservative party seems blind to: demonizing entire groups doesn’t win elections. These men and women are our neighbors, fellow students, coworkers and friends. They came here not because they wanted handouts, but because COURTESY SETH ANDERSON, FLICKR so often they are willing to do the jobs we refuse to do in order to support their families and gain Supporters of immigration reform march for their cause. Illegal immigration was a hot-button issue for the GOP last year. educations. BY BEn Garmoe We do not have the money in these fiscally Political Columnist difficult times to institute the mass deportation Several exchanges between GOP candidates of 11 million residents. Even if we did, such action centered on one boasting that they would never would be an immeasurable smudge on the already- supportthat. so-called “amnesty” for illegal residents, questionable human rights record of the United When immigration came up during the Republican while claiming their opponent had done exactly States. primary debates this past year, Mitt Romney’s plan Comprehensive immigration reform has a chance for “self-deportation” quickly became the stuff of In following the trend of modern Republicanism, right now, and it may be the only chance we’ll get political legend. which consistently bends away from caring about for several decades. A path to legal residency for Governor Romney promised to end deportation the lives of those who may not be their core those who have come here and obeyed our laws, or deferrals for young immigrants, while Herman Cain constituency, these candidates ignored one of the were brought here by their parents or guardians, is campaigned on the platform of an electrified fence few merits of the most recent Republican president. theabout most amnesty humane to andsee logicalthat this option. is an issue of real, with a “sign in English.” Gov. Romney steamrollered Former President George W. Bush presided over humanUnfortunately, lives. one party is too busy screaming the campaign of Governor Rick Perry with ugly, some of the most disastrous years in modern negativeillegal immigrants. ads simply because Gov. Perry was willing history, but he understood the importance of to endorse a slight form of empathy for young outreach to the Latino and Hispanic communities. In 2000, President Bush won 35 percent of the [email protected] Tuesday, 6 Feb. 05, 2013 Technology TECH FOR TOMORROW Smartwatches: A step towards an ever connected world By ALEC PULIANAS Tech For Tomorrow Columnist

“Bzz, bzz.” That’s your phone. Have you ever had a time when you were curious what new message has hit your at it? I know I have, and that is one of the many problems phonesmartwatches but didn’t are feel trying like tofinding solve. your phone and looking COURTESY FORBES.COM A smartwatch is a watch that connects to your phone, The smartwatch is the newest and smallest innovation in mobile technology, allowing you to receive text messages and run the most basic apps from your wrist. then switches back to telling time. Many can also control andyour displays music playback new notifications right from yourwhen wrist they as come well inas andrun backers. works with iOS and Android and uses Bluetooth to con- a few basic apps. The Pebble watch has received great reviews, especial- nect and interact with the device. The smartwatch isn’t necessarily a new idea, but lately ly considering the product is made by such a new compa- As time goes on, we will see more smartwatches from it has received much more attention. Rumors have been ny with little experience making consumer electronics. swirling that big players, like Apple, might get into the Reviewers are impressed by the Pebble’s great build a gimmick or a new must-have accessory. My money is smartwatch market. Meanwhile, small startup compa- quality and charming user interface. Although the watch otheron the companies latter. and find out if this product category is has limited functionality right now, what it does do in- As the Pebble has shown, the smartwatch enhances the smartwatch. experience of using a smartphone, making it much easier niesAfter like nearly Pebble a year are releasingsince the the unveiling first largely of the shipped Pebble functions like alarms and time. Nilay Patel from The to know what is going on at any time. As the technology smartwatch on Kickstarter, the watch began shipping cludesVerge said notifications, “It changes music the playback,entire dynamic and of ofcourse being watch con- advances, smartwatches will be able to do other things these past weeks. Kickstarter is a website where people nected.” like voice recognition, making it even easier for you to “back” start ups they like so they can get off the ground Pebble has released a software development kit so ask Siri to send a message or make a calendar event. I and mass produce the prototype product showcased. people can build new watch faces and apps for the de- can’t wait to have one on my wrist. Pebble has been the most successful Kickstarter project vice, leaving a lot of room for the watch to grow into yet, receiving over $10 million and 85,000 orders from a device that more versatile. The Pebble currently [email protected] Getting healthy with the help of technology By IMANI SPENCE that are targeted just to make students are under constant Staff Writer people more healthy. pressures, and these pressures The choice of food and exer- do not only affect the body. How- The call to get healthy is every- cise can be tough, and it is not ever, with simple apps like the where. There is no escaping it. always a choice that comes natu- Simply Noise app, productivity America is trying to get healthy. rally. This is where MyFitnessPal can still be achieved. College students have been comes in. This app, available for Simply Noise creates calming mindful of health and weight both Android and iPhone, allows noise that can tune out many ever since the “Freshman 15” be- its users to input what food they of the sounds around. In dorm came an issue. ate, where they ate it and deter- rooms and even the library, this However, in this growing age, mine how that plays into their is a good tool to use. The “White technology and health have been Calorie allotment. Noise” option is the most prom- at war with each other. It is as- This app includes hundreds of inent, but “Brown Noise” (lower sumed that prolonged time on restaurant chains and their nu- pitched than “White Noise”) can the computer or playing video tritional information. The app help with sleep. also allows its users to input how In the search for health, sur- your health. much exercise they did, which rounding oneself with positivity gamesThe introduction is in direct conflictof the withWii can extend the Calorie “allow- is always a good thing. Websites was a big turning point for video ance.” like Soul Pancake can help. Cre- games. Right here at UMBC, Chart- ated by Rainn Wilson, star of The With the Wii, gamers are re- wells is offering nutrition infor- quired to get physically inter- mation to students. There are website is made to bring people active with their games. This many ways students can access Officetogether as to Dwight think about Schrute, life’s thisbig paved the way for other physical this information. Students can go questions. The site is living proof gaming devices such as the Xbox online to dineoncampus.com/ that the internet is a tool for uni- Kinect and other motion interac- ty. tive games. as the “Choose My Plate” option. In the search for both mental With these video game sys- umbcStudents and can find also useful go totools a kiosksuch tems, people can do yoga and located within True Grit’s for nu- community is key. Luckily, living other exercise programs with- tritional information. andin a physicaltechnological health, world, finding com a- out having to leave the comfort In the journey to get healthy, COURTESY MYFITNESSPAL.COM of their own home. Each gaming many often forget that the mind Although technology is usually considered to be the enemy of health, system has a variety of games must be healthy as well. College [email protected] are easy to find. MyFitnessPal strives to break that stereotype to make calorie counting easy. Tuesday, Technology Feb. 05, 2013 7 Youtube announces experimental user charges

