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Outside the Bubble... Obama signs historic health care overhaul into law President Barack Obama signed a sweeping U.S. social policy legislation into law on March 23, putting his name on a health care bill that will help shape his legacy and the Democrats’ chances of holding on to power in Congress. Designed to revamp the $2.5 trillion U.S. health care industry, the law will extend health insurance to 32 million Americans who currently have none. It will bar practices like insurers refusing coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions, expand the Medicaid government health insurance program for the poor, and impose new taxes on the wealthy.
Store on University Parkway robbed again A convenience store in northern Winston-Salem was robbed again in early the morning of March 21 for the second time in two days. A man entered the Circle K store in the 5700 block of University Parkway at about 4 a.m., pulled out a machete and demanded money, Winston-Salem Police said in a news release. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash and rode off in a tan vehicle.
Event Promotes Faculty-Student Engagement By Meenu Krishnan | Staff writer You’ve probably seen the large, colorful Big CampusConnect sign near the registration table outside the Pit. You might have gotten the email describing the event, but perhaps didn’t bother to read it. From April 5-8, the first annual event will take place, uniting faculty, staff and students for a week of friendly rivalry. The event is the brainchild of senior Jermyn Davis, who brought his idea for a week of campus fun to the Provost over winter break. “We loved the idea, and soon we had 14 different faculty members and students brainstorming events. It quickly became a university initiative,”
Matt Triplett, fellow in the Office of the Provost, said. The exciting week will kick off at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 5, with a reception in the Scales Lower Lobby. But the inaugural event, Wake Forest’s Got Talent, will commence at 4:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater. Seeking faculty and student contestants, the show is looking for people with any kind of talent. “We’ve got 11 acts as of right now. We have a professor rapping, and another playing the banjo. We’re featuring comedy routines and a cappella groups,” Triplett said. “This is a wonderful way to showcase the wide variety of talent that exists here at Wake Forest.”
Judges will include Jill Tiefenthaler, Provost, Martha Allman, director of undergraduate admissions, and John Friedenberg, director of theater. Student judges will include senior Anthony Williams and senior Kate Miners. On April 6, the Amazing Race (Deacon Style) will take place on Manchester Plaza and Davis Field and will include fun events like Tarp Flip, Egg Toss, Basketball Knock Out and Human Knot. The teams will consist of six to eight faculty and students. This week will extend to groups across campus, as many student organizations are sponsoring stations, including Greek organiza-
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U.S. sends three Guantanamo detainees to Georgia Three detainees at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba were sent to the country of Georgia, the U.S. Justice Department said on March 23. The transfers were carried out under an arrangement between the two countries to make sure it took place under appropriate security measures, the Justice Department said, adding that consultations about the three will continue.
Rockslide cleared on Grandfather Mountain On March 21, the road opened to oneway traffic after a rockslide at Grandfather Mountain. A security officer discovered the slide on a road in the park near Linville just before midnight on March 18. Heavy equipment was used to move two of the boulders and open the road to oneway traffic.
Burr addresses health care American Express CEO to give By Christine Kim | Contributing writer
Senator Richard Burr visited the university on March 19 to discuss health care reform and to kick off the First Annual Healthcare Club Conference and Case Competition at the Wake Forest School of Business. Senator Burr, a 1978 graduate, has represented and served North Carolina since 1994, when he was elected to the House of Representatives. In 2005, he became a North Carolina Senator. He is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions ComBurr mittee, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Intelligence Committee. Burr opened the talk by stating, “There is bipartisan agreement that health care has to be reformed. The debate is over why…and whether it requires more money to put in health care to reform health care.” Burr said that the current administration’s idea that more money has to be put into health care to drive costs down is illogical and unpractical.
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Burr believes that a better solution is to create reforms that address the costs. Burr criticized those in power for concerning themselves with expanded coverage to more Americans but not with limiting costs. According to Burr, “Coverage expansion comes easy… cost containment means that you have to make difficult decisions about the interactions of services in health care and most importantly you have to identify those things that are cost drivers in health care.” Burr cited when Medicare beneficiaries access one dollar of healthcare services, nine cents is shifted to people that pay without the help of insurance and those with private insurance. Burr says that this process of cost shifting raises the inflation rate for private insurers and needs to be eliminated. The inability to personalize healthcare plans was also discussed. Senator Burr referred to the current insurance system as “one-size-fits-all.” Burr stated that young people like university students should have more options in selecting insurance plans and should not be put in the position to choose between paying too much for insurance and going without because too many that are faced with this decision choose to go
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Life | B5 Weekend Getaways As Easter Break approaches turn to the Life section for suggestions on quick three-day excursions.
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2010 Commencement Speech By Bobby O’Connor | News editor
The chairman and chief executive officer of American Express Company, Kenneth I. Chenault, will deliver the university’s 2010 commencement address May 17. During the commencement ceremony, which is held annually on Hearn Plaza, diplomas are conferred upon graduating students The ceremony, which begins at 9 a.m., is reserved for graduates and their guests and is not open to the general public. “Mr. Chenault’s leadership and management values sync well with Wake Forest. He has said that ‘a good education is about more than academics – it’s also about learning values and principles,’” university president, Nathan O. Hatch, said in a statement to students. Chenault was named president and chief operating officer of American Express in 1997 and became chairman and CEO in 2001. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Bowdoin College and his JD from Harvard Law School.
Sports | B1 Hey Hey Hey Goodbye The Deacs lose in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Kentucky, 90-60.
Also during commencement weekend, Bill J. Leonard, the founding dean of Wake Forest’s School of Divinity, will deliver the baccalaureate address on May 16 at 11 a.m. in Wait Chapel. Leonard was named dean in 1996 as the university was developing the divinity school. Timothy M. Persons, the chief scientist of the U.S. Government Accountability Office, will deliver the Graduate School of Arts and Science hooding address May 15. Leonard will deliver the hooding address for the Divinity School in addition to the baccalaureate address May 15. The hooding address for the School of Law will be given by Lord Nicholas Phillips, the first president of the new United Kingdom Supreme Court, May 16. Thomas S. Inui, president and CEO of the Regenstrief Institute, Inc., will deliver the address for the School of Medicine’s Doctor of Medicine hooding ceremony on May 16. David N. Farr, chairman, CEO and president of Emerson, will deliver the address at the Graduate Schools of Business hooding ceremony.
Opinion | A4 Wake ‘N Shake raises over $50,000 The annual 12-hour dance competition raised thousands of dollars for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund.
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Brieflies Three to Four Ounces calls for submissions Three to Four Ounces, formerly The Student literary magazine, serves as a forum for the visual and literary arts in the campus community. Founded in 1883, the magazine features student prose, poetry, and art. All material is chosen through a blind selection process, and the magazine is published by Goslen Printing Company. This semester, the magazine is seeking submissions of prose, poetry, art, and photography for the edition that will be released the week of April 19th. Submissions are due by April 4 and can be sent to 3to4ounces@gmail.com or deposited in person at Benson 503.
Panel to discuss white-collar crime Thousands of small crimes are being committed each day in offices across America. In an effort to raise awareness of the consequences of white collar crime at all levels and the importance of ethical business behavior, the university business school is hosting a panel discussion on March 26, titled “Finding the Way Back: Impacts of White Collar Crime.”
Student Government petitions and applications now available Applications and petitions for a variety of Student Government positions became available on March 23. Positions are available in the following areas: executive offices, general assembly, honor and ethics council, board of investigators and advisors, student activities fee and student budget advisory committee. Applications can be picked up in front of the student government office or accessed at wakesg.com.
University to turn off lights for Earth Hour The lights at the university will be turned off for an hour on March 27, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., in celebration of Earth Hour 2010. Students will turn off a large light switch on Hearn Plaza to extinguish the spotlights on Wait Chapel for that hour. Students are being encouraged to turn off all non-essential lighting in their dorm rooms and throughout campus during that hour.
Chinese dance lessons open to students An integral part of Chinese culture, the lion dance, dates back more than a thousand years. Few know that to perform this “dance” requires strength and martial arts grace, which is why training is usually offered by martial arts schools. Instructors from Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy in Mooresville, N.C., are teaching three workshops on Sunday, March 28, in Brendle Recital Hall.
Corrections In the article “Not your typical Spring Break” which ran March 18, the photo on A4 was incorrectly credited to Kelly Makepeace. In actuality, the photo was courtesy of Leah Beachley.
Eric Johnson: Biology
By Samantha Hoback | Staff Writer
Erik Johnson had his first lesson in biology as a young boy experiencing nature. He decided to pursue biology as an undergraduate and, later, Ph.D. student at the University of Maine. Born in New England, Johnson moved to Winston-Salem in 2005. “My first lessons came in the form of gutting chickens and growing vegetables in the garden,” Johnson said. “For me, those early interests in biology evolved over time to include genetics and neurobiology.” In college, Johnson had a wide range of academic interests, from literature to physics. “I learned in college that learning was fun,” Johnson said. “College is really a time to explore a number of different intellectual interests.” Like his myriad of interests across academic disciplines, Johnson teaches many different biology courses at the university, including genetics and research-based classes. This semester, Johnson is teaching chronobiology: the study of how biological systems keep track of time. “Chronobiology is a mod-
el on how to critically analyze current knowledge, challenge existing dogma, and is more oriented on the processes of science,” Johnson said. While studying biology at the University of Maine, Johnson was inspired by one of his professors, Mary Tyler. As a professor at the university, Johnson strived to follow in Tyler’s shoes and inspire his students to love learning. “I have to say that the students here are truly exceptional,” Johnson said, “which makes fulfilling the roles of a teacher-scholar much easier and more rewarding.” Johnson is currently studying the genetic and neural basis of stress behaviors in fruit flies. When he is not grading lab reports or lecturing on Punnett squares, Johnson is busy in the lab. “I have been privileged to witness firsthand what is best described as a ‘genetic revolution,’” Johnson said. “It is truly amazing how far we’ve come in some short time.” Johnson has been working with fruit flies for about twenty years. With his research, he has discovered the relationships between hormones and behavioral and
ined I’d be studying.” Johnson has worked with Wayne Silver to investigate how animals perceive irritating stimuli. Experiments with Dimock examine changes in molluscan behavior as a result of exposure to environmental pollutants. Johnson has also worked with professors from other disciplines, including Wayne Pratt from the psychology department. “We will neither run out of questions nor work,” Johnson said. Although he spends a lot of time in the lab, Johnson enjoys returning to where his interest in biology developed: the farm. “When we moved to the Winston-Salem area, we bought a farm in Stokes County,” Johnson said. “I enjoy raising pigs, rabbits, chickens and tending the gardens and orchard. I view farming, much like everything else, as an experiment. You do something, something else happens, and you try and learn the connections.” Johnson recommends that students should have fun and explore. For Johnson, learning is fun. “I consider myself absolutely fortunate to have a job I love,” Johnson said. “I’d do it for free.” Rachel Cameron/Old Gold & Black
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physiological changes during stress in fruit flies. “Not only are the hormones present,” Johnson said, “but we are finding that some of the neuroendocrine circuits – essentially, how the fly brain and human brain are wired – are very similar.” The research with fruit flies is revolutionary in the field of neurology and genetics. “One can do rather sophisticated genetic manipulations in flies, which has the potential to inform the processes by which we react to stress,” Johnson said. The science departments at the university are constantly buzzing with research and experimentation. The faculty members are truly interested in getting their hands dirty to try to solve problems and questions that arise every day. Johnson recognizes the scholarship of his fellow scientists. “A great thing about the biology department is that the faculty are true to the breadth of biology with expertise spanning many disciplines,” Johnson said. “I have collaborated with many members of the faculty on topics that I never would have imag-
Property damage • Unknown subject(s) broke a window pane in a door in Efird Residence Hall between 10 p.m March 19 and 1:38 a.m. March 20.
Thefts • Unknown subject(s) removed a vacuum cleaner from a secured closet in Tribble Hall between 3 p.m. March 8 and 10 a.m. March 15. • Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured cell phone from table in the Fresh Food Company between 7:40 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. March 18. • Unknown subject(s) entered a secured room and removed food items from the concessions area on Deacon Blvd. between 10 p.m. March 20 and 10:46 a.m. March 21.
• Unknown subject(s) forcibly entered a residence in Student Apartments and removed property on March 18 between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. • An unknown subject entered a residence on Rosedale Circle and took property on March 15 between 9 p.m. and 11:05 p.m. • Unknown subject(s) removed a secured student car from Lot Q between 5 p.m. March 16 and 3:28 p.m. March 18. • Unknown subject(s) removed a unsecured Xbox from Reynolds Gym during a Wake ‘N Shake event between 8 p.m. and 11:55 p.m March 20.
Drug and Alcohol Violations • A subject was observed urinating in public at 5:37 p.m. March 20 near Taylor Residence Hall.
It was determined that that student had conGold & Black sumed alcohol whileRachel underCameron/Old the age of 21. • Suspects set off a fire alarm after burring marijuana March 18 at 3:20 am in Poteat Residence Hall. • A subject was charged with possession and consumption of alcohol while under that age of 21 at 2:25 a.m March 21 at Wingate Road & Carroll
Miscellaneous • Two unidentified males entered Village Tavern in Reynolda Village March 19 at 10:41 p.m. naked and left the building after taking a picture. • Two subjects were charged and arrested March 19 at 11:58 p.m. for drunk and disruptive behavior and resisting arrest.
