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Outside the Bubble... Democrats demand apology from Representative Wilson Democrats of the House of Representatives want to formally admonish South Carolina representative Joe Wilson for the “you lie” comment he made during a speech by President Barack Obama. Obama was making a speech to a joint session of Congress about health care when the remark interrupted him. Republicans believe that taking the time to officially reprimend Wilson for his comments will take time away from more serious issues.
Actor Patrick Swayze dies of cancer at age 57 Actor Patrick Swayze, popular for roles in movies such as Dirty Dancing and Ghost, passed away Sept. 14 at the age of 57. He died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He most recently worked on The Beast for A&E, which was cancelled in June because of his illness.
H1N1 vaccine applications approved by FDA On Sept. 15, the Food and Drug Administration approved for four manufacturers to make H1N1 flu vaccine. The vaccine appears to provide protection from the virus 8-10 days after administered. It will be distributed in as many as 90,000 sites beginning in mid-October.
Professor examines stimulus plan By Elliot Engstom | Managing editor
Randall G. Holcombe, DeVoe Moore Professor of Economics at Florida State University, visited the university at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 to deliver a lecture in Carswell Hall’s Annenberg Forum titled “The BushObama Stimulus Package and the Future of American Capitalism.” Holcombe began the evening by attempting to instill in those present what he considers the true appreciation that capitalism as a philosophy deserves. “We tend to take it for granted,” he said. However, Holcombe proceeded to argue that technology and civilization have advanced more in the time since the dawn of capitalism than any other point in human history, and that this advancement is intrinsically linked with the rise of market economies.
“We take this economic progress for granted, but it’s only been going on for a few hundred years,” he said. “Before that, people could not recognize economic progress in their lifetime.” Holcombe compared the standard of living in 1550 with that in 550, and then he made the same comparison between 1750 and the modern day. “If there is one thing that I want to impress upon you, it is that this is new,” he said. Holcombe argued that capitalism really began with market economies at the dawn of the industrial revolution, and this changed the face of economics and society forever, as land, labor and capital were now being combined together instead of being left in separate markets monopolized by a small minority. Throughout the night, Holcombe tried to constantly reinforce one key
point: “I’m not picking on President Obama,” he said. “These are bipartisan policies.” Holcombe then went on to speak on the effect that what he refers to as the “Bush-Obama stimulus plan” has had on American capitalism. To begin, he laid out what he referred to as the “crucial role” that profit and loss play in a market economy, profit being an incentive to take risk and loss being an incentive to be cautious. According to this theory, profits are a reward for efficiency and loss a penalty for inefficiency. Holcombe planned his talk to focus on four different areas of policy, those being Federal Reserve policy, the TARP funds, Obama’s stimulus package and the bailouts. On the Federal Reserve, he first spoke of its origins in 1913, and how it was to be a “lender of last resort to banks that are members of the Federal
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Kate Ruley: Nutritionist Library to commence lecture series By Cheryl Johnson | Staff writer
College campuses are no exception. In private colleges, especially, campus dining programs are updating menus to include vegetarian options, minimally processed ingredients and heart healthy oils. “Today, healthy is more the rule than the exception,” Campus Nutritionist Kate Ruley said. Ruley spent her senior year in high school in a very
The Z. Smith Reynolds Library is beginning its Library Lecture Series with a bang. On Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m., executive director of the Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA), Terri LeGrand, will discuss the ways the alliance is working to create a sustainable community. This presentation, “Connecting People to Preserve Our Planet,” will provide a brief comparison between Winston-Salem and a city of similar size and population that has successfully addressed energy use in transportation and the ever growing industrial environment. LeGrand will offer ideas for individual actions at home, school and at work so we can become a more sustainable community. The idea for the Library Lecture Series was developed by the dean of the library, Lynn Sutton. She wanted the library to be more than a place of study and to become a meeting place for everyone on campus where different ideas could be discussed.
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U.N. calls military action in Gaza “war crimes” The United Nations issued a report on Sept. 15 that revealed that both Israel and Palestine committed war crimes. These crimes were committed during Israel’s military incursion into Gaza from Dec. 27 to Jan. 18. Most of the criticism in the report targeted Israel.
Microsoft and Google present new search tools Microsoft and Google have both unveiled new search products. Microsoft Bing has a new “visual search” function for people who want to search for something they remember seeing but do not know the name of. Google is testing a product called Fast Flip which aims to simulate magazine reading online.
Reserve System.” However, Holcombe believes that the Federal Reserve has set a dangerous precedent in its actions of late. “Under Bernanke, when the economy started turning down, the Federal Reserve opened its discount window to financial institutions who weren’t Fed members or even commercial banks,” he said. “This occurred during the Bush administration.” He observed that the Federal Reserve became involved in specifically picking financial institutions to prop up, citing AIG as an example. According to Holcombe, this kind of activity by the Federal Reserve is completely unprecedented. “Instead of being a neutral operator of monetary policy, the Fed has been picking particular firms to help,” he said.
By Samantha Hoback | Staff writer Nutrition is a nationwide trend. Fast food chain commercials now feature salads instead of double cheeseburgers. Grocery store shelves are filled with light versions of America’s favorite foods. Elementary school students are filling their lunchboxes with fresh fruit, whole grain bread and low fat milk instead of buying from the school cafeteria.
University garden provides food for Campus Kitchen By Frannie Jackson | Contributing writer
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Campus garden volunteers currently grow 70 varieties of tomatoes as well as other vegetable in the plot.
What began as a whim for two students during their freshman year is now a campus garden in full bloom on Polo Road. Current Sophomores Whitney Johnson and Alex Pompey were inspired to plant a garden while taking the freshman writing seminar “You Are What You Eat” this past spring. Jamin Rowan, a Teaching Fellow for the English department, had students research several universities’ food chains from the growth and production of their food to the food’s decomposition. “I noticed that other schools of Wake’s caliber already had fresh produce grown on their campuses circulating within their dining systems, but Wake didn’t,” Johnson said. This realization led Johnson and Pompey to team up for their final project in the class. Their goal? To start a garden on campus that would one day supply fresh produce to the Pit for students’ consumption.
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Johnson and Pompey ran their idea by Rowan, who was immediately “enthused,” Pompey said. Together, they met with various faculty members about plans for a garden and were eventually referred to Professor of Biology Gloria Muday. Muday needed land to grow tomatoes for research in plant growth hormones, so she suggested that they combine the garden and her research together. Muday was granted land from Wake Forest University Properties and broke ground on the garden in June. Johnson and Pompey were alerted by e-mail of the garden’s progress and returned to campus in August to find rows of tomato plants already producing fruit. “Whitney and I joke that we left with nothing (in May), and then the garden just appeared,” Pompey said. The garden boasts 70 varieties of tomatoes, along with several kinds of vegetables, including green beans, eggplant and peppers. Ripe produce from the garden is currently donated to Campus Kitchen,
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but Johnson and Pompey hope to grow enough produce to supply the Pit with fresh produce as well in the future. Students are encouraged to go work in the garden from 4-6 p.m. on Sundays and 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. It is located across the road from the soccer field and to the left of freshman parking at 1141 Polo Road. Students who visit the garden will find rows of towering tomato plants laden with every variety of tomato imaginable, including sweet yellow currant tomatoes that volunteers are encouraged to sample while working. “It’s fun and therapeutic, and you don’t have to know anything about gardening. You can show up for just 30 minutes if you want to,” Johnson said. In addition to learning basic gardening skills, Johnson, Pompey and Rowan hope that students will began to think more about where food comes from as a result of working in the garden. Rowan explained, “We don’t think much about what we eat … but it shapes the world we live in. It affects lives and the environment.”
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Delta Zeta and Sigma Nu will host a Dodgeball Tournament from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Water Tower Field. All proceeds benefit the Speech and Hearing Impaired and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Teams consist of six to eight people. Contact Allison Fairall at fairam7@wfu.edu to register. The deadline to register is midnight on Sept. 30. Registration cost is $35 per team before Sept. 28 and $40 per team after Sept. 28. For more information, contact Ashton Asbury at astbac8@wfu.edu
Office of Career Services to host medical profession info session The Office of Career Services invites students interested in the united medical professions to attend a meet-and-greet at 11 a.m. on Sept. 22 in Benson 407. Students will be able to network with a registered nurse, a pharmacist, a physical therapist and a dietitian from Real World of Allied Health. Attendees will learn how these professionals prepared themselves for these fields, what their day to day routines are really like, and what they consider to be the advantages and the disadvantages of their professional career choices.
New art exhibit features Maya pottery “Art of Sky, Art of Earth: Maya Cosmic Imagery” is the newest collection on display at the Museum of Anthropology. The collection features ancient pottery from the Classic period that is on loan from St. Bonaventure University, providing a glimpse into Maya civilization and culture. The museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free. For more information, call ext. 5282 or visit www.wfu.edu/moa.
Angela Hewitt to open this season’s Secrest Artists Series Secrest Artists Series presents pianist Angela Hewitt, one of the world’s premiere pianists at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 in Brendle Recital Hall. She has fixed her position at the top of the field with her 2005 completion of an eleven-year project to record all major keyboard works of Bach. This project, praised as “one of the record glories of our age” (The Sunday Times), has earned her the title of “the pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time” (The Guardian) and “nothing less than the pianist who will define Bach performance on the piano for years to come” (Stereophile).
Center for International Studies to host study abroad fair The Center for International Studies will host a study abroad fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 18 in Benson 401. Representatives from affiliate and university study abroad programs will be available to share information and answer questions about their programs.
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Designs for new home for the business program revealed By R. Hunter Bratton | Opinion editor After the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy and the Babcock Graduate School of Management merged last year to form one cooperative business school under the leadership of Dean of Business Steve Reinemund, the university decided it was vital to institutional success and educational effectiveness to ask tough questions about its identity. What is the purpose of the business school at our particular institution and of what comprises a good business school? With contemplation, Reinemund established that the new business school, being true to our university, should only be grown from an unyielding historical foundation of academic excellence, personal discipline, and motivational forces such as hardworking, dedicated professors and understanding and organized administrators. “Having the vision and principles is critical,” Reinemnd said. “Our overall goal is to impact the marketplace in positive ways, and get results with integrity. We believe that by developing passionate business leaders who are ready to succeed in the global marketplace, and encouraging faculty to use scholarship to answer questions that ultimately impact business and the greater good, our overall goal will be achieved.” With the approval of University President Nathan Hatch, who trusts that the new business school will honor the components that have made it worthy of national recognition. Reinemund began planning for the future of the business school, which he said he thinks will one day be among the nation’s greatest. Discussed in more depth in the spring 2009 university catalog, the university business school adopted seven new philosophies to which they vow to hold all their actions: “help students find their fire, set the moral compass for tomorrow’s leaders, maintain rigorous educational
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A 3D rendering portrays the inside of the future business center. The building atrium is designed to resemble an ultra-modern European streetscape. standards to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, reflect the market’s diversity in the classroom, give students a world view, encourage original contributions to knowledge and provide a foundation of lifetime skills and habits.” With the new ideological standpoint of the school established, once again administrators had to make tough decisions and aid the philosophy in becoming practice. With this goal, the university began an ambitious, three-phase plan of action to inseparably fuse the two business schools and forever promote the philosophy of the university. In doing this, a task force of faculty and staff members of the business school was established to work alongside the university architect and Reinemund to create a space worthy of housing the newly examined school. To be completed in fall 2010, the
first phase of the plan includes the creation of faculty offices in the Worrell Professional Center. The plan was crafted to ensure that all business classrooms and offices will be held within one academic structure. In addition to classrooms and offices, the building will also house career placement and professional development spaces, student services, admissions offices, food service facilities, large meeting spaces, administrative support areas and numerous lounge and seating areas for students and faculty. Administrators maintain that the new offices will surpass the volume and quality of those currently held by business professors, and that business students will be impressed by a monumental staircase and an atrium streetscape in the upcoming years. Already, the university has collect-
ed over $8 million in donations for the primary phase of construction. In the second phase of the plan, the school hopes to connect the classrooms and offices of the Professional Center to the “new hub of student and faculty life,” with a crescentshaped structure modeled after the Reynolda House Museum. The third phase of construction consists of expanding the size of Worrell Professional Center in order to parallel the advancements made by the business education center over that time. The university currently expects to add over 10,000 square feet of additional space to the business education building within the third phase. Yet, in the face of construction, the university vows that physical changes will not correlate to ideological changes that conflict with its traditions and values.
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The series was created in 2006 by Renate Evans, a former staff member in the library. In the beginning stages, she invited professors from the university to host the lectures and then as the series evolved, people from outside the community were incorporated. The next scheduled free discussion is The Big Read: Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. This book discussion will be lead by Rian Bowie and Erica Still, who are both assistant professors of English at the university, and will be held Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. in the Rare Books Reading Room of the library. Special Collections Librarian Megan Mulder will also introduce an exhibit of Harlem Renaissance authors.
On Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m., Ulrike Wiethaus, a professor of religion and American ethnic studies, and playwright Harriet Nordlund will present their lecture about Storytelling and Rememberance in Room 204 of the library. This event will be a conversation about the oral traditions of Sweden’s Sami people and their revitalization in contemporary Sami theatre. Nordlun is the head of the Cultural Department of Jokkmokk, Sweden, which is the center for the native Sami people of Lule Valley. Wine Industry in North Carolina will be a panel discussion hosted by the university’s professors Ian Taplin, Clay Hipp and Terry Baker. They will talk about the economic and cultural aspects of North Carolina’s wine industry as well as their experiences
and research in this area. This event will take place in Room 204 of the library on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. Sarah Lischer, an assistant professor of political science, will present her lecture entitled “Never again? Human rights atrocities and the legacy of the Rwandan genocide.” During this time she will speak on her recent field research and experiences in African refugee camps during spring 2009. She will also discuss lessons the Rwandan genocide holds for the current suffering in Darfur, the Congo, Zimbabwe and war zones around the world. Look for this event on Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. in library Room 204. For more information, call ext. 4692 or visit zsr.wfu.edu/lectures. The ZSR Library also has a Facebook page that posts the different upcoming events.
POLICE BEAT Property damage •Unknown subject(s) forcibly entered six victims’ vehicles parked in Student Drive by smashing windows and taking GPS devices and an iPod between 7 p.m. on Sept. 8 and 2:05 p.m. on Sept. 9. There are no suspects at this time.
Thefts •An iPod valued at $350 was reported stolen from an unsecured room in Luter Hall between 1 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. on Sept. 3. •An unsecured bicycle valued at $50 was removed from a patio area of Davis Hall between
11 p.m. on Sept. 7 and 1 a.m. on Sept. 8. •An unsecured bicycle valued at $100 was removed from a dressing room located in the Fresh Food Company in Reynolda Hall between 5 p.m. on Sept. 11 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 12. •A wallet containing $92 was reported stolen from a bench at Kentner Stadium on Sept. 13. •Unknown subject(s) removed $650 from two wallets in a room in Collins between Sept. 8 and Sept. 10. It is unknown if the room had been secured.
Miscellaneous •A student intentionally discharged a fire extinguisher in Davis Hall setting off several fire
alarms. The student admitted to the charge. Information about the incident was forwarded to the Dean’s Office.
Drugs and Alcohol •A victim was located at Salem Hall by University Police officers trying to enter the building. It was determined that the victim had consumed alcohol and was under age. University Police were unable to determine if the victim had been assaulted or sustained minor injuries from a fall. The victim was escorted to student health and transferred by EMS to Baptist hospital. Information about the incident was sent to the Dean’s Office.
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Randall G. Holcombe discussed the viability of capitalism in today’s political climate on Sept. 14 in Annenberg Forum.
