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The long election season came to a close Nov. 6 as the American public voted to reelect the current president. Byron McClendon (‘16) and Ian Kirchner (‘12) (top right) celebrated on the Quad.

Students take to the Quad to celebrate Obama’s reelection

BY IAN RUTLEDGE Executive News Editor rutlig11@wfu.edu The first African-American president in United States history has been reelected for a second term in the White House.

In a decisive victory, Barack Obama, the incumbent candidate, claimed victory over Mitt Romney, the Republican candidate from Massachusetts.

The election was hard fought and up for grabs until swing states such as New Hampshire, Pennsylvannia, Florida and Ohio started reporting results in Obama’s favor.

The number of outcomes with a Romney victory narrowed rapidly, and at 12:55 a.m. on election night he delivered his concession

speech. “I wish all of them well, but particularly the president, the first lady and their daughters,” Romney said. “This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation.”

Immediately following Romney’s concession, Obama delivered his acceptance speech in his hometown of Chicago.

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Each year, a new class of seniors processes across the Quad during Commencement, celebrating their achievements and reflecting on their successes over the past four years.

An essential part of this yearly tradition is the Commencement address. For the first time, the university is accepting student nominations for the speaker, as part of the recently formed Commencement Speaker Advisory Committee. Although we realize Wake Forest faces particular challenges in recruiting more well-known figures since it does not compensate its Commencement speakers, we submit the following names for consideration for this year’s address.

Politics No matter your politics, public figures from both sides of the aisle, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Marco Rubio, Michelle Obama and Chris Christie, could

Admittedly, Commencement speeches do not define one’s undergraduate experience.

But if we were to invite a speaker who [...] actually inspires students?”

offer valuable lessons for students on civic engagement, political participation and activism.

Entertainment Commencement speakers should be both witty and informative. For that reason, we recommend Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Ellen Degeneres, for their sharp and cogent takes on this (often absurd) American life. Another valuable choice would be Oprah Winfrey, whose connection to the university through her relationship with Maya Angelou makes her both a more realistic and welcome choice.

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Each of these figures, beloved by students, would both connect with and entertain their audience.

Science and Technology Our generation is undoubtedly the most digitally connected. Thus, why not invite any range of figures in this field, ranging from the cherished Bill Nye the Science Guy of our youth to more contemporary technology leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin or Larry Page?

Journalism We might be partial, but journalists are uniquely placed to offer some of the best insights on the state of America in an eloquent and sophisticated manner. Thus, we nominate writers and editors like David Carr, Jill Abramson, Ezra Klein, Jonathan Chait and Paul Krugman.

Frequently watched broadcast journalists like Christiane Amanpour and Brian Williams would also be able to speak knowledgeably about the world students face after leaving Wake Forest.

Literature The recent Words Awake! event held last spring at the university affirmed the didactic power of literature. It has been too long since a literary figure graced the stage at Commencement, and thus, we nominate the writers commonly read by our generation, including J.K. Rowling, Jonathan Safran Foer and Jhumpa Lahiri.

Admittedly, Commencement speeches do not define one’s undergraduate experience.

But if we were to invite a speaker who defies clichés and actually inspires students? That would be worth remembering.

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Putting free market capitalism on trial Professors debate the state of the economy and the role the government should play

BY FLETCHER LAICO Staff Writer laicft12@wfu.edu Many questions have no correct answer but are worth attempting to answer nonetheless. This was certainly the case Nov. 1, as the Arch Society presented “Capitalism on Trial,” a debate and discussion between Fred Smith, founder and president of the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C., and David Coates, Worrell Chair for Anglo-American Studies. The proposition of the debate was whether “a free market based economic system, free from excessive and unreasonable federal governmental regulation, serves the best interests of America and its citizens.” With Smith arguing “yea,” Coates arguing “no” and a packed Pugh Auditorium ready to listen and participate, the stage was set for a vigorous debate.

During the massive economic boom of the 1990s, the idea of capitalism being inadequate or problematic might have seemed blasphemous. However, America is now in the throes of its worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and has a debt that sits above $16 trillion. Esteemed economists across the nation are at odds as to whether capitalism is to blame for such profound debt.

Edward Glaeser, professor of economics at Harvard University, remains confident that capitalism is still the nation’s best option, because “if a government can’t provide clean water, it shouldn’t try to regulate vast swaths of the economy.” Judge Richard Prior, on the other hand, wrote an entire non-fiction book, The Failure of Capitalism (2009), arguing that the laissez-faire capitalism of the

early 2000s is largely responsible for America’s debt crisis. College students are part of the debate, too. As economists and politicians work fervently to reduce the national debt, federal spending on Pell grants stands to be cut dramatically.

With the magnitude of America’s debt and the subsequent national dialogue among economists and college students alike, the most intriguing question of the “Capitalism On Trial” debate came when moderator Robert Whaples, chair of the department of economics, asked whether governmental regulation can prevent, cause or alleviate financial crises.

Coates maintained that more government regulations could have prevented the speculative trading that caused the burst of the

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While I do understand the need for free markets, there is a human element that needs to be contended with.”

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housing bubble and in turn the collapse of The Arch Society (above) sponsored “Capitalism on Trial,” a debate on economic regulation between David Coates and Fred Smith. the economy.

He spoke in support of “a major tax on speculative trading” and a return to the “boring banking” that existed when the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs first emerged.

Smith also acknowledged the fact that safe banking has gone largely out of practice, as “nobody knows what’s in the packages that [financial bankers] put together.” However, he also condemned a complete turn from “exciting” banking.

“There should be a separation between the boring and the exciting,” Smith said. “Just make sure that the exciting is not part of the subsidy system.”

Despite their differences, Smith and Coates had quite a bit in common and were able to agree on an array of ideas.

POLICE BEAT Damage to Real Property

• Unknown subject(s) damaged the front door to Huffman Hall by breaking the glass in the door. The report was filed at 2:57 a.m. Nov. 1.

• Unknown person(s) broke a pane of glass in the entrance door to Campus Grounds. The report was filed at 11:02 p.m. Nov. 3.

• Unknown subject(s) forcibly damaged victim’s license plate in Lot Q. The report was filed at 1:12 a.m. Nov. 3.

• Unknown subject(s) forcibly damaged the driver’s side door mirror of victim’s vehicle on Gulley Drive. The report was filed at 3:24 p.m. Nov. 3.

• Unknown person threw a pumpkin through a window breaking the glass in North Campus Apartments. The report was filed at 1:12 a.m. Nov. 4.

• Unknown suspect defaced mirror with soap in Luter Hall.

The report was filed at 12:35 p.m. Nov. 4.

Both debaters supported at least a minimal amount of regulation. They only differed in how much regulation they consider to be too much. At the conclusion of the debate, leaders of the Arch Society asked the audience to stand in favor of which argument they supported, “yea” or “no.” The majority of the large audience was unquestionably on the “yea” side that supported capitalism, but nonetheless there was an extraordinary wealth of opinions. Senior Dave Banerjea was one student who stood in support of more government regulation.

“While I do understand the need for free markets, there is a human element that needs to be contended with,” Banerjea said.

Other students were moderate proponents

Underage Consumption • University Police conducted a traffic stop for an overcrowded vehicle on Wake Forest Road. The vehicle had seven individuals.

The driver had not consumed any alcohol, but the other subjects had consumed alcohol under the age of 21. The report was filed at 2:47 a.m. Nov. 2.

• A student attempted to open a door, missed the release bar, and his hand went through a pane of glass in Babcock Hall. The report was filed at 11:30 p.m. Nov. 2.

• University Police responded to a call in reference to an intoxicated student at Last Resort. The offender was escorted to Student Health for treatment. The report was filed at 12:20 a.m. Nov. 2.

• University Police responded to a call in reference to a highly intoxicated student in The Barn. The student was was transported to Student Health for observation. The report was filed at 12:45 a.m. Nov. 4.

of a free market system unburdened by unreasonable regulations. “Government is a good thing, but it’s an inadequate way of handling both the economy and all the social issues that we have to deal with,” freshman Brian Hart said. “Free markets allow rational people to make the best choices instead of the government making decisions for them.”

With probing questions from the audience posed throughout the night, the debate was well received, and the Arch Society easily achieved its goal of “fostering intellectual conversation outside the classroom.”

As those in support of “no” were asked to stand, the passion in the auditorium was evident as one individual bellowed, “Hell no!”

Larceny • Unknown subject(s) removed a can of red peppers from a pantry near the kitchen in Reynolda Hall. The peppers were later recovered by a janitor. The report was filed at 2:28 a.m. Nov. 2.

• Suspects stole two Zero Turn mowers, a Dixie Chopper and a Toro from a location on University Parkway, by driving away with them. The report was filed at 2:19 p.m.

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The silent epidemic on campus PREPARE, Counseling Center and administration try to deal with rising incidents of sexual assault

BY DANIEL SCHWINDT News Editor schwd11@wfu.edu Many university students may not realize it, but there is a silent epidemic that sweeps across university campuses all over America. It is not an epidemic of some dreadful disease. It is an epidemic of sexual assault.

National estimates from the Center for Disease Control say that one out of every four college women in the United States experiences an attempted or completed rape during their four years. Although many students would like to think the university is immune to this problem, Wake Forest is not.

In a 2008 survey of university students conducted by PREPARE and the university Counseling Center, 18.6 percent of women and 7 percent of men said that they had a sexual experience while at the university in which they either did not or could not give consent. University Police reports for the year 2011 indicate that there were a total of five reported forcible sexual offenses on campus. But the Department of Justice has shown that only five percent of attempted or completed rapes are ever reported to police. Based on those two statistics, the estimated number of forcible sexual assaults at Wake Forest may be about 100 students, or it could be much higher because there is so little information available.

Amy Shuman, assistant director of the University Counseling Center, highlighted the various reasons that the vast majority of sexual assaults go unreported.

“They may not define what happened to them as rape or sexual assault,” Shuman said. “They may want try to put it out of their minds as if it didn’t happen, they may be embarrassed or ashamed or they may not want to go through the process of reporting or the process of a judicial hearing.”

Other sources point to campus culture as a possible deterrent to reporting sexual assault.

“They are scared and they possibly don’t want to believe it because ‘We go to Wake Forest University, this private institution, these things don’t happen’ or they just don’t know where to go,” Desiree Sanchis, senior co-chair of PREPARE, said. “They’re just in shock. They don’t want to tell anyone. They are embarrassed that it happened to them.”

Despite the low number of official reports to police and to university officials, many students

still seek support and help from confidential resources on campus including Campus Advocacy and Support Services and the Counseling Center.

The university has attempted to confront the issue of sexual assault both through the official sexual misconduct policy outlined in the student handbook and through resources such as the Counseling Center and student advocacy organizations like PREPARE. Both PREPARE and the Counseling Center provide support services for victims of sexual assault and friends of those victims. These services include trained students who act as PREPARE advocates, wearing a cell phone with the PREPARE number 24 hours during the school term and answering any calls from students in need.

“They usually don’t want to speak. We want to give them a moment and let them talk to us,” Sanchis said. “Usually we will try to guide them to resources like the Counseling Center and try to figure out why they called.”

The Counseling Center also seeks to aid victims as they struggle through the shame, anger and depression that most often strikes victims after a sexual assault.

“We provide a safe space for students to talk about what happened if they choose to do so and to process emotions about the assault and the impact the assault has had on their lives,” Shuman said.

“Because students often blame themselves when they are sexually assaulted, we help them to understand that the sexual assault is not their fault and in no way did they deserve to be sexually assaulted.”

University policies fork in two different directions, depending on whether the victim wishes to report the crime and if they do whether or not they would like to pursue criminal charges through the police department or if they would like to go through the university’s judicial system by requesting a judicial hearing or a no-contact order. Some victims may choose to report the crime, but decide not to pursue any further action.

But campus advocates emphasize that the most important thing for victims is to share their story with someone who they can trust, whether it be a friend, a counselor or a student advocate.

“I always encourage telling someone about an assault,” Lauren Peters, senior co-chair of PREPARE, said. “If the survivor tries to keep the attack a secret, it will eat her alive. Telling a trustworthy friend allows them to share their secret.

“It can also be very beneficial to a person’s mental health to talk to PREPARE, our professional advocate or a counselor,” Peters added.

