TRAIL.PUGETSOUND.EDU THE PUGET SOUND TRAIL THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND Volume 103, Issue 14 March 8, 2013 Established 1910 aSuPS eleCTionS Special election results By HeATHeR STePP Th e special elections held across Washington ended Tuesday, Feb. 12. In Pierce County, both Taco- ma School District and Puyallup School District put forth proposi- tions for voters. Proposition 1 for the Taco- ma School District entailed a $500,000,000 bond measure that would allow the district to replace or renovate many Tacoma schools, as well as upgrade technology and health, safety and security sys- tems. Th e latter ranges from im- provements to electrical, heating and plumbing systems, as well as upgrades in earthquake safety and alarm systems. In the Offi cial Local Voters’ Pam- phlet, Tacoma Citizens for Schools committee members Willie Stew- art, Dan Barkley, and Kathleen Merryman submitted a Statement For Proposition 1, which identifi es the greater cause that the proposi- tion would serve: “Every Tacoma child deserves an excellent educa- tion, the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential, and the best possible environment for learning and teaching.” Stewart, Barkley and Merry- man also stated the importance of acting soon to upgrade schools in the district. “Th e longer we wait, the more deterioration and high- er costs in the future. Historically low rates will aff ord needed invest- ments in nearly all neighborhood schools.” Th e Tacoma School District Executive Candidates: Scott Miller and Eric Hopfenbeck kicked off their respective campaigns for ASUPS president. Proposition 1 was supported by many community organizations, including the Tacoma/Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, aSupS 2013 executive elections begin the League of Women Voters, Boys and Girls Clubs, Firefi ghters, Taco- Students will vote for executive and legislative positions ma Education and Principals’ As- By LAURA LeACH Vice Presidential candidate and Rodriguez said. “I’ve seen several sociations and a number of other BLP and FLIA double major, Ro- ideas and projects fail because of the organizations. t’s that time of year again—the Associated Students driguez was a senator his fresh- nature of the University, and there- Th e Puyallup School District proposition, also named Proposi- of the University of Puget Sound is holding elec- man year, Club Liaison Director fore I’ve been able to create feasible sophomore year and is current- and profound goals that will hope- tion 1, aimed to replace or remod- tions for new executive offi cers, President and Vice ly Senate Chair as a junior. He has fully receive little resistance.” el a number of schools and make been on sev- Miller and upgrades to technology off ered at President, as well as Senator representatives from eral commit- Rodriguez are schools through a $279,600,000 bond measure. each class. ASUPS is responsible for funding student-run tees including centering their I Media Board, campaign plat- Greg Heath of the Citizens Com- clubs as well as campus cultural and entertainment events, Food and Safe- form on Effi - mittee for Education submitted ty, Sitting Con- ciency, Sustain- a Statement Forthe Proposition 1 such as Bill Cosby’s recent visit and the Step Afrika con- cerns, Budget ability, Security for the Puyallup district schools in the Puyallup district Offi cial Local cert held in Schneebeck Hall. Committee and and Spirit. Th ey Governance. have decided Voters’ Pamphlet, in which he as- On the ballot this year are Scott familiar with the infrastructure of Rodriguez is to pursue myr- serted the necessity of upgrades. “Th e Bond Measure will provide Miller and his vice-presidential the student government and be- eager to expe- Rodriguez iad short- and Haapanen running-mate Santiago Rodriguez lieves he knows what it needs to be dite the fi nan- long-term goals essential replacements, expan- going up against Eric Hopfenbeck more effi cient. He is eager to con- cial processes of ASUPS alongside including broadcasting March sions, improvements and renova- and vice-presidential running- tract events that attract the entire his campaign partner Miller and Madness Basketball games in Mar- tions to keep aging schools main- mate Krista Haapanen. student body and continue his ef- continue maximizing the relation- shall Hall, hosting U-Bolt bike lock tained for student use,” Heath said. Scott Miller, a presidential candi- forts in equitable fi nance alloca- ships he has already made with raffl es to decrease theft In addition to responding to date, is a seasoned ASUPS member. tion among student organizations, executives and administrators as a more immediate need, the up- A senator his freshman and sopho- particularly by increasing sports re- pathways for the student govern- grades enabled by the Puyal- more years and the current Direc- sources. Miller is majoring in Eng- ment’s success. and ensuring that there are working tor of Business Services, Miller is lish Literature. “My experience is important,” printers in theSEE piano aSuPS lounge PAGE and on 2 SEE PROP 1 PAGE 2

Sequester cuts Adelphians prepare to go Logger tennis breaks Album review: student aid on spring tour even at home match Josh Ritter Opinions page 4 Features page 7 Sports page 8 A&E page 11 2 NewS The Puget Sound Trail March 8, 2013 [email protected] PROP 1 continued FROM page 1 Puget Sound Outdoors, other campus lup Proposition 1 would prepare schools for changes in the future. “Schools are overcrowded and organizations prepare for spring break growth is projected to continue over the next 12 years, especially By PAUL GOUDARZI-FRY taine has never surfed before and to assist the homeless community or away on a homemade vacation, at the elementary and high school will be taking the journey to To- of Portland, Ore. The group will puts strain on traveling students. levels,” Heath noted. Puget Sound spring break will fino for her break. “I didn’t real- be assisting shelters in the morn- Some have to drive for hours to Andy Asmussen of Puyallup last from March 18 to March 22. ly have these kinds of outdoor op- ings, and evenings will consist of reach their destination, while oth- Voters Against High Taxes coun- For that time, campus will remain portunities at home … being able tutoring children with local after- ers spend hundreds of dollars on tered Heath’s projection in the open for residents of the Univer- to begin experimenting with all school programs. “We’re going to airline tickets. The increased price Statement Against Proposition 1 sity and food services will be lim- these types of outdoorsy things be working with people who have of airline travel and gasoline make issued in the Official Local Voters’ ited to students and faculty. While has really been cool,” Fontaine been overlooked and disregard- both options a hassle for these stu- Pamphlet. a number of students choose to said. ed, and learning how to feel com- dents. “It is already a given that the dis- remain in the area for that time, Spirituality, Service and Social passion and give back to them,” “Being back home is going to trict expects a 230 student decline several others will be journeying Justice has prepared their annu- Lighthouse member Nicole Ren- be awesome, but going back home in the upcoming 2013-2014 school home for the week. Others will al Alternate Spring Break for stu- na said. is going to be a hassle,” freshman year. That current and expected be participating in campus-spon- dents wishing to learn about their While these groups are working Lisa Hawkins said. Hawkins re- decline in students should be a har- sored activities and events. community’s needs and issues. with organizations and programs, sides in Anchorage, Alaska— binger of caution when it comes to Puget Sound Outdoors will This year, the program’s theme is some students are taking adven- about 1,400 miles away. large financial outlays for building be taking students adventuring Immigration and Advocacy. ture into their own hands. Senior While others are venturing new schools,” the pamphlets stated. through the northwest on their “Students will learn more about Claire Sarff-Foden will be taking a away from campus, the spring Both propositions needed to ex- Spring Break Trips 2013 pro- the realities of immigration in the drive with a group of friends down athletics teams will continue to ceed a set minimum number of gram. Events consist of day hik- Puget Sound area, develop skills the west coast to Las Vegas, Nev. train during the week. Wash- total votes (35,773 for the Taco- ing, camping and snowshoeing for advocacy, hear from local ac- “I’m just really excited to do ington’s mild temperatures dur- ma proposition and 22,588 for the through southern Oregon and tivists and get involved through something fun,” Sarff-Foden said. ing this time of year are ideal for Puyallup proposition), as well as northern California. PSO will volunteering,” the program states. “[It’s] good to do something big training athletes in sports such achieve a supermajority of 60 per- also be taking students to Tofino, Signups for the ASB end this Sun- for your last college spring break.” as baseball and crew. Even over cent to pass. which has been voted the second day, March 10. The group plans to see one of Las break, Puget Sound athletes are Though both the Tacoma and best surf town in the world. ASB is not the only program fo- Vegas’ many iconic shows, try out committed to their activities to Puyallup propositions received a No previous experience is need- cused on community causes. The the casinos and make the most of ensure victory later in the sea- sufficient number of total votes ed to join one of the adventures, organization Kaleo Missions will their vacation time. son. An extended weekend allows (39,505 in the Tacoma District and which allows for exploration by all be working with the local Chris- Making these long journeys, these students a cooling-down pe- 26,453 in the Puyallup District), skill levels. Freshman Jenna Fon- tian fellowship group Lighthouse whether back to your hometown riod before school begins again. only the Tacoma School District proposition passed. The Tacoma proposition held a majority of 70.71 ber of the Puget Sound community ber and previous ASUPS senator to ters on the new mandate that stu- percent, while the Puyallup propo- ASUPS to lead the student government. In- foster “Puget Sound pride.” dents must live on campus for two sition fell short of the supermajori- continued FROM page 1 terested in establishing a complete Krista Haapanen, junior Biolo- years; it strives to make sure campus ty with 55.49 percent in favor of the and up-to-date calendar for on-cam- gy major and candidate for the Vice events are frequent, accessible and proposition. the second floor of Wyatt Hall. pus events, Hopfenbeck is commit- Presidential position, got involved publicized. They want to break down Leaders of the Puyallup School They also plan to install security ted to reaching out to the student in student leadership after freshman the common perception of ASUPS District are considering putting cameras in hot spots near bike racks body for their sincere feedback so year. As an RA her sophomore year as an “exclusive club” so that groups forth a bond proposition in the and parking lots to reduce instances that ASUPS can build a strong on- in University Hall, she had the op- such as RSA, RHA, student organiza- spring elections. of theft. With an additional $3 sus- campus community. portunity to see what needs upper tions and Greek Life can collaborate According to the League of Ed- tainability fee next year, Miller and “I can bring ideas of what campus classmen living on campus have and with ASUPS to create a unified Puget ucation Voters, Washington vot- Rodriguez plan to elect a Sustainabil- actually needs and wants because of feels very prepared to bring creative Sound community. ers passed 98 percent of local lev- ity Director to cooperate with stu- my experience in many different ar- new ideas into the student govern- Hopfenbeck and Haapanen are ies, meaning that $1.7 billion will dent and faculty groups such as Stu- eas at Puget Sound,” Hopfenbeck ment. Haapanen continued to ex- familiar with the traditional ways go towards schools as a result of dents for a Sustainable Campus and said. “I strive to be easily approach- plore residence life and campus lead- ASUPS operates and wish to provide the special elections. Although Sustainability Advisory Committee able and I am always willing to listen ership opportunities this year as an a different perspective as representa- the Puyallup School District prop- to jumpstart and sustain the Univer- to what people have to say.” RA for incoming freshmen. tives from a diverse number of cam- osition did not pass, the outcome sity’s green efforts. They are commit- A senator in his sophomore year, “If we recognize how we can bene- pus organizations and adapt the cur- of the special elections shows an ted to increasing attendance at Log- Hopfenbeck has gone through the fit each other that’d be really positive,” rent system to achieve their goals for overwhelming support for schools ger events, through collaboration budget process and understands Haapanen said regarding collabora- the entire student body. They plan to among Washington voters. with Logger Nation and a new Uni- ASUPS inner workings. Dedicated tion between Residence Life, Greek invest quality time at the beginning versity-wide calendar. to making Puget Sound as inclusive life, clubs and intramural sports. of the school year to establish strong Junior Economics major and pres- of a community as possible, Hopfen- With the strong campaign focus- unions between ASUPS and other idential candidate Eric Hopfenbeck beck is eager to use his experience as es on collaboration, community and student leaders to ensure that, as ex- is eager to use both his experience a Campus Visit Program coordina- creativity, a large part of Hopfen- ecutives, they are receptive to the stu- within ASUPS and as an active mem- tor, an Ultimate Frisbee team mem- beck and Haapanen’s campaign cen- dent body’s concerns and ideas.

