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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2011 STUDENT LIFE THE FINISH LINE CONTENTS

SECTIONS FEATURES 02 NEWS 18 SCENE 11 5 TO RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREES Overviews of each year, honorary degree Places to go during graduation weekend. Find out about who is receiving an honorary degree. recipients, speakers of 2010-2011. 22 CADENZA 19 NO RESERVATION? NO PROBLEM 12 FORUM The Cadenza staff reflects on the past. Forgot to reserve a table for that big family dinner? Student Life seniors share final words of Scene can help you out. advice. 26 SPORTS Coaches say good-bye to their senior players. 22 A REVIEW OF FALL 2007 Everything you watched your freshman year.

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Editor in Chief: Michelle Merlin Online Editor: David Seigle Associate Editor: Alex Dropkin Desigh Chief: Mary Yang Managing Editor: Hannah Lustman Copy Chief: Lauren Cohn Cover page photo by: Matt Mitgang Senior News Editor: Chloe Rosenberg Copy Editors: Michelle Aranovsky, Sarah Cohen, Stephen Senior Forum Editor: Daniel Deibler Hayes, Rebecca Horowitz, Robyn Husa, Lauren Keblusek, Inside photo by: Senior Sports Editors: Sahil Patel, Kurt Rohrbeck Maia Lamdany, Nora Long, Marty Nachman, Rachel Noccioli, Student Life Archives Senior Senior Editor: Davis Sargeant Lauren Nolte, Courtney Safir, Jordan Weiner Senior Cadenza Editor: Andie Hutner General Manager: Andrew O’Dell Senior Photo Editor: Matt Mitgang Advertising Manager: Sara Judd

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FRESHMAN YEAR Construction, championships,

Lionel Sobehart | Student Life Lionel and controversy

This school year started with students Other notable performers were Stars, at Kayak’s Coffee while many students protesting the Student Technology Fee who played at the first WUstock, and were dismayed to find that the University rate hike. As the year progressed, tensions Cascada, who gave a brief performance would not allow presidential candidate and cooled as Student Technology Services that disappointed many. A student got then- U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), to backed off and wireless internet gradually tasered by WUPD while resisting arrest at speak on campus in the run-up to Super became accessible around campus. the Gargoyle, overshadowing Girl Talk’s Tuesday. This incident sparked the cre- October brought racism and other concert there. ation of the Student Civic Initiative, which forms of discrimination to the forefront WUPD had its hands full this school aimed to increase campus involvement of campus as a student’s car was vandal- year as multiple robberies occurred over with politics. Students turned out in record ized with a slur. Student groups continued winter break in the Myers and Hurd numbers to vote on Super Tuesday. Above: to lobby for a sexual assault prevention houses. Many students became more An internet war also came to the Uni- The men’s coordinator, but were successful in estab- conscious of their surroundings after a versity as hundreds of students battled basketball lishing one for the LGTBQIA community. freshman was mugged at gunpoint on the over the Danforth Campus in a massive team wins As a result of these tensions, Connect 4 South 40. game of GoCrossCampus. Other websites the National was created to address discrimination on Several influential professors changed such as Facebook were in the spotlight for Champion- campus. roles at Washington University. Professor gathering personal information of users ship title. The 2007 The school hosted several famous and Richard Smith stopped teaching Introduc- and selling it to companies. win was the highly controversial speakers throughout tion to Human Evolution to become the Several construction projects were first for a the year. Then-Attorney General Alberto dean of the Graduate School of Arts & completed or neared completion this year. Washington Gonzales spoke at the 560 Music Build- Sciences. Popular accounting professor The 560 Music Center debuted in a sea of Universiy ing, and his $30,000 speaking fee sparked Tzachi Zach left the University to teach at controversy as a cappella groups protested men’s team. protests led by the College Democrats Ohio State University. their off-campus relocation. The Danforth and other groups. Other notable speakers November saw upheaval in the engi- University Center would be ready in fall included Newark Mayor Cory Booker, au- neering school as Dean Mary Sansalone 2008. Several departments from the law thor Alan Lightman, political pundit Paul came under fire from faculty and students. school and Arts & Sciences would begin Begala, Loveline’s Dr. Drew, actor Peter Sansalone resigned in February 2008. moving into Seigle Hall over the summer. Sarsgaard and comedian Margaret Cho. Politics played a large role at the Univer- Construction continued to break Inflatable couches debuted as Lupe sity as it was selected to host the 2008 vice ground as the University planned to tear Fiasco headlined fall W.I.L.D., and George presidential debate in November. Chelsea down Umrath Hall over the summer, in Clinton came to the festival in the spring. Clinton led a question-and-answer session order to make room for a replacement for STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 3

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2011! And thank you to the graduating student workers of the Washington University Libraries. The Libraries are honoring you by adding a book in each of your names to the Libraries’ collections. Your name will appear in an electronic record in the catalog.

We appreciate your contributions and wish you success in your future endeavors. 4 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

the Wohl Center. SOPHOMORE YEAR In the world of sports, the men’s bas- ketball team captured the school’s first na- tional championship title for a men’s team, Debate, and the women’s volleyball team captured its Division-III-record ninth national election and championship. The athletics program was ranked first in Division III and seventh in an ill economy all divisions. For the first time in school history, the University led all schools in the The year began with the opening Director’s Cup as the women’s track and of the Danforth University Center, field team took third place at nationals, the Washington University’s new LEED highest in program history. The women’s Gold-certified sustainable student cross country team, who took third, and center, and Seigle Hall, a new law the men’s soccer team, who took sixth, and undergraduate building on the also matched their best finishes at their west end of campus. On the South respective national tournaments. The 40, construction began on two new men’s tennis team defeated UAA archrival buildings, the new Wohl Center and Emory University for the first time in new Umrath House. program history. Soon after students arrived on Sustainability rose to the forefront of campus, then-U.S. Sen. Barack the campus debate as groups like Green Obama (D-Ill.) announced via text Action led the charge for greener facilities. message that then-Sen. Joe Biden Bear’s Den introduced metal silverware, (D-Del.) was to be his running mate in the presidential race. One week

and the sustainable garden created by the Evan Wiskup | Student Life Burning Kumquat took root. Green Ac- later, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) tion’s Sustainabilitree joined the ranks of surprised the country by picking various artwork done on campus, includ- Sarah Palin, the little-known Repub- ing the bubble wrapping of Bowles Plaza lican governor of Alaska, to be his Joe Biden and Sarah Palin debate in the 2008 and the bed outside of Olin Library. running mate. Mother Nature continued to fluctuate Palin was transformed into a vice presidential debate. Students had the op- throughout the year as the University was celebrity almost overnight, ensuring portunity to volunteer for the debate and attend blanketed in more than six inches of snow that the vice presidential debate on the event in person. The University hosted two in March. Classes were not cancelled be- the University’s campus in October cause of the snowstorm. A 5.2-magnitude would become one of the most ex- presidential debates in previous elections. earthquake rocked St. Louis in the middle citing moments in the year’s historic of April, surprising many members of election cycle. the community. Squirrels were reported to In the weeks before the media Howard Dean, Rudy Giuliani and between Biden and Palin on matters have attacked several students this year. stormed campus, the University saw Joe Lieberman. of domestic and foreign policy. Dance Marathon broke records as other a surge in political awareness and A large crowd of students gath- After the debate, the general con- successful student-led events such as Relay activism among students. Student ered behind a stage set up outside sensus from politicians, pundits and for Life, Diwali, Lunar New Year Festival, Union allocated $55,000 for student Graham Chapel, where MSNBC students on campus was that both Thurtene Carnival and Carnaval continued programming related to the election. filmed live news coverage and candidates had argued well, and that to unite the community. Students from all ends of the politi- episodes of “Hardball with Chris Palin had succeeded in proving her The Student Union executive board was cal spectrum canvassed dorms and Matthews.” knowledge of national and interna- elected mostly unopposed and encoun- area houses to register voters, while Several students entered into a tional politics. tered the 2008-2009 budget controversy Bon Appétit started selling political heated argument with some non-stu- Following the debate, students upon taking office. Several student groups party-themed elephant and donkey dents in the crowd carrying McCain- focused on campaigning for various mobilized their supporters to make their sugar cookies. Palin signs, which the students felt political issues including Proposi- voices heard as the budget was passed by The excitement culminated on deliberately misrepresented the tion M, a referendum to increase Treasury only to be rejected by the Senate. Oct. 2, when thousands of media views of the University’s student the St. Louis County transit sales The deadlock was broken, and the budget personnel converged on campus to body. tax by half a cent in order to fund passed with only three minutes to spare in cover the vice presidential debate. The night of the debate, more operating expenses for Metro and an emergency joint session of the body. During the day, students rubbed than 400 students with winning to support future expansion of the shoulders with well-known journal- lottery numbers entered into the light-rail system. ists, politicians and media personali- Athletic Complex’s ultra-secure The proposition did not pass, JOHANN QUA HIANSEN ties, including Katie Couric, John debate hall, where PBS newscaster despite the efforts of University stu- CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Oliver from “The Daily Show,” Gwen Ifill moderated the debate dents in showing up at the polls in STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 5

record numbers on Election Day. The night of the election, campus erupted into spontaneous celebra- tions as the nation’s first black presi- dent was voted into office. After the election, fall semester ended on a more somber note. Later in November, Chancellor Mark Wrighton announced that be- cause of the ill economy, the Univer- sity’s endowment had fallen about 25 percent in value. More bad news came as rising crime near campus reached a tragic new height when University City Po- lice Sergeant Michael King, a Univer- sity alumnus, was shot and killed on the Delmar Loop. On the last day of the fall semester, a drug-related search took place at the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity house, resulting in the University’s removal

