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By Katie Phillips | Staff writer
China earthquake kills 400, injures thousands more A strong earthquake of 6.9 on the Richter’s scale toppled hundreds of homes and some schools in the remote mountainous Tibetan Plateau of southwest China on April 14, killing at least 400 people and injuring thousands. Hundreds of troops have been dispatched to Qinghai Province’s Yushu county and some aid shipments from private organizations have set off from the provincial capital, Xining.
Just like all other citizens, on-campus registered students will actively participate in the 2010 national census this week. The census, which occurs every ten years, not only gives our growing nation a more accurate demographic profile, but it provides decisive political
and funding decisions made on the national, state and local level. Matt Clifford, director of Residence Life and Housing, is coordinating the efforts for the university’s on-campus census. According to Clifford, the university revealed a specific by-room roster to the U.S. Census Enumerator. This allowed the Enumerators to provide
the right amount of census forms for all on-campus students. This week the university’s Residence Life and Housing staff will deliver the census forms to all students via Hall Directors and Resident Advisors. After completion, Residence Life and Housing will collect the census forms and send them off to the official U.S. Census Enumerator headquarters.
It is strongly recommended by the Residence Life and Housing staff that all on-campus students participate. Furthermore, all people living in the U.S., including non-citizens, are required to fill out the census form as stated in the Constitution: “The actual enumeration shall be made
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Escort Policy to be strictly enforced at Hanes Mall Under the new policy, shoppers in the mall under 18 are required to be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian after 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The policy, released in early February, is meant to return the mall to a more family-friendly atmosphere. Many adults said that their attitudes about the mall have changed for the better while teenagers offer a different point of view.
Storms knock down trees, power lines
Bernanke says rates to stay low for “extended period”
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Student Group wins KPMG Case Competition By Cheryl Johnson | Staff writer
A moderate U.S. economic recovery is likely to warrant very low interest rates for a long time, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified on April 14. Refusing to rule out the risk of a the possibility of “double-dip” recession, Bernanke told law-makers inflation is not an immediate concern, giving the Fed room to maintain its highly stimulative policies.
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A line of thunderstorms knocked down trees, toppled power lines and caused other damage on the night of April 8 in Forsyth, Surry, Stokes and Wilkes counties. The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a tornado watch for Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, Surry, Stokes and Yadkin counties shortly after 9 p.m., but canceled it at 9:45. The storms knocked out power to as many as 2,012 Duke Energy customers in Forsyth County and 2,438 customers in Guilford County. But power was restored to many by 10 p.m.
Representing the United States in the KPMG Global Case Competition in Athens, Greece, from April 7-9, a team of four undergraduate business students has claimed the title of world champions. Senior Andrea Kensy of Upper Holland, Penn., juniors Swayze Smartt of Dallas, Texas, and Zachary Zimbile of Allenwood, N.J., and sophomore Louis Brotherton of Seattle, Wash., advanced to the finals of the competition on April 8 and competed against teams from France, Sweden and Germany on April 9.
There were also teams from Russia, the United Kingdom, Norway, Canada, Spain, Luxemburg and the Czech Republic in the competition. The team qualified for the international competition by winning the national round of the KPMG Global Case Competition in January. KPMG was formed in 1987 with the merger of Peat Marwick Internation (PMI) and Klynveld Main Goerdeler (KMG) and their individual member firms. In order to be able to participate in the case competition, all group members must be intended or declared business majors and attend a 30-minute time sot during the preliminary campus rounds,
a 30-minute time slot during the final campus round and a 4-hour time slot during the National Competition. The schools that participated in this year’s competition were Lehigh University, Baylor University, University of Illinois, University of Maryland, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California and Wake Forest. The competition begins on the campus level as the teams compete against other groups from their own school. One winning team from each campus was selected to participate in the national finals,
See KPMG, Page A4
SG run-off election decides final executive positions By Bobby O’Connor | News editor
After the offical results of the April 6 student government elections left three of the four executive positions, President, Speaker of the House and Secretary, going to run-off elections. The results from the run-off election, which were held Thursday, April 8, were announced April 9. The positions went to a run-off election because in each of the contested election races there were three candidates for each position, which makes it difficult to have a candidate win since a simple majority of more than 50 percent is needed to win. Junior Natalie Halpern defeated junior David Cox in the run-off election for president. She won by a slim margin of 4 votes, 895 to 891, with 1786 votes cast. Halpern had initially been trailing Cox in the April 6 results, 658 votes to 734. Alex Liccketto, who had also run for president, was bumped from the
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election because he received the lowest number of votes during the initial round of voting. Junior Seth Williford defeated sophomore Hamlin Wade in the run-off election for speaker of the house. Williford won the election with 829 votes to Wade’s 645. Following the April 6 election Willford lead Wade in the results with 728 votes to Wade’s 538. Greg Gorman, who had also been running for speaker of the house, was removed from the ballet for the run-off election because he received the lowest number of votes during the April 6 election. Sophomore William McClure beat sophomore Nilam Patel for the secretary position with 746 to Patel’s 708 votes. Patel had trailed McClure in the April 6 election, 684 to 575. The Treasurer position, which was decided during the April 6 election, went to sophmore Vincent Cerniglia in another close decision.
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The new student government executive members, from left; VJ Cerniglia, treasurer, Natalie Halpern, president, William McClure, secretary, and Seth Williford, speaker of the house.
Life | B5 Springfest! Spring’s in the Air Ben Harper is set to headline the Springefest concert April 21. Turn to life for a full look into the festivities.
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Sports | B1 Bzdelick announced as new coach Jeff Bzdelick announcd April 14 as new men’s basketball coach, replacing Dino Gaudio.
Opinion | A4 Understanding economics through pants Brian Amrine uses sweatpants as an analogy for understanding government spending
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Brieflies Clarinet Quartet to “imagine” the Holocaust in performance The horrors of the Holocaust are usually told through stories and photographs, but the university’s Clarinet Quartet will tell the story through music. They will present the American premiere of “Immagini da Auschwitz” during the Wind Chamber Music Concert on April 15. The piece was composed in memory of the many deceased Holocaust victims by Italian musician Guido Arbonelli, a clarinetist with the Italian ensemble the Namaste Clarinet Quartet.
Parsley receives teaching award for young professors Jason Parsley, assistant professor of mathematics, has received an award for distinguished teaching by a faculty member in the early stage of his or her teaching career. Parsley, who joined the faculty in 2006, received the Southeastern Section Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College or University Mathematics Faculty Member from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). The southeastern section of the MAA represents five states and more than 210 colleges and universities within those states, thus making the award all the more prestigious and admirable.
University receives patent for new fiber solar cells The university has received the first patent for a new solar-cell technology that can double the energy production of today’s flat cells at a fraction of the cost. It also received the patent for fiber-based photovoltaic, or solar, cells from the European Patent Office; applications to the U.S. Patent Office are pending. The patent on the technology has been licensed to FiberCell Inc. to develop a way to manufacture the cells. The company, based in the Piedmont Triad Research Park in downtown Winston-Salem, is producing its first large test cells. The university is extremely excited about being a frontrunner of this new technology and to help out local businesses.
Women and Gender Studies colloquium coming to campus The Women’s and Gender Studies Research, Development and Advancement Committee presents Sandya Hewamanne, assistant professor of anthropology. The title of Hewamanne’s talk is “Surviving City and Village: Suicide Narratives and InBetween Identities Among Sri Lanka’s Global Factory Workers.” The talk will take place on April 27 in Tribble Hall, Room C216.