Security Report The following is a summary of incident the student was transported Security Staff members are working secured when you are away - even incidents occurring on campus and to the hospital for treatment. hard to prevent these thefts on if you only plan on being gone for reported to Security Services between campus. Please help by removing all short periods. February 26, 2013 and March 4, · A student reported the front license valuable and securing your vehicle. 2013: plate stolen from her vehicle while · Security Services is open 24/7 to it was parked on campus in the · Use a U-Bolt style lock to secure serve you. Please call 253.879.3311 · A visitor to campus reported he South Union lot. The license plate your bicycle. Cable locks are easily for assistance or to report suspicious was pushed to the ground while was later found in the possession cut. Always secure your bicycle activity on campus. standing outside of Seward at of other students living off-campus through the frame to the storage 10pm. He said the suspects came and returned to the owner. rack. Use a second lock to secure To report incidents of sexual out of Regester Hall and that they your front wheel to the bicycle. This violence and harassment or seek appeared to be a students. The · Staff in Harned hall reported will become increasingly important support please contact Debbie visitor reported one suspect made damage to the pendulum that hangs as spring approaches and more Chee, an Assistant Dean of Students an anti-LGBTQ slur before striking in the center of the building. bicycles are in use. at (253) 879-3360. There is also him in the chest with his forearm. helpful information for responding Crime Prevention · Keep personal property (lap- to harassment and sexual assault · Security staff observed and tops, backpacks, wallets, cellular on the university’s website. The responded to suspected marijuana Please do your part to prevent crime telephones) secured at all times. Do university encourages the reporting use inside Seward Hall. on-campus by following these not leave these items unattended of these crimes and will assist simple guidelines: in the Library, Student Center, or members of the campus community · Security staff responded to two Fieldhouse. Take your items with you in doing so. alcohol violation incidents. Both · Tacoma Police report a high or ask a friend to watch them for you. incidents involved under aged frequency of the thefts from vehicles Report Courtesy Todd Badham drinking and intoxication. In one in the North End of Tacoma. · Always keep your room or office

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et your last Big Gulp while you can, New York- ers, for on March 12, New York City will take the term “nanny state” to a whole new level when it implements its new regulations ban- Gning sugary beverage containers that excees 16 oz. Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s decree, enforced on all eating establish- ments that receive a health letter grade, is another attempt to make the city a healthier place. The city health department began sencing brochues to affected businesses last week, in- forming them of the new regulations and fines they may face.

While some are hailing the may- tainer capacity. or’s decision as a forward step to- Aside from the extreme incon- ward curbing the obesity problem, I venience, it is important to under- see it as a massive step back when it stand the extra cost that gets trans- comes to personal choice and free- ferred to the consumer. Buying in PHOTO CREDIT/Timothy Vollmer, Creative Commons dom. bulk—purchasing a liter or two Not only will this new bill not of cola, for instance—cuts down help, but it also attacks the consum- on cost and waste. But that option NYA Soda Ban: Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed ban on large soda containers goes into effect on er rather than the provider. Not to doesn’t exist anymore. March 12. mention it is riddled with loopholes. Instead, higher prices, more bot- Under the new law, there is no lim- tles, more plastic and more waste it to how many sodas a person can are all unintended consequences on that? only? ernment in our daily choices is con- purchase at one time, but simply re- that hurt the consumer. It seems that Bloomberg has a Bloomberg has drastically over- cerning. It’s not that their intentions duces the maximum capacity for a If Bloomberg’s idea was really rather twisted view of personal lib- looked the unintended conse- are wrong, but the outcomes are not bottle. This means that when you aimed at making a healthier soci- erties and responsibilities. quences of his law, in typical politi- always what they had in mind. order a pizza for a get-together, in- ety, shouldn’t he and others be more I am well aware of the obesity cal fashion. While I see the merit in If someone wants to buy a liter of stead of a liter of cola you will need concerned by what is going IN the problem in America, and the ever- attempting to influence the health soda, it is his or her personal choice. to purchase several individual bot- drinks rather than an individual’s increasing size of soda bottles and of New Yorkers, he fails to see how If they want to pick water instead, tles. When you’re out at a restau- choice to drink it? Why not cam- the like, but it isn’t anybody’s right his law will actually affect those in- they can go right ahead.What hap- rant or children’s birthday party, no paign for higher restrictions on sug- to tell me what I can and can’t put volved. Education and healthy hab- pened to “pro-choice” and why does longer can you obtain pitchers of ar in the drinks? in my body. It’s my body and it’s my its should be taught at a young age; it only apply to certain policies? soft drinks; they must each be pur- It’s a slippery slope. Okay, so you decision. maybe the Mayor should focus his I believe in a limited government chased individually. There is no way want to ban large drinks. What Why does a governing body have efforts that direction. that is “pro-choice” on all matters. to monitor how much of a certain about large bags of chips? Cake? Al- any say in the consumption choices I don’t know what happened to If it doesn’t affect anybody but you drink an individual will consume; cohol is detrimental to health and I make, or what I do to my body, as personal choice and responsibility, yourself, the state shouldn’t be mak- instead, the law merely limits con- weight, are you going to set limits long as it affects my life and my life but the growing influence of gov- ing your decision.

Letter What is the purpose of education? TO THE EDITOR

While I agree that UPS confes- Student reflections on the meaning of learning sions can have some short term and significant benefit, I am hesitant to support the things that go on that By NAKISHA RENEE JONES sity of Puget Sound Christian Partying may not be the best Whether you are spiritual, ag- page. UPS confessions is a page that Fellowship, defined purpose as method to stress relief if it cre- nostic, religious, atheist, faith- is built on the self-consciousness Loggers, I for one am curi- a “higher narrative that is some- ates other problems in your life. based or unknown, we were all of our community. The only rea- ous about how your time here at thing worth sacrificing for, which Just as well, intense studying that born with a reason for being. son that it exists is because there are Puget Sound will impact you in blends our deepest feelings beau- leads to sleep deprivation and Every person on campus has certain social barriers and norms the future. I want to know what tifully.” over-caffeination may at some an invaluable contribution to the that people do not feel comfortable your purpose is for attending He explained the relationship point catch up to your health. world that can only be realized by breaking in person or without ano- school here. that students have with their pur- Yes, education is a crucial part you personally. nymity. I think that the UPS con- Too often students fall prey to pose as being misconstrued be- of self-development and growth, Purpose shapes and mani- fessions page creates an extreme- acting as social butterflies and get cause, as students of a liberal arts but when you jump off the college fests over time. You may start by ly unhealthy community because it caught in the net of peer pressure. college, we become committed to bandwagon, what life course will thinking one way about your fu- encourages people to use this page How many unreported rapes skepticism, which confuses rath- you pursue? ture, then change that to suit who as an outlet to confess their prob- need to occur before we question er than concludes thoughts. I’m not suggesting that educa- you are in the present. lems anonymously, thereby imply- the consequences of unhealthy Caleb surmised the student tion subtracts from our individu- For the most part, college in- ing that there is a lack of trust in the social settings? al purpose; rather, that it presents habits the same process, so while community. This lack of trust leads How many nights of guilt and a barrier from seeing the over- we are here we can blend the two to increased anxiety for obvious regret need to pass before we re- arching picture. and make whole, healthy deci- reasons, which is one of the reasons consider the ways in which we “ Every action we take Education should serve as a sions that will bring positive re- why we see so many confessions of have “fun?” Somebody needs to defines us as people: the means to an end, not as the end flections later on. depression and anxiety. Instead of ask the tough questions and un- result to your progress through In order to discover and em- encouraging people to confess their til we get there as a school, first I things we say, the way we life. In other words, our goals brace a fulfilling purpose, our problems anonymously and telling would like to ask: How do you in- treat one another, theuse of should transcend the parameters ambitions should connect with them that we are “there for them,” we as the UPS community should tend to spend your life? our free will... they are defiend by. our actions. Instead of attend- Life is a culmination of all the Now I would like to ask: What ing college just to accrue skills be engaging each other in face to decisions we make. Every action is your purpose beyond your edu- that might eventually be handy, face interactions to deal with prob- we take defines us as people: the cation? we should think about the reason lems people are having. I believe things we say, the way we treat Felicia T., a visitor to Puget why we make the decisions that that this is a much better way of one another, the use of our free Sound, described her purpose af- we do. dealing with overall campus anxi- will. But once we make a choice, ter graduating college as simply Loggers, how do you intend to ety than the superficial anonymous it can never be taken back—only populace as having a “self-defeat- being obedient to God. “God will spend your life and what is your support system that we have in the reflected upon. ing” definition of what purpose show you what you need to do, purpose beyond education? Rath- UPS confessions page. So much attention is given to is, because we are led to believe which the world has described as er than answer me, I think you selecting the right courses to sat- contradictory things throughout Purpose,” she said. should ask yourself. Eric Solhaug, ‘14 isfy a major or minor or other our years of education. requirement, but how are those For some students the question courses going to satisfy the role of defining your individual pur- Want your opinion to be heard? you will play in a larger society? pose already has a clear answer. I The purpose behind our ac- think we all need to take the nec- If you have a strong reaction to an article, e-mail us at [email protected], or visit our tions and our schooling is pre- essary step of reflecting on our website at trail.pugetsound.edu and share your voice with us. We will select responses each dominantly overlooked on actions in order to realize the way week to publish in the next issue. campus. Caleb Kytonen, the Off- in which we are shaping our lives Campus Advisor for the Univer- to fit with the world around us. 4 Opinions The Puget Sound Trail March 8, 2013 [email protected] The sequester: A budgetary Myth of Sisyphus Federal sequestration to cut grants, student work studies By C.J. QUEIROLO constraints; the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the National Endow- obody seems to really know what it is or where ment for the Humanities would all face flat 7.6 percent mandatory it came from. It was never supposed to be like spending cuts, as well as additional this. Both political parties say the other side cuts to discretionary spending. Beyond being merely outraged started it, that they were dragged along help- that these cuts were allowed to go into effect, I’m astounded that we Nlessly as federal expenditures were held hostage. For a while