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thetartan.org @thetartan September 16, 2013 Volume 108, Issue 4 Carnegie Mellon’s student newspaper since 1906 University Center plans to expand by fall 2016 Alvin Mathew final product. We want to hear Staffwriter from everybody.” Centor said that the project The Carnegie Mellon ad- showed a “commitment to stu- ministration hopes to develop dent experience.” the University Center into the The first level of the Uni- space facing Forbes Avenue versity Center addition will within the next three years, feature heavy and light free with additions including an weights, strength training, exercise area for strength service desk, locker rooms, training, cardio exercise and a meeting room. rooms, a cycling studio, and a Centor was a strong advo- multipurpose exercise studio. cate for a better weight room. A town hall presentation “Right now, our weight area was held by the University and is at the very back end. If you Cannon Design on Wednesday want to do serious strength in Rangos 3 to discuss Carn- training, you can’t do it.” The egie Mellon’s future University facility on the first floor will Center, part of the University’s therefore have newer, heavier 10-year master plan to expand weights and machinery. and renovate its facilities. The first floor will also Students and faculty at- house a new studio theater. tended the meeting, looking Elizabeth Vaughan, director to learn more about the proj- of student activities, said that ect and voice their concerns the studio theater would be and opinions. multifunctional, to be used for According to Associate Di- dance rehearsals and perfor- rector of Athletics Josh Cen- mances, music concerts, and tor, the athletics portion of the small theater productions. master plan has three phases. Greg Hanneman/Senior Photographer “We’re bursting at the seams The first phase has already The University Center addition will occupy the space in between the current building and Forbes Avenue, seen above. in terms of rehearsal space,” been completed with the in- Vaughan noted regarding the stallation of new turf on the progress; the third phase will scribes as “meeting the needs change the dynamics of cam- well as shelf space in the Uni- problems currently faced by soccer fields a few years ago. focus on renovations to Skibo of the campus community in pus by shifting the center of versity Center basement. many dance teams and per- “It has more than doubled oc- Gym. the realm of fitness and ath- the Pittsburgh campus. Ralph Horgan, associate formance groups at the uni- cupancy,” he said while com- Wednesday’s town hall letics” in the future University The new addition is ex- vice provost of campus design versity. plimenting the new fields. meeting focused on the sec- Center. According to the cur- pected to include a new fitness and facility development, not- The second phase is still in ond phase, which Centor de- rent plan, the renovations will center and studio theaters, as ed that the meeting “is not the See UC, A3 CMU research Students serve Nicaraguan youth kate apostolou May, reflected on the group’s ways going to be glamorous group members’ desire not featured on PBS Junior Staffwriter success in gearing its work- and big,” Han said. “Some- just to complete projects but shops toward the needs of times it’s going to be small but also to reflect on the meaning lilah buchanan from Carnegie Mellon Univer- Members of Juntos, a the Nicaraguans, rather than really significant.” of their service. Junior Staffwriter sity’s School of Drama inter- cross-cultural service organi- imposing its own agenda. The Juntos co-leader Juan “We [Juntos] are really nalize specific emotions under zation, spoke about their ex- locals appreciated this atti- Acosta, a junior professional emphasizing the bigger ideas Advances in neuroscience an fMRI scanner. From these periences volunteering in Ni- tude, Juntos members said. writing and Hispanic studies and computational learning scans, researchers developed caragua last Thursday during “Helping others isn’t al- double major, stressed the See ABROAD, A3 developed in the basement of a computer-generated algo- the Tartans Abroad Showcase Wean Hall will be featured in rithm to identify emotions in the University Center. the second episode of the PBS that actors were portraying. The student group, which series “Brains on Trial with “It turns out there is focuses on service initiatives Alan Alda,” which airs this an enormous commonality in Rosa Grande, Nicaragua Wednesday. across people. This was never — as well as in Pittsburgh — The episode, narrated by known before — that our neu- recently received a Tartans actor and science advocate ral representations of objects, Abroad scholarship, which Alan Alda, features collabora- of emotions — of other things, helped members travel to Ni- tive research among Carnegie are common. Our brains all caragua last May. Mellon University’s profes- use the same code,” Just said. While there, students took sor of psychology Marcel Just “One of the most amazing part in various community- of the Center for Cognitive facets of this research is that building projects. In an edu- Brain Imaging, chair of the when you think of what an cational initiative, Juntos machine learning department apple is, things go on in your members developed mul- Tom Mitchell, and assistant brain, and you have brain ac- tiple workshops on how to professor of social and deci- tivation patterns,” Just added. use Microsoft Office, which sion sciences Karim Kassam. “...[T]he amazing thing is it’s they shared with Nicaraguan Just, Mitchell, and Kassam’s the same thing that happens professors. An art initiative research revealed unexpected in my brain.” took the form of a collabora- similarities among people’s These neurological pat- tive mural with village school neural representations of terns exist not only for objects children. concrete objects and specific like apples, but also for Junior business adminis- emotions. Just and his col- tration major Grace Han, who Briana Williams/Junior Photographer leagues had method actors See MIND, A3 traveled with the group in The Tartans Abroad Showcase featured students who had volunteered in Nicaragua as part of Juntos. feature photo Suicide Prevention Week Caribou Coffee closes, Peet’s to open next month Brian trimboli News Co-Editor “I’m excited for Peet’s .... They

Carnegie Mellon students have really good pastries, their have been grieving the loss of coffee is really good, and they the Caribou Coffee on Forbes Avenue in Oakland, as well have really cool coffee mugs.” as Caribou Coffee locations in the Waterworks Mall and —Alice Borie Southside Works on East Car- son Street, all of which closed Sophomore information systems major on Sept. 8. Peet’s Coffee and Tea will Minneapolis and founded in formance by market to make replace many of Caribou Cof- 1992, has over 500 company- decisions that best position us fee’s current locations. owned locations across 16 for long-term growth.” “I like it better than Star- states and Washington, D.C., Sophomore biology and bucks; I’m not quite sure along with locations outside chemistry double major Jill why,” said sophomore biology the U.S., according to its Jaycox remembers an inci- and psychology double ma- website. dent when Caribou Coffee jor Nina Hill. “Starbucks is so According to the Pittsburgh made a positive impression commercialized, like, ‘Oh, let’s Post-Gazette, Mike Tatters- on her. “One day [I] was run- get some Starbucks.’ It’s like field, CEO of Caribou Coffee ning and got really thirsty, so the way people refer to Band- Co., wrote a statement that I went to Caribou Coffee and Aids, like instead of [calling “over the past few months, we they gave me free water. It

Kate Groschner/Photo Editor them] adhesive bandages, at Caribou have revisited our was very nice — I’m a fan of Last Wednesday, suicide prevention group To Write Love on Her Arms planted black flags near the Fence to it’s Band-Aids. It’s branded.” business strategy, including bring attention to National Suicide Prevention Week. Caribou Coffee, based in closely evaluating our per- See COFFEE, A3 A2 « thetartan.org/news The Tartan » September 16, 2013 feature photoS news in brief Delta Gamma hosts charity event New associate dean for research in engineering Carnegie Mellon recently as we seek to create enduring announced Gary Fedder, the innovation for the region and Howard M. Wilkoff professor the global marketplace,” Fed- of electrical and computer der said in a university press engineering, as the new as- release. sociate dean for research in Fedder played an impor- engineering. tant role in research that al- Fedder earned his bach- lowed Carnegie Mellon to elor’s and master’s degrees in become part of the U.S. De- electrical and computer engi- partment of Defense’s new neering from the Massachu- National Additive Manufac- setts Institute of Technology turing Innovation Institute in 1982 and his Ph.D. from (NAMII). the University of California, The Youngstown, Ohio- Berkeley in 1994. based institute is helping to Fedder will also continue develop additive manufac- as director of the Insitute for turing technology, commonly Complex Engineered Systems known as 3–D printing. with support from associate James H. Garret Jr., dean director Burak Ozdoganlar, of the College of Engineer- professor of mechanical engi- ing, and Thomas Lord profes- neering. sor of civil and environmen- Fedder came to Carnegie tal engineering, are pleased Mellon in 1994, working in with Fedder’s appointment. both the department of elec- “I am extremely pleased trical and computer engi- that Gary has agreed to be neering and the Robotics In- the first CIT associate dean stitute. His research interests for research,” Garrett said in focus on the field of micro- the press release. “His stel- electromechanical systems. lar research reputation, his “This is a wonderful op- interdisciplinary perspective, portunity to continue our and his experience in leading ongoing goal of developing many college-wide research novel technologies for the proposals, such as NAMII, future and for promoting the make Gary ideally suited for growth of knowledge workers this new position.” CMU students named Siebel Scholars

The Siebel Scholars Foun- Kumar has collaborated dation has named five Carn- with industry groups at Mi- egie Mellon University grad- crosoft and IBM, as well as uate students to the 2014 university groups at the Uni- class of Siebel Scholars. versity of California, Berke- The students are Jason ley. Two of Kumar’s papers Richard Koenig, a master’s were nominated for best student in computer sci- paper awards at the ACM ence; Anuj Kumar, a Ph.D. SIGCHI Conference on Hu- candidate in the Human- man Factors in Computing Computer Interaction Insti- Systems. tute (HCII); Gabriela Marcu, The Siebel Scholars pro- also a Ph.D. candidate in the gram recognizes the most HCII; Ishan Misra, a mas- talented graduate students ter’s student in the Robotics in the fields of business, bio- Institute; and Mrinmaya Sa- engineering, and computer chan, a master’s student in science. Siebel Scholars are the Language Technologies chosen based on outstand- Institute. ing academic achievement Koenig’s research inter- — on average, Siebel Schol- ests include formal verifi- ars are in the top 5 percent cation, static analysis tech- of their class — and dem- niques, and formal methods. onstrated leadership. Each In spring 2013, he interned Siebel Scholar will receive a at the Johns Hopkins Ap- $35,000 grant for his or her plied Physics Laboratory, final year of study. where he developed a tool for analyzing embedded Compiled by flight software. Brian Trimboli Kate Groschner/Photo Editor Sisters of Delta Gamma put together goodie bags to send to soldiers on Wednesday. The bags included various treats and eye drops as part of Delta Gamma’s national philanthropy Service for Sight: Joining Forces. Eye trauma is one of the most common injures suffered by U.S. soldiers abroad. Weather Campus Crime & Incident Reports

Underage Drinking Attempted Robbery police were contacted after a report. The victim stated that Sept. 6, 2013 Sept. 7, 2013 resident assistant unsuccess- she left her cell phone and fully attempted to stop the laptop unattended for 10-15 A University Police officer University Police, Univer- male from leaving the area. minutes on a table outside the on patrol stopped on Fifth Av- sity of Pittsburgh police, and The male was later transport- exercise room on the second Tuesday Wednesday Thursday enue to check on a student’s city police officers were dis- ed to the hospital by city med- floor around 9:40 p.m. When High / Low High / Low High / Low well-being. The male student patched to the area of Forbes ics, and cited for underage she returned, the items were 68 / 48 75 / 59 76 / 63 and his friend confirmed that Avenue and South Craig Street drinking. gone. they had been drinking. Both in reference to an attempted men were under the legal robbery. The victims stated drinking age and received un- that an African American male Internal Discipline Sweatshirt Theft derage drinking citations. with a thin build demanded Citation Sept. 12, 2013 marijuana and money from Sept. 9, 2013 the two victims. When the vic- University Police were Bicycle Theft tims told the suspect that they A Carnegie Mellon student summoned to the University Sept. 7, 2013 had neither, he threatened to received a Carnegie Mellon Center Bookstore when some- internal discipline citation for one activated the panic alarm. University Police were shoot them and gestured to a disorderly conduct as a result Officers were informed that Friday Saturday Sunday summoned to Hamerschlag black handgun tucked in his of his behavior and interac- an Indian male between 20 High / Low High / Low High / Low House this week when a stu- waistband. The suspect then tion with a University Police and 30 years old had grabbed dent reported his bike stolen fled the scene. The Pittsburgh 75 / 62 70 / 55 67 / 51 Bureau of Police is investigat- officer in reference to a park- a Carnegie Mellon sweatshirt from the building’s bicycle and exited the bookstore in ing this incident. ing complaint. Source: www.weather.com rack. The student had secured the direction of the Cut. This the Cannondale bicycle at 8 investigation is ongoing. p.m. and realized that the Underage Drinking Laptop and Cellphone Corrections & Clarifications lock had been cut and the bike Sept. 8, 2013 Theft If you would like to submit a correction or clarification, stolen at midnight. This inves- Sept. 11, 2013 please email The Tartan at [email protected] or tigation is ongoing. University Police and CMU [email protected] with your inquiry, as well as the EMS responded to the lobby University Police were date of the issue and the name of the article. We will of Resnik House in reference summoned to the University print the correction or clarification in the next print to an intoxicated male. The Center in reference to a theft issue and publish it online. student senate meeting minutes Join Funding Vacancy Elections Points of Discussion Special Allocation: Sigma Phi Epsilon Committee

