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Sthe independentTUDENT newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis LIFE since eighteen seventy-eight Vol. 130 No. 13 www.studlife.com Friday, September 19, 2008 WU to hire sexual assault After fl ooding, residents look to ResLife for support prevention coordinator Loop Lofts, Village

Bryan Beth asking for an overarching position the Committee on Sexual Assault East deal with Contributing Reporter to deal with the community as a (COSA) to hire the candidate. Ac- whole,” senior Michael Perich, cording to McLeod, Glass’s ex- water damage co-leader of Men Organized for pertise in student health gives him The Washington University ad- Rape Education (MORE), said. a great advantage in finding an ap- ministration has begun the search Administrators have not yet plicant who will optimize the Uni- Ben Sales for a sexual assault prevention co- determined the specifics of the ap- versity’s sexual assault prevention Senior News Editor ordinator, a new position that will plication process, but they say that program. serve to unite the various groups it will be in-depth and without er- “Dr. Glass has many resources, and activities on campus that deal ror so that the University commu- including hospital access and con- After fl ash fl oods permeated with sexual assault issues. nity can fully realize its potential nections within the medical com- several campus-owned apartments Vice Chancellor for Students to prevent any such crimes in the munity, to deal with the topic of and damaged many of the cars in and Dean of the College of Arts & future. sexual assault,” McLeod said. the Loop Lofts parking lot Sunday, Sciences James McLeod has given As of this fall, the administra- The coordinator will, accord- students are fi nding it hard to deal permission to start the search for a tion believed that it was in the ing to McLeod, focus on sexual with the storm’s effects. candidate after nearly a year and University’s interests to create assault issues concerning the gen- The water, which entered the a half of active lobbying for the the position. Alan Glass, director eral University community. He Loop Lofts and the adjacent park- creation of the position. of Student Health Services, will said that the position will oversee ing lot, has since been cleared out “For a while now we have been lead the search and work with “the issues of prevention, educa- of the buildings, but left lasting tion [and] continuing response to damage to most of the cars parked victims and communicating with outside the building, some of which the campus about incidents.” have been totaled. “What we really need is ongo- Senior Alex Chinn, whose car ing focused attention across the was parked in the Loop Lofts lot, campus,” he said. said that the fl oods, caused by the In that vein, the new position remnants of Hurricane Ike, sub- will focus on facilitating com- merged it under four or fi ve feet of munication between groups like water, coating the fl oors with mud MORE and the Sexual Assault and and soaking through the interior. Rape Action Hotline (SARAH), as The Offi ce of Residential Life well as with the student communi- (ResLife) has pledged to reimburse

ty. This collaboration is intended students for the damage incurred MEGAN CHAN | STUDENT LIFE to provide more efficient services within the residences when students for both the students and the ad- present documentation of their pur- Junior Kayla Joyce Brinkley calls her parents on Sunday morning while ministrators. chases, though it has advised stu- standing in the fl ooded halls of Loop Lofts building B. Residential Life is Prior to this decision the groups dents to seek compensation for the working with students to reimburse them for the damage. LUCY MOORE | STUDENT LIFE worked as individual entities, damage to the cars through their in- Students perform “The Date” during freshman orientation. “The Date” is each forming their own indepen- surance companies. damage, Chinn says that ResLife is “I know it’s stressful to a lot of one of the many sexual assault awareness programs that would communicate Although ResLife is not provid- making an adequate effort to help with the new coordinator. See HIRING, page 3 ing direct assistance for the auto affected students. See FLOOD, page 3 Despite varying lab regs, students feel safe BIBLES, GETCHA BIBLES!

tween faculties from different areas been tried over many years,” Karen the time because the chemicals we John Scott of the University. The regulations Wooley, chair of the chemistry de- use are not toxic. Only with chemi- Staff Reporter are reviewed twice per year. partment’s safety committee, said. cals with high toxicity are students “We decide the curriculum, but According to Wooley, upper- asked to wear gloves,” Kit Mao, the we also have Environmental Health level classes have more strict safety instructor for General Chemistry Students who spend their sum- and Safety, which governs the cam- guidelines and use different protec- Lab, said. mers in research labs may notice pus, and they review everything tive equipment, while such guide- According to Kinsley, training some differences between the safety we do,” Kinsley said. “It’s a com- lines are unnecessary for basic students to follow identical safety regulations in those labs and in the bination of people who are trained chemistry labs, where there is more procedures for all experiments teaching labs at Washington Uni- specifi cally in health and safety and supervision. would prevent students from learn- versity. people who are specifi cally trained “In Chemistry 358 [or Thermo- ing how to assess the hazards asso- In addition to the safety stan- in chemistry.” dynamics Applications in Chemical ciated with their work. dards at the University being unique, Kinsley added that standards Systems], the students are work- “It’s also an effort to get anyone standards also differ between intro- differ between labs at the Univer- ing much more independently and working in a lab to understand that ductory and advanced labs. The sity because the safety equipment designing syntheses on their own. for every situation, you need to ex- introductory lab requirements are used depends on the nature of the They all wear lab coats,” Wooley amine specifi cally what would be more lax. experiment, the materials used and said. the proper equipment to wear,” Kin- According to Steven Kinsley, the lab’s history. Wooley added that while lower- sley said. the undergraduate organic labo- “In Chemistry 257 [Organic level classes have fewer safety mea- Teaching assistants also go ratory supervisor and lecturer in Chemistry Lab], everything is very sures, there are guidelines that all through training so they can under- LUCY MOORE | STUDENT LIFE chemistry, safety regulations for well controlled. All the chemicals labs follow, such as wearing goggles stand the experiments and respond the University’s labs are determined that are being used and the experi- while in the lab. to problems. Gideons International, an organization dedicated to Bible distribution and independently from those of other ments that are being done are set into “In [General Chemistry], we evangelism, spent time on campus on Thursday, distributing the New campuses, through collaboration be- place well in advance, so they’ve don’t ask students to wear gloves all See SAFETY, page 8 Testament to students as they walked to class.

NEWS ANALYSIS Financial crises leave students uncertain Perry Stein News Editor Major events in the current financial crisis that began Tracking the crisis on Wall Street in 2007 with turmoil in the subprime mortgage market: 2007 2008 After the stock market’s worst drop since 2001, and with former Wall Street powerhouses tottering and col- February April August September October November January July September lapsing, Americans have been left to wonder about the HSBC New Century Two funds Bank of China UBS, Merrill Morgan Bank of FDIC U.S. government reveals Lynch and Stanley, America buys takes takes over mortgage extent of the damage caused by this historic week of warns Financial, the managed by Bear of losses Stearns that were subprime Citigroup state Wachovia, subprime over giants Fannie Mae crises on Wall Street. second from U.S. exposed to the losses; HSBC subprime Bank pioneer subprime and Freddie Mac, Throughout the course of the week, brokerage fi rm largest U.S. subprime subprime subprime market says it will close losses; ratings of America, Countrywide lender bails out giant insurer Lehman Brothers collapsed, Bank of America bought mortgage lender, and file for its U.S. on securities Barclays, Financial IndyMac AIG; Bank of America Merrill Lynch, insurance company AIG announced that defaults People’s bankruptcy, as subprime unit; backed by HSBC, buys Merrill Lynch; it was on the brink of bankruptcy, Washington Mutual March Choice file does American Fed starts home loans Freddie Mac Lehman Brothers, put itself up for sale and Wachovia and Morgan Stanley JPMorgan for bankruptcy Home Mortgage cutting rates downgraded cite losses another top announced discussions of a merge. These developments Chase buys 14,000 Dow Jones Bear Stearns brokerage, files come days after the federal government took over mort- for bankruptcy gage-fi nance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Industrial Average 13,125 As a result, the Dow Jones Industrial average Oct. 9 Sept. 17 dropped a record 4.4 percent on Monday. 12,250 14,164.53 10,609.66 The market rebounded and increased 1.3 percent Feb. 1 when the Federal Reserve said Tuesday, in a controver- 11,375 sial move, that it would provide $85 billion to keep AIG 12,673.68 from bankruptcy but the market dropped an additional 10,500 4.1 percent on Wednesday. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. 2007 2008 See FINANCIAL CRISES, page 8 Source: Yahoo! Business, CNN Money, BBC Graphic: Pat Carr © 2008 MCT