it even got to this point. looked like both parties in the House were going to come to a The sequester almost perfect- ly proves the existential absurdists deal, but ideological hard-liners blocked any chance at mean- right. Congress and the White House agreed to these spend- ingful negotiation and, in the process, slashed spending on ing cuts, and then they claim that student work-study programs. Tens of thousands of students there’s nothing they can do about them? Both branches literally made may lose the very thing that pays for their college education. up this problem, agreed to the se- questration so that they could force each other to a make deal, then PHOTO COURTESY/TeacherSolidarity.com On Friday, March 1, President make up the funding lost to seques- claim that it’s impossible to come to Obama signed the executive or- tration.” compromise, and so now we must der implementing the sequestra- While important programs like accept the sequestration because tion cuts mandated by law. He has Pell Grants were shielded from the each branch claims there is nothing Protest: Students march in December 2011 to protest looming ordered the federal bureaucracy to sequestration, the cuts will still tar- they can do about it. cuts to education during the glocal financial crisis. cut its budget by almost one trillion get the processings of FAFSAs. In What was President Obama dollars, in line with the report of his testimony, Duncan went on to thinking? Why did he ever think coal, banks and much of society vinced that none of this is actual- the Office of Management and Bud- note that the delay in processings that the House of Representatives at large have strong voices speak- ly real. get to Congress. Everyone seems to could mean “students [...] could ex- with 232 Republicans and a Speak- ing to Congress. We did not have Why are students in the United agree that this was a terrible idea. perience delays in the processing er like John Boehner (whose been a voice at the negotiating table; we States so apathetic about their own Few­­—if any—lawmakers stand be- and origination of federal student completely unable to control his had the Secretary of Education, but education? Why have we not seen a hind the sequestration. Two ques- loans.” caucus) would come to a deal? They he has not actually been in school massive student uprising, or even tions immediately come to mind: Because of this, students may not spent the last two years of his first for years. protest, comparable to anything Who let this happen? and How will know what kind of federal aid they term doing nothing but trying to thats happened around colleges in this affect me? repeal health care and make abor- England, Scotland, Ireland, Greece, In the 2011 fights over raising the “If this were France or Portugal, or Italy? The May 1968 “ Students [...] could tion illegal again. Had President debt ceiling, lawmakers agreed to Obama thought they had some Greece [...] students would uprisings in Paris are rarely spoken cut trillions of dollars. Roughly half experience delays in the kind of change of heart? That they of even here. of that was approved through legis- be out in the streets, I’m not saying that violent ri- processing [...] of federal would suddenly want to work with lative action; the rest was supposed him? rioting, blocking cars, oting is good; I think we can all to be imposed through a bipartisan student loans.” agree that with the demise of Oc- It’s more than that, though. I’m making chaos.” committee. not really concerned with why cupy Oakland that sort of politi- Because the committee failed President Obama thought that he cal strategy is no longer effective. I to reach a deal, Congress installed could make a deal with these peo- just think it’s important to consid- a kind of budgetary “dead man’s ple. I’m more concerned with a cer- er why students in this country are hand” to force a compromise be- will be getting before they commit tain logic that’s been at play on both Holding us hostage is indefen- so rarely consulted on their wishes, tween the two parties. When they to a specific university. High school sides of the aisle throughout this sible. Thousands of students may why politicians are able to routinely failed to reach a deal by March 1, seniors may be forced to take a debate. Lawmakers from both sides have to switch to part-time enroll- and systematically ignore the wish- the budget officially underwent se- gamble on whether or not they can of Congress agreed to hold not only ment, or worse, drop out of school. es of students, and why we don’t do questration, rapidly reducing the afford to attend one college over an- the entire federal budget hostage People have been far too apathet- anything about it. resources of each of the federal other making planning for educa- for political posturing, but in doing ic about this: if this were France, Maybe we can’t do anything agencies. Cuts range as far as de- tion even more difficult than it -al so they took the American people Greece or even the United King- about the sequester. Maybe all we fense cuts to cuts in the Department ready is. Duncan has elsewhere hostage as well. dom, students would be out in the really can do at this point is laugh of the Interior, and the Department been absolutely opposed to seques- I think this applies most to stu- streets, rioting, blocking cars, mak- at this budgetary Myth of Sisyph- of Education is no exception. tration efforts, calling them “eco- dents at any level of education. As ing chaos. But what are we doing us, and cringe when the fiscal boul- In his testimony before Congress nomically foolish and morally in- a young population without much here on our own campus? Sitting der at the top of the mountain falls on Feb. 14, Secretary of Education defensible.” money, we lack any strong lobby- neatly in the library, studying for and our “elected representatives” Arne Duncan said, “80 percent of Beyond just cuts to loan pro- ists in Congress and have few who our midterms, positive that none try in vain to push it to the top once school districts would not be able to cesing, there will be new budget represent us—defense, big oil and of this will actually affect us, con- again. Marriage equality is social justice, not politics dress, the president declared that procreation and child-rearing—pe- By KAYLA GUTTIEREZ “Our journey is not complete un- titioners’ central claimed justifica- til our gay brothers and sisters are tion for the initiative—but instead In November 2008, California treated like anyone else under the on impermissible prejudice.” passed Proposition 8, an amend- law—for if we are truly created It is exactly this “impermissi- ment that officially banned same- equal, then surely the love we com- ble prejudice” that holds the entire sex marriage in the state. Prop. 8 mit to one another must be equal country back and will only serve to has been viewed by many as unfair as well.” deepen the growing rift between and discriminatory, and on Feb. 28, There is now a need for the feder- people of opposing viewpoints. the White House issued a brief to al government to step in on this is- It is admirable that the admin- the Supreme Court urging them to sue, and I think the Obama admin- istration has decided to step in on overturn the controversial law. PHOTO COURTESY/ThinkProgress istration has finally realized this. behalf of those individuals who are The brief presents the question Although the brief does not ad- being discriminated against be- of “whether Proposition 8 violates dress states that still don’t have cause of laws such as Prop. 8. the Equal Protection Clause of the Marriage Equality: Obama’s “evolving” position on marriage civil unions, there is still some Whether or not you choose to Fourteenth Amendment.” equality has finally manifested as a request that the Supreme progress being made. If the White believe that the president’s motives President Obama’s stance on Court recognize the right for all same-sex couples to marry. House feels the need to make a pro- are worthy, the principle of these same-sex marriage has recently nounced stand in a matter that is, actions have the potential to move become more pronounced, even ly a matter for individual states to mitted to having struggled with the in reality, a matter for a single state, the country forward and provide more so now that the administra- decide. question because we now see that there must be a reason. justice to more people. tion has decided to play an active In the past, the president has even he has made a decision. The bottom line is, Proposition What needs to happen in or- role in a Prop. 8ß case that the Su- stated that his feelings on gay mar- Some may argue that the presi- 8 is unconstitutional, or at the very der for us to create equality is that preme Court will hear at the end of riage are “constantly evolving.” He dent is just responding to pressures least, a discriminatory and un- more people must take action. Even the month. stated this at a White House press from external groups; however, this founded law with no place in mod- though this intervention by the In an interview with Robin Rob- conference in December 2010. is beside the point. What matters is ern society. current administration may seem erts of ABC News in May of 2012, Now, it is very clear that Presi- that he is willing to “change” his As the brief states, “Proposition overdue, what is important is that Obama stated his belief that same- dent Obama supports legalizing views in response to the changes 8’s withholding of the designation it is happening and will allow the sex couples should be able to get same-sex marriage. What is inter- going on in the country. of marriage is not based on an in- country to move forward in terms married, but that it was ultimate- esting is that the president has ad- In his most recent inaugural ad- terest in promoting responsible of social justice.

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The series is entitled “American Voic- es: Invisibility, Art, and Educational Justice” and features the work of various scholars, educators, artists and activ- ists through public presentations and critical discussions. The series promotes non-traditional voices and aims to raise awareness to key issues while sparking community engage- ment. On Feb. 25, distinguished pro- that is the elephant in the room,” fessor Dexter Gordon began the she said. night by welcoming the featured Dr. Jackson’s talk centered presenter, Paul Rucker, to Schnee- around the connection between beck Concert Hall. Professor Gor- the underrepresented students in don spoke briefly about the Race the classroom and their overrepre- and Pedagogy Initiative and em- sentation in the prison cells. phasized that one of RPI’s educa- The history of the United States tional outcomes was for students has paved a difficult and discour- to “think critically, be aware, and aging path toward education for PHOTO COURTESY / NEIL LUKAS be accountable.” students of color, and the effects of Part one of the series focused on this deep-rooted discrimination is A Presentation in Movements: Paul Rucker’s presentation on the problems created by the the topics of education, race and still unfolding in modern schools prison system was in part performed in three cello movements. criminal justice. Dr. Thelma Jack- and institutions of learning. ica is the land of the free, yet it is Throughout the night the prison perspective. son, a self-declared restless public “This nation and state struggles less free than any other country on system was identified as the major “Not talking about something education advocate, led the pre- with an academic achievement gap the earth, in that it incarcerates a industry responsible for the state doesn’t make it go away; it makes sentation for the night with a tell- which results from a lack of access, greater portion of its citizens than of mass incarcerations. As Ruck- it stronger in many ways,” he said. ing account of the racial state of opportunity, equitable treatment, any other, about one out of every er said, “Prisons are profitable.” After the conversation, Rucker the United States education sys- resources and inclusion … result- 100 adults.” She urged listeners to When roughly 2.3 million people a sat down to play some composi- tem. ing in mass incarceration … for reverse the focus from incarcera- year are locked away at the expense tions on his cello for the audience. “A major obstacle to our acting youth of color; particularly black tion to education before introduc- of $50,000 each, eventually those The compositions were guided by justly as a nation is the chronic youth,” Jackson explained. ing Paul Rucker to the stage. figures add up to a lot of money narratives, like the sound of an ar- system of denial of race and racism Jackson mentioned how “Amer- Paul Rucker is an acclaimed cel- funneled into the prison system. gument, taking responsibility and list, composer and activist who has In response to what can be done the importance of caring for crim- been researching