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By Meenu Krishnan | Staff Writer
Few individuals can say that they have lived on campus for all but five years of their life. Roz Tedford, assistant director of research and instruction services in the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, however, is one of them. When her father, Harold Tedford, was the head of the theatre department at the university, Tedford and her family lived on Faculty Drive. At age 6, she went to her first Deacon Basketball game and immediately became a lifetime fan. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degree in English from the university. While she was at the university, she served as a graduate assistant at the library. “When I graduated, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. The publishing, doctoral route never really appealed to me,” Tedford said. “But I never thought I’d be a librarian.” During this uncertain period in her career, Tedford decided to take a position at the library that had recently become available. She started out in microtexts and government documents and worked her way up the library ladder. This
newfound love for libraries was accompanied by Tedford’s decision to get her master’s degree in library science at UNC-Greensboro. “I fell in love with academic libraries. You get to work with both faculty and students,” Tedford said. “I realized that I loved the hunt, the finding of the sources and the tracing of the bibliography much more than writing and publishing.” Tedford joined the library staff the same year the laptop deal was made with IBM and helped to develop the computer training program. She has been one of the faculty members that have helped reinforce the university’s dedication to being technologically savvy. In 2004, Tedford became the information literacy librarian and also helped expand the Library Science classes from five to 11 sections at the university. While the university doesn’t have a library science minor, Tedford acknowledges that it is a future possibility. “We probably don’t have enough staff to do it at this point. But we are planning on expanding the program by creating three hour library science courses,” Tedford said. “We want the classes to reflect current trends
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ity of her life, Tedford is also in a unique position to offer insight on the evolution of the university. “The biggest and one of the best changes I’ve seen is the increase in diversity. We have a long way to go, but when I look back, it’s like night and day,” Tedford said. “This includes not only racial and ethnic diversity but also socioeconomic, gender, and intellectual diversity.” Tedford also added another major positive change: the growth in the study abroad program. While Tedford studied abroad at Casa Artom in Venice, there weren’t nearly as many international options as there are now. There were no affiliate programs, and the Center for International Studies didn’t exist. “It’s critical that graduates have a more global perspective in today’s world,” Tedford said. While Tedford has an often hectic schedule, she still enjoys her job and looks forward to witnessing future changes at the university. “You’re happy being busy if you love doing it,” Tedford said. “I would be shocked if I didn’t retire here. I just can’t imagine not coming to work here every day.” Meenu Krishnan/Old Gold & Black
The 2010 Carswell Lecture in Philosophy: “The Hiddenness of God” will be given by Michael Rea, Professor of Philosophy and Directo of the Center for Philosophy of Religion at University of Notre Dame. The talk will be held on April 22 at 4:30 p.m. in Tribble B316. Students are encouraged to attend.
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in information literacy, including the internet landscape and ethical issues.” Tedford also recognizes the changing role of a librarian. While in the past, librarians had to help students find enough sources, now, there is an information overload. Her job description now includes helping students to be more critical with the information they encounter. “We help them filter out the noise and help them get to sources that will actually answer their questions,” Tedford said. Tedford also noted that contemporary librarians have to impart more information about the ethical and appropriate use of sources in order to avoid, often unintended, copyright abuse or plagiarism. Over the years, she has experienced all of the classic campus traditions, like rolling the quad, ACC games in Greensboro, and the Moravian love feast. “I pretty much bleed black and gold. I love the rhythm of a college campus,” Tedford said. “I get my great energy being around students; that’s why I do what I do.” Since she has been a part of the campus community for the major-
• A student was the victim of a simple assault when they were punched on the left check at 10:28 p.m. April 7 on Davis field. The assailant was later charged with the assault on April 9. • A student was a victim of an unreported hit and run in Lot Q at 9:03 p.m. April 11.
Thefts • Unknown subject(s) attempted to enter secured rooms by removing hinge pins and damaging locks in Reynolds Gym. The breaking and entering was reported between 5 p.m. April 1 and 8:15 a.m. April 5. • Unknown subject(s) removed a unsecured bicycle from a bike rack outside Davis Residence Hall between 3 p.m. March 27 and 12 p.m. on March 31. • Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured laptop from a study desk on the sixth floor of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library between 9 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. April 5. • Unknown subject(s) forcibly entered a secured office and removed a university owned laptop in
Carswell Hall between 5 p.m. April 1 and 10:00 a.m. April 5. • Unknown subject(s) removed unsecured cardboard from the facilities storage area between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. April 5. • Unknown subject(s) forcibly entered a locker in Miller Athletic Center and took a cellphone between 3:30 p.m. and 4:55 p.m. April 5. • Unknown subject(s) removed a purse from an unsecured classroom in Carswell Hall between 3:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. April 6. • Unknown subject(s) entered an unsecured room and removed an Xbox in Johnson Residence Hall between 6 p.m April 6 and 12:01 a.m. April 7. • Unknown subject(s) entered an unsecured room and removed medication in Martin Residence Hall between 10 p.m. April 2 and 11:30 a.m. April 8. • Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured laptop from a table in the atrium in the Z. Smith Reynolds Library between 12:00 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. April 8. • Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured wallet from a table in the Fresh Food Company between 11:55 a.m. and 12 p.m. April 9.
• Unknown subject(s) entered an unsecured Cameron/Old & Black room and removed Rachel a bicycle in NorthGold Campus apartments between 9 p.m. April 8 and 1 p.m. April 9. • Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured backpack from a study area on the eighth floor of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library between 11:50 a.m. and 11:57 a.m. April 10. • Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured purse from a backpack from the recreation area in Polo Residence Hall between 11 p.m. April 10 and 3 a.m. April 11. • Unknown subject(s) entered an unsecured vehicle and removed personal property from the vehicile in Lot Q between 9 a.m. April 9 and 3 p.m. April 11. • Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured cellphone from a table in the Fresh Food Company between 10:11 p.m. and 10:13 p.m. April 11.
Property damage • Unknown subject(s) broke a lamp glass cover on Hearn Plaza between 2 p.m. April 8 and 9:08 p.m. April 9.
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Project gives high school students college experience By R. Hunter Bratton | Opinion editor
Local seventh grade students from Paisley Middle School in Winston-Salem participated in Project Launch Day, a student-run and organized event offering a friendly and engaging look at the college experience on Thursday, April 8. The full-day event allowed WinstonSalem youth to better understand the academic and social operations of the university and valorizes scholastic achievement. Students toured the ZSR library and many academic buildings across campus while advisers highlighted the fruits of academic learning and strong work ethic. The year-long program places university students in middle school classrooms at Paisley to mentor and advise young learners.
Although academic counseling takes priority, frequently undergraduates have expanded advisory roles. Student mentors are known to discuss issues such as building good work habits, organizing and keeping involved in their extracurricular passions, resolving relationship problems and advancing group inclusion. Project Launch Day brings home the efforts of volunteers and encapsulates the undergraduate experience. For many of those involved with the program, their first time setting foot on a college campus is Project Launch Day. Events began at 8:30 a.m. when busloads of teenagers poured into the library for the opening tour and information sessions. After posing questions to librarians, the middle school students met with an undergraduate panel.
For 30 minutes, students posed questions directed toward all aspects of higher learning: the popularity of social organizations, the stresses of living away from family, the possibility of working in science labs or joining athletic teams and the career opportunities afforded by a bachelor’s degree. Paisley students also saw presentations by the office of admissions, Campus Kitchen, Plead the Fifth, the Volunteer Service Corps and a panel of faculty members. All presentations focused on giving students a holistic view of campus life. Panel members contrasted the bustle of middle school years with the dynamism of college living. Project Launch Day was organized by Junior Hannah Schneider and supported by many undergraduates and faculty members.
“I felt this year’s Project Launch Day went very smoothly,” Schneider said. “Every presenter came with such great enthusiasm and knowledge about his or her subject. The students were well behaved and they did a great job of not only answering questions, but of asking their own.” The faculty board was led by Gloria Muday, professor of biology, Stephen Robinson, chair of mathematics, and Peter Siavelis, associate professor of political science. Professors highlighted many differences between middle school and college: the lack of freedom to choose classes versus the option to select a major and specific courses, a learning-focused environment versus a school day full of disruptions and specific, in-depth instruction versus generalized explanations of broad concepts.