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Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Cloudy High 82 High 80 High 79 THE FLIPSIDE Low 60 Low 60 Low 60 Campus (cont. from below) The study also showed that steering control was worsened by 91 percent when eventcalendar drivers were texting, and that drivers who texted failed to maintain safe distances from Freshman Class Council elected other vehicles and drift between lanes more frequently. Stephen Glaister, a researcher involved in the study, told the Agence France- The Clean Slate swept this week’s elections for Freshman Class Council, held Wednes- Presse, “When texting, drivers are distracted by taking their hand off the wheel to use FRIDAY 19 day and Thursday. their phone, by trying to read small text on the phone display, and by thinking about This year, 861 freshmen turned out to vote, representing about 60 percent of the class of how to write their message. This combination of factors resulted in the impairments 2012. This was an increase of 250 voters from last year. to reaction time and vehicle control that place the driver at a greater risk than having Balloon Glow Morgan DeBaun beat four candidates for class president, garnering 353 votes, or 41 per- consumed alcohol to the legal limit for driving.” (Dan Woznica) 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Central Field Join members of the Forest Park cent of the vote. Her runner-up was Diamond Skinner, who garnered about one quarter of community in preparation for Saturday’s the votes. hot air balloon race as dozens of balloons Internal Vice President Luna Koizumi, External Vice President Wayne Banks II, Trea- are infl ated and lit up by burners. The event will conclude with a fi reworks display at surer Isaac Radnitzer and Secretary Zach Schmitz fi ll out the council. Koizumi and Banks 9 p.m. won clear majorities of their races. (Ben Sales) fortherecord Due to a reporting error, an article on In fact, the quotation was given by the National Friday, September 12, 2008 (“Three anonymous source referenced in the article. sororities open bidding for fall”) SATURDAY 20 incorrectly stated that The Women’s Due to a reporting error, an article on Panhellenic Association would be holding Wednesday, September 17, 2008 (“Writing FDA proposes process for approving genetically- informational sessions about open bidding program has history, but little presence”) Art Museum Lecture: Elizabeth Armstrong throughout the semester. In fact, those incorrectly reported that a creative writing 1 p.m. Kemper Art Museum engineered animals sessions are meant to speak about and publication does not exist at Washington Elizabeth Armstrong, chief curator of the Orange promote formal recruitment; in addition University. In fact, “The Eliot Review” County Museum of Art, will be delivering a open bidding will likely be unavailable in and “Spires” both actively publish lecture in the Steinberg Auditorium entitled, The Food and Drug Administration set guidelines on Thursday for companies seeking

news briefs the future. Also, due to an editing error, the undergraduate student work. “Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design and to attain market approval for genetically-engineered animals—including salmon, pigs and Culture at Midcentury.” same article incorrectly attributed a quote goats—for public consumption. to Lucy Morlan, the coordinator for chapter Student Life regrets the errors. Great Forest Park Balloon Race The approval process, which would be similar to the one currently used by the FDA development in the Greek Life Offi ce. 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Central Field for new drugs, would allow companies to market such animals as salmon that grow twice Come out and enjoy one of Forest Park’s best as fast as fi sh in the wild, pigs with elevated levels of omega-3 fatty acids, and goats that summer festivals—which includes pony rides, produce milk with added benefi cial proteins. local talent spots, a photo contest, and more—as more than 70 balloons take off on Saturday in Greg Jaffe, director of the biotechnology project at the Center for Science in the Public pursuit of the gigantic Energizer Bunny Balloon. Interest, told Reuters, “It’s about time the federal government has acknowledged that these (The balloon that drops a birdseed baggie closest animals are on [the] doorstep and need to be regulated to ensure their safety.” to the bunny will be declared the winner.) Other experts are questioning the safety and environmental impact of the FDA’s deci- quoteoftheday sion, and animal rights activists are upset by what they view as unjust treatment of the animals. (Dan Woznica) “They haven’t reached out SUNDAY 21 International to me at all, but I am Safe Zones Open Ally Workshop 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., DUC Room 234 Texting while driving more dangerous than driving going to go out on a limb Anybody and everybody interested in learning more about the lesbian, gay, genderqueer, bisexual, transgender, queer, drunk, researchers say and guess that I don’t have questioning, intersex, asexual and ally (LGBTQIA) community is invited to attend the Open Ally Workshop. Workshop London researchers published results of a study Thursday that suggest that texting while a job anymore.” participants will receive placards that can be behind the wheel is more hazardous than driving under the infl uence of either alcohol or used to indicate that their rooms are “Safe cannabis. Zones.” According to the study, which was conducted on drivers between the ages of 17-24, Senior Teresa Teodori, on her job reaction time slowed by 35 percent when drivers texted, as compared to 21 percent for those (Compiled by Dan Woznica) high on marijuana and 12 percent at the legal alcohol limit. offer from Lehman Brothers Georgetown University hijYnq^ciZgcqhXh#\Zdg\Zidlc#ZYj$lVh]^c\idc Hurricanes hit campus hard

Sophie Adelman Texas, might have been destroyed. neglected in the news. Contributing Reporter “I felt guilty not being there. I’m “Baton Rouge has defi nitely the oldest child and have always been overlooked. A lot of my friends been responsible for my younger sib- at Louisiana State University still lings. It was diffi cult not being there don’t have electricity and a tree fell Throughout the past several to experience it with my family, and through my friend’s house as she got weeks, Hurricanes Gustav and Ike frightening,” Grenader said. up to get a glass of water. Gustav have held a strong grip on students Numerous comparisons have defi nitely hit harder overall than and staff on campus. been made between Hurricanes Ka- Katrina,” Amy Heard, a sophomore For those who have left families trina, Gustav and Ike. Students who from Baton Rouge, said. and friends in affected areas, watch- were hit by Katrina have already For those who had strong ties ing the storms unfold on CNN, in- noted a marked difference in the ex- with affected areas in the past, recov- stead of through their living room ecution of evacuations. ery has been a saddening and harsh windows, has been diffi cult. “There was defi nitely a lot more reality. However, Assistant Dean Though the hurricanes seems to organization—it was amazing com- of Arts & Sciences Matt Devoll, a have affected students on campus pared to Katrina. I was incredibly graduate of Tulane University, feels Semester in less than Hurricane Katrina, the impressed. The only problem was hopeful about the situation. He will anxiety felt by those far away from that they didn’t think they could pull be traveling back to New Orleans to Washington Program home has not been mitigated. it off twice during hurricane sea- talk as an alumni liaison with stu- Sophomore Melissa Grenader, a son,” sophomore Megan Goldsmith, dents about admissions into Tulane. Houston resident, felt disconnected a New Orleans native, said. “It’s heartening to see that a lot when her family was evacuated and However, feedback from the of students are excited about living