and educating about the complex cradle-to-pris- inal justice, race and education is- about the interconnection between on pipeline, Rucker offered a sim- sues. the race and criminal justice sys- ple solution: “We can talk about The broken education system, tem for several years. it.” prison system and racial dynam- He narrowed his presentation He said that people can offer “a ic in the United States do not need down to three main questions: little education about the broken to continue on the same path. Stu- Why should you care?; Who is re- system because we don’t talk about dents, staff, faculty and communi- sponsible? and What can we do? the systems that are broken … es- ty members can all make a differ- Rucker summarized the prob- pecially the ones that are profit- ence in breaking the cycle of mass lem of apathetic disconnect into able.” Rucker openly challenged incarceration by simply becoming one question: “How do you have the idea of ignoring issues that are informed, spreading the conver- a conversation with really smart difficult to talk about, because the sation and being actively aware of people who don’t share the same greatest compromise comes out of the impact one person can make in concerns?” acknowledging another person’s our society. PHOTO COURTESY / WENDY JOHNSON Documentary Fruits of War opens the Latino Studies Film Series By HAILA SCHULTZ migrants. The film was gritty and gang tattoos. painful, and it ached with the So how does this apply to The room went quiet as somber trauma of a country and popula- Americans? In the spring of 2012, images passed across the screen tion ravaged by war and violence. a truce was signed between the in Rausch Auditorium. Pictures Alex Sanchez (Rebel), who is now gangs in El Salvador, reducing vi- of corpses lying along dirt roads the executive director of an or- olence about 60 percent and drop- seemed to transport the minds of ganization called Homies Uni- ping El Salvador from the second- viewers out of the safe haven of dos—which works to reform gang most violent nation in the world Puget Sound and into El Salva- members and reduce gang vio- to number 24. Sanchez says that dor’s violent streets. lence in Los Angeles—led a dis- this drastic change was brought This tortured country is where cussion after the film screening on by simple dialogue initiated by the documentary film, Fruits and shared his experiences with the gangs themselves. of War, begins. The film, which animated passion. However, Sanchez says that in opened the first of the Latino Perhaps the most tragic as- America, there are more gangs Studies Film Series, tracks the pect of these stories is how, even now than ever before and calls lives of four men—Bullet, Rebel, though these men turned their law enforcement and gang poli- Weazel and Duke—who immi- lives around, they were never able cies “failures.” grated to Los Angeles as children to completely escape the demons In 2009, Sanchez was arrest- to escape the civil war in El Salva- of their pasts. ed and accused of leading a dou- dor. Growing up in East Los An- Weazel, who had not been a ble life as the leader of MS-13 and geles in poverty, with little fami- gang member for several years, Homies Unidos. He won his case ly support and taking abuse from was recognized on the street, and and eventually all charges were other groups in the area, these shot and killed. Sanchez spoke of dropped, but he used his life as men took part in the formation of the dangers that his work entails. an example of how he says United the major gangs in the area: MS- “This work we do in El Salvador States law enforcement “demon- 13 and 18 Street. can cost you your life … the office izes” the population of which he When they were deported back has been shot over 25 times, peo- is a part. to El Salvador for criminal activ- ple have been shot in front of the “The worst thing you can be is ity, they returned to see their own office and a grenade was thrown an immigrant with a criminal re- gang signs painted on buildings into the office,” he said. cord,” he said. and tattooed on the skin of young In fact, one of the services that He also asserted that the way people living there. Homies Unidos offers is tattoo re- Los Angeles is approaching the Gang violence from Los Ange- moval for reformed gang mem- gang program is all wrong. He les had traveled back to El Salva- bers who are preyed upon by said that although the peace truc- dor on the backs of deported im- other gangs and the police, who, es in ’92 and ’93 were successful, Sanchez said, arrest anyone with they only worked because they features The Puget Sound Trail 7 [email protected] March 8, 2013 Adelphians prepare to embark on triennial multi-state spring tour: Colo., Idaho and Utah

plained that what he and Zopfi had agreed upon depended on where significant portions of Adelphian alumni and potential Puget Sound students were located. “We chose to go by bus because it was less expensive than airfare and that way, we were also able to go to Idaho,” Altabet added. First, Adelphians will stop in Twin Falls and Grand Junction in Idaho, then Boulder and Denver in Colorado, followed by Vernal, Utah, then finally ending in Boise, Idaho on the return trip. “I’m very excited for the so- ciocultural experience of stay- ing with the different host fam- ilies along the way,” Altabet noted in his quirky sort of way. Many Puget Sound alumni and some Adelphians’ parents, includ- ing Jackie Hughes’ mother, helped coordinate host families along the way. Altabet explained that he worked very closely with the Office of Alumni to reach out to potential sponsors. If all goes according to plan, the choir will have extra time to spend with each other, family and friends in the Colorado capital. PHOTO COURTESY / MICHAEL VILLASENOR “Free time is not the name of the Adelphians: Preparing for their multi-state tour, the Adelphians are led by conductor Dr. Steven Zopfi. The tour’s ultimate destina- game, but there will definitely be tion is Colorado, but they will also pass through Utah and Idaho. some at each stop for the singers,” Altabet said. By THOM STONE This year, Adelphians’ repertoire land Symphony Orchestra, chose in ready and tremendously compe- For the most part, Adelphians represents a vast array of cultural Colorado as the tour’s prima- tent hands. will be performing in high school Every year, the School of Mu- and linguistic traditions, includ- ry destination about a year ago. “Planning the tour has been concert halls, but also churches sic grants a large budget to either ing pieces sung in German and He- Each year, Zopfi recruits one of tough, but having Zopfi there has and possibly informally outdoors, the orchestra, the wind ensemble brew. his singers to devote an immeasur- been a great help. He’s such an as they did during their last spring or the Adelphian Concert Choir to The variety of the repertoire dis- able amount of time to help him absurdly talented musician. The tour in Victoria, Canada. fund a multi-state tour. plays the scope of the choir’s mu- plan the tour’s itinerary. For this things he knows how to do and the “Next year, I would say people Now it is the Adelphians’ turn sical aptitude, hopefully enough to year’s effort he selected Aaron Al- art that he can make in conducting should expect Adelphians to tour to fulfill their ambitious plans as sway prospective students as they tabet. dozens of people is amazing—he’s through Oregon or possibly East- they sing throughout Utah, Idaho consider attending Puget Sound. Thus, when I sat down for cof- like superhuman,” Altabet quipped. ern Washington,” Altabet conclud- and Colorado over the course of six Dr. Steven Zopfi, esteemed con- fee with Altabet last Saturday after- As Altabet listed all the stops ed. days during spring break. ductor of Adelphians and the Port- noon, I discovered that the task was before reaching Colorado, he ex-

were initiated by the people in the communities affected by drive-by shootings and gang violence, and Business casual, resumes and, for some, a that they were only temporary. He said that current programs work to diffuse conflicts between reminder of dwindling time until graduation gangs in the moment, but “you can only do that for so long, but what about tomorrow? What are By KARI VANDRAISS a job. local and management/finance- you replacing that gun with?” What other resources are you related positions available, some What’s his solution? e’re all familiar with the Career Fair using to find job and internship students might make valuable Programs that Homies Unidos drill: dress for the job you want (not opportunities? contacts while others take one offers deal with “mental health, The questionnaire lists the usu- loop around and see that none of counseling, jobs and family uni- the job you have), keep your handshake al suspects, such as LinkedIn, the companies present meet their fication.” CES, LoggerJobs and basic net- interests. He also made a plea for better firm and don’t get the crisp new cop- working from family members However, if CES has one thing legislation and due process. ies of your resume wet as you run from Collins in the rain to faculty. Especially with Puget right, it’s that there is no substitute The discussion concluded with W Sound’s strong alumni relations, for an old-fashioned handshake, resounding applause from the au- five minutes before the event. personal networking is one of the and where better to practice than dience. Regardless of their polit- On Thursday, Feb. 28, Mar- friends are going to attend and most valuable skills to have in in the comfort of Marshall Hall? ical positions, audience members shall Hall was filled with students guilt-ridden replies of, “I should your arsenal. Getting that networking prac- seemed to be deeply engaged in in business-casual attire waiting probably go to that…” A good number of the repre- tice may prove invaluable in your the subject of the presentation. their turn to talk to representa- What was your primary reason sentatives at the event wore badg- search for a post-graduate career “It really opens my eyes … I tives from companies and non- for attend- es signifying their alumni sta- and, at the very least, you might think we’re a lot more corrupt profits ranging from Target to ing the Ca- tus and, as get a free pen out of it. than a lot of people think,” a stu- Teach for America. Following the reer Fair? one said, For seniors, the Career Fair dent said. event, Career and Employment Explor- “With a range of largely local “We come provides more than career oppor- One audience member asked Services sent an email asking all ing career and management/finance- to Puget tunities. It often acts as a swift how students at Puget Sound attendees to fill out a quick survey options and Sound be- wake-up call to the fact that soon could get involved. regarding their experience at the looking for related positions available, some cause we we will be expected to be produc- “The main thing here is to ed- Fair. As I looked at the brief ques- a job or in- students might make valuable know the tive members of the real world. ucate yourself around the issues tionnaire, I realized that for sec- t e r n s h i p contacts while others take one quality of As we stand in our formal attire happening … secondly, figure ond-semester seniors with grad- post-grad- work that and make polite conversation, it is out what you are going to do for uation looming ever closer, the uation are loop around and see that none s t u d e n t s a bit like we’re all playing dress- your own community … you can answers are hitting a little closer obvious re- of the companies present meet will put up in our parents’ clothes. One get involved locally,” Sanchez re- to home. sponses. A forth in the student commented, “It’s funny sponded. What prompted you to attend more base their interests.” professional seeing people be… real people. He said that each city is dif- the Career Fair? explana- world, and Not drunken idiots from a Satur- ferent and told students, “Don’t The available answer options tion is the we are al- day night.” think that Homies Unidos is the include promotion via various so- rising level of sheer panic that ways happy If nothing else, the Fair serves model that has the solution for cial media sites, CES emails, etc. many of us experience while go- to support fellow Loggers.” as a reminder that you only have everything, you have the solu- While the event was well adver- ing through the post-graduate job Any additional feedback for so much time in this safe haven tion for the issues in your neigh- tised, many of us know what ac- search. There is an inherent feel- CES regarding the Career Fair, or we call college before being rele- borhood, your block knows more tually compelled us to attend the ing that, if you don’t spend at least advice to students who are con- gated to the ranks of nine-to-fiv- than anybody what it needs.” event—word of mouth. Texts fly 40 minutes circling around the sidering whether or not to attend? ers—and you’d better make every back and forth