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“It will benefit some firms rather than others. It’s in essence picking winners and losers.” Holcombe believes that this undermines the profit-loss incentive structure of a market economy. “The problem is the precedent it sets,” he said, going on to cite the Japanese model in which the government chooses to support certain industrial firms over others, a model that he claims has in recent years been exposed as disastrous. On TARP, the Troubled Assets Recovery Program, Holcombe commented on then-Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson’s first decision to buy up toxic assets, and his subsequent act to use the money earmarked for this program for something Holcombe says was completely different. Holcombe asked the question of whether or not this was a worthwhile cause to pursue. “In hindsight, we know positively the answer was no,” he said. “What Paulson said we needed to do never happened.” He then went on to speak about how the actual use of the TARP funds to buy stock in banks seemed to him to be unnecessary, as he believes that the institutions to take such action were already in place. Holcombe also was skepti-
cal about the government’s action in essentially requiring all banks to participate in the program. “The Secretary of the Treasury forced private banks to allow the federal government to have partial ownership,” he said. As far as Obama’s stimulus plan goes, Holcombe questioned whether or not the measure was necessary. “Most of the money in that stimulus bill hasn’t yet been spent,” he said. “Not only is it not needed, but it’s probably counterproductive. A lot of the money is being spent for stuff that is not going to help recovery. The stimulus bill is going to slow economic recovery; it’s not going to speed it up.” Holcombe also commented on how he believes that Keynesian economic theory, which he said is based in the idea that budget deficits are good for the economy, has been discredited by the fact that Bush had massive budget deficits coupled with economic decline. “By 2008, we should have been in nirvana,” he said. In regard to the bailouts, Holcombe first focused on the automotive industry bailouts, talking about how he believes that this again undermines the incentive structure of capitalism. “We’ve nationalized our largest auto-producer,” he said, referring to General Motors. “If we had
allowed them to go bankrupt, we would have had a private bankruptcy.” According to Holcombe, taxpayers received the worst of both worlds, with GM eventually going bankrupt and the government buying a large part of the company’s assets. “In fact, I would argue that the Fed ended up taking more than it deserved of GM,” he said. “Under standard bankruptcy laws, bondholders have first claim. That didn’t happen here.” Before ending his lecture, Holcombe briefly touched on Obama’s proposed healthcare plan. “We’re talking about in the neighborhood of 20 percent of the economy,” he said. He then criticized Obama’s analogy of public and private education coexisting. According to Holcombe, if the analogy holds up then 75 percent of the healthcare market will be government-run. On the whole, he placed the largest part of the blame for our current problems on the government as a whole. “It’s been a bipartisan effort to undermine the basis of capitalism,” he said. “So, ultimately, I leave you with a message of hope and change. I hope I’m wrong … and whether or not we see change depends on you, and how we make ourselves heard in the political process.”
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These monthly demonstrations are designed to active Colorado community. After graduating help students learn how to combine healthy cooking from Queens College in Charlotte with a bach- techniques with fresh ingredients to make simple elor’s degree in biology in 1991, Ruley moved to recipes that fit into a college student’s schedule Winston-Salem with her husband, where she taught and budget. at SciWorks. “Establishing healthy habits in college will benefit With her family in mind, she decided to pursue a students in the future,” Ruley said. career in nutrition, and she enrolled in the graduate “I want to impart the importance of healthy cookprogram at the UNC-Greensboro. ing methods, minimally processed ingredients and After receiving her master’s degree in nutrition smart grocery shopping techniques so students are in 1998, Ruley worked as a private consultant and prepared for life after college.” joined the university faculty in 2002. At home, Ruley is just as committed to teaching “One of the most common problems I see at her two children how to be healthy and make good Wake Forest is students having trouble adjusting decisions about nutrition. to campus living and eating,” “We like to make smoothies Ruley said. for breakfast, and we try to eat as It can be overwhelming for a family often,” Ruley said. “One of the most common students when they are given “It is important to model the freedom to eat whatever problems I see at Wake Forest is good eating habits, and family they want when they want it time helps children make better students having trouble in college. decisions.” adjusting to campus living and Ruley hopes to make this Ruley’s personal habits set an transition easier. example for her 14-year-old son eating.” “We want to give students a and 8-year-old daughter. Kate Ruley positive and healthy experience For example, Ruley likes to do Campus Nutritionist at Wake Forest,” Ruley said. her grocery shopping at local “This is a very health confarmers markets for hormonescious community where everyfree dairy products, organic one is motivated to perform well.” meats and fresh produce. According to Ruley, good nutrition is critical She isn’t opposed to some junk food, however. to good performance. She works with the athletic “It’s part of being a kid,” Ruley said. “I try not to department, and especially freshman athletes, to be a food Nazi while teaching my children about design eating plans to ensure that students are in balance and moderation.” top shape. When the family goes out to eat, they like the She also holds talks with health classes, such as Diamondback Grill, which offers a lot of local weight-lifting, to educate students on how to make organic meats and produce. healthy choices. Whole Foods is another family favorite, because “In the last six years since I have been at Wake everyone can choose what they want, and everything Forest, I have seen very progressive changes to the is pretty healthy. dining program,” Ruley said. “The key to eating out is to look for items like This year, students really have noticed the nutri- steamed or roasted vegetables, grilled meats and tious updates to the campus dining program. create-your-own salads,” Ruley said. For example, the new Healthy Deacon program For dessert, Ruley loves gelato, which is lower at the Fresh Food Company and Shorty’s guides in fat than regular ice cream. students to low fat, vegetar“I love the colors of gelato ian and heart-healthy menu and all of the different flavors,” options. Ruley said. “I have a very diverse job; that’s Ruley has been very involved Ruley is also very active. in making Wake Forest health- one of the things I love the most An avid runner, she wakes up conscious. early every morning and runs about it. No two days are ever “The trend for private camwith a group of women in her the same.” puses our size is to become more neighborhood, and she has Kate Ruley nutritionally aware and sound participated in several marain composition,” Ruley said. thons. Campus Nutritionist “I would say that compared She also enjoys tennis, readto other universities, Wake ing, traveling and spending Forest is further ahead. We time with her family. have a more ideal dining program comparable to Working as the campus nutritionist keeps Ruley Columbia.” busy during the day. In addition to designing the In addition to working with the Fresh Food menu for the vegetarian station at the Fresh Food Company and other dining locations on campus, Company and working with athletes, Ruley is availRuley consults individually with students who have able for guest lectures, team talks and individual special dietary needs. consultations. She helps design eating plans for students with As a licensed registered dietician, she specializes food allergies and diabetes, as well as students who in weight management, food allergies, vegetarian are vegetarian or vegan. and vegan eating, sports nutrition and eating dis“There are a lot of vegetarians on campus, and orders. I help guide them to create meals with adequate Students, faculty and staff can take advantage of protein, vitamins, iron and zinc to ensure that they free and confidential consultations with Ruley to are getting everything their bodies need,” Ruley discuss concerns about nutrition and learn how to said. adopt healthy habits. On Sept. 10, Ruley and the campus dining pro“I have a very diverse job,” Ruley said. “That’s gram presented the first cooking demonstration in one of the things I love the most about it. No two the Fresh Food Company. days are ever the same.”
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Students pack Shorty’s to enjoy a peer performance during a recent Student Union Coffeehouse Open Mic Night on Sept. 16.
Book festival draws crowd By Caroline Edgeton | Life editor
Each year, Winston-Salem has been host to the BOOKMARKS Festival of Books, a day dedicated to celebrating and promoting the works and achievements of acclaimed authors from around the country. As part of this year’s festival, on Saturday, Sept. 12, the university’s department of history brought 2008 Pulitzer Prize in History-winning author of What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America 1815-1848, Daniel Walker Howe, as one of several featured writers signing books at the event in the downtown arts district. In addition to his winning book, Howe has also received mass recognition for his other works The Political Culture of American Whigs and Making the American Self: Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln. According to Philip Mulder, professor of history at High Point University and BOOKMARKS volunteer for the past three years. Howe is extremely well respected in the history community and highly regarded among scholars around the
world. “It was quite a delightful visit to have from him; we were very fortunate to have the option to hear him speak and sign books,” Mulder said. “(What Hath God Wrought) is part of the Oxford Series of the History of the United States. His work is one of the best in its field.” In addition to Howe’s success as a writer, he is a historian of the early national period of American history and specializes in the intellectual and religious history of the United States. He was also president of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic in 2001 and currently is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Howe serves as Rhodes Professor of American History Emeritus at Oxford University and Professor of History Emeritus at the University of California- Los Angeles. While Howe may have been sponsored by the university, Laura Elliott, a well-regarded children’s author and former senior writer for the Washington Magazine, also came to sign books to promote her most recent novel A Troubled Peace.
Elliott received her undergraduate degree from the university and her master’s in journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill. Howe is certainly not the only well-known figure to be sponsored by the university at the BOOKMARKS festival. Previous writers have included Geraldine Brooks, famed journalist from The Wall Street Journal, Michael Verde, founder and president of Reading for Life, and Garrison Keillor, acclaimed host of Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion and writer for literary magazine The New Yorker. The BOOKMARKS organization itself is a non-profit community-based volunteer group that has not only been hosting the festival once a year since 2004, but also has hosted various other author events in and around the community. Each festival has brought over 7,000 people from the Piedmont Triad and beyond. Collectively since 2004, it has brought over 250 authors, chefs and illustrators and over 35,000 attendees. For a full list of past authors, events and information regarding the festival, check out www. bookmarksbookfestival.org.
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Community police send mixed signals
n the past couple of weeks, many students on campus have started to feel the presence of the Winston-Salem Police Department. There have been many incidents where students have been cited for underage drinking violations at off-campus parties. It seems to be a trend that only Greek parties get busted. This is because the word is spread faster about Greek events. We want to know why the Winston-Salem Police Department is focusing so much on university students. Why are they wasting the community’s tax dollars to cite underage students? Sometimes the police officers come to the houses where the parties are hosted for no reason. We urge you to be safe when drinking. The fraternities that throw these parties are responsible because they provide drivers to and from campus. Please use this form of transportation; there is no need to drive while you are intoxicated. In past years, neighbors have started to call the police when they think there is a party going on because they want to take precautionary measures. Noise violations are a concern for those living in neighborhoods where many university students live, and we understand that. So please, be smart and keep the noise level down. It’s not worth getting violations because of loud music. In the past, when parties were thrown off-campus, the police would only come when there was a noise violation. Now, the police officers arrive regardless of the reason. When the police officers show up at a party with no reason, it decreases the faith that the students have in the community of WinstonSalem. Some organizations have a good standing with their neighbors while others do not. Please talk to your neighbors before you throw a party because it’s better to take care of a little nuisance now than get the student body in trouble later that weekend.
If you respect your neighbors, they are far more likely to respect you. Use common sense and your own sound judgment when making decisions on Friday and Saturday nights. If you are intoxicated and underage, please act intelligently. Do not run around in public screaming, because you will garner unwanted attention. Sure, we as students don’t pay taxes to live in this town, but we do live here for the better part of the year. We want to know that we are being protected. If the police department sends 15 officers to a party, how are they helping the community? There could be another crisis going on elsewhere, but there wouldn’t be enough police officers to take care of the situation because the majority of them were writing alcohol citations to underage university students. We also want to know why the Winston-Salem Police Department takes so long to show up to robberies and muggings, but they show up so quickly to a party. We want to make it known that University Police have been excellent to us. Campus police are there to protect the university and its students. They are there to answer to us, whereas the Winston-Salem Police answer to the tax-paying community. We understand that WinstonSalem is a family town, but it is also a college town with four large universities. University Police always lets the presidents of the organizations know when the parties are getting out of hand before showing up and writing citations. They want to help us move parties back on campus but it is going to take a lot of convincing the organizations. It would be nice if the Winston-Salem Police Department sent an officer to the house to give them a warning before sending a fleet of officers to the house just to write citations.
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University athletes deserve more student support Hamlin Wade
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y first draft of this piece carried a completely different tone. My first article called out terrible sportsmanship, questioned the support of university students for their sports teams and generally ranted about the pitfalls that go along with attending a university where the tailgate carries more importance than the actual athletic event that follows. But, given the situation, accusing individuals of not loving our university and questioning the “fanhood” of our students would have done little to incite a change. That being said, I’ve decided to take a more light-hearted approach to this situation and see if we can’t highlight the good within the otherwise seemingly bad situation that is support of Wake Forest sporting events. Each possibly bad situation that occurred at the Baylor football game will easily be spun in to a positive light. Everything that could cause problems will be shown to be an exciting opportunity to demonstrate the love that our student body gives to our athletes and our school. Just hang with me on this… Bad: The pregame tailgate seems more important than the actual football game. Good: Our students may have a future as bartenders and cooks. The food was so delicious and the drinks were so refreshing that students were thrilled to consume both of these options quite rapidly. Grills were smoking all across the student lot, where students could find anything from fried chicken to burgers, from barbeque to a slow roasted pig. Rachel Ray and Paula Deen better watch their backs. Bad: Half of the student section was gone by halftime. Some fans didn’t even come in. After the tailgate, many students returned to campus to recuperate and rest for that evening’s parties. Good: Our students are so excited to hang out with each other and celebrate our victories that they feel it necessary to get a head start on the night. Students assume that we will win because we have come to expect excellence. Because of this, we feel it necessary to rest and get ready to go wild and roll the Quad and party late in to the morning. Good (Part 2): In addition to being excited to party the night away, our students are also conscious of the dangers of sun exposure. Because the student section is located in the direct sun, many students leave early to avoid the heat. Way to go health and exercise science professors! You have successfully warned us of the dangers that come with skin cancer.
Bad: Students behind me questioned every run and groaned at every incomplete pass. Good: This good note has two faces. Once again, way to go professors! Our philosophy and liberal arts education has taught us to question and to not take everything at face value! Secondly, we must have some very athletic students, meaning that our intramural teams could take down every team across the nation. Because if we have average guys claiming that they could do better, their flag football teams will be ridiculously good. I just hope I don’t have to try to defend the next Joe Montana of the intramural leagues. Bad: The same fans were yelling that they wished our player would get hurt. Good: Once again, I may be stretching it, but way to go professors! Our pre-med program must be so good that students are jumping at the opportunity to diagnose injuries and discuss possible treatment options. Bad: For those of you who left the game early in order to avoid skin cancer, go study for the next philosophy exam or prepare to party all night by watching Top Chef and practicing your bartender skills, we lost the first football game of the season. Good: A loss is always a hard thing to find positives in. Yet, given the tone of this article, it will most assuredly be done. A loss allows for progress. How are we supposed to improve on a win? Win again? That just gets repetitive and rather boring. But with a loss, there is substantial room for improvement. We can easily change our record and we can turn things around. A loss shows us how tough we are and how resilient we can be in the next game. There you have it. Calm down all you cynics out there. I know you were worried that our students didn’t support the team, that our students would rather drink in the parking lot or watch a movie in the dorm instead of cheering on our athletic program. This is all just a misunderstanding. It’s obvious that the student body is intelligent; they wouldn’t have gotten in to Wake otherwise. So of course we use our smarts to outthink nature and everyday commoners. It appears that I am the unintelligent one. The few of us that stayed until the end missed the tailgate fun, missed the medical diagnosis, missed the philosophical questioning and possibly contracted skin cancer. But, we will learn. We will evolve into the intelligent university student who knows better and leaves early. As a university student I have learned to look at the glass as half-full. During our first game, our student section wasn’t half empty, it was half-full! Show me one game this year where Duke’s football team gets that kind of support. Hamlin Wade is a sophomore from Charlotte, N.C.
- A spokesman for the city of Berlin talks after the German authorities accidentally advertised one of the services they provided to their residents on their Web site as being pornography for a few days before they became aware of their mistake.
“” “It was his unconscious state that saved him really, as he lay there completely still like a dead body.” - A spokesman for the local Paris city police commented in response to a drunk French teenager escaping the jaws of death after he fell asleep on the tracks of a train and had it roar quickly only inches above his motionless body.
“” “It’s not my intention to show certain sexual poses. My goal is really to show the anatomy and the function of human form.” - Angela Whalley, creative director of Body Works, commented on how she is currently touring her exhibit across Europe in front of 27 million people which shows two dead bodies, stripped of their skin to reveal the muscles and organs beneath, modeling sexual positions.