By SAMANTHA ANDROSKY requires different types of payment models,” said a initiative”, a company push to fund entirely web- Senior Staff Writer spokesman from YouTube’s parent company, Goo- based shows in order to compete with broadcast Taking on popular streaming services such as television. The company has spent over $350 mil- Netflix and HuluPlus, the video-host site YouTube regardless of the model, our creators succeed on lion over the past two years to fund the project. will begin offering paid subscriptions for select gle,the toplatform. AdAge Digital.There are“The a importantlot of our thingcontent is that,cre- With the subscription program, division of rev- channels as early as late spring. According to a re- ators that think they would benefit from subscrip- enue from subscriptions would function much - tions, so we’re looking at that.” like YouTube’s Partner Program, splitting profits gun recruiting channels for the subscription pro- Specifics concerning which channels are being portgram. from If accepted, AdAge Digital,channel YouTube subscribers has wouldalready have be considered for the subscription program have not Partner Program allows YouTube members to to pay anywhere between $1-5 per month to view been yet released by YouTube. However, it is spec- 45/55.make revenue Launching off of in their December YouTube 2007, videos YouTube’s by en- a channel’s content. ulated that YouTube contacted about 25 channels. abling video and pop-up advertisements to play As it is known for its free content, many media These channels have a high subscription numbers before and during a channel’s videos. outlets are debating the possible success or failure and high production costs like those from com- As of now, YouTube is calling the subscription of YouTube’s proposed subscription program. With panies such as Machinima, Maker Studios and service experimental. According to AdAge, the sites such as Netflix, which has over 33.3 million Fullscreen. company has advised those channels considering total streaming subscribers, and Hulu Plus, which In addition to charging per channel, YouTube may joining the subscription plan to consider the reac- has over 3 million subscribers, will the over 800 also begin charging for select video libraries, live tion of their subscribers, as well as their own abili- million users who visit YouTube each month be events, and self-help and financial advice shows, ty to produce content worth paying for when mak- ready to fork over the cash for what used to be free according to the report. ing their final decision. content? According to PCWorld, the subscription service “We have long maintained that different content comes on the heels of YouTube’s “original content [email protected]

below) worked from November 16 to 18 UMBC Danielrepresenting Cassell and UMBC Ashley in Denning a national (pictured physics Society of competition. Physics Students nabs bronze in

submitted papers. competition UMBC’s SPS representatives finished bronze out of 81

By IFEMAYOWA AWORANTI visit the National Institute of Standards and Tech- Contributing Writer nology. In addition to these exciting aspects of SPS, the organization grants access to a close-knit physics Physics is the natural science which involves the community. The SPS chapter at UMBC is a branch study of time, energy, force, matter and its motion of a national organization founded in 1978 span- through space. It helps us understand how the uni- ning 700 Universities and colleges across the verse behaves. As such, it is an exciting and chal- United States. It helps members build friend- lenging field that simultaneously excites and terri- ships and network with fellow physicist and oth- IFEMAYOWA AWORANTI - TRW fies college students. er scientists in the field. At UMBC, there are approximately 120 physics This past semester, from November 16 to No- majors and 50 physics graduate students. Accord- vember 18, SPS entered a three-member team in It was my first ever competition, and I found it to ing to a 2011 article by CBS News, physics majors the 2012 University Physics Competition. In this be both thrilling and intellectually stimulating. are among the 25 majors with the lowest unem- 48-hour competition, the SPS team competed Once I received the news that we won bronze in ployment rate after graduating college. against other teams in applying the laws of phys- the International University Physics Competition, At UMBC, the excitement and passion for physics ics towards analyzing a given scenario. Over 400 I felt really proud to have been able to represent can be best found in the Society of Physics Students teams signed up for the competition, but only 81 UMBC in such a manner. I am looking forward to (SPS). finished and submitted a scientific paper. next year’s competition; I know that we have the SPS offers students who are interested in phys- It was just announced that the UMBC SPS team potential for gold!” ics an opportunity to connect with each other and won a Bronze medal for their submission. SPS encourages you to attend their biweekly to explore the field. It is also an opportunity for meetings starting February 8th from 12 - 1 p.m. in such students to meet with experts in the field. For physics double major, and president of SPS said, “I Physics 201. planAshley to become Denning, an a astrophysicist, class of 2015 mathematics and have a very and from NASA, gave a brief cosmology lecture during strong interest in all things space, so learning that example,one of the Dr. SPS Edward meetings. J. Wollack, This semester, an astrophysicist SPS will our problem was astro-related was really exciting. [email protected] 8 Tuesday, Feb. 05, 2013 Features Reno 911 brings the funny to UMBC