in the days and tightly packed booths handing In truth, the scope of the busi- second count. hours preceding, asking if your out resumes, you might never get nesses represented at the Fair is minimal. With a range of largely 8 sports The Puget Sound Trail March 8, 2013 [email protected] Women’s tennis earns split Women’s lacrosse By ANGEL JOHNSON dominates Linfield It was an eventful weekend for the Puget Sound women’s ten- By STEPHEN HAMWAY better team. After a couple of near nis team. On Friday, March 1 they misses, the Loggers broke through faced off against cross town rivals Both men’s and women’s la- to score the first goal of the game at Pacific Lutheran University; on the crosse took the field over the 26:17, as freshman Hannah Lucke morning of Sunday, March 3, they weekend, though they experi- (Portland, Ore.) assisted senior had their final match of the week- enced radically different results Grace Reid (Kirkland, Wash.). end against Whitman. Both games during their respective games. Immediately thereafter, the Log- were conference league games for The intramural men’s team en- gers controlled possession and the Loggers. tered the weekend looking for a sophomore Caroline Cook (Orin- During Friday’s game the Log- lift. After having gone winless in da, Calif.) scored, making it 2-0. gers initially struggled to get on their first three games of their sea- These early scores paved the way the board during their several dou- son and losing their previous two for a rout, as the Loggers stretched bles matches. In the first doubles by a combined score of 38-3, the their lead to 11-1 by the end of the match, sophomore Josie Dow (Se- Loggers were hoping their game at first half. attle, Wash.) and senior Maddie PHOTO COURTESY/MATTHEW DAVIS home against Puget Thiesse (Chanhassen, Minn.) were College of “ The Loggers are in a good Sound did defeated 8-1. Tennis: Logger players celebrate after a successful point in Idaho on Sat- not let Following that first doubles during a doubles match against NWC rival Whitman. urday, March position and are moving up, how- match, juniors Logan Thomp- 2 would yield forward.” ever, and son (Decorah, Iowa) and Marissa better results. the team Friedman (Novato, Calif.) fought Thompson easily won her match, away with wins, receiving more Sadly, it was continued hard in their match to put the Log- winning 6-2 and 6-0 against her op- points than Whitman during the not to be. Despite four goals from their dominance in the second gers on the board. However, it was ponent in the third singles match. singles matches. senior Dan Leininger (Colora- half, leading 16-1 at one point be- not enough, and they lost 8-4, giv- Ford picked up another win in her The Loggers ran into trouble do Springs, Colo.), and two more fore Linfield pulled out a few goals ing PLU a 2-0 lead. singles match for the Loggers, win- when the doubles matches began. from each Graham Cameron (Eu- during garbage time to make the It took the third match for the ning 6-4 and 6-3 in the sixth match. Whitman managed to sweep all gene, Ore.) and Brett Hennessy final score more respectable. But Loggers to finally get on the board, At the end of the singles match- three doubles matches which eas- (Scottsdale, Ariz.), both seniors, when all was said and done, the when sophomores Malia Ford es, it was clear that both teams were ily enabled them to win the entire the Loggers ultimately lost to the Loggers gained a dominating 19-4 (Makawao, Hawaii) and Allison neck-and-neck on the scoreboard, game over the Loggers. Coyotes 13-11. win over their NWC opponents. Embernate (Kihei, Hawaii) took and the final singles match would Splitting the two matches over Despite this setback, the fact Reid led the way with four goals, the lead and the 9-7 win for the determine the winner of the en- the weekend still leaves the Log- that the margin of defeat was and Cook was close behind with Loggers. tire game. Dow played in the last gers in reasonably good posi- much smaller than in previous three. Ultimately, however, it was a When the singles matches start- singles match and, after losing the tion going forward. The weekend matches suggests that the Log- team effort, and the Loggers com- ed, it was apparent that it would first set 4-6, she managed to beat brought the Loggers to 3-2 overall, gers are in a good position and are bined to control the ball for much be a tough win for Loggers. Both her opponent in the last two sets, and with four consecutive home moving forward. of the game, out-shooting Linfield teams traded wins during singles 6-1 and 6-4, taking the win for the matches, the team has a chance to On the women’s side, the re- 42-14. play. Loggers. set themselves apart in the coming sults were much more favorable The women’s side will play their Junior Jenna Gerdsen (Kamuela, As the Loggers faced off against weeks. for the Loggers over the weekend. next game on Monday, March 11 Hawaii) helped the Loggers signifi- Whitman, it was clear from the be- The Loggers will play again to- This was the team’s first game of when they will host Pacific Uni- cantly with her win in the second ginning that it would be a tough night, Friday, March 8, and Sat- the season, and they were eager to versity. Meanwhile, the men’s side match. It took Gerdsen three sets game. While playing in the singles urday, March 9 against Lewis and impress as they battled Northwest will be out of action until they take to get the win after losing her first matches, several Loggers earned Clark and Willamette in the Uni- Conference (NWC) rival Linfield. on Western Washington on Satur- set 2-6 and winning the last two 6-3 wins for the team. Thompson, versity of Puget Sound Tennis Pa- From the beginning, it was ev- day, March 30. and 6-4. Friedman, Dow and Ford all came vilion. ident that the Loggers were the Baseball wins weekend series against Whitman Robinson shines in opener, throwing eight innings of two-run ball in victory Puget Sound Baseball By ROBBIE SCHULBERG Upcoming Games Behind eight strong innings on the mound from senior start- Spring 2013 ing pitcher Matt Robinson (Lafay- ette, Calif.), the Loggers started the season at home on a positive note, defeating the Missionaries from March 9 at Whitworth * 11 a.m. Whitman 4-2 on March 2 to im- prove to a 6-5 record on the season. Puget Sound won the three- March 9 at Whitworth * 2 p.m. game series against Whitman 2-1 but they failed to complete the sweep Sunday afternoon against March 10 at Whitworth * 12 p.m. their conference foe, falling 9-3. “We need to improve our con- PHOTO COURTESY/LOGGER ATHLETICS sistency throughout the rest of the March 16 at Col. of Idaho 1 p.m. season,” head coach Brian Billings Ace in the hole: Matt Robinson delivers a pitch to the opposing explained. “The talent is definite- hitter during his victory on Saturday, March 2. ly there, but at times we play like a March 17 at Col. of Idaho 12 p.m. young team.” Missionaries in ten innings, win- sion. Savage and freshman left- Even with inconsistent play, fielder Nick Funyak (Billings, March 17 at Col. of Idaho 3 p.m. Robinson has been the most effec- Mont.) led Puget Sound, each hit- tive player for the Loggers this ear- “ Matt...has been taking ting doubles. ly in the season. on a leadership role for our Billings started three freshmen March 18 at Col. of Idaho 2 p.m. “Matt has been great for us all in every game of the Whitman four years,” Billings remarked. “I pitching staff this season.” series, with Backes and Funyak, think he had a down year when he —Coach Brian Billings rounded out with J.B. Eary (Las Ve- March 23 vs. Pacific Lutheran 12 p.m. was a junior but he has been taking gas, Nev.). on a leadership role for our pitch- “It is really unusual to have two ing staff this season and has been freshmen start in the middle in- March 23 vs. Pacific Lutheran 3 p.m. hu g e .” field,” Billings stated. “J.B. has been Robinson received run sup- ning 5-4, with sophomore center- a model of consistency for us at port from junior catcher Christian fielder and leadoff man, Connor second base and we have relied on March 24 vs. Pacific Lutheran 1 p.m. Carter (San Diego, CA) who went Savage (Bothell, Wash.), driving in Nate in the cleanup spot. Nick has 3-4 in game one with an RBI sin- one of his two runs to win the sec- also done very well for us, and we gle in the first inning, along with ond game of the series. Junior Lu- hope to continue seeing improve- For more information on freshman shortstop Nathan Backes cas Stone (Ashland, Ore.) picked ment from our freshmen and soph- (Seattle, Wash.), who hit a sacrifice up the victory. omores this season.” Loggers Baseball, please visit fly. However, the Loggers did not The Loggers now turn their at- http://www.loggerathletics.com/sports/bsb/in- Game two of the double-header end the series on a high note, al- tention to Whitworth, as they on Saturday was completed the fol- lowing the Missionaries to score will travel to Spokane to compete dex lowing day due to a rain delay. five runs in the sixth inning in against the Pirates this weekend for The Loggers triumphed over the game three to take the final deci- a three-game series. The Puget Sound Trail sports 9 [email protected] March 8. 2013 Softball team suffers sweep against George Fox

By STEPHEN HAMWAY fice put the winning run on third with only one out. Campbell was ultimately done in by her defense, osers of their first eight games, Puget Sound’s as the second error of the inning Puget Sound Softball softball team went into their four game set with allowed the run to score and the Bruins to escape with a hard- Northwest Conference rival George Fox looking fought 1-0 victory. Upcoming Games The second game of the double- for anything to stop their frustrating losing streak. header began immediately after Spring 2013 the first, so the Loggers had to put L Loggers loaded the bases with the frustrating marathon loss be- The weekend series began on two outs and sophomore Oliv- hind them if they wanted to grab March 17 vs. Whitworth 12 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at high noon. ia Turner (Seattle, Wash.) deliv- a win in the series. As has been their tendency this ered a clutch single that broke the The team got a shot in the arm season, the Loggers fell behind scoreless tie and allowed two runs early in the second game, as se- March 17 vs. Whitworth 2:30 p.m. early. to cross the plate. One batter lat- nior Brianna Huber (Chico, Ca- George Fox began the bottom er, the Loggers dialed up a gutsy lif.) hit a solo home run to give the of the first inning with a double, a double steal that allowed Arndt to team an early 1-0 lead. But once March 19 at Pomona-Pitzer 2 p.m. single and a fielding error that al- score from third. again, the lead was short-lived, as lowed the first run of the game to However, the Loggers’ 3-0 lead the Bruins scored two runs in the score for the Bruins. Three singles, did not last long. In the bottom bottom of the inning to take a 2-1 March 19 at Pomona-Pitzer 4 p.m. a steal and a dropped pop up later, of the second, George Fox player lead. and the Loggers found themselves Courtney Howard hit a ringing Though the Loggers tied the in a 4-0 hole after one inning. double to center that allowed two game in the very next inning, March 21 vs. Hamline 12 p.m. However, the team was able to runs to score. on an RBI single by junior Chel- put together a rally, as junior Tay- George Fox used small ball to sea Lindroth (Everett, Wash.) the lor Jones (Keizer, Ore.) lead off score the tying run in the fourth Bruins scored two more runs to March 21 vs. Hamline 2 p.m. the third inning with a single, inning, beginning the inning with put the game out of reach and ul- promptly stole second and ad- a walk, a bunt single and two sac- timately took the final game of the vanced to third on a wild pitch. rifices to tie the game at three runs series 4-3. March 22 vs. Claremont M-S 11 a.m. Senior Tahni Arndt (Tacoma, apiece. The Bruins finally took the This sweep was the latest set- Wash.) walked and stole second lead in the fifth, as an RBI single back in what is evolving into a to set up runners on second and gave George Fox a 4-3 lead that very trying season for Loggers March 27 vs.Corban 2 p.m. third with no one out. And fol- they would not relinquish. softball. Following their four lowing an RBI by freshman Lisa Looking for better results in games at George Fox, the Loggers Colombo (Los Gatos, Calif.) their second doubleheader of the are 0-12, including 0-8 in NWC March 27 vs. Corban 4 p.m. and a fielding error, the Loggers weekend on Sunday, Mar 3, the play. scratched across their first two Loggers were buoyed in the early Despite their frustration how- runs of the game. game by an outstanding pitching ever, the team can at least take sol- For more information on The team would get no clos- performance from freshman Me- ace in the fact that this round of er, however. Though the Loggers gan Campbell (Seattle, Wash.). games was far more competitive Loggers Softball, please visit scattered six singles over the