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Co-pay schedule Additional costs for visits to SHS racism, penalizing Cost of basic plan: $550 per year Medical offi ce visit: $15 Prescription drug plan: $78 Well woman visit: $25 Dental plan: $114 Mothers Original Physical exam: $35 (15-50 pct. dental discounts included Mental health counseling visit: $15 in basic plan) (First 10 are free) in town hall talks Cost of all three plans: $742 Psychiatrist visit: $15 Dan Woznica & senior Audrey King said. Another Trip to the emergency room: $200 Michelle Stein suggestion was made that Moth- Physical therapy $15 Student Life Editors ers should fund a scholarship for a University student. The forum was intended to SOURCES: AETNA STUDENT HEALTH, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Students expressed anger help the six black students and at the Original Mothers bar and members of the Senior Class BRITTANY MEYER | STUDENT LIFE demanded that the establishment Council develop an offi cial list of issue an apology during a town demands to give to the Original hall forum Monday night. Mothers bar. The demands will Amid national health care debate, “I’m fl abbergasted that an be presented at a news conference apology hasn’t been given because held by the Senior Class Council at the fi rst step is admitting that you 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Danforth have a problem,” senior Jessica University Center room 276. students question new SHS plan Strong said at the forum. Almost 300 students showed Summary of the town hall up at the meeting, which was Alaa Itani “You have to go in to Outgoing students for pre-existing condition organized by the Association of All six students who were Contributing Reporter schedule an appointment wary of possibility exclusions.” Black Students, Connect 4 and denied entry to the bar were in for a referral for an appoint- of losing health insurance McBride noted that stu- the Senior Class Council. attendance at the forum. ment,” Dudley said. dents should keep in mind that The forum, held in Lab Sci- Senior Class President Fer- With national health Freshman Christine One health care provision in a medical emergency, they ences 300, was arranged to nando Cutz announced at the care reform on the hori- Diepenbrock said she is currently being debated in could face large deductibles. discuss an incident of alleged race beginning of the event that the zon, health insurance is a unhappy with Aetna’s pre- Congress would allow parents One other available option discrimination by the Original incident and the University’s hot topic among Washing- scription drug coverage, to extend their health benefi ts for University students is to Mothers bar in Chicago against response to it have prompted ton University students. which is not included in the to children until the age of 27. continue their coverage with six black male students on Oct. national and international media Some say they are unhappy basic plan. Still, students are preparing for Aetna by enrolling in the 17. Students have accused the bar attention. CNN ran a TV spot on with the school’s Aetna stu- Aetna provides students the risk of losing health insur- 2009-10 WUSTL Continua- of denying entry to the six because the story Sunday night, and The dent health insurance plan, with the option of purchas- ance in the outside world. tion Plan. of their race. New Zealand Herald covered the which is mandated for all ing a prescription drug Senior Jake Laperruque Although the bar has not story Monday. University undergraduate plan for an additional $78. hopes his future graduate The future of health care returned phone calls from Student Cutz also addressed questions and graduate students. Students can also obtain school will provide a health in America Life, it released a statement say- about why students at the bar had “I already have my fam- more coverage through the insurance option. But like ing it does not discriminate but not staged a walk-out from the ily insurance at home,” Optional Alternate Medical many graduate students, Laper- McBride wrote that he is will investigate the incident. establishment on the night of the freshman Elizabeth Mitnick Plan, which costs $22 more ruque must face paying off his optimistic about government Students at the forum called incident. said. “So my parents aren’t than the basic plan. large student debt and said he health care reform in America for another student protest against Cutz took full responsibility for happy about having to pay The University’s previ- is not sure whether he will be and the effect it will have on the bar to follow up on the fi rst one this and cited concerns he had on extra because we’re already ous student health care plan, able to pay for insurance in the college graduates. held by seniors in Chicago. Others the night of the incident that peo- covered.” which was provided through future. “The future actually looks demanded that the bar’s managers ple “weren’t level-headed and that Freshman Micajah Dud- Great-West Healthcare, also Associate Dean for Public pretty bright,” McBride wrote. be fi red or be given anti-discrimi- it could escalate the situation.” ley said he dislikes the included prescription drug Health Timothy McBride rec- “I believe we will pass com- nation training. “The Senior Class Council and University’s requirement coverage as an additional ommends that graduates fi nd prehensive health reform this “We need to demand that they the six students who were involved that students obtain referrals option. a plan that covers preventative year.” write an anti-discrimination pol- were the only ones outside when it from on-campus medical Graduate student Mark care visits. Laperruque also said he icy, and they need to post it outside happened,” Cutz said in an inter- professionals before seek- Smith said he feels the stu- “Students may be best off would like to see health care of their bar,” senior Nikki Spencer view. “The majority of students, ing Aetna-covered treatment dent health insurance plan buying a plan that has some reform. said at the forum. I don’t believe they should be from doctors outside Student does not work well for grad- relatively high deductibles “There needs to be com- Still other students suggested blamed for that decision. It wasn’t Health Services. Dudley, uate students. because then the premiums prehensive health care reform that the bar return the money that their decision to make.” who recently suffered a “We have different needs will be much lower,” McBride where all Americans can was spent there by seniors on the Karen Aroeste, St. Louis sports injury, said he found than the undergraduates,” he wrote in an e-mail to Stu- get access [to medical aid],” night of the incident. the process tedious. said. dent Life. “Also look out Laperruque said. “Our money is our vote,” See MOTHERS, page 3 New student group pushing SU creating Web site transparency in endowment for posting class syllabi Alan Liu far, SyllabiCentral has about and decide. Why not speed that Gina Hyun formed a separate investment establishes policies for and Staff Reporter 400 syllabi uploaded to its up a little bit and help people Contributing Reporter company called the Wash- oversees endowment invest- database, which is accessible plan out their courses?” Novick ington University Investment ments, are also high-ranking to students online. said. Management Company that offi cials of large corporations Students frustrated with Since course listings for Allan Larson, profes- Despite the improving manages all the endowment such as Boeing, Bank of Amer- one-paragraph course descrip- spring 2010 were posted a sor of biology, agreed. While national economy, Chancel- investments and reports to the ica, Monsanto, Arch Coal, tions for academic course couple of weeks ago, Marcus the biology department cur- lor Mark Wrighton reported board of trustees. Chief Invest- Ameren and Peabody Coal. listings now have a new online said he has seen an increase rently has many course syllabi earlier this September that as ment Offi cer Kim Walker is the According to group members, resource to help them pick out in the number of visitors to already listed on its Web site, of June 30, 2009, the market head of the company. without endowment transpar- classes. SyllabiCentral. SyllabiCentral would be able to value of Washington Univer- WUSET’s mission is to ency, students have no way of Student Union Sena- Chethan Rao is a junior who link these syllabi with a central sity’s endowment, about $4.2 hold the University account- knowing the extent to which tors Joseph Marcus and has been using SyllabiCentral database. billion, is down by 30 percent able for its investments and the University is invested in Jake Novick have invented since its initial stages. “I hope that all departments from its peak value two years make sure that the investments the companies of the board SyllabiCentral, a Web site that “Sometimes the synopses and instructors will work with ago, and the University antici- uphold the values of the student members and any confl icts of gathers syllabi from different on course listings aren’t enough SyllabiCentral to create a com- pates an annual defi cit of $30 body. Members of the group interest that are present. University courses in one cen- to know if you’re interested in prehensive source of course million through fi scal 2011 and say the fi rst step in doing this Additionally, WUSET tral location in order to give the class,” Rao said. “It helps syllabi,” Larson said. beyond. is to have the University dis- hopes that endowment trans- students a better sense of what to know what kind of books SyllabiCentral mirrors many Exactly how the Univer- close its endowment activities parency will encourage the classes offer. you’ll be reading and details other programs at Washington sity receives and manages to the public. University to invest in com- “Being a bio major, if I like that.” University’s peer institutions. its endowment has remained “Whether [the University] panies that are committed to wanted to take a psych course While SyllabiCentral is Universities such as Harvard, largely out of view, prompt- is investing in an organic farm creating positive infl uences or political science course, intended primarily for students, Yale, Princeton, Georgetown ing frustrated students to band or, say, Boeing, investment on society, such as renewable I would have absolutely no faculty can also fi nd the infor- and the University of Southern together to form a new group decisions carry the weight of energy fi rms. idea what a class would cover mation useful. California all have password- called Washington Univer- intrinsically supporting their WUSET’s efforts have because I wouldn’t have a major “It’s good for faculty protected course syllabi, and sity Students for Endowment business practices, and it’s included several students advisor to go to,” Marcus said. because you get a better look Duke has open syllabi online. Transparency (WUSET). The important to know whether attending a recent conference “So this would be especially at who wants to take your class While SyllabiCentral is group is collaborating with those practices are ethical or sponsored by the Responsible useful for introductory-level and hopefully it decreases still a work in progress and Student Union to bring the not,” said Molly Gott, sopho- Endowments Coalition (REC) classes that really don’t change the volatility in the shopping syllabi are being added as they issue of responsible and hon- more and WUSET member. at the University of Penn- much year to year.” period in the fi rst couple weeks come in, there has been no set est endowment investing to the A source of concern for sylvania to learn more about The senators hope that the of class, where a lot of people schedule for implementation. forefront. WUSET is that many members program will have all course just go to class to grab a sylla- In 2007, the University of the board of trustees, which See WUSET, page 2 syllabi up by next semester. So bus to see if they want to take it See SYLLABI, page 2