“These resources are also confidential and will help the survivor cope with the incident.”

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BRIEFLIES

Conference examines the life Hunger and Homelessness Nyanya Project hosts “Make-up a Week events for November 2012 and struggles of exiles in history Difference” to aid African women From Nov. 10-20, the university will be bringing to light the social issues of hunger and homelessness through several campus events, including the Campus Kitchen’s Turkeypalooza, running from Nov. 13-20 and the Poverty, Hunger and Food Panel, which will take place from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 15 in Detamble Auditorium. Habitat for Humanity will also be hosting the Turkey Trot 5K Nov. 17. Registration will cost $15 and begin at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Edward Landsman at landew9@wfu.edu.

From Nov. 16-18 the university will host a conference examining the life and struggles of intellectual exiles, primarily Jewish scholars fleeing Germany in the 1930s. The conference will take place at the Graylyn Conference Center. The keynote address will be delivered by Paul MendesFlohr, professor of religion at the University of Chicago.

For more information and to register for the conference, contact David Weinstein by email at weinstd@wfu.edu or by phone at (203) 241-6181.

The Nyanya Project and Arbonne International will be offering free makeovers to support women’s empowerment in Africa from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Nov. 19 in Pugh Auditorium. Make-up, jewelry and holiday gifts will be available and a portion of all sales will go to supporting the Nyanya Project. Donations are encouraged.

For more information, contact Mary Martin Niepold by email at niepolmm@wfu.edu or by phone at (336) 7584491.

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BY SARAH MORAN Contributing Writer morase12@wfu.edu

Deacon Profile: Jed Macosko

Jed Macosko has served as assistant professor of physics at the university since spring 2004.

He received his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley.

His research focuses on understanding the mechanics of protein machines. He, along with other university colleagues, is currently involved in three research projects focusing on cancer, drug discovery and education.

What made you want to teach at Wake Forest?

The thing that made me want to come to Wake Forest more than anything else — more than any of the other schools that I had considered working at — was the fact that they valued teaching here.

I had always been told that I was a strong teacher, and I wanted that part of my strength to count. I don’t want to go somewhere where my strengths wouldn’t have counted for me. The idea of a teacher scholar, it’s true they really do check off whether you have done a good job teaching and whether you’ve done a good job with research.

What sparked your interest in physics?

Well, I was good at math initially as a kid.

One of my friends, who was also good at math, had a physics professor for a father, and he told me that physics was the best combination of math and real life. Now, I agree with him.

I liked my physics teacher in high school, and I went on to take physics in college. I actually ended up majoring in chemistry, because I got a bad grade in one of my physics classes and I got discouraged. I always liked chemistry that dealt with physics, so I first did physical chemistry, and then I moved into biophysical chemistry, which actually qualified me for the biophysical professorship position that opened up at Wake Forest.

on campus. You have to take at least one class here.

In general, even if you are at a different college, you probably want to take physics if you are doing anything with the sciences.

It is the fundamental science even if you aren’t in science or want to take one science.

It is kind of basic, so you might as well take it.

How is physics involved in everyday life?

It is hard to describe all the way that physics enters everyday life. When you walk down that stairs, you are using physics.

When you walk up the stairs, you are using physics.

I think that the way that physics helps you in day to day life is to be able to look at something, looking at someone who is spinning their tires on a snowy patch of road ,and thinking about well how can I model what is going on in my mind and then solve the problem. Physics enters our life by helping us make a model of what’s going on so we can then figure out how to solve any problems we might have in the physical world.

What makes a good student?

A good student is one that is really serious about learning, who knows that they need to put in time. This is what makes a student academically successful.

Take it seriously. Take it like a job. People are paying them a lot of money to do their job really well.

What is your favorite thing about teaching?

Why should students take physics?

My favorite thing about teaching is to help students become better. Everybody grows. I’m growing. My students are growing. My kids are growing.

We are all learning to use logic and use our brains and figure things out, and it is not an easy process, it takes a lot of work. I like being like a coach, helping athletes perform to their best ability and then winning something or do something great.

Similarly, in teaching I like to see students achieve great things and get better intellectually faster.

Students should take physics because the physics department is the best department

What are you looking forward to in the next semester?

SG GENERAL ASSEMBLY

BY ZACHARY THOMAS Contributing Writer thomzi12@wfu.edu I. Committee Reports Following a call to order and roll call, the General Assembly began business with committee reports.

The Academic Committee began by announcing that they were making progress on the syllabus archive by contacting academic departments, and were looking into possible reforms on student advising system.

The Appropriations and Charter Committee brought one group seeking a charter and another seeking emergency funding.

The Campus Life Committee announced results of their Parking and Facilities Forum, stating that communication between

the administration and students about parking was an issue.

The Judiciary Committee stated that they had a bill on the table and were in the process of starting to look at the Student Handbook for any sections or phrasing to be updated.

The Physical Planning Committee announced that they would meet with Facilities Vice President Jim Alty to discuss student concerns about parking and roadrelated issues. They also reported that they would continue work on the campus fountain project.

Finally, the Public Relations Committee announced an initiative to increase the Student Government’s social networking audience, including getting people to like the Student Government Facebook page.

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I’m looking forward to teaching PHY 110 again. I get to teach that pretty often now because it is part of the research on education that Jack Dostal, Bill Kerr and I are doing.

And I just really enjoy teaching people who haven’t had much experience in the field of physics, and who know that this will probably be their last physics class. I just want to give them a big picture of physics and what the world of physics encompasses.

So I am really looking forward to that.

What do you enjoy doing outside of the classroom?

Well, I have five kids. So my life outside of the classroom and outside of the research

lab is primarily spent with my wife and my five kids. They are a riot. Anything I do with them is fun, but I particularly like reading to them because I like books.

I like going on car trips with them because we are all together, and I like to hear their conversations because they are getting older. Now, they are starting to have logical discussions with each other, which is really fun for me to see, because developing logical thinking is an instinctual thing.

It’s not taught in schools or specifically transferred from one generations to another, but it is still learned by each new generation. They pick it up because human brains are meant to be logical. So they are using logic to try to prove each other wrong. In a nice way. They like each other.

NOVEMBER 6 Bill 11 — Alpha Epsilon Pi Charter

III. Announcements:

The charter process of a new social fraternity, a chapter of a namesake global Jewish fraternity, was approved in hopes of being ready for spring recruitment.

• The Campus Leadership Council will meet this week and is looking for agenda ideas.

• A Seize the Quad committee is being formed and will be comprised of interested legislators.

• The Secretary announced that next week there would be a Freshmen Constituent Activity within dorms to assist with SGstudent relations.

Bill 12 — Running Club Appropriation The Running Club was approved to receive $475 in emergency funding to attend a national competition in Pennsylvania following unexpected costs during the season.

Bill 13 — Statute Revision for Secretary Requirements The approved revision made it a requirement to have served at least one year in legislature before being eligible to serve in Student Government’s Secretary position.

SG Executive Board 2012-13 Tré Easton, President Cleo Johnson, Speaker of the House Storm Saponaro, Treasurer Dave Samsel, Secretary Taylor Harvey, Chief of Staff

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Election: Campus reacts to electoral results Continued from Page 1

“No matter what you do or where you go from here,” Obama said, “you will carry the memory of the history we made together and you will have the life-long appreciation of a grateful president.”

As soon as major television networks began predicting Obama’s victory, student supporters began to surge on the Quad chanting “Four more years!” and rolling the trees.

“I think the president was able to appeal to the country that he will continue to grow this economy from the middle class out, while getting our fiscal house in order,” Gerard Neely, College Democrats president, said.

“I think many college students realize that politicians we elect have an impact in our immediate and long-term future.”

Nevertheless, just like the nation, not all members of the Wake Forest community were satisfied with the outcome.

“The youth involvement definitely contributed, but turnout was still lower than 2008 [on Obama’s election],” James Rex, College Republicans chairman, said.

“It’s always easier the second time around in a general election.”

In addition to the presidential election, many congressional elections took place.

However, the Democrats maintained control of the Senate, and the Republicans similarly in the House, thus, leaving the balance of power in the nation’s capital unchanged.

“I am hopeful that we will see more bipartisanship in the 113th Congress, because we do not have time for partisan bickering,” Neely said. “Although many Republicans will be disappointed in the result, they must realize the future of our country is more important than gaining political points.” “[It is] doubtful [that there will be much bipartisan work] because of the polarized left,” Rex said. “Obama doesn’t like to hang out with Republicans very often, so I don’t think he will get much done.”

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Campus celebration of 50 years of desegregation is ploy to bolster reputation Ari Tuchman

Guest Columnist tuchai11@wfu.edu

The banners, pamphlets, signs, flyers and website articles do not celebrate “Fifty Years of Integration.” They celebrate self-righteousness and nothing more.

The story on the Wake Forest news website is not the whole story behind the decision to integrate. It is important to note that the United States Supreme Court in

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) legally prohibited the segregation of public school and public universities.The landmark court case affected the whole country de jure, but it de facto affected the Southern states.

Schools in the North and Midwest by the 1950s had been integrated for more than a century.

Understandably, the South had a different relationship with the issue of segregation, but 1954 marked segregation being illegal. It could only be enforced in public universities.

Regardless, why did Wake Forest University continue to break United States law by continuing to practice segregation for another eight years?

According to Linda Lee of Wake Forest Magazine (1970), “When the students first brought Reynolds to the states, Wake Forest was still legally segregated, so he studied at Shaw University while waiting for the barriers to be removed.” Reynolds was brought to the states from Ghana by the BSU with

Why did Wake Forest University continue to break United States law by continuing to practice segregation for another eight years?”

no help from the administration. “‘Isn’t it strange,” Reynolds asks, “that Wake Forest students who wanted to integrate had to go across the Atlantic to find a black student?”

Whether the word is strange, the fact remains, that no African-American student in the United States wanted to attend Wake Forest University in 1962. But these details are not displayed so proudly outside the ZSR Library.

In an interview with an Admissions Counselor, I was asked, “Do you think history is often written from the perspective of white males, thus neglecting important details and perspectives?” I answered yes then, but after the Faces of Courage campaign, I say yes wholeheartedly.

Wake Forest’s Faces of Courage campaign is selfish and self-centered. On all the literature printed about the integration, how often does the name Ed Reynolds show up?

While an extremely high percentage of students could explain what the Faces of Courage program is all about, a fraction could name the first individual who had the courage.

After all, who are these celebrated “faces” who acted so courageously? Wake does not give credit where it is deserved, to the small group of students who labored and lobbied to bring Ed Reynolds, Ed Reynolds himself and the students who supported this effort.

The administration or PR department perverted the Faces of Courage to boost their own image.

They thank themselves and are proud of it. Just as a runner should not be congratulated for finishing inexplicably late, Wake Forest should not champion themselves as the vanguard of progress and diversity, for they were not and they are not.

“ helps swing elections Political rhetoric in media Election 2012 | Campaign Ads

Campaign advertisements can affect the perceptions of undecided voters J.C. Reynolds Guest Columnist reynjc12@wfu.ed

On Nov. 6, two years of campaigning came to an end and incumbent Democrat Barack Obama was reelected to be the president of the United States over challenger Republican Mitt Romney.

These past two years have seen many highs and many lows for dozens of candidates, but a winner has been finally chosen.

Regardless of the outcomes of this election

that may not become clear for years, one thing remains quite clear right now: a striking polarization that exists in the modern American political arena. Nowhere is this more evident than in the thousands of political commercials that have aired over the past few months.

Anyone who watches even the smallest amount of TV has probably been exposed in some form or another to a campaign advertisement. While many of us here at Wake Forest might shake off the information presented to us, knowing that the majority of it lacks little truth, this is probably not the case across the entire country.

Many Americans lack a high end college education and may not be able to recognize the facts of this election. It’s not unfair to question whether a significant amount of Americans decided on which candidate to vote for based on media such as commercials on TV, and not things like the debates or the official policies of the candidates on different issues.

It’s not unfair to question whether a significant amount of Americans decided on which candidate to vote for based on media.”

Michael Franz, a political science professor at Bowdoin College, completed a study for American Political Research in 2010 in which he discovered that “1,000-ad advantage in any given market over the course of an election increased a candidate’s vote share by about 0.5 percentage points.”