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Conference looks at art of arguing
Wake ‘N Shake raises record amount
By Katie Phillips | Staff writer
The biennial university Argumentation Conference began in November 1982, with a one-day conference on campus. After meeting again on the Wake Forest campus in 1984, the Conference was convened in 1988 in the university’s study abroad facility, Casa Artom, in Venice, Italy. This overseas event was co-sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Argumentation (ISSA). Since 1988 the conference has alternated between the university location in Venice and various sites around the U.S., including Florida Atlantic University. On March 19-21, the conBlair ference was held on campus once again and featured keynote addresses by Carole Blair and William Balthrop from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Lenore Langsdorf from Southern Illinois University, Frans van Eemeren from the University of Amsterdam, and Carol Winkler from Georgia State University. Carole Blair’s research includes contemporary rhetorical theory and criticism, focusing especially on rhetoric’s crucial role in understanding visual and material phenomena. Her research delves into the rhetoric of commemorative places and artworks of the American twentieth-century. Currently Blair is working on a project that involves another keynote speaker, William Balthrop. Blair’s Web site describes the current project in detail: “Over the long term, the aim of the project is to account for changes in how the U.S. nation-state commemorates: Who or what is commemorated: during what periods, under what cultural conditions, and with what civic and political consequences? Our current project is on U.S. memorials built in Europe during the interwar period and marking U.S. participation in World War I.” Blair has published numerous journal articles and is a contributing editor for a book currently at press titled Places of Public Memory: The Rhetoric of Museums and Memorials. Blair teaches on the graduate and undergraduate levels at UNC-Chapel Hill, including courses such as Rhetorical Criticism, Practicum in Rhetorical Criticism, Rhetorics of Public Memory, Rhetorics of Place, Rhetoric and Social Controversy, and Rhetorics of Public Memory. In 2009, Blair was named the Distinguished Scholar of the National Communication Association, an award for career achievement in scholarship. In addition to the commemoration research with Blair, V. William Balthrop continues research in the discourse of contemporary Southern Heritage groups and the continued construction of a “Southern identity.” Balthrop also teaches at UNC-Chapel Hill in courses titled “The Southern Experience in Rhetoric” and a seminar on Kenneth Burke. Balthrop recently published an article titled “Discursive Collisions: A Reading of ‘Ellen’s Energy Adventure’” in Argumentation and Practice by Frans van Eemeren and Peter Houtlossen. Balthrop also serves as the President of the National Communication Association. Frans van Eemeren is the professor in the department of speech communication, argumentation theory and rhetoric at the University of Amsterdam. He also serves as director of the research program “Argumentation in discourse” of the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis and program director of the Research Master Program ‘Rhetoric, Argumentation Theory and Philosophy (RAP). His research interests include argumentation theory and rhetorical and dialectical analysis of argumentative discourse. Van Eemeren’s most recent publication is titled Fallacies and Judgments of Reasonableness (2009). Lenore Langsdorf ’s research includes philosophy of communication, argumentation, cultural, and rhetorical theory, Hermeneutic phenomenology and pragmatism as research methods. She is currently a professor at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Langsdorf ’s most recent publication includes a book currently in press titled Callicles’ Parlor: Revisiting the Gorgias after Dwelling with Gadamer, in Perspectives on Philosophy of Communication. Carol Winkler is an associate dean for the Humanities in the college of arts and sciences and professor of communication at Georgia State University. Winkler’s research interests include presidential foreign policy rhetoric, argumentation and debate, and visual communication. Her newest book, In the Name of Terrorism (2005) traces the behind-the-scenes development of the leadership’s public communication strategies since the Vietnam War in response to terrorism. Winkler has won the National Communication Association’s Visual Communication Commission’s Award for Excellence in Research for her work on linkages between visual images and ideology.
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Over 800 dancers participated in Wake ‘N Shake in Reynolds Gym from noon to midnight on March 20. The event raised a record-breaking amount of more than $50,000 for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Foundation. By Frannie Jackson | Staff writer As the clock in Reynolds Gym counted down the final hour of Wake ‘N Shake, the scoreboard on the wall read: WFU – 1, Cancer – 0. The score seemed fitting for the 12 hour dance marathon, which raised more than $50,000 for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Foundation. Over 800 dancers participated in the event that raised record-breaking funds on March 20. The large student turn-out was partially attributed to the new option for dancers to participate in six hour dance shifts rather than the full twelve hours. “We saw that Elon had shifts, and they also had twice the number of dancers for their dance marathon. So that began our journey towards the creation of shifts for Wake ‘N Shake,” Haley David, executive co-chair of Wake ‘N Shake, said. Students were largely in favor of the new shifts. Loah Stevens, a member of the Wake ‘N Shake entertainment committee, said, “It was great to see the burst of energy that people coming in for the second shift brought with them.”
Major decisions, like those about shifts and the theme, were made by David, her fellow co-chair Joe Abernethy, and a fourteen person executive board. This “all-star board,” as David described it, began preparations for Wake ‘N Shake in September of last year. They were aided by their two Faculty Advisors, Mike Ford and Steve Hirst, along with over 80 volunteers. “It was a gift for me to see these students putting their time, creativity, and passion into this event,” Ford said. Student creativity shone in this year’s Olympic theme. Inspiring quotes from Olympic athletes adorned the walls of the gym, while balloons the colors of the Olympic rings decorated the building. Even the five teams that dancers were assigned to were named after countries that participate in the Olympics, including Bhutan and Djibouti. Entertainment for the dancers took various forms throughout the day, ranging from dodgeball competitions to a live performance by Rubberband. The Morale dance team
kept everyone twirling on their toes as they taught students dance moves to popular songs, and the Bouncing Bulldogs had students cheering with amazement at their jump-roping prowess. “The jump-ropers were definitely one of my favorite parts of the day,” Stevens said. The event took on a more serious note when speakers who had battled with cancer or had lost loved ones shared their experiences. Luke Boyd, a two-time Wake ‘N Shake participant, said, “I enjoyed hearing the different perspectives of people who survived cancer, who lost the battle, or who were still struggling with it. It was uplifting to hear their stories.” Dancers had the opportunity to write the names of the loved ones whom they were dancing for on a paper ribbon before attaching the ribbon to the gym wall. The dozens of names on the wall revealed that the fight with cancer was close to home for many participants, including the Wake ‘N Shake executives themselves. “My best friend in high school lost her father to lung cancer her junior
year,” David said. Her friend is now 22 and is planning her wedding, an event at which her father will not be present to walk her down the aisle. “She’s resilient, though, and her resilience inspires me,” David said. Ford has also gained motivation from a loved one to help find a cure for cancer. “My mother was diagnosed with cancer in 1974, and it rocked our world,” he said. Thankfully, his mother has been in good health for 35 years now and she continues to provide Ford with inspiration. “When I do this, I think of her,” Ford said. Students who did not participate in Wake ‘N Shake can still have an impact on the fight against cancer by donating to the Brian Piccolo Cancer Foundation at wakenshake. com. And there is always the opportunity to participate in Wake ‘N Shake next year. “I would highly recommend it. Not only is it a fun time to bond with people from different organizations, but it helps a cause that goes beyond yourself,” Boyd said. Ford added, “Wake Forest students can truly make a difference through this event to help cure cancer.”
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groups across campus, as many student organizations are sponsoring stations, including Greek organizations and Resident Student Association. From April 6-8, the Quiz Bowl tournament will take place, as a recognition of the highly successful Quiz Bowl tournament last year, which was coordinated by Ross Williford (’09). In fact, Williford has been hired as a consultant for the competition and will help gather a pool of questions. Teams will compete for a free meal at Ryan’s Restaurant, tickets to headlining events around Winston-Salem, and of course, bragging rights. “We’re really encouraging departments vs. departments and majors vs. majors. This is sure to be a really fun event,” Triplett said. Big CampusConnect, however, is different from other campus-wide events in that teams must have at least one faculty member (excluding Wake Forest’s Got Talent), in order to foster facultystudent engagement. “I think that clearly this event is part of the university’s overall effort to create a larger sense of community on campus," Roz Tedford, assistant head for research and instruction services, said. "Faculty and students choose Wake Forest in large part because of the small student-faculty ratio and the chance for working closely together. “What I think this event will do is to offer a
chance for faculty and students to interact outside of the classroom in fun activities." This sense of community is a major motivator for faculty and students coming to the university, and this event can only help to reinforce this campus identity. By faculty and students joining forces outside the classroom, they will only strengthen and expand their relationships, in addition to having an enjoyable and relaxing time. “I can't help thinking that it forms a part of the collegiate university theme. No doubt it will create many new bonds of collegiality, and the atmosphere of friendly competition is a superb way to achieve that,” Jenny Puckett, lecturer in romance languages, said. The planning of the event itself was a prime example of faculty-student interaction, with students and faculty/staff cooperating to create the first annual event. “By the time of the first meeting, the idea of the event had been given a framework; then, all we had to do was to brainstorm for new ideas, or find fresh ways to recycle successful ideas of the past, such as the Quiz Bowl,” Puckett said. As well as Big CampusConnect, the Office of the Provost is involved in many other endeavors to promote faculty-student engagement. The Provost’s Faculty-Student Fund Lunch Program allows faculty to dine for free with undergraduate students in the Fresh Food Company and the Magnolia Room. Additionally,
Off-Campus Connections allows faculty members to host students at their homes. ARAMARK will cater and deliver a full meal to faculty homes, for any group larger than eight. Both of these programs only involve the completion of a simple form. “I have seen Wake Forest from both sides. I was an undergrad and a graduate student here and have now been on staff for nearly 16 years, so I know that students love the small classes, and the faculty love the chance to get to know students as individuals," Tedford said. “I think, however, that the university has heard the students and the faculty asking for a larger sense of community and tradition on campus and this event will help that move forward, we hope.” One thing is clear – you won’t want to miss this classic week of friendly competition. You can register at the table outside of the Pit, go to the Web site for more details (wfu.edu/bigcampusconnect) or contact Matt Triplett in the Office of the Provost. So if you have a hidden talent, always wanted to be on the Amazing Race, or can recall capitals from around the world, sign up for Big CampusConnect. This is sure to be a successful event with faculty and students gaining a “heightened sense of mutual appreciation and friendship,” as Puckett put it. “Project Pumpkin, the Screamin’ Demons, even Spring Fest all started with just a few participants and have now grown to be great WFU traditions. I hope this will be the first step to another fun
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that are faced with this decision choose to go without. Burr cited the health care reform plan that he and Tom Coburn, the senator from Oklahoma, proposed in May of last year. Burr explained they were the first in Congress to introduce comprehensive health care reform. Burr said their plan extended health care to 31 million Americans without additional taxpayer investment. He
compared his plan to the current plan which he says will expand coverage to 32 million Americans and will cost $2.5 trillion over the next 10 years; $940 billion will go to Medicare using $546 billion from Medicare and just under $500 by taxing “pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health care plans, and for the first time capital gains, dividends, rent, and investment income of any individual with an income over $200,000.” Burr also stated that “for the first time, there will be a 3.8 Medicare tax
on investment income.” He lamented that the average person on an individual health care plan will experience a 10 to 13 percent increase on the cost of insurance premiums. Burr stressed that prevention, wellness and chronic disease management is a viable solution for decreasing the cost of health care. He believes that Medicaid beneficiaries are stripped of this option because they are treated in emergency rooms; under those circumstances, people are
not educated on how to change in order to avoid chronic diseases. He believes that this is an important factor that has been left out of the health care plan. Citing the need for those who receive Medicaid to have a “medical home,” Burr added that Medicaid beneficiaries should have access to all doctors. Senator Burr directly addressed university students again when he mentioned that $3.9 billion in loans will be used to fund the health care plan.
Burr initiated a question and answer session, which several Wake students took part in. He addressed the underfunding of Social Security and Medicare and the adverse effect that the health care plan will have on physicians and especially specialists. Burr ended by stating that he feels responsible for protecting the health of young people and saying that he intends to be responsive to them and their needs.
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Wake ’N Shake exhibits success
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he university gathered together on March 20 to participate in the fifth annual Wake ’N Shake. Over 800 students signed up and collectively raised over $50,000 for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund. This is already a record for the event, and they are expecting more money to be donated as letters about the event have just been mailed. Compared to many other events on campus, Wake ’N Shake raised a considerable amount of money and involved a huge percentage of the campus. There are some people who believe that the event is geared towards the Greek community. Indeed, Greeks do tend to get more involved in philanthropy events on campus than independents. However, while there were a ton of Greeks involved, there were other teams participating, such as Student Government and RUF. Additionally, Wake ’N Shake had more upperclassmen than last year, which made it more of a school-wide event than one comprised mostly of freshmen. We thought it was a good idea that, this year at Wake ’N Shake, there was the option of doing shifts. If an organization had a certain amount of people participating — the number was based on the size of the organization, its members had the option of doing a sixhour shift, either from noon until 6 p.m. or from 6 p.m. to midnight.
This made it much easier for people who may have wanted to be involved in the past but did not feel that they could commit 12 hours to the cause. Overall, the event was very successful and it seemed that those that participated had a good time. The food was great and appropriately ample — the participants needed a lot of food to energize them as they stood for 6 or twelve hours! The Cookout milk shakes and the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream stand towards the end of the event gave many people the energy they needed to make it all the way until midnight. At the very end of the event, the participants watched a video testimonial and then stood in a circle as they waited for the final minutes to pass. This last part was the most moving segment of the whole day. Everyone participating was surrounded by people who also cared about cancer research and hopefully someday finding a cure. Our motto is Pro Humanitate, and we feel that it is important to have events such as Wake ’N Shake to remind the student body that we need to be concerned about more than just grades and other aspects of normal student life. We hope that Wake ’N Shake will be even more successful next year. We encourage everyone to participate in this philanthropy event.
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H a n n a h We r t h a n a n d Hunter Bratton
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Wear what is most flattering on you Chakayla Taylor Guest columnist
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ves Saint Laurent, a man of great distinction and class, once stated that “fashions fade; style is eternal.” Laurent, and like many other designers, pushed their audiences to step out the box and create their own personal styles, verses replicating what is sent down the runway. People who appreciate well made garment construction and Avant-garde creations constantly track down which trends will make or break each season’s runway stories. When blogging on my site, “Imperfection is Beauty,” I constantly look for different fashion search engines, blogs and online magazines to forecast which styles will make a comeback, or the fresh, new styles that will enter the wardrobes of many women and men around the world. One thing I have noticed in the past year or so would be that international trends and U.S. trends differ on many levels. When I look at street-style photos from Japan or Spain, the people who are in them have no inhibitions to what they have on. International trends always have an eclectic appeal to them, in which they steer clear from mocking designers or local celebrities. Europe is always ahead of the game when it comes to innovative fashions, like The Teddy Boy movement of the 1950s in London. This style was a mixture of American Rock and Roll finesse and Edwardian style clothing, which included tailoredmade, slim-fitting suits, bootlace ties, waistcoats, dark shades and Oxford dress shoes. Since its premiere on to the scene in the 1950s, there are current music artists who posses this Teddy Boy inspired look like Janelle Monae, VV Brown and Adele. Each artist possesses their own personal styles that diverge from fashion norms. Individuals like the Teddy Boys made the effort to stand out while combining their daily looks with British appeal and American swagger.
Like the Teddy Boy Movement, decades later another movement evolved in both the fashion and rap industries in the States, known as the Jerk Movement. This Californian fashion statement has been defined through the skateboarding culture in the Bay Area. With a combination of eighties urban wear, Reeboks and skinny jeans, groups like The Pack and the New Boyz have dominated these styles and turned the whole nation into skate board loving cool kids. Though this style pays homage to the eighties, kids have gone overboard with this look and have gone from one extreme to the next. According to a very good friend of mine, “Some trends should not be imitated; bone tight jeans (on guys) are not cool.” Please do not mistake me when I say this unconventional look is fashion forward, but trends started by celebrities become fads too quickly. Unlike the Teddies in London, the Jerk Boys do not possess a classic style that can be imitated for years ahead. Besides the Teddies and Jerk Boys, there are other individuals who I consider my style heroes and heroines. Those people are the men and women who pound the pavement from WinstonSalem to New York City. Street style is one of the most influential looks that inspire many designers like Marc Jacobs. Designers are now attempting to create clothing that is both functional and aesthetic for the modern woman of 2010. Slowly but surely, designers are getting rid of the notation that female clothing has to be tight and uncomfortable, lines like Rag & Bone are bringing comfort, individuality and sultriness back with large knits sweaters, graceful blouses and flattering dress pants. This current trend is allowing society to understand that style is what you make it, wear the clothing that makes you look and feel best on a daily basis. Chakayla Taylor is a freshman from Charlotte, N.C.