of the fraternity from campus at the Matt Mitgang | Student Life beginning of the spring semester. Not long after returning from JUNIOR YEAR winter break, hundreds of students Six black students who were not allowed into a gathered in the Danforth University Center to witness the historic swear- SoFoHo, bar during their senior class trip speak during a ing-in of President Obama. Students town hall-style discussion about diversity. at the event enjoyed watching the Mothers Men carving of an Obama ice sculpture and a large-screen projection of the and tomatoes tions of obstruction of justice. resource to deal with issues of diversity. inauguration ceremony. With the na- The 2009-2010 school year was filled But students still took an active role in On another note, Bon Appétit stopped tion’s economy continuing to spiral with new campus developments, student the community life. WU/FUSED (Wash- providing tomatoes to the University downward, students now looked to activism and controversy, allowing Wash. ington University for Undergraduate community from November to March. the new president to help alleviate U. students to make their mark on the Socioeconomic Diversity) was founded Dining Services decided to take a stand the nation’s financial pressures and events of the year. on campus to increase socioeconomic against Florida tomato farms not paying sustain a job market for outgoing The year began with the opening of the diversity. By the end of the year, it was ex- their tomato pickers enough money. By seniors hard-pressed to find employ- new South Forty House, which not only panded to become a part of U/FUSED springtime, they were able to purchase ment. included sophomore housing, but also (United for Undergraduate Socioeco- tomatoes from other states whose farms March saw the men’s basketball a wide selection of new dining options, nomic Diversity) because it had expanded upheld worker standards, and tomatoes team celebrate its second-consecutive including new grill items, comfort food to other universities. returned to campus. NCAA Division III National Cham- station and kosher station. Construction As the year continued, many seniors Coal was another hotly debated issue pionship, while the women’s basket- on the South 40 proceeded around the attended their class trip to Chicago, on campus throughout the year. The ball team lost in a nail-biting national Swamp to finish building several new where they felt that Original Mothers Bar University established the Consortium for championship matchup of its own. modern dorms. discriminated against several of their black Clean Coal Utilization at to reduce the us- Following David Banner’s per- Despite the construction on both the classmates by not allowing them into the age of coal, but the University continued formance at fall W.I.L.D., students South 40 and the Danforth Campus— bar. The seniors responded with a protest its dependence on coal companies. The gathered in the Quad on the last day focusing on new engineering buildings— the next morning outside the establish- school year ended with the restoration of of classes to listen to spring head- the University had budget cuts in other ment. After much discussion back on Metro services as Proposition A passed. liner The Black Keys and celebrate areas. The lower endowment prompted campus, the senior class decided to take a Chancellor Wrighton, in support of this the end of what was a historic year at the decision to close the Center for the stand against discrimination and involve bill, was even featured in commercials to the University. Study of Ethics & Human Values by the national anti-discrimination organizations. encourage its success. The increased taxes end of the year. The bar agreed to publicly apologize to provided more Metro services, such as At the same time, adjunct professor Jeff the seniors and to sponsor diversity train- more bus routes and more frequent trains, Smith resigned from his Missouri State ing for its employees. over the following year. Senate seat and dropped his course for the Student Union established the Diversity DAN WOZNICA NEWS EDITOR semester after he was charged with allega- Affairs Council to provide students with a LAUREN OLENS NEWS EDITOR 6 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE Matt Mitgang | Student Life

SENIOR YEAR ficials said that they hoped not to have to implement punishments for students who smoked on campus, and Student The University canceled classes because of Bear’s Den, Health Services stressed the services it weather for the first time since 1982, when offered to students interested in quitting there were 13 inches of snow on the ground. Bristol Palin smoking. In January, dining services introduced and snowy days its new “Connie’s Choice” initiative, an immediate uproar on campus; many In March, the women’s basketball named after University nutritionist The year started with the University’s students believed that Palin, who was team fell one game short of winning a Connie Diekman. There were stickers largest-ever incoming class and the fur- infamously pregnant during the 2008 consecutive National Championship. posted at dining facilities around cam- ther transformation of the South 40. election cycle, was not an appropriate This spring, the University admit- pus promoting healthy eating options. Students arrived on campus in August person to speak about abstinence on ted members of the class of 2015 and In conjunction with the program, Din- to find construction on the South 40 campus. The controversy lasted for two posted its lowest ever admissions rate, ing Services began to enforce tater tot complete. The new Bear’s Den dining days and garnered national media atten- dropping to 15.4 percent. portion size. To the disappointment of facility was built, it and offered expand- tion until SHAC and Palin both agreed In April, the University announced many students, dining facilities began to ed dining options, including an Indian that she shouldn’t come. its decision to bring Nobel laureate give students 12 tater tots in each serv- station, a stir-fry station, a pizza station The winter was notable for its severe Elie Wiesel to campus as the 2011 ing. This did not last long, however, and and a pasta station. Two dorms started weather, and in February the University Commencement speaker. Seniors were by the end of the year, servings were last year, the South Forty House and had its first snow day since 1982. The excited that the University was bring- back up to their old, large size. Eliot B, were completed. administration shut down the Univer- ing in such a well-known speaker for The Student Health Advisory Com- The University went fully tobacco sity preemptively because of a bleak graduation. mittee (SHAC) decided to expand Sexu- free in July, and students arriving in weather forecast. The weather did not The year ended with Student Union al Awareness week to include discussion August were forced to leave campus to live up to its forecast, however, and elections. Students voted the UP slate on alternative sexual options, and, in a indulge their tobacco habits. Almost little snow actually accumulated on the into office, and the new Senate and controversial move, invited Bristol Palin immediately, smokers on campus began ground. The University opened the next Treasury voted on the new budget with- to lead a panel discussion on abstinence. to congregate on Forsyth and at other day, although certain services, including out contest. In January, Student Union Treasury ap- places around the border of the Dan- dining, remained limited over the next proved the panel, which was set to cost CHLOE ROSENBERG forth campus to smoke. University of- few days. $20,000. The Treasury’s approval caused SENIOR NEWS EDITOR STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 7

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SPEAKERS OF 2010 TO 2011 Talking about humanitarian and social issues

Every year, Washington University sponsored by the University Libraries, mit their secrets on postcards, came to students are given the opportunity to the Campus Bookstore and Mortar campus. see academics, authors, activists and Board honor society. Toward the end of the year, As- other renowned people speak as part The fall continued with a series of sembly Series speakers began to take of the Washington University Assem- humanitarian lectures. First, two- a look at the role of race in contem- bly Series. time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas porary America. Julian Bond, former This year, the Assembly Series Kristof spoke about the oppression chairman of the National Association brought a wide range of speakers to of women worldwide. Later, Mia Far- for the Advancement of Colored Above: campus. The school year kicked off row, an actress and UNICEF goodwill People, came to campus to discuss Author Jonathan with a lecture by Arsalan Iftikhar, an ambassador was brought to campus. whether America is actually in a post- Safran Foer, international human rights lawyer The spring semester ushered in racial state. Later, CNN host Soledad journalist and author of the well-known blog a new group of speakers, this time O’Brien discussed the role of race Soledad TheMuslimGuy.com. He was invited including Strobe Talbott, president on TV. O’Brien is the person behind O’Brien and to campus to discuss themes in this of the Brookings Institution. Tal- CNN’s “In America” series. Wikipedia year’s freshman reading program bott spoke about the polarization of The semester ended with a talk on founder Jimmy book, Mohsin Hamid’s “The Reluc- American politics, and its implications the relationship between food and the Wales all tant Fundamentalist.” on public policy. civil rights movement by Rafia Zafar, came to In September, Jonathan Safran Foer Later in the semester, Wikipedia Washington University professor of Washington came to campus. Safran Foer, an au- founder Jimmy Wales came to cam- English and African & African-Amer- University thor most famous for his book “Ev- pus to speak about the relationship ican Studies. this year. erything is Illuminated,” read from his between democracy and the Internet. newest book, “Eating Animals” and Frank Warren, creator of PostSecret. CHLOE ROSENBERG spoke about his past. The event was com, a website where people can sub- SENIOR NEWS EDITOR STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 11 5 to receive honorary degrees

The University will award five honorary degrees at the 150th Com- mencement on May 20.

ELIE WIESEL Commencement speaker and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel is the Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University. He is best known for his book titled “Night,” which is a personal account of his own Holocaust experience. He has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the Medal of Liberty, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Humanities Medal.

JOHN H. BIGGS Biggs is a former vice chancellor for administration and finance at Washington University. He was the CEO at TIAA-CREF from 1993 to 2002. During his time at the University, Biggs’ contributions included the University’s Tuition Stabilization program, which enables parents to prepay tuition in order to hold it at a steady rate for all four years. He is a member of the University’s Board of Trustees.

SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Jackson is the 18th president of Rensselaer Bermeniev Sergey Polytechnic Institute. She serves on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Also a member of the National Academy of Elie Wiesel was selected to Engineering and the American Philosophical Society, Jackson serves on the board of regents of the Smithsonian Institution, and on the boards be the keynote speaker at the of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Brookings Institution. In 2007, she was selected by the National Science Board to receive the 2011 Commencement ceremo- Vannevar Bush Award for “a lifetime of achievements in scientific research, education, and senior statesman-like contributions to public ny. He will also be awarded an policy.” honorary degree. GRIFFIN P. RODGERS Rodgers is the director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institute of Health. He is well recognized for contributing to the development of the first effective treatment for sickle cell anemia. He has received numerous awards for his research, including the Scroll of Merit Award from the American College of Physicians, the Arthur S. Flemming Award and the Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Foundation Award.

GEORGE W. VON MALLINCKRODT Mallinckrodt is the president and former director of Schroders plc, an asset management firm. He is an honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire because of his contributions to banking and finance. He was also awarded the Officer’s Cross and the Commander’s Cross of the Or- der of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for helping to enhance Anglo-German relations.

CHLOE ROSENBERG SENIOR NEWS EDITOR 12 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE forum Kate Oberg

Congratulations Graduates!

Plan to stop by the summer 2011 opening celebration, featuring the thesis projects by 24 Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Graduate School of Art, part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts:

Friday, May 6 7-9 pm: Public Opening Celebration 10 pm: Afterparty at Atomic Cowboy Show mom and dad your education wasn’t wasted- take them to The Melting Pot!