“” “The outage was caused by a generator malfunction.“ - Frederico Saude, a local administrator in Huambo, Angola, reported on a power outage and how it has left many small Angolan towns in Africa without power for two months despite the country’s new multibillion dollar investment in hydro-power products. The problems surrounding this power outage have still not been fixed and, to date, Africans in this region of Angola are still without electricity.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 A5
Rethinking the State | A Critical View of Government
Libertarians see government as wealth destroyer
Federal welfare programs only beget more poverty
Elliot Engstrom Managing Editor
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ast week, my fellow Old Gold & Black columnist Matt Moran wrote about how libertarian ideals, if actually implemented, would be detrimental to the poor as they would entail the dismantling of the welfare state and the vast majority of public institutions. His statements included ideas like “Through their opposition to welfare style programs they seek to dismantle a main mechanism of life support for the poor,” “I don’t have a crush on big government, but assisting people in need is something I enjoy,” and “Anyone with a functioning mind and appreciation for things like public education is capable of critiquing Libertarianism.” I’m not going to waste time talking about his style of argument, which is essentially based in mocking libertarians and using straw man fallacies to critique the ideology. Instead, I would like to give a very short, basic response to his critique, and then spend the majority of my column presenting the libertarian view on poverty. No libertarian candidate, regardless of party, has ever run on a platform of eliminating welfare
programs anytime in the foreseeable future. This Instead, libertarians ask this deeper question really is beside the point, as welfare programs are — Why do we need so much welfare? In contrast in reality anything but helpful to the poor, but to the amount spent on welfare programs, 21 it is something that should be clear. Libertarians to 36 percent of federal spending is directed vehemently reject the idea that people on welfare toward defense, depending on how you define are simply lazy parasites. this word. The defense budget under President We instead understand that both economics Obama is larger than it has ever been in and the larger science of human action are based American history. in the concept of incentives. Thus, the more I would gladly take every single dollar being people are paid to be poor, the more people will spent on our foreign wars and expanding our be poor. If you subsidize something, you create empire and apply them to things like welfare. more of it; this is a simple fact of economics. Despite the fact that these programs still The choice to remain on welfare rather than do beget more poverty, they are not half as find a job but then lose ever-increasing welfare destructive as the military industrial complex, benefits is a rational choice which is truly the largest that any of us not on leech, in terms of direct welfare would also make, Despite the fact that these programs government spending and not something people resource misallocation, on still do beget more poverty, they should be mocked or called the American economy. are not half as destructive as the lazy for doing. More resources are Despite the fact that I misallocated to fund military industrial complex ... which find Moran’s argument our global military is truly the largest leech, in terms of completely ineffective, it machine and finance still has has some benefit as direct government spending and redefense corporations than it had driven me to present source misallocation, on the Ameriany other part of our you with an answer to this government, and this mass can economy. question — what exactly inefficiency drives up costs do libertarians think about for free market producers poverty? competing for the same As I mentioned before, welfare begets more scarce resources. This increases prices, decreases welfare. This does not necessarily mean that employment and perpetuates poverty on the libertarians advocate the dismantling of the whole. welfare state in the foreseeable future, as it This idea on the military industrial complex is something upon which people have been can also be applied to the area of corporate taught to be dependent. However, we do view welfare, the bank bailouts being one of the the welfare state as ultimately destructive and prime examples of this process at work. counterproductive. One needs only look at how many resources Welfare, an issue around which Moran frames are misallocated by the government to his critique of libertarianism, actually is not one organizations like Goldman Sachs, which is of the largest issues in the libertarian camp, the currently thriving at the taxpayers’ expense, reason simply being that what is conventionally to see how our government throws off the referred to as welfare spending makes up only efficient workings of the market and creates both around 11 percent of the federal budget. unemployment and poverty.
How does Wake Forest stack up? | Documented H1N1 Cases Wake Forest University
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of swine flu reported by this rival N.C. university since September 16. the Winston-Salem Journal and the Herald Sun
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here is a phrase you can use whenever you debate a Libertarian to instantly strike fear deep into their hearts. That phrase, brothers and sisters, is “The New Zealand Experiment.” This is a secret weapon, only to be used if you somehow feel yourself wanting to abolish public roads or your local high school. Consider its use deadly, for it is the only example of a country that adopted anything like Libertarian ideals into its economic policy, to disastrous effects. First, before we go into our case study, I would like to provide readers with some background information on Libertarian economic ideology. Generally speaking, Libertarians subscribe to a school of economics referred to as the Austrian School. The school essentially advocates as free a market as possible, with minimal interference from “coercive forces,” which essentially means government. It is considered a fringe movement which lost a lot of influence among mainstream economists after WWII because the school rejects mathematical and statistic modeling. In November of 1935, New Zealand elected the Labor Party into the dominant position in government. (For those of you who don’t know, any Labor party tends to be a left of center bunch, they are quite common in other democracies, and behave sort of like our liberal Democrats.) For roughly a half century, New Zealand’s economic policy was based on strong state regulation. This approach reached a peak during the Muldoon administration, from 1975 to 1984. Your standard interventionist economic policy existed here, price subsidies for agriculture, tax breaks for manufacturers, major state-funded construction projects and a healthy welfare state to assist the needy. In 1984 a new government was formed with the main objective being massive structural economic reform. Following a policy of radical change in order to remove government interference in the
economy, “interest rate controls were removed, agricultural subsidies were phased out, New Zealand moved to a floating exchange rate regime, … detailed industrial quotas … were replaced by a generic commitment to competitive markets, … tariffs were eliminated or reduced (and) … a program of selling state assets to the private sector was commenced.” The government also “cut income taxes and slashed welfare payments” with plans to eventually ban budget deficits. While this reform did not enact everything a Libertarian would want, it was a sweeping removal of government involvement in the economy, which is a central Libertarian demand. Short term, New Zealand grew faster than any country in the world. After a few years, however, the economic structural problems began to have serious symptoms. Unemployment went from 1.5 percent in the pre-reform era to 8 percent by the mid ‘90’’s. The wealthy did quite well in the reforms, with the 10 percent of the income distribution enjoying a 26.5 percent increase in real incomes between 1983-84 and 1995-96. Job quality for working class plummeted, Conway notes, “the March 1991 to December 1999 period shows there was a growth in full time employment of only 15.5 percent compared with 36 percent for part time jobs.” Because the labor market was driven only by price competiveness, sweatshops sprang up across the country, which avoided any remaining wage and labor regulations. Perhaps the most damning evidence: between 1986 to 1992 there was zero growth in the New Zealand economy, complete economic stagnation. I’ll stop banging on about this now, one can only take so much economic talk before a desire to read about the Demon Deacons gets overwhelming, this I understand. I hope this article has done two things. The first is to provide non-Libertarians with a bit of “defense against the Dark Arts.” The second is to infuriate our Libertarian comrades who read it. I do enjoy infuriating Libertarians. Matt Moran is a sophomore from Pittsburgh, Penn.
Elliot Engstrom is a senior French major from Matthews, N.C.
ALE shouldn’t have guns
If breaking up drug operations is a frequent job for ALE, which we’ve seen it is not, wouldn’t it make more sense to divert funds from ALE to hire and arm more police officers and Highway Patrol officers in this state? Of 1,800 N.C. Highway Patrol officers, only five have this type of weaponry, compared to every single one of the 104 ALE agents. If ALE is not involved in breaking up drug rings, then why are taxpayers footing the bill for guns that are used only on the firing range? Seth Williford Is it just for the director to shore up his budget Staff Columnist every year? The most likely use of their weapon would ’m sure we’ve all heard about the recent be in enforcing the Controlled Substances Act. crackdowns by the Winston-Salem police on Again, with ALE, the most likely situation is the parties with underage drinking. discovery of drugs for personal consumption As vehemently as many of us may disagree while they are breaking up a party — hardly with the country’s current drinking laws, at the justification to carry an assault weapon. end of the day, we are bound by the laws of the I apologize now, because this is where land. my editorial will join the masses of cliché, However, this does not mean we should not stereotypical, college newspaper material. express our opinions on the matter. However, the extreme measures taken by the When any of us engages in illegal activities, state of North Carolina only highlights the no matter how large or minute, we have to necessity for a reform in our alcohol laws. recognize that it is our own fault for breaking It is clear that federal alcohol policy is based in the law, and not the fault of the police whose job fantasy, and that the State of North Carolina has it is to enforce the law. enacted fantastical ideas to enforce this policy. On the other hand, what if said law The rule of law is essential to maintain our enforcement officers were enforcing underage political, social and economic institutions; the drinking laws through the barrel of an assault rule of law is necessary for the stability of this rifle? country. Think I’m kidding? Think I’m being over the But when we begin to pass laws that go top? beyond the maintenance I only wish I were. of society, we begin In the state of North to be subjected to bad If breaking up drug operations is Carolina, every agent of the legislation. a frequent job of ALE, which we’ve Alcohol Law Enforcement How do we define “bad Agency (or ALE to most of legislation?” seen its not, wouldn’t it make more us) is assigned an assault rifle. Bad laws are ones that sense to divert funds from ALE to This recently came to are broken consistently hire and arm more police officers light only after two of these and require law after law weapons were found to be after law to enforce the in this state? Of 1,800 N.C. Highmissing. original bad law. way Patrol officers, only five have How, pray tell, can the state If a law defies human this type of weaponry, compared of North Carolina deputize nature, how are we ever ALE agents with assault going to enforce it? to every single one of the 104 ALE weapons? This is not limited only agents. This is a frightening concept to our alcohol policy. to me. Never, ever, ever, have It extends to many, I heard of a party that got so if not most, of the out of control that it would take an assault rifle regulatory laws on the books today. to restore law and order to a house overrun by It is part of the reason that our economy, underage drinkers! health care system and clearly our alcohol policy Not only is this a terrifying idea conceptually, are in such dire straits. but it is obviously a waste of money and Everyone on this campus is 18 years of age an unnecessary bureaucratization of the or older. A common comment among college Department of Crime. students is that, if you can die for your country Under North Carolina law, ALE is authorized at age 18, why can’t you have a drink? to enforce the Controlled Substances Act. Well, as compelling as this may sound, it has This authority is the only justification that I so far failed to push any talk of reform into the could find for ever giving ALE agents assault public forum. weapons. However, what is ignored in that equation is Realistically, the only reason that an agent the fact that we can also vote at the young age would need a rifle would be to assist police in of 18. breaking up crack houses and other dangerous If we take the time to get involved and to voice drug operations. our opinion, and actually take the time to be Drug crime in America has continued to informed and vote in state-wide and national escalate, and large-time dealers continue to elections, we can possibly begin to change the collect more sophisticated and more deadly tides against our unwise alcohol policies. weapons. In light of this discovery of assault rifle Why is it then, that in four years not a single endowed ALE agents, I find it worth quoting one of these 104 assault weapons has been fired Malcolm X in asking my readers, will you accept outside of a firing range? “the ballot, or the bullet?” The key phrase is that these should be necessary for ALE to assist the police force in these Seth Williford is a junior political science major dangerous situations. from Wilson, N.C.
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However, there is an even bigger issue at hand, and that is the business cycle. The business cycle is the constant boom and bust of the economy that we see throughout American history (especially since the founding of the Federal Reserve in 1913, though other booms and busts did occur due to similar government actions). Keynesian economists, who are strong proponents of government deficit spending, have over the years repeatedly promised us that they have figured out how to stop the business cycle, and then are always astonished to see economic downturns which they did not think possible. While I do not have time to delve into the issue here (but have done so in my past two articles which are available for reading on the OGB Web site), libertarians believe that the government causes this business cycle through its policies of central banking and deficit spending. The point here is not whether or not this theory is true (though I most certainly would argue that it is much closer to truth than Keynesian theory). The point is that it is a cornerstone of libertarian thought that makes the philosophy cohesive, and it is a point that Moran completely ignores. According to libertarians, his “safety net” programs save people from holes dug by the very government that he claims we need to have help the poor! “It is easy to be conspicuously ‘compassionate’ if others are being forced to pay the cost.” This statement by the late economist and philosopher Murray Rothbard could not be more applicable in present times. Whenever the government swoops in to help those who are in need, ask yourself a simple question — why are so many people in need? Nine times out of ten, you will find that government has created the very problem from which it promises us deliverance.
A6 Thursday, September 17, 2009
Healthcare plan discussed By Ashton Astbury |Asst. sports editor
In the midst of our country’s current debate concerning reform in the nation’s health care system, the Wake Forest School of Law welcomed Amleto Cattarin, a lecturer from the University of Padua and director of the legal department of local healthcare agencies in Verona, Italy, to speak on the Italian healthcare system on Sept. 11. Cattarin opened the lecture, which was also aimed at addressing the feasibility of the United States’ incorporation of aspects of the Italian healthcare model, in sharing the roots of universal healthcare in the Italian Constitution. While our Constitution lacks any mention of a system of healthcare, Article 32 of the Italian Constitution states the role of the republic in safeguarding “health as a fundamental right of the individual and as a collective interest” and guaranteeing “free medical care to the indigent.” “Anyone, regardless of his position or salary, is entitled to free medical care,” Cattarin stated. “You also don’t need to be a citizen to receive free health care. We provide health care to illegal immigrants, which affects less than .002 percent of the health care budget for the region.” In regard to the absence of any such healthcare clause in the United States Constitution, thirdyear university law student Laura Dildine commended Italy for its achievement in “coupling its constitutional protection of human dignity with the fundamental right to health care.” “Our Constitution was written at a time when access to health care on the large scale was not likely a consideration,” Dildine said. “And, although various rights have been read into the penumbra of the Bill of Rights, access to health care has never been one of those rights. Perhaps this is due to the conservative outcry about the feared exorbitant cost of recognizing such a right or the conservative label of socialism when public health care is espoused. However, if we are really going to acknowledge fundamental rights implicitly and explicitly protected in our Constitution, we must recognize a fundamental right to health care for every individual.” Under the Italian healthcare model, all citizens are obliged to choose a family doctor or general practitioner. If an ongoing ailment requires referral to a specialist, the patient will pay at most $50. If the specialist does not believe the sickness is treatable by his knowledge, he will send the patient to a hospital, where care is free. A patient is also given the option of seeking more effective treatment abroad, in which the state will reimburse the cost of treatment. Citizens can also opt for private care, but must pay out of their own pocket.
Christine Coughlin, director of the legal research and writing program at the School of Law referenced how the Italian healthcare system, though universal, is decentralized and consequently lacks uniformity throughout the country. “The system is comprised of approximately 20 regions, each of which has its own political, administrative and financial responsibility for health care in that region,” Coughlin said. “As a result, there are significant regional differences in terms of waiting times for hospital care, specialists and efficiency in patient care. Overall, health services are better in the northern part of the country, such as Veneto, than in the southern part of the country.” If a resident of southern Italy opts to receive treatment in the north, they are freely entitled to do so, with the southern region reimbursing the northern for the health care provided to its resident. However, Cattarian contends, this can create a problem if the south complains it does not have the money to repay the north. Although she admits some limitations to its incorporation, Dildine affirms that some aspects of the system of Italian health care can be incorporated into the United States’ efforts aimed at healthcare reform. “Although I am uncertain as to whether the federalist-type structure whereby the individual regions develop and are responsible for their own public health systems would work here in the United States, I absolutely believe that parts of the Italian healthcare program could be implemented successfully in the U.S.”, Dildine said. “For instance, I believe we need a public health option to compete with the private insurance companies.” Third-year university law student Neil Friedrich agreed with Laura’s suggestion of the feasibility of implementing an option for public health care in the United States in which citizens have the choice of using the public system or contracting with a private insurance company. However, Friedrich concedes the necessity for “a more serious conversation about what kinds of healthcare are necessary and what are not.” “I think most people would agree that everyone should have access to emergency care, to general preventative care and for general surgery,” Friedrich said. “It is quite another thing, however, to suggest that it is necessary to have access to the best specialists or the most advanced treatments. I would have liked to have Professor Cattarin talk more about where Italy draws this line – when is access to a certain medical procedure a fundamental right and when is it an extravagance? Who gets to make this decision?”
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University President Nathan O. Hatch and Provost Jill Tiefenthaler performed raps written by Plead the Fifth to support United Way on Sept. 16.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Skorupka: Head women’s tennis coach Chad Skorupka talks about his expectations for the season and who he would like to play tennis with. Page B2.