Paisley students were excited by thoughts of designing and conducting their own biology experiments, solving important mathematical problems and puzzles and studying human behavior through voting patterns, education levels and socio-political differences between nations. Despite being encouraged to keep the university in mind when applying to colleges, students were told how each college has its own strengths and weaknesses depending on an applicant’s personal preference. Some undergraduates love their 30,000-student campuses, while most students at the university prefer a personal sense of belonging found in a smaller class. Students also heard from studentathletes and on-campus organization leaders.
Census: On-campus students required to fill out forms
Continued from Page A1 within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of 10 years, in such manner as they shall by Law direct” (Article I, Section II). Junior political science major Evan Leadem comments on the significance in participating.“I think that participating in the census is a civic duty. It has huge implications in terms of congressional districting and allocation of federal funds.” she said. “I was happy to fill it out and glad that Residence Life and Housing organized the process so well for those of us living on campus.” The 2010 Census initiates with the question: “How many people were living or staying in this
house, apartment, or mobile home on April 1, 2010?” This question is asked to obtain an accurate number of household members for every single residence in the United States. The form continues with a question to verify the ownership status of the residence: mortgaged or loaned, owned, rented, or occupied without payment. A phone number is required to submit to the form in case of a need for answer clarification. Question 5 initiates the start of the individual questionnaire for each member of the residence. The form includes questions about sex, age, date of birth, Hispanic origin (if applicable), race, and secondary residence.
All questions should be marked accurately in order to ensure a positive outcome for the local and national community. Although the questions may appear systematic, each individual question evokes demographic and political change throughout the community. For example, the Hispanic origin question has been administered since 1970. The question is important for federal agencies that monitor compliance with laws such as the Civil Rights Act or Voting Rights Act. Additionally, this question is important to shed light on the amount of funding necessary to plan and administer bilingual programs such as health and education throughout the respective community.
According to the Census 2010 Web site, “Census data will provide state population counts and determine representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Every year, the federal government distributes more than $400 billion to state, local and tribal governments based on census data. Data also will guide local decision-makers on where to build new schools, roads, hospitals and develop community programs. All forms were distributed to on-campus residents April 13th and all forms should be returned to respective RAs by April 15th at 5 p.m. The university will not be provided specific results concerning our population until fall 2010.
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East Asian Spring Festival celebrates warm weather By Pat Kelly | Contributing writer
Interested students, faculty members, and local families congregated April 11 at the East Asian Spring Festival to welcome back the warm weather. The event, held on an idyllic spring afternoon, was a multicultural celebration of one of China’s most sacred holidays. Spring Festival is traditionally a Chinese festival following the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This is the event’s first year on campus. The variety of East Asian cultures represented at the event made it both unique and captivating. “It was cool to see all the East Asian Departments come together for the event,” noted Japanese language student Dan Sherman. Echoing his excitement, Chinese language student Elijah Kim added, “Spring Festival was a great way to meet and
socialize with other Asian-American students and people in the Wake Forest community.” Those in attendance were treated to an array of activities and performances. The festival kicked off with the Triangle Taiko Drummers, a Raleigh-based group dedicated to traditional Japanese drum music. The energetic and powerful drummers were followed by a heartwarming performance by the students of Faye’s Chinese Dance, a troupe of local Chinese youth exploring the traditions of Chinese dance. The group is extremely popular in the area and put on a great performance. In addition to the groups that traveled to participate in the festival, interested and talented Wake Forest student groups also performed themselves. Students of the Korean American Student Association danced to three
popular, upbeat and catchy songs from Korea. Korean pop music, commonly referred to as “K-Pop,” is popular throughout the entire East Asian region and explores themes similar to American pop music, such as enduring pain and unrequited love. Also, like American pop music, Korean pop music is becoming more internationally recognized by the year. Not quite as professional, but equally as entertaining, were a few brave students who sung the traditional Japanese singing game: karaoke. First and second year Japanese students sang the traditional Japanese children’s song “Cherry Blossoms,” while a few Chinese students performed the popular Olympic anthem “Beijing Welcomes You,” which was met with great applause. Between performances, community adults and children alike tried their
hand at some famous traditional East Asian crafts. Students familiar with the art of origami assisted those new to the Japanese tradition of masterfully folding paper. Alongside these students, volunteers from the Chinese Department enthusiastically introduced community members to the art of calligraphy and writing Chinese characters. Other East Asian traditions easily translated into competitive activities that everyone could take part in. At one table, people crowded to watch participants race against the clock to successfully move twelve Mancala stones from a table into a bucket. To some, simply finishing felt like an accomplishment. Yet experienced students like eventual contest winner Alex Chung accomplished the feat in thirteen seconds flat, quite an accomplishment.
The wide array of cultures were represented at the festival was also reflected in the variety of different cuisines to taste. The selections included curry noodles, sweet and sour chicken, white rice, pepper steak, Japanese rice balls, and Duk Ko Chi, a delicious Korean dish of glutinous rice cut into pieces and topped with a hot pepper sauce, as well as several other tasty and extremely ethnic dishes. “I was very happy to see such a diverse collection of people come celebrate,” Chinese professor Feng Hu said, who also expressed her particular excitement about the number of American families with Chinese children that participated. Overall, the event was a great success and is likely to return to the university campus next year when the weather warms up yet again.
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School debates first-year Rush
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he ongoing discussion of whether to move Greek pledging and rushing to sophomore year has caught the attention of many undergraduates. Like them or not, Greek organizations are a fundamental part of our university’s identity, and undoubtedly, fuel most of the university’s social scene. Limiting their scope will have drastic influences on our campus’ social dynamic. Greek representatives and university administrators have taken the last few weeks to consider the negative and positive ramifications of pushing back Greek rush to the second academic year, but a decision has not been announced. By most accounts, students fear this deliberation process is nevertheless a polite show and is only introducing them to a decision that has already been made by administrators. The student life committee has collected data from colleges that do not conduct freshmen rush (how these schools’ social lives compare to our campus’ vibrancy is question-begging) and gives at least two strong arguments for an overhaul of campus life. It would seem, with the absence of Greek pressures, freshmen students will focus first on their academic endeavors. Not worrying about social obligations will allow incoming students to establish sturdy work ethic and then add on their social obligations. Also, freshmen will learn responsible drinking habits by not having the Greek social scene forced upon them (responsible underage drinking is preferred to irresponsible underage drinking). Though these arguments are worthy of consideration, many students are convinced that preventing freshmen from
affiliating with fraternities and sororities will have far more negative consequences than the students life committee realizes. 1. Underground pledging is already a raging problem on campus — when adequate grades are too hard to earn, many students are content with pledging under the radar. The administration should expect a steady increase in underground pledging if freshmen aren’t allowed to participate in Greek life. Social pressures to take part in shameful acts will be much stronger in an underground pledge system, when the university isn’t keeping a watchful eye. 2. Taking one’s first major classes while pledging sophomore year will be more stressful than taking first-year classes while pledging. 3. Social life on campus will be handicapped. If freshmen aren’t allowed to participate in Greek life, more parties will move off campus where the arms of administration can’t reach. So much effort has been spent to revive the vibrancy of our university’s social scene, that many students are confused why this movement stands in direct opposition to previous initiatives. 4. While having pledges serve as sober drivers may be considered hazing, the university should understand it serves as a deterrent to drunk driving. By preventing freshmen from pledging, more instances of drunk driving may occur. 5. Attracting more applications to fuel the academic fervency of our campus has also been a leading concern of this administration. Undoubtedly this plan to prevent freshman pledging will counteract these efforts. Many applicants will be dissuaded by a more secluded Greek system.