re- Though she allowed ten hits and than many of their earlier games. http://www.loggerathletics.com/sports/sball/ maining four innings, they could had to work her way out of jams Three of the games were decided index not cut into George Fox’s lead, in almost every inning, Campbell by only one run, suggesting that and ultimately lost the first game kept the Bruins off the board for the Loggers are closer to respect- 8-2. Junior Jenica Holt (Pleasan- all six innings of regulation. How- ability than it would initially ap- ton, Calif.) and senior Shannon ever, Bruins’ pitcher Rachel Field- pear. Reed each had two hits to pace er was just as dominant and the The Loggers have a weekend the Loggers. two teams headed into extra in- off and will look to regroup as Kitto finishes eighth at The second game of the double- nings locked in a scoreless tie. they host conference rival Whit- header began more favorably for It was not until the ninth inning worth for four games on Saturday, the Loggers. that the game finally came to an March 16 and Sunday, March 17. PLU Invitational In the top of the second, the end. A single, an error and a sacri- By HANNAH CHASE eighth out of 38 golfers in the tour- nament. The men’s golf season began this Howard had the most dramat- past weekend at the PLU Invita- ic of improvements on the second tional. At the end of the first day, day, firing a 4-over 76. He finished Men’s tennis falls to Whitworth the Loggers sat at fifth place, with 25th overall and was 20-over for the junior Matt Kitto (Lake Oswego, tournament. Ore.) leading the team in sixth Although Pacific Lutheran took and Whitman over the weekend the title, the Loggers are not let- ting their loss stand in their way “ I’m really looking forward of future victories, as the team has to the next couple of weeks, much potential on the course. Tennis team left searching for answers “We have a lot of talent, but we getting everyone healthy, didn’t show it this weekend. I’m after three consecutive 9-0 NWC losses and competing for a really looking forward to the next couple weeks, getting everyone championship. ” healthy and competing for a con- ver, Colo.) and junior John Ste- at the Scotford Tennis Center. By MARISSA FRIEDMAN —Matt Kitto ference championship Kitto said. vens (Portland, Ore.) all man- The Pirates started the match off The Loggers hosted the Logger This past weekend, men’s ten- aged to win two games apiece in by clinching fairly one-sided vic- Invitational, which began Thurs- nis made the trek out to East- their number 1, 2, 3, and 6 singles tories in all three doubles match- day March 7 and will conclude to- ern Washington for a weekend of match losses, respectively. es, with Noyes and senior Mi- place individually. day, Friday, March 8, at the Fircrest tennis against the Whitworth Pi- chael Tieu (Salem, Ore.) having Kitto fired a team-best 76 (+4) Golf Course. rates and the Whitman Mission- the closest match, losing 8-4 at “ They are a talented but on the Home Course to lead the aries. number 3 doubles. Loggers. Trailing not very far be- Although the Loggers (0-4 young team with great The Loggers fought back in hind was junior Derek Wilson NWC) made an admirable ef- potential, and hopefully singles, but all six singles match- (Bellevue, Wash.) as he shot 7-over fort, the competition ultimate- es ended in straight set sweeps for the day. ly proved too great to overcome. this talent will translate that went Whitworth’s way. Cut- Sophomore Ricky Howard The Loggers have yet to win into overall match wins ter lost 6-1, 6-1 at numbr 1 sin- (Madison, Wisc.) shot an 88 (+16) a match this season, although gles, while Baker fell 6-0, 6-4 at on Saturday to round out the Log- there are still many matches left later on this season. ” number 2. gers’ scoring card. to play. Deuel was swept 6-0, 6-0 at For the first of two days, the Log- On Friday, March 1, Puget number 3 and Noyes lost 6-2, 6-2 gers turned in a score of 331 (+43). Sound faced off against the un- Sophomore Abe Noyes (South- at number 4. Peterson had a close Unfortunately, although the Log- defeated Whitman Missionaries. west Harbor, Maine) lost 6-0, 6-1 fight at number 5, but ultimate- gers sat at fifth after the first day of The Missionaries swept the Log- at number 4 singles, and soph- ly lost 7-5, 6-1, followed by a 6-2, the tournament, they did not place gers 9-0 in a convincing fashion, omore Jake Peterson (Bellevue, 6-3 loss by Stevens at number 6. after one golfer had to withdraw on with Puget Sound winning only Wash.) lost 6-0, 6-0 at number 5 Although the season may have the second day. nine games in the nine individu- singles. gotten off to a rough start, there Freshman Robert Schulberg al matches played overall. To Puget Sound’s credit, they is still plenty of time for Loggers withdrew Sunday, leaving the Log- Whitman opened the match were facing a team that has not tennis to get a victory or two un- gers with an incomplete team score, by sweeping all three doubles lost a match on their outdoor der their belts. causing the Loggers to lose their matches with 8-0 scores. courts since February of 2009 They are a talented but fair- seat in the tournament. However, The singles play that followed and has remained undefeated in ly young team with great poten- on an individual level, the Loggers unfolded in a similar fashion. regular season conference play tial, and hopefully this talent will pulled through. Senior Michael Cutter (Colo- since April of 2006. translate into overall match wins Kitto took eighth in the spring rado Springs, Colo.), freshman On Sunday, March 3, the Log- later on this season. opening tournament. He was Daniel Deuel (Oakland, Calif.), gers took to the court again to 7-over for the day to finish with a sophomore Graham Baker (Den- face Whitworth (3-7, 3-2 NWC) two-day card of 155 (+11). He was 10 Combat Zone The Puget Sound Trail [email protected] March 8, 2013 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. Drinking games rampant Sun shocks students By VONNIE KEATSGUTS It’s similar here. These students have evolved to meet the needs of their en- in campus classrooms Normalcy has finally returned to vironment,” he said. Puget Sound. This past week, after Tacoma had seen almost two weeks weeks of unending sun and temper- of consecutive sun, a feat unmatched ate weather, Puget Sound students since the early Cretaceous Period. The breathed a collective sigh of relief as weather was warm, the light was daz- the bleak sky and drizzle returned zling and most University students once more. and staff just wanted to huddle in a All around campus, seniors who corner and cry. Some did. The entire had gone years without sunlight were Politics and Government department seen struggling from the damp, lonely was located two days ago, doe-eyed places they had spent the recent weeks and afraid, in a dreary practice room sequestered in, with only mice and the in the basement of Schneebeck Hall. thought of Dean Segunda’s luscious Some have noted a rather alarming hair to keep them company. similarity between the effects of Gin- “I came from California,” senior gervitis and Hollywood-style vampir- Danny Frankel said. “I loved the sun. ism. Will the seniors start claiming After four years, my skin sizzles like freshman sacrifices? Slow down, said bacon in anything less than full cloud professor Casablanca. cover.” “These kids aren’t vampires, good It seems as though length of time lord, stop watching Wesley Snipes in Tacoma is the deciding factor on movies. They just haven’t seen the sun the severity of the horrifying aversion in so long that they have physiologi- to daylight and paleness that experts cally morphed; their eyes are weak have termed “Gingervitis.” Indeed, the and their skin is white, but their other freshmen look rather peachy and un- senses are sharp as a tack.” concerned. Sophomore Bailey Rob- Freshman roommates Randy El- erts asked, “What the hell is wrong lison and Mike Vackel are fascinated. Someone call an ambulance: That bottle was full at the begining of class with these freaks?” “This is just awesome”, they said. “Ob- One man who might be able to an- viously we’re transferring the hell out By CHESTER FIELDS games being played in the last year, they finished their flask, throw it to swer that question is Puget Sound Pro- of here before we get like them, but se- varying in content and intensity. One the ground, shout “Oh God, why hast fessor of Hogswash, Ivan Casablanca. riously, this is awe-inspiring for pre- University of Puget Sound Admin- game held last November involved thou forsaken me?!” to the empty Casablanca has spent more than 20 med students.” istrators are urging students to cease students sipping beer during pro- vacuum of space and fall into a mis- years researching Internet poker and The campus-wide hope is that the what appears to be an increasing longed silences in their Gender Stud- erable heap of divine justice. pornography, and he thinks he might predicted forecast of dark, dreary and trend of in-class drinking games. Stu- ies seminar. Another, held in January, Now their aware of the drinking have the answer to this riddle. rainy for the next seven months holds, dents have been started drinking in was played solo by one student who games, the students clash with the “Gingervitis is very similar to what lest there be another outbreak. But op- certain academic buildings as early as swigged a Mike’s Hard Raspberry administration. New signs bearing we see in certain species of cave life. timism is present. “If I know Tacoma,” 11 a.m., usually motivated by abstract Lemonade/green tea combo from his campus drinking statistics have gone Living in a place completely absent of Casablanca said, “we won’t see the sun triggers, known as “rules.” These rules thermos during a 9 a.m. class every up. These encouraging signs note that sunlight, they have no need for skin again before the next millennium.” reportedly range from weather condi- time his thoughts drifted to Skyrim. only 51 percent of Puget Sound stu- pigmentation, eyes or longboards. Cross your fingers. tions to stutters or trademark phrases Students at the Center for Writ- dents drive drunk on the weekends, of professors, to any time CSOC class ing and Learning have developed that a whopping 38 percent of stu- discussions get awkwardly racist. their own varition of inappropriately dents do not not participate in in- This phenomenon now appears timed drinking games. Student aides class drinking games, and that only to be a threat to the student body’s working there have circulated a set of 68 percent of students say they would School ramps up general health and well-being. Last rules wherein a proofreader takes a rather be drunk in class than learn. Thursday, three students were hos- drink everytime they find a dangling To pay for the signs, ten credits were pitalized during Professor Shrillcore participle; double negative; incor- docked from each student’s Print competition with Reed Gout’s REL151 class, Practical Meta- rect tense; the incorrect use of capi- Green accout. the year, members of the Puget Sound phors. tal letters, semicolons, ‘there, their, Students’ reactions to the games By CHIMEZ SNAPMAN staff will be handing out emergency “It’s all because they caught wind and they’re;’ or run-on sentances that and their reprocussions have been “quirk” kits to anyone who looks too that I was giving my lecture on real- just go on and on, which usually indi- mixed. “Without hardly a warn- The competition for “Harvard of average. These kits will include clip- ity and symbols,” Gout said. “I guess cate a student hasn’t proofread they’re ing, the administration took ten of the West” has just begun to heat up. in false dreads, social justice themed it’s well-known that when I give that own paper yet, so the paper is little our credits! That’s not fair!” said Ju- Word recently reached the Universi- temporary tattoos, neon nun chucks, lecture, I end up repeating words in more than a stream of consciousness. nior Steph Herp. On the other hand, ty of Puget Sound that we were not one-size-fits-all overalls and reptile- sentences, such as the phrase “real Perhaps the most dangerous game freshman Casey A-Derp thinks “It’s maintaining our hold on the “Har- themed jewelry. reality,” and “symbolic symbolism.” I occurred during Greek Tragedy Class about time! I have worked for the past vard of the West” title as firmly as we But the most devastating change never noticed I did that before. Now last September. Students brought 12 years to be a good student, all that thought. Puget Sound’s grip is slip- came last week when the University I feel really self-conscious, which flasks of red wine and had to drink drinking distracted me!” ping as East Coasters have started administration took the initiative to makes me stutter a lot whenever I any time the professor noted an ex- In a public statement sent via to refer to Reed College as the west acquire our own nuclear reactor. have to say “Mircea Eliade,” which is ample of hubris, fate or dramatic