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Reno 911 stars Carlos Alazraqui and Cedric Yarbrough performed at the University Center Friday night. Students had the opportunity for pictures and autographs after the show. By chelsea goldsmith did not do stand up, Yarbrough cracked audience shouted out suggestions for the Staff Writer - crime and situation between the two stu- onlybrough comedian joined himpresent. on stage, and the two Even with the ballroom almost com- A while into Alazraqui’s act, Cedric Yar everyonehis spoken in impressions the audience as up. well Whereas as his were brother-sister lovers with a history - their respective television personas, the Alazraquireal-life voice-acting impressed theroles, audience Yarbrough with dents. Ultimately it was decided that they pense, prolonging the introduction of began scripted quarreling. Not unlike wowed the audience with his song im- actors did a great job amusing the audi- pletely filled,’s Cedric SEB Yarbrough kept students and inCarlos sus - ofence, domestic and almost violence. seemed The to students be perform and- two fired inappropriate personal insults He did a wonderful job singing both Reno 911 and jokes at each other. They then chal personations. After the skit was over, the perfor- Alazraqui. The audience grew eager for lenged each other to an “impression-off” ingmance a pre-scripted ended and shiftedscene from into thea meet show. and the show to begin until finally, Alazraqui asa goofy they tookcowboy turns act, mocking whipping celebrities. Yarbrough Gnarlsphysical Barkley’s comedy to “Crazy” suggest and that Marvin - was called up on stage. withAlazraqui an invisible started whip off a and little referring weak with to Gaye’s song“Let’s was Get really it On.” about Yarbrough a bathroom used dents and signed autographs before they The actor who played Deputy James - greet. The stars took photos with stu Garcia on the much-emphasized basic with a series of gas sounds into the mi- - cable show stole the stage. He began him as “Django.” They faced off with im visit and Alazraqui shut his act down leftceive the the ballroom. advertising Even it deserved, though this Carlos was withmascot, generic college stand-up stories jokes and aboutjokes UMBCabout pressionsWhile there of wasBill noClinton, clear Robertwinner, De the Niro, two were over, they assumed the stage again, yet another (seb) event which did not re and our less-than-intimidating Retriever Bill Cosby and Scarface, among others. crophone. Once both comedians’ acts rowdy, vulgar combination that resulted kept the audience laughing so consistent- Alazraqui and Cedric Yarbrough were a thisly with weekend’s his jokes Super and Bowl.impressions Alazraqui that comedians certainly kept the show going. thisstudents time partiallyout of the in audiencecostumed. for a little they almost forgot that he was not the modestlyAfter the informed impressions, the audience Alazraqui that lefthe improvFor a hilariousperformance finale, of they pulled two in a hilarious comedy show. the stage to Yarbrough. Even though he Reno 911. The [email protected] Fairy tales are not just for children anymore sage ends up eaten by the end of the story — not ex- By Martha Robichaud Contributing Writer of television for those who could not afford books, or signifythose who the end.could After not all, even folk read, tales forwere much the equivalentof human actlycan picture the cloying the animated romance weface expect of the from storyteller, fairy tales. wid- Anyone who read and loved Philip Pullman’s His However, the tales are no less entertaining. Readers Many of the stories in this collection have been Dark Materials trilogy will be excited to know that the history. have been altered countless times, but the structure time, however, the tale is not from his astute imagina- handed down for numerous generations. The details authortion, but has from finally the mindsput his of name many on storytellers another book. from This the always starts out well but sours quickly, and all the remainsloose ends the are same. neatly Things tied moveup at thein threes: end, for everything better or It has been two centuries since Jacob and Wilhelm oldenGrimm days. published , the In his introduction, Pullman praises the simplicity classic collection of stories known now as the Grimm worse. Children’s and Household Tales ofcelerity, traditional and use folk only tales. the As most he describesobvious imagery them, fairyand Fairytales.thoroughly researched Pullman painstakingly and, in some cases, raked edited through for tales have conventional stock figures, are told with these tales to select his fifty favorites, which he then Unlike the more familiar version, Pullman’s revised descriptions,Perhaps it is e.g. the “lips simplicity red as ofroses” these or tales “skin that white we allas clarity.collection, snow.” New English Version) Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm (A subconsciously crave. Real life is so complicated; fairy From the 21-page introduction, is not at all givinga children’s historical book. and In talesand neat allow endings us an have escape. been After huge all, hits how at manythe box chick of- fact,social Pullman’s context forversion the tales is quite to theintellectual. personal commen- flicks and action movies with predictable plot lines taries offered after each one, this collection invites the Whatever your reason — whether it is to gain a more fice? enjoy the eloquent prose or to escape from the com- readerContrary to reflect to popular on the belief, relevance most traditional and craft talesof these are academicplexity of everydayunderstanding life — of Pullman’s the Grimm new Fairy work Tales, is cer to- old stories. always clear heroes and villains, and things often end COURTESY wikipedia funny to scary to romantic, and no matter what the often dark, rather than purely romantic. There are not tainly worth a read. The tales range from bizarre to ening her eyes to draw out certain details, then sitting poorly for all people involved in the tale. - back in her chair with her hands folded on her lap to plot, they never fail to entertain. Moral lessons are not always spelled out. In one tale, a mouse, a bird and a sausage “set up house.” The sau [email protected] Tuesday, 9 Features Feb. 05, 2013 Regions restaurant offers variety of cuisines