Also on view: Cosima von Bonin: Character Appropriation. 6683 Delmar Blvd., University City • 314-725-4141 294 Lamp & Lantern Vlg., Town & Country • 636-207-6358

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Embrace foreign, sometimes scary situations

JOSH GOLDMAN FORMER EXECUTIVE EDITOR

y friends will tell you that I am a pretty As soon as I leased an apartment in the same building as boring person. I have never been drunk out a good friend two years ago, he suggested that we host a of fear of making a decision I will regret Passover seder and make everything from scratch. I love to or embarrassing myself more than I would cook, and the idea of planning a small seder with my good Motherwise. Moreover, I fit every stereotype imaginable for friends excited me; the small seder we had envisioned eventu- a Jewish student from the Northeast attending Washing- ally transformed into a 35-person event that required three ton University: I am a biochemistry major, a Jewish, Is- straight days of cooking and more calls to my mother than I lamic and Near Eastern Studies minor, an active member make in a semester. I was really nervous that our event would of the Jewish community, a student-journalist, a tennis flop, but the opposite occurred. Everyone enjoyed the lively player and, you guessed it, a premed. I meticulously plan discussions and good food, and I hosted another seder this almost everything I do, yet it was the impulse decisions I year while a group of juniors, who were at my first seder, made while at Wash. U. that stand out as some of my best hosted one of their own. I went from nervously inviting college experiences. I’m not saying that you should do friends to a meal to possible starting a long-term tradition, something stupid, but take a risk and try something new which is pretty cool. every once in a while. I took a larger risk when my family and I went to Belize

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over winter break, an opportunity trip with some friends without plan- nothing to do with tomorrow because things that has remained constant is that not many students receive and ning every stop; go to that huge party that would make too much sense. my desire for success. Like the word for which I am incredibly grateful. next door even though you don’t view It has become clear to me that the “future,” success is capricious. While planning the trip, my mother yourself as “cool” enough to belong; future lies completely in my past, for Some think that a résumé is the gave us the option of spelunking try new foods (ethnic food is far bet- I attack every new day with the tools primary indicator of success while through the Actun Tunichil Muknal, a ter than any Italian food offered in of yesterday. others think that success can be large cavern that one must swim into St. Louis); take a class unrelated to While some students here devel- measured by how much we increase before scaling rocks with nothing but your major; most importantly, resist oped mostly in high school, I was equality. I found that I became suc- a guide and a headlamp to illuminate the urge to blend in. I have enjoyed certainly a late bloomer. All of my cessful when I showed an interest in the vast cavern. As someone who my collegiate tenure immensely, but development and human understand- people. struggled with obsessive-compulsive I admit that my experience could be ing comes from this confusingly- When asked what I will remember disorder into high school, I never labeled boring. named institution. I learned that most from Wash. U., I have to say thought I would agree to an activ- feminism simply means gender that I will not remember the bulk of ity where I would be in a completely equality, as opposed to bra-burning my classes, I will, however, remember foreign environment; the cave was Using the tools of and man-hating. I learned that my all of the people that have moved me. my favorite part of the vacation. I let our pasts to con- economics major allows me to win all I have a film professor who is myself into an initially uncomfortable arguments because I can make better knowledgeable about literally every situation, and I benefitted from a struct a more mean- assumptions than you can. I learned movie ever made. I took a class with unique experience that not many are ingful future the basics of Lagrangian mechan- Nobel Laureate Douglass North and bound to have. ics, and then I forgot them because considered framing my final term I realize that my “risks” were not I didn’t care. My best lesson thus far paper with his comments written LAURA MCGINNIS STAFF WRITER huge risks, but to me, they seemed occurred when I learned that I could with the same magical hand that like big steps at the time. I urge my hat is the future? In not judge myself on my accomplish- wrote down his illustrious theories peers that are graduating and those my dreams I see face- ments, but rather on how I have ap- of property rights and institutions. I who will return to the Danforth less people in dark proached humanity. have two roommates that know what Campus next year to take advantage robes, which I have Since arriving at Wash. U., I have it means to live vibrantly, overcome of this unique time in our lives where changed almost every day. My opin- failure and kick glass on the MCAT. interpretedW to symbolize that I will we can take some chances and pos- soon be invited to work at Gringotts ions and values have shifted to the I know a sophomore that has mas- sibly benefit immensely. Take a road Wizarding Bank. The future has point of confusion. One of the few tered the art of galvanization and can

CONGRATULATIONS Calling future CLASS OF 2011 Peace Corps Volunteers!

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persuade an entire room of strangers Den. It’s where I had my first meals have certainly affected me. The kind- Are you glad about who you are that the time is now! These people with new friends and devoured late ness, generosity and warmth I have today? Are you satisfied with the have moved me. night half-and-half ’s. It was the cen- felt from friends, faculty, staff, family friendships and relationships you I have faith in what lies ahead for ter of our world on the 40 and I wish and the entire University community have now? Are you happy with your all of us. The tools that we have we could go back to it, even for just is unparalleled. I will take all of these student groups and the classes you are been given by this great beast of a one meal. A part of me even misses small moments with me and try to taking? university will guide the direction of that obnoxious poster on the wall. emulate that kindness in the next It’s awesome if you said yes to ev- our marvelous futures. As we careen, Two: Sophomore year, when I went stage of my life. Thank you, Wash. U. erything. Don’t fret about saying no. bolt, race to graduation at a trillion to a Shabbat dinner at Professor It’s never too late to change things up, miles per hour, I would like to thank Andrew Rehfeld’s for the first time. One down, follow your passions and be happy. the omnipresent Wrighton and all He insisted that I call him “Andrew,” Start your bucket list now and put the awesome WUSTL characters I it up online so your friends can help which was shocking to me. We more to go have met for transporting me to new you. Whether it’s gathering a group engaged in discussions about Juda- lands, showing me how to party hard, of friends to sled on Art Hill after ism, political theory and University JOHANN QUA HIANSEN moving me to enhance my mind, FORMER SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR the first snowfall or dancing for 12 policy. We have been lucky to have reminding me to feel compassion and hours with a team of friends at Dance professors that care so much about more importantly, for teaching me nother one bites the dust. Marathon, do it. undergraduate life and dedicate time how to dougie into the most exciting, With the publication of Take the classes you want to take, to students outside of the classroom. nebulous and whimsical future that I this column, my Washing- especially in the first two years, be- And in case you don’t know, Profes- never knew was possible. Thank you ton University bucket list cause they will lead you to your major. sor Andrew Rehfeld has a pretty large Wash. U. students and faculty. Thank isA complete. But there are plenty of I observed visitors at the St. Louis you graduating class of 2011. student following. others to go. Zoo in the Primate House for my Three: Junior year, when we threw I’ve written for each section of Stu- Educational Psychology course and Taking a moment a “Bar Mitzvah” party for my non- dent Life, travelled the globe, created analyzed “Watchmen” for my Comics, Jewish friend. It had all the elements priceless memories and formed life- Graphic Novels and Sequential Art to look back of a great Bar Mitzvah—a sign-in long friendships. I never thought that class. board, candle lighting, speeches from during my four years I would work Amend your relationships when DAVID COHEN FORMER STAFF COLUMNIST friends and a rendition of Earth, on a project that would lead to the they are strained, and move forward Wind, and Fire’s “September.” We construction of an Einstein’s Bagels from conflicts. College passes by ike many things in col- even did a blessing over Challah. A in Simon Hall. I would have laughed so quickly that there’s little point in lege, I have procrastinated party this intricate and cerebral could if you said I would participate in a holding grudges or burning bridges. It writing this until the very probably only happen at a school like date auction or attend a movie screen- is never too late. In fact, I’m sorry to last minute. I think I am ours. The party aside, I’ve had some ing before a movie was shown to the anyone I’ve ever offended during my anxiousL about coming off as too time here. great discussions with many friends general public. I would never have preachy, being corny or leaving about religious and cultural differenc- dreamed of covering not one, but Thank all the people who enrich something out. Most of all, I think it es over the past four years. Wash. U. three national championships, numer- your life. For me, that is everyone is my way of denying that our college has provided many great opportuni- ous top-ten finishes in places as far from my fellow William Greenleaf experience is coming to a close very ties for honest and engaged dialogue. away as San Antonio or Salem, Va., or Eliot Residential College staff and soon. I won’t do my usual thing—talk Four: Senior year, when I found the 2008 vice presidential debate. other Residential Life colleagues to the workers at Bear’s Den, the post about Student Union, politics, educa- myself holding hands with my room- When I arrived in front of Beau- office, maintenance and housekeep- tion and question why everyone just mates as we waited for Padma Laksh- mont Hall in August of 2007, I was a ing. Thank you to my brothers of Al- can’t get along. Instead, I just want mi to announce the winner of “Top freshman with many questions. What pha Phi Omega, the Catholic Student to write about some short memories Chef All-Stars.” How did I have all should I study? What activities should I do? Where would I fit in? Freshman Center community, the Olin Business from my four years here. I hope read- of this free time to watch reality TV? self, chill. While these were legitimate School and my many friends at Stu- ing them will make you reflect and And why did holding hands with my questions, college is something to be dent Life. Thank you to my parents, recall significant moments of your roommates seem like such a normal savored, not fretted over. siblings and extended family for your own. Perhaps it will make you laugh; thing to do? My roommates have A lot of my underclassman friends support. Thank you to every member maybe it will even make you cry. helped create and shape my college One: Freshman year, when I first ask me for that one magic piece of of the Washington University com- experience into such a positive one. munity for the impact you have had learned that you could mix food advice that will allow them to enjoy I am lucky to have found such great on my experience. items from different stations in their college experiences to the full- friends. It’s nice knowing that when Do not forget to take the time old Bear’s Den. At the advice of a est. Here it is: Live with no regrets, the “Arrested Development” movie to say goodbye, but remember that friend, I added chopped up chicken because your time at Wash. U. will fly comes out, we’ll probably all meet up by so quickly. although this bucket list comes to fingers and a little “Murphy spice” to see it together, wherever we are. Be proactive and take advantage an end, there are other lists for later (I’m still not sure what that spice is) These moments serve to remind me of all the opportunities Wash. U. chapters of life. to my pasta. That became my staple of how small experiences can truly provides, whether it’s the late night Sayonara Wash. U. Wherever my meal for the rest of the year and was have a lasting impact on people’s call inviting you on a road trip or the travels take me, I will always look referred to by my friends as the “DC lives. These, along with many other chance to work with a professor to fondly back at my time on the Dan- special.” My pasta concoction is not memories from my four years here, help out a non-profit organization. forth Campus. Go Bears! the only fond memory of old Bear’s 16 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

