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Kony 2012 leads students to activism

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Student volunteers support Invisible Children movement in embattled country of Uganda

By Lauren Gensler | Staff writer

Student groups engage in gayrights activism as crucial vote nears

By Julie Huggins | Asst. news editor Amendment One. You’ve probably heard of it. Chances are you have a vague idea of what it is. More than likely you know someone who is for it or against it.

On May 8, the citizens of North Carolina will be voting on a new amendment to the state constitution. Labeled “Amendment One,” this new law has brought up a local political fervor. Campaigns for and against the amendment have flooded local headlines,

found their way onto Facebook, and even travelled to various colleges in the state to try and gather the young people vote.

Amendment One has been called the “North Carolina Same-Sex Amendment,” and would define marriage in the state constitution as between one man and one woman.

It would ban any other type of “domestic legal union” such as civil unions and domestic partnerships.

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50 YEARS LATER Faces of Courage event looks back at pivotal decision to desegregate university

By Daniel Schwindt | Asst. news editor In history classes across America, students learn about the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement as if they were removed events. What many students may not know is that our university has its

own storied Civil Rights history, a history that is being remembered in a year-long celebration starting on April 27.

On April 27, the university will kick off the Faces of Courage celebration of the 50th anniversary of the university’s decision to desegregate.

The inaugural event, which will be held in the Byrum Center from 1 - 3 p.m., will not only serve to commemorate the decision of the Board of Trustees in 1962, but will also provide a general introduction to the plans and themes of the year-long celebration. The story of the university’s decision to desegregate actually follows the course

Since the release of the Kony 2012 video, the university’s Invisible Children chapter has grown from five to 85 members, participated in “Cover the Night” and screened the 30-minute documentary.

On Friday, April 20, students and members of the community participated in “Cover the Night,” a global effort to “blanket every street in every city” with posters and murals to continue to spread the word about Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).

It came over a month after the San Diegobased non-profit released a video to “make Kony famous,” which garnered approximately 100 million views in just a matter of days.

Invisible Children wants to bring justice for the atrocities committed by Kony and the LRA, a paramilitary organization known for mass killings and kidnapping children for use as soldiers “The video wasn’t a one time show,” Rachel Brown, co-founder of the Invisible Children’s chapter on campus, said. “The second step is taking action and bringing it to our community.”

Women soccer players, members of Greek life, small groups of friends and members of the local community were among the over a dozen volunteers who hung 500 fliers at local businesses and around campus on Friday between 4 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Brown started the chapter in the fall of 2011 with Stephanie Verheyen, both of them freshmen in Bostwick Residence Hall. They had “The video wasn’t a one time show. The second step is taking action and bringing it to our community.”

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of two stories. “In 1960 ten of our students here at Wake Forest joined twelve students at Winston Salem State in going downtown for a sit-in at the lunch counter at Woolworth’s,” Edwin Wilson, provost emeritus, said.

“These ten students were simply inspired to go out on their own to take a stand in solidarity with students from Winston Salem State.”

The students were arrested but were later released and a campus-wide debate began. “There was a great deal of talk and the talk began to move

both been part of the Invisible Children Movement in high school. Brown and Verheyen have applied for funding from Student Government starting in Fall 2012, which would support one event per semester.

Brown hopes that “Cover the Night” and the video screening will encourage more students to get involved.

“Join Invisible Children’s club on Wake’s campus next fall,” Brown said.

“Write local Congress members giving your support to continue efforts against Kony and the LRA. “Research the movement on your own and don’t let your entire education be the video or an article criticizing the movement.”

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WFU Fellows announced for 2012-2013 year

By Amanda Lomax | Staff writer

The Wake Forest Fellows Program recently accepted it’s newest class of 2012-2013 students. The new group of fellows includes 10 outstanding seniors from a variety of major across the University.

The 10 seniors chosen consist of Robert O’Connor in the Office of the Dean; Carrie Stokes in the Humanities institute; Nilam Patel in the Office of Information Systems; Thomas Derry in the Office of Personal and Career Development; Kimberley Struglinski in the Office of the President; Samantha Perrotta in the Office of the Provost; Adelaide Knott in START Gallery; Kristen Bryant in the Office of Student Life; Annabel Lang in the Office of Sustainability; and Amanda Kilgore in the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Established in 2008, the Wake Forest Fellows program aims to mentor recent graduates by providing a year-

long internship in higher administration. Each of the fellows will work with key administrators and faculty in their respective offices as well as with other leaders on both the Wake Forest campus and in the Winston-Salem community. With only ten openings for fellowships available each year, there were many more applicants than spots available.

“The Wake Forest Fellows program has been on my radar since sophomore year,” Samantha Perrotta said.

The application process required resumes, references and multiple interviews. Many of the fellows had similar reasons to remain at Wake Forest for an additional year.

Struglinski shared the motivation of many fellows. “I think the Fellows program is a great stepping stone for students who have put a lot of time and effort into improving the Wake Forest community during their time here and

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The 2012-13 University Fellows will work closely with high level administration to not only gain valuable job experience but also provide a fresh perspective for the administration.

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Brieflies Students encouraged to register and vote in North Carolina primaries College students who have resided in North Carolina (including in university residence halls) for the past 30 days are eligible to vote in North Carolina.

Early voting sites are open now, and will operate until Saturday, May 5.

If students have not already registered to vote, students may register on the spot at early voting sites with appropriate documentation. Students cannot do on-the-spot registration on May 8.

The closest early voting site to the university, the Polo Park Rec Center (1850 Polo Road) will operate at the following times: Monday, April 30 to Wednesday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 3 Friday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The University will provide shuttle service to the Polo Park Rec Center site on Monday, April 30 and Thursday, May 3. Shuttles will leave on the hour from Benson Circle, starting at 10 a.m.

To register at the early voting site, students are asked to bring student ID and a proof of residence form. Students living in residence halls may obtain a proof of residence form from the Office of Residence Life and Housing.

Please call 336-758-5185 or email Lisa Harris at harrislr@wfu.edu to obtain a form. Students may also stop by the office 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday on the first floor of Benson. If students live off campus, please bring a utility bill or lease with name and local address on it.

1834 campaign offers events for seniors to celebrate accomplishments The1834 Campaign will be hosting events to celebrate seniors and what they have accomplished in the coming weeks. For a 10 dollar gift to the 1834 Campaign on or before these dates, students can enjoy these events with their classmates. Tuesday May 1 and Wednesday, May 2, the campaign will be having Bell Tower and Tunnel Tours. In addition to the tours, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on May 1, there will be the final Senior Bar Night of the Year at Last Resort.

Reynolda Church opens doors and space for students during finals Reynolda Church is once again opening their doors for students to study there for finals. The church will be open from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. on May 3-4 and 6-7.

Each semester, the church offers quiet study space, an abundance of free food and free specialty coffee drinks, Wi-Fi, private study rooms, outlets and a peaceful atmosphere.

Habitat for Humanity chapter hosts annual Shack-a-thon on campus On Friday, April 27, Wake Forest’s Habitat for Humanity chapter will be hosting its Second Annual Shack-a-thon Fundraiser on the Mag Quad. Teams of Wake Forest students will use limited resources to build makeshift shacks and live in them for the day to spread awareness for the issue of poverty housing in the United States.

The Habitat for Humanity club is looking to raise money for its goal of 65,000 dollars to sponsor a house in Forsyth County. This year’s theme is Olympics and every team will choose a different country to represent. There will be competitions, awards, prizes and food. For questions, contacts Teddy Landsman at landew9@wfu.edu.

Tylenol offers scholarship to students interested in health care The makers of Tylenol are offering numerous scholarships to students pursuing healthcare related degrees.

The 22nd Annual Tylenol Future Care Scholarship will award students 5,000 dollars or 10,000 dollars in scholarship funds to help manage the rising costs of education. This year, more than 40 scholarships will be rewarded based on leadership qualities, academic performance and community involvement.

Applications must be received by May 31. Scholarship award decisions will be made in July and awards will be distributed by August 31. To learn more, visit Tylenol.com/Scholarship2012 or text SCHOLAR to 87715.

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University Police urges students to utilize Silent Witness program Silent Witness is an anonymous electronic crime reporting program offered by University Police. The program allows you to submit confidential information from any computer to the police. Silent witness also allows you to report suspicious activity or crimes, on or off campus. Silent Witness provides a reporting mechanism for anyone who has information to offer but is not comfortable revealing their identity.

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Editor’s Note: Staff to transition in the fall The beginning of the Fall 2012 semester will mark several staff transitions. The fall Editorial Board was officially announced on April 26.

Juniors Meenu Krishnan, Renee Slawsky and Ken Meyer will continue in their positions of Editor-in-Chief, Print Managing Editor and Online Managing Editor, respectively.

“I am proud of the many ways we have expanded this semester, from publishing the first ever housing tabloid to rapidly expanding our online presence,” Krishnan said. “And I am really looking forward to continuing to build our campus audience.”

In the fall, the OGB will be switching from a broadsheet to a tabloid, a change that signifies a complete redesign of the paper from the bottom-up.

“I am extremely proud of what the OGB has accomplished this semester on the many fronts we face, and I greatly look forward to what we will continue to achieve next semester,” Slawsky said.

“We have a great, young staff to go with a youthful and new layout. All in all, I think the university community can expect a lot from the OGB in the coming years.”

“We’ve expanded the OGB’s traditional online media into new avenues this semester,” Meyer said.

“We’ve kicked off new faces for the website and our social media accounts, and we’ve reached quite literally thousands of new readers. I’m proud to continue that service to the Wake Forest community next semester.”

Freshman Ian Rutledge will step into the position of Executive News Editor, having served this semester as News Editor.

“After serving for a semester as the news editor, I feel more confident in the types and quality of the news stories we will run next semester,” Rutledge said.

“I also look forward to working with my two new co-editors and offering what experience I can to increase their editorial knowledge.”

Sophomore Julie Huggins and freshman Daniel Schwindt, who held the positions of Assistant News Editors this semester, will be moving into the roles of News Editors.

“Next semester, I hope to increase communication between the News Editors and the News writers in order to produce a better and more interesting section filled with relevant content,” Huggins said. “We want to create a section that students will talk about.”

Schwindt seconded her sentiments.

“I think we have a great opportunity next semester to enhance the quality of the news section by bringing writers and editors closer together,” Schwindt said.

With sophomore Life Editor Hilary Burns heading abroad to London, freshmen Molly Dutmers and Amber Burton have been promoted to co-editors of the section.

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Next semester’s editorial staff looks forward to major changes to both the layout and quality of stories as well as an overall youthful approach.

“I’m looking forward to working with Amber and creating an entertaining life section,” Dutmers said.

Matt Poppe, who served as Executive Sports Editor this semester, will be moving into a greater leadership role. After transitioning out of his position, Poppe will serve as Production Manager.

“I have spent a great deal of time on the production floor, and I hope to carry that experience into assisting next year,” Poppe said.

“I hope to bring in a new group of writers and production assistants that will continue on the great product we put out every week.”

Replacing Poppe in the sports section will be freshmen Ty Kraniak and Max Wohlmuth, who have both filled the position of assistant editors this semester.

“I’ve learned a lot about the production of newspapers,” Wohlmuth said.

“Ty and I are going to have a rock solid sports section.”

“Next semester, I’m looking forward to my new position in that I will be further connected with the university and the Demon Deacon athletic programs,” Kraniak said.

The opinion section will be taken over by freshmen Kristopher Kolb and Ade Ilesanmi in light of Jenn Leser heading abroad to Germany.

“I’m looking forward to expanding the Opinion section by increasing the diversity of opinions represented in the newspaper,” said Kolb.

“Next semester, I’m looking forward to playing a part in the paper’s transition to a new direction,” Ilesanmi said.

Clare Stanton will continue in her current position of Photo Editor.

Sophomore Aaron Colston, who is returning from study abroad in London, will fill the position of Web Editor.

This position will be revitalized for the fall, and Colston will work directly with Meyer to amplify the OGB’s web presence.

“Aaron has voiced great enthusiasm and ideas for our online media,” Meyer said. “I’m looking forward to train him on our current practices and working with him to take our web presence to the next level.”

“We are all extremely enthusiastic about the OGB’s next phase and hope to keep making our publication more relevant for our readers,” Krishnan added.

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By Eva Ward | Staff writer I. Committee Reports Academic Committee kicked off committee reports by reporting on their plans for events for next year, including the Major/Minor Fair for the fall semester.

Appropriations and Charter discussed two of the bills to be voted on later in the meeting, while Campus Life reported on the upcoming events: Green and Gorgeous, the clothing swap to be held this Thursday, April 26, from 3-6 in Benson 401C and the Farmers’ Market next Tuesday, May 1, from 11-3.

Judiciary mentioned their ongoing plans on changes to the Student Government constitution and

Physical Planning gave a recap of their accomplishments throughout the year, as well as discussed their ongoing work on the fountain.

PR concluded committee reports by reporting on their plans to submit a piece to OGB to discuss Student Government’s accomplishments this past year.

II. Executive Reports President Nilam Patel commenced exec reports by a general message to the General Assembly, congratulating them for their accomplishments and encouraging them to remain in Student Government, and also mentioned the email address retention bill to be voted on later in the meeting. Chief of Staff Hamlin Wade

discussed a “Last Day of Classes” celebration still in the works; more details coming later.

Treasurer V.J. Cerniglia talked about his ongoing work with capital funding, and Secretary Tré Easton concluded by discussing his ongoing work with the syllabus archive.

All the outgoing officers mentioned how much they enjoyed their year in office.

IV. Bill 25 • Bill 25 was a vote on whether Student Government should recommend to the University to form a committee to plan the logistics of the fountain.

This vote is the product of Physical Planning’s work regarding the

fountain. The legislature voted unanimously to recommend this to the university.

V. Bill 27 • HOSA, or Health Occupations Student Association, sought a charter from the Student Government.

Following a presentation on the club and questions from several legislators, the bill was discussed and voted on. The charter was unanimously granted.

VI. Bill 28 • ACM, or the Association for Computing Machinery, also sought a charter form Student

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Gospel Choir invites students to attend Spring Concert The WFU Gospel Choir invites students to come to the Spring Concert to celebrate their 38th anniversary.

The theme for this year’s event is “Why Do We Sing,” which promises to be filled with fellowship, fun and spiritual growth. The event will be held starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 at Wait Chapel. Admission is free.

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Miscellaneous • A victim accused an offender of placing threatening comments on Twitter.

The report was filed at 1:33 a.m. on April 21.

• WSPD responded to a call in reference to loud music. Officers observed approx. 125 people at the residence.

A citation was issued and the party was dispersed. The report was filed at 4:58 a.m. on April 21.

• Students were in a room being loud while playing video games. They failed to cooperate with the RA. The report was filed at 1:25 p.m. on April 22.

• During a fire alarm in Collins an offender admitted to having consumed alcohol and placing burnt items in the trash can. The second offender

refused to exit the building during the alarm.

The report was filed at 1:49 a.m. on April 20.

• A physical confrontation occurred between a boyfriend and girlfriend in Student Apts. The magistrate refused to issue charges. The report was filed at 8:59 p.m. on April 20.

Underage Consumption • An offender had consumed alcohol while under the age of 21 and EMS transported to WFUBMC from ZSR circle. The report was filed at 10:31 p.m. on April 20.

• An offender in Martin consumed alcohol while under the age of 21, and University Police transported the offender to Student Health.

The report was filed at 11:48 p.m. on April 20.

Property Damage/Larceny • Unknown subject(s) entered a secured office in Tribble and removed computer tablets from an unsecured closet. The report was filed at 9:53 a.m. on April 18.

• Unknown subject(s) forcibly removed a bike lock from a bike in Kitchin and took it. The report was filed at 7:13 p.m. on April 18.

• Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured Xbox that was left in the lounge in Bostwick.

The report was filed at 6:52 p.m. on April 21.

• Unknown subject(s) damaged a window on a bus in Lot W that was shuttling students. The report was filed at 1:12 a.m. on April 22.

• Unknown subject(s) damaged a door in Kitchin by inserting glue into the locking mechanism.

The report was filed at 8:58 p.m. on April 17.

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Faces: University remembers struggles

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the public arena,” Wilson said. “The student magazine came out in favor of integration and the Old Gold & Black came out in favor of integration, even though polls taken on the campus at the time showed that a majority of the student body was not in favor of integration,” Wilson said. “But at the same time there was student leadership for integration.”

The push from the student body first brought professors and then the administration onto the side of integration.

Two years later, Ed Reynolds, a student from Ghana, was invited to come to the United States in order to challenge the segregation policy.

However, when he arrived the university had not decided to desegregate, so Reynolds attended Shaw University, a historically Black college near Raleigh.

After the university decided to desegregate, Reynolds was allowed to begin his studies, shattering the segregation barrier at the university.

The year-long celebration follows that first year that Reynolds attended the university.

“What he did as a student opened doors for so many of us to attend Wake Forest and the decision to desegregate really was a catalyst for acceptance of all forms of diversity and inclusion,” Jonathan Williams, program coordinator for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, said.

Speakers at the event will include Provost Emeritus Edwin Wilson, who will discuss the history surrounding

the university’s decision to integrate; President Nathan O. Hatch, who will outline the university’s vision of diversity going forward; as well as Oakes, assistant provost for diversity and inclusion; and Tré Easton, Student Government president.

To help commemorate the event, the university has invited special guests.

“We’ll also have some guests from Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy for Girls. They’ve been invited to the program and will be in attendance,” Williams said.

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy, located in South Africa, was founded to give poor women in South Africa the opportunities needed to succeed.

The invitation of the girls from Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy is designed to tie in to the story of Ed Reynolds.

“It’s very similar to Ed Reynolds and his journey from Ghana,” Williams said.

“When you think about their journey from South Africa, many of them are opening doors for others to follow, so it’s really an interesting tie to the events we have planned.”

Plans for the year-long celebration include speakers, book-readings, art events, concerts, panel discussions, campus gatherings and an oral history project.

“We are partnering with the Documentary Film program to do some webisodes of alumni and current students to help tell the story of the climate and a lot of the energy around the 1960s and highlight some of the progress we’ve made in terms of di-

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versity and inclusion,” Williams said.

Service events and student life activities are also planned.“We’re working to finalize a lot of these details,” Williams said.

“A lot of what we’ll do will include collaboration with different campus departments and student organizations to drive the program for the year.”

The purpose of the Faces of Courage event is not only to commemo-

rate history, but to ignite the energy of the student body.

