Words of Wisdom: Hin a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity." 6 VIEWS - Hunter S. Thompson (1939 - 2005) 25 February 2005 The Tulane Hullabaloo Opinion of the 'Tulane Hullabaloo' Harbinger Who is Michael Lewis? Harry Hany's pretty much It is the opinion of the "Tulane and his latest book, "Moneyball," adds lat.er, less than emphatically, As for the part of Tulane stu- lost all faith in leader- Hullabaloo" that the choice of enjoys universal positive criticism "we are always open to student rec- dents, the "Hullabaloo," responding ship ... not that he had a A.o Michael Lewis as Tulane by those editorializing on ommendations of commencement to their oveiwhelmingly negative lot to begin with. tu lane University's class of 2005 com- Amazon.com, as well a<; b1isk sales speakers." reactions to President Cowen's He congratulates whoever the incom- mencement speaker is strikingly in the university bookstore. The "Hullabaloo," noting the announcement, reminds them of the ing USG president will be, as well the few dozen friends who came out and voted. inappropriate. Tulane, which is Nevertheless, we find President difficulty of winning a speaker of recent commencement debacle at Hany can't help but shrug his shoulders hullabaloo quickly becoming a nationally rec- Cowen' s claim that Lewis is among venerable character, nevertheless Villanova University. Strident and agree with the apathy that pervades finds this answer less than com- protests rang out when the presi- ognized world-class institution, the "most astute observers of our campus because no matter what the pres- Volume 95 Issue 18 dent of Villanova announced that deserves a commencement speaker time" to be dubious at best. And if pelling, particularly the addendum ident thinks, he won't make a difference. of equal caliber. This newspaper the '"Hullabaloo" had a choice on about student participation. This Big Bird would deliver remarks at (Don't like a $275 new orientation fee? Jaclyn Rosenson finds it morose that President the matter, a different speaker newspaper knows of no one, off- that university's commencement. Fine, we'll make it $400 and hide it under hand, who felt the university was The students, whose general senti- Editor-in-Chief Cowen, in his announcement e- would have almost certainly been a different fee.) mail to the student<;, had to clarify preferred. Which begs the question, particularly receptive to their opin- ment wa<; that a more intellectually Despite the uselessness of student Sasha Redman rhat our speaker is, indeed, not the why weren't we asked? ions on the matter. In fact, it seems significant figure should close their leaders. Hany can think of a couple other Production Manager "Beerman" of the New Orleans The process for securing a com- as though that particular addition educational careers, were genuinely organizations gasping for new blood at the Saints. mencement speaker is no doubt dif- was included in order to hedge stu- quieted by what has been universal- top: the Holy Roman Catholic Church and Margaret Brooke The "Hullabaloo'' finds it<;e)f ficult. As Vice President of dent criticism of an unpopular ly described as an enlightening the Tulane men's basketball team. Business Manager unimpressed by Lewis' previous University Communications choice. speech, made by the 8-foot avian's No offense to God's infallible ambassa- work. His articles, available to the Deborah Grant said in an e-mail It would not be a difficult task to "handler," actor Carroll Spinney. dor on earth, but Hany thinks it might be Meera Unnithan Tulane student on Lexis-Nexis. response to the "Hullabaloo's" involve student opinion in this This newspaper has decided to time to make a change at the Holy See. He Main Section Editor range from a decidedly uninspired questions on the subject: selecting a process. The Ohio State University, place its faith in Michael Lewi , suggests someone who can speak and/or walk. "Los Angeles Times" piece about commencement speaker is a com- many times larger than Tulane, though the '·Hullabaloo" still feels Christopher Johnson No offense to Rick Dickson, but petitive process with thousands of charges much of the task of secur- that it ha<; no choice but to, and Chief Copy Editor the pointlessness of church atten- Hany's pretty damn sure it's time to make looks foiward to a stimulating clo- dance to a decidedl:y banal ·'New schools vying for the handful of top ing a commencement speaker with a change at Fogelman. He suggests some- Natalie Cox York Times" treatment of post-9/11 speakers. its enormous student body. The sure to our time at Tulane one who stomps less, wins more and has ''arcade" Editor patriotism. However, this editorial But who decides who these "Hullabaloo" feels a system like University. The '·Hullabaloo" a manlier voice. will not focus on Michael Lewis' speakers are? According