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Regioins offers a variety of cusines with a quiet and romantic setting. A perfect place close to UMBC, to spend a moment on Valentine's Day.

- I was initially drawn to Regions by its exterior – the dark panelling caught my eye as a friend and I were searching for a place to enjoy brunch. Once in side, we were greeted promptly and seated at a window table. After considering the menu, I chose the Chesapeake Scrambler with a side of homeentirely fries; if the my restaurant friend selected lives theup tobuttermilk the standards pancakes. and It’sthe onefood thing tastes to goodhave a large menu with selections from many different cultures; it’s another thing-

Chesapeake Scrambler was simply delicious. A combination of egg, parmeg By brittney allen Staff Writer just thegiano right reggiano amount cheese,of cheese crabmeat, and vegetables, spinach, and tomatoes everything and complementedcaramelized onions, each the Scrambler was just right, and left me enough room to finish my home fries. It had With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you might be wondering where to take I had a bite of the buttermilk pancakes from my friend, and they were just as delec- other beautifully. your valentine for a nice dinner. It can be tricky to find a suitable restaurant close by- table. The pancakes couldn’t have been fluffier; they had the perfect texture to hold that offers delicious meals, but doesn’t break the bank. Fortunately, there’s Regions theFrench syrup quarter and butter pasta, mounted the margarita on top. salmon, the lobster macaroni and cheese, the restaurant. Located just three miles away from campus along Frederick Road, Re Other popular menu items, according to the waitress, include the ancho filet, the gions meets all the criteria for a night out with your significant other. Regions offers a variety of cuisines that are sure to peak your interest. The menu- fish tacos, and the portabella burger. is laid out to model a tapas style, but this style is not forced upon its guests. Regions The pricing is moderate, ranging anywhere from $7 to $9 for a small plate to $14 offers a host of small dishes and appetizers, and has a dinner menu with a wide as- to $30 for a larger plate. The brunch menu, only available on Sundays from 10 a.m. sortment of dishes. to 3 p.m., is less costly. The chefs strive to incorporate not only Maryland cuisine, but also foods from oth Regions is a great restaurant and would make a romantic and charming date for er cultures and countries. They have an excellent selection of plates incorporating two, as well as suitable place for family and friends. crab, and have Italian, Asian, Cajun and French selections. They also offer seasonal [email protected] specials. Student leaders: Paula Maniwang, FASA president executive board, having served as one of their two

“That was my biggest challenge in college so far,” Paula secretaries during the 2011-12 school year. She was said.Paula She is added also thata member she did of her Alpha best toDelta “step Kappa up to Phi,the familiar with FASA when entering UMBC, but it took plate”an Asian and American-centered rally the members of sorority, FASA. and works as a two“It insistentwas basically members them beingof the veryexecutive persistent board to to have finally me convince her to join. graduate student assistant. come out and meet everybody,” Paula said, noting that Balancing these activities with her school curriculum FASA’sAlthough friendly Paula environment was a very helped active hermember, easily shebecome never a hasshe givendoes Paulanot get a lotbehind of practice on school with timework, management. and is very partconsidered of the group. being on the executive board until she was Sheparticular only works about at when her job she 10 schedules to 15 hours non-school a week, ensuring related Stefan Bautista — trw