“What we really want to focus this event on is the student energy and momentum to drive the decision forward,” Williams said.

“By recognizing the 50th anniversary we will bring to life the many stories within our history that showcase the depth and the value of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.”

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are looking for a way to translate that into the real world and discover what they enjoy or want to pursue following graduation,” Stuglinski said.

The responsibilities of each of the fellows depend on what department they will be working in. According to Adelaide Knott, she must continue to live up to the standards of past fellows.

“I will be taking on Marcus Keely’s position as Manager of the Start Gallery. He has run the gallery for the past two years so I have some big shoes to fill! He has done a great job and I hope that I can continue the amazing work he has done there,” Knott said.

Thomas Derry detailed his responsibilities while working with Vice President of Career Develop-

ment Andy Chan. “I will be responsible for maintaining the website as well as working on Andy’s blog, leading an orientation program for new students to acclimate them with the OPCD, acting as a liaison between the office and the student body, and working on various other projects at Andy’s discretion,” Derry said.

The varied departments in which the fellows will be working also reflect the diverse career paths they plan to be taking.

Derry plans to return to the Washington D.C. area and work for a management consulting firm upon completing the fellowship.

“One of the benefits of working in the OPCD is a having the ability to explore not only this career path, but many others as well,” Derry said.

Amanda Kilgore stated that upon completion of the fellows program, “I plan to obtain my Masters

of Science in Public Health through the Health Policy and Management department at the Gillings School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.”

“This fellows program will provide me with invaluable, first-hand experience in the dynamic world of healthcare that will benefit me in my future endeavors.”

Kimberley Struglinski is still unsure about what her future plans are, but states “I plan on using the next year to discover what my strengths are and where I want to apply them in the future.”

While many seniors are itching to leave campus, the class of fellows is excited to be staying on campus for another year.

“I am so excited to have the opportunity to be at Wake one more year and work with such a brilliant team of students and faculty,” Knott said.

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Children: Kony activism of staff, retention of email elicits mixed student response

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Government. Following a presentation on the club and questions from several legislators, the bill was discussed and voted on. The charter was unanimously granted.

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graduates. The legislature voted unanimously to recommend to the provost’s office and the Information Technology Executive Committee (ITEC) to work with technology groups and Information Systems to let graduates retain their email addresses post-graduation.

X. Announcements

• Bill 29 was a vote on confirmation of Chief of Staff nominee for next year, Taylor Harvey.

Taylor Harvey was unanimously confirmed as Chief of Staff for 2012-2013.

• Students are encouraged to fill out the technology survey sent out by Student Government.

About 1,200 responses have been received so far and more would be appreciated by SG. On a lighter note, Puppies on the Quad will be next Tuesday, May 1.

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XI. Adjournment

• Bill 30 was the ARAMARK Appreciation Award, an award presented twice a year to exceptionally dedicated ARAMARK employees.

Following nominations, awards were granted to two ARAMARK employees.

IX. Bill 31 • Bill 31, sponsored by Nilam Patel, discussed the retention of university Gmail addresses by

SG Executive Board 2011-2012 Nilam Patel, President Ben Strickler, Speaker of the House Tré Easton, Secretary V.J. Cerniglia, Treasurer Hamlin Wade, Chief of Staff

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But some students are still skeptical of the Invisible Children movement.

“It’s awful what happens there. But I don’t know what arresting Kony will accomplish,” senior Henderson Trefzger said.

“If they do arrest him, who is going to be the next guy?” senior Tom Gibson said.

“What the LRA does is not going to suddenly stop just because their leader is out.”

“What the LRA does is not going to suddenly stop because their leader is out.”

Tom Gibson Senior Brown, who wore an Invisible Children’s 25 Hours of Silence shirt, said “the passion of a generation can make a difference.”

“Where you live should not determine whether you live,” she said, reciting one of Invisible Children’s main missions.

“Maybe it could set a precedent for social organization around an issue,” Gibson said. “But out

of the whole continent of Africa, we picked this one man to go after?”

“Why now?” asked Trefzger, echoing a common criticism of the movement, which is fighting for a crisis that has been going on for 26 years.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has known about Kony since before the video, but has increased its efforts to find and arrest him in the last few weeks, according to a CBS national news announcement.

“Congress members have increased pressure on the African Union,” Brown said.

“There is a tangible result coming from this movement.”

For freshman Reid Nickle, this is a cause he has been involved with since he first saw the documentary five years ago.

“I have raised about 20,000 dollars, hosted several screenings, and even organized a concert with Bradley Corrigan, the lead singer of Dispatch,” Nickle said.

“It is an organization I will always support and work for.”

“I think it’s important for students to get involved with the global community,” Brown said.

“Our local Cover the Night campaign went well, especially considering Wake’s small student body and the relative newness of the club on campus.”

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OGB to undergo complete redesign next fall semester

At the beginning of the Fall 2012 semester, the Old Gold & Black will experience a facelift.

When students move back on campus, they will see a completely redesigned OGB on stands.

We are making the bold move of switching from a broadsheet paper to a tabloid.

It is important to note that this switch does not signify that the OGB is becoming The National Enquirer.

Rather, moving to a tabloid refers to a drastic change in the style and size of the paper.

The tabloid is significantly smaller than the current broadsheet — meaning that it is a younger, fresher print medium.

You’ll be able to read this OGB on the go, in line at Benson, during a study break or while waiting for your next class to begin.

The OGB has been a broadsheet since its founding in 1916. In the years that have passed, that medium has served the newspaper well.

So why did we make the choice to leave the broadsheet behind?

Trust us, this decision wasn’t an easy one.

However, in recent years, the newspaper industry across the country, and particularly on college campuses, has undergone a revolution.

While news is still important, the ways in which individuals now get their news have drastically changed.

Newspapers like the OGB have had to reevaluate their purpose in recent years and adapt to the changing face of journalism.

We recognize that individuals now get their breaking news from digital mediums like Facebook and Twitter.

Print journalism, however, is far from obsolete. It provides the opportunity to engage in investigative, analytical journalism, tackling hot button issues on campus ranging from diversity to parking to Greek life.

The tabloid is perfectly suited to this type of reporting.

Bright and fresh with exciting graphics and stories, the tabloid will bring the Old Gold & Black into the 21st century while simultaneously retaining its commitment to journalistic integrity.

Over the past semester, we have completely rethought the newspaper. What purpose does it serve on campus? And how best can we serve you, the reader? These debates and the resulting efforts have translated into an exciting and novel look and feel for the OGB. So be ready for a redesigned Old Gold & Black in the fall, with a new masthead, new stories and a completely new style.

We are indebted to the legacy of almost 100 years of journalism at the newspaper. This is an exciting time at the OGB, and we are looking forward to moving into a new era.

We hope you’ll join us.

Past four years signal significant changes on campus Four years is a long time. Four years ago, gas was priced at around $3.11. Today, it is $3.87.

Four years ago, Obama had just assumed office. Today, he is running for his re-election.

Four years ago, about 1,200 freshmen came onto campus.

Today, they are about to graduate.

It is an undeniable fact that the university has changed significantly over the past four years. These changes can be seen all over campus.

The most tangible transformation is that of the very grounds that the seniors will be graduating from.

The sizeable construction projects on the north side of campus will alter the very face of the university. Two large residence halls and a state-of-the-art building for the business school will add an entirely new dimension.

In this way, changes have already affected the campus and will continue to do so until it is nearly unrecognizable.

Beyond physical changes, the very nature of our classes and academic life has changed. There are the obvious alterations to classes now being offered from what used to be “chapel time” as well as the new waitlist and

registration systems. What used to be Blackboard is now Sakai.

Furthermore, three years ago a campus incident occurred on Pledge Night and today we have a “Living Our Values” document in action. These values will move our campus to a more inclusive community, in which progress and improvement are certain.

Additionally, four years ago we didn’t have an imam as a member of our University Chaplain’s office.

This represents our university’s continuing strive toward diversity.

This represents our university’s continuing strive toward diversity.

This diversity also plays a role in the growing student body that has increased from 4476 in 2008 to 4657 students in 2011.

Moreover, the university has continued to rise in the US World and News Report’s “Best National Universities” as well as in the Daily Beast’s rankings of “Most Rigorous Universities.”

As we look back on what has changed since the current seniors arrived on campus, we can also look forward at the university’s exciting – albeit unpredictable – future.

Congratulations to the Class 2012, we wish you the best of luck.

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Breaking the Wake Forest Bubble | Hamlin’s Ramblins

Graduation presents opportunity for reflection

Seniors leave Wake with diplomas and life lessons

Hamlin Wade Senior columnist

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t seems almost surreal. In less than a week, I will never sit down for another undergraduate lecture. In two weeks, I will take my final exam and in three weeks, I will walk across a stage and shake hands with Dr. Hatch during a ceremony that I assumed was light-years away.

I feel like it was just yesterday that I arrived at Wake Forest. Unaware of who or what I would become, I tried to find my niche in a complex system of organizations, majors and associations.

I attempted to define myself by the labels of others as I worked to fit the mold of a Wake Forest student.

I studied hard, staying up late into the night and spending early mornings cramming for tests, reviewing study guides and editing papers.

Three and a half years ago, I wrote my first article for the Old Gold & Black. It was simple and poorly written. I didn’t understand how to transition between thoughts or ideas, and my grammar was suspect at best.

Since then, I’ve developed into the individual that I am today. I have written numerous articles, some strong, and some not-so-strong.

I’ve interviewed prestigious people and been published on several websites.

I’ve written about heartbreak and love, about anger and compassion. But, despite the variety of topics, Wake Forest has remained at the core of all of my discussions. And, as I move on in just a few short weeks, at my core Wake Forest shall remain.

During a farewell article, it would be common to thank all the peers, professors, staff members and administrators that have impacted my life. Some might expect me to explain where I came from and what I have learned while on campus.

However, it seems trite to attempt to express my appreciation and development in just a few hundred words.

Instead, I hope to use the last few paragraphs of my Wake Forest editorial career to look forward. In just three weeks, I will pack up and leave the place that I have come to call home.

I will head west to Memphis and begin the next chapter of my life. I will leave behind family and friends and head into the unknown. In many ways, I will once again be a freshman — unaware of my surroundings and struggling to find out who I am in a new city and new lifestyle.

I do not doubt that many seniors enter the month of June with apprehension and fear. However, I believe that fear is the last emotion that should be infiltrating our minds. If we have learned anything at Wake Forest, it has been the ability to adapt to new situations.

We have learned how to sleep during odd hours of the day and night. We have learned how to study for tests and write papers for brilliant professors.

We have learned how to talk to administrators and staff members and how to respect those that have come before us.

Wake Forest has taught us how to be ourselves. While on campus, we have learned how to express our thoughts and beliefs while accepting the varied opinions of others.

When we have disagreed, we have not lashed out but we have listened.

We haven’t turned a blind eye but have opened our hearts and minds to others.

As we move forward, we will undoubtedly be sad. After all, we are leaving behind “the best years of our lives.” We’ll leave behind our roommates and our mentors, our friends and our de facto siblings.

Yet, while we leave behind tangible pieces of ourselves, we take with us the memories and passions which have shaped who we have become.

We take with us the notion that we are special, that we are unique and that we can make a difference in the world.

Wake Forest has taught us that we are important and that we have the awesome power and responsibility to change the world in which we live for the better.

Thank you for letting me climb up on my soapbox once a week to share my views and insights.

Thank you for letting me speak my mind and thank you for listening. But most importantly, thank you for letting me develop, letting me grow and letting me ramble.

Hamlin Wade is a senior political science major from Charlotte, N.C.

- Rhys Jones, one of three Welsh men who stole a fairy penguin named Dirk from an Australian Sea World in a drunken stupor, expressing his remorse. Not remembering the incident and finding Dirk in their room the next day, the men decided to leave the penguin near a shark-infested lagoon, where he was recovered and returned to the park.

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“If Taco Bell delivered, they would make so much money today. #420.“ - @MensHumor, a Twitter account featuring quips tailored for men, joking about Taco Bell as a popular food to quell the munchies on April 20.

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“Happy Earth Day, if another Kardashian show comes out, the Death Star will make sure you never celebrate this day again.”

- @DepressedDarth, a Twitter account that parodies the Star Wars character, warning humanity about the threat the Kardashians pose to the Earth’s future on Earth Day.

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“We don’t know if our face has been on it, just body parts, we don’t know anything about it, all we know is he had us on film.”

- Crystal Dean, a Sears employee who is suing the company, describing her concern after a voyeuristic maintenance worker was caught hiding surveillance devices in dressing rooms and restrooms.

Thursday, April 26, 2012 A5

Opinion Old Gold & Black

Romney’s electability demands policy changes

Candidate’s proposed budget plan takes too many risks

Michael Owen

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resident Obama’s election season budget generally avoids risk, avoiding any significant cuts to entitlements while at the same time proposing tax increases to the wealthy in an attempt to begin curbing the goliath‑sized deficit.

In comparison, Mitt Romney offers a much riskier economic proposition, presenting broad cuts in government spending that avoid defense spending while targeting Medicaid and other important governmental functions that might be too unsavory for even a GOP helmed Congress to swallow.

According to Romney’s site, he plans on reducing government spending to 20 percent of the United States economy by the end of his first term.

As of right now, the Congressional Budget Office puts current spending at about 23.5 percent of GDP for 2012.

If Romney’s cuts were to take over, it should in essence reduce the size of government back to that of the final Bush years.

Even though he advocates for raising the Social Security enrollment age and reducing cost-of-living adjustment increases for wealthy retirees, Romney has pledged not to touch Social Security income transfers and Medicare benefits for current recipients.

If anything, cuts of this nature would be incredibly controversial amongst lower class voting blocs and paint Romney in a Malthusian light.

In the meantime, he has endorsed Rep. Paul Ryan’s [R.-Wisc.] budget plan that would transform Medicare into a voucher based care system.

Assuming Romney will cut taxes, one must first look towards defense spending as a way of curbing debt.

Instead of offering a Democratic compromise or following in Ron Paul’s footsteps, Romney pushes for drastically increasing military spending by nearly $100 billion by 2016.

Quite frankly, this is a colossal mistake. As the war in Afghanistan will soon end with an embarrassing troop withdrawal, the need for military spending should actually decrease significantly.

Romney’s increases go above and beyond that of that of the Ryan Plan as well as that of the

war hawks, providing a possible weakness the Obama camp can target.

As Social Security, Medicare and defense spending won’t be touched under a Romney presidency, it begs the question: What is left to cut?

Romney’s cuts would thus lie in three sectors of government: Medicaid, domestic agencies and other benefit programs.

Today, Medicaid provides health services for 50 million people nationwide.

Similar to the House Republican proposal, Romney wishes to transform Medicaid into a block grant program that is state officiated.

Medicaid growth would be limited to the cost of inflation increases plus one percentage point.

While Romney claims that this would save $200 billion and allow states to innovate, in reality Romney’s cuts would more than likely force nearly half of Medicaid recipients off the program.

It’s hard to imagine that people who could potentially lose coverage would actually vote for Romney in November.

Potential cuts to domestic agencies could fundamentally alter our government.

Discretionary spending was already dramatically reduced last year with the budget extensions and their corresponding cuts.

Romney promises to immediately cut 5 percent budget from discretionary destinations, a few being the FBI, NASA, Border Patrol, the CDC, and food inspection.

A more productive alternative would be to re-examine foreign aid sources first, eliminating it to nations that abuse human rights as well as other questionable sources that are friends to the US in name only.

Some programs such as NASA could be cut to a degree, but touching the CDC and food inspection would be a mammoth mistake.

Furthermore, Romney proposes cuts for other smaller benefits programs such as school lunches, food stamps, Supplemental Security Income and unemployment insurance.

If anything, cuts of this nature would be incredibly controversial amongst lower class voting blocks and paint Romney in a Malthusian light.

Nobody wants to admit it but austerity measures have to be implemented to curb the federal deficit and start chipping away at the federal debt.

Further crises in the Eurozone will impact American market, further emphasizing the need for American economic strength in times of world monetary decline.

Romney recognizes this need to a degree and is willing to make unpopular cuts that could potentially impact the nation in a positive way years from now.

However, it is simply immature to propose massive defense increases in a time where one war has ended and another one is winding down while taking food stamps away from the poor.

Romney needs to rethink some aspects of his policy come November, or his likability will quickly erode.

Michael Owen is a junior history major from Hendersonville, N.C.

Polls by the numbers | Facts and Figures N.C. voters’ stances on the passage of Amendment One Statistic courtesy of huffingtonpost.com

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Amendment One threatens rights in N.C.

Campus community should oppose gay marriage ban Kristopher Kolb Opinion editor

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orth Carolina Senate Bill 514, better known as Amendment One, is a proposed amendment to the North Carolina State Constitution that would declare marriage between one man and one woman as the only domestic legal union recognized by the state.

Currently, North Carolina is the only state among its neighbors that does not have a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and it would join 30 other states with similar amendments if the proposal passes. The issue will be put to vote on May 8.

In a time when politicians have promised to address economic woes and focus on decreasing unemployment, the effort put toward banning an institution that is already illegal in the state is disturbing. The state constitution of North Carolina is designed to defend the rights of its citizens, not take them away. The passage of this amendment would reflect poorly on the state as a place of intolerance when it has stood as one of the last bastions of hope for the progress of gay rights in the Southeast.

I encourage all members of the Wake Forest community with the ability to vote in the upcoming election to vote against Amendment One. Wake Forest espouses tolerance, equality and inclusion. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion puts it best in stating that “Wake Forest embraces the value of each individual and rejects and form of bigotry, discrimination, or hatred against members of our institution” and has a “commitment to creating a pluralistic and inclusive environment for every member of the campus community.”

In order to promote these values, we, as a community, cannot accept legislative acts that breed discrimination. In a case such as this, the fate of a minority’s rights cannot be placed into the hands of the majority.

The proposed amendment poses a great danger to families, couples, and individuals throughout the state. Although some proponents of the amendment suggest that such measures are necessary in order to protect the traditional family unit, the amendment

can potentially fracture many real families, with loving parents not being afforded the same rights as opposite-sex couples.

Additionally, the amendment could potentially nullify domestic violence rights and protections for both heterosexual and homosexual couples.

In creating an environment that portrays gay and lesbian couples as inferior, the amendment has troubling correlations to the bullying of LGBTQ youth, a pertinent issue that has been plaguing our nation.