Joint Funding Committee The Senate chair discussed A senator asked the Sen- parts of the fence earlier that There was a motion to similar allocations for Sigma (JFC) applications are now the upcoming vacancy elec- ate Chair Lukas Ronner how day. The student had collect- allocate $800 to Sigma Phi Phi Epsilon’s Labor Day Bar- open. The JFC convenes in the tions. To run for a vacant Sen- Senate Week planning is com- ed the pieces over the sum- Epsilon for its Labor Day Bar- becue have been approved in spring to put together budgets ate seat, a student must gather ing along. Ronner responded mer as they fell off the fence becue. Since there was no previous years. for student organizations for signatures from members of that Senate Week has been and was selling them as part non-Senate representative The allocation was funded the next school year. Interest- his or her college. Current budgeted for and the promo- of an art class. from Sigma Phi Epsilon to without change, after a hand ed candidates can contact Stu- senators will then vote on the tional handouts have been speak for the fraternity, Sen- vote. dent Body Vice President for candidates. approved. Speakers and the ate Finance Chair Andrew Finance Jalen Poteat (sbvpf@ There are five vacant seats schedule have been set, but Schwartz spoke instead. andrew.cmu.edu) for more in- in the College of Engineering, the public relations still need He made the point that formation. three in the College of Fine planning. Senate Week will be the Labor Day Barbecue ben- Arts, and one in the School of the week of Oct. 21. efited the entire campus, and Senators also discussed a at one point was run by Sen- Computer Science. Compiled by student who had been selling ate. Schwartz noted, too, that Brian Trimboli September 16, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/news » A3 Oakland Caribou Coffee closes doors UC addition to house COFFEE, from A1 new fitness areas Caribou Coffee.” UC, from A1 the building. He also men- Caribou Coffee stores are tioned possible ideas to make closing in Ohio; Michigan; “We’re helping to ad- the new University Center Washington, D.C.; Maryland; dress some of the theater more aesthetically pleasing, Virginia; Georgia; Illinois; needs of organizations like such as a garden, rock walls eastern Wisconsin; and other Scotch’n’Soda,” she added. covered in plants, and maybe parts of Pennsylvania. The studio theater would even a small fountain. The Caribou Coffee on The meeting revealed that Brownsville Road in Brent- a schematic design is current- wood had closed even earlier Along with ly being developed. The hope than the locations in Oakland, is for a complete design to be the Waterworks, and South being a cardio finalized at the beginning of Side. workout area, 2014, with construction start- The closings come after ing in spring 2014 and finish- Caribou Coffee was acquired the floor will ing at the beginning of the last April by Joh. A. Benckiser, have large 2015–16 academic year. Pre- a German investment firm. senters encouraged guests to The same firm also recent- and medium view a current model they ly bought Peet’s, according to exercise have of the building. the Pittsburgh Business Times. Various individuals asked The four Pittsburgh loca- studios and a questions at the town hall tions are only a few of the 88 about the future building, stores being replaced by Peet’s cycling studio. with an emphasis on the new Coffee and Tea, a coffee chain Greg Hanneman/Senior Photographer studio theater. based in Berkeley, California. Caribou Coffee closed down the last of its Pittsburgh locations last Sunday. have dance-quality flooring Andrew Schwartz, a ju- Alice Borie, a sophomore along with lighting systems nior information systems ma- information systems major cool coffee mugs,” Borie said. beans, superior quality, and Ohio area; and two stores in and a sound system that jor, asked if there would be a and Northern California na- Peet’s was founded by Alfred a dark roast produc[ing] a Dayton, Ohio. Vaughan hopes will be easy stage in the rehearsal space; tive, is eager for the arrival of Peet in 1966 in Berkeley. coffee that [is] rich and com- “We’re excited to bring for people to understand and he was told that while there the traditionally West Coast According to the com- plex.” Peet’s to more neighborhoods use. would not be a stage built chain. pany’s website, Peet was Peet’s, according to the across the U.S. and will share The second level of the into the space, there was also “I’m excited for Peet’s be- “shocked by what the U.S. Post-Gazette, started its ex- more details on further store University Center addition a fairly minimal need for such cause it means that the West called coffee” when he came pansion into the Midwest in openings in the Midwest and will have another fitness area a stage. Coast is coming to the East to America from Holland after August. East Coast at a later time,” on top of the fitness space to Students and faculty Coast. They have really good World War II. Peet’s plans to open 10 said Peet’s spokeswoman Amy be built on the first floor, this raised other feedback, in- pastries, their coffee is really Peet’s promises on its stores in the Cleveland area; Lester in an email to the Post- one with cardio equipment. cluding the recommendation good, and they have really website “small batches, fresh six stores in the Columbus, Gazette. The fitness center will be an of including a visible sign upgrade over the current that would welcome people space for such equipment. to campus, and the potential Along with being a cardio problem of having too much workout area, the floor will sunshine from the building’s PBS showcases CMU neural research have large- and medium- many windows. sized exercise studios and a While many students are cycling studio. excited about the addition, With interest in physical some wonder if a new fit- education classes also at a ness center facility is needed. high, Centor claimed, a new When asked if he felt the fitness center with such space Skibo Gym or University Cen- would be beneficial. ter facilities need an upgrade, “Now we’ll have three Aditya Dargan, a sophomore spaces every day where we business administration ma- teach these classes. The first jor, replied, “No, they don’t.” and second floors of the fit- More information about ness center will be connect- the plans for expanding the ed, with individuals being University Center can be comfortable working out on found at http://www.cmu. both floors,” Centor said. edu/cdfd/master-plan/. Horgan hopes there will be “a sizable amount of space Editor’s Note: Elizabeth in this building” with more Vaughan is the Student Activi- windows that let sunlight into ties advisor to The Tartan.

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PBS, from A1 take into account what the ac- son is sincere or not. But one To learn more about the cused perpetrator was think- of the experiments that Karim debut of “Brains on Trial” and abstract emotions like anger. ing,” Just said. “Were they re- and I have on the drawing “Deciding Punishment” on The identification of these ally planning to stab someone boards is having sincere ver- Sept. 18, see http://brainson- common neural patterns has for weeks and weeks, or did sus fake remorse, sincere ver- trial.com. profound implications for the they trip while carrying the sus fake anger,” he said. For a copy of the study criminal justice system, where knife?” This research provides evi- “Identifying Emotions on the the technology may help iden- Just acknowledged that dence for the theory of a bio- Basis of Neural Activity” (Just tify the presence of remorse or several hurdles remain before logical basis of emotion and et. all, 2013) featured in the other motivation. this technology is ready for the foundations for reading PBS segment, see http://www.

“It’s nice to have video use in the courtroom. others’ thoughts and can have plosone.org/article/info%3A Courtesy of Institutional Master Plan tape, it’s nice to have eye wit- “With this technique, you implications in the field of doi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal. A diagram from the master plan showing the planned developments to nesses, but we also have to still can’t tell whether this per- human-computer interaction. pone.0066032. certain areas on campus. Tartans Abroad scholarship funds service work abroad

service. Coordinator for Study Abroad independence and creativity “Sometimes people get and Exchange Programs Chris to work with people who think critical about helping others Menand said. “It creates new differently from you.” abroad instead of at home, but I think this is really a wor- thy cause that I can hopefully join,” sophomore psychology and modern languages double major Sammie Walker said. In order to apply for a Tartans Abroad scholarship, which funds groups like Jun- tos as well as individuals, stu- dents must fill out a formal application. These scholarships apply Kate Groschner/Photo Editor Juntos believes in social change through interaction with those inside and outside the community. only to academic breaks; the application for the upcoming ABROAD, from A1 reflects on us and this larger better their communities. winter session is due Oct. 31. institution and the fact that “You can have an impact, Students interested in oth- behind what we’re doing, ask- they’re funding us.” and you can be an agent of er study abroad opportunities ing questions like, ‘What does But the service does not social change just through dia- can call the Office of Interna- service mean?’ and ‘What end after the trip, Acosta em- logue,” Acosta said. tional Education and make does it mean to you?’ ” Acosta phasized. Audience members watch- an appointment with a study said. “We’re looking at the Engaging with people at ing the presentation were gen- abroad adviser. larger context of how this act home and offering fresh per- erally receptive of the group’s “Studying abroad is a great of going to this country and spectives is just as important message about the richness way for students to intellectu- Kate Groschner/Photo Editor interacting with these people to Juntos members’ efforts to of local and international ally expand their horizons,” A member of Juntos speaks about studying abroad in Nicaragua. A4 « thetartan.org/scitech The Tartan » September 16, 2013

Motion sensor gives users mouse-free experience Josh Smith already strapped for USB ports relatively new device, as most Editor-in-Chief or have your desk space me- of the apps are focused on the ticulously laid out. Otherwise, whimsy of motion control, not Apple made things simple it is a completely unobtrusive exploring the device’s full po- by giving people a smartphone device. tential. with one button. But imagine Installing the software is However, among the ditching the button and com- fairly straightforward and bounty of gimmicky apps are manding a computer without quick, and starts out with an a few that demonstrate Leap any tactile controls. Imagine orientation to the device. The Motion’s long-term potential. controlling a computer by orientation is the first interac- Molecules, a pre-installed app, moving your hands in front tion users have with the con- allows users to view 3-D mod- of a screen, and you’ll get the troller, and serves as a good els of various molecules and Leap Motion Controller by way to introduce the device to chemicals. Users can rotate, Leap Motion. Like a miniature friends. scale, zoom, and pan around version of the Microsoft’s Ki- It’s flashy and entertain- the various molecules with nect, the controller allows us- ing to see that hand motions very intuitive and natural ges- ers to twist, turn, pinch, and above your computer affect tures. The accessibility is the manipulate all sorts of visual- particles onscreen, and to see selling point of this free app, izations with two hands and wireframes of your fingers, which explores the capabili- 10 fingers with no direct con- hands, and wrist appear be- ties the Leap Motion Control- tact required. fore you like something out of ler has as an educational tool. The controller contains Tron or Iron Man. The preci- There is a lot of potential for two cameras and three infra- sion is remarkable, and there this technology to be used in red LED sensors. With all of is such a low latency (the time classrooms across the world. these working together, the delay between performing an This potential can be skew- controller can detect a user’s action and seeing its result on- ered by poor control design, hands and fingers on three screen) that it appears there though. Another app, the al- axes. It recognizes location, is no delay between what you ready popular Google Earth, Jason Chen/Junior Photographer speed, and specific gestures do and what you see on your is pre-installed and given mo- Leap Motion allows users to control movement on a computer by simply moving their hand. like quickly drawing a circle in computer. tion controls through the de- the air with your finger. Beyond the orientation ex- vice. However, using the app hard; every twist and turn the but a poor control interface be desired. However, this is The device itself is incred- perience, what’s available on is nearly impossible. As soon planet makes seems to be ac- like this can ruin a user’s expe- a much better situation than ibly small — about the size of Airspace — Leap Motion’s app as it loads, poor hand place- cidental, and never what the rience with an app, and with having broken technology; a few sticks of gum — and is store for software designed ment can jettison Earth into user intended to do with his or the Leap Motion. better apps can and most like- conveniently USB powered. specifically for the motion a crazy spin that is difficult her hand placement. Luckily, The technology is impres- ly will be made soon, utilizing Adding it to your workspace controller — is currently lack- to stop. Additionally, actually most of the software available sive, but the current software the full potential of the Leap will only be an issue if you are ing. This is to be expected for a navigating this 3-D globe is isn’t this difficult to control, available leaves something to Motion Controller. scitech briefs Europeans seek Researchers figure Gold may provide a Testing determines Voyager spacecraft Geneticists look for further proof for out how to implant new way to garner dinosaur DNA too may have finally genes that impact Martian life memories in mice solar energy old to sequence left solar system handedness The European Space Agen- Scientists at the University Research at the University In the ’90s, studies sug- Data from probes on the Researchers have learned cy, in conjunction with Rus- of California, Irvine’s neuro- of Pennsylvania has led to a gested that insects frozen in Voyager 1 spacecraft poten- more information about the sian space agency Roscosmos, logical department believe more efficient solar energy fossils contained their ancient tially shows proof that the genes of hand preference. Wil- plans to launch a mission to they have found a method to collector, using a cost effective DNA, similar to the scientific spacecraft has left the solar liam Brandler and colleagues Mars within the next decade. create memories within the form of gold. Dawn Bonnell, premise for director Steven system. The data from Aug. at the University of Oxford The ExoMars rover is planned brains of mice. Norman Wein- vice provost of research, leads Spielberg’s 1993 film Juras- 25, 2012 show that the den- examined 3,300 test subjects, to land on the surface in 2018 berger and his team played the project that uses a layer of sic Park. However, studies at sity of particles has increased to determine the strength of with the primary objective a specific tone while stimu- gold nanoparticles — along the University of Manchester from 0.002 to 0.1 cubic cen- their right or left handedness. of detecting the presence of lating the release of a main with a light sensitive molecule conclude that this is not the timeters, indicating that it Among these subjects, there biological life that exists cur- neurotransmitter involved in called porphyrin — to create case. Using a technique which is now in interstellar space. was one gene out of 100,000 rently or may have in the past. memory formation. This in- plasmonic nanostructures. should prevent any contami- The spacecraft has traveled at which they had in common, The main tool being used is a creased the number of brain These plasmons absorb radia- nant DNA from entering the about 60,000 kilometers per called PCSK6. Brandler says model bacteria created to pre- cells which responded to the tion and release a current of test material, organisms found hour since 1977, and is now “When we looked up what the dict what microbial life could tone. The next day, many electrons through the gold in amber were tested for the 18.2 billion kilometers from gene actually does, it was a survive under the conditions sounds were played to the test particles, which enhances the presence of DNA. The test or- the Sun. real eureka moment.” of extreme radiation on Mars. mice, including the tone from scattering of light. ganisms showed no potential Some, however, believe The PCSK6 gene is related Evidence from previous the day before. When this tone The technology is based for DNA to reside within the that this change in density is to the asymmetrical develop- rovers shows the presence of played, the scientists noted an on the structure and spacing amber. not yet enough proof, since the ment of an organism. When argon isotopes, a prevalent el- increase in the rate of breath- of the nanoparticles of gold. The technique used in pre- Voyager 1 lacks a functional this gene was altered in mice, ement in Earth’s atmosphere, ing of the mice, suggesting These can determine the ap- vious experiments was unreli- plasma detecting instrument. their organs were flipped in the atmosphere of Mars. that a memory had been cre- propriate wavelengths with able for testing such ancient George Gloeckler from Uni- across their body, leaving their This indicates that radiation ated by direct manipulation of which the plasmons react. DNA. “Undamaged DNA mol- versity of Michigan believes hearts on the right side. Al- once had much less of an ef- the brain. “You could imagine having a ecules that contaminate an we should wait another two though this gene plays a clear fect on Mars. This atmosphere, “Disorders of learning and paint on your laptop that act- extract of partially degraded or three years for Voyager 2 to role in handedness, it is also however, is likely to have been memory are a major issue fac- ed like a solar cell to power it ancient ones give false positive reach this distance. “Voyager known that environment is a ejected by the heavy solar ing many people ... our hope is using only sunlight,” Bonnell results that might be mistaken 2 will experimentally answer factor in human development. wind which existed billions of that our research will pave the said. This process is three to for genuine ancient DNA,” this question. Why rush to years ago. way to prevent or resolve this 10 times more effective than Terry Brown of the University conclusions now?” Gloeckler Source: Science Daily global issue,” Weinberger said normal photoelectric methods of Manchester said. said. Source: universetoday.com Compiled By Source: Science Daily Source: Science Daily Source: Science Daily Source: Science News Adrian Amegashie September 16, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/scitech » A5 Chemistry determines the taste of your favorite brew

Brooke Kuei temperature the enzymes in cause yeast cannot operate at Assistant SciTech Editor the particular malt being used the temperature of the boiled perform the best at. wort. During the chilling pro- As evidenced by the outcry The second step is to sparge cess, chunks of protein settle over the potential closing of the wort — this is the sweet out of the mixture, leaving the the local bar Panther Hollow mixture left in the stockpot beer nice and smooth. Inn last spring, Carnegie Mel- after the grains have been When the wort is suffi- lon students love their beer. steeped for about an hour. In ciently chilled, the fifth step is However, students here may this step, the mesh bag of grain funneling the wort into a fer- not know how this refreshing is removed, and the last of the menter, which is when brew- drink is made and what gives wort drains into the stockpot. ers add the yeast to the brew it that smooth taste. After the mesh bag has been and convert the sugars into Beer is composed of four drained, the grains must be alcohol and officially turn the main ingredients: water, malt, rinsed in a fresh pot of hot mixture into beer. This occurs hops, and yeast. The sim- water, then allowed to steep, because the glucose enters in plest explanation of the beer- and sparged again. This is to the yeast through diffusion making process is that the ensure the maximum wort is and is broken down through malt releases sugars into hot made from the grain. glycolysis. This process results water, the yeast turns these The third step is boiling the in pyruvates and adenosine sugars into alcohol, and the wort. This is where the hops triphosphate (ATP), according hops provide the bitter kick. or other spices are added to to howstuffworks.com But let’s go into more detail. the mixture. Some examples While the ATP is used to What are the steps of brewing of hops that are listed on the supply energy to the yeast, the beer? In the book Beer Craft: A website freshops.com include pyruvates are converted by the Simple Guide to Making Great Amarillo, Cascade, and Cen- yeast into carbon dioxide and Beer, William Bostwick and ethanol — the alcohol. For the Jessi Rymill describe the pro- first day or two of fermenta- cess in six easy steps. Malt releases tion, a blow-off tube should be The first step is called sugars into hot attached to the opening of the mashing. This step is done the fermenter to collect proteins, same way one might make a water, the yeast hop resins, and dead yeast cup of tea, except instead of turns these cells. This tube is then re- a small bag of tea leaves in a placed by an airtight cap, and mug of hot water, a large mesh sugars into the beer is left to ferment. This bag of grain (malt) is steeped process takes approximately in a stockpot of hot water. On alcohol, and the one week, although stronger John Palmer’s website “How hops provide beers require longer fermenta- To Brew,” he describes the tion periods. malting process: “The deb- a bitter kick. The sixth and final step ranching, beta-glucanase, and But let’s go into is bottling. As in the case of proteolytic enzymes do their transferring the wort from the work, preparing the starches more detail. pot to the fermenter, the trans- for easy access and conver- fer of beer from the fermenter sion to sugars.” Depending tennial, which are citrus-like to bottles must be done care- on the type of grain being spices used in India pale ales fully with a tracking cane and used and what type of beer is (IPAs), and the aromatic Hal- tube to make sure no sediment being made, different grain- lertau and Liberty that are gets into the bottles. After the to-water ratios and different used in lagers and bocks. bottles are filled and capped, temperatures for the hot water About.com discusses the im- they should be allowed to car- are used. For example, Beer portance of timing during this bonate in a dark, cool spot for Advocate says that specialty step. Hops break down as they a week or two. The last test dark malts are used in small are boiled, causing their flavor of patience comes after this, quantities and produce stouts to evaporate and disappear. when the carbonated bottles or bocks; roasted malts are Consequently, the more hops must sit in the fridge for an- used in mild and brown ales; that are added early on during other week. and wheat malt, obviously, is the boil, the more bitter the And with that, any student a main component of wheat beer will be. can ponder over the process beers. The temperature of the The fourth phase is chill- and the science of brewing water is dependent upon what ing. This step is crucial be- while enjoying a cold beer. Michael Setzer/SciTech Editor

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10gen 223 eBay Inc. 117 Opower 162 4moms 159, 160 Enova 181 OSIsoft LLC 151 50onRed 153 ERICO International 219 Palantir Technologies 113, 114 Abercrombie & Fitch 125 Ernst & Young LLP 228 Panasas 172 Addepar 156 Etsy 186 PepsiCo 178 Adobe Systems 216, 217 ExxonMobil 116 Rakuten Loyalty 185 AllianceBernstein 237 FactSet Research Systems 155 Raytheon BBN Technologies 183 Allston Trading 169 Fitbit 176 Raytheon Company 182 American Institutes for Research (AIR) 171 FiveStars 157 Reckitt Benckiser 199 Andreessen Horowitz 234 GE 127, 128 Redfin 218 ANSYS Inc. 152 GE Global Research 126 RetailMeNot 154 AppDynamics 213 Google 215 Riverbed Technology 135, 136 APT 137 Green Hills Software 141 Robert Bosch LLC 149 Avencore 175 Guidewire Software 200 Rocket Fuel 231 Avere Systems Inc. 214 Hudson River Trading 107, 108 Salesforce.com 143, 144 Barclays 222 IBM 190 Sandia National Labs 139 Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation 163 Independent Security Evaluators 188 Sequoia Capital 191, 192 Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. 164 Informatica 100 SIG 102 Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) 187 Intentional Software 145 Smith Micro Software Inc. 224 BlackRock 238 IXL Learning 147 Sourcefire 225 Blizzard Entertainment 123 Johnson & Johnson 132, 133, 134 SpaceX 129 Bloomberg L.P. 203, 204 Junction Networks Inc. 210 Square Inc. 179 BNY Mellon 112 Knewton 208 Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC 194 Booz Allen Hamilton 235 Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. 230 Storm8 165 Branding Brand 106, Lexmark 206 Synacor Inc. 174 BrightEdge Technologies 180 Linde 168 Takata 197 Caterpillar 101 LinkedIn 167 Tallan Inc. 148 Central Intelligence Agency 193 M.C. Dean Inc. 209 TerraSim Inc. 105 Chevron 109 ManTech International 207 Texas Instruments 146 Chopper Trading 130 MathWorks 124 The Lubrizol Corporation 177 Citadel 140 Microsoft 121, 122 Uber Technologies Inc. 220 Citrix Systems Inc. 201 Moog Inc. 150 Union Pacific Railroad 166 College Prowler 104 Morgan Stanley 110 Veson Nautical 198 Comcast/NBCUniversal 236 Mozilla 131 Vivint 212 Comprehend Systems 205 MPR Associates 226 VMware 111 Counsyl 173 NASA Glenn Research Center 118 Wayfair 184 Credit Suisse 115 National Instruments 161 WhatsApp Inc. 158 Cyan Inc. 189 National Security Agency 202 Yelp Inc. 103 D. E. Shaw group 211 Net.Orange 195 Yext 142 DC Energy 120 Next Jump 229 Zazzle Inc. 138 Dow Jones 227 Nucor Steel 119 ZestFinance 170 DRW Trading Group 221 NVIDIA 232, 233 Zynga 196 A8 « thetartan.org/special The Tartan » September 16, 2013 WEDNESDAY Technical Opportunities Conference 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in Wiegand Gym

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American Eagle Outfitters F01 Mylan Inc. F04 F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 BNY Mellon F02, F03 NetSuite C03 Business Forward A01 Northwestern Mutual Financial Network B04 E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 Chrysler Group LLC E02, E03 Price for Profit A02, A03 Deloitte F05 PricewaterhouseCoopers D03 D01 D02 D03 D04 D05 FDIC B01 Procter & Gamble A04, A05 IBM Corporation B05 The Boeing Company E04 C01 C02 C03 C04 C05 Johnson & Johnson C01, D01, E01 The PNC Financial Services Group D05 Liberty Mutual Insurance Group B02 UPMC D04 McMaster-Carr D02 B01 B02 B03 B03 B05

In order to create a more networking-friendly environment, traditional F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 career fair booths will be replaced with high-top tables. The first hour will be open to juniors and seniors only. Entrance Getting hired: Advice for interviews through infographics What You Should Do Leading Up to the Interview What Do You Know About this Company?

What are Your Strengths?

Why do You Want this Job?

Courtesy of Elisabeth Fosslien Elisabeth Fosslien is an associate analyst at Arc Worldwide who created a series of infographics in response to requests for interview advice. The responses are provided as guidelines and examples. Pictured above is a small sampling of those infographics. Visit her website to at fosslien.com/job view the complete set. More opportunities to pursue if the job fairs don’t work Courtney Wittekind But it is not the only way,” Expand professional know, let your friends know, people in your professional worked there themselves. The Tartan Alumna said Farouk Dey, the director networks let your roommate know. In- network who you know, but great part about this is I now of Carnegie Mellon’s Career According to Dey, the ma- form people that you are ap- it also allows you to tap into a know who to contact to begin When the TOC and BOC and Professional Development jority of university students proaching graduation and are larger network through those my search. It is a powerful way conferences wrap up, many Center (CPDC) in an interview across the country find their beginning to look for a full- people,” Dey said. to look for connections.” students may be left with un- two years ago. jobs through previously estab- time position,” Dey said. “Just As an example, Dey opened met expectations. Whether “There are many employers lished connections. the fact that you’re letting his own LinkedIn profile to Be persistent looking for an internship or who are out there who choose them know and asking them show the power of the site. “Networking is really the For those students who a full-time job, students still not to come to the conference to keep you in mind if they “This is my LinkedIn page and No. 1 way people get jobs,” may leave the conferences have a wide variety of options for one reason or another but hear about an opportunity in- I use it very much. You can Dey said. “Occasionally these feeling let down, persistence available to them. are still very interested in creases your chances of being see I have 331 connections — connections can be neighbors will pay off, according to Dey. Carnegie Mellon students. The in the right place at the right these are people that I know or family friends, but most of He believes that it is important first place I would always send time.” personally through my career Explore TartanTrak the time these are profession- to not give up when hunting students to is TartanTrak,” Dey or some are also friends or ac- While the conferences of- al connections that students for a job. said. “I want to encourage ev- quaintances. Through these fer an excellent opportunity to have developed through join- Take advantage of online “Even the employers who ery student, whether they get 331 connections I am then meet with potential employ- ing clubs, organizations, or networking you may have met at the an interview or not, to go on connected to 3,316,810 peo- ers in person, students have a committees.” The advantages of online [BOC/TOC/EOC] who maybe TartanTrak and look up these ple,” Dey said. much larger pool of employers Dey said that students must networking are often not did not offer you an interview employers.” Dey explained the power available to them year-round first be aware of the contacts succesfully leveraged by at the conference — it is okay Students can visit of such online networking ser- through TartanTrak, which of- they have available to them students. The internet, along to return to them and ask TartanTrak to submit résumés, vices by giving a hypothetical fers over 11,000 company pro- and then leverage these con- with tools such as Facebook them to reconsider or if they sign up for interviews, and example. “If I am interested in files. These 11,000 businesses nections. Many, however, and LinkedIn, give students the have any other opportunities,” explore job opportunities. working for Intel, I can type currently offer around 2,200 wonder how exactly to begin option of reaching hundreds, if Dey said. Students can register for their ‘Intel’ into the LinkedIn search. positions for which Carnegie taking advantage of their net- not thousands, of their friends “It really is a matter of en- TartanTrak login information The first people that show up Mellon students can apply via works. According to Dey, it is and acquaintances with one gaging your professional as- at http://www.cmu.edu/ in my list are the people who the university’s online service. often just a matter of getting click of a mouse. sociations, networking both career/tartantrak/index.html. are connected to me but also The fairs “are wonderful the word out. “One of the tools I often online and in person, getting have a strong connection to In- opportunities for students to “The first place to start is recommend is LinkedIn. It is involved, and I would finish tel. They may know someone network with employers and to let people know that you’re fantastic because it not only by telling students to not lose else who works there, or have to secure that first interview. looking — let your parents allows you to document all the hope. Be persistent.” A10 « thetartan.org/forum The Tartan » September 16, 2013

From the Editorial Board FIFA hosts not worthy Abhishek Tayal operational and financial opaque- Junior Staffwriter ness, it does not take much imagina- tion to speculate about a large-scale Sepp Blatter, president of the corruption scandal. world’s soccer governing body, gave The last issue is one that Russia a speech in 2010 at the Fédération shares, as host of the 2018 World Internationale de Football Associa- Cup and the 2014 Winter Olympics. tion (FIFA) headquarters in Zurich, Qatar and Russia do not provide on both the physical and cultural suitable political, social, and reli- space that soccer had traversed, ac- gious environments. cording to FIFA’s official website. He The 40,000-plus seating stadi- evoked the fundamental ideals that ums all look amazing, but Qatar is a the World Cup and the Olympics are tiny nation-state. In fact, Qatar is so based on — world peace and accep- small that in 2010 it would not have tance of diversity. been able to handle the massive in- Blatter’s speech also preceded flux of fans and tourists just because the announcement of the host na- it did not have sufficient hotel space, tions of the 2018 and 2022 World said FIFA in its 2022 FIFA World Cups. The two winning nations Cup Bid Evaluation Report: Qatar. could possibly be two of the worst FIFA said in the bid book that with locales for hosting soccer’s premier the stadiums, labor costs would be event. astronomical — amounting to ap- Russia, which recently came un- proximately $3 billion — even when der fire for its policies against homo- considering Qatar’s mountains of sexuality, will host the World Cup money. A large majority of the work- in 2018, while Qatar will host the ers will come from Asia and will en- Rachel Cohen/Pillbox Editor World Cup in 2022. To a discern- dure harsh working and living con- ing soccer fan, Russia barely makes ditions, possibly triggering human more sense than Qatar. Russia has rights violations, says the Human University must update campus about Beta a promising young crop of players, Rights Watch. Imagine the 122-de- along with some competitive Euro- gree weather and then picture the Beta Theta Pi was suspended Mellon’s Beta chapter fourth in the connection with the scandal, the pean club teams like Zenit St. Pe- overcrowded migrant-worker “labor from campus last semester after al- nation. campus community should know if tersburg, CSKA Moscow, and Anzhi camps” — as Human Rights Watch legations regarding the filming and Though the scandal surrounding charges have been filed, and what Makhachkala. labeled them — which have no air circulation of sexually explicit photos individuals in Beta may have faded, those charges were. What does Qatar have? Blatter conditioning or ventilation. and video, which led to a subsequent the incident itself has clearly not dis- The university should also open a says that FIFA chose Qatar because Qatar also outright bans any ho- investigation into severe hazing. appeared, and neither has its impact dialogue about what steps are being of plans to extend soccer culture mosexual activity. Blatter said that The suspension was announced in on the Carnegie Mellon community. taken to ensure that an incident like into the region. Although an ad- “gay fans should refrain from any an email by Dean of Student Affairs Any violation of students’ rights to this does not occur again. mirable goal, there were three key sexual activities” during their stay, Gina Casalegno. During the summer, safety and privacy is a black mark No matter how many individuals questions asked when Qatar was an- reported BBC. BBC said that Qa- Beta’s national chapter announced against the university. Carnegie were involved in the incident, the nounced, and all of them are still hot tar was one of 79 member nations that their Carnegie Mellon chapter Mellon should avoid an unsavory university has an obligation to en- topics for debate. These three topics that sanctioned extrajudicial, sum- would permanently close. reputation for Greek life, especially sure that individuals do not commit point to FIFA’s puzzling behavior mary, or arbitrary executions on the Carnegie Mellon refused to com- because Greek life is an important acts of questionable nature within a and question FIFA’s goal of soccer grounds of sexual orientation dur- ment on the incident at the time be- and vibrant part of the campus com- student organization again. In creat- development. ing a United Nations vote. Bear in cause the University Police’s investi- munity. Carnegie Mellon should be ing a dialogue, the university should The first topic is climate. Simply mind that the Olympics, and by ex- gation was still ongoing. However, as open and transparent as possible also inform the campus community put, it’s pretty hard to run around tension, the World Cup, only started since that message in the spring, regarding the scandal’s aftermath to of what steps they have already tak- for 90 minutes in 122˚F weather. to encourage sportsmanship, inter- there has been no update from protect its reputation. en to minimize the possibility of fu- So why did FIFA pick such a harsh national cooperation and equality university administration about The university should be more ture incidents. climate, other than to encourage for all. the investigation’s progress or its responsible to its student body by The Beta scandal is a delicate is- FIFA spirit in the region? Many crit- All of this behavior — including conclusion. informing the campus community sue, and must be treated with the ut- ics, such as U.S. national team star Qatar, Blatter, and FIFA’s behavior Carnegie Mellon needs to inform if the investigation is still ongoing, most care. However, handling a situ- Eric Wynalda, immediately pointed — points to the worrying fact that the university community of the cur- and if it is not, what conclusions ation with the care it deserves and to Qatar’s oil reserves and the capi- the nature of FIFA, the International rent status of the Beta investigation. the University Police have reached failing to keep the campus commu- tal that comes along with them, and Olympic Committee, and the in- Beta has come into the spotlight so far. The university should also nity informed about such a monu- of course, the bulging pockets of ternationalist spirit in the world of again, as Rolling Stone magazine re- specify what legal repercussions the mentally important issue are not the FIFA voters, reported ESPN. sports is changing. cently published its list of “The Most investigation will yield. While the same thing. The university should Oil money, however, is a common The beauty of soccer is its sim- Out-Of-Control Fraternities in Amer- university cannot release the names release an update on the Beta inves- factor in European soccer. The Tele- plicity and wide appeal. A ball is all ica” last month and ranked Carnegie of individuals accused of crimes in tigation as soon as possible. graph says that Sheikh Mansour bin that is needed to start playing. Soc- Zayed Al Nahyan, the half-brother cer has come such a long way and of the United Arab Emirates’ presi- has broken many barriers, but now Changing university culture not impossible dent, has spent nearly $1.5 billion it is time to break new ones. Soccer on Manchester City — an English is supposed to be a source of hope to The New York Times published stemmed from a historically higher tio shows that the university is also team — in player transfers, wages, humanity, discipline, and respect, as an article last week about Harvard male enrollment, but manifested able to overcome habits and cultural and stadium expansions. Blatter says in the welcome text of Business School’s (HBS’s) recent at- itself particularly in the sciences. stereotypes. With HBS’s initiative to Furthermore, whistleblower Pha- the Sepp Blatter Foundation web- tempts to change its campus culture However, the university’s female-to- fight gender issues as an example, edra Al Majid came forward and site. International sporting events — specifically pertaining to sexism male ratio has improved noticeably Carnegie Mellon can also make prog- accused FIFA voting members of highlight diversity and the accep- — for both students and members in recent years, and is now 2:3, ac- ress on ingrained issues. corruption and bribery, according tance of different races, religions, of the faculty. Female students were cording to Carnegie Mellon’s enroll- Although Carnegie Mellon has to The Guardian. Her case was soon and political alignments. But look- falling behind their male counter- ment data. While this division is not tried something similar with its in- denied and knocked aside, with Al ing ahead in 2022, FIFA seems to parts in both grades and class par- perfect, it is definitely a step in the grained stress culture, there has Majid herself making a U-turn and be centering itself around wealth, ticipation, and the male faculty far right direction. been limited success. Part of the dif- denying any wrongdoings by Qatar flair, and a complete disregard for outnumbered the female faculty. Changing a campus’s culture can ference between HBS’s and Carnegie agents. Considering Qatar’s surpris- its fundamental purpose of bringing Over one-third of HBS students were seem like an impossible task. Semi- Mellon’s situations lies in the way ing bidding victory and mountains different people together under the women in 2008, yet less than 20 per- nars can prove ineffective in the face that those cultures manifested; at of money, as well as FIFA’s general banner of soccer and its spirit. cent were Baker scholars, or in the of inequality, because a culture of in- HBS, sexism was so pervasive that top 5 percent of the class, according equality is engendered by deeply in- male students would harass even fe- to The New York Times. grained behaviors — one that people male faculty members, and female Students and faculty alike re- learn long before they ever get to the performance across the board was ported a culture that was hostile to university setting. lower than that of males, because fe- women, including hazing of female But Harvard’s initiative in this male students were not receiving the students and professors, and a lack matter paid off. same support, according to The New of respect for female faculty. The New Although some of the students York Times. York Times reports that from 2006 expressed dissatisfaction with the Explaining to students that sex- to 2007, “a third of the female ju- program — particularly with the ism is wrong and should be avoided nior faculty left.” In 2010, the dean campus-wide gender discussions — is a more concrete concept to make of HBS instituted a new program to grades of female students shot up as apparent to students than explain- increase awareness of gender issues. they were encouraged more to par- ing to students that they don’t need Students were required to attend ticipate in the classroom, and per- to push themselves past the limits discussions on gender relations at formance reviews of female faculty of their own endurance to get the the school, and female faculty mem- members increased rapidly as the best grades, because stress culture bers received more extensive and teachers received more support from is fundamentally tied to the natural comprehensive support from the the administration, according to The desire to succeed in life. However, administration. New York Times. HBS’s recent successes with a deeply Carnegie Mellon University has HBS observed something in their entrenched culture could lead Carn- also had a history of being a male- culture that they disagreed with, and egie Mellon in a more positive direc- dominated institution — and some took steps to remedy that issue. Carn- tion with its own attempts to change would argue that it still is. This trend egie Mellon’s new female-to-male ra- from within. Braden Kelner/Forum Editor

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Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before publication by mail or to Gretchen Tan Michael Setzer Linda Ju hannah dellabella [email protected]. SciTech Editor Advertising Manager Asst. Copy Manager Rachel Cohen Desiree Xu Julia Yang Pillbox Editor Business Manager Asst. Copy Manager Office: University Center 314 Mail: Kairavi Chahal Laura Scherb Phone: (412) 268-2111 The Tartan Comics Editor Personnel Manager * Denotes executive committee member Fax: (412) 268-1596 Box 119, UC Suite 103 © 2013 The Tartan, all rights reserved. Web: www.thetartan.org 5000 Forbes Avenue Library of Congress ISSN: 0890-3107 E-mail: [email protected] Pittsburgh, PA 15213 September 16, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/forum » A11 Individual acts cannot be generalized in India Assad Abhishek Tayal especially women, to stay away from speak about every Indian citizen in Society may not hesitate to blame Junior Staffwriter India. Some apologize to Michaela one breath. I’m convinced that most sexual assault on the victim, if it is should be on the behalf of Indians everywhere. Indian men are actually very helpful believed that these expectations Late last year, a young physiother- There is ignorance, but also fear and warm people. were disregarded. Especially in rural apy intern in New Delhi was brutally in what people wrote. As I read the There were 75,744 reported India, a girl must take certain neces- displaced gang-raped after boarding a bus by comments, I found myself getting de- cases of sexual violence (includ- sary precautions, such as dressing six men, according to The Washing- fensive and thinking, “We’re not all ing rape, molestation and harass- conservatively, largely avoiding male Austin Chung ton Post. The attackers included the like that.” ment) in India in 2011, according to company, and staying indoors after Junior Staffwriter driver and one minor. The woman crowdvoice.org. The equivalent fig- dark. Even in the urban and fairly died soon after due to her injuries. ure for the United States is 207,754 liberalized setting of Mumbai, most Following talks in London on Recently, a 22-year-old photojour- The fact that cases, according to the Rape, Abuse of my female friends wouldn’t wear Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s nalist from Mumbai was gang-raped Indian men can & Incest National Network. India’s shorts on the streets, or dare to step alleged use of deadly toxins on in an abandoned textile factory, re- population is approximately four out alone after 10 p.m. civilians, Secretary of State John ports The Guardian. Additionally, perform such acts times that of America’s population, However, things are getting bet- Kerry and Russian Foreign Min- Michaela Cross (otherwise known yet the United States’s rate of sexual ter. There is room for optimism. The ister Sergey Lavrov have agreed as Rose Chasm), published a now fa- is shameful, but violence is greater. Isn’t it a little un- New Delhi rape led to one of the larg- to destroy Syria’s chemical weap- mous CNN iReport, in which she de- at the same time, fair to generalize the negative ten- est demonstrations against sexual vi- ons by by mid-2014, according to scribes in horrific detail the way she dencies observed in 75,744 people olence the world has ever seen. Mas- The Daily Mail. The Assad regime was stared at, groped and harassed these isolated onto the 655.8 million males in In- sive protest rallies populated by both agreed to sign the United Nations’ daily by Indian men during a study incidents result dian society? women and men engulfed the city for chemical weapons ban treaty and abroad trip to India in 2012. Admittedly, the entire issue is big- weeks. The Mumbai case led to simi- became a legitimate member of As a young Indian man, I feel an in the creation of ger than just the number of sexual lar, albeit comparatively smaller ral- the Chemical Weapons Conven- uneasy mix of shame and indigna- broad stereotypes violence cases. According to Delhi- lies. Michaela Cross’s piece probably tion this past week. tion when I think about these inci- based psychologist Rajat Mitra in wouldn’t have gotten the massive re- However, tensions persist as dents. The fact that Indian men can and incorrect India Today, a substantial portion sponse it did if it came out a couple world leaders attempt to bring an perform such acts is shameful, but of sexual assault cases in India go of years ago. end to Syria’s civil war without at the same time, these isolated inci- generalizations. unreported. It is even more depress- A critical mass of people are destabilizing the region, accord- dents result in the creation of broad ing that a small minority of sexual talking about change — the kind of ing to The New York Times. By stereotypes and incorrect generaliza- India gives a whole new meaning offenders can poison India’s culture change that rarely comes along — agreeing to the solution that Kerry tions. The really heart-breaking part to the word diversity. With 1.2 billion and create an atmosphere of fear. in the privacy of their homes and in made as an off-handed comment about Michaela Cross’s CNN piece is people, over 500 languages and dia- The average Indian woman longs for the public forum. People are tired of during the London talks, Russia the thousands of comments that ac- lects, and more than ten widely prac- freedom from a society that has very a small population of men distorting has been forced into a position company it. Some implore people, ticed religions, one simply cannot strict expectations for her. reality for the rest of us. of responsibility by international pressures in a high-stakes bid to prevent U.S. military intervention on the continent. If unsuccessful, Moscow’s legit- Flat is the new phat for Apple’s newest iOS 7 imacy and soft power hegemony in international politics could be sub- brandon schmuck stantially weakened, reports The Junior Staffwriter Guardian. If successful, however, the Over the last few decades, tech- agreement could result in stronger nology companies have fought to ties between Washington and Mos- edge out competitors with more and cow and may usher Syria into an more powerful devices. To display era of stability. While uncertainty their power, they added more de- still lingers, Syria’s legal member- tail to their operating systems, with ship in the International Conven- three-dimensional interfaces that tion on Chemical Weapons means bleakly mimicked real-world objects, that regardless of the plan’s out- in an attempt to ease the learning come, Kerry’s accidental diploma- curve for new users. cy has brought the Assad regime a Recently, Apple has been the step closer to political legitimacy largest offender of real-world object and stability. imitation, so much so that the word Looking into the future, placing “skeumorphism” has become syn- Syria under the United Nations’s control and transitioning the gov- ernment away from Assad should be the primary goal of American In an ecosystem foreign policy. While an arms limited by screen deal may stem the tide of civilian suppression and weaken Syria’s size, the removal resolve, casualties will continue of functionless eye under the regime as long as Assad fights to maintain power. candy makes room Kerry and Obama have dis- for more powerful cussed the notion that a military Braden Kelner/Forum Editor strike may occur regardless of and functional deals on chemical arms in order at Apple, immediately set forth to across the screen instead of relying real-life desk covered with items. to ensure that Syria does not have applications. change the design of iOS after he on the previous back arrow icons. Similarly, the idea of a folder system the resources required to stifle was given responsibility to lead and Apple’s choice to remove skeu- was simply a copy of a real-life orga- resistance movements and kill direct Apple’s Human Interface divi- morphism has resulted in a more nizer. innocent civilians, according to onymous with its company name. sion in October 2012, according to functional and powerful operating The interface was created on the The Guardian. International actors Skeumorphism, or the imitation of the company’s press release. system, and has closed the difference idea of emulating real-life objects in should be wary of Syria’s internal real-life objects in software, favored Having used iOS 7 for the past between desktop and mobile comput- a way that significantly lowers the conflicts and move forward with greatly by the late Steve Jobs, found few weeks, I can say that it is a joy to ing. Simple graphs displaying sound learning curve of operating systems. a plan that will stunt the Assad its way into nearly every aspect of use. The icons that once overflowed wavelengths during recording have Apple and many other companies regime, reduce civilian casualties, iOS. with detail are now flat and mini- replaced unhelpful spinning reels in have learned, however, that a touch- and allow rebel forces to gain the Apple added everything from malistic. The lock screen is free from Voice Memos. In an ecosystem lim- screen is not a piece of lined paper, upper hand. leather-textured siding in its Calen- its once-restricting black bars, wel- ited by screen size, the removal of nor a physical tape recorder. In that Both Kerry and Obama should dar application to spinning reels in coming users to slide-to-unlock any- functionless eye candy makes room sense, it is less capable than other consider moving forward with its Voice Memos application. While where. Menus, navigation bars, and for more powerful and functional ap- real-life objects. military intervention and rebel aid this eye candy was initially appeal- Apple’s first party apps have adapted plications. However, in many ways, it can even after Assad forfeits his chemi- ing, it quickly became obtrusive to the same flat interface that acts as a The irony of this transformation outperform them. Several compa- cal weapons. By stunting the dic- the experienced user and provided background to the user’s experience in design is that it’s actually a step nies, including Apple, are learning tatorship’s ability to use weapons no functional benefits. instead of trying to be the center of backward. Ever since Apple intro- that when they attempt to make de- of mass destruction and providing With iOS 7, Apple attempted to attention. duced the original Macintosh, the vices into something they are not, guidance to opposing forces, the change its mobile operating system’s Ironically, the removal of skeu- goal of software companies has been they are limiting their capabilities U.S. would be able to help Syria design language, to one simpler and morphism has made the operating to emulate real-life objects in a way and functionalities. iOS 7 takes a transition into a democracy while less obtrusive in nature. Jonathan system feel more natural. Menu navi- that relates to users. The idea for a step away from these interfaces into minimizing backlash and regional Ive, senior vice president of design gation is more fluid, as one can swipe desktop was essentially a copy of a the right direction. destabilization. A PERSON’S OPINION Compiled by Jonathan Leung The TOC and BOC are coming this week, so we asked, “How do you prepare for job fairs?”

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“Go to info sessions and check “Review résumé and interview “Research companies I’m inter- “Getting résumés and references “Opportunities in the music busi- out which companies seem the questions and remember to be ested in.” updated.” ness do not come from job fairs.” most interesting.” yourself.” Congratulations! The School of Computer Science wishes to publicly acknowledge the outstanding academic achievement of the following students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2013 semester.

Allen, J. Brock - Junior Ha, Soojung - Junior Marino, Peter - Junior Sosothikul, Sroaj - Junior Alleyne, Melissa - Senior Han, Sang Jin - Junior McKay, Matthew - Junior Tian, Sang - Senior Allison, Shaun - Sophomore Hilal, Salem - Sophomore Mead, Cory - Junior Toebes, Margaret - Junior Amarilio, Omri - Junior Hildebrandt, Natalie - Senior Mednieks, Maija - Junior Trejo, Adrian - Senior Anderson, Aaron - Junior Hintzman, Zane - Junior Mittereder, Andrew - Junior Tucker Da Silva, Max - Senior Batlivala, Neil - Junior Hofer, Richard - Sophomore Murphy, Kenneth - Junior Tydnyuk, Andrey - Senior Bertelsen, William - Senior Hsu, Christopher - Junior Nalla, Shikhara - Sophomore Valle, Roberto - Sophomore Bettale, Andrea - Junior Hu, Hanzhang - Senior Nash, Jennine - Sophomore Varshavskaya, Yevgeniya - Senior Bohrer, Brandon - Junior Huang, Donald - Junior Naviasky, Jacob - Sophomore Wander, Lars - Sophomore Bowen, Susanna - Sophomore Huang, Ian - Sophomore Nighswander, Tyler - Senior Wang, Ivan - Freshman Brem, Connor - Sophomore Huang, Shan - Junior Nowacki, Todd - Junior Wang, Michael - Junior Brunstad, George - Senior Janke, Claire - Junior Ong, Steven - Freshman Wang, Shuaihang - Junior Buch, Abhay - Senior Jindel, Samir - Sophomore Papale, David - Junior Westrick, Samuel - Sophomore Burg, Kevin - Sophomore Johnson, Alexandra - Junior Paparian, Jack - Sophomore Willsey, Harold Max - Freshman Chang, Cory - Sophomore Jones, Christopher - Freshman Patel, Aakash - Freshman Wong, Eric - Sophomore Choi, Benjamin - Junior Kang, Won Gu - Sophomore Patel, Yash - Freshman Wu, An - Sophomore Choquette, Michael - Junior Kao, Alison - Freshman Paulson, Jonathan - Senior Xia, Tian - Junior Cidre, Guillermo - Sophomore Kim, Daniel - Junior Peterson, Annika - Sophomore Xu, Yixun - Freshman Cole, John - Sophomore Kim, Sun Hwan - Junior Prewitt, Kevin - Sophomore Yang, Cary - Freshman Conley, Timothy - Freshman Kindberg, Nicholas - Junior Randolph, Peyton - Freshman Yang, James - Freshman Dai, Simon - Sophomore Klee, Steven - Sophomore Rathi, Neha - Junior Yeo, Edward - Sophomore Davis, Austin - Sophomore Klein, Thomas - Sophomore Rayson, David - Sophomore Yuan, Yueran - Senior Dee, Matthew - Freshman Koh, Li Chen - Freshman Ringwalt, Daniel - Freshman Zeng, Andrew - Freshman Deo, Priyanka - Senior Kornilova, Anastassia - Freshman Rollinson, Joseph - Sophomore Zhang, Jeffrey - Freshman Dhulipala, Laxman - Junior Kownacki, Gregory - Freshman Rose, Gregory - Freshman Zhang, Leon - Sophomore Ditzler, Franklin - Senior Lai, Ronald - Junior Rosen, Gillian - Freshman Zhang, Tom - Sophomore Doyle, Thomas - Sophomore Lam, Bertha - Senior Rubin, Naomi - Freshman Zhang, Yuye - Junior Engels, Damien - Junior Lee, Brenda - Senior Schallert, Matthew - Sophomore Zhang, Zhereng - Freshman Fischer, Brian - Sophomore Lee, Jin Sik - Junior Schlinger, Eva - Junior Zhao, Xiyang - Freshman Franchuk, Alexander - Sophomore Lee, Samantha - Freshman Senthilnathan, Pranav - Senior Zimmerman, Joshua - Sophomore Franklin, David - Sophomore Leino, Klas - Sophomore Serrano, Maxime - Sophomore Zink, Jordan - Sophomore Freeman, Melanie - Freshman Li, Jason - Freshman Shah, Shreepal - Junior Zirbel, Alexander - Senior Gan, Eric - Freshman Li, Ruixin - Freshman Shao, Shuai - Freshman Zong, Yiming - Freshman Ganesh, Vibhav - Freshman Lim, Isaac - Junior Shapiro, Evan - Junior Zorn, William - Junior Ge, Yuting - Freshman Lin, Joy - Sophomore Shen, Zhixian - Freshman Gerharter, Alyssa - Senior Liu, Wentao - Junior Sheng, Andrew - Senior BCSA Dean’s List: Gifford, Henry - Sophomore Lu, Daniel - Junior Shukla, Sharman - Sophomore Karol, Kevin - Freshman Goldman, Jonathan - Sophomore Lum, Jia Jun Brandon - Freshman Siao, Vincent - Junior Lazrus, Erica - Senior Greaves, Malcolm - Senior Lyu, Il Suk - Senior Singh, Avesh - Senior Mouli, Divya - Sophomore Griswold, Kyle - Junior MacRae, William - Senior Smith, Andrew - Sophomore Shimizu, Evan - Junior Guo, Yuyang - Sophomore Malehorn, Brian - Sophomore Sobel, Corey - Sophomore September 16, 2013 « The Tartan thetartan.org/sports » A13 Witt, Erra-Hernandez spearhead first victory for Tartans Suvrath penmetcha Junior Stafffwriter

Despite a sloppy beginning, the Carnegie Mellon football team was able to bounce back and defeat Allegheny College 26–7 in its home opener. After a sluggish first quar- ter during which senior wide receiver Tim Swanson fum- bled and senior quarterback Rob Kalkstein threw a red- zone interception, the Tartans got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter. The Tartans’ scoring drive started at their 49-yard line with 12:49 remaining in the second quarter. On the first play, senior fullback Zachary Erra-Hernandez broke away for a fantastic 26-yard run. Af- ter a crucial 1-yard run by Rob Kalkstein on fourth-and-one, Erra-Hernandez capped the drive off with a 1-yard plunge, giving the Tartans a 7–0 lead. The stout Tartan defense, led by seniors Jack Butler, Dallas Hartman, and Akwasi Brefo, kept the Gators off the scoreboard until a bizarre play at the end of the half. The Gators started at their own 38-yard line with 37 sec- onds left in the half. After a Kelsey Scott/Operations Manager 20-yard pass from quarter- Sophomore running back Troy Witt (10) heads for the end zone during the third quarter of Saturday’s game. The 13-yard rush was Witt’s first touchdown of the game; he scored another in back Jon Nigro to wide re- the fourth quarter. The Tartans defeated Allegheny College 26–7, in the first game of the year at Gesling Stadium. ceiver Andrew Niklaus and a 3-yard rush by Nick Diechler, short memory in all sports, “I got a few TDs, but that the Gators had a chance for especially football. You never was all the linemen,” Witt one final play with four sec- know, you can get a three-and- said. “They open it for me and onds remaining. out, and come right back and I am going to hit the holes and Even though he was nearly score,” said Hartman. “Our of- put it in the end zone.” sacked, Nigro scrambled out fense was really good last year Erra-Hernandez was excel- of the pocket and threw a and we knew that they would lent up the middle, gaining a Hail Mary pass into the end stop turning over the ball well-earned 89 yards rushing zone, where it was caught by eventually.” on 19 carries to go along with Niklaus to tie the game 7–7 at The second half was led his second-quarter touch- halftime. by Troy Witt. The sophomore down. The one-two punch of The play had the potential running back rushed for two Witt and Erra-Hernandez gave to change the momentum of touchdowns, giving the Tar- the Gator defense all sorts of the game, but the Tartans nev- tans a comfortable lead. fits. Witt gained 103 yards er let that happen. Witt made good use of the rushing on 16 carries. In the second half, they sidelines, most notably on a The Tartan football team exploded with 19 more points 13-yard touchdown run that next plays at Catholic College and shut down the Gator gave the Tartans a 13–7 lead this Friday. Their next home offense. with seven minutes remaining game is homecoming on Sept. Kelsey Scott/Operations Manager “You just have to have a in the third quarter. 28 against Geneva College. The Tartan offensive line prepares for the snap against Allegheny College at Gesling Stadium on Saturday.

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3rd Annual Law School Fair Tuesday, September 24, 2013 • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rangos Ballroom, 2nd Floor, University Center

Current students and alumni are invited to Carnegie The workshop topics will be: Mellon’s 3rd Annual Law School Fair. Meet with • “The Road Less Traveled: Law as an Option for representatives from more than 50 of the country’s Students in Science, Technology and the Arts” top law schools right here on campus. • “A Mock Law School Admissions Committee: The Fair will be held on the Carnegie Mellon University Three Case Studies of Law School Admissions campus on Tuesday, September 24, from 11 a.m. – Decision Making” 2 p.m., in the Rangos Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the University Center. • “When to Go to Law School — Right After College, or Later? Trends and Advice” A program of three workshops will both precede and follow the fair, from 10 – 11 a.m. and 2 – 3 p.m. These For a schedule and to register, visit will occur in the McKenna, Peter and Wright rooms, www.hss.cmu.edu/lawschoolfair also on the 2nd floor of the University Center, adjacent For more information, please to the Rangos Ballroom. Dr. Joseph Devine at [email protected].

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Men’s soccer posts two shutouts and improves to 5–1 William park ing them,” Wysocki said. “I’m Assistant Forum Editor sure the goals will come. We just got to keep working at it.” After falling to Dickinson The unsung hero of College in the final seconds of Wednesday’s game was senior the game on Sept. 7, the men’s keeper Christopher Madden, soccer team rallied back with who finished with six saves. a last-minute goal on Wednes- In the 53rd minute, Mad- day night against Geneva den made an instinct save on a College. Geneva shot from the left side In the 90th minute, senior of the box, deflecting the ball Chris Wysocki headed a cross wide with his left hand. from first-year midfielder “[He] did a good job of not Tristan Lockwood into the side only communicating with his of the net for the only goal of backs, but with his goal kicks the 1–0 game. and punts that were giving us The play started when a chance to contest,” Piranian Lockwood sent a corner kick said. into a crowded Geneva pen- “We’ve had four shutouts alty box. A Geneva defender so far. [The goalkeepers] are a headed it out to junior defend- big part of that along with our er Mark Nicholas, who played back four,” Wysocki said. the ball back to Lockwood on Madden posted another the wing. shutout on Saturday, as the “They were all looking at Tartans beat Allegheny Col- the ball go out wide, and I lege 1–0 on the road. changed my run and was able Tassano scored in the to cut in front of the defend- 34th minute off a pass from ers. Tristan played a great ball Wysocki, and the Tartans once in,” Wysocki said. again dominated the game,

The Tartans, playing at Josh Smith/Editor-in-Chief outshooting Allegheny 15–5. home, were the faster and Junior defender Brandon Peck (No. 12) fronts a Geneva College player during Wednesday’s home game. Only two of Allegheny’s shots more composed team, domi- were on goal. nating possession and creating for a Geneva defender to de- 90th minute, the theme of the above the crossbar. said assistant coach Michael The shutout continues the goal-scoring opportunities. flect it for a corner. night was missed chances. “Our guys, for the most Piranian. Tartans’ streak of 1–0 victories Moments before his game- Tassano also had several Despite outshooting Ge- part, continue to create ample Averaging close to 19 shots and improves their record to winning goal, Wysocki — af- opportunities to score. In the neva 16 to 11 and taking 17 opportunities. Because we’re per game, the Tartans have 5-1. ter a give-and-go with senior 70th minute, his goal off a free corner kicks to Geneva’s six, creating opportunities, the scored only one goal in each The Tartans will next play forward Max Tassano — had a kick from senior defender Ben the Tartans were unable to next step is obviously finishing game. Washington & Jefferson Col- clear shot at goal from the left Bryant was waved offside. convert their chances, as their them.... But it’s promising that “We’re clearly creating the lege on the road this Wednes- side of the penalty box, only Until Wysocki’s goal in the shots flew wide or soared we’re creating the chances,” opportunities, but not finish- day at 7 p.m. sports commentary feature photos Change in college Tartans net 9–0 win over Grove City football landscape Carl glazer ferent criteria in ranking Staffwriter teams. While the national cham- College football is in the pionship teams may have midst of a dramatic change. been controversial in the Major conference realign- past, the defending national ment is finally coming to frui- champions have silenced all tion with the Atlantic Coast doubters. The University of Conference (ACC) adding Alabama has won three of the the University of Pittsburgh last four national champion- and Syracuse University, and ship games. the Big 12 Conference adding This past Saturday, they West Virginia University and faced off against the Texas Texas Christian University A&M Aggies led by Heis- while losing Texas A&M Uni- man Trophy winner Johnny versity to the Southeastern Manziel. Last year, Manziel Conference. became the first freshman to Pitt’s move to the ACC was win the Heisman, cementing bittersweet. They had played his campaign by handing Ala- in the Big East Conference bama their one and only loss since 1982 and were part of of the season. a legacy of excellence in both On Saturday, despite set- football and basketball. ting a school record for pass- Jonathan Leung/Assistant Photo Editor Unfortunately, the Big ing yards and scoring 42 First-year Nicholle Torres (top) reaches for a forehand as she won her singles match 6–0, 6–0. The Tartans next play in the ITA Regional East started as a basketball points against the intimidat- Tournament in Fredericksburg, Va. this Saturday. conference, and many of its ing Alabama defense, Man- schools did not even have ziel was unable to repeat last football teams. As time went season’s magic, and his Ag- on, this conflict of interest gies fell to the Crimson Tide, eventually led to all of the 49–42. football schools leaving the Penn State is two years re- conference, starting in 2004 moved from the unpleasant when the University of Miami ending of the Joe Paterno era and Virginia Tech moved to and the Jerry Sandusky scan- the ACC. dal. Coach Bill O’Brien has Because of Big East foot- done a fantastic job keeping ball’s decline in recent years, the Nittany Lions from spiral- Pitt’s move to the ACC has ing into irrelevance. been rough. Their ACC debut Unfortunately, there are came on Labor Day against still some growing pains as Florida State University. the program recovers from Unfortunately for Pitt, this the major talent loss follow- was also the debut of red- ing the penalties doled out shirt Florida State first-year in the wake of the scandal. quarterback Jameis Win- So far, Penn State is picking ston. Winston threw for four up where they left off after touchdowns and added an- last year’s surprising 8–4 other rushing score, demol- campaign. The Nittany Lions ishing the Panthers defense are 2–1 against all non-major Jonathan Leung/Assistant Photo Editor with 381 total yards. conference schools. Their Junior Angela Pratt (above) paired with first-year Nicholle Torres in Pittsburgh quarterback one loss came on Saturday doubles and won 8–1. She also played singles and won in straight sets Tom Savage had a mediocre against the University of Cen- 6–0, 6–0, which was also the score of every singles game. game with one touchdown tral Florida. to two interceptions and a Despite the loss, Penn barely 50 percent completion State showed their will to percentage. fight, overcoming an early This season also marks the 18-point deficit and bring- final year of the Bowl Cham- ing the game back to a more pionship Series (BCS). Cur- respectable 34–31 finish. rently, the two teams chosen Running back Zach Zwinak for the national champion- rushed for 128 yards and ship game are based on the three touchdowns but hurt BCS rankings, a weighted the Nittany Lion comeback compilation of the Associat- efforts with a late fumble. ed Press Poll, the USA Today College football is going Coaches Poll, and six com- through a major transition puter rankings. period with conference re- These computer rankings alignment and a new champi- have always caused contro- onship-determining method. Jonathan Leung/Assistant Photo Editor versy. The algorithms that But one thing that hasn’t Jonathan Leung/Assistant Photo Editor First-year Vanessa Pavia (above) and junior Bryn Raschke won determine the rankings are changed is the quality of foot- First-year Nicholle Torres readies her backhand against Grove City. their doubles match 8–0. Pavia also won her singles match 6–0. not made public and use dif- ball played every Saturday. The Mattress Factory celebrates 35 years

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09.16.13 Volume 108, Issue 4 ...this week only Redwood Time 3 This comedy web series follows Carnegie Mellon student Carter Redwood.

Ylvis 4 The Norwegian musical cabaret act’s new song “The Fox” has garnered a wide fan base.

5 Kingdom Hearts The re-released compilation is a brighter version of the classic games.

6 Fall albums There’s plenty in store this season in terms of new and exciting musical releases.

7 New Girl The FOX comedy series starring Zooey Deschanel will return for a third season. 8 Mattress Factory 8 The museum of installation art commemorates its 35th anniversary.

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3 Advice 13 Puzzles Everything you need to know about dealing Let’s see if you can solve these. with a stinky roommate and prepping for the TOC and BOC. 7 Dollar Movie 14 Horoscopes AB Films presents three epic movies in Look for a hidden quote in the horoscopes this McConomy Auditorium this weekend. week.

11 Comics 15 Calendar Who went to the Footlights show last Take a look at this week’s calendar for ways to weekend? get your arts and culture fix.

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Dear New Patrick, Dear New Patrick(s??), It was the best of times, it was the worst of times — get our names out, we thought that a web series and now it’s Redwood Time. would be a good way to get people to know about us My roommate hasn’t My RA advised us to go to and get our creative work out there prior to the film.” showered or done his the job fair this week, so I Last week marked the launch of Redwood Time, laundry in what seems worked on my résumé all a YouTube comedy series produced by Carter He also spoke about the ideas and inspiration like forever. It smells so weekend, and I think my Redwood, a senior acting major; Jamar Thrasher, behind the series: “Our inspiration for it was ‘90s bad up in here! My tree high school experiences a master’s student in Heinz College; and Clarence sitcoms, including The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, even died because it will definitely land me Williams IV, a junior directing major. Written and Martin, Seinfeld, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. We reeks! PLEASE HELP! a job at Facebook. One filmed during the past few months at Carnegie created this character Carter Redwood in this world, problem: I don’t know Mellon, Redwood Time is a comedic dramatization and we created the Redwood Time universe as well Sincerely, how to tie a tie. Can you of Redwood’s life as an acting major. as other characters in his life.” Odious Housemate help me? Gathers Olfactory The first episode is already on YouTube and features “It’s based on my true life as an actor,” he said. Demons, Makes Yucky Sincerely, Carter’s encounters with a crazy “girlfriend” who “Carter, like me, is in school, trying to pursue a Stench, Environment Wondering If Never Done doesn’t seem to notice that Carter is not all that into career as an actor, to make it from Pittsburgh to Nearly Saturated, Ended Searching Occupation her. Hollywood, but we also created fictional situations Sycamore Readings, Knowing Not and characters that are in his world.” Of Ties Much of the series production is Carnegie Mellon- Dear OH GOD MY based. Many of the actors in the series are Carnegie When asked about his favorite things about the SENSES, Dear WINDSOR KNOT, Mellon students, and the theme song was written series, Redwood replied, “I think it’s fun that stories and performed by senior business administration that happened in my life can be turned into these Have you confronted In my experience, a job major Kai Roberts. Redwood, Thrasher, and Williams over-the-top stories, that they can make people your roommate with this interview is all about the first also worked with Jordan Beckman, a local Pittsburgh laugh, that Clarence’s words and Clarence’s writing problem? If you haven’t, impression, and I always videographer who has directed videos for Wiz can heighten it and give it that extra oomph to make chances are he’s not even strive to dress for the job I Khalifa and Mac Miller. people engaged in it. The stories and foundations aware that his habits bother want, which is why I wear come from a real place; the character Carter deals you; it could just be the a snorkel and flippers The series has been well promoted on social media with things that I dealt with in real life.” way he was raised (and everywhere. As for learning under #RedwoodTime, and its creators held a after all, Carnegie Mellon to tie a tie, I’m sure you can showing on Sept. 8 in McConomy Auditorium to a Redwood also discussed the creative process is not exactly known for its ask around. Your RA may large audience. The teaser for the series has already of writing the web series: “As an artist, there is hygienic student body). be willing to tie one for you, accumulated over 900 views in one week. nothing like creating your own work. I feel, as an or ask another floormate. actor, people are constantly trying to impress other On the other hand, if you Worse comes to worst, Redwood, who is currently studying abroad at people in auditions. There are so many people vying do talk to him and he is you can pull a Patrick Jane Drama Centre London, talked about why he and for one role, and as an artist it gives you a sense obstinate, there is a solution. and wear a three-piece suit his partners decided to start a YouTube series: of freedom to say, ‘I can create my own rules for While he’s out, take all of without a tie. “It started as a way for myself and some of my myself. I can collaborate with a team of creative his laundry and put it in a partners to push our creative energy and ideas. The teams and artists, and we can create something of bathtub (or large bucket) I wouldn’t be too sure funny thing is, it wasn’t even my idea to make it our own to give ourselves that freedom to make our along with an entire bottle of that your high school about me. I was working with Jamar Thrasher and own work and our own art.’ ” detergent and/or bleach (you projects will land you a job Clarence Williams IV, and we sat down and came up may want to use a hazmat at Facebook. Companies with the idea to make a web series as a precursor to “I’m interested to see what happens next, if people suit for this, and don’t be tend to value work at the a later film that we planned to make in the summer tune in, how this will continue to grow, how it afraid to incinerate anything collegiate level as a more of 2014. So we said in order to build a fan base and will expand,” he said. “We had the idea, and it’s that appears to have valid representation of skill. satisfying to know that we got it out there on the attained sentience). And After the first semester, most web. We’ve been successful no matter how many when he gets back, ambush résumés don’t even mention people watched.” him with a garden hose and what high school they water balloons filled with attended. soapy water. Hopefully he’ll Xiyu Wang | Staffwriter get the picture; you’ll have a Just don’t wear one of clean roommate, and you’ll those suit pattern T-shirts have worked out some of and you’ll be okay, your aggression toward him. New Patricks

Carter Redwood’s eventful life as an aspiring actor May the Tide be with you, Need advice? Send queries is humourously documented in the web series Ryan Black & Matt Baron to [email protected]. Redwood Time. Much of the series is shot on and around Carnegie Mellon’s campus.

Screenshot courtesy of youtube.com comedy pillbox 09.16.13 3 Ylvis triggers viral sensation with “The Fox” The Norwegian musical cabaret sings about Stonehenge and the beauty of foxes

If you see somebody screaming something like The crown jewel of their work — unless you know either So if you have a thing for clever songs or Norwegian “JTCHOK-CHOK-CHOK-CHOKTA!” with an Norwegian or Russian, in which case “Janym” might comedy, definitely track down the Ylvis playlist on the accompanying dance in the next few weeks, don’t worry. be glorious — is “Someone Like Me.” It starts out as a official TVNorge YouTube channel. Chances are they’re emulating the musical stylings traditional love song straight out of a Disney musical, of the Norwegian musical cabaret act known as Ylvis, only to suddenly become something else entirely that rather than indulging in something that’s illegal in the still manages to be heartwarming. Kinda. Justin McGown | Online Editor state of Pennsylvania.

Ylvis is composed of brothers Bård and Vegard Ylvisåker, who have performed in Norway since 2000 and have since achieved some level of fame in Europe. They currently have a show on the Norwegian TV channel TVNorge, which is responsible for funding the big- budget music video for their single “The Fox,” in which the brothers sing about the ethereal beauty of foxes and scream nonsensical “fox noises” at the tops of their lungs.

It is probably best to become familiar with this video, because it is rapidly gaining popularity to the point that incessant references, repostings, and numerous unfunny parodies are inevitable.

Is it the next “Gangnam Style”? Most likely not. The heir to the “Harlem Shake” crown? Luckily, it’s doubtful that the video will become that ubiquitous. It’s a shame that Ylvis will probably be remembered for giving the world a single clever video, because the rest of their work that has been translated into English is top-shelf comedy.

Their songs “Pressure” and “Work It” both poke fun at the upscale hip-hop scene. “Work It” is an explicit song whose humor comes from a complete lack of sexiness. While one brother lays down the innuendo, the other explains the actual meaning of his every phrase and provides anatomical information and the specs for their hot tub. In “Pressure,” the brothers discuss the need for proper amounts of pressure in situations ranging from popping balloons to negotiating a peace treaty in the Middle East.

Speaking of the Middle East, there’s also “Jan Egeland,” a Bruce Springsteen-style power ballad about the “United Nations Super Hero Man,” whose peacekeeping efforts are known in the U.S. only to the most avid news readers. In “Stonehenge,” one member of the duo is so obsessed with the mysteries of the titular artifact that intimate moments with his wife are filled with expletive- laden musings on its origins.

In the music video for Ylvis’ “Stonehenge,” the main character’s obsession with the archaeological monument constantly preoccupies him, even compromising his sex life.

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comedy 4 pillbox 09.16.13 Kingdom Hearts revives childhood memories The classic game gets remastered into a more colorful version of the 2002 original

There are those games from your childhood that you play, admit. In fact, having beaten Kingdom Hearts more than first game, and everything takes place inside a single have fun with, and then never pick up again. And then a handful of times, I still had trouble not dying in the castle. there are those games that stick with you for your entire early hours of the game. The platforming has remained life, altering the way you play and perceive video games steadfastly frustrating at times, but feels a bit more However, the sequel offers you the chance to play as and perhaps your life itself. forgiving now — though perhaps it’s just the bigger the somewhat enigmatic Riku and his inner battle with screen. The non-linearity of the game is surprisingly his obsession of power and evil. That said, the story Kingdom Hearts is one of those games. Originally hard to get past sometimes as well, but it leads to a more takes a much darker turn from the original game, as released in 2002, it was re-released this past week, rewarding explorative experience. both Riku and Sora take up arms against a new group of along with Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories antagonists known as the Organization. This is the first and Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, in a high-defintion This is not the original Kingdom Hearts you loved and game to include the deaths of characters, too. compilation dubbed Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix. grew up with. It is the “final mix” — a re-release that, until last Tuesday, only existed in Japan. The changes The most interesting re-release in the set, however, Kingdom Hearts is widely considered one of the best from the original are mostly cosmetic — many enemies is Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days. Originally released action RPGs out there, and one of the first to get the are now recolored to brighter versions of their previous for the Nintendo DS in 2009, it is now presented in formula right. It follows the story of a young, impossibly selves — though there are some items and enemies this collection as almost three hours of video footage, optimistic boy named Sora and his lost friends, Riku and thrown in for additional rewards and challenges, as well completely remastered from the original game. It Kairi. In his travels, Sora encounters many characters as a particularly notorious boss battle. presents side-stories and back-stories to many of the from the Disney and Square Enix universes (the characters that appear both in Chain of Memories and distributor and developer of the game, respectively), Also, the remastered visuals and audio look and sound Kingdom Hearts 2. And it must be said that the tale in both familiar and not-so-familiar, while battling enemies incredible. While it is clear at times that certain textures cinematic format is just as heart-wrenching (though unique to the series known as the Heartless. are taken straight from the original, without much some would say cliché) as it was as a game. touching up, the character models look as good as you Sora travels to worlds based on a handful of Disney remember the PlayStation 2 ones looking. What started out as pure conjecture — the idea of movies — Tarzan, Alice in Wonderland, and Hercules, making a Disney game that could rival Nintendo’s Mario to name a few. The combat involves a lot of button- Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories, the direct sequel games in popularity — has ended up a hallmark game of mashing, but there is some skill required. Sora does not to Kingdom Hearts, has been updated in similar ways, a hallmark series. These games have not changed much always fight alone, though; he is joined by Donald Duck though the game itself has not changed much from since their initial release, and picking up the control still and Goofy both in combat and through most of the game. its PlayStation 2 incarnation, which itself was actually brings you right back to your couch all those years ago. In almost all of the worlds, Sora gets a new companion a reincarnation of a GameBoy Advance game. The It still evokes the same senses of wonder, mystery, and unique to that world — usually the main character from game’s combat system is a complete departure from fascination as it did when we were kids. the movie the world is based upon. the original, using cards to decide Sora’s moves instead of an on-screen attack menu. The scope of the game is Even with the backing of these characters, though, it also slightly more limited: Although Sora visits different Ryan Black | Staffwriter is a difficult game at times — something I am happy to worlds, they are all the same ones as he visited in the

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Star Trek Star Trek: Into Darkness Lawrence of Arabia

An incredible revival of the classic series, Star Trek The Enterprise is back and better than ever. Lawrence of Arabia is a masterful landmark of captures all the wonder and endless entertainment With J.J. Abrams back to lead this ship, Into filmmaking history. The story ventures out into the of Starfleet. Film juggernaut J.J. Abrams manages Darkness is a surprisingly fresh sequel that not Middle Eastern front during World War I as seen through to create an entertaining prequel without banking on only avoids the traps most franchises fall into the eyes of T.E. Lawrence, who battles with both the nostalgia. Chris Pine and Carnegie Mellon alumnus but surpasses other summer blockbusters world he sees and with his own identity. Full of glorious Zachary Quinto ground the story with humanity and with ridiculous thrill rides and an amazing cast. landscapes and fueled by a powerful story, Lawrence of friendship despite their contrasting personas as Captain Benedict Cumberbatch roars as the antagonist Arabia mercilessly begets majesty. With his piercing blue Kirk and Spock. but also boldly makes us question the definition eyes, Peter O’Toole offers one of the most compelling of a terrorist. performances in the role that made him a star. gaming pillbox 09.16.13 5 Fall 2013 promises exciting musical releases With so much on the horizon, a quick glance at what to look for in the coming months

We saw a lot of great new music this summer — Daft supposed help from David Bowie and James Murphy (of to his collaboration with trap producers Flosstradamus, Punk’s Random Access Memories, Queens of the Stone LCD Soundsystem). The first single, “Reflektor,” shows “From The Back.” He established his reputation in 2011 Age’s ...Like Clockwork, and Kanye West’s Yeezus — but influence of disco as well as old prog-rock vinyls from with the independently released XXX, but with his there’s a lot more just around the corner that’s worth the band’s childhood. So far, Arcade Fire hasn’t released major-label debut on the horizon (Brown is signed to getting excited about. So grab your pumpkin spice latte, an album that isn’t fantastic, and each one actually A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold label), he’s determined to make it put on your sweater, and settle in for this fall music surpasses the one before it. If the band’s current album clear that he’s here to stay. preview. trajectory holds true, this release should be one of the best of the year. According to Pitchfork.com, there’s a long list of MGMT - MGMT collaborators reported to appear, including Schoolboy Release date: Sept. 17 Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP II Q, Ab-Soul, and Charli XCX. Brown’s song with A$AP Release date: Nov. 5 Rocky, “Kush Coma,” has already been released and MGMT won everyone over in 2008 with their debut will also appear on the album. From the first listen it’s album Oracular Spectacular, which spawned the hits Deep down in his heart of hearts, Eminem wishes it abundantly clear that Old will be on repeat in foggy “Time To Pretend,” “Kids,” and “Electric Feel” and could be 2002 forever. Back in the day, he was the most Honda Civics for years to come. introduced mainstream music to psychedelic pop. dangerous man in America, shattering the innocence With their follow-up, Congratulations, MGMT decided of a generation of fourth-graders who didn’t understand Kings of Leon - Mechanical Bull to challenge their listeners with meandering electric intercourse because they didn’t have the Discovery Release date: Sept. 24 soundscapes and a lack of catchy melodies. With this Channel. upcoming third album, MGMT is staying true to that Alright, a quick disclaimer: I’m a huge fan of the first course. Today, though, he’s a big boring story of redemption, a two, heavily southern-rock influenced Kings of Leon man who makes music that both mother and daughter albums, Youth & Young Manhood and Aha Shake Lead single “Your Life Is A Lie” is rough around the can agree with (“Love The Way You Lie,” etc.). Evidently Heartbreak. But beginning with 2007’s Because of the edges in terms of production and features a cacophony this doesn’t sit well with the rapper-songwriter, so he’s Times, there has been a steady decline in the quality of of different noises blending into a collage of sound. decided to bleach his hair once again and provide a the band’s output as it stray furthers and further from its Though it seems that MGMT will never go back to the follow-up to his high water mark, The Marshall Mathers garage-rock beginnings. kind of music they put out five years ago, I’m anxiously LP. awaiting to see what new twists and turns they have in If lead single “Supersoaker” is any indication, however, store for us. Based on the lead single, “Berzerk,” one can expect a the Kings have traded in the champagne for Miller Lite Relapse-level attempt at trying to still be cool, but it’ll and are having fun again. Singer Caleb Followill’s voice feel just a bit more pathetic this time. I’m just hoping once again has that Southern drawl that got lost in the he includes a “Kim II,” because Eminem always sounds high-end production of their last two albums, and Matt genuine when rapping about killing his ex-wife. Followill goes back to the jangly lead parts we came to love in “Taper Jean Girl” and “The Bucket.” Hopefully Cults - Static Kings of Leon don’t disappoint with this one, for it could Release date: Oct. 15 mean a renewal for a band that looked like it had run its course. Anyone who remembers that catchy “Go Outside” song from a couple of years ago — and a lot of people should, because it was in about a million commercials Joey Peiser | Assistant Pillbox Editor — knows Cults. However, many of these people may not have listened to its entire debut album. If they did, they would’ve known that Cults are much more than a one- Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons song band. MGMT work on their upcoming third album, MGMT. Based on lead single “I Can Hardly Make You Mine”, it appears Cults aren’t shying away from digging a little deeper and making music that sounds darker, while still Arcade Fire - Reflektor retaining their poppy gleam. I look forward to hearing Release date: Oct. 29 what they’ve come up with; their debut showed a band with a lot of promise, and hopefully they continue Arcade Fire is a band with a firm belief in quality over expanding their sound rather than getting caught up in quantity. Over the past 10 years, it has released only trying to replicate the success of “Go Outside.” three full-length albums, all of which have become modern classics (2004’s Funeral, 2007’s Neon Bible, and Danny Brown - Old 2010’s The Suburbs). Release date: Sept. 30 Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Singer Caleb Followill and guitarist Matt Followill return to According to Pitchfork.com, details regarding its Danny Brown is ridiculous and fun; anyone looking for their southern garage roots for Mechanical Bull. upcoming fourth album are scarce, beyond talk of some light-hearted, graphic misogyny should just listen

music 6 pillbox 09.16.13 FOX promises fans of New Girl more drama The third season of the “adorkable” TV show is scheduled to premiere this Tuesday

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the first and that “Winston will get serious about taking control of his What about the first episode? The promo video shows second seasons of New Girl. own love life,” hinting that he might finally get his own Jess and Nick crossing the border into Mexico and storyline. getting in trouble there, while Schmidt tells both Fans of Zooey Deschanel know that the popular and Elizabeth and Cece separately that he’d like to be with — according to FOX — “adorkable” TV show New Girl Returning guest stars include Brenda Song, who played them. It has the potential to be funny, but if the writers will resume with its third season this Tuesday at 9 p.m. Winston’s girlfriend Daisy in the past season, as well as have only planned the third season to focus on lingering The second season finale left us with Cece’s (Hannah Damon Wayans Jr., known on the show as Coach. He problems from the second, it can quickly become bland. Simone) three-hour traditional Indian wedding, during left after the show’s pilot episode to star in the show Jess and Nick can only be an awkward couple for so which she left her fiancé Shivrang (Satya Bhabha) and Happy Endings, but he returns to New Girl following the long. This leads to the question of what would happen if acknowledged her feelings for Schmidt (Max Greenfield). cancellation of Happy Endings. their relationship does, in fact, work out. Unfortunately for Cece, Schmidt had renewed his relationship with Elizabeth (Merritt Wever), his college In an interview with tvline.com, Morris indicated that Some of the most entertaining episodes in the past have girlfriend, after he and Cece broke up. Confronted by the Daisy will appear in only one episode, confirming centered on Jess’s love life, ranging from the time she choice between Cece and Elizabeth, Schmidt literally ran suspicions that Winston and Daisy will break up. Coach has to pick up her things from ex-boyfriend Spencer’s away. is rumored to be in at least four episodes this season. house to when she tries to prepare a Thanksgiving meal New guest stars include Angela Kinsey from The Office, for fellow teacher Paul, whom she had been dating. Nick Meanwhile, Jess (Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) Eva Amurri from Californication, and Dreama Walker and Jess’s relationship has been moving quite slowly flounder at the possibility of having something more from Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23. The three so far, and the writers need to change things up. The than friendship, and Winston (Lamorne Morris)... well, are set to play a clique of “mean girl” teachers at the same goes with Schmidt’s relationships. Though the Winston provides comic relief. new school where Jess will begin working in the second show might still be funny, the writers need to vary the episode of season three. This episode, titled “Jacooz” storylines to make sure that it remains interesting. This drama leads to two main questions that FOX has will feature Jess seeking Nick’s advice on how to fit in indicated will be answered during the upcoming season: with the “cool” teachers, Schmidt at an office party gone Who will Schmidt pick? And will Nick and Jess become wrong, and Winston suspecting Daisy of cheating on Nikita Mishra | Staffwriter a real couple? On its website, FOX has also revealed him.

Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons New Girl ’s season three premiere presents some challenges for many of the returning characters. Schmidt (Max Greenfield, center) must choose between Cece (Hannah Simone, far right) and a high school girlfriend (Merritt Wever). Meanwhile, the relationship between protagonist Jess (Zooey Deschanel, far left) and her roommate Nick (Jake Johnson, second from left) will continue to evolve in the new season.

television pillbox 09.16.13 7 Detroit comes to Pittsburgh for the 35th-anniversary celebration of the Mattress Factory Detroit: Artists in Residence features alternative, experimental, thought-provoking exhibits from urban artists at a historically forward-thinking museum of contemporary installation art

the Mattress Factory’s mission of encouraging artists encourages visitors to listen to these people’s voices by Allison Cosby | Staffwriter neighborhood has been a big catalyst for change,” said Installations of extreme proportions, such as [ ] Alexis Tragos, the museum’s director of development. Oppenheimer’s work, are not often encouraged by to experiment and take risks,” the press release said. in order to better relate to a small community and the Since its opening, the museum has acquired and museums, but this type of experimentalism is at the “Such edgy creativity and entrepreneurship remind sounds that surround them every day. Walking around Pittsburgh’s North Side 35 years ago renovated two other buildings for exhibitions and others core of what the Mattress Factory does. Since its Luderowski and Olijnyk of the same spirit at play during was a completely different experience than it is today; for educational spaces and artist residences, bringing establishment, the Mattress Factory has presented itself the founding of the Mattress Factory on Pittsburgh’s Wandering into the next room, visitors are presented back then, the area was still segregated and rife with jobs to the neighborhood and encouraging even more as a place where artists are encouraged to pursue ideas North Side 35 years ago.” with the façade of a house, complete with two doors crime and drug activity. people to visit. “We are a magnet for people who are that may originally seem impossible. “When an artist and a few exterior lights. From behind the doors, traveling from outside of Pittsburgh to come and visit,” has a big idea, we make it happen,” Tragos said. Indeed, the six works that comprise the exhibit show hammers, electric saws, and even human screams can Not so much today. Now safe and host to a diverse Tragos said. “It’s a very unique attraction.” tremendous variety and creativity, often incorporating be heard. A visitor who enters through one of the doors artistic community, the North Side has gone through Detroit: Artists in Residence external elements and city-specific cues. finds themselves in the midst of Nicola Kuperus and significant changes in recent decades. Some of that Despite these many changes, however, the museum Adam Lee Miller’s psychological game: a piece titled change is thanks to the establishment and growth of the has sought to remain close to the history of the The main museum building houses the first of the two One of the artists whose work is displayed here, “Diptyching.” Mattress Factory, a contemporary art museum focused neighborhood. With each renovation, the museum has exhibits that opened last Thursday. Detroit: Artists Jessica Frelinghuysen, built her entire piece out of on site-specific installation work that dates back to 1975. chosen to keep the previous building’s façade in order in Residence features recent work by four artists and such external elements. In her work “My City is Your The room features a full-wall projection of a video of to blend with existing architecture. Even when artists two collaborations, all based in Detroit. According to City,” Frelinghuysen examines personal and shared Kuperus and Miller, which shows the artists as they The Mattress Factory, located at 500 Sampsonia Way, want to change the structure of a building — Sarah a museum press release, the artists were chosen after experiences in close communities through an audio and build the façade, watch it fall, and then take it apart. began its 35th-anniversary celebration in February with Oppenheimer’s piece “610-3356” created an opening a trip to the city that inspired museum co-directors visual representation of her life in Hamtramck, Mich., a The video was made in the museum, and the artists a series of community parties. The festivities continue in the fourth floor of the gallery that gives visitors a Luderowski and Michael Olijnyk. two-square-mile city almost entirely surrounded by the rebuilt the piece after the filming with the video aspect this month with the opening of two new exhibits: direct line of sight out of a third-floor wall and into a city of Detroit. built in. Detroit: Artists in Residence, and Within, an exhibit by neighboring yard — the Mattress Factory has kept at “The artists’ reactions to the swift socioeconomic New York City-based contemporary artist Janine Antoni. least part of the original appearance in place. changes in Detroit, and their making of work in an The installation is a room full of tree-like structures built According to the press release, the installation is environment burgeoning with opportunity, align with from alley wood and tin cans. Hold a can up to your “intended to be a visceral, confusing, and destabilizing History and Growth of the Mattress Factory ear, and you hear a sound — people talking about their experience,” and it absolutely is. The video is part heritage or life story, the sound of trains going by, clips comedy — complete with campy splashes of obviously When Barbara Luderowski, a sculptor and architecture from a live music performance — that Frelinghuysen fake blood — and part meaningful performance, where enthusiast, saw an empty mattress warehouse on collected from the area. the repetition of scenes and sounds creates a truly Jonathan Carreon | Contributing Editor Pittsburgh’s North Side in 1975, she saw the potential disorienting environment. Watching the builders Russ Orlando’s “Cured”shows a butcher “curing” salt- for a brighter future for the area. Luderowski bought the Frelinghuysen’s piece also includes the uniform she experience “injuries” in the building process is funny encrusted metal car parts. building that year for $10,000 and created a space for wore while collecting these sounds: a backpack with her until the incessant barrage of these images starts to artists and intellectuals to live and work as a community audio recording equipment and a bright blue jumpsuit hurt. With this piece, Kuperus and Miller create a surreal — and thus launched the Mattress Factory. complete with a pierogi-warming pocket. The piece world that is both comedic and grotesque, as funny as it artifacts will be interpreted in the future when they’re is painful. found by others,” Hocking said. “There’s mystery In 1977, the organization became a nonprofit involved in religion, in archeology, and in science.” corporation, and five years later premiered its first This unsettling, fun-house feeling continues throughout exhibition of installation art. Since then, the museum the exhibit. Another room features “1913 Revisited The exhibit also features pieces by Russ Orlando, as well has exhibited the work of over 600 artists from around in Three Parts,” a piece by Frank Pahl that takes the as a collaboration between Gina Reichert and Mitch the world and is currently home to 17 permanent visitor back in time to a world of mechanical devices Cope. “Cured,” Orlando’s piece, “explores the notion of installations, including creations of American light and and complex instruments. The installation is peaceful healing a city, preserving what has defined it, slowing space artist James Turrell, Japanese installation artist and nostalgic, but can feel very surreal. Changing lights down time, making things last,” according to the gallery Yayoi Kusama, American sculptor Greer Lankton, British cast odd shadows across the machines, and the room’s guide. It explores a butcher’s practice of curing, but sculptor Bill Woodrow, and American painter William soundtrack distorts the visitor’s sense of time. Without instead of meats, metal car parts hang from chains and Anastasi. being overly stylized, the piece — through both its title meat hooks suspended from the ceiling. The metals are and actual construction — creates an environment for covered in salt and are displayed in various stages of The Mattress Factory has a history of embracing change the viewer to meditate on the passing of time. preservation and deconstruction. and encouraging engagement with technology, museum patrons, and the surrounding community. In the museum’s basement is one of the most surprising Reichert and Cope’s piece, titled “Following The Sun 2,” and confusing pieces of the Detroit exhibit: Scott is an installation encouraging research and reflection on The museum has been an early adopter of innovative Hocking’s “Coronal Mass Ejection.” This piece features a environmental influences. Visitors can directly observe technologies. In 2009, it became the first museum in replica of a rusted 35-foot-long hot metal train car (called real-time wind and solar activity through carefully the U.S. to use QR codes to engage visitors with more a torpedo or submarine car) surrounded by sculptures placed warming rocks, video screens, and other natural information about the exhibits while reducing waste in various stages of worship, some human and some elements, with a focus on the use of direct current from printed materials. It also has a Facebook page and featuring dinosaur-like add-ons to their heads. electricity. a Twitter account. Jonathan Carreon | Contributing Editor Detroit is well suited for the 35th anniversary of the Jonathan Carreon | Contributing Editor The piece is partially “about worshipping things beyond The Mattress Factory has worked hard to become a well- Jessica Frelinghuysen collected sounds from her our understanding,” Hocking said. The mysteriousness museum, as its displays encourage a high level of visitor Visitors gather in the lobby of the main Sampsonia Way location of the Mattress Factory as part of the museum’s respected institution in the surrounding neighborhood. Detroit-area hometown in this backpack and suit of the industrial artifact combined with the religious participation and artistic creativity. These six pieces “Having the Mattress Factory here in a residential 35th-anniversary celebration, which launched two new exhibits on Thursday night. equipped with a pierogi-warming pocket. aspect of its worshippers leads to questions about explore six completely different settings and ideas, but various mythologies and creation amd destruction the underlying themes of the city itself have informed myths. “This came from me thinking about how our each work and thereby allow for a unified exhibit. feature feature 8 pillbox 09.16.13 pillbox 09.16.13 9 fake 10 pillbox 09.16.13 Kiltie As Charged by Charlie Shulman and Kairavi Chahal

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Sudoku courtesy of Kakuro courtesy of www.KrazyDad.com www.opensky.ca/~jdhildeb/software/sudokugen/ Fill all empty squares using numbers 1 to 9 so the sum of each row equals the clue on its left, and the sum of each column equals the clue above it. No number may be used in the same row or column more than once.

Solutions from Sep. 9

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puzzles pillbox 09.16.13 13 Horoscopes aries This is your chance to get what you want without feeling march 21–april 19 guilty.

taurus Is it really worth losing a friend over a minor disagreement? april 20–may 20

gemini Your habit of making assumptions and jumping to may 21–june 21 conclusions may get you in trouble.

cancer Life is about the present, and you may miss it if you keep june 22–july 22 dwelling on the past.

leo ‘And’ is not an acceptable word to begin a sentence with. july 23–aug. 22 Crossword courtesy of BestCrosswords.com

Across Down It’s best to ignore what others are saying and do your own virgo 1. Woeful word 1. In the sack aug. 23–sept. 22 thing. 5. Barely make, with “out” 2. Narrow path for walkers, cars or ships 8. First man 3. Dog star 12. Stationed 4. Slave 14. Appearance 5. Cork’s place Ending a relationship might be hard, but you’ll find another 15. A ___ formality 6. Small cask libra 16. ___ nous 7. Immense one. sept. 23–oct. 22 17. Golden Fleece ship 8. Tsp. and tbsp. 18. A wedding cake may have 9. Free of frost three of these 10. Specific geographical places 19. Unable to hear and speak 11. Actress Oberon scorpio One way to get what you want is to ask for it. 21. Mischievous person 13. Drive insane 23. Double curve 14. Floor coverings oct. 23–nov. 21 24. Large flightless bird 20. Mex. neighbor 25. End for Siam 22. Parent’s sister 26. Goddess of wisdom 24. Uneven 30. Rice-___ 26. ___ silly question... sagittarius Minute details will distract you from the big picture. 32. Weaned pig 27. Lean 33. Embonpoint 28. Cry of a goose nov. 22–dec. 21 37. Monarch 29. Bird of prey 38. At ___ for words 30. Do penance 39. Sci-fi princess 31. Embed 40. The talus 33. Slant capricorn At least you won’t make the same mistake twice. 42. Merits 34. Architect Saarinen dec. 22–jan. 19 43. Run away to get married 35. ___ Fein 44. Whatever person 36. Freelancer’s encl. 45. Paris’s Pont ___ Arts 38. Termination of a pregnancy 48. Mine find 41. “The Time Machine” race 49. And so on 42. Pitch tents aquarius A sense of perspective will be of great help to you this 50. Shortly 44. Consumed, usually food jan. 20–feb. 18 week. 52. Most lucid 45. Clock faces 57. Neighbor of Sask. 46. China’s Zhou ___ 58. Worshiped one 47. Squelched 60. Jackie’s predecessor 49. Vogue rival 61. Neighbor of Cambodia 51. Catch some rays pisces Time is of the essence — but not today. 62. Treater’s words 52. Hair untangler feb. 19–march 20 63. Cost 53. Describes a gently cooked steak 64. Gravitate 54. Islamic chieftain Kairavi Chahal | Comics Editor 65. Capture 55. Director Vittorio De ___ 66. Periods of history 56. Golf pegs, northern English river 59. Kind of fingerprint horoscopes 14pillbox 09.16.13 TUESDAY9.17.13 Estimating Nonmilitary Deaths in Conflict. The book Express Burlesque. Cabaret at Theater Square. 8 p.m. is targeted for readers ranging from policy makers to Through Oct. 12. U.S. Constitution Day Celebration. Posner Center. ordinary people who want to know more about how This exciting, burlesque-style dance revue combines an 3 p.m. civilian casualties are recorded. old burlesque feel with a provocative-yet-classy twist of David Harris, a distinguished faculty scholar and professor today. of law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Alien She Opening Reception. Miller Gallery will lecture on “How Will America Be Remembered? (Purnell Center for the Arts). 6 p.m. Defending the Caveman. Cabaret at Theater Square. A Constitution Day Journey Into the Future.” Light Curated by former Riot Grrrls Astria Suparak and Ceci 8 p.m. Through Oct. 20. refreshments and a display of an original copy of the Bill Moss, Alien She is a multidisciplinary visual art exhibit that This is a one-man comedy show featuring humorous of Rights will accompany Harris’s keynote. explores the influence of the Riot Grrrls, an underground insights regarding gender and relationships. feminist punk movement that emerged in the ’90s. WEDNESDAY9.18.13 Admission to the Miller Gallery is free and open to the Roads of Arabia. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. public. Through Nov. 3. Supersuckers with Hellbound Glory. Altar Bar. 7 p.m. This exhibit transports visitors to the sands of Saudi The country-influenced, self-titled “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll ONGOING Arabia, where recent archaeological finds redefine our Band in the World” will perform at the Altar Bar. Tickets understanding of the region. For more information, visit range from $15 to $17, and the event is open to all ages. Low Tides & Bucolic Daze. Hillman Center for carnegiemnh.org. Performing Arts. Through Sept. 22. THURSDAY9.19.13 This exhibit features a collection of hand-painted UPCOMING photography landscapes and seascapes by artist No Church in the Wild: Queer Anarchy and the Rosemary Pipitone. 14th International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Aesthetics of Chaos. Porter Hall 100. 4:30 p.m. Illustration. Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation This School of Art-sponsored lecture fusing queer politics Art Interprets Alzheimer’s. Society for Contemporary (Hunt Library, Fifth Floor). Sep. 27 through Dec. 19. with anarchist thought will feature Jack Halberstam, Craft Satellite Gallery. Through Sept. 29. The exhibition will include 41 artworks by 41 artists a professor of American studies and ethnicity, gender Sculptures by George Roby and photographs by Herbert from 10 countries. The Institute established the studies, and comparative literature at the University of Ascherman capture the emotional impact of Alzheimer’s International series in 1964 with the hope of supporting Southern California. through the eyes of patients and their loved ones. and encouraging contemporary botanical artists. Every three years, the International series features the works of FRIDAY9.20.13 Summer Flower Show. Phipps Conservatory and talented botanical artists from around the world. Botanical Gardens. Through Oct. 6. Book Launch: Counting Civilian Casualties. The Summer Flower Show at Phipps incorporates Porter Hall 100. 3 p.m. glass artwork into the gardens, creating a colorful and Compiled by Rachel Cohen | Pillbox Editor Authors Taylor Seybolt, Jay D. Aronson, and Baruch whimsical fusion of the artificial and the natural. For more Fischhoff will launch their new edited volume, Counting information, visit phippsconservatory.org. Want your event here? Civilian Casualties: An Introduction to Recording and Email [email protected].

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Briana Williams | Junior Photographer British comedy troupe Cambridge Footlights performed to riotous laughter in McConomy Auditorium on Saturday night, hosted by Scotch’n’Soda Theatre. Top: Company member Matilda Wnek charts the number of audience laughs against time. Bottom: All four company members pose for the audience.

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