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oPTiMiZe PugeT Sound mayor proclaims march 17 “puget Sound day” By STePH MeTHeRALL As the University of Puget Sound’s 125th Anniversary festivities kick off , the City of Tacoma has joined in the fun. At the Tacoma City Council meet- ing on Tuesday, Feb. 19, Mayor Marilyn Strickland offi cially proclaimed March 17 “University of Puget Sound Day” in Tacoma, the same day on which the University was founded in 1888, one year before Washington became the 42nd state. “Th ey knew a great city needed a great university. Railroadmen and tim- bermen, nurses and pastors and pol- iticians all contributed to that eff ort … Th is city over the last century and a quarter has become a great city, and we, thanks to you and the work of many who valued and supported us, have be- come a great university,” President Ron- ald R. Th omas said of the intertwined beginnings of Tacoma and the Univer- sity. Th e University of Puget Sound and the City of Tacoma share a long and harmonious history. Th e proclamation read by Mayor Strickland stated, “Th e University has evolved through a centu- ry and a quarter together with our City of Destiny to become a nationally rec- ognized, independent liberal arts col- lege, the only one of its kind in Western Washington.” Indeed, the University and Tacoma have developed and progressed hand- in-hand, each mutually benefi tting photo courtesey / university of puget sound from the other. Puget Sound is recog- nized for service to and interaction with its surrounding community. Pledge: Jody putman, director of financial reporting and tax, signs the optimize wall. Before occupying our current cam- pus in 1924, the University resided in fi ve locations in Tacoma, including a large building at 6th and Sprague Ave. university transitions from In fact, the purchase of the land on which our campus currently sits was funded by the citizens of Tacoma them- selves, through a one million dollar-for- cascade to PeopleSoft dollar program backed by the Method- ist Church. By HeATHeR STePP project to improve the effi ciency With 24 percent of Puget Sound’s and eff ectiveness of all operations student population hailing from Wash- ver the past year, the at the University of Puget Sound.” ington State, according to the school’s University has been in While the PeopleSoft transi- website, it is no surprise that there are a process of incremen- tion is a key aspect of Optimize, currently 7,000 alumni residing in Ta- tal transition from Cas- the project’s focus is not limited to coma and Pierce County. cadeO (the in-house developed soft - technological developments. Th e offi cial proclamation goes on to ware system that the University “It is about optimizing the ways cite Puget Sound’s faculty, who “have has used since the 1990s) to a new in which the Puget Sound commu- earned seven Washington State Pro- soft ware system called PeopleSoft. nity works together and improving fessor of the Year awards, including the PeopleSoft is an application creat- the many services off ered by the fi rst ever awarded and the most recent.” ed by Oracle, a company that pro- university,” the University website Th e University holds the highest num- vides hardware systems and busi- photo courtesey / university of puget sound says. ber of such awards in the state. Further- ness soft ware. Implementing PeopleSoft runs more, the city recognized Puget Sound’s Th e switch to the PeopleSoft fi - at the forefront of the Optimize high output of Fulbright Scholars and Training: faculty members during a session on the switch. nancials module in July 2012 project because the new soft ware Peace Corps Volunteers. marked the fi rst step in the transi- system will facilitate the aims of Th e provisions of the proclamation tion to PeopleSoft . Th e human re- record for student information. ing the analytical capabilities of the Optimize. Th e University will be concluded with the statement that “Th e sources module was implemented However, the full changeover to University’s new soft ware system. more able to work together be- vitality of the city and that of the college in January 2013, and the campus PeopleSoft will take another few Th e transition to PeopleSoft is cause the new soft ware will allow are deeply intertwined through gener- solutions module has been imple- months to complete. In August, part of a larger project called Op- for more effi cient communication. ations of collaboration in the arts, sci- mented in phases over the past few a user-friendly portal will be im- timize Puget Sound. According to Whereas previously the University ence, business, education, and commu- months. As of March 25, People- plemented. Th e fi nal phase of the the University website, “Optimize nity justice to make Tacoma one of the see OPTIMIZE page 2 Soft will be the offi cial system of transition will be aimed at address- Puget Sound is a mission-critical great places to live, work, and learn.”

Rape culture still Surprising split-ticket Whitworth sweeps Logger Review: prominent election results baseball RonThom’s KUPS set Opinions page 3 Features page 6 Sports page 8 A&E page 12 2 NewS The Puget Sound Trail March 15, 2013 [email protected] Puget Sound welcomes new Magic: the Gathering club By PAUL GOUDARZI-FRY hoped to unify players in group play, tournaments and other events uget Sound is now home to the UPS Magic within the Puget Sound players’ community. Club, an organization of students dedicated to “I decided back in September of the Magic: The Gathering fantasy card game. 2012 that I was sick of having peo- ple play Magic separately, I was sick Players and those wanting to learn are welcome of having a bunch of tiny little … to join and sit in to watch, participate and experience the playgroups, and people had been P talking about a Magic club since I MTG community with their peers. The UPS Magic Club was a freshman—so I decided that it was time to actually get it done,” photo courtesey / university of puget sound meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Frankle said. Frankle relates that the club had Human Resources: Members of the Optimize HR team. Thompson 310. humble beginnings as many Mag- The card game has been played the metagame is … hard to un- ic groups do: by crowding peo- changing technological world. En- since 1993, stemming from north- derstand.” Vaz has not been play- ple together in Thompson Hall, in OPTIMIZE terprise Resource Planning sys- continued FROM page 1 western Washington and spread- ing for as long as many club mem- whatever room they found open to tems—which are used in most all ing around the world. Tourna- bers, having started in the summer them. other higher education systems— used Cascade with a number of ments are hosted from coast to of 2012. “The club is a place for people to are growing in complexity. It would supplemental vendor-supplied sys- coast and can offer cash prizes of The club’s vice president Kazuya gather, so we get a lot of people that take significant time, effort and fi- tems for specific departments, Peo- up to $45,000 for championship Tamura, officially referred to as the we wouldn’t normally see,” Frankle nancial investment to maintain and pleSoft is an integrated system that winners. Different events draw all Deputy Tsar, has been playing on said. update Cascade such that it contin- will connect the various compo- manner of players to compete and and off for the past six years. Tamu- Part of what makes a commu- ues to serve the needs of the campus nents of the institution and thus al- can range from local businesses ra often plays in local competi- nity necessary for the game is the community and uphold technologi- low for more effective technological hosting smaller tournaments to the tions where fact that it cal and institutional requirements. communication and processes. games of the Grand Prix. Recently others are requires a The “Reasons We are Moving to In a note for faculty entitled at a tournament in Charlotte, N.C., strictly ca- minimum of PeopleSoft” document forewarns “...people had been talking “Reasons We are Moving to People- attendance records were shattered sual. two players that initially the change to People- Soft,” the Optimize team explained, with upwards of 2,600 players. “It’s al- about a Magic club since I was a to have real- Soft may seem a step backward. “With the new system we will be Here at Puget Sound, however, ways fun to freshman - so I decided that it time interac- Some students have already able to track all sorts of patterns the competition is far from for- see people tion. Magic: found this to be the case. In Febru- was time to actually get it done.” that we have not been able to track mal and allows casual players to try some- The Gather- ary a few concerned students con- through Cascade because we will improve their skills and have fun thing new, —Mark Frankle ing Online tacted Academic Vice President- no longer have the problem of vari- while battling other students on something has made Martin Jackson with a number of ous systems not being able to talk to the tabletop. Part of the club’s phi- they may- it easier for observations regarding the short- each other.” losophy is that any player can join, be haven’t tried before, something people to connect without face-to- comings of PeopleSoft and the ways Greater ease of technological and with more play comes the im- they didn’t think they would try face communication, but the physi- in which Cascade was better. communication will in turn allow provement of skills. More ad- until they heard about the club,” cal presence brings the game to life Jackson explained that this seem- the University to improve its servic- vanced players are able to guide Tamura said. in a way that the online world can- ing “step backward” is an inevitable es and better compete with other in- newer players through the various While casual play allows for new not. part of the process of this transition. stitutions. rules and regulations of MTG. members to delve under the sur- “It only gets better with more “The immediate focus of the “We are at a competitive disad- Part of what makes the game so face and hone their skills, sanc- people together,” Frankle said. many people involved in the project vantage with peer institutions when daunting is the rules that influence tioned competition is not necessar- “Variety in both player and deck is to ensure that the information in it comes to accessing and utilizing every moment of play. ily the next step. “If you find that are both important. We have a areas such as student records is ac- information that is key to the suc- “So far, I feel like it’s kind of you want to be more competitive at gamut from casual to competitive curately converted from the old sys- cessful recruitment and retention a high barrier for entry,” fresh- Magic, then … definitely do it. But that’s much better now than it was. tem to the new one,” Jackson said. of students,” states the “Reasons We man Victoria Vaz said. “But I feel if not, that’s what casual Magic is People grow as players and make a “Once these basic tasks are com- are Moving to PeopleSoft” docu- like people have been conscien- for,” Tamura said. lot of different connections, friend- pleted, we’ll be able to turn atten- ment. “[With PeopleSoft] we will tious of the fact that I’m still a new The UPS Magic Club aims to ships … Nobody’s in their mom’s tion to refining the interfaces that be able to identify which types of player. People are pretty accom- help those interested in both areas basement. This is college. Puget students, staff and faculty will use.” students drop out and which ones modating because they know that of play, providing smaller events Sound is a place where everybody While it will take time to fully graduate with greater precision. for the members of the club. Inter- is a nerd, and that’s one of the implement PeopleSoft and tailor the This can help us take action, and nal funding helps to raise money things I love most about it.” software to the University’s needs, the right kind of action, at an early for cards with which the members The UPS Magic Club consists the Optimize team asserts that the point in time.” can play in sealed events. These of people from all grades and ar- changes will benefit the institution’s In addition to ineffective techno- smaller events are a less strict pre- eas of study, and encourages any- technological abilities, which will in logical communication, the need view of how Wizards-sponsored one interested to join in the game. turn help the University to best ful- to implement a new software sys- competitions might play out. The club seeks to include and assist fill its obligations to students, staff tem can also be attributed to the Junior Mark Frankle, Presi- anyone from any background to and faculty. dent/Tsar and founder of the club, pick up a deck and jump in.