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Wolf, Brian Stitt “It’s ridiculous because we’ve It is a “drunken tree.” It is bent Senior News Editor: Ben Sales had all of these problems in the over, leaning about 60 degrees to the Senior Forum Editor: Jill Strominger Senior Sports Editor: Joshua Goldman building,” Schmidt said. “We’re left, and looking visibly shaken. Its Senior Scene Editor: Michelle Stein paying a ridiculous amount of permafrost foundation has been melt- Senior Cadenza Editor: Cecilia Razak money to live there and all of these ing for quite some time. The reason Senior Photo Editor: Lucy Moore things are going wrong. Inevitably for the tree’s awkward predicament: Senior Graphics Editor: Michael there are going to be kinks and the global warming. Hirshon fi rst people that live in the building This image was just one of many News Editors: Perry Stein, Kat Zhao, have to bear the brunt.” striking photographs that journalist Puneet Kollipara The plumbing system on the and author Elizabeth Kolbert shared Forum Editors: Tricia Wittig, Tess North Side broke down Wednes- during her presentation Wednesday, Croner, Dennis Sweeney, Bill Hoff- man, Aditya Sarvesh day morning, leaving the residents Sept. 17 in Graham Chapel. Cadenza Editors: Stephanie Spera, of Millbrook buildings one, two Speaking to a captivated audience, David Kaminsky, Aseem Garg and three without water for several Kolbert discussed the grave implica- Scene Editors: Shayna Makaron, Lana hours. Maintenance workers re- tions of climate change, the honor of Goldsmith, Brooke Schachner stored water service by 5 p.m. having her book, “Field Notes from Sports Editor: Johann Qua Hiansen Although ResLife is aware of a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Cli- Photo Editors: Jenny Shao, Evan these complaints, offi cials say that mate Change” selected for the Fresh- Wiskup, Matt Lanter, Lily Schorr there is only so much they can do to man Reading Program and the need Online Editor: Scott Bressler MEGAN CHAN | STUDENT LIFE protect students against water dam- for everyone to rally behind preserv- Design Chief: Dennis Sweeney age, especially water coming from The parking lot at the Loop Lofts fl ooded on Sunday after a nearby drain backed up. The water on the west side of ing the environment. Design Editors: Zoë Scharf, Brittany the parking lot was about three feet high. Meyer, Nicole Dankner fl oods. “The problems are so serious,” Copy Chief: Brian Krigsher “Unfortunately, with the un- Kolbert said in an interview with Stu- Copy Editors: Julia Jay, Brennan predictability of extreme weather, tor and residential advisors to place University in reasonable amounts The water issues on campus con- dent Life. “There are 6.5 billion of us, Keiser, Willie Mendelson, Godiva more than 700 homes were im- a high premium on communication of time. Although ResLife has ar- tinued this week, as the Millbrook and we are straining the capacity of Reisenbichler pacted by fl ash fl oods in St. Louis with the affected students. ranged for these residents to ride Apartments’ water main burst on the planet to support us all.” Designers: Eric Rosenbaum, Michael over the weekend,” ResLife Asso- “Any complaints or concerns the Metro Green Line—which runs Wednesday. Though the burst was Freshman Rachel Sacks read Yang, Courtney LeGates, Mia Feitel, ciate Director Josh Walehwa wrote from the students can or have been for free every 20 minutes to and fi xed by late afternoon, students did Kolbert’s book and attended her pre- Chris Maury, Joe Rigodanzo, Katrina in an e-mail to Student Life. “How- addressed via our community meet- from the Loop Lofts during day- not have running water for much of sentation. Sacks said she especially Jongman-Sereno, Evan Freedman, Su- ever, the University will continue to ings, one-on-one conversation, time hours—some students feel the day. appreciated when Kolbert expressed san Hall, Liz Klein, Kim Yeh, Ashley Nault, Lauren Perlmutter, Katie Sadow take every precaution to provide a e-mail and telephone,” Walehwa impeded. Chinn said that due to such is- her concerns not as a journalist, but as Staff Manager: Willie Mendelson safe environment for all of our stu- wrote. “We have and will continue “I wouldn’t have lived here with- sues, students have lukewarm feel- a mother and concerned citizen. dents.” to communicate with residents out a car,” Chinn, who now asks ings about their residences. “She added her own refl ection, General Manager: Andrew O’Dell In order to facilitate direct re- about our efforts to support our stu- friends for rides when he doesn’t “There are mixed feelings,” he which was really nice,” Sacks said. Advertising Manager: Sara Judd sponse to students’ complaints, dents during this challenging time.” use the Green Line, said. “I some- said. “There are some people that In her presentation, Kolbert ex- ResLife has asked residents to sub- As a by-product of losing their times have long hours at school so I are angry, [but] some people under- plained how society is creating what Copyright 2008 Washington University Student mit letters detailing the damage to cars, Loop Lofts residents—who can’t get to and from campus when stand that there are limitations about is called a positive feedback system. Media, Inc. (WUSMI). Student Life is the fi nan- cially and editorially independent, student-run their property and has instructed the live one mile from campus—are I need to. They never said that we what ResLife can actually do.” She connected global warming with newspaper serving the Washington University building’s residential college direc- now having trouble getting to the had to have a car to live here.” the melting of the planet’s ice sheets community. First copy of each publication is free; all additional copies are 50 cents. Subscriptions as a way of explaining this concept. may be purchased for $99.00 by calling (314) She explained that the earth’s 935-6713. oceans absorb heat from the water re- Student Life is a publication of WUSMI and does fl ecting sunlight. As ice sheets melt at not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the HIRING from page 1 views of the Washington University administra- a more rapid pace and deposit more tion, faculty or students. All Student Life articles, photos and graphics are the property of WUSMI water, the oceans absorb more heat, or and may not be reproduced or published without dent policies. The implementation is “the turnover rate within the tion of consistancy, Lopez said. ply read the handouts and for- feedback, which ultimately makes the the express written consent of the General Manager. Pictures and graphics printed in Student of a coordinator may help quell student groups, [with] each new Although the committees deal- get the message,” Murray said. earth hotter. Life are available for purchase; e-mail editor@ the miscommunication problems leader bringing different ideas ing with sexual assault have been Other students hope that the co- “When we look at global warm- studlife.com for more information. Student Life reserves the right to edit all submissions for style, affecting the various groups and and direction.” active in the community, sopho- ordinator can make these groups ing, we have to look at how much grammar, length and accuracy. The intent of sub- missions will not be altered. Student Life reserves constitute a way for policy to With leaders constantly chang- more Kevin Murray says that he more accessible on campus. warming we have built into the sys- the right not to publish all submissions. form over several years. ing, it can be difficult to keep hopes the new position will pro- “I just don’t know that much tem,” Kolbert said. If you’d like to place an ad, please contact the The problem, according to An- the stable environment for which vide students with information about the groups, though I am From there, Kolbert went on to Advertising Department at (314) 935-6713. drew Lopez, co-leader of MORE sexual assault prevention policy and guidance in a more tangible glad they are expanding to get cite other examples of climate change If you wish to report an error or request a clarifi - and a masters student in the calls. A subject as sensitive as form. people more aware,” freshman cation, e-mail [email protected]. Brown School of Social Work, sexual assault must have a reputa- “I feel that many people sim- Janisa Hayes said. See KOLBERT, page 8 4 STUDENT LIFE | FORUM Forum Editor / Jill Strominger / [email protected] FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

FORUMSTAFF EDITORIAL What cancer Continue budding commitment tastes like to sexual assault prevention

David Bauman students. I learned that semen ast fall, students pushed Washington University’s step and make it a priority among its Sexual assault is a very Op-Ed submission tastes salty. Thanks. Washington University forward deserves applause. Last many undertakings. Moving the serious issue, and it is incredibly Wouldn’t it be better to relate to follow through with a fall, Chancellor Wrighton ex- University to the point where it prevalent, even on the campus of the latest stats from the Center request from the student plained that the University didn’t currently is has taken more than this university. It is a social issue tephen Reynolds is a for Disease Control (CDC)? This bodyL to create a paid position have the money to spend on the a year and a half. Students had that affects students deeply and business strategist with a week, they reported that there for coordinating a campus-wide position, telling students, “We to press the administration to get requires the highest quality of re- graduate degree, a wife, were 56,000 new cases of HIV response to sexual assault. The need to ask ourselves, ‘Where it to see the need, and then a se- sponse and prevention efforts. En- a good job and a son in the U.S. in 2006. Fifty-three previous spring, Student Union do we want to make our invest- mester later students had to apply suring the University has adequate namedS Tynan. He enjoys going percent were among gay and had written a resolution asking ments?’” (Student Life, Oct. 26, pressure on the University again resources to work on response and to Cape Cod with his family and bisexual men and 43 percent were the University to create a position, 2007). Given the sentiment last to convince administrators that the prevention is one of the Univer- playing on the beach. Life was among young black men. Also, and the University administration fall, it is refreshing to know that need was important. The position sity’s highest obligations and one going well until he got a per- the virus is incurable and costs seemed receptive. By fall, howev- the University has reevaluated the is critical, because currently all it must take with the utmost seri- petually sore throat. His doctor about $20,000 a year to treat. er, it was clear that the University seriousness and reality of sexual responses to sexual assault come ousness. The administration has couldn’t figure out what was Now that is sex information that was not serious about funding the assault. Additionally, the Univer- from volunteering professors and made progress by beginning the causing the soreness. Finally, the students could discuss and use. position, and Chancellor Wrighton sity has made progress in admit- students who have expressed that hiring process—a move requir- doctor biopsied his tongue and Or how about the data estimat- responded to student inquiry by ting that Washington University is they are falling short of meeting ing the University to recognize found stage IV squamous cell ing that one in four teenage girls explaining that it wasn’t really an not free from the effects of sexual the campus need. It’s important to the importance and relevance of carcinoma—throat cancer. has or has had an STI? HPV in economic priority. Again, students assault and that a position focused continue monitoring the Universi- sexual assault to its community. How did Reynolds get throat particular has no symptoms and protested and the University on response and education would ty to make sure another year and a But the administration must make cancer? He didn’t smoke or drink is a leading cause of warts and reconsidered the idea. Now Dean be valuable on this campus. half does not pass before someone sure that it prioritizes this search heavily. But then he found out cervical cancer among women. It McLeod has given Alan Glass However, the University has is hired. It is important to make and fully follows through with it that he was infected by the STD can be transmitted through “tasty” permission to begin the interview to do more than simply approve sure that the University provides in a way that reflects a commit- human papillomavirus (HPV). oral sex. I wonder if the author process for the position with the funds and begin the search for enough resources for whomever it ment as deep as the issue. In his younger years, he did the considered how cancer tastes. help of the Committee on Sexual a person to fill the position. It hires to ensure the coordinator can “oral sex thing” as implicitly Back to Reynolds who related Assault (COSA). must take this search seriously actually do an effective job. encouraged in a recent article his story in the August edition in Student Life. Now he doesn’t of Reader’s Digest. He had no know who gave it to him, and idea HPV infected men. Maura even worse, who he has infected. Gillison, M.D. at Johns Hopkins Which brings me to the sexual University, has found a connec- IAN ROSS EDITORIAL CARTOON naïveté of sex columnists and tion between HPV and head and misguided sex-vangelists who neck cancers in young non-smok- occasionally share their wisdom ing men. According to estimates, with the campus community. I six million people get HPV each read the article “Oral Sex” in year in the U.S. and of the more Monday’s issue and wondered than 35,000 people diagnosed what value it added to the impor- tant discussion of sex and college See BAUMAN, page 5 Build a man