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the waistband on his sweatpants adjusts accordingly. What if he keeps eating too much for a long time? His sweatpants will gradually be torn apart with rips and tears as the elastic can no longer stand the pressure of his larger body. Brian Amrine The GDP can actually be pushed Guest columnist beyond the natural rate of output for a few years when demand is particularly his article is intended for high. In a period like this, the economy anyone who has never taken is said to be “overheating,” just like your a macroeconomics course. Its dad’s sweatpants may overheat as he has purpose is to explain the fundamentals in to work harder to move his heavier legs. such a way that you will continue reading If the economy overheats too long, stuff beyond the first paragraph. If you survive, starts to become more expensive and you will be in a slightly better position to the GDP is subsequently driven back to cast an educated vote in this November’s the natural rate of output. The economy elections. All you need to remember is might even go into chaos if the stuff your dad’s sweatpants. becomes too expensive too fast. The economy is one topic that never Fortunately, there is a way for the GDP ceases to be important before an election. to grow that does not require stuff to Most voters are concerned with the get more expensive. We can, on average, amount of stuff they will be able to afford buy about twice as much as our parents to buy in the future. The primary goal could at our age because of technological of macroeconomics is to maximize this advances. amount for everyone in an economy. A technological advance is the Of course, in order equivalent of your dad to be able to afford to buying a larger pair of buy more, people in an elastic sweatpants. The The GDP is a lot like your economy must produce natural rate of output dad’s sweatpants. It is meant more. A country actually increases when produces a certain dollar to service a certain waste size, a technological advance value of stuff each year, occurs. Your dad’s new but it is possible to contract which is called the sweatpants have a higher or expand to a certain extent. gross domestic product normal waistband than (GDP). Wouldn’t it his old smaller pair. be great if we could How should your increase the GDP more new understanding of and more until we could all afford to macroeconomics impact your decision in live like millionaires? Unfortunately, this the voting booth? First, remember that is not possible because the GDP faces any increase in demand, whether it is certain constraints, namely land, labor through higher government spending or and capital. lower taxes, may lead to higher prices in The GDP is a lot like your dad’s pair of the future if the GDP is at or above the elastic sweatpants. It is meant to service natural rate of output. a certain waist size, but it is possible to If the economy is in a recession, contract or expand to a certain extent. however, policies that increase demand Let’s say your dad goes on a diet. As he are helpful in increasing the GDP to becomes skinnier, he pulls the drawstring the natural rate of output and will not on his sweatpants until the waistband increase prices as much. adjusts to his new waist size. The Second, remember that only economy goes on a diet when citizens, technological advances will increase the the government, or foreign investors stop amount citizens can buy in the long-run. spending money. When this happens, the Thus, policies that encourage innovation GDP falls temporarily, entering a period through tax incentives, subsidies and of time called a recession. research grants should generally be Nevertheless, just like your dad’s diet, supported. the recession is only temporary and Keeping these two general rules in mind soon demand increases and brings the will help insulate you from pre-election GDP back to its normal waistband. This political rhetoric. If you think you might waistband is called the natural rate of forget them, just remember your dad’s output. It’s the amount of GDP that the sweatpants. economy can sustain when your dad eats the amount he usually does.What if your Brian Amrine is a senior finance major dad eats too much? His waist grows and from Lewis Center, Ohio.
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“It’s ironic that the United States, which prides itself in being the most civilized country in the world, has the largest group of adults having witnessed abusive behavior at children’s sporting events.” - John Wright, senior vice president of Ipsos, stating that the company found more than 35 percent of adults worldwide have witnessed a parent become physically or verbally abusive toward a coach or official at a children’s sporting event; the United States and India have the top two highest percentages of the countries surveyed.
“” “Yesterday, beers were removed from all refrigerators. The only place you can get a beer in future is in the canteen, at lunch. Because of that, the warehouse staff went on strike yesterday, with other staff striking in sympathy.” - Jens Bekke, spokesman for the Danish brewery Carlsberg, giving comments on why the brewery workers halted work for a second day on Apr. 8 to protest a company decision to limit beer drinking at work to lunch breaks.
“” “Anyone producing 10 watt hours of electricity or more for the hotel will be given a locally produced complimentary meal encouraging guests to not only get fit, but also reduce their carbon footprint and save electricity and money.” - A representative for the Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers, which is located15 minutes from the center of the Danish capital and five minutes from Scandinavia’s main airport, explaining why it will be installing two exercise bicycles hooked up to generators in the hotel.
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Breaking the Wake Forest Bubble | Concerns of a Student
The university must epitomize its mantra
Firing Dino Gaudio discredited the spirit of Wake Forest culture
Hamlin Wade
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egardless of what we may think, ACC basketball is a business. It’s based on results — it’s based on how much money a team can generate and how much output the team can produce. The successes and failures of a team are the gains and losses in profit and if profit dips, employees are let go. This is the way of ACC basketball. This is how the business works. We may wish to think that it is different. We want our team to be focused on family. We want our team to be focused on the group, not the individual. Sadly, we learned this week that the university is no different from any
other school. Basketball is a business. That’s just how it works. But it’s not how this university is supposed to work. After being released from his contract on April 7, Gaudio demonstrated how the university actually functions, or at least how we expect it to function. Gaudio has not lashed out at the decision to be released. He hasn’t held an interview where he cited his extremely successful record through his first three seasons. He hasn’t spoken out in a press conference and said that the flip flop of opinions between the time of the Texas victory and last week’s firing were suspect at best. No, Gaudio has held himself with poise and class. Gaudio has exemplified class and honor. Gaudio is Wake Forest. You may think that the decision to let Gaudio go was a wise one. You may think that we could do better. But you can’t question his personality or his character. His response to the situation matched how he carried himself at the university. He thanked the university for the opportunity that he had been given. But, more importantly, he noted that he was proud of his team. He was proud of what his team had accomplished, but also of what his
team had done in the community and the classroom. Gaudio was proud of the total package. He was proud of the university tradition. The university has been built on a system of unity and trust. We are taught to respect each other and be diverse. Gaudio didn’t just focus on his team on the court. He diversified and cared about what happened off the court, as well. He made sure his players attended class, as well as volunteered in the community. His players interacted with students. His players were more than athletes; they were people and students of the university. Gaudio may not have been as visible on campus as Prosser or Grobe, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t have heart. He cared deeply about what he did and cared deeply about the whole person of each and every player. We may find a coach that is able to replicate the success that Gaudio instilled in the university program, but I doubt we will be able to find a coach that can replicate his spirit and his ability to inspire a player. Gaudio worked tirelessly to improve the basketball program of the university. During his tenure, we reached a No. 1 ranking, two NCAA tournaments
and a first round victory of a business. We are the general store formerly No. 1 ranked Texas team. independently owned and operated Gaudio had success on the court and for fifty years. off. Gaudio did what it took to win We compete against the Walmart and worked off the court to make brands of Kentucky and North sure that players were more than just Carolina that attempt to take over athletes. our revenue and growth. We are Our program is focused on now in limbo. Our treating people contracts with the with respect and We may find a coach that is incoming recruits are dignity. able to replicate the success void if they decide That was that Gaudio instilled in the uni- Gaudio’s view. they don’t want to come to the university versity program, but I doubt That was the now that Gaudio has view of the we will be able to find a coach been released. And, to majority of that can replicate his spirit and people within an extent, I wouldn’t his ability to inspire a player. blame them. the athletic They were recruited department. and agreed to come We can only to the university on hope that this the principles that Gaudio preached isn’t a dark turning point in the about: hard work and lifelong success future of Wake’s business. We can after a basketball career. wish and pray that our “manager” They were recruited on the of our athletic business hasn’t gone university’s ideals of family and close rogue and decided to sell out to knit relations. But all of that has been corporate America. lost. When we do that, we lose our The athletic department’s decision uniqueness and we lose our school. to fire Gaudio was a slap in the face Let’s hope our “manager” doesn’t put of family. They went against their us on the auction block. Because the word and let the school down. auction block is cold and impersonal. They may have done what they And that, above everything else, is thought was right for the program, not Wake Forest. but they didn’t do what was right in the eyes of Wake Forest. If Wake Hamlin Wade is a sophomore political basketball is a business, it’s a family science from Charlotte, N.C.