to Grant, this would be far more appropriate, thanks him for donating his time - Sarah Wallace ability as a journalist. "the decision is made by the presi- and would, in the least. not leave he is appearing free of charge - and Harbinger Harry lives on the ninth floor Advertising Manager The "Hullabaloo" openly dent in consultation with board students scratching their heads and reminds him that we expect nothing of Butler, as close to God as you can get admires many of the journals which members, senior administrators and wondering as to their speaker's less of him than what fits Tulane's without being in that hell known as Lindsay Michel have chosen to publish his work. commencement organizers." She identity. reputation. Monroe. Personnel Director David Murphy Network Administrator Letter to the editor Jordan Hadas Big booty, big heart Online Editor What election? toward slim perfection. curves. They lead to the illogical. Kat It is redundant and pointless to rail brutal anguish of eating disorder. or Dear Editor, Stromquist against the media for their unfair merely several weeks in sweatpants ｾ As one of Tulane· s many students studying abroad tlus year, depictions of the ideal female form. out of shame over the size of your Leah Barber........ .................Co-Edic or I am disappointed at the failure of Undergraduate Student To observe finely tuned specimens Public outcry has not lead to a figure. It is no small wonder that the Christina Le ........................AssL Edicor Government to inform students of this week's executive cabinet of the female form, one needs venture decrease in tabloid spreads concerning mental association bet\\een ｴ ｨ ｩ ｮ ｮ ･ ｾ ｳ ｾ elections. only as far as the Reily Recreation actresses with cellulite. Today. the and self-respect has been made. It is Jason Lieser ................................ Editor No e-mail notification was sent via the Uptown Student list- Center. Lithe girls with toned legs. greatest criticism should be of the difficult to present your ·elf as a Chris Burcham ....................Asst. Editor serv. Considering that Tulane Webmail is the onl) official media· s perpetuation of the myth that happy. desirable. wonderful woman Suhas Subramanyam ...................... staff ruddy faces and Tulane-branded water means of university communication, the only appropriate means bottles subtly compete against one size doesn't matter. Claims that self- without it. Views of keeping all students infonned would be through the universal another on treadmills. The results are worth can be achieved without an There is little this article can do to Daniel Mezzanotte ....... ............. Edicor listserv. I noticed that this was done for the recent ASB election. evident throughout campus. Girls exquisitely proportioned figure are alter these things. but I invite you. Kat Stromquist ....................Asst. Edicor Additionally. I did not receive any notification from Tulane sport the rounded biceps of tennis promptly contradicted by much media even for one da). to take a stand Aaron Fox ............................. Cartoonisc College. even though individual college Jistservs were estab- players and tight pants in the single- content. Frail figures are championed again. t them. Do things that ha\e Editini lished several weeks ago ('"Hullabaloo,., Feb. 4). The USG Web digit size range. They '•fea5r" upon in the name of "health" and ''taking intrinsic value. thing. that are nvt Drew Dickson ...........Staff Copy Editor site was no help either, having been in disarray all year. salads and sushi at the Bubble and care of one's body." based on fear of judgment. Skip the Ste,ie Wllllams...... Writing and Editing I on1y found out about the e1ections by a random visit to Our peers jom force with the ｧ ｹ ｭ ｾ paint a picture. Go for a walk i Bryan Co\e............... Sports Copy Editor maintain their rigid slenderness. It's a the ''Hullabaloo's" Web site. where I read its endorsement for remarkable disp1ay of fitness and ruth- media monster to support this fiction. the wood instead of a dogged, circu- Production USG president. I then read more about the election campaign less self-control. We point out the heavy girl in the shirt lar run. Order the fries when you want Jennifer Leslie ......Mam Section Editor by logging onto thefacebook.com. It is not the responsibility The value of this exhibition, this thafs too small to our friend and gig- them. In fact, order the whole pizza. Jimmy Maruna"arcade·· Layout Editor Marta Dehmlow ....... Asst. Main Layout of the '·Hullabaloo'' or a collegiate social network, however, silent war on flab and soft, ovoid love gle about ic. We accompany our Imagine the things that women could Danielle Kamor. ........ Asst. Main Layout to publicize USG elections. handles, is uncertain. 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