Tess Croner I kept thinking about our conversa- Forum Editor tion long after that, and what I’ve concluded is that both of us pretty much missed the point. ate one summer night, I If the list I gave is honestly what was talking to a friend I’m looking for, then I think I’ve about relationships, and already found it—already had it— I asked him what he was and it wasn’t that great. But that just Llooking for in a woman. He prompt- leaves me at a loss and wondering: ly delivered a set of fi ve must-haves how could a relationship with my for his would-be signifi cant other. I seemingly-perfect man be anything can’t remember the whole list, but but, well, perfect? (Yes, I realize I learned he was seeking an avid that’s a stupendously naïve question reader (preferably of nonfi ction) who and that perfection only exists in ani- would laugh at his jokes. When it mated Disney movies.) Now I think was my turn, I rattled off my go-to I have my answer: I was looking list of build-a-man criteria. I told my for all the wrong things. Actually, friend that I was looking for a guy I shouldn’t have been “looking” at who challenges me, who turns me all. You know that conversation you on, who is intellectually engaged, hear over and over and over again in who is quirky and who has passion. the movies? After a couple of minutes of awk- “How do you know when it’s wardly trying to fi gure out whether right?” or not we met each other’s wish list for a perfect mate, we hung up. Only See CRONER, page 5 R.I.P. College Republicans

Eve Samborn table, they disguised it well. either. Maybe College Republi- GOP during this election cycle. crisis has worsened, John McCain that affect this country most. Staff Columnist Assuming that College Repub- cans have been hiding in the food After eight years of failed poli- has seemed dangerously out of The Republican Party has licans have not gone the way of lines. cies, I believe that many Repub- touch, claiming that the funda- chosen drilling when we need a Fontbonne students and disap- But as much as I’d like to see a licans are disenchanted with their mentals of our economy are strong real energy policy, government ollege Republicans have peared entirely, an angry member Democratic victory in November, party and unenthusiastic about its even as some of the nation’s oldest inaction when we need better eco- been noticeably absent is probably now compiling a list of I also believe that our country is leadership. When 80 percent of financial institutions declare bank- nomic regulation and a social con- from the campus politi- this semester’s events to publish strongest when we all participate Americans think that this country ruptcy. Perhaps he was too busy servative when we need someone cal scene this semester. in the next issue of Student Life as fully in our political process. is on the wrong track, it means the counting the number of houses he whose foreign policy experience CTheir campus initiatives have proof of their valiant efforts. Democracy works best when all growing demand for change tran- owns to notice. extends beyond a few glimpses at not had much substance. No major I am not denying that the Col- citizens, even Republicans, try to scends old notions of partisanship. The recent Sarah Palin selec- neighboring Russia. conservative speakers. No adver- lege Republicans have had a few make their voices heard. Despite the McCain-Palin tion further underscores the Re- It is a shame that the political tising around campus. No serious events this semester. The problem The presidential election is campaign’s new reform-based publican Party’s growing distance debate on campus has become so attempts at voter registration. No is that no one else has noticed. now 46 days away. The vice rhetoric, the recent Republican from mainstream Americans. one-sided. Yet given the current scheduled debates against College As a Democrat and a strong presidential debate will be held on National Convention exposed the Rather than choosing a moderate state of the Republican Party, it is Democrats. No indignant Student Obama supporter, I would be de- campus in two weeks. Why aren’t failure of the GOP to truly adapt with genuine foreign policy expe- hard to blame the College Repub- Life columns. lighted if the College Republicans the College Republicans tak- to this country’s changing mood. rience, McCain chose a social con- licans for being silent. It is almost enough to make me took a vacation until November 5. ing advantage of this politicized Convention speakers lobbied servative who would satisfy the miss Alberto Gonzales. Perhaps they could study abroad. atmosphere? cheap jabs at Obama and encour- party’s right-wing base. By using Last Thursday, College Demo- I hear that the Amazon rainforest I do not know the exact answer aged chants of “Drill, baby, drill,” opposition to abortion, evolution crats set up a table at the Take a is lovely and has very little cell to that question. I do think, how- rather than offering meaningful and gay marriage as the ultimate Eve is a sophomore in Arts & Sci- Stand Rally where students could phone reception. ever, that the disappearance of solutions to the serious problems litmus test for its vice presidential ences and a staff columnist. She can be make Obama-themed T-shirts. If Although, then again, the DUC College Republicans is indicative facing this country. pick, the GOP revealed its grave reached via e-mail at elsambor@wustl. the College Republicans had a doesn’t have great cell reception of the larger problems facing the As the country’s economic failure to focus on the real issues edu.

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Nick Wilbar this element of Alexander’s story than assess his capacity to be the Staff Columnist seems without parallel in the nation’s chief diplomat. present American saga. Not only America has a wealth of hu- has the current state of American man capability at its disposal that remember reading a book politics dawned a very bad day, is unparalleled in the history of in maybe the first or second but it doesn’t appear capable of humankind. Its citizenry includes grade called “Alexander and giving us a leader to help make Nobel Prize winners, distin- the Terrible, Horrible, No everything okay. guished thinkers and leaders in IGood, Very Bad Day”, in which On September 12, the New the arts and sciences. And yet, the Alexander—as the title sug- York Times published an Op-Ed electoral process has proven inca- gests—falls prey to a rather un- piece by Bob Herbert in which pable of producing a presidential pleasant day. He gets off to a bad he delineated, rather convinc- ticket with more than two years of start when he wakes up with gum ingly, the ways in which the state level executive experience. in his hair, and things get worse recent Charlie Gibson interview As the country’s bad day has as the day progresses. The teacher with Sarah Palin showed that she drawn on ever-longer, the need doesn’t like his homework. The is not yet ready to be a critical for a fix has grown increasingly dentist tells him he has a cavity. piece of the American leadership clear. The fix itself, however, has And, to top everything off, he has apparatus. Given the dire state remained somewhat out of focus. to wear clothes he loathes, his of affairs, it’s unclear whether If America is ever going to get “railroad train pajamas.” Obama, whom I support, is quite the gum out of its hair or change Over the last couple of weeks, ready for such a role either. Thus, out of its “railroad train pajamas,” America has come up against a as the presidential race rounds the the nation, particularly its media, progression of events rather like last turn, America is left without is going to need to stop pander- those encountered by Alexander. much in the way of a good choice, ing to the pop-politics that have Storm after storm has pounded at a time when a good choice is so already led it so far astray. Like the southeast leaving the Gulf desperately needed. never before, now is the time to Coast physically battered and psy- The political predicament take a critical look at the candi- chologically bruised. American in which the nation presently dates and what they can actually troops are facing state retalia- finds itself is not the fault of the do for the country, not whether tion for raids inside Pakistani remaining candidates. Nor are the they go to the right churches or boarders, potentially pitting our parties they represent necessarily include the wrong celebrities in already thin forces against those to blame. Rather, the onus of the their campaign ads. America is in ERIN MITCHELL | STUDENT LIFE of yet another country in the ever responsibility falls squarely on the metaphorical midst of a very expanding “War on Terror.” And the shoulders of the voting public bad day, and not until a distinc- Katherine Gaertner not a Bible-belt conservative, and states and send in ballots. But to round things off, the economy and profit-seeking media that tion between presidential politics

Staff Columnist though his approach appeals to the the quality of your education is on the verge of stepping off of isn’t content with anything less and American Idol is made will it moral disposition of our state, his gives you the power to make an a very high cliff into a terrify- than a celebrity candidate. It’s the come to and end. pull is not as great as Bush’s was. informed decision about your ingly bottomless abyss. Just like fault of those who would rather ’ll go ahead and admit it: There are more important things government, and you have a re- Alexander, America has seen bet- see the election be about Obama’s