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“The bee therapy has an obvious effect on patients with bone and joint diseases. This treatment relies mainly on the bees’ poison, which can help blood circulation, reduce inflammation and ease pain.” - Wang Jing, a doctor at a Bejing, China, clinic, addressing why patients come to be injected with bee stings.
“” “We want to tell them don’t urinate in public, don’t spit, keep your houses and shops clean, keep public transport safe and such things.” - Delhi tourism chief Rina Ray, explaining to the Hindustan Times some of the do’s and don’ts that India compiled for its citizens at this year’s Commonwealth Games in order to help showcase New Delhi’s charms.
“” “At times, minor children do foolish acts without appreciating the consequences of their actions.” - Rosa Remimbas, a Republican state representative in Conn., on why lawmakers are considering a way to keep teens off the state’s sex offender registry if convicted of “sexting;” sending or receiving messages that include nude or sexual images falls under the state’s child pornography statutes and those convicted are put on a state sex-offender registry.
“” “She said she wanted to bring to an end years of intimidation suffered by both daughter and mother.” - An Italian investigator, on why19-year-old Ilenia Moretti had asked her father Rodolfo for € 5,000 ($6,756) for a trip to America before using the money to hire a hitman to kill him, apparently with her mother’s consent.
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Reason and Religion | The Meaning of Life
Freethinkers find purpose in life without God Adrian Bardon Staff columnist
“There once was a time when all people believed in God and the church ruled. This time was called the Dark Ages.” — Richard Lederer
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hose of a religious persuasion commonly say that God is necessary to give life meaning. Without God’s purposes in creating us, what is life about? Without divine purpose and an eternal reward, we just struggle through life and pass into nothingness. What is the point of that? In fact, the existence of a creator god is irrelevant to life having meaning. Julian Baggini outlines the reasons for this in his excellent work Atheism: A Very Short Introduction (where many of the following points can be found). The purposes of a creator give its creations a purpose, but only in the way a tool has a purpose for its user. When we create an item, like a toaster, the toaster has a purpose: to make toast. But that is not a satisfactory purpose for the toaster. The toaster’s activities have a meaning for the user, but not for the toaster. The toaster is only a means to the user’s end, not an end in itself. Similarly, consider the people in Brave New World who were
created in order to do janitorial work. Does their fulfilling their “purpose” give them a meaningful life? It may be that some people think that serving God is purpose enough for them. Do they therefore think that they were created to be servants of some kind? Is being a servant, and taking pride in the quality of one’s service, enough to say one lives a meaningful life? Perhaps some people think that God has a secret purpose for us, distinct from anything He wants us to do for Him. We just need to suppose that there is a meaning, a plan, according to which life is meaningful for us, even if we don’t know why or how. However, no matter what that plan turns out to be, it is not our plan, not our purpose. How can any purpose that is given to us by another be more significant than a plan for our lives that reflects our own desires and goals? Without a god running our lives, we are free to pursue our own purposes, and live the life most fulfilling to us. And we live that life for its own sake. The atheist is free to find meaning in whatever he or she chooses. For the atheist, life is worth living just for itself. There is a joy and fulfillment in this that those who live in fear of their imaginary god’s divine judgment can never know.
The theist might reply that our if just being, and pursuing one’s own mortal lives have no meaning if goals, is not meaningful? eternal life is not at least a possibility. The theist’s tendency to tie the What is the point of living, only to meaning of life to a creator god die? and an afterlife has real, negative This gets things exactly backwards. consequences. Atheists, recognizing What is the point of doing anything, that is our one and only life, have a if you have forever to live? Why try strong motivation to care about those to get better at something, or have who do not have the opportunity to some experience, if you have an live a meaningful life, owing to lack eternity in which you could do that of resources. Why would a theist thing, or have that experience an who believes in an afterlife be so infinite number concerned? Thus the of times? Would Catholic Church’s The atheist is free to find climbing Mt. active opposition to Everest be exciting condom use in Africa, meaning in whatever he or and fulfilling if you where millions are she chooses. For the atheist, knew you would or dying of AIDS. It’s could do it over and life is worth living just for itan imaginary afterlife over forever. they are concerned self. There is a joy and fulfillFor those who about, not this life, ment in this that those who believe this life is our only — and, live in fear of their imaginary therefore, infinitely just a preparation for the “afterlife,” precious — life. god’s divine judgment can this life is less Same for those who never know. significant. It is are eager to martyr just a preparation, themselves in a a means to an end. suicide attack for the For someone who believes this, life sake of a reward in the hereafter. is not really valuable in itself. And Presumably, when theists engage this doesn’t even answer the question in charitable activities, they are not as to what makes one’s existence motivated solely by a desire to bolster meaningful. It just relocates the their own afterlife credentials. To the question to the afterlife: what makes extent that they have other reasons for existence in the afterlife meaningful, charity, like caring for others, those
Notable Quotes | Experts Speak on the Health Care Bill
Paul Begala, CNN political commentator March 21
“I have been working for Democratic and progressive causes for 29 years, and I don’t think I’ve ever been prouder than today. When David Obey swung that gavel — the same gavel used to hammer home Medicare — and struck it on that historic rostrum, it made a joyful noise unto the Lord. And I for one said Hallelujah.”
“Late Sunday night, Obama’s presidency, written off by so many, was resurrected. In securing passage of health care reform in the House of Representatives — a holy grail for Democratic presidents going back to at least the New Deal years, and one seen by many as being impossible in the wake of Senator Brown’s election — Obama has reclaimed control of his political narrative.” Sasha Abramsky, Author of Inside Obama’s Brain
“This is a big f**king deal.” Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States
“Few conservative policy intellectuals, after making a show of thinking hard about the issues, claimed to be disturbed by reform’s fiscal implications (but were strangely unmoved by the clean bill of fiscal health from the Congressional Budget Office) or to want stronger action on costs (even though this reform does more to tackle health care costs than any previous legislation). For the most part, however, opponents of reform didn’t even pretend to engage with the reality either of the existing health care system or of the moderate, centrist plan — very close in outline to the reform Mitt Romney introduced in Massachusetts — that Democrats were proposing.” Paul Krugman, New York Times columnist March 21
Education reform must follow health care bill James Hornstein
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he Obama administration passing health care represents a promise kept, as health care was second only to the economy on President Obama’s objective list. However, Obama twisted arms, used political loop holes and further divided America to do pass health care. Although this is interesting to me, my problem with the Obama administration comes at a different level. The man thinks he is Superman. When the president was trying to resuscitate the economy and regulate Wall Street, he was also making a gigantic decision on whether or not to further embroil the American people in the war on terrorism. This time, while the battle over health care abated for a short amount of time, Obama made the bold pronouncement that he would attempt to restructure the educational program initially proposed by the Bush administration, No Child Left Behind. I was initially hopeful when I read a newspaper headline saying that Obama was going to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing Americans these days; however, once I delved deeper into the article, the changes proposed were largely empty rhetoric that, in actuality, will do little reformation to the system. For example, one of Obama’s proposals was to take the emphasis that is now placed on reading and math and try to refocus it on science and history. Color me confused, but I’m pretty sure it’s hard to be good at
science without knowing math, history and reading. Reforming the school system would take a significant overhaul and there is almost guaranteed to be a battle that equals or even surpasses that of health care looming. The reason for this is obvious — everybody learns in vastly different ways and it is incredibly difficult to compare knowledge if one doesn’t use a test of some sort. However, I find it hard to believe the politicians of this country could not find a way to fix our education system if they spent the time, and more importantly the money, that they just spent on fixing health care. Personally, I believe that education needs to focus more on the actual process of learning than on raw test results at the end of the road. Big federal government has the unerring tendency to bring more problems than it solves and the potential for this in the education system is rather large, but the money that government could pump into stage budgets could be very beneficial. Yet, throwing money at one’s problems is not usually a good enough prescription to solve a problem. Just like any other legislation, many restrictions must be applied to any federal money so it doesn’t get lost in state legislates or swallowed up by union interests. Also, although the fight would be heated, the issue of education is not as partisan as health care so a solution could be reached so more students have the chance and tools to prepare them for the work force. James Hornstein is a freshman from Lincoln, R.I.
reasons have nothing inherently to do with religion. Atheists engage in charitable activities not out of fear or thought of reward, but simply because they value each person’s chance to live a meaningful life. How do we know life can be meaningful without God? We know atheists can live a meaningful life, because they have and they do. Don’t try to tell me that freethinkers Hippocrates, Epicurus, Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, William Shakespeare, Thomas Hobbes, David Hume, Voltaire, Mary Wollstonecraft, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, Simón Bolivar, John Stuart Mill, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Samuel Clemens, W.E.B. Dubois, Albert Einstein, Simone de Beauvoir, Gertrude Stein, James Baldwin and Virginia Wolff didn’t live meaningful lives! Millions of atheist freethinkers like these have lived lives of purpose and fulfillment, without superstitious fear of an infinite super-being who created the stars and galaxies, transcends time and space and is deeply concerned about our sex lives. Adrian Bardon is an associate professor of philosophy. (His columns this semester are part of a book project.)
Searching for Equality | A Citizen’s Public Duty
Market globalization will prevent nuclearization
Nuclear ambitions can be negated by linking economic successes of states
state, much as it attempts theocracy, is in reality a gang of thugs who have found themselves in control of a country. They want to hold on to that position and therefore won’t nuke Israel, nor give their only bomb to a terrorist group; doing so would bring a very swift end to the Islamic Republic. In reality, a nuclear weapon is for two things. The first is deterrence; with the exception of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, all nuclear bombs ever built were built so that the home country would have the ultimate defensive weapon. The Iranian nuclear program then is aimed at providing a means for the Iranian state to demonstrate that any attack on Iran would be a terrible decision. The second reason a country might pursue a nuclear program is for international posturing. Matt Moran The Iranians seek nuclear capability, in addition Staff columnist to the security reasons, because they want to be a leader in the Middle East. espite optimism a few months ago, it Other than Israel, Iran would be the only appears increasingly likely that Iran will continue nuclearizing. It is possible that country in the Middle East with a nuclear Israel will launch an air strike on known Iranian weapon and the Iranians believe this would cause the Arab states in the region to flock to them nuclear facilities, but, given the revelations and view Iran as the natural leader. There is also about the secret one near Qom recently, a strike seems increasingly unlikely and disadvantageous. a perception that a nuclear Iran would counterbalance Israel, although given the strength of In the event that the Israelis do attack, but Israel’s military and the American-Israeli security only manage to destroy known sites, any arrangement, this is misguided. other possible secret sites would likely go into Neither of these reasons for nuclearizing overdrive and Iran actually building a weapon means that a nuclear Iran would be a dangerous would become inevitable. thing. At worst, Iran would be unattackable The real question around which discussions and considered the regional inspiration. In about Iran orbit is the following: Is a nuclear reality, the Arab states would probably buildup world an inevitability, or can state’s nuclear their militaries and counter-balance against ambitions be contained? It seems to me that Iran, giving Israel and the United States some in the immediate future, by which I mean room to breathe. Yet, we should pursue a policy the next century or so, increasing levels of which is aimed at reducing the chance Iran will globalization will push countries more or less in the same direction. In order to get a piece of the nuclearize. This is due to the internal situation in Iran; because of the widespread reform economic pie, they will open their markets to movement and the resulting crackdown, the days the global community. of the Iranian regime may be Whether or not this will numbered. translate into increased In the event that the states democracy is highly unlikely, An effective policy would builds a nuclear weapon and in fact in countries where give the Iranians what they then collapses, Israel and the people enjoy state protection want without them having U.S. would need to scramble of “infantile industry” and homegrown markets there will to threaten nuclearization to to find it before it goes missing. probably be a regression of get it. Fortunately, they want The possibility of a religious fanatic with a city-destroying democracy as the neo-colonial pretty reasonable things: A weapon is terrifying and rightly economy creeps ever further. so. Nuclear states are not very Yet, this will produce a more guarantee against an attack dangerous, nuclear states that stable and peaceful world; and a leadership position in become failed states are a as the economic survival of the region. nightmare. states becomes more and What then would such a more related to other states, policy look like? An effective the possibility of war will policy would give the Iranians look increasingly unattractive. what they want without them having to threaten Fighting your business partner is simply a bad nuclearization to get it. idea. Fortunately, they want pretty reasonable Therefore, the Irans of the world, which seek things: A guarantee against an attack and a nuclear weapons, or at least the capacity to leadership position in the region. The first could assemble one overnight, will be the anomaly. be granted easily, simply sign, along with Israel, Yet, simply because they’re rare does not mean a non-aggression pact and begin the process they will be easy to deal with. But the rarity of toward normalization. As for the second, we these states does mean their nuclear programs could encourage Arab allies in the region, such are not really existential threats to anyone else. as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Yemen, Iran is not getting a nuclear weapon to bomb among others, to include Iran in major regional the United States or Israel. Even if they wanted decisions. Finally, we should drop all trade to bomb the United States, they lack the embargoes on the country; it’s hard to behave delivery system that could launch it to our soil. Further, what would the point of bombing Israel badly toward the country that is making you rich. be? The Israelis have hundreds of nuclear weapons, Matt Moran is a sophomore history major from any attack by Iran would result in the overnight Pittsburgh, Penn. evaporation of Persian culture. The Iranian
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Rethinking the State | A Critical View of Government
Senior says farewell to weekly column Elliot Engstrom Senior columnist
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hroughout my four years at Wake Forest, one of the activities that I have enjoyed most has been my involvement with the Old Gold & Black. While much of this comes from the fact that I gained both experience and social relationships on staff as a writer and editor, my love of the OGB also arises from the paper’s ability to give a platform to myself and many other students in the opinion section. For about a year now, I have written an opinion piece almost every week, usually commenting on some political, economic or philosophical issue from a libertarian perspective. While I am not sure that anyone other than my mother has ever read my writing, it has still allowed me to fine tune and hone my own views and writing style. While I academically will be graduating this spring and heading to law school, I am also in a way “graduating” in my writing pursuits, as I recently have begun writing for two fairly well-read Web sites. One of these is The Daily Caller, for which I now write opinion pieces every one to two weeks. The Daily Caller is run by editor in chief Tucker Carlson, and provides the latest in news and entertainment along with opinion pieces by a variety of authors (it’s fun to see my name and picture listed as a contributor next to the names of a bunch of fancy congressmen and analysts with big important-sounding degrees.) The other Web site for which I am beginning to write is called Learning from Dogs, where I am the first guest contributor. Learning from Dogs is a bit difficult to briefly describe, as it really does entail anything and everything, so I recommend you check out the Web site for yourself as there usually is something for everyone. Also, one of the main authors for the site, Sherry Jarrell, is known to many
students as a lecturer in the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy. Along with these I will continue writing for the national Web site of Young Americans for Liberty, for which I have written for some time. Due to these new endeavors, I am not going to have as much time to devote to my on-campus pursuits, and so I must sadly say that this column will be my last in the OGB. However, it is certainly not the end of the column “Rethinking the State: A Critical View of Government.” This I am leaving in the very capable hands of Nathan Fox-Helser, who will pick up next week where I am leaving off. Nathan’s perspective is a unique one, as he is able to combine his love of the environment and genuine care for the poor with both a critical view of the current political establishment and a vast understanding of the history that led us to where we are. He understands that government intervention on behalf of things like the environment and the poor is not an end, but a means, and more often than not a means that exacerbates the problems it claims to solve. Nathan has been an active member of the liberty movement for some time, both on campus and off. I can honestly say I have learned as much from simply talking with Nathan as I have from any class during my tenure at the university. While Nathan has written himself in the paper several times before, he now will be writing on a weekly basis, regularly exposing the campus community to his knowledgeable viewpoints on a wide variety of issues. Even though he and I see eye-to-eye on many issues, his writing will certainly not be a mere continuation of my own. Not only is he more knowledgeable than I, but he also will be bringing some much-needed fresh eyes to the table. While I am sad to leave the OGB, I am both appreciative of the experience that I have gained and certain that I am leaving both the newspaper and my column in hands that are much more capable than my own. And, if anyone other than me and my mother have ever read this column, I am genuinely thankful; it has been a pleasure to write for you. Elliot Engstrom is a senior French major from Matthews, N.C.