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By CAROLEA CASAS doubt resulted in the questioning a charge to Gambill on Feb. 22, either party. The social media of her credibility. qualifying that she had violated witch-hunt of Gambill that has re- Gambill states she was even the UNC Student Honor Code in sulted from her activism does lit- questioned by a female member speaking out about her rapist, as it tle other than to further perpetu- here is a revolution happening on the Universi- of the Hearings Board, who stated cast him in a poor light. ate the victimization and/or blame that, if she were in Gambill’s po- The university’s Attorney-Gen- of both parties in a vicious cycle. ty of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, and sition, the first instance of abuse eral Elizabeth Ireland went as far What can be said for sure is that it’s one that deserves attention across the nation. would have resulted in the ending as to say in an email to Gambill there is a definite taboo surround- of the relationship, suggesting fur- that her actions were “disruptive ing the issue of sexual violence on UNC sophomore Landen Gambill is facing enor- ther that Gambill’s choices to re- and intimidating” to her attacker. college campuses across America, main in the relationship and stall The school has since threatened and the current manner in which mous backlash over speaking out about her experiences with her complaint don’t line up logi- expulsion for Gambill, who said in universities attempt to achieve T cally. a statement to The Huffington Post: campus transparency results in is- her ex-boyfriend—experiences that she claims ended in rape Gambill’s credibility has been “Obviously, I’m afraid. I never sues like this. and verbal abuse. further damaged by the release of meant to make anyone mad at me Under no circumstances should her personal medical information, [by speaking out]. I’m mostly sur- a victim of sexual assault be including a recorded suicide at- prised at just how crazy it is, that hushed for the sake of preserving To create a timeline, Gambill his favor, only immediate suspen- they’re willing to charge me with and her ex-boyfriend were togeth- sion. something just because my rapist er during their freshman year at In May of 2012, the Universi- “The Honor Court issued is feeling uncomfortable.” “Under no circumstances UNC. During this time, Gambill ty Hearings Board found him not a charge to Gambill [...] As I was unable to reach Gam- should a victim of sexual claims she was the victim of re- guilty of two counts of sexual mis- bill personally for a statement, it is peated verbal abuse and unwant- conduct, and guilty of verbal ha- qualifying that she violated difficult for me to draw a line be- assault be hushed for the ed sexual advances until such time rassment. the UNC Honor Code in tween right and wrong, innocent sake of preserving [their] that the relationship ended. It was not until Dec. 5, 2012 that and guilty in this situation. During spring 2012, four he was able to regain admittance speaking out about her A number of online blogs in- attacker’s reputation.” months after the break-up, Gam- to the school, at which point he rapist.” cluding “Community of the bill filed a complaint against her claims he experienced numerous Wrongly Accused” and “A Voice ex-boyfriend through the univer- threats to his safety and was diag- for Men” are crying out against al- sity, and that’s where the situation nosed with PTSD. tempt. leged victims like Gambill as insti- his or her attacker’s reputation, but gets crazy. His attorney has made a public Gambill chose not to appeal gators of “false rape culture.” One due process should be observed in In February 2012, shortly after statement suggesting that Gam- the decision made by the Hearing of the main arguments against the examination of the accused. Gambill filed her complaint, her bill’s accusations have been inac- Board on her case, instead heading Gambill’s case in this vein is that, If Gambill’s case and the subse- ex-boyfriend, (who has chosen to curate and damaging to his rep- up the “We Stand with Landen” despite her alleged attacker being quent news coverage are an indica- remain anonymous in all inter- utation, an allegation that UNC campaign centered at UNC Chapel found innocent on charges of sex- tion of the current standard of pro- views), was called into the dean’s administrators have taken into se- Hill, and continuing to speak out ual misconduct, he is still referred tocol in handling these situations, office and put on suspension. rious consideration. about the abuse she says she ex- to in the media as her “rapist.” there is much left to be desired. According to an interview he Gambill’s ex-boyfriend lodged a perienced, as well as the difficulty What can be said is that the did with UNC’s newspaper, The complaint with the school, one he she now faces in making her story enormous game of he-said-she- Daily Tarheel he was not afforded claims was not driven by intent to heard. said Gambill’s case has trans- the platform to offer evidence in punish Gambill, but which has no The UNC Honor Court issued formed into is hardly helpful to Former president of Guatemala to stand trial Rios Montt first to be tried for war crimes by Latin American courts By C.J. QUEIROLO

Imagine, for a moment, that Pres- ident Ronald Thomas was brought into Honor Court for agreeing to raise student tuition. Now imag- ine that the Honor Court declared it had jurisdiction to strip Presi- dent Thomas of his title, keep him prisoner in his on-campus home, and try, one by one, the various deans and vice presidents in court proceedings that they themselves helped to write. Now, the student body would probably be confused; likely, we would probably think that the sit- uation was weird, strange or con- fusing. We wouldn’t exactly be cer- PHOTO COURTESY / THE ADVOCACY PROJECT / CREATIVE COMMONS tain where this power came from, or what the Honor Court thought Genocide: Street graffiti reads, “Wanted. Mejia Victores and Rios Montt for genocide” it was doing, but it would likely di- vide campus sharply and starkly. In Guatemala, a similar, albeit happen if the federal government al tribunals, all too plagued by in- cases that happened on or before on what to do about Rios Montt’s much more extreme situation has brought a charge against George efficiency and lack of enforcement that date; accordingly, becuase Rios taken place. A judge has approved W. Bush for war crimes, or against mechanisms. Montt’s crimes happened in the that the trial of José Efraín Ríos Barack Obama for continuing the Professor Amy Ross of the Uni- 20th century, international law ap- “This [court proceeding] Montt, the nation’s former presi- utilization of “enhanced interroga- versity of Georgia, writing in Al pears powerless to prosecute the dent, will go forward. tion” that began with the Bush ad- Jazeera, writes, “With cases before former president. is an instance of state This is an exceptional event: The international and now, its own na- Though I am usually partial to sovereignty which is not former president is charged with tional judiciary,” Guatemala “pres- international law, I find this kind of focused on nationalism, genocide—now you see what we “Imagine what would ents an important opportunity to decentralized emphasis on nation- mean when we say “much more ex- happen if the federal explore the efficacy” of different ju- al sovereignty to be effective in this United Nations conspiracy treme”—and other war crimes for risdictional structures to prosecute instance; Guatemala is not claim- theories, or even “realist” his role in the 1982 CIA-backed government brought a war crimes. ing to have a unique or special in- coup, as well as violence commit- charge against George W. Currently, war crimes are most terest that would require them to national interests.” ted during the country’s civil war. often sent to the Internation- violate any international law by (Brief note: I also do not intend to Bush for war crimes.” al Criminal Court in The Hague. trying the former president. On the draw a parallel between raising tu- However, because the court was contrary, Guatemala maintains that ition and war crimes and/or geno- created in 2002, it can only hear becuase international law is silent see COURTS page 4 cide). What makes the trial excep- ministration. tional, however, and not merely More than the oddity of trying a political, is that a Guatemalan court former president for war crimes in Want your opinion to be heard? is holding a trial in which a former the country in which she or he pre- Guatemalan president is the defen- sided, however, is the possibility of If you have a strong reaction to an article, e-mail us at [email protected], or visit our dant. an evolving human rights regime website at trail.pugetsound.edu and share your voice with us. We will select responses each This sort of thing is not common. that does not rely on “customary week to publish in the next issue. Imagine, for example, what would international law” or internation- 4 Opinions The Puget Sound Trail March 15, 2013 [email protected] New federal cell phone policy harms citizens By KAYLA GUTIERREZ

On Jan. 26 it officially became il- legal for consumers to unlock cell phones purchased after that date in order to use them with a different carrier. The Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, made this decision in October 2012. Unlocking cell phones was previously allowed as an exception to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998. The ban has not, to say the least, been well-received by the populace. It has, in fact, been so ill-received that a petition was submitted to the White House. The petition was created and sub- mitted to the “We The People” sec- tion of www.whitehouse.gov on Jan. 24 and has 114,322 signatures. The petition states, “We ask that the White House ask the Librarian of Congress to rescind this decision, and failing that, champion a bill that makes unlocking permanently le- g a l .” With so many huge issues con- fronting the country today, this rather small change to the DMCA might seem irrelevant, but the fact is that both Democrats and Repub- licans have shown support for the reversal of this ban. In addition, the White House responded to the peti- PHOTO COURTESY / ROBERT DONOVAN / CREATIVE COMMONS tion that was submitted. The official White House re- Cell phone locking: The new policy from the Library of Congress has come under attack from both Democrats and Republicans. sponse was written by R. David Edelman, Senior Advisor of Inter- Again, it may seem unnecessary it is quite clear that not allowing an try, so it is no surprise that this ban concerned with the “digital millen- net, Innovation, and Privacy. The to raise an issue such as this, but it is individual to do what they wish with has become such a problem or that nium;” however, this millennium is response is also available at white- a very important one. The DMCA, their property once they are no lon- the White House felt it was neces- still changing. house.gov. which was signed into law 15 years ger contractually obligated by a car- sary to respond to the petition. It is important to at least begin The response states that “The ago, determines many restrictions rier is simply wrong. The scope of this ban and the pub- considering the implications of bans Obama Administration would sup- in the realm of technology. Edelman stated in the official re- lic’s reaction is not limited to con- such as these as well as the way soci- port a range of approaches to ad- The petition submitted to the sponse that this is “common sense, sumerism. As mentioned earlier, the ety responds. dressing this issue, including narrow White House on one hand is a com- crucial for protecting consumer ban also raises questions about the The fact that a petition was sub- legislative fixes in the telecommuni- plaint based on consumer rights, choice, and important for ensur- ways in which society will choose to mitted and officially responded cations space that make it clear: nei- but on the other hand it, intention- ing we continue to have the vibrant, respond to technology rights. to suggests there is a serious need ther criminal law nor technologi- ally or otherwise, raises important competitive wireless market that de- Perhaps it is necessary to take a to address the problems with the cal locks should prevent consumers questions about the ways in which livers innovative products and solid completely new look at the DMCA DMCA that are being made appar- from switching carriers when they technology has changed the coun- service to meet consumers’ needs.” and its applications in the country ent because of changes in the world are no longer bound by a service try. This ideal is engrained in the as it stands technologically today. of technology and it’s role in the agreement or other obligation.” In the realm of consumer rights, minds of many people in this coun- As the title suggests, the DMCA is country.