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{ UPCOMING GAMES } FOOTBALL: 9/19 v. Elon 9/26 @ Boston College 10/03 v. NC State WOMEN’S SOCCER: 9/19 @ UAB 9/27 @ North Carolina 10/01 v. Duke FIELD HOCKEY: 9/20 v. Davidson 9/26 @ Maryland 9/27 @ American MEN’S SOCCER: 9/18 v. Virginia 9/23 v. Elon 9/26 v. Harvard CROSS COUNTRY: 9/18 Tenn. Invite 9/26 Wake Forest Invite 10/02 Lehigh Paul Short MEN’S GOLF: 9/18 Olympia Fields 9/19 Olympia Fields 9/20 Olympia Fields VOLLEYBALL: 9/18 v. Duke 9/19 v. App. State 9/19 v. Liberty WOMEN’S GOLF: 10/09 Tar Heel Invite 10/10 Tar Heel Invite 10/11 Tar Heel Invite
{ NATIONAL STAGE } Group takes legal action against Redskins trademark On Sept. 14, a group of American Indians who find the Washington Redskins’ name both offensive and defaming to Native Americans approached the Supreme Court in a plea to address the matter. The group asked that the justices review a lower court decision that favored the NFL team on a legal technicality. Since 1992, seven Native Americans have been working through the court system in an attempt to have the Redskins’ trademarks declared invalid. In 1999, a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office panel ruled in their favor. Regardless, the group has been handed a series of defeats from judges who ruled that the plaintiffs waited too long to bring their suit in the first place.
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It seemed all too familiar. A lethargic offense and a tentative defense put the Demon Deacons in a hole early in the game, trailing the Stanford Cardinal 17-3 at halftime. However, with their backs up against the wall and nothing to lose, the Deacons came out of the locker room in the second half and mounted a remarkable comeback, stunning Stanford with 21 unanswered points and a 24-17 victory on Sept. 12 at BB&T Field. From the opening kickoff, Stanford showed that they were not to be taken lightly. After returning the kickoff to the 36 yard line, it only took the Cardinal 4:07, 64 yards and a 26 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Andrew Luck to wide receiver Ryan Whalen to jump out to an early 7-0 lead. The Deacons would respond with a drive of their own, but a hard-hitting Stanford defense would hold the Demon Deacons to a 20 yard field goal by junior Shane Popham, making the score 7-3. The rest of the first half would be all Stanford. At the start of the second quarter, Stanford, led by quarterback Luck, drove the ball 80 yards down the field and scored off of Luck’s second touchdown pass of the day, which came in the form of a 15 yard strike to Whalen. The Deacons took back possession after the score and advanced 48 yards down the field, but were stopped once again by the Stanford defense, forcing a 33 yard field goal attempt by Popham. The try would bounce off of the left upright and give Stanford the ball on their own 20 with 1:42 left on the clock.
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The Cardinal hurry-up offense quickly drove the ball out to the Deacon 37 yard line, setting up Eric Whitaker’s 54 yard field goal, which just squeaked over the crossbar to give Stanford a 17-3 lead as time expired in the first half of play. Whitaker’s 54 yard bomb set a new BB&T Field record for longest field goal. The Deacon’s went into the locker room wondering what had happened. It was easy to recognize the Deacons’ mistakes at the half. “Defensively, in the first half, we were playing pattycake,” Head Coach, Jim Grobe said. The players were not pleased with their first half performance either. “This is not the way we play,” senior linebacker Matt Woodlief said. “This is not the way we have been practicing.” “Coach gave a good speech at halftime,” said fifth-year senior offensive lineman Joe Birdsong. “He basically said ‘if you don’t play better, you shouldn’t show up to practice on Monday.’” But the Deacons knew that all hope was not yet lost. Birdsong remained confident in his team’s ability. “We’ve been in this situation plenty of times,” he said. “We wanted it more than they did,” Woodlief said. And the Deacons would show it in the second half. A different Deacon team emerged from the locker room after the intermission and would quickly go to work against Stanford. The Deacons received the ball to start the second half, and, after advancing the ball only 15 yards, were forced to punt it away to Stanford. But, when things were shaping up to form a repeat of the first half, the Deacon
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Fifth-year senior Riley Skinner escapes a Stanford lineman in the Deacs’ victory. Skinner threw for 187 yards.
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Introducing: Tom Walter The baseball team welcomes their new coach By Steven Johns | Staff writer Over the summer, Wake Forest introduced Tom Walter as the new head coach of baseball. Walter is now in his third head coaching job after having positions at George Washington and New Orleans. At George Washington, Walter’s teams set school records in wins and made it to the NCAA Regionals. At New Orleans, Walter’s teams battled the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to have very successful seasons. In 2007, Walter led New Orleans to the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history. Under Walter, New Orleans had one of the best offenses in baseball with school records in home runs, hits, runs and RBI. This year, Walter chose to lead the Demon Deacons to the diamond.
finishing place of the men’s golf team at season-opening tournament points Deacon football scored in the 2nd half of the Stanford game
consecutive titles won by women’s cross country at the Wake Forest Relays rank of the women’s soccer team after their first loss of the season
“Originally I chose Wake because it was in the ACC, and the ACC, the past few years, has been the best baseball conference in the country,” Walter said. “Once I started to look into the university and just find out what a great school it is, once I got on campus and saw what a great campus it is and what a family environment it is here, and what a unique and special place Wake Forest is, I became really excited about it.” “The final straw was just speaking with Ron Wellman and Mike Buddie about their vision for Wake Forest baseball and their athletic department as a whole. There has been a lot of success in all of their athletic programs here. So my thinking was, why not baseball?” Walter hopes to bring Wake Forest back to the prominence that it had earlier this decade. “The goal this year is certainly to finish over .500 and make the ACC tournament and be playing our best baseball at the end of the year,” said Walter. “The goal in year two is to make an NCAA regional, and be playing our best baseball at
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“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” ~ Bill Cosby Temple Class of 1971 Football and track
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Hometown: Johnstown, Pa. Alma Mater: Gerogetown Previous School: New Orleans Record: 153-147 NCAA Tournaments: 2007, 2008
Fall isn’t just the beginning of college football By Allison Lange | Senior writer
If you grew up around North Carolina, you’re in the heart of ACC country, and therefore well connected to college sports across the nation. You may not realize this, but it’s not like this in every state. I hail from St. Louis, the soon to be home of the MLB National League Central Champions. My city has different priorities when it comes to sports coverage. You can’t pick up a newspaper and find coverage on all major college sports and teams. Rather, St. Louis is much more focused on the professional stage. Although you may be used to considering fall as the
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Cross country and track and field member junior Greg Billington finished 13th overall at the 2009 Gold Coast ITU Triathlon World Championships in the U23 event. The Six Mile Bottom, England native completed the Olympic-distance course in an Billington impressive 1:48:05 in Australia on Sept. 11. The triathlon consisted of a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 0.78K bike and a 10K run. In the 10K run portion of the triathlon, Billington finished with a 31:47.8 time, seventh best of the 60 participating athletes from around the world.
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time for college football, that’s not the first sport that comes to my mind as the weather cools down. In my hometown, fall signals the beginning of the race to post-season play in baseball. Magic numbers start to emerge and there is always a baseball headline on the front page of the daily newspaper. Kids skip school with their parents to attend important games and team rivalries intensify as they race to secure a spot in the playoffs or home field advantage. Don’t get me wrong, I love watching college football all Saturday long. However, for the past four years at Wake Forest, fall just isn’t as special as it used to be. College football is no doubt a fast and exciting game.
However, baseball provides both a thrilling and strategic game. Deciding what pitchers to play when, what the batting order will be, among many other decisions, can decide what team wins. There’s not just one big game in baseball, like is sometimes the case in other sports. Rather, a baseball team plays an important opponent at least three times in a series, five in playoffs and seven in the world series. This makes the game much more strategic, as it must be based on longterm goals. There’s also no other sport that has a history in America like baseball does. Go to any stadium and look at the banners, retired numbers and memorabilia. The rich history of the game goes back
to 1869, according to the Major League Baseball. It has survived World Wars, racial issues and steroid use, among other national challenges. Personally, there’s no better thing than grabbing a hot dog and a beer and watching an MLB game in person. Looking out at the field, you see the game in its present day form, but surrounding them are the memories of past teams who contributed to the history and passion that baseball is today. If you’re not from a baseball town, you’re missing out on America’s greatest pastime. I’m sure that I’m a little bit biased on the subject, but the excitement of October is something that every sports fan should experience at least once.
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Chad Skorupka
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By Connor Swarbrick | Sports editor
For years now the Old Gold & Black has featured Wake’s finest athletes in this spot, putting them “In the Spotlight.” In doing so, we have overlooked the people that play the biggest roles in their lives here on campus: the coaches. Wake Forest athletics have fostered a family atmosphere and the coaches are at the heart of that community. The large majority of the coaches have been here for a number of years and have been instrumental in the program’s rise to national prominence. Now it is Chad Skorupka’s time to shine “In the Spotlight.” Chad Skorupka, the women’s tennis coach, is in his fourth year at the helm of the Deacs program. When he took over after a stint at Yale the team hadn’t had a winning season in three years. He turned things around with a 14-10 record in 2006 and a 15-8 season and a winning ACC record of 7-4 in 2007. Despite a team riddled by injuries last season, Skorupka extended the Deac’s streak of NCAA tournament appearances to three. There were several occasions where Skorupka could not fill all of the positions in a match. This is not Skorupka’s first taste of success at Wake Forest. He was the program’s assistant coach from 1999-2001 when the team was ranked in the ITA’s Top 10 on a regular basis and had a record of 42-12. In between his stints at Wake Forest Skorupka was the head coach of the Yale Bulldogs. Skorupka had a record of 58-24, including the 2002 fall ECAC Championship. He had 10 athletes named to the All-Ivy team in singles, including four pairs that earned the honor in doubles. He was also honored as the 2004 ITA East Region Coach of the Year. Before he was an assistant at Wake Forest, Skorupka served as the assistant women’s tennis coach at his alma mater, Penn State, for three seasons. Before entering the collegiate coaching ranks, Skorupka
worked for the United States Tennis Association in Indianapolis, Ind. As an undergraduate at Penn State, Skorupka was a four-year starter on the men’s tennis team and part of a doubles team that won the Rolex Region I title in 1993. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 12 in doubles in the fall of 1993.
You lost a few key seniors last year. Talk about this year’s group of seniors and what they need to do to step up and lead the team. We have two seniors. We lost Christian Tara and Sierra Poske, two four year starters, good players, who were captains last year. But Sasha Kulikova is obviously our senior, and she is a captain along with our junior Emilee Malvehy. Aileen Davis is our other senior, but she is obviously playing field hockey this fall. She’ll be sliding over to tennis late in the fall and then in January. Sasha along with Emily are going to be great leaders. Sasha, being an all-ACC singles player last year, is phenomenal on the court. She just missed the NCAA singles tournament, which is really her ultimate goal along with the team continuing to make the tournament. Sasha has had a good three years and she wants to leave on a very positive note, so I think she’ll do great. Can we expect to see any new freshman work their way into the lineup? We have our German player Martina Pavelec back. She had to do a year in residence this past year due to eligibility issues so she will be eligible this year. She can play in the fall, but she has to sit out 12 matches and then she’ll be eligible for two and a half years after that. Kathryn Talbert from Moorseville, N.C, is a local player who was the state champion last year. She will be playing top six singles and top three doubles, so she’ll be sliding right into a starting position.
What are the team goals for the year? We want to continue to make the NCAA tournament. We are really trying to set a little different tone as far as being in shape for the fall season. We’ve been a middle of the pack ACC school but still continuing to make the NCAA tournament, and that just shows you the depth of the ACC conference. So it’s going to be a battle, but obviously we want to try to get out of that middle pack and get in that top half. Who can we look to make a move into the NCAA tournament? I think Martina and Sasha are going to be our two best players. We are going to play them together in the fall. We are hosting the regional tournament again, which is huge. It’s the second year here and then it’s going to UNC-Chapel Hill for two years and then back to us. We are hosting that again in October. The plan now is to play them together for the fall, see how it goes. But quite honestly we might have three new teams. I think I’m going to split up our two really, really good singles players and create a little bit more depth. Sasha might play three doubles; Martina might play three doubles. Who knows? It will be interesting. What has been your most gratifying moment on the court? Really it’s when you’re coaching a player and it’s in the third set and – whether we’ve won the match or lost the match – in getting that player through. There are a couple of occasions where you’re able to give them some insight and actually let them do the hardest part and that’s finishing a match. We’ve won some big matches and lost some big matches, but when you’re able to get a particular
person through in the third set match, that’s really gratifying. When you are recruiting an athlete to play at Wake Forest, what do you hammer home? You know really it’s that family atmosphere with big league athletics. We hear it time and time again but really honestly we are able to, not only as coaches, but across the hall with the academic support center, have a more hands-on approach here. We all know about the 13-1 ratio between professors and students, but it is a hands on approach. Hey, some people need it and some people don’t mind the bigger school, but here I can guarantee you that they will be well looked after. If you could spend an afternoon on the tennis court with anyone who would it be? I would like to yell at Serena Williams. I can’t stand her right now. She is the most (self-absorbed person); she has no respect for anyone when she loses. I read an op-ed this summer and the author just said that Serena could do so much more than what she’s doing. She only likes to concentrate on the grand slams and that Serena can be an Oprah Winfrey, she can just do so much more than she does. It’s disheartening to see her after these matches sometimes. I’d be like, “what are you doing?” What is your favorite restaurant in WinstonSalem? I came from Yale and there were so much better restaurants in general. But it would probably have to be Ichiban. What is your favorite vacation spot? Phuket, Thailand. The beauty and the people are so genuinely nice.
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Lady Deacs drop first match of the season at UConn By Gary Pasqualicchio | Staff writer
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The No. 8 Wake Forest Lady Deacs (6-0-0) soccer squad took their undefeated record up to Stoors, Conn. to play in the UConn Classic Sept. 11. After a gutty 1-0 win over No. 23 Penn State, the Deacs suffered their first setback of the year, falling to host UConn 4-2. Taking the pitch against the Nittany Lions for the first time in program history, the Deacs got on the board late in the first half. In the 41st minute, senior Jill Hutchinson took a pass from classmate Bianca D’Agostino and converted it into her team-leading seventh goal of the season. “It was a really nice goal,” Head Coach Tony da Luz said. “(Hutchinson) just dribbled around the goalkeeper and put it in.” Overall, da Luz was pleased with his team’s effort in the tournament opener. “It was a really strong performance from us,” da Luz said. “We came out putting them under pressure from the very start and created a lot of chances in the first half.” Another senior, goalkeeper Laura Morse, put up her second shutout of the season and the 16th of her career, making a season-high five saves. However, Morse and the Deacs would not have the same success on Sept. 13 vs. the host Huskies.
Looking to improve to 8-0 for the first time since 2002, the Deacs came out flat in the first half and a game Husky squad pounced on them. Three different UConn players scored in the first 38 minutes, putting the visitors in the biggest deficit they have faced in almost a year. Hutchinson scored ACC-leading goal number eight off a Huskie turnover early in the second half to make things interesting, bringing the score to 3-1. The goal, Hutchinson’s 30th career, moved her out of a three-way tie and into sole-possession of second place on the team’s all-time list, four back of all-time great Sarah Kozey. Hutchinson’s efforts were not enough, however, as the Huskies’ Georgina Giddings scored her second goal of the day just seven minutes later, putting an unofficial ending on a rough day for the Deacs. Senior Kaley Fountain, Wake’s second leading scorer, tacked on a late goal in the 88th minute, her sixth of the year, to make the final score 4-2 in favor of the home team. Da Luz accredited most of the day’s struggles to his team’s defense. “The first goal should have never happened,” he said. “Three huge defensive lapses directly led to their three goals in the first half. “We made some really bad mistakes,” da Luz added. “We should never give up four goals to anybody.” The Lady Deacs’ head man feels that this loss may actually be a positive
as the team moves forward into the ACC schedule that will define their season. “Hopefully we’ll learn from (the loss) and be better,” da Luz said. “I’m hoping this is a wake-up call for our team.” “We are really going to have to respond to that loss.” The Lady Deacs’ next challenge will come in the form of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dragons (6-2). The team heads to Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 19 to face the Dragons for the second time in school history. Wake Forest will look for a measure of revenge after losing 2-0 to UAB in the first round of the 2004 NCAA Tournament. After the UAB road test, Wake will return home for eight days before heading out to Chapel Hill, N.C. In what may end up being their biggest game of the season, the team will challenge the top-ranked team in the nation, the Lady Tar Heels, who defeated Wake 4-2 at Spry Stadium last year and hold a commanding 22-1 all-time edge in the series. Coach da Luz plans a lot of fitness work for his team between now and these two important games, saying that he will not use the time in between contests as a resting period. “We’re going to train hard and use this time as a second pre-season to get ready for the ACC season,” da Luz said. “We know pretty much what we’ve got in our team. Now we’ve just got to get everybody sharp and fine-tune it.”