iro- email, administrators reminded stu- coast competition with Harvard. No Nuclear tech is highly guarded in a lot. I hope no one gets hurt.” ny. Then, they had to watch for exam- dents of the health risks of day-drink- one seems to know where Stanford the U.S. by the demanding immi- The three students allegedly con- ples in the class during the lecture. ing and encouraged students to wait fits into all this. grant parents of first-generation stu- sumed over 10 oz. of tequila, which Any time another student dis- until after class to engage in risky be- The University has quickly be- dents, and now Puget Sound has is the equivalent of 50 oz. of wine or played a personal flaw based in ar- haviors. One line of the email was lat- gun to up its game, adapting all the managed to deliver. However, due to 120 oz. of beer. One student collapsed rogance, they drank for five seconds. er publicly rescinded. measures which make Reed such a budgetary concerns, the school has on the floor, alarming several class- Every time the students were faced “Remember, if you’re drunk in strong competitor. It began small. been unable to commission a reactor mates. The other two students bolted with the realization of the inevitabil- class all the time, you’re going to have Puget Sound has now scheduled a from a tradtional nuclear source, and for the bathroom after a particularly ity of their downfalls, ten. And every to be drinking during your finals to five-day Renaissance Faire after class- is instead weighing two competing robust string of “mysterious myster- time all the events of the class were efficiently recall lessons” was lat- es end, lasting two whole days longer proposals: one from David Hahn, the ies,” spilling tequila all over the place revealed as intricately woven—that er viewed as throwing down a chal- than the competition’s. Additionally, guy from Michigan who built a reac- and disrupting the class. One student it is only our own blindness of forces lenge, and asked not to be taken se- the administration is taking substan- tor out of stuff he ripped out of smoke made it, but the other stopped when beyond our control that causes us to riously. Regardless, if you’re going to tial steps in increasing the number of detectors, and another from freeen- he heard the professor yell “the sanc- act naively, ultimatley bringing about try to make a drinking game out of bug-eating contests on campus. ergygeneratorplans.com, a website tity of the sacred,” took a shot, and a personal destruction that is deep class, remember to alternate alcohol- In order to truly remain compet- specializing in perpetual motion ma- vomited all over the floor. and horrible because it comes from ic beverages with water, to eat before, itive with Reed, campus must tru- chines and the transmutiation of lead Further investigations have re- our own exaggerated perceptions of and to make sure you have a desig- ly eliminate any vestige of normalcy in to gold using magnets. F**king vealed dozens of these drinking self—the students had to chug until nated driver. within its population. For the rest of magnets, how do they work? New computer science classes help prepare for 1984

By FORD DENT commonly known as drones. with Puget Sound’s eclectic mix Dean of Students Mike Segunda students would have seen us com- The Trail reached out to Aldous of shut-ins, bedwetters and video has been very pleased with the pro- ing. But now we can just send over The Puget Sound Computer Bradbury, head of the Computer game nerds, that we would have the gram. some of our hummingbird drones Science department has proudly Science department, for informa- perfect group to groom tomorrow’s “This is one of the few academic equiped with atmospheric senors. launched a new program to help its tion about the new classes. “UAVs, heroes from.” programs on campus that provides We can handle the whole process, students prepare for the changing as we perfer to call them, have been “Yeah, it’s been a lot of fun,” said measurable benefits to the campus write-up and all without ever con- technological environment of the recieving a great deal of attention junior Yevgeny Orwell, one of the community. Since its inception, the fronting the students.” future. in the media, and for good reason. students enrolled in the class. “So class has helped us zero in on in- “Certainly, there is increased po- This program, right now consist- Can you imagine how search and far we’ve been learning the basics stances of on-campus drug use and licing ability,” Bradbury said, “But ing of a single class, but with hopes rescue missions would be helped by of flying, manipulating the vari- violation of the alcohol policy. It really, if you’re not guility, you for expansion, seeks to teach stu- dozens of raven-sized planes with ous imaging systems, and selecting also allows us a great deal of ease in should have nothing to hide.” dents the finer points of handling thermal imagining? Or tiny flying unobstrusive vantage points. Also, gathering information. If someone Next year the program hopes to unmanned aerial vehicles, more fire-extinguishers that could ex- hey, Kim Jackson, you’ve got great smelled something suspicious in a broaden into microwave body scan- plore burning buildings? We knew, tits.” dorm hall, by the time we got there, ners like those used by the TSA. The Puget Sound Trail arts & entertainment 11 [email protected] March 8. 2013 Old Milwaukee Café holds Delicious way to cook cozy vibes and delicious food excess vegetables to By LEANNE GAN last through the week Hidden on the corner of 6th and Cedar lies a small place called the By SOPHIE PATTISON that has high enough edges to con- Old Milwaukee Café. While easy to tain some liquid. Then add 2-4 Tbs overlook, brunch-loving customers I have a confession to make: the of curry powder, or to your lik- rank the café highly on their list of truth is, sometimes I buy way more ing. Let it cook for about one min- favorite morning bites for the home- vegetables than I can eat in a week. ute, and then add one can of coco- made taste and quality of the food. When I look at them sitting in my nut milk. The owners, Patricia and Chad cart, I think, “I’m going to be so If adding leftover tofu or chick- Kerth, put all of their energy into healthy this week.” en, add it now. Since everything is owning and operating the café with This week I bought sweet pota- already cooked, just let it all warm no additional help. toes, beets, carrots and asparagus through, and you are done! Genuinely friendly and help- and roasted them on Monday night. If you are starting with uncooked ful, Patricia knows the majority of This is one of my favorite ways to vegetables, all you have to do is let their customers by name and never prepare veggies. them cook in the frying pan until lets your coffee mug run dry. While The basic idea is to cut all of your tender, then follow the above direc- she is greeting customers and serv- veggies into “French fry” slices. That tions. Serve over brown rice. ing food, Chad spends most of his is, about pointer-finger length and If you do not have leftover or pre- time in the kitchen hand-crafting no more than a quarter inch thick. cooked chicken or tofu, but you still customer favorites like the “S.O.S. Then place them on a baking sheet want the added protein, here is what Your Way,” which consists of a thick and toss them in olive oil, black pep- I would do: layer of hamburger gravy over hash per and a good dash of kosher salt. Preheat a frying pan over medium browns, eggs and a biscuit. You can also add some cayenne pep- high heat with a little olive oil in it. If Serving eggs with options like per or roasted red pepper flakes for using tofu, be sure to press the excess ground beefsteak, bacon or hon- an extra kick. water out by placing a towel over it ey-cured ham, Chad has also got- PHOTO COURTESY / FOODSPOTTING.COM Once all the veggies are equal- and then some heavy books on top (I ten creative in the ways he prepares ly covered, put them in the oven like to use Joy of Cooking) for about breakfast. “Scramlettes” are his and Old Milwaukee Café: The café is open Tuesday through Friday at 400ºF for 15 minutes. Then stir 10 minutes prior to cooking. Patricia’s own version of the tradi- from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and opens on Sundays at 8 a.m. them and let them cook for another Slice tofu into bite-sized pieces. tional omelet made with four large shakers filled with Libertine Taco- Their classic Strawberries and Whip 15 minutes, or until nicely browned For chicken, simply remove it from grade AA eggs. ma “Trifecta Gourmet Culinary Salt Pancakes are made to perfection and as crispy as you like. the package when the pan is ready, The chef’s House Scrambles are Blend.” This unique blend consists with sweet, chilled strawberries and Fun fact: Kosher salt is only ko- and place it in the pan. eggs and potatoes scrambled in of three health beneficial salts called whipped cream beautifully placed sher because it is often used to cure For both chicken and tofu do not the same skillet and served with a Alaea Red Hawaiian Sea Salt, Kai onto the massive, fluffy pancake. kosher meat. The reason many chefs move them once you have set them choice of toast, scone or English Black Hawaiian Sea Salt and Pink Though primarily known for their and home cooks prefer kosher salt is in the pan. Otherwise, they will not muffin. The unique Chicken-Ap- Salt; all are packed with a plethora delicious breakfasts, Old Milwaukee because it does not contain iodine or brown. ple Sausage Scramble is a sweet and of minerals that not only make your Café also serves a fine lunch, with other additives, which gives it a less The cooking time depends on the salty scramble to add to your ad- eggs taste great, but also offer sodi- great deals and the same friendly muddled flavor. thickness of the item, but a typical venturous breakfast menu. One can um-restricted people a healthy sub- service. It is also important to note that chicken breast will take about five never go wrong with an additional stitute. With only seven tables available kosher salt grains are larger than ta- minutes on the first side, and an ad- side order of Chad’s “Home Fries” Customers who want to take in the small diner and a two-person ble salt grains. Because of this, a ¼ ditional three on the second side. that leave you wanting more. some home can also sample and buy staff, weekends usually mean a rela- tsp of kosher salt will have less sodi- If you are worried about wheth- New to the menu is the Cinna- this and many more sea salt blends tively long wait, so be sure to come um than a ¼ tsp of table salt, so they er or not your chicken is done, just mon Roll French Toast, which is displayed on the shelves next to the early. The food is well priced for cannot be substituted exactly in rec- cut into the thickest part and check gaining popularity from regular register at the café. Flavors such as both the quantity and quality. ipes. for any pink. For tofu, cooking customers. Additional syrup or but- the “Fiery Habanero,” “Decadent of The light, family-like ambiance is This week I had a large container through is not as important. A good ter isn’t necessary for the tasty dish, Delight” and “Yum X4” are worth at hard to find in modern day eateries, of leftover roasted veggies. Since I two minutes on each side is prob- which has a perfect balance of cin- least trying. and is one of the best features of the did not want to eat just veggies for ably enough to brown and warm namon flavors. The café also serves two types of cafe. The Old Milwaukee Café offers the whole weekend, I made them through. Happy eating! As you eat, the pink, black and pancakes made from scratch every its customers a casual dining experi- into a curry. This is an awesome way If you have any suggestions for fu- clear crystals in the saltshakers may morning that average the size of a ence, easily enjoyed among friendly to make your veggies into a meal, ture articles or questions regarding catch your eye. Along with the array Frisbee. The Wild Blueberry Pan- faces. especially if you have some leftover past articles, please do not hesitate of spices, the Old Milwaukee Café cakes are sweet and delicious with tofu or chicken to toss in there. to send an email to trailae@puget- proudly provides each table with blueberries shipped from Canada. First, pop your veggies into a pan sound.edu. New Apatow film, This is 40, brings an odd mixture of adulthood gloom and childish humor to the screen By ANDREW KOVED funny. Balancing the dark moments day 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are of a movie with a hilarious bit can $1 at the door. More info: campus- Watching Hollywood movies has prove to make the movie even fun- [email protected] taught me that not every “feel good nier, though the downside to mix- movie of the fall” actually makes me ing tragedy with comedy is that if the jokes are not funny, the movie is 606 S Fawcett Ave feel good, most “fun for the whole grandcinema.com merely depressing. family” movies usually leave me Tacoma’s only nauseous and “laugh-out-loud fun- This is 40 actually pulls off a indie theater. ny” is a euphemism for another bad great mixture of the two, combin- Adam Sandler movie. ing quite enjoyable scenes and fun NOW PLAYING The problem is often that the in- repartee with mostly sad situations QUARTET tended viewers are not the only and events. At points, the film drags viewers, leaving the rest of the crowd along, trying to add spirit and di- CHASING ICE to suffer through mediocre films. mension to otherwise partially EMPEROR Similarly, This is 40’s intended bland main characters whose con- SILVER LININGS audience is those who are willing to stant arguing becomes tiresome. PLAYBOOK put up with unhappiness to get to Those who were underwhelmed the laughs; people only looking for by the movie because it is not as AMOUR humor should not be discouraged, funny as expected are missing the there are plenty of laugh-until-you- PHOTO COURTESY / ROTTENTOMATOES.COM point: by the time people turn 40, TUESDAY FILM SERIES snort moments. life becomes harder and you endure CONSUMING SPIRITS (3. 