While this may not seem like an overwhelming number, it might have the chance to swing an extremely contested election, such as the one that just took place.

The follow-up question that needs to be asked is whether or not it should be acceptable for political commercials to help swing an important election. Proponents of political ads might argue that they help to make people a little more politically aware than they would be otherwise and that candi-

dates are simply using freedom of speech.

Opponents of campaign ads might counter that they make it nearly impossible for people to differentiate the facts from the lies when selecting a candidate.

Regardless of whether or not the effects of campaign ads are positive or negative, they do not seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. It would be nearly impossible for anyone to take the freedom of speech away from a campaign team, and every candidate knows how effective these ads can be in deciding an election. It seems more than likely that campaign ads will become even more omnipresent with every passing election season.

The future of this nation might therefore rely on the uninformed voter, which could possibly lead to many disastrous consequences, or perhaps not many at all, and with little overall impact. Only the future holds the answers to these questions though, so our only choice is to observe, stay active and stay informed as a population.

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“ a free speech issue Chick-fil-A on campus is not Letter to the Editor

Discussion of the fast food chain should focus on campus nondiscrimination Shannon Gilreath Guest Columnist gilreasd@wfu.edu

The issue of whether we should keep Chick-fil-A on campus is multi-faceted, but it isn’t complex. Some folks in our community seem to think it’s a question of “free speech.” It isn’t.

First, and very simply, it isn’t a question of free speech legally. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, protecting a freedom of speech, does not apply to private actors. Wake Forest is a private university.

Consequently, the freedom of speech en-

joyed by our students is due to our commitment to an ethic of free expression, academic freedom and collaborative education.

It is not a legal mandate. Likewise, a legally-relevant question of freedom of speech for Chick-fil-A would arise only if the government prohibited Chick-fil-A from engaging in anti-gay speech or punished it for doing so.

Merely asking it as a commercial enterprise to comply with a generally applicable, neutral nondiscrimination policy, as Chicago and other jurisdictions have, does not prohibit its CEO from saying whatever he wants.

A more difficult question, at least on the surface, is whether ejecting Chick-fil-A from our campus collides with some abstract commitment to free speech.

Again, the answer is no. If we take a principled stand and refuse to support Chickfil-A’s anti-gay efforts in this country and elsewhere, Chick-fil-A is not, in any way, forbidden to speak. The real question is whether Wake Forest, ostensibly committed to nondiscrimination on account of

The real question is whether Wake Forest, ostensibly committed to nondiscrimination [...] should subsidize Chick-fil-A.”

sexual orientation, should subsidize Chickfil-A’s anti-gay speech.

Chick-fil-A sends millions of dollars in contributions to anti-gay organizations in this country and abroad.

Most disturbing to me is the organization’s support of Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” bill, a piece of legislation purportedly aligned with Christian values that imposes the death penalty for anyone who is homosexual or living with HIV. Now, if Wake Forest elects to eject Chickfil-A from campus, as many other universities have, because this kind of ugliness conflicts directly with Wake Forest’s commitment to nondiscrimination, and to its professed commitment to the well-being of minority students of whatever stripe, this does not prevent Chick-fil-A from speaking.

And, importantly, no person’s ability to survive as a heterosexual or Christian or a traditionalist of whatever persuasion is imperiled.

The action would merely reflect that Wake Forest’s gay students, staff and faculty actually matter in practice as much as in theory.

It would merely be a refusal to subsidize, directly or indirectly in any amount, violence against and murder of gay people.

Many questions, more difficult for some than others, arise from this controversy.

The gay members of our community might ask, fairly in my opinion: do we matter or not?

If it were revealed that Chick-fil-A spent any sum of money to finance the Ku Klux Klan or a neo-Nazi group, would we still be “discussing” it?

Is our equality and basic dignity worth more around here than any particular brand of processed chicken?

Whatever the relevant questions are, the question of Chick-fil-A’s right to freedom of speech is not one of them.

Word on the Quad How do you think the university administration can better address the issue of rape in its future policy?

“PREPARE’s programs should be reinforced all year.”

Steve Donatell (‘16) Long Tree, Colo.

Undeclared

“PREPARE is effective enough. It’s not a big enough issue here.”

Devon Bentivegna (‘15) Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Business and Enterprise Mgt.

“We need more discussions and forums to get the statistics.”

Melvin Washington (‘14) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Political Science

“Discussions. I never hear about it, and I don’t know our policy.”

Akina Anand (‘15) Johnson City, Tenn.

Mathematical Economics

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New look Deacons will rely heavily on youth

BY MATT POPPE Online Managing Editor poppmw9@wfu.edu

There’s a new look, new goal and a new attitude for the 2012-13 men’s basketball team.

After two less than stellar seasons filled with disappointment and unfulfilled visions of success, the Demon Deacons are looking to turn things around and bring Wake basketball back to the top of the ACC. After multiple transfers and dismissals last season, this year’s squad was in need of players to fill many holes in the roster. The Deacs have attempted to fill these gaps with an impressive freshman class of seven standout players from across the country.

The team will look on the newcomers to make in immediate impact, particularly guards like Codi Miller-McIntyre and Madison Jones.

The two were well known around the state of North Carolina, as they were standouts at their respective high schools in Concord and Raleigh. They will boost the Deacon backcourt, which will face tough challenges all season, particularly during conference play.

Wake will, however, return its two leading scorers from last season in senior C.J. Harris and junior Travis McKie. Harris returns for his final season at Wake after a stellar junior season in which he was fourth in the ACC in scoring at 16.7 points per game. The Winston-Salem native will bring not only his scoring ability to the floor, but his leadership and versatility that will be valuable on such a young team.

McKie will be one of the biggest keys to the Deacs’ success this season as he brings McKie a scoring and rebounding presence that is nearly unmatched in the ACC. McKie scored just over 16 point per game last season, and his athleticism and strength will cause many matchup problems for opponents in the coming year.

Another fundamental part of the Wake offense will be sophomore Chase Fischer. The 6-foot-3 guard is a pure shooter that showed glimpses of greatness during his freshman campaign.

The Deacons will look for his shooting stroke to propel them this season. Fischer has worked on his shot release this offseason and has bulked up a great deal since last year. He will be looking to exploit defenses with this quicker shot and his better ability to get to the rim.

Photo courtesy of John Turner

Senior C.J. Harris will look to lead the Demon Deacons on the court this season. The 6-foot-3 guard received third team All-ACC honors last season after scoring 16.7 points per game.

Overall, the Deacons will bring a team to the floor that is leaps and bound ahead of that which took the floor last season, but the challenge will be to get the youthful team up to speed in one of the most competitive conferences in college basketball.

The challenge will again be to compete with the powerhouses like North Carolina and Duke, but with the athleticism of this team and the offensive potential of the returning players, the Deacons bring an attitude that believes they could win against any opponent this season.

2012-2013 Roster

Codi Miller-McIntyre — Guard —FR Madison Jones — Guard —FR Devin Thomas — Forward —FR Daniel Green — Forward —SO Chase Fischer — Guard — SO C.J. Harris — Guard —SR Travis McKie — Forward — JR Andre Washington — Center — FR Aaron Rountree III — Forward — FR Tyler Cavanaugh — Forward — FR Dan Walsworth — Guard — FR Duke Antonelli — Guard — FR Spencer Jennings — Guard — SR Arnaud William Adala Moto — Forward — FR Grant O’Brien — Forward — FR Doug Niedrich — Forward — SO

Head coach Jeff Bzdelik, in the final year of his three-year contract, has worked diligently with the rest of the coaching staff to recruit a team that will perform on the court, as well as off the court, as the team has experienced issues with players in the past two seasons. But optimism is high this season as there is an evident change in team character and a group of players that seem much more focused and on the same page.

The sky is the limit with this team if they can capitalize on their new talent and overcome youthful mistakes.

Quick Facts

2011-12 record: 13-18 2011-12 ACC record/finish: 4-12/Ninth Returning starters: 2 Years of basketball: 106 Winning seasons: 64 All-time record: 1848-1358-22 (.576) ACC Championships: 4 (1961, 1962, 1995, 1996) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 22

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Bzdelik leads young team

BY TY KRANIAK Sports Editor krantr11@wfu.edu

If there is one thing head coach Jeff Bzdelik is looking for, it is good basketball players.

However, Bzdelik’s interpretation of a “good” basketball player extends far beyond performance on the court and even reaches into the community.

It is no secret that Wake Forest has had a somewhat challenging past with basketball players finding trouble and being dismissed from the university, but Bzdelik has hope that this culture will change at Wake. He has reason to believe so.

With a top-tier recruiting class full of upstanding young men, the development of leaders such as senior C.J. Harris and junior Travis McKie, new uniforms, a new paint job at the Joel and time for Bzdelik to settle in his new home at Wake, the Deacs are headed in the right direction under “Buzz.”

“We have a lot of depth, renewed energy and talent,” Bzdelik said.

“We are very excited for where we are at right now. The practices are energetic and competitive, which brings the best from the kids.”

Bzdelik, now in his third year at the helm of the Deacons, owns a 21-42 record with the Deacons.

Previously, Bzdelik held head coaching jobs with the Denver Nuggets, the University of Colorado at Boulder and Air Force. But, while the record at Wake may appear a sign of rebuilding, what many do not realize is it takes time to break in a new philosophy and a new culture regarding the game.

“We are not going to compromise our values, but we will do the right thing and stay true to our principles,” Bzdelik said.

Yet while a clean-run program is a top-priority for Bzdelik, he also understands the importance of winning.

“We want a winning season, and we’ll see where it takes us,” he said.

2012-13 Coaching Staff Jeff Battle Associate Head Coach 12th season

Rusty LaRue Assistant Coach Fourth Season

Walt Corbean Assistant Coach Sixth season Photo courtesy of John Turner

Jeff Bzdelik, the 21st coach in Wake Forest history, has accrued a 21-42 record in two seasons at the helm of the Demon Deacons.

BY MATT POPPE Online Managing Editor poppmw9@wfu.edu

C.J. Harris Guard

BY MAX WOHLMUTH Sports Editor wohlmj11@wfu.edu Senior C.J. Harris is back and ready for the upcoming season. Last year’s leading scorer and leading three-point shooter is back for his final campaign with the Demon Deacons. Although questions emerged if Harris would leave for the NBA, he said the notion never crossed his mind.

“It’s just a school I committed to,” Harris said. “Coming out of high school, I wanted to play for Wake Forest. Since it was my dream to play for Wake Forest, I didn’t want to change it.”

Not only is Harris excited to be back on the court, but he wants to return to the success he was able to experience during the 2009-10 season.

“I’ve been wanting to get back to the winning circle since my freshman year,” Harris said.

During the that season, Wake posted a 20-10 record, defeating No. 8 seeded Texas in the first round before losing to No. 1 seed Kentucky in the second.

“I will always remember that. I tell the guys all the time that my freshman year was great. Being in the NCAA tournament is unreal,” he said.

With his experience, he knows how hard a team has to work in order to win games and make the tournament. “[The seniors] knew what it took to finish tough games,” Harris said. “That’s something I’ve kept with me throughout the years.”

Harris is ready to lead the team and the new freshman class in the right direction.

“They are just as anxious as I am to get back out on the court. We’re all excited.”

Wake fans should look forward to the upcoming season knowing that C.J. Harris will be giving his 100 percent on the court in bringing the Demon Deacons back to their past successes.

Birthdate: 02/19/1991 Class: Senior Hometown: WinstonSalem, N.C. Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 Major: Communication

Senior Spencer Jennings, a non-scholarship player, has been with the Demon Deacons for three seasons now and has seen immense changes in the basketball problem.

However, this year he is more than optimistic about the squad and the changes it has undergone.

“There is definitely a big difference this year as compared to last year,” Jennings said.

“We’ve got a lot of new guys. Last year we only had three freshmen. I would say the biggest change I see is the team chemistry in the locker room.”

“Last year, on and off the court, you didn’t really see the camaraderie and guys getting along as well as they do this year.

It’s definitely more of a family environment this year.”

Jennings is one of just two seniors this season (besides C.J. Harris), and his experience and knowledge will be invaluable to this young Deacon squad.

The Midland, Mich., native transferred to Wake in 2010 after formerly playing for Division III Albion College.

Now in his final year at the university, he is looking forward to a renewed passion from the fans and hopes to return to Wake Forest’s winning ways.