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Freshman Ally Berry goes in for a tackle against a Loyola Maryland player on Aug. 30. UAB will host Wake Forest on Sept. 19.
Men’s soccer begins ACC play with win Deacons win home matches By Hailey Robbins | Staff writer
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Junior Corben Bone dribbles across the pitch as senior Nick Courtney looks on during a 1-0 win against William & Mary. The Deacs return home for four matches at home beginning with Virginia on Sept. 18. By Alex Leopold | Staff writer
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The men’s soccer team kicked off ACC play with a bang as they dismantled Clemson 3-1 behind goals from three different players as well as two assists from senior midfielder Austin da Luz. The No. 2 Deacons are now 3-0-1 (1-1-0 ACC) on the season while the unranked Tigers fall to 0-3-1 (0-0-1) Junior defender Ike Opara, freshman forward Andy Lubahn and fellow freshman forward Sean Randolph all found the back of the net for the Deacons before Clemson’s Nathan Thornton added a late meaningless goal.
With his pair of assists, da Luz is now within one assist of tying Justin Moose’s school record of 29 assists, which he compiled from 2002-2005. His first setup came in the sixth minute when he found Opara near the back post. Opara calmly headed in the ball past the goalkeeper for his first goal of this collegiate season. The Deacons would have to wait 54 minutes before da Luz passed to Lubahn, who fired the ball in from close range. It was the freshman’s first goal of his collegiate career. The undefeated Deacons did not take their feet off the gas pedal as they added one more in the 83rd minute after the Clemson goalkeeper missed on an attempt to clear a ball from senior forward Zach Schilawski, which left Randolph little to do as he tapped the ball into the open net. The Tigers added a goal just before the final whistle in the 89th minute
Skinner named ACC Offensive Player of the Week Following a 24-21 Demon Deacon victory over Stanford on Sept. 12, senior quarterback Riley Skinner has been named ACC Offensive Player of the Week. The Sept. 12 win marked the seventh career fourth quarter game-winning drive for the Jacksonville, Fla., player. Skinner completed 18 of 26 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown. In doing so, Skinner successfully broke the school record for pass completions in a career, boasting a total of 677 career completions. This week’s ACC recognition marks Skinner’s sixth ACC Player of the Week honor.
when Thornton put one past senior goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, who has started each of the first four games for the Deacons, made six saves in the win. The Clemson goalkeeper, Joseph Bendnik, was far busier in goal as the Deacons had a 20-13 shot advantage. The Deacons put 11 of those shots in goal with Bendnik saving only eight of them. The Deacons return home to Spry Stadium this Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. against arch-rivals No. 16 Virginia in the Genna Wiley Memorial Match that is honoring the memory of the wife of former team trainer Steve Wiley. As part of the tribute, fans will be given the chance to win game-worn pink Nike jerseys through silent auctions that will be held during the match against the Cavaliers.
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The No. 3 Wake Forest Demon Deacon hockey team obliterated two NCAA powerhouses in home matches this weekend, advancing their record to five wins, one loss. In their first home game of ACC play, the Lady Deacs took down No. 9 ranked Duke University Blue Devils, making the Deacons undefeated in ACC play. Senior Raisa Schiller took the sole credit for the lone Deacon goal of the first half, netting it just shy of 30 minutes into the game. Freshman Lizzie Rae boosted the Deacons’ lead to two goals in the 52nd minute, assisted by senior Kim Romansky on a cross. Duke countered the Deacon attack in the 60th minute, narrowing the lead to one goal, but a fiery Romansky raised the lead to two goals again, less than two minutes later. The clock expired with the final score reading Duke 2, Deacons 3, netting the first Deacon ACC victory of the season. In their second match of the weekend, the Lady Deacons obliterated No. 18 Indiana, racking up five goals to defeat Indiana 5-2. Outshooting their opponents 16 to 3, Schiller converted a penalty corner in the ninth minute, giving the Deacons an instant lead. Sophomore Kaitlin Piosa doubled the lead 10 minutes later, converting yet another of the Deacons’ 10 penalty corners. Indiana responded with two goals, both netted in the 18th minute. Senior Melissa Martin and sophomore Faith Adams fought back, increasing the Deacon lead to 4-2 before the clock expired on the first half. Schiller took the sole goal of the second half, destroying any hopes of Indiana pulling back and narrowing the Deacon lead. On Sunday, Sept. 20 the Lady Deacons take on Davidson at home at 1 p.m. in Kentner Stadium.
Baseball team participates in Habitat for Humanity initiative
Aminu chosen as preseason second team All-American
On Sept. 5, the Demon Deacon baseball team united to help the local Winston-Salem area in their participation in Habitat for Humanity’s “Labor of Love Blitz.” The project was part of an initiative aimed at transforming five homes situated on nearby Cherry Street. A total of 15-20 baseball players spent Sept. 5 hard at work on one of the five homes. The baseball squad is one of several university athletic teams that will dedicate their time to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity this fall. The track and men’s golf teams will also help to build a home later in the season.
Sophomore forward Al-Forouq Aminu was selected as a preseason second team All-American by FoxSports.com on Sept. 9. Hailing from Norcross, Ga., Aminu is the university’s leading returning scorer and rebounder after averaging 12.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game as a freshman last season. Aminu led all ACC freshmen in rebounding and was second in scoring in 2008-9, in addition to being a five-time ACC Rookie of the Week, Last month, Aminu was named a preseason candidate for the 2009-10 John R. Wooden Award, which is presented annually to college basketball’s top player.
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Men’s tennis excels at invitational Men’s golf By John Harrison | Staff writer
The men’s tennis strategy this past weekend was divide and conquer (though with a slight twist), as the team split up to compete at both the UNC-Wilmington Invitational and the University of Virginia Invitational. The Demon Deacons shined at both tournaments, highlighted by the sensational singles and doubles play from true freshman Danny Kreyman. The lone underclassman traveling with the group to Charlottesville, Va., Kreyman went unblemished through his four single matches, capturing the Flight C singles title. He then paired with teammate Jonathan Wolff to win three straight matches to take home the Flight B-1 doubles title. “For Kreyman to win singles and doubles like that as a freshman, that is good for his confidence and promising for our team,” said senior Steven Forman, who went 2-2 in singles play and paired with junior Iain Atkinson to capture the Flight A-2 doubles title. Also in Charlottesville, Wake Forest senior Jason Morgenstern won his first three matches to advance to the finals of the Flight B bracket and
David Hopkins finished with a 2-2 record in Flight A-1 singles. Further south, freshman Amogh Prabhakar led the way in Wilmington by finishing as the singles Flight B runner up. In doubles, Carlos Salmon and Conner Sherwood finished 2-1 in Flight A to capture the consolation bracket title. “The matches down in Wilmington were a little difficult for me because they were all on clay, which has always been my toughest surface,” Salmon said. “I prefer the fast play of hard courts, but I was able to eventually settle down and was happy to make it to the singles semifinal.” After the strong showing this weekend, the Deacons now set their sights on the Georgia Southern Intercollegiates scheduled for Sept. 18-21. Forman believes the Deacons will have their hands full down in Athens, Ga., but expects his teammates will continue performing at a high level. “That will be an even tougher tournament because Georgia and the SEC are really strong,” he said. “However, I think we have a chance for some of the guys to break through and show everyone what we’ve got.”
ties for sixth in Georgia By Steven Johns | Staff writer
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Windsor, Conn., native senior Carlos Salmon serves to his opponent in a last season match.
Lady Deacs clench second place in Japan By Ashton Astbury | Asst. sports editor
The women’s golf team returned from a threeday tournament in Japan boasting a second place finish in the 2009 Toby Cup. The tournament, which took place at Tanagura Country Club, ran from Sept. 8-10, during which the Lady Deacs posted a 293. The Deacons were joined by defending national champion Arizona State and four Japanese collegiate teams in the international seasonopening event. Junior Natalie Sheary, hailing from West Hartford, Conn., came into the final round in 12th place after starting with rounds 73 and 76. She
proceeded to open her round on the final day of the tournament with a birdie at the first and would make the turn at 3-under par. Sheary then played the back nine at even-par to card a 3-under 69, finishing the tournament in sixth place individually. Sophomore Cheyenne Woods finished a shot behind Sheary in seventh af- Sheary ter a final round 75. The Phoenix, Ariz., native led the team in each of
the first two rounds with scores of 70-74.Making her collegiate debut, freshman Michelle Shin opened with a 1-under 71 and tied for eighth with a 73 on Sept. 10. As a team, the Lady Deacs finished the tournament at 20-over par and in second place behind the defending national champion Arizona State. The format of the Toby Cup was the same as most U.S. collegiate events as the teams counted its four-best scores out of the five players each day.From Oct. 9-11, the Lady Deacs will play in the Lady Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill. The Deacs won the tournament last year by 16shots over UNC Sheary and graduate Jean Chua tied for medalist honors.
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With a final round score of 290, the men’s golf team tied for sixth in the Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic at the Farm Golf Club in Rocky Face, Ga., Tennessee won by 12 strokes over Chattanooga and by 16 strokes over Georgia Tech. Tennessee’s Darren Renwick tied with Texas Tech’s Nils Floren for first, shooting a 210. Sophomores Lee Bradford and Daniel Meggs led the Deacons with scores of 217. Bradford shot rounds of 74, 71 and 72, while Meggs shot rounds of 78, 68, and 72. Freshman Evan Beck shot 218 with rounds of 71, 75 and 72 in his first collegiate tournament. Beck finished with 16 pars, two birdies and two bodies. Seniors Travis Wadkins and Preston Yates finished with scores of 224 and 239. Despite having a tough tournament, Wadkins was able to get nine straight pars in his final round. “We had a tough first day, but I feel we really came back well the second day to get into a tie for fifth. The last day we just couldn’t really get anything going,” Beck said. Despite being in his first collegiate tournament, Beck was unfazed by the competition, he said. “I hit the ball really well. I just didn’t make that many putts. I probably missed 10 greens for the three days. I didn’t have many three putts but I didn’t have many one putts,” Beck said. Not with the Deacons this past weekend was senior Brendan Gielow, who was playing in the 2009 Walker Cup, the amateur equivalent to the PGA’s Ryder Cup. Gielow lost his first two matches, but was able to win his final match 4 and 3. “I definitely feel that Brendan would have helped us out, but the Walker Cup is a big deal,” Beck said. Gielow and the Demon Deacons will travel to Illinois this weekend to take part in the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational at the Olympia Fields Country Club.
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the end of the year” Walter said. “By year three we should be talented enough and experienced enough where we have a legitimate shot to compete for a berth in the College World Series,” Walter said. Walter hopes to obtain this success by a new recruiting strategy. “The one philosophy of recruiting we have is bigger scholarships to fewer players,” said Walter. “In general we want to sign 8 pitchers to decent money, we want to sign 8 hitters to decent money, and then we want to have 4 guys that can play both ways. I think those 20 guys will eat up 90% of our at bats and 90% of our innings pitched” Walter said. According to Walter the other 10 guys on the roster will be walk-ons that may develop into scholarship players or walk-ons that serve a specific role on the team, such as a defensive replacement. While Walter is looking to the future of Wake Forest baseball, he also likes the current team. “I love their attitude; their work ethic has been fantastic. I know they want to win and want to get better. I certainly love the make-up of this team,” Walter said. The offense was a large problem last year, but Walter has plans to fix that through recruiting and teaching. “We’re going to put money into our offensive players. The more you pay for your hitter, the
better he should be,” Walter said. “We’re also going to develop them. We run a very teaching oriented program here. It starts with individual work. “We do teach a certain way of hitting that lends itself to driving the ball out of the ballpark. It starts with one-on-one time with the coaches and coming up with a very specific plan of what we want each hitter to look like,” Walter said. Walter is also going to bring a different style of coaching to Wake Forest. “I think players would say that I’m fair, that I treat all our players with respect. I let them play. I don’t micromanage every at bat. I let them go out and play. Even when they’re struggling a little bit, I’ll stick with them” said Walter. “There are two ways to come out of the line-up. One is to be lazy and not put the work in. And two is to put yourself in front of the team,” Walter said. Despite having impressive credentials, Walter believes that nothing in the past matters anymore. “The first team meeting I told the guys, you don’t care what I did at UNO or at GW, and I don’t care about how things used to be at Wake Forest. The only thing that matters is what we do as a group moving forward,” Walter said. Walter is hopeful that Wake Forest will be a National Championship team very soon. “The kids have to put the work in first, they have to believe in themselves second, third they have to believe in the coaching staff and fourth they have to believe in each other. Once that happens we’ll be a championship caliber team,” Walter said.
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Head Coach Tony Walter observes his new team go through conditioning drills. The Diamond Deacs struggled last year, but Walter has high expectations.
Volleyball team continues on in a still win-less season By LK Davey | Staff writer
Wake Forest 1 Coastal Carolina 3 The women’s volleyball team continues their losing season (0-9) with losses to Georgia Southern, Auburn and Coastal Carolina last weekend at The Bash at the ‘Boro in Statesboro, Ga. The Georgia Southern Eagles were the first to play the Lady Deacons, playing a close Friday game and barely squeaking out a victory in 5 games 23-25, 26-24, 25-20, 18-25, 11-15 Deacons. Spotlight Deacons include sophomore Kadija Fornah, who led three Demon Deacons in doublefigure kills with 14. Classmate Carlin Salmon and freshman Andrea Beck each chipped in with 11 kills while all three players also recorded three total
blocks in the match. Junior setter Kelsey Jones recorded her fourth double-double of the year, dishing out 43 assists and notching 11 digs. Senior Abby Miller totaled 19 digs on the night as junior Lauren McIntyre had nine kills. Sophomore Cambrey Oehler also had a good match, totaling 13 digs, four kills and a season-high two service aces. Senior Sally Fischer made her third start of the season and notched a total of 11 digs on the evening. Fornah On Saturday, the Deacons dropped the first match of the day 3-0 to Auburn (25-18, 25-19, 25-15) and then lost that night 3-1 to Coastal Carolina (25-17, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16). Fornah led the Deacons in
the first match against Auburn with nine kills and three blocks. Salmon had three blocks to go along with her five kills and Miller finished with 10 digs. Freshman Megan Carnell contributed in the game against the Tigers with 18 assists and three kills. In the Chanticleers match freshman libero Heather Kraft collected a season-best and matchhigh 26 digs. Salmon and Oehler also had solid matches against the Chanticleers. Salmon had a team-high 12 kills and four blocks while Oehler recorded 10 digs, six kills and two service aces. Fornah recorded her first career double-double against the Chanticleers with 11 kills and 10 digs. Even though the match was a loss, the Women’s Volleyball team had a season-high seven service aces in the match, and recorded six blocks. With the end of the tournament brings our Lady Deacon’s back to campus, and they are scheduled
to play in the Black and Gold Tournament next weekend. Speaking to freshman Andrea Beck, she was excited about returning to the home courts. “As a freshman, the travelling experience is still new to me and the back to back weekends have forced me to remain focused on my school work because we have missed some classes,” she said. In relation to the upcoming tournament, she has remained positive. “I think that the team will be very well prepared for the Black and Gold Challenge because these past few weeks have been a great learning experience and things are starting to come together for us on the court,” she said. We are especially excited to return to Reynolds gym and play in front of a home crowd”. The Volleyball team will play against Duke on Friday, and then Appalachian State and Liberty on Saturday, Sept. 19.