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Taking a Different Opinion | My Two Cents
Reap the rewards of reading for pleasure
Picking up a book can provide entertainment outside of the classroom
but bear with me). I’ve met some really interesting people over the years just because of what they/I was reading in public led to a conversation. This, of course, comes with some caveats. I’m all for reading whatever you want to read, but maybe filter your selections when in public. For example, in sixth grade, my math teacher would regularly sit at her desk reading a book titled Why Men Leave while the class took tests. Not only could we no longer focus on our test, but we were forced to speculate on our teacher’s romantic life and why, in fact, men leave. My algebra was soon downgraded, my lonely teacher’s social life taking precedence over any math problem. Cory McConnell My point is, while books can often be a great Staff columnist conversation starter, they can also be a big turn-off. he other night I boldly went where Another thing to remember is to not be an few college students dare to go. No, a**hole. I’m not talking about East Salem or Don’t bust out your copy of Moby Dick and DKE’s before 1:30 a.m.; I’m talking about a pontificate to passersby about just how deep it book. Not the kind of (usually) boring and is. Pretentiousness is not attractive. dry textbook fare or assigned reading that is Along those lines, purposefully reading the bane of most Wake student’s existence, I’m something in public to impress people is kind talking about a real read-for-fun book. of annoying. This started rather innocently, as I had some Like, don’t proclaim The Catcher in the Rye to extra free time the other afternoon (what is be your favorite book so that you can score a free time?) and looked at my shelf and decided sensitive indie chick (unless it actually is your to read a book that had favorite book and then go for been sitting there since last it you Salinger-ites!), or read semester. I was surprised at from Voltaire just so you can Books don’t require power how gratifying it was. impress your philosophy-major cords and the sun actuGranted, it was just friends. ally helps you see it (unlike a short story collection This is all somewhat from Stephen King, and hypocritical of course, because laptops) so they’re ideal for therefore, kind of inherently I’ve done things like that in outside expeditions in the geared toward immediate my time. I once read Less Than gratification. However, I saw idyllic Winston spring. Zero simply because it was it as an opportunity to get mentioned in a song I liked. back into reading fiction like I read The Kite Runner just to I used to when, you know, I prove to a friend that the book had time. Now, I know that additional reading is always better than the movie (except for The on top of what every university student already Shining, because everybody knows that). My has to read weekly might be a tough sell, so point is that reading because you like to read here’s my case for reading. and you are curious about a story or subject is First, it’s an opportunity to get away from usually more rewarding than the motives that technology. otherwise drive us to read. Sometimes it’s just nice to get away from Back to my original point though, I realize the Thinkpad, TV, I-pod and Facebook and that most university students have very little immerse yourself into a story. Another thing free time and usually spend that time with that’s nice is that it actually calms you down friends or doing things that college kids do before you go to sleep. (play Atari, throw around the ol’ Vortex, watch I can tell you that reading before I go to Salute Your Shorts, etc.). bed makes a world of difference as far as how But reading is rewarding because its long it takes to go to sleep in my noise-filled, immersive power can sometimes be better than 11-dude bachelor pad up in Martin Hall any movie, video game or Facebook-binge (Martin Zeno represent). could ever be. In my elementary school library, I would give some statistic about how it has there was a poster of Denzel Washington been proven that this is the case, but my word smiling and saying “read.” will have to do for now. While slightly over simplified, Washington’s Also, books don’t require power cords and the message is nonetheless valuable. If he could sun actually helps you see it (unlike laptops) only see me now! So, I’ll leave you with the so they’re ideal for outside expeditions in the same advice he gave me in those fragile years; idyllic Winston spring. read. It’s good for you. Also, girls/guys will look at you and think “what a sophisticated and educated person, he/ Cory McConnell is a sophomore communications she who reads for fun!” (ok, this is a stretch, major from Wexford, Penn.
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Discovering the Right Solution | Constructive Criticism
Republicans need to work on fixing the health care bill
Putting effort into a full repeal would be a fruitless endeavor
Seth Williford Staff columnist
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ell, they did it. They finally did it. On March 22, after a marathon of speeches, debates, points of inquiry and unanimous consent motions, the House passed the Senate health care bill, warts, kickbacks and all. By the time this is printed, the president will have signed this bill into law. Following this vote, the House passed a budget reconciliation bill that would alter the bill that they passed March 22, but still requires one final vote in the Senate. A budget reconciliation bill only requires 51 votes in order to pass, allowing Democrats to sidestep the filibuster that Republicans would undoubtedly employ.
This bill would remove some of the warts from the other bill, namely some, but not all, of the special deals that that had poisoned the Senate bill and had endangered the possibility of health care reform. But, as with any wart, even the most egregious examples were removed from the surface of the bill, the depths of the bill are still infected, as the bill remains flawed, with further information coming out every day of special provisions that attracted House votes. Anyone who tells you that there was no bipartisanship, including myself at times, was wrong. One of the most entertaining parts of the debate was to watch the House managers for both parties ask for a unanimous consent motion from their members. One by one throughout the day, congressmen and women approached the front to request, “Unanimous consent to revise and extend my comments on this (flawed or excellent) health care bill.” The flawed or excellent comments were dependent on the party, with some members embellishing their opinion of the bill in those brief statements. Without actually talking, these politicians were now on the House record with statements they could take back to their constituents. It was political posturing at its finest, and members from both parties took
advantage of the rule in a true show favor, 212 against, including the “no” of bipartisanship. With all of the votes of 34 Democrats. statements in place, the Congress and You can agree or disagree with the country were treated to dueling the health care bill, but you simply speeches, first by Minority Leader cannot deny that it is historic. John Boehner, followed by Speaker Historic in its expansion of the size of the House Nancy and role of the Pelosi. Boehner’s federal government. speech was a barn Historic in its Even though the most burner, a fiery use of budget presentation that reconciliation to egregious examples were will be considered alter an industry removed from the surface of the opening salvo of that affects onethe bill, the depths of the bill the 2010 midterm sixth of the U.S. elections. For two are still infected, as the bill economy without minutes of his widespread remains flawed, with further speech, Boehner bipartisan support. information coming out every would ask rhetorical Historic in the day of special provisions that questions and way it forces the respond himself entire nation to attracted House votes. with a “Hell no!” purchase health As soon as he insurance. retreated to his Don’t want to seat, the Democrats gave a standing purchase health insurance? Is it too ovation, not to Boehner, but for the expensive since the new plan focuses entrance of Nancy Pelosi into the on extending coverage rather than arena. Declaring the bill as a creation bringing down costs, which would in of a new “right,” Pelosi urged passage turn extend coverage? Don’t worry, of her bill, despite the fact that she you can get coverage while you enjoy knew the result beforehand having free housing in jail. That’s right, as a already threatened or twisted the arm result of the universal mandate, if you of half of the Democratic caucus. do not buy health insurance, then While I sat wondering whether a car you are subject to a fine. or broadband internet would be the Don’t pay the fine? Go directly to next “right,” I watched as the votes jail, do not pass go, do not collect slowly but surely crept beyond the 200 dollars. 216 votes needed for passage, with Yes, this is an extreme example, but the final vote total reaching 219 in it is also an extreme concept to jail
the American people for economic inactivity. Where then, my conservative friends, do we go from here? Some people have proposed that the best way to go from here is to repeal the bill after the midterm elections. Allow me the opportunity to pour some water on this idea. Even if Republicans somehow gain both houses of Congress, which is possible, but unlikely, any repeal of the health bill would require super-majorities in both houses to overcome Obama’s veto. Instead, Republicans should be vigilant in exposing the sweetheart deals throughout the legislation, and ask the American people, how will we ever save money on health care if the federal government has picked winners and losers within the health care industry? This will put them in a better position to repeal parts of the legislation, rather than the entirety of the bill. The Democrats used reconciliation in the House to amend the bill; Republicans should be focusing on ways they can better amend the health care bill to reflect the will of the American people rather than calling for a political nonstarter in full repeal. Seth Williford is a political science major from Wilson, N.C.
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BASEBALL: 3/26 @ Virginia Tech 3/27 @ Virginia Tech 3/38 @ Virginia Tech WOMEN’S GOLF: 3/12 Tiger/Wave Classic 3/26 Liz Murphey Classic 4/16 ACC Championships MEN’S GOLF: 3/28 Hootie at Bulls Bay 4/09 Wolfpack Intercoll. 4/23 ACC Championships Nets CEO helps team reach new low
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years since men’s basketball won an NCAA Tournament game singles wins on the year for tennis freshman Kathryn Talbert ITA doubles ranking for Steve Forman and Iain Atkinson ACC win for the men’s baseball team after topping N.C. State 4-3 rebounds for the women’s basketball team in NIT loss
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The men’s basketball team won its first NCAA Tournament game since 2005, defeating Texas 81-80 in overtime before falling to top-seeded Kentucky 90-60. Sophomore forward Al-Farouq Aminu was a dominant force in those two games, scoring 20 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in the win over the Longhorns and putting up Aminu 16 and eight against the Wildcats. The third-team All-American averaged 15.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per game in leading Wake Forest to its second consecutive 20-win season.
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WOMEN’S TENNIS: 3/27 @ Georgia Tech 3/28 @ Clemson 3/31 @ North Carolina
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As if the New Jersey Nets’ historically bad 7-63 record and 14th straight home loss wasn’t insult enough, CEO Brett Yormark added some injury. Yormark left his seat late in the second half of a loss to the Miami Heat on March 22. Yormark then doubled back towards a fan with a paper bag on his head, identified by the New York Daily News as Chris Lisi of Middletown, N.J. At that point, Yormark got into a shouting match with the downtrodden fan, with reporters and photographers nearby to record the scene. Lisi told the Daily News that the CEO initiated the exchange by asking him why he had a bag on his head. Lisi’s responsed by telling Yormark “because the Nets are so good.” Yormark then allegedly snapped at him and walked off. New Jersey has to win two of its final 12 games to avoid breaking the Philadelphia 76ers’ mark for futility (9-73), set in the 1972-73 season. Following the incident, a spokesperson for Yormark said Yormark had no comment.
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Deacs fall to Ky. in second round of NCAA
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Senior Ish Smith walks up-court against Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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It was an up-and-down weekend at the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament at New Orleans Arena as ninth-seeded Wake Forest knocked off Texas 81-80 on a lastsecond overtime shot from Ishmael Smith before being blown out 90-60 by No. 1 seed Kentucky in the second round. In what may have been his final game in the black and gold, sophomore Al-Farouq Aminu led the Deacons with 16 points and eight rebounds, and will be faced with a decision in the coming weeks of whether to declare for the NBA Draft. Most experts project Aminu as a first-round pick if he decides to leave school. “I’m not sure what he’s going to do,” Head Coach Dino Gaudio said. “I’m going to tell him if he’s a top-15 pick that he should go. The one thing about that young man, he never talks about that stuff. So when the smoke clears, we’ll sit down.” The Kentucky game was definitely the last collegiate appearance for Wake Forest seniors Smith, L.D. Williams, Chas McFarland and David Weaver. Smith finished with a disappointing two points on 1-of-9 shooting, while Williams scored 6, including his 1,000th career point. McFarland’s career ended in ignominious fashion after he was benched for the final nine minutes of the game shortly after ham-
mering DeMarcus Cousins on an intentional foul which drew a retaliatory technical from Kentucky’s Daniel Orton. “That wasn’t even basketball,” Cousins said after the game. “(McFarland) was doing a lot of cheap things. He’s a dirty player. The whole world knows it, especially after tonight.” The Deacons end the season with a record of 20-11, with the second-round NCAA Tournament appearance being their finish since 2005. “I told the kids after the game I’m really proud of them, the year they had,” Gaudio said. “No one expected them to be where they are. I think we were picked sixth or seventh (in the ACC) preseason. We lost two underclassmen early to the draft, but our seniors did a great job this year.” Wake barely made it out of the first round. Facing an eight-point overtime deficit to Texas after blowing a 12-point second-half lead, it looked like the Deacs were headed for their sixth consecutive postseason defeat. But when some teams would have packed their bags and headed home, the Demon Deacons refused to die. Trailing the Longhorns by four with 16 seconds to play in the extra period, freshman Ari Stewart drilled a 3-pointer from the left corner to bring Wake within a point. After Texas’ Gary Johnson missed two free throws, Smith rushed the ball up the court, nailing a 17-foot jumper with one second remaining to give Wake Forest an 81-80 victory.
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Tossing the Quad to Life By Maggie Cancelosi Staff writer
Quad Athlete, more commonly known as a Quadlete (noun): Any Wake Forest student that appreciates warm weather, freshly-cut grass and the company of good friends combined with a casual form of athleticism. You know that it’s springtime when both Upper and Lower Quad are ripe with Wake students slowly emerging from their hibernations in the ZSR or their dorm rooms ready to experience some fresh air. It starts with the few and eager souls who re-inflate their soccer balls or restring their lacrosse sticks in preparation to hit the Quad in full force. Then, kind of like the infamous Swine ‘09, it spreads throughout the student body that everyone should reassemble their intramural or club teams. You name it, you’ll see it being played on the Quad: soccer, football, hacky sack, lacrosse, baseball, ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee golf, just to name a few. Take freshmen Isaac Arnold, Joshua Barber and Alex Hunter spotted in a triangular formation on the Mag Quad throwing around a baseball. Although their mitts were a little stiff and dusty from winter storage, the gentlemen were hosting their own Spring Training 2010.