Take it with you to remind myself, starting with perhaps had been afraid to say: The fear that would just stop screaming their inane David Foster Wallace’s Kenyon College things will never again be the same, Residential College cheers for five

EVE SAMBORN FORMER FORUM EDITOR commencement address or my favorite the meaning contained within collec- minutes, I might be able to hear it. familial saying, “Give more than you tive memories of a time and place. I tried to find it in musty-smelling tay inspired. Two words, four get,” or probably a few “West Wing” Another high school friend of mine books, scrawled on bathroom walls, syllables. The best advice I’ve episodes. And of course, everything is fond of saying “It’s not ‘good- in love letters and newspaper ar- ever gotten about life in the I learned here about leadership and bye,’ it’s ‘see you later.’” In an age ticles and secret blogs that met quick real world. service, as well as the encouraging, en- of text-message groups, Twitter and deaths over the Internet after the SMy four years here have left me with lightening, cherished friendships—I’ll Skype, this may very well be the case. administration decided that they had a fiery idealism and burning restless- be taking those too. But substituting “goodbye” for “see laid claim to the letters W and U. ness to approach this canvas we call So finally, to all those who have you later” conveys the idea that our During my junior year, I traveled earth and beautifully paint a piece of challenged, motivated and inspired me opportunities to be sentimental will to France, then Spain, then England. it. I hope your education has done the here, thank you and best of luck. I am be infinite. The thing that is hard- I tried to say it in different words: same. I also hope that you take that vi- excited to see what we make of our- est about using the word “goodbye,” université, universidad, university. I vacious excitement with you and grasp selves. really using it, is that it acknowledges looked for it in blasé students looking hold of it, even against the poisons of that these opportunities are limited. at masterpieces in the Musée d’Orsay, dullness and monotony. Don’t shirk from About a week ago, two of my in long Madrid nights ending with There is so much stimulating, exhila- friends and I rode our bikes to the churros dipped in thick hot chocolate rating, compelling work ahead of us all. ‘goodbye’ Arch late at night under an uncharac- at sunrise and in dreamy days spent But the terrifying taboo of post-college teristically cold April sky. We stood curled over T.S. Eliot in an ancient adulthood is that none of that work KATE GAERTNER FORMER EDITOR IN CHIEF on top of fluorescent lights and stone library. will always be stimulating, exhilarating waved at our shadows in the stain- I thought I found it in my senior or compelling. There will be days when he first version I wrote of less steel—steel that reflects, too, the year, leaning bleary-eyed against we have to enter data into spreadsheets, this column was unapolo- light of the boats on the Mississippi, friends in cabs home from Morgan or fill out reports, or pick up groceries getically sarcastic, an ex- boats that move back and forth in Street, lingering over coffee in Whis- or do any number of the banal tasks ercise in self-mockery that currents, even when they are an- pers, collecting grass stains and pizza that are the price of admission to real usedT the phrase “this is SO college” chored down. grease from W.I.L.D., pretending like world independence. It is at those as refrain and lamented the lack of For me, my shadow was a reminder I had a thesis for my thesis and tak- moments, when maybe your eyes are both Nietzsche and Natural Light in that our impressions of time and ing classes that didn’t seem to matter strained from your computer screen or my life next year. It was reflective of place are fleeting, always, despite our with people that matter too much to you get home from work hungry and what I found easiest to say and what, most concerted attempts to make say. wishing you still lived near a quasi- I figured, an audience of equally sar- them stand still. And as the wind off It was a long exercise in investiga- assisted-living facility, that I hope you castic and sentiment-avoiding Wash. the river whipped our hair, the sym- tive reporting, culminating in this rekindle your inspiration. U. students would want to hear on an bolism couldn’t have been clearer: small 500-word column. Of all the We know how to find inspiration in occasion with palpable significance. Sometimes what we need most is, pieces I’ve written for this newspa- college. We seek friends who love to To be honest, this is something simply and sincerely, to reflect. per, it’s this one that contains the converse about our common curiosities I’m ashamed of. If there is one thing The older I get, the more fervently most fieldwork. Sometimes I wish I’d and who can prod us into our poten- that characterizes our generation, it I believe that a real awareness of done my research differently, that I’d tial; we learn from professors who may very well be this love of irony, our movements in life ought to be taken up slam poetry, fallen in love infect us with their passions; we imbibe this dull, hip avoidance of our emo- the thing that defines us. Perhaps it more, taken political science classes books or speeches that ignite our inter- tions. Over the past four years, I’ve means writing a letter to say goodbye, or joined an a cappella group, read est; sometimes we just look up at our watched as my friends and I respond, or even taking a second to watch our more philosophy, because all of that breathtaking campus and think about over and over again, to serious life shadows. In any case, there is mean- might have helped me understand. what an accomplishment it was for us questions with cynical quips and eye- ing and significance for us in May Now, as the year draws to a close, I to be invited in. rolls. This is easy and amusing, yes, 2011—we’ve known this all along. can’t really be sure that I ever will. So my challenge and prayer for us is but it’s also avoidant. The sensible thing, it would seem, is I suppose I could say I found it to discover new inspirations after we When I left for college four years to say our goodbyes, and to say them after four years, whatever it was that depart. Maybe it’ll be a quote taped to ago, I continuously maintained that well. I was looking for. But I have a feel- your bathroom mirror that reminds goodbyes were an unnecessary and ing that I’ll never really know what you why you chose your field. Maybe dramatic exercise. In my mind, the College lost college was, its 21 grams of soul that a photo from a moment of unstop- pang of leaving something I loved and found extended beyond the parameters of pable triumph. Maybe a book, a note, was going to happen regardless of four-to-six-to-eight page papers. It a place—find and keep it in front of whether or not I acknowledged it SOPHIE ADELMAN FORMER FORUM EDITOR was a lot of things. But it was more your eyes and heart. verbally. I held this position fervently, than that. It was more than the sum As for me, I have chosen politics—a until I was sitting alone, cross-legged ’ve spent a long time looking of its parts. It was a fast, furious, realm notorious for hardening people on my brand new extra-long twin for college. I knew that when I curious search for knowledge, and it’s into cynics who forget why they picked comforter in a dorm room filled with arrived on the first day, lum- been worth every minute. that path. I chose it because I care boxes, and opened the letter that my bering suitcases and parents If worst comes to worst, I could about creating a more equal, democrat- best friend had handed me shortly Iin tow on a sticky August day, that it always say that college is where I got ic world—and I’ll be looking for means before we left. It said everything I was here somewhere, and if everyone an education. STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 17

The complexities campus that collectively thread the Summer Sessions Student Life quarter page ad_Student Life quarter page ad 4/26/11 12:41 PM Page 1 fabric of the Wash. U. experience. of covering But at times, the same fuel that drives our passions prevents us from truly a college campus recognizing the unique interests and accomplishments of those around us. PERRY STEIN EDITOR IN CHIEF 2009-2010 It is easy to become inundated by your own commitments, but make overing a college campus sure to take the time to listen to your can be one of the trickiest peers. Listen to them and learn from tasks for a young reporter. them. Allow their perspectives to You try to maintain a level challenge and complicate your own Cof professional objectivity, but with as you work to pursue your interests. each passing year and story, you be- We will likely not have another op- come more entwined and connected portunity to be surrounded by 6,000 to the increasingly small community other intelligent, interesting and you are covering. As a reporter for ambitious people all in one confined Student Life for the last four years, place. So take advantage of it. As I this is the paradox that has compli- start working in a newsroom full time cated each article I have written. It’s a next year, I look forward to working paradox that I have become resigned with people who share my excitement to, and one that has wielded me a for journalism. But I am undoubtedly lens to see the campus community going to miss sitting next to that biol- in a light that I may have otherwise ogy major in my literature class who missed. just so happens to be in a band and From the vice presidential debates works at a medical clinic. to Sex Week, and everything in be- This is not to say that it is not im- tween, Student Life has allowed me portant to find your niche on campus. to venture to events and meet people Student Life has given me a place to that have come to shape my time at fully be myself, provided me with Wash. U. I interviewed a dozen of lasting friendships and prepared me my peers as they pitched tents and for what I hope is a career of report- camped-out downtown for five days ing. But it is important that our mis- to rally the community against cor- sions both on and off-campus don’t porate power. I scribbled down notes become insular and singular. Whether while a student who I had only previ- Summer Sessions you are graduating next month or ously seen on my weekend nights out in the next few years, remember to poignantly spoke at a city council enjoy what you do and allow the col- meeting. And students in a newly lective experiences of those around established group aimed at exposing you to challenge and mature your Wash. U. to the St. Louis art commu- approaches and outlooks. Get the most out of nity encouraged me to explore a city Over the last four years, I have with them that I knew embarrassingly become invested in the stories of your summer at UMSL little about. I became invigorated by my peers, become friends with my a relaxed causes that I never knew existed and sources and, within ethical limits, Summer sessions at the University of Missouri–St. Louis imbued with a sense of admiration and current UMSL students broken the cardinal rules of journal- that there were people my age to ef- provide visiting istic objectivity. To everyone who has fectively champion these now con- helped me do this—my friends, my atmosphere of smaller classes with maximum scheduling vincingly important causes. peers who have shared their stories flexibility. I chose to be a college journal- with me and everyone else—thank ist, while others have dedicated you for a truly incredible and mean- their college years to social causes, ingful four years. art, innovative research in a lab or a creative fusion of all the above. I Classes begin May 16! can confidently say that my interac- umsl.edu/summer • 888-GO-2-UMSL tions with professors, students and campus employees have made me a more well-rounded journalist than the actual process of writing any article has. There is such a diverse number of passionate and driven people on 18 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

How to keep your family occupied in

scene St. Louis Are you sick of waiting around for gradu- ation with family members invading your personal space? St. Louis may not have Times Square or the Golden Gate Bridge, but it still has plenty of attractions. Scene has selected four locations to entertain them and keep the pressure off of you.