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defense came alive, holding the Cardinal to a quick three-and-out and giving the ball back to the Deacs on the Wake Forest 28 yard line with 11:19 left in the third quarter. The Deacons took the ball back and strung together a solid 72 yard scoring drive, featuring several big plays from their senior players. Fifth-year senior quarterback Riley Skinner started off the drive with a 16 yard pass to fifth-year senior tight end Ben Wooster, which was quickly followed by an 11 yard scamper by senior tailback Josh Adams. Two plays later, sophomore receiver Chris Givens gained 17 yards on rush to the right sideline. The Deacons advanced all the way down to the Stanford 18 yard line, but were stopped and faced with a big fourth and two. The call to go for it on fourth down was an easy one for the coaching staff to make. Josh Adams took the ball and exploded down the right side of the field for a 15 yard gain to the Stanford three yard line. Fifth-year senior fullback Mike Rinfrette would plow into the end zone on the next play to make the score 17-10 with 6:41 left in the third quarter. Skinner’s pass to Wooster was his 666 completion, breaking the school record for most career completions. With the ensuing kickoff being pushed out of bounds, Stanford started their drive at their own 40 yard line. After moving the ball 33 yards down the field to the Wake Forest 27 yard line, the Cardinal was stopped by a resurgent Deacon defense and forced to attempt a 44 yard field goal attempt that went wide left, preserving the 17-10 score. The Deacons would retake possession and on the first play of the drive junior wide receiver Devon Brown showed off his open field moves on a 19-yard run play to the right sideline. The Deacs continued to push the ball downfield and exploit a tiring Stanford defense. The offensive unit pushed the ball all the way down to the Stanford 15 yard line by the end of the third quarter. After a short break, the teams retook the field and Stanford, pushed back against their own goal line, was able to come up with what they thought was a big stop late in the game. The Deacon offense was faced with a crucial fourth and four down on the Stanford nine yard line.
Faced with a big fourth down late in the game, the Deacon coaching staff was faced with a huge decision. Go for it or kick the field goal? After weighing his options for a few seconds, Grobe kept his offensive unit out on the field and it paid off, as Skinner found a wide open Jordan Williams in the back of the end zone after somehow scrambling out of the pocket as it collapsed around him. “We needed the touchdown,” Skinner said. “We couldn’t keep taking three (points). Time was running down and Stanford was bleeding the clock. Jordan found the back of the end zone, I had to scramble a little bit, and we made a play off of the scramble.” The touchdown knotted up the score at 17-17 with 14:01 left in the game. After the touchdown, the teams exchanged possession for the next few minutes of play until Stanford finally retook possession on their own 14 yard line with 7:20 left to the play. The Cardinal began to mount a drive that the Deacon defense was unable to respond to. Stanford moved the ball with ease down to their 46 yard line. Faced with third down and one yard to the sticks, Stanford running back Toby Gerhart busted open a huge run down the Stanford sideline that would have put the Cardinal into field goal range. The play, however, was called back after a clipping penalty committed by Stanford offensive tackle Chris Marinelli. The ball was spotted at the Stanford 34 yard line and, after a short completion, the Cardinal was forced to punt the ball away. After the Stanford punt pinned the Deacs deep in their own territory, the offense took over at its own nine yard line with 3:49 left in the game. The rest, they say, is history. Led by Skinner, the Deacs mounted a 91 yard drive in under four minutes. The Demon Deacons moved the ball downfield with ease. The winning touchdown was set up by a 44 yard pass from Skinner to sophomore wide out Lovell Jackson, who fell two yards short of pay dirt. Three plays later, Skinner plunged into the end zone behind a surge from the offensive line to make the score 24-17 with only 0:02 left on the clock. Trying to recreate the magic “The Play” from their 1982 loss to Cal, Stanford wildly lateraled the ball around the field, searching for a miracle. Unfortunately for them, there was no band on the field. A Stanford fumble recovered by sophomore Scott Betros would end the game
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Junior running back Brandon Pendergrass stiff arms a Stanford defender during Wake Forest’s 24-17 victory. Pendergrass had seven carries for 34 yards for an average of 4.1 yards. and solidify the Deacons’ improbable comeback. In the second half of the game, the Deacs outgained Stanford 311-116 and the defense shut out a strong Cardinal offense. Skinner finished the day with 187 yards passing and one passing touchdown. The 251 rushing yards were divided up among a number of players. Adams led the pack with 54 rushing yards, followed by Givens with 51 yards and Brown with 47 yards. The team was pleased with its second half performance. “The second half might be one of the best we’ve ever had,” Grobe said. “We know what we are capable of, we just need to play better.” But they know that they cannot make play like this every week and expect to
win. “We have to come out and play four quarters,” Woodlief said. “We only played two quarters today.” “We had gone six quarters not playing very good football. I know we are young and inexperienced, but the excuses run out after a while and you have to start playing better,” Grobe said. “We are going to be disappointed the rest of the season if we start that slow in the first half.” The matchup against Stanford was also a coming out party for the speedy freshman Lovell Jackson, who caught the 44 yard pass that set up the winning score. “Lovell Jackson has maybe the best foot speed on our team,” Grobe said. “He routinely runs by our defensive backs. He’s got some special abilities.”
The game also saw the offensive line come together as a unit. “Last year, when things were going wrong, they were bickering and guys were sitting by themselves,” Skinner said after the game. “But they are just a unit now.” Next up for the Deacons is the Elon Phoenix on Sept. 19 at BB&T Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. While many feel this might be a week off for the Deacons, it has the potential to become a trap game. In their first two games, Elon has scored 97 points and has only been scored on once. The Deacons own the all-time series against the Elon Phoenix 8-0-1 and this weekend’s matchup will be the first time that the two teams have met since 1939.
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By Caroline Edgeton | Life editor With last week marking the official end of summer’s wonderful television programming, primarBlood I have to say I have been ily the end of True Blood, quite upset. However, the fall seems to be looking up (pun!) and I am looking forward to the fall TV season immensely. With plenty of returning series that have kept people waiting up in arms since the spring and a handful of brand new shows that viewers are highly anticipating, students should be prepared for some major study breaks while lounging in the dorms. This is only a brief preview of what’s to come, so take advantage of your free university cable or get your DVRs ready for some awesome television programs you definitely don’t want to miss. The CW, channel 3 Gossip Girl Since the third season premiere on Sept. 14, fans of course have been raving about the final confirmation of Chuck and Blair. Though there seemed to be some potential infidelity, Chuck managed to prove his love with a sweet one liner. While this may lower the drama, think again. Georgina is back and there appears to be some juicy drama in the works between her and Blair. What will happen with Serena’s crazy behavior? Will she get the attention she wants or make a huge mistake? With appearances by Hillary Duff (playing a spin-off of Emma Watson) and Tyra Banks playing an A-list actress, this season is full of surprises. Tune in Wednesdays at 9 p.m. to find out. The Vampire Diaries While the The Vampire Diaries book series has been out for a while, the television series just recently made its grand debut on Sept. 10. The show takes place in Mystic Falls, Va., (yes, another small town with vampires) and revolves around the love life of the heroine, Elena Gilbert (played by Nina Dobrev from the Canadian drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation). While the vampire may be overplayed in pop culture these days, what separates this series from anything else is the innocent girl is caught in a love triangle with not one, but two dreamy vampires … and they’re brothers! This is also toned down for a younger audience so that the teenage girls that are banned from True Blood and possibly Twilight can get their vamp fix. Take a bite out of this Thursdays at 8 p.m. Supernatural The Apocalypse has begun! Lucifer is running rampant on Earth after selecting his human host Nick, played by Mark Pellegrino (the bad, abusive former husband of Rita during season one of Dexter and the destructive, mysterious Jacob from Lost). The Winchester brothers will have some interesting situations to contend with in the fifth season of this intense thriller series. Misha Collins, who plays the wildly popular angel Castiel, has also been signed on as a series regular. Formerly paired with Smallville, this series will now be paired with The Vampire Diaries to continue the CW’s “night of horror.” Tune in to see the fate of the brothers, humans, angels and the entire human race on Thursdays at 9 p.m.
HBO, channel 5 Curb Your Enthusiasm Though you don’t have to be a Seinfeld fan to enjoy this show, those who are will be in store for some great appearances by the original cast in the upcoming seventh season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The eccentric Larry David is ready to bring even more of his wacky daily life to the people who love his humor best this Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. With the end of the sixth season marking the split between Larry and Cheryl (and an unfortunate gerbil incident), what will happen between Larry and Loretta? Was going to the Blacks’ at-home rehab really the best thing for him? Jeff Garlin, Richard Lewis and the rest of gang will all be there to help Larry come back to his senses, when possible. Bored to Death A new show is ready for the Home Box Office and it seems to be the perfect follow-up to the nuttiness of Curb. Not only does it embody the off-beat comedy and have Ted Danson starring, a fellow Curb member, but also has the hilarious Jason Schwartzman, who has stared in a number of Wes Anderson’s films, and Zach Galifianakis, the awkwardly ridiculous brother in The Hangover. Schwartzman plays Jonathan Ames, a Brooklyn writer for a magazine edited by Danson’s character, George Christopher. Galifianakis plays Ray Hueston, a comic book illustrator and Ames’ best friend who tries to help him cope through a rough break up. Because Jonathan’s character gets bored with his daily routine and tired of dealing with his current relationship problems, he resorts to his fantasies of being a suave, investigative detective hero-figure that Ray totally admires and helps Ames develop. This has gotten great previews and is set to be another show for fans of Curb. ABC, channel 7 Grey’s Anatomy Well, after some press releases over the summer confirming the departure of T.R. Knight (George), it is safe to say that we know George is dead, but Izzie is alive! With the sixth season of this ever popular medical drama starting up on Sept.17, fans are “seriously” pumped. The gang will be dealing with the mourning of George as well as their dramatic personal lives. With Derek and Meredith married along with Izzie and Alex, some potential moving arrangements seem to be in the near future. Get your Grey’s fix Thursdays at 9 p.m. CBS, channel 9 How I Met Your Mother We finally meet the mother in the back of the classroom in the fifth season of this hilarious show that has slowly picked up a wide audience. Each season has shown the development of the characters growing older and going on different courses in life through the authentic flashbackfrom-the-future style. In the last season we see Ted conclusively writing his name on a black-
board after realizing he needed a serious career, not long after getting attacked by a goat that Lily saved (who knew a goat attack could do that?). Barney and Robin finally and rather simultaneously admit their feelings for one another, which will be interesting to see develop. While all the characters decided to take a “leap of faith” from the top of their building to a neighbor’s rooftop, they all admitted to one another and themselves it was the best year of their lives. Who is the love of Ted’s life? We will begin finding out Mondays at 7 p.m. FOX, channel 10 Glee In a brilliant marketing move, Fox premiered the first episode of Glee after the season finale of American Idol in May. Hype steadily grew over the summer, and this little show has already generated a huge fan base. The season began with members of Glee are trying to improve their club’s popularity on campus, but after “pushing-it” a little too far, what’s in store for the group’s rep? Now that we finally see the romantic tension rise between Will and obsessive-compulsive Emma, how long will it last? Find out Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Showtime, channel 17 Dexter Dexter is a dad … enough said. Well, aside from that, fans finally get to see Dexter and Rita’s long awaited marriage blossom into one interesting, psychological new season premiering Sunday, Sept. 27. With a baby on the way and a secret still deeply pitted inside of him, Dexter is preparing for what will probably be the most intense ride of his life. Though Rita truly loves the Dexter she knows, will she still love the Dexter he hasn’t fully unveiled to her? Is the new baby going to be taught “the code?” Let’s only hope for the best and some bloody, suspenseful drama that keeps fans on the edge of their seats every week. Let it warp your mind Sundays at 9 p.m. Californication Hank Moody, the real ladies man, is finally back and now located in the Big Apple being a professor (I already sense some interesting student-teacher bonding, if you know what I mean). Even though he is following Karen, like he always does, they are still separated and he is still raising their rebellious teenage daughter Becca. Balancing being a single dad and now being a professor, will the Hank we all know and love still make a strong presence? Fans are just hoping that Karen and Hank can find some sort of common ground without suffocating each other. Marcy and Charlie also have some things to work through, as well. It should be the steamy, quick-witted season we’ve been waiting on for quite some time. Be there Sundays at 10 p.m.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine is now available on DVD. The movie is the fourth in the X-Men saga starring Hugh Jackman, Liev Shreiber, Tim Pocock and Tayhnya Tozzi. Directed by Gavin Hood, the film follows Wolverine’s turbulent past before Weapon X. The film first was released in May and grossed $179,878,374 in the U.S. The DVD Special Features include a commentary with the director, “The Roots of Wolverine” documentary and several deleted and alternate scenes.
Top 10 Classic Children’s Books We grow up too fast. “Grow down” with one of these childhood favorites.
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I want to give you a gift, to pass down privileged information that has been given to me. I’ve been blessed with very wise friends and family members – people who have clued me in on how to maximize the effectiveness of my communications. This knowledge has drastically improved my interactions with the opposite sex. It is this knowledge that I would like to share with you today. The first person to whom I would like to express appreciation for the information I’m about to share is an ex-boyfriend. Mr. Ex commented early in our relationship that my communication style is more direct than most girls he’s known. I tend to place a premium on openness, and I process my thoughts verbally, so people who spend a good
deal of time with me get to listen to me speak quite a lot. It was because of this tendency, he said, that he believed I’d be receptive to the info. So he kindly chose to point out to me the inefficacy of a behavior I’ve come to realize is a tragic flaw in much of feminine communication. It has precipitated many romantic breakups, and, worse, it has left some poor women silently suffering dissatisfaction and resenting their significant others – it is pouting. Not the purposeful kind of pout that makes thin lips appear voluptuous. No, this pathetic pout attempts to manipulate, but usually it only succeeds in making us appear childish. Don’t get me wrong, I am aware that there are master manipulators out there. I’ve seen you work, and, frankly, I’m curious as to how you people sleep at night. But for those of us who lack (or simply abhor) such skills, there is a better, more above-board way to communicate. Ask for what you want. This concept could potentially revolutionize all sorts of human interactions. It is novel in its straightforwardness, but it also produces a distinct vulnerability. Admitting your position (the fact that you want what you want) pre-
cludes resorting to devious means to obtain it later, as any future furtive attempt is likely to be recognized for the deceptive end-run that it is. But the great thing about this technique is that you won’t often need a second plan of approach because it works! Let’s say you’re in a relationship with a decent human being who wants you to be happy and let’s also say that what you wish is neither impossible nor unreasonable. Chances are that this person, if it is feasible to do so, will acquiesce to your request! My cousin Ashlee has put this into practice in her dating life with amazing results. Ashlee rarely lacks beautiful fresh flowers for her room. She sometimes buys them herself but usually her boyfriend is the benefactor. And lest you think she just happens to be attracted to naturally romantic guys, I’ll have you know that every guy she dates, whether or not he’s bought flowers for other girls in the past, buys them for Ashlee. I asked her once how she does it. How to persuade men to be thoughtful and romantic is a solution many girls bemoaning their lackluster relationships and rarely romantic partners could surely employ. I was mentally prepared to take notes as
she dropped some serious knowledge, some secret use of womanly wiles that I could master and apply to start receiving more regularly my own floral tributes. “Oh, I just ask. I tell him I like flowers, I show him my favorite kind, and I ask him to buy them for me. Then when he does, I say, ‘Thank you.’” Really? That’s it? No trickery? No hinting?? Really. And I’ve found that it beats the heck out of sitting around hoping a guy will read your mind. This new practice could have numerous relationship applications. Imagine coming right out and asking for what you want from your parents, your friends, your professors, your roommate – on second thought, it may be best to stick with whatever has worked in the past with your roommate. When you spend enough time with someone that your menstrual cycles sync up, preventing mutual annihilation becomes the main goal. Ordinary principles of communication no longer apply.
“She Said” is a bi-weekly column that presents one girl’s perspective on the college sex scene. You may contact her with your feedback or ideas at alexae7@ wfu.edu.