impossible or dangerous. courts The innovative strategy has di- A dramatic overreaction: continued FROM page 3 vided former Guatemalan officials, with some threatening violent re- own crimes that national courts taliation. Boy “violently” eats food, is suspended need to take the matter into their Several retired military offi- correction. It is not that the initial Kitty bubble guns. The kindergart- own hands. By OLIVER FIELD cers—who were in power when response was wrong per se, but once ner was suspended for 10 days. Thus, this is an instance of state Rios Montt was president—said in the teacher and the principal real- According to the girl, her teacher sovereignty which is not focused a national newspaper that they “are Last week, there was a holdup in a ized that this child was playing with told her she could go to jail for her on nationalism, United Nations ready to fight again if circumstanc- second-grade classroom. Or at least his food, don’t you think a two-day actions. conspiracy theories or even “real- es require it.” that’s what Joshua Welch’s teach- suspension and a phone call home Again, the heightened sense of se- ist” national interests. Guatemala The precedent has always been er assumed when she witnessed the seem a tad excessive? curity and sensitivity is natural, and is acting in the interest of justice; for international courts to try crim- boy playing with his food. Concerning as this story may be, even encouraged if a teacher or par- to make up for the past mistakes inals in highly politicized trials Joshua, a 7-year-old at Park El- ent can make a lasting impression of the nation by trying the former with judges sitting from disinter- ementary in Maryland, nibbled his about gun violence. leader of the nation in the very ested nations; the Nuremberg tri- Pop-Tart-like pastry into the shape “... after analyzing the What crosses the line is when, af- country he purported to command. bunals set that when they invented of a gun. The moment he pointed ter analyzing the scale of the inci- But consider the example of the corpus of modern international it at another student he was repri- [incident], administrations dent, school administrators follow President Thomas once again; the human rights law. manded by the proper authorities follow through with their through with suspensions and pun- nation, much like the student body This was both becuase the Allied and his parents received a rather ishment for children who are not de- would be, is confused, uncertain of powers feared that if left to nation- unexpected phone call. Instead of a suspensions for children.” veloped enough to understand the what to do going forward or who al court proceedings the war crimi- stern talking-to or perhaps a lesson ramifications of their play. they should be backing. nals would get off the hook. How- on violence, school administrators it is not an isolated incident. Teachers are in great positions to Legally, it seems that the courts ever, if Guatemala is able to bring felt the need to suspend the Josh- In January, two 6 year olds in Tal- help their students learn from such and the current administration are justice to historicla victims of geno- ua for violently threatening another bot County, Maryland were sus- experiences, but I do not agree that in the right (they certainly are ethi- cide, that model may be outdated. student. pended after playing cops and rob- scaring the student or giving the cally); however, the worry does re- Obviously, we can only wait to The school went further and sent bers at recess using their hands and child a break from school is going to main that the president may have see what the court does. Either the a letter home to parents encouraging fingers as pretend weaponry. That solve the problem. some supporters left who may re- court will find justice for the vic- them to discuss the harmful incident incident came just weeks after an- These children are not evil and sort to violence. tims of genocide in the 20th centu- with their own children, for fear that other first grader, in Montgomery their actions are certainly not threats The trouble with this decentral- ry, or it will back away, afraid of the snack time might strike again. County, Maryland was suspended to society or their peers. If there is a ized model of international law en- president’s supporters, and turn yet Is this real life? for saying “pow” while holding an concern about gun culture in Amer- forcement, however, is that many another blind eye. In the wake of the horrific shoot- imaginary gun. ica, teachers and educators should nations remain under the influence I doubt it, though. Once you go ings of last fall, it is completely un- Then there was that 5-year-old girl react reasonably to innocent kids at of former leaders who need to be as far as this court has, you can’t ex- derstandable for our country’s edu- from Pennsylvania who was labeled play. brought to justice. actly go back easily. I don’t think cators to be sensitive about the issue a “terrorist threat” by her school’s Perhaps a guiding story or piece Many states in Africa, South that Diversions hours with Presi- of firearms. We all learned of the administration and subjected to psy- of wisdom could do a lot more Asia, Eastern Europe and South dent Thomas would be particular- tragic events across the nation and chological evaluations after she was good than a suspension and a media and CentralAmerica remain too lyproductive if you had just sen- our hearts went out to the victims overheard talking to a friend about storm of confusion for such a young unstable or under the influence of tenced him to house arrest and and their families. shooting each other … with Hello person. problematic leaders such that a trial demanded he reduce your tuition. But I think this may be an over- in national courts would be either

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According to Dr. about ourselves, so let’s try to change n Sunday, March 4, researchers announced ally the foundation for any kind of Hannah Gay, the pediatrician that success, and it’s most certainly one of the way we think about ourselves in that a Mississippi toddler has become the fi rst treated the Mississippi toddler, an the most crucial parts of a fantastic relation to others without comparing. early and aggressive use of these sex life. When you respect yourself, One way is to take some time to re- child to ever be functionally cured of HIV, treatments is credited for the two- other people will respect you, too. ally love yourself. Carve out an hour, year absence of the virus within or 20 minutes, or 10 minutes to do giving hope to many HIV- and AIDS-infected When you are capable of making your the body of the child. own decisions, you’re less likely to do something that you really love. I fi nd people worldwide that a cure to this seemingly incurable Eff ective treatments are only something you’ll regret tomorrow. that meditating for even just 10 min- O a small part of the progress that Th is is where enthusiastic consent utes can help me feel like I’m getting virus may be on the horizon. has been made in the global fi ght (a phrase I hope we’re all familiar with the attention I really need (because no against HIV and AIDS. Th e ma- on this liberal artsy sex-positive cam- one knows what you like best better Typically, pregnant women in million of them are under the age jor progress in decreasing the ef- pus) comes in—you should never, than you do). the United States are tested for HIV of 15. Many of these children and fects of HIV and AIDS has been in ever feel guilted or pressured or obli- Also, do good things for yourself, as a routine part of prenatal care young adults contracted the virus preventing transmission from oc- gated to make sexytimes with some- like eating healthy foods and exercis- so that those who are diagnosed while still in the womb. curring in the fi rst place, through one. Go into it thinking, “Th is person ing. Write short lists of things you like can receive proper treatment in While many here in the United increased access to contraceptives is so lucky that I’m deciding to love about yourself, or, if that seems too order to decrease the chances of States do not consider the spread and sex education about the dan- them up!!” not “Well, at least it’s better hard, think of three things that you their child inheriting the virus. of HIV and AIDS to be as big of a gers of risky sexual behavior. than nothing.” really love that don’t involve other Th e mother of this child, however, domestic issue as it is in the devel- By identifying at-risk popula- Th e culture we live in can make people. Spend some time reading had not received any prenatal care, oping world, the Centers for Dis- tions—such as those that engage feeling good about ourselves pretty things about which you’re passion- and thus did not learn of her infec- ease Control have reported that in intravenous drug use and those tough at times. Advertisements, tab- ate, doodle pictures of fl uff y animals, tion until aft er the infant had been there are around 50,000 new HIV who have multiple sexual partners loids and TV shows are all designed write a haiku, fi ngerpaint—whatever born, causing doctors to employ infections per year in this coun- and do not use contraception— in some way to make people feel bad fl oats your boat. more aggressive treatment meth- try (although those numbers have and paying special attention to about themselves. Knowing this gives You can also focus on what you are ods than usual. stabilized in recent years). While at-risk demographics, the CDC you an edge over tons of people: Me- capable of doing, instead of on what Two years later, aft er a cessation the rate of infection in the United has developed a comprehensive dia’s most lucrative business strategy you think you can’t do. When you in the administration of anti-retro- States is substantially lower than strategy that has helped to reduce is implying they can “fi x” you. stress about things you think you can’t viral medications, the toddler has many places around the globe, the rates of HIV and AIDS in the Well, have I got a secret for you: handle, break it down into tiny, man- shown no more signs of the virus it was not long ago that an AIDS United States drastically since the You don’t need fi xing! An important ageable pieces; “sweep the fl oor, put in either her blood or her DNA. diagnosis was considered a death epidemic’s onset in the 1980s. part of deciding to feel good about dirty clothes in the hamper and throw While a cure for the virus in sentence. Here at Puget Sound we have yourself is recognizing when you’re out old food” all seem like less daunt- adults may not be within reach While an AIDS diagnosis low- several options for students wor- comparing yourself to other people. ing tasks than “clean my room.” When for quite some time, these fi nd- ered life expectancy drastically in ried about their own potential I notice that people oft en want to be you’ve completed all your mini-tasks, ings may save the lives of the many the 1980s and 90s, today there are exposure to HIV and other more as outgoing, skinny, involved, smart, you’ll realize that you were capable of children born with HIV through 31 medications approved to treat common sexually transmitted buff , cool and/or funny as someone doing something big all along. Focus- more aggressive treatments within HIV (according to innovation. diseases. Counseling, Health and else. Sure, we can admire someone for ing on the little victories gives you the the fi rst days aft er birth. In light of org, a subset of the Pharmaceuti- Wellness Services off ers free con- their positive qualities, but ultimately confi dence to face tough situations. this good news, it is only fi tting to cal Research and Manufacturers doms as well as lower rates for by comparing ourselves to people, we In the end, we’re all right where we pay homage to the improvements of America). While in the 1990s a STD screenings and treatments. are creating a hierarchy of worth that need to be. We don’t need to try to be that have been made in HIV and person diagnosed with AIDS was Th e Tacoma Planned Parenthood is not just unnecessary, it’s destructive. like other people because we are never AIDS treatment in the past thirty expected to live for a period of just Health Center also off ers free Trash-talking others reinforces going to be other people. What we can years. a few months, today with treat- condoms and STD screenings at thinking negatively about ourselves, do is be our best selves, and that starts According to data gathered in ment they can expect to live for a subsidized rate, as well as con- too. All it does is emphasize that you by forgiving your faults and loving November 2012 by the American years with little to no symptoms. sultations about the importance are self-conscious and need to put yourself for who you are now. If any- Foundation for AIDS Research, Many of these improvements of contraceptives and how one can others down to feel good about your- one deserves unconditional love, it’s today more than 34 million people have been made due to the approv- engage in healthy and safe sexual self. I know this is a lesson we were you. Be the fi rst to love yourself and live with HIV and AIDS, and 3.3 al of anti-retroviral treatments in activity. all supposed to learn in elementary others will follow your example. 