“Well it’s a nice spring day, and Josh (Barber) here is going to be playing some intramural softball so we’re getting him in shape for that,” Arnold said. In celebration of the Deacs’ victory against Texas as well as the 70 degree weather the following day, everyone hurried out of class to enjoy the sunshine and the start of the weekend. Sophomores John Collins and Wes Hughes looked like poster children for the Wake Forest Web site throwing around the Frisbee. “We’re not doing anything else, and we’re psyched that Wake beat Texas. The enjoyment and happiness has carried over and we haven’t thrown around since last semester,” Collins said. Near Wait Chapel, sophomores Nick Webb and Alex Klein, both previous football players in high school, were kicking off the weekend with punts and throws. “It’s great weather, and we’ve been playing football since freshman year when it’s nice out,” Webb said. One of the most recent trends on our campus is Frisbee golf. One group in particular, known as “Bro Humanitate,” has been seen numerous times engaging in friendly, yet competitive tournaments. “The course was established by some older Wake students who were here before our time,” sophomore Bryce Viel-
guth said. “The course starts in Kitchin and winds throughout campus, with the last hole starting on the upper quad. This past fall some of the guys organized the first annual Arnold Frolmer Invitational over homecoming weekend. It was two days of fun, frolf and fellowship.” Being a Wake Forest student by default tends to draw in huge fans of athletics. Perhaps inspired by Deacon spirit after cheering on a big g a m e , the student body still wants to show off a spiral throw or a penalty kick; even if it can’t be showcased in the BB&T or Spry stadiums. The quad represents a place where students can combine getting in a good workout and socializing; an element missing from the dynamic of the Miller Center gym. An unforced and genuine sense of community flourishes when a spontaneous game of hacky sack or tag breaks out among people who have just met. Quadletes may not bear the title of Division I athletes and perhaps can be deterred by bad weather, but their dedication to staying active creates a positive vibe around campus.
Sports figures are not sellouts for entering reality TV By Calais Zagarow | Staff writer
Many moons ago, my mother gave me a long speech explaining why ABC’s Dancing with the Stars was the best show since All My Children. I adamantly disagreed with this at the time, primarily because I will never, ever, be able to designate All My Children as a standard for evaluating any form of entertainment. However, when ABC announced their line-up for its tenth season of Dancing with the Stars, which premiered on March 22, I was delightfully surprised that they were able to secure such a multi-faceted and star-studded cast. The line-up includes tabloid cover girl Kate Gosselin, actress and “model” Pamela Anderson, 1990s teen drama wash-up Shannen Doherty and even former astronaut and U.S. Air Force Pilot Buzz Aldrin. All of these choices are consistent with the cast lists of the show’s past nine seasons, as they easily attract the attention of females across the board and maybe even some
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middle-aged or much older males who still view Pamela Anderson as flawless and Buzz Aldrin as a hero. Yet, when I saw that Erin Andrews, Evan Lysacek and Chad Ochocinco would be on the show, I immediately felt compelled to give ABC’s casting team a whole-hearted round of applause. Dancing with the Stars is no stranger to the world of sports. Past participants have included Olympic gymnast Shaun Johnson, Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ono, and legendary American football running back Emmitt Smith, all of whom won the competition during their respective seasons. While typically I would shun any athlete who associates themselves with the nauseating world of reality television, (cough, Shaq), watching each of these American sports heroes show some humility, humor and talent outside of the sports arena has been both endearing and entertaining. Many fellow competitive athletes also appreciate the fact that their fellow sportsmen (or sportswomen) have been recognized as contenders for the show. According to Anna Nosenko, a member
of the women’s track and field team at Wake Forest, “For the athlete, the stadium, field or rink is their life. So, it’s really great for them to show their skills outside of what they normally do.” Beyond that, the marketability of modern-day athletes is out of this world. To select these three recognizable stars from such different ends of the sports industry’s spectrum is genius because it draws in every demographic that the other members of the cast could not without compromising the integrity or nature of the show. ESPN broadcast personality Erin Andrews attracts salivating males of all ages and envious aspiring female journalists like myself. 2010 Olympic and 2009 World Champion figure skater Evan Lysacek attracts figure skating enthusiasts and other people who are itching to suck every last bit of entertainment out of the 2010 Olympics. Then finally, Cincinnati Bengals wide-receiver Chad Ochocinco, the man who makes headlines simply by existing, demands the attention of the rest of the American sports fan-base, from stats-dropping sixth graders to
otherwise media-oblivious young, male professionals. To be clear, I am the biggest opponent of “selling-out.” I never want to see Lebron James or Pat Riley in sequins, nor do I want Mia Hamm or Diana Taurasi to even try to look good in fishnets (no offense, ladies). Dancing with the Stars in no way fits with the image or reputation of these athletes and would potentially make them the laughing stocks of their respective sports. Yet, Andrews is a vibrant, sexy and quick-witted trailblazer in sports broadcasting, Lysacek is an internationally acclaimed ham and artist on ice, and Ochocinco’s relevance in sports is perfectly encapsulated in his comment during the premiere of Dancing with the Stars: “My dancing experience has been in the end-zone, but every time I do it, I get in trouble with the NFL.” So bring on the mamba, the feathers and the bad covers of legendary dance tunes. These imports from the world of sport have built their careers on personality and we have no one to blame for their success, and shift into reality television, other than ourselves.
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Tripper Carleton
By Lauren Howell | Staff writer After joining the men’s tennis team in January, freshman Tripper Carleton made an explosive mark within the college tennis arena by winning his first seven matches as a Division One athlete. A quick player with a deadly back-hand, Carleton competed in the Junior US Open and the Junior Davis Cup in Italy and Canada, and he was the Pennsylvania Doubles High School Champion. Carleton is ranked No. 74 in national singles, and speaks here with the Old Gold and Black about his journey to Wake Forest and how the program has helped shape his tennis game so far this year. The Deacons are in the heat of their season, with seven matches in the next twelve days and their first ACC matchup on March 24 against NC State.
By coming to Wake Forest, I’m hoping to create my own legacy. I might actually play my older brother this season. What do you feel is your greatest strength as a player? I would probably say the will to win. If it comes down to a close match, I’m always willing to hit one more shot or chase down the extra ball. Although that determination is intangible, it’s the most important part of my game. But my most tangible weapon is probably my speed or my back-hand.
With three freshmen in the top six at Wake, how do you handle the pressure to do well from older players and your coaches? Coach is a really great guy, and he tries not to put too much pressure on us. I was able to win my first seven matches of the season because I just went out there and played tennis. College tennis is tough, but it’s different than tournaments because you can take it one match at a time and put it all on the line. In some ways there is less pressure that way.
When did you first start playing tennis? When I was three, I started playing because my dad was a Tennis Pro and I practiced a lot with him and my older siblings. I started competing in tournaments pretty early, when I was seven or eight.
What do you feel that you’ve improved on since coming to Wake Forest in January? I’ve definitely become more disciplined, academically and socially. Obviously there are nights when I want to go out or do something, but can’t because I have schoolwork or tennis. I was in online school for two-and-a-half years, so just getting used to a traditional education where there are due dates and high-quality work has been pretty challenging.
What do you find to be the biggest challenge in training? Right now we’re in the thick of things with two or three matches a week, and since the NCAA rule is that we can only train 20 hours per week, there aren’t as many mandatory practices. I can play on my own or hit with a guy on the team, but I have to find the extra time to do that and it is a challenge with school. I try to play as much as I can though, because I think extra practice is what gives you an edge and helps build confidence.
Why did you choose to come to Wake Forest? I knew I didn’t want to go to a big state school and that I wanted more of a personal education, and I initially committed verbally to Duke University. It seemed like the natural thing to do, because I knew the coaches pretty well — my older sister played tennis there and my brother is on the team there now. But after actually visiting the campus, I decided it wasn’t right for me and that I wanted to do my own thing.
Do you have a mental routine that helps you stay focused during matches? I usually eat something on the changeovers. During long matches it’s easy to lose focus, but college tennis is a lot different than professional tennis because you can get coached during changeovers. Coach can remind me of my strengths, and help me get through mental blocks — he often puts into words what I’m thinking and helps me focus.
What do you think makes the men’s tennis team unique here at Wake Forest? A lot of teams from other schools are filled with guys from different countries who might not be very involved both on and off campus, but I haven’t found that to be the case at all here at Wake. The team is a really awesome bunch of guys, and I think we do a good job of integrating ourselves with the student body. We’re all working really hard at what we do, but we can all also hang out at night and have fun. I think that’s important
in staying connected as a team and as a part of the community. Do you enjoy playing doubles or singles matches more? Definitely singles. Doubles isn’t my strongest point, even though I’ve gotten better since I came here and have started to play them more. It’s nice to have a partner and share the credit of a victory or the blame for a loss, but in singles I can be on my own and take my time. I also like singles better because instead of just one set of eight games, it is the best of three sets and lasts longer. What specific moments this season do you feel have made you a key player for the team? My best moment this season by far was our second match, which we played against Kentucky to qualify for national indoors. I was playing the third ranked guy in the country, serving 5-4 in the second game, and it was really a dogfight. After about a 40-ball rally, I hit a volley that skimmed the top of the net and dropped over — I may or may not have gotten a point violation for celebrating. There has been speculation that Wake will give Virginia a run for their money this year — do you think they will present the toughest match for the Deacons? Virginia is the number one team in the country, not to mention they’re in the ACC, so I think it will be our most important match. We need to beat them to guarantee a top seed at the NCAA’s, and I think the match will be very cutthroat.
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W. tennis record falls to 6-7 with loss to W&M By Gary Pasqualicchio | Staff writer
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Coming off a much-needed win over the College of Charleston, the No. 62 Wake Forest women’s tennis team dropped a 4-3 heartbreaker to No. 56 William and Mary on March 20. The host Tribe dominated the doubles action, losing only one game at the second and third positions. However, the Lady Deacs’ top doubles team of senior Sasha Kulikova and freshman Kathryn Talbert won 8-2. Singles was a different story, however, with the Deacs competitive in a number of matches. Talbert completed her singles-doubles sweep with an easy 6-1, 6-3 win at the number three position to get Wake on the board and tie the match at 1-1. After a loss by junior Kat Reveche at number six singles, sophomore Martina Pavelec won her dual match debut. After a close 6-4 first set, Pavelec easily put away William and Mary’s Marlen Mesgarzadeh 6-1 in the second.
“I certainly played a little better and had more confidence after I was able to close out the tight first set,” Pavelec said. “I also felt a little more comfortable with my game in the second set.” Pavelec, an international student from Germany, has been sitting out the spring season due to NCAA eligibility and transfer requirements. As the only ranked Lady Deac in the ITA singles poll at No. 68, her presence in the lineup was immediately felt and much needed. “I was very excited to finally play and be able to win my first match,” Pavelec said. “Matches are very different than practice, so I was a little nervous before my match. “The win was definitely good to get some confidence for the upcoming weekend but I think that I will need a couple more matches to get some routine in competition again.” The back-and-forth affair continued after a 6-4, 6-1 loss from sophomore Ryann Cutillo at number five. The balance of the match was now in the hands of the Lady Deacs’ two most experienced players, senior Sasha
Kulikova and junior Emilee Malvehy. After Kulikova, the team’s top singles player with a 10-3 record on the year, dropped her first set 6-0, Malvehy swept hers 7-0 in a tiebreaker. Both of the Deacs fought their way to a second set tiebreaker, with Kulikova losing the breaker 7-5 and Malvehy 7-4. With the match clinched in favor of the hosts, Malvehy finished off her opponent 6-4 in the third to give Wake another point in a tough 4-3 loss. Things don’t get any easier for the Deacs, who fall to 6-7 on the year. “I think that at the beginning of the season we were a little unlucky dealing with a bunch of health issues,” Pavelec said. “However, the close matches we had show that we are able to compete with better ranked teams and hopefully we will be able to get some good wins in the next few weeks.” The team will begin their alwaysdaunting ACC schedule on a southern road trip March 27 and March 28 with matches at No. 13 Georgia Tech and No. 9 Clemson. From there, Wake will open a five match homestand at Leighton Courts on April 2 vs. No. 17 Florida State.
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Senior Sasha Kulikova rallies during a recent home match. As the team’s top singles player, Kulikova sports a 10-3 record.
Lady Deacs end season with loss in first round of NIT By Riley Johnston | Staff writer
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Sophomore Secily Ray moves into position to grab a rebound. The Lady Deacs fell to N.C. A&T in the first round of the NIT to end their season.
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The Wake Forest women’s basketball team was looking to make a deep WNIT run to cap off one of their more successful season’s in recent history. They barely made their entrance before they were run out of the Varsity Gym in Reynolds Gymnasium by the North Carolina A&T Aggies 73-49. Playing on March 18 in front of a predominant Aggie fanbase, the Lady Deacs started out cold from the field and it got worse from there. North Carolina A&T, led by Amber Calvin who hit her first Waters 3 pointers, could seemingly do no wrong. Leading by 17 at halftime the Aggies stretched their lead to 24 points on a shot with one second left for the final tally.
The Lady Deacs were led by Brittany Waters with 13 points and 6 rebounds in 24 minutes. North Carolina A&T had three players tie for top scorer at 19 points apiece. North Carolina A&T shot 14-27 (52 percent) in the first half, including 6-9 (66 percent) from behind the arc. They cooled down some in the second half to finish the game at 47 percent, but the damage was done and the Lady Deacs could not overcome the halftime deficit. The Deacs couldn’t get anything going, especially from behind the three point line where they went 1-13 for a woeful 8 percent. Their two point shots were not much better for a lot of the game and even layups became difficult. Wake Forest finished the game shooting an extremely poor 28 percent from the field. Both teams were very sloppy with North Carolina A&T committing 22 turnovers and Wake Forest committing 26. Although the Deacs out-rebounded the Aggies 48-37, it was not enough to compensate for the other facets of the game that the Aggies dominated in. North Carolina A&T moved to 23-10 after they defeated Charlotte 79-70 on March 21. They play at Miami on Thursday, March 24. Wake Forest finishes their year at 18-14.
Track and field commences outdoor season with success By Alex Rosell | Contributing writer
Marcus Dillon 1st Thomas Sensing 4th On March 19 and 20 at Kentner Stadium, Wake Forest started the 2010 Outdoor Track & Field season strong as both the men and women turned in impressive results. The great effort made by the entire Deacons squad last week can only mean good things going forward as the team looks ahead to major events like the ACC championship in mid-April. Par ticipants in F r i d a y ’s events included Drogosch current stars like senior Jon Reid and precocious freshman Garret Drogosch. In the 400-meter run, Reid clocked in at 46.92 seconds and placed second overall. He finished only .75 seconds behind UNC junior standout Charles Cox, who he ran right next to in lane 5. When asked about his performance, Reid seemed pleased.