I hope that the members of the community who are already planning to vote in the next two weeks take an empathetic view on the issue and consider the potentially negative effects on the liberty of homosexual individuals that the amendment’s passing would have.

In order to promote these values, we, as a community, cannot accept legislative acts that breed discrimination.

For those who feel inclined to support the bill because homosexuality makes them uncomfortable or produces a visceral reaction of disgust, I ask that you stow these feelings and respect the monumental effect the amendment could have on the lives of your fellow man.

Even those who do not support samesex marriage but support other equal rights for LGBTQ people should vote against the amendment as its takes away benefits such as the ability for committed couples to make medical and financial decisions.

Same-sex marriage does not invalidate the marriages of opposite-sex couples and, in fact, has little effect on the lives of those not directly involved.

The relationships of members of the LGBTQ community, which consist of our classmates, neighbors and friends, do not harm the heterosexual members of the Wake Forest community, but legislation such as Amendment One present a clear threat to the homosexual members of the community. I implore every member of the Wale Forest community to stand united and voice that we do not accept bigotry in any form by voting “NO” to Amendment One on May 8.

Kristopher Kolb is a freshman from Sandy Springs, Ga.

College may not be an ideal option for everyone

Some graduates might exhibit signs of “buyer’s remorse” Daniel Schwindt Asst. news editor

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n a few weeks, seniors will don their gowns and caps and participate in the annual ritual of graduation. All the students will be excited, maybe even a little nervous, but, most of all, they’re sure to be proud of the diploma they’ve earned over four grueling years. But once the pageantry dies down and the flash of the camera fades away, many graduating seniors begin to feel a bit of buyer’s remorse — that fancy diploma hanging in your parent’s basement may not be as valuable as you think.

There is no doubt that college is expensive.

Really expensive. A 2011 study from the Pew Research Center found that the cost of tuition and fees has risen 300 percent since 1980 — that’s after taking inflation into account.

Student debt has also risen rapidly. In 1980 the average student debt load was about 9,000 dollars, in 2011 that figure stood at 23,000 dollars.

In fact, most Americans owe more on their student loans than on their credit cards. But

what do those statistics matter?

The problem is that the cost of college is increasing, but the actual education that is supposed to be happening in the classroom is not relatively better. The entire way we teach hasn’t become somehow more effective. We still have the same old, boring lectures and the same old Socratic method. And maybe those work fine, but the amount of education you’re getting per dollar is a lot lower. But hold on, college must be a good investment because it prepares you for the job market, right? Well, this is not entirely true.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for people with at most a bachelor’s degree is around 4 percent — way lower than the national average.

But that statistic includes older workers who are more established in the labor market.

What about people just coming out of college? Well, their unemployment rate is much higher; in November it stood at 9.1 percent which was about the national average.

The more serious problem is not the unemployment rate but the costs that those grads will suffer in the future because they weren’t able to enter the market earlier.

They are more likely to make less over the course of their lives than their counterparts who were able to enter, even if they hold comparable

degrees.

In fact, of those people who were unemployed and had at most a bachelor’s degree, 35 percent could not find work in over a year, according to the Pew Fiscal Analysis Initiative. Here’s the kicker, the same percentage of the unemployed with just high school diplomas could not find work in over a year. What is going on?

These college grads are highly skilled.

Educated by the highest echelons of society.

And they’re collecting unemployment benefits.

So what am I arguing? Am I saying that no one should go to college? Not at all. I want to highlight a major problem with the way we think about education in this country.

President Obama and many more politicians have made it quite clear that they want to see more students enter college.

In fact, the president called for all Americans to pursue some kind of education after high school. This is not really a bad thought.

Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone could become more educated and more productive? The problem is not politicians and other leaders encouraging education. The problem is that for some reason they keep turning to college as the answer to students’ education needs. They’re dead wrong, too.

The dropout rate for college is horrendous.

Of those who start a college education, 46

percent never finish. Of those who do get their degrees, 48 percent do not finish in the standard four years.

We keep looking at college like it’s something universal. The thought process is, “Well, I guess everyone should go to college because … well, it will help them.” People start generalizing and then they set crazy goals that don’t make sense.

Not everyone should go to college. They will simply spend boatloads of money and in the end receive a lot less than they paid for.

So why am I hating on college? Well, I’m not hating on college. College is a good investment for some people. The real travesty is that instead of encouraging students to weigh the costs and benefits of college, instead of giving them the tools to personally evaluate the returns for them of a college education, we tell them that college is going to be good for them.

Think back, if you can, to when you were applying to colleges. The question you were asking yourself was not, “What do I want to get out of college and how will the costs and benefits play out from there?” No, it was probably. “Which college do I want to go to?”

That is the real problem with American higher education.

Daniel Schwindt is a freshman from Winter Springs, Fla.

A6 Thursday, April 26, 2012

Old Gold & Black Opinion

Room selection is vital step when hooking up

Cleanliness and safety are just two components of decision Rachel Glascock

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Guest columnist

h, so now that you have decided to go home with this person, do you go to your hook-up’s place or your own?

Some people have a very set in stone view of what they decide to do in this situation, when deciding where to bring their new friend.

Either way could be argued.

Some people prefer the comfort of their own bed and a guarantee of not having a walk of shame the next morning, while others prefer to go to their partner’s place because they either do not want their hallmates to see them bringing in someone or they do not want a random in their bed.

Some people are just plain undecided about the matter, in which case, this is for you.

Ask yourself whether or not your roommate will be in the room when you return.

Maybe even more importantly, will your roommate mind if you bring someone back to your shared room?

If the answer to the first question is that your roommate will be nowhere to be found when

you and your partner return, go for it, bring him or her back to your room.

On the other hand, if your roommate will be there, it could make more than one person feel uncomfortable when you come rolling up with some stranger on your arm and your roommate is sitting at his or her desk reading Moby Dick.

To answer that ever important second question posed, if you and your roommate have discussed how he or she would prefer not to have any random people in your room, then respect your roommate.

So if you are not too keen on cleaning your room and doing your laundry, I would probably refrain from bringing someone you do not know too well back to your room.

One night of fun is never, and I mean never, worth a whole semester of awkwardness and annoyance.

On a different note, how often do you do your laundry and is your room somewhat presentable? The last thing you want to do is bring a stranger back to a room that can barely

L E T T ER S Student Government opposes Amendment One The newly elected officers of the Student Government Executive Board wish to unite our voices behind the opposition to the forthcoming Amendment One to the North Carolina Constitution.

The Amendment negatively affects North Carolinians of all sexual orientations, and explicitly codifies and affirms discrimination in the place that every Wake Forest student currently abides.

As the incoming Executive Board, we wish to convey our collective displeasure at the sequence of events that took place during the April 24th meeting of the legislature.

Under a cloud of confusion, buttressed by hasty parliamentary procedure, the slated “Resolution against Amendment One”— Bill No. 26 — was stricken from the evening’s agenda and tabled indefinitely.

We sense that this was an action that showcased several of the reasons why so many lack sufficient trust in Student Government’s ability to accomplish things and take serious action.

We understand and appreciate the gravity of the situation.

be stepped foot in because you haven’t done your laundry in weeks.

Plus, it may not be the first thing to pop into your partner’s mind, but when he or she wakes up in the morning, they probably do not want to look around and think they are in a hostile environment.

So if you are not too keen on cleaning your room and doing your laundry, I would probably refrain from bringing someone you do not know too well back to your room.

This brings me to my next point, if you bring someone random back to your room, and you have them in your bed, you might want to wash your sheets.

However, that is just a suggestion.

This ties into the “if you don’t like to do your laundry, then don’t bring someone back to your room” point, in the sense that random person equals washing of the sheets.

By the way, props to guys.

It may just be me, but almost every guy’s room I have seen on campus has been cleaner than both my room and the majority of my friends’ rooms.

Oh, and if you meet a guy who asks to be called “Tasty Dish,” go to his place… I’ve heard it’s immaculate.

If safety is a big factor for you (which safety should always be important for people, but

TO THE

Amendment One is a contentious issue that stirs great emotion on this campus and in the lives of the individuals who would be impacted negatively should it become law.

What must not be lost is this: Student Government is an organization whose innate purpose is to preserve and protect the interests of the entire student body.

We stand for inclusivity, understanding, and an embrace of difference, and when these interests are threatened it is our duty to ensure that the necessary and proper action steps are taken so that the lives of our students remain undisturbed and successful.

We look forward to an excellent year of proactivity from this organization, and encourage all students to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election.

Sincerely, The 2012-2013 Student Government Executive Board

honestly it matters more to some people than others) then go back to your room simply because you know exactly where you are, how to leave, and where to get help if it is really needed.

Conversely, if you bring someone back to your room, he or she now knows where you live and could potentially come back without your permission at any time.

That seems really farfetched, and it usually is, but it honestly has happened to a friend of mine before, when a guy just came back to her room without invitation and just texted her to say he was outside. Rare? Yes. But it happens.

Basically, whether or not you go to your place or your counterpart’s is completely up to you, but I stand by going to the guy’s room.

If you are not sure, just ask yourself about these things, and hopefully you will end up where you belong, with whom you belong.

Happy hook-up, and may the decision be in your favor!

Rachel Glascock is a sophomore from Greensboro, N.C.

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Campus organizations join together to combat hunger Are you aware that in 2010, 48.8 million Americans lived in food insecure households, with 16.2 million of these individuals being children?

Yes, hunger, especially food insecurity, is a major problem in the United States.

According to Feeding America’s statistics, North Carolina is ranked as one of the top nine states that have a high, household-food insecurity rate, a whopping 15.7 percent!

But so what? Last week Communities Helping All Neighbors Gain Empowerment (CHANGE) held a meeting with individuals from Wake Forest University, Salem College and other local church groups to discuss the issue.

It was during this meeting that several church members providing alarming information: the problem of food insecurity was closer to home than ever expected.

One weekend, students of Petree Elementary were found rummaging in the dumpsters for food.

Given this, it is time to take action and get involved. Join the Black Student Alliance (BSA) in their movement to fight hunger

insecurity in the Winston-Salem area. Upon hearing about the tragic incident, we pledged a minimum of 20 dollars to Petree Elementary to help feed these children.

Since then, our organization has donated proceeds from parties as well as partnered with Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and Campus Kitchen in efforts to host joint food drives.

But now we need more help and this is why we need you.

Be an advocate and join BSA along with other Wake Forest community organizations, such as Delta Xi Phi, Inc., Habitat for Humanity, Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., and the English Student Association as we collectively work towards ending poverty-stricken hunger in our neighborhood.

Next Friday, April 27, we will deliver any collected food and monetary donations to Petree Elementary.

If you would like further information about this charity event, please contact BSA President Brittany Washington via e-mail (washbc8@ wfu.edu).

Be the change, be the difference!

Sincerely, India Prather

An Indian and a Jew Walk into a Bar... | ... And Share Their Thoughts

Fraternity event raises questions of morality

Airbands needs to redefine its conception of “sexiness” Meenu Krishnan and Renee Slawsky Editor-in-chief and Print managing editor

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ou don’t know what sexy is. Sexy is not degrading yourself to the point of dancing like a stripper in order for some fraternity brother to ogle you for a few minutes. Sexy is not furthering sorority stereotypes and being catty with other girls to win the fleeting approval of men.

Yet, Sigma Chi’s annual Derby Days Airbands event seems define sexiness in this demeaning manner.

We totally understand individuals voluntarily participate in this event (except for those who are pressured by their “sisters” to take part despite their unwillingness).

Furthermore, we acknowledge that grinding and dirty dancing can be fun.

We like to break it down every once in a while. But this event is literally girls trying outslut each other for male approval.

That is a totally different story.

We also recognize that this is a significant fundraising event that garners a lot of support

for Sigma Chi’s national philanthropy, Brenner’s Children’s Hospital.

In the past five years, they have raised over 80,000 dollars for a worthy cause.

However, we take issue with the troubling implications of Airbands and the perverted attention-getting obsession the event advocates.

Her Campus recently ran a story explaining what is supposedly so appealing about Airbands (“Girls Gone Wild, Airbands Style,” April 17).

The article argued that Airbands was actually empowering because “feeling like a sexy chick is awesome.” In addition, the writer claimed that Airbands was not degrading because “girls…are admittedly, selfish creatures who want to feel as hot as we know we are!”

Lastly, the article really moved feminism forward when it stated, “Feeling superior to other girls doesn’t hurt, either. And, as the ultimate victors, we are untouchable!”

So, wait. Bitchiness, cattiness, vulgar dance moves – these qualities are what constitutes sexy?

This is a fundamental perversion of the definition of sexiness.

Feeling sexy should come from selfconfidence, assurance in your abilities as well as your intelligence, and yes, beauty. But beauty is actual beauty only when you are not in a context that demands you be ogled by men while shaking your ass in their face.

Sexuality is an important part of being a woman, but we have a problem by how Airbands defines it. Furthermore, women are already known as the sex that can’t get along with each other. This event encourages girls to resent each other and put others down based on extraordinarily petty evaluations.

You can’t say that the girls at Airbands didn’t look at other girls and tell themselves that they looked hotter in their black spandex hotpants and pinnies.

Feeling sexy should come from self-confidence, assurance in your abilities, as well as your intelligence, and yes, beauty.

The Her Campus article looks at these “girl fights” as positive, declaring “As the night goes on, the ladies increase their catty sentiments.

And they love it.”

According to what this article and what Airbands represents to them, sexiness comes from “outslutting” and defeating other girls in a contest of who can perform the most vulgar moves.

What a better way to represent our sex than to dance like a bimbo and put down your fellow (wo)man.

Way to express solidarity as a gender.

We understand that women are regularly degraded in our contemporary society, in the media and popular culture.

However, the women that participated in Airbands are all smart enough to get into this school.

They should be showing off their intellectual ability rather than their “hot” bodies.

This begs the question of what you “win” by participating in this event. Bragging rights for being the “hottest” sorority? Cool. That won’t make guys like you more. And if it does, it will only last one night.

What about this event is empowering for women? This is pitting girls against each other, all the while being judged by a handful of men.

Airbands takes away all agency and power from the girls performing.

If you want to dance provocatively, more power to you. If you want to dance for money, that’s fine and a personal choice.

But don’t do it because you want the twosecond approval of some fraternity.

And definitely don’t say it’s empowering.

Meenu Krishnan is a junior history and political science major from Johnson City, Tenn.

Renee Slawsky is a junior political science and Russian major from Knoxville, Tenn.

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Student Government | 2011-12 Evaluation

Student Government issues end of year retrospective It’s no secret that the student body feels that their Student Government has not always been the most productive entity on campus to better the life of students on campus. But there are many accomplishments made by SG this year that you may not be aware of. First, our six committees have been very active in hosting events, addressing issues on campus, and more.

The Academic Committee, co-chaired by Alexandra Hollifield and William Readhead, has worked tirelessly on the Interdisciplinary Major for the past few years, and finally this year, this major has been passed by all of the necessary bodies on campus to make it a reality. The committee has also created the Interdisciplinary Major’s informational website for students.

Events put on by the Academic Committee include the Major/Minor Fair (attended by over 400 students) and the Big Campus Connect (attended by over 200 students). The committee also co-sponsored the “Imagining a Different Campus Culture” deliberation and discussion, which was attended by over 200 students.

The Appropriations and Charter Committee, co-chaired by Skyller Jordan and Taylor Harvey, increased communication and cooperation between Student Government and the Student Life Committee. The also chartered and gave appropriations to several groups on campus this year, including:

Charters: • Delta Phi Alpha German Honor Society, Passed SLC • Do Random Acts of Kindness, Passed GA & Awaiting SLC approval • Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Passed SLC • Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Passed SLC • Students for Educational Reform, Passed GA • Club Squash, Passed GA • WF E-sports Association, Passed GA • Salsa Club, Passed GA • ACM Computer Science, Passed GA • HOSA, Passed GA Emergency funding: • Building Tomorrow, Passed GA • Model UN, Passed GA • Men’s Club Volleyball, Passed GA The Campus Life Committee, co-chaired by Keeley Lawner and Lydia Sandy, has brought many great events to campus this year. They organized the Reynolda Farm Market’s visits to sell produce on the Mag Quad several times this year. They also held a Voter Registration drive to make sure that students were either registered to vote in North Carolina, or knew how to absentee

vote for their home state. They also successfully hosted the Dean-Student Mixer in Shorty’s.

The Judiciary Committee, co-chaired by Andrew Koch and Daniel McLaughlin, has accomplished internal initiatives, such as cutting the size of the General Assembly in half. This was done to make legislators more committed and Student Government more representative of the student body. They also provided input to VP Ken Zick in regards to the structural changes of HEC and BIA. The Physical Planning Committee, co-chaired

by Luke Schwartz and William McClure, took the initiative to bring many beneficial changes to campus. The cut-thru to Lot Q from Wake Forest Road was an initiative that was turned into a reality by this committee. They advocated for speed bumps near the admissions building, Scales, and Wait Chapel to improve safety of both drivers and pedestrians, and increased lighting on the walkway to Lot Q from Taylor and on the road to the tennis courts. The staircase to Collins from the Mag Quad was built, and the addition of several 30-minute parking spots, such as between Davis and Taylor, were changes that came out of Physical Planning.

The Public Relations Committee, co-chaired

by J’Taime Lyons and Mark Gerelus, has been working non-stop to think of new ways to keep the student body informed of everything Student Government related. One major accomplishment of this committee is the re-institution of the weekly “Stall Street Journal.” This publication has not only been utilized by the students, but has also been requested by various faculty members to continue. They reevaluated the placement of flyers, making sure that anything being advertised is displayed in the most frequented locations on campus. Social media is another avenue that was explored to get more students to stay connected to SG. Along with the committees, the executives have been working diligently to fix the issues that are troubling the student body.

President Nilam Patel worked very hard this year to make the student body’s experience at Wake the best it could be. Tailgating was a major issue that Patel worked on with the Athletics Department to design a plan that would be suitable for both students and the university, she provided sandbags to all Deacon Cup Teams to put up their tents free of charge and re-introduced the tradition of singing our Alma Mater at the end of the game with our football team. She also worked with the Athletics Department to keep the traditional tie-dye t-shirts during basketball games. She worked with the Sustainability

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Working Group to develop new ideas and to better our existing ways for students to be more sustainable on campus, in their transportation and daily life. The dangerous tradition of “Senior Fifth” was eliminated by continuing the Class of the Finest Tailgate. Events that Patel helped with were Camp Hatch, the re-introduction of “Deac Days” by wearing black and gold on Fridays, the pep rally before the Notre Dame game with the Traditions Council, the Stand for Solidarity event with the LGBTQ Center and co-sponsored the Student Leader/Adviser dinner with the Student Life Committee and the Office of the Provost.