I’m from Missouri. I would to consider now: the economy, for sponsibility to use that power. We ter days. Thankfully, Alexander church than about his health care imagine that you are prob- one, healthcare and the state of all deserve a say in who governs had his mother by his side to help plan. It’s the fault of those who Eve is a sophomore in Arts & Sci- ably not from Missouri, and our international reputation. All us, and given the nature of our smooth things out in the end. As would rather count the days dur- ences and a staff columnist. She can be beforeI you came to Wash. U., you of these issues are crucial to the electoral process, your best bet to November approaches, however, ing which McCain was a POW reached via e-mail at elsambor@wustl. probably would have imagined citizens of Missouri, and I truly get one is to register in Missouri. edu. me as a Bible-quoting, gun-toting, believe that this could be the“ year According to last Friday’s mullet-sporting methamphetamine Missouri turns blue. Rasmussen poll, McCain currently addict who lives in a trailer and leads Obama in Missouri by 5 pronounces the name of the state percentage points, 51 to 46. This “Missour-uh.” I’m not saying that data has room for change, though, I look down on people who do and as a final incentive, I will re- BAUMAN from page 4 any of these things, but I will tell There exists a prospect mind you of the public service an- you this: you live in Missouri now nouncements that the government too, we all live in a democracy, for change in American ran eight years ago. They showed with oral cancer this year, 25 name you don’t even remember? won’t admit that their worldview and you should probably register an overweight, slovenly, greasy percent will connect the diagno- It is time that columnist Lucy has failed. Information has rarely to vote in Missouri. party politics. man who spent his days playing sis with HPV infection. Many Moore and other sex-vangelists stopped mistakes made during Why? The obvious answer is video games in his parents’ base- of those oral sex pioneers of the like Planned Parenthood take passion, and the CDC numbers that it’s a swing state. In 2004, ment, talking about his favorite ’70s and ’80s are now in their 40s responsibility for their advice prove it. Bush beat Kerry by 7 percent, gaming strategies. The tagline was and getting cancer. Who knows and the culture they encourage. I write this article not to 53 to 46, and in 2000, Bush “This guy votes. So should you.” how many men and women they Maybe they should be liable for condemn anyone, but rather to beat Gore 51 to 47 percent. The “My own reason for writing People who refuse to separate have condemned to the same fate any medical costs associated with start an open and honest dialogue dynamics are different this year, this article is more subtle. This gospel from politics vote in Mis- or worse? the diseases or infertility that about sex that deals with the fact though, and—if Obama hasn’t summer, I volunteered for a Mis- souri, people who don’t believe What is devastating is that future alumni may have. They that casual oral sex with more said it enough, I will say it now— souri campaign, phone-banking in “politicizin’” vote in Missouri, once these men settle down with may argue that their efforts were than one partner is not a game there exists a prospect for change and exit-polling. In some parts of and I’m sure that there are even the women they love and have to “lower the risk” of students nor a tasty treat. It has real conse- in American party politics. In the the state, the people I called told some mullet-sporting meth addicts kids, they get cancer. Then, they contracting an STI. But can you quences that stay with us for the last two presidential elections, the me things like “I don’t believe in who vote in Missouri. So should must answer questions like three- imagine an organization saying rest of our lives. politicians who set the agenda en- politicizin’” or, my favorite, “I you. Unless you’re from Florida. year-old Tynan asked his dad. that Russian roulette is neither sured that politics and faith were just can’t support a candidate who “Are you sick Daddy? Why are right nor wrong but seeking to largely intertwined, and Bible- supports abortion.” The college you going to the hospital again?” lower the risk of blowing your belt conservatives from Missouri vote is notoriously difficult to Katherine is a sophomore in Arts & Imagine your future: months head off? Why are they trying to voted on the basis of faith-based get: students are flaky, they’re Sciences and a staff columnist. She can of chemo and radiation. Was it just lower the risk of cervical or David is a graduate student in Arts & politics: pro-life, anti-stem cell too busy to turn out, they register be reached via e-mail at kgaertner@ worth that taste of someone you throat cancer rather than trying to Sciences. He can be reached via e-mail research. McCain, however, is as absentee voters in their home wustl.edu. didn’t even like? Someone whose eliminate the risk? Because they at [email protected].

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS with Caleb Posner CRONER your from page 4 THOUGHTS “You just know.” at www.studlife.com Israel in political turmoil It’s a totally infuriating and cliché answer, to be sure. And I used to think that “you just know” was a great example of saying Caleb Posner will be greatly dissatisfied, since less so then Olmert, but to a much something without actually saying We invite readers to comment on articles on our Web site, Staff Columnist as a leader whose approval rating greater degree than the exponen- anything. But now I agree: You www.studlife.com. This is a sample of several Web com- reached as low as 9 percent, he is tially more competent Mofaz. just know. You know when it’s ments from the past week. Although they are not edited on envious of Bush’s numbers. But She is, in essence, a clone of good, and you defi nitely know the Web, the comments here were edited for grammar and t the time I’m writing what it also translates to is great Olmert, but with slightly fewer when it’s bad. spelling; commentors are identifi ed by the name they pro- this column (Wednes- damage to Kadima when the next moral failings. Accordingly, the I’m afraid it’s true. I’ve strug- vided on our Web site. day evening), the final national election is held. If he is odds of multiple criminal indict- gled and strived and fi nally arrived results are not yet in. the face the Israeli public sees ments forcing her to resign in dis- at, yep, what my mom always told However,A exit polling and other before going to vote, the party grace are small. Since she helped me: The greatest test of a relation- Is ‘diversity’ a compromise? publicly-available information built on the unduly good name of craft so many of the policies that ship, whether it’s friendship or On Rebecca Messbarger’s September 10 article “Administration should refl ect diversity.” suggests that Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon will be crushed and failed Olmert, when she is the one something more, is how you feel Tzipi Livni has beaten out rival perhaps outright removed from having to own up to the military about yourself when you’re with It’s about who’s qualifi ed Transportation Minister Shaul Knesset like Gil (the Pensioners mistakes being made, her ap- that person. Everything else—the The idea that race, ethnicity or gender make one better qualifi ed to hold a position of Mofaz in the Kadima primaries to Party) is expected to be. proval rating will plummet. Just as looks and smarts and talent—are authority is absurd. And presumably, hiring and promotions should be done with who become head of the party, and by Of course, one must acknowl- Olmert helped to set back Israel’s just the door prizes. Too bad they is best qualifi ed in mind. So, rather than promote the advancement of token diversity extension, the presumptive next edge the possibility that Livni is most successful political party, can be so distracting that you may candidates, shouldn’t we use a merit-based method when choosing administrators? Prime Minister of Israel. There’s allowed to assume power several she will likely turn it into a minor miss the main attraction. If you’re After all, unearned jobs based on affi rmative action do little beyond calling into ques- only one problem: legally, she months ahead of national elec- party that, given another few out looking for someone to match tion the qualifi cations of the appointed individual, and thereby serving to undermine won’t be the next Prime Min- tions. If that happens, she’ll be elections, will disappear entirely. some predetermined criteria, you the minority groups that your proposal is intended to help. ister—at least not without new forced to either retain the current This means more seats for both run the risk of missing the person elections, which aren’t due until coalition, or build a new one, to Labor and Likud. In turn, Israel who might actually be oh-so-right ‘Caleb Posner’ 2009. Kadima, a left wing party avoid starting a long process of will then wind up with either a (even if he or she doesn’t look so masquerading as the true political gridlock that will ultimately force far left or a center-right govern- right on paper). Take responsibility, move on center, was forced to have internal early elections in Israel. Certainly ment depending on how successful My friend and I were talking I do not understand the article to suggest the appointment of token women. Neither party elections at the demand of the parties on the opposition are the non-major parties are. Given brains and brawn and book- does it propose that race, ethnicity or gender should be used a qualifying factors for their coalition partners in order inclined to stay there, meaning the problems Israel is facing, the shelves, but now I guess my go-to positions of authority. This clear, and thoughtfully written piece, draws our atten- to avoid early national elections. that she needs to keep her partners timing is perfect for the latter to list needs to go away. Sure, I can tion to specifi c strategies for bringing about meaningful change. The idea of the ap- The event is more for show than interested in remaining alongside return to power. see what you look like, I can ask pointment of a Vice Provost for Diversity is one that merits serious consideration. anything. Unless Olmert dies, is her. Since the major one, Labor, So, while in the short term you how you spend your free My own experience as an AWF President, and Department Chair has been that incapacitated or declares himself will likely gain more seats with an Israel will be for the worse, her time and I can access your GPA Washington University leadership is not only supportive but eager to examine such unable to carry on, he remains in early election, the odds of her be- election should help usher in a re- on WebSTAC. But what I really structural ideas. Thank you Professor Messbarger for starting this important debate! power. And interviews with the Is- ing able to keep the present coali- turn of conservatism, an ideology want to know is can you make me raeli media suggest that the latter- tion together aren’t all that high. that died out with the banning of feel comfortable? When I’m with ‘Fatemeh Keshavarz’ most option, the only viable way On the other hand, if she does as- Kach prior to the 1988 elections. you, will I feel like—and want to to hand over the reigns of power, sume power and retain it through And that is exactly what Israel be—a slightly better version of is not on the table. So, what does new agreements with Labor, it will needs to help prevent her further myself? Build a man? I’d rather Take responsibility, move on this all mean for Israel? be her record that helps decide the decline. you surprise me. Caleb: That’s assuming that there is no bias in the system toward hiring whites or First, it means that, at least next Israeli elections. As the head hiring men. “Affi rmative action” is for rebalancing the unconscious processes that for several more months, barring of state, power will be hers to lead to an all-male staff of Deans. “Affi rmative action” is the admittance that we do an unforeseen issue, Olmert will lose. And, if we look to her record Caleb is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences Tess is a senior Arts & Sciences and a have unconscious biases, and our attempt to make up for them. remain in power. In turn, this to speak on how she’ll perform, and a staff columnist. He can be reached forum editor. She can be reached via means that the majority of Israel chances are she will hurt the party, via e-mail at [email protected]. e-mail at [email protected]. ‘DS’ 6 STUDENTCADEN LIFE | CADENZA Cadenza Editor / Cecilia Razak / [email protected] Z AFRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 GAME REVIEW ALBUM REVIEW Sad Robots EP Stars