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Illegal immigrants’ status affects everyone Miranda Kelly
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his column is a follow-up to my own column, “Illegal immigrants should become citizens” (April 1). Continuing in the vein of my earlier arguments, a legal path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in the United States is of benefit to America as a nation. In addition, though, to providing a larger pool of taxpayers, there are other benefits as well. The most obvious of this is labor. Under the current system, illegal immigrants work off the books; they are not protected under laws and regulations governing labor in this country. Yes, Immigration and Customs Enforcement does its best to carry out the laws against illegal immigrants working for companies and businesses, but what they are doing is akin to catching sand with a butterfly net. For every company busted for using undocumented labor, ten more remains to operate at will. One of the problems here is, once again, a matter of taxation — these companies are not paying proper payroll taxes, and neither are the workers. However, this itself is tied to the larger labor issue at stake. Illegal immigrants who are working off the books do not have the benefit of labor laws. Therefore, the companies they work for can underpay them, can force them to work overtime, can subject them to dangerous conditions, can withhold pay … the list goes on and on. And it is all done without impunity, as workers face expulsion if they report the violations. But perhaps you are thinking, “So what?” After all, these people aren’t here legally, it is ultimately up to them whether these risks are worth it. If they really want to, they can
simply leave. I will not address the fallacy of this argument that is the notion of these individuals always having the opportunity to leave; slavery has been illegal in this nation since 1863, but don’t for a second believe that that means it doesn’t happen. Just go ask all those people down in Florida who are responsible for the tomatoes you eat in the dead of winter — they’d be happy to talk about labor captivity to you. However, my main concern is the mistaken notion that the abuse of illegal laborers solely affects that population. In truth, it affects laborers at large across America. This is actually one of the arguments that is given for deporting illegal immigrants — that their presence as workers beyond the scope of the law harms American workers. But when one considers the infeasibility of deporting every single illegal immigrant ($94 billion), one must consider the fact that an alternative must be devised to work out how to prevent the American worker from being harmed. Fact: illegal immigrants are paid less; this depresses the job market for people who will demand the minimum wage. Fact: illegal immigrants are often willing to work in highly dangerous labor environments; this compels other workers in those environments as well to not speak up about potentially deadly safety breaches and the like. Thus, it makes sense from a labor standpoint as well to bring illegal immigrants in from the cold. It helps improve the labor situation for all workers in America by preventing companies and businesses from committing labor violations via workplace conditions and wages. It also has the potential to help strengthen the economy as a whole, since properly paid workers are more likely to take their dollars to the store to buy things. This, obviously, in turn means that the companies themselves get a benefit from having their illegal workers become legal ones. Save $94 billion dollars. Strengthen the economy. Bring in greater tax revenue. Hmm. Kind of sounds like a good idea … Miranda Kelly is a senior religion major from Quincy, Mass.
Our current president needs to stop walking in Carter’s footsteps
Though Obama rhetorically resembles Reagan, in style he has more closely emulated Jimmy Carter. Carter’s presidency was challenged for two reasons. First, the outsider status that helped to get him elected left Carter at the mercy of Congressional leaders. Additionally, his idealism and naivety, while laudable, was grounded in idealism rather than reality. His “Malaise” speech was the flashpoint of his presidency, and in it he came across as lecturing the nation rather than inspiring .it. This is the position that Obama finds himself as well. His relative inexperience has given strength to Seth Williford Congressional leaders such as Harry Reid and Staff columnist Nancy Pelosi. This was on full display during the health care n the past, and of course during the debate, where he neglected to offer his own election, I frequently called Barack Obama’s plan, instead deferring to Congress to develop first term derisively as Jimmy Carter’s a plan. This is why the bill was put together second term. His lack of experience (less than behind closed doors. Carter’s) and his rainbow and sunshine view of The bill was written with the mentality of the world always gave me the impression that passing Congress instead of what was in the best Obama’s naivety would not serve the country interest of the nation. Not until the entire plan well. was in danger did President Obama outline a Ironically, when the Democratic primary was plan of his own. in its infancy, I wrote a paper comparing thenFrequently his efforts, in particular foreign Senator Obama to President Ronald Reagan, policy, have been unsuccessful because he has namely in their rhetoric and the manner in seen the world as he wanted it to be rather than which they were elected. My investigation how it is. of the two pointed to the fact that both had It is commendable to try and shape the world run, or were running, in a primary where they in the way things should be, but we must use were not the establishment the methods that are based underdog, but were beloved on the way the world is. This Frequently (Obama’s) efforts, in has led to spats with President by the Grassroots. What many people don’t Karzai of Afghanistan and particular foreign policy, have know is that Reagan ran Israeli Prime Minister been unsuccessful because against President Gerald Benjamin Netanyahu, both he has seen the world as he Ford in the 1976 Republican realists. Though they are not Primary, taking his challenge perfect, they are aiming to wanted it to be rather than all the way to the convention. how it is. govern their nations within Ford would win before going the boundaries of reality rather on to lose to Jimmy Carter in than in the idealistic way the the general election. President would like for them Obama, of course, managed to win on his first to. trist into national politics, though it was not his I am not like Rush Limbaugh in wanting the first time in the national spotlight. President to fail. Obama’s speech to the 2004 Democratic The basic premise of Limbaugh’s comment was Convention introduced him to a national that he wants the President’s agenda to fail, not audience, and immediately fed the flames of a that he wants the country to fail in the process. national run. While I roundly and emphatically disagree Reagan’s concession speech at the 1976 with the President’s agenda, I truly believe he is GOP Convention led many to exclaim that acting in what he sees as the best interest of the Republicans had nominated the wrong person, country. and almost assured his nomination four years From a politico’s perspective, Obama still has later. the time to reassert his presidency, and could In their campaigns, both Reagan and Obama go beyond the Congressional bosses to work emphasized the American Dream, exuded with Republicans to reform the government in optimism and promised hope. Though Reagan’s positive ways for the country. presidency had its problems, he helped restore He certainly has the rhetorical skills to do it, American’s faith in their country after the dark and the idealism to envision the government as days of the 1970s. it should be. So far, Obama has, intentionally or not, If he can use his idealism as a goal, with divided the country. America’s faith in itself realism at the core of his policies, he still has was not challenged as strenuously as it was in time to save his legacy, and the country, from the 1970s amid the Nixon Presidency, the Oil Jimmy Carter’s second term. Embargo and rampant stagflation. Reagan was able to climb so high because the country had Seth Williford is a junior political science major fallen so far. from Wilson, N.C.