She helped plan the President’s Ball by serving as the Food and Logistics Co-chair, and brought back Puppies on the Quad. She partnered with the Department of Campus Life to organize a Thank You Note Campaign, and worked with the Student Technology Council with their efforts in

Along with the committees, the executives have been working diligently to fix the issues that are troubling the student body gaining student opinions for the Lenovo contract renewal. Within Student Government, Patel planned and hosted the Presidents’ Leadership Conference and represented WFU undergraduate students on the Winston-Salem College Advisory Board. She helped publicize the Provost’s Office & College of the new study spaces on campus, worked with fellow student leaders to respond to the racial and homophobic slurs written on campus, and sat on the World Events Committee that planned the September 11 Remembrance event in Wait Chapel. To increase student safety, she tried to get a traffic light at the University Parkway entrance, but unfortunately ran into problems with the State of North Carolina.

She sat on the Senior Celebrations Committee that plans events for seniors, and voted for the redesign the recreation center last summer with architects and university officials. In regards to the parking situation, along with the Student Trustee and various other departments on campus, Patel worked hard to make the situation as fair as possible for the student body by having a rebate given to students for trading their parking passes, and increased shuttle times and frequency.

Speaker of the House Benjamin Strickler appointed and led the committee co-chairs, managed the operation of both the General

Assembly and the committee meetings, and oversaw bills and resolutions brought forward to the legislature. Strickler also assisted the Judiciary Committee with the constitutional amendment to decrease the overall size of the legislature and to close appointment loopholes.

Treasurer V.J. Cerniglia has worked hard on all of the financial aspects of Student Government, and especially with all the student organizations on campus in regards to SBAC. The process of SBAC can get complicated, so Cerniglia re-wrote the SBAC handbook. Another issue that he addressed was helping student organizations with booking and planning trips. He helped form a relationship with Aladdin Travel Agency so that organizations could use their services.

Secretary Tré Easton’s first major accomplishment this year was the reinvigoration of the Student Government website. After many complications with the old website, Easton worked to create an all-inclusive website, which houses all the information about Student Government. Another accomplishment related to communication with the student body was the remodeling of the constituent email process.

Easton reevaluated this process, and came up with a more interactive way of getting pertinent information across to the students in the form of the “Wake Update” videos. He also planned and hosted the first “Tell SG What You Want” session, and hopes to continue this tradition in the future.

Chief of Staff Hamlin Wade was very active with his Executive Action Committee, which he chose to be the Dining Commission. As is very well known, there were many changes over the course of this year in regards to dining on campus that were direct actions from Wade and the Dining Commission. These include the addition of Forest Greens and Moe’s to the Benson Food Court, as well as the introduction of Old Gold Swipes for next year’s dining plans.

With all of these accomplishments by the committees and executives of Student Government, it is our hope that you continue to explore and recognize the many achievements of this helpful body on campus. In the coming year, it is the priority of Student Government to continue the many initiatives started this year, and to come up with more resolutions to make being a student at Wake the best that it can be.

The following press release was provided courtesy of Student Government. For questions, please contact J’Taime Lyons at lyonjb9@wfu.edu and Mark Gerelus at geremg9@wfu.edu.

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Outside the Bubble...

Rallies take place as Supreme Court discusses immigration Demonstrators filled the sidewalk in front of the Supreme Court on April 25 denouncing the Arizona immigration law currently under debate.

The justices heard arguments over a 2010 Arizona law requiring the police to question people about their immigration status if they have a “reasonable suspicion” the person is an illegal immigrant.

But while the protesters decried the civil rights abuses they said would arise from the law, the justices clarified early in the arguments that the case before them did not directly concern racial profiling or other rights claims.

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Students gathered on the Lower Quad to tie-dye shirts for the Day of Dialogue, sponsored by GSSA and KA Fraternity.

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The statement reflects mounting international frustration with daily attacks that have kept a ceasefire between troops loyal to President Bashar Assad and armed rebels seeking to oust him from taking hold.

Activists said government troops killed at least 29 civilians.

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“What bothers me most about this amendment is that it has been labeled a gay rights issue when in reality there is so much more to it than just that,” junior Kahle McDonough, president of the Gay Straight Student Alliance, said.

“I think that the way it has been brought up to people has been extremely skewed and done just for the purpose of passing the bill. If more people knew the specifics of what Amendment One says, I don’t think there would be much of a chance at all in it getting passed because of what it would do to adopted children, unmarried seniors and victims of domestic abuse.”

“The amendment itself is poorly written. I think that it’s a dangerous amendment that has unintended consequences,” Angela Mazaris, director of the LGBTQ Center, said.

“Lots of domestic violence laws hinge on the fact that it is a domestic relationship if this amendment goes through, a lot of domestic violence laws would be reviewed and thrown out.”

Yet, many voters still see it as a gay issue only, and so many groups on campus have been stepping up to try and educate students, faculty and staff about Amendment One and gay rights in general.

“Gay marriage is already illegal in North Carolina. What we’re voting on is an amendment that would take away rights from anyone in a domestic relationship, unless it’s marriage between a man and woman,” Mazaris said.

This past August, the university added one of those resources to campus in the form of the LGBTQ center.

The center, headquartered in Benson and under the direction of Mazaris, does more than educate voters on Amendment One; the staff of the center seek to provide education, advocacy and support for both students and staff struggling with gender identity.

Since opening, the center has become an invaluable resource for many students and a beacon for diversity and inclusion.

“I like to think that the center is a space where people can come and find another piece of home at Wake Forest,” Mazaris said.

“I think that the creation of the center has been a wonderful and necessary public display of the support that the administration has for the community.

To have a center shows that the school as a whole is proud of their LGBTQ students and that they are all supported is fantastic. I think that just to have that public display in general is absolutely amazing,” McDonough said.

In less than one year, the LGBTQ center has started to make an impact through multiple university wide programs and events.The center offers Safe Zone training, which is a presentation designed to educate Wake Forest faculty, staff and students about the LGBTQ community.

The center brought the Faith Film series to campus, which examined how religious communities and the LGBTQ community can work together, and also exemplified religious people speaking out for the rights of the LGBTQ community.

The center also spoke out last November immediately after multiple fraternities and other locations on campus were victims of homophobic and racism vandalism.

The LGBTQ Center responded to these events by calling a meeting on Nov. 2, open to all students on campus, to discuss the vandalism as well as demonstrate support.

“I think that while events like these may not create immediate change, they do start it. It allows people to begin discussing these issues on a more casual

level, so that they feel more comfortable later on when it becomes a more serious discussion,” McDonough said.

This past week, on April 18 and 20, one of those events took place. The GSSA and Kappa Alpha Fraternity worked together to create Breaking the Silence, a two day affair that had students tie-dyeing shirts on the Lower Quad.

The students were then encouraged to wear those shirts on the Day of Silence, which is a student-led national event that brings attention to anti-LGBTQ name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools by illustrating the silencing effect of bullying and harassment on LGBTQ students and those perceived to be LGBTQ. However, instead of keeping quiet, the center decided to make a change.

April 20 became the Day of Dialogue, encouraging students to speak out and share their experiences.

“It occurred to me that we don’t need more silence here,” Mazaris said.

“We need to have more dialogue with each other. One of the challenges with bringing these issues to the forefront is that Wake students don’t want to talk about difficult things.”

When KA reached out to the LGBTQ center to help put on the event, Mazaris said she was excited to see two very different groups, KA and the GSSA, work together. For Mazaris, it is events like these that define the community.

“It starts conversations between people that haven’t talked before. And having something out on the quad promotes conversations between friends and strangers.

“The value that you can get talking to someone you might not feel comfortable with is huge, and is going to be a meaningful part of people’s college experiences.”

Deacon Profile: David Anderson

By Ian Rutledge | News editor David Anderson serves as a professor in the department of Biology. His interests within the biological field lie in behavioral and evolutionary ecology, avian iblicide, evolution of reproductive rates, sex allocation and conservation biology in the Galápagos Islands.

Anderson received his undergraduate degree from Denison University. He then received his Master’s degree from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania.

How long have you taught at Wake Forest?

This is the end of my 20th year. I’m almost to the point of having been here for the entire lives of the students in my classes, which is a perspectivechanger for me.

What brought you to Wake Forest?

A job offer!

Actually, I always hoped to get a position either in the Pacific Northwest or North Carolina, for their respective climates, and in the case of N.C. because I’m a basketball fan. And WFU was exactly the kind of place that I wanted, combining a vibrant undergraduate training mission with robust research capabilities.

Something funny happened during my job search. I had applied to a number of places, including Wake, and got a call from Lake Forest College, but I understood the call to be from Wake...

We were 10 minutes into the phone interview, with me saying how excited I was to be hearing from them, before we all realized that what I was excited about was WAKE Forest. That was awkward.

What is your favorite class to teach?

Why? I don’t think that I can choose among my children. My Birds class is fun because I love the material and we bomb around Florida over spring break collecting sightings.

My BIO 113 class Ecology and Evolution class is larger and has mostly students just beginning their careers, and I feel that I can have a formative influence on the way that they analyze problems using the scientific method.

And my FYS on the Galapagos Islands engages all of the students without exception, which is rewarding.

Are you currently doing any research? If so what is the subject you are researching?

Since 1982, I have been studying a population of seabirds called boobies in the Galapagos Islands. I get a lot of mileage out of the name of the birds; I have tons of material about handling boobies, don’t get me started. Ok, if you insist: I’ve certainly handled more boobies than anyone else in the history of humankind, in the vicinity of 100,000. That’s a lot of boobies.

My students and I live on an uninhabited island where our birds are, and each one is recognizable by a numbered leg band. Each year we see what each bird is up to, is it alive, is it breeding, what’s its behavior like.

We have discovered some amazing things. For one, these birds have a form of “child” abuse, in which adult birds bother unrelated nestlings, sometimes beating them up, sometimes forcing sex on them.

The victimized nestlings then grow up, and are much more likely to perform these behaviors as adults. As in

humans, abuse begets abuse in a cycle of violence.

This is the only non-human animal in which a cycle of violence has been found outside contrived captive situations. Another that is breaking news is evidence for a new model of yawning.

Yawning happens in lots of animals, but the reason that it happens really isn’t understood. We think that it is a response to stress.

Mostly what we do is test hypotheses about the evolution of life histories.

We want to understand how natural selection molds the amount of effort an organism puts into parental care and into protecting itself with an immune system. We use miniature GPS loggers to study their movements at sea, and we’re interested in variation in their personalities (seriously) and how selection acts on that.

T:7.625” What are some of your favorite things to do outside of your academic work?

My family and I have retrofitted our house to make it as environmentally sustainable as possible.Our front yard is mostly a vegetable garden, and we capture our roof ’s rain drainage in cisterns and water the garden only with that.

We get our hot water from solar collectors on the roof. And we use a geothermal heat pump to heat and cool the house. Any project involving power tools, I’m good to go.

Where is the most interesting place you’ve traveled? Why? Probably Galapagos. I’ve travelled there 50-plus times, and I guess that I keep going because it gets more and more fascinating each time.

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A big plus for a biologist is that the animals tolerate close human presence, so you can find out so much more about them than is the case for most other places.

What advice would you give to a senior who came to you with concerns about entering the “real world”?

Come to me earlier next time, so that I can make sure that you take your college years seriously from the get-go.

I’m sure underclasspersons must read this paper!

If you’re a senior, consider the real world exciting.

It is full of challenges and opportunities, and you will have some combination of successes and failures.

If fear of failure governs your choices, you’ll probably have a pedestrian life.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT James Watson A former professional hockey player discusses his decision to walk away from the sport and become a Wake Forest student.

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{ UPCOMING EVENTS } MEN’S GOLF 05/17 NCAA Regionals 05/18 NCAA Regionals 05/19 NCAA Regionals TRACK AND FIELD 05/11 Ga. Tech Invite 05/12 Ga. Tech Invite 05/12 UVA Invite MEN’S TENNIS: TBA NCAA Regionals TBA NCAA Regionals TBA NCAA Regionals WOMEN’S GOLF 05/10 NCAA Regionals 05/11 NCAA Regionals 05/12 NCAA Regionals BASEBALL 04/27 Boston College 04/28 Boston College 04/29 Boston College

{ NATIONAL STAGE } Perfect Game Chicago White Sox pitcher Phil Humber pitched a perfect game on April 21. Humber, who was perhaps most famous for being involved in the 2008 Johan Santana trade, is seven years removed from Tommy John surgery to repair his elbow. Humber got through the first seven innings of the game on just 80 pitches before requiring some work to get through the final three outs unscathed.

The White Sox opponent, the Seattle Mariners, managed to get to a 3-0 count with the first batter of the 9th inning when Michael Saunders took the first three pitches. Humber recovered to strikeout Saunders and then methodically put down John Jaso on a flyout. The final batter of the game, Brendan Ryan, worked the count full before he chased a ball out of the zone with a check swing which bounced in the dirt. Catcher A.J. Pierzynski recovered the ball and tossed to first base to record the final out.

It was the 27th perfect game in MLB history and the first in two years since Roy Halladay threw one in 2010.

S PORTS O L D

Deacs place eighth as the Cary native finishes second at the ACC Championships

By Ty Kraniak | Asst. sports editor

For the Wake Forest men’s golf program, the three day ACC Championships (April 20-22) represented a chance to prove themselves among the nation’s best.

The three day tournament that was hosted by Old North State Golf Club over April 20-22 in New London, N.C., incorporated a second individual finish by senior All-American Lee Bedford and an eighth place finish for the Demon Deacons as a team.

“Obviously, our results were not what we wanted,” Head Coach Jerry Haas said.

“We are in a tough conference; there is no question about that, but it comes down to one guy making an extra birdie. That might require an extra three to four hours of short game practice per week to save us one of those shots. We just have to be mentally tougher.

There’s no two ways about it.”

Rank of Wake’s incoming freshman class per ESPN Incoming freshmen next season for the Deacons Returning starters (C.J. Harris and Travis McKie)

Bedford, who entered the clubhouse at 9-under par after the final round, shot underpar rounds during each day of the tournament.

The Cary, N.C., native has been a marker of consistency for the Demon Deacons all year with finishes at the top of the leaderboard in nearly all of the Deacs’ tournaments this season. He has been the lowest scoring Deac this season by averaging 1-over par per round of golf. Bedford once again set the record for the lowest scoring Deacon among his teammates at the ACC Championships.

“As a senior, Lee has improved a lot. He had a chance to win,” Haas said.

“Two years ago, he wouldn’t have shot those scores, which show a great sign of Bedford maturity.”

Following Bedford was junior Evan Beck who finished tied for 27th place at 2-over par. Freshman Cyrus Stewart was the next lowest scoring Deacon who

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The 2011-12 athletic year was categorized by its ups and downs.

The ups involved a surprising Music City Bowl appearance for the Gridiron Deacs, NCAA Tournament runs for both men’s and women’s soccer, two runner-up ACC golfers and a no-hitter.

The downs, however, were also prevalent. Men’s basketball didn’t leave anyone asking for more at the end of the season, the tennis programs failed to meet their usual standards of excellence and the once-powerful field hockey program missed the NCAA Tournament.

With that being said, we are here to celebrate only the ups in the Third Annual Deacon Awards.

DEACON OF THE YEAR

Katie Stengel

Deacon of the Year: Katie Stengel There aren’t enough adjectives to describe the brilliance of the greatest women’s soccer player in Wake Forest history. Dominant is a good word to start with. Stengel broke her own school records for goals scored and points in a season with 19 and 46, respectively. She was named ACC Offensive Player of the Year, an NSCAA First Team All-American and was a semifinalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy given to the best soccer player in the nation. These individual accomplishments were achieved

{ SPORTS WORDS } “It was unfortunate that James had to get hit with an unintentional elbow. I hope he’s okay.”

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Junior Charlie Harrison and the Deacons placed eighth in the ACC Championships.

while leading the Deacs to a school-best 18-4-4 season, the ACC Tournament finals and the College Cup. But the Deacon of the Year involves more than just on-the-field accomplishments. Stengel was named to the Capital One Academic All-District First Team and gives back to the community in a number of ways along with the rest of her teammates. Only a sophomore, Stengel has a great chance to win this award again next year and the year after.

Male Athlete of the Year: Lee Bedford The fact that Lee Bedford’s 2011-12 season was considered a bit of a down year for the Cary, N.C., native is a testament to the high standards of excellence he has set in four years of golfing at Wake Forest. Bedford led the Deacons with a 72.4 stroke average and posted five Top 10 finishes and three in the Top-5. Bedford won the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate on Feb. 21 and finished in a career-best second place at the ACC Championships with a 9-under par 207. He and his teammates will wait to see if they are chosen to an NCAA Regional Tournament.

Female Athlete of the Year: Aubrey Bledsoe Often overshadowed by her high-scoring teammates, the Demon Deacon starting goalkeeper was a star in her own right in 2011-12. Bledsoe obliterated the school

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Deacs fall to No. 18 North Carolina in quarterfinals

{ DEAC OF THE WEEK }

By Gary Pasqualicchio | Senior writer

The Colts will almost definitely take Luck.

It is hard to imagine that the Peyton Manning era in Indy has come to an end, but Luck is a once-in-a-decade talent with exceptional intangibles that will start Week 1.

He could not possibly have bigger shoes to fill, but the organization seems confident that they can build a championship-caliber team around him.

Griffin will likely go No. 2 to the Washington Redskins. The ‘Skins were a dismal 4-12 last season and the quarterback position was a glaring contribution to this.

While I feel that he is not as NFL-ready as Luck, Griffin will start immediately and

With a 4-0 loss to North Carolina in the ACC quarterfinals on April 20, the Wake Forest men’s tennis season is likely over. But Head Coach Tony Bresky has his team practicing and readied in case the NCAA selection committee makes them an unlikely at-large team in the field of 64.

“You never know what the selection committee is going to do,” Bresky said.

“We had a strong finish to our season so you can’t just assume that you’re not gonna make the tournament. You have to continue like you are going to be selected.”

NCAA rules allow teams to practice up until the tournament field is announced May 1. Bresky is taking advantage of the extra court time, both for the off chance of making the NCAAs and for the future.

“We’re training for the future and the development of our players and the program and just trying to get better.”