“I’m really hoping that this year we can get the students out there,” Jennings said.

“I know the last couple of years has been tough for everybody, not winning games and the students not coming out. I’m hoping we can get that fan support and get the Joel rocking again.”

Above all, the 6-1 guard looks to make the most of his opportunity here at Wake.

“With me being a senior, every game is a chance to really savor and enjoy the moment,” he said.

Birthdate: 05/21/1991 Class: Senior Hometown: Midland, Mich.

Height: 6-1 Weight: 180 Major: Communication

Spencer Jennings Guard

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Travis McKie Forward

BY TY KRANIAK Sports Editor krantr11@wfu.edu After emerging as not only one of the top players on Wake Forest, but as one of the most athletic forwards in the ACC, junior Travis McKie has reason to believe he may improve further during his junior year with the Demon Deacons.

The 6-foot-7 forward who weighs in at 200 pounds ranks 12th of all-time among all Demon Deacons in rebounds per game.

His average, which includes his freshman and sophomore years, stands at 7.3 rebounds per game.

McKie’s rebounding will continue to be a necessity for the Deacons as they are hoping to have a stronger presence inside the paint this season.

“Mentally, I know the game a lot better,” McKie said.

“As a team, we are young, but our goal is to be competitive and win every game.”

More so than just developing athletic skills on the court, McKie has emerged as one of the leaders on the team. Leaders will certainly be needed with the large number of freshmen on the team.

“Travis is a young man who was very productive in the past for us, and he is learn-

ing how to become a leader,” Bzdelik said about McKie. It is very likely that McKie will be one of the Deacons’ top point scorers and with this experience, he will be a key to maintaining a stingy defense to shut down powerhouses such as Duke and Carolina.

Lately, Duke and North Carolina have had their way with Wake, but McKie and his teammates are hoping to return Wake Forest to its glory days when wins over North Carolina and Duke were commonplace.

“We are reminded every day of the tradition here at Wake, and it is our goal to uphold it,” McKie said.

the ball makes him an intricate part of our plans.”

Despite being in just his second season at Wake, Fischer was named a team captain and his leadership qualities show in his idea of what the team needs to do this season.

“The first thing we need to do is to defend,” Fischer said.

“That’s the basis of any good basketball team. Also, we just need to come together as a team. We’ve got seven freshman and only four returning players so we’ve just got to gel. I think we have been doing that really well so far. We’ve got to come together and buy-in to a common goal: winning.”

Birthdate: 02/03/1993 Class: Sophomore Hometown: Ripley, W. Va. Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Major: Undeclared

Green motivated himself to work hard in the gym during the offseason in order to add bulk. With this added weight, the forward hopes to improve his inside presence, something the team lost with the departure of four year letterman Ty Walker.

“The main thing I had to work on this summer was getting stronger, that was one of the big keys the coaches wanted to see me improve in the months ahead,” Green said.

Green and the Demon Deacons are trying to forget a disappointing season, which saw the team finish with a 13-18 overall record, and only claiming four wins in ACC play.

Birthdate: 10/20/1992 Class: Sophomore Hometown: Colleyville, Texas Height: 6-10 Weight: 220 Major: Undeclared

Daniel Green Forward

BY ROB SAWYER Staff Writer sawyrs11@wfu.edu

Guard

Great shooters have often been a part of Wake Forest’s basketball success, and sophomore Chase Fischer looks to be the next in a long line of Deacons in that role.

The 6-foot-3 guard played in all 31 games last season and gained precious experience during his freshman season.

“There is nothing like experience, and he gained that valuable experience playing almost 24 minutes a game last season,” head coach Jeff Bzdelik said.

Fischer, however, used the offseason to improve on his skills and bulk up.

“I’ve really tried to improve my foot speed and getting my shot off faster because at this level I learned that you have to be able to get your shot off really quickly,” Fischer said.

“I also got in the weight room a lot and put on a lot of weight.”

Fischer’s offseason work was also evident to the coaching staff.

“Chase has really worked hard this summer,” Bzdelik said.

“You can definitely tell. He has gotten a heck of a lot stronger. This along with his ability to shoot the basketball and pass

No player may have been looking forward to this season more than sophomore Daniel Green. Last year as a true freshman, Green was still able to average 1.4 points and 1.7 rebounds a game in limited action.

Even with this young Demon Deacon team, which features seven freshmen, the forward still has high expectations for the team in what one would call a “rebuilding” year.

“I would think that my expectations for this team would be to make it to the NCAA tournament,” Green said.

Green also expects take on a much greater leadership role in the future, both on and off the court. With a very tough non-conference schedule this year, Green knows that his increased role will be important in helping this inexperienced team through the adversity they will face during the year.

“I expect to take on a much larger leadership role this year,” Green said. “There are a lot of players who can contribute different pieces to the game, and it will be our job to show the new freshmen the ropes.”

With the graduation of last year’s seniors coupled with the transfers of key players,

Birthdate: 10/23/1992 Class: Junior Hometown: Richmond, Va. Height: 6-7 Weight: 220 Major: Communication

Chase Fischer

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Sophomore forward Doug Niedrich is one of six returning players for the Demon Deacons. Niedrich was a walk-on to the basketball team last season and embraced his role as a scout team player.

Back in his hometown of Lincolnshire, Ill., Niedrich earned four varsity letters at Adlai E. Stevenson High School and a trip to the regional championship.

Niedrich only appeared in one game last season in the win at Boston College, but his role is more in the preparation for games. He is a key member of the scout team, which involves watching video of future opponents to mimic their games in practice.

“Duke is my favorite team to scout, because I get to be Ryan Kelly and shoot threes all day,” Niedrich said.

“Being on the scout team is very time consuming, but is also very fun.”

During the offseason, he worked mostly on cardio and strength, trying to adapt his body to the speed of the college game.

“I only gained 10 pounds of muscle but it will help me compete with my teammates in practice better.”

This season, Niedrich is looking forward most to the North Carolina game at UNC. “North Carolina was my favorite team growing up and I can’t wait to play in the Dean Dome,” Niedrich said.

Niedrich believes the team goals for this season are to continue to improve as their record last season was better than the year before. He believes the incoming talent will help the team cope with the losses from last season’s transfers.

While he may not get the most playing time, Niedrich’s role on the team is important in preparing the team to play against the grueling ACC schedule the team endures each year.

Birthdate: 10/05/1992 Class: Sophomore Hometown: Kildeer, Ill. Height: 6-6 Weight: 200 Major: Undeclared

Doug Niedrich Forward

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BY MIKE ZAVAGNO Staff Writer zavamd11@wfu.edu In head coach Jeff Bzdelik’s third year at Wake Forest, the men’s basketball team is finally beginning to create an identity. The 2012-13 squad is young, featuring two seniors, one junior and 10 underclassmen, including seven freshmen, who came together to form the No. 21 recruiting class in the nation, according to ESPN. As a native of Wilson, N.C., freshman forward Aaron Rountree understands that Wake Forest basketball represents something more than the below-.500 team that has taken the court in the first two seasons of Bzdelik’s tenure.

“I want to be a part of bringing [Wake Forest] back to national prominence where it should be,” Rountree said.

In order to return the Deacs to the ranks of the basketball elite, Rountree and his fellow freshmen must re-shape the culture of Wake Forest hoops into one in which every player fills a defined role in the court.

Rountree’s role is one of versatility.

“I just try to be versatile and try to have a positive impact in whatever way Coach [Bzdelik] asks me to,” the 6-foot-8, 190-pound freshman said. “I don’t really

see myself as a strict one position player.

I just try to be positive and give my best every day.”

The ACC presents a challenge for any young team and the ‘Baby Deacs’ are no exception. However, through the formation of chemistry and the understanding of roles, this Wake Forest team is primed for success, something that has been lacking since former head coach Dino Gaudio was handed a one-way ticket out of Winston Salem. When asked of his goals for the team this year, Rountree smiled.

“Just to win,” Rountree said. “I try to keep progressing and getting better every day as an individual and, most importantly, as a team.”

Birthdate: 12/01/1993 Class: Freshman Hometown: Wilson, N.C. Height: 6-8 Weight: 190 Major: Undeclared

Aaron Rountree III Forward

BY MILES LAYMAN Contributing Writer laymmd12@wfu.edu Standing at 6-foot-1 and a nimble 165 pounds, freshman Madison Jones looks like a kid next to the towering presence of other recruits like Andre Washington (7’0’’) and Devin Thomas (6’9’’) as he jogs onto the court during the opening ceremony of Black and Gold Madness.

However, Jones will likely play some of Wake’s most important minutes this season, trading time with fellow freshman Codi Miller-McIntyre, the only other true point guard for the Demon Deacons this season.

Jones is coming off a career year on the court. While averaging 16.5 PPG, 6.5 APG and 3.4 SPG, he ended his senior year at Ravenscroft by taking them to the NCISAA championship and leading his team to a 64-52 win while scoring 22 points.

In April, then ranked as the best point guard still available among the 2012 NCAA recruits, he committed to Wake Forest along with six other players as part of a core of skilled freshman the team will need to have perform well all season.

With only one junior and two seniors on the 2012 roster, it’s no secret the Demon

Deacons will have to rely on a very young squad to deliver in the minutes they are given. Jones and his teammates seem to be well aware of this.

“I’ll be playing a big role as a point guard along with Codi [Miller-McIntyre], and we have to step up and play well as freshman,” Jones said when asked about his role this season.

As the team puts on a scrimmage for the students packed into Reynolds Gym, Jones is fearless, a smile on his face as he slashes into the lane and jumps passing routes on defense.

“I’m just looking forward to playing with these guys every day and getting better together,” he said.

Birthdate: 10/20/1993 Class: Freshman Hometown: Raleigh, N.C. Height: 6-1 Weight: 165 Major: Undeclared

Madison Jones Guard

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Codi MillerMcIntyre Guard

BY MAX WOHLMUTH Sports Editor wohlmj11@wfu.edu In an attempt to begin recreating the image of the Wake Forest basketball, six new faces have joined the team. At the helm of the recruiting class is point guard Codi Miller-McIntyre.

The North Carolina native believes he is ready to take on the challenges of the ACC. He explained that his older teammates, such as C.J. Harris, have been filling him in on what it’s like playing against Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill.

“It’s a whole other ballgame,” Miller-McIntyre said.

“I have to be ready for anything and practice hard. I have to get comfortable. The practices and workouts we have will only help me out in the future.”

Miller-McIntyre sees his strengths in his ability to get to the hoop, a strength that all teams want from their point guard.

At 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, he has the size and strength to find his way to basket and score. This is reminiscent of former Demon Deacon and current NBA point guard Chris Paul, who Miller-McIntyre sees as a player he both looks up to and compares himself to.

As a freshman, Mill-McIntyre also realizes that nothing will come easy as a freshman here at Wake Forest.

“They told us nobody is going to take it easy on us because we are freshman,” Miller-McIntyre said. “We have to play hard every time with a chip on our shoulders.”

Miller-McIntyre has been working hard and wants to ready to contribute on the floor from the day the season begins.

Hopefully, this new face in the Atlantic Coast Conference is on his way to becoming a rising star and leading Wake Forest in becoming an NCAA title contender once again. Hopefully, Miller-McIntyre and the rest of the freshman class can kickstart a new era of Demon Deacon basketball.

Birthdate: 06/01/1994 Class: Freshman Hometown: Concord, N.C. Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 Major: Undeclared

Devon Thomas Forward

BY MIKE McLAUGHLIN Staff Writer mclamj12@wfu.edu There is a lot more to Devin Thomas’ game than the YouTube sensation, backboard breaking dunk that landed him the top spot on the Sportcenter’s Top Plays.

“I haven’t watched that video since March of last year,” Thomas said. “That dunk is not going to help me in the future.”

When asked what else besides athleticism he would bring to the team, Thomas said, “I have a low post presence, I have good footwork, been working on my right hand, a hook shot, knowing where to be at the right time, and rebounding; a true low post player.”

Last year, as a senior at Central Dauphin High School, Thomas led his team to the state semifinals, where they lost. Along the way, Thomas earned his second consecutive first team Class AAAA all-state selection while averaging 23.8 points per game and 13.9 rebounds per game.