By stefan bautista “At a certain point in the night, I tell myself that this Contributing Writer given the opportunity to write and direct Pistahan, FASA’s events. annual cultural show. “It made me realize that I wanted to do more than just time is only for schoolwork,” Paula said. Paula advises Pistahan. I wanted to give back to a group that helped anyone who dreams of leading a student organization to For the past few years, UMBC’s Filipino American meIn her enhance second important semester as skills president, like organization Paula has already and branchmember out of andthe executivetry things board, outside Paula of their had comfort never written zones. Student Association (FASA) has been one of the most leadership,” Paula said. Before Pistahan, the event that led her to become a activefor cultural organizations event of on the campus. year, theThe community group has earnedchoice in District 6 - a group of colleges and universities with a number of Black & Gold awards, including the award taken on some immense challenges. Every year, a school a script before. that“Try you to can do newdo something things and random get yourself that you out may of the end box,” up organization of the year and overall event of the year (an Filipino cultural organizations, is chosen to hold a she said. “It’s college. It’s the best and probably last time award that FASA has held for three consecutive years). semi-formal dance. This year, UMBC was responsible FASA owes much of its recent success to its current for organizing the event. The dance cost $17,000 to put liking.” president, Paula Maniwang. The senior English major on, and FASA members had to raise all of the money is currently in her second year as a member of FASA’s themselves. [email protected] Tuesday, Feb. 05, 2013 Features 10Persian Visions John McClane: showcases The man who won’t "Die Hard" By Sean Leavy Iranian Assistant Features Editor he has saved Christmas, Los Angeles, and Washington DC from a cyber terrorist attack, saving his photographers On Valentine’s Day, the ultimate romantic returns to theaters in his fifth installment. Since 1988 wife and his daughter along the way. What could be more romantic? Now, as his new film A Good By Mary quinn Day to Die Hard is about to be released, John McClane (Bruce Willis) proves that he is the ultimate Contributing Writer hero and husband in his first four films.Die Hard (1988): When audiences were collection of contemporary photography from Iran entitled first introduced to McClane, The Albin O. Kuhn library gallery is currently exhibiting a- Bruce Willis was in the peak- - ofClane’s his action wife isfilm held career. as a hostage,Alan Rickman McClane (Harry resorts Potter), to any starts means as Persian Visions developed by Hamid Severi,. The exhibit in thenecessary villain, to who take takes down control the terrorists, of a 40story­ including skyscraper. tossing When them Mcout cludesEach aartist’s wealth collection of media installations is a unique lensby 20 through of Iran’s which most celthe ebrated photographers. of windows. While the film runs a lengthy 131 minutes, the action Iranianbathed in experience contrasting is lights, viewed. while No on two the pieces other, inimages the exhibit of the and plot never let up. A first adventure of humor, violence, action prove to be the same. On one wall, pieces depict veiled women and4 great paws characters. out of 5 Paws homesHowever, and they streets also of touch Iran areon manyskewed things by dramatic that are use part of offocus. the The photographs, of course, are specific to Iran’s history.- - humantion, My experience: Family, is madefamily, of gender pieces roles,depicting death, connections etc. Some imbe- pictures COURTESY wikipedia ages are playful; for instance, artist Shahriar Tavakoli’s collec In contrast, Mohammad Farnood’s series of photographs tween family members and the moods and habits they share. Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990): surprise that many of the pieces serve as remembrances of proves more somber, depicting soldiers and survivors. It is no whatthought-provoking, has been lost and as thereminders collection of whatseems remains. to illuminate the trappedThe success at an airport,of the first as terroristsDie Hard, broughttake control back of John the McClaneairports little,Shahrokh seemingly Ja’fari’s insignificant Child’s aspects View of series places, proves blurring very the and terrorists who attack on Christmas. This film, finds McClane unfocused, as their is no clear motivation behind the terrorists to its name, combining images of the personal and the histor- traffic control. The films plot becomes muddled, confusing and largerical that picture. allow usBahman to see Jalali’swhat we Image think of we Imagination know in a different lives up actions. The film succeeds only on the charisma of Willis, and proves to be the weakest entry. 2 paws out of 5 Paws way. Majid Kohrang Beheshti’s work shows a deep fascination withAhmad the Nateghi’s mysteries work, of humans. touch on the media and its relation- Several pieces, such as Mehran Mohajer’s "T.V. Series" and shipis a collection to Iran. Their of images lenses by are Iranian turned artists, on advertising we are able and to seethe waypersonal, the media truthful muddles depictions its messages. that non-native Because Persianphotographers Visions - Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995): do not often capture. This ultimately allows us to see relation ships between different cultures. Persian Visions is an exhibit that will touch, inspire, and stay with you. - Reuniting with the director of the original Die Hard, this time On Tuesday, February 19 at 5:30 p.m., the library gallery will McClane battles Jeremy Irons and surprisingly not on Christmas. hold a free lecture and reception where artist and UMBC alum Creatingonly downside, a simplified is the social plot commentary involving revenge, on racism this that installment is tacked ni Hadi Gharabaghi will speak about the exhibit. The library brought back the intense action and humor of the original. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 12 - 4 p.m.; Thursday, 4 - 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Persian Visions 3.5on betweenpaws out Willis of and 5 PSamuelaws L. Jackson, creating an awkward runs through March 24. side plot for the audience.