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GATEWAY ARCH 100 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63102 (877) 982-1410 MOVIE AT CHASE PARK PLAZA www.gatewayarch.com/Arch 212 N. Kingshighway Admission: adults $7, children $5 St. Louis, MO 63108 SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM (314) 367-2385 The Arch is the symbol of St. Louis, and your 1 Fine Arts Dr. www.chaseparkplaza.com family would regret never observing the St. Louis, MO 63110 Admission: adults $8.50, students and city’s skyline from its top. Completed in (314) 721-0072 seniors $6.50, children $5.50 1968, the Arch serves as a memorial to Amer- www.slam.org ican expansion. Beneath the monument and Admission: Free Forget that movie theater you visit back underground is the Museum of Westward home. You know, the one where the floor Expansion, operated by the National Parks It turns out that sledding isn’t the only thing behind the snack counter is covered in an Service. The museum charts the history of to do on Art Hill. If members of your family avalanche of dirty popcorn and where you manifest destiny, ever since St. Louis was fawn over color and composition, steer them occasionally get lost in the labyrinth that considered the Far West. Expansion affected toward the Saint Louis Art Museum. SLAM is a leads to screen 37B. The Chase Park Plaza’s every American, and the museum does a short walk from Wash. U., and is easily one of cinema offers one of the nicest movie-going good job showing who gains and who loses the premiere attractions in St. Louis. Boasting experiences in St. Louis. Here the popcorn from the change (spoiler: Native Americans works that date all the way back to ancient is steamy, the floors clean and the seats red lose a whole lot). The exhibits range from Egypt (including mummies actually owned by and cushy. Its five screens show mainstream an explanation of Jefferson’s vision for the the University) to Andy Warhol and beyond, movies, so you’ll probably find something country and the Lewis and Clark expedition the collection is one of the best in the Mid- you like without feeling completely over- to the near extinction of the American bison west. Highlights include works by Monet, El whelmed. And don’t let the swanky Chase (complete with a stuffed bison). Your family Greco, Rodin and Matisse. While in the neigh- Park Plaza building (which also functions as can also see two films. One documents the borhood, your family can also check out the a hotel) fool you: At $6.50 per student and construction of the Arch; the other concerns Saint Louis Zoo, the Missouri History Museum $8.50 per adult, tickets here are a pretty Western Expansion. All in all, an afternoon at and the Saint Louis Science Center. good deal. the Arch is an afternoon well spent. STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISHI LINE 19

ANNIE GUNN’S No Reservations? 16806 Chesterfield Airport Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 (636) 532-7684 No Problem www.smokehousemarket.com So you dropped the ball on dinner reser- vations for graduation. Maybe your par- Widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in ents have been hounding you for weeks St. Louis, Annie Gunn’s fills half of its dining room and you just ignored them (in which case with reservations, but keeps the rest open for you’re really in trouble) or maybe you walk-ins. This might mean waiting in line for a bit, didn’t even think about it until all of your but since it’s a bit of a hike out to Chesterfield, the friends started talking about the reser- chance of battling for a table with another Wash. vations that they made two months ago. U. family is significantly lower than at restaurants Either way, chances are you’re feeling to- in the city. Locally sourced entrées range from tally screwed and are gearing up to break $27-40, including uncommon dishes like Braised the news that your celebration dinner will Marcho Farms Veal Cheeks with natural pan gravy be taking place at Chipotle. (Hey, it could and white bean cassoulet ($35) and a variety of be worse—at least they serve booze.) steaks. For a more reasonable price, try one of the Lucky for you, not every nice restaurant many sandwiches or hamburgers. And of course, in St. Louis is completely booked; there don’t forget to take a peek at the award-winning are actually some really great restaurants wine list, featuring more than 700 options. that don’t take reservations at all. So be- fore you lose all hope, here are a few top- THE SHAVED DUCK notch options for those who have taken 2900 Virginia Ave. senioritis all the way to graduation. St. Louis, MO 63118 (314) 776-1407 www.shavedduck.com SHAYNA MAKARON SCENE REPORTER Located in Tower Grove, The Shaved Duck is the place to go if you’re looking for a livelier scene. PAPPY’S SMOKEHOUSE Specializing in “rustic American cuisine,” the MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN 3106 Olive St. restaurant offers creative flatbreads like pulled 4344 Shaw Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 pork with apple, crispy bacon and Vermont white St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 535-4340 cheddar for $10, as well as a variety of chili for (314) 577-5100 pappyssmokehouse.com $7 and house-smoked barbecue platters and www.mobot.org sandwiches ranging from $9-20. There’s also an Admission: adults $8, seniors $3, children free Pappy’s may not be anything fancy, but it’s extensive craft beer list and live music Tuesday- a St. Louis institution. With cheap BBQ ($6-9 Saturday nights—a perfect combination. Now that the weather is warming up, a trip to for a sandwich), long picnic tables and a fun, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a must for St. relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect place BRIDGE TAP HOUSE &WINE BAR Louis newcomers and veterans alike. Even if to go with a large group. Just be prepared 1004 Locust St. you don’t consider yourself much of a plant to get there early and stand in line for what St. Louis, MO 63130 enthusiast, there is a cornucopia of beautiful could potentially be quite a while—and if (314) 241-8141 greenery, statues and architecture to discover anyone complains, just tell them it’s “part www.thebridgestl.com within the garden’s 79 acres. But be warned, of the experience.” Works every time. you will want to block out a significant amount After opening downtown just last year, Bridge Tap of time to explore, as there are about 12 dif- POMME CAFÉ & WINE BAR House & Wine Bar is already a St. Louis favorite. ferent themed areas throughout the garden, 44 N. Central Ave. If your family is into beer or wine, this is defi- including: The Japanese garden (with a pond St. Louis, MO 63105 nitely the place to get your celebration on. But full of Koi for you to feed); Chinese garden; (314) 721-8801 be forewarned: With more than 200 beers (55 the Climatron, a large dome housing a vast www.pommerestaurants.com/cafe on tap) and more than 100 bottles of wine (over collection of plants in their natural setting 20 served by the glass), you’re in for some tough along with various tropical birds; and so much Although Pomme Restaurant in downtown decision-making. Oh, and the food is excellent more. You can also check out the many events Clayton does take reservations, the adjacent as well. For lighter fare, design your own cheese going on throughout the month, such as the Pomme Café & Wine Bar conveniently does and charcuterie board ($4-10), or go for a unique Chinese Culture Days celebration happening not. More casual but still tasty, Pomme Café salad like the roasted pork and ruby grapefruit May 21 and 22. offers a variety of entrée salads and sand- with mixed greens, apple-poached apricots, fresh Fun fact: The Botanical Garden has one of the wiches for around $10, and entrées such goat cheese, candied almonds and blood orange world’s largest collections of rare and endan- as gnocchi with butternut squash and wild vinaigrette for $9. For something heartier, try one gered orchids, and is the nation’s oldest oper- mushrooms or trout almondine for $17.50. of the “pots,” such as the mac and cheese with ating botanical garden. The fare is simple but good, the atmosphere roasted poblanos and tomato for $9 or the cof- cozy and the location close to campus—can’t fee-braised beef and sweet potato orzo for $12. really go wrong there.

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Looking back on cadenza 2007 games “The Orange Box”: Four years later, Fall 2007 in TV each game in the dreadfully named The most notable thing about the “Orange Box” has graduated to becom- fall 2007 TV season is how few of the ing legends in their own right. “Half- shows that premiered remain, but Life 2: Episode Two” was the last the then again, that happens every year. world has seen of Gordon Freeman, and The season started out with a major he has yet to reappear. “Team Fortress controversy: The CBS reality show 2” has gone from elegant class-based “Kid Nation” threatened to break hun- shooter to war-themed hat simulator. dreds of child labor laws by throwing And of course, the little experiment 40 children aged 8 to 15 into a New known as “Portal” now has a full-blown 2007 in movies Mexico town where they would live sequel, already one of the finest games The year the Class of 2011 entered and work basically all on their own. of the year. Wash. U.—2007—was like most The show only got one season, sadly, “Halo 3”: Master Chief’s first foray years in the movies: It had unbeliev- but no surprise there. ABC’s “Grey’s into the then-next generation marked able highs and inconceivable lows. Anatomy”-spinoff “Private Practice” the end of Master Chief’s story. It had The top-grossing movie was “Pirates and NBC’s “Chuck” are two of the few everything a fan could want, from a four- of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” hour-long shows that premiered in player co-op campaign to an absurd which many thought (and hoped) 2007 that are still on air, while “The number of gametypes in multiplayer. would be the last film in the series. Big Bang Theory” is the only come- For good measure, Bungie even let Alas, another was made, and it’s dy—thankfully, as it’s not like Chuck players edit maps with the Forge tool. being released on the same day as Lorre’s other hit, “Two and Half Men” The developers have since bid farewell Commencement—May 20. The year is faring too well these days. to the series with “Halo: Reach.” 2007 also saw the release of such But for the shows you may have “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare”: infamous drivel as “Spiderman 3” loved and lost from your freshman Three “Call of Duty” games later, the and its notorious emo-infused dance year (heck, who am I kidding…who tightly scripted but intensely cinematic scene; “Transformers,” starring ex- watches TV freshman year?), there’s campaign of “Modern Warfare” is wide- plosions and a girl with no discern- “Pushing Daisies,” always bring- ly regarded as the best in the series. ible acting chops; “300,” a fine mix of ing new ways to show color on the The multiplayer structure was very in- violence and mostly-naked men; and screen; “Viva Laughlin,” Hugh Jack- fluential—its system of unlocks, perks “National Treasure: Book of Secrets,” man’s dashing attempt to bring a and everything in between is now the where Nicolas Cage continued down musical to the small screen before standard for all multiplayer shooters. his path of slowly going crazy. “Glee” figured out how to do it right; “Call of Duty 4” turned a popular series The year wasn’t all bad, special ef- “Reaper,” a fun show about the devil into a perennial juggernaut. With “Call fects-driven blockbusters aside, and who randomly shows up in a Home of Duty 8” on the horizon, things are highlights included the quotable Depot-type store; “New Amsterdam,” unlikely to change any time soon. “Juno,” the even more quotable “Su- about an immortal man who, for some “Bioshock”: Ken Levine’s brainchild, a perbad” and the instant Pixar classic reason, isn’t a vampire; “Moonlight,” twisted tale of utopia gone wrong, re- “Ratatouille.” “No Country for Old about an immortal man who is a vam- mains a masterpiece in imagination. It Men” won the Oscar for Best Picture, pire (but this show didn’t do much introduced us to now-iconic characters and four foreign actors won the Os- better); and that tiny show called such as Andrew Ryan, Big Daddies and cars for their performances. Legend- “Gossip Girl.” Oh wait, that’s still on? Little Sisters. Rapture, an Art Deco in- ary director Ingmar Bergman sadly I lost track after “Chair” failed to get spired underwater city, remains one of passed in 2007, a great loss to the together for good after their eighth the most brilliant and well-realized en- industry. All in all, it was an amazing try. Oh well. Maybe it wasn’t a bad vironments in any medium. Since then, year for film, marred only by the oc- year for TV after all. few games have managed to evoke the casional awful blockbuster. sense of raw wonder of “Bioshock.” ANDIE HUTNER GEORGIE MORVIS MOVIE/TV EDITOR SENIOR CADENZA EDITOR MICHAEL YANG VIDEO GAMES EDITOR STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 23 24 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