“I was not too concerned about the time after the race but I heard after that it was a 46.9 and I was pretty happy,” he said. “To open up in a 46 is the best I’ve ever opened for outdoors.” Later that day in the 5000meter run, Drogosch led all Deacons with a stellar time of 14:58.86 and finished in fifth overall. Several members of the women’s team had terrific times on Friday as well. The Deacs were all over the scoreboard in the 800-meter run, with Molly Binder, Caitlin Crawford, and Casey Crawford all coming in at under 2:20.00. Binder led the way with a fourth place finish and time of 2:13.22. The action really started heating up on Saturday, as more of the men made the Deacs proud in major running events. Senior Marcus Dillon won the 3000-meter Steeplechase in 9:18.43. Fellow distance runners Thomas Morrison and Tom Finneran came out well and finished strong in the 1500-meter run with times of 4:03.61 and 4:05.52, respectively. For the women on Saturday, senior hurdler Alex Gove stood out as a potential force to be reckoned with yet again this year. She had a great showing in the 400-
Football picks up commitment from second 2011 prospect The Wake Forest football team has added a commitment from a second player for its 2011 recruiting class. Safety Will Haros of Somerset, Texas committed to the Demon Deacons earlier this week. A junior, Haros is listed at 6-feet 4-inches and 200 pounds. He runs a near 4.4 second 40-yard dash. Haros is considered one of the top defensive prospects in the 2011 class. In high school, Haros has been used as both a run and pass defender, known for his ability to make big hits in the open field while also being able to take down ball carriers at the initial point of contact.
meter hurdles, coming in third with a 1:00.80. Expect another possible All-ACC type year for Gove this outdoor season. The women’s sprinters also performed admirably on Saturday, with an especially strong showing in the 200-meter run. 2009 All-ACC outdoor selection Nicole Castronuova was timed at 24.23 seconds in the event. Gwen and Maddy Ricco both came in under 25 seconds as well. The Deacons also had no shortage of tough competitors in the field events this weekend. In the javelin, freshmen Ben Lincoln and Luke Hadden impressed with throws off 214-00 and 200-09 feet, respectively. In the shot put, senior star Thomas Sensing had a solid showing in the shot put and placed fourth, throwing just over 53 feet in the finals. Given the exciting results of the Wake Forest Open, fans should expect another talented and driven group this year. As senior leader Jon Reid pointed out, “the first outdoor race of the season always sets the tone for the rest of the season.” Next up for the Deacs is the Raleigh Relays beginning on March 26. The event is scheduled to be two days long.
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Sophomore Mike Wooten warms up before he throws the shot put. The Deacs performed well at the WFU Open to open the outdoor season.
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Blue Devils stand as last ACC team alive in NCAA Tournament
Four athletes win 2010 ACC Post-Grad Scholarships
As the last games of the opening weekend of NCAA Tournament action came to a close March 21, only one of six ACC teams remained standing in the field: Duke. The Blue Devils were the only team from the league to make it to the Sweet 16, as Maryland, Georgia Tech and Wake Forest all lost in the second round. Maryland was taken down on a last-second buzzer beater by Michigan State’s Korie Lucious, Georgia Tech lost to Ohio State, and Wake Forest was defeated by Kentucky. Clemson and Florida State both fell in the first round of the tournament, losing to Missouri and Gonzaga, respectively.
Seniors Sasha Kulikova, Allie Sadow, Zack Schilawski and Brendan Gielow have each been selected to recieve a 2010 ACC Weaver-JamesCorrigan Post-Graduate Scholarship. The Scholarship is awarded to student athletes intending to pursue a masters degree following the completion of their undergraduate work who have excelled both on and off of the court. Recipients are awarded a $5,000 grant toward their graduate education. Kulikova has helped lead the women’s tennis team, Sadow has starred on the women’s soccer team, while Gielow has been standout golfer and Schilawski has been a leader for men’s soccer.
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Deacs blown out by High Point, Va. Tech up next By John Kuchno | Staff writer
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The Wake Forest baseball program continues its improvement from only one season ago. In the past week, the Diamond Deacs have competed hard to show the ACC that they are no longer an easy game on the schedule. After a tough start to the week against GardnerWebb, the Deacs showed resilience and stole a win from a very talented N.C. State program in the third game of the series. The Deacs suffered a close loss at the hands of GardnerWebb on March 17 in 11 innings at Gene Hooks Field at the Wake Forest Baseball Park. The matchup featured great pitching from both teams as freshman starter Justin Van Grouw threw four scoreless innings and gave up only one Stadler hit for the Deacs. It was a game in which the Diamond Deacs had many late-inning opportunities to win, but just could not take advantage of them. However, the team would have to forget about the loss and move back to conference play against rival N.C. State for a three game series starting March 19. The struggles continued in the first contest of the three game set against N.C. State. The Wolfpack brought their bats to Winston-Salem and used their timely hitting to score 17 runs. Even with strong days at the plate from catcher Mike Murray and shortstop Pat Blair, the Deacs only put six runs on the scoreboard and moved to 6-13 on the season. A more hungry and determined Demon Deacon baseball squad took to the field on March 20 in hopes of rebounding from their ugly loss only one day ago. Pat Blair added his third home run of the season on the day and centerfielder Steven Brooks had the best day of all at the plate going 2-3 with a solo home run, an RBI, and two runs scored. The Demon Deacon infield did its best to help
starter Tim Cooney and made multiple web gems throughout the game. Second baseman Shane Kroker had a few different diving stops up the middle to halt Wolfpack rallies with runners on base. Nevertheless, the Deacs couldn’t score late and fell 5-3 to a talented Wolfpack team. In the last game of both the series and week, the Diamond Deacs did the unexpected. Austin Stadler, the ace of the pitching staff, threw the best game of his career up to date. Stadler went 8.2 innings, gave up only three runs on five hits, and fanned six batters. The Wolfpack offense was the league leader in both runs scored and batting average entering the game. All systems were a go for the Deacs in the win as the hitting was consistent throughout the lineup. Freshman first baseman Matt Conway and sophomore second baseman Shane Kroker led the hitting attack for Wake as both contributed two hits on the day. Blair had another hit on the day and the newly emerging freshman leader who continues his success was happy with the victory. “It was great to win a close game. We have been in those situations a few times this year, so to win that game shows we are progressing,” Blair said. Riding the momentum of this first conference victory, the Deacs traveled to High Point on March 24 to begin a crucial four-game road trip. Unfortunately for the team, whatever swagger they had picked up quickly evaporated in a 11-3 blowout loss to the Panthers. The game was over early and noncompetitive throughout. Kyle Mahoney hit a two-run homer for the Panthers in the first inning and the flood gates opened from there, as High Point would go on to add another run in the second inning, four runs in the third and three more in the fourth. The fifth and sixth innings proved to be far quieter for the Panthers, which would go three up, three down in both periods after scoring 10 runs in the first four innings. The Deacs would score two runs in the seventh inning on an error and an RBI single. The team added another run in the eighth inning when Stadler scored on a sacrifice fly. These three scores accounted for the team’s only runs. Next up, the Deacs will go to Blacksburg to take on Virginia Tech in a pivotal three game series.
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Backup catcher Mike Lubanski awaits the pitch in a home game against Dartmouth. The Deacs record dropped to 7-15 with a loss to High Point.
Men’s tennis opens ACC play with win over N.C. State By Laven Newsom | Staff writer
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Junior Iain Atkinson winds up to serve in a recent home match. Atkinson is 14-10 in singles play this year, including a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 win vs. N.C. State.
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Following a tough loss at the hands of USC, the Deacs lost another heartbreaker down in Baton Rouge as a well rested LSU Tiger team scored the upset. Things started rough for the 26th ranked Deacons as the number Forman two doubles team dropped their match but big wins at number one and three doubles gave Wake the doubles point and a 1-0 lead going into singles. Picking up the win at one doubles was the hard hitting tandem of Iain Atkinson and Steven Forman who picked up their 16th win of the season and are sure to move up
the rankings. At three doubles the duo of Jonathan Wolff and Tripper Carleton won a nail biter 7-5 in the tiebreaker to give Wake the point. In singles play the Deacs came out smoking and quickly won the first set in five of the six matches. Wake looked to have the match won when Forman and Wolff came off the court with victories needing only one of their teammates to notch a victory. However, the Deacs failed to win another match and lost tight matches at the one, four, five and six position. “It’s obviously a tough loss to swallow, but you have to give all the credit to a very talented LSU team” Head Coach Jeff Zin said, “we had three match points but just couldn’t pull it out.” With the loss, Wake dropped to 6-4 on the season, but the Deacons wouldn’t stay down for long as they rebounded well by beating in state rival North Carolina State. Wake came out in full force in doubles winning two out of three, giving them the 1-0 lead going into singles play.
Wolff started singles play well for the Deacs as he rolled over his opponent 6-1, 6-2 giving Wake the 2-0 lead. Forman then gave Wake their third point as he overpowered his opponent in the third set for his 15th win of the season. After a tough loss at number five by freshman Connor Sherwood, Atkinson and Kreyman finished off the Pack giving the Deacons their first win of the ACC season. “Our veterans came up big for us today” Zinn said, “it’s nice to start off the ACC on a good foot.” Looking ahead Wake faces the meat of their schedule as they begin conference play and Zinn has no plans of keeping his lineup stagnant. “I don’t want teams to know what’s coming at them, we want to keep working on doubles and have that really working for us by the end of the season,” Zinn said. With three home matches to begin ACC play, and two to close, the Demon Deacons have a chance to once again contend for the ACC title that barely eluded the team last season.
Brittany Lietz didn’t think that indoor tanning could hurt her. She didn’t know UV light from indoor tanning can actually increase your risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Brittany, a frequent indoor tanner since she was 17, was diagnosed with melanoma when she was 20. She is a melanoma survivor, but current estimates show that one person dies from melanoma about every hour. Don’t be one of them. Indoor tanning is out.
To read Brittany’s skin cancer story or to learn more about protecting your skin go to www.aad.org/media/psa
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Time for a road trip – vacation is closer than it may appear By Grace Beehler | Staff writer Need to escape from a stacks of books, or from an essay, or from solutions you need to solve? Or do you just need to get out of ZSR and Winston-Salem? As of this past weekend, spring has officially sprung. It is beautiful in the south, and North Caroli-
Asheville A little over two hours away, Asheville combines a lively nightlife and dynamic cultural attractions with beautiful seasonal activities and outdoor adventures. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway. And in the spring, Asheville is bustling with weekend festivals and events. Asheville Earth Day, on April 17, will be sure to be a fun, education experience. With non-profits, green organizations, food and craft vendors and a free concert featuring The New Mastersounds, Acoustic Syndicate and many others, this festival is one reason to head to Asheville. Asheville also host many concerts, with bands like Pnuma Trio, Tea Leaf Green, Yeasayer, Ween and Vampire Weekend coming in the next couple weeks. Rafting, zip-lining, canopy tours, fly fishing, hiking, hot air balloons and llama trekking are some of the many outdoor excursions available in this North Carolina gem.
na and surrounding states provide the perfect getaway for those who are getting cabin fever. The southeast provides everything from a weekend in a city and a cultural exploration to a weekend of outdoor adventures and a laid-back beach getaway. With the three-day Easter weekend coming up, it’s a great time to take advantage of everything the region has to offer.
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is a 300-acre outdoor recreation and environmental education center. It boasts mountain biking and running trails, a challenge course and a climbing center. Also, it is unique in that it has a multiplechannel, customized whitewater river for rafting, kayaking and canoeing. For those eager for an outdoor adventure –– but not willing to camp for an entire weekend –– the Whitewater center is a perfect attraction. Those interested in indulging their inner artistic side, Charlotte has a slew of museums and galleries. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art hosts works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Jasper Johns, Edgar Degas and many other internationally renowned artists. Verizon Wireless Ampitheater, Amos Southbend, the Fillmore and Cat’s Cradle are just a few of the many music venues in Charlotte. With artists such as Bon Jovi, Dashboard Confessional, Lupe Fiasco, Tom Petty, Old Crow Medicine Show, Norah Jones, Railroad Earth as well as countless others, Charlotte has musicians for every different genre.
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At only about an hour and a half from the university Charlotte is the closest thing to a “real” city that students can find. It has great shopping, vibrant nightlife, lots of concerts, great restaurants and other unique attractions to fill a threeday weekend. Let out your inner 13 year-old by visiting Carowinds Amusement Park. With over 50 rides that include roller coasters like the “Carolina Coaster”, thrill rides like “Drop Tower” and “Scream Weaver,” and a water park for warmer days, Carowinds will spice up an otherwise boring weekend. The 2010 season opens on March 27. For those of us southern by birth, the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Racing Experience can also provide a more mature experience for those looking to indulge in a southern cultural tradition. The high-tech museum is designed to educate and entertain NASCAR fans. The Racing Experience can provide a hands-on racecar experience, with packages for 8-10 laps in a NASCAR or Indy-style car.
A little farther away is Atlanta, the New York City of the South, but it is definitely worth the drive. It provides entertainment for every type of person. Sports, music, history, shopping and zoos are all represented here. Atlanta is unique in that it features Segway tours, a Medieval Times, aquariums, zoos and the largest population of kangaroos outside of Australia. The Chattahoochee River provides some outdoor adventures while the outlet malls and upscale shopping neighborhoods (Phipps Plaza, Miami Circle, Bennett Street District) provide some retail therapy. For sports fans, the NHL, NBA, WNBA and MLB are in full swing in the spring, with games at the Philips Arena and the Turner Field.
Charleston
It’s the number two travel destination in the United States and it’s also only a four and a half hour drive. Charleston, a beautiful, historical city, offers visitors both a city and beach, making it an
obvious destination for Easter break. Walk down King Street for prime shopping: it has all major brand-name stores as well as amazing, unique boutiques. Visit the old slave markets, where vendors sell jewelry, baskets, clothes and crafts. At night, King Street turns into a lively atmosphere, with tons of restaurants, bars and clubs to choose from. Charleston also offers a great live music scene. If you’re in the mood for some sun, take a walk down to the Battery and enjoy the view of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, the multi-million dollar homes and the sailboats along the water. Also, you can drive out to Folly Beach to soak up the South Carolina sun. It’s only a fifteen or twenty minute drive from downtown Charleston and it’s well worth the visit.
Carolina Coast
North Carolina also offers over 300 miles of beautiful coastline for weekend getaways. From the Outer Banks down to Myrtle Beach, the North Carolina shoreline is a fun, though somewhat futher, road trip. And, if you needed any more incentive to head to the beach, the coast provides some prime and delicious, fresh seafood that no one can reasonably pass up. If you’re headed to the coast to catch some waves, Cape Hatteras is known for the impressive surf. For smoother waters, the inlets and estuaries of the Crystal Coast draw the kayakers and boaters. For those who like to stroll leisurely along the water, Ocracoke has a long, secluded and pristine shore. In Beaufort, you can explore the shipwreck of what was thought to be Blackbeard the pirate’s flagship. In addition to the many shipwrecks along the Atlantic coast, there are many beautiful lighthouses to explore. There are limitless options for a weekend getaway within a four or five hour drive. Knoxville, Tenn., Williamsburg, Va. and Boone, N.C. are just some of the many options for a road trip this spring. Forget about work for the weekend and deal with it on Sunday night. Just pump your car full of gas, fill it with Doritos, gummy bears and soda, and enjoy what the southeast has to offer.