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to take over the internet, the threat of internet ­run terrorist be- As Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites began hero McClane against a group of terrorists who crash the United came a possibility in the globe. This installment pits oldschool­ - States economy via the internet.- The first to earn a PG13­ rating, the film suffers from upholding the3 bloodypaws violence out of of 5 thePaws ear lier films and botches Mc Clane’s classic slogan. Follow us on Twitter:

@retrieverweekly This Valentine’s Day, if you are looking for romance and a bit of excitement, look no further than John McClane. A man who not only saved his wife (multiple times), LA and Christmas returns to theaters to remind the bad guys, that for them, it’s a Good Day to Die Hard.

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Tuesday, SPORTS Feb. 05, 2013 Women’s T&F preps Men’s T&F completes SPORTS13 IN for Conference meet regualr season NUMBERS

D’Nique Philips. UMBC took fifth place in the competition 8 with a time of 3:46.97, which 5x10 beat their time of 3:48.54, set last season. Fogle also took an Amount of time (in impressive second place in the nanoseconds) remaining when 500-meter­ dash. This meet for the Retrievers senior guard Brian Neller hit the was characterized by personal game winning three to give the record ­setting performances Retrievers the win over Maine. by many of the competitors. Courtesy Athletic Communications Neller was named America East In the 5000-meter­ run, three Player of the Week for his heroics. Retrievers set personal best By NAthan Grube times, including sophomore Staff Writer Julie Gessler ,who moved up to- Boston. ninth in school history with her- In the weight throw, junior mark of 18:14.52. Two fresh- Ray Stinsman III set a new men, Nicole Dawson and Har personal best with a throw of- mony Roche, also put up per- The men’s track and field- 15.72 meters, which puts him 21 sonal bests. team traveled up to New York at eighth in UMBC school histo - Total number of America East Courtesy Athletic Communications Sophomore Mercedes Jack to compete in their final in ry and moves him into the top son took fifth place in the door meet of the season before- ten in the conference for this- Performer of the Week awards 60-meter­ dash final as she fin the America East Conference season. won by the swimming and ished ahead of runners from- Championships. The Retriev Over at the McElligott Invita diving team this season. The Sophomore Sarah Daly is currently - fourth in the America East in the 800 multiple big name schools. In ers faced off against some tional, DiSalvo moved up into Retrievers won all four weekly the 20-meter­ dash preliminar fierce competition in New York the top ten in school history meter race. She achieved her season- awards for the second time best time of 2:14.32 at the Penn State ies, she finished 13th, which during the two-day New Bal with a 15:12.62 in the 5,000- National Invitational. in three weeks. Senior diver By NAthan Grube was one spot out of qualifying ance Collegiate Invitational. meter run. Staff Writer for the championship. With- Many schools from top NCAA- After some solid performanc Andrew Eckhoff has been two impressive races, Jackson conferences attended the meet,- es, the focus now turns to the honored with seven awards is looking great for the confer and UMBC was able to com conference championship in- throught the season. The UMBC women’s track ence championships. - pete right alongside them. Ju Boston. The Retrievers will get “We had good times from our- nior Vinny DiSalco also went to- this weekend off and then re- top runners this week; Mer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to sume action on Monday with and field squad headed up to- cedes Jackson and Paulette Fo compete at the McElligott Invi a two­day meet for the Confer New York to take part in the gle look strong,” Coach David tational at Haverford College. ence Championship. - New Balance Collegiate Invita Bobb said. Senior Shioma Obemeata Coach David Bobb tabbed the 20 tional against a large group of- The Retrievers were able to broke his own personal best in- University at Albany as the big opponents. The meet was the beat out several conference the triple jump, placing third. gest competition in Boston. Points scored by both Raven final preparation for the In rivals in their races, including Obemeata is also the Ameri “We are not doing anything Harris and Brittany Crowell in door America East Conference- the shot put championship and ca East Conference leader this special to prepare for them. We UMBC women’s basketball victory Championships. Three fellow the 4x400 relay race. season in the triple jump. He just have to keep working hard America East schools partic- Now that the focus is on to placed 29 out of 50 in the long for the meet,” Bobb said. - over Maine this past weekend. ipated in the event, including the conference championship- jump event, which was third With both UMBC and Albany It was the fourth consecutive the University at Albany, Bos to finish off the indoor track among UMBC athletics, with- competing in New York on Feb game that the pair of senior ton University and University season, the Retrievers are look freshman Vincent Rentzsch ruary 1 and 2, the Retrievers- guards lead the Retrievers in of Vermont. ing to finish what they started placing 25th and Oladosu Tey- were able to get a good sneak scoring. The biggest achievement of last season, when they jumped- ibo, finishing 21st in the event. peek at some of the competi the day came from the relay up to third in the conference. Senior Trae Proctor compet- tion they will be facing. UMBC- team for the Retrievers setting a This season, they will be hop- ed in two events over the two also saw Boston University and new school record for the 4x40- ing to claim that number one day span, the 60-meter hur- the University of Vermont com relay race. The team consisted- spot and a conference champi dle and the 60-meter­ dash. He pete, so they got a read on three of junior Kristen Jones, sopho onship. placed 17th and 42nd respec of their opponents. - mores Paulette Fogle and Ka tively. In the 60-meter­ dash, The Retrievers are looking to 14.80 lane Abbey, as well as freshman [email protected] Proctor was able to place ahead- move up this year after finish of conference rival Kareem- ing fifth at last year’s indoor Distance in meters in the Morris of the University at Al track championship. triple jump event by senior This Week in sports bany, which will be one of UM Shioma Obemeata. He BC’s biggest competitors at the currently leads the America Saturday 2/9 conference championships in [email protected] Wednesday 2/6 East in the event. W. Basketball v. Vermont 7 p.m. SCORE BOARD M. Basketball v. Albany W. Basketball 7 p.m. M. Tennis @ Northern Colorado M. Basketball @ v. Binghamton 10 a.m. 20 W. Basketball @ Albany Binghamton 7 p.m. Sunday 2/10 57-66 Number of millions of 61-58 dollars per year that Saturday 2/9 M. Tennis @ Air Force Academy W. Basketball Ravens quarterback and 9 a.m. M. Basketball @ Maine Super Bowl XLVII MVP Joe v. Maine Flacco and his agent will M. Basketball v. Vermont W. Tennis @ Virginia Tech 86-79 be asking for from the 7 p.m. 9 a.m. 68-67 Baltimore Ravens. Tuesday, Feb. 05, 2013 SPORTS @ danlevin91 14Good CAll Women’s Basketball Superbowl Champs changes it up By dan levin By Nick Wells Sports Editor Senior Staff Writer - and Joe Montana for the most ever in a single playoffs, and bounds in Saturday’s win against Maine. Al- he can now add Super Bowl though Browning and Lewis do not average MVP to his resume. Remember high offensive numbers, their underneath pres Did you feel it? That moment when Joe Flacco said before Who is going to step up and make plays?