David Kaminsky is classic Stars with Torquil Camp- Music Editor bell taking the lead on vocals. The track’s beautifully intricate layering of keywords and bell parts makes it the A bit more than a year ago, Stars standout of the album. digitally released “In Our Bedroom The album continues with After the War” two and a half months “Undertow,” lead vocally by Amy prior to its physical release. The LP Milan. The track is good but slow was highly anticipated after the break- and kind of drags during the call and out success of “Set Yourself on Fire,” response sections where Torq’s voice and it delivered, bringing fans an even goes through a strange and annoy- better album than “Set Yourself on ing effect. The album then features a Fire.” good live version of the “Nightsongs” Fast forward to now. Stars has just track “Going Going Gone.” Finally released the digital-only “Sad Robots the album closes with “14 Forever” EP” as they embark on their big fall and “Sad Robot.” “14 Forever” is also tour. While the album certainly will very reminiscent of other recent Stars ★★★✩✩ Craig Ostrin won’t starve—but otherwise, venture out of the atmosphere whet the appetites of fans excited to tracks, while “Sad Robot” fi ts more tracks to download Cadenza Reporter you can mold your creations and into the greater galaxy, see them on tour, the EP is a bit of a the style of the fi rst track on the album however you like. No need to where you get to manipulate bizarre compilation of songs that will with Amy Milan delivering soft vocals “A Thread Cut with a Carving worry if your one-legged eyeball the galaxy as you see fit: from not be making a mass-market splash with French lyrics. Knife,” “14 Forever” Coming from Maxis, the team with teeth on its ankle will be colonizing new planets and anytime soon. The album is a positive addition who created numerous “Sim” able to walk. Spore handles your destroying whole worlds to “Sad Robots EP” begins with to Stars’ body of work but does not sounds like games, including “The Sims” and monstrosity’s basic locomotion abducting lesser creatures and “Maintenance Hall, 4am,” a detached, meet the quality of their most recent Other cold, detached outlooks of “SimCity,” it’s not surprising that through procedural animation; competing with other space- essentially instrumental-only song LPs. Stars, best known at Wash. U. for “Spore” was originally pitched as the game engine decides how faring races. with a basic piano melody and playing Project Earth Day last April the future in album form (Radio- “SimEverything.” In Spore, play- each creature moves in real While Spore is techni- bizarre background noises; the most and for playing in the Gargoyle two head’s “OK Computer,” Our Lady ers guide the development of a time, based on how it has been cally a single-player game, the prominent are a robotic voice and years prior to that, will be playing at Peace’s “Spiritual Machines,” much species from its birth as a single- constructed. universe is peppered with the compressed air being released. The the Pageant on September 25. Tickets celled organism to its establish- While your eyeball creature creatures of other players, and second track is the best on the album. are $15 and are on sale now. of Air’s discography) but with a ment as a space-faring race. might be able to hop around you can add your friends to “A Thread Cut with a Carving Knife” Stars fl avor. Throughout the game, you will well enough, he might not have increase the chances of seeing physically shape and mold your the easiest time surviving in their creations in your game. creature, as well as the vehicles the actual game. Spore divides Spore launched Septem- and buildings that characterize evolutionary into five phases: ber 7th to generally positive ALBUM REVIEW his kind, through incredibly deep cell, creature, tribal, civilization, reviews, but also a surprising yet elegantly simple creation and space. Throughout Spore, the outcry from a vocal minor- tools. player’s biggest choice is how to ity. Indignant fans bombarded Released last week, this interact with other creatures in Spore with negative reviews Fix Your Face ambitious project has been a the world. In the cell and creature on Amazon.com due to long time coming. Spore began phases, this means choosing to “draconian” copy protection, development in 2000, was offi- chow down on other critters or meant to combat software TRVS DJ AM cially announced at the Elec- humbly chewing grass instead. piracy. If you buy the game, tronic Entertainment Expo (E3) As your creature becomes more you’re only allowed to install in 2005, and then went on to win complex, so do your goals. In it on three different machines Cici Coquillette appear. In particular, a layering of Easy the Game Critics E3 Award for tribal phase, you can continue before you must call Electron- Cadenza Reporter E’s “Boyz N the Hood” and Red Hot “Best PC Game” three times in along the aggressive carnivore ic Arts, Spore’s publisher, to Chili Peppers’ “Can’t Stop” melds four years. To put that in perspec- path by destroying other tribes, or request more installs. Whether their respective tempos fl awlessly. The tive: Most original games spend befriend and ally with them as a or not this copy-protection “Fix Your Face” is the fi rst album transitions throughout are impressive: between two and three years in friendly herbivore. scheme is as severe as the from TRVS DJ AM, the result of there are no pauses between tracks, so development. The civilization phase returns rabid reviewers make it out to months of collaboration between the entire album is seamless. Spend a few minutes with you to the familiar editing screen, be is up for debate. At the time ex-Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker “Fix Your Face” doesn’t have the Spore’s creature creator, and but this time to create buildings of writing, Spore has received and DJ AM, an eminent DJ known rapid-fi re changes of a Girl Talk album, you’ll understand why the game and vehicles instead of crea- 2,163 one-star reviews out of for his brief engagement to Nicole nor does it have the same euphoric has been in the oven for so long. tures. To progress, you’ll need a total of 2,414 on Amazon. Richie. The mixtape is a series of 15 feeling of discovery in combining There are dozens of options for to conquer the other races of Ironically, Spore was still the unnamed tracks mixed by DJ AM with two tracks. Rather, it focuses on how each type of body part, and all your planet, whether by military best-selling game on the web live drumming by Travis. It’s very tracks fl ow from one to the next and you have to do is start dropping might, economic power or cul- site last week. reminiscent of Travis’ earlier covers how the drumming highlights different them onto your creature. A mouth tural domination. Finally, in the of Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” and portions of each sample. The album is required—so your creature space phase, your creatures will Flo Rida’s “Low” posted last year on benefi ts from drawing on a wide range Youtube. (Check them out—they’re ★★★✩✩ of sources, from Johnny Cash to Three highly recommended.) The album is 6 Mafi a. The progression of samples is available for free download on www. for fans of inspired—Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop” be- trvsdjam.com. Girl Talk, Daft Punk comes much more ironic when battling All arguments about whether mix- for dominance with The Chordettes’ ing constitutes original music aside, the song of the same name. The best part album is exceptionally entertaining. At tracks to download of the album is when all of these ele- fi rst the drumming seems diffi cult to Track 1, Track 12, Track 13 ments are combined: Travis fi lls in The distinguish from the original songs, and Police’s “So Lonely” with tight drum the mixing serves mostly to transition ear for combining separate elements. rolls and cymbal work that blend into between songs. However, after a few Early on the mixing is mostly frag- Outkast’s “Bombs Over Baghdad.” listens, the complexity of the album menting and distortion, which can be Once the transition is complete, DJ AM starts to come through. Travis is an entertaining but isn’t terribly interest- brings down the tempo and decon- incredible drummer: his contributions ing. (Though I am of the opinion structs “Bombs Over Baghdad,” giving serve to complement and enhance the that the opening of Rage Against the it even more gravity. While “Fix Your background tracks. 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SPORTS WOMEN’S TENNIS recenttop performers Tennis faces tough test Buck Smith, Men’s Football Joshua Goldman and losing to Emory University and the Johann Qua Hiansen men won the NCAA Division III The senior threw for a career high of 279 yards, completing 19 of Sports Editors National Championship by defeat- 28 passes in a 45-13 win over Westminster College. Smith connected ing Emory University. The women with sophomore Matt Mangini on a 17-yard touchdown pass in the finished last season ranked 16th in second quarter. The Washington University ten- the June 4 Intercollegiate Tennis nis program will host the WU Fall Association poll. Invitational starting today at the “We’ve got a lot of confidence Tao Tennis Center on campus and going into the season,” co-captain at the Dwight Davis Tennis Cen- senior Mark Partridge said. “It’s all John Hengel, Men’s Soccer ter in Forest Park. The tournament about the effort and making sure we features schools from NCAA Divi- stay sharp.” The junior scored twice in a 2-0 victory over Denison University sions I, II and III and two schools “The WU Invitational is a good on Saturday. Hengel opened up the game with a goal from inside the from the NAIA. tournament to get matches in prior box and then knocked in a penalty shot early in the second half. Graceland University (NAIA), to Regionals,” men’s Head Coach McKendree University (NAIA), the Roger Follmer said. University of Missouri-St. Louis At the 2007 WU Fall Invitation- (Division II) and Saint Louis Uni- al, Graceland duo Thomas Brod- versity (SLU), a Division I school beck and Remy Caffardo defeated Lauren Mehner, Women’s Soccer and member of the Atlantic 10 Con- senior Charlie Cutler and Hoeland. ference, join the Red and Green in “Cutler and I are looking for a little The senior knocked in two goals in a 4-1 victory over Wartburg the five-school field. revenge,” Hoeland said. University last Sunday. Mehner one-timed a pass from freshman Ra- The women’s tournament fea- The two pairs, who are seeded chel Haas for the eventual game-winner. She then headed in her sec- tures six singles and three doubles one and two respectively, may com- ond goal off a corner kick by junior Libby Held. draws while the men will have four pete against each other in the final singles and two doubles draws, round, as they are in opposite sides with SLU only competing in the of the draw. women’s draw. The tournament will The doubles play of the women’s only affect individual records. team has improved since last year “We’ll take them one match according to women’s tennis Head Audra Janak, Volleyball at time,” men’s co-captain senior Coach Kelly Stahlhuth. “Everyone Chris Hoeland said. is starting to understand their role,” The senior setter was named to the All Tournament Team after tal- The men will open the season Stahlhuth said. “They are taking the lying 125 assists, 23 digs and 14 kills in the Teri Clemens Invitational. this weekend while the women de- risks they need to take. That makes Washington University defeated Bethel University but fell to No. 1 feated Coe College 5-4 last Satur- all the difference.” Juniata College and No. 13 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. day. Both teams are coming off of “They are really tight, cohe- successful campaigns in which the sive and supportive of each other,” SCOTT BRESSLER | CAMPUS IN FOCUS women reached the second round Stahlhuth said. “They want to see Current sophomore Karina Kocemba hits a ball in the April 19, 2008 UAA of the NCAA tournament before their game rise to the next level.” semifi nal match against Carnegie Mellon. Jaclyn Bild, Women’s Tennis