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Rethinking the State | A Critical View of Government
Sustainability should be local
Federal government can’t fix environmental problems
Nathan Fox-Helser Staff columnist
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n my last article (“Sustainability proves to be a federal impossibility,” Apr. 8), I discussed a few of the problems of federal environmentalist methods; now I will turn my attention to finding solutions to the current environmental crisis facing the American future. The problem with the current system of government intervention is that it is too broad; even if it were able to solve the problems it claims to confront, a superfluous number of burdens accompany federal level policy. Sweeping federal policies lack the specificity necessary to address economic and environmental crisis in an efficient, productive manner. As economist Murray Rothbard said, “Rights may be universal, but they are locally enforced.” In the case of environmental rights, it is clear that environmental hazards tend to grow in scope, travelling through the ecosystem until a local problem becomes one of national or international scale. However, at its root, every act of pollution is a solitary act of pollution; smog pollutions in metropolitan areas did not suddenly appear en masse, but were caused by the accumulation of several individual actors, releasing smog into the atmosphere. The issue of localism is one of jurisprudential and sociological economy. While national policies may address the essence of environmental violations, it lacks the specificity and flexibility necessary to address the root causes of environmental degradation. Federal mandates are blanket policies; they may address abuses, but they lack the mastery and craft
necessary to root out problems individual diversity. without adversely affecting the Every policy in party politics must surrounding, non-offending aim at meeting the desires of the parties. citizenry, and the complications of Many national policies, such understanding this citizenry tend as massive, universal taxation to grow proportionately with the on energy consumption, do not number citizens a proposal will adequately address environmental affect. issues. When a national organization Simply taxing everyone who like congress considers the average uses energy does not actually person, they must consider a much decrease pollution. Instead, it larger number of people with a merely decreases productivity, and much larger range of needs than a productivity and pollution are community organization who must two separate issues. only consider the needs of its local One of the most irksome claims environment. in the current environmental In a national organization, the debate is the villainization of average citizen has exponentially production. less impact than he or she would While it is true that many in a local community where companies do overproduce social connections are closer and goods, overconsuming valuable even simple marginal utility (the resources, production is not the mathematically calculated power true problem. of each person) is much higher per The problem of pollution is, actor. surprisingly, pollution. This is the purpose of legal, While pollution economic and may result from environmental irresponsible localism: Large-scale policies need vast the intimate production practices, the implications of quantities of information in environmental environmental order to make adequately threat still lies in degradation and rational decisions, but, even if the otherwise the irresponsibility the federal government were insignificant of production and the incentive details regarding able to meet its information structures that its causes are most needs, federal policies cannot easily accessible to protect that account for cultural and irresponsibility. local communities Large tradewho have vested individual diversity, offs between interests in the production and cleanliness of their sustainability local environment should not even be legitimate and share communal ties to the considerations. It seems counter worst polluters. to the purpose of sustainability to By empowering local communities, lessen the quality of life. policy makers give local bodies While I am not saying that the ability to handcraft decisions shifts in economic practices and made to suit the uniqueness of local mindsets are bad, I am suggesting communities, thereby producing the that it is childish to pursue most socially equitable solution to a policy that will be equally environmental problems. Returning to Rothbard’s principal as socially detrimental as the of local rights enforcement, we see exploitative policies utilized now. the universality of problems of like In this vein, federal policies, air pollution, and, by applying local like a bad doctor, only treat the enforcement, we arrive at a method symptoms and not the disease. of equitably solving these various However, these problems problems. are structural to any large-scale Instead of using a system too initiative. extended to meet the uniqueness A simple evaluation of the of each environmental need, local federal policy structure reveals grants communities the autonomy the weaknesses of federal decision to create policies that successfully making. Large-scale policies need mesh with their pre-existing social, vast quantities of information in economic and legal structures. order to make adequately rational decisions, but, even if the federal Nathan Fox-Helser is a junior government were able to meet its political science major from Glen information needs, federal policies Alpine, N.C. cannot account for cultural and
Searching for Equality | A Citizen’s Public Duty
Join the new Zionist movement Matt Moran
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ost would agree that the mission of classical Zionism, the Zionism of Theodor Herzl, has been accomplished. The Jewish people now have a state which provides a place of safety and fosters Jewish cultural heritage. However, many people, myself included, still consider themselves Zionists. Why is this, if the goal of Zionism has been accomplished? It depends on whom you ask. Contemporary Zionism can be divided roughly into two categories. The Zionism of the political Right, often called neo-Zionism contends that the mission of Herzl will not be fulfilled until the whole of Eretz Israel, or “The Land of Israel” has come under sovereignty of the Israeli state. This territory, familiarly called “from the river to the sea,” includes the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Neo-Zionists advocate, by means ranging from peaceful to violent, a full annexation of Gaza, the West Bank and Golan Heights. This concept of Zionism arose after the 1967 war in which Israel captured East Jerusalem and the current Palestinian Territories. It was, however, not the only ideological movement to begin in this era. The neo-Zionism of the Right grew parallel to the post-Zionism of the Left. Post-Zionism conceives of an Israel who’s borders are the Green Line, or current borders of the Israeli state, rather than the land held in Biblical times. They consider the identity of people living in the state to be Israeli, rather than strictly Jewish. In doing so, post-Zionists recognize the legitimacy of Israel’s Arab population and consider it integral to the identity of the state. A lively debate between these forms of Zionism has existed in Israel since the ’67 war, mainly in academic circles. The “New Historians,” a loosely defined group of Israeli historians who challenge historically orthodox
ideas about the Palestinian expulsion in 1948 and other aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have proved influential in shaping the post-Zionist view of the region. To counterbalance this movement, a number of “old historians” have charged that the New Historians have negated the entire Zionist project. This debate, however, has not moved too far from Israel. Most American Jews consider themselves Zionists, but when asked if they are neo-Zionists or post-Zionists, or some other form, they are unlikely to give an answer. This is not because their commitment to Israel is not genuine, nor that they are disinterested in learning about the intellectual life of the State. Rather, the debate has not moved to the United States in a serious way. Israel is unique because Jews throughout the world often feel a connection to it, even if they have never been. The Hatikva, or Israeli national anthem, is sung in synagogues throughout the world and Jews celebrate Israeli Independence Day as a pseudo-holiday. That they would be interested in a debate about the future of the founding ideology of the state then, seems obvious. A new Zionism, with an American face, is likely to take shape among members of our generation as we engage this debate. This Zionism will be less concerned about borders and ethnicity than assuring that Israel, within itself, takes social and economic justice seriously. This new Zionism will focus on fulfilling the dream of Diaspora Judaism in returning the Jewish people to Israel, but will also take seriously the Palestinian exile. Israeli freedom, I believe, will not be complete until the Palestinians are also free. American Zionists need to engage this issue seriously because it represents the greatest obstacle for improvement of the Israeli image in the world and security in the region. Organizations like JStreet, a new lobbying group in Washington made of American Jews who support the Two State solution represent the vanguard of this movement, but it should be adopted as well by American Zionists who understand that the fate of the Israelis is intimately tied to the fate of the Palestinians. Matt Moran is a sophomore history major from Pittsburgh, Penn.
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KPMG: Business school takes first place in Athens Continued from Page A1
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Senior Andrea Kensy, sophomore Louis Brotherton, juniors Swayze Smartt and Zachary Zimbile won the international business competition in Greece.
which were held in January. And from that group, one champion was selected to represent their school and the United States against teams from around the world. The winning team was the one that best utilized their skills to analyze a wide variety of business cases and present their findings to a panel of distinguished judges. “We practiced with a variety of Wake Forest Schools of Business professors and members of KPMG who were familiar with the program,” junior Swayze Smartt said. “Our regimen included two practice cases that were used in the international competition in the past. The practice sessions were very helpful and allowed us to make some mistakes before the international competition took place.” At both the national and international levels of the competition the team was given three hours to read and analyze a business case and then present recommendations to a panel of judges. “For me, the final round was the ultimate final exam, requiring me to pull together everything I have learned over the past four years to analyze the company’s situation and devise creative solutions to the unique challenges it faced,” senior Andrea Kensy said. “The competition was a unique and once-in-alifetime experience,” Smartt said. “We had to learn how to modify our presentations for an international audience. The level of competition was intense, but we were all well prepared with information learned from a variety of Accounting, Finance, and other business courses,” Smartt said. “Although each person
had their own specialty, ultimately everyone was experienced enough to understand and defend each other’s findings.” “These students represented Wake Forest and themselves extremely well,” said Yvonne Hinson, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Faculty Fellow and associate professor of accountancy who directs the undergraduate and graduate accountancy programs. “We could not possibly be more proud of Andrea, Louis, Swayze and Zachary. Their hard work has certainly paid off.” “When reflecting on their presentation in November, this team was well-prepared and articulate and showed a tremendous amount of strategic and critical thinking and were ‘quick on their feet’ in responding to my and the other judges questions,” Jose R. Rodriguez, Regional Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP said. “What was also very impressive was that they acted as a ‘team’ in that every member made a significant contribution in the presentation and in responding to questions. “As a member of the Board of Visitors of the Wake Forest Schools of Business, as well as a partner and member of KPMG’s U.S. Board of Directors, I’m extremely proud that these students, and Wake Forest, are representing the U.S. at our global competition.” Louis Brotherton commented, “Presenting at the school level back in November helped me with presentations in other classes. I felt more confident and comfortable during those presentations.” Overall, the student group did exceptionally well in representing the university and making the entire school extremely proud. This group has made the university that much more of an internationally recognized school.