The Deacs had a bit of a transition year in 2011-12, Bresky’s first season at the helm.

However, a young group managed to win 14 matches and reach the ACC Kreyman semifinals.

In order to do so, they had to get past Clemson on April 19, a team that had beaten the Deacs in Winston earlier in the year.

Trailing 3-0 to the Tigers, Wake’s top four singles players needed to come up with big wins, and all four did.

Junior Danny Kreyman put the Deacs on the board with a convincing 7-6, 6-3 win over No. 64 Yannick Maden at first singles.

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Junior javelin thrower Ben Lincoln broke his own school record en route to a third place finish in the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships over the weekend. Lincoln, a native of Hingham, Ma., was named to the AllACC squad for the third consecutive year on the basis of his third place finish in the event.

The Championships were held in Charlottesville, Va., at Lannigan Track on the Virginia University Lincoln campus. Lincoln’s throw of 240-03 broke his previous record throw of 234-3. In addition to Lincoln’s third place finish, freshman Patrick Donelan and senior Trey Blanton both placed in the top eight as well.

Lincoln finished 21st in the 2011 NCAA Championships with a throw of 217-3 in addition to finishing in third place in last year’s ACC Outdoor Championships.

The 2012 NCAA Championships take place May 24-26 in Florida.

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By Evan Quinn | Staff writer Arguably the most exciting event of the offseason, the NFL Draft, is upon us.

Will Stanford’s Andrew Luck become the 10th quarterback in the last 12 years to be the No. 1 overall pick? Or will the hype of Heisman Trophy-winner Robert Griffin III cause the Indianapolis Colts to select the Baylor superstar?

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James Watson Sophomore A former professional hockey player removes his skates to get an education at Wake Forest

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By Hilary Burns | Life editor James Watson is a 6-foot-4 inch, 235 lb. sophomore from Ottawa, Canada, who has exchanged his hockey skates for a finance major at the university.

Watson faced a dilemma that most teenage athletes could only dream about: pursuing a career in hockey or abandoning the sport for a quality education.

By age 15, he was recruited to the Ottawa 67’s, a team in the Ontario Hockey League. A lucrative salary and professional athlete status were just two of the pressures that came along with this prestigious title.

Now two years later, he is a typical Wake student involved in Greek life and studying in the business school with no signs of hockey skates in his life.

For those of us who do not regularly follow the junior leagues in Canada, what distinguishes the OHL from other hockey leagues?

Pretty much every major NHL player comes out of the three junior leagues [OHL, WHL and QMJL] and the OHL feeds more NHL players than any other league in the world. Players like Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky came out of this league.

At what point did you decide not to play hockey in college?

At age 15, I was no longer an amateur athlete, I was considered “pro” by NCAA standards, and

once I signed that contract and started receiving a salary I was ineligible to receive any scholarships or play on any [college] team.

It is impressive that you received a salary at such a young age. Was this money substantial?

Yes, especially for a 15-year-old. It was very hard to pass down that much money to play hockey.

How did you manage the pressures of a competitive academic high school schedule and hockey?

I would miss every last period Monday through Thursday and I missed every Friday of school.

The pressure from my mom and coaches was probably the biggest reason I stopped playing in the OHL and went to college.

I envied my friends who got to act like normal teenagers.

Did you consider pursuing hockey as a professional career?

I did but I decided getting a degree was more important than trying to pursue hockey.

Out of all minor hockey players in Canada, just one percent of them make it to the OHL level and 12 percent of those OHL players make it to the NHL. I could probably make some career out of hockey making 60,000 dollars, a year but I would miss out

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on the opportunities I could have with a bachelor’s degree.

How does it feel seeing Wake Forest athletes walk around campus knowing that you could have been a college athlete?

You know it is hard, especially at first when I saw all of these athletes and knew I used to be a high-level athlete.

Have any of your teammates gone on to pursue professional careers?

Yeah one of my friends, Ryan Spooner, just recently signed a 900,000 dollar contract with the Providence Bruins.

Does this make you regret your decision to go to college instead of pursuing a professional hockey career?

It is hard to see my friends signing these huge contracts and think about what could have happened if I waited another year.

On the other hand, my very best friend is jumping from league to league hoping to be drafted and will soon be too old for these leagues.

He doesn’t have a degree to fall back on so seeing situations like this makes me realize I don’t want to be 21 without an education or limited hockey opportunities.

Moving to your life at Wake, did you adjust to this new lifestyle easily?

College life was easier for me than my strict hockey schedule. My RA came up to me and said he thought I was going to be a goofball, but I was the hardest working kid on his hall.

I know you are in a fraternity, what made you want to rush?

I missed that closeness of a team and wanted to join a group that would remind me of those friendships.

Are your friendships here different then your teammates back home?

It is different. I would literally take hits for those guys on a daily basis during games which created a kind of trust that you just can’t find in any other group.

You are from Canada, so what attracted you to Wake Forest?

I knew I always wanted to pursue a business degree and was encouraged to apply to American schools by my university adviser in high school. I applied to a number of different American schools and visited and felt that Wake Forest was the best fit. It was also nice moving to another country where hockey wasn’t as prominent, it was a nice change of pace.

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On April 20, men’s basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik announced the recent signing of Madison Jones, who will play point guard for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the 2012-13 basketball season.

Jones was an all-state selection in high school, averaging nearly 15 points per game for Ravenscroft High School (Raleigh) and leading his team to a 2012 state championship.

Jones joins a 2012 class that is highly touted and regarded as a top-notch recruiting class by many sports experts.

ESPN, for example, has rated the Deacs’ recruiting class as a Top 25 recruiting class in the nation.

Women’s soccer wraps up spring season with matches against Tennessee and ECU On April 22-23, the Wake Forest women’s soccer finished their spring season with matches against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, April 21 at 3 p.m. and the Eastern Carolina Pirates at 4 p.m.

The Demon Deacons return all 11 starters from the fall’s team that made it to the College Cup. Against the Volunteers, who finished second in the SEC in the fall of 2011, drew a 2-2 tie with the Demon Deacons on April 22.

The Deacs were trailing twice in the match, but were able to net equalizers in both cases.

Jim Grobe, former QB Riley Skinner set to represent Deacs in Chick-fil-A Classic Wake Forest Head Football Coach Jim Grobe will pair up with his former quarterback Riley Skinner (‘10) in the Chick-fil-A Classic.

The two are one of 16 pairs of football coaches and alumni celebrity that will compete in the golf tournament whose date will be announced over the summer and is scheduled to be aired by ESPN in the fall.

Some of the other pairings include Paul Johnson and Jon Barry from Georgia Tech, who were the 2011 champions among many other teams from around the nation. Teams will be competing for scholarship money.

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Senior All-American Lee Bedford continues to succeed this season as evidenced by his recent second place finish in the ACC Championships.

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Rounding out the scores for Wake were junior Charlie Harrison and sophomore Thomas Birdsey who both carded 9-over par finishes, which placed them both tied for 45th place.

“We’ve got to get better. I think we’re a better team than this; guys just have to mature,” Haas said. “They have to do it quickly.”

As a team, the Deacons showed a very impressive first round in which the team ended the day 3-under par and in sole possession of fifth place.

However, the team had a tougher round on the following day, which placed Wake Forest in 10th place among the field of 11 schools (Miami being the only ACC school to not have a men’s golf team).

Yet, on the final day of the ACC Championships, the Demon Deacons showed an impressive comeback and settled for an eighth place finish.

“On the first round, we had two good under par rounds,” Haas said.

Wake finished just one shot behind the seventh place North Carolina Tar Heels and a full four shots above an N.C. State team who placed ninth on the tournament.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets took home the championship with a blazing 27-under par score, while Virginia placed second at 20-under par. Florida State rounded out the top three with a 17-under par score at the conclusion of the tournament.

“There’s not a physically better team out there, but unfortunately, in golf, you are judged on how you shoot,” Haas said.

“We have guys that aren’t shooting what they are capable of shooting, so the encouraging part of it is that our guys will play better.”

Wake Forest will now await the decision as to where they will be headed for the NCAA Regionals. The announcement of the pairings will show at 9 p.m. on Monday, May 7.

“We’ve got regionals coming up in a few weeks where we will be sent some place,” Haas said.

“I am very confident that we will get through this.”

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Multiple Deacs earn All-ACC honors

By Nick Weldon | Staff writer

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Junior Garret Drogosch set a personal-best in the 10,000 meter race with a strong time of 30:13.47.

After a weekend off, the Wake Forest men’s and women’s track and field teams traveled to Charlottesville, Va., for the season’s culminating event, the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championship.

The Demon Deacons began the competition with a bang, as three members of the men’s team finished in the top 10 of the javelin throw.

With a throw of 240-3, senior Ben Lincoln broke his own school record and claimed third in the event. His performance earned him All-ACC honors for the third consecutive season.

Rounding out the top 10 were freshman Patrick Donelan in sixth and senior Trey Blanton in eighth.

On the track, junior Garret Drogosch also set a personal best, crossing the finish line of the 10,000-meter race in 30:13.47.

The cross-country star cut nearly 30 seconds from his previous record of 30:42.48.

Friday, April 20, proved just as successful for the team, as senior Paul Loeser, competing in his final ACC Championship, pulled out a third place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Loeser’s finish proved impressive enough to net him All-ACC honors along with Drogosch.

“We had a strong performance as a team this weekend,” Loeser said. “We’re improving a lot and competing well in such a strong conference.”

“I am incredibly proud of how my teammates fought and I felt honored to represent Wake Forest by making the podium at the steeplechase.”

This marked the first time in Loeser’s venerable career that he has earned All-ACC honors.

“I have been blessed with great coaches and teammates and it was wonderful to see

all of our hard work pay off in the form of an ACC medal.”

Loeser’s fellow senior Alex Hill scored five points for the team with a career-best finish in the decathlon. He finished in fourth place and eclipsed his personal record of 6,553 by almost 400 points.

The final day of competition saw no Deacons earn All-ACC honors but freshman Daniel Harrison sprinted to the best finish of his young career in the 400-meter dash.

The Newport News, Va., native placed fifth overall in the finals with a time of 47.75.

He is the first Wake Forest runner to break the 48 second barrier in the 400-meter dash since the 2010 season.

“After the race, Casey and I just stood there in shock that we both made the final. It has been our goal for years.”

Caitlin Crawford Distance runner

“I showed some great improvements in the technical side of my race,” Harrison said.

“In all honesty I am just thrilled that I was able to score some points and contribute to the team.”

While no one on the women’s side earned All-ACC honors, they did post several top 10 finishes throughout the weekend.

The heptathlon competitors, sophomores Erika Martin and Julie McCauley, both found their way into the top 10 of the event.

Martin pulled out a fifth-place finish with McCauley not far behind in ninth.

Another women’s duo also earned a top 10 finish on Friday, as graduate student Caitlin Crawford and redshirt junior Casey Fowler

set personal best times in the preliminary heats of their signature event, the 1500meter run.

Crawford finished in fifth with Fowler coming in four spots behind. The finals of the event proved less successful for the pair, as Crawford slipped to sixth and Fowler fell out of the top 10, finishing in 11th place.

“After the race, Casey and I just stood there in shock that we both made the final,” Crawford said. “ It has been our goal for years.”

“The final the next day was really strategic, so the times weren’t very fast but it was a fun race for my last conference meet.”

Rounding out the final day of competition, both of the women’s relay teams grabbed Top 10 finishes on Saturday afternoon.

The 4x100-meter team of juniors Anneve Waithe and Myesha Barr, sophomore Mytoia Gathings and freshman Montasia Golden raced to a seventh-place finish with a time of 46.69. Gathings and Barr were not done for the day, as they matched up with senior Molly Binder and freshman Brianna Dekine to compete in the 4x400-meter event. This squad managed ninth place while their time of 3:49.47 was better than that of any Demon Deacon combination this season by more than seven seconds.

Despite several personal-bests, the women’s team finished in last place at the ACC Championship with a mere 14 points. The men’s squad did not fare much better, beating out Georgia Tech, Miami and Boston College to finish in ninth place.

Clemson dominated the women’s side, finishing over 100 points ahead of second-place Florida State. Virginia Tech maintained a solid lead over Virginia, besting their instate rival by 40 points. Wake Forest will return to action this upcoming weekend to compete in the Highlander Invitational in Radford, Va.

Deacons close out spring schedule with big win Wake takes down 2011 NCAA Champion North Carolina in final game of spring slate

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The winning formula for any re-match is a longstanding rivalry, superior play, determination, tension and a shot at redemption.

This past Saturday, April 21, in a rematch with the 2011 NCAA Champion North Carolina Tar Heels, the Deacons proved their dominance with a 2-1 win.

Back in September during their sixth game of the 2011 season, Wake Forest squared off against North Carolina, then-ranked No. 8, in a contest that drew 4,062 people to Spry Stadium.

While there were 13 shots on the goal by eight different players, the Demon Deacons couldn’t post a number on the board and fell 0-1.

The defeat updated the all-time series with the Tar Heels to 10-22-8.

This past Saturday, the Deacons were determined to make up for their defeat in September and wanted to take down the defending NCAA Champions.

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Freshman Sean Okoli scored the game-winning goal on this header in the 57th minute to give the Deacs a 2-1 victory over the defending national champions.

In the 20th minute of Saturday’s game, Chapel Hill netted the first goal, but the Deacs responded 11 minutes later when sophomore Kyle Emerson gained possession after a rebound and passed to sophomore Luca Gimenez near the post for the goal.

“Kyle got the ball in the box, and he didn’t have that many options so he laid it back to me,” Gimenez said.“I took a big touch, and I thought it was longer that I should have, but I thought ‘I’m just going to

hit it,’ but I hit it on the ground and I was happy to score the goal with a little help from the goalie.”

“We knew we could beat them, and we know that we’ve improved a lot this spring. This was the game where we wanted to show that to everyone.”

After being tied at the half, both teams amped up the intensity and fought for possession.

In the 57th minute, sophomore Ross Tomaselli fed a pass to freshman forward Sean Okoli, who

juggled and headed the ball into the goal to seal the game.

“If you get the second goal in a game, you always have to try and get the third because you can never be comfortable in a game,” Okoli said. “We focus on that every day in practice.”

Wake Forest wrapped up its spring schedule with a 3-1-1 record. The team kicked off its stacked spring schedule on March 10 against Northwestern, the 2011 Big Ten Champions.

Despite Wake Forest outshooting its opponent 11-4, the game remained scoreless. The squad then split their road matches, falling 2-1 to VCU but rallying to beat Costal Carolina 2-1 Emerson netted two goals. Wake Forest maintained its momentum by taking down West Virginia 1-0 with a goal from junior forward Andy Lubahn.

The Deacons have three more practices before summer break.

“We have our summer break so we get better individually,” Okoli said. “We’re going to keep the same system that we’ve been working on all spring and just get our individual game better, put it all together and make some noise.”

The fall season looks promising for the Demon Deacons, as they will not lose any starters from their NCAA appearance. The roster will also increase due to the addition of top-tier recruits, including Michael Gamble, Ricky Greensfelder, Andrew Harris, Jalen Robinson, Thomas Haws, Philip Parker, Ryan Perry and Collin Martin.

“The expectation for the fall is to win the National Championship,” Gimenez said. “We want to win as a team, and we need to keep improving. The freshmen coming in will help us out a lot, and we need to show them the Wake way to play.”

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improve the team immensely. The former track star is a terrific dual-threat quarterback and has the potential to become a star.

Both the Vikings and Browns, who pick third and fourth respectively, have expressed possible interest in trading down, but assuming they don’t then the next two players that go will be USC’s Matt Kalil and Alabama’s Trent Richardson.

Kalil is in his own tier of this year’s offensive lineman prospects.

He started every game in the past two seasons for the Trojans at left tackle and can definitely improve the Vikings’ weak line.

Richardson, like Kalil, is a man among boys at his position. The running back proved that he is an absolute nightmare to tackle, and with Peyton Hillis leaving in free agency, Cleveland needs a running back.

With a troubled current starting cornerback, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take LSU’s Morris Claibourne, with the fifth overall pick. Claibourne is a ball-hawk that has the potential to be an elite NFL Givens defensive back.

However, his ridiculously low score on the wonderlic test has raised some concerns.

With the sixth pick, the St. Louis Rams need some help at multiple positions. I think they will give quarterback Sam Bradford a dangerous weapon in Justin Blackmon, the top receiver in the draft. Blackmon recorded at least one touchdown in all but two games in 2011, including three scores in the Fiesta Bowl. He is an extremely hard worker that can become a terror for defensive backs for years to come.

The Jaguars pick seventh, and they will draft defensive players: defensive end Melvin Ingram from South Carolina has quickly

become one of the best defensive prospects with a strong combine and impeccable pass rushing skills.

Texas A&M’s Ryan Tannehill has been the most discussed player recently. Many analysts believe he can be very successful in the pros, while others have compared him to one of the most disappointing quarterbacks in the past decade, JaMarcus Russell.

Either way, Tannehill will likely be the next quarterback taken, and I believe he will go at number eight to the Miami Dolphins.

Finishing out the Top 10, the Carolina Panthers, if they do not trade down, will take Mississippi State’s Fletcher Cox, who is a beast at defensive tackle. The Buffalo Bills will fill their hole at offensive tackle and take Iowa’s Riley Reiff at No. 10.

Obviously a lot can change, but this year’s draft is definitely stacked with both talent and potential.

Contributing to this are Chris Givens, Joe Looney and Kyle Wilber, who all were forces to be reckoned with for the Demon Deacons this past fall and throughout their careers.

Givens, who led the ACC in receiving yards and was first team all-conference, can go as early as the second round.

Unfortunately for him, this year’s draft is deep with great receivers but wherever he ends up, Givens can do some damage at the next level with his elite speed.

According to ESPN, Looney is the 75th-best prospect. Due to foot surgery, he could not participate in the combine, but scouts rave about his leadership ability and high football IQ. He will likely be selected in the middle rounds of the draft, probably the fourth. Wilber’s overall field awareness and instincts will certainly earn him a draft slot in the middle-to-later rounds.

He is the eighth-ranked outside linebacker prospect by ESPN. Safeties Cyhl Quarles and Josh Bush also have the possibility of being drafted this weekend.

The second and third rounds of the NFL Draft will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m, and the draft will conclude on Saturday, April 28 when coverage starts at noon.

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Senior Joe Looney was unable to participate in the NFL combine, but will likely be drafted in the fourth round.