13) This is 40, the semi-sequel to This is 40: Apatow released This is 40 over Christmas and if more suffering. Knocked Up, is directed and writ- will be at Rausch Auditorium March 8-10. This is a gloomy message for a WAGNER & ME (3.19) ten by Judd Apatow and stars Les- ed version of Knocked Up is wrong, the hard truths about life, that pes- supposedly funny film, but out of HAPPY PEOPLE lie Mann and Paul Rudd. As a fol- leaving the viewer disappointed and simism can often overcome even the sadness often comes humor. Come (WERNER HERZOG) (3.26) low-up movie, parts of the old cast without a correct understanding most optimistic people. see this movie for the laughs, the ab- returned, including Jason Segel, of the film. Knocked Up was a very Instead of making a movie that surd number of cupcakes Rudd eats, COMING SOON with new stars such as Megan Fox, funny film, chock-full of entertain- solely emphasizes the happy points and for the always smirk-inducing WEST OF MEMPHIS Lena Dunham and Chris O’Dowd. ing actors goofing around. of existence, the movie also tosses in Segel. At one point Rudd, a grown Struggling with work, family and The comical nature of the film hid low points as counterbalances. man, puts an oversized starfish in BARBARA relationships, the movie follows Pete the mostly dark and difficult reality Comedies that delve into reality his underwear, reason enough in my (Rudd) and Debbie (Mann) through that two of the main characters were are tricky and tough to pull off; such book to go see a film. Only $7 with Student ID! their trials and tribulations. having a child. failures as Funny People and Man of This is 40 plays Mar. 8 - 10 in GrandCinema.com Coming into This is 40 with the This is 40 acknowledges that re- the Year demonstrate that humor- Rausch Auditorium, Friday and Sat- Facebook.com/TheGrandTacoma expectation that this is an updat- ality, making an effort to confront ous actors alone do not make a film urday at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Sun- Twitter.com/GrandCinema 12 arts & entertainment The Puget Sound Trail March 8, 2013 [email protected] KUPS’ showing of Wheedle’s Groove brings rich musical history to the minds of students By LEAH O’SULLIVAN the 60s, soul musicians of all eth- nicities flourished in Seattle, at The Black Student Union and least until the emergence of disco KUPS presented the first of a film in 1975. However, perhaps big hair series dedicated to black musicians and platform shoes were not the in Rausch Auditorium. This first only factors that pushed the soul film, Wheedle’s Groove, showed the music scene out of Seattle. rich history of the soul music scene “Seattle has never been a place in Seattle during the 60s, which where you can make it big,” said was soon forgotten by the rising one musician. “Jimi Hendrix came popularity of disco in the 70s. from Seattle, but he had to leave Luckily, local DJ and record col- Seattle.” lector, Mr. Supreme, rediscovered “Seattle is a place that, for a mu- many of these soul records. Mr. Su- sician, you want to leave,” said Phil- preme’s findings supplied much of ip Woo of Cold, Bold, & Togeth- the movie’s content, especially its er. He added that Seattle is “so far focus on particular Seattle-based away from everything else,” which music groups. The members of is not necessarily advantageous for these since broken-up bands were musicians who want to make it big. interviewed in the movie years af- Many of the musicians, includ- ter their music had been popular. ing Kenny G, commented that they The 60s started Seattle’s reputa- did not necessarily want to leave tion as a city with a thriving music their bands, just that there were scene, and this music included, at better opportunities in bigger cit- first, jazz. ies such as Los Angeles. “We were all influenced by jazz,” As a result, many soul bands said Herman Brown, who was a PHOTO COURTESY / MICHAEL VILLASENOR broke up by the end of the 60s, both guitarist of the band Cooking Bag ending the time for soul and allow- (1967-1973). Wheedle’s Groove: On Feb. 28 KUPS and the Black Student Union shared a documentary cen- ing other music genres to become Jazz eventually led to soul, which tered on the experience of black musicians in Seattle. popular in Seattle, such as disco in led to R&B, funk and the like. The cuses on a certain event in which & White Affair, was considered come. the 70s and grunge in the 90s. spread of soul, while certainly members of the Seattle Area Black “black” band, given that they were The white members of Black However, the musicians em- prevalent throughout all of Seattle, Student Union led students in a sit- made up of mainly black musi- & White Affair and Cold, Bold & phasized that their careers began planted its roots in the large black in at Franklin High School, pro- cians. The same was the case with Together—particularly Kenny G in Seattle and, were it not for that population of Seattle located in the testing the expulsion of two black Cold, Bold, & Together, a band of Cold, Bold, & Together—men- start, they wouldn’t be the success- Central District, more commonly students who wore their hair in also consisting mostly of black mu- tioned that they could get into ful musicians they later came to be. known as the CD. “natural” hairstyles, which was sicians as well as a white and an places their fellow black musicians Movies like Wheedle’s Groove “There’s still a warp in [CD] considered unmannerly by the Asian musician. could not. help to preserve the history and that I don’t feel anywhere else in school’s administration. Being a black musician or band The band members themselves the beginnings of music. The bands the city,” Reverend Patrinell Staten While the Civil Rights Move- during this time made it harder to were “color blind,” not caring what featured in the movie may no lon- Wright, who sang gospel music in ment made great leaps in racial make a living, as many musicians race the musicians were so long as ger be popular, but they likely church before becoming a popular equality, neither the fact that rac- commented. More money was of- they were talented. But the hirers paved the way for much of today’s soul musician herself, said. ism was still very prevalent through fered in clubs to white musicians, were less so. There were still many music, and this movie remembers Another great influence dur- the United States, nor that it affect- and even if a song by a black mu- separated black and white clubs in and appreciates those beginnings ing this time period was the Civil ed black musicians, can be ignored. sician got to the top of the charts, Seattle during this time. 50 years later. Rights Movement. The movie fo- For example, the band Black this did not guarantee a steady in- Despite the racial inequality of Coming Musician Ritter exposes large range of up: Lucha emotions in album The Beast in its Tracks By MELANIE MAZZA Ritter’s lyrical prowess is es- de Sound pecially highlighted in “Certain Legendary singer-songwriter Light,” in which he sings very pos- Josh Ritter recently released the itively of newfound love and leads seventh album of his decade-long the listener to create expectations 2013 career. Declared by Paste Mag- for the remainder of the song. azine as one of the 100 greatest He then violates these expecta- American songwriters, Ritter be- tions by confessing that “she only gan writing at a young age on a looks like you in a certain kind lute made for him by his father. of light,” which reveals that the As a young boy, Ritter was in- song, although singing romanti- fluenced by the folk music of cally about one person, is actually Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, and addressed to another. the work of his predecessors reso- In this way, Ritter makes great nates in his current compositions. use of his literary interests to cre- Although passionately pursu- ate love songs that deviate from ing music throughout his youth, what the listeners expect, delight- Ritter attended Oberlin College ing them in the surprise. PHOTO COURTESY / PUGETSOUND.EDU intending to major in neurosci- Ritter also sings pleasantly and ence. playfully in “Nightmares,” which The Beast in its Tracks: Josh Ritter’s new album was released sings in hushed tones of dreams This year Lucha de Sound will This deviation from his musi- March 5. and nightmares with a comfort- return to the University of Puget cal roots was short-lived, howev- ing, repetitive pattern. This song Sound Memorial Fieldhouse to er, as he eventually pursued a self- Irish folk star most known prom- albums, Ritter published a novel instantly inspires in the listener present to the Puget Sound commu- created major titled “American inently for his leading role in the titled Bright’s Passage in 2011, ex- the nostalgia of lullabies and of nity a performance by Lucha Libre History Through Narrative Folk film Once. Hansard, wildly im- ploring his love for literature—the childish dreams. Volcanica. Music,” tying his passion for folk pressed with Ritter’s performanc- title of So Runs the World Away is Ritter’s range of emotion from Lucha De Sound includes both music to an academic sphere and es and compositions, invited him a quote from Shakespeare’s Ham- heartbroken to gleeful to con- Spanish and English commentary giving him a knowledgeable base to return with his band to Ireland. let. fident to childish all play out in on the impressive stunts and per- from which to contribute his own While in Ireland, Ritter record- Ritter’s roots in traditional folk The Beast in its Tracks, providing formances occurring in the wres- American folk works. ed and released his second album, music as well as his poeticism in a rich listening experience for his tling ring. This event is put on by the Ritter’s career, beginning with Golden Age of Radio, which re- crafting lyrics create rich and audience. Community of Hispanic Awareness. the recording of his first album at ceived acclaim in Ireland and the pleasant compositions. Whether one is interested in the The event will take place March 9 age 21, has been highly productive UK. The album opens with “Third pleasant melodies, instrumentals from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and not lacking in acclaim. With this new, stronger fan Arm,” which is a delicate, nostal- or subjects, Ritter’s new album For more information on the After recording his first al- base, Ritter released his subse- gic love story conveyed in a song showcases the talent present in all event, please visit the Puget Sound bum on the Oberlin College quent albums Hello Starling in totaling only 56 seconds in length. those before it to please, yet again, Events calendar, or the Facebook campus, Ritter took off for Scot- 2003, The Animal Years in 2006, Within this short period of his loyal and growing fan base. event at: www.facebook.com/ land and a stint studying at the The Historical Conquests of Josh time, Ritter manages to capture The album can be purchased on- events/567415366621734/. School of Scottish Folk Studies for Ritter in 2007, and So Runs the the listener’s interest and convey line at the iTunes store. For infor- More information on Lucha Li- six months. Here, he frequently World Away in 2010. Songs from a story full of emotion and depth. mation on Ritter’s upcoming tour, bre Volcanica can be found at www. played open mic nights and sold these albums have been featured This leads into “Evil Eye,” visit www.joshritter.com/shows/. luchavolcanica.com or on Facebook copies of his album. in television show Parenthood whose pleasant guitar plucking Ritter has a show in Seattle on at: www.facebook.com/LuchaVolca- Through this self-publication, and the Natalie Portman film The and simple harmonies are remi- March 23 at the Neptune Theatre. nica. he became well-known enough to Other Woman. niscent to many folk tunes from be spotted by Glen Hansard, an In addition to producing these the popular Tallest Man on Earth.