the senior staff then works together HELLO, I MUST SAY BYE for a full year. I was joining the party PERCY OLSEN FORMER SENIOR CADENZA EDITOR late, and I didn’t know most of the current staff. Things were hard for me at first; I wasn’t sure who to go to Why is it so hard to say goodbye? when I had problems, when I needed It’s taken three-and-a-half years to favors, when I needed extra space. move up in StudLife, starting as a But strangely enough, I was never Cadenza reporter, moving on to TV Congratulations overwhelmed. editor, then movie editor, then senior I can’t stress this next point enough: Cadenza editor (the pinnacle), and I would’ve been lost up a creek if not now, Cadenza reporter again—you’d for the immense kindness of Perry Class of 2011 think I would’ve stopped sometime Stein. Perry was editor in chief at the there in the middle to think about time I became senior Cadenza edi- how I was going to say, “Bye.” tor, and she helped me every step of But thinking like that presupposes – From Dean Gupta, the way. She invited me to editorial that I had time to stop and think, board meetings, which helped me the faculty and staff and I never did. There were always get to know my colleagues. Her criti- deadlines to meet, articles to chase. of Olin Business School cism was always legitimate and rea- Critical opinions to sort out in movie sonable; her praise was always mea- reviews (and in this article). Even the sured. She’s heard me tell her this way I started as senior Cadenza edi- before, but more people should hear tor came on haphazardly. In October it: Thank you for helping me come 2009, applying for senior Cadenza out of my shell, Perry. editor hadn’t even crossed my mind. And this underscores the larger rea- We were in the middle of an editor son why it’s so hard to say goodbye cycle, Steph Spera (my co-editor this to StudLife. I don’t want to say good- past year, and stay tuned, because bye to all of the friends I’ve made. I have more to say about her later) And that’s what saying goodbye to was senior Cadenza editor, and I was StudLife is. I couldn’t begin to list all movie editor. That night in October, of the adventures I’ve gone on with she sent me a Gchat, and in writing StudLifers. But it’s finally time to say this article, I racked my brain for goodbye, and in a few months we’ll the conversation’s details, but they “The faculty and staff are be all over the country, and I want to weren’t coming to me. Thank god put down on paper those memorable that Google saves this stuff. Here it proud of you, and that times we had when we were together is, in all of its awkward glory: pride will only grow as in StudLife country. To Matt Mitgang, Paula Avery and Stephanie: hey perc Michelle Merlin: I’ve never enjoyed you now turn to the work you know i’m going abroad in the anything as much as I enjoyed our spring of life. Now it is up to you trip to D.C. to cover the Rally to Re- me: i think i knew that store Sanity and/or Fear. To Steve Stephanie: so, future cadenza editor to realize your limitless Hardy: We’ll always have “Island in right the Sun.” To Nick Hawco: We’ll al- right potential, and to fulfill our ways have Burger King. To Nora Long: :D We’ll always have WUStock 2010. To ambitious hopes for you.” me: oh my Georgie Morvis: You threw a mean hmmm WUStock 2011. To Alex Terrono: I re- i guess member writing what was your first – Mahendra Gupta will you tutor me? article together. You’ve grown into Stephanie: haha a great writer. To Davis Sargeant: me: i need a tutor! I’m sad to see you leave Cadenza, Stephanie: yeahhhh but come on, you know you’re des- obviously tined for greater things. To Michael i mean, i think sam might make you Yang: You almost convinced me to apply buy “StarCraft 2.” Almost. To Craig *sam or percy Ostrin: “Portal 2” is our b----. To *Sam or perry Molly Sevcik: I’m “Drunk Again.” To holy god Hannah Schwartz: I hope to run into perry you at Kaldi’s again. To Adam Rubin: me: hldn brb Close the door when you shower, or someone might take a Pikachu. To “Hldn brb” should forever be known Princeton Hynes: Where are you? as the moment I jumped up from my To Alex Dropkin: You’re right. That’s computer, did a painful somersault a weird-looking owl. To Puneet: We on the carpet and blasted Weezer should start a dance company where for half an hour. For some back-story, all we do is rock out to “My Name is editors are traditionally chosen at Jonas.” To Kate Gaertner: Thank you the end of the spring semester, and for helping me analyze “True Grit” STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 25 and for the brownies that came with Valley and waiting about three extra our analysis. To Josh Goldman: You’re hours for me to reach the top. a super-bowler. To Shayna Makaron: Thanks for hosting and attending You’re a scary-fast sledder, and your weekly potlucks. hot cocoa is the perfect compliment Thanks for offering to sleep outside to “30 Rock.” To Andie Hutner: Ca- so I could sleep in the car when she- denza is in good hands. And if I for- who-shall-not-be named forgot the got you, I’m so sorry. Seriously, my tent poles on our camping trip. memory is always disappointing me. Thanks for saving me from spend- So give me a call and help me fill in ing more than 12 hours at LAX. the gaps. Thanks for getting as annoyed as I And to my co-editor, Steph Spera: do when people you’ve met multiple You’re the greatest. Thank you for times don’t say “Hi” to you on cam- getting me through the stupidly pus. rough times and enabling me fur- Thanks for going to Zumba classes ther during my high times. We had a where sangria is offered instead of Congratulations mantra all year long: “We’re on top of water. things,” and as cheesy as it sounds, Thanks for being intrigued by stone we definitely ended up on top. Now babies, strange addictions and ex- to our senior class of log on to Gchat already, I have stuff treme couponing. to tell you! Thanks for not blocking or deleting my number from your phone despite 2011! T. HANKS the incessant, three-page long, some- times passive aggressive, usually STEPH SPERA FORMER SENIOR CADENZA EDITOR slightly inebriated texts that I have been sending you for four years now. Ben Graham As a Student Life/Cadenza tradi- Thanks for always allowing me to tion, seniors write farewell articles raid your shoes and dresses, and for Paul Hausknecht for the Commencement issue that matching my apathy. you are now holding in your hands. Thanks for leading our laser tag Previous submissions have both man- team to victory. Those 9-year-olds Brad Kobylarz aged to offend every single person on had no idea what hit them. campus and offered to buy everyone Thanks for still being friends with drinks. I am too diffident and poor to me despite my pointing out a possi- Jeremy Lai accomplish either of those things. ble resemblance to a certain Muppet. I am in no position to offer any ad- Thanks for sending me the greatest vice, and if you insist on me giving messages from abroad; I always look Ari Levin some, it will most likely come in the forward to those emails. form of a “30 Rock” quote, like “Live Thanks for making crossword puz- every week like it’s shark week” or zles an integral part of lunch. Alex Minot “You need to wear a bra.” I can hon- Thanks for living with me for three estly say I do at least one of these years, for being the Ella Fitzgerald to Gordon Sommers every day. my Louis Armstrong, for cooking din- I also know that if you’ve ever met ner every night, for late-night talks, me or read anything I’ve written, you for tolerating my getting hooked on Daniel Weltman probably expect me to write some songs by the likes of Leona Lewis, snarky, sardonic piece on something, Pink, and Wilson Phillips, for going to like how spooning with your fresh- the Creation Museum, for also know- man floor is probably one of the most ing all the words to “One Week” by Each of these Student Techs was ridiculously unnecessary events in BNL, for being streets ahead, for en- the history of Senior Week. Serious- abling my crazy reasoning behind instrumental in providing a variety ly. I’d rather watch an “Outsourced” various life choices, for “It’s not your marathon. fault,” for rubber band balls, for not of technological support for the Instead, I am going to selfishly use smacking or evicting me while I was this venue to thank people. Sincerely. in the midst of my thesis death and student population at Like they do on the Academy Awards. probably one of the worst people Only there is no music to cut me off. then walking the earth, and for being Washington University in St. Louis. So prepare yourselves because I’m my best friends. going to go all Best Sound Mixing guy Thanks for putting up with my con- on you. stant sarcasm and cynicism, and for STS knows they are prepared Thanks for reading my inane ar- knowing that I really only think ev- for their future endeavors. ticles about college movies, the cur- erything is the worst 43 percent of rent location of Kel Mitchell, and bad the time. We send them off with fond memories cable movie dubs. And lastly, a specific thanks to my Thanks for being the best co-editor amazing parents, for being the only and our best wishes. a girl could ask for. We were always people to have read every single ar- so on top of things. ticle I have written, despite usually Good luck to you all! Thanks for literally dragging me not having any idea what I’m talking up the Kelso Sand Dunes and Waipio about, much like in this one. 26 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE sports

Nathaniel Margolies | Student Life Nathaniel Margolies SENIORS Congratulations to all Congratulations & Best Wishes Orientation staff alumni!