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Freshman Kyle Short submitted a team best time of 27:09 on the 8K course, securing a 17th place fi nish at the Les Duke Invitational, where the men fi nished second. Senior Hillary Superak led the Bears with a 20th place fi nish in the 6K, with a time of 4:00. I WILL FLOURISH… What would it be like to be part of a faith community that encourages Kristina Zeschin, Women’s Golf critical thinking while practicing radical hospitality and risk-taking The junior and team captain shot a team low 84 in the McKendree Fall Invitational last Saturday to lead the Red and Green to victory in mission and service? their debut as a varsity program. When we learn, we are able to serve.

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They use the exact same pro- She mentioned the slow diminution According the Kolbert, this unpre- tective equipment, so all of our TAs are very of a small Alaskan village named dictability is a huge part of why envi- well trained in what the students are going to Shishmaref, the opening of the North- ronmental concerns are so important from page 1 see,” Kinsley said. “We do have specifi c safety east and Northwest passages around but also diffi cult to tackle. training for the TAs on how to manage a lab.” Greenland and the melting of perma- “It is important to recognize there Kinsley says that students should prepare frost disturbing natural forests. is uncertainty, but it is just as impor- While some have drawn com- on their own for lab in order to make sure they Kolbert explained that even before tant to acknowledge that uncertainty parisons between the week’s can perform the experiment in a safe manner. she wrote “Field Notes from a Catas- almost always cuts both ways,” Kol- events and the Great Depression, “In the lab we have the materials safety trophe,” she was interested in environ- bert said. “We know global warming contributing to a national state of data sheet that students are welcome to use. mental concerns. Her dedication began is happening, but we don’t know how panic that has caused investors to [For] any chemical they use, [students] have back in high school when she tried to fast. There’s also certainty as to how pull their money out of the mar- the right to know everything about it,” he start an aluminum can recycling pro- drastic it can get. We have underesti- ket, Economics Professor Michele said. gram in her school’s lunchroom. mated it.” Boldrin said that though there are Sophomore Becca Dirks, who took Gen- About eight years ago, Kolbert was Kolbert said, that despite the com- some similarities, such compari- eral Chemistry Lab last year, says she felt the inspired after reading “The Two Mile plexity, now is the time for action. sons are limited. lab was safe. Machine,” a book dedicated to climate “Unless Americans start doing “This is not a natural disaster. It “Both the TAs I had were knowledgeable,” change and its impact. something, we can’t expect any one is a very man-made problem. It is she said. “As long as people follow the rules After writing political stories for else to start taking action,” Kolbert the problem of bad regulatory poli- they should be safe. If people don’t prepare, the New Yorker, Kolbert decided to said. “Everyone needs to care about cies and bad federal reserve poli- that could be dangerous. It’s chemistry, not tackle a new subject, the environment, it. It doesn’t matter what your politi- cies,” Boldrin said. “The Great De- cooking class.” on which “Field Notes from a Catas- cal affi liation, we all live on the same pression, as many economists have Although there are safety measures in trophe” was based. planet.” shown, was also man-made.” place, students still need to take some respon- In the interview, she said that she For students trying to promote a With only 46 days remaining sibility for their own safety, Kinsley added. traveled across the nation, speaking more stable future, Kolbert has one before the election, the stakes are “Ultimately, the person standing in front of to some of the “most knowledgeable piece of advice: “Be persistent and high and offi cials from different the hood doing the experiment has to be the people in the world.” From her investi- don’t ever give up.” branches of government are look- person who takes account for their own safe- MCT CAMPUS gation, she said she knew she had to re- ing for a scapegoat for the current ty,” he said. “They need to prepare for the ex- A student performs lab work while wearing safety glasses port her fi ndings and share the knowl- With additional reporting by Kat fi nancial fi asco. periment; they need to handle things correctly. and gloves. Lab safety procedures vary among different edge she gained from her travels. Zhao Speaker of the House Nancy Fortunately our students do that.” labs at the University. “I wanted to sound an alarm,” Kol- Pelosi announced today that two bert said. “The problem is always fur- Democratic committee chairmen, Barney Frank of Massachusetts and Henry Waxman of California, are scheduled to hold hearings “that will examine the Bush administra- tion’s mismanagement of fi nancial market regulation and how it led us to this remarkable failure.” Boldrin noted that both the pres- idential candidates have remained quiet as this issue has unraveled and that people have to ask them questions and hold them account- able, as one of these men will head the economy starting next year. “Neither one of the two seem to be saying anything too intelligent. Both of them seem too close to Wall Street,” Boldrin said. “People should ask the candidates to pro- vide something intelligent or say something intelligent about what is going on.” While this crisis has apparent ramifi cations for the national and global community, its effects also hit closer to home, as many stu- dents are looking for jobs in the fi eld of fi nancial services. According to Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of the Ca- reer Center Mark Smith, the Career Center is concerned about what is happening in the fi nancial markets but says that people looking to enter this fi eld still have options because trading companies, for instance, are less affected and are still hiring. “We have lost some on-campus recruiters; for example, Lehman Brothers was scheduled to come,” Smith said. “On the other hand we NEVER have a diverse group of employ- ers. We really work hard to diver- sify the group of employers. So we are not like some schools that are overly heavily invested in fi nancial services.” LET THEM FORGET Having already received a job offer from Lehman Brothers for next year senior Theresa Teodori felt the effects of the market crash fi rsthand. that “They haven’t reached out to me at all, but I am going to go out on a limb and guess that I don’t have a job anymore,” Teodori said. “If TIME. [the largest investment banks] are hiring anyone, the numbers are go- ing to be insanely small. People are Whether it’s a camera phone to capture those going to have to consider and settle for jobs that aren’t their fi rst choic- unforgettable moments or a smartphone to es in the hopes that when things turn around they can go back into e-mail them to the world, with all the newest the industries that they were hop- ing for right out of college.” phones, the one you want is here. Last year, fi ve University graduates received positions with Lehman Brothers. Smith said that despite these recent setbacks, the getusc.com Career Center would still be work- ing to make students known across the job spectrum. “We will continue to market Washington University to all em- ployers so that even if employers have to cut back on their numbers for a while we will continue to push,” Smith said. “When the mar- ket turns around, Wash. U. students will continue to be on the top of their list.” For now, Boldrin recommends that college students take eco- nomic and fi nances classes in order to become educated and prevent something like this from happen- ing again in the future. “The problem is to understand that we are not facing Katrina, we are facing a situation we created and therefore what it will bring about depends very much on what we do,” Boldrin said. “The world is not coming apart, unless we make it come apart, and then that is our own fault.”