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{ UPCOMING GAMES } TRACK & FIELD: 4/15 ACC Champs. 4/22 Penn Relays 4/25 Vertklasse Meet MEN’S TENNIS: 4/16 v. Boston College 4/18 v. Maryland 4/22 ACC Champs. WOMEN’S TENNIS: 4/16 @ Boston College 4/18 @ Maryland 4/22 ACC Champs. BASEBALL: 4/16 @ Boston College 4/17 @ Boston College 4/18 @ Boston College WOMEN’S GOLF: 4/16 ACC Champs. 5/06 NCAA Regionals 5/18 NCAA Champs. MEN’S GOLF: 4/23 ACC Champs. 5/20 NCAA Regionals 6/01 NCAA Champs. Milton Bradley back to his usual antics with Mariners During the fourth inning of a 4-0 loss to Oakland on April 9, volatile Seattle Mariners outfielder Milton Bradley added another controversial chapter to his career. Bradley, who is hitting 3-for-26 on the season, shattered his bat after pounding it into the ground following a strikeout. This prompted a response from Oakland fans who watched Bradley’s antics when he was with the club from 2006-07. The 31 year-old journeyman then flipped off fans sitting in the outfield, prompting a response from his manager Don Wakamatsu. Wakamatsu told the slumping slugger the relax and take the pressure off himself, telling the media Bradley was “remorseful” over the incident. Seattle traded pitcher Carlos Silva to Chicago for Bradley on Dec. 18. In 11 Major League seasons, Bradley has played for nine teams, in part due to the fact that he quickly wears out his welcome on and off the field. The former second round draft pick of Montreal has 117 home runs and 444 RBI in 949 career games.
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By Connor Swarbrick | Prod. manager
One week after firing Head Basketball Coach Dino Gaudio, Athletics Director Ron Wellman stepped to the microphone again to announce the hiring of Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik. Bzedlik comes to Wake Forest with a career collegiate coaching record of 111-105 in seven seasons including stops at Maryland-Baltimore County, Air Force and Colorado. He has also served as a scout, scouting director and assistant coach in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and New York Knicks. His stint with the Nuggets included experience as a head coach. Bzedlik and Wellman became acquainted during their time at Northwestern in the 1980s and when Wellman began his coaching search Bzedlik’s name quick rose to the top. “He is a perfect fit for Wake Forest,” Wellman said. “Jeff holds the same values and the same standards that are so dear to this university. He has a great deal of experience in both collegiate and professional basketball. He will produce a program and develop players that we will be thrilled to have as Demon Deacons.” When Bzedlik stepped to the podium to greet the media assembled at the press conference he made it known that he realizes what is required of him. “The vision that I have for this program is simple, clear, we want to win, go to postseason play, advance in postseason play and do so without compromising the moral and academic integrity of this great university. It’s plain, it’s simple, it’s clear,” Bzedlik said. “I pledge you my unbridled effort in making sure
assists for Ish Smith in three games at the Portsmouth Invite. Golfweek national ranking for the women’s golf team
{ DEAC OF THE WEEK } The women’s tennis team finished the week 1-2, but it wasn’t due to the efforts of Sasha Kulikova. The senior No. 1 doubles and No. 2 singles player came up with a number of big wins, putting points on the board for her team. In a 4-3 win over Virginia Tech, Kulikova and freshman Kathryn TalKulikova bert helpedthe Deacs secure the doubles point before Kulikova double-bageled her singles opponent 6-0, 6-0. The Moscow native was similarly effective in a loss to Virginia where she beat her singles opponent 6-3, 6-3. In a loss to Duke, Kulikova and Talbert helped Wake secure the doubles point with an 8-3 upset win.
{ SPORTS WORDS } “Coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired.”
~Lou Holtz
Notre Dame football coach 1986-96
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Bzdelik fields questions from the media at an April 14 news conference announcing his hiring as head coach. player who led the Big 12 in field goal percentage. However, at the core of his philosophy is hard work, attention to detail and player development. He wants his players to improve day in and day out and with that he says the program will improve. “Nobody puts anymore pressure on me than I put on myself, period,” Bzdelik said when asked if he was intimidated by the fact that he is succeeding a coach who had a record of 61-31. “Wake
Forest — I know I have a responsibility. This is a storied program. This is a great, great school. If someone said to me, Jeff Bzdelik, if you could pick one school in the country to go to, where would it be? To me it’s Wake Forest, because I believe in everything it stands for. Great academics, great integrity, great people, it’s in the ACC on top of that.” With that it’s time to get to work. “This is my dream job and I’m looking forward to the challenge and I will embrace it with all I have,” he said.
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this happens. I’m going to roll up my sleeves and do the very best job I can to see this vision through on a daily basis.” The primary concern for Bzedlik is the highly touted incoming recruiting class. With four seniors graduating and Al-Farouq Aminu making the jump to the NBA, the Deacs are left with only five scholarship players on the roster. Bzedlik has the challenge of convincing the five members of the incoming class to uphold their commitment to the university despite the absence of the coach that recruited them. Bzedlik is hopeful that his decision to retain assistant coaches Rusty LaRue and Jeff Battle will help hold the class together. “I want to get on the phone and talk to the recruits and their parents and I’m anxious to do that,” Bzedlik said. “And Jeff and Rusty have done a great job of stabilizing everybody and holding the fort, and I’m anxious to get on the phone and talk to them and once we do that everything will be fine.” This is a different challenge than Bzedlik has faced in the past. Rather than building a program he is going to have to take this one to the next level. At UMBC he moved the program from Division II to Division I and won 10 out of their last 12 Division I games that year. At Air Force he took a group of cadets and won 50 games in two years. At Colorado he inherited a troubled team that won seven games. They had an APR in the 800s and a team GPA of 2.0. This past year attendance went up 40 percent, the APR is set to go to 920, and he coached the freshman of the year in the Big 12, a 6 foot-6 inch
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With baseball season underway, a staff writer predicts how teams will fair in 2010 By Steven Johns | Staff writer April is upon us and that means only one thing. Okay, two things — lots of homework, and, more importantly, the start of the 2010 Major League Baseball season. If last year seems like a long time ago, which it should since it was a long time ago, the Yankees won the World Series for the millionth time. Okay so it’s only their 27th, but still you know how I feel. But 2009 is in the past and 2010 is upon us and as I look into the crystal
ball I do not see the Yankees winning the World Series, or even getting there for that matter. In fact, my predictions are not nearly as chalky as those of many so called experts. (Last time I tried picking chalk was in the NCAA tourney and we all know how that turned out). So without further ado, here’s how the 2010 season is going to shape up. AL West My winner of the AL West is the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners certainly had the best offseason; picking up Cliff Lee, Chone Figgins and Milton Bradley. However, injuries could be the bane of the Mariners. Lee is already on the DL and number three starter Eric Bedard is out until mid-season. This being said, young talent like Franklin Gutierrez definitely makes the Mariners the team to beat in the west.