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Deacs bounced in first round of ACC Tourney

By Scott Siegler | Staff writer

The 2012 Wake Forest women’s tennis season came to a close as they fell to the fifth seeded Virginia Cavaliers this past Thursday in the opening round of ACC tournament play.

After quickly claiming the doubles point, the Cavaliers were on the winning end of the first three singles matches to swiftly conclude the meeting.

The No. 2 Doubles match was the first to finish as the 13th ranked duo “As a team we went out there, worked hard, and did our best to compete, and that’s all you can do in the end. ”

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Even though senior Kayla Duncan has played her last match in a Wake Forest uniform, she is going to try her luck as a professional.

of Lindsey Hardenbergh and Emily Fraser took down the freshman team of Rebecca Siegler and Karen Forman 8-2.

Maria Fuccillo and Caryssa Peretz stopped sophomore Brigita Bercyte and junior Catherine Roach in the No. 3 doubles match with a score of 8-2 to clinch the doubles point for the Cavaliers.

Roach could not find the answer against Fuccillo in singles either as Virginia claimed the No. 6 singles match with a score of 6-0, 6-0.

In the No. 4 singles match, Forman faced an uphill battle against No. 99 Erin Vierra and lost by the same score giving the Cavaliers a commanding lead.

No. 99 Li Xi wrapped up the whole match with a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Siegler in the No. 3 singles match giving Virginia a 4-0 win.

In what would be their last match in Wake Forest uniforms, seniors Kayla Duncan and Ryann Cutillo left their doubles match and both of their singles matches unfinished due to the quick conclusion to the meeting.

However, both posted strong outings as No. 69 Duncan held her own against No. 38 Hardenbergh in the No. 1 Singles with an unfinished score of 6-3, 1-1 and Cutillo was on the brink of forcing a third set against No. 117 Hana Tomljanovic before her match was cut short at 6-2, 1-5.

They were down 5-2 in doubles against No. 64 Tomljanovic and Vierra when the Cavaliers clinched the point and the match came to an end.

The No. 5 singles match was also unfinished as Peretz led Bercyte 6-2, 1-0 when the match was decided.

“Everybody fought hard. Virginia is a tough team to play,” Duncan said.

“They came out expecting to win the championship and they were playing unbelievable tennis. As a team we went out there, worked hard, and did our best to compete, and that’s all you can do in the end.”

Earlier that day, Duncan found out she was named to the All-ACC Women’s Tennis Team after having a very prolific career as a Deacon. This is a tremendous honor as the ACC is among the most powerful tennis conferences in the nation.

“That was something I didn’t even expect,” Duncan said.

“I don’t know why. It didn’t even cross my mind, but when I saw it, I was so happy.”

Upon transferring from TCU after her sophomore year, Duncan collected 32 singles victories and 40 doubles victories during her two seasons at Wake Forest.

She looks to continue her pursuits in tennis on the professional Siegler circuit.

Between a variety of injuries to key players, it seemed as though the Demon Deacons could never really find its rhythm on the courts this season.

However, they showed flashes of brilliance throughout, especially in a 6-1 thrashing of the No. 39 South Florida Bulls.

With lots of young talent and the No. 25 recruiting class in the nation coming in next season, Wake Forest Women’s Tennis has plenty to be optimistic about for next season.

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Senior David Hopkins backed up his teammate with a straight sets victory of his own to pull the Deacs within one point at 3-2.

The Deacs’ rock all season long at third singles, junior Amogh Prabhakar, “They had a really solid season from start to finish and played their best finish as the year concluded. ”

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came through again after losing the first set to Ayrton Wibowo, 3-6, 7-6, 6-1.

Prabhakar has won 21 of his 26 singles dual match singles contests this season for the Deacs, by far the best mark on the team.

After Prabhakar’s win, the fate of the match was on the racket of sophomore Adam Lee at the fourth singles position.

Lee, who got the winning point on April 15’s win against Clemson, came through again with another clutch result in two tiebreakers: 7-6, 7-6.

“[Clemson] came to our place and beat us 4-3 in a really tight match, and we had essentially the same matchups across the board,” Bresky said.

“We knew we would have to win a match that we lost last time, and Danny Kreyman stepped up big for us. We were able to repeat wins at 2, 3 and 4 from last time, which isn’t easy to do.”

Bresky highlighted the top four singles players, who have been the team’s strength all season long.

“They had a really solid season from start to finish and played their best finish as the year concluded,” Bresky said.

Despite riding high, Wake was unable to repeat a comeback against 18th-ranked North Carolina in the semis. The Tar Heels won a tightlycontested doubles point and eeked out close three-set wins at first and sixth singles to put the Deacs away 4-0.

When play was halted, two Demon Deacons were in third sets and another, Lee, was on the verge of winning his match.

“It was a really close match,” Bresky said.

“I’m biased but I feel like if we played those out the score would have been 4-3, but it’s kind of irrelevant because a loss is a loss, 7-0 or 4-3. We don’t take a lot from moral victories.”

“The doubles point was key. Carolina is obviously a very good team. We were able to battle and I feel like our guys put forth a great effort there.”

Even if the Demon Deacons are not selected for the NCAA Tournament this season, Bresky and his squad have a bright future ahead of them.

Aside from accomplished senior David Hopkins, the entire Demon Deacon roster will return in 2012-13, complimented by two players (freshmen Jaya Billa and Reneir Moolman) who were ineligible to compete this season.

On top of Billa and Moolman, Wake adds the sixth-ranked recruiting class in the nation. Brendan Henry is a fourstar recruit, Jonathan Ho and Nolan Bauer are five-star recruits and Morgan Mays and Anthony Delcore are bluechippers.

Being projected to have 13 players, but only five with college experience, will provide an interesting combination of depth and young to next year’s Deacon squad.

With this highly-regarded class coming in next season and a knowlegable and experienced coach, all of the signs are pointing to a return to the NCAA Tournament for the Demon Deacons, maybe not this year, but for many to come.

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Junior Amogh Prabhakar will be one of the leaders on next year’s Wake Forest squad. He owned a 25-12 record this season.

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single-season shutout record with 14 and posted the school’s third-highest GAA of 0.76.

The Deacs as a team also set school records for GAA and shutouts. Bledsoe was named All-ACC First Team and an NSCAA AllAmerican. A rising junior, Bledsoe is sure to have many more clean sheets in the coming seasons.

Honorable Mention: Andrea Beck, Kayla Duncan Rookie of the Year: Sean Okoli As one of the most prolific scorers on the 2011-12 men’s soccer team, Sean Okoli finished third on the team with four goals and three assists.

His rookie campaign got off to a very slow start, but the Federal Way, Wash., native scored four goals in four games to end the regular season and added an assist in the NCAA Tournament against South Carolina.

Okoli appeared in all 21 games, including 18 starts, and was named to the All-ACC Freshman Team. Okoli and his creative hair styles will hopefully be on display for three more seasons at Wake Forest.

Honorable Mention: Anna Kozniuk, Chase Fisher

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Freshman forward Sean Okoli had an impressive first season, tallying four goals and three assists.

Most Improved Players: Olafia Kristinsdottir, Chris Givens All Wake Forest fans knew Chris Givens’ name at the end of the 2011 football season.

But how many had heard of him before that?

In his third season playing wide receiver, Givens had more receptions and receive yards than his first two years combined.

He finished with a staggering 83 receptions for 1,330 yards (a school record) and nine touchdowns on his way to All-ACC honors.

Kristinsdottir also made strides this season, her second as a Deacon golfer. The Iceland native struggled in her freshman season, shooting an average of 79.0 with no top-25 finishes. Her sophomore campaign, however, was like night and day. Kristinsdottir finished tied for seventh at both the Windy City Classic and the Bryan National Collegiate before turning in a 3-over 216 at the ACC Championship, a career best and good for runner-up honors.

While Givens is heading to the NFL, Kristinsdottir will return to lead the Deacs next season.

Honorable Mention: Ryann Cutillo, Tanner Price

Team of the Year: Women’s Soccer It should be no surprise that for the second straight year, the women’s soccer Kristinsdottir team are the Deacon Awards’ Team of the Year. Multiple team and individual school records set. All-ACC players at every position. 18-4-4 record.

ACC Finals. First-ever College Cup. Enough said.

Honorable Mention: Football, Women’s Basketball, Baseball Coach of the Year: Tom Walter The baseball team is still playing, but I’m going to go ahead and give this award to Tom Walter anyway.

The third-year coach has overachieved this season, matching the team’s 2011 win

total in 15 fewer games, and will look to tack onto it with a month left in the season.

Walter’s Demon Deacons won 15 games in a row from late-February through March, earning them a brief stint in the national rankings.

The Deacs continue to make strides under Walter, and if they don’t make the NCAA Tournament this season, they will certainly make many in the years to come.

Honorable Mention: Jim Grobe, Tony da Luz Moment of the Year: Football beats Florida State It was fall-time in Winston-Salem and hope was in the air.

Not as much for a good fall semester as for a Cinderella football season.

The Deacs were 3-1 (damn you, Syracuse!) and looking to make a statement against a ranked Florida State squad that entered 2011 with national title hopes.

The Seminoles suffered loss a to the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners a few weeks earlier.

Those hopes were flushed down the drain by Josh Harris and Terence Davis who accounted for 183 yards and two touchdowns combined.

Despite leading the whole game, the win wasn’t safe until an onside kick was recovered with under a minute left.

A raucous crowd celebrated as the Demon Deacons moved to 3-0 in the ACC for the first time in school history.

Honorable Mention: Women’s soccer advances to College Cup, Brian Holmes’ nohitter Congratulations to all the winners, and here’s to an even better 2012-13 Wake Forest athletic year.

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summer getaways The school year is almost over. Where will your vacation adventures take you?

By Kathryn Rohlwing | Staff writer Summer is now only a few weeks away and we are all starting to daydream about the end of finals. If you are looking for something a little more specific than just the end of work to focus your excitement on, check out the following list of some great places to visit during the break.

Many of us would love to have a full summer vacation all to ourselves, but unfortunately, the reality of life at Wake is that sometimes summer school is our best option. The good news is that there are great opportunities around the university for those of us stuck on campus, such as a weekend trip to Asheville.

The 2.5 hour drive there takes you through the Blue Ridge Parkway, and just outside of the city there are numerous hiking trails and campsites with views of the mountains.

Asheville has a great, quirky downtown area that always has something to offer in the way of nightlife.

Even if you get stuck in summer classes, there are several trips you could take in the couple weeks you do have off. In Dorset, Vt. there is an abandoned marble quarry where you can go cliff jumping.

The cliffs are about 40 feet above the water and there are no admission fees, wavers or safety precautions, so it can be dangerous but it remains one of the most popular cliff jumping sites in the nation. Even if you opt not to jump, the quarry itself is beautiful with clear water and large flat rocks to lie out on and watch people catapult off the cliffs.

Coastal Georgia and Florida are two perfect summer destinations that can be done in a road trip costing about 200 dollars total for gas, food and lodging.

The Hostel in the Forest in Brunswick, Ga. is one of the coolest places you could stay. The drive down is around seven hours and the Hostel is located on a lake where you can hike, kayak and canoe and at the end of the day, sleep in tree houses. It is 25 dollars a night, which includes dinners, for up to three nights (for more information go to foresthostel.com).

From Brunswick, it is an additional two hours down to Anastasia on Florida’s northeast coast.

The state park, which borders Crescent, sports beautiful white sand beaches.

Camping is 23 dollars a night per site, and each site allows up to five people. Campsites come with picnic tables, a grill, a fire pit and full facilities, including hot water showers. It is only about a half-hour drive from there over to St. Augustine, the oldest European city in the United States, named by Forbes as one of America’s prettiest towns.

The city’s downtown area, which overlooks the ocean, has cobblestone streets, old houses, nice (though pricy) restaurants and interesting shops.

You can visit the city’s fort, built in the 1600s, and its famous lighthouse, take a carriage ride

or go on one of the many nightly ghost tours.

From there, the drive back up to Winston-Salem would be about 10 hours.

For a similar drive time (about 11 hours), you could also go up to New York City. Along the way are Washington, D.C. and Annapolis. Between the Smithsonian, the monuments, the parks, the White House and Georgetown’s nightlife, there is always something to do in the capital. Annapolis is a quieter, but equally historic town with a beautiful harbor area.

Sailing is a popular past time here, and I would highly suggest renting a boat for a day. This trip would probably end up being more expensive and, unfortunately, I do not know of any cheap campsites or hostels in that area to recommend.

The most exciting road trip option, and sadly the most expensive, would be to rent an RV. There are several sites out there for renting campers, though Cruise America seems to be the most recognized and it runs out of several cities including Greensboro. For 28 days and five people, a camper would cost about 3,300 dollars total This would not include food or gas.

In three weeks a fair amount of traveling can be done. I personally love going out West so I would recommend driving down to New Orleans, which is about 12 hours, and then out to Las Vegas, which is about 30 hours.

The route to New Orleans takes you down through Atlanta and runs fairly close to Destin, Florida, which has beautiful beaches. The route from New Orleans out to Las Vegas, takes you through Dallas, Albuquerque (one of my favorite cities), and Flagstaff, among other places.

If you wanted to cram a few more hours of driving in, Los Angeles is four additional hours west. On the way there, or on the way back, the Grand Canyon lies four hours east of Las Vegas.

If you are looking for shorter driving days and/ or a shorter trip, one of the most beautiful routes is down the East Coast, which would allow you to tour the Outer Banks, Charleston, coastal Georgia and Florida.

The Outer Banks are a series of islands with cute towns, light house tours and, on Kitty Hawk, the site where Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight.

In Charleston, the downtown area is made up of historic mansions, sweets shops that sell hot pralines and a daily crafts market. Ferries can take you out to tour Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms are two of the best places on the East Coast to spend time on the beach — even better than Myrtle Beach.

Savannah is like Charleston, a beautiful historic city full of mansions, museums and college nightlife.

On Jekyll Island, off the coast of Georgia, during the late 1800s through the early 1900s, America’s wealthy elite including J.P Morgan, built giant vacation homes that you can now tour. It also has white sand beaches as well as bicycle and kayak rentals. For there, you could continue on to St. Augustine and Anastasia.

Whether you’re stuck on campus or have a month to travel, there are many great cities and options out there.

Don’t let the stress of finals wear you out, it’s going to be a great summer.

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Humor Column | Hunger Games, Wake Style

Campus districts to compete aggressively for housing

By Sara Hendricks | Staff writer

Recently, some of you who were unable to sign up for housing in this past registration session have been expressing concern regarding your living situations for this upcoming year.

Well, I would just like to say that, as has always been our policy, housing is guaranteed to all students.

However, the fact remains that with the size of the current student population, combined with the incoming freshman class, there is, unfortunately, literally nowhere for us to put those of you on the “yet to be assigned” list.

However, we at Residence Life & Housing have devised a plan.

Before you ask me what this plan is, let me just ask you this: you love The Hunger Games, don’t you? When you

shout out your answer (yes!!!!) the fun will begin! And all, ahem, “remaining” students will get housing.

This event will be entitled Wake ‘n’ Take (Lives), aWake All Night (Until You Aren’t) or simply This is a Big Deal (Wake Up!).

The entire thing will be modeled after a bar mitzvah I attended once in 2001, with some minor adjustments (i.e. slaughter).

First, all of the students on the “Yet To Be Assigned” list will be divided into districts depending on their dorm.

Full disclosure: all those from Johnson are likely to be killed immediately.

Then, all tributes will be shuttled into a rented hotel conference room in which they will be force-fed Caesar salad and lukewarm macaroni and cheese, both tasting of mediocrity.

Next, skill will be evaluated through a dance competition led by the most recent winner of Dancing with the Stars, President Nathan O. Hatch himself, to the tune of “Stayin’ Alive”

by The Bee Gees (note the irony!).

Then the slaughter shenanigans really get started!

The competition with a name that will definitely have a pun about being awake takes place at BB&T Field, narrated by that Screamin’ Demons guy (look, we’re just as upset about this as you are, but it was actually the only way we could get him to stop leaving us voicemails).

The actual games are still being planned with the utmost secrecy but I’ll say this much to pique your intrigue: Pledge Driver Challenge to the Death — scary because it’s true!

After the games come to a thrilling conclusion, the winner will get to choose between two possible places to live: • The dual kitchen of Shorty’s and Moe’s (you can only be there between 3-8 a.m., but there will always be some leftover salsa to snack on!)

• Those tunnels between the freshman dorms. Threat of asbestos is high, but so is the threat of fun!

Amenities for both include a sleeping bag, a flashlight and a copy of 50 Shades of Grey (steamy!)

If you’re upset about these lodgings, I really don’t see why. Did you really think that after killing your friends and classmates and engaging in a dance battle with Dr. Hatch you would get to live in Polo or something? Nice try.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

Photo courtesy of thehungergames.com

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Movie Review | Titanic 3D

Cinematic classic revived with recent 3D debut

By Allison Cacich | Staff writer

I never understood what it was about a movie that gave it the right to be labeled “epic.” That was before I saw Titanic 3D in theaters, and my whole understanding of the movie-going experience was turned upside down.

Fifteen years earlier, Titanic made an enormous splash at the box office, leading the film to win 11 Oscars and making Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” the romantic go-to song.

Titanic’s return to the big screen couldn’t be more poetically planned.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking and serves as a reminder of the number of lives lost in the tragedy.

With the last of Titanic’s survivors having passed away in 2009, it truly feels like a distant memory,

Shit WF students say “Wake is always having events with free food. Do you think anyone would notice if I just walked up and got in line?”

“The only place left on campus for me to live was Palmer and Piccolo. Wake better provide me with a Vespa.”

“If I get one more social e-mail while I am studying for my orgo exam, I’m going to cry.”

“Wow, you haven’t drank in five days! That’s pretty harsh dude.”

“Today was a great Friday! I made it to all my classes after Thirsty Thursday at Last Resort even though I was super hungover.”

For more funny Wake Forest-isms, check out whatshouldwfucallme. tumblr.com and mylifeasadeacon. tumblr.com

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Celeb Juice: Your weekly gossip update

If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of payments.

• Drew Barrymore has been partying it up... but maybe not for the reasons you would assume. The actress is not only engaged to Will Kopelman, but also expecting her first baby. The couple was thrown a combined wedding and baby shower in Los Angeles by close family and friends. A wedding date has not yet been set.

• It seems that Katy Perry is over her divorce. Perry was spotted cuddling up to someone new at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival in California, which ran from April 13-22. The mysterious new love interest is Robert Ackroyd, a guitarist for Florence + the Machine. This seems to be a trend. Could Perry’s type possible be musicians?