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Fashion Column | Short and Chic
Smart packing decisions make traveling stress-free Nilam Patel Staff columnist
As the days grow longer and Spring approaches, weekend trips are becoming more and more frequent. Students are taking weekend trips to the beach, camping trips or just trips to larger cities. There is always a lot of confusion and frustration that comes along with packing for such trips. So many questions run through girls’ minds: will there be enough space in the car for all my bags? How many pairs of shoes should I bring? How many outfits will I need? I have a solution to all of your packing problems. First, it depends on where you are going and what you will be doing. If you are going to the beach, then you will clearly need more outfits than if you were going to a big city to watch a concert. I’ll give three packing tips for three
different scenarios: beach, big city concert and camping. Beach: You will need to pack your bathing suit of course, and two is the ideal number. Pack one bathing suit, and you’ll be upset with yourself while you wait for it to dry and if you pack more than two, then you’re taking the risk of being considered high maintenance. Of course, you will have to pack all of your beach necessities including your beach towel, a trashy novel, sunglasses and sunscreen. Then you will need to pack dinner outfits or outfits to go into town. Simple shorts and a top will do if you are going into town but for dinner, a dress and a cardigan also works well. Pick neutral colors, fabrics and designs that you can wear with several outfits. Two cardigans should be the most that you pack while one skirt, one dress and two tops will do. Shoes always pose a problem for any girl because they take up the most room in any suitcase. While you are at the beach bring one pair of beach sandals and one pair of dressy sandals or flats. I prefer to have both sandals in a neutral color because they will match with whatever you choose to wear. It is acceptable to have two handbags when going to the beach because one will
be used solely for the beach and the other can be used on a regular basis. A way to save some even more space it bring a reusable nylon bags to use as your beach bag. They can roll up to a small size and they can also be cleaned easily (reusablebags.com). You can buy these bags for less than $6 and they come in all sorts of colors. If you don’t want to purchase any more “green” bags, the reusable bags that the university gave us at the beginning of the year are extremely sturdy and you can show your deacon pride with them! Big city: It is simpler to pack when going to a city because you will have your day outfit that you can wear into the night or you can do a quick and simple change. Wear clothing that will allow you to move around freely because more than likely, you will be doing a lot of walking. Dresses and skirts are easy to pack and re-wear, especially if they are in neutral colors. You can dress up your skirt or dress with a simple cardigan or jewelry. Again, pack shoes that you know you will be comfortable walking around in. Heels are okay to pack but also put a pair of comfortable flat shoes in your handbag in case your feet begin to hurt. Handbag wise, pick a
handbag that won’t make your back hurt and that you can easily protect. Cross body bags are now back in style and they are great for big city shopping and sight-seeing. Camping: Camping will be the easiest to pack for clothing wise. You will need shorts, t-shirts and a sweats – that’s basically it. Pack one pair of shorts and one or two t-shirts per day and you are golden. Be sure to pack sweatpants and a rain jacket, just in case. You do not want to be stuck out in the middle of nowhere freezing in the rain. Tennis or hiking shoes are a must. You can wear your boat shoes for some versatility. You will however need to pack other materials when you go camping such as bug spray, sunscreen, etc. One thing to pack only if it’s something that you cannot live without: make-up. Don’t risk looking like the Parent Trap diva. The key to successful packing for any trip is neutral colors, packing pieces that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion and rolling your clothes when packing to take up less space and keep your clothes wrinkle-free. Plus, you’ll have much more room in your bag to bring home all of the shopping you do on your trip!
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He Said | Demon Deacons, let’s talk about sex
Nature teaches about sexuality’s birth Ae’Jay Mitchell
The New Holmes
A toothpick is the object most often choked on by Americans.
Director Guy Ritchie’s film Sherlock Holmes will be released to DVD on March 30. Picture the old Sherlock Holmes, ancient and bookish, and his ever present sidekick Watson, stout and unattractive. In this film those characters do not exist. Holmes, played by Robert Downy Jr., is an exciting, fairly young, crime-fighting hero. Joined by his faithful sidekick Watson, played by the beautiful Jude Law, the duo puts a whole new spin on the art of uncovering mysteries. Rachel McAdams also stars.
Top 10 Modern Addictions
Staff columnist
So last weekend, I was sitting in Richmond, Va., enjoying the weather when I heard two birds in a tree. The birds began to make a cacophony of sound as they chased each other in a frenzy of chirps and feathers. As a dancer, I began to analyze their movement patterns — their pirouettes towards “tree left” and their jetés toward “tree right.” After a couple of minutes of utter fixation on these two birds, I sat breathless. I was witnessing a birth of sexuality, of uninhibited flirtatiousness, and I was breathless. And then, I felt extremely inadequate because, as a member of the most “advanced” creatures in the world, I had never experienced this birth of sexuality. So, let’s talk about sexuality. As many of my readers know, I often enter the discussion of sex from an organic place — one connected to the depths of human experience and
nature. So, it should come as no surprise that I found the birth of sexuality in nature. There was the innate eroticism in the bird chase. They moved with deliberate desire and grace. There was a magnetic pull between the two love birds, which created an electric field controlling the palpitations of their hearts. There chirps sang songs of pleasure as their feather’s grooved to the jolt of sensuality, and SEX was born. It was born in the raw, open for all to see, filtering through the universe, and yet we as humans continuously ignore it. As an academically vigorous school, how do we remain ignorant to this essential sexual recognition? Because sexual birth takes time and patience, and to recognize it, we have to SLOW DOWN. Okay… breathe… I know the concept of “slowing down” is difficult for us to understand as students, but it is quite necessary to do so to really witness where our sexuality can go. Many college students decide to exit the sexual womb prematurely. We go for the quickie on a Friday night. We accept a quick meal rather than a nice sit-down dinner. We continue to crawl forward in ignorance, as the beauty of sexual birth permeates our natural atmosphere. This atmosphere is a cleanser. Its precipitation washes away the blinding shades of lustful foolishness of college adventures. It penetrates our spirits, giving us the energy to slow down.
“He Said” is a bi-weekly column that presents one guy’s perspective on the college sex scene. You may contact him with your feedback or ideas at mitcaa7@ wfu.edu.
Surrender to Sudoku
Addiction is a terrible thing! No matter what you do you just can’t pull away from whatever it is that’s got you hooked. But if you think your addictions are strange, check out some of these. They might just surprise you.
1. Plastic Surgery 2. Internet 3. Sex 4. Tanning 5. Shopping 6. Exercise 7. Teeth Whitening 8. Television 9. Love 10. Work
This energy guides our ignorance towards enlightenment. Snuggling becomes more than an afterthought, it becomes a treasured gem. The beat of your lover’s heart becomes the only thing that matters in a world of stress and speed. Simply imagining your lover’s finger tips causes your hair to stand erect. The convection current of sexual birth drives your body to a place of true vulnerability. It allows one to enjoy the ride, gasping, grasping, and grabbing at each breeze. This is how we exit sexual prematurity, Wake Forest. When the beginning, middle, and the end of your sensuality are lost amongst the architecture of our world, we can truly enter maturity. So, yes, SIZE MATTERS. But it is not the size of what most people discuss (though that can be a topic for another article), it is about the size of one’s cognitive, physical, spiritual, and natural connection to the atmosphere of sexual birth. I challenge you all to slow down and take in this natural birth of Mother Nature. Reconnect, recommit, and redesign your sexual identity in the labor of sensual eroticism. What are you waiting for? Take a trip to nature… perhaps even talk to it. It writes far better articles on sex than I do.
Check back next week for the solution to this week’s problem. If you hadn’t noticed, we like to keep people waiting in suspense.
Solution from 3/18 Difficulty Rating: Easy
Movie Review | Dear John
Film based on Sparks book pleases romantics By Jasmine Harris | Contributing writer
Student Union
Tuesday Trivia Every Tuesday night 8 p.m. in Shorty’s Compete to win prizes Last Lecture Series with Ken Zick Wednesday, March 31 7 p.m. in Pugh Open Mic Night Saturday, March 27 8 p.m. in Shortys Ben Harper Ticket Pre-Sale Every day in the Benson Ticket Office
Drink of the Week Sunshine Delight Finally! The weather is hot and beautiful; perfect for picnics, walks, or just lying out in the sun. Here’s a little something to sip while you tan! 2 parts Tequila Tezón Blanco .5 part SOHO Lychee Liqueur 1 part pomegranate juice 1 part orange juice Spoonful of sugar Pre-marinate fresh fruit pieces in lime juice and Malibu Passion Fruit Rum. Serve over ice in a rocks glass filled with marinated fruit pieces.
Hardly anything inspires us romantics more than a film about love. Love that is uncontrollable. Love that is passionate. Love that can conquer all obstacles including time and distance. Love that is cherished. Love that reminds us that fairytales do come true. Once again, Nicholas Sparks, author of The Notebook, has given us the privilege of watching yet another one of his tales of such love come to the big screen through the film adaptation of his novel, Dear John. The film follows the story of two Dear John youths in Starring|ChanningTatum,Amanda their early Seyfried and Richard Jenkins 20’s who Director | Lasse Hallström fall madly in Who’s it for? | Romantics love but are Running Time | 1 hr. 48 mins. tragically Rating | B+ separated by duty and obligation. The protagonist John Tyree, played by Channing Tatum, is a troubled young man whom, in order to escape his shameful past, chooses to join the Army Special Forces. His leading lady Savannah Curtis, played by Amanda Seyfried, is a conservative college student who, whilst on spring break, falls head over heels in love with John. The film begins in the spring of 2000 on the seaside of Wilmington, N.C. ,where, while walking on the pier with her friends, Savannah accidentally drops her purse into the ocean. John quickly assumes the role of a knight in shining armor and comes to her rescue by gallantly diving into the water from the pier in order to retrieve it. Savannah graciously thanks John with a flirtatious smile as well as an invitation to a BBQ which he accepts. As night falls, sparks fly as Savannah and John share a quiet moment on the moonlit seashore. Before parting ways, they agree to meet again; thus, the story of “boy meets girl” is set into motion. For two magical weeks John and Savannah spend every waking moment in the stereotypical fashion of young romance by the sea. Scenes of running through beautiful meadows hand in hand, kissing in the rain, and rolling in the sand signify their growth of affection towards one another in addition to showcasing the electric chemistry between the two actors. In addition, Savannah invites herself to John’s house in order to meet his father, Mr. Tyree, played by Richard Jenkins, who she suspects suffers from
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John Tyree (Channing Tatum) and Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried) share a steamy kiss in the rain during their spring break fling. autism. Later, at the mention of such a diagnosis, John is thrown into an embarrassed rage and storms off the beach but not before getting into a fight with Savannah’s jealous friend, giving the viewer the only real glimpse of the kind of person John’s character used to be, one that is quick to anger. With their time quickly drawing to a close, John makes amends for their argument through a very short letter and their bond is restored. In addition, they agree to pursue a long distance relationship by continuing to write to one another for the entire year that they expect to be apart. At first, the correspondence between the two lovers remains constant and, although the area in which John has been stationed sometimes causes the letters to be received in the wrong order, both parties are happy to write and read them. Savannah does so in class with the aid of the dim light produced by an overhead projector; John does so in between cleaning his gun and various other army activities. However, in 2001, tragedy strikes. The twin towers are attacked and, as a result of peer pressure as well as a sense of duty towards his country, John agrees to another tour which, after a brief two-day stint together, will separate the young lovers for two additional years. Much to Savannah’s dismay,
there is nothing that she can say or do that can change John’s mind and a strain is put on their relationship as tensions rise, loneliness begins to sink in and letters become few and far between, leaving the viewer to wonder if their love can stand the test of time and distance. The film begins with a rocky start, as a result of less than convincing acting on Tatum’s part which is typical of many rising stars. Throughout most of the film his acting is fine, not excellent but certainly not mediocre. Furthermore, although his attempts to appear nervous or scared feel a bit insincere earlier in the film, Tatum is able to redeem himself by succeeding in embodying the role of a dramatic actor in a heartfelt scene between him and his father later in the film. In addition, a few awkward transitions here and there, which plague the beginning of the film, may cause the viewer a bit of confusion as one scene sloppily chops off to the next without so much as a fade out. However the chemistry between the two protagonists allows the viewers to see past the so-so acting and poor transitions to a touching story of love and loss that demonstrates the inspirational fortitude of love.
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Event Review | Demon Drag Show
University’s GSSA raises awareness and funds for AIDS By Mat Payne | Staff writer
With an opening act that featured a chorus of “super trashy cheap and nasty cunty bitchy drag queens,” sang to the melody of Disney’s “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” the homogonous atmosphere on campus became a little more fabulous thanks to an atypical assortment of entertainers gathered together to raise money for a good cause. On March 17, the university’s Gay/ Straight Student Alliance (GSSA), hosted “Drag Through the Decades,” this year’s installment of the annual Demon Drag Show. For the past seven years this annual event has been raising money for Aids Cares Services of Winston-Salem, an organization dedicated to assisting those living with AIDS as well as promoting AIDS education within the community. For those readers who may not be completely familiar with drag shows, they can be summed up as a classical music showcase, featuring multiple performers (queens and kings) dancing and, in this case, lip-sinking. Following a brief student introduction, the crowd was introduced to the evenings MC, Cherries Jubilee. Embodying all that is stage presence, the general attitude of the evening was
set by the charismatic Jubilee saying “I hope you don’t get easily offended and if you do, I don’t give a f***.” For some this would have been taken with a grain of salt, however, on this occasion, it was a necessary precaution. Joining Jubilee on stage to perform the fore mentioned song was “Sally Montclaire”. Montclaire, who can easily take the title of being one of the evenings most popular queens as gauged by tips, kept things light hearted throughout her performance. Showing the comedic side of the drag world, Montclaire (a plus sized lady) admitted that her “real boobs” were accredited to McDonalds and that the singles that were being exchanged would likely end up being spent there. While showing the comedic side of drag she also exemplified the more explicit side, “singing” Lilly Allen’s hit, “F*** you” and Wendy Ho’s “F*** Me.” The first half of the show also revealed an element of drag that is often overlooked in popular culture, the drag king. Just like their “female” counterparts, kings dress as members of the opposite sex and perform as such. This was first seen during Jackson Ryan’s performance of Dierks Bentley’s “What Was I Thinkin’.” Dressed in loose fitting jeans, boots, a short sleeved western style plaid shirt, and a cowboy hat complemented by imitation facial hair, Ryan embod-
ied the stereotypical image of a country singer, swagger and all. Though the focus of the evening was on the performers, Jubilee kept the audience involved between sets with a combination of jokes and games. One such game involved contestants getting down on their hands and knees and being instructed to use party favors that extend when blown into to push balloons across the stage. Other such games included “The B**** is right,” an imitation of “The Price is Right,” but with items that were described as being “essential” for all drag queens. The second half of the show followed in similar pattern to the first, featuring a second appearances from all of the previous performers. It was during this half that the stops were pulled out and all restrictions were lifted. The climax of the evening can undoubtedly be accredited to Kelly Powers who, over the course of two songs, transformed from drag queen to a young man dancing around the room in a thong and a fedora, seemingly stunning the whole audience. Despite its unexpected existence on campus, the Demon Drag Show provides students with a great way to experience a culture they don’t get inside the bubble as well as support a good cause.