Thomas, known for the energy he brings to the court, has hopes of using his 6-foot9, 235-pound frame to provide the Deacons with a spark.

When asked where that intensity comes from, Thomas said, “I know you want me

to say my sister, she beat me up a little bit.”

His sister, Alyssa Thomas, is a member of the Maryland Women’s Basketball Team, and also the 2011-12 ACC Player of the Year.

However, before Thomas can take the court, he has to make sure his knee is completely healed from arthroscopic surgery.

Thomas, who feels “85-90” percent better, tweaked the knee during a workout but feels he should be “full go in two weeks.”

Thomas, though, is excited about the opportunity to play early. “It’s one of the main reasons I am here right now, because Coach Bzdelik told all of us that if we came in and worked hard, that we had a chance to play, not that it was promised,” he said.

Birthdate: 05/17/1994 Class: Freshman Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa. Height: 6-9 Weight: 240 Major: Undeclared

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BY NICK WELDON Staff Writer weldnr11@wfu.edu

Tyler Cavanaugh Forward

BY CARR CODY Staff Writer codycc12@wfu.edu Amidst a solid freshman class, 6-foot-9 power forward Tyler Cavanaugh hopes to bring new energy into Wake Forest basketball following a lackluster year, in which the school finished 4-12 in ACC play.

“Our goal is to win ACC games,” Cavanaugh said. “With the veterans we have like C.J. (Harris), Chase (Fischer) and Travis (McKie), I believe we have the talent and leadership to make that happen.”

Cavanaugh, hailing from Dewitt, N.Y., fills a similar role to his high school years.

“I played the 4 (power forward), in high school, yet often Coach values versatility in games,” Cavanaugh said.

“Our gameplay involves lots of players moving around in certain schemes, based around our offensive and defensive strengths.”

Cavanaugh believes that though the college game is “a definitely an adjustment due to the speed of the game,” he praises the coaches for making the process fairly smooth.

“I am excited about playing in college, especially in the ACC,” Cavanaugh said. “I am ready to be out there on the court.”

As a member of the seven freshmen in the Demon Deacon lineup, Cavanaugh claims that they will figure heavily into the game plan this year.

“Every freshman has different talents, and with seven of 11 scholarship athletes being freshmen, we are expected to make plays,” said Cavanaugh. “Our goal is to help out the other players.”

Cavanaugh hopes to use his size, strength, and impressive shooting ability to win games for the Demon Deacons in the upcoming season.

“I want to do anything to win games, rebounding, scoring, defense and anything else I’m asked to do.”

Birthdate: 02/09/1994 Class: Freshman Hometown: Dewitt, N.Y. Height: 6-9 Weight: 230 Major: Undeclared

Arnaud William Adala Moto Forward

BY TYLER KUKLA Staff Writer kukltj12@wfu.edu Wake Forest’s first basketball player out of Cameroon, 6-foot-6 freshman forward Arnaud William Adala Moto could be one of the team’s most versatile players this year.

Although his height is only average for the Demon Deacons, Adala Moto’s wingspan is the third longest on the team. But that’s not what makes him a standout.

Adala Moto grew up playing soccer in Cameroon, and brought this skill to Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, where he earned two varsity letters.

“I think [my soccer background] helps me a lot,” Adala Moto said. “I have pretty decent footwork and soccer definitely helped me with that.”

On top of his basketball and soccer careers, Adala Moto also lettered twice in track and field at Episcopal, where he competed in the high jump.

Despite such an impressive athletic background, the transition from high school to collegiate basketball was still demanding.

“It’s been a lot of adjustment,” Adala Moto said, referring to his change of pace at Wake Forest. “Now, even at practice, you can’t take a play off. It’s been great.”

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Adala Moto arrived at Wake Forest as one of the seven freshmen to join the Demon Deacons this year. First year players alone make up more than half of the team’s 2012-2013 lineup.

“The energy [the freshmen] bring on the court is unbelievable,” Adala Moto said, who describes his experience as one of the “Spectacular Seven” freshman as “amazing.”

On top of the energy and athleticism that Adala Moto brings to this Wake Forest team, his experience playing in Cameroon has also taught him the aggression that makes him successful around the rim, and the precision to step back and sink 3-pointers.

Birthdate: 06/24/1993 Class: Freshman Hometown: Yaounde, Cameroon Height: 6-6 Weight: 225 Major: Undeclared

The only true 7-footer on the men’s basketball team, freshman Andre Washington is primed and ready to play some big minutes under the rim.

Washington, a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va., should see a good deal of playing time this season with the departure of the team’s top three big men from last year.

“That’s definitely a positive thing about coming here,” Washington said. “I’m also looking to learn a lot from some of the older guys on the team.”

The Roanoke, Va. native was ranked as a three star recruit by rivals.com, and as the No. 14 center in the state of Virginia. After averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds in 2010-11 for Roanoke Catholic, Washington transferred to Hargrave where he led the Tigers to a 38-1 record and a No. 2 national ranking.

He is joined at Wake Forest by fellow Hargrave teammate Codi Miller-McIntyre, another freshman.

Washington is excited to bring some fresh energy to a team that lacked explosive play last year.

“I’m really looking forward to it all and having some fun with my teammates.”

Though Wake Forest finished just 4-12 in the ACC last year, the team did play well against both Duke and North Carolina at the Joel Coliseum.

Washington is very excited to get out there and play against top ACC competition.

“It’s going to be crazy playing those teams,” Washington said.

“Last year I was just watching the games at home on television, but now I have the chance to prove myself against them.”

In the talented ACC, Washington has plenty to prove in his first year.

Birthdate: 06/02/1993 Class: Freshman Hometown: Roanoke, Va. Height: 7-0 Weight: 220 Major: Undeclared

Andre Washington Center

BY MAX WOHLMUTH Sports Editor wohlmj11@wfu.edu On University Parkway, the home of the women’s and men’s basketball teams houses more than 14,000 fans. Opening on August 28, 1989, the LJVM Coliseum has hosted events such as the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship in 1993, 1997, 2000 and 2007.

Along with the many events that have occurred at the Joel, some amazing players have also graced the Joel’s floor as members of the Demon Deacons. Chris Paul, a now point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers, ran the offense for the Deacs from 200305.

Likewise, current San Antonio Spurs forward and future NBA Hall-of-Famer Tim Duncan once roamed the paint for Wake Forest.

However, the Joel hosts far more than just basketball games for the Demon Dea-

cons. High school basketball tournaments are also held at the LJVM Coliseum, such as the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Western Regional Basketball Tournament. The NCHSAA Western Regional has been held annually at the Joel beginning in 2003.

The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum has also held a number of concerts as well as wrestling matches in it’s time in Winston-Salem.

Billy Joel, Elton John, and Jay-Z have all visited the LJVM Coliseum during their musical careers.

Even further, President Barack Obama stopped at the Joel as a campaign stop.

Former president George W. Bush also stopped by to give a speech on Homeland Security at LJVM. All in all, the Joel has seen some memorable events and a number of well-known figures in its 23 year history and shall continue to bring excitement to Winston-Salem. Stop by the Joel this year to catch a few games for the Deacs’ 2013 season.

Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

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Women’s squad looks to build on last season New women’s head coach Jen Hoover will look to bring success to the Demon Deacons after having a standout career for Wake over two decades ago

BY TY KRANIAK Sports Editor krantr11@wfu.edu

In her first year at the helm of the Wake Forest women’s basketball team, head coach Jen Hoover will look to build off of her success at High Point where she lead the team to a 20-13 record and a spot in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament.

Before this, Hoover was a legend in Winston-Salem. As a member of Wake Forest’s class of 1991, she was the only Deacon to ever have 1,000 career points in addition to securing 1,000 rebounds. She is now a member of Wake Forest Athletic’s Hall of Fame.

Hoover replaces former Deacon coach Mike Petersen, who resigned as head coach of Wake Forest after last season. Petersen is now coaching at North Texas. Petersen compiled the most successful tenure ever with the Deacons, which included an eight year stint and a 125-123 record.

This season, Hoover will still be working with a lot of Petersen’s former recruits who have flourished at Wake Forest.

The Deacons will be heavily reliant on talent from the upperclassmen on the team with just one freshman and three sophomores.

Wake Forest will look to juniors Chelsea Douglas and Lindsy Wright and seniors Lakevia Boykin, Sandra Garcia and Asia Williams to lead the team.

With such stiff competition in their conference, Wake Douglas Forest was picked to finish ninth in the ACC. The Demon Deacons will have the challenge of facing a No. 3 Duke team twice this season (both at the Joel as well as at Cameron Indoor).

In addition to this, Wake Forest will face Big East opponent No. 2 Connecticut in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 22. The Huskies are commandeered by one of the greatest coaches of all time, Geno Auriemma, who is in his 27th season at the helm of UConn.

To add to the difficulty of schedule, Wake Forest has a date in College Park, Md., against a No. 5 Maryland Terrapins team. Are these tough games?

Yes. But, the beauty of college basketball is that anyone can win at any given time.

While Wake Forest will need to play extremely well to remain competitive in a cutthroat conference, they certainly have the senior leadership that is needed for these sorts of runs.

The Deacs already crushed Anderson by a score of 88-53 in an exhibition game Oct. 29 at the Joel. The offensive was explosive, and Wake Forest will need that moving forward as a key to success this year.

The Deacons will begin their regular season campaign at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Joel Coliseum when the Coppin State Eagles visit Winston-Salem.

2012-2013 Roster Chelsea Douglas — Guard — JR Patrice Johnson — Guard — RS SR Mykala Walker — Forward — SR Susie Webster — Forward — SO Millesa Calicott — Guard — SO Sandra Garcia — Center — SR Lakevia Boykin — Guard — SR Christelle Shembo — Forward — FR Dearica Hamby — Forward — SO Lindsy Wright — Center — JR Asia Williams — Guard — SR Kandice Ball — Forward — FR

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Senior Lakevia Boykin led the Deacons in scoring during the 2011-12 season with 12.2 points per game. She also earned honorable mention All-ACC honors.

Quick Facts

2011-12 record: 20-14 2011-12 ACC record/finish: 7-9/Seventh Returning starters: 3 Years of basketball: 41 Winning seasons: 11 All-time record: 477-608 (.440) NIT Appearances: 4 NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1

2012-13 Men’s Basketball Schedule Date Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 27 Dec. 1 Dec. 5 Dec. 8 Dec. 18 Dec. 22 Jan. 2 Jan. 5 Jan. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 15

Opponent Radford at Connecticut William & Mary Nebraska at Richmond High Point Seton Hall Furman at UNC-Greensboro Xavier at Duke Virginia Boston College at Clemson

Date Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 5 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Feb. 23 Feb. 26 Mar. 2 Mar. 6 Mar. 10

Opponent at Virginia Tech North Carolina State at Georgia Tech Duke at Maryland at North Carolina Florida State at Boston College Georgia Tech Miami (Fla.) at Florida State Maryland at North Carolina State Virginia Tech

2012-13 Women’s Basketball Schedule Date Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 18 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Nov. 29 Dec. 1 Dec. 4 Dec. 8 Dec. 22 Dec. 29 Dec. 31 Jan. 6 Jan. 10

Opponent Coppin State UNC-Wilmington at Kansas Connecticut Purdue Marist at Illinois Charleston Southern Florida A&M Seton Hall at Virginia Tech Campbell Nevada at North Carolina State at Florida State

Date Jan. 13 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 24 Jan. 27 Jan. 31 Feb. 3 Feb. 8 Feb. 10 Feb. 14 Feb. 17 Feb. 21 Feb. 25 Feb. 28 Mar. 3

Opponent Duke Clemson at Boston College Miami Virginia at Georgia Tech at North Carolina State Maryland Boston College at North Carolina at Duke Georgia Tech at Virginia Virginia Tech at Maryland

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Deacs lose ACC tourney opener in penalty kicks No. 6 Virginia (9-6-3)

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BY DANIEL CONDE Staff Writer conddf11@wfu.edu The Wake Forest men’s soccer team went from celebration to shock in just a matter of five days.

After upsetting the number one team in the nation, the Maryland Terrapins, to complete their regular season, the third seeded Wake Forest Demon Deacons exited the ACC Tournament in just the quarterfinal stage, losing to the sixth seed Virginia Cavaliers in penalty kicks at Spry Stadium Nov. 6.