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Gucci, Prada, Snuggie? Sept. 10-17 is Spring 2010 Fashion Week in New York City. All of the biggest names in fashion reveal their newest designs, from readyto-wear fashions to wedding gowns. This year, Marc Jacobs and Vera Wang shared the runway with Snuggie as it launched its newest line of blankets with sleeves. Models sported new animal print, tie-dye, camouflage, collegiate and “luxury microplush” Snuggies, and also introduced its new product for children and dogs. Ross Matthews, also known as Ross the Intern from Jay Leno’s Tonight Show hosted the event on Sept. 15. The runway show is proof that Snuggie has made a name for itself in pop culture. What will they think of next?
Drink of the Week September Morning
Fall is just around the corner! This seasonal spirit will help make the transition from summer to fall a little easier. 1 1/2 oz. light rum 1 tsp cherry brandy 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 tsp grenadine 1 egg white In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients and shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass and enjoy.
Film filled with passion, laughs and butter By Eleanor Smith | Staff writer
A long time lover of therapeutic baking and culinary cuisine, Julie Powell (Amy Adams) spends 365 days exploring the legendary (and ominous) cookbook of Julia Child (Meryl Streep) one recipe at a time in Julie & Julia. Even though Child’s legacy as a revolutionary chef has somewhat died off with the craze of the Food Network, Streep reminds us all of the true joy of cooking. Not to mention, it’s nice to remember the days when women looked like they actually liked the food they made… Giada De Julie & Julia Laurentis Starring | Meryl Streep and Amy hasn’t Adams caught on Director | Norah Ephron yet. Who’s it for? | Those who like Slightly plump passion, humor and butter. and with Running Time | 2 hours 5 mins. extraorRating | (out of 5) dinary e n e r g y, C h i l d teaches one woman to work through her life problems through nothing more than butter. Based on a true story, this novel - now turned motion picture, is a tale of Powell’s exasperating attempt to pull herself out of her flavorless job, as she and her husband adapt to their new home above a pizzeria in Queens. With crashing dump trucks and noisy sirens, Powell studies Child’s famous cook book Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and recreates 536 sumptuous recipes. Eggs Benedict, beef bourgeon and duck comfit are only a few of the delectable dishes that she explores. Personally, I’m not a chef, and I am not eased by the thought of making homemade mayonnaise or crème fraiche. But Julie & Julia unveils more about the trials and tribulations of life than the difficulty of making soufflé stand. Streep’s colorful character whips the audience into laughter as she screams “bon appetite.” And as she shrills and squeaks with the flip of an omelet, my stomach stops growling. I’m no longer concerned about what’s for dinner, but who’s cooking. Deep into duck, Powell asks herself perplexing questions about the exploration of her life. Why am I so negative? What does Julia say about that? What am I to dooo? Powell hears the voice of Child in her
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Meryl Streep steals the show in this book-turned-film based on the true stories of two women who share a passion for cooking. dingy kitchen and realizes that Child is more than an at home French chef for the American. Suddenly Child not only becomes a master gourmet, but a master of the soul. As the baking and basting continues, but the same time the movie unwraps, an endearing relationship between Child and her husband Paul (Stanley Tucci) reveals itself. Tucci was most recently seen with Streep as he played her gay photo editor in the Devil Wears Prada. The couple has a seemingly blissful life. They prove to be hopeless romantics. Even when Julia struggles at Le Cordon Blue and strugges with the creation of her 700 page cookbook, Paul is there as her muse and support. The enchanted couple begin their journey in the city d’amour, Paris. But as McCarthyism and political unrest sets in, the Childs migrate. From Marseilles to Oslo, the couple proves strong. Director Nora Ephron ties Julie Powell into the hopeless romanticism of Julia Child’s love life.
Powell’s husband stands behind his wife’s cooking craziness, even if it means boiling live lobsters. He is the butter to her bread. Julie and Julia’s lives seem almost synchronized in the film. It is a marvel that Streep and Adams never met during production. The film, although stacked with charming characters, is not without fault. At times the joy of cooking became monotonous. There are only so many times you can see a person fail to make a gelatin tart as they simultaneously feel as though their life is ruined around them. Ephron wanted to show the analogy between cooking and her characters’ development. But was it really necessary to suggest the correlation over every meal? I found the plot to be repetitious and predictable. By the third food disaster, I knew the drill. All in all, however, the film generates a light -hearted spirit into the audience. As Julia laughed, so did Julie, and so did I.
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Game rejuvenates the Fab Four Student radio station blends diverse music tastes, increases staff By Nick Reichert | Contributing writer
It’s been all over the news for the past few months now. Some critics are calling it a much needed change, and others say it’s an unnecessary and trite game of politics and money. No, I’m not talking about Obama’s health care plan. I’m talking about the newly re-mastered Beatles catalog. Yes, if you haven’t heard, Apple Corp. has re-mastered and refurbished all 12 Beatles studio albums from Please Please Me (1963) to Let It Be (1970), with two discs of past masters to complete every avid fan’s ultimate music collection. Considering the fact that the Beatles are often heralded and cited as the most influential band in the history of rock ‘n roll – and perhaps the most popular music of the last half century – this undertaking was handled with extreme Graphic courtesy of Apple Corp. care. And the results are nothing short of A tribute to the band’s popularity, The Beatles: Rock Band extraordinary. For Beatles fanatics who own all the opened the door for fans to enjoy the music in a new way. older versions of the albums on discs, who have seen Across the Universe a hun- to enjoy a beautiful and, sadly, a slowly list is too long to name here. They were a cultural tsunami on 1960s America dred times, and have listened to all of the disappearing genre of music. Fab Four’s respective solo records – you There really isn’t any other band in and the faces of the Flower Power Generation. will not be disappointed. history like the Beatles. Elvis Presley may have introduced There aren’t any new songs or surprise It has been four decades since the Beathidden tracks. les last played together on that legendary America to the sexual and ethereal It’s the little sonic nuances that really afternoon on top of Abby Road Studios, power of rock ‘n roll, but it was the make this purchase necessary. and they still have a larger fan base than Beatles who made rock ‘n roll relevant and political. Every note and lyric, every plucked popular rock bands of today. The album was released on 09-09-09 bass string and snare Forty years from hit sounds cleaner, now I doubt anyone (an allusion to the track “Revolution warmer, and is the will still be talking 9” from their revolutionary self-titled “[It] is the closest thing con- about bands like White Album). closest thing conIt was followed by the launch of the sumers will come to Maroon 5 or Linkin sumers will come to being Beatles’ very own version of the popular being able go back Park. able to go back to 1964 and to 1964 and hearing The Beatles were video game Rock Band. hearing The Beatles live.” The person from MTV and Harmonix the Beatles live. musical visionaries Popular tracks like who made rock n’ did justice to the Beatles and allow the “Something,” “Let roll poetry, a grand player to live through the band’s perIt Be” and “While artistic statement and sonal history. They can also visit some of their most My Guitar Gently Weeps” sound brand a tool to change society. new. That’s what some consumers miss legendary venues, from the Cavern Club in Europe to the Abby Road Studios. And the older, less-known tracks when thinking about the Beatles. The tracklist, filled with 45 of their like “There’s A Place” and “Good Day They think of the Fab Four and just Sunshine,” really shine and flow like a immediately assume that they’re great classic hits, spans the length of their sweet, nearly forgotten memory out of without even listening to any of their career, from early hits to their later fan the speakers. records, and some just disregard them favorites. Players who manage to earn top scores And that’s really the main selling point as a relic of a forgotten age. to this 14 disc box set, which comes in But without the Beatles, the musical are rewarded with some of the band’s both mono and stereo. scene would be a shocking and unset- rare audio and photos. Both the album package and the video It’s a nostalgia trip for those who tling departure from what we take for game are incredible pieces of musical remember when the Beatles were still granted today. together. Without The Beatles, there wouldn’t be entertainment – and a tribute to a revoAnd for the younger generations, it bands like U2, Coldplay, Nirvana, Oasis, lutionary band. They are a must buy for any fan. is a chance to escape to a lost time and Radiohead and a plethora of others – the
within minutes and plans were altered to fit five interns instead of three into The Wake Radio crew is an eclectic the tiny recording studio at a time. The executive staff was able to group of individuals. It seems that every music genre is get everyone signed up and out the represented by the nine people mak- door. This tiny recording studio may be ing up the executive staff of the stasmall, but it is so filled with equiption. While not all of these members ment that only one man knows how have their own program, as it stands, to function it all. As I learned, junior every student on campus should find Tyler Pruitt is this man. Tyler is currently looking for a a home in each of these people’s mufreshman to train and eventually pass sical preferences. his crown to, but From the I (who fails to corWe d n e s d a y rectly operate a minight techno/ “Every student on campus crowave and cannot dance music to calmer folk should find a home in each of function a graphing these people’s musical calculator) am unand bluegrass, fortunately not that every variety of preferences.” person. music can be Hopefully my found in some technological failway, shape or ure does not ensure form. Many benefits come with the that in two years the mysteries of the wide wingspan of interests, but my recording studio goes the way of the favorite, by far, is that listeners do Mayans. The technology housed in the stunot have to listen while some “man” named Tom or Ricky plays a catchy dio is truly impressive. From podcasts little jingle between every few songs to recording to live sets on air, Wake claiming that the station represents Radio technology is way cool! So if someone wants some enterall musical tastes and varieties. These claims are usually annoying tainment and music pointers, or just and unsubstantiated. On Wake Ra- a good chance to people watch, I recdio there are no commercials getting ommend that they attend the next stuck in your head if you can’t leap to Wake Radio meeting. Come early to get a seat, and sit the dial before the first few notes put back and relax while the different you under their spell. Other than a few public service an- genres of music meet and interact. Or, even better, come to the meetnouncements between shows, Wake Radio is interruption free, like those ing and intern with one of the thorother stations usually claim to be for oughly interesting Wake Radio executive staff members. only an hour once a week. Maybe you will get one of the reAs if there is not already enough social diversity on Wake Radio, when maining time slots and start enterI arrived at the office for my first offi- taining those students who are still cial meeting, the line seemed impos- studying at 1 a.m. on a Tuesday morning with some of your favorite sibly long. By the time 7 p.m. rolled around songs, jokes or stories. Or, if none of these appeal to you, and we all filed into the room, there were people standing in the back, tune into the station during one of sitting in the aisles or sharing chairs those late-night study sessions and just to fit into the conference room. hear some new songs from Wake RaThe time-slots for interning filled up dio’s vast library. By Margaret Gelburd | Contributing writer
Restaurant Review | Mooney’s Mediterranean Cafe
New cafe stands out with eclectic taste and style By Samantha Hoback | Staff writer
create a personalized gastronomic tour of the Mediterranean. Lebanese food is not for everyone. Mooney’s menu also has a selection of American Restaurateur Ameen “Mooney” David has favorites with a Mediterranean twist. brought new life to his new café located three You can order a burger, chicken tenders or wings blocks away from Mellow Mushroom in downif you aren’t in the mood for authentic Lebanese. town Winston-Salem. Save room for dessert! Mooney’s Mediterranean Café replaces Bon Mooney’s special baklava ice cream will satisfy Appétit on the quiet corner of Fourth Street and any sweet tooth. Liberty Street. Camino cookies from Krankie’s Coffee are also The burnt orange walls, granite table tops and amber pendant lights offer diners an eclectic atmo- available to purchase at the counter. The food at Mooney’s Mediterranean Café is fresh sphere where they can enjoy some of the most and authentic. authentic food in the city. The falafel is not too spicy, and the baba ghanouj When you walk into Mooney’s, David’s staff greets will leave your mouth watering. you from the front counter. My favorite, though, would have to be the pita A chalkboard menu hangs above the counter listbread. ing Mooney’s unique array Soft and warm, Mooney’s of traditional Lebanese and pita bread is the perfect Mooney’s Mediterranean cuisine. foundation for any of the From classic pita sandwiches Mediterranean Cafe sandwiches – as well as the to delicious Mediterranean perfect complement to your entrées, Mooney’s has someLocation | 101 West 4th St. sampler. thing for everyone. The food at Mooney’s is Hours | 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Mon. Sat. For people who are not delicious, and – surprisingly familiar with Lebanese cui- Serving | Mediterranean dishes – very reasonably priced. sine, David and his staff are Dress | Casual Pita sandwiches start at just happy to answer any questions $4, and an entire sampler about the menu and explain Price Range | $10 - $20 costs $6.95. all of the dishes. Rating | (out of 5) Even the American-ized Although gyros are availmenu starts at only $6.49. able, David will encourage The one unfortunate you to try something more downside is that side items and drinks must be unusual. One more adventurous dish is the Tawook pita ordered separately. Any of the sampler options can be added as a side sandwich — marinated grilled chicken breast dish for $2.99, and a fountain drink costs $1.50. medallions, pickled turnips, French fries and garlic Mooney’s also serves Izze Natural Soda for $2. mayonnaise wrapped in a soft, warm pita. Overall, the vibe at Mooney’s is as unique, as Falafel, hummus and kafta pitas are also availthe food. able. Soulful music serenades patrons as they chow With all of the delicious options on Mooney’s down on shawarma pita sandwiches. menu, it is hard to choose just one dish. When you walk through the door, the concrete For a little taste of everything, customers can try a sampler of four different Lebanese dishes. You can of the city melts away, and the warm, cozy café choose from grape leaves, summer couscous with welcomes you. The clientele is an eclectic group of feta and raisins, hummus, falafel and tabouli to families, students and businessmen and women.
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New downtown restaurant, Mooney’s Mediterranean Cafe, offers WinstonSalem a taste of Lebanese cuisine. Of course, no trip through the Mediterranean can be complete without hookah. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays after 9 p.m., you can go to Mooney’s for hookah. Mooney’s Mediterranean Café will offer Wake Forest student specials – very soon. These will including half-priced hookah and discounts on
menu items. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Mooney’s Mediterranean Café is one of Winston-Salem’s most interesting new restaurants and one you should definitely check out. Its delicious, authentic Lebanese cuisine with an urban vibe is worth a visit.
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Event Review | Studio Series
First student-led play series of the year impresses audiences By Ae’Jay Mitchell | Staff writer
On Monday, Sept. 14, something curious began to happen in the Ring Theatre of Scales Fine Arts Center. The atmosphere became drenched with anticipation and anxiousness. This phenomenon was the beginning to Curious Productions Studio Series One, a series soaked with the good, the brokenness and the downright hilarity that accompanies the pursuit of desire. Beginning the evening was senior director Stephany Rayburn’s Good Neighbors by John Bartholomew Tucker, a comedy that plays up the foolishness of passionate/irrational love between Bill (sophomore John Aguilar) and Ann (sophomore Mackenzie Finnegan) who have simultaneously and “romantically” contracted the same virus. Before the actors entered the space, we were placed in the late ‘70s through junior Michael Whatley’s quirky and perfectly mismatched set design, senior Greg Hwa’s sound design that kept the audience rocking (and singing), and sophomore Paige Klasing’s hilariously colorful costume design. From the time Finnegan entered the space, her physicality entranced me. She filled the space with the grace and lines of a prima ballerina while exuding the rugged sexuality of a lioness in heat. Her choices were large and in charge, yet tamed and believable. Aguilar bursts onto the scene with a vigorous energy and “so many shirts.” He jumped head first into a role reminiscent of the popular 1984 film, Revenge of the Nerds. However, I believe his acting was at times influenced by the audience’s boisterous reactions to a comedic line,
causing him to fall momentarily out of his amazing kinesthetic connection with Finnegan. Rayburn’s stage pictures and visions were strong. There was a lovely touch of the unexpected, such as a coat rack becoming a stripper pole of sorts, which allowed for some brilliantly intense moments of uncontrollable laughter. Her work allowed for a promising beginning to the evening of theater. As her actors finished their final bow, a proficient crew, led by junior production manager Nathan Musgrove efficiently changed the scenery from a living room in New York to a dining room in Minnesota, the setting of senior JC Bobbitt’s show, The Right to Remain by Melanie Marnich. Marnich’s work provides a quick glimpse into the brokenness which often accompanies desire. It explores what happens when a family – mother, father, son – must finally confront a parent’s adulterous behavior. Freshman Anita Ostrovsky portrays Amy, the mother, overcome with embarrassment and frustration. She exudes a “Stepford Wife” quality – in love with her perfect family who helps her to create her perfect life while remaining naive to the devastating cracks in her foundation. Graduate student Peter Schild is Peter, a workaholic father in hate with his job and slowly losing grasp of his family. He allows his body to become empty as his voice increases in intensity. His work allowed the tangent relationship between fear and rage to shine. Although he is the deliverer of truth, Josh – portrayed by freshman Andy Belt – was my least favorite character of the
night, he offered some lovely acting. Belt successfully drew us into a Freudian world, one where the son is relatable to Oedipus Rex, unnaturally in love with his mom and in hate with his dad. He drove me to believe the father’s denial, until the final exclamation, “Seven!” Bobbitt’s use of diagonals and angular directness in blocking were extremely ancillary in building intensity. Finnegan designed the costumes for this and brought me deeper into the coldness of this work through her dark color palette and heavy fabric use. Senior sound designer Allie Gervasio’s music strengthened this tension, while senior set designer Kate Miners forced it into a strong diagonal between the son’s computer table and the family’s dining table. However, the large cabinet in the upstage center added an unnecessary heaviness to the center line, leaving me longing for something to balance the computer desk downstage right. To cap the night, senior Mike Discepelo brought to the stage what, for me, was the most enjoyable performance of the night. He only held a marginal lead, though. Crazy Eights brings the idea of addiction beyond the realm of narcotics and alcohol, and into an affection of the human heart. Sophomore Rebecca Speas played the role of Connie, and she was a power house! Her no-bull attitude drove the energy of the show forward. Her commitment reeked of realness, every moment was felt. I could relate to her strength and anger and heartbreak and smile. Astonishing.