- ence creates opportunities for the guards to of pure joy and elation when- the season that he was the best That is the theme of the 201213­ season that- score and their rebounding ability keeps UMBC Josh Bynes tackled Ted Ginn- quarterback in the NFL? Good- the UMBC women’s basketball team has main in the game. and the clock on the CBS broad call, Joe. Now you will get paid tained throughout. The team understood ear Crowell and Harris have certainly made the- cast read 0:00, meaning the Bal like one of the best quarter ly that the losses of guard Erin Brown, center most of their opportunity, averaging 15.6 and timore Ravens had won Super backs in the game. Tope Obajolu and guard Michelle Kurowski to 15.3 pointsper­ ­game respectively during con Bowl XLVII? If you’re a Ravens While Flacco earned the graduation meant that several players would ference play with Harris leading the team in fan, how could you not? MVP honors, it could just have- now have opportunities and have to step up in assistsper­ ­game and recording a nineassist­ Not only did the Ravens win easily gone to his top wideout their place. game against Maine on Saturday. Harris also it for the city of Baltimore, they- throughout the playoffs, An leads the team in steals by a large margin, with did for their late owner Art- quan Boldin. He had another 78. Modell; for the brother of Tor monster game in the Super The Retrievers played their best game of the rey Smith, Tevin Jones; for argu Bowl, with six catches for 106 season at Maine on Saturday. The team scored- ably the best owner in football, yards and a score. His third a seasonhigh­ 86 points with four players in Steve Bisciotti; and, of course, down and one grab in the double figures. In addition to Browning’s 11 re for their leader of the last 17 fourth quarter proved to be bounds and Harris’ nine assists and 20 points, seasons, Ray Lewis. - one of the most pivotal plays in- Crowell scored 22 points while White and Coles For the last four seasons, we- the game. scored 18 and 11 respectively. watched as the Ravens took ear Throughout the playoffs, An- “Brittany Crowell is playing great, shooting ly exits from the playoffs, usual- quan Boldin caught 36 passes the ball much better right now, and shooting ly in the most painful of ways.- for 380 yards and four touch the ball at a very high percentage,” Stern said. From dropped passes (Lee Ev downs. But, maybe the most “As she continues to do that, that will open ans, TJ Houshmandzadeh, An impressive stat, he caught 19 more things up for Dana and Kim. Dana and quan Boldin) to missed kicks of those 36 passes for first- Kim are playing their best basketball since (youknow­ ­who), Baltimore has downs. they’ve been here. They’re taking advantage of experienced some of the most Even for nonRavens­ fans, Su- their opportunity. I’m very happy to see them difficult losses in recent sports per Bowl XLVII provided one out on the floor playing well and being a major memory. heck of game to watch. The Su part of what we’re doing.” But all that changed Sunday per Bowl game down to a goal- That said, the Retrievers are still 36­ in the night in the Superdome in New line stand; it doesn’t get much- conference and are looking to improve many Orleans. Cherish this better than that. Ray Lewis’s fi aspects of their game for the second half of- moment, Ravens fans; it nal drive as an NFL player end conference play. doesn’t come often. This season- ed in a goal line stand; it truly “I’d like for us to run our half court stuff bet- we saw Ray Rice convert a 4th doesn’t get any better than- ter. We’ve had to resort to a lot of pick­and­rolls and 29 play in San Diego, Jaco- that. for Raven Harris, who’s playing great and put by Jones answer a Joe Flacco As Lewis stood on the podi- Courtesy Athletic Communications ting up really good numbers, but I don’t want prayer in Denver and the Ra um, holding up the Lombardi to rely on her completely,” Stern said. “I want to vens survive a blackout in the trophy, he phrased it best, say be able to run our Princeton stuff, get Super Bowl, right as they had ing, “It’s no greater way, as a - from set to set, get the ball into the paint, get San Francisco on the ropes. champ, to go out on your last Early on in America East Conference play, some back doors and do what we’re best at. I Winning a Super Bowl is hard, ride with the men that I went Coach Phil Stern tweaked the Princeton of think we’re getting better at that in practice, and you need things like that to out with, with my teammates.- fense the team had succeeded at in previous but when it comes down to things in the game, become champions. - And you looked around this years. The Princeton offense is a fastpaced,­ the ball’s in Raven’s hands a lot right now.” Of course, it doesn’t hurt that stadium and Baltimore! Balti constant­ball­movement type of offense that Flacco has one of the best post more! We coming home, baby! exploits mismatches, both underneath- the [email protected] seasons in NFL history. His 11 We did it!” basket and outside the paint. The slight touchdowns tied Kurt Warner [email protected] change Stern implemented seeks to cre ate slowed possessions with more ball control. “We have slowed it down the last seven- or eight games. We’re back to walking it up a little more, taking time off the clock, con trolling the tempo of the game and then still running more pick and roll instead of- our continuity Princeton stuff,” Stern said. “It’s what I’m comfortable with, and sec ondly, we’re not going deep in our bench right now, so we need to shorten the game- a little bit. Although we’re more athletic than we’ve ever been, we still need to con trol the pace of the game.” In regards to personnel, junior Dana- Lewis, senior Kim Browning, senior Raven- Harris, senior Brittany Crowell and soph omore Bria White provide plenty of solu tions to last season’s player losses. “Dana Lewis and Kim Browning know our system really well. They just have more of an opportunity now,” Stern said. “Kim has to play multiple positions for us. She has to play on the wing and some five. Dana has done a good job playing the five for us. We

courtesy Wikipedia run a lot of offense through that position.” The two lead the team in rebounds, - Courtesy Athletic Communications with Browning leading the team in blocks. Browning recorded a seasonhigh­ 11 re Tuesday, SPORTS Feb. 05, 2013 Chattin’ With... 15 Elise Blaschke Interview conducted by Cullen Oliff Swimming & Diving

TRW: Whats your favorite pre– meet meal?

I don’t know if I’d call it my favorite, but the most convenient since I’ve entered college is two plain bagels and a cup of hot chocolate from Dunkin Donuts. I Courtesy Athletic Communications save the big meal for after my swims. TRW: Where’s your TRW: What’s your favorite favorite place on stroke to compete in? campus? I practically live in the RAC, but in For the past four seasons, including the accordance you can usually find me current, I have loved both backstroke wherever I can get a meal. events. However going into conferences this year I am most excited for the 100 freestyle. It will be the last race I TRW: Are you happy that the compete in and I have not swam the Ravens won the Superbowl? raced rested in almost four years so I’m looking for a big drop in time! I am happy for the city as well TRW: What is your favorite as all my friends that are Ravens fans, but I have to stay loyal to thing about swimming? the Philadelphia Eagles. Hope- fully [Coach] Chip Kelly can turn things around next season! My favorite thing about swim- Chase Plummer ming is the competition along with being surrounded by peo- is this week’s Athlete of the Week ple with similar goals. TRW: Do you have any superstitions or pre meet rituals? TRW:What do you do before his fifth doubledouble­ of the year Nothing that stands out, but I do against Binghamton. a meet to get pumped? follow a small routine in hopes The Retrievers started their week with a trip to Binghamton, that it will always bring me the where they held off the Bearcats Music is pretty big when it comes to same luck. in the final seconds. Plummer scored 13 of his 17 points in the pumping me up, but not until about second half, including two big 15 minutes before my races. I try to stay baskets as time winded down. He added 10 points and four assists calm and keep away the nerves just TRW: What are your plans in the game. After a bad first half, acting like its an ordinary day. Plummer came out and shot 67­ after graduation? from the floor. UMBC then returned home to file photo face Maine, a game which they TRW: What’s your favorite file photo After graduation I’m headed won on a last­second three from song to warm up to? By DAN LEVIN Brian Neller. Plummer scored back to Washington Township, Sports Editor another 17 points in the game and added seven rebounds, all NJ. I hope to get a job locally in defensive. He also dished out five From meet to meet I change the music Philadelphia or make a com- assists and shot 60 percent in 31 I listen too, but on my playlist you will mute into New York City. I am Men’s basketball sophomore minutes played. Chase Plummer played like a always find No Quitter, Go Getter by Lil truly up for any great opportu- preseason All­Conference player Wayne. nity. last week, leading UMBC to a 2­0 record. In two games, Plummer [email protected] averaged 17 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game, including The Retrievers have Dribbling won their last two games and hope to through keep their momentum heading into the final adversity stretch of the season.