The WAKEing Dead | By Corey Bullock
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The seventh annual Demon Drag Show brought glamour, comedy and AIDS education to campus.
Book Review | The Gift
Novel teaches how to live in the moment By Samantha Hoback | Staff writer
CD Review | Only By the Night
Band gains international recognition By Pooja Patel | Staff writer
Kings of Leon tore up the charts with their 2009 hit, “Sex On Fire” and led The British and Australians were the to playing sold-out tours all over the first to realize just how talented Kings world. of Leon are with their album Because Only By the Night is a completely of the Times. different sound than their first two After the relative success of this album, albums with big, catchy choruses and Rolling Stone questioned: “How good killer guitar and drum skills. can the Kings of Leon get?” These pieces all combined to evoke They delivered a powerful response deep feelings to the listener, captivatwith their highly ing audiences comanticipated, fourth pletely. Only By the Night album, Only By the True to their genre, Artist | Kings of Leon Night. the majority of their This one has given Genre | Soft/alternative rock songs are about sex, them respect, cred- Best Song | “Use Somebody” drugs and rock and ibility, and success roll. No. Of Tracks | 13 tracks even in the United However, with slow, States, making them Length | 51 minutes ballad tunes like “Use well-known world- Grade | B+ Somebody,” they are wide. clearly much more Their first three than that. albums, Youth and Young Manhood, The song hits home with everyone, Aha Shake Heartbreak and Because of proved by the fact that it reached the Times were nowhere near as popular number one on the Top 40 charts and as their latest album. stayed there. But after listening to these first It’s also already found its way into albums, no one can deny their talent as climatic moments on television and a genuine, classic rock and roll band. in movies. Band leader Caleb Folowill’s vocals “Seventeen” consists of drummer are what great, lasting bands are made Nathan jamming for quite a while and of. really showing off his chops. Brothers Jared and Nathan are the The eerie track “Closer” kicks off the bassist and the drummer, respectively, album. and cousin Matthew is the lead guiSupposedly about tarist. a “lovesick vampire,” The Tennessee based band has finally it’s desolate, dark and created the album that brought out their spooky. best sound yet, a cross between The It’s entrancing, proStrokes and U2. found and sets the bar Only By The Night really put them on pretty high for the rest the map and shot the band to stardom, of the album. not that they care. Some of the duller Strong believers in remaining loyal to songs are made up for each other and their music, the band- by overwhelmingly members of Kings of Leon vow never catchy, jam tunes to become “sellouts” for the big record like “Manhattan,” “Be label, the money and fame. Somebody,” “Notion” and “Revelry,” However, while trying to avoid these which are not the biggest hits on the things, this is exactly what they ran Billboard, but just as good, if not more smack dab into. soulful and powerful.
Those who don’t really appreciate rock and roll would still be able to see their talent and enjoy their music, as it has an awe-inspiring sound. Some of their weaker songs, however, contain just too much shrilling on Followill’s part or too much drum or too much guitar. They are best when they combine all of their talents into their classic and most popular songs. Although seeing even these weaker songs in concert would be entertaining, listening to them for pleasure just doesn’t do it like their other songs. But again, even these can’t be passed off as crap because of the undeniable, fantastic guitar playing. Their lyrics tend to be a bit meaningless and nonsensical, but not every band needs to be philosophical and delivering a message through each of their songs. Some are just meant to be enjoyed and experience, Kings of Leon most definitely file into this category. This indie-rock band has risen to its calling of great stadium, concert rock. With a massive, international fanbase, they are sure to continue, if not progress their success with successful albums. Hopefully, their future albums will reflect some more lyrical maturity and create more stunning melodies. No matter what your personal opinions about this album may be — no one can argue with the fact that Kings of Leon is the closest our generation is going to get to the likes of classic bands like The Rolling Stones and The Strokes. So you might as well take it as it is and embrace these world-famous, shaggy haired, leather pants wearing, tattooed musicians.
This also allows him to begin the process of healing his relationships at Cecilia Ahern wrote her first bestsell- home. ing novel, P.S. I Love You, at the age It is the “headache” pill that transof 21. forms Lou’s life. The book became an international When his promotion is on the line success, selling in over 40 countries. due to conflicting commitments with It was also a box-office smash when the clients, Gabe offers Lou a magic tablet film version, starring Hilary Swank and that allows him to be two places at once Gerard Butler, was released in 2007. — literally. Ahern is the daughter of the former While one of his “clones” takes an prime minister of Ireland. important conference call, the other is Her latest novel, The Gift, tells the left to attend a crucial dinner meeting, story of how one small act of kindness sealing two ground-breaking deals at changes the course of one man’s life the same time. forever. With his two selves, Lou has more Lou always seems to be two places time to divide between work and at once. home. While he is physiHe begins to realThe Gift cally at home, he ize how much he has Author | Cecilia Ahern is mentally at the missed of his chilAudience | anyone who needs a little office. dren’s lives, and he perspective His work and his longs to rekindle his potential promorelationship with Genre | Fiction/Fantasy tion dominate his his wife. Length | 320 pages life, straining his Gabe’s holiday Grade | Arelationships with gift to Lou saves his wife, children, him from destroyparents and sibing everything and lings. everyone that matters to him. For years Lou has taken advantage of He gives Lou the gift of time. Lou his family, especially his wife: a string doesn’t realize that his time is running of extramarital affairs has pushed his out. marriage to the edge of disaster. Ahern’s novel is a testament to the His responsibility to organize his importance of living life to the fullest father’s birthday is left to his secre- and keeping priorities in line. tary. Life is unpredictable. He is virtually a stranger to his chilLife is short. dren, and his friends have isolated him Life is meant to be lived instead of from events and holidays. controlled. Gabe is a homeless man that sits outAll of Ahern’s novels emphasize the side of Lou’s office building. importance of “carpe diem.” He has the innate ability of identifying Her stories are universally relatable. We live in a world where people rely people by their shoes. on high-speed internet, He recognizes the shiny morning caffeine rituals loafers of top businessand electronic planners men. to get them from one He knows the sneakers activity to the next. of avid runners. Families rarely sit down He identifies the to eat together and the casual slip-on sandals of news covers war and students and sky-high disasters. stilettos of fashionable We are always on the go, shoppers. looking for faster ways of One day, Lou spondoing things and risking taneously offers Gabe our health and our haphis coffee on his way to piness for “stuff.” work. As Ahern demonstrates Gabe’s sharp observain The Gift, time is sometional skills and seemthing that is out of our ingly trustworthy percontrol. sona inspire Lou to offer him a job. This is true whether we like it or Lou intends to use Gabe as a spy around the office. Gabe, however, not. It is time that should be the most threatens Lou’s job once given the position, and Lou is concerned that he has precious thing of all. Everyone should read The Gift. made a mistake. It puts life and values in a different After a couple of weeks with Gabe, Lou realizes that he seems to be in two perspective. What would you do if you knew that places at once — physically. One minute he is in the lobby, and time was running out? If you could be in two places at once, the next he appears outside of Lou’s would you? office on the fourteenth floor. What is important to you? Gabe, too, realizes that Lou is always As students prepare for the real world, two steps ahead of time. With his promotion on the line, Lou Ahern’s book will open their eyes to relies on Gabe’s magic to gain the upper the reality of what is truly important in life. hand at work.
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Abroad Column | The Road Less Traveled
Thriving cultural sites of Istanbul please student traveler Caitlin Brooks Staff columnist
Since the age of 10, I have wanted to shop in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey. I coveted the gorgeous leather jackets my mom and brother brought home from their voyage to the near East and cursed my youthful age for preventing me from accompanying them to Istanbul (for, I’ve always been told, Istanbul is no place for little girls). I won’t lie that
the five day study tour to Istanbul (and the Grand Bazaar at last!) included in my tuition price wasn’t a major influence on my decision to study immigration issues in Copenhagen; it certainly was. And so, as February melted into March, I found myself anxiously anticipating my flight to Constantinople, home to more than 3,000 years of fascinating human history, the Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque and cheap shopping. The official purpose of my journey was to study the opinion of the Turks on their potential ascension to the EU and Turkish-Armenia relations post-1915 genocide (which we did). However, I was not alone in my desire to see as many of the cultural draws of the city as possible and to eat as much Mediterranean food as we could to sate our ravenous appetites (what can I say? Denmark is
not known for its stellar food). The first night in town found me at the top of a café and hookah bar, sitting in a corner lined with colorful cushions, drinking Turkish tea and savoring baklava. The trip only got better from there. Three whirlwind days of tourisitng up the former capital of the Ottoman Empire and many rooftop lectures with spectacular views later, I came to a conclusion: the longing I have felt for that last decade for this city has been completely justified. I love Istanbul. After just five days, I have been to the Asian continent for supper and shopping (the city spans the European and Asian continents across the Bosphorus, ferries depart every 30 minutes), under the powerful massaging hands of a “Turkish mamma” at a 500 year old Turksih bath (Hammam), and face to face with
Medusa in the cavernous Basillica Cistern beneath the ancient city. I managed to spend way too much money in the Grand Bazaar and smaller (and much less intimidating) Spice Bazaar. These huge covered markets were established to support the mosques to which they are attached. The Grand Bazaar, composed of some 5,000 shops, is the oldest shopping center in the world.It was established in 1461 by Sultan Mehmed the Conquerer. At the Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque, my classmates and I saw Islam and Christianity beautifully juxtaposed. The Hagia Sofia was a center of Christian life when it was constructed 1500 years ago. When the Muslim Ottomans conquered Constantinople, they converted it into a mosque, covering
up much of the Christian mosaic that covered its interior. More than a thousand years after its construction, the Blue Mosque was built facing it across a large square. Today, the two buildings face off: the Mosque, a center for Islam, and the Hagia Sofia museum (in order to preserve both the Christian and Muslim heritage of the site). From the enormous dome of the 1, 500 year old Hagia Sofia (the oldest domed church in the world), to the beautiful tile of Topkapi Palace with its labyrinth of a harem and from the catcalling vendors looking to sell you aromatic teas and spices and luxurious scarves to the mysterious, moving call to prayer from the tops of the mosques five times a day; the sights, sounds, and smells of Istanbul are intoxicating. AAOS06EngNewsBW20625x5
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NCAA: Deacs split tourney games, look ahead to next year
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It was the latest in a career full of clutch shots from the diminutive senior point guard, but there was no question where this one ranked in comparison to the others. “This has to be number one, obviously,” Smith said, who finished the game with 19 points, seven assists, and a career-high 12 rebounds. “In the regular season you live to play another game. Now you’re in a position if you lose, you go home.” Smith wasn’t the only star, as sophomore Al-Farouq Aminu broke out of a recent funk to score 20 points and grab 15 rebounds, and Stewart and sophomore Tony Woods chipped in 11 points apiece. “I just tried to play real hard. I don’t worry about myself offensively or anything like that,” Aminu said. “I just wanted to win so bad for the seniors, so I think any time I play hard and play smart I’m going to end up on the good side of the ball.” Smith’s heroics overshadowed what would have been the looming question had his final shot clanged off the rim. What were the Deacons doing in overtime after controlling most of the game? Wake Forest dominated the glass in the contest, out-rebounding Texas 59-34, including 20-10 on the offensive boards. But sloppy play from the Deacs (20 turnovers), and sharp shooting from Longhorns bench players J’Covan Brown (20 points) and Jordan Hamilton (19 points) kept Texas in the game. Wake led by as many as 11 points in the first half before Texas roared
back to take a six-point lead, eventually going into the halftime break ahead 38-37. And after the Deacons started the second half on a 16-5 run to take a 12-point lead, the Longhorns slowly chipped away to tie the contest at 67-67 with 49 seconds remaining in regulation. Even after all of that, Wake looked to have a stranglehold on the game when, after a C.J. Harris free throw, L.D. Williams blocked a shot by Gary Johnson, leading to a jump ball that gave Wake Forest possession leading 68-67 with 13 seconds to play. But after a timeout, L.D. Williams forgot that it was a spot inbound and attempted to run the baseline, resulting in a traveling call to give the ball back to Texas. Damion James made one of two free throws on the next possession to send the game to overtime. And after spotting the Longhorns eight points, the Deacs engineered the improbable comeback that kept them in the tournament. “We’re not the prettiest team in the world,” Gaudio said. “We don’t shoot the ball straight a lot of times, but our defense was the difference in the basketball game as was the backboard. So we live to fight another day.” The reward for the victory was a matchup with Kentucky. In the opening minutes it looked like the Deacons might have a chance as they used a strong inside game to jump out to an 8-2 lead. But trouble was on the horizon. Aminu was called for his second foul at the 16:05 mark, and after a brief stint on the bench, he picked up his third
four minutes later, relegating him to the sidelines for the remainder of the half. At that point the score was tied at 19, but with Wake’s all-ACC player out of the game things quickly got out of hand. The Deacons went scoreless on eight straight possessions and the Wildcats caught fire, stringing together a 10-1 run before scoring the last eight points of the half to head to the locker room leading 44-28. “I think the thing that hurt us a little bit is Aminu only plays six minutes in the first half. He’s one of the best players in the ACC,” Gaudio said. “And I think with six minutes to go (in the first half ) we’re down 29-24, and it sort of snowballed on us a little bit.” Kentucky picked up right where it left off before the break, making its first 11 field goals of the second half and at one point shooting a gaudy 76 percent from the field, before finishing at 60 percent. The normally stout Wake defense stood no chance against the offensive onslaught. Guard Darius Miller, who entered the game averaging 6.2 points per game, exploded for a career-high 20. Freshman forward DeMarcus Cousins added 19 points and 9 rebounds. Highly-touted point guard John Wall scored 14 points and dished out seven assists. The Wildcats will travel to Syracuse, N.Y. to take on Cornell in the Sweet 16, while the Deacons head back to Winston-Salem hoping that next year’s team, which will replace the departing seniors with five freshmen, will be able to build on this year’s success.
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Seniors Ish Smith and Chas McFarland celebrate after Smith’s gamewinning shot against the Texas Longhorns in the first round.
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