• Zac Efron has a new road dog, literally. Efron showed off his new dog, an Australian Shepard, in a recent Twitter picture. The dog has been named Puppy. Could he have possible been anymore creative with the name?

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Drink of the Week Perfect Cuervo Margarita Time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

1 oz. Jose Cuervo Especial 3 oz. Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix 1 tsp. salt 1 wedge of lime Shake Jose Cuervo Especial and margarita mix in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass rimmed with salt, and add a slice of lime.

Arriba!

Titanic 3D Rating | PG- 13 Directors | James Cameron Stars | Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet Running Time | 3 hr. 23 mins.

Grade | A

but director James Cameron captures the ship’s journey so vividly, especially when the ship and iceberg collide, that you feel like a passenger, your heart sinking as you watch the ship do the same.

For those of you who have never seen the movie, this is your chance to do so in its full glory.

For those of us who were too young to see the movie in theaters the first time around, nothing compares to watching it on the big screen.

The surround-sound amplifies the music, highlighting each crashing wave.

The picture fills the screen with vivid colors and swift camera movement.

With the success of both this film and 2009’s Avatar, there is no question that Cameron is an artist when it comes to filmmaking.

But for those in doubt, his finest work is definitely on display.

At the time, the film’s CGI technology was considered top-notch and innovative.

Since this concept is no longer new to audiences Cameron felt the need to fiddle with 3D, which I found to be unnecessary.

In no way were the 3D effects distracting, but besides enhancing the iceberg scene and Titanic’s departure, I felt it didn’t add much.

Photo courtesy of imaxmelbourne.com

Titanic stays afloat in 3D with its classic and beloved plot. The enhanced graphics only empower the original touching movie, first released in 1997.

The film is so beautifully constructed with the extravagant sets and choice camera angles that it doesn’t need more fluff.

Moviegoers who fell in love with the story the first time will cry all over again as the inevitable fate of the characters is realized.

The script is nothing special with most of the second half comprised of shouts of “Jack!” and “Rose!”

But the script’s pitfalls are largely overshadowed by the superb acting of a young Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

Since Titanic, these two have gone on to have stellar careers, winning plenty of praise and accolades for their work.

Their performances in this film justify their A-list success as well as those of Victor Garber, Billy Zane and Kathy Bates. The supporting cast is just as dedicated as the two leads, giving the story the

authenticity it deserves. But my favorite part of the film is the switch between present day and 1912.

Seeing actual footage of the wreck gives the story an eerie, almost haunting tone, reminding the audience that this film is not based on fiction.

Having an older Rose narrate the story gives it life and eases our fears that our favorite duo doesn’t survive.

The way the camera pans through the wreckage with quick glances at the splendor of what used to be is mesmerizing, especially with the newly enhanced effects.

While those who lived through this tragedy may be gone, I don’t think the audience will ever let go of this epic tale.

And for those worried about the 3 hour running time, you’ll be so engrossed that nothing will force your eyes away from the popping graphics throughout every scene of Titanic.

Music Review | Underwater Sunshine

Counting Crows delivers consistent record

By Geoffrey Webber | Contributing writer

Counting Crows certainly took an interesting turn on their latest album, Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did On Our Summer Vacation).

Composed entirely of covers, the band collectively decided on a group of 15 songs to cover, dating from the 1960s until the early 2000s.

As an album, the band lends a light country rock touch to the songs they cover. A very “Americana” vibe can be detected throughout this album, giving it a generally relaxed and down to earth feeling.

Counting Crows Rating | B Who’s it for | Fans of classic rock Genre | Rock cover songs Favorite Song | “Amie”

While the band does not present anything excitingly new with these covers, a few of the tracks provide a refreshing take of familiar songs.

Others, however, are pleasurable to listen to, indeed, but do not stray very far from the original work.

Some people find this appealing, but many others criticize that covers should not merely mimic the original song, but bring something new to the table.

Counting Crows succeeds with this in this album, but not universally.

The songs that make up this album are fairly simple, easy to listen to, and is an album you could listen to in the car while driving home after a fun day at the beach for some selfreflection.

The music in this album is solid and is pretty much what you would expect from a rock album with a hint of country.

There is nothing too musically complex or transcendent, but then again there is also not too much room for complex bass lines and progressive guitar solos in this al-

Photo courtesy of mrbray.com

Counting Crows gives audience a vast number of easy-listening tracks covering American rock songs. Overall, the album is solid, though listeners may find it uniform and bland. bums. Styling in this album is very consistent, however.

The tracks blend together to form a cohesive record and are uniform in their sound.

Once the final song in the album is finished, however, some may find this uniformity to be a bit repetitive.

Some tracks stand out and are worth several listens, include “Untitled (Love Song)” (originally by The Romany Rye), “Like Teenage Gravity” (originally by Kasey Anderson & The Honkies) and “All My Failures” (originally by Dawes).

These appear to present some valuable new musical ideas and help

drive the album forward and keep the listener interested.

“Like Teenage Gravity” contains a well done and enjoyable guitar solo, and is one of the best titles on the album. It retains the “sound” consistent with the rest of the album and provides an interesting take on the song they covered.

The following song, “Amie,” is covered well but the Counting Crows didn’t provide anything terribly new or exciting to it.

It is a pleasure to listen to, however, but is lacking in new ideas.

Overall, this is a simple and steady album, but not might be to

everyone’s liking. These songs are stripped-down rock songs, which can be refreshing in a time when overzealous pop and electronic dance music seem to be dominating the sound systems at your local frat party.

It is certainly nice to have a CD (um, mp3 album) in your collection (iPod) to return to for some easy listening.

Fans of bands like Hootie and the Blowfish, Fleet Foxes and the Decemberists will certainly appreciate this album.

Released on April 12, this album is now available on iTunes.

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Culinary Column | Turkey Burgers

Fire up the grill with a Southwest turkey burger

By Emily Burniston | Staff writer

Photo courtesy of tasteinspired.wordpress.com

Want to spice up your summer barbecue? Try grilling some turkey burgers instead of the classic hamburgers and hotdogs to add great variety.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and all I can think of are cheeseburgers.

One of my favorite parts of summer is the classic burgers-and-hotdogs backyard cookout.

However, I was feeling a little less classic, so I called up my girl Rachael Ray, and she gave me this recipe for her Southwest turkey burgers.

Sure, you could get premade patties from the grocery store and fire ‘em up, but these burgers are delicious, kind of nutritious and sure to bring all the boys to the yard.

The great thing about this recipe is that it is all about flavor — which means you can add more of one thing and take away something else.

Fearful of hot sauce? Leave out the spice. Cilantro’s biggest fan? Throw in an extra pinch.

Since I have three roommates, I know the amounts to make four fantastic burgers but feel free to change up the ingredients to add a little oomph or take some away.

The first thing you need to do is chop up your veggies.

Take about a quarter of a red onion, two cloves of garlic and one bell pepper (I like the yellow ones).

Also, chop up handful of cilantro leaves and one jalapeno pepper.

Here’s the yucky part. Take ground turkey and put it in a big bowl, then throw in your veggies and dig in — BUT make sure you wash your hands first. Squish

your hands around the meat and veggies until thoroughly mixed.

Then, add two thirds of a palmful of cumin, a teaspoon of thyme and drop or two (or three or four) of hot sauce. Mix all that around, and then form your burgers.

Now, you’re really ready to get cooking. If you have a hungry boy lying around, put him to work and have him fire up a grill (or if you’re feeling confident, feel free to do it yourself, I suppose. Just don’t set off any fire alarms).

Otherwise, these burgers cook up just fine on the stove, and if you choose this option, be prepared for your apartment or dorm room to fill with the spicy, smoky smell of a great dinner.

While you’re waiting, you can make a bit of chipotle mayo to top it all off.

As fancy as it may sound, all you need is a mayo and cayenne pepper: add as much as you think your tastebuds can handle and mix until the pepper is totally blended.

After you flip your burgers and you think they’re done, pick which burger is yours (the biggest, obviously) and cut in to the middle of it. If you see any pink, keep ‘em cooking.

Once you know they’re done, put a slice of pepper jack cheese on top, cover the grill or pan to make sure it melts over top. Spread your special mayo on the buns and put a burger in the middle. If you’re feeling traditional, add a slice of tomato and lettuce too. Now grab your sunglasses and head to the nearest picnic table — this one is best enjoyed outside.

Fashion Column | Internship Style

How to put your own twist on business casual

By Jasmine Harris | Staff writer

Summer is quickly approaching and for some of us that means fun in the sun and a chance to unwind.

For others, it means buckling down and pursuing an internship that, with any luck, will eventually lead to gainful employment. It may be hard to fathom trading comfortable sweatpants and sneakers to corporate casual! Maybe you are like me and you worry that business clothing will be the equivalent of boring suits in drab colors.

But, my fellow fashionistas, have no fear! I have solutions for both issues.

I’m not really one to wear sweats on a regular basis, but I respect the desire to feel comfortable in your clothing.

Comfortable clothes have the potential to increase focus and productivity.

You do not have to worry about restrictive jeans or shorts that you’ll freeze to death in during class.

For these individuals the perfect solution would be wearing suits.

Such an outfit has similar elements to lounge wear in that the outfit is comprised of three pieces. In lounge wear you often wear a comfortable T-shirt, sweats and a jacket. In order to transition into business casual, a wearer

needs only three elements as well — dress pants, a comfortable blouse and a jacket.

In these pieces, you should keep a few key hints in mind.

For instance, the dress pants worn should never be too tight not should they be too flow-y.

Furthermore, a blouse should never show cleavage. Also, unlike a loungewear look, clothing should always be neat and ironed.

As far as footwear is concerned, kitten heels are available for those who feel uncomfortable wearing heels any higher than a couple of inches.

On the other hand, if the wearer shudders at the idea of wearing any sort of heel, flats are a perfectly acceptable type of footwear to wear in a professional setting.

Now for the fashionistas who fear that dressing for a corporate setting will take all the personality out of the wardrobe.

First and foremost, I must stress a few rules when it comes to dressing for a professional career: despite one’s desire to stick out from the crowd, a wearer must always adhere to these rules.

As I said before, tight clothing is never appropriate for the work place, es-

pecially when it comes to blouses. No one can take you seriously as a young professional if you’re busting out of your clothing!

Also skirts should fall at least to the knee when standing. Slits in a skirt are most appropriate in the center back of the skirt but one should avoid skirts with a side slit.

With all that being said, there are still plenty of ways to look beautiful and feminine but maintain a professional appearance.

One such way to do so is by wearing a well-structured dress and blazer.

A dress is an instantly feminine piece and a structured look will give the appearance of professionalism rather than something flowy, like a sundress.

A blazer really makes the look sharp and demanding.

Of course it is important to remember the same rules that apply to skirts also apply to dresses.

Dark colors are also recommended for corporate dress, which may seem drab, but even in a dark suit a lightcolored or even a blouse with print can add some personality to the outfit. As far as jewelry, one should always lean towards the conservative. A nice watch could also be a good accessory too!

Photo courtesy of socialitechic.com

When dressing for a professional environment, ditch the tight pants, low-cut shirts and short skirts for a more conservative look.

Sex Column | Like a Virgin

Student reflects on poignant sexual experience

By Caroline Murray | Staff writer

Once upon a time …

God, if only these kinds of stories could begin so innocently, but that would imply an assurance of a happy ending and Prince Charming.

Too bad narratives could only deliver such comfort in our ignorant days of preschool and coloring books.

These stories are hard to tell. Whether it’s an experience to gush about or one you look back on with regret, you are reliving one of the most important moments of your life and the accompanying emotions which you must tackle are neither modest nor trivial.

I speak of losing your virginity. Some may find this a big deal, others won’t. Regardless, I feel the need to pass on some words of wisdom.

After all, 20 percent of women lose their virginity in their freshman year of college.

And at Wake Forest? About 60 percent of those who come to Wake Forest as virgins lose their Vcard within that first year.

The challenge comes in doing so in less than 10,000 words, let alone 700-800.

So let us begin … I lost my virginity my sophomore year of college when I was 20 years old. And

I remember everything: I remember the lead-up, the act, the morning after, my subsequent feelings and my feelings now.

And of course, most importantly (in my opinion), I remember him.

Quite frankly, it was very simple. We had known each other and had been physical for about five months, but we never had sex.

That night, we were merely hanging out at his house and were about to go to sleep. And then, something just kind of came over both of us.

When things escalated and became more passionate, we both looked at each other and knew what was about to happen. And it did.

Honestly, it is true that the first time is never like it is in the movies.

It was shorter than expected, no flattering lighting or soundtracks.

But the lack of glamour didn’t make it any less enjoyable or meaningful.

Afterwards, we sort of continued as we normally did after any physical interaction: lay in bed, talk for a while and then go to sleep.

That morning, he drove me back to campus.

What did I feel? Immediately, I felt no different.

Well, I certainly felt more relaxed, and well, satisfied but no feeling of freedom or womanhood

washed dramatically over me. The feelings come about later with time. As time passes, depending on the status of the person to whom you gave it, you will look back and understand what the act meant to you and what he meant to you.

I don’t regret it. Do I wish I had grown closer to him before the act?

Maybe a little bit, but he is someone whom I trusted and respected.

He meant a great deal to me and because of our history, our sexual encounters and random times we’ve shared, he always will.

After almost a year and a half, I’ve become more confident, more self-aware and actually happier from the experience and from knowing and interacting with him the way we did.

With that said, let’s focus on you, reader.

For those of you who have still have your virginity, be proud.

Those stereotypes of being a prude or overlyvirtuous and moral should not faze you. There is a reason you still have it.

I waited as long as I did because I originally reserved it for marriage. Things, and people, change though.

If you’re having trouble keeping it or are debating giving it, ask yourself three questions: 1) do

you want to 2) do you want to with him or her, and 3) has he/she earned it, which comes back to the point of trust and respect.

And for those who have had sex, reflecting back on your first time can help you set the tone for how you approach sex for the rest of your life.

Despite your attitudes about it, sex is not only a physical act, but there is always some degree of emotional connectivity. There will always be a part of me that thinks softly of him.

We remain friends to this day, but nothing more than that. He will, always be someone to whom I’m connected, in however minor a way.

Know what you’re getting into. And don’t regret it. Everything you’ve done has made you who you are, and you’ve learned and grown from all your experiences, both good and bad.

To some degree, I owe a part of the person whom I’ve become to him and my relationship with him. Don’t be afraid of acknowledging your past and its repercussions, but don’t let any feelings of regret hold you back.

In any sexual encounter — first or otherwise — always be prepared and know yourself. You will know when you’re ready, and you will know when the time is right. Trust your instincts, trust your gut, trust yourself.

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Abroad Column | Venice

City offers breathtaking experience in murky water

By Josh Garrett | Contributing writer

Venice has taken its toll on me. My patience is thinning with the high cost of living, the tourists, the lagging Italian pace of life, the lack of any sort of climate control in Casa Artom and a few other things.

However, this past Friday night, Venice redeemed herself — only temporarily so, I assure you — with the flooding of much of the city, a phenomenon that is known as “acqua alta,” or high water.

Elated that we were to finally witness the infamous acqua alta, my friends and I donned the rubber boots Casa Artom provides — believe it or not, Casa Artom actually does provide something for its student — and trekked through the crowds and rising water to St. Mark’s Square.

None of the pictures any of us took manage to do the scene justice.

The reflection of the square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Ducal Palace and all the lights in the water was simply breathtaking.

I could not stop taking pictures because I just wanted to have some sort of tangible memory, some record of the beauty that I was experiencing.

We waded slowly through the square to avoid splashing one another, as the water that was flooding the city came from the lagoon — the same depository of the Venetian sewage system.

Suffice it to say, we were walking in very dirty water.

To top everything off, a string quartet was playing “Beauty and the Beast” in front of one of the many restaurants that line the square, providing an appropriate soundtrack to our fairytale evening. We hopped on the passerelle to continue our incessant

picture-taking, setting up different angles in our attempt to capture it all.

We stopped in front of the Ducal Palace for a more upclose, one-on-one photo shoot before walking along the fondamenta and looking at the lagoons, whose water had crept up over the city’s banks to surround our rubber boot-clad feet.

So apparent to me at the beginning of my stay, the ethereal beauty of Venice once again seemed to engulf me.

I was drunk from all the shimmering lights reflected all around me, but always seemingly grounded by the persistent thought in the back of my mind, reminding me about the unknowns resting in the cesspool that had captivated my attention.

It eventually started to rain — well, I guess sprinkle is most appropriate — and while I don’t mind water on my rubber boots, my clothes, hair and face are a different matter.

Walking back I did not take any pictures. I just tried to soak it all up, to enjoy the aesthetics of acqua alta.

The following day the waters subsided. Venice has cultivated an intimate relationship with the waters of the lagoon for centuries, a relationship that has afforded the city protection, vast amounts of wealth, artistic treasures, but also crippling expenditures and fatally high floods.

It is not a relation I fully understand, but one I have come to appreciate during my stay. I doubt I will ever return to Venice — I have no desire to — five months have been more than enough, but Venice will always be with me, fleeting in my memories, moving in and out of them, much like the occasional waters of acqua alta flowing in and out of the city’s center.

Photo courtesy of Josh Garrett

“Acqua alta” happens right when students studying abroad in Venice are getting sick of the city. This phenomenon reignites their appreciation for all things Venetian.

Book Review | Catching Fire

Second installment outshines others in trilogy

By Ashton Astbury | Senior writer

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The second Hunger Games’ book, Catching Fire, develops intimate details of the characters’ lives while maintaining suspense.

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It seems that in my 22 years of life, I have been destined to favor the middle installment of epic trilogies. Empire Strikes Back is the far superior Star Wars film (this is not up for debate) and The Two Towers reigns as my favorite Lord of the Rings tale. Now, I have another favorite “middle book:” Catching Fire, the second installment in the The Hunger Games trilogy.

Now, you are probably thinking of how terribly sick you are of hearing about The Hunger Games. Between the recent release of the movie and the hype that has surrounded the trilogy in general, I don’t blame you.

However, I have noticed as of late that much of the press surrounding The Hunger Games has been dedicated to the first book (and now movie). So I think it’s time to pay our dues to Catching Fire, without giving away too many plot details for those of you who haven’t read it.