Amanda Ackerman, Lauren Alexander, Idil Ali, Tricia Bailey, Shana Bartley, Mollie Bradlee, Chris Brown, Nicole Bullock, Walker Burgin, to the Graduates of the Krizia Calmet, Michael Chen, Annie Chow, Alex Christensen, Dionne Clarke, Chen Cui, Jon Deng, Nate Ferguson, Adrian Githuku, Rachel Goldfeder, Nicole Gong, William Hartfield, Stephen Headley, Thomas Hernandez, Matt Hoffman, Laura Hoffner, Jovana Husic, Gerald Jackson, Chelsea Kebodeaux, Matt Lanter, Jamie Lee, Taylor Martin, Nate Maslak, Class of 2011 Trevor Mattea, Abby Meland, Julia Mellon, John Menze, Elise Miller, DeMarco Mitchener, Kevin Murray, Maggie Parker, Allison Pikaard, Michelle Posen, Nandan Prasad, Nami Reddy, Emily Rosenzweig, Kate Rothman, Rebecca Schenk, Minti Shah, Jennifer Shirar, Marissa Smith, Suzi Specker, Andrea Temkin, Eric Wang, Ryan Wang, Christina Williams, Sally Wippman, Jessica Yeung, and Dan Zernickow

A special thank you to those who served as members of the Orientation Executive Board: Lauren Alexander Katie Gavinski Rafa Alvarado Katie Kovacs Rachel Bader Bobby Silk Sheehan Band Matt Vail From the Thank you for all you have done to make Washington University an even better place College of Arts & Sciences than when you arrived.

From The First Year Center office: Dean Sharon Stahl, Kirsten Smith, Terri Brennan, Danielle Bristow and Katharine Pei STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 27

Congratulations on another great year! ...see you next fall our commitment to the Washington University Community

health and well being gluten-free, kosher, halal, vegetarian, vegan and low-fat options hamburgers made with fresh ground grass-fed beef from cows raised on vegetarian feed without antibiotics or hormones turkey breast and chicken produced without routine use of antibiotics as a feed additive milk from cows never given artificial bovine growth hormones shell eggs produced cage-free and Certified Humane Letters salsa, stocks, pizza, marinara, and other sauces made from scratch FROM THE WASH. U. COACHES trans fats never used in our kitchens TO THEIR SENIOR ATHLETES MSG and peanut oil never used in food preparation buying local and community support DEAR FOOTBALL BEARS, produce and artisan products purchased from over 25 local vendors menus feature seasonal and regional ingredients sourced within I want to congratulate you on a great four years. It has been en- 150-mile radius joyable to watch you grow together as individuals and as a group. The theme you helped carry throughout the year—FINISH—is ap- partner with The Burning Kumquat, student-run garden, utilizing their ropos to your time here. You have finished a journey that has taken produce when possible you through research, shadowing doctors from St. Louis to Mexico, farmers markets hosted on campus working high finance in Chicago, bungee jumping in New Zealand, designing football helmets, beating nationally-ranked teams, tak- social responsibility and sustainable choices ing leadership roles in student government and fraternities, picking up advanced degrees while playing two sports, making a difference waste reducing equipment and measures used in kitchens and cafés through support of the other sports teams on the courts, to climbing fryer waste oil converted into biofuel, in turn, powering a campus truck Pike’s Peak. I am most appreciative of watching you turn a philosophy of positive mental attitude into a lifestyle. You have grasped the con- responsible disposables provided in dining facilities including china, cept of priorities and lived them for four years. I have seen you feel corn mugs, recyclable to-go boxes, etc. the exhilaration of blocking a field goal at the end of a game to win, Low Carbon Diet encouraged in our cafés to reduce greenhouse gas to the disappointment of leaving a championship at the 1-yard line. In emissions (www.eatlowcarbon.org) the end, I hope you understand that winning and losing are imposters. What matters most are those people around you, your teammates and seafood purchased in accordance with the Monterey Bay Aquarium coaches and that journey you undertook four years ago. I wish you Seafood Watch Guidelines and purchased locally when possible the best as you move forward to graduate schools, research, invest- Fair Trade CertifiedTM products offered in cafés ment banking and other professional positions around the country. You have FINISHED what you started; what a great legacy to leave at kitchen food waste composted and used in campus Washington University. I have grown by knowing you all. May all your landscaping challenges be championship ones. diningservices.wustl.edu –Coach K Washington University Dining Services WUSTLdining 28 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

DEAR HARRY BEDDO, JOHN DUNCAN, DAVID KLEIN, ALEX NEUMANN, RANDALL SCHOEN, AN- DREW SERIO AND CHRIS WEINSTEIN,

You came as individuals seeking your academic degree, and watching each of you obtain it has been an honor. Watching you individuals come together and lead the team on the pitch was a pure pleasure. The impact you made on your fellow teammates, two NCAA appearances and a final year record of 14-1-5 are the memories that will last a life- time, as are the lasting friendships with your classmates, teammates and coaches. The Washington University men’s soccer coaching staff is proud of what you have accomplished and looks forward to the future, your return to your alma mater and your con- Matt Mitgang | Student Life Newspaper tinued support of the soccer program. Best wishes for the future, thanks for the memories and we look forward to seeing you at the alumni games.

–Washington University Men’s Soccer Coaching Staff

DEAR ALI, JEN AND MARYA,

It’s been a pleasure and honor to have you as members of the Bears’ volleyball program. You’ve been role models for the younger Bears and have served the program well as ambas- sadors for Washington University. The work ethic, class and leadership you exhibited as players will find you also achieving excellence in your careers. As you reflect on your memories as volleyball Bears, keep in mind the trivia contests in the bus, the freshmen skits and the team meal nights. Most importantly, reflect on the champion- ship rings you wear, the arduous path you followed to earn those rings and the friendships on the team you’ve cultivated in the last four years, friendships you’ll enjoy for a lifetime. You’re a few short days away from leaving the Land of Utopia (Wash. U.), which hopefully provided you with the four best years of your life. Grasp the memories, the experiences, the joys and challenges of Wash. U., and may they all be important ingredients in making you an even better person. Look out, world, here come Ali, Jen and Marya! If you’re not ready for them, they’re certainly ready for you! We’ll miss you a TON!

–Coach and your fellow Bears STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 29

DEAR WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SENIORS,

Incredible leaders, respected, passionate about the game, cohesive, dedicated and most importantly, great people—the women’s basketball senior class. Your lead- ership was a key component to this year’s Final Four run. You put team ahead of self, which is easily said but much harder to put into action. You gained the respect of your teammates and coaches, the biggest compliment you can pay to each other. Your legacy will stay with our program. Thanks for an incredible ride. You will be missed, and remember that you will always be a Bear!

–Coach Fahey Matt Mitgang | Student Life Newspaper Newspaper Matt Mitgang | Student Life

TO OUR WOMEN’S SOCCER SENIOR, JULIE TEM- BUNKIART,

Thank you for your tremendous dedication to success. You were a vital part of keeping the program at a championship level during a head coaching change. As a senior, you were asked to lead alone. You have helped lead us to 60 wins over the past four seasons, scored a program-changing goal in San Antonio, won three UAA championships, made four NCAA tournament berths and are a 2009 national runner-up. You have succeeded at the goal of becoming a confident, independent-thinking woman upon graduation. I hope that your four years at Wash. U. and in the family have taught you many lessons that you will be able to incorporate for many years after you leave here. Hopefully, you have met many new friends, enjoyed the ups and downs of being a colle- giate athlete and, most of all, created memories that you will never forget. Thank you for everything you did for this program and good luck in all your future endeavors.

–Jim Conlon, head women’s soccer coach 30 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