6 The Puget Sound Trail features March 15, 2013 [email protected] Hopfenbeck and Rodriguez take split ticket pecting, both have high hopes for their year in office together. “I definitely see us working well to- gether since we are very good friends and we’ve worked well together in the past in ASUPS,” Hopfenbeck said. “I really see the benefit in having a split ticket because we both have re- ally good ideas to bring to the table … I’m excited and I definitely think Santi and I will work well together.” “I see the continuity of progress that ASUPS has made in the past couple years. And I see a strong team with good ideas, a lot of drive, a lot of passion and a lot of dedication to the students from both Eric’s side and my side,” Rodriguez agreed. Further, both Hopfenbeck and Ro- driguez commented on their surprise with the results. Given the rarity of such an out- come—according to Rodriguez it has been over 10 years since a split tick- et was elected to ASUPS office—it is hard to predict how well the can- didates will work together and what PHOTO COURTESY / GRACE WITHERELL PHOTO COURTESY / CHRIS PUTNAM compromises they will reach on var- ious aspects of their respective plat- Hopfenbeck: ASUPS president-elect, Hopefenbeck notes both Rodriguez: Current ASUPS Senator at large and Vice Presi- forms. bittersweet nature and benefits of split ticket. dent-elect will bring a continuity of progress to office next term. “The last time it happened, the By JACK TODD Rodriguez. was my hope that we would be there “I feel 100 percent comfortable [Vice President] resigned,” Rodri- Both candidates are excited about together and that both of us would working with Eric. It’s a bit bitter- guez said. Other positions elected into of- The votes are in and, well, they’re a the results, which were finalized at 5 be implementing the changes we sweet, but still good … I’m really, re- fice on Tuesday were Ian Latimer and bit surprising. p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, though had planned,” Hopfenbeck said, “but ally happy about it, I just can’t cel- Vivien Jones as Senators-at-Large, In an unusual and unexpected they admit the outcome is a bitter- Santi is one of my good friends, so it ebrate in the way that I wanted,” he Marc Fagaragan as Junior Senator split-ticket outcome, your ASUPS sweet one. worked out.” said. and Alissa Hartnig as Sophomore President- and Vice President-elect “It’s bittersweet in that I was run- Rodriguez shared Hopfenbeck’s Even though the final results aren’t Senator. are Eric Hopfenbeck and Santiago ning with Krista, obviously, and it sentiments. quite what the candidates were ex- Klein describes visit to Palestine Climb Tacoma grabs By JORDAN MACAVOY student attention On March 7, Emma Klein, a graduate student at Seattle Uni- By THOM STONE The other larger room has lon- versity, visited campus for a dis- ger and more challenging moves cussion on her experience visiting Formerly known as Vertical that force climbers to go hori- Palestine. Klein is a Jewish Ameri- World, the downtown boulder- zontal, stretch or leap in order to can who grew up in Boston, Mass. ing gym Climb Tacoma is looking complete routes. “My perspective really comes more and more like an extension It almost goes with out say- from my Jewish education,” she of Puget Sound’s outdoorsy on- ing that Climb Tacoma’s primary said during her introduction. campus community. downside is its location—without Her presentation was sponsored On any given weekday after- regular access to a vehicle, stu- in part by Jewish Voices For Peace, noon, you’d be hard-pressed not dents would have to rely on Pierce an organization in Seattle, and to spot at least one Puget Sound County’s bus system to reach the Justice and Service in Tacoma, or student decompressing on the gym, which is about as reliable as JuST. She is a dancer and a perfor- climbing walls after a long day of a politician. mance artist, and her work with class. Thus for some, the Fieldhouse’s the Israeli-Palestinian movement PHOTO COURTESY / DYLAN WITWICKI Unlike in past years, students’ bouldering gym may be a more has led her to testify as a propo- callouses and toned forearms are convenient option, but certainly nent for human rights. Klein: Klein, a Jewish American currently at Seattle University, no longer the byproducts of Edge- not a better value. Klein’s presentation focused on presented on her visit to the West Bank, a Palestinian territory. works’ advanced climbing routes; As sophomore Will Peil not- her visit to the West Bank, a Pales- Climb Tacoma is now flourishing ed, “The entrance fee [$20] isn’t are mediated by armed soldiers. ugees under U.N. law. tinian territory surrounded by Is- due to its routes, which cater to worth it because it’s hard to finish She also shared emotional sto- Boycott, Divestment and Sanc- rael on the north, south and west. climbers of every experience lev- a route without dropping down ries about Palestinian families liv- tions encourages boycotts of “com- Klein opened with a brief history el, and its affordable membership onto the rock floor and stubbing ing in Israeli territory who owned panies that profit from apartheid,” of the Israel-Palestinian conflict. at $35 per month. your toes.” their land before the U.N. mandat- such as SodaStream and Victoria’s She then spent the bulk of her time As any climber will tell you, Recently, to the particular in- ed separation of territory. Secret. The speaker pointed out in- discussing her own experiences climbing is a sport that demands trigue of drinking-age climbers, During this anecdote, she ex- stances of success in the campaign, during her visit to the West Bank. constant practice, especially if Climb Tacoma began hosting oc- plained that Palestinians in Israe- including Caterpillar, a company “As an American, and as a Jew, I you want to master it. casional climbing film showings li territories are denied the right that produced bulldozers used by have the right to travel freely in the Thus affordability is central to for its members, complete with a to build on their own land due to Israeli forces to demolish Palestin- West Bank,” she explained, “But I Climb Tacoma’s success, as its ap- full keg of beer. the process required to obtain per- ian homes in Israeli territory. chose to go across the border as a peal has led many former Edge- Often, the films are indepen- mits; Palestinians are very rarely She also talked about her involve- pedestrian.” works members to shift their al- dently made documentaries fea- awarded these permits, whereas ment and the support of TIAA- Klein described what she saw legiances. turing esteemed climbers—one they are not difficult for Israelis to CREF, an organization that meets during her visit to the West Bank “Its atmosphere is great, so is documented Alex Honald as he obtain. the needs of non-profit companies and focused on the difference be- the price—it’s really unbeatable,” miraculously completed three of She also shared a story about across the world. tween Israelis and Palestinians said senior Jared Soares. Yosemite’s most challenging rock a Palestinian family who owned At the end of her presentation, traveling between East Jerusalem The gym’s employees are also faces all without a harness. a seven-home complex with 52 Klein opened the room up to ques- and Bethlehem. worthy of note, as their service is The gym keeps its members up- children and many adults, which tions and discussion from the au- She described the difficul- always friendly and genuinely en- dated via Facebook, where events was demolished. They were given dience. During this time, a heated ty many Palestinians exp­erience thusiastic. such as the film showings are ad- fewer than 24 hours’ notice and discussion about the nature of the crossing the Israeli West Bank Although Climb Tacoma is a vertised and new routes are shown they were taxed the equivalent of conflict and some historical events Wall, which cuts through Palestin- relatively small gym, both of its off to its supporters. $135,000 for the purposes of de- erupted, and Klein was met with ian territory. She also talked about rooms offer unique challenges as Although Climb Tacoma may molition and clean-up. slightly hostile resistance due to the Israeli perspective on the issue they undergo new route changes not be the most proximal climb- Finally, Klein discussed courses the use of the word “apartheid” to and likened it to the American re- every two weeks or so, much to ing gym to campus, Puget Sound of action that individuals can take describe the events. lationship with Iraq and Afghani- the delight of the gym’s most fre- students will, by and large, tell to help stem violations of human Klein ended by reiterating that stan. quent climbers. you that it is the most wholesome rights. She accentuated the “Boy- she is not a historian and that her The political efforts are motivat- One room is clearly designed climbing experience to be found cott, Divestment and Sanctions” speech was about her experience ed by Palestinian desire to attain with beginners in mind, featur- in Tacoma. campaign, a non-violent effort to in Palestine and not her own cul- basic human rights while Israe- ing a treadmill, free weights, a end Israeli occupation of Palestin- tural or religious interests. lis are concerned with their safety pull-up bar and some short, basic ian territory, enforce basic human due to the constant threat of vio- routes consisting of no more than rights and protect Palestinian ref- lence, and almost all interactions eight or so moves. features The Puget Sound Trail 7 [email protected] March 15, 2013 Activist’s poetry inspires Variety of spring break By NAKISHA RENEE JONES options at the Sound Jared Paul came to Puget Sound on Friday, March 8 and shared his By KARI VANDRAISS fers four separate trips for the more poetry with the Loggers in atten- adventurous among us. There is dance through engaging narratives and bold storytelling. For one golden week we are freed backpacking across Death Valley, Paul is an artist, activist, an- from the grind of academia in fa- surfing and backpacking in British ti-capitalist, musician and for- vor of an annual rite of passage, one Columbia and day hiking in South- mer caseworker. From one glance, embodied by youthful abandon and ern Utah. Paul may not seem like a loud-spo- excess. Tickets are booked for Las Conversely, there is no shortage ken radical, but once he’s on stage Vegas, Fort Lauderdale and various of students who are proud to say there’s no denying his passion for tropical locales, destinations sub- that they plan to spend 10 glori- activism. “Radical means to get to the consciously influenced by 90s epi- ous days doing absolutely nothing, truth; to get to the root,” he ex- sodes of The Real World. soaking up every precious minute plained. Paul used to wonder about PHOTO COURTESY / JAREDPAUL.ORG It’s almost the same as going watching Netflix on the couch. whether the time and effort he abroad, right? “Alternative Spring Break” trips Artist and Activist: Jared Paul visited campus to share his spent fighting for socialism was Bags are packed with extra- are growing in popularity as well; poetry and passion for activism. just making a big deal out of noth- strength Advil and cameras are the theme for this year is Immigra- ing, but whenever someone is reluc- even though “sometimes we’re not the time when artists finally get to charged; they’ll be needed to record tion and Advocacy. From March 17- tant to listen to him he thinks about ready for it to get that real.” share what they love. unforgettable nights that may be a 19, participating students will learn all the exploitation exported from Paul also emphasized the impor- “There are fewer and fewer in- about the realities of immigration America. tance of storytelling as a central stances when we’re gathered here little fuzzy in the morning. He thinks about the outsourced way to convey messages from per- in a room [without technology],” he For this one week it is socially ac- in the Puget Sound area. They will labor that America imposes on for- son to person. said. So finding moments to con- ceptable for your parents to pay for have the opportunity to get direct- eign workers for barely just com- “Poems and stories have been one nect with a vibrant audience is rare sun-filled days of concerts on the ly involved by volunteering, as well pensation; the looming amount of of our best means of communica- and should be used to the fullest. beach, swim-up bars and drinks as develop advocacy skills and hear illegal arrests of American citizens tion and expression for thousands “It was very powerful, and el- with tiny umbrellas permanently at- from local activists. all in the name of “safety” or “secu- of years,” he oquent- tached to your hand. All you have to Lighthouse will also offer an ASB rity;” and the growing corporations said. ly word- trip to help the homeless communi- that continue to feed off the liber- Through- “We rode out like patriots: ed,” Robert do is get through a few more classes. ties and wages of the public to fur- out the unapologetic, unbowed and Boyle, a stu- Wait. That’s spring break at a state ty in Portland. So not only are we ther their business. night, Paul dent, said. school. seasoned travelers, we like to give Paul says when he thinks of all of shared his unbroken” Members Maybe this was the case in the back to the community. those reasons, he can’t forget about own stories —Jared Paul of the audi- 1970s, when Puget Sound was Those planning to stick around his cause. For that purpose he goes of advoca- ence were ranked on Playboy’s top party campus have no shortage of ways to on stage, loud and unfiltered, will- cy, travel- captivated schools, but that reputation has spend the time off. ing to lay out the bare truth for his ing, bicycling, love and protesting. as