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Start off of a skinnier tie with skinnier jeans. spired can’t force yourself to like a person of myself and immature, so this with basic solid colored pants and In fact, Dsquared2 had their men in On the other hand, just about back, even if he or she is head over seemed like a viable option. But Hot from the runway, here’s the top. Add a neon belt and bright crazy slightly sagged pants that weren’t anybody can pull off plaid. Following heels for you. it probably made me look like a best in men’s fashion for this fall. shoes and maybe a hat if you want, exactly “skinny jeans” but had a the other ’90’s trends found this fall, With college comes the in- real jerk. Granted, my friends had Guys, retire those old ratty jeans and and there you go. Or try a bright top European feel nonetheless. 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Classic Ameri- the admirer, you do not ever have One night at a party I chatted accessories Jacobs featured this old can designer Ralph Lauren showed to say yes or pretend to be inter- with someone who made it clear Usually this trend as the footwear this look in a variety of ways includ- ested. And honestly, no one likes to that he was into me, and though iss a trend that’s of choice in many of ing khaki or navy pants and blazers be misled. I politely told this person I was hot for women, their looks. This is paired with bold knit sweater vests It’s also important to let your not interested nor had the time to however edgy absolutely not for and bold socks peeking out through friends know about your newfound really date anyone, I awoke the identicaldentical the shy. 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Obviously I’m not a guy, Either you or, if you are not com- then made the mistake of blocking labelabel but this is a trend worth appreciating. fortable enough, a friend can tell this admirer after not getting the Many designers including Sean John that person you are unavailable. hint I wasn’t interested, and subse- and John Galliano topped off their In this case, it is also OKAY to quent contact with this person on looks with very masculine, military lie and say that you are already in campus resulted in very awkward, style jackets in all materials includ- a relationship. Just don’t tell this angry glares. I have learned that it ing leather, suede, cotton and wool. person your last name—or even is always better to be nice yet fi rm This is a trend any guy can pull off fi rst—so they won’t be able to fi nd with an unwanted admirer rather because it instantly upgrades a look you on Facebook and verify this. than mean or immature. from generic to edgy. When shop- Or, just make your profi le hidden And always remember, being ping, look for details in the coat, such or limited—yes, I spend way too admired is always fl attering and a as bronze hardware or zippers, that much time on Facebook and am true self-esteem booster. So while will keep your coat from looking like also a certifi ed Facebook stalker. you may not be interested in the the next guy’s. What you shouldn’t do is person, be thankful, for it is always completely leave the dance fl oor or nice to be liked! -Stay Stylish!

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now and then Campus Catherine Schuler eral years find a place that is much foreign to their former inhabitants. on the South 40,” said Melissa “separate the University and make So as current students complain Scene Reporter different from the university they But that transformation from old Gurley-Bancks, who received a it stand out.” about the imminent closing of once attended. Some of the most to new is not nearly as dramatic graduate degree from the Univer- Reflecting on the transforma- Hilltop Bakery or the construc- dramatic changes have been made to Fricke as the appearance of the sity in 1993. tions that have taken place since tion on the South 40, they can take Although freshmen settling to the very place alumni once entirely new buildings that are While the changes on the South their time here, both Bancks comfort in the fact that they are a into their first year at Washington lived: the South 40. When asked today’s ‘modern’ dorms. 40 are a hot topic among alumni, and Fricke mentioned that the part of the changes that are taking University may not realize it, the about the differences he notices “Mudd, Park, Wheeler—that the differences on main campus University has done an excellent place. campus that they now call home today, Bill Fricke (B.A. ’71, M.D. was all forest. It was really pretty,” cannot be overlooked. job preserving the most distinctive New development is inevitable is almost unrecognizable to those ’79) recalled his time living in Fricke said. “The ugliest building in the parts of campus. on any university campus, and who were in their same shoes not what are now called ‘traditional’ Increasing enrollment and a de- world was where the law school is “It’s always been a beauti- only time will tell if today’s fresh- so long ago. dorms. mand for updated housing brought now...A very, very large version of ful campus—gothic, gorgeous,” men will have a similar experience So much attention has been “Liggett/Koenig was identical the construction of the modern [Eliot Hall],” Fricke said. Gurley- Bancks noted. 10 years from now as the class of paid to the new Danforth Univer- in appearance to Lee and Beau- residential colleges after Fricke’s Bancks gave a gentler comment. The two alums also agreed 1998 would have today. If that is sity Center in recent months that mont,” he said, speaking about the time here, irrevocably changing “The appearance of the law that the campus has always been the case, students can certainly current students may forget that trend toward converting the tradi- the face of the South 40 he knew. school has changed tremendously,” impeccably well maintained, and choose to resent the change, but this building is just one part of a tional dorms to modern ones. However, just because it is dif- she said. Gurley-Bancks also men- they expressed appreciation that they can also choose to take the transformation that has been tak- The former Liggett/Koenig was ferent does not mean that alumni tioned that the newer “Washington their alma mater has continued to stance of Fricke and Bancks: em- ing place for quite some time. torn down and rebuilt two years don’t like the changes. University in St. Louis” signs on receive such excellent care in the brace the new and cherish the old. Alumni coming back after sev- ago, leaving buildings that are “I do like the modern red brick the corner of Skinker and Forsyth time since their days here.

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LoRusso’s Cucina ★★★✩✩ 3121 Watson Road St. Louis, MO 63139 (314) 647-6222

Peter Davis up for his minor fl aws. Our glasses to taste it. ordering. The presentation was nice, as the night was the “Chicken Joshua.” from the fl avor. The asparagus tasted Scene Reporter were never without water and the The second dish was pasta with the eyes are immediately greeted by a This course really pushed the home sour as well, which was really unset- breadbasket was never empty for long. clams in red sauce. The dish’s plain variety of colors. Asparagus, chicken, comfort notion with me. It bore a tling. I think I just ordered wrong on Her service was so exemplary that my spaghetti and red sauce look didn’t fi ll mushrooms, pancetta and asiago striking resemblance to the meals my this one because the rest of the dishes For some, the best part about going table made sure she got a tip on the my heart with excitement, but it was cheese topped the fresh pasta. The roommates microwave at home. The were far more enjoyable. out to eat is fi nding places that really side as we left, directly from our hands. actually very good. The clams were grilled meat and salted pork provided a grilled chicken was paired with aspara- LoRusso’s provided a fun night make them feel as if they are at home, Tough luck, Mitt. excellent, and there seemed to be some nice contrast to one another, while the gus and pasta with marinara sauce. The out for my party and me. It’s a very without all the hassle of cooking and For an appetizer I ordered the green spices added to the dish. Little bits cheese was fl avorful as well. The only food all had a very glazed over look, as relaxed atmosphere that shouts out cleaning up. The atmosphere, the lip mussels. Simply put, they were of mushroom added a nice texture to issue was the garlic and oil sauce that if it had been sitting around for a while. “We’re all friends here.” The bottom service, the food—they should all add extraordinary. The mussels themselves what, in my opinion, was the best main was used in the dish. I happen to love My guess is that it hadn’t and that it line is that the food was good but not up to make a person feel as if he is part were fresh and plump, but what really course of the night. LoRusso’s really olive oil, but this was too strong a fl a- was something to do with the white great. Thank God for those mussels. of the owner’s family. That seems to be made the dish was the creamy white seems to know how to do seafood vor even for me. If this fl avor had been wine tomato sauce that covered it. The I saw other, more expensive plates at the motto at LoRusso’s, located about truffl e sauce that accompanied it. The right. reduced, I would have really loved it. chicken was grilled nicely, but it was other tables which looked really good. 15 minutes away in the Hill. sauce was actually thicker than what The fettuccine pollo asiago was the The only truly unfortunate dish of covered with Fontina cheese, which I Perhaps their pricier items are of higher Enter the restaurant, and imme- I expected, but this turned out to be a dish I was most excited about when thought subtracted quality. If you do happen to venture out diately a friendly host comes to seat pleasant surprise. What I most liked to LLoRusso’s,oRusso’s, mmyy guess iiss tthathat yyouou you in the fancy but not overbearing about it was the white truffl e fl avor, wwon’ton’t reregretgret it. dining room. The relatively large room which gave the taste buds a nice zing is dimly lit to accommodate romantic while still not overpowering the other dates, though from what I saw most ingredients. No wonder truffl es can be of tables were fi lled with middle-aged so expensive. Get this dish. couples out with friends. Constantly Needless to say, after the appetizer, zipping amongst the tables was a my expectations were through the roof. man who appeared to be the owner, Maybe that was the problem. Regard- shooting the breeze with his client less, as the four main dishes arrived PETER DAVIS | STUDENT LIFE base, which I’d bet consists largely of and were placed on the table, three returning customers. syllables similar to these entered my From what I had read, LoRusso’s head: Gosh darn it. is “a place to see and be seen!” After The fi rst entrée was tortellini sitting down for 10 minutes those covered with cream sauce. This was words shot right back into my mind. actually the most attractive of the main Really, LoRusso’s is in many ways plates, reminding me of Christmas like a dining room one might fi nd at a with its blanket of white with little country club. This restaurant could be sprinkles of red and green. Unlike the the next set location for “Curb Your mussels, this dish was overwhelmed Enthusiasm.” by one taste: cheese. The fi rst few bites That is not to say that LoRusso’s were good, and I really loved the small intentionally makes things this way, as bits of what appeared to be proscuitto the service for our table was excellent. fl aked throughout. However, pretty Actually, I wasn’t in love with our soon the powerful force of cheese took main waiter, who was solid but a little over the palate to the extent that I really too slick for my liking. Let him hence- felt the need to eat bread after each forth be known as the Mitt Romney bite to relieve my taste buds. The pasta waiter. However, Mitt’s helper, the was fi lled with chicken and veal, but I bread and water girl, more than made never felt like I was given the chance