On a November night that barely touched 40 degrees, Wake Forest struck first with a goal by freshman Michael Gamble in the 22nd minute.

Sophomore forward Sean Okoli made a run down the right side of the box, laying it off for Gamble to finesse past Virginia goalie Spencer LaCivita.

It was Gamble’s seventh goal of the year.

Virginia responded quickly, however. Off a free kick around midfield, Virginia’s Scott Thomsen hit a ball into the box, allowing Zach Carroll to settle and fire past freshman goalie Andrew Harris.

The game would remain tied heading into halftime.

With Wake dominating the first half, the 1-1 tie evaporated quickly with Okoli’s 11th goal of the season. In the 50th minute, junior defender Okoli Chris Duvall hit a cross to the left side of the box, allowing Okoli to head the ball to the right side past LaCivita.

Unfazed by the Demon Deacons’ play, Virginia responded again and took control of the game. Marcus Salandy-Defour hit a hard pass into the box from the left side of the field, allowing Eric Bird to tap the ball with his left foot towards the far post and into the goal. Both teams racking up 22 shots apiece, yet Virginia carried this momentum to capitalize in the second half.

The Cavaliers disrupted Wake’s offensive play, and placed the Demon Deacons on their heels for the rest of the second half. In the last minute of the game, Bird had a shot saved by Harris, and Zach Carroll collected the rebound and had a shot blocked by the Wake Forest defense.

Tied 2-2, the game went into overtime in the bitter cold.

After a quiet overtime period which included two 10-minute halves, the game was sent into penalty kicks. Both teams made their first three shots, until sophomore Teddy Mullin stutter-stepped and his missed wide right.

Up 4-3, Virginia’s Marcus Douglas ripped a shot past Harris, sealing the upset against the No. 3 Demon Deacons.

Coming in as the sixth seed, unranked Virginia (9-6-3) will face the No. 1 seed in the tournament, Maryland, in the semifinal round.

The winner will advance to the ACC Championship, which occurs Nov. 11.

For the Demon Deacons, they will have to anxiously wait for their fate for the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Division 1 Soccer Selection Show will be streamed live on ncaa.com Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

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Although the Deacs fell to Virginia, they are now looking forward to make a run in the national tournament.

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Prediction: ‘Bama over ND in BCS title game

BY TY KRANIAK Sports Editor krantr11@wfu.edu

Photo courtesy of zimbio.com

Junior A.J. McCarron has already won a national title ring with Alabama. Can he win another this year?

It’s that time of year again. When turkeys begin to get plucked from their farms, when apple cider never tasted better, and when the going gets rough, the men distanced themselves from the boys. One man in particular proved his manhood Nov. 3 when he commandeered his offense in the waning minutes to win in one of the motile hostile environments in college football.

That man was junior quarterback A.J. McCarron of the Alabama Crimson Tide. With the win over No. 5 LSU (at the time), the 6 foot 4 quarterback secured Alabama’s position as not only the best team in the SEC, but also as the best team in the country.

In the coming weeks, college football teams will either make their case as one of the best teams in the land, or they will fall from the national radar. It is my job to tell you just exactly who these teams are.

The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide, simply put, will win it all.

Again. Head coach Nick Saban is a genius behind the clipboard, and he is working with a scarily good quarterback (McCarron), the best

offensive line in the nation and a defense that only a mother and Coach Saban would love. Their challenger in the championship game: this is where things get interesting.

As it stands right now, there are three likely teams capable of making it to the game due to their undefeated schedules and strength of opponents. These teams are No. 2 Kansas State, No. 3 Oregon, and No. 4 Notre Dame.

My prediction: Notre Dame wins out and makes it to the BCS Championship Game only to get rolled over by the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Here’s why: Kansas State: Okay, these guys are good, but they are beatable. With Klein the recent injury to Heisman trophy candidate Collin Klein, depending on how long he is out for, could run into big trouble come on the road against a scrappy TCU team. I predict KSU loses this game by single digits (double if Klein is out), and for the Wildcats to wind up in the Fiesta Bowl in January.

Even though the Oregon Ducks have been flying over opponents,

their schedule looks a lot tougher coming up. While I think they are deserving of the No. 2 team in the country, expect head coach Chip Kelly and the Ducks’ defense to be upset Nov. 17 against No. 14 Stanford in Eugene, OR, or for the No. 11 Oregon State Beavers to ruin the Ducks’ perfect season on Nov. 24 at Oregon State.

This brings me to Notre Dame.

Even though the Irish almost had a mega scare Nov. 3 in South Bend, Ind., against the Pittsburgh Panthers, no one can seem to score on the Irish’s impeccable defense.

Down the stretch, Notre Dame faces a horrid Boston College team, your very own Wake Forest (all at home), before travelling to Los Angeles to take on the No. 19 USC Trojans.

Like every year, USC is overrated. This is a team that has lost three times this season and will have their fourth when the Irish come to town. While I’d love to see either Boston College or especially Wake Forest take down the Irish in front of Touchdown Jesus, it ain’t gonna happen. Just like ‘Bama losing at all this year.

It ain’t gonna happen. The Crimson will walk away with another consecutive title this year.

This mayhem is why we love college football. You better buckle up.

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BY MIKE ZAVAGNO Staff Writer zavamd11@wfu.edu Soccer is a game of inches. One dribble, step or shot can make or break a game.

The No. 3 Wake Forest women’s squad experienced that reality Nov. 2 in the ACC semifinals against No. 2 Maryland at WakeMed Soccer Park.

The Terrapins (13-5-2) brought the intensity early, scoring a goal in the fifth minute, and never looked back en route to a 2-0 victory over the Deacs (13-5-3) and a date with Virginia in the ACC Championship.

“I would like to congratulate Maryland on their win today,” head coach Tony da Luz said. “They are a very good team and they outplayed us today. I am proud of our kids. We worked hard until the end, but it just wasn’t our night.”

The intensity that spawns from a potential shot at ACC immortality swung quickly into Maryland’s favor.

In the fifth minute, senior Becky Kaplan sent a through ball past the Wake Forest defense that found the foot of

Hayley Brock. The junior was able to navigate the final stretch of black and gold defenders and tuck a diving attempt neatly inside of the right post to put the Terps ahead 1-0.

With momentum on the side of the higher-seeded Maryland squad, the Deacs struggled to regain their footing in the contest.

However, as the first half came to a close, it appeared as if Wake Forest was going to knot the score at one goal.

Sophomore defender Kim Marshall rocketed a shot on net that Maryland keeper Rachelle Beanlands was able to get a hand on, but not fully control.

The rebound trickled out to senior midfielder Kristen Meier, but her attempt was knocked over the endline by a diving Beanlands, setting up a corner kick.

With the first half clock winding down, junior forward Katie Stengel sent the corner into the box. Marshall separated herself from the Terp defense and rose up to head the ball toward the near post.

With Beanlands stuck on the far post, it appeared if the shot had a one-way ticket to the back of the net.

Yet, senior Maryland defender Domenica Hodak raced to the post and was able to head the ball away as the Deacs could only watch the first half clock tick down to zeroes.

The second half started out much like the first, with Maryland breaking

through early for the second and final goal of the match.

A Wake Forest turnover led to a breakaway for Kaplan, who sent a shot past junior goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe, but off the right post. However, the ball bounded right back to Kaplan, who tapped it into the empty net for the Terps second goal.

“I am incredibly pleased with our team’s performance tonight,” Maryland head coach Jonathan Morgan said.

“When we play together, this team has shown it can play with anyone in the country.”

Despite surrendering two goals in the game, Bledsoe finished with five saves as she faced constant pressure all evening.

After the completion of the tournament, which was won by fifth-seeded Virginia, Aubrey Bledsoe was named to the All-Tournament team for the third consecutive season. She became only the second player in Wake Forest history to achieve this honor three times, joining former forward Stacy Roeck.

The Deacs now turn their attention to the NCAA Tournament. Wake Forest received a three seed and will host Southern Conference champion Georgia Southern (10-7-5) Nov. 11 at 7:00 p.m.

If the Deacs successfully navigate the first weekend, they will likely travel to Gainesville, Fla., to battle the secondseeded Gators.

Photo courtesy of Sara D. Dawis/ACC.com

After the loss to Maryland, Wake begins their quest for a national championship.

Victory over Eagles is step toward bowl game Boston College (2-7) Wake Forest (5-4)

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BY NICK WELDON Staff Writer weldnr@wfu.edu It took just one half for redshirt junior wide receiver Michael Campanaro to enter the Wake Forest record books. The flanker grabbed a school-record three touchdown passes in the game’s first 30 minutes as part of the Demon Deacons 28-14 defeat of Boston College.

Along with his three scores, Campanaro’s 16 catches also tied a Wake Forest record. His offensive explosion helped the Deacons beat the Eagles in back-to-back games for the first time in the ACC-era.

“When he’s out there, there’s just a feeling that something good can happen all the time,” head coach Jim Grobe said. “I think he gives some more confidence to the other receivers.”

The scoring began not long after redshirt sophomore cornerback Kevin Johnson jumpstarted the offense with a fourth down interception at midfield.

Two third down conversions and a personal foul set up the Demon

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With the victory of Boston College, the Demon Deacons are one win away from becoming bowl eligible. Their first chance to get six wins will be against N.C. State.

Deacon offense at the Eagles’ 5-yard line.

Entering the game, Wake Forest had one of the worst third down conversion rates in the FBS, but the Demon Deacons converted a school record 13 third downs on the day.

They converted their third consecutive third-down on the drive when junior quarterback Tanner Price found Campanaro for a 5-yard score. Just five minutes later, the duo connected again, this time on a 27-yard touchdown.

With the lead, the defense played well, but two costly personal foul penalties sustained Boston College’s drive, allowing the Eagles to march down the field until quarterback Chase Rettig found his favorite target, Alex Amidon, for a 16-yard touchdown.

Amidon finished the game with 10 catches for 130 yards, preserving his spot as the ACC’s leading receiver.

Though as well as he played, he could not outperform Campanaro, who would haul in another Price

touchdown pass before the whistle at the half.

“We definitely expect that every time that Camp is out on the field, he’s going to be able to get open,” senior fullback Tommy Bohanon said. “We expect him to get open and get some balls thrown to him every time that he’s out on the field.”

After riding a 21-7 lead into halftime, Wake Forest opened the second half with a sluggish performance on offense, while Boston College used a 52-yard pass to cut

the lead in half five minutes into the third quarter. On the following possession, Price sailed a pass over the head of redshirt senior wide receiver Terrence Davis and into the hands of an Eagles’ defensive back.

With a great opportunity to tie the game, Boston College floundered, going three-and-out and then missing a 43-yard field goal. Wake Forest wasted no time in regaining the game’s momentum, easily moving the ball down the field until they were faced with a 4th-and-1 play at their opponents’ 23-yard line.

Grobe decided to gamble on fourth down for the third time in the game and Josh Harris rewarded him with 23-yard touchdown run to open up the lead once again.

In the fourth quarter the Eagles had two opportunities to cut into the lead, but a turnover on downs and Rettig’s third interception sealed their fate.

“I thought our kids played hard for four quarters,” Grobe said. “I was really happy with the effort on both sides of the ball. We didn’t do everything right, but we sure played hard.”

With the win, the Demon Deacons improve to 5-4 on the year and now need to win just one of their final three games to become bowl eligible. Their best opportunity to do so comes, Nov. 10 at 3:00 p.m., against North Carolina State in Raleigh.

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Deacons’ ACC title hopes vanquished by UNC Wake Forest (9-11)

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BY TYLER KUKLA Staff Writer kukltj12@wfu.edu The 2012 ACC Field Hockey tournament in Chapel Hill held an emotional trip in store for the Wake Forest squad who, after topping No. 17 Boston College 3-1 in a hard-fought battle Nov. 1, suffered a season-ending 4-0 loss to No. 1 North Carolina Nov. 2.

The trip to North Carolina’s stomping ground in Chapel Hill was highly reminiscent of the Deacon’s 2011 trip to the ACC tournament, where they also ousted Boston College in the quarterfinals only to fall to the Tar Heels in the semis. “[The win against Boston] gave us a lot of confidence,” freshman midfielder Jess Newak said, reflecting on her first ACC tournament experience. “We were excited [to move on].” Newak put up an impressive four-point game against the Boston College Eagles and was an instrumental facet in the Deacon’s victory.