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Sophomore Elliot Lerner plays a shy but egotistical character in Crazy Nights. Sophomore Elliot Lerner as Benny captured our hearts. His shyness masked by egotism made me want to both slap and hug him. When Connie throws a fresh cup of urine on him, we laugh. When she throws his homemade tort on the ground, we are brought to tears! Sophomore Ryan McCarthy portrayed Cliff. His wittiness and honesty was well appreciated on the stage. He did not fall into stereotypical characteristics which are often attached to homosexual characters on the stage. His timing and line delivery often resulted in gregarious eruptions of clapping and laughter from the audience. The highlight of the night was the hilarious bantering between senior Chris D’Auria, Speas and McCarthy, who portrayed the voice of Mr. Dugan. His work, along with the incredibly bohemian set
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design of freshman Alex Aceituno sound design by Miners and costume design of senior Brittni Shambaugh brought Brooklyn to life in the Ring Theatre! This article would not do any justice without mentioning the apparent hard work and dedication of freshman Donald Davidson, the light designer of all three shows, as well as seniors Kate Dydak, Liz Shumate and Stephanie Glagola, who were the stage managers of this series. Unfortunately, this studio series of Curious Productions has closed, but I hear there are eight more shows left to go. So keep your eyes and ears out for auditions and show date. If the caliber of performance that was in this series continues throughout proceeding ones, you will not want to miss another one!
Kate’s Corner | We are what we eat
How to eat right at the university By Kate Ruley | Campus dietitian
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Students started their weekend off right with free ice cream on the Quad given out by big wigs like President Nathan Hatch on Friday, Sept. 11.
Alternate fashion week on horizon By Nilam Patel | Opinion editor
Fashion week is not just any other week. It’s the one week where I would do anything to skip class and go to New York and gaze in awe of all the beautiful clothing. Some may think it’s ridiculous to spend so much money and time on clothes, but I see them as a pieces of art. Clothing is a reflection of one’s personality that can be publicly displayed unlike a piece of art that only hangs on a wall. I recently learned of another fashion week in the spring: Charleston Fashion Week in Charleston, S.C. It’s put on by Charleston Magazine, and it’s one of the best design competitions on the East Coast. This is the third year that the magazine is putting on the fashion show, and it’s going to be a competitive year. At first, I was suspicious of the fashion week. It seemed like a low-grade production that would garner the local news and students who thought they could sew but really couldn’t. I was wrong. And I am so excited that I have found this fashion show. It’s easily accessible, only a few hours away from the university. The fashion show is a real production. They have a lot of big name judges such as Robert Siegal (Lacoste USA CEO) and Mychael Knight (Project Runway participant). Recent participants have gone on to produce their own clothing lines, work for big name companies and even star on Project Runway. The five-day long fashion festi-
val is held in Charleston, S.C., and it is quickly becoming the showcase for emerging designers. The designers range from all ages, ethnicities and sexes. Their styles are all different and each designer brings a whole new perspective to the fashion world. In an article by Kinsey Labberton, she said that Charleston Fashion Week not only appeals to the college crowd but to the middle-aged crowd too. There is a huge market for the “mom generation,” and these emerging designers know what to design. They themselves are the target market and they design and produce clothing that is appealing to real women. There is also a bridal couture show that really showcases the individual creative talents of designers. The fashion show is not only about couture or runway fashion. They have a Catwalk for Kids which is a charity event that is put on to raise money to benefit the children at the MUSC Children’s Hospital. There is also a cleverly named Stiletto Stampede event that is a race among women (and some men) while wearing stilettos. I kid you not, there is a video on the We site that is amazing to me how fast some of these women can run in four-inch heels. This event raises money and awareness for MUSC Children’s Hospital and other organizations. According to charlestonmag.com, “The purpose of the event is to educate and inform the Charleston area community of
the impact that can be made through their involvement and participation.” There is a $10,000 award that is awarded to the first finisher. The costumes during the race are lavish, exciting and beautiful but most of all, they are fun and energetic because it gets the crowd and everyone interested in the cause. I hope that Charleston Fashion Week gathers even more national attention than it already has. I hope that the designers that participate in the show make a name for themselves but most of all – I hope everyone will at least take part in an event that does so much for charity and the children of our future. I highly encourage students who have an interest in fashion design to apply for the competition. Here are the requirements: The designer must fall into at least one of these categories: 1. Currently design for own label/company and have done so for less than two years OR currently design fashions as a hobby/ part-time job/on the side OR currently study fashion design 2. Designer must be a resident of Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia. 3. Designer must be 18 years of age or older OR have parental/guardian permission to apply 4. Designer must meet all of the requirements for submission. Applications are available on www. charlestonmag.com/emergingdesigners/ application.
Nutrition? College? Can these two actually coexist? The college years are rumored to be fraught with pepperoni pizzas, late night runs to less-than-desirable fastfood destinations, and all-youcan buffets brimming with overcooked, nutrient-void foods. Right? Well, allow me to introduce you to a new way of eating, learning and living on a college campus by introducing you to Wake Forest Nutrition. Over the last few years dining options offered around our campus have evolved to become healthier, more balanced and simply better. You first notice the changes in the Fresh Food Company, otherwise affectionately known as the Pit. Today, for example, I dined on roasted turkey breast, a black bean and corn salad, freshly sliced honeydew melon and low-fat softserve frozen yogurt for dessert. Sound good? It is. You will find these and other Healthy Deacon choices identified throughout the FFC on a daily basis (soon to be campus-wide). These menu items are low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, are prepared with heart-healthy oils and are minimally processed. Along with Healthy Deacon choices you will find vegetarian choices including salads, sandwiches, pizzas, omelets, entrees and more. The goal in incorporating these items into menus every day is to make healthy eating the rule rather than the exception at Wake Forest. Rest assured … the dreaded freshman 15 pound weight gain is a myth. In reality, research shows that college students gain an average of eight pounds over their four years of undergraduate studies. This is good news for our undergrads here at Wake Forest. With a balanced eating plan and an active exercise routine, our students can maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are a few tips to keep in mind as you make your way around campus dining: Tip #1 – Eat regularly. One of the primary mistakes students make when adjusting to college life is eating erratically. Many students simply feel overwhelmed with their demanding schedules, and eating therefore becomes more of an afterthought. Start each day with breakfast, and eat every few hours to avoid desperation hunger later in the day.
Tip #2 – Be choosy. Take a quick spin around the dining halls to scope out what is being served before you fill up your plate. When composing a meal (or plate), make half of it fresh – fresh fruits and veggies, that is. Raw, sautéed, steamed, stir-fried and roasted veggies are available for lunch and dinner. Omelets, soups, pastas and stir-fries are great vehicles for sneaking in veggies too. Fresh fruit is plentiful at both the salad bar and fruit stand. Next, make a fourth of your plate a lean protein food. Roasted or grilled meats, beans, eggs, fresh tuna, lean deli meats, tofu, veggies burgers and legumes are excellent sources of protein. The last fourth should be composed of quality complex carbohydrates – think baked potatoes (eat the skin for extra nutrition), baked sweet potatoes, pasta, rice, whole grain cereals and whole grain bread. Tip #3 – Be prepared for snacking. There is nothing wrong with late-night munching, as long as it doesn’t involved frequent trips to greasy burger joints, orders of wings smothered with blue cheese dressing and the local pizza joints on speed dial. While I will never recommend banning any of these foods all together, they should be occasional treats instead of daily indulgences. Stock your dorm room with popcorn, trail mix, sandwich fixings, pretzels, fruit, yogurt, string cheese, hummus and veggies, multi-grain cereal, low-fat milk, and other quick and easy snacking supplies. This will help you avoid the temptation to overload on heavier foods that will keep your stomach rocking and rolling all night. As campus dietitian, part of my job is to educate our community about the importance of eating well for both academic and physical performance. I will be participating in Tuesday talks in conjunction with our campus peer educators, healthy cooking demos with our executive chef and other interactive educational sessions throughout the year. If you have questions regarding weight management (no, it is not impossible!), sports nutrition, food allergies, vegetarian/vegan dining or other eating concerns, feel free to contact me. I look forward to addressing more specific nutrition topics in future Kate’s Corner columns!
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Concert Review | Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin
Singers provide campus with a joyful performance By Rachel Wilson and Hope Scofield Contributing writers
The first impression I had of Dave Barnes as he walked across the stage in his flannel shirt and flare jeans, guitar in hand, is “damn, he’s one pretty man.” Anyone with two X chromosomes would have to agree with me. As soon as Barnes opened his mouth and began singing his set, I was immediately taken over by calm, happy feelings that no doubt were the direct result of his smoky voice. He sounded like the magical offspring of John Mayer, Jack Johnson and Ray LaMontagne. His beats were steady, making the songs easy to follow, yet they were bouncy and fun.
Most of his songs had a pop/ rock feel to them. Songs like “Greyhound” showed that Barnes could get into a more bluesy groove, and the almost tropical-sounding “Little Lies” really demonstrated his vocal range. One thing that was a little annoying were his repetitive lyrics. If you were singing along and didn’t know the next word, and guessed “baby,” 50 percent of the time you would be correct. Barnes redeemed himself with his playful banter in between songs. He was not timid about chatting it up with his audience, either. However, the subject variation in his lyrics was somewhat nonex-
istent. Love, lost love, new love, old love, etc. Wonderfully romantic, but a bit boring when it continues for an hour and a half. But let’s face it, if your main audience is a bunch of college chicks staring at you, you’d be singing about love all night too. Though Dave Barnes seemed well-liked with his endearingly flustered demeanor and wonderful music, it was Jon McLaughlin who stole the show. His gorgeous looks had all the girls in the crowd sighing, but it was his music and overwhelming presence onstage that had everyone on their feet. His energy was contagious, drawing a huge crowd and putting everyone in a good mood
despite the quick rain shower that preceded the set. While his original songs were very well received, he won over the audience even more by throwing in a couple of well known pieces written by others. At one point, he asked the audience to help him out by singing along to parts of the next song, assuring them they would know what to do, leaning into the mic and beginning the characteristic first hushed “shoot me” of “Come Together” by the Beatles. Almost everyone joined in with enthusiasm. Later, he performed “Piano Man” by Billy Joel as his encore piece, which was certainly well received. In fact, McLaughlin can hardly be said to simply play the piano; he makes passionate love to it.
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Jon McLaughlin entertained university students with original songs and incredible piano skills. His voice was powerful while still maintaining an effortless quality that only emphasized the poignant, and at times quite amusing, lyrics of his original
songs. Overall, the concert left those familiar with Barnes and McLaughlin very satisfied and those who hadn’t craving more.
Nuclear Cooooookie Crisp | Not for the faint of heart
Distractions are easy to come by when assignments linger Austin H. Jones Staff columnist
Yin dee torn lap, reader. You know, I always forget how much time classes and work and all that jazz actually take up. It’s hard to concentrate when I have a little extra time to do nothing (which is rare), and I actually find that it’s harder to concentrate on a certain assignment in the moment when I’m working on it. Even now, as I write this article, my mind is elsewhere.
I’m thinking about the box of Cheez-Its on my shelf, and how I long to crunch into that flaky, cheesy goodness. I just ran to my kitchen to grab them. I’m munching on my fifth handful in about as many seconds. On my way back I realized it had been a while since I trimmed my goatee (I’m starting to look more like a goat every day; very goaty indeed), and I stopped off at the bathroom, box of Cheez-Its in hand, and started trimming it. Some of my clippings inadvertently (yet not surprisingly) floated down into the box, and now I have a cheezy-hairy saliva-thickened paste sticking to my molars. I think the only way to stop getting grossed out by it is to throw more Cheez-Its in there to bring down the hair-to-cheese ratio. As my high school chemistry teacher used to say about get-
ting strong acids or bases in our eyes, “The solution is dilution!” Wow! I just noticed on the back of the box of Cheez-Its there’s an offer for a Star Trek Captain’s Tee for just $9.99! That’s almost irresistible … almost. I wrote a Spanish paper last night, and I had absolutely the hardest time ever getting it started. Writing the seven-sentence introduction paragraph that I finally settled on after an hour and a half of scribbling and scratching out and re-wording was miserable. I ended up leaving the library before I had even finished the introduction, working on it at my apartment for about an hour and then waking up at 6:30 a.m. the next morning to finish it off. All the while, I was finding other things to do, like looking up alternatives to just
letting my chest hair fall out (I’m saving all the fallen hairs so I can make a winter coat!) and following bestofwikipedia. tumblr.com – I have learned that I am quite well-versed when it comes to the Wikipedia domain, and my knowledge of obscure articles is fairly comprehensive. Dailyotter is a good one, too; it reminds me of the constant connection to my power animal that I should continually feel and explore. I think the next paper I write is going to be titled, “F@#%&!$@&#$%#@%K!!!!!” I was standing relatively still during a conversation I was having with a new friend the other day when all of a sudden I got this urge to do my own little version of tap-dancing when I realized that I’ve always identified with Mumble from Happy Feet. We just tend to see eye-to-
eye. It’s not just the fact that I’m usually tapping my foot or dancing around uncontrollably or even that we both look really good in just black and white. It’s that we both manage to do the impossible. We were both born to achieve, and to keep achieving. Nothing is going to stop us, ever. Pain is temporary; pride is forever. That motivational sentence rings true in both of our lives. Take this article, for example: writing it has been so painful I can’t describe it justly with the fairly loose comparison to killing a sedated moose with the eraser of a No. 2 pencil. However, I persevere with the glimmering hope of obtaining a pride that will be immortalized by my own selfish ambition. I’m going to make myself so proud.
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imagine stopping the progression of Alzheimer’s Maya Angelou author, poet, educator
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I have friends and loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s. But I can imagine… and hope for… a world without this terrible disease. You can help make a difference. A major brain imaging study led by the National Institutes of Health may help us learn how to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s. Please consider joining the study if you are between 55 and 90 and: • are in good general health with no memory problems, OR • are in good general health but have memory problems or concerns, OR • have a diagnosis of early Alzheimer’s disease.
For more information, call 1-800-438-4380 or visit www.alzheimers.org/imagine.
Meghan Rothschild didn’t think indoor tanning would hurt her.
She was wrong. UV light from indoor tanning can increase your risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Current estimates show that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer. Do you want to be the one… like Meghan? Indoor tanning is out.
To read Meghan’s skin cancer story go to www.aad.org/media/psa