DEAR ELISE, I look forward to sharing your friendship in the one truly happy. When Rockefeller was asked years ahead. how much money was enough, his response was We want to thank you for four wonderful years simply, “One more dollar.” Money, grades, jobs, as a women’s tennis varsity athlete. You have –Mark Edwards titles and awards will never satisfy and are not been such a great leader/captain as shown in your bad in themselves, but I am hopeful that you work ethic, determination, desire to compete and DEAR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING have learned the most important things in life are your principles, on and off the tennis court. AND DIVING SENIORS, directly related back to personal relationships. Elise, you were a force on the tennis court as I also want to encourage each of you to seek out evidenced by your 107 victories in both singles Since arriving on campus in the fall of 2007, passions and pursuits that are bigger than your- and doubles. Hopefully, we can even add to this you have helped our program grow and have pro- self. I hope you will pursue your future endeavors number in the post-season. vided tremendous leadership along the way. You with the best of your God-given abilities and We will miss your style, your overhead smashes, have dealt with adversity and grown stronger as without compromise. I hope you have learned your amazing volleys and your groundstroke win- young men and women. I would like to thank you the importance of putting your family in front of ners. The reflex volley drill will be boring without for your leadership, dedication and commitment your job and personal success. When you commit you! to Washington University and the swimming and to something, I hope that you have learned what You have always represented Washington diving team over the past four years. true commitment means and that you will dem- University in St. Louis, our athletic department Your decision to attend Washington Univer- onstrate this in your future relationships. Thank and our tennis team with dignity, integrity and sity has provided you a quality academic degree you for giving me your best! selflessness. The women’s tennis team is stronger and hopefully memories of a competitive NCAA You are forever a part of the WUTFXC family! having had you lead this past year, not just with swimming and diving experience. You never slept your words but also through your actions. enough, but came back the next day anyway. You –Coach Stiles We hope you are able to take with you some cheered for, and supported, each other because great memories, laughs and stories that you will that is what good friends and teammates do. As DEAR BASEBALL SENIORS, look back upon and smile. I know I will. We will you progressed from freshmen to seniors, you miss you! touched the lives of everyone you came in con- I would like to thank you for an unforgettable tact with, including coaches, faculty, teammates season and for the impression you have made –Coach Kelly and classmates. on the Washington University baseball program, As you leave Washington University I hope you on your teammates and on me. You all are a DEAR MEN’S BASKETBALL SENIORS, take with you the belief that you are ready to remarkable group of talented players, dedicated meet life’s challenges head-on. The goals that you students, loyal teammates and most of all, good I would like to thank you for all that you have set were definitely about more than achieving a people who I know will go on to become great done for Washington University and the basket- personal best or winning a race, and the benefits men. ball team over the past four years. Since arriving you will receive will extend beyond the boundar- Collectively, you all provided outstanding on campus in 2007, you have been a part of a ies of the pool. You will always be a WUSTL Bear! leadership to the team from day one. As a new great journey that has resulted in 91 wins, two Set your expectations high and we expect the head coach, you made my transition seamless, UAA Championships and two NCAA National best in everything you do. This is what you have providing a foundation of motivated and depend- Championships. These team accomplishments always done. We are proud of what you have able pillars for the team. You are a group that I have provided you with a tremendous practical accomplished and look forward to seeing where will remember for a long, long time. While we will experience to compliment your academic learn- you will go after leaving Wash. U. You are forever hope to fill the gaps on the baseball field that you ing. a part of our program and Washington University all will leave upon graduation, it will be impos- You came to Washington University to obtain and we are excited about your continued involve- sible to replace such a unique collection of talent, a quality academic degree and you leave with ment now that you are alumni. wit, camaraderie, character and leadership. not only the degree, but also with the memories We wish you all the best in your future endeav- Congratulations on all of your accomplish- of a competitive basketball experience and two ors. Go Bears! ments while at Washington University. You will be National Championship rings. You successfully missed and we will strive to carry on the tradi- faced the challenges in the classroom and on the – Brad Shively, head swimming and diving coach tion that you all have helped to establish within basketball court. Along the way you have made the baseball program. It is my hope that you will some lasting friendships with classmates, faculty, DEAR TRACK AND FIELD AND CROSS continue to be a part of the Washington Univer- teammates and coaches who will always be a sup- COUNTRY SENIORS, sity baseball family and that you will take pride in port for you. what the University and the baseball program in As you grow older, I hope that you can look back Congrats on your upcoming graduation. During particular represent. on this time as having had a significant impact your time on campus as a Wash. U. Bear you have I very much look forward to continuing our on how you tackle life’s challenges; on how you experienced the highest team finishes in school friendships and following your next steps as you handle setbacks and successes; on how to com- history in cross country and track and field. I hope begin your post-graduate lives. I am confident pete ethically and fairly. You will always be a part during this four- and five-year experience that that you will respond well to the challenges life of the culture of Washington University and the you learned what it is to be a part of something will undoubtedly present to you, as you have legacy of the basketball program. Use the lessons bigger than yourself. I hope that you experienced proven your character on the baseball diamond you have learned wisely and confidently. We are the importance of putting others’ needs before time and again, responding with class, dignity and proud of what you have accomplished and proud- your own. During this time period, I hope you will courage to the challenges and adversity experi- er of who you have become. We hope that you remember that the process and relationships are enced throughout the course of your collegiate will continue to support the programs at Washing- infinitely more important than the outcome. baseball careers. ton University and take pride in your alma mater. My encouragement to you is to realize that no Good luck in all of your future endeavors and amount of material things can ever make some- –Steve Duncan, head baseball coach STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 31

My Baby’s Graduating 2011 A Special Commemorative Section 32 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

Brandon Keith Akers Lurit L. Bepo WU WU Class of '11 Class of '11

Congratulations on seemingly floating through the past 4 years! This feat marks We are so proud of you! the beginning of a successful life you’ve prepared for yourself. You can accomplish anything you choose to do, the magnitude is limitless. ‘Yi ling porja Kukule! May all your hopes and dreams come true. Love, Love, Mom, Dad, and Alan The Bepo Family Alison Jordan Conn Maria Viviani Feitel WU WU Class of '11 Class of '11

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Your determination has defined your life to this point. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” - Goethe We can’t wait to see where it takes you from here. We love you, Mom, Dad, Jen, Andy and Colby Mia, Congratulations!! With love and pride, Dad, Mom, Danny, and Roxanne

Sara Mathews Flower Benjamin Walker Graham WU WU Class of '11 Class of '11

We cherished you as a child and admire the man you’ve become. Your potential Greatness was obvious at an early age. is boundless and your accomplishments will be many! We loved you then and appreciate you even more now. We love you tons! Mom, Dad & Enulee Love, Dad, Mom and Mark Claire W. Henderson Maya Ito WU WU Class of '11 Class of '11

Be not defeated by the rain, nor let the wind prove your better. Claire, you have achieved great heights so far! We are immensely proud of your four years at Wash U. May you continue to grow and enjoy life. You have the perfect foundation for all your dreams. Watch well and listen closely. Keep climbing to even greater heights! We love love you! Hold the learned lessons for your dream. Your proud family! XO STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 33

Zoe Dayle Kessler Ashley Kristof WU WU Class of '11 Class of '11

Zoe, our little star! Dearest Ashley, To our beautiful daughter. You are an amazing person. Your intelligence, style, We are so proud of you and expect many more great things to come. grace, cared and your unbelievable heart for others is what makes you so special. Your energy, We love you! commitment and passion for life are what makes you so dear to us. Stay true to yourself, laugh, love, and always follow your dreams. We love you. Mom, Dad & Brian. Mom, Dad, Max and Reggie Katie Klein Katherine Lynch WU WU Class of '11 Class of '11

To KK — Congratulations on making this big step in your life. You bring energy, focus and sparkle to all that you do I am incredibly proud of you, your accomplishments and your plans. and we’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished! I will always love you, Congratulations and much love, Mom, Dad and Matt Mom

Becca Dirks Lauren Ayla Congratulations! Guenther We are so proud of you, now and always! Love, Mom, Dad, Matt, and Jeff All that we hoped for when we May 2011 sent you to college has been realized. We are proud of you WU in many ways but especially Class of ‘11 because you are a person of character, kind and honest. Congratulations to our lovely, Lauren. Mom, Dad and Matthew

WU Class of ‘11 34 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

Daniel T. Merriam Christopher Rodgers WU WU Class of '11 Class of '11

Dan, Congratulations! We are so proud of the young man you have become. We remember your first day of school and now you are a college graduate. From Power Rangers to Power Points...your possibilities are limitless! We are proud of you and your accomplishments! Love, Mom, Dad and Gregory Love, Mom, Dad, Jeff, Andrew & Will Rachel Noccioli Abigail Russo WU Class of '11 WU Class of '11

Congratulations on so many things so well done. For all that you are and all that God has purposed you to be, we are deeply grateful. We are all so proud of you each and every day! Love, Mom and Dad Love, Mom, Dad, Rebecca & Dave

♥ Lindsay Paige Hirsch ♥ Aaron Kay It seems like yesterday you started in Danforth Three, These four fantastic years have passed ever so quickly. Graduation is now here and St. Louis you’ll depart, WU May your WashU memories be Class of ‘11 forever in your heart!

Congratulations and love, Mom, Taffi and your entire family

Aaron, We are so proud of all you have accomplished at Wash U, and the wonderful friendships you have made. You are, and will always be, your own WU person – friendly, fun, creative, independent and Class of ‘11 strong. We love you always, Mom, Dad, Jesse and Jules STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 35

Anna Joy Schellhase Evan Jon Wiskup WU WU Class of '11 Class of '11

Congratulations to my favorite human. Is it time for the party? Congratulations on a great four years at WU! Your friend, We are so proud of you and the man you have become! Milton We love you! Mom, Dad and Sharilyn

Elizabeth Anne Steger Catherine Morris Wood WU WU Class of '11 Class of '11

You can own the Earth and still, From tiny fingers and toes, to hair bows and soccer cleats, All you’ll own is Earth until to a degree in engineering... You can paint with all the colors of the wind. For every beautiful moment of your life, we are so proud! Love and Congratulations! Love, Mom, Dad, Ben Mom, Dad, Laura and Julia

We have loved watching you Some things never change! grow and thrive during the last Always needed to do things your own way. Always your four years. From WILD, London, own man. But we know, whatever it is, you will do it well. the B-School, work, and great Congratulations from your proud family. friends, you have given and Love, Mom, Dad, Lara learned so much, and we are so very proud of you! Congratulations! Love, Mom, Dad, Carrie, Grandma, Grandpa WU Class of '11 WU Class of ‘11 Danny Sear 36 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

Perry Stein e are so milestone we Brandon Wproud of have no doubt all you have that you have accomplished. what it takes Your to accomplish Cohen determination, great things in Brandon, passion, life. You’re a special person that and inner has been blessed with all strength are We love you. the tools to help make the an inspiration Mom, Dad, Will, world a better place. You to us all, and Mima, Grandpa have already made it a much as you reach Artie & Benny better place for us. WE love this important you very much and are so proud of you. Love, WU Mom, Dad, Brian, Brooke, Class of ‘11 Jamie & Jesse

Teddy It looks like yesterday, when you were that little. We are amazed with all of your works and decisions you made so far to reach this stage. We are proud and always confident about what you are doing.

Congratulations, With much love, Mom & Dad WU Like father, like son Class of ‘11

WU Class of ‘11 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 37 Josh Goldman Laura,

Congratulations on your graduation. We are so proud of you. You have completed an important step on your path to success. You have so much to offer the world as a person and as a physician. Always remember the ones who love you.

Love, Mom, Dad, & Ryan WU Class of ‘11

Josh,

We could not be prouder of your dedication to academics, Hillel, your community and, of course, Student Life. Keep serving them up!

Love, Mom, Dad, Ben and Jackie WU Class of ‘11 Laura Elizabeth Gibbons Elizabeth Laura 38 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE Alex Kiles Jennifer Montijo

Beautiful, smart, sweet, For You, Son, loyal, caring. Everything that has happened led you “He achieves success here. You are amazing and who lives well, laughs have accomplished so often, and loves much; you should be proud. m u c h . . . We are. Follow your star but always remember we’ll love you forever and be here for Who leaves the world you always. You’ll make the better than he finds it . . . world a better place.

“Dream a dream of a new tomorrow.”

Mom, Dad and Kristee WU Class of ‘11

Who always looks for the best in others and gives them the best he has.” WU Always Love, Class of ‘11 Mom and Dad STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE 39 Madeleine J. Pannell

WU Class of ‘11

Congratulations to the entire Class of 2011 (and especially our daughter - Maddie)

We are proud of all of you and wish you the very best!

The Pannell Family 40 STUDENT LIFE | THE FINISH LINE

Where ever your degree takes you, keep in touch!

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