AL Central This year the AL Central is going to the Chicago White Sox. While their lineup not very awe inspiring, their pitching staff has the potential to be the best in the American League. Headed by Jake Peavy and Mark Buehrle, this rotation has five solid starters. After these two aces, the Chi-Sox have John Danks, a very good lefty, Gavin Floyd, who has thrown a no-hitter, and Freddy Garcia, who, though not great, is a solid five starter. The White Sox are not going to win every game by scoring 10 runs a game, but they are going to secure up the division with an outstanding pitching staff. AL East This is going to be one of the most exciting races in all of baseball. The Yankees, Red Sox and Rays all have a chance of winning the World Series. This year’s division championship, how-
ever, is again going to the New York Yankees. When it didn’t seem possible, the Yankees actually improved their roster. Instead of Melky Cabrera in centerfield, the Yanks have Curtis Granderson. Instead of Chien-Ming Wang, Javier Vazquez. Instead of Jason Giambi, Nick Johnson. So to all the Yankee haters, I’m sorry. Barring injuries they’re just too good to not win the division. Al Wild Card The Wild Card goes to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays are just full of good young talent, especially in the starting rotation. David Price, who has already shown how good he can be, is going to have a breakout season and Wade Davis is going to be the Stephen Strasburg of the American League. With Carl Crawford and Carlos Pena playing for
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Win for Phil is a win for good guys everywhere By Patrick Vinett | Staff writer
Every spring, people throughout the United States gather around their television sets to watch the Masters at the beautiful Augusta National, in Augusta, Ga. The lush rolling hills, the white crushed marble sand pits, the beautiful magnolias and the sounds of birds chirping may as well be nature’s carillon that spring is here and summer is on the horizon. By default, the Masters becomes four days of zero homework and everyone throughout the country asking, “Is Tiger winning?” This Masters wasn’t just like the rest. Though the tournament has been around for what seems like countless ages, the 2010 version was undoubtedly a big deal.
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It was Tiger’s first tournament play since his accident in November that led to his downward spiral in terms of general public perception. And though since 1997, Tiger has been golf ’s chosen one, this Masters taught us a new lesson. There is more to being an athlete than shear athletic ability. Yes, we saw a new Tiger at this Masters: he was smiling, he was courteous to the gallery and even cracked a few jokes. He appeared to be humbled and vulnerable, exactly what America needed to let Tiger be Tiger again. However, I am doing just what everyone else did and has been doing — putting the focus on Tiger. There is a bigger story here, the one of the meek, every man’s man of Phil Mickelson. Poor Phil. Ever since I can remember, Phil has been ragged on for his lack of physique (man boobs),
his inability to win in majors (even when leading by 2 strokes on the 18th!), and even for his newfound lax haircut (reminiscent of Phil from The Hangover.) Phil Mickelson, in this capacity, is what every father throughout America wishes he could be. He represents the good guys. In a sport dominated by egocentric, chauvinistic and/or alcoholic men (see Tiger or John Daly), Phil has always been the quiet, talented, goofy character who seems to always be right in the running with Tiger. Why don’t we hear more about Lefty, as Phil is so called? Phil is an incredibly gifted golfer. He can chip the ball well, he can putt, and, as viwers were able to see at the Masters, can drive the ball as well as Juan Pablo Montoya can drive an Indy Car (pretty darn well).
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By Laven Newsom | Staff writer Sophomore Mike Wooten participates in two of the most under-appreciated sports an athlete can compete in: shot put and discus. However Wooten has done nothing but excel in his obscurity having a competitive freshman campaign last year, finishing 11th at the Clemson and 28th at the Wake Forest Open and finishing the season strong with a 17th place finish at the ACC championships. This season Wooten has only improved on his strong first year finishing 9th at the Wake Forest Open and competing well in other meets. Wooten sits second on the team, just behind teammate Thomas Sensing, in both the discus and shot put highs on the season. Wooten competed in only one meet this indoor season and thus looks poised to have a strong spring season as he is well rested and ready. With Sensing set to graduate the future looks bright for Wooten as he is poised to have a breakout junior year. What first got you interested in throwing? I started throwing in middle school as a way to stay in shape and compete during the football off season. I was larger than other people and slower so I decided I would try the shot put.
Why did you choose Wake? I chose Wake Forest because it offered me the best opportunity for both a great education and to compete at the Division I level in athletics. You compete in both the discus and shot put, which do you enjoy more and why? I prefer discus over shot because it is my primary event and I’m much more competitive in it. I’m very small for a thrower but in the discus I can use my long arms and quickness to stay competitive. You had a very successful rookie campaign last year finishing; however, what are you looking to improve most on this season? This year my goals for the outdoor season are to throw 47 meters in the discus, 47 feet in the shot, and to finish top eight in the ACC championship meet in the discus throw. Do you prefer the outdoor or indoor season more and why? I only competed in one indoor meet this year which did not go particularly well. Last year I burnt out early during outdoor season, so coach and I felt it would be better if I waited till outdoor to really compete because discus is only thrown during the outdoor season. This way I save up my
legs and get an extended practice period before I compete.
My main focus this year is to stay more relaxed in the circle and be patient.
What’s the hardest part of being an athlete at Wake? The hardest part about being an athlete at Wake is being able to separate my emotions and thoughts from school work and practice/competition. I have a clean slate when I come to practice so that I can focus on the task at hand.
What are your plans to stay in shape over the summer? Over the summer I plan to train at my high school and lift with the high school football team. I will also play basketball and volleyball regularly both for fun and as a way to stay in shape.
What’s your favorite part of being an athlete at Wake? My favorite part about being an athlete at Wake is that Wake is unique because of its size and proximity so the athletes really intermix with the entire student body like they’re is nothing different about them. Some of my friends who play sports at bigger universities don’t really mix with non-athletes or even athletes from other teams. What is your favorite food at the Pit? My favorite food at the pit would probably be the mac and cheese or just the fruit/salad bar in general. The salad bar is very consistent and has many options. Goals for this outdoor season?
If you could change one thing about Wake what would it be? If I could change one thing about Wake I would add more apartment style housing for juniors and seniors because housing selection is a nightmare. What would you like your fellow students to know about the track team? I would want them to know that the track team really appreciates the support they gave us at our home meet. We only have one home meet every year and it’s nice to know that the student body has an interest in how we perform. What are your plans post-graduation? After graduating from Wake I plan on either finding a job in the finance sector or applying to an MBA program.
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Deacs lose third consecutive match to Virginia, 6-1 By Alex Rosell | Staff writer
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The men’s tennis team lost its third straight match on April 11, losing at Virginia 6-1. The loss follows disappointing showings versus Duke and at Virginia Tech, and drops the team to 11-8, including a 5-4 mark in ACC play. The Deacs knew coming into the game that they were in for a tough fight. Virginia is the top-ranked team in Division I and has not lost since Forman falling 3-4 at Kentucky over two months ago. The Cavaliers were also 28-1 overall with an 8-0 ACC record before the April 11 showdown. But despite Virginia’s intimidating résumé, the Deacs were still hoping to be pretty competitive in the match, considering their own stacked roster and standing as the No. 18 team in the nation.
Things did not go according to plan, however, and Virginia dominated throughout. The Cavaliers had nationally ranked doubles teams and singles players in every match, and managed to win every double match. The Deacons were more competitive in the singles matches, with junior No. 101 Iain Atkinson, falling in three sets to No. 39 Jarmere Jenkins (6-3, 4-6, 3-6). Atkinson is now 8-5 in his singles matches on the year, and is looking to improve upon his 10-12 singles mark in the 2008-09 season. The Englishman is also an impressive 9-2 during doubles matches this year. The strongest performance of the day for the Deacs came from one of their top players, senior Steven Forman. The California native upset the No. 3 singles player in the nation, Michael Shabaz, in a thrilling comefrom-behind victory. Forman was down a set but climbed back and pulled out the win, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. “I thought I played pretty well,” Forman said. “I got off to a slow start and he takes the ball really early so it’s hard to get a good rhythm against him. I had to kind of grind it out and weather the storm.” The victory also gives the senior a solid boost of confidence as the regular
season winds down. With postseason play looming, a win like this helps tremendously. “It’s like a milestone for my singles game and really lets me believe that I can play with anyone,” