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Press Box: Baseball heroes on the horizon Old Gold and Black Page B1 thursday, september 5, 2002 “covers the campus like the magnolias” volume 86, no. 2 New Greek policies alter social life Capital By Lauren Pressley man women to feel pressured or Old Gold and Black Reporter swayed by the different sororities fund up before spring rush,” she said. National Panhellenic Council Additionally, fraternities will be policy modifications instated this observing extended official party summer will change the face of hours. At 2:30 a.m., lounge lights social life on campus for both must come on and amplified to $600M Greeks and independents. Soror- music must be turned off. At that ities can no longer invite fresh- point the fraternity will have half By Chris Plumblee men women to off-campus par- an hour to clear their lounges. Old Gold and Black Reporter ties, a rule that will be enforced Fraternities will still be expected to a stricter degree than when it to stop serving alcohol at 2 a.m., In response to fundraising suc- was originally passed in the fall of according to North Carolina state cess in the first year of the the 2000. law. Campaign for Wake Forest: Hon- This policy change will come Richerson also said she wants to oring the Promise, the goal has into effect under the auspices of a dispel the rumor stating that fra- been increased from $450 million reorganized Greek life governing ternities will not be held respon- to $600 million. system. Tricia Richerson, former sible for problematic independent The change in the goal of the assistant director of Greek affairs, students at their parties. fundraising drive, which began in was named the university’s new “The fraternities will still be April 2001, is also a result of the director of Greek affairs over sanctioned for problems occur- university affiliation with Reyn- the summer. Director of Student ring at their parties whether the olda House in January. Development Mike Ford formerly offender is a fraternity member or The administration of the Reyn- held this position. not,” said Richerson. “Fraternity olda House is in the midst of their According to Richerson, two members have an obligation as own fundraising drive, centered more uniformed policemen will the party hosts to take control of on a new $12 million educational be added to monitor campus par- any situation before it gets out of wing. The fundraising efforts of ties on the weekends. “It is defi- hand.” the Reynolda House, as a part of nitely okay for a police officer to Richerson emphasizes that the university, are included in the enter your function, but that’s not many of the regulations with totals for the Reynolda campus. the true goal of these two police which university fraternities and “We’re now about six months officers,” Richerson said. “They’ll sororities must comply are ahead of schedule,” said James be walking the Quad, they’ll prob- national rules. Her job will be to Sarah Leer/Old Gold and Black Bullock, director of the Honor- ably come straight up to the guest reinforce them on campus. Brothers of the Sigma Pi fraternity huddle as they offer bids to rushees Sept. 5 on the Quad. ing the Promise campaign. Bullock log where people are signing in “My ultimate goal this year is Recent changes in Interfraternity Council and PanHellenic management could soon mean added that despite the success, he and be walking around the patio to work directly with fraternity changes in Greek life as the campus knows it. does not think it very likely the uni- outside the party.” and sorority presidents to adver- versity will raise the goal again. Richerson also plans to create “We really need to have more tise the good things their orga- Richerson said, “Bringing new the Student Life Committee, and “With the economy in the state an All-Greek Council, install new options for women interested nizations accomplish,” Richerson Greek organizations to campus is then on to the national Pan-Hel- it’s in, we’re very happy where party regulations and look into in Greek life,” said Richerson. said. “We have seen two frater- a very long process that requires lenic Conference. we are now,” said Bullock, adding the possibility of two new national “Last year there were really nities leave campus in the past approval on several different Richerson assumes that by the that, while the administration of sororities coming to campus. too many girls rushing for six months, so the men espe- levels.” end of spring semester 2003, we the campaign would love to sur- Richerson said of the reg- the sororities that we have on cially really need to work on their At this point Richerson has will most likely have one new pass the new goal of $600 million, a ulations prohibiting freshmen campus.” image.” secured the approval of the uni- national sorority. She also expects formal increase is very unlikely. women from off campus soror- In regard to the possibility of versity’s Pan-Hellenic Council. arrival of a second within the next ity parties, “We don’t want fresh- two new sororities on campus, The next step will be to go through two years. See Greeks, Page A5 See Fund, Page A5 Sig Ep hearing moved to Oct. 30 Gladding to head

Old Gold and Black Staff Report Sig Ep members with one or both misde- a former Animal Control employee, could meanor counts of animal abandonment not be located in time for the hearing. Members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon or allowing livestock to run at large. Four Severo was unable to comment on the fraternity were given a continuation members were charged with animal aban- continuation of the Sig Ep’s hearing. up Reynolda House on their hearing that was scheduled donment only. These charges came as Several attorneys for the Sig Ep mem- for Sept. 4, according to Tim Severo, a result of a party at Tanglewood Park, bers, including Ken Tisdale, Chuck Alex- assistant district attorney of Forsyth Samuel Gladding will serve as where a pig was allegedly left after every- ander and Kurt Stakeman, were unavail- “I do not believe (the County. one else had gone. able for comment. interim director of Reynolda House Their hearing is postponed until Oct. According to District Attorney Tom The 23 members of Sig Ep will also face university) is actively seeking a 30. The Forsyth County Animal Con- Keith, the hearing was continued due to charges from the university on an indi- until the reorganization is complete permanent director right now. I don’t trol Department charged 19 individual the absence of a key witness. The witness, vidual basis. By Will Wingfield and Jamie Dean know what the plan is.” Editor in Chief and Old Gold Samuel Gladding and Black Reporter Associate Provost and Interim Director of Reynolda House John Hallmark Neff, director of Reynolda House since February 2001, resigned unexpectedly in May. Until a permanent replacement is found, Sam is actively seeking a permanent director Gladding, associate provost, will be serv- right now,” he said. “I don’t know what ing in the capacity. the plan is.” Judith A. Smith, the museum’s coordi- Last January, Reynolda House Inc. nator of marketing and public relations, signed an affiliation agreement with the told the Winston-Salem Journal that the university. Although it remains a sepa- museum’s staff was “in shock” after hear- rate, non-profit corporation, the agree- ing of Neff’s resignation. ment stipulates that the university now In a statement released by the museum, has the right to hire and fire the museum’s Neff said, “I have the greatest respect for executive director. The university’s board Reynolda House and its many contribu- of trustees also elects the museum’s board tions to this community. It has been a of directors. pleasure to work with this hard-working In the museum’s March newsletter, and gifted staff and the Reynolda docents Neff said, “We are enthusiastic about this who are unique in their dedication and formal affiliation … we are confident that service.” the new relationship will enhance our pro- According to Mary Craig Wilson, a grams and our ability to serve this com- public relations assitant at Reynolda munity and beyond.” House, Neff has recently been appointed Neff took office in February 2001, suc- to be director of a museum in Naples, ceeding Elizabeth Morgan and Marjo- Fla. rie Northup. Northup co-directed the “We are fortunate to have had the ben- museum since the retirement of the first efit of John’s expertise,” said Barbara director, Nicholas B. Bragg, in August B. Millhouse, the president of Reynolda 1999. House. Under Neff’s one-year tenure, the A permanent replacement for Neff has museum raised just under $800,000 for a not been found, yet. As interim director, 29,000-square-foot educational addition Gladding is responsible for managing the to the museum. According to Gladding, museum and its personnel, art collection, final arrangements for the procurement of and programs. “It’s considerable,” he says the $12 million necessary for the project of the task noting that he still performs have been made. “I don’t know what Zach Klein/Old Gold and Black his duties as associate provost for the uni- the construction schedule will be,” he Hang it up versity and professor for the graduate says. “I do think it will happen within the school’s counselor education program. year.” Sophomore Katie Brockway and junior Tosin Durotoye set up an easel in their introduction to painting class taught by Page Laughlin, Gladding says he does not know how Prior to arriving at Reynolda House, an associate professor of art. long he will be working with Reynolda House. “I do not believe (the university) See Reynolda, Page A5 A10 Thursday, September 5, 2002 Old Gold and Black Editorials The War on Terrorism literally became a license to kill Americans never properly complacent about my nation’s foreign al-Qaeda and executed or imprisoned money and support. Afghanistan was policies. Criticism is necessary and Someone I met this summer asked me many of its members. Three: It has left weak and unstable. Afghan citizens grieved for what was lost good. Onward. if we held a moment of silence after claimed the lives of over 3,900 Afghan could not understand why the United On Sept. 11, 2001, a foreign enemy the Sept. 11 attacks, and I responded civilians who had nothing to do States quit their presence there, nor one year ago on Sept. 11th. breached American soil for the first with either al-Qaeda or the Taliban. what was to become of their future. time since Pearl Harbor, and it was affirmatively. They then asked me if This is because, according to Defense It has often been said since Sept. 11, or many Americans, next breached thoroughly. A well-planned we held a moment of silence for the Secretary Rumsfeld, “some of our that the attacks were a wake-up call Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, will be and well-executed attack was carried Afghan people who died as a result ordinance ended up where it should to the United States. Yet, how many FNew Year’s Day. It will be the out, destroying Americans’ sense of not have.” How astute. of us knew to what we were supposed start of Year One following the attack security and invincibility as well of U.S. bombing. Have we? How many Someone I met this summer asked me to wake up? If indeed bin Laden was on America. Yet, for the rest of the as buildings and lives. Over 3,000 more will have to die violently before if we held a moment of silence after behind the attacks, then perhaps he, world, and indeed for many other American lives were lost; it was we hold that moment of silence? the Sept. 11 attacks, and I responded in a twisted, evil and horrible way, Americans, it will be just another undeniably a tragedy. Children were affirmatively. They then asked me if was trying to say, “Hey! Remember left orphaned, wives and husbands lost we held a moment of silence for the us?” This is inflammatory, I know, but their beloved and brothers and sisters of America. Indeed, she is a college Afghan people who died as a result of please, just try and think about it in were left alone in the world. professor, supposedly a well-respected U.S. bombing. Have we? How many that way for one moment. Don’t get me Ryan Whitley Yet, the knee-jerk reaction with which profession. Yet when she flew back more will have to die violently before wrong, the attacks on our nation can in Guest Columnist we responded did not endear us to the to America from her annual visit to we hold that moment of silence? no way ever be justified, but they can global community and was indicative Afghan refugee camps, she was forced How many of us university students be understood. To me, understanding of our nation’s destructive foreign to remain in the airport for 14 hours actually know the first thing about the attacks in this way seems to day in September. Citizens of the policies. Frankly, I was surprised that while officials carried out the directives Afghanistan? I willingly admit that answer Bush’s question of “why do they United States will certainly mourn, and we waited as long as we did before of the Patriot Act (reading every paper before this summer, I knew nothing, hate us” so much better (and more moments of silence will most likely be we attacked someone. The amazing she had on her, every file on her laptop even including its location. Some truthfully) than he did himself. observed. Meanwhile, others around fact remains that almost one year and and even listening to every last second mediocre knowledge about the nation After any tragedy, an important the globe will nod their heads in billions of dollars later, we still do not of her musical CD collection). may help us to understand what step towards healing is grieving. Part our direction and then resume their know who committed this act! With this Patriot Act we are “fighting has transpired and what is continuing of grieving is taking time for self- business. Before we come to this day, President George W. Bush’s War terrorism,” but if you read it closely to unfold. In 1979, with government reflection, for really delving deep let us take a moment to reflect on the on Terrorism has accomplished almost what you find is a part of the Great and power structures crumbling, within ourselves (and our nation) and past year, what has happened and how nothing but the slow loss of National Excuse that strips citizens Afghanistan was invaded by the Soviet for figuring out who we are. we as a nation and as a member of the international support, especially from of their Constitutional rights! Under Union. The United States decided to We did not allow ourselves time to world community have responded. the Arab world. this atrocity, the First, Fourth, Fifth, involve itself on behalf of Afghanistan grieve – American flags tacked onto A note on my perspective: I write The War on Terrorism is what I have Sixth, Eighth and 14th Amendments no over the next nine years by supplying bumpers do not count – and therefore, to you as one who recently learned termed the “Great National Excuse.” It longer apply. Look it up for yourself if the Afghan people with funds, weapons we eliminated self-reflection. Can we, much about the world’s opinion of the is our excuse to do anything that we you do not believe me. and training. after one year, go back to that grieving United States and as one who was want, to any other country (even to any This is only one example of the Great One student in our Afghan school stage and think inwardly? I pray that shocked by what he discovered. I do other individual in our own country) National Excuse, but there are many of war paid particular attention and we can at least try, for it is there that not hate America by any stretch of the and call it “fighting terrorism.” others. The U.S. bombardment of soon distinguished himself from the true healing can begin and pave the imagination. I love America for what This summer I spoke with an Afghan Afghanistan delivered myriad results. rest. Saudi national Osama bin Laden road to peace. it is supposed to stand for and for all woman while on a study program in One: it has removed the oppressive was our champion in Afghanistan. it has given me. Yet, due to my recent Switzerland. Not only is she Afghan, Taliban government from power. Two: After the war ended, the United Ryan Whitley is a senior majoring in both experiences abroad, I can no longer be but a citizen of the United States it has hindered the activities of States disappeared with all its aid, history and religion. Hysterical media criminalized frat

The public, university It was the online edition of overreacted to the Sig (USA Today) that featured the pig story where it naturally Eps’ supposed abuse. belonged, on the front page, ike you, I was horrified comfortably nestled between when I first heard the stories about the bloody standoff Lnews. Of course I’m talking about the famous pig, at the Church of the Nativity and whose tragic story has touched the return of fascism in France. millions. Fortunately, the pig is safe, and hardboiled eggs.” It was the online edition of that newspaper that featured the pig story where Colin West it naturally belonged, on the Guest Columnist front page, comfortably nestled between stories about the bloody standoff at the Church of the after being thoroughly debriefed Nativity and the return of fascism by the appropriate authorities in France. Credit is also due here at the university, is resting outside of the media. We must comfortably at a Motel 6. While all recognize the efforts of years of therapy might allow the Barbara Cassidy, the director of pig to someday lead a normal Forsyth County Animal Control, life, the story does not end there. who helped rescue the pig and You might think it does, but I who offered poignant words to promise you it doesn’t. reporters: “That pig could have This is really the story of easily died.” an evil fraternity (redundant, Excellent point, Barbara. With I know) whose members watchdogs like Cassidy around, I apparently think there is don’t think Forsyth County has something funny about a to worry about any innocent pigs drunken farm animal. Where, being killed (except, of course, I ask you, is the humor in for those that are killed every Attacking Iraq is a misguided idea that? Whoopee cushions and month at the slaughterhouse hand buzzers are funny. The one where the pig was purchased). about the priest and the rabbi Finally, there is the biggest The White House’s proposed against America. Saddam Hussein still who join up to form a two-man hero of all, the pig itself. According to Cheney, attacking has considerable support in the region. bobsled team is funny. But a pig The abducted animal bravely invasion of Iraq is doomed to Iraq will “prevent another, much more Attacking him will only feed the dangerous that is too drunk to stand up escaped from a band of devastating attack” on our soil, stop the fire of anti-American extremists. (even though it does have four depraved fraternity hooligans, fail from the very beginning. Despite these and other obstacles, the legs) is most definitely not funny. who were no doubt forcing it Islamic Jihad, help the Israeli-Palestinian Bush administration seems set on attacking Thankfully, there is a silver to listen to songs by Nelly and s an avid reader of Tom Clancy peace process and ensure “freedom and Iraq. The logic behind this policy is lining to this story. Out of the OutKast. Despite that kind of novels, I consider myself an expert dignity” for the region in the future. In seductive. According to Cheney, attacking tragedy, a few individuals have unimaginable trauma, the pig Aarmchair general on national Iraq will “prevent another, much more addition to these lofty goals, there is a emerged to restore our faith in showed no animosity toward defense and foreign policy. But even devastating attack” on our soil, stop the society, if not fraternities. its captors. When asked about without the extensive training I have certain undeniable thrill in blowing up Islamic Jihad, help the Israeli-Palestinian First of all, kudos to the media its missing tail, the shaken pig received from Jack Ryan, common sense one of America’s greatest enemies. peace process and ensure “freedom and for its outstanding, accurate responded, “It doesn’t matter alone dictates that President George W. dignity” for the region in the future. In coverage of the incident. Some who cut it off ... I don’t mind addition to these lofty goals, there is a have complained that the story about the tail, because I never Osama bin Laden. This statement should certain undeniable thrill in blowing up one was blown out of proportion. knew what it was for anyway.” not be misconstrued as a criticism of our of America’s greatest enemies. Hogwash! The press’s reaction, Merciful, heroic pig indeed. Jamie Kidd armed forces. Their job in the area Destroying Hussein and Iraq would like a well-placed pun, was But I’m not so forgiving. Guest Columnist is difficult and time consuming, and I expedite the war on terrorism. However, right-on as usual. Specifically, The AP article reported that would never presume to tell them how like the similarly efficient secret we owe our undying gratitude if convicted of animal cruelty to do it. However, I do believe that we immigration hearings, declaring war to the anonymous hero at the (although they were actually Bush’s administration’s plan for preserving should wait until we complete one major against Iraq without a stricter standard of Associated Press who decided charged with animal homeland security via first strike action on military operation to start another one – proof of necessity is wrong. that the story should not be abandonment, not animal Iraq is doomed to fail. particularly one that may prove to be Democracy is difficult and often penned up in local news, but cruelty), some of these fraternity In a speech to veterans Aug. 26, Vice far more dangerous and complicated then frightening. The rules and moral codes that rather that the harsh lights of the swine could get 90 days. In my President Dick Cheney asserted that we Korea or Vietnam. must be followed by a nation like the national media were necessary to opinion, they’d be getting off will “work closely with a global coalition” Even if these conditions are met, there United States often put us at somewhat expose such wickedness. way too easy. I say an eye for to defeat terrorism and terrorist states. is another serious practical objection. Our of a disadvantage when compared with Another fellow who deserves an eye. I know it could never However, the fact is that we do not have presence in the region may do more harm those like Hussein who have no scruples our thanks is the editor of USA happen, but if there were any a global coalition against Iraq, and if we then good. There are very few examples of or honor. Today, a fine periodical, without justice in this world, the guilty attack Iraq now, we will do so without the U.S.-led intervention into others’ domestic If we violate our principles and whose colorful bar graphs and fraternity brothers would have to support of the world community. At best, agendas that have turned out well, while a successfully attack Iraq soon, we may or pie charts we would never go out to a field and get “drunk, we would face global ambivalence and few of our operations have had undeniably may not accomplish everything Cheney be able to grasp information sunburned and dehydrated.” displeasure. At worst, we could incur the negative consequences. says we will. Either way, the action will rob like, “How much Americans Then we’d see how they like it. sanctions that we have placed on others for Even when we have accomplished America of some of our spirit and pride. are eating at the movies” or similarly imperialistic actions. our short-term goals, the long-term “Percentage of Canadian Colin West wrote this column in May As a practical matter, the simple truth is consequences of many of our actions have Jamie Kidd is a senior political science major telephone operators who like and graduated with the Class of 2002. that we have not yet subdued al-Qaeda or been to foster more hatred and resentment who writes on current events. Editorials Old Gold and Black Thursday, September 5, 2002 A11 ALE’s methods contradict our university’s mission grilling the two of them and getting students and deal with “problems” but that would be ignoring the Through coercion and flat- nowhere, the officer writes them both Here at the university we have a strict internally? It seems that the responsibilities of citizens. Most of the tickets. honor code, to which all students, administration feels otherwise. So they people I spoke with fell into the ALE out lies, ALE officers break Quick legal lesson: in order to write expose us to an organization that trap of intimidation. ALE relies on fear a citation, you must have probable faculty, and staff are bound. No lying, operates completely differently from and confusion to get what they want. the university honor code. cause. Question: did the officer have cheating or stealing. Everyone knows the university way. ALE has a Did you know: any evidence, direct or circumstantial, at least that, and, for the most part, demonstrated history of deceiving and 1) The Constitution of Student veryone by now has heard to even suggest that there was anything lying to students. Note that both of Government guarantees that students about the operation between illegal going on? Absolutely not. everyone follows it. However ALE those words appear in the honor code do not have to testify against ENorth Carolina Alcohol Law David, a freshman, is at a party. ALE follows a different set of rules. Their under the “don’t” column. themselves and guarantees their right Enforcement, the Winston-Salem shows up and demands that David take goal is to write tickets, even if that Secondly, ALE reports off-campus to privacy, just like the Constitution of Police Department and the university. I a breathalyzer. They tell him if he citations to the university, which in turn the United States. am sure you know at least one doesn’t take the breathalyzer test, they means lying or bending the law. tries students for the same offense. I 2) Always, under any circumstance, person who has been directly affected will take him to jail. David complies regard the mere premise of this system anywhere, you cannot be compelled to by the ALE in the past couple of because he does not want to go to jail; as unfair – why get hit twice for one take a breathalyzer. he blows a .08. The officer writes him Here at the university we have a violation? 3) Even if you get pulled over, the a ticket for drinking underage and goes strict honor code, to which all students, That aside, this arrangement allows officer does not necessarily have the on his way. faculty and staff are bound. No lying, the school to have its cake and eat right to search your car. Mark Williams Robert, 19, is at a party and ALE cheating or stealing. Everyone knows it too. ALE can lie and deceive Most do not know even one of the Guest Columnist shows up. An officer approaches him at least that, and, for the most part, students, threaten students with arrest above to be true. If everyone knew and asks him if he has been drinking. everyone follows it. and generally harass anyone they think their rights, ALE would be writing a lot Robert doesn’t have a beer in his However ALE follows a different set has been drinking. fewer tickets. weeks. I have talked to many people hands, and at first does not respond of rules. Their goal is to write tickets, University staff, like police officers In a perfect world, ALE would get its charged with possessing, buying or coherently. So the officer says, “Answer even if that means lying or bending the and resident advisers, are held to a act together and quit being deceptive. distributing alcohol. And then there me, I know you’ve been drinking, just law. They threaten jail and honor code higher standard. They can’t lie to Unfortunately, we do not live in that is that mysterious charge known as confess or you’ll go to jail. Do you violations. They refuse breathalyzers to students, nor can they arrest them. world, so all we can do is restrict “aiding and abetting.” go to Wake Forest?” Robert answers people who claim to be completely So when Joe Blow gets questioned on their influence. The school needs to Three stories stand out in my mind. yes, and the officer proceeds to say that sober, and then write them drinking campus, he is held to one standard: the end its association with the ALE, or at Now say in your best Dragnet voice, Robert must respond to his questions tickets. honor code. When he gets questioned least end the practice of trying students “The names have been changed to or he will get an honor code violation. So I can already hear someone by the ALE off campus, he is held to on campus for ALE citations. It is protect the innocent.” Under that threat, Robert confesses he saying, “Big deal; they are cops. All the honor code, while at the same time hypocritical; they operate below the Joe, 20, gets pulled over. He is has been drinking out of fear of getting cops do that.” Very true, but that getting threatened and lied to. university standard of truth. Equally as welcomed by a badge and the clichéd kicked out of school. ignores the issues in regards to the Add to this the ALE’s history of important, students need to know their “We can do this the easy way or the So what is the point? These stories school. writing tickets to innocent people and rights. Much of the trouble and trauma hard way” speech. He is with another and the action of ALE in general, First, the university coordinates things look pretty ugly. Bottom line: the ALE causes could be avoided if people friend, Dave, 21. They had just left raise two issues. Firstly, why does the efforts with ALE. The university university should not hold off-campus knew the law. Food Lion, Dave toting a case of Busch school associate with an organization received grant money to create a violations against students, since the For information about your rights Light and Joe a bottle of Coca-Cola. that harasses, intimidates, threatens and program to “reduce underage police on the outside are guilty of on and off campus, go to http:// Joe tries to tell the ALE officer that lies to its students? As well, it is drinking”; through this program they violating the ideal that the university www.wfu.edu/~willma1/. he was not drinking the beer, had no clear that students are not competent coordinate education and enforcement hold so closely: telling the truth. intention of drinking the beer, etc., but in regards to their rights on and off programs with ALE. I can sit here all day and criticize Mark Williams is a sophomore who plans the ALE agent will not listen to it. After campus. Shouldn’t the university protect its ALE and all of their evil practices, to major in business. Cartoons filled a rock gap Want proof? Just look on Our generation made Ask anyone in their late teens the Internet. There are literally up for our lack of any or early twenties about G.I. hundreds of Web sites dedicated Joe, the Teenage Mutant Ninja simply to these cartoons. One, probably the most popular and meaningful music act. Turtles or the Thundercats, creative, X-entertainment.com, ’ve often said that my and he or she will light up pokes fun at the cartoons of generation, the generation with joy, just to tell you our respective childhoods (and Ithat is currently of college Saved by the Bell), but also shows about how cool Cobra age, is the first one since the an inherent love for them. ’50s that didn’t have its own Commander was. On eBay, old toys from said rock music. Consider this: in the shows go for hundreds of dollars early-to-mid-’90s, the prevalent apiece. revolutions of The Strokes, The That brings me to a more White Stripes and others of pressing issue than even our the sort are encouraging, but, nostalgia itself. Matt I’m willing to say, isn’t enough. Our childhoods are being sold And while hip-hop has gained back to us. A number of Wilson immense popularity over the ’80s cartoons are going through Old Gold and past decade, with the help of huge revivals: there are two Black columnist artists like OutKast and, most G.I. Joe comics currently being outspokenly, Eminem, it’s no published, there’s a new He-Man substitute for the rock music series on TV and Transformers that defined the generations that is once again becoming a type of rock music was Seattle came before. powerhouse in both media grunge rock, a form of music After all of this analysis, I forms. that, while meaningful to some suppose that the question that Network executives know that in the middle school crowd, jumps to mind is a simple one. people want to see these was aimed at a more adult What did we get in return? characters again, and are selling audience than what we were What defines us the way that them back to us, with slick new at the time, to a disillusioned the protest rock of the ’60s animation and at double the group in the higher teens and in and the metal and punk of the cost. their twenties. ’80s defined those generations? I worked at a KB Toys store By the time we were old What do we and will we this summer, and during my enough to appreciate the music remember most fondly? time there the set of toys based propagated by the Nirvanas The answer is our cartoons. on the new Masters of the Universe and Soundgardens of the world, Think about it. The members series became available. On the those bands were long gone, of our generation have more day the new figures were put on replaced by the inexhaustible nostalgia toward the cartoons the shelf, a guy who graduated bubble-gum pop sensations of they watched as children than with me from high school went the late ’90s and early naughts, anything else. to the action figure aisle, got packaged and sold like toys to Ask anyone in their late teens one of each figure, and plopped our little brothers and sisters. (I or early twenties about G.I. Joe, them down on the counter. am in no way insinuating that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles When I asked him why he was this currently waning music is or the Thundercats, and he or she spending so much money on rock. Know that I believe that it will light up with joy, just to toys, he gave me one simple is not). M o r e L e t t e r s tell you about how cool Cobra answer: We got skipped. Commander was or how you “Well, because it’s He-Man.” Now, I’m not saying that couldn’t understand anything there’s no good rock out there. Slimer from Ghostbusters was Matt Wilson is a sophomore who academic institution that way does Hooters support the There is. The new semi-punk saying. writes occasionally on campus life. Hooters recruiters not commits itself to non- intellectual, artistic, or social discrimination and diversity advancement of women or of welcome on campus would allow Hooters, an men. establishment unashamedly Hooters’ emphasis on the I am a woman. devoted to exploiting the female body reduces a woman I was born with a vagina female physique, to advertise in to just that: a body. and the potential to develop the lower level of the Benson If Hooters is recognized as two breasts. The fact that University Center. an establishment that this my biological makeup is I am aware that Hooters university supports and helps something the male population meets the Benson staff, then my education has finds fascinating was revealed administration’s guidelines for groomed me to be nothing to me very early in my vendors. However, I was under more than the fulfillment of educational career. the impression that the tables a second-grade boy’s fantasy. Robbie Latham, the most in the Benson were reserved as I must ask: is the university popular boy in second grade, booths providing information female student only as “well- refused to see me as a mature about opportunities that would rounded” as her breasts? seven-year-old with gold stars help develop well-rounded The Benson administrators in reading and impressive students. should seriously consider the finger paintings; instead, he I cannot tell others what image they are projecting to consistently demanded to see they should find offensive or the student body through the my “boobies.” even where they should eat, advertising in the lower level Now a graduate student at but there is no reason that I and should change the the university, it appears that should be subjected to Hooters’ guidelines that allow such my educational environment blatantly distasteful advertising objectionable vendors the has given someone else (in this at my chosen institution of opportunity to affront and case, a restaurant chain) the higher learning. belittle their students. opportunity to demand to see What message is the my “boobies.” university sending me — as an Amber McCulloch I am distressed that an academic or as a woman? In no Graduate Student of English A12 Thursday, September 5, 2002 Old Gold and Black News Provost Gordon returns to focus on academics William Gordon, ‘68 and ‘70, returns to the Before any changes will be made, “I think Bill is very good at listening and watching though, Gordon plans to re-accli- university armed with years of experience mate himself to the university. “I as a professor, dean, provost and president. how things operate. I think he will do a lot of think it’s a little dangerous to simply looking and listening his first few months.” apply your outside experiences. I try By Elizabeth Bland Deborah Best not to set an agenda, but rather talk News Editor Psychology Professor to people and read a lot. I don’t know all the circumstances yet.” Provost Bill Gordon says a university is only as good Best has great faith in his abili- as its people. In his opinion, the best way to create no specific goals for the university as of yet, he ties. Best also served on the provost an excellent university is to ensure academic free- plans to emphasize an intellectual environment on search committee. dom, maintain a balance between the undergradu- campus. “I think Bill is very good at listen- ate college and professional schools and perform its Ensuring academic freedom is one of the facets of ing and watching how things oper- public responsibility. But the people who comprise that plan. “If there is a climate of civility,” Gordon ate,” she said. “I think he will do a the faculty, students and staff hold the trump cards. said, “then professors can express themselves without lot of looking and listening his first In that case, Gordon comes to his position as provost fear of disparaging comments.” few months.” with an ace up his sleeve. In Gordon’s view, a diversity of opinions is central Best listed Gordon’s people skills He has a doctorate in psychology – a helpful back- to a stimulating academic environment. “You need and unique administrative and pro- ground for those in administrative positions – but a reasonably full range of ideas and a diversity of fessorial backgrounds as reasons for more pertinent to his professional career are his background, ethnicity, culture and race.” his hire. She said the fact that he’s 24 years at the University of New Mexico at Alber- While “grade deflation” surfaced as a student con- worked as a professor, provost, dean querque. For the last four cern in the past, Gordon and president of a university is a years, he served as presi- doesn’t expect it to be rare combination to be found in one dent there. a large issue during his person. According to Deborah tenure. “That understanding Best, a professor of psy- “The last thing you want of different roles will chology and a longtime is to have the provost give him a wealth of friend of Gordon’s, “He’s telling professors how to information,” Best said. had experience at both grade,” he said. “You hire, “I don’t know too many small liberal arts colleges and we have, faculty with people who’ve done and at major research uni- certain values and stan- what he has.” University versities. He’s made a dards, but who are also of New Mexico Faculty choice to come back to a humane. We demand a lot Senate President John place that tries to blend the from our students, but we Geissman reflected on best of both worlds.” have to make it possible Gordon’s tenure there in Gordon’s focus at U-NM for them to meet those an article that appeared was on academics — he demands.” in the March 18, 2002 worked to improve fac- As a member of the issue of the Daily Lobo, ulty salaries, added pro- Kappa Sigma fraternity, “Let’s face it, someone grams to improve fresh- Gordon stresses the pos- who’s done a very good Provost Bill Gordon men retention and grad- sibility of melding aca- job, is very articulate left a 24-year tenure uation rates and dedi- demic and social opportu- and very bright quickly at the University of cated the university to nities on campus through becomes part of the New Mexico at Alber- their public responsibility. Greek life. “In general, limelight of higher edu- querque to return to In a letter announcing his I’ve always felt, if done cation,” he said. his academic roots. resignation at U-NM, he well, (Greeks) can be “Provosts and presi- Gordon earned an said, “My plan is to return a positive force on dents move around a undergraduate and to my Alma Mater, Wake campus,” he said. “They lot. In the context of all graduate degree at Forest University, to serve can be one of those real things relative, he’s done Wake Forest. as its Provost, a position mechanisms on campus an incredible job under Photos by Chris Bodenner/ that will enable me to Howler for creating community.” incredibly difficult cir- focus once again on the Photo courtesy of the Old Gold and Black Gordon served as business manager of the But he cautions, “They cumstances.” academic issues that first Old Gold and Black have a dual potential. If Once Gordon re- drew me into administra- during his junior year. Gordon wrote for the paper his freshman year not done well, they can familiarizes himself with the university, expect him brief four years, he was at that university for almost tion.” place a tremendous black to stick around for awhile. 25 years. “I really like the feeling of being committed While Gordon outlined and worked on advertising his sophomore year. mark on a university.” While he served as president at U-NM for a fairly to a place.”

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Mid Town Café Winston-Salem Visitor’s Bureau 151 S. Stratford Road 601 N. Cherry Street A2 Thursday, September 5, 2002 Old Gold and Black News Med School plans 180- acre campus downtown By Angel Hsu terms of major events in the university’s Old Gold and Black Reporter history. “I think this is the third big decision. Once again, the university has made its How to rank these in any kind of order, I mark on the town of Winston-Salem. The wouldn’t know. In terms of impact on this School of Medicine’s proposed 180-acre economy, it has high potential,” Hearn research campus in downtown Winston- said in an Aug. 16 Business Journal arti- Salem will expand the university’s reach cle. tenfold. “For the Piedmont Triad community, The School of Medicine announced the emergence of Wake Forest occurred at plans Aug. 13 for a 180-acre expansion a time of profound economic change, not of the Piedmont Triad Research Park in just in our region but in the nature of the downtown Winston-Salem to include a economy itself,” Hearn said. “In the infor- new research campus. mation economy, universities provide the While the current 11-acre research park essential economic resource, the trained consists of four buildings and employs intelligence of our people and the research 600, the proposed expansion would and technical innovation out of which eco- increase the size of the park by 10 times. nomic activity is generated.” The park would be bordered on the north Although officials say that many of the by Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, plan’s details have yet to be worked out, on the east by U.S. Highway 52, on the local business and government leaders Sarah Leer/Old Gold and Black south by Salem Creek, and on the west have already shown their support of the by Chestnut Street. expansion. Interior Design 101 Richard Dean, senior vice president for As president of the Winston-Salem Alli- health affairs, says that while the medi- ance, a group of approximately 30 lead- Senior Chike Monu peruses through display booklets at the poster sale Sept. 3 and 4 on the Benson University Center patio. While cal school’s new research campus will be ing CEOs of the city’s largest companies, most students have settled into their rooms by now, many are still searching for that perfect piece of flair for their dorms. used primarily for research and eventu- mayor Allen Joines said the research park ally educational purposes, the new park expansion can expect contributions from will also act as a magnet to attract a the Alliance’s $39 million fund, 30 per- variety of other interests. Technology cent of which is to be allocated for general startup companies, small business, retail economic initiatives. businesses, restaurants and other firms A major step in the development of the recruited to the area could prove to be new research park has been a 10-acre land Univ. boasts fastest network in state economically beneficial. donation by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco By Whitaker Grannis secondary Internet backbone allowing Dean said, “We anticipate that as this Company. The L-shaped tract of land on Contributing Reporter for another backup connection. park reaches maturity over the next 10 to Vine Street between Fourth and Seventh “Traffic is even higher this year than For now the gigabit speed only applies 15 years, it can mean more than 10,000 Streets, and the research park master plan- The university has always been highly last year. Without these changes to the campus connection between these new jobs, around $5 million in annual ners – Sasaki Associates of Watertown, regarded for its information technology it would be even worse.” Winston-Salem universities. However, property tax revenues alone, and over Mass. – are in the process of determining efforts, but now it has a new bragging all of the NCREN network has been $2.5 billion in total economic impact for the best uses for the area. The initial site point: the fastest computer network in Jay Dominick upgraded from 155 megabits-per-sec- the entire region.” plan and usage assessment is scheduled the state and one of the fastest in the Assistant Vice President of Information Systems ond to 622 megabits-per-second. So, President Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. is chair- for completion by spring 2003. nation. for example, students at the Reynolda man of the board of directors of Ideal- Dean said the research campus expan- In cooperation with the North Caro- campus can connect to the medical liance – the nonprofit organization super- sion is fitting for the Medical School’s cen- lina Research and Educational Network, Before this upgrade was complete, both school utilizing the gigabit speeds, but vising the expansion plans. He said the tennial year. Winston-Salem has become the first the Reynolda and Bowman Gray cam- the connection to the Internet is limited proposed expansion would rank among “We hope that this expansion will allow next-generation, high-speed network in puses relied on a single connection to the to 622 megabits-per-second. the medical school’s move to Winston- our second century to match our first in North Carolina. Internet which ran directly to Raleigh and “Traffic is even higher this year than Salem in 1941 and the undergraduate growth and accomplishment and service File-sharing junkies won’t see any the Internet. last year. Without these changes it would campus’s relocation in the late 1950s in to humankind,” he said. improvement with the new network, This upgrade includes all aspects of the be even worse,” Dominick said. “We though. The same eight megabit per campus network’s connection with off- increased redundancy and increased second limit on programs like Mor- campus resources. Redundancy was also speed which will hopefully increase reli- pheous, KaZaa, and BearShare will a major aspect of the upgrade. ability and performance in the long remain. This redundency means that even if part term.” Winston-Salem State University, North of the network fails, another system will Off-campus students will also see some Carolina School of the Arts, the School replace the lost capabilities almost instan- of the greatest increases in speed and of Medicine and the undergraduate col- taneously. According to Dominick, stu- should not have to fight with on-campus lege are now all connected by a one dents should not even notice a problem students for resources. Users of Road billion bits-per-second (gigabit) connec- when the backup systems kick in. Runner cable modems and IBM’s IGN tion, according to Jay Dominick, assistant “We upgraded our redundancy in sev- Internet connection should see remark- vice president of Information Systems eral ways to include a backup router and able increases. and chairman of the NCREN advisory a secondary physical connection to the According to Dominick, Road Runner board. City and county governments will Internet,” Dominick said. has recently connected to the gigabit net- also connect to this network soon. “One backhoe could take down both work with the Bowman Gray campus, As a leading member of NCREN, the of our Internet connections,” Tommy giving Road Runner customers signifi- university led the way in upgrading the Jackson, director of telecommunications, cant speed increases. Internet backbone in the city. “In May, said. Previously, off-campus students had Winston-Salem became North Caroli- This upgrade includes all aspects of to deal with slow on-campus resources na’s first high-speed regional ‘Point of the campus network’s connection with such as WIN. Now these resources Presence’ with next-generation infra- off-campus resources. Redundancy was should be available at much higher structure,” Dominick said. also a major aspect of the upgrade. “We speeds. A regional ‘Point of Presence’ (rPoP) is upgraded our redundancy in several ways In short, distributed processing breaks a regional hub that represents the equip- to include a back-up router and a second- a task up into many smaller jobs among ment needed to connect to this high- ary physical connection to the Internet,” many computers to get the job done speed Internet backbone. Internet Ser- Dominick said. quicker and cheaper. This will allow vice Providers then connect to this rPoP The new physical network forms a circle the university’s physics and computer to access the high speeds of the new net- around the state. Starting in Raleigh, the science departments to have access to work. cable connects to Charlotte, Winston- supercomputer capabilities. The NCREN network will eventually Salem, Greensboro, Research Triangle North Carolina has invested signifi- connect all 16 schools in the University of Park, and back to the Internet backbone cant money in this next generation net- North Carolina system, Research Trian- in Raleigh. work with the hope that it will push the Graphic courtesy of News Service gle Park, private universities and schools, This design allows for redundancy so state to the forefront of research and The School of Medicine has proposed a 180-acre expansion to the Piedmont libraries, and local governments with that if the line is cut, the connection is still education in the nation and the world. It Triad Research park to build a new research campus, shown here in the gigabit speeds. These institutions con- maintained in the other direction. Eventu- should also allow more distance learn- shaded region. nect to the network through the rPoP. ally Charlotte will also be connected to a ing across North Carolina.

Campus organizations may have their announcements listed by sending will be holding an information ses- Oct. 8 at Higher Ground Retreat e-mail to [email protected], faxing to Ext. 4561 or writing to P.O. Box sion for students interested in par- Center. This is an opportunity for r i e f l y 7569. The deadline for inclusion in each week’s paper is 5 p.m. Monday. ticipating in the El Horizonte (The students to discuss connections B Horizon) Maya/Chiapas service among service, spirituality and project in Chiapas, Mexico, at 7 spirit. The retreat is free for stu- p.m. Sept. 12 in the lounge of the dents, although space is limited. anthropology department build- Students should sign up outside be renewable. For more informa- attend an information session at 6 hour plus incentive pay based on ing. Brochures and applications Benson 345 by Sept. 15. For more Graduate scholarships tion contact the Admissions and p.m. Sept. 8 in Benson 401. Also, performance. For more informa- will be available at a photo display information, contact Rosita Najmi Financial Aid offices. the campus community is invited tion, contact Emily Cockerham at in the lobby of Winston. For more at Ext. 6537, Andy Rigsby at Ext. available for Britain to make their pledge on Sept. 11 at Ext. 5819 or [email protected]. information, contact Liz Story at 8654 or Sara Duckworth at Ext. a table set up in front of Reynolda [email protected]. 8508. Seniors who are interested in Fulbright Fellowship on the Quad. Contact the Office pursuing graduate studies in the of Volunteer Services at Ext. 4549 Career Services to United Kingdom through the proposals due Sept. 30 for more information. Volunteers needed for Rhodes or Marshall scholarships host sales workshop OG&B Directory should contact Katy Harriger in Applications for Fulbright Fel- Project Pumpkin the department of political science lowship grants for graduate study Students wanted for The Office of Career Services at Ext. 5450 or [email protected] abroad in the 2003-2004 aca- will host ‘The Real World of Sales Students who are interested in Phone Numbers: as soon as possible. demic year are due Sept. 30. Pro- university telethon and Marketing’ at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 volunteering for Project Pumpkin, Newsroom: Candidates must be nominated posals may be in any field includ- in Benson 410. Speakers include a campus-wide volunteer proj- (336) 758-5280 by the university. There will be ing the creative and performing The Office of Annual Support is Nandrea Matthews of WTQR, ect, should attend an informa- Advertising, circulation, an on-campus selection process in arts, and are available for any of looking for paid student callers for Barry Cronin of Wachovia Insur- tional recruitment meeting at subscriptions: September. 140 countries. the College Fund Telethon. Train- ance Services, Dan Hauser, direc- 9 p.m. Sept. 10 in Brendle (336) 758-5279 For information, contact Mary ing will take place Sept. 15, and tor of university sports marketing, Recital Hall. For more informa- Fax line: Friedman at Ext. 5429 or Peter calling will begin Sept. 17 and con- and a representative from Phillip tion, contact Sarah Mastalir at (336) 758-4561 Mullen scholarships Siavelis at Ext. 5451. tinue through Nov. 14. There are Morris, USA. Interested students [email protected]. also opportunities to call for the should sign up in Reynolda 8 by E-mail Addresses: aid upperclassmen law school fund and the divinity Sept. 9. General comments: Students needed for school fund. [email protected] Applications are being accepted The College Fund provides VSC to host Spirit of Letters to the Editor: for a limited number of Thomas volunteer campaign money for student financial aid, International service [email protected] E. and Ruth Mullen Scholars of faculty support, overseas study, Service retreat Wake Watch: the Upperclass Carswell Scholar- Students interested in joining the and library and technical opportunities available Volunteer Service Corps is host- [email protected] ships. month-long campaign promoting resources. ing their annual volunteerism and Arts calendar: The stipend of $1,500 a year may student community service should Student callers are paid $6.75 per The anthropology department spirituality retreat from Oct. 5 to [email protected] News Old Gold and Black Thursday, September 5, 2002 A3 Grants, personnel shifts top summer grad school news Greensboro, North Carolina A&T pital and Georgetown University scheduled to be president of the State University, Winston-Salem Hospital. North Carolina Baptist Triad universities American Society of Nephrology State University and Wake Forest Hospital has been listed as one in 2006. University brought in $49.5 mil- of America’s best hospitals in six DuBose is also an active put $76.9M back lion to the Triad. categories according to the maga- researcher and has had continuous These figures do not include the zine. funding from the National Insti- into local economy $132 million in research funds The July 22 issue of the mag- tutes for Health since 1979. that Wake Forest University Bap- azine contained this correction: By Michele Stupinsky tist Medical Center brought in, an “Because of a processing error, Contributing Reporter 88 percent increase over its num- North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Law students participate in bers five years ago. The univer- Winston-Salem, did not receive Habitat for Humanity Over the past three summer sity’s role in the Piedmont Triad credit as a National Cancer Insti- months, the graduate schools have Research Park in Winston-Salem tute designated cancer center in One hundred and sixty first-year been just as busy as the under- is also not figured into these num- the ‘America’s Best Hospitals’ law students, faculty and staff at graduate college. Professors won bers. Cancer ranking (July 22). As the law school gathered in the awards, students were actively a result the hospital should be Edwards St. section of Winston- involved in research, and dona- School of Medicine appoints ranked number 23 rather than 42 Salem to help build 12 Habitat for tions boosted the university’s over- and hospitals between 23 and 41 four new deans Humanity homes Aug. 22. all funds. Here is a recap of what drop one place.” The law program has hopes to has been happening around the Photo courtesy of law.wfu.edu make community service a prior- William B. Applegate, dean of university at the graduate school, Students and faculty at the law school spent a day building houses ity for its students, both now and the School of Medicine and senior University researchers look medical school, divinity school, for Habitat for Humanity in downtown Winston-Salem. after their graduation. vice president of Health Sciences, into alcohol and sleep law school and Babcock Graduate This is the third year that the announced four administrative School of Management: monkeys as a model for alcoholic school has spent a whole day of appointments who will join the School of Medicine scientists Medical professor wins NIH liver disease is that these monkeys classes assisting a community ser- three existing associate deans. are coming closer to discovering grant for kidney research self-administer alcohol.” vice project. Babcock School expands James E. Smith, a professor why drinking alcohol before bed Not all the monkeys drank the The progress assisted by the stu- international programs and chair of the department of improves sleep in the evening, but Dean Assimos, a professor of alcohol long term, but according dents will allow families to occupy physiology and pharmacology, may disrupt sleep in early morn- Urology at the school of medi- to Cunningham, “They all drink The Babcock Graduate School the homes by the holiday season was appointed associate dean for ing hours. cine, has won a National Insti- something.” of Management will expand its in December. research. Dwayne W. Godwin, an assistant tutes of Health grant of $314,372. One of the goals of the study is international exchange program Cam E. Enarson, associate dean professor of neurobiology at the The grant was part of $1.3 million to develop diagnostic procedures to include Moscow’s Institute of Professorship established in for medical education, will take University of Alabama at Birming- given by the NIH to researchers similar to those procedures used Business Studies. the new position of senior associ- ham, is researching the thalamus, at North Carolina universities. in human clinics. Observations honor of alumnus The Moscow program will ate dean. a region of the brain involved in Assimos will use the grant to included evidence of oxidation of become the sixth exchange pro- K. Patrick Ober, a professor the sleep process. study why North Carolinian men the liver in direct relationship to G. Eugene Boyce and the gram offered by Babcock. In addi- of the department of internal Godwin has discovered an ion are twice as likely to get kidney the amount of alcohol that the Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & tion to existing partnerships with medicine and section head of channel in the thalamus that func- stones than the rest of the coun- monkeys consumed. Rice law firm have created the schools in France, Austria and endocrinology/metabolism, will tions differently depending on try. “The animal model may be very Donald L. Smith Professorship in Germany, Babcock is trying to become associate dean for educa- alcohol. He believes that high salt intake useful in understanding alcohol- Constitutional and Public Law. establish connections with schools tion. Godwin and his team in the and a meat-rich diet are to blame ism,” Cunningham said. “We can The income from the fund will be in Brazil, Chile and Mexico. The Sally A. Shumaker, a professor Center for the Neurobehavioral for the phenomenon. Assimos will carry out these studies indefi- awarded to a faculty member in international exchange programs, of public health sciences and pro- Study of Alcohol are using ferrets study all dietary factors leading to nitely.” the school of law. offered through Babcock’s Flow fessor of internal medicine, will in the project. the minerals in kidney stones. The fund will have a value of Institute for International Studies, become associate dean for fac- Godwin says that the use of the Researchers at UNC-Chapel $250,000 and is part of the univer- allow both professors and students ulty. ferret “is optimal … because they Hill and Duke University also DuBose becomes chairman sity’s $600 million “Honoring the to teach and learn in both coun- possess all of the necessary cir- received grants from the NIH. of internal medicine Promise” capital campaign. tries. Baptist Medical Center U.S. cuitry to the generation of spindle Smith is an emergency recall waves, which allows us to trans- News rank improves On Sept. 1, Thomas D. Dubose judge for the North Carolina Universities put $76.9M into late our studies to the situation in Monkeys used in study of Jr., became the new chairman Court of Appeals and an emer- humans.” alcohol’s effects on the liver of the department of internal gency special Superior Court local economy Due to the correction of a pro- Large amounts of alcohol can medicine at the School of Medi- judge. cessing error, North Carolina Bap- shut down the ion channel in Researchers at the School of cine. DuBose succeeds Willam B. The Triad’s four universities with He graduated from the School tist Hospital has risen to the 23rd the thalamus, causing sleep prob- Medicine say that monkeys choos- Applegate, who became dean on the most research-related funding of Law in 1964 and lives in slot in the U.S. News & World Report lems. ing to drink heavily develop signs April 1. put $76.9 million back into the Raleigh. best cancer center rankings. The researchers are trying to find of alterations in the liver. DuBose’s was formerly chair of local economy last year. The num- This ranks the teaching hospi- out if this shutdown can be perma- Carol C. Cunningham, a profes- the Council on the Kidney in Car- Information provided by the Univer- bers show a 55.3 percent increase tal above Vanderbilt University nent, and if the problem can be sor of biochemistry, said, “One of diovascular Disease of the Ameri- sity News Service and the Business from five years ago when UNC- Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hos- 13 x 10.5 solved. the unique features of using these can Heart Association. He is also Journal.

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Old Gold and Black Reporter “This service will focus upon Those in attendance will also take part bonding together with in a unique opportunity to remember the The university plans to commemorate victims of the attacks. “Every person will the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist one another.” be given a name of one of the victims attacks with music, reading of the victim’s Ed Christman of the attacks, and then each person will names, an interfaith worship service and Chaplain introduce himself to his neighbor,” Chap- a volunteer pledge drive. lain Ed Christman said. “This service will The day will begin with music played focus upon bonding together with one by the carillon around 10 a.m., at the Fansler said. “I had a stack of paper two another.” approximate time of the first World Trade inches thick covered with the names of Large writing boards will also be present Center attack. Then at 10:30 a.m., Presi- people who lost their lives – just compiling in Benson and other locations for students dent Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. will begin read- the names and printing them, then hold- to share thoughts. Booklets of prayers ing the names of the 3,056 victims who ing the stack of paper brought it home to from the major faiths will be placed in perished as a result of the attacks. Several me.” Wait Chapel, Davis Chapel and the medi- other students, faculty and administrators According to Fansler, the exhibit is a list tation room in Benson and these facilities will volunteer to read names throughout of all the names of the victims and where will be open all day. the day. they died. There is also a place where Volunteer Service Corps will be offer- A documentary film will be shown people can write personal notes. ing pledges of volunteerism in front of noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. in Pugh Audito- “It’s a little like the same feel as the Reynolda Hall, encouraging people to rium in Benson University Center, where ‘Wall’ in Washington, D.C. for the Viet- volunteer their services in remembrance members of the religion department fac- nam Memorial. It’s seeing all those names of those affected by the events of Sept. ulty will also answer any questions. and realizing the scope of it,” Fansler 11. Craig Fansler, a library technician, has said. Campus Ministers and counselors from created a dramatic compilation of the An interfaith worship service will be Counseling Services will be available names of the victims of the attacks, cur- held at 8 p.m. in Wait Chapel, where during the day, if needed for consulta- rently on display in the Z. Smith Reynolds several students and faculty members tion. Library. will share their thoughts, reflections, and Faculty members have also been asked Old Gold and Black file photo “This is a very poignant time and as I was prayers. The university Concert and to use some of their class time to allow Students unite at the worship service held the night of Sept. 11, 2001. This year’s putting the display up, I couldn’t help but Gospel Choirs and Richard Heard, an discussion of the attacks and the effects anniversary observance will include activities throughout the day, ending with feel personally the enormity of the loss,” assistant professor of music, will perform that it has had upon our lives. an interfaith service in Wait Chapel and a vigil on the Quad. Annual Alcohol SpeakOut reaches out to community By Hayley Sanders sonal stories and convictions about alcohol, Senior Old Gold and Black Reporter Jenn Meeks further addressed the tragic death of Witzl and Hansen and the impacting and unchange- In commemoration of the deaths of Maia Witzl and able consequences involved with abuse of alcohol. Julie Hansen, two Chi Omega sorority sisters who “My speech explained what happened in the acci- became victims of a drunk driving accident six years dent involving Maia Hansen and Julie Wietzl – the ago, students gathered in Wait Chapel on Sept. 4 to two Chi Omegas who were killed in 1996,” Meeks attend the third annual Alcohol SpeakOut. A stu- said. “At the end, I made a point about how those dent run initiative with little administration interven- who knew them described the girls as having lots of tion, involving presentations by eight student lead- potential to do wonderful things and change lives. ers, Alcohol SpeakOut began through the efforts I’m also adding that, like most college students, we of the InterFraternity Council. The Greek Alcohol hold the same potential to do great things.” Advisory Council, a closely related organization, Junior Will Perry, who also spoke, further explained now manages the event. the nature of his comments regarding alcohol and its “The Greek Alcohol Advisory Council is a group relationship to college community living. of Greek students who hope to promote responsibil- “I see the Alcohol SpeakOut as positive proof that ity with alcohol while at the same time hoping to it is possible drink responsibly (or not at all) and still improve the Greek social climate on campus,” senior enjoy the ‘college life,’” Perry said. Sean McGuire, chair of GAAC, said. “The SpeakOut “The freshmen heard a variety of perspectives from is one of the main programs we oversee, but we also students who have not only been successful during discuss and work on other issues such as party regula- their tenure at the university, but who have also man- tions, Spring Break safety, and other issues affect- aged to have a good time along the way. My com- ing Greeks while hopefully at the same time being ments primarily centered around the negative impact beneficial to the student body at large.” excessive drinking can have on one’s relationships McGuire cites promoting responsible drinking as with people and related trust, responsibility, maturity a key goal of the program and elaborated about the issues,” he said. presentations of the seven other student leaders. Several professors offered extra credit for attend- “Student leaders shared their thoughts on alcohol ing the event, and some freshman resident advisers Old Gold and Black Sarah Leer/ and their various experiences with it,” McGuire said. required their hall to attend the forum for open and We want you! “While some experiences are positive and others honest discussion on drinking. negative, all have the intention of promoting respon- Also, all men who plan to accept fraternity bids this fall had to attend the event in order to be eligible Students were able to learn more about how to get involved on campus at the annual activities fair Sept. 4 sible use of alcohol.” While part of the Alcohol SpeakOut centers on per- to pledge. on the Mag Quad. Nearly all student organizations had tables at the event where they gave out informational packets and gimmicky freebies to recruit interested students.

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Committee fights for Southern Nudist pinches victims, takes their Illinois independent statehood picture near Ohio State CARBONDALE, Ill. – Sometime in the future, COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man has been exposing Carbondale, Ill., could be the state capital of South himself and taking pictures of his victims in Gah- Illinois. That is what a grassroots organization is anna, Ohio, an area near Ohio State University. working toward. A total of seven occasions including four in About 25 counties constitute Southern Illinois, Columbus, Ohio and three in Gahanna have been but there is an ongoing campaign working toward reported. Two incidents in Gahanna have included a separation from Northern Illinois to become the two female high school students. “One of the inci- 51st state of the nation. dents in Columbus actually involved the man pinch- The recently formed committee to form South ing a girl as she was running away,” Sherry Mercurio Illinois was launched by Rye Emerson, publisher of the Columbus Police said. Sarah Leer/Old Gold and Black for the nonprofit monthly newspaper, the Martins- Lt. Jeff Spence of the Gahanna Police Department, ville Observer. said the first incident occurred in November 2001 Emerson and Dana Tanner, the committee’s vice near two apartment complexes located near the high chairwoman, have begun circulating petitions and, school and municipal headquarters in Gahanna. according to the campaign’s Web site, the commit- “The man actually made contact with two of the tee is “getting hundreds of signatures a day.” victims in Gahanna by grabbing them and holding “Due to the course of current events, it has now them for a brief amount of time,” Spence said. become evident that in order for the people of South “One of the victims in Gahanna is familiar with Illinois to guarantee for themselves and their prog- photography and believes the named man was using ABOVE: Members of the Chi Omega sorority eny a society ... dedicated to their health, education, a digital camera,” Spence said. and their adviser take part in a ceremony in safety and economic welfare, they must now form Police described the man as a white male in his the garden area to the left of Wait Chapel. their own state,” the committee’s declaration says mid-20s, with dark hair. He is completely naked The garden, and specifically the benches on its Web site. except for wearing a ball cap and occasionally sun- located there are dedicated to Maia Witzl The campaign’s Web site offers reasons, includ- glasses. and Julie Hansen, two Chi Os who were ing implications that “Chicagoland” serves as the “His behavior seems to be escalating and people killed in a drunk-driving accident on headquarters for two of the largest gang organiza- should be aware of that,” Mercurio said. Polo Road six years ago. The annual tions, the North’s political corruption and the unfair “People should be aware of their surroundings and Alcohol SpeakOut is held every year on the state distribution of Southern taxpayers’ money. as observant as possible,” Spence said. anniversary of their deaths as a reminder Tanner said some people are unaware of Southern Detective Tom Randle, coordinator for Central to all students of the dangers related to Illinois’ qualities that enable the region to stand as Ohio Crime Stoppers, said, “This case needs to be alcohol. LEFT: Sophomore Chris Magiera its own state. brought to the public’s attention because the suspect sings with Temporary Retrieve men’s “I don’t see why we can’t be our own state. If we seems to be increasing his behavior by grabbing a capella group, at the SpeakOut. The pull together for this, I think it’ll be wonderful,” victims.” assembly featured several student-leader Tanner said. “(Southern Illinois) has so much to “Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,000 for any speakers as well as TR. offer as a state and many people don’t realize it,” information received by July 25 that will lead to an she said. arrest and indictment,” Randle said. Tom Clark/ – Daily Egyptian – The Lantern Old Gold and Black News Old Gold and Black Thursday, September 5, 2002 A5 Greeks: Richerson takes over, policies modify campus social life Continued from Page A1 “The All-Greek Council will work to unite all Greek organizations with the rest of the student popula- Richerson said, “The most exciting thing about work- tion to sponsor one non-alcoholic social event, one ing with Greek Affairs is the opportunity to educate educational event and one philanthropic event each more people about Greek Life and to emphasize year,” said Richerson. the positive contributions that Greeks make to the Richerson recently created the National Pan-Hel- University and to Winston-Salem.” lenic Council for historically African-American Richerson is working to create an All-Greek Coun- Greek organizations, in order to give these fraternities cil to help make her goal a reality. She plans to include and sororities more support and recognition. representatives from the Inter-Fraternity Council (for “With the NP-HC, I’m hoping just to educate historically white men’s groups), the Pan-Hellenic people as to what these organizations stand for,” Council (for historically white women’s groups), and said Richerson. “They are primarily non-alcoholic the National Pan-Hellenic Council (for historically service organizations and they often are overlooked.” African-American groups) on the All-Greek Coun- Richerson anticipates a warm reception for a unified cil. Greek council. Fund: Capital campaign beats expectations, goal raised to $600M

Continued from Page A1 Originally, the breakdown of funds called for the Reynolda campus to receive $300 million, with $150 The purpose of the Honoring the Promise campaign million going to the Bowman Gray campus. is to raise endowment for faculty support as well as With the success already enjoyed by the campaign, student scholarships. those totals have been increased to $400 million and In addition, monetary needs for ongoing programs $200 million, respectively. Most of this money will Sarah Leer/Old Gold and Black as well as the facilities of the university will receive be used to fund student scholarships for the various Page by page additional support from the fund. “We still have a schools of the university. long way to go for endowment on the Reynolda Significant gifts to the campaign to this point include A poster sale on the Benson patio provided dorm decoration for students. The same sale occurs every campus,” Bullock said. a $2 million contribution from Wachovia Bank to Since the public kickoff of the campaign, in April support the MBA School’s Wachovia Scholars pro- year, but posters are a perennial favorite of college students. 2001, $388 million has been raised, with $225 mil- gram and $1.9 million from the Lilly Endowment lion earmarked for the Reynolda campus and $163 to support the Pro Humanitate center, which offers million destined for the Bowman Gray campus. seminars for first-year students and workshops. Reynolda: Management shake-up comes as shock to art museum, campus Continued from Page A1 a lecture series, expanded attendance and added 4,000 pieces of art to the First National Bank’s Neff was involved in Chicago’s art community, collection. Neff has consulted for the John D. and where he served as director and curator of collections Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Associa- at the Terra Museum of American Art. According tion of Art Museum Directors and the College Art to the online Resource Library Magazine, Neff created Association.

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in Taylor Residence Hall around 12:30 a.m. Sept. 1 o l i c e e a t and found three underage students who had been P B drinking alcohol. Information about the incident was forwarded to the dean’s office. Student fails to make ends meet, Miscellaneous skips out A student reported that he was struck by man with A student failed to pay his fare after being driven whom he caught a ride to campus outside Taylor to campus by a taxi around 2:15 a.m. Aug. 26. Residence Hall around 1:30 a.m. Aug. 31. Informa- Information about the incident was forwarded to tion about the incident was forwarded to the dean’s the dean’s office. office. The hood of a student’s vehicle was scratched while Theft parked in Lot Z, near Student Apartments, between noon Aug. 25 and 6 p.m. Aug. 26. Estimated damage Two university-owned chairs were stolen from was $60. outside the College Book Store between 6 p.m. At 3 p.m. Aug. 30, University Police found that the Aug. 26 and 8:30 a.m. Aug. 27. lock of a storage room in Groves Stadium was broken Equipment was stolen from an unlocked labora- and someone had entered the room. Nothing has tory in Salem Hall between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. been reported stolen. Aug. 29. Estimated value of the equipment, a bal- An unidentified driver hit and caused an estimated ance, was $1,200. $600 in damage to an employee’s vehicle parked on Wake Forest Road between 8 a.m. and midnight Aug. 30. Alcohol Violations University Police cited a student for driving an overcrowded vehicle around 11:45 p.m. Aug. 30 University Police found an underage student in Lot J, behind Collins Residence Hall. Informa- drinking alcohol in Poteat Courtyard between 9 tion about the incident was forwarded to the dean’s p.m. and 11 p.m. Aug. 31. Information about the office. incident was forwarded to Harold Holmes, associ- University Police responded to 85 calls from Aug. ate vice president and dean of student services. 26 to Sept. 1, including 10 incidents and investiga- University Police closed an unauthorized party tions and 75 service calls. A6 Thursday, September 5, 2002 Old Gold and Black Advertisement

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House and voicing their concerns. Adviser, Residence Life and tee 2001-02; Execu- After many a parking ticket and Housing 2001-2003, Programming tive Advisory boring meals I have decided to Committee 2002 RA Selection Com- Committee on Social HONOR AND ETHICS actively represent what STUDENTS mittee 2001 – 2002; Member, Circle Policy 2001-02; Proj- want. Give me a chance - I’ll give K 2000 – 2001; Member, Club ect Pumpkin Volun- you a voice! Tennis Team 2000 – 2001; Vice teer Chair of Johnson Hall, Resident COUNCIL FRESHMEN Student Association (RSA) 2000 – Campaign state- Brett Brohl 2001; Member, Catholic Community, ment: I am running Class: Junior Leader of Freshmen Small Group; for the office of Legis- Jenny Ferderber neglected children in family court Phone: Ext. 6947 Wake Forest University Math Tutor lature because I want Phone: Ext. 1173 or other legal proceedings Campus address: Kitchin 311D 2000-2002; Speas Elementary Vol- to continue represent- unteer 2000-2002; The Children’s ing the students of Campus Address: Johnson Experience: Involved in the govern- Home Volunteer 2000-2002 Wake Forest. Having Campaign Statement: I would ment of my fraternity Alpha Sigma been a member of the Experience: Mercer County Com- like to serve on the Honor Phi. Campaign statement: Hi, my name legislature last year, munity Court: Selected as the and Ethics Council because I is Angela Watkins. I was a legislator I know this is some- High School Student Represen- would like to help maintain and Campaign statement: My name is last year for the student government thing I want to con- Brett Brohl and I am currently a and served on the physical planning tinue to be a part of tative to operate a diversionary strengthen the high standards of Junior here at Wake. I am running committee. As an RA, listening to this year. SG will give program for first time juvenile honor and ethics reflected by for this office in an attempt to the concerns of those around me me an opportunity to offenders. High School Student Wake Forest University’s reputa- become more involved in the every- is a big part of my job. By being exert the leadership Council: Two years; Committee tion throughout the collegiate com- day life here at Wake. All the time in the legislative, I would be able skills I have devel- chairperson, elected as Treasurer. munity. It is my belief that true I hear people complain about things to have these concerns heard and oped over the years. Model United Nations: Chair of honor and ethics are not what here, and instead of complaining I taken care of on a larger scale as I will work hard to figured I might be able to make at well as improving our way of life on make sure student’s country and committee; Delegate others can observe and measure, least a little difference in at least one campus. concerns are known for four years. Captain of Varsity but are the outward manifestations aspect of Wake Forest. by the administration. Cross Country and Track teams: of what is in an individual’s heart PICCOLO Four-year letterman. Church and and mind when he or she is alone. LUTER Youth Group Member: Involved in David Dolgin youth group for four years; Desig- Karl Brady Class: Sophomore Meghan Blackburn Class: Freshman Phone: Ext. 6806 nated Teen leader setting a Chris- J. Matthew Newell Class: Freshman Campus address: Piccolo 32 Campus address: tian example to others Phone: Ext. 1276 Phone: Ext. 1462 Poteat 404D Campus address: Johnson B325 Campus address: Luter A308 Experience: I was an Elections Co- Campaign statement: Some indi- Experience: Founder chair for the Student Council in high viduals have a strong interest in Experience: Parliamentarian of Experience: No relevant experi- school. and President of ence Investor’s club at HS science, some love reading, and high school student council (1 Campaign statement: I have for two years. Vice others can’t get enough of Star year), Delegate to Youth Legisla- Campaign statement: I have chosen to run for office because I President of EPIIC (a Wars. I on the other hand have a tive Assembly (2 years), Member chosen to run for office because I loved being on the Student Council model UN type pro- passion for leadership and all that of Mock Trial Team (2 years), gram done through feel it is important to have a say in in high school. I want to be able to comes along with it. At the heart United States Soccer Federation campus life, and I feel I would rep- make a difference at Wake Forest. Tufts University) for resent the general wishes of stu- And as the Piccolo Representative two years in HS. of leadership you will find honor (USSF) referee (2 years) dents. Campus life is supposed to to the Legislature, I believe I can do and ethics. My goal is to not only be fun as well as challenging, and I just that. So, Piccolo, Vote Karl with Campaign state- talk about morals and character, Campaign statement: Honor and would represent my hall in keeping a K, Brady, like the TV show, as your ment: Hi, I’m David but to act it out in all that I do. I ethics are both very important to Dolgin and I would it that way. Vote for me, you won’t Representative. believe my deep desire to become me, and if elected, I would do my be sorry! like to represent Poteat House in the a leader, my willingness to serve, best to ensure that these values POLO Student Government and to do what is best for the stu- continue in the role that they now Sarah Anne Hesselmann Legislature. Let me dent body at large makes me the play in student life. While I can’t Class: Freshman Seth Hennes tell you about my best candidate for the position. compare myself to other candi- Campus address: Luter A315 Class: Senior leadership experi- dates, I think that I would make ence. In high school I Phone: Ext. 8208 a good candidate for the position Experience: Senior Class Pres- Campus address: Polo 409C started (and ran for ident, Senior Gymnastics/Track two years) my Rachel Dianna Maree myself because of my views on Team Captain, Student Advisory Experience: 3 years experience in school’s Investor’s Phone: Ext. 1175 honor and ethics, my experience Member (FR, SO, JR, SR): Met with LEAD program, 1 year as par- Club. I was also vice Campus Address: Johnson 006 in other SG-like positions, and my Principal and other peers once each ticipant group mentor, 1 year as president of my desire to do what’s right. school’s delegation week Sophomore Board Represen- steering committee member; JSO Experience: Four year member of tative. to a model U.N. style Treasurer 2001-2002; JSO Presi- Heathwood Hall Episcopal School dent 2002-2003 program called EPIIC Campaign statement: Let’s put it (Education for Public Honor Council, Columbia, South Jack Raffetto this way: I’m a freshman from Chi- Campaign statement: I would like Inquiry and Interna- Carolina. Volunteer at Richland Phone: Ext. 1378 cago who doesn’t have a car, and to give the residents of Polo Hall an tional Citizens) run County, South Carolina, Guardian Campus Address: Babcock B211 through Tufts Uni- even if I did have a car I’d have equal voice in the Student Govern- ad Litem Project – advocates nowhere to drive it. Because think versity. Please vote ment. I hope to use my leadership the best interest of abused and about it? Who do I know from North experience to help the residents of for me on September Carolina? So I look to our campus Polo express their views to the gov- 10th. for activities. Which leads me to why ernment and enact changes. I want Phone: Ext. 6478 but moreover there are a great I want to be a representative of Stu- to work within SG to ensure that TOWNHOUSES Campus address: Taylor 302A many issues begging for innovation. dent Government. One of the jobs of the collective voice of the students Mostly, I am interested in listening Student Government is to help plan here at Wake is heard and appreci- Experience: I was on student to the ideas of students, and thus activities and what needs to be done ated. SG is one of the best forums Carey Scheible council for four years in high employing them to improve our around Wake Forest’s campus and for students to implement change on Class: Sophomore school, serving as representative campus. I definitely feel that instead you will always be able to come talk campus. Phone: Ext. 1805 my freshman and sophomore years, of constantly complaining about cer- to me about any ideas you have. Campus address: Townhouses 306 treasurer my junior year, and home- tain policies or problems here at Think about it, like I said, I don’t POTEAT coming committee co-chair my Wake, I would at least like to try to have a car ... I’ll be here to listen :) Experience (High School): Senior senior year. change things to better reflect the Class Officer; Held leadership posi- visions of students. Thanks for your Quentin Manning Fogan tions in the band; National Student Campaign statement: I would like time! Patrick Brennan Class: Junior Leadership Conference attendee, to serve as a student legislator Class: Sophomore Phone: Ext. 6743 2000; Vice President, National because I really want to become Phone: Ext. 1490 Campus address: Poteat 215F Honor Society involved in campus affairs. I enjoyed Drake Jarman Campus address: Luter B102 working on student government in Class: Freshman Campaign statement: The Wake Campaign statement: I have high school and I feel this will be Phone: Ext. 1368 Experience: I was a senator, busi- Forest University community is a chosen to run for this office because a great asset. If I am elected to ness manager, and a member of the special one, one that plays a vital I believe I can truly make a differ- student government I will work very Experience: Student Goverment Budget Council in Guilford College’s role in all of our lives. It deserves ence here at Wake Forest. I want be hard to get the ideas and concerns 9,10,11,12; Student Body Vice Pres- Student Senate. quality leadership from the Admin- a part of the decision-making pro- of the people living in my dorm ident 12 istrative and Student bodies. I feel cess here and effect changes not addressed. Campaign statement: I am a true that through my focused efforts and just for my constituency, but for the Campaign statement: I want you representative of the people who for strong leadership skills I can help university as a whole. I have held to have fun. In order for you as a you will climb to the top of the stee- preserve and improve our prized several leadership positions in high Joy Feminella student to have fun, you have to ple. University. school and am looking for opportuni- Class: Junior have someone working behind the ties to lead here at Wake Forest. I Phone: Ext. 6394 scenes to make sure you get the am highly organized, motivated, and Campus address: Taylor 007A party hours you want. As a part Angela Watkins Jane Claire Choate responsible. Thanks for your time! of the Student Government, I will Class: Junior Class: Sophomore Experience: Served on Legislature work for you to make sure you are Phone: Ext. 1507 Phone: Ext. 6716 TAYLOR Freshman year. Panhellenic Fall completely satisfied with your sur- Campus address: Luter B201 Campus address: Poteat 203D 2001. ACS treasurer Fall 2000. roundings. Vote for Drake Jarman on September 10. Experience: Legislator, Student Experience: WFU SG Legislature, Tara Pardue Campaign statement: Obviously Government 2002, Physical Plan- Member of the Academic Commit- Class: Sophomore I want to run to get involved, ning Committee 2002; Resident A8 Thursday, September 5, 2002 Old Gold and Black Editorials O p i n i o n Church, state must be separate

This column represents the views of the Old Gold and Black Editorial Board. anything at all to do with the U.S. The wall Jefferson erected The matter of privacy ... piques my government,” wrote Scott Rosenberg curiosity – as far as I understand it, on Salon.com. between our government, The matter of privacy cited by many consider their religious faith Rosenberg piques my curiosity – as far faith is always threatened. and relationship (or lack thereof) with as I understand it, many consider their homas Jefferson wrote, a supreme being to be a personal religious faith and relationship (or lack “Believing with you that religion matter that they would prefer not to thereof) with a supreme being to be a Policy changes rock Tis a matter which lies solely personal matter that they would prefer be meddled with; why would anyone between man and his god, that he not to be meddled with; why would owes account to none other for want to mix their faith in what they anyone want to mix their faith in his faith or his worship, that the consider to be sacred with the least what they consider to be sacred with legitimate powers of government the least sacred realm of all, politics? Greek community sacred realm of all, politics? For politicians the answer is clear – as Grassley stated, any politician with any concept at all of American ith nearly 50 percent of the already strongly founded on superficial Kathryn Justice for all,” was later published popular opinion recognizes that when campus belonging to a frater- interaction, and this restriction will cer- in the juvenile periodical The Youth’s it comes down to God, apple pie Wnity or sorority, Greek organi- Spangler tainly not help. Freshman women feel Companion. and wholesome little children saying zations certainly have a strong presence overwhelmed enough when making their In 1924 “the flag of the United the Pledge with their wholesome on campus. With these groups providing decision. Editorials States of America” replaced “my little hands over their wholesome the lion’s share of public social events on The innumerable rules about the ratios E d i t o r Flag,” ostensibly so no other nation little hearts versus the decidedly campus, changes in Greek policy affect of Greek to freshmen women, visits to could usurp the Pledge for its own less-than-wholesome godless liberal the social atmosphere for all students. sorority halls and permitted interaction use. In 1942 the government officially intellectuals, that God, apple pie and For starters, party hours have been between potential new members and reach actions only, and not opinions recognized the Pledge, and in1954, wholesomeness will always win. extended from 1:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., with members of a particular sorority are … legislature should make no law after lobbying by religious leaders “I see my role as correcting the several ensuing benefits, including more already exaggerated and farcical enough. respecting an establishment of concerned that the Pledge bore a record and making sure that the time for fun and socializing. But the most Who can keep them all straight, and to religion, or prohibiting the free strong resemblance to orations used American people know that my important repercussion will be that this what end? The rules have become impos- exercise thereof, thus building a wall by “godless communists,” Congress daughter is being raised in a Christian should help prevent students from driv- sible to follow. of separation between church and revised the Pledge to include the home,” Sandra Banning, the mother ing to bars, which close at 2 a.m., after a What happens when a freshman builds a state.” crucial phrase “under God.” of Newdow’s daughter, said on CNN’s long night of drinking. house for Habitat for Humanity and finds Separation of church and state: these Where does our concern for the Wolf Blitzer Reports. “She attends A not so popular change, however, herself working with more than two soror- immortal words have been ingrained separation of church and state come Sunday school and I teach Sunday specifically affects Greek and freshman ity members? These types of petty regula- in our popular vernacular, irrevocably from, anyway? Contrary to popular school.” women. The Pan-Hellenic Council has tions will only make the recruitment pro- intertwined with the ideals of liberty belief, those words do not appear Ms. Banning, no one cares whether ruled that no freshman woman may cess more chaotic, intimidating and stress- and equality America was founded in the Constitution – they were first or not your daughter goes to Sunday attend sorority-sponsored or co-spon- ful for all parties involved. upon. coined by Jefferson in his letter to school, whether or not your household sored parties off campus. Furthermore, On a positive note, however, the forma- So, why is the practical application the Danbury Baptist Association in is indeed a Christian one or if you those parties must have predetermined tion of an All-Greek Council is an excel- of these ideals always met with such 1802, and became part of one of hold ritual blood-letting ceremonies guest lists. These changes bring drastic lent stride in the effort to bring together resistance? two clauses in the First Amendment every Thursday evening while your consequences for the entire student body, traditionally white and historically black The latest example of this resistance that guarantees freedom of religion, church minister prances around your and the problems with those rules are fraternities and sororities. We hope that is the firestorm of controversy that was the Establishment Clause, which living room in a sequined tube top wide and varied. this will bear fruit and bring about a last- ignited when atheist Michael Newdow, prohibits the government from passing and high heels. Much of the social scene on campus ing interaction between the organizations. a Sacramento, Calif., physician with legislation to establish an official The point Newdow has been trying revolves around Greek organizations and Those involved, however, must not forget a law degree, filed a lawsuit saying religion or preferring one religion over to make all along is that one’s religious their weekend or midweek parties. Soror- that while the council is a strong first step, the inclusion of “under God” in the another. beliefs and practices should be kept ity-sponsored off-campus theme parties it is not the only step. Pledge of Allegiance amounted to a It’s pretty clear that atheism and out of the public realm, and that the were a fun and unique alternative to the Another organizational change affects government endorsement of religion other minority faiths are not preferred government should show absolutely traditional lounge parties. the Interfraternity Council, which is now when recited by his second-grade by some of the men and women no bias, explicitly or implicitly so, for Limiting those who can attend will under the jurisdiction of Tricia Richerson, daughter and her classmates. On June in power. “The decision is so much any faith. Whether or not Banning hamper the general social life of indepen- the newly appointed director of Greek 26 the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of out of the mainstream of thinking feels her home life is under fire dents who do, after all, make up 50 per- Affairs & Conference Programs. This new Appeals in San Francisco ruled in of Americans and the culture and is irrelevant; indeed Newdow has cent of the student body. Without pro- arrangement has created a conflict of favor of Newdow. values that we hold in America, been trying to keep control of a viding an alternative, it seems unfair to interest. RLH is responsible for sanc- “A profession that we are a nation that any Congressman that voted to child’s religious upbringing strictly limit those who can attend what were tions against Greek Housing and is now ‘under God’ is identical … to a take it out would be putting his in the hands of the parents without once open gatherings for all groups of supposed to counsel and encourage the profession that we are a nation ‘under tenure in Congress in jeopardy at the any undue interference by the students. groups as well. Jesus,’ a nation ‘under Vishnu,’ a next election,” Sen. Chuck Grassley government. The openness and interaction between The merge eliminated the nonbiased nation ‘under Zeus’ or a nation (R-Iowa) said. “What’s next?” asked Sen. Kit Bond Greek groups and independents has third party, a position that Mike Ford, ‘under no god,’ because none of these Grassley, however, misses the point (R-Missouri). “Will the courts now always been something unique to the uni- the director of student development, once professions can be neutral with respect of the celebrated ideals of liberty and strip ‘so help me God’ from the pledge versity and has created a much more served. Fraternities can no longer seek to religion,” wrote Judge Alfred T. equality: No one should ever try to taken by new presidents?” inclusive environment overall. These administrative advice on issues of housing Goodwin in the majority opinion. define which morals or beliefs are In an ideal world, “so help me changes not only hurt independents, but or party policy, without the fear of sanc- The Justice Department wasted no “American” because our nation should God” wouldn’t be recited by any they also dampen one of the most entic- tions. time before filing an appeal asking be that which has no one culture new presidents taking office, “In God ing qualities of our Greek community and Another big change to the Greek and for an “en banc” rehearing before the or set of values beyond a universal we trust” wouldn’t appear on any put it in serious danger of becoming more social system on campus will involve the court, where an 11-judge panel would understanding that each one of us currency and witnesses in courtroom cliquish. attempted addition of two new sororities. consider the appeal. should expect our opinions to be trials wouldn’t place their hands on a Perhaps it’s time for more functions from While this will reduce the size of the exist- The Senate, not to be outdone, tolerated and respected as long as we Bible before giving testimony. a wider variety of campus groups. For ing organizations, whose ranks number as passed a resolution 99-0 expressing tolerate and respect the opinions of Our schizophrenic system of example, SEAC’s Earth Day picnic is high as 150, those involved in this process full support for the Pledge (the only others. To call a value “American” government that claims to believe in always well attended by a diverse range of will have to concentrate on positive public senator not voting was Sen. Jesse negates America’s promise that no a separate church and state, yet cries students. We encourage non-Greek orga- relations and a strong recruitment process Helms, R-NC, who was recovering minority will ever be marginalized. foul when someone actually demands nizations to get involved and fill in the for the new groups. from heart surgery). Over 100 Indeed, the court concurred with compliance, will always realize my social gaps previously filled by the Greek Several sororities have folded in the past members of Congress also took to the this philosophy, saying the Pledge suspicion that while all of its citizens system. few years, and the women will have to steps of the Capitol, hands over hearts, sends a message to unbelievers “that are “equal,” some are more “equal” The fact that freshman men are not make an especially big splash on campus to recite the Pledge en masse. they are outsiders, not full members than others (apologies to George included in the ruling about off-campus in order to succeed. With the new closed For clarity’s sake, here is a brief of the political community, and an Orwell). parties is unbalanced. If invited, they can parties, however, that’s going to be even history of the Pledge: in 1892, socialist accompanying message to adherents Either we as American citizens still attend. When did we revert to the harder to do. They, unlike the existing editor and clergyman Francis Bellamy that they are insiders, favored believe in the unflinching separation of unfair practice of singling out women? organizations, will not even have word of wrote the Pledge to reflect socialist members of the political community.” church and state, or we don’t – which The rule is designed to reduce excessive mouth and reputation to help with promo- utopian ideals. The Pledge, reading “Those who do believe in God ... is it? influence over freshman women before tion. “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and may feel strongly that this belief is a the Spring recruitment process, but it will So while the Pan-Hellenic Council is the Republic for which it stands, one matter between themselves and God, Editorials Editor Kathryn Spangler is a only hamper their opportunities of get- trying to add sororities and increase the nation indivisible, with liberty and and not something that should have junior who plans to major in history. ting to know the organizations on a more options available to freshman women, personal level. they are also making the recruitment pro- The women’s recruitment process is cess considerably more difficult. Old Gold and Black Letters to the Editor their sternum and pushed towards the to take care of the pig after the party. The Student Newspaper of Wake Forest University since 1916 Sig Ep ‘scandal’ a mere tail. That was irresponsible. Kim Stewart Okay, enough with that hippie It is a ridiculous notion to assume Will Wingfield Business Manager case of collegiate hijinks nonsense – I like a good ham that all of the publicity surrounding Editor in Chief sandwich as much the next guy and this incident will negatively impact Like many others who read the don’t want to ruin it. the university. Lisa Hoppenjans story that was plastered all over But you get the point: I was never Those without ties to the university Managing Editor Internet news sites of the pig that a big fan of the Sig Eps when I was likely will forget the incident within a was discovered drunk, sunburned and at the university – I chose ignored week or so. confused in the woods after the over loved or hated – but surely If people do remember it, they News: Elizabeth Bland and Tom Clark editors; Scott Hurff, production assistant. university’s chapter of Sigma Phi partying with them was better than the will probably forget all the details, Editorials: Kathryn Spangler and Elizabeth Turnbull, editors. Epsilon bought it and took it to a alternative for the pig. save that some fraternity somewhere Sports: Matt Gallagher, editor; Jim Gleitman, assistant editor; Tripp Mickle and Alex Myers, production party, I found it hilarious. Is it also ludicrous to contend that brought a pig to a party. assistants. I’ve known plenty of people who the pig shouldn’t have been at the Except for leaving the pig, none of Arts & Entertainment: Taylor Kennamer and Susannah Rosenblatt,editors; Ethan Dougherty, Kezia reeked of alcohol, were sunburned party in the first place? Why have a the actions that have been reported McKeague and Dayton Vielguth, production assistants. and didn’t know their whereabouts in pig? It’s college, and, in the words of violated any of the beliefs on which Perspectives: Phil Glynn, editor. the morning. Animal House’s Bluto Blutarsky, “Why the university was founded. Online Edition: Brad Abrahams, Webmaster. What happened to the pig was no not?” The university’s motto is Pro Graphics: Tiffany Needham and Robyn Washington, editors. different than what many students What happened is amusing and Humanitate – not Pro Suis. bring on themselves and was certainly actually makes the university sound Business Staff: Austin Harris and Ashley Pruitt, assistant business managers; Jenny Gow, sales better than what would have like a fun place – that’s all. Zach Everson representative; Lisa Dong and Sean Golden, production managers. happened had the hog not been Anyone who thinks this story is Class of 1998 Circulation Manager: Karl Sondermann. bought by the Sig Eps. bad for the university’s reputation Photography: Zach Klein, editor; Chris Bodenner and Sarah Leer, assistant editors. Hogs are typically packed in houses hasn’t paid attention to some of the Adviser: Wayne King. veal-style with about 1,000 of their distinguished speakers the university brethren. Every hog lets loose 10 hosted this semester: socialist Cornel Our letters policy The Old Gold and Black is published each Thursday during the school year, except during pounds of urine and feces a day West, who quit his professorship examinations, summer and holiday periods, by W.W. Printing & Graphics Inc. of High Point, (so, yes, it does smell worse than at Harvard University after being We welcome letters. Send yours N.C. Questions or comments should be sent via e-mail to [email protected] or via mail a women’s bathroom at Tanglewood criticized by its president for spending via e-mail to [email protected], to P.O. Box 7569, Winston-Salem, N.C., 27109. © 2002 WFU Publications Board. All rights Park). too much time rapping and not by campus mail to P.O. Box 7569, reserved. 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No anonymous in advance of the issue in which you would like it to appear. hoisted in the air and then bled to The only thing for which the Sig Eps letters will be printed. death by having a knife inserted into should be punished was their failure Editorials Old Gold and Black Thursday, September 5, 2002 A9 An invasion of Iraq is the way to protect U.S. interests

worried that upsetting Hitler before he access to oil that the United States clear that we have an obligation to the Under Hussein’s rule, Iraq started a war was going to upset the I think a preemptive strike on Iraq is could use, and that there is probably people of Iraq as well as the stability of balance in Europe in the ’40s. Now, in order because Saddam Hussein an aspect of our long-held protectionist the region to see something done about threatens regional stability, I understand that the situations were attitude toward Israel in the mix. Saddam Hussein. different on the surface. Hitler was presents a clear and present danger, Saddam can threaten the United I believe that the Gulf War was the welfare of its citizenry. the elected ruler of his country, both militarily and economically, to States on television and perhaps on a necessary reaction to an aggressive at least in the beginning, and the the United States and, by extension, paper, but he could threaten Israel action on the part of Iraq, and that he controversy that roils over the United States and her allies chose to and have a decent chance of actually the world banded together in the chance of the United States going ignore his atrocities before he took most Western powers. An attack is carrying through on his promise. correct manner in that case. However, I Tto war in Iraq is too juicy a fruit his aggressiveness out on Germany’s justified and, by all indications, However, there is something else that believe that the current problem in Iraq to resist picking on just a little bit. weaker neighbors. supported by the American people. weighs on my mind. If we start making is more difficult to define as needing The proposals from the left have been However, the fact is that there are judgments on which despots deserve to immediate attention because there have variously conciliatory and just plain remarkable parallels between Iraq’s be taken off their seats of power, what been no unmistakable overtures of wrong. Let’s face it, while the concept attack on Kuwait in the early ’90s and rightly, that we have a vested interest in do we become? Are we saying, through force from Iraq. Because other leaders Germany’s attacks on the Sudetenland Iraq because they control a significant that argument, that we are the judges of in other countries are not threatened and Czechoslovakia in the late ’30s. portion of the Middle Eastern oil, upon the world’s ills? I think so. I don’t feel directly and immediately, they are not Chris For one, it’s an obvious case of which the United States is dependent. comfortable with that position. That supporting the United States as strongly a weaker nation, with little chance However, I have a moral argument to argument is employed when it comes as they might. However, because they Plumblee of survival, being attacked by a press that is even more persuasive. time to begin hostilities with any hostile have not been threatened yet, they are technologically superior and martially Let’s say for the sake of argument power, but is somehow wrong when not safe from harm. Old Gold and more powerful nation. In both cases, that there are more despots that we applied in this situation. I think a preemptive strike on Iraq Black Columnist the attacking nation gains something ignore for whatever reason, be it that My fundamental premise (that the is in order because Saddam Hussein that is valuable in terms of commerce. they control a natural resource that the United States has an obligation to presents a clear and present danger, In Germany’s case, it was access to the United States needs or that they are remove despots) is different from both militarily and economically, to the is distasteful, we have to face the fact seacoast for their merchants and more the lesser of two evils, in the theirs, but I believe that the problems United States and, by extension, most that Saddam Hussein is nothing more importantly, their navy. eyes of the State Department, when are the same. Should the United States Western powers. An attack is justified than a petty, Middle Eastern despot In Iraq, it was the chance to control compared with their opposition. The decide to do nothing, we are giving our and, by all indications, supported by who lords over his people and rails an even greater portion of the world’s crucial difference between those tacit approval of the status quo, and if the American people. By all reports, against the West without fear of reprisal oil supply. Now, for those who say that despots and Saddam Hussein is that we do something, we are imposing our the Iraqis will benefit from their precisely because we must consider there is no similarity or that we are Saddam Hussein has made threats and worldview on everyone else. I believe freedom, and the world will benefit ourselves above things like that most of ignoring one despot while prosecuting aggressive actions toward the United the former is more dangerous than from the removal of another terrorist the time. another, I say that we have no more States and her allies. Now, I know just the latter, but that’s an argument for leader from power. However, when we approach the important vested interest than the one as well as any of you that there is more another week. If the problem in the problem from another angle, I find that we have in Iraq. at play here. I do not deny that there Middle East is boiled down to basic Chris Plumblee is a junior communications there is another consideration. Nobody Anyone could say, and probably is some consideration for Saddam’s issues, I think that it will become major who writes on current events.

Lord, what fools these freshmen be

Bright-eyed first-years I hope the freshmen class is as soon unearth the seedy optimistic about this year as I am, because when May rolls around, underbelly of campus. they will need all the help they can h yes, the beginning of get. While I (God willing) will be yet another wonderfully standing in line to get my diploma, Apainful year at Wake Forest. The grass is green, the students are they will be realizing the hell they white and the Quad is brick. What have gotten themselves into. this place needs is an enema, and being well versed in the art that actually work. Since Scrooge McHearn decided to raise tuition by another $2,000 per student, the Krys Mcrockowski university can now spend more Guest Columnist than $24.99 on a piece of plastic and cardboard crap that was built at gunpoint by eight-year-old Lui of triggering incontinence, I feel Pe over in Taiwan. Instead of quite qualified to provide such a getting Lexmark printers, which treatment. My weekly column will are about as useful as the probe deep into the colon of this suggestion cards in Benson, the campus and produce a bowlful of new youngsters get Hewlett journalistic mastery onto the Old Packard printers, which sell for Gold and Black. This week’s topic: close to $100. the freshman class of 2006! So where did the other $1,900 I was lucky enough to get an go? It went into the brick fund for early look at these fresh-faced the Quad. Allow me to express boys and girls since I had to come how awesome I think this idea back on Aug. 15 for a weeklong is. I am so thrilled that the higher- resident adviser “training” session, ups in charge of this university which was about as useful and decided to charge me an extra Courts overstep their boundaries fun as a kick in the jewels. two grand so they could turn the Venturing down to the woefully Quad into their own little land of feelings of one above the beliefs of many, unforgettable ice cream social, I Oz. Now the next time Scarecrow, Striking “under God” from The existence of God or another disregarding free speech precedent and was shocked to find a crowd of the Tinman and I go to get our throwing away words that have become 1,000 students, 12 of which had mail, we will be sure to stop by the Pledge is tantamount to supreme being within the public part of America. reached puberty. Either this class Reynolda Hall and thank them for sphere is nothing new. Thomas Jefferson Moving to another bastion of judicial is full of Doogie Howsers, or I’ve spending our money so wisely. But denying our nation’s history. believed that we were “endowed by activism, the District Court of New York been at this school too long. I digress … was able to thwart the democratic process Now I don’t know who was I hope the freshman class is as s Washington lies dormant in the our Creator with certain inalienable and overrule its superiors in one fell doing the advertising for this ice optimistic about this year as I am, sweltering August heat, politicians rights” when writing the Declaration of swoop. Ever since the Supreme Court Aretreat to their summer homes, cream social, but for some reason, because when May rolls around, Independence. Is the nation’s currency reinstated the federal death penalty in our President takes comfort in Crawford, all the girls must have heard that they will need all the help they now worthless because its stature was Furman v. Georgia, the courts have it was a “club atmosphere” out can get. While I (God willing) Texas, and the Supreme Court takes upheld that the death penalty itself in front of Collins. Between the will be standing in line to get my a reprieve from the omnipresent 5-4 accrued because we trust in God? does not violate the “cruel and unusual overwhelming abundance of black diploma, they will be realizing the decision. The halls of the Capitol are punishment” clause of the Eighth sex pants, the melted ice cream hell they have gotten themselves Amendment. The Death Penalty Act of bars and the boys with the into. But May is a long ways ruling. Admittedly, the phrase “under 1994 merely codified the courts’ rulings. “I-was-a-hot-shot-in-high-school- off right now. We still have Doug God” was added to the pledge in Though the District Court has a point and-still-am” syndrome, this social eight months ahead of us, and the 1950s to separate us from the in wanting to save innocent people from was about as sweet as polio. My I personally look forward to Hutton “godless” communists of the Soviet executions, it assumes that the death highlight of the evening was telling watching the freshmen stumble Union. However, the existence of God penalty system can be perfected. Like any a group of 50 or so eager young awkwardly into the Student Old Gold and Black or another supreme being within the human system, it cannot be. Does this partiers that there was a kegger Health Center late at night to C o l u m n i s t public sphere is nothing new. Thomas mean it should be thrown out on the going on in North Residence Hall. take condoms that they will place Jefferson believed that we were “endowed whim of one court’s sentiment? Certainly I hope they had a nice walk. in their desks to make their by our Creator with certain inalienable not. Flaws there may be, but disregarding But as cruel as that may have roommates think they are studs, filled with more tourists than staffers, and rights” when writing the Declaration of higher court rulings and legislation passed been, it will only help toughen but which will in fact lay dormant the most important person in the White Independence. Is the nation’s currency democratically is a swooping decree by them up for the even longer until thrown away next year. House may be the deputy undersecretary now worthless because its stature was the lower judiciary. walk to the Deke house, which And of course, I cannot wait of the department of waste removal. accrued because we trust in God? Most Though the Marshall Court of the early all freshmen make at least once for the first few football games, Yet policymaking has seemingly passed likely not. 1800’s firmly established the judiciary (and only once, if they are smart). where the freshmen paint their Washington by anyway. Instead our The list of examples of God in public as an equal partner among the three The lovely ladies will spend two bodies in support of our team, national courts are the place to rejuvenate life is interminable – witnesses swearing government branches, its role as the sole hours picking out an ensemble until they realize that they are policy debate on constitutional issues that to God with hand atop a Bible, the interpreter of the Constitution provides and putting on makeup while the making almost as big of fools Washington had long since abandoned. traditional “God bless America” at the it much leeway in shaping national boys will spend an equal amount of themselves as our players are First, the Ninth Circuit Court declared end of political speeches, etc. policy. Combining this power with of time making sure their frosted doing. And most of all, I look the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional, But it was not just the ruling itself that the changing sentiment of the courts tips are gelled just right. forward to seeing the sweet young claiming that the phrase “under God” was threw conservatives and liberals alike into based on presidential appointments, it is Then they will make the trek out boys and girls of the class of 2006 equivalent to an establishment of religion, a tailspin – it was the logic behind it. continually harder to find Constitutional to a gravel driveway and watch puke and pass out with a pant- thereby violating the First Amendment. The plaintiff in the case, an atheist, had interpretations that will stand the test of 50 brothers sit around and drink load of Pit food that snuck out Secondly, the Southern District Court of argued that his child, though not required time and popular sentiment. Though the while music is provided by a before they could get to the always New York decided that the Death Penalty by Supreme Court precedent to actually document itself may never change, this 1985 Escort with the doors open sanitary fraternity bathroom. Act of 1994 was unconstitutional, saying recite the pledge, was seriously offended summer has shown us that the opinions of and the stereo playing a warped Ah yes, it is going to be a good that it “creates an unacceptable risk of by listening to others recite it. several people are more than adequate in Allman Brothers bootleg. Ah, year. executing innocent people.” Time and time again, the Supreme undermining its purpose. good times. How can you tell when courts have Court has ruled that offense itself is not However, the freshmen are lucky Krys Mcrockowski, better known as overstepped their bounds? When enough grounds to throttle the speaker’s Doug Hutton is a sophomore who plans to enough this year to get printers “Horse,” is a senior history major. Congress acts in unanimity against their right to speech. The Ninth Circuit put the major in political science. A LOOK AHEAD SECTION Calendar ...... B7 Old Gold and Black Classifieds ...... B7 SEPTEMBER 7: FOOTBALL Deacon Notes ...... B2 DEACONS VS. EAST CAROLINA Schedule ...... B2 Will the lack of a kicking game continue to plague B the Deacs? Coach Jim Grobe looks to bounce back North Point theater closes, forcing after suffering an overtime defeat last week at art film fans to other venues. Northern Illinois. The Deacs defeated East Carolina Sports last year and look to even their record at 1-1. A&E/B5 wake forest university http://ogb.wfu.edu thursday, september 5, 2002 Huskies hose Demon Deacons in OT thriller By Matt Gallagher After a last-second field goal by as senior fullback Ovie Muglelli Although mistakes plagued both entire unit seemed to undergo ole’ start, seizing the opportunities Sports Editor Northern Illinois was nailed by found the end-zone for the fourth the Demon Deacons’ offensive meltdown after meltdown. the first quarter had to offer. Both Steve Azar as time expired, tying time on the night. and defensive squads at times “Certainly the kicking game … redshirt frosh Cornelius Birgs No one is questioning the “spe- the game at 35, a game that Wake However, Head Coach Jim against the hosting Huskies, it was the biggest problem by far,” and Mughelli bounced in for short cialness” of the 2002 Demon Forest dominated throughout was Grobe then decided to go for was the kicking game’s errors that Grobe said. “I don’t know how touchdown runs early on, helping Deacon football special teams. sent into overtime. the two-point conversion rather stood out. you give experience to (young) the Deacs start off to a 14-0 lead. However, after the 42-41 over- The Huskies struck first, as run- than kick the extra point and Sophomore kicker Matt Wis- kickers, its just not something you However, after Mughelli’s score, time shootout loss to Northern Illi- ning back Thomas Hammock— send the game to double over- nosky, who had one extra point can do overnight … I felt we were the Huskies’ Michael Turner nois, Deac fans are hoping for the who rambled through the Deac time; when the end-around up the and one field goal blocked, and as prepared this week as we pos- returned the subsequent kickoff special teams to be a bit more defense for 172 rushing yards— middle from the two-yard line was missed another field goal attempt, sibly could be, but pressure adds for a 93-yard touchdown, “stable” and less “special” in future plunged in for the touchdown. stopped, the game was over in the was not solely to blame for the another dimension.” games. The Deacons fired back quickly, Huskies’ favor. special teams’ breakdown, as the Wake Forest got off to a grand See Football, Page B3 Heroes will Moose nets tie for Deac soccer squad By Tripp Mickle rise for Old Gold and Black Reporter It took 81 minutes for the men’s soccer team to net its first goal in the UNC Classic at Chapel Hill, held Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. But freshman Justin Moose’s baseball flash forward to collect a through pass and punch the By Matt Gallagher ball into the back of the net was worth the wait. Sports Editor With the goal, the Deacs equalized their Aug. 30 match with No. 11 St. Louis Billikens, and Game on. After all the inane babble by the owners, silenced any doubts resulting from their 0-2 pre- after all the greed saturating from the Players’ Union season record. — and after all the apathy displayed by the fans — “We’ll take it,” head coach Jay Vidovich said. baseball is back and Major League Baseball will “We’re not where we want to be in terms of (creativ- not strike again. And least not until 2006, when the ity), but we made some steps in the right direc- new labor settlement expires, and we can play the tion.” “Capitalism at its worst, suck the poor dry” game St. Louis scored the first goal of the game in the again. eighth minute when Nick Walls knocked a ball into the net off a restart that stemmed from sloppy But enough disillusionment. Hope remains for Zach Klein/Old Gold and Black those among you who still find baseball to be Amer- defense, Vidovich said. The Deacons didn’t buckle after St. Louis scored, Goalie Kenny Killfoil attempts to block a shot during practice. The team started strong this ica’s pastime, and not Battlebots. And this savior is weekend with a win thanks to Moose’s late goal. coming from the most unlikely of places. Baseball’s though. After some halftime adjustments, they new prodigy hasn’t been bought by George Stein- made the game theirs, locking down on defense and having such good opportunities on goal and brenner, they aren’t ‘roid monsters ready to rip into pushing into the offensive third. paid off in the 84th minute when Carroll stripped an not converting,” Carroll said. “We played well, Sports Illustrated writers, and they don’t have a time- “Starting in the second half we worked together Akron player of the ball at midfield. He found fresh- though.” less old man blessedly announcing their games. Hell, defensively with all of us chasing the ball,” Moose man Ryan Alexander who was able to thread the The Deacs improved on the draw with a 2-1 vic- they aren’t even associated with a rally monkey. They said. “We were very united during the second ball through the Zips’ defense to a streaking Moose. tory over the University of Akron on a rainy Sept. are the Oakland Athletics, holders of a X-Game win- half.” With no defender in sight, Moose slid the ball past 1, the final day of the UNC Classic. The rain turned ning streak and beneficiaries One shot clanged off the cross bar and St. Louis’ the keeper into the back of the net. Chapel Hill’s Fetzer Field into a soggy swamp, of a $39,679,746 opening day pay- keeper snagged another from six yards out before “We have to understand that while we played well Vidovich said, but the Deacs played through the roll — third worst in the league the Deacons found the net when Moose found him- we didn’t play our best,” Carroll said.

THE THE bad weather. PRESS and more than one-third less than self wide open outside the eighteen after senior “We need to work on plying to our strengths – fast The squad took a 1-0 lead in the 28th minute of the New York Yankees opening Bobby Gehring played the ball over the Billiken and on the ground while defending in groups.” BOX defense. the first half when a shot by junior Brian Carroll The Deacons played the entire weekend without FROM FROM day super-squad. And you know was deflected in the box. Junior Vicente Bastidas what? This inexperienced, ram- “We were able to impose our game upon them,” All-America forward Jeremiah White, sophomore gathered the loose ball and put it into the back of bling and ignorant sportswriter junior Brian Carroll said. “Our ability to believe we forward Scott Sealy and central defender Kelvin the net. knows that no one can stop these cheap younglings could score was critical.” Jones, due to various minor injuries. The lead did not last long. Akron scored 101 sec- from getting to the World Series, not even those damn The equalizer forced an additional 30 minute over- The team plays again Saturday at Old Dominion onds later off a corner kick that was played into the Yankees. time period during which the Deacons continued University, but will return for their first home match far side of the eighteen and put past junior goal- First, a bit of a recap for the uninformed. If you to dominate. Sept. 14 against 3rd-ranked Virginia. keeper Will Hesmer’s outstretched hands. follow baseball, the A’s as a cheap sensation of the The team almost scored a golden goal with a “We played our best game of soccer against Old The Deacs remained resilient. Refusing to accept future is nothing new. But that dream was supposedly header by sophomore Tomy Szczypiorski that Dominion last year,” Vidovich said. “It will be a dif- their second draw of the weekend, the team took shattered this past spring when former A’s first base- inched just over the crossbar. ferent game at their place, though.” control of play out-shooting the Zips 21-7. The effort man Jason Giambi, the team’s moral and clubhouse “It was disappointing to only get a draw after leader, bolted for New York to obtain his champion- ship ring and his gi-normous contract — a contract that rivaled not only a large chunk of the A’s total payroll but also Djibouti’s GNP. So, the theory went, the A’s chances were gone; stick a fork in them, they’re done. But they didn’t die — all of Giambi’s Field hockey upsets defending champs protégés grew up. And they rose to the challenge. It is very crucial to note that at the All-Star Break, resume late in the first half, the Deacs held in mid-July, the Athletics sat in third place in a By Jim Gleitman carried the one goal lead into the clustered AL West Division, staring up at the Seattle Assistantt Sports Editor locker room. Mariners and the Anaheim Angels. That was before “Defensively we held our own,” August. That was before clutch time. That was before If knocking off the defending field Averill said. “I felt like defensively as a the A’s went 24-4 in August, and set out on this epic hockey champions is any testament whole unit starting from the forwards, crusade to re-write history and dominate a game to the capabilities the Deacs possess we did a much better job after we being destroyed by image. this season, then this fall could prove calmed down to do what we originally Now the A’s have a couple of important stars, not to be a success. In a battle of power- planned to do.” just one vital mega-star. Shortstop Miguel Tejada, houses, the field hockey team shut The second half offered as much 26 years old, and pitcher/surf dude Barry Zito, 24, out the Michigan Wolverines 2-0 on intensity, emotion and competitive- have really stepped up in the absence of Giambi. Sept. 1, giving the Deacons a record of 1-1. The game was part of a weekend- ness as the first half with both teams long ACC/Big 10 challenge in which playing hard. However, the Deacs Pressbox B3 See , Page UNC and Iowa joined in the four- began to slip into an old habit of pro- team competition UNC’s Francis E. tecting their lead instead of maintain- Henry stadium. ing the attacking style of play. Uncharacteristic of head coach Jen “One of the most impressive aspects Averill’s teams, the Deacs found of this game was after Michigan called themselves on the defensive from a timeout. I said, ‘There is 14 minutes Deac of the Week the beginning of the game. The left and we are not going to sit back first 10 minutes were nerve racking and protect, we learned fair enough Senior Fabian Davis as the Deacons’ defense endured last year that does not work, we must seemingly did a an onslaught from the Wolverines’ continue to attack,’ and that is what we magic trick. He had offense. Michigan recorded 10 shots did,” Averill said. “After that timeout one of the most spec- on the day with a majority coming in I felt we took control again. We were tacular punt returns the frantic period. continuing to attack and we wanted to that you will ever see. “I thought Michigan had some great finish them. That was positive growth He made several cuts execution and we were just too loose. I that I did not see at the end of last and jukes before turn- was shouting at our defense to tighten season.” ing on the jets and up,” Averill said. “Michigan will do Averill’s message stuck with the blowing right through that to any team. They are just very players and the Deacs scored again in a pack of Northern explosive with their forwards and we the final minute of play on a rebound just needed to get the ball out of there off a penalty corner. Senior Heather Illinois defenders. He Fabian Davis then made the punter and then do a better job at midfield Aughinbaugh controlled the deflec- look silly in running of clogging that area up.” tion and located the net giving Wake past him and into the end zone for a remark- The Deacs settled down and Forest a 2-0 lead and essentially the able 82-yard punt return. The Deacon wide regained their aggressive ways, draw- victory. The Deacs pummeled the receiver also showed his offensive versatility ing blood in the 23rd minute of play. Michigan defense with 18 shots on the by rushing for 69 yards on four carries and Senior Maria Whitehead took a feed day while junior goalie, Katie Ridd, catching three passes for 60 yards. Jim Gleitman/Old Gold and Black from junior Kelly Doton and put it recorded 3 saves. Freshman Kelly Wood manuvers around a couple of Michigan defenders. high into the net giving Wake Forest Her play has been sensational thus far. a 1-0 lead. Though the battle would See Upset, Page B3 B8 Thursday, Setember 5, 2002 Old Gold and Black Advertisement REMEMBERING AND HOPING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002

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INTERFAITH WORSHIP SERVICE IN WAIT CHAPEL AT 8 PM – FOLLOWED IMMEDIATLEY BY CANDLELIGHT OBSERVANCE ON QUAD B2 Thursday, September 5, 2002 Old Gold and Black Sports D e a c o n Volleyball places second in hosted invitational

By Ben Woolley set, the team had earned a second place Old Gold and Black Reporter trophy in the Invitational. Coach Valorie N o t e s Baker had many positive remarks on the The Wake Forest Women’s Volleyball tournament. team had a more than impressive show- “I am pleased with our performance for ing at the Deacon Invitational this past being our first tournament of the season,” Sleeth, Bourssa honored as weekend. The Deacons kicked off their Baker said. 2002 campaign with a four-team tourna- “Ending on such a good note by dom- Summer All-Americans ment held at Reynolds Gym. inating the fifth game against a tough The Deacs finished second, emerging team like Virginia Tech provides us with On Aug. 30, Baseball Weekly named its with a record of 2-1. They earned vic- the confidence that we can finish close Summer All-Americans and junior pitcher tories over Auburn and Virginia Tech matches under pressure.” Kyle Sleeth and junior outfielder Adam before losing to eventual tournament Two Deacons were named to the Bourassa were among the stars of the winner Ohio, 3 games to 1. The team all-tournament team, Fisher followed summer honored. will prepare to travel out West to partici- closely by Rydberg. Rydberg finished Sleeth recorded a 7-1 record with a 1.44 pate in the BYU Invitational where they the tourney with 23 kills and 20 service ERA while pitching for Team USA this will face stiff competition from national aces, meanwhile Fisher claimed 41 kills summer. Touring the US and three differ- powers Southern California (ranked No. and six aces. ent countries, Sleeth’s pinnacle came in a 3 nationally), BYU and Oral Roberts. The team will most definitely need the complete game shutout of Chinese Taipei, In their victory over the Auburn help of these all-tourney players in the July 19. Tigers, the Deacons looked sharp as they BYU Invitational. USC is ranked No. 3 Bourassa spent his summer playing in swept the opposition in three sets with a and BYU, who was previously ranked the Cape Cod League for the Yarmouth- score of 30-13, 30-20, 30-7. Junior right in the top 25, will both fare as difficult Dennis Red Sox. An all-star in the league, side hitter Ashley Fisher led the team opponents. Bourassa was second in the league in bat- enroute to victory with 13 kills while USC comes into the tournament with ting and hits and fifth in stolen bases. senior setter Ashlee Phillips scrounged a 3-0 record being led by junior setter Both juniors will return this season to up 39 assists and six digs. Toni Anderson, who averages 9.78 assists complement the other seven returning The Deacs fell short in their second per game. BYU, who faced some stiff position players and 12 pitchers. match against the Ohio Bobcats losing competition last week, has a record of 1-2 in four sets, 26-30, 30-26, 30-24, 30-26. but will look to represent the Mountain Once again Fisher led the team in West conference well in their very own Freshman Kozey earns ACC kills with 17. Valerie Rydberg followed tournament. closely behind with 13 and Sara Beth This tournament will prove to be very Player of the Week DeLisle recorded 12. important for the Deacs as they only have With a bitter taste of defeat in their one more tournament to play before the mouth, the Deacs ended strong and ACC regular season. Freshman midfielder Sarah Kozey Old Gold and Black opened her career as a Demon Deacon Zach Klein/ churned out a five-set victory against the The tournament begins this Friday and Freshman middle blocker Christy Williams soars through the air during Virgina Tech Hokies. After finishing off the Deacs open up against the Trojans at with the highest of honors. Kozey was a recent volleyball practice. named ACC Player of the Week after the Hokies 15-7 in the fifth and deciding 10 a.m. Mountain time. helping lead the women’s soccer team to three consecutive victories. In the first game of the season, Kozey scored a goal and took four shots. Follow- ing this stellar performance, Kozey added five shots and an assist in the Oregon State Women’s tennis optimistic despite losing star game. Kozey finished the hat trick perfor- mance with another assist and four more By Alex Snyder ing her junior year to play pro- with less experience, the five dence in these girls, whom he team are working hard to try to shots. Contributing Reporter fessionally, ended her Grand returnees have a bright future says “are great players, people improve our games in order to A former member of the Canadian U-19 Slam debut in the U.S. Open on ahead of them – and they are and students. They all get along have a successful fall and to get team and the 2002 World Cup team, The women’s tennis team has Friday with a third round loss led by Fleishman’s expertise that on and off the court … All of the ourselves ready for the spring,” Kozey is accustomed to the accolades. high hopes for the upcoming to 8th-seeded Justine Henin. netted him the 2002 Wilson/ girls are working hard to reach said Proctor. Proctor finished individual fall season, as no Bielik matched Henin game for ITA National Coach of the Year, common goals – win and have the season with an overall sin- doubt they should. Coming off a game at the beginning, but was as announced by the Intercol- fun in the process!” gles record of 5-4. Bersagel Cross Country spectacular spring with an over- eventually overcome by Hen- legiate Tennis Association last Sophomore Danielle Schwartz The women’s tennis team all record of 24-6 and an ACC in’s experience and dropped spring. is looking to add to an impres- opens their fall season with a Performer of the Week record of 6-2, the team finished straight sets, losing 7-5, 6-1. “The team is young, but expe- sive spring season in which she tournament at William & Mary, the season with a final national Her current single rank upon rienced and talented,” Fleish- went 3-2 in the ACC and 10-10 September 20-22. Sophomore Harrier Anne Bersagel ranking of No. 8. entering the tournament was man said. No new players were overall in singles play. The William & Mary tourna- recieved a distinctive honor on Sept. 3 For the sixth straight year, 1,102; however due to her tre- added to the Wake Forest roster “I’m really looking forward ment is “always a challenging from the conference. Bersagel was named women’s tennis recorded a mendous performance she is this semester, as Fleishman is to this upcoming fall season,” event and a great measuring ACC Cross Country Performer of the 20-win season and its ninth expected to jump almost 900 very pleased with the current Schwartz said. stick on what we need to work Week after the first meet of the season. straight NCAA appearance, in places in singles ranking. team chemistry, which he credits “Although it is considered an on in the future,” said Fleish- In the opening race of the season, Ber- which they advanced to the “She is a player that a coach as one of the reasons for their individual season, I think it is still man. sagel placed first in the 5,000-meter race quarterfinals for the second time only sees once in a lifetime,” overwhelming success in past very important for our team to The fall season consists of in the Mountaineer Open. The winning in three seasons. said Demon Deacon women’s season. support each other during the three scheduled tournaments, time was clocked at 17:27.40 and helped The NCAA tournament was tennis coach Brian Fleishman. “The fabulous five” as Fleish- matches. Our team is very good two of which are invitational. the Deacs to finish first place overall. highlighted by the performance “She will be greatly missed and man has nicknamed his team, at doing that.” “The ‘fab five’ are commit- of former Wake Forest tennis all of us wish her lots of luck on consists of Karin Coetzee, Katie Junior Elizabeth Proctor is also ted to the school, the team, player Bea Bielik, who won the tour.” Martzolf, Danielle Schwartz, very excited about the energy the coach, and to getting better Bielik performance in US the 2001-2002 NCAA Singles While the loss of Bielik, Janet Aimee Smith and Elizabeth and enthusiasm put forth by her every day,” Fleishman said. National Championship. Bielik, Bergman and Maren Haus Proctor. teammates. “We will be ready when the Open ends in third round who left Wake Forest follow- leave the women’s tennis team Fleishman has great confi- “The five of us still on the spring season gets here.”

Former Deacon standout and 2002 women’s tennis national champion Bea Bielik ended her first professional tourna- ment in a disappointing loss to No. 8 seed Open Justine Henin in the third round of Sleeth’s stellar summer shows big league potential the U.S Open. The play of both women was altered by two brief rain delays. Bielik By Alex Myers stayed in the game with her powerful 115 Old Gold and Black Reporter mph serve, but she could not keep up with Henin’s ground stroke. Bielik lost in On August 11, the unthinkable happened. Junior straight sets, ending her debut. Deacon pitcher Kyle Sleeth lost a baseball game. This Prior to the match against Henin, Bielik loss was nothing to be embarrassed about; the loss defeated the No. 27 seed Tamarine Tana- came while playing for the USA National baseball sugam of Thailand. Bielik took the match team against international baseball power Cuba in the in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. Dominating World Championship Game of the 2002 FISU World the competition, Bielik’s trademark serve Championships in Messina, Italy. earned her eight aces in the match. However, based on sheer numbers, this loss must have been a total shocker for those involved, especially for Team USA. The fact of the matter is that Kyle Sleeth not only had a perfect record on the season to that point, but for the entire year. The junior had won all 21 previous decisions during S c h e d u l e this calendar year as both a member of the highly- ranked Deacons in the spring and for the prestigious national team during the summer. Then again, winning is nothing new for this 6’5” right- Thursday, September 5 hander, who hails from Westminister, Colo. At North- Field Hockey vs U.S. National Team, Kentner glenn High School, Sleeth was an All-Conference base- Stadium, 7 p.m. ball player and was given the Region Pitcher of the Lisa Hoppenjans/Old Gold and Black Year Award as a junior and senior. At the end of his high Junior Kyle Sleeth has had an amazing career as a Deac. His performance thus far has all but Friday, September 6 school career, Sleeth was taken in the 18th round of solidified his potential in the big leagues. Women’s Soccer vs. Georgia, Spry Stadium, the baseball draft by the Baltimore Orioles, but instead 7 p.m. chose to become a Deacon. A remarkable achievement, especially going up against Even with all this success so early in his career, his Women’s Volleyball vs. Southern California, This decision paid immediate dividends for the Deacs Provo, Utah (BYU Invitational), 10 a.m. the tough competition of the ACC and the rigorous out of coach will be the first to say that you can’t rest on Women’s Volleyball vs BYU, Provo, Utah (BYU as Sleeth pitched six-shutout innings in his collegiate conference schedule the team played as well. “It’s rare and your laurels, but that improvements must continue Invitational), 7 p.m. debut, picking up a win against Penn State. Sleeth it probably won’t happen again,” Head Coach George to be made. “He can improve upon his location, his Men’s Golf at International Collegiate, would go on to record nine more victories his fresh- Greer said of Sleeth’s undefeated season. “If anybody breaking pitch, his changeup, and holding runners St. Andrews, Scotland man year, giving him an overall record of 10-3 for the can do it again though, he can.” on, Greer said. “There are always things that you can season. Sleeth wasn’t just the benefit of great run support either. improve upon.” Saturday, September 7 The ten wins were tops for the 2001 ACC Cham- Along with his unblemished record, Sleeth posted a spar- Aside from his physical talents, Sleeth has shown Women’s Volleyball vs. Oral Roberts, Provo, Utah pion Deacs, and ranked second-best in the conference. kling earned run average of 2.97, slicing over two full runs his worth as a leader both on and off the field for the (BYU Invitational), 5 p.m. Sleeth also showed that he can pitch in the clutch, per game off of this stat from his freshman season. He Deacs. “As a teammate he is great,” Greer said. “He Men’s Golf at International Collegiate, St. earning his first career complete game in the NCAA also cut down on his hits, allowing under one per inning, leads by example and does everything you ask him Andrews, Scotland Tournament against Tennessee Tech. For his efforts, Men’s Soccer vs. Old Dominion, Norfolk, Va., and improved his strikeout-to-walk-ratio to almost 3 to to do.” 7p.m. Sleeth was named to the Freshman All-American team. 1. These intangibles will only serve to help the junior Football vs East Carolina, Groves Stadium, Though his first year as a Deac was extraordinary, even Sleeth has continued his successful pitching after the down the road when he makes his undoubted jump 6:30 p.m. it can’t compare to his sophomore campaign. collegiate baseball schedule, as he was named a Cape into the professional ranks. In the future there is no In fact, it would be tough to compare any season Cod All-Star his first summer as a Deac and then named doubt that the tall right-hander, who mixes in a nice Sunday, September 8 off which the one which Sleeth is coming. A winning to the USA Baseball National Team. curve with his hard fastball that tops out in the low Field Hockey vs. James Madison, Harrisonburg, season is a good, but what do you label an undefeated Highlights from his experience included a seven-inning, 90s, will be drafted much higher than his previous Va. 6:30 p.m. one? Certainly, it is a rarity. Whatever adjectives you one earned run, nine strikeout performance against selection in the 18th round. His impressive statistics want to use to describe Sleeth’s season, one thing is Tuesday, September 10 Canada and a complete game, two-hit shutout versus and big-game experience will be tough for any team for sure; Kyle Sleeth had a perfect record of 14 wins Chinese Taipei. Though Sleeth and the U.S.A. team came looking to bolster their pitching staff to pass over. “If Women’s Soccer vs. Davidson, Spry Stadium, and zero losses in 2002 for the Deacs. Not once in the 8 p.m. up one game short, losing the championship to Cuba, he stays healthy he will definitely be a starter in the big eighteen times he took the hill for the Deacs, seventeen the junior still managed a 7-1 record with a microscopic leagues,” Greer said. “He has a wonderful professional of these appearances being starts, did he record a loss. 1.44 earned run average. career ahead of him.” Sports Old Gold and Black Thursday, September 5, 2002 B3 Three-peat: Women’s soccer racks up wins away By Margaret McKenzie The Deacon’s offense found its niche Old Gold and Black Reporter “Oregon was our real first game after in the second half, taking 12 shots in the our long preseason so I think everyone period. With under twenty minutes to Three was the lucky number. The third play the Deacons added an insurance goal was the charm for the women’s was just really anxious to get out goal, making the score 2-0. Kozey found soccer Demon Deacons in their season there and execute what we have midfielder Johnson and sent a pass that opener against Oregon on Aug. 29. The been working really hard on.” Johnson converted into the second goal Deacs third and final goal of the game of the game for the Deacs. That goal extended the lead to 3-0, a margin that Lauren Claytor proved to be the game winner, as just was enough to put the game out of reach. sophomore midfielder a minute later Stacey Mescher scored The match was the first of two for the Oregon State’s first goal of the game Deacs in the Nike Invitational Tourna- with credit for the assist going to Jillian ment, which was hosted by Florida State Creighton managed to convert shots into Nicks. in Tallahassee. goals, giving the Deacons the 3-0 lead that In the minutes immediately following Neither team was able to dominate the would prove to be more than enough. Johnson’s goal, the Deacs let their guard first half, playing through the nerves of Robbins’ goal came at the 62:31 mark down just enough for Mescher to score. the first game of the season. Total shots and sophomore midfielder Alli Hunt was “Usually the most common times for the slightly favored the Deacs, as Wake Forest given credit for the assist. The third and other team to score is the first five and last managed five shots on goal and Oregon final insurance goal came from Creighton five minutes of each half, and right after had only four. Almost 30 minutes into the in the waning minutes of the game when you score,” Claytor said. “I don’t think game, freshman midfielder Sarah Kozey senior midfielder Katie Johnson found the we went as hard the first minute after we broke the scoring open for the Deacs streaking forward in the box. Senior, goal- scored, so we paid for it, but I think it was when her first shot on goal and her first keeper Erin Regan proved herself worthy just a slight lapse in focus.” shot of the season found the back of the of her all-ACC honors by holding the But the Demon Deacon defense man- net. Kozey’s goal came off an assist from Ducks scoreless and recording two saves aged to stop the Oregon State attack for Old Gold and Black file photo sophomore forward Sarah Creighton and in her first game of the season. the remainder of the game and secure an The women’s soccer team has started the season in high fashion. The Deacs was the only scoring that the Deacs could The victory over the Ducks gave Wake undefeated weekend of play in Florida. look to carry their momentum into their match with Georgia on Sept. 6. muster in the first half. Forest confidence going into their next The Deacs used the next game of the The Deacons needed the first half to game, where they were to face another season to post their third consecutive first half goal. Before the period was over On Sept. 5, Kozey was awarded for her overcome the anticipation of the first PAC-10 opponent, Oregon State. Con- win, 5-0. Wake Forest dominated the Johnson would add another goal to her strong performances, the first in her col- game, according to sophomore Lauren cluding the Nike Invitational on Sept. 1, entire match, shutting out Elon. While season totals with a rebound shot. legiate career, by being named the ACC Claytor. “Oregon was our real first game the Deacs faced the Beavers, looking to the defense controlled the Phoenix attack, The Deacs continued the domination in Player of the Week. after our long preseason so I think every- open the season with back-to-back victo- the Deacon offense routed Elon with the second half. Thom added a second After dominating Elon and winning three one was just really anxious to get out there ries. Junior forward Alena Thom scored five goals, out shooting their opponent goal for the night, just missing the hat trick, consecutive games, the Deacs return home and execute what we have been working the first goal of the match when Creighton, 28-3. and junior defender Katherine Winstead on Sept 6, to face the Georgia Bulldogs. really hard on.” adding another assist to her season total, It did not take long for the scoring to got in on the scoring action with a goal Georgia is 1-1 on the season, coming off Wake Forest took control of the momen- sent a ball into the box. Thom controlled begin for the Deacs. At the 11:47 mark, of her own. of a 3-0 win over Georgia State. The Dea- tum in the second half. The Deacs took the pass and sent it past the Oregon State Alena Thom knocked in the first of the The scoring was capped off in the cons will be ready and waiting, returning seven shots in the second half com- goalkeeper Jo Fletcher. The Deacs would five goals off an assist from sophomore final minutes of the game when senior to the friendly confines of Spry Stadium pared to a mere two shots for the Ducks. never relinquish the lead and dominated midfielder Alli Hunt and Kozey. But the defender Gabi Lieb recorded her first goal for the 7 p.m. match-up against the SEC Both junior midfielder A.B. Robbins and play throughout the game. Deacs would not be satisfied with just one of the season. opponent.

Upset: Field hockey throttles champs Cross country off to strong start

By Jim Gleitman On the men’s side Mike Alt- Bersagel led all women runners Assistant Sports Editor ieri finished the race in 20:29.50, to finish with a time of 17:27.40. in a battle of perennial powerhouses placing seventh. Brandon Bar- Other top performers for the And they’re off. The men’s tholomew completed the course women include Anna Sherman Continued from Page B1 kept the ball out of the net and the they always have been. They are and women’s cross country with a time of 20:32.80 to finish in fourth with a time of 18:07.90, Deacs off the board for the dura- certainly not an opponent we teams competed this past in ninth place. Sean Stevens Erin Franklin in fifth with a time On Aug 31 Wake Forest opened tion of the game. are taking lightly by any means weekend in the first meet finished 13th with a time of of 18:12.70, Danielle Coon took regular season play against Iowa, The Deacs will face the U.S. and we look at that competition of the season at the Moun- 20:38.80, Dave Barrett finished sixth with a time of 18:16.30, and though they clearly domi- National Team on Sept. 5 in a on Sunday as being every bit as taineer Open in Boone. The 16th with a time of 20:42.30, Nikeya Green in eighth with a nated the Hawkeyes in every facet scrimmage before making the trip tough as what we just faced this men’s team had two runners Jimmy Butler came in 17th with time of 18:38.30 and Theresa of the game, the Deacs fell short to James Madison on Sept 8. past weekend. finish in the top 10 while the a time of 20:43.40 and Chris Fath took ninth with a time of 1-0. “We will never see a better oppo- The game against the U.S. team women recorded an incredible Elder took 18th with a time of 18:38.90. The offense amassed 19 shots nent than the match against the will take place under the lights in seven. 20:45.90. With her solid performance, and six penalty corners while U.S. team on Thursday, so we are Kentner Stadium at 7 p.m. while “I was really pleased with our “I was pleased with everything Bersagel was named ACC Cross Iowa could only muster five going to use it as way to learn the game against James Madison performance,” assistant direc- as it went exactly according to Country Performer of the Week shots and four corners. However, a couple of things,” Averill said. University will be in Harrison- tor of track and field Gary plan,” Sievers said. “Over the last on Sept. 3. Iowa’s goalkeeper Barb Weinberg “JMU is a great solid team and burg, Va., at 1 p.m. Sievers said. “I consider this mile we only had a 16 second In preparing for their upcom- meet preseason because in spread between our first and last ing home meet and the rest of the cross country, national rank- guy which is great.” season, Sievers says the team will ings don’t begin to accumu- “Mike Altieri ran very well work hard to improve on their late until last week in Septem- for his first meet after being off weaknesses. ber.” a year, Brandon Bartholomew “We have a training program The men’s team used the ran very well, Brandon Smith, set up for the whole cross coun- meet as an intense practice Sean Stevens, Dave Barrett and try season,” Sievers said. “We instead of focusing on winning. Jimmy Butler, they just all ran will continue to work hard and “We ran at a controlled pace well,” Sievers said. “There was get better each week. We are for a while to learn to run in not a bad performance, and a young group and there is no groups,” Sievers said. again in a very controlled envi- doubt we will improve with “Our goal was not to race, ronment we did not care about time. I am very excited about but to work on aspects of the team so much as the individu- it.” our racing. We will do the als.” The Deacs will next compete same thing during our home The women’s team had a when they host the alumni Invi- meet.” strong showing as well. Anne tational on September 14. Pressbox: A new breed of heroes are on the horizon

Jim Gleitman/Old Gold and Black Continued from Page B1 Junior Kelly Doton prepares to rip a shot during the Deacs’ match with Michigan, the defending “The A’s can and have inspired a bitter fan-base national champions. Doton and would prove to be a key element in the 2-0 victory. happen to also be the A’s only 2002 All-Stars. But because they win doing the unthinkable — don’t think that the A’s have accomplished on the playing as a team. A team? You mean one, backs of just two very talented and very young play- ers. Third baseman Eric Chavez, 24, shortstop Mark cohesive unit that works together? Yup, a team. Ellis, 25, outfielder Jermaine Dye, 28, and outfielder And not only do they play well together, Terrence Long, 26, have all stepped up mucho big- but they like each other. ..Makes you Deacs fall short time, both with the bat and with the “D.” Add a Football: all warm and fuzzy inside, doesn’t it? triumvirate of money hurlers to Zito — Mark Mulder, ern Illinois then scored 11 unan- On the defensive end of the ball, 25, Cory Lidle, 30, and Tim Hudson, 27, and one bad Continued from Page B1 swered points to send the game junior safety Quintin Williams led rotation is set. Closer Billy Koch, 27, is the iceman Senior wideout Fabian Davis into extra time. the way, nabbing two intercep- himself, and just seals the deal as far as this fan is is like Hoosiers on Amp. electrified the field all night long. On the statistical end of things, tions and rounding up 10 tack- concerned. Yes, I like the A’s because they are my team. In the second quarter, Davis put the Demon Deacs running game les. But the A’s do more than just win, at least in the (West Siiiiiiddddeeeeeeee!!!!!!) And yes, I have a the Deacons back on the board did not suffer, despite the absence Senior linebacker Jamie Scott eyes of those who idealize sports. They can save this soft spot for small-market teams that dare to rise by pressing his PlayStation but- of senior start Tarence Williams, and senior defensive end Calvin tortured and twisted game known as Major League to challenge the superiority of the megalopolis’ tons with an insane 82-yard punt who is out with a broken bone in Pace chipped in 14 and nine tack- Baseball. The A’s can and have inspired a bitter fan- squads. (Lock and load, Sacramento Kings … the return for a touchdown. Davis his left foot. les, respectively. base because they win doing the unthinkable — play- Lakers’ days are numbered.) And yes, maybe I also hauled in three receptions for The Four Horsemen of Birgs, “Defensively, we did not play ing as a team. A team? You mean one, cohesive unit have become obsessed with the A’s rah-rah atmo- 60 yards, and ran for 69 yards on Mughelli, , sophomore Nick very well at times and at times that works together? Yup, a team. And not only do sphere in a time where money talks and money four carries. Burney and true freshman Chris we played very well, but it was in they play well together, but they like each other. listens. And I know that soon enough, these young “I thought Fabian played his Barclay rampaged the Huskies. spurts,” Grobe said. They live together, party together and grow together. Athletics will find greener pastures elsewhere. But best game since I’ve been here, Birgs finished with 81 yards, “We are not going to let the loss Makes you all warm and fuzzy inside, doesn’t it? you know what? Who cares? Right now baseball as did Ovie Mughelli and (senior Burney with 77, and Barclay with linger,” Scott said. “We are going Think about it, when was the last time professional needs to prove to America that it is more than tight end) Ray Thomas,” Grobe 37 rushing yards. to use (what we learned against baseball players did anything that resembled win- a sporting version of Enron. And the A’s are the said. Williams’ status is still up in Northern Illinois) to get better and ning as a real team? The Yankees, as a 25-man roster, sweetest cure for the anger and resentment left in After the Deacons continued the air. Grobe said, “You will see look forward to the rest of the winning? Hah. That so ludicrous I don’t even need to fans’ mouths. So rock on A’s; may your winning to plug away with their running Tarence Williams if he continues season.” address it. The D-Backs? Umm … well, do you con- streak not stop until you have the World Series game, which totaled 344 total to practice well … he has been The Deacons next game is their sider two guys a team (i.e. pitchers Randy Johnson Trophy firmly in your grasp. And Giambi is back yards by the end of the evening, healing well all along, but the home opener, Sept. 7 against East and Curt Schilling)? How about when San Francisco in New York, wondering what went wrong as he they led the Huskies 35-24 at the problem has been whether or not Carolina. Kickoff is set for 6:30 Giants’ leaders Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent got into rubs his hairless face, as per god damn Yankee end of the third quarter. North- he can run into people.” p.m. a dugout scuffle? Let’s face it, the A’s winning it all policy. Page B4 Perspectives Animalold gold and black http://ogb.wfu.edu thursday, september 5, 2002

By Phil Glynn Sarah Leer/Old Gold and Black Perspectives Editor House What some students consider their right has become one of RLH’s pet peeves...

onight Patrick Baron and Steve the configuration of the community demands that other residents’ interests be taken into inspection can be a hair- Evans, two sophomore residents of raising event for both pet TEfird Residence Hall, will be saying account. and keeper. goodbye to their third roommate. “There are safety issues,” she said. “I normally put her in my The three have been together since the backpack,” the student said beginning of their freshman year. “There are also of fire alarms. And as the being who shared a year and But just as the outgoing a half of college with Baron and Evans is Mariguana, The Princess shown the door, the remaining roommates leads a charmed life. She are disappointed and upset. resides in a posh two-story Though they may not agree with cage complete with a sleeping Residence Life and Housing’s area and a room to lounge around. dismissal of their friend, But the student said she lets her out they can understand the as often as she can since ferrets are reason. “I think we outdoor animals who enjoy digging and Their third roommate was being outside. an Iguana. should be able They need look no further See no evil… than page 39 of the Guide to have pets To Community Living to On a campus where secrets are hard find the reason why as long as we to keep, sometimes students’ pets must Mariguana will be moving rely on the complicity of the resident back to Charlotte to live keep them up advisor to keep their lodgings. Carson with Baron’s family: said this might happen because of the “Animals are not permitted and take care long list of other rules RAs are charged in the residence halls unless with enforcing. With having to worry approved by the director of of them.” about alcohol abuse, noise, vandalism residence life and housing and drug violations, RAs may not be too or designate. Violations will worried about the pet next door. result in a $60 per animal Patrick Baron “We have a lot of policies,” Carson said. fee, and the animal(s) will “We mean each and every one of them. be removed from campus Sophomore But obviously, some things cause more of immediately.” a degree of harm than others.” But Baron says that doesn’t But Carson warned RAs against what make it right. she calls a “wink-wink, nod-nod” attitude “I think we should be able “The residence halls were toward pets on their halls. to have pets as long as we She said when RAs don’t enforce policy keep them up and take care not built for (pets).” that is on the books, the department and of them,” he said. the university is in a tough spot. Other students feel the “That’s a liability,” she said. same way. Connie Carson She added that in some cases, the Keeping a pet on campus RA could be subject to personal liability means keeping it a secret. Director of Residence Life because he or she looks the other way. But some students feel the But no one is saying that the problem gamble against a $60 fine and Housing is epidemic, and after all, if students want and dismissal of the animal is pets there are a number of houses and a good one. Jeff Feintech/Old Gold and Black apartment complexes around town where Residence Life and allergy issues for folks. pet’s are allowed. Housing Director Connie Also, if an animal is not well-trained it may misbehave in front of other folks.” Carson knows a lot of university, but Carson said such instances Carson said students living on campus students go against are rare and must be cleared through other Legalizing Mariguana should be prepared to provide for the regulations to house a pet. departments such as the counseling center. “I’m not naïve,” she said. sensitivities of fellow residents. So Baron’s and Evans’ Iguana will be After all, other rules take those sensitivities Despite the regulation, On the loose heading home for now. But his on-campus which Carson says is based into account, such as noise and trashing owners aren’t one bit worried. Baron’s policies. father is a veterinarian. on health and safety Despite the best efforts of RLH and the concerns, Baron believes Carson said that neighbors of pet keepers Even after Mariguana’s departure, they may have phobias and that animals may strict adherence to university regulations, will be left with a reminder of him. strongly that he and his illegal animals do reside on campus. One roommate have done all have unpredictable tempers. The massive cage they built takes up the And though she says the rule is mostly student, who asked to remain anonymous, full space under a lofted bed. They said they can to keep keeps a ferret in her Mariguana’s living health and safety inspired, community life Mariguana enjoyed it a great deal more simply needs to operate on rules. dorm room. Though the student says she than the traditional cage where he lived as standards high and his knows the rule, she couldn’t bear to part effect on the facility “We need to have floors and ceilings about a freshman. what is and is not allowed,” she said. with her pet. Besides, she argues, Princess “He definitely likes it better,” Baron said. minimal. Fiona is a perfect companion for an “His cage is ten times Basically, Carson said, the only animal a “But we let him roam around the room person can keep is a fish. But, of course, she undergrad. too a lot of times.” But those days are now cleaner than our room,” he “She gets most active at night, which said. said, exceptions are made for service animals gone. And students whose pets are still on such as seeing eye dogs. works for a college student’s schedule,” she campus continue to try to give them the Seeing eye dogs are the most prominent said. On the books attention and freedom that they need, while service animals and the only ones currently The resident said she was looking for struggling to keep them under wraps. And permitted by RLH. something more interesting than a fish, Carson said students shouldn’t hold their But Carson said it doesn’t matter how well But Carson said the department was once though keeping the ferret a secret is no easy breath if they are waiting for the rule to an animal is kept. Having a pet still puts asked to allow a “therapy animal.” task. It’s a good thing ferrets sleep about 20 change. an undue strain on the community. Dorm The student who made the request hours a day, she said. “Not in our environment,” she said. “The rooms aren’t built for pets, she said, and eventually decided not to return to the But the occasional fire drill or room residence halls were not built for that.”

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Americans North Point 5 theater closes, leaves void

By Natalie Bonomo attendance. porary Art (SEECA), located on Reyn- terms of picture and sound on the East Old Gold and Black Reviewer Carter Meiselman, the chief executive olda Road, offers a summer and winter Coast,” said Fisher. worship of the company was regretful. “Obvi- film series. As of October, films will be shown For those that desire to see films other ously, we wish that the theater was still “Stars Under the Stars” is the summer in the Stevens Center in downtown than the newest Austin Powers sequel, able to generate the level of series where four movies are shown on Winston-Salem. On October 22 a new, there is one less option in the Winston- traffic that it used to, but it SECCA’s lawn every other Thursday re-mastered print of To Kill a Mocking- Salem area. North Point Theater, once doesn’t,” Meiselman said beginning in July. The English Patient, bird will be shown. located on Brownsboro Rd, closed its in the Winston-Salem the last of the four films, will be shown African and religious films will be pop ‘Idol’ doors August 15. Journal. tonight. A winter film series will start shown in December and in April the North Point opened in 1987 and was “This means in February. school will have an international film known for its slate of independent and one less Lisa Woods, the Membership Services festival. foreign films such as Italian for Beginners, option, Coordinator for SECCA, feels it is a The Winston-Salem Cinema Society Kelly Clarkson wins Amelie, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and a n d shame the North Point Theater closed. will begin its 2002 film season as a Gosford Park. For many students, the clos- we She said that “ideas are being thrown partnership with the NCSA School of ing was a disappointment. around” as to how to try and make up Filmmaking at the ACE Theater on the hearts, pop stardom “I was sorry to see North Point closed for the loss. NCSA campus. Star Search because they offered movies that are In addition, the North Carolina School Four films will be shown this year in in redux often not shown in regular theaters,” k of the Arts offers numerous films. Butter conjunction with the Society’s efforts sophomore Scott Thompson said. don’t Fisher, the Director of Special Projects at to show international and independent The closing also affected Lowell Old Gold andhave Blac that the School of Filmmaking for the NCSA, films for the Piedmont Triad. Tillet, a freshman from Winston- many options,” said they hold screenings where guests are On September 15, Lagaan: Once Upon Salem who frequented the theater. Bodenner/ welcomed. a Time in India (India, 2001) will Chris said junior Dylan “North Point was a bastion of low- Morris. The screening facilities, the ACE Cine- be shown. Code Unknown (France/ priced quality movies,” he said. But art film lovers need not matheque Complex at the School of Film- Germany, 2000) will be shown Eastern Federal Corporation said it worry — there is still hope. making’s Moving Image Archives is state- was shutting down the theater due to low The Southeastern Center for Contem- of-the-art and has “the best theater in See North Point, Page B6 Hip hop: all welcome at city galleries

By Ernie Hatfield and Susannah Rosenblatt Old Gold and Black Reviewer and Photo courtesy of FOX and NBC Arts & Entertainment Editor 20-year-old Kelly Clarkson was named America’s newest idol. Some university students may complain about the lack of variety in their options for weekend activities. The bar By Ryan Eanes scene is somewhat limited and can grow tiresome for Contributing Reviwer those who demand something different. Movies are fun, but certainly not overly Anyone who’s spent more than exciting. Local concerts occur 10 minutes around me at any given often, but only in one or two Event time can tell you that reality televi- : Downtown small venues that don’t always sion is not anywhere close to being Gallery Hop appeal to the college crowd. my favorite type of TV. Students who wish to escape Time: 7 - 10 p.m. Although programs like Survivor weekend monotony can head and have become noth- to the downtown Winston- Big Brother Date: ing more than cookie-cutter series, Friday, Sep- Salem arts district for this reality television doesn’t have to tember 6 month’s Gallery Hop, Sept. 6 be bad. There have been a few from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Place: notable exceptions to the rule, the Sixth and Organized by Winston’s latest of which is the British rip-off Trade Streets Downtown Art District Asso- American Idol. ciation, the Gallery Hop pro- But reality TV didn’t just spring vides a different kind of week- up yesterday. Over the course of end excursion. On the first Friday of every month from television’s short history (NBC’s 7-10 p.m. the intersection of 6th and Trade Streets is first color broadcast was just in blocked off for a festival which allows the public to wander 1953) there have been some enter- through about 25 art galleries, co-operatives, shops and taining and successful forays into private studios. The Hop offers a first-hand look at the the world of reality TV, and a few blossoming but often overlooked presence of the visual that have led to even more success- arts that downtown Winston has to offer. ful series. “It’s a festive atmosphere,” said Alix Hitchcock, a uni- Back before American Idol, black- versity drawing instructor and a member of an arts district and-white sets brought audiences collective, Artworks Gallery. “Students can see what’s Chris Bodenner/Old Gold and Black the hottest music acts of the day going on, maybe buy something nice. It gets them to get Urban Artware is only one of several galleries near Sixth and Trade Streets that participate in with American Bandstand. The downtown and realize they live in a town, and don’t just monthly gallery hops. show, originally broadcast in 1952 live on campus.” in Philadelphia, found a home on The monthly event is free, and features music, food, even if they’re not particularly art buyers. It gives them alike. ABC in 1957, where it was hosted drinks and plenty of art. an outlet. They might not normally go to a museum, but Within these galleries, visitors will be able to peruse the by Dick Clark. The show finally “It gets people something to do beyond the traditional they can go to a social event.” vast assortment of styles and mediums created by local ended its run 30 years later — music or bars and that sort of thing; it gives a whole other Galleries such as Urban Artware, The Fiber Company, artists and showcased by visiting exhibitions. Paintings, impressive for any TV series. aspect to the area,” said John Cahoon, the owner of Realis Textures, Trade Street Studio and Realis participate in American Bandstand could easily gallery. “This is something people want to get out and do the event, welcoming art aficionados and curious novices See Galleries, Page B6 be called one of the first experi- ments in “reality television,” as it was risky at the time to bring pop music into the home through tele- vision. Ask your parents if they can remember the controversy that Basmati curries favor with Indian favorites surrounded groups like The Bea- allowing you to determine your dish’s spiciness. The tles being featured on By Susannah Rosenblatt American Arts & Entertainment Editor appetizers come with both minty green cilantro sauce Bandstand. or a sweeter sauce. A vaguely similar program called Entrees, are between $8 and $17, and include sizzling — Winston-Salem dining just got spicier. Star Search hosted by Ed McMa- For the longest time, Golden India on Fairlawn Drive north-Indian tandoori dishes. These seared meats and hon in the ‘80s — invited talented vegetables are cooked in traditional clay tandoor ovens (and some not-so-talented) young was the sole source of south Asian cuisine in town, serving up tasty if slightly greasy curry and masala standards with and arrive steaming to your table. performers to the stage to try and After an initial mix-up in my order, the attentive find fame. The show had a solid an affordable lunch buffet. run from 1983 to 1995, producing Last year, Nawab opened on Stratford Road, part of stars like Britney Spears. a classier chain with impeccable service and delicate entrees. Basmati Indian Restaurant Both American Bandstand and could be classified as Enter Basmati. Star Search The newest Indian restaurant in town, on Healy Drive Hours: Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. and “reality programs.” They involved 5 - 10 p.m. real people in real-time, perfor- off Stratford Road, is excellent. It can be fairly bustling inside, so don’t be put off if the wait staff doesn’t imme- mance-based situations that could Location: 3088 Healy Drive lead to either a positive or nega- diately attend to you. The menu spans India’s geography, as with most south tive outcome. Television produc- Phone: 794-9206 ers knew this when they decided to Asian restaurants; Basmati offers Mughlai kebabs and kormas (a mild, creamy sauce for meats) of the Muslim produce a sort of Star Search with a tradition, northern and southern Indian specialties. Old Gold and Black twist — creating American Idol. waiter immediately brought out my original tandoori Sarah Leer/ le the objective of the pro- Start your meal with samosas, a traditional appetizer of a Basmati’s menu offers dozens of delicious choices, Whi flaky dumpling with vegetables or meat inside; Basmati’s chicken dish, and did not charge us for the extra including tandoori dishes, curry and naan, a type gram, to find a new “pop sensa- entrée. tion” for the masses, is nothing baby samosas are especially light and flavorful. Vegetable of bread. pakoras, spinach, potato and onion fritters, are another My personal favorites are the colorful, slow-cooked new, the main difference in Amer- southern Indian dishes. outstanding vegetarian choice. Basmati offers some amazing seafood options in addition ican Idol is that it involves the Usually steamed or roasted, these dishes of meats If you want something spicy, try papad, flat, crispy lentil to the traditional chicken and lamb. audience as a decision-making and vegetables in aromatic sauces are always accom- crackers. The Jhinga Makhanwala or shrimp with tomato gravy, was The wait staff is solicitous, if not a little harried, taking panied by the nutty, delicate Basmati rice that lends See Idol, Page B6 the time to explain the flavors of sauces and relishes and the establishment its name. See Basmati, Page B7 B6 Thursday, September 5, 2002 Old Gold and Black Arts & Entertainment Let the Benson Center be your art guide By Jane Bianchi Wilson. Senior Millie Kerr, president of Student Union, Old Gold and Black Reviewer Every four years since 1963, a group of art students hopes to publicize the guides school-wide. “Because travel during spring break on a university-funded the tours are a reasonably young program, we are If the orange Easy Mac stain hardened on your excursion to galleries and studios in New York City hoping to increase awareness about this opportunity microwave is the only thing you consider contem- to buy new pieces for the Student Union Collection on campus,” she said. porary art, have no fear. of Contemporary Art. With a generous budget from The tour includes work by artists such as Louise Student Union is sponsoring an audio tour that the school, the 2001 group was able to purchase eight Nevelson, Robert Rauschenburg and a provocative guides listeners through 23 pieces of art hanging on new works. acrylic on canvas by eminent African-American artist the walls of the Benson University Center. This pro- Most pieces in the collection are not included on Robert Colescott, entitled “Famous Last Words: Death gram, installed last January, aims to educate students the audio tour. Striving to help viewers make the of A Poet.” about the paintings, lithographs, crayon drawings best possible use of their time, McHenry decided to As the audio tour explains, the piece depicts an and oil washes hanging right under their noses. include the finest of the selections featured in last older, African-American poet on his deathbed, sur- Curator and assistant gallery director Kathryn year’s anniversary exhibition. rounded by images from his past. Some of these McHenry first proposed the idea during the Univer- The tour is free, but students leave their ID cards memories include illustrations of gambling and inter- sity’s 60th anniversary art exhibition last fall. “I found at the third-floor information desk in exchange for racial sex. After it had been on display in the Benson that people stayed in the gallery longer during the an electronic wand and map. Center for three years, an unknown vandal covered audio tours and that viewers found them less distract- The tour is self-directed; viewers can choose which the white lover in his painting with black perma- ing than textual information,” she said. pieces interest them and skip others by punching in nent marker. With the artist’s help, the painting was McHenry gathered information about the artwork the number of each particular piece on the wand. quickly restored and still hangs today. Sarah Leer/Old Gold and Black from books and university files; art professor Mar- Only the numbered selections are part of the audio According to McHenry, “When you are dealing Junior Keisha Haynes listens to a free art audio garet Supplee Smith wrote the narrative for the tour. tour and are located mainly on the third and fourth with pieces that arouse passion, there is always a guide in the Benson University Center. As McHenry stated, “The information is directed floors. concern for its safety.” toward people with an average knowledge of art, not The audio guide gives background on each artist To prevent future incidents, she is hoping to find The goal of this project, McHenry said, “is to make art history experts.” and points out symbolism and details in the art- secure museum space for the more valuable pieces more people aware of the museum-quality art that The tour is narrated by Senior Vice President Edwin work. in the collection. is right here at our fingertips.” NY rockers Interpol Who needs real life? Date virtually!

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Why, you may ask, does where Universities” ranking. What other school university men and women together. you live on campus make any difference do you know of that includes free match- Imagine: when you initially applied, to your potential match? Perhaps you’re making with a top-notch college educa- Courtesy of Michael Edwards/matadorrecords.com you’d send in a picture for the look an upperclassman male looking for fresh tion? Well, knowing this school, they’d New York-based rock quartet Interpol wows with their debut LP, Turn book, a picture for WIN, a picture for meat. Maybe you’re a junior female who probably raise tuition and claim the ser- Up the Bright Lights. your ID card and a picture for your wouldn’t be caught dead dating someone vice was free.Yet, as long as WAKE TV DeaconMatch.com profile! 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SUV or BMW; business or pre-med; mar- university. The column is written by a senior a jump of Iggy Pop-proportions from a gymnastic feat I soon found out was Of course, while filling out your profile, riage or sex with no strings. All are very under a pseudonym in order to maintain her my living room couch to the adjacent you would encounter the usual questions pertinent in the search for your perfect sexual anonymity. stairwell, a gymnastic feat I soon found well beyond my ability. out was well beyond my ability. The initial leap was perfect, and as I flew up onto the arm of the loveseat above a whisper, with only the repeating I knew my legion of imaginary fans phrase “I will surprise you sometimes/ Galleries: were more than impressed, though I’ll come around” sung over a hypnotic they were doomed to be let down as the guitar line. The group then launches couch slid from beneath my feet forc- into the first true song of the album, Monthly hops ing me to fall onto the thinly carpeted “Obstacle 1.” The song sets the mood dormitory floor. for the entire album, with introspective Luckily, my wrist broke my fall, and often cryptic lyrics regarding a lost draw crowds and as I clutched my aching hand to love and missed opportunities coupled Continued from Page B5 my backside, the only thought going with catchy and often dark music. through my head was, “I have to finish The quiet jewel of the album comes the guitar solo.” in the form of the song “NYC.” I rarely sculptures, photography, textiles and Granted, I don’t normally get so pay any attention to lyrics the first time graphic art will be on display. excited about my music as to have I listen to an album, but this was the “We’re not like the mall,” said Dee complete disregard for physical well- song that begged an exception. “I had Conner, a partner in Fiber Company, being, but this was no ordinary album seven faces/ thought I knew which one a weaving co-operative. “Everything in I was listening to. This was Interpol’s to wear/ but I’m sick of spending these our shop is handmade; a lot of the things Turn On the Bright Lights. lonely nights/ training myself not to are one of a kind,” she said. “You’re After I made it to my feet, I was more care,” was my mantra this summer as not going to be walking down the street than happy to finish the final minute I sat through day after day of pointless seeing somebody else carrying the same of “PDA” (one of the best songs on activity, doing what I knew I did not thing.” Sarah Leer/Old Gold and Black the album) in classic rock star fashion. want to do. Visitors can nibble on finger foods One voice Fortunately, one of my roommates had Often I would plead, in unison with and sip on punch while perusing the art- walked into the room to witness my the lead singer Paul Banks, for some- work. One may also find a mellow jazz Geraldine Hughes rehearses her one-woman show, Belfast Blues, chronicling her death and rebirth at the hands of rock, one (anyone) to “wake up to me now/ trio playing on a corner or a lone saxo- upbringing in Northern Ireland. Belfast Blues will be at the Ring Theatre tonight and and as I finished my set I heard faint turn on the bright lights,” a statement so phonist within a gallery, just another one Sept. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10; $5 for students. Call Ext. 5295 for information. applause. simple, yet so sincere in its delivery, that of the unique flavors this event has to Normal people would feel embar- it cannot help but be effective. offer. rassed at having been seen in such a Other songs, such as the imaginatively A great feature of the event, said vulnerable position, but I just felt pity titled “Obstacle 2,” “Stella Was A Diver DADA vice president Millicent Grea- Would-be stars vie for that he lacked the knowledge that Turn And She Was Always Down” and the son, is the varied crowds it draws. ‘Idol’: On the Bright Lights is worth any morti- tongue-in-cheek “Leif Erikson” flesh out “You interact with a lot of people that fication. the album nicely, creating a solid piece you might not necessarily see,” said The album begins subtly, barely of pure pop bliss. Greason, who owns Urban Artware. their 15 minutes on FOX “It’s a very eclectic mixture of people that show up. You’ve got grandmas and Continued from Page B5 some time that a significant number of grandpas, families with kids, punk kids the contestants will be approached with Art film fans with crazy hair; that’s what makes it fun. body. In recent days the call-in voting record deals, regardless of whether or North Point: You’re like, ‘Yeah, there are people living system has been deluged with “fake” not they actually won the contest. in Winston-Salem.’” votes being placed by computer sys- So new diehard fans of some of the must find flicks elsewhere Greason has scheduled a techno DJ for tems. excommunicated contestants may not Sept. 6th’s entertainment, to perform in Regardless of these potential problems have to fret long before records — or, the SEED gallery courtyard. (which the production company swears at the very least, singles — by the run- Continued from Page B5 There have been gallery hops for over have been compensated for in the final ners-up are released. “I’m sure sooner or later, someone will 10 years, but DADA recently made results), the three judges — Paula Abdul, The idea of audience participation is a October 20. Happy Times (China, 2002) wise up and build a theater here in town.” them monthly, rather bimonthly. Randy Jackson and the annoying, British fairly recent one, and promises to crop is scheduled for November 17, and For students ready to bemoan the snoot Simon Cowell — provide the con- up again. Perhaps we need a new term Mark Burger boredom of life in the twin city, Greason testants with advice. The program ended for this sort of television — interactive on December 15 Warm Water Under Winston-Salem Journal Movie Critic a Bridge (Japan, 2001) will be pre- has her own opinion. its first run this week (strangely, a summer reality television? American Idol 2, doubt- sented. “It doesn’t matter where you live; if run, which seems to be becoming a popu- less already in the works, will cer- All films begin at 3 p.m. and are $5 you’re a boring person you’re going to lar trend), selecting 20-year-old Texan tainly allow viewers to participate; other for student non-members. filled. be boring,” she said. Kelly Clarkson as the lucky winner. shows are sure to follow its lead. Mark Burger, a movie critic for the “I’m sure sooner or later, someone The alternative, she suggests, is to head The appeal of American Idol doesn’t stop In the meantime, keep your eyes on Winston-Salem Journal hopes the void will wise up and build a theater here in downtown Sept. 6 and open your eyes at just selecting one particular winner; the tube and the phone next to your left by North Point’s Closing will be town,” he said. and your mind. sources at FOX have been saying for ear. Arts & Entertainment Old Gold and Black Thursday, September 5, 2002 B7

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Athenaeum/Looking Back. Sept. 10: Tripping Billies. Sept. 11: ON CAMPUS Phix. Sept. 12: Absolute 80’s. Sept. 13: David Allan Coe/ Pound Sign. Sept 14: Robert Earl Keen/Robinella and the CC Exhibits String Band. Sept. 15: Suite 490/Lam Candy/Exit 90/Jimmy and George/After Image. Sept 18: The Recipe/Blue String. Across the Temple Gate: The Cambodian Side of Where: 433 Baity St. Greensboro. Photographs by Cedric N. Chatterly explore the Info: Call 748-1064. life of Greensboro’s Cambodian Khmer community, formed in the early 1980s. Denyce Graves. Opera Carolina brings the Metropolitan When: Sept. 3 - Oct. 30 Opera diva, famous for her performance as Carmen, to Char- Where: Museum of Anthropology lotte. Info: Free. Ext. 5282 When: Tonight 7:30 p.m. Where: Belk Theater - Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Info: Tickets $15 - $100. Call (704) 372-1000 for more informa- Art tion.

Breaking Boundaries. The university will host the exhibit fea- turing 50 works by former artists-in-residence at the Atlantic Art Center for the Arts. Works include paintings, sculptures, manu- scripts, photographs and musical compositions. Health, Happiness and Metempsychosis: The Art of James When: Through Oct. 2 Harold Jennings and Gregory Barsamian’s Animayhem. Where: Charlotte and Philip Hanes Gallery SECCA presents mixed media works by the two artists. Jen- Info: Free and open to the public. Ext. 5585 nings’ art will be on display unil Sept. 28. Barsamian’s exhibit closes Sept. 25. Where: 750 Marguerite Drive Concerts Info: $3 with student ID.

Secrest Artist Series: The Ahn Trio. This ensemble is com- Robert Frost’s Friend: Leon Makielski. The Elder Art Gallery posed of three sisters — a pianist, cellist and violinist. will present works by the artist, who painted with French Basmati: A taste of India When: Tonight 8-10 p.m. Impressionists in the early 20th century. reasonable for the top-notch food; Where: Brendle Recital Hall When: Sept. 1- Oct. 16 Continued from Page B5 appetizers are $4 to $11, desserts Info: Free for students. General admission $18, senior citizens Where: 1427 South Boulevard Suite 101, Charlotte My personal favorites are the and non-university students $12. Ext. 5295 Info: Free. Call (704) 370-6337. around $3. absolutely outstanding. colorful, slow-cooked southern Basmati also offers a weekday Palak paneer, or spinach with Indian dishes. Usually steamed buffet for $6.99 and buffets on the Theatre Theatre cottage cheese, is perennial weekends for $9.99. veggie favorite. or roasted, these dishes of meats Although it might take a Belfast Blues. The one-woman show is written and performed The Glass Menagerie. Penny Fuller will star in the Charlotte The waiters also are conscien- and vegetables in moment to flag down a waiter for by Geraldine Hughes. Repertory Theatre’s performance of the play. tious in refilling water glasses aromatic sauces are always the bill, you’re going to need the When: 8-10 p.m. Sept. 5-7 When: Sept. 7 - 29 for overworked western palates extra time to digest the appetiz- Where: Ring Theatre Where: Booth Playhouse - Blumenthal Performing Arts Center unaccustomed to the robust fla- accompanied by the nutty, ers, entrees and bread you’ll have Info: Student tickets $5 at the door. in Charlotte vors of south Asian spices. delicate Basmati rice that lends devoured. Info: Tickets $24 - $31.50. Call (704)-372-1000 for show times. Basmati offers five different the establishment its name. Sit back and enjoy the seemingly biryanis. authentic Indian decor, including ELSEWHERE Cabaret. Theatre Alliance presents the Tony Award-winning These are complex dishes of paintings, or the soothing salmon- musical. rice, meat and vegetables from colored walls. When: Sept. 6 - 8 and 12 - 15. Call for showtimes. southern India. mopping up the last of a curry Or visit the bar to the right Concerts Where: SECCA, 750 Margeurite Dr. I didn’t get to try this “pride of sauce or spinach dish. behind a beaded curtain. Info: Tickets $14 and $16. Call 768-5655. Basmati,” but the chicken, lamb, The waiter will also be happy Basmati is a welcome addition Cat’s Cradle. Sept. 5: X-ecutioners/Whatzisnaim. Sept. 6: shrimp and vegetable varieties to recommend a wine to comple- to local ethnic cuisine, worthy Two Dollar Pistols/Lonesome Bob. Sept. 7: Squeezetoy. Sept. sound enticing. ment your meal; I had a delicious of both a first-time and repeat 8: Sunday Showcase 8 bands for $2. Sept. 11: Zoso. Sept. Film Be sure to order north Indian Shiraz. visits. 12: Club D’elf/Apple Juice Orchestra. Sept. 13: Pietasters/40 roti or paratha, unleavened If your taste runs to the sweet, Basmati is located at 3088 Healy Oz. Sept. 14: Dillinger Four/Scaries/Rivethead/Toys That Kill/ Stars Under the Stars. The outdoor film festival concludes breads either baked or fried on a traditional milky. fruity lassi Drive, 794-9206. Letdown. Sept. 16: Madlib/Peanut Butter Wolf/Egon. with The English Patient. Gates open at 8 p.m. No outside food a griddle. might hit the spot. It is open Tuesday through Where: 300 East Main St. Carrboro or drink allowed. Plain or flavored naan is espe- The prices for entrees, appetiz- Sunday 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5 Info: Call (919) 967-9053. When: 9 p.m. tonight Where: SECCA, 750 Margeurite Dr. cially delicious and essential for ers and desserts are more than p.m. - 10 p.m. Ziggy’s. Sept. 5: Charlie Hunter/Gomachi. Sept. 6: Info: $6 for non-members Classifieds Business Office 518 Benson University Center Winston-Salem, NC 27109 336-758-5279 Fax: 336-758-4561 Commercial Rates Student/Faculty Rates 1 run.....$8.00 1 run....$4.00 3 runs....$20.00 3 runs...$10.00

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• Carillon tolls when first plane struck Tower 2 in New York City, minutes before 9:00 a.m.

• President Hearn makes statement of purpose and begins reading names of more than 2,800 victims at 10:30 a.m.

• Reading of names will continue throughout the day by students

• Opportunities for prayer and booklet of interfaith prayer available at both chapels along with Catholic mass in Davis Chapel

• Documentary in Pugh Audtitorium at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00

• Booklet of interfaith prayers available at both chapels and elsewhere

• Opportunities to write reflections on bulletin boards outside the chapel and Benson

• Opportunities for future volunteer commitments with WFU Volunteer Service Corps

INTERFAITH WORSHIP SERVICE IN WAIT CHAPEL AT 8 PM – FOLLOWED IMMEDIATLEY BY CANDLELIGHT OBSERVANCE ON QUAD Arts & Entertainment Old Gold and Black Thursday, September 5, 2002 B7

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Athenaeum/Looking Back. Sept. 10: Tripping Billies. Sept. 11: ON CAMPUS Phix. Sept. 12: Absolute 80’s. Sept. 13: David Allan Coe/ Pound Sign. Sept 14: Robert Earl Keen/Robinella and the CC Exhibits String Band. Sept. 15: Suite 490/Lam Candy/Exit 90/Jimmy and George/After Image. Sept 18: The Recipe/Blue String. Across the Temple Gate: The Cambodian Side of Where: 433 Baity St. Greensboro. Photographs by Cedric N. Chatterly explore the Info: Call 748-1064. life of Greensboro’s Cambodian Khmer community, formed in the early 1980s. Denyce Graves. Opera Carolina brings the Metropolitan When: Sept. 3 - Oct. 30 Opera diva, famous for her performance as Carmen, to Char- Where: Museum of Anthropology lotte. Info: Free. Ext. 5282 When: Tonight 7:30 p.m. Where: Belk Theater - Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Info: Tickets $15 - $100. Call (704) 372-1000 for more informa- Art tion.

Breaking Boundaries. The university will host the exhibit fea- turing 50 works by former artists-in-residence at the Atlantic Art Center for the Arts. Works include paintings, sculptures, manu- scripts, photographs and musical compositions. Health, Happiness and Metempsychosis: The Art of James When: Through Oct. 2 Harold Jennings and Gregory Barsamian’s Animayhem. Where: Charlotte and Philip Hanes Gallery SECCA presents mixed media works by the two artists. Jen- Info: Free and open to the public. Ext. 5585 nings’ art will be on display unil Sept. 28. Barsamian’s exhibit closes Sept. 25. Where: 750 Marguerite Drive Concerts Info: $3 with student ID. Secrest Artist Series: The Ahn Trio. This ensemble is com- Robert Frost’s Friend: Leon Makielski. The Elder Art Gallery A taste of India posed of three sisters — a pianist, cellist and violinist. will present works by the artist, who painted with French Basmati: When: Tonight 8-10 p.m. Impressionists in the early 20th century. reasonable for the top-notch food; Where: Brendle Recital Hall When: Sept. 1- Oct. 16 Continued from Page B5 appetizers are $4 to $11, desserts Info: Free for students. General admission $18, senior citizens Where: 1427 South Boulevard Suite 101, Charlotte My personal favorites are the and non-university students $12. Ext. 5295 Info: Free. Call (704) 370-6337. around $3. absolutely outstanding. colorful, slow-cooked southern Basmati also offers a weekday Palak paneer, or spinach with Indian dishes. Usually steamed buffet for $6.99 and buffets on the Theatre Theatre cottage cheese, is perennial weekends for $9.99. veggie favorite. or roasted, these dishes of meats Although it might take a Belfast Blues. The one-woman show is written and performed The Glass Menagerie. Penny Fuller will star in the Charlotte The waiters also are conscien- and vegetables in moment to flag down a waiter for by Geraldine Hughes. Repertory Theatre’s performance of the play. tious in refilling water glasses aromatic sauces are always the bill, you’re going to need the When: 8-10 p.m. Sept. 5-7 When: Sept. 7 - 29 for overworked western palates extra time to digest the appetiz- Where: Ring Theatre Where: Booth Playhouse - Blumenthal Performing Arts Center unaccustomed to the robust fla- accompanied by the nutty, ers, entrees and bread you’ll have Info: Student tickets $5 at the door. in Charlotte vors of south Asian spices. delicate Basmati rice that lends devoured. Info: Tickets $24 - $31.50. Call (704)-372-1000 for show times. Basmati offers five different the establishment its name. Sit back and enjoy the seemingly biryanis. authentic Indian decor, including ELSEWHERE Cabaret. Theatre Alliance presents the Tony Award-winning These are complex dishes of paintings, or the soothing salmon- musical. rice, meat and vegetables from colored walls. When: Sept. 6 - 8 and 12 - 15. Call for showtimes. southern India. mopping up the last of a curry Or visit the bar to the right Concerts Where: SECCA, 750 Margeurite Dr. I didn’t get to try this “pride of sauce or spinach dish. behind a beaded curtain. Info: Tickets $14 and $16. Call 768-5655. Basmati,” but the chicken, lamb, The waiter will also be happy Basmati is a welcome addition Cat’s Cradle. Sept. 5: X-ecutioners/Whatzisnaim. Sept. 6: shrimp and vegetable varieties to recommend a wine to comple- to local ethnic cuisine, worthy Two Dollar Pistols/Lonesome Bob. Sept. 7: Squeezetoy. Sept. sound enticing. ment your meal; I had a delicious of both a first-time and repeat 8: Sunday Showcase 8 bands for $2. Sept. 11: Zoso. Sept. Film Be sure to order north Indian Shiraz. visits. 12: Club D’elf/Apple Juice Orchestra. Sept. 13: Pietasters/40 roti or paratha, unleavened If your taste runs to the sweet, Basmati is located at 3088 Healy Oz. Sept. 14: Dillinger Four/Scaries/Rivethead/Toys That Kill/ Stars Under the Stars. The outdoor film festival concludes breads either baked or fried on a traditional milky. fruity lassi Drive, 794-9206. with The English Patient. Gates open at 8 p.m. No outside food Letdown. Sept. 16: Madlib/Peanut Butter Wolf/Egon. a griddle. might hit the spot. It is open Tuesday through Where: 300 East Main St. Carrboro or drink allowed. Plain or flavored naan is espe- The prices for entrees, appetiz- Sunday 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5 Info: Call (919) 967-9053. When: 9 p.m. tonight Where: SECCA, 750 Margeurite Dr. cially delicious and essential for ers and desserts are more than p.m. - 10 p.m. Ziggy’s. Sept. 5: Charlie Hunter/Gomachi. Sept. 6: Info: $6 for non-members Classifieds

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Americans North Point 5 theater closes, leaves void

By Natalie Bonomo attendance. porary Art (SEECA), located on Reyn- terms of picture and sound on the East Old Gold and Black Reviewer Carter Meiselman, the chief executive olda Road, offers a summer and winter Coast,” said Fisher. worship of the company was regretful. “Obvi- film series. As of October, films will be shown For those who desire to see films other ously, we wish that the theater was still “Stars Under the Stars” is the summer in the Stevens Center in downtown than the newest Austin Powers sequel, able to generate the level of series where four movies are shown on Winston-Salem. On October 22 a new, there is one less option in the Winston- traffic that it used to, but it SECCA’s lawn every other Thursday re-mastered print of To Kill a Mocking- Salem area. North Point Theater, once doesn’t,” Meiselman said beginning in July. The English Patient, bird will be shown. located on Brownsboro Road, closed its in the Winston-Salem the last of the four films, will be shown African and religious films will be pop ‘Idol’ doors Aug. 15. Journal. tonight. A winter film series will start shown in December and in April the North Point opened in 1987 and was “This means in February. school will have an international film known for its slate of independent and one less Lisa Woods, the Membership Services festival. foreign films such as Italian for Beginners, option, Coordinator for SECCA, feels it is a The Winston-Salem Cinema Society Kelly Clarkson wins Amelie, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and a n d shame the North Point Theater closed. will begin its 2002 film season as a Gosford Park. For many students, the clos- we She said that “ideas are being thrown partnership with the NCSA School of ing was a disappointment. around” as to how to try and make up Filmmaking at the ACE Theater on the hearts, pop stardom “I was sorry to see North Point closed for the loss. NCSA campus. Star Search because they offered movies that are In addition, the North Carolina School Four films will be shown this year in in redux often not shown in regular theaters,” k of the Arts offers numerous films. Butter conjunction with the Society’s efforts sophomore Scott Thompson said. don’t Fisher, the director of special projects at to show international and independent The closing also affected Lowell Old Gold andhave Blac that the School of Filmmaking for the NCSA, films for the Piedmont Triad. Tillet, a freshman from Winston- many options,” said they hold screenings where guests are On September 15, Lagaan: Once Upon Salem who frequented the theater. is Bodenner/ a Time in India (India, 2001) will Chr said junior Dylan welcomed. “North Point was a bastion of low- Morris. The screening facilities, the ACE Cine- be shown. Code Unknown (France/ priced quality movies,” he said. But art film lovers need not matheque Complex at the School of Film- Germany, 2000) will be shown Eastern Federal Corporation said it worry — there is still hope. making’s Moving Image Archives is state- was shutting down the theater due to low The Southeastern Center for Contem- of-the-art and has “the best theater in See North Point, Page B6 Hip hop: all welcome at city galleries

By Ernie Hatfield and Susannah Rosenblatt Old Gold and Black Reviewer and Photo courtesy of FOX and NBC Arts & Entertainment Editor 20-year-old Kelly Clarkson was named America’s newest idol. Some university students may complain about the lack of variety in their options for weekend activities. The bar By Ryan Eanes scene is somewhat limited and can grow tiresome for Contributing Reviwer those who demand something different. Movies are fun, but certainly not overly Anyone who’s spent more than exciting. Local concerts occur 10 minutes around me at any given often, but only in one or two Event: Downtown time can tell you that reality televi- small venues that don’t always Gallery Hop sion is not anywhere close to being appeal to the college crowd. my favorite type of TV. Students who wish to escape Time: 7 - 10 p.m. Although programs like Survivor weekend monotony can head and Big Brother have become noth- to the downtown Winston- Date: Friday, ing more than cookie-cutter series, Salem arts district for this September 6 reality television doesn’t have to month’s Gallery Hop, Sept. 6 be bad. There have been a few from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Place: Sixth and notable exceptions to the rule, the Organized by Winston’s Trade Streets latest of which is the British rip-off Downtown Art District Asso- American Idol. ciation, the Gallery Hop pro- But reality TV didn’t just spring vides a different kind of week- up yesterday. Over the course of end excursion. On the first Friday of every month from television’s short history (NBC’s 7-10 p.m. the intersection of 6th and Trade Streets is first color broadcast was just in blocked off for a festival which allows the public to wander 1953) there have been some enter- through about 25 art galleries, co-operatives, shops and taining and successful forays into private studios. The Hop offers a first-hand look at the the world of reality TV, and a few blossoming but often overlooked presence of the visual that have led to even more success- arts that downtown Winston has to offer. ful series. “It’s a festive atmosphere,” said Alix Hitchcock, a uni- Back before American Idol, black- versity drawing instructor and a member of an arts district and-white sets brought audiences collective, Artworks Gallery. “Students can see what’s Chris Bodenner/Old Gold and Black the hottest music acts of the day going on, maybe buy something nice. It gets them to get Urban Artware is only one of several galleries near Sixth and Trade Streets that participate in with American Bandstand. The downtown and realize they live in a town, and don’t just monthly gallery hops. show, originally broadcast in 1952 live on campus.” in Philadelphia, found a home on The monthly event is free, and features music, food, even if they’re not particularly art buyers. It gives them alike. ABC in 1957, where it was hosted drinks and plenty of art. an outlet. They might not normally go to a museum, but Within these galleries, visitors will be able to peruse the by Dick Clark. The show finally “It gets people something to do beyond the traditional they can go to a social event.” vast assortment of styles and mediums created by local ended its run 30 years later — music or bars and that sort of thing; it gives a whole other Galleries such as Urban Artware, The Fiber Company, artists and showcased by visiting exhibitions. Paintings, impressive for any TV series. aspect to the area,” said John Cahoon, the owner of Realis Textures, Trade Street Studio and Realis participate in American Bandstand could easily gallery. “This is something people want to get out and do the event, welcoming art aficionados and curious novices See Galleries, Page B6 be called one of the first experi- ments in “reality television,” as it was risky at the time to bring pop music into the home through tele- vision. Ask your parents if they can remember the controversy that Basmati curries favor with Indian delights surrounded groups like The Bea- allowing you to determine your dish’s spiciness. The tles being featured on American By Susannah Rosenblatt Arts & Entertainment Editor appetizers come with both minty green cilantro sauce Bandstand. or a sweeter sauce. A vaguely similar program called Entrees, are between $8 and $17, and include sizzling Star Search — hosted by Ed McMa- Winston-Salem dining just got spicier. For the longest time, Golden India on Fairlawn Drive north-Indian tandoori dishes. These seared meats and hon in the ‘80s — invited talented vegetables are cooked in traditional clay tandoor ovens (and some not-so-talented) young was the sole source of south Asian cuisine in town, serving up tasty if slightly greasy curry and masala standards with and arrive steaming to your table. performers to the stage to try and After an initial mix-up in my order, the attentive find fame. The show had a solid an affordable lunch buffet. run from 1983 to 1995, producing Last year, Nawab opened on Stratford Road, part of a classier chain with impeccable service and delicate stars like Britney Spears. Basmati Indian Restaurant Both American Bandstand and entrees. Star Search could be classified as Enter Basmati. The newest Indian restaurant in town, on Healy Drive Hours: Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. and “reality programs.” They involved 5 - 10 p.m. real people in real-time, perfor- off Stratford Road, is excellent. It can be fairly bustling inside, so don’t be put off if the wait staff doesn’t imme- mance-based situations that could Location: 3088 Healy Drive lead to either a positive or nega- diately attend to you. The menu spans India’s geography, as with most south tive outcome. Television produc- Phone: 794-9206 ers knew this when they decided to Asian restaurants; Basmati offers Mughlai kebabs and produce a sort of Star Search with a kormas (a mild, creamy sauce for meats) of the Muslim twist — creating American Idol. tradition, northern and southern Indian specialties. Sarah Leer/Old Gold and Black Start your meal with samosas, a traditional appetizer of a waiter immediately brought out my original tandoori Basmati’s menu offers dozens of delicious choices, While the objective of the pro- chicken dish, and did not charge us for the extra gram, to find a new “pop sensa- flaky dumpling with vegetables or meat inside; Basmati’s including tandoori dishes, curry and naan, a type baby samosas are especially light and flavorful. Vegetable entrée. of bread. tion” for the masses, is nothing My personal favorites are the colorful, slow-cooked new, the main difference in Ameri- pakoras, spinach, potato and onion fritters, are another outstanding vegetarian choice. southern Indian dishes. Basmati offers some amazing seafood options in addition can Idol is that it involves the audi- Usually steamed or roasted, these dishes of meats to the traditional chicken and lamb. ence as a decision-making body. If you want something spicy, try papad, flat, crispy lentil crackers. and vegetables in aromatic sauces are always accom- The Jhinga Makhanwala or shrimp with tomato gravy, was The wait staff is solicitous, if not a little harried, taking panied by the nutty, delicate Basmati rice that lends See Idol, Page B6 the time to explain the flavors of sauces and relishes and the establishment its name. See Basmati, Page B7