The stat sheet did not tell the whole story of the 3-1 Wake Forest win over

the Eagles. Boston College put up more shots than the Deacons (11-9), more shots on goal (6-4) and came out with a penalty corner advantage of 6-1. The Demon Deacons seemed to be submitting to the Eagles’ game plan early on. It took a powerful strike from senior back Jillian Anzalone off Wake Forest’s only penalty corner of the game to put away the first goal of the game and knock Boston College off track.

Proceeding with a rattled tempo after this 28th minute goal, the Eagles refused to give up but still couldn’t manage the comeback. It wasn’t until Wake Forest had secured a 2-0 lead in the second half when Boston College’s statistical dominance finally translated into a goal.

Eagles’ sophomore forward/midfielder Katlyn Soucy tipped in a pass from sophomore midfielder Emma Plasteras to give Boston College their only goal of the game.

Down 2-1, a frustratNewak ed Boston College team decided to trade their goalkeeper for an extra attacker.

It was less than 60 seconds before freshman forward Madi Julius decided to show the Eagles they made the wrong decision, as she knocked in the first goal of her Wake Forest career to give the De-

mon Deacons the 3-1 lead they left the game with.

Despite the excitement that brought the Demon Deacons to their game against the top-ranked Tar Heels in the ACC semi-finals, Wake Forest’s enthusiasm was quickly deflated as UNC took a three-goal lead in the first 15 minutes of the game.

The lead proved insurmountable for the Deacs, who would produce a couple of fruitless chances in the remainder of the game.

The loss would terminate the 2012 season for Wake Forest. While it proves disappointing for the three ambitious seniors who will not be returning next year, many of the younger players have begun to look forward to the next season.

“We’re really excited, next year almost all of our line-up is going to be back,” Newak said, optimistic about the team’s future. “Especially for the eight freshmen, gaining this year of experience has really helped us.”

The team is excited to begin improving on this year’s struggles, according to Newak.

While the title-hungry Deacons will be looking to restore the dominance of their 2002-2004 seasons in 2013, they cannot look past the accomplishments this 2012 season brought.

“It was a great year,” Newak said. “I definitely have no regrets.”

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The Demon Deacons hope to return a dominant squad in the 2013 season.

Wake Forest takes down BC on the road

BY SCOTT SIEGLER Staff Writer siegsm11@wfu.edu

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The Deacs posted 55 kills in the match, compared to BC’s 49 kills.

The Wake Forest volleyball team took a step forward this weekend with a quality conference win over Boston College, but not before surrendering a match to the Maryland Terrapins.

While Wake defeated Maryland handily in their first meeting of the season, they couldn’t quite find their rhythm Nov. 2. However, it didn’t help that the Terps came out on fire tallying five kills in a stretch of play that allowed them to assert themselves with an early 8-2 lead. The Deacs quickly took a timeout in hopes of regrouping while also allowing the red hot Maryland team to cool off. The results were impressive. A plethora

of Maryland errors worked in tandem with some timely kills by junior Kylie Hargreaves and sophomore Jazmen Russell, and in no time Wake was right back in the match trailing by just a point with the score 21-20.

In the end it was the Deacons that came up short surrendering the first set 25-23. A strong offensive effort by Hargreaves kept the Deacons neck and neck with the Terps in the early going of the second set despite a handful of errors as a team.

Then, with the score tied at 10-10, Wake Forest proceeded to win 15 of the next 25 sets to claim the second set 25-20. After the break, the Deacs came out flat and fell behind 6-1.

A strong stretch of serves by senior Heather Kraft carried Wake back into the set who eventually claimed a 17-15 lead. However, Maryland showed resilience and edged out

the Deacons to claim the 25-23 set victory.

With their backs against the wall, Wake rose to the occasion and claimed full control of the crucial forth set as they built a 21-12 lead behind an all-around brilliant team effort, but yet again, Maryland proved to be too much down the stretch and came all the way back to finalize a hard fought 25-23,20-25, 25-23, 26-24 win. Hargreaves led the offensive attack with 13 kills while the Deacons showed a well-rounded team effort on defense recording an impressive 68 digs.

Wake departed College Park and headed to Boston College seeking revenge after a disappointing loss at home against the Eagles in October.

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Deac Notes Campanaro, Johnson earn ACC Player of the Week Honors

Deacons defeat Rollins in final tune-up before regular season

After impressive performances in Wake Forest’s 28-14 win over Boston College, wide receiver Michael Campanaro and cornerback Kevin Johnson each were named ACC Player of the Week for their respective positions.

Campanaro hauled in 123 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 16 receptions, while Johnson snagged an interception and broke up two additional passes.

Both players graduated from River Hill High in Clarksville, Md., before coming to Wake Forest.

In another close game, the men’s basketball team edged Rollins 73-66 as part of their final exhibition game.

Four players reached double figures, with junior forward Travis McKie leading he way after posting 17 points and five rebounds. He was 7-of-9 from the field.

Perhaps the game’s best performance came from freshman guard Madison Jones, who dished out five assists while also recording an impressive seven steals. Both numbers were game highs.

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Time to Kick it into

BY ERIN PATTERSON Contributing Writer pattee12@wfu.edu Demon Deacons, it’s getting cold out there. Even the most weathered Northerners are seeking refuge under sweaters and scarves, not to mention those of us from warmer climates who are officially in hibernation until April. Even though hibernation sounds like a great idea, cold weather shouldn’t prevent anyone from exercising and staying healthy.

Luckily, the Miller Center provides shelter from the outdoor elements as well as a wide variety of group exercise classes taught by wonderful instructors. Not only are these instructors good at what they do, they really enjoy doing it. “[Instructing classes] is a good way to really motivate yourself,” Lauren Williams, a cycle instructor, said.

“Being front of the students makes you want to give a good class.”

Group exercise classes can generally be divided into three main categories: mind, dance and strength. The first category includes classes like yoga and pilates that create a peaceful environment in which to exercise while strengthening the mind and body. A rather unique class that the Miller Center offers is a 75-minute class called “Ride and Relax.” It begins as a normal

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cycle class but gently slows down, allowing the body to stretch out and the mind to relax. Don’t be fooled into thinking that these classes are easy — they are designed to give a good workout even while providing a lesson in relaxation.

Standing in direct juxtaposition to these more meditative classes are the dance classes like Zumba and DanzEnergy that are built around loud music with a fast beat. Dance classes include circuits of dance moves intended to increase the heart rate and work various muscles.

Kickboxing classes could be included in this category because they also focus on quick movements in beat with the music.

One small disclaimer: while these classes are a lot of fun, they require a certain amount coordination and rhythm. Don’t be alarmed, though. Even if, like me, you lack these two things, dance classes are still fun to try, especially with group of friends.

My favorite classes are the strength and cardio classes.

Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to make it to a Bootcamp class due to schedule conflicts, but Circuit Training, Core and To-

tal Body are all really great alternatives. They are built on quick circuits of workouts focusing first on muscles in the lower body, then the upper body and finally the core.

Another personal favorite is the cycle class, which is spent doing intervals of various intensity on stationary bikes. The low lights and the loud music help the time go by quickly, and the instructors always make sure that you leave with some sore muscles.

Megan Barr, a strong advocate of cycle classes, enjoys cycling because it allows her to “come and spend time with [her] RA (Lauren Williams, the instructor), and it’s a really good workout.”

With enthusiastic instructors and energizing classes, the cold weather is no longer an excuse to stay holed up in your dorms waiting for spring. Grab some sneakers and a few friends, and head over to the Miller Center to break up the tedium of the usual exercise grind.

Graphic by Elizabeth Ropp/Old Gold & Black

Impending winter season should not deter students from participating in group classes at the Miller Center

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The best of Winston Here are our picks for the top five bars in the Dash 1. Tate’s 279 West 4th St. This upscale downtown bar is a great place to meet friends and indulge in one of their classic cocktails.

2. Foothills Brewing 638 West 4th St. In addition to good food, Foothills also offers their own brews and signature drinks.

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Sound Judgement | Hip-Hop Appealed

Musical genre proves its longevity Emerging artists prove that hip-hop is more than just a passing fad

BY CORVAYA JEFFRIES Staff Writer jeffcn9@wfu.edu For some time now, many critics have been claiming that hip-hop is dead. However, while they were writing, sharing and arguing their thoughts on the death of the game-changing genre, mainstream music listeners were enjoying their club hits, talk of mollys, fat behinds and Rolex watches on drum heavy beats.

Old heads who are considered the faces of hip-hop, such as Nasir Jones and Rakim, often shared their own take on what hip hop seemed to become — especially

in cases like the newly popular rapper Kendrick Lamar who has hit the mainstream scene.

Though Lamar has been releasing music since 2005, it was not until 2011 that the West Coast rapper was included in XXL’s Freshman Class, when he was photographed next to shining mainstream stars like Meek Mill and the young Diggy Simmonds. This year, Lamar released his album Good Kid m.A.A.d City, and it entered at No. 2 on the Billboard 100 (right under Taylor Swift’s Red) with singles like “The Recipe” featuring Dr. Dre, “Swimming Pools (Drank)” and “Poetic Justice” featuring Drake. This is not the typical rapper turns mainstream and “sells out” story, which is what many critics have claimed happened to some of hip-hop’s past favorites in the past (like Lil Wayne)

3. Single Brothers 627 Trade St. This small bar located in the artsy Trade Street district offers cocktails with a creative twist.

4. Finnigan’s Wake 620 North Trade St. This pub serves Irish cuisine and has a wide selection of beer. They also feature live music.

5. The Last Resort 513 Deacon Blvd.

While it may be a last resort for fun on the weekend, on thirsty Thursday this nearby bar is the place to be.

Wake Meme

Photo courtesy of hiphopwired.com

Rapper Kendrick Lamar may be new to the world of mainstream music, but he is restoring some faith in hip-hop.

with regards to the genre “dying.” Instead, Lamar proves that he has stayed true to what is popularly considered “real hiphop” with meaningful lyrics, innovatively mixed samples and creativity.

With tracks like “Poetic Justice” alongside Drake, he intimately connects poetry to the state of hip-hop. Consider the following lines: “Every time I write these words they become a taboo/making sure my punctuation curve, every letter is true/living my life in the margin and that metaphor was proof/ I’m talking poetic justice, poetic justice/ if I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room, would you trust it?/I mean you need to hear it.”

The term “taboo” is often associated with things that are forbidden. Lamar may be implying that every time he shares his words (lyrics) with music fans, it is often unwanted by today’s most popular mainstream hip-hop. However, every verse is true to who he is. Considering himself “marginalized” or living on the edge while pursuing what he feels is good music, he makes it known that his metaphors and play on words like “punctuation” in association with writing and poetry is proof that he is vital to hip- hop.

He continues with asking listeners that if a flower (Lamar as a creative lyricist or poet) bloomed in a dark room (mainstream hip hop where lyrical qualities seem to be lacking), would you trust it?

Meaning, would you support something new and accept it into your world, on your radio? Lamar ends with, “I mean, you need to hear it,” a straightforward way of stating that this is the type of music that you need to listen to.

Movie Review | Taken 2

Sequel stays too close to original

BY NIKI MAKKINEJAD Staff Writer makknd11@wfu.edu

Shit Wake kids say on Election

Day

“If Romney wins, I am going to roll the shit out of the Quad.”

“Am I the only person voting for Barack Obama on this campus?”

“Please stop making political Facebook statuses.”

“Let’s do a shot for every electoral vote that Obama wins by.”

Taken 2 was simply a repeat of Taken, the only big difference between the two films centering on who was getting abducted.

The main character Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, took his ex-wife Leonore (Famke Janssen) and daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) to Istanbul, Turkey.

However, their getaway turns into a hostage situation when Bryan and Lenore are kidnapped, forcing Kim to search for her parents, unlike Taken in which Bryan fought tooth and nail to rescue his kidnapped daughter.

The Albanian sex traffickers are after Neeson in an attempt to attain both revenge and peace of mind, since he had killed many of their men during his mission to find his daughter in the previous movie.

I found this movie unrealistic to the point of laughter at certain times.

In Taken 2, Neeson’s daughter, Kim, was able to outsmart and outrun the Albanians, which in itself was already absurd.