Paul brought his hard-hitting Make a day trip to Pike Place in audience. His poems were creative interpre- performance to a close. One of the been thoroughly stamped out for “My tongue’s been sharpened,” tations of his life in Rhode Island lessons Paul emphasized was that several decades. Seattle or take the ferry to spend the he remarked in one of his poems, and abroad as he journeyed across “everyone is an artist.” It doesn’t While no doubt there are stu- weekend on Vashon Island. Spend America fighting for fairness and matter in what form of expression dents making trips to Cabo and the a snow day at Crystal or go with a accountability. the artistry comes out, whether it’s like—mostly seniors looking for group to hike Rainier. “We rode out like patriots: un- poetry, music, dance or anything one last hurrah before graduation— For the over-21 crowd, try out of apologetic, unbowed and unbro- else. Paul summarized that all one by and large we do spring break a a few of the popular happy hours ken,” he described. has to do is prepare, practice and around Tacoma. We suggest Mar- Puget Sound alumna Aliyah share. little differently around here. Simcoff was dumbfounded by the “This moment is all that remains We go to Napa Valley in Califor- row, 1022 and The Eleven Eleven performance. in the empire of yesterday,” Paul nia for a long weekend of wine tast- for a truly local experience. “Bringing Jared Paul was amaz- stated in one of his poems. Stu- ing, or maybe to a summer home in The “spring break phenomenon” ing,” she said. She appreciated hav- dents are encouraged to seize the the San Juan Islands. A few dedicat- has been under media scrutiny for ing his honest perspective shared at moment, take a risk and share what ed fans travel to Scottsdale, Arizona some time, but the variety of spring Puget Sound because a “liberal arts needs to be heard. to watch the Mariners get ready for break experiences is huge. In some education only goes so far when For more information on Jared cases the stereotypes are certain- you limit the voices that are here.” Paul, visit his website jaredpaul. the upcoming season. One of the tips that Paul gave to org, or check out his band Prayers We go to Sun Valley to ski, and let ly accurate, but on a campus such his audience about telling an hon- for Atheists. He will be on tour un- ourselves be tourists in our friends’ as ours, the extremes that the me- est story was “not to be nervous and til April for those interested in see- hometowns. Large groups rent dia represents (think MTV-spon- PHOTO COURTESY / JAREDPAUL.ORG anxious” because performing is ing him perform again. houses on the coast in Dawson’s sored beach parties) are not nearly Creek-esque fashion. Some of us as prominent. are attending conferences across the So yes, spring break does a look a nation, or even jet-setting to Europe little different at Puget Sound. And KUPS and BSU collaborate on film series to visit friends and family abroad. that’s the way we like it. We really are a classy bunch. said. Lochner and Graham Baker, Americans, the prison-industrial By HAILA SCHULTZ Puget Sound Outdoors also of- KUPS’s Assistant Alternative Mu- complex and highlights the experi- “Literally every genre of popu- sic Director approached Romeo ences of individuals surviving in an lar, genuinely ‘American’ music with an idea in mind, and they care- oppressive system.” was created by black musicians. fully selected films that would best The producer of the film, George- Jazz, rock, punk, hip-hop, techno all serve their purpose in hosting this town ethnomusicologist Ben Har- have roots in African American life series. bert, will present the film personal- and culture,” KUPS’s Kirby Loch- Romeo, too, saw the value in co- ly and a facilitated discussion will ner said. hosting a series with another club follow. KUPS and the Black Student on campus. The synopsis of the film says Union (BSU) are halfway through “Part of the reason, I , on behalf that Harbert “weaves together in- their collaborative film series, of BSU, decided to partner with terviews and performances of ex- which Imari Romeo of BSU hopes KUPS is to be more involved on traordinary inmate musicians— will serve to “educate our commu- campus, become an outlet for stu- some serving life sentences, some nity on Black culture and its influ- dents and to discover other ways to new commits and one soon to be ences in music.” bring our campus closer together,” released … the film offers an unex- All of the films featured in the se- she said. pected look at prison life, pushing ries are about Black musicians, and Lochner said that the screening viewers to reach their own conclu- the next two films will share the of the first film, Wheedle’s Groove: sions about music, criminality, re- common thread of either margin- The Story of Seattle’s Forgotten gret, redemption, and the humanity alized musicians or misunderstood Soul and Funk Scene of the 1960s in us all.” music. and 1970s, was a great success. On Thursday, May 2, Romeo and In addition to using this series as Viewers, both students and non-stu- Lochner are considering showing a form of education, both KUPS and dents followed the viewing with a Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme, a doc- BSU see this film series as an op- deep discussion afterwards, explor- umentary about freestyle rap. KUPS portunity to become more connect- ing discrimination, Black Power, and BSU are planning on continu- ed and have a greater impact on the the erasure of movements and com- ing this series next year. campus community. munities, and gentrification. “Music is an outlet for everyone, As you may have noticed, KUPS The next film in the series, a doc- we listen to it when we walk, run, has been making serious changes umentary called Follow Me Down: study, dance, party, and it is some- this year as it flourishes and grows Portraits of Louisiana Prison Musi- thing that can be enjoyable in any on campus. cians, will be sponsored in part with context,” said Romeo. “We will “As a radio station we’ve been the School of Music and shown on not be able to cover the entire mu- trying to collaborate with oth- April 4. sic timeline … but we want to spark er groups on campus to increase According to Lochner, “this film conversations and to bring some- visibility and interest,” Lochner will incorporate themes such as thing new to the discussion table.” the mass incarceration of African 8 sports The Puget Sound Trail March 15, 2013 [email protected] Logger baseball swept by rival Whitworth By MARISSA FRIEDMAN Despite the loss, the Loggers proved that they could compete, and compete well, with a tough oming off of a successful Northwest Conference conference team. Puget Sound Baseball opening series against Whitman at home last “Whitworth is a very good base- ball team and we went toe to toe weekend, in which the Loggers (7-9, 2-4 NWC) with them in Spokane. We’re ma- Upcoming Games turing and learning with every won two out of the three games, Puget Sound pitch. We will continue to grow Spring 2013 travelled to Eastern Washington this weekend to take on the and we’re going to start winning C those close games,” Coach Brian Whitworth Pirates (8-6-1, 3-0 NWC) at Merkel Field. Billings said. His players echoed similar senti- March 16 at Col. of Idaho 1 p.m. (Carter batted 4-5 in the game). ments. “We faced a very good team The series opened with a dou- The Loggers added two more and went toe to toe with them all bleheader on Saturday, March 9. runs in the sixth, and thanks to a three games, we just couldn’t quite March 17 at Col. of Idaho 12 p.m. Game ONE featured a pitcher’s solid pitching effort on the part of close the door but our team real- duel between senior Matt Robin- junior Jarrod Beiser (Cupertino, ly came together and grew up this Calif.), who gave up only one run March 17 at Col. of Idaho 3 p.m. in six innings, led the Pirates 3-1 “We’re maturing and going into the latter stages of the “ The team showed a lot of game. March 18 at Col. of Idaho 2 p.m. learning with every pitch. The Pirates, however, quickly fight this weekend. It was We will continue to grow turned it around. Whitworth play- a big jump on the learning er Jeremy Druffel put Pirates in the curve for us. ” March 23 vs. Pacific Lutheran 12 p.m. and we’re going to start lead with a grand slam in the sev- winning those close games.” enth inning, and the Pirates fol- —Jarrod Beiser —Coach Brian Billings lowed this up with the addition of March 23 vs. Pacific Lutheran 3 p.m. seven more runs in the eighth to cement a resounding 12-3 victory in favor of Whitworth. weekend,” sophomore Connor Sav- March 24 vs. Pacific Lutheran 1 p.m. Game three of the series on Sun- age (Bothell, Wash.) said. day, March 10 turned out to be “The team showed a lot of fight son (Lafayette, Calif.) from Puget quite a battle. The Loggers had a this weekend. It was a big jump on March 29 at Linfield 12 p.m. Sound and Dan Scheibe from 4-3 lead going into the latter stages the learning curve for us,” Beiser Whitworth, both First-Team All- of the game, but Whitworth pulled added. Northwest Conference starting even at 4-4 with Puget Sound in the While the losses dropped the March 29 at Linfield 3 p.m. pitchers. eighth to force the game into extra Loggers below .500 on the season, Although Robinson struck out innings. there is still plenty of time left for eight in 7.2 innings without giv- In the 14th inning, the Log- the team to turn things around. At March 30 at Linfield 12 p.m. ing up an earned run, Whitworth gers took the initiative and scored 7-9 overall (2-4 NWC), the Loggers edged Puget Sound with four runs the potential game-winning run are still in good position with al- due to Logger errors. Despite an to make it 5-4 in favor of Puget most two months left in the season. For more information on impressive offensive effort with 11 Sound. The Loggers will take a break hits on the game, the Loggers could The lead did not hold up for from Northwest Conference play Loggers Baseball, please visit only score two, falling 4-2 in nine long, however. Whitworth imme- to face College of Idaho next week- http://www.loggerathletics.com/sports/bsb/in- innings. diately responded by scoring a run end in a four game series begin- Game two of the doubleheader to tie the game up again in the bot- ning March 16. dex featured an early Puget Sound lead, tom of the 14th, and then finally Northwest Conference play will with junior Christian Carter (San clinched the deal by scoring a sixth resume for Logger baseball on Diego, Calif.) hitting a solo home and game-winning run in the bot- March 23 with a three-game series run to begin the fourth inning tom of the 16th inning. versus cross-town rival Pacific Lu- theran University. Men’s tennis comes up short over weekend 0-7 start in Northwest Conference has Loggers searching for answers

By STEPHEN HAMWAY by the duo of junior John Stevens Though the end result was the (Portland, Ore.) and sophomore same, the Loggers can be encour- It is no secret that Puget Sound Abe Noyes (Southwest Harbor, aged by the fact that their last two men’s tennis has struggled at the Maine), who won their doubles matches were their most competi- outset of their 2013 season. Four match 8-5. tive of the season, suggesting that straight conference losses to open Leading 2-1 after the first por- the team is slowly but surely im- the season—the last three of which tion, the Loggers needed three proving. saw the Loggers lose every set— victories in the singles matches to However, there is no getting had the team reeling. And so the gain their first overall victory of around the fact that this has been Loggers began their slate of match- the season. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing start for men’s ten- es hoping for a different result. not meant to be. nis. The first match of the week Deuel won the number three The Loggers will face off against came against rival Pacific Luther- match by a score of 7-5, 6-4, and NWC rival Linfield today, March an on Wednesday, March 6. Un- Stevens won 7-6, 6-1, but all of the 15, in a battle of two teams still fortunately, this match was simply other matches went the Bearcats’ searching for their first win of the more of the same. way. Because of that, the end result season. To their credit, the Loggers was a 5-4 come-from-behind vic- For more information, check out fought hard during their doubles Staring down the competition: A Logger tennis player gets tory for Willamette over the Log- www.loggerathletics.com matches, as all three were very ready to receive a serve during a weekend match. gers. closely contested. Sophomore Graham Baker From the beginning, the Log- in singles, as he easily defeated his (Denver, Colo.) and senior Mi- gers looked better than they had opponent 6-2, 6-2 to take one of chael Cutter (Colorado Springs, against PLU. For the first time two Logger singles victories. The Colo.) fought particularly valiant- all season, the Loggers claimed a other was a back-and-forth battle Women’s Lacrosse suffers ly in the first match, but ultimately doubles match, as Deuel and soph- that saw Baker win 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. fell 9-7. Overall, however, the Loggers lost The team was also unsuccessful 6-3, dropping their record to 0-6 close loss in home opener in its singles matches, as the Log- “ Though the end result was on the season. gers were swept without any need the same, the Loggers can The Loggers had one final against Pacific. for a tiebreaker. Cutter lost the chance to salvage their weekend, team’s first singles match 6-4, 7-6, be encouraged by the fact as they travelled to Willamette to and freshman Daniel Deuel (Oak- that their last two matches take on the Bearcats on Saturday, land, Calif.) fell 6-3, 7-6. were their most competitive March 9. For more details on Despite these solid performanc- This time around, the Loggers es, the overall result was the same of the season. ” jumped out to an early lead, as Loggers Lacrosse, please visit as it had been in the three prior they claimed two of the three dou- http://www.loggerathletics.com/sports/wlax/ matches: a 9-0 Logger defeat. bles matches. For the second time The weekend saw the Loggers omore Jake Peterson (Bellevue, in as many days, Deuel and Peter- index go back on the road, facing off Wash.) handled their opponents son claimed their match, winning against Lewis and Clark and Wil- in a fiercely contested 8-6 victory. by a score of 8-4. lamette on March 8 and March 9, The match also saw Peterson win This time they were matched respectively. The Puget Sound Trail sports 9 [email protected] March 15. 2013 Loggers blanked by Pios, rally versus Bearcats