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AM Clouds Few Showers PM Sun High 66 High 64 Low 55 THE FLIPSIDE Low 50 eventcalendar Campus International cont. Rosenberg, the man in charge of the group, was given a fine of ABS brings comedy tour to Wash. U. 30,000 euros in addition to a suspended jail sentence. In France, the Church of Scientology is not recognized as a The S.E.L.L.O.U.T. comedy tour will visit Washington University religion, but as a sect with commercial operations. (Lauren Olens) Wednesday evening. The motto of the show is “Taking the hype out of stereotypes.” WEDNESDAY 28 The group of four black comedians, Vince Morris, BT, Billy D. Washington and Louis Johnson, will address how African American ‘Mirth Busters: Facts and Fictions men are stereotyped and will provide a forum for students. One section of Happiness’ of the show is titled, “ask a black man,” and audience members can Schlafl y Bottleworks, 7 p.m. anonymously pose questions to the troupe. For the price of one beverage, Representatives from the Association of Black Students (ABS) say you can learn about new scientifi c the show is relevant to the events surrounding the senior class trip to ideas about happiness with Science policebeat on Tap. The event will be led by Chicago during fall break. professor Randy Larsen from the The show will begin at 7 p.m. in the Gargoyle. The group has psychology department. previously been featured on several television networks. (John Scott) INVESTIGATION—Oct. 26, 2009, 2 a.m. Location: WILSON HALL Summary: Complainant wanted to National report a possible con artist that had misrepresented himself. THURSDAY 29 Castro’s sister admits she spied for CIA Disposition: Under investigation. news briefs Assembly Series: Francis Slay Fidel Castro’s sister, Juanita Castro, admits in her newly published Tisch Commons, 5:30 p.m. memoir that she spied for the CIA in the 1960s while she was not on St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay will good terms with Fidel or her other brother, Raul. discuss urban problems of St. Louis at this Assembly Series discussion, Her newly memoir is titled “Fidel and Raul, My Brothers: The Secret sponsored by the Chimes Junior History.” Honorary. Although she supported the 1959 revolution, Juanita Castro agreed to help the CIA in 1961 after Fidel made Cuba a single-party state and quoteoftheday ‘La Buena Vida’ did not carry out his original plans of democratic revolution. Also, she Seigle Hall, Room 205, 6–7:30 p.m. specifically did not agree with him killing his opponents. Come watch the Chilean fi lm La Juanita said she used her home to shelter individuals persecuted by Buena Vida (The Good Life) as the government before leaving the country. She fled to Mexico in 1964 a part of the Latin American fi lm “We can get angry all series. and later settled in Florida. She said that she has not spoke to Fidel or Raul Castro since 1964. (Lauren Olens) day about six young ‘Yet One More River to Cross: Being Black and Gay in America’ McDonnell Hall, Room 162, 6 p.m.–7:45 men being rejected from p.m. Keither Boykin, editor of the Daily International Voice online news site and BET TV a bar, but there’s 60,000 host, will speak at WU. The event is hosted by ABS, Pride Alliance and Church of Scientology convicted of fraud X-Magazine. men being rejected from In France, the Church of Scientology was convicted of fraud after two women complained they were manipulated into giving money to the ‘The Cats of Mirikitani’ Church in the 1990s. The first woman was told she had to pay for life society in East St. DUC, Room 276, 7 p.m. improvement courses as a result of personality test results. The second The Center for the Study of Ethics & woman was fired from her job when she did not take the test. The Human Values screens a fi lm about Church of Scientology denies that it manipulated the women. Louis.” the life of Mirikitani, a Japanese man who survived internment The court accused the church of fraud and ordered the church’s camps through his art. celebrity center and a bookshop to pay a fine of 600,000 euros. Alain Sophomore Brandon Wilson, at Monday night’s town hall forum SYLLABI from page 1

Currently, Marcus and Novick as well,” Novick said. “Right implementation. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS have been trying to meet with now, we’re just trying to lay “When we want this type as many departments and pro- as much groundwork as possi- of software, this type of data- grams as possible in order to ble. If we can get all the intro base—this is not my expertise,” All Day get support behind the project classes, all the classes that have Novick said. “This is where before releasing it to the entire been taught consistently over they come in and this is where Pumpkin Spice Latte for $1.99 University. So far, response has time, the rest will come later they support us.” Café Bergson been overwhelmingly positive. and eventually fi ll out.” Interested students will- “Just as the project itself is The Student Technol- ing to provide feedback about about gathering everything into ogy Advisory Committee has the project are encouraged to 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. one place, it’s all about gather- been responsible for manag- contact syllabicentral@gmail. Decorate Your Own ing the support in one place ing the program’s technical com. Pumpkin Tisch Commons

WUSET 2 – 5 pm Trick or Treat at the from page 1 AMERICA’S DUC Various Locations endowment transparency and Pick Up Your Bag in Tisch socially responsible investing. Commons The group plans to meet with FAVORITE Chief Investment Offi cer Kim Walker and work with the Uni- 7:00 pm versity administration to reach Ghost Stories By The Fire its goals. SANDWICH Ideally, WUSET would sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta like to realize a future where Edison Family Courtyard students, faculty and alumni can access fi nancial records of Fire Pit the University’s endowment DELIVERY investments online. Some uni- Pick up your Halloween Ducks throughout the day! versities such as Columbia and TM Brown have already achieved such transparency through their Web sites. GUYS! A relatively young group, WUSET’s members hope to create a committee com- posed of students, faculty and school offi cials who would have institutionalized power and the ability to vote on mat- ters pertaining to endowment investment. The committee ( ( ( ( would be responsible for inves- tigating the various investments and making sure that they refl ect the principles of the wider University community. Members have attended an SU-sponsored town hall meet- ing with Chancellor Wrighton TO FIND THE LOCATION in which endowment investing was addressed. NEAREST YOU VISIT “As a group of concerned students, we look forward to OPEN HOUSE working with the administra- JIMMYJOHNS.COM tion in order to improve the global impact of our consid- erable investments, giving the University community yet another reason to be proud of FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! our University,” Gott said. 3?2.8F 3.@A 1296C2?F • % 76::F 7<5;´@ 3?.;056@2 990 .99 ?645A@ ?2@2?C21 T O D A Y WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2009 News Editor / Dan Woznica / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | NEWS 3 MOTHERS from page 1

MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE The six black students who were allegedly denied entry to Mothers bar in Chicago due to their race. regional director for the Anti-Def- “I think the things that hap- society in East St. Louis.” amation League, also spoke at the pened at Mothers bar were Junior Wandalyn Savala, a event. ridiculous but not too surprising member of Connect 4 who was Aroeste said University stu- just knowing how America is,” involved in planning the event, dents have the potential to use the Cooper said. said she felt students at the town incident to make a signifi cant pos- Brandon Wilson, a sophomore hall were energized about the itive change. and African-American studies issue but fears they will not be for “You do have an opportunity major who is black, echoed Coo- long. to turn lemons into a seriously per’s sentiment that incidents of “Everyone’s really fi red up, large pitcher of lemonade,” racism are common in America and I’m excited about that,” Sav- Aroeste said. today. ala said. “But I know in a few “I’ve been called n----- and weeks, people are going to be like, Students react to Mothers, have racist comments directed ‘Eh. Kinda don’t really have time. University-wide response towards me all the time,” Wilson Kinda have a midterm.’” said. “This [incident at Mothers] Said junior Audrey Morrow, After the event, students is really a microcosm of a big- “I just really hope that when the shared their personal reactions. ger issue. We can get angry all spotlight goes away, that people Alex Cooper said he was day about six young men being still remember that we still have unsurprised when he fi rst heard rejected from a bar, but there’s these problems to fi x.” about the incident at Mothers. 60,000 men being rejected from Chicagoan alleges prior incidents of discrimination at Mothers bar Michelle Stein the six black University students. Managing Editor Two weeks ago, after hearing that there had been a change in the atmosphere at Chicago bars, Griffi n tried to again to enter Mothers. According to 27-year-old Chicago native That night, Griffi n wore a regular pair of Alan Griffi n, discrimination is nothing new to jeans and a Sean John sweater. Griffi n said he the Original Mothers bar. was turned away by a bouncer who said the Sean Griffi n, who described himself of mixed John brand, typically associated with African background, said that he experienced racial Americans, did not “fi t in” at the bar. discrimination at the bar on two different occa- Griffi n also said the bouncer told him, “We sions—once six years ago and then again two don’t want your business.” weeks ago. Griffi n believes he was discriminated against During Griffi n’s fi rst attempt to enter the bar, on the basis of his race. he says he was refused based on the same “baggy “They don’t try to hide it at all. They’re real jeans” dress code that was applied in the case of jerks with it,” Griffi n said. 4 STUDENT LIFE | FORUM Forum Editor / Kate Gaertner / [email protected] WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2009

FORUMSTAFF EDITORIAL To SU: Let this be Lost in a wake-up call translation Brent Sherman a challenge to overcome this Staff Columnist language barrier. So why are e are deeply con- accountable in pursuit. Treasury representatives expend that the student body engages graduate students permit- cerned about the SU’s motto for the 2009- countless hours working to better with SU initiatives and that SU ted to TA a class when they high number of 2010 school year was to “Renew the experience of the undergrad- continues to stay well informed n my high school, the are unable to communicate resignations from Student Activism.” But stu- uate community at Wash. U. It’s about student preferences and only teachers who effectively with students? StudentW Union this semester. We dent activism is, in fact, being important that these hours are not campus happenings. spoke with accents Before going any further, are even more concerned that renewed on this campus, as evi- wasted. SU spends much of its The Senate elections next were the foreign lan- I want to say that I am writ- Student Union does not seem to denced by student support for time and resources enforcing tra- Wednesday and Thursday Iguage teachers, as they were ing this as objectively as share our sense of unease. the Right Side of History, and dition instead of connecting with present an opportunity for much- native speakers of French or possible. By no means do I Ten students have resigned the student-organized protest and the students it represents, which needed fresh voices to be heard Spanish. They had a slight mean to say that only native from Student Union so far this subsequent activism regarding oftentimes results in self-serv- in our student government. We accent but were otherwise speakers of English should year. Given the relatively small the Mothers Bar discrimination ing formalities and buzzwords encourage new Senate candi- fluent in English. be permitted to TA. I am number of students who hold incident. instead of organic connections dates to enter SU aware of the At Wash. U., it is com- stating that only people able positions of leadership within However, these instances of to the student body. Recent pro- necessity of enhancing SU’s mon to have non-native to communicate effectively Student Union, this number is student activism did not stem gramming such as the tailgating relevance and ensuring that the English speakers either in English should TA. staggering. When Vice Presi- from SU initiatives, and the initiative has good intentions, $2.1 million SU budget goes as professors or teaching I hate to write such a dis- dent of Administration Trevor renewal of student activism on but SU needs to recognize that toward genuinely improving this assistants. I remember that claimer, but I know this is a Mattea announced his resigna- platforms separate from those the success of its programmatic campus. my first day of differential sensitive topic. One of my tion last week, he explicitly cited launched by student govern- initiatives relies on genuine It is easy to blame student equations was mostly spent friends once brought up how frustrations with the operation ment suggests that the problem at connections with students, not apathy for the apparent discon- learning to understand my glad she was that her TA for and structure of Student Union hand is not that students on this administrative rhetoric and nect between SU and the student professor’s accent. It was organic chemistry lab was as part of the impetus behind his campus are apathetic, but rather, coordination. body. But the recent instances not difficult, but there was American. She was quick to decision. that the student government is After re-evaluating SU’s of student activism demonstrate one time when he was say- say that it was not because We believe that the large not effectively engaged with the purposes and submitting its that our student body is active, ing “indicial equation,” he was American, but it was number of resignations and Mat- student body. This disconnect is processes to an evaluation of effi - engaged and willing to unite and I kept hearing “initial because she could under- tea’s recent public criticism further demonstrated by the res- ciency, members of SU need to behind shared beliefs. SU must equation.” That was a little stand him when he spoke. provide a massive opportu- ignations, which show that many take strides to promote effective re-examine its priorities and the confusing. Of course the gradu- nity for Student Union to make of the leaders elected to the gov- communication with students. way its members use their time if Understanding a pro- ate students are working changes where necessary. SU erning body are also not engaged In the appropriate context, the it is to make student government fessor usually only takes on their English, but let- needs to assess what it sees as with the SU. benefi ts of such communication relevant to its constituents. getting used to his accent, ting them TA without being its purposes, and hold itself SU executives, senators and would be twofold, ensuring both and then you are able to able to perform all of the communicate for the rest necessary duties is wasting of the course. The profes- both the TA’s time and the sor’s English fluency is student’s time. It is akin to rarely an issue that leads going to a restaurant, order- to misunderstandings or ing your food, and getting miscommunications. the wrong food. When you While most professors complain to the waitress, Irony and the current are fluent or nearly fluent she replies that it’s her first in English, many graduate day. While that does inspire students that I have encoun- sympathy, you also have to tered are not. As anyone wonder why the restaurant who has taken a chemistry American Moment lab course can tell you, it is See LOST, page 5 Charlie Bohlen less than $100, testifi es that more resembles the Colonial that anyway. What of a coun- Forum Editor there is real clout emanating Williamsburg theme park than ter-revolutionary response, a from this troubling pseudo- any period of even the mid- protest of the protesters? The truth movement. dle-distant past. It’s all very The problem with this line hile we wait A recent article by Phillip confusing. of thinking is that acknowl- and see if the Weiss in New York Magazine What I’m seeing is racism edging these loonies feels like Obama presi- startlingly depicts just how and fearmongering of the bas- I’m handing them a victory, dency was unreconstructed some of this est sort clothed in the idiotic like rewarding a streaker at about political Wworth all the trouble, we can vitriol can get. At one of the accoutrement of the Fourth of a football game with cam- distract ourselves with the rallies he describes how “a July. If that isn’t worth com- era time. The weirdest feeling sheer strangeness that per- burly Pennsylvania correction bating, I don’t know what is. about it is that for the fi rst vades the current political offi cer named David McElwee But all I can muster for these time in like a decade, we are groups moment, perhaps best typi- held up a poster of Obama people is a vague pity. Like the ones controlling the cam- fi ed by the spate of right-wing photoshopped as a half-naked an industrialist at a rally of era. It is our conventional Dirk Doebler foreign policy (yes, many are demonstrations that are such African native in a hut with a Luddites, history just feels so decency that they are shak- Op-Ed Submission against the Iraq War). Does that a source of consternation for grass skirt and a bone in his on my side that I can’t regard ing up, our sense of propriety sound anything like a Repub- all those not involved in them, nose. That was Obamacare, these people with anything that they are offending. Maybe lican?...Precisely. This list Republicans included. ‘voodoo’ health care,” McEl- more than morbid curiosity. it’s time, as some have sug- ast week, Student is obviously not exhaustive, Around the country hun- wee said. This does them a disser- gested, that Obama appeal to Life printed an article, but it is descriptive enough to dreds of mostly white, mostly That Glenn Beck assumes vice. They have the right to the “silent majority”? I’m just “Political activism on show that libertarians are the non-urban people have the persona of Thomas Paine, be taken seriously, which I going to have to get over the campus: The Gore- alternative to Republicans and assembled, fl ourishing signs that other great American suppose comes down to the fact that he’s talking about me. Ly truth,” criticizing political Democrats that many students denouncing Obama variously pop-ortunist, or that these fact that the horror of their groups. The author attacked the seek. Many people have either and sometimes paradoxically gatherings are often dubbed opinions deserves my angry Young Americans for Liberty become fed up with both major as Stalin, Hitler, Che Guevara, “tea parties” is no accident. response. I’m just not sure Charlie is a junior in Arts & and the College Democrats. political parties or just don’t fall the Joker, a Muslim, an athe- They are all part of a deliber- what that amounts to. Boycott Sciences. He can be reached via The article did bring up a few into either the Democrat or the ist, a false prophet and Satan. ate attempt to hearken forward Fox News? Call Glenn Beck e-mail at [email protected]. good points. For instance, she Republican camp. Libertarian- All this before he’s really done to a future yesteryear that a demon-baby? I already do mentions individuals who don’t ism offers a third option, one anything but pick out a dog, as adhere 100 percent to a political which many “outsiders” fall the writers of “Saturday Night philosophy can feel ostracized. into. Live” recently pointed out. Thus, political groups must In the article, the author From whence comes this KATE OBERG EDITORIAL CARTOON accept a variety of views. I do shows a lack of knowledge rage, and what does it mean? not know about the College about YAL. She says she doesn’t The Left, in offi ce and in print, Democrats, but for the Young “understand why representa- has found itself in the strange Americans for Liberty (YAL), tives of a party that prides itself position of having to contend this is the case. The author mis- on respect for America would with a vociferous grass-roots leads the reader into thinking all contort both the national fl ag as movement that is not only in Wash. U. political groups are well as a former vice president.” no way liberal (which is weird closed to a variety of opinions We do not “pride” ourselves enough), but in fact doesn’t from the same political side, on respect for America. Don’t actually seem to want any- when in fact YAL is open to a get me wrong, libertarians have thing remotely tangible. variety of views. The author great respect for America; we Frank Rich at The New continues to make false claims think the U.S. Constitution is York Times has been medi- throughout the article. the best constitution ever rati- ating the reaction of what First off, YAL is nei- fi ed, which explains why we I’ll call the Established ther Republican nor affi liated want a strict interpretation of Left (again this sense of the with any political party as she the constitution. But “respect uncanny) to these demon- implies. In fact, I personally fi nd for America” is not something strations, which is one that it offensive to be called a Repub- libertarians pride themselves seems equally composed of lican. We are an organization for on. Rather, libertarians pride joy at the utter disintegra- small-government conservatives themselves on their dissent for tion of the GOP’s legitimacy and libertarians. Libertarians the government. Some libertar- and fear that allowing such hold very different views from ians hated Bush just as much as barn-storming to continue Republicans. Although I cannot many Democrats. Because of will see Obama eventually speak for every libertarian, lib- that dissent, libertarians are okay shot by a right-wing lunatic. ertarians are pro-choice, pro-gay with contorting an image of a The fact that U.S. Rep. Joe rights, pro-civil rights, pro- former vice president. But the Wilson, R-S.C., whose other- human rights, pro-immigration modifi cation of Al Gore and the wise un-notorious offi ce has and anti-war. They also support American fl ag were symbolic recently received a windfall drug legalization, believe in sep- of the consequences of imple- of $2.4 million since he pub- aration of church and state, favor menting many of the restrictive licly called the president a liar, free-market solutions and mostly in denominations of advocate non-interventionist See GROUPS, page 5

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e throw career path, this question has initial doubts about the effi- Protests, press releases, to ourselves and our world Editor in Chief: Perry Stein Associate Editor: Brian Krigsher around a lot of become particularly impor- lawsuits and formal com- to take action, real action, to Managing Editors: Josh Gold- meaningless, tant to me. I want my time plaints are not a typical part confront the problems that man, Michelle Stein, Dennis quasi-inspira- and efforts to be effective, of the daily Wash. U. experi- we know must change. Sweeney, Evan Wiskup