Kim was able to follow all her father’s directions when she reached the locations

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The tables are turned in Taken 2 when the daughter is forced to save her parents, but the plot is still too similar to the original. he directed her to, as if she had done this a hundred times before. In addition, she was apparently unable to pass her driving test, yet she somehow outmaneuvered the Albanians, who were supposed to be professionals, like a stunt driver. The people I watched the film with can attest to the fact that I could not stop laughing at this point since I found it so ridiculous.

Furthermore, did no one notice the fact that Albania does not actually border Turkey?

This is a huge factor in the movie. They went “back and forth” between the two countries multiple times.

Admittedly, the movie was sporadically entertaining, but it was just too similar to the previous.

A bigger twist, a different issue or even just a completely different plot would have made the movie so much better. If you’re looking for a way to fill in your time, then go see it. If not, then I definitely don’t recommend it.

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Restaurant Review | Willow’s Bistro

Southern food with a gourmet twist

Nearby bistro dedicates themselves to serving organic food that will please a variety of palates

BY KIRSTYN SCOTT Staff Writer scotkn0@wfu.edu It is so easy to get stuck in a WinstonSalem food rut. When everyone wants to go out to dinner, the same five or six suggestions get thrown on the table.

Despite not craving any of the proposed options, we all suck it up, get ready, and go eat the same things time and time again.

Though I know quite a few people dine at Willow’s, not enough of us have gone. Located right outside of the major downtown area on South Liberty Street, Willow’s Bistro is a delicious and fun place to shake up your restaurant routine.

I was apprehensive about Willow’s at first because of their unimpressive website. There is something to be said about researching where you’re headed to eat, first impressions are everything.

The lack of anything extraordinary in Willow’s site is the polar opposite of the food and of the restaurant itself.

There is an adorable patio for those 70 degree nights, but I prefer the cozy ambience inside. The hostesses match the décor with a warm welcome, I’ve never had a bad server, and bad food is out of the question.

Willow’s stands by fresh, organic and local ingredients delivered to your table. Though the menu is not large, there is enough variety to satisfy everyone.

Because the majority of the food is made from scratch when you order, it is extremely easy to modify your dish.

Willow’s Bistro has also made it a point to have healthy items and food that can adhere to a low-carb, gluten-free, fat-free or vegetarian diet.

One look at the beverages menu and you realize that you should indulge in a bottle to go with the delicious food that will be delivered in a moment.

Note to all oenophiles, aka wine lovers; Monday is half-price bottle day. You’re welcome.

Do yourself a favor and start off with the homemade chips ($5), but make sure to share. You will not want to because they are delicious, but melted blue cheese and sauteed scallions on top of sea salt baked chips should not be enjoyed alone.

If you can catch the special pasta when it is white wine penne with rock shrimp and chicken, you’ve hit the jackpot.

The pasta dish and price change daily, but it has never been a disappointment.

The sandwiches are to die for, especially the friend green tomato BLT ($7) and the sundried tomato crab-cake ($10). All sandwiches come with a wide variety of side items to satisfy all taste-buds.

The salads ($6-$13) are on point, and the entrees are always a success.

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Willow’s Bistro is a lesser known restaurant in Winston-Salem that is perfect for a good, casual dinner with friends.

If you venture into the entree section, you cannot go wrong with the scallops ($19) or grilled chicken breast ($14).

Willow’s reasonable prices and pleasant atmosphere perfectly complement their

lovely service and delectable food. Do not feel compelled to dress up, a jeans and shirt are fine and head to Willow’s to break up your routine and add a great new place to your restaurant repertoire.

Off Campus | Winston-Salem Activities

What to do outside the Wake Forest bubble Downtown Winston-Salem offers various exciting shopping, dining and recreation options unknown to most university students

BY GEOFFREY WEBER Staff Writer webega11@wfu.edu For those of you looking to get off campus and escape the Wake bubble, finding things to do around town can get a bit tricky,

but only if you don’t know where to look.

Believe it or not, there are plenty of places around Winston-Salem for smaller and larger groups alike. An increasingly popular option for group outings is the Airbound trampoline park less than a mile away from campus. Airbound is a massive 12,000 square foot indoor trampoline facility with all different types of trampoline themed activities, including a foam pit, dodgeball court and of course their main court. They are open until 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, so if you and your friends or club are looking for a fun place to blow off some steam, head on over to Airbound.

Photo courtesy of winstonsalemmonthly.com

Airbound Trampoline Park has become a popular off-campus option for club outings or students aiming to release some stress.

If you’re looking for something a little more laid back, practice your putt-putt at Adventure Landing. Around 10 minutes from school, this facility has two miniature golf courses, bumper boats and an arcade.

Similarly, the Northside Bowling Alley is another laid back venue that will satisfy your bowling and arcade needs. Be sure to head to Cookout across the street after you’re done!

If none of the activities above are your style, there are a plethora of inexpensive and tasty restaurants nearby for a perfect dinner for your hall, Greek organization, club or friend group.

To break the monotony of ordering Papa John’s every week, give Burke Street or Mellow Mushroom a shot. Mellow Mushroom is known for their delicious yet unconventional pizza (among other things). Burke Street Pizza is a great option for a more of a New York pizza vibe. Seating is limited, but they also offer late night delivery.

For those fond of Mexican food, there are several within 10 minutes of campus that are definitely worth checking out like La Carreta (on Coliseum Drive), Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Mi Pueblo. For something more off the beaten path, head over to the Grecian Corner on First Street.

The food here is beyond delicious and affordable, the perfect combination for a hungry group of college kids. If you’ve never been, look forward to a refreshing change and flavorful Greek cuisine.

Now, there are those who might be looking for some more unconventional offcampus entertainment.

Of course, Goodwill and Mega Thrift are both on University Parkway if thrift shopping is more your style. As the weather gets cooler, there might be some interesting winter clothes that you could pick up for pennies on the dollar.

For the musically inclined, there are several venues off campus that have some pretty talented acts coming through. The two most popular are Krankie’s and Ziggy’s.

Krankie’s is a nice place to relax and unwind even if there isn’t a band coming through at the time. Krankie’s also hosts a crafts fair and the Electric Moustache art gallery.

It is safe to say that almost everyone on campus knows about Reynolda Village.

However, there is a little gem that has recently opened up there. Jukebox Oldies is a record store that carries vinyl, CDs, DVDs, bluray, posters, stickers, pins and hundreds of other pieces of music and movie-related memorabilia. The store is very interesting in itself with its 1950s décor, vintage jukeboxes and movie posters lining the walls. While this may not be the ideal option for a large group looking for things to do off campus, flipping through CDs and admiring original movie posters is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon without having to hop in the car. All in all, there are myriad options for off-campus recreation, dining and fun in WinstonSalem, despite what others will tell you.

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Abroad Column | Fall in London

Autumn leaves and mistletoe arrive in London

Students discover the joys of fall in Londontown, which delivers the holidays a little earlier than in the US

BY HILARY BURNS Staff Columnist burnh0@wfu.edu

Yellow leaves cover the walkways through Kensington Gardens, and for the first time, I can feel autumn in the air here in London. When we first started bundling up in winter jackets and gloves, my first reaction was nostalgia for the breathtaking foliage of New England. This response quickly disappeared when I realized that fall in London meant an extended Christmas season.

This past week, I had my first taste of fall when my friends and I went for a walk around Kensington. Just down the street from our flat, we passed the Natural History Museum and found the courtyard transformed into a winter wonderland.

A massive Christmas tree covered in lights stood over a huge ice rink that now took over the courtyard. Instead of old milk carts, little kids pushed plastic penguins around to keep their balance on the ice.

We all stared in awe and promised we would go skating before we left London. I

didn’t mention that the last time I went iceskating I fell and ripped my pants. Needless to say, I will be holding onto a penguin like those little kids. We took a right and started noticing all kinds of Christmas lights hanging above the streets. As we walked further into Kensington, my jaw dropped when I saw Harrod’s in the distance.

Completely covered in Christmas lights was Europe’s largest and arguably most upscale department store. Blinking blue and white lights on Christmas trees lined the outside of the building and of course, we found ourselves sucked inside.

It was truly unbelievable. We were pushed with the crowd inside to the handbag section, where you had your pick of any Hermes or Burberry bag starting at a mere £1,800. We walked around like lost children until we found the Egyptian escalator. This escalator is an ornate work of art with enormous Egyptian statues and sculptures protruding from the walls. The grandiose stairway, adorned in gold and rich green accents, cost over £20 million to build.

As if we were not overwhelmed enough, a professional opera singer was performing from an alcove beside the escalator.

My friends and I were on a mission to find the “Christmas World,” but until then we wandered around five acres of luxury goods.

We walked through the toyshop with sixfoot tall stuffed animals and then entered the

dollhouse room. My girlfriends and I nearly cried when we saw the ornate dollhouses that put the Barbie dream houses from our childhoods to shame. We then passed through the women’s department that was full of attire literally right off the runway.

We resisted the designer temptations and went on to finally see a sign pointing in the direction of the Christmas World. We all felt as if we had been transported into the

scene from the movie Elf where Will Ferrell redecorates the Christmas room with paper snowflakes, trains and ribbons. Every inch of the enormous room was covered in fake snow, ornaments, sparkles and red and green treats.

We all sang along to the Christmas carols playing and lost ourselves in the holiday spirit. Two months of mistletoe, candy canes and holiday music? Cheers to that.

Photo courtesy of poshfashionnews.com

At Harrod’s in London, the holiday season has already begun as the upscale store is fully decorated for the shopping season.

Humor Column | Post-election blues

Election year leaves much to be desired

BY DANNY WADLER Staff Writer wadldf11@wfu.edu I don’t know a single thing about politics, but since I am a male undergraduate student at a liberal arts academy, I enjoy pretending to know a lot more than I actually do.

Just between you and me, I once spent several hours on Apple Maps searching for the “Columbia” District in Washington State. But hey, I can’t be blamed for my incompetence and overreliance on technology when Apple is the one who developed such horrible software. Seriously programmers, you don’t get to play God. Apple Maps is a lie from the pit of hell.

Anyway, an election just took place, and I didn’t pay enough attention to find out whether the incumbent saw his shadow,

if spring will come early this year, and I didn’t pay enough attention to remember who I voted for anyway. But I am a male undergraduate student, like I previously stated, and I have decided to discuss my biggest grievances from this election year.

First of all, and this is the most important issue I believe the political world will ever have to deal with: my absentee ballot did not come with an “I Voted/Yo Voté” sticker.

It was my first time voting. I cannot tell you how badly I wanted one of those stickers.

Maybe there was a shortage. If we deport all the illegal immigrants, I’m terrified the stickers will be gone for good. Also, I don’t like the color of Barack Obama’s teeth. I know people are not supposed to be judged by the color of their teeth and instead by the content of their character, but I can’t help my internal prejudices. They’re a part of who I am and how I was raised.

You just can’t trust a person with excellent oral hygiene practices. I have a blister on the back of my foot that’s really starting to hurt.

I know that has nothing to do with what we were talking about, but I felt like saying it. If I learned anything from watching the debates this year, I know that this is socially acceptable.

I feel like I have to go buy a new pair of shoes, but a doctor once told me that if it’s a legitimate blister, my body will take care of the problem on its own. Another thing: it seems like countless celebrities were out there encouraging people to go vote this year. Everybody from Samuel L. Jackson to Sarah Silverman to Ludwig Van Beethoven (I may have to fact check this last one) was doing what they do best (cursing or making lewd sexual comments) to convince people their votes actually mattered. My question is this where did the smartest, most

intellectual celebrity voice in the history of American pop culture stand? Why did he not come forward? What was dear old Slim Shady doing all year? Seriously, do you know how much I would have paid just to hear him rap, “You better lose yourself in a candidate/ the ballot/ you own it/ You better never let it go, go/ You only get one shot/ Do not miss your chance to vote/ This opportunity comes once every four years/ You better…” It’s way too easy.

Oh, and I’m a little upset I didn’t win. No real expectations there, but I always feel a sort of dismay when I don’t win things.

Thanks for reading. I hope it was not too painful, and I understand if 47 percent of my readers consider themselves victims.

I hope to continue to hone my ability to complain about things I can’t do anything to change. If I get good enough, I may run for office one day.