By HANNAH CHASE

It was a weekend of highs and lows for the Loggers’ women’s ten- nis team, as they fell to Lewis and Clark on Friday, March 8 but were able to rally the next day, earning a victory over Willamette. The match against Lewis & Clark was a frustrating one, as the Loggers fell behind in the doubles matches and could not recover, getting swept in the process. Of the three matches, the most competitive was the third, in which sophomores Malia Ford (Makawao, Hawaii) and Allison Embernate (Kihei, Hawaii) battled but were ultimately defeated 8-4. The Loggers did not fare much better once the singles portion of the match began. All of the indi- vidual matches went in the Pio- neers’ favor, and none of them re- quired a tiebreaker set. According to Logger Athletics, junior Logan Thompson lost her first singles match of the season, as she dropped the third match 7-5, 6-4. Overall, the Loggers lost to Lewis and Clark 9-0, making it the first time this season that the Loggers have not won a single match. Fortunately, the Puget Sound women’s tennis team got back on track with a 6-3 defeat over Willa- mette this past Saturday, March 9. The Loggers (4-3, 4-3 NWC) took Touchdown: A Logger tennis player zeros in on the ball, gearing up for a forehand return in a weekend NWC match. an early lead during the doubles matches and continued to impress during singles to end the match ended in a Logger loss but junior Willamette collected points for tle, Wash.) won 6-4 over Bearcat 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) in the number four with a 6-3 victory. Logan Thompson (Decorah, Iowa) the board, their earned point in Mandy Carlson in the number five match. The first point for the Loggers and junior Marissa Friedman (No- the number one match against se- match. Thompson and Friedman The Loggers will host a double was earned by Ford and Ember- vato, Calif.) gained the Logger ad- nior Maddie Thiesse (Chanhassen, both won in three sets to clinch header today, March 15, begin- nate with an 8-3 win over Bearcats vantage with an 8-6 win at number Minn.) would be their last as the the win for the Loggers. Thomp- ning with a Northwest Confer- Mandy Carlson and Yasmine Gen- two doubles. Loggers took the advantage in the son defeated Stephanie Matsuura ence match against Linfield at 4 ena in the number three doubles. During the singles matches, the remaining singles matches. at number three 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 and p.m. followed by a nonconference The number one doubles match teams exchanged wins. Although Sophomore Josie Dow (Seat- Friedman took the win with 1-6, match against College of Idaho. Golf finishes fourth in Track and field performs well at Logger Invitational Pacific Lutheran Invitational By ROBBIE SCHULBERG the Loggers as he qualified in the of 15:36,71. The score was good By ANGEL JOHNSON par earning a score of 71 for the pole vault and 110 meter hurdles, enough to qualify for the NWC Loggers. The second meet of the sea- with marks of 4.01 meters and meet. The team as a whole was fight- The Puget Sound men’s golf son for the Puget Sound track 17.18 seconds, respectively. The Loggers prepare this week ing to lead the scoreboard in team had a great weekend of golf and field team took place at the Additionally, senior Matt Klein during midterms, as they will the team standings. With four with a large group of supporters Pacific Lutheran Invitational on (Portland, Ore.) performed well travel to McMinnville, Ore. to schools including Corban, War- for their multiple invitationals. March 9, which comprised of in several events, including the compete in Linfield’s Wildcat In- ner Pacific, Linfield and Puget On Thursday and Friday, several Loggers posting qualify- 5000 meter run, where he fin- vitational on Saturday, March 16. Sound, each raced to finish the March 7-8, the Loggers host- ing marks. ished third overall with a score day as the top team. ed the Logger Invitational tour- Freshman Elizabeth King However, Corban and Warner nament in Fircrest, where they (Portland, Ore.) led the wom- Pacific ended with a team score played against St. Martin’s and en’s team by performing her best of 308, while the Loggers were Trinity Lutheran in two rounds. jump in pole-vaults this year, one stroke behind on the board This tournament was scored finishing second at 3.18 meters. with a score of 309 to end day only with individual scores rath- Sophomore Sierra Grunwald one of the Pacific Invitational. er than a team score. Junior Matt (Philomath, Ore.) and freshman Howard and freshman Kitto (Lake Oswego, Ore.) scored Sunny Lewis (Portland, Ore.) Karsten Sladky (Madison, 150 during the tournament, and also led the women’s team. Wisc.) each shot 78 in the first improved during Friday’s por- Grunwald finishing second round of the invite. Sophomore tion to score 73. He led the Log- in the 1500-meter run with a Peter Bell (Klamath Falls, Ore.) gers throughout the tournament Northwest Conference quali- shot 10 over 82 for the Loggers and tied for seventh place, while fying time of 4:55.13 and Lewis on day one. also having the low round score coming in fourth in pole-vault- On the start of final day of the for the Loggers. ing, jumping 3.03 meters. Kath- invitational, it was apparent that Junior Derek Wilson (Bellev- ryn Flyte also qualified for the the Loggers would no longer be ue, Wash.) was 13-over during 1500-meter race at 5:01.78. able to keep up with the other the tournament and sophomore Junior Alicia Burns (Spokane teams. The Loggers sadly fin- Ricky Howard (Madison, Wisc.) Valley, Wash.), who captured the ished 12 strokes behind third to was 18-over. Both Wilson and third spot in the 800-meter run place fourth overall in the tour- Howard were the next top finish- and a qualifying time of 2:23.68, nament. ers for the Loggers. rounded up the women’s team. Kitto finished fifth overall in Right after finishing the Log- The men’s squad also tallied the tournament; he went 8-over- ger Invitational, the men’s team impressive results, most nota- par to have a concluding score headed south down to Aloha, bly by Matt Gilbert (Bellevue, of 151. Howard shot 78 to fin- Ore. to play in the two-round Pa- Wash.). The freshman had an- ish 12-over, earning 13th over- cific Invitational on Saturday and other impressive outing in his all, Wilson finished 19th, while Sunday, March 9-10. second collegiate meet, finish- Sladky finished 27th. The Loggers started off strong ing second in the javelin with The Puget Sound men’s golf during day one of the tourna- a throw of 53.71 meters, which team will travel again to Cal- ment. Kitto once again took the was just short of his school re- ifornia for their next tourna- lead for Loggers and overall in cord that he set in the first ment, the West Cup, on March the individual standings, and was spring meet. 25 and 26. the only play to go under par on Junior Joe Cerne (Enumclaw, the first day. He shot one under Wash.) was also a big name for 10 Combat Zone The Puget Sound Trail March 15, 2013 [email protected] The Combat Zone is intended to be a satirical work. The views and opinions expressed by the Combat Zone do not necessarily reflect those of the Puget Sound Trail, ASUPS or concerned parties or the University of Puget Sound. Please submit compliments or complaints in the form of letters to the editor. Scientists connect rat brains Rodman talks fail By CHIMEZ SNAPMAN home from North Korea, Kim Jong- Un’s government released state- Dennis Rodman had one job to ments threatening to nuke, well, do. For a while it seemed like he had everyone. This included the Unit- succeeded. ed States, something White House The former Bulls player was sent officials were sure the presence of recently to meet with Kim Jong-Un, Rodman in Chicago would have the nuke-happy leader of North Ko- checked. At first the United States rea and all-around not-so-great-guy. was stunned—how could Jong- Rodman was sent as a part of the Un be willing to nuke his new best White House’s new foreign policy friend? strategy: to confuse the f**k out of However, recent reports indi- our enemies. Rodman was the first cate that Jong-Un emerged display- in a long list of “personalities” to ing several piercings, including his be sent as foreign diplomats on be- septum, in addition to newly dyed half of the United States including bright orange hair. Nicki Minaj, Courtney Love, Cee Lo Rodman continues to insist Green and Joaquin Pheonix. The pa- Obama call up Jong-Un on the rade of unnatural colors and massive phone, insisting on a mutual love egos was designed to send the mes- for basketball as the conversation’s sage that the United States was not jumping-off point. “Kim just wants as much of a threat as everyone once to have a chat with Obama, man. PHOTO COURTESY / DYLAN WITWICKI believed. For a moment, it worked. He’s a huge basketball fan,” Rod- Rodman and Kim Jong-Un be- man said yesterday, “This nuclear came tight friends, laughing togeth- war business doesn’t mean anything. Beware: Hail your new masters er and exchanging jokes. Rodman He just wants to be noticed and tak- even went so far as to call Kim Jong- en seriously as a potential friend to By CHESTER FIELDS collective hive mind with the sole ent than what it is already. Un, “a great guy,” to the American O b am a .” purpose of completely eradicating Seeing this possibility, Scientists press. Unfortunately, before Hon- Taking drastic measures that The future is officially now, and it’s the human race in a violent blood- might use counter-science to prevent ey Boo Boo could be put on a plane frighten and confuse the majority just as f**king scary and horrifying bath, swarming humans and devour- the microchipping of our brains. But and sent to Russia, things went hor- of the American population are a as we all thought it would be. ing them alive, kind of like the movie then what? We’d fall behind quickly ribly awry. cry for attention—Where on earth Earlier this week, scientists outdid Willard. in the technological arms race that Soon after Rodman returned would Kim Jong-Un have learned themselves in their God-defying, na- Again, let me repeat: No matter would begin with the hive mind rats, that? ture-destroying quest to eradicate all what happens, the human race is who could organize quicker than a things good in the world by implant- screwed completely. The only thing Harlem Shake flash mob. ing microchips into rat brains. The we can do is decide which scenario They’d start breeding like … rats rats could communicate from several plays out. It’s up to each and every … and then overwhelm us, isolat- miles apart in a study and, using sci- one of us to decide which we pre- ing humans and mass rushing them, God rejects uggos ence, scientists had one rat signal the fer: zombie-like dystopia, or death by hungrier for man flesh than Uruk- other to press a specific switch. And hungry rats. hai. Have you ever seen Willard? By VONNIE KEATSGUTS down over time. You’re each about it worked. The zombie people scenario would I have. The remake, anyway. With 1/6,000,000,000th of my image at The rat was able to consistently certainly be bad. Our senses and de- Crispin Glover. It was nuts. EDITOR’S NOTE: God is omnipo- this point.” hit the switch corresponding to the sires would be deadened, and all pas- And then there wouldn’t even be tent, omnipresent, intangible and in- Though the generations have di- signal sent by the first rat, using the sion and love for life would be gone. humans at all, because we’d all be eat- effible. Schlhe is not a man. All gen- luted our Godly hotness on the magical power of Science. Exact- It’s arguable we wouldn’t even be en, and then the rats would spread dered, homo-centric pronouns in this whole, Schlhe made clear that from ly what Science is, no one has been conscious of anything. And the gov- out and live in our houses and eat our article have been replaced with ‘Schl- time to time he still works some of able to explain exactly, but whatever ernment would control us, and as food and play with our toys, mock- he,’ ‘Schler,’ or ‘Schlhis,’ to reflect this. the old magic on a lucky woman’s it is, it governs our lives in mysteri- everyone knows, government’s sole ing us throughout history. womb. ous ways beyond our control. purpose is to take away freedom. They would tear down our monu- God has expressed frustration re- “If you’ve ever wondered why The implications are as profound There’d be no more romance, no ments to Abraham Lincoln and put a cently over the widely propagated so many