The first book does a remarkable job of introducing to a contemporary audience a post-apocalyptic North America repressed by totalitarian rule and all the loss of freedoms and happiness that result from any thriving autocracy. What

Catching Fire does is expand off the foundation provided by the first book, and delve deeper into the lives of the characters, and their intimate thoughts and fears.

The 74th Hunger Games depicted in the first novel may have come to a close, but Katniss is not free from the terror that lurked in every corner of the arena. Each time she closes her eyes, she is transported back to the harsh reality of an environment in which teenagers must battle to the death in tribute to the all-powerful Capitol.

Back in the public sphere, Katniss’ unintentional act of rebellion in her final moments in the arena has sparked defiance of Capitol rule in several of the 12 districts. As the figurehead for these movements, Katniss is thus involuntarily plunged into a world of danger and uncertainty.

For those of you were as taken with Gale’s dreaminess in the first film installment as I was, get ready for Gale’s character to play a more prominent role in the next book/film. Peeta remains a key player, and his perennially complicated relationship with Katniss will not disappoint.

Adding a wonderfully haunting element to Catching Fire is the fast approach

of the Quarter Quell — a special type of hunger games that takes place every 25 years, and drastically amps up the already painstaking physical and mental threats of the arena.

I’m not ashamed to say I nearly cried (and by nearly I mean actually) during two heart-wrenching moments of Catching Fire. Both of these moments represented acts of solidarity on the part of key characters, and the determination of

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Katniss’ loved ones to keep their heroine safe from the iron fist of President Snow and his Capital cronies.

If you are a Hunger Games skeptic, I’m going to go ahead and say that it is worth starting the first book just to appreciate the powerful gestures of devotion of sacrifice running through the pages of the sequel.

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Sports Old Gold & Black

Fishing team reels in biggest win in club history

Bass fishing team has made huge strides since their founding in 2009

By Matt Poppe | Executive sports editor

Just over three years ago, a pair of freshmen had a vision to bring one of their favorite sports to the college level.

Now seniors Ryan Casey and Brad Silver have created one of Wake Forest’s most successful club sports in the bass fishing team.

Back in the spring of 2009, Casey, with the help of Silver, founded the club. The two, who both hail from Roanoke Rapids, N.C., had grown up fishing in waters such as Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake, but wanted to continue their pastime while attending Wake Forest.

The club began small, but with the help of friends and many sponsors, it has since grown to around 25 active members in 2012.

The club competes in the National Guard FLW College Southeastern Conference. The FLW is the leading tournament-fishing organization. The college series provides millions of dollars in prize money in nearly 200 tournaments per year.

There are five tournament circuits, with the Wake squad competing in the Southeastern division.

When the club started in 2009, they were placed in the Northern division of

the FLW, which allowed members many unique travel opportunities.

“I think the greatest thing about fishing for the Wake Forest fishing team is being able to fish in almost every major fishery on the East Coast,” Silver said.

“We’ve been to fisheries that span right up to the Canadian border, all the way down to as far south as Lake Okeechobee, Florida. It has really given us the chance to fish these lakes that we would have never the opportunity to fish otherwise.”

The club now competes in the Southeaster circuit, and just recently had arguably their greatest accomplishment since its founding. On March 24, the pairing of Casey and Silver won the FLW event on Lake Seminole. The duo brought in “It was a dream of mine and something I finally accomplished.”

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five bass weighing a total of 17 pounds, 6 ounces.

“I thought we had enough weight to win, but was nervous because the college anglers that participate in the FLW College Series are top notch,” Casey said.

“In fishing, it is best to always think you do not have enough weight and keep fishing hard to continually increase your five fish limit.”

The two seniors were proud to win the tournament, having never fished Lake Seminole before, in addition to it being

one of the last events they will get to compete in on the college circuit.

“It seemed unreal,” Casey said. “I have been fishing the FLW College Series since my freshman year and only earned a top-five finish once before. To win one of these events is a huge deal.

There have only been 14 tournaments since my freshman year that I could have competed in and due to summer work and other obligations I have not fished all of them.

“So to think that I, along with Brad, won one of these tournaments is crazy.

It was a dream of mine and something I finally accomplished.”

The victory also earned the team a 5,000 dollar cash prize, as well as advancing them to the Southeastern Conference Regional Championship. Casey and Silver will be joined in the regionals by junior Graham Rich and sophomore Thomas Gravitt, who on April 21 came in fifth in the Santee Cooper event in Summerton, S.C. By placing in the top five, the team also became eligible for the regional event, which will be a three-day, televised event.

The team also qualified two teams for the FLW Regional Championship last year with Casey and Silver were on separate teams.

The Wake Forest group will be competing this year to win a Ranger 177TR bass boat, 25,000 dollars for their school and 50,000 dollars cash. The top five teams from this tournament will also advance to the national tournament. The team has come a long way from its start, and both members are proud of how far they

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Seniors Ryan Casey and Brad Silver won the FLW Southeastern Conference event in Lake Okeechobee on March 24. have come. They agree that the club has given them an opportunity not only for themselves and members at Wake to fish, but even beyond in developing business knowledge and growing the organization. They also hope to involve fishing as a sport in some high schools and get kids more involved at an early age.

“The fishing club has been a great experience,” Casey said. “It was an idea I had as a freshman that came to frui-

tion. The club has managed to grow and grow. It has really taught me to focus on my dreams and go for it.

“I wanted a fishing club, and I made it happen. I wanted to win a FLW tournament, and I made it happen. Hard work truly pays off. It was also a great lesson in management, budgeting, and public relations. All of those were important to insuring the growth and development of the fishing team.”

Twin Perspective | Four years of sports at WFU

Wake sports has seen immense ups and downs

By Bart Johnston | Staff writer

nights I’ve ever had in college. Following Gaudio’s firing immediately following the 2010 season, the Deacons As a senior at Wake Forest, I have been fortunate went a new direction with current Head Coach Jeff enough to have attended many sporting events over Bzdelik. Despite some growing pains over the previmy four years. The teams have not always been great, ous two years, there is at least a sense of promise and or even good, but with each passing season and event hope entering the 2012-2013 season as the seven-man I attended for the Old Gold and Black or on my own freshman recruiting class hopes to start anew.

This is appropriate in many ways. It is almost as if initiative, I came across a newfound respect for the we as a class and a basketball program have come full dedication of the athletes for each and every sport.

For my final article in the OGB I decided to reflect circle. We entered in 2008 alongside one of the most back upon the highs and lows of the two major rev- highly touted classes in Wake Forest basketball history enue sports that Mother So Dear features: basketball and despite minimal national accomplishments were taken on one of the most emotional rides a four-year and football.

In tandem with another article by an outgoing senior class could possibly experience.

As we all start anew in our own life, the Wake basketwriter, it is our hope that the scope and magnitude of ball program is once again poised Wake Forest athletics in totality to try and make another run at over the four years of the class of the national scene.

2012 will not be understated by Each team taught us something The football team, like the any means. new about their character, personbasketball team, had a fantastic When the Class of 2012 entered ality and ability to bounce back opportunity to transition into a Wake Forest in Fall 2008, both from struggles. permanent player on the national sports were poised to break into scene in D-I football. Following the national spotlight. the 2007 Orange Bowl appearThe basketball team suffered a devastating loss of community leader and basketball ance, the Deacs made it to the Meineke Car Care spokesperson when Head Coach Skip Prosser passed Bowl in 2008 and followed it up freshman year with an appearance in the Eagle Bank Bowl in Washington, away suddenly in the summer of 2007.

After Prosser’s death, his protege Dino Gaudio took D.C., which included a win over Navy to claim the over the program and was able to unite Prosser’s last class trophy.

The next two seasons were difficult to swallow. Riley that featured Al-Farouq Aminu, Ty Walker and Tony Skinner’s senior year featured no bowl and for the first Woods and keep them committed to the university.

The football team under the direction of Head Coach time in Grobe’s career at the university it seemed as if Jim Grobe had claimed the 2006 ACC Championship the upward momentum on which Wake football had with freshman quarterback Riley Skinner at the helm been headed was stopped.

The 2010 season was an absolute disaster with the and fell just short in capturing the 2007 Orange Bowl.

With Skinner to almost assuredly be at Wake Forest team ending the year at 3-9 and there was very serious for four years, the sky was the limit in terms of what thought that Wake was to be relegated back to the Wake could accomplish with both Grobe and Skinner ACC’s worst team.

The 2011 season started just like 2010 ended as the still with the team.

The basketball team did not disappoint from the Deacons lost a heartbreaker in the season-opener to beginning, starting out with an impressive 17-0 and Syracuse on the road in overtime. This time though reaching number one in the nation by the time January Wake rebounded and managed to find their way into arrived. It was only the second top national ranking the Music City Bowl with a 6-6 record and taking on the men’s basketball team had ever achieved and there SEC opponent Mississippi State.

While Wake Forest basketball and football absolutely was great hope that this could possibly be the year that Wake made their triumphant return to the Final Four had their positive and negative experiences on the court and field, there is absolutely nothing the Class of 2012 for the first time since 1962.

The season ended in crippling fashion as the Deacs should be embarrassed about with these two programs.

Each team taught us something new about their faded down the stretch and lost to Cleveland State, character, personality and ability to bounce back from but still three years remained.

The 2009-10 season saw the basketball team again struggles; something which is important for each indireturn to the NCAA Tournament and produced what vidual student to learn over the course of college.

The Class of 2012 is embodied in the way these two is arguably the greatest athletic moment during our four years at the school. Ish Smith’s exhilarating buzzer- teams met and dealt with both on and off the court beater over Texas following an improbable comeback issues and at the end of the day provided a valuable in both regulation and overtime is an image that will outlet for students to watch the Demon Deacons in remain ingrained in my mind as one of the greatest the arena of athletic competition.

By Riley Johnston | Staff writer

year, but I experienced some fantastic games and memories as a result of the 2006 ACC The four years I have spent at Wake Forest Championship.

My freshman year I travelled with the Spirit University have been filled with expected and unexpected ups and downs, and no more has of the Old Gold Black marching band (SOTOthat been represented than by the Deacs in GAB) to Tallahassee to see Wake Forest defeat Florida State 12-3, marking just the second the athletic realm.

Growing up in Winston-Salem, I was an avid time the Demon Deacons had knocked off Demon Deacon fan and was lucky because the Seminoles at FSU in their history.

This game was also marked by the camaramy parents held season tickets to basketball derie of people that will be lifelong friends, and football.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think that as well as the badassery that Alphonso Smith by the time I reached the hallowed grounds displayed by intercepting Christian Ponder on of Mother So Dear that I would work in a the first play of the game en route to SEVEN capacity to be able to interview and work with forced turnovers. That ride back home on athletes like the ones that I grew up idolizing. the band bus was one of the best trips of my Although they have been my peers during life, one that will not shortly been forgotten.

The best interview during my time at Wake my time here, I have always held athletes in the highest of regards because of their work Forest has to belong to former women’s basethic and commitment to excellence on and ketball Head Coach Mike Petersen. Although off the field. They have also filled me with he recently made a coaching switch to North unforgettable moments that I will cherish for Texas women’s team, Petersen always made time for me after games, during the week, the rest of my life.

My favorite sport growing up, and even to and any time that I needed to talk to him.

His witty quips and bluntness about the this day has been basketball, especially Wake previous games or upcoming games constantly Forest basketball.

I have had the luck in my life to witness Tim provided a great quote for me to put in my Duncan, Randolph Childress, Josh Howard, articles, as well as bring in readers to inform Chris Paul and many other Wake Forest greats. them about the state of women’s basketball at Wake Forest.

Basketball; it was my first love.

His excitement for coaching basketball was My favorite memory of my time at Wake only surpassed by the passion and joy that he Forest also included the Hardwood Deacs.

I will never forget the night that Ish Smith displayed in being part of the Wake Forest family. hit the running jumper During my time to cap off a remarkable here at Wake Forest, comeback to defeat This memory sticks out to me because and specifically as Texas in the first round it was spent with people that I now I covered nearly of the NCAA Tournacall some of my best friends. every single varsity ment in 2010. This sports for men and memory sticks out to women, I learned so me because it was spent with people that I now call some of my best much about myself, the school of Wake Forest friends. It was also one of the best rolling as a whole, and the passion that these coaches of the Quads that I experienced during my and athletes have for it.

I thought I knew about everything that there tenure at Wake Forest.

The Deacs went on to get crushed by the No. was to know about the history and current 1 seed Kentucky in the next round, but that state of Wake Forest athletics coming in, will not take away the pure joy and excitement but I found out something that could not that was shared in a shoddy Carolina Woods be learned from an outsider point-of-view, I realized that sports are merely just an avenue apartment complex just two nights before.

Football always played second fiddle to used by these outstanding people to demonbasketball, and heck, who could blame me? strate their excellence.

This type of excellence cannot be learned Before Jim Grobe got to Winston-Salem in the early 2000’s, Wake Forest was the laugh- inside the classroom and is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life as I graduate ingstock of the ACC. I missed out on being a student on the from Wake Forest and move on to (not so) magical journey to the Orange Bowl by one bigger and better things.

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B10 Thursday, April 26, 2012

Old Gold & Black Sports

Diamond Deacs take series against Virginia Tech

Deacons follow up VT series with big road victory over Winthrop Wake Forest 5 Winthrop 2

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By Bart Johnston | Staff writer The Wake Forest Demon Deacon baseball team had a very successful weekend, winning two of three games against conference opponent Virginia Tech, and then followed up with a 5-2 victory on April 24 against the Winthrop Eagles.

The Diamond Deacs recorded wins on April 21 and in game two of a doubleheader on April 22, by a 5-1 margin on Friday and an 8-6 margin on Saturday.

The Hokies won game two of the series, the first game of the double set of games on Saturday, by an identical 8-6 score found in the rubber match of the series.

With the two victories, the Deacons improved to 25-16 on the year to go along with a 9-12 conference record in the ACC. The Hokies fell to 27-15 on the year but more importantly dropped to 8-13 in the conference putting them a game out of the final spot in the ACC tournament with four McLeod conference series to play. The win was critical for the Deacs as it provided them a season series win over both Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech, two of the teams that Wake is battling for the seventh and eighth ACC tournament playoff spots.

The first game of the series took place on Friday night and featured Demon Deacon ace junior Tim Cooney taking the mound against a potent Virginia Tech offense. Cooney pitched a strong eight innings, allowing only one run on four hits along with four walks and eight strikeouts.

Sophomore lefty John McLeod entered in the ninth with a four-run cushion and retired Virginia Tech in 15 pitches, 12 of which went for strikes.

Redshirt junior Mac Williamson continued his power surge on the season, blasting a two-run shot in the bottom of the first inning to put the Deacons up 2-0, a lead which Wake would not relinquish the rest of the game.

Williamson finished the night going 2-3 with two runs and two RBIs to lead the Deacons.

Redshirt sophomore Jack Carey went 2-2 at the plate on the night, while juniors Mark Rhine, Brett Armour and sophomore Conor Keniry all contributed an RBI in the Deacon victory.

“It was big to get on the board early,” Williamson said. “Tim has been pitching really well the last few weeks and having us on the board helped him out early.”

“It’s really important to have good pitching on Friday to not have to use [Michael] Dimock and to have a fresh bullpen the rest of the weekend.”

The Deacons returned to Wake Forest Baseball Park on Saturday for games two and three.

The third game of the series was moved to Saturday afternoon following the conclusion of game two due to impending inclement weather on the forecast for Sunday.

Wake Forest sent junior Brian Holmes to the mound to claim the series in just two games, but Holmes was unable to keep the Hokie offense at bay, allowing four runs on seven hits in 7.0 innings pitched. Holmes retired seven batters through strikeouts.

Seven different Demon Deacons recorded hits in the game, including redshirt freshman Kevin Jordan going 2-3 at the plate with a walk and a run.

Senior Carlos Lopez and sophomore Charlie Morgan put the Deacons on top following the first inning by a score of 2-1 on a double down the line followed by a Morgan sacrifice fly. The Deacons again got on the board in the bottom of the second to increase the lead to 4-1, but they were unable to score again until the bottom of the ninth inning.

Holmes left the game after the seventh inning with the game tied at 4-4, but sophomore Jack Fischer was unable to keep the game tied and was tagged with the loss. Virginia Tech struck in the eighth inning to take a 5-4 lead and added to their lead with three insurance

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Senior Carlos Lopez has played in all 42 games this season. He hits .313 and leads the team with 41 RBIs. Lopez is also leading the team in doubles with 16 and has eight home runs in the 2012 campaign. runs in the ninth to put the Hokies up 8-4.

The Deacons retaliated in the bottom of the ninth inning, but after scoring two runs, including one unearned run, Lopez flew out to right center for the 27th and final out of the game.

Game three started shortly after the conclusion of game two and saw the two teams again get off to a fast start.

The Deacons tallied two runs in the first inning for the third consecutive game after Williamson blasted yet another home run after junior Pat Blair drew a leadoff walk.

It was Williamson’s 13th home run of the year, putting him in ninth place in the country in that statistic. Blair’s run in the first was his 51st of the season, placing him in a tie for third in runs in the nation.

“It is very important for your leadoff hitter to get on base and Blair has done

a phenomenal job getting on base the past few weeks,” Williamson said.

“It really sets the tone for the rest of the team when he gets on base early.”

The Deacons fell behind 6-2 after a six-run third inning knocked Wake starter, junior Justin Van Grouw, out of the game.

However, the Deacs rallied back with three runs of their own in the bottom half of the inning and were tacked on an additional run in the fourth to even the score at six.

The game remained tied until the bottom half of the eighth inning when Armour lifted a leadoff 2-0 pitch over the wall in left field for a home run.

Wake added one more run when redshirt freshman Grant Shambley scored on a wild pitch.

Senior Michael Dimock was ultimately credited with the win, which evened his season record up at 2-2 after pitching 2.1

innings of one-hit baseball. He struck out two of the three Hokies he faced in the ninth to secure the Wake Forest victory in the game and the series.

Most recently, the Deacons used a strong ninth inning to capture another win against the Winthrop Eagles on April 25 in Rock Hill, S.C. The game was knotted at two a piece until redshirt sophomore Jack Carey ripped a shot into left center that would be good for a double and scored junior Mark Rhine, which put the Deacs in the lead. Rhine reached base on an error

by Winthrop’s first baseman and was next bunted over into scoring position

by Shambley.

The Deacs then tacked on two more runs, which allowed the Demon Deacons to cruise to a 5-2 victory.

Wake will return to action when they take on Boston College on the road in a three game series from April 27-29.

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