Wtional slogans about creating and I am unsure how to make ence. Political activism is too The initial (albeit incom- Senior News Editor:Dan change. “Never doubt that them so. Are political cam- Protests, press often limited to voting every plete) success of the Wash. Woznica a small group of thought- paigns effective vehicles four years or waving a sign U. response to this incident Senior Forum Editor: Kate ful, committed people can for change? Is direct par- releases, lawsuits when the Commission on is proof that students do have Gaertner change the world,” we say, ticipation in politics even Presidential Debates comes a voice and can make a dif- Senior Sports Editor: Johann channeling Margaret Mead. necessary for change? Does and formal com- “ to town. I am therefore glad ference. At the same time, Qua Hiansen “Be the change you wish to sharing my opinions with to see Wash. U. students it reminds us that activism Senior Scene Editor: Paula Lauris see in the world,” we quote, whoever cares to read them plaints are not focusing their response to must be focused and stra- Senior Cadenza Editor: Stepha- citing Gandhi but certainly count as activism? this incident on results-ori- tegic. It cannot be just a nie Spera not in the context of personal As students, it is easy to a typical part of ented change. suboptimally timed protest; Senior Photo Editor: Matt hunger strikes or asceticism. fall into one of two traps: “ Our task is far from com- it must involve our fullest Mitgang We hang words like these Either we think we can the daily Wash. plete in eradicating racism talents and capabilities. Senior Graphics Editor: Mike on colorful posters and post accomplish anything, or we from our country and our As Wash. 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Assignment Editor: Lauren Olens irrelevant of actions—recy- accept the nihilistic view of acts of discrimination head Forum Editors: Charlie Bohlen, cling a piece of paper, for our potential, but I also do cacy of the student protest on. Aditya Sarvesh, Eve Samborn, instance—as serious steps not I think all forms of activ- organized that weekend, I have yet to discover the AJ Sundar toward societal change rather ism are created equal. it is now clear that Wash. perfect formula for effec- Eve is a junior in Arts & Sciences. Cadenza Editors: Cici Coquil- than enforce more rigorous It is within this context U. students are on the path tive activism. The Mothers She can be reached via e-mail at lette, Percy Olsen, Craig Ostrin, standards of responsibility. that I find myself stunned toward actually changing the Bar incident is a reminder, [email protected]. 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He should make ate and graduate students, to speak English when they Kallen, Caro Peguero, Hannah Schwartz, Stephanie Spera, Hans University did not fully train ty’s responsibility to ensure an effort to speak only in stereotypically Asians, were together, their English Zhang him. You are sympathetic, the TAs can effectively com- English except when call- speak only their native would improve. They would Designers: Anna Hegarty, Laura but it is frustrating to have municate, the burden also ing home. tongue. Since they isolate be more likely to make mul- Kornhauser, Louis Liss, Isaac ticultural friends and have Lobel, Brandon Lucius, Kevin a better cultural experience Madsen, Lyndsay Nevins, Eric of the United States. It also Rosenbaum, Kate Rothman, would result in fewer rude Andy Schumeister, Mary Yang, situations in which a whole Michael Yang conversation is going on in Online Producer: David Seigle the room in a language you General Manager: Andrew cannot understand. 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GROUPS from page 4 policies Gore desires. students on campus dismiss intellectual political debate to and those of our opponents weekly political discussions. do not 100 percent, or even 75 Our screening of the docu- claims counter to man-made campus. through disagreement, which Our discussions usually begin percent, adhere to libertarian or mentary “Not Evil Just Wrong” global warming without actually Young Americans for Lib- makes us better able to debate at 7 p.m. after our regular meet- conservative doctrines to come was a way to bring the voice of fully hearing them. Our screen- erty has strongly varying views that same view later if we aren’t ings at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in and test out their political ideolo- global warming skepticism to ing of the documentary doesn’t amongst its members. Yet, at the persuaded by it. I, along with Mallinckrodt Center Room 303 gies with us. Wash. U. The author of the Stu- mean that all YAL members are end of the day, most members my fellow members, strongly (Lambert Lounge). dent Life article dismisses the skeptical of global warming, return to a basic core of similar encourage anyone and every- Despite how the author of documentary after hearing a sin- but it was an attempt to bring an beliefs. We encourage heteroge- one interested in learning more that article may have made it Dirk is the president of Wash. U. gle claim in the trailer. But this uncommon but legitimate view neity in our member’s views. We about libertarian ideals, for what- seem, Young Americans for YAL. He can be reached via e- reaction is not uncommon. Many to campus. YAL strives to bring learn far more about our views ever reason, to attend one of our Liberty encourages those who mail at [email protected].

Global warming? ‘Drug user’: Dear Editor, Much of Ms. Plovnick’s information is wrong, and her enthusiasm is misdirected (Environmental action should not end with Powershift, Oct. 26). There is no evidence that global warming will lead to Reconsidering the stereotype increasing droughts or tropical storms (which make a lot of rain, the opposite of a drought). The climate has been steadily warming since the end of the Little Ice Age about AJ Sundar don’t call them that. from reality. We wouldn’t use stimulants and become 300 years ago. Some of this has been natural and some of it Forum Editor Despite the fact that alco- call famous existentialist Jean acclaimed academics. Some anthropogenic. There has been no evidence for an increase hol is a drug, most people Paul Sartre, with his love of drug users go on to become rock in either droughts or storms. don’t think of a drug user when amphetamines and mescaline, stars; others end up in the gutter; Sea level is rising at the rate of about 3.5 millimeters ust say the words “drug they think of an alcoholic or a “drug user.” We wouldn’t call and yet others end up some- per year. At that rate, a rise of four meters would take over user,” and all sorts of a drunk—not to mention the renowned mathematician Paul where in between. 1,000 years. We rebuild our cities and infrastructure con- negative connotations amount of prescription drugs Erdős, who extensively used It’s all too easy to stereotype tinuously, as they wear out or become obsolete, roughly come to mind: shady that many students take, both Benzedrine and other stimu- people when scary buzzwords every 50 years. Low-lying coastal cities will move inland, backJ alleys, gang violence with and without prescriptions. lants, a “drug user.” And of such as “drug user” pop up. but the effect of rising seas will be only a small part of this and lengthy jail sentences. Of Nor do most people think of course, I think it’s safe to say It’s even easier to proselytize natural process. There won’t be any climate refugees. course, the word “drug” itself, professionals and journalists as that enough people believed those people and easier still to The world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases is depending on the context, has a drug users as they down their that Obama was a good choice condemn them for their behav- China, not the U.S. Chinese emissions are growing rapidly, completely different set of ste- fi fth cup of coffee of the day. for president despite his admit- ior. But the truth is often far while those of the U.S. are nearly static. Are the Chinese reotypes: lines at the pharmacy, Caffeine is a genuine, bona-fi de ted cocaine use. The point is deeper than labels can man- supposed to remain poor peasants forever? small, white paper bags and the drug, and yet—purely because not to glorify or vilify such age to describe, and when our Why does she think she has the moral right to deny familiar orange-tinted plastic of its widespread social accep- famous people who led suc- stereotypes lead to prejudice people in developing countries a fraction of the comforts bottles. tance—we don’t label people cessful lives despite diving into and disrespect, we commit the we in America expect? The extent to which these reliant on caffeine as drug users. recreational drugs, but rather to same mistake that everyone People won’t freeze in the dark for the sake of a scien- stereotypes are true is a matter Starting with theobromine in illuminate the one caveat to all else does—after all, it’s human tifi c theory, even a correct scientifi c theory. It is inevitable of debate, but one thing is cer- chocolate, after a point, it’s hard drug use that people seem to for- nature to judge and human that greenhouse gases will continue to rise until they are far tain: Our society labels drugs in to tell what is and isn’t a drug. get: Drugs work differently for nature to stereotype. Let’s just above present levels. a bizarre and ultimately hypo- Of course, at this point I’m everyone. be sure not to pull the trigger too Humanity will adapt. We may even benefi t from longer critical way. At the end of the probably splitting hairs and Some people have to go their quickly. growing seasons and milder winters (for good physics rea- day, the majority of people focusing on semantics. But whole lives without drinking sons, summers and the tropics are no hotter than they were attending this school are drug I think the larger point still alcohol because they know that AJ is a sophomore in Arts & 100 years ago and won’t get hotter). users, and of those, quite a few applies: Our perception of what they have addiction problems. Sciences. He can be reached via Jonathan Katz are drug abusers. Of course, we a “drug user” actually is differs Some people can extensively e-mail at [email protected]. Professor of physics 6 STUDENT LIFE | SPORTSSPORTSSports Editor / Johann Qua Hiansen / [email protected] WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2009 World Series prediction: Yankees in 6 games Daniel Kurzner The superstar an enormous advantage because Rivera were all part of the Yan- in his next two starts will be cru- playoffs for the fi rst time since Sports Reporter Alex Rodriguez has fi nally they are used to keeping the ball kee Dynasty in 1996, 1998, cial for a Yankee victory. Jose 1994, but in Girardi’s second decided to be his Hall of Fame low on hitters. The intense New 1999, and 2000. This season, Molina has been his personal season managing the club, he self this postseason, hitting .438 York fans would love nothing Jeter hit .334 (age 35), while catcher, so the Yanks are without has made the team into a World The prediction: Yankees with fi ve home runs and 12 more than to welcome the new Rivera posted a 1.76 ERA (age Posada’s bat for those games. If Series contender. This year is the win in 6. RBIs in nine games. A-Rod’s stadium with a championship. 39). Pettitte (37) and Posada (38) Burnett starts Game 5 in Philadel- Yanks’ comeback, with the core The ace hot streak has resulted in Barry The bullpen are known for their elevated per- phia, there is no DH, so subtract players from the Dynasty as hun- ALCS MVP CC Sabathia Bonds-like treatment from pitch- Moving Joba Chamberlain formances in the postseason. Hideki Matsui’s bat from the gry as ever. posted a 1.13 ERA over two ers, as he walked eight times to the bullpen for the playoffs Manager Joe Girardi was also lineup as well. Burnett will be Daniel Kurzner is a Yankees starts in the last series, and he (thrice intentionally) in the bolsters the already-reliable part of the Dynasty, so a cham- facing revitalized 38-year-old fan and wrote an intentionally will enjoy seven days rest before ALCS. Rodriguez’s presence in Yankees bullpen. Damaso Marte pionship would mean equally as Pedro Martinez, so Burnett must slanted article. For an opposing Wednesday’s start. Cliff Lee lines the lineup gives the Yankees a and David Robertson have not much to him. These fi ve Yankees respond to the pressure. argument from a Phillies fan, see up against Sabathia in Game 1, huge edge in the series. allowed a run this postseason, contribute to both the physical Why you should care Kurt Rohrbeck’s article “Phillies but while Lee has had a strong The home-fi eld advantage and Phil Hughes has been a and emotional desire that will For the fi rst time in a while, win” on studlife.com. postseason, he is not as used as The Yankees could host four dependable bridge to Mariano help the Yankees win. the Yankees are a feel-good story Sports reporter Steven Simon Sabathia is to the sandbox that games, including the possible Rivera. If the Yankees get to The X Factor: A.J. Burnett facing the defending champions. provides a neutral perspective on we call Yankee Stadium. Add sixth and seventh games. At the ninth inning with a lead, the The Yanks’ $82.5 million They were dominant in the late the World Series on studlife.com the fact that Sabathia is on fi re Yankee Stadium, the ballpark in game is locked. investment was brought to New 1990s, but they have not won the in his article “2009 World Series right now, and the Yanks have which more home runs were hit The old timers York for this series. Burnett has Series in nine years. Last sea- showdown.” Simon also predicts the advantage. than any other stadium this sea- Derek Jeter, Jorge Pos- the stuff of a top-fi ve starter in son, Yankee fans were outraged, that the Yankees will win in six son, the Yanks’ pitching staff has ada, Andy Pettitte and Mariano the league, but his performance as the Yanks did not make the games. Who will win the 2009 World Series?

I don’t care about the World Series... 38%

Yankees in 5 games or more 28%

Phillies in 5 games or more 22%

Yankees sweep 8%

Phillies sweep 4% STUDLIFE.COM POLL go to it! STUDLIFE.COM WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2009 SCENEScene Editor / Paula Lauris / [email protected] STUDENT LIFE | SCENE 7 New fl ying club takes off

Ellie Kirshenbaum “In order to prepare for “We focused more on cov- was able to succeed.” Fly club is a club that is open relaxed, enjoyable experience. Scene Reporter this, I really wanted to get a ering a broad range of topics In the future Berk hopes to to all students of all interest You can meet new people and good range of topics to talk rather than getting super in get the fl ight simulator up and and skill levels,” Berk said. learn a new hobby.” about [for the meeting],” Berk depth in any one topic, and I running to allow people to “[It’s meant for] kids who The club currently meets Being a fi rst-semester said. “I wanted to think about think that was really excit- participate in actually learn- want to come to a new club, at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. More freshman is unquestionably stuff that people would enjoy ing to people because they ing to fl y. kids who want to come to a information is available on diffi cult. Meeting new friends, and take an interest in.” got to see a lot of what goes “The Wash. U. Learn to unique club and have a very Facebook. navigating academics and dis- People defi nitely took on in the aviation world,” covering the college scene interest in Berk’s lesson. Berk said. “Next week are reasons enough not to “It was much more in they’re going to get to see a start a club at the same time. depth than I thought it was little more, and in the com- Freshman Joey Berk, how- going to be,” freshman Brian ing weeks will get to see very ever, chose his passion for Fink said. “I thought it was specifi cally how these things fl ying over the challenge. On going to be pretty basic, but work.” Tuesday, Oct. 20, Berk held it sounds like you could basi- These lessons require pre- the fi rst meeting of Wash. U. cally fl y a plane. I saw [the planning on Berk’s part, so Students Learn to Fly, a club event] on Facebook and that participants are able to dedicated to aviation. thought it looked cool.” learn in a logical order and “I came down here and I Freshman Anna Roude- to take full advantage of the have not been fl ying myself bush had a similar reaction. sessions. because the airport is hard “I came into [the meet- “I founded and planned to get out to and I’ve had ing] really intimidated,” this group myself without classes,” Berk said. “I real- Roudebush said. “After this, the help of others, which I ized I was missing a true love I think I’m going to be a lot take a lot of pride in,” Berk of mine, and I wanted to be more comfortable. [Flying said. “I’ve been wanting to able to rediscover my love for would] be a really interest- get involved in something aviation and hopefully share it ing and helpful skill to have. aviation-related for a long with others.” You want to tell people, ‘I fl y time through a school, and During the meeting, Berk planes.’” there was not something that taught the basics of fl ight, Berk said he planned for existed on the Wash. U. cam- including Zulu time, the pho- the meeting to introduce just pus like an aviation group; so netic alphabet and cockpit enough of the basics to get I took it in my hands, and I MATT MITGANG | STUDENT LIFE instrumentation. people excited for more. feel very accomplished that I The Wash. U. Students Learn to Fly Club is a new student group dedicated to teaching aviation skills. The change in relationships from high school to college

Sasha Fine definitely exist and are by There appears to be one retained significant oth- reason. advantage of. Scene Reporter and large accepted as part common denominator upon ers from high school. They One cannot truly pass Coupled with this is the of the “college experience.” which everybody agrees, obviously do not partake in moral judgment on the fact that the college environ- This is made easier by the however. “The alcohol plays said lifestyle, instead travel- casual hookup culture, ment causes a big push in College is very differ- adoption of informal “sex- a big part. When kids get ing to visit their boyfriends however, as it is neither a that direction. It’s just like ent from high school—that is iling” agreements between drunk, they’re more likely or girlfriends on weekends. positive or a negative force. when you are first intro- undeniable. It’s a new envi- many freshmen and their to do it,” a sophomore said, They are not truly an excep- College is the first time most duced to something—you do ronment, there is more work, roommates, providing a “Also, there are a lot of frat tion, however, as the time people are able to be truly it a lot and gradually taper and everybody has more location for said encounters. parties.” afforded to them by their independent, and being able off. For some people, college freedom. This includes, of Why does this happen? It To be sure, fraternities significant other is cer- to hook up or have one-night is that introduction (to sex- course, freedom with respect could be due to a plethora of appear to foment this type of tainly free from oversight stands is a facet of that abil- ual freedom), and the rest of to relationships, whether things: The first time away atmosphere, throwing par- by authority figures—within ity that many students take their life is the attenuation. social or sexual. There are from home, some sort of ties almost every weekend, more parties, more alcohol attempt to “break free” from allowing numerous freshmen and more people. Especially parents and family, a release inside—in essence, giving at the beginning of the year, of pent-up frustration (sex- them free reign. when nobody knows each ual or otherwise) or even an This culture exists par- other and very few people attempt to create a fresh start allel to and in uneasy are dating, brief sexual rela- for themselves after high conjunction with the numer- tions abound. school. ous freshmen who have Opinions on and percep- tions of formerly hot topics, such as “hooking up,” are FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 28, 2009 also quite different between Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle the two institutions. “It’s Haircuts $15 Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis much more laid back,” an Tuesdays $13 anonymous freshman said. 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10/28/09 © 2009 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved. 8 STUDENT LIFE | CADENZA Cadenza Editor / Stephanie Spera / [email protected] WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2009 CADENZ A Last-minute costume ideas Steph Spera that is clever, funny and cheap, your childhood and dress up Senior Cadenza Editor don’t enter crisis mode just yet, as Max from “Where the Wild because Cadenza is here to pro- Things Are.” A Onesie would vide some inspiration for some work best for this costume, but, Unlike someone I know, you simple, last-minute costume sadly, they’re hard to come by probably haven’t been planning ideas that at least match one of and usually expensive if you do. your seven different Hallow- those stipulations—mostly the An alternative would be just to een costumes since last April. “cheap” one. grab some gray sweatpants and But the most important of all Liz Lemon: I have found a sweatshirt, tape on some ears, college holidays is merely days that “30 Rock” is applicable to whiskers and fangs and to be the away. And if you are still strug- nearly every aspect of my life. most adorable and comfortable gling to come up with an idea To be Liz Lemon, all you need Bauhaus attendee to date. is a “man shirt,” some Kate Gosselin: This one’s Tina Fey glasses and all in the hair. Straighten the a pair of left-handed front into weird side bangs scissors. Oh, and don’t and spike the back? Tease the forget to have food back? I have no idea how this crumbs in your hair “woman” does it. But if you and a bra that’s held can fi gure it out, you’ve got this COURTESY OF DISNEY PIXAR together with tape. costume in the bag. Right, so a media-hoarding idiot family. on television, Sue Sylvester, Chris Brown and It also helps to look the hair, some business casual The House from “Up”: played by the impeccable Jane Rihanna: A costume for you extremely stressed and clothes and the ability to hate Speaking of balloons, our Lynch, is the no-nonsense coach couples who think being Jim tired—which shouldn’t your own children. genius music editor came up of the award-winning “Chee- and Pam from “The Offi ce” is be too big of a stretch. Balloon Boy: Just grab ran- with this one. All you need is rios” squad. This costume just too blasé. You just need makeup Exhibiting feelings of dom objects—some Christmas a cardboard box and around requires a tracksuit and the abil- and a fake restraining order. debilitating loneliness lights, old photographs, a toy or 10,000 balloons. Well, I guess ity to pull off quotes like “And And people being Rihanna is just the icing on the two, and attach them to your- just a lot of balloons will do. if it is one minute late, I will should keep any dancing and cake. self, because you were in the Maybe you can even hire a cur- go to the animal shelter and get singing abilities they claim to A Wild Thing: So attic the entire time. This one is mudgeonly octogenarian and a you a kitty cat. I will let you fall possess hidden, much like the you’re not really into great for those of you who are Boy Scout to drag you around in love with that kitty cat. And real Rihanna does. the whole being-mid- able to vomit on cue, especially all night. then, on some dark, cold night, Tobias Funke: Cutoffs. dle-aged-and-depressed if you get asked any questions Sue Sylvester from “Glee”: I will steal away into your home Blue paint. Homoerotic subtext. PATRICK ECCLESINE/FOX thing. Revert back to that imply you are a member of One of the best new characters and punch you in the face.” Done.

Cici Coquillette, Nick newly initiated members of the Mighty Putty; Oxyclean can Commonly heard saying: Commonly heard saying: dance-off—not allowed to Hawco, Percy Olsen, afterlife. Ghostclean up your immortal soul. Stories“I feel like nobody here even “God’ll get you for that.” participate. Steph Spera 1. Michael Jackson Best part about being dead: remembers that I played the What the afterlife is like: Cadenza Staff Favorite person/place to Angel dust. Faucet in ‘The Brave Little 5. David Carradine No one leaves babies in haunt: Boy Scout campfi res. Commonly heard saying: Toaster Goes to Mars!’ Fawc- Favorite person/place to corners. Who he hangs with now: “Hi, Billy Mays here with an ett—Faucet. Get it?” haunt: Quentin Tarantino. Best part about being dead: From Obama’s fi rst 100 Fred Astaire, in a never-ending amazing new product, The Who he hangs with now: Not having to use Whoopi days in offi ce to the release of dance-off. Harp Tarp! Made from poly- 4. Bea Arthur Former Autoerotic Asphyxia- Goldberg as a medium. the much anticipated sequel What the afterlife is like: mers designed by NASA to Favorite person/place to tors Anonymous members. Commonly heard saying: “Fast & Furious,” 2009 has Sigh, heaven is not as cool as build the Hubble Telescope, haunt: Anyone who didn’t What the afterlife is like: “I’ve had the time of my life.” been notable for many reasons. Neverland. the Harp Tarp literally cra- go through a 40-year-long Carl Douglas’ “Kung Fu Yet one of the most memora- Best part about being dead: dles your favorite harp in its menopause. Fighting,” word for word. 7. Ed McMahon ble aspects of the year thus far All of the record sales and soft…” Who she hangs with now: Best part about being dead: Favorite person/place to has been the fact that people none of the effort of actually Estelle Getty and Carroll Being invulnerable to “Five haunt: Dick Clark. Have you are just dropping like fl ies. completing that monster tour. 3. Farrah Fawcett O’Connor. Point Palm Exploding Heart watched the New Year’s Eve And more dead people means Commonly heard saying: Favorite person/place to What the afterlife is like: Technique.” special lately? He’s next. more ghosts. So with Hal- “Hyi-Woo!” haunt: Ryan O’Neal—for hit- Actually, it’s a lot like Miami: Commonly heard say- Who he hangs with now: loween just around the corner, ting on his own daughter at my hot and full of oversexed, ing: “Apparently, I’m not the Johnny Carson. Reunited, and here are a few ghostbust- 2. Billy Mays funeral. underdressed people who man.” it feels so good. ing tips from Harold Ramis, Favorite person/place to Who she hangs with now: don’t care for grammar. What the afterlife is like: a whole lot of Ouija boards, haunt: Vince Offer, the Sham- Bosley. Best part about being dead: 6. Patrick Swayze Judges? 4.76/5 stars. and absolutely no input from Wow guy. What the afterlife is like: Not having to listen to Rue Favorite person/place to Best part about being Jonathan Edwards (not the Who he hangs with now: No one pays attention to me McClanahan talk about her sex haunt: Demi Moore, for old dead: No more Cash4Gold senator). Cadenza proudly Jesus, the original pitchman. here either. life. Really, no one cares that time’s sake. commercials. (and irreverently) brings you What the afterlife is like: Best part about being dead: you slept with Jimmy Carter’s Who he hangs with now: Commonly heard saying: the inside information on these The road to hell is paved with My hair just stays that way. speech writer. Watching the Astaire/Jackson “Heeeeeeeeeeeeere’s Jesus!”

ALBUM REVIEW ‘Night Castle’ Films I’m most jazzed about Trans-Siberian Orchestra Ashley Johnson broadcast rock ‘n’ roll from cast together that “Nine” has Cadenza Reporter a boat in the middle of the assembled. Daniel Day-Lewis Sasha Fine culminating abruptly with A cover of the B. Bumble Northern Atlantic. Break- stars as fi lm director Guido Cadenza Reporter an eerie silence. Individ- and the Stingers, the song ing British laws for their love Contini, who faces a midlife ual female voices follow, draws heavily on “Marche” Few things excite me as of music, these DJs defi ned a crisis that is repressing his backed by only a piano, from “The Nutcracker.” much as the dawn of awards generation and drove the gov- creativity and causing him to Creating a double which lends the track The song also has ele- season, which is quickly ernment mad along the way. become entangled in a web of album is very touch-and- an innocent, naïve feel. ments that are reminiscent approaching, though seasonal Phillip Seymour Hoffman romantic affairs. He struggles go. It can be hailed as a This is quickly termi- of Pachelbel’s “Canon.” coffee fl avors like gingerbread leads the pack playing The to complete his latest fi lm and hallmark of music (“The nated, however, when the The tune is catchy, and do come close. The onslaught Count and Bill Nighy stars as is forced to balance the many White Album”—The more traditional string and TSO somehow manages to of award-worthy fi lms is both Quentin, Radio Rock’s owner. women in his life, including his Beatles, “At Fillmore guitar-heavy TSO music add the taste of a dancehall overwhelming and exhilarat- This comical band of rebels wife Luisa (Marion Cotillard), East”—The Allman Broth- returns to the piece. jukebox to the mix. ing. Because there are so many plays the best of classic rock his mistress Carla (Penel- ers Band, “Songs in the “Mountain” is a rein- Also of note on the “good” fi lms coming out in the and tells an interesting tale of ope Cruz), his muse Claudia Key of Life”—Stevie Won- terpretation of the popular second side is “Carmina next few weeks, I’ve narrowed sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll at (Nicole Kidman), his confi dant der), or more likely, it will “In the Hall of the Moun- Fortuna,” an explication of it down to the fi ve that have me the same time. and costume designer Liliane fall short of expectations tain King,” composed by the Medieval Latin poem squealing in excitement. (Judi Dench), an American (too many to list). Critics Edvard Grieg. Often cov- “O Fortuna” from the col- “Brothers” fashion journalist (Kate Hud- often accuse them of being ered, TSO’s version has lection called “Carmina “An Education” Opens Dec. 4 son), a prostitute from his created solely to indulge a unique combination of Fortuna.” Opens Nov. 6 A fi lm that stars Tobey youth (Stacy Ferguson) and his the producer’s whims and leadenness and airiness in Overall, especially If you’re a fan of “High Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal and mother (Sophia Loren). This thus state that they could sections, sounding most given the long time Fidelity” or “About a Boy,” Natalie Portman has already is sure to be a major contender often be whittled down like Apocalyptica’s variant between albums, “Night “An Education” is sure to done right by me. But just to for the Oscars. into one strong album, of the song. Another song Castle” disappoints. While please, as the clever Nick be sure, Jim Sheridan directs rather than filling two on the first disc worth lis- certain tracks are certainly Hornby penned the screen- this remake of Susanne Bier’s “It’s Complicated” mediocre ones. Regret- tening to is “Mozart and worth buying and listening play. “An Education” takes 2004 fi lm “Brødre.” Decorated Opens Dec. 25 tably, “Night Castle,” Memories,” but much of to, the record as a whole place in suburban London in Marine Sam Cahill (Magu- Aside from the fact that Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s the rest of it is filler and can be skipped. 1961, as brainy 16-year-old ire) goes missing overseas, and I am a huge Meryl Streep (TSO) most recent album could be removed without Jenny (Carey Mulligan) falls his troubled yet charismatic devotee, “It’s Complicated” falls into the latter. TSO, crippling the album. for the older, dapper suitor, younger brother, Tommy (Gyl- is appealing, as it’s directed a modern rock orchestra The majority of mate- David (Peter Sarsgaard). Jenny lenhaal), moves in to take care by Nancy Meyers, master of founded in 1996 by Paul rial, if the record were is an excellent student who of his brother’s wife, Grace the rom-com, who brought us O’Neill, is known for its cut down to one album, has been striving to get into (Portman), and his children at “Something’s Gotta Give” and covering and symphonic would come from the sec- Oxford, but when she meets home after leaving jail. Grace “The Holiday.” Streep stars as rock-reinterpretation of ond disc. Most notably, David, who introduces her to a comes to care for Tommy, Jane, a divorced mother who classic Christmas and holi- “Moonlight and Madness” world of culture that involves and when Sam miraculously owns a successful bakery. day songs. After releasing is very enjoyable to listen running off to Paris for the arrives home, most likely with Though she has been divorced “The Lost Christmas Eve” to. It starts off with a very weekend or going to hip jazz an extreme case of PTSD, it from Jake (Alec Baldwin) for in 2004, the band stopped quick and dexterous piano bars, Jenny must decide what makes for an uncomfortable a decade and has three grown recording. The 2009 and slowly adds guitar is most important to her. Emma dinner table. children by him, Jane and Jake release has been highly in the background. Mid- Thompson and Alfred Molina still have chemistry that is dif- anticipated for years, and way through, it becomes also star. “Nine” fi cult to deny. This is diffi cult while it is by no means a more rock-like: The gui- ★★★✩✩ Opens Dec. 18 for Jake, who had an affair failure, it does not fully tar is weightier, the piano for fans of “Pirate Radio” Even though I didn’t love with the much younger Agness satisfy either. lower, yet it still main- Opens Nov. 13 “Chicago,” I’m eager to see (Lake Bell) and left Jane to The first disc is the tains its original theme. Apocalyptica, Electric Light “Pirate Radio” already Rob Marshall’s latest musi- marry his mistress. Jane also weaker of the two. High- This continues throughout, Orchestra, Savatage came out internationally a few cal feat, partly because the late falls for her architect, Adam lights include the first culminating in a satisfy- tracks to download months back under the name, Anthony Minghella helmed (Steve Martin), who com- track, “Night Enchanted” ing “safe” ending for TSO, “The Boat that Rocked.” Like the screenplay. Inspired by plicates this triangle. Acting and “Mountain.” “Night that is, with loud, flamboy- ‘Night Enchanted,’ “An Education,” this fi lm Federico Fellini’s autobio- alongside the triumvirate of tal- Enchanted” contains a ant and dramatic drums ‘Mountain,’ ‘Moonlight takes place in England in the graphical fi lm “8 ½,” “Nine” ent that is Streep, Baldwin and beautiful chorus that plays and guitars. and Madness,’ ‘Nutrocker,’ 1960s (I must have a thing is sure to be a lavish experi- Martin is John Krasinski, Rita simultaneously with a “Nutrocker” is my for this period in history) and ence. Few fi lms this year could Wilson and Hunter Parrish. stunning string build-up, favorite song on the album. ‘Carmina Fortuna’ centers around eight DJs who even conceive of putting the