famous people are much as they are terrifying. It’s the end of more enthusiasm, no more sports- rat head on him, and all kinds of evil idea that mankind was created in more attractive than you, well, yeah. life as we know it. Basically, no mat- manship. There’d be no hope for things. And that can’t happen. Schlhis image. I like to intervene from time to ter how this plays out, one of two ter- any kind of rebellion, because the In summary, Science has, as many “If you think I created every sin- time, ya dig? I get bored, and then rible things will happen. government would be all up in our have predicted, brought about the gle person to look like me, you’re BOOM, I spawn Jennifer Lawrence. One: The technology will progress brains, seeing our thoughts, implant- early demise of our civilization. committing the sin of dumbassery,” That ass? That’s my image.” to human brains, who will be mon- ing dreams and so on. We’re either going to become God said. “Look, I take pride in my This reporter can confirm that itored and controlled by omniscient It’d be like if Aldous Huxley, Ray mindless zombie drones or eaten by image. Denzel, Mila Kunis, Cloo- indeed, God’s ass is at least as good government bodies accountable to Bradbury, George Orwell and Phil- rats, no matter what. But we’re going ney? Yeah, those are me. But Honey as Jennifer Lawrence’s. Bucking no one except Science, and we will ip K. Dick co-wrote some kind of su- to have to pick one. Boo Boo’s parents? Um, no.” tradition, God agreed to be inter- become enslaved, mindless zombie per depressing megabook that came So take some time today to ask The notion that all of us are made viewed face-to-face for this article. drones forever. true. Our lives would just be mind- yourself, would I rather be a zombie in Schler image has been common- Well, face-to-face-to-face-to-face. Or two: They restrict the technol- less routine, intense, repetitive labor or eaten alive? Ask your neighbors ly held for millennia, ever since the In creating beautiful people, God ogy to just the rats, who will spread and false consciousness transmitted and loved ones what they think. Ask Biblical creation story of Adam and grants them only a limited aspect of and multiply with this microchip- directly into our heads, probably in a spiritual leader in your community. Eve. Schler beauty. This reporter was as- ping brain thing, and be able to com- the form of short situational skits. Write to your congresspeople. Start In Genesis, it says, “So God cre- tounded to find that God’s “image” municate instantaneously as one In other words, it would be differ- the conversation today. ated man in Schlhis own image, in is comprised of an infinite num- the image of God Schlhe created ber of beautiful body parts. Scores him; male and female Schlhe creat- of butts. Grosses of heroic chins. ed them.” Over time, humanity has Thousands upon thousands of the come to believe that as we are de- the most beautifully sculpted gene- scendants of that original pair, we tailia and breasts. I never expected I must also be made in Schlhis image. could spend hours longingly gazing God rolled Schler eyes at that, caus- at a long row of scrota, until I be- ing a devastating earthquake off the held the ammased divine berry bags coast of Japan. of the Almighty God. “You people figured out how evo- Schlhe later explained why, on lution works, right?” Schlhe said. the opposite end of the spectrum, “I made Adam and Eve in my im- some people are much, much ug- lier than average. Apparently, there PHOTO COURTESY / DYLAN WITWICKI age. They were SMOKING hot, get it? But that shit gets watered are still some other forces at work in the Universe. God confirmed that Sarah Jessica Parker was created in the image of the Gallic horse-god- dess Epona, and that Lil’ Wayne was a project of the Aztec Gremlin de- ity Uputu. “Every once in a while they come out of retirement, and create Flava Flav or Anthony Davis,” Schlhe said. The takeaway here, Shclhe says, is not to associate ugly people with Schlhis doings. “I can’t tell you how many be- lievers have turned apostate just by glancing at Marilyn Manson. They say, ‘No way can there be a God if that albino orc was created in Schl- his image.’ I’m here to say that no, AF he wasn’t, and yes, I exist.” The Puget Sound Trail arts & entertainment 11 [email protected] March 15. 2013 Jimi Hendrix returns with posthumous release By MELANIE MAZZA cians, ranked by Rolling Stone to be Much of Henrix’s work was devel- the sixth best of all time. oped and recorded as he grew rest- Unfortunately, the rock and roll He was inducted into the U.S. less in The Jimi Hendrix Experience. lifestyle has been known to claim Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 Hendrix recorded and played inde- the lives of many prolific recording and the U.K. equivalent in 2005. pendently in order to pursue his artists far earlier than their audienc- His three non-posthumous al- musical experimentation. es would like. bums all number among Roll- It is important to recognize that This has been true of legends ing Stone’s top 100 of all time, and 43 years after Hendrix’s death, he is such as Elvis Presley, John Lennon he is perhaps best remembered for still releasing rock albums and fur- and Johnny Cash, whose deaths left his headlining performance at the ther solidifying his place in the mu- behind them a wake of unproduced Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. sical world as the father of the mod- works. Hendrix is known in the guitar ern electric guitar. Luckily for fans of James Mar- community for popularizing the Through these bold and previ- shall “Jimi” Hendrix, whose life was wah-wah pedal, a pedal that warps ously unreleased experimentations, claimed too soon in September of the sound of an electric guitar in a Hendrix continues to reveal the ge- 1970 at the young age of 28, the gui- way that mimics the human voice. nius he released in his short four- tar legend left behind a plethora of He is also known for bringing year career. The legend of Hendrix recorded and previously unreleased the effect of stereophonic phas- is extraordinary and arguably un- works, allowing new albums to be ing—changing the audible perspec- matched by any other recording art- produced posthumously. tive to give the illusion that different ist to date. Hendrix, father of a vast library of sounds are coming from different People, Hell and Angels is avail- music, was actually only alive long directions—into mainstream use. able online at the iTunes store or on enough to produce three of his al- Both of these effects are seen as NPR’s “First Listen” program. bums: Are You Experienced, Axis: common in modern music, and Those knowledgeable in the his- Bold as Love and Electronic Lady- hark back to Hendrix’s innovations. tory and performance of guitar as land. This newest production, People, well as newcomers to the genre will PHOTO COURTESY / ROLLINGSTONE.COM Since his death, nine of his al- Hell and Angels, is much more uni- enjoy Hendrix’s new album as a re- fied as a work than much of Hen- iteration of his many talents and the bums have been produced. These Jimi Hendrix: Even after his death in 1970, Jimi Hendrix’s mu- are sometimes of dubious origin, drix’s previously explosive and emo- versatility of the instrument and sic lives on with the release of People, Hell and Angels March 5. however, as his family only recently tional creations. genre. gained control of his music. extensively to gain control of his officially on March 5 to the joy of -ca The album alternates between For more information about Jimi The most recent posthumous re- music, recently acquiring it and en- sual fans as well as rock and roll afi- purely instrumental works and piec- Hendrix, and the legacy that was lease, titled People, Hell and Angels, suring validity for the production of cionados. es that have Hendrix’s solitary vocal left behind and continues please vis- is being supervised by Hendrix’s sis- any upcoming posthumous albums. Hendrix numbers alongside some overlays. People, Hell and Angels has it: http://www.jimihendrix.com/us/ ter, Janie Hendrix. People, Hell and Angels was released of the world’s most prolific musi- been reviewed by aficionados to be home. The Hendrix family has fought some of Hendrix’s best guitar work. Healthy options for Film Roadmap to Apartheid on-campus snacking opens eyes to unnoticed issues

By SOPHIE PATTISON foods and they will give you ener- gy for a good chunk of time. regarding human rights in Israel If you’re anything like me, the Peanut butter is an awesome authoritative influences in your life protein (on apples, graham crack- By LEANNE GAN they are living in. The concept provides Israel in their war.” have probably told you to choose ers, toast with bananas and honey, of apartheid is defined as “a sep- The documentary displays the fruit over candy, whole wheat over all that good stuff). Nuts in general On March 4, the inspiring aration of populations which one hard life of hundreds of Pales- white bread and vegetables over are a great choice. and award-winning documen- group institutionally dominates tinians that are deprived of basic saltines when snacking. Well, as One of my new favorite sourc- tary Roadmap to Apartheid was the other.” rights, such as the right to drive I’ve said before, you’re in college es of protein is Fage Greek yogurt. screened at the Rotunda in the The story of the 65-year-old on vital roadways, the right to en- now. Seriously, it’s amazing. Way more Wheelock Student Center, co- woman who became a suicide ter parts of the city and the right You don’t have to listen to any- amazing than other kinds of Greek sponsored by the Tacoma chapter bomber to “save her grandchil- to their own property. one about what you should eat. yogurt. of Jewish Voice for Peace and Jus- dren” was one that stood out The ultimate goal for the fu- You can eat whatever you want— Here’s the thing, in one six- tice and Service in Tacoma. among the graphic collection of ture is clear for millions of Pal- “can” being the operative word in ounce container there are 18 grams Promoting awareness for Pales- scenes depicting Israeli soldiers estinians who believe in ending this sentence. of protein. 18 grams! That is as tinians facing constant discrimi- breaking the arms ofPalestin- apartheid in Israel and becoming You can eat whatever you want, much protein as there is in a chick- nation and abuse in Israel, the ian men with stones and fami- a democratic country that has rid but do you really want to eat can- en breast, people. documentary was an eye-open- lies grieving deaths caused by air itself of prejudice and corruption. dy while you’re studying for your This yogurt is a miracle. Also, I er for many students unfamiliar strikes or Israeli cruelty. For more information on the midterms? I mean, really? get the nonfat variety, and it is as with issues like the apartheid in It is important, however, to re- film Roadmap to Apartheid and Maybe your answer is yes, and if creamy as any other type of yogurt South Africa and, now, Israel. member that people on the same the issuse behind it please vist it is I probably won’t change your available. Catching only glimpses of the side do not always agree. Not all www.roadmaptoapartheid.org. mind, but I’m going to suggest a I eat the plain yogurt with a lit- life that many Palestinians on the Jewish people in Israel feel the few reasons why maybe you don’t tle raspberry jam or honey, and West Bank and Gaza Strip live, need to oppress and annex the really want to write a ten-page pa- it’s awesome. I’m really plugging students were given the opportu- Palestinian population and not per while fueled solely by Kit-Kats. for this one, y’all. It’ll change your nity to form their own opinions all Israeli soldiers are corrupt and As a proficient and semi-con- world. on the subject at hand. power-driven. stant snacker, I have two rules For more protein ideas, you have Freshman Senator and member In watching this film, the au- for snacking that have helped me the classic cheese and crackers of JuST, an active social justice dience can relate these issues of 606 S Fawcett Ave snack well. (have you ever had Milton’s crack- oppression to a vicious cycle of grandcinema.com club on campus, Alissa Hartnig Tacoma’s only The first rule is: only snack when ers? Look for them in the purple chose to screen the film because enslavement and persecution of indie theater. you’re hungry. The follow-up to box). “of the human rights aspects of other races in the world. Jewish this rule is that if you are hungry, Hummus is a great choice, which the issue that often go unnoticed people were abused, treated as in- snack by all means! also goes great with Milton’s crack- by students that tend to neglect ferior and stuffed into concentra- NOW PLAYING Your body is much better ers or the veggie of your choice. problems that they feel do not tion camps. WEST OF MEMPHIS equipped to handle many small It’s always good to incorporate pertain to them.” After migrating into large QUARTET meals in a day than a few large fruit or vegetables when you can, She emphasized that the movie pockets of Israel that were pre- ones. but I usually don’t eat them by was “just one side of the conflict viously occupied by Palestinians, CHASING ICE However, if you feel like you themselves because then I’m hun- in Israel and in no way was meant the Jewish community had the EMPEROR have to snack constantly, it’s prob- gry again in about five seconds. to pressure or persuade students one goal of surviving in a safe en- NAIROBI HALF LIFE (3.21) ably time for a full meal. Bananas can be a good choice, to this side of the issue.” vironment. The uprooting of the Fun fact: Did you know that though, especially with a little pea- Hartnig added that “this film is Palestinians raises the question of if you sit down while eating your nut butter. not everything Israel has to offer whether or not America should TUESDAY FILM SERIES body will be more likely to regis- Fun fact: Foods that require a lot and not everything Palestine has be providing arms to Israel. WAGNER & ME (3.19) ter that you have fed it a good meal of chewing—apples, carrots, crack- to offer. The point was to create Freshman Le Nguyen com- HAPPY PEOPLE and not just a quick snack? ers—will wake up your brain. This an awareness that would allow mented on the film, saying, “It (WERNER HERZOG) (3.26) It’s also important to think about is a good trick when you’re lagging for students to conduct more re- gave me a really different outlook TATOO NATION (4.9) what you’re snacking on and how at three in the morning and you’ve search and gain a better under- on the fighting in Israel because much sustenance it will give you, already had enough coffee to keep standing of the seemingly foreign of the way the media portrays the which brings us to the second rule Diversions in business for a whole issue.” subject, showing only footage of COMING SOON of snacking. day. Narrated by Alice Walker, au- violent missiles being pointed at STOKER The second rule of snacking is If you have any suggestions for thor of The Color Purple, Road- each other with no real explana- GIRL RISING choose good protein (and no, it’s future articles regarding recipes, map to Apartheid began with the tion for the reason why. ON THE ROAD not to help you build crazy mus- cooking techniques or healthy op- defining of the word “apartheid” “The film really helped me cles). tions as well as questions regarding and making fact-based compari- see the big picture in providing Only $7 with Student ID! The reason I often choose pro- past articles, please do not hesitate sons with the apartheid imple- a different side to the argument GrandCinema.com tein for snacks is that you can eat to send an email to trailae@puget- mented in South Africa and the and makes me think about the Facebook.com/TheGrandTacoma a small amount of high protein sound.edu. one that Palestinians today feel amount of support our country Twitter.com/GrandCinema 12 arts & entertainment The Puget Sound Trail March 15, 2013 [email protected] Emerging artist George Overlooking The Watsky worth listening to Sound reviews: featured guest Ronald Thomas By GAELYN MOORE RonThom’s lessons. She fluidly re- minded listeners that KUPS was the The University of Puget Sound station providing the unique infor- President has a great name for ra- mation and having the open house dio. Even more impressive is his event. knowledge of Woodstock and Bob The event was truly open. There Dylan. were enough people in the studio Kicking off the KUPS open house that the president joked there might last Thursday, President Ron Thom- be a few feet of space for more vis- as sat on a barstool across from DJ itors. The open house brought a Mel Köhler and turned the tables crowd to the station comparable back half a century with his playlist to the crowd that stormed the sta- of Bob Dylan songs that were per- tion for the 2009 MTV Woodie formed by other artists at Wood- Award, and that sometimes returns stock Festival in 1969, which was a for shows put on by The Fab Five, year after KUPS was founded—an- a band comprised of several KUPS other mile-marker in music histo- personalities. ry, President Thomas was quick to Looking through the windows PHOTO COURTESY / HIGHERGROUNDMUSIC.COM point out. into the production room, last- Like any good radio show, the minute details were still being sort- theme for this show was evident ed out. New lights, bedazzled fans George Watsky: Hailing from the West Coast, Watsky is an artist who is gaining more notability. from the moment DJ RonThom and colorful soundboards brighten By ANDREW KOVED with free-style poetry than it does the content of his music; though talked about his opening song, Joni up the station. But no worries, the with rap. Lyricists such as Emi- hopefully the energy and care that Mitchell’s “Blonde in the Bleachers.” plaid orange couch, probably de- Secrets are hard to keep, and with nem, Lupe Fiasco and Nas have laid currently go into his work will en- He used that to introduce Wood- cades old, provides relief for those a a good secret it feels as though ev- the groundwork for rap to be about dure. stock to the playlist and continued little resistant to change. erything people say is designed to more than just swearing and heavy Becoming a sellout seems un- to play only songs written by Bob Ironically, the warnings of former get you to spill the beans. In the beats, and Watsky runs with this. likely, but he does say in “Strong Dylan. operations manager Doug Herstad, case of Watsky, spilling the beans is He is known for rapping at light As An Oak,” “I’d rather be making Always one to make the most out “Don’t let the alligators into the sta- a public service because good music speed, and that in its own right is the choices I’m proud of than chas- of his time, he used his airtime as tion,” has been trampled over by al- should be shared, not kept a secret. energizing to listen to. However, ing a mountain of money / But if preparation for a presentation he ligators. The new funky logo is now George Watsky is a 26-year-old when he slows his songs down, try- that mountain comes to me, I’m will be giving for a class on the his- on posters, stickers, in the hallway rapper who hails from San Francis- ing to impart meaning and empha- climbing it.” Fame and success may tory of 1960s music. and on the turntables. I’m sorry co and is about to leap onto the na- sis over skill and rhyming ability, he change his outlook on life, but as As a result, we lucky listeners Doug, but the alligators have en- tional stage. He is most known for truly shines. long as his ability to lace interesting were inundated with information. tered the station. his YouTube video “White Kid Raps Off his new album, the track messages into rhyme endures, his Did you know that the only song Immediately following DJ Ron- Fast,” where he indeed raps quite “Tiny Glowing Screens Part 2” is a music will be listened to. played more than once at Wood- Thom’s guest appearance, the open quickly. He is a Grand Prize win- great example of this slowed-down What makes Watsky worth a lis- stock Festival was Bob Dylan’s “I house featured student artists, DJs ner of the National Youth Poetry brilliance. Discussing the signifi- ten is his ability to rap with meaning Shall Be Released?” And Bob Dylan and poet/activist Jared Paul, who Slam in 2006 and has been featured cance of an individual’s life and how and purpose while rhyming with in- was not actually at the festival. Art- spoke later in the week in the Ro- on HBO’s Russell Simmons Presents to find meaning, he connects with credible fluidity. Combining his lyr- ists like Joe Cocker and Joan Baez tunda. Def Poetry. the listener on a level not using tra- ical skill with good beats makes him played his songs. The short musical Situated in the first week of ra- His new album Cardboard Cas- ditional rap themes but rather the an artist that could become a chart history set had a big impact. dio shows, the open house was an tles debuted March 12 and features human condition. topper. There is something to say about amazing kick-off for a new year for 17 songs. Starting with fast beats— He says this song is “for anyone He still has a long way to go, the way in which our University KUPS. More importantly, it was “Fireworks”—moving to soulful who’s felt really small and big at the though, only having just come off President speaks. His speech is hu- the start of a potential new career ballads—“Dedicated to Christina same time.” There is nothing wrong his first tour and now releasing his morous and graceful. It would be for President Thomas, who really Li”—and finishing with fun jams— with rapping about guns and cars, second album. Much in the way wise to take DJ advice from him. He should consider pursuing a future “Dent in the Moon”—this album but on a campus where students that Macklemore and Ryan Lewis is poised and smooth. My mother— in radio. With a passion for Bob has it all. The lyrics Watsky writes are more likely to be assaulted by li- had swelling regional support be- who was visiting the station with Dylan, a mind for facts and expe- inevitably end up stuck in my head, brary books and raindrops than the fore they burst onto the national me—appreciated not only the mu- rience as a music appreciator I pre- and the songs on this new album are police, Watsky’s message resonates. scene with “Thrift Shop,” Watsky is sic from her past, but also his radio dict his time on the radio is far from no different. His songs clearly come from a poised to do the same. banter. She admitted that was some- over. Watsky’s style comes from his personal place, interlacing aspects For more information on George thing my own radio show lacked. To tune in to more KUPS shows background in poetry, with his mu- of his childhood with plans for the Watsky and his musical pursuits Not to be outshone, DJ Köhler visit KUPS’s new website: www.kups. sic often having more in common future. As his life changes, so will please visit www.georgewatsky.com. provided the listening ears to DJ net for the weekly scheduled shows. PRISM Quartet expands average conception of music By MOLLY BROWN The third set was introduced by ists’ talents as they removed them- one of the quartet members, who selves from sounding like their When one hears about a group kept the weather of the Pacific native instrument and adeptly imi- of four saxophones gathering in Northwest in mind. tated the music of bagpipes. one space, it is generally assumed “Along the way legend has it that The final set was arranged by that jazz will be played. On Thurs- the composer came up with the mu- Martin Bresnick, who one of the day, March 7 at Schneebeck Con- sic while in the rain,” one of the PRISM quartet members described cert Hall, these four saxophones PRISM quartet members said. as “one of America’s most dear com- went well beyond jazz. Featuring an The third set was comprised of posers.” impressive array of music includ- two Columbian songs that livened Bresnick’s set was entitled “Every- ing Columbian, Middle Eastern, up the PRISM quartet’s perfor- thing Must Go” which paid homage modern and many other influenc- mance and gave the concert greater to one of Bresnick’s favorite bands, es, the PRISM quartet worked hard momentum to move forward with. Steeley Dan. They described Bresn- to extend any typical repertoire that The fourth set of songs was a ick’s composing style as featuring would be assumed for saxophones. compilation of one-minute piec- “haunting sounds dealing with mi- This performance did not include es composed specifically for the cro tonality and dense layering.” the normal quartet of men, as Mat- PRISM quartet. One piece included in the set was PHOTO COURTESY / PRISMQUARTET.COM thew Levy, the founding member, “One of the missions of the entitled “G.L. in Memoriam.” This PRISM quartet for the last 30 years piece was Bresnick’s memorial to could not be there. Instead, David PRISM Quartet: The quartet performed at Puget Sound March 7. Wegehaupt replaced him on the ten- has been to commission new works one of his most influential teachers. or saxophone. Sciarrino’s arrangement gave an plays. for the saxophone quartet,” one of “The piece is about the guiding Salvatore Sciarrino arranged the eclectic taste of music including a The second set was focused on the quartet members said. lights of our life that disappear one first set of the evening. One of the madrigal, a piece by Bach and also a one piece that the newest tempo- The fifth and penultimate set by one,” one of the quartet members quartet members stood up to intro- piece by George Gershwin. rary member, David Wegehaupt was arranged by William Albright said. duce it. With each introduction it With each song or movement brought to the table in light of Mat- and was entitled “Fantasy Études.” The final set served well to end was proven that the concert went far played, the quartet held an inher- thew Levy’s absence. The piece was This set was one that brought great the concert as it provided the most beyond a musical performance and ent reverence in regard to the his- one wrought with emotion, as the humor to the concert as the first heartfelt testament to the musi- extended into a deeper musical edu- tory of the music being played. As saxophones would imitate the wail- étude, entitled “Pypes,” narrated the cians in our lives, and to the music cation. the players shifted to a piece from a ing of loss arranged by the compos- sounds of the bagpipes and eventu- we hope to affect others’ lives with. “As is the tradition of many com- different period, so would their stat- er. The emotions were well articu- ally the sound of a bagpipe breaking The concert ended as modestly as it posers, he [Salvatore Sciarrino] is ure and movements. PRISM quartet lated through moments of harmony and losing air. began. The members of the quartet the scholar of music as the past,” moved beyond being musicians and paired with subsequent moments of The audience members were cer- stood up at the end bowed, and de- member Taimur Sullivan said. also functioned as actors in myriad dissonance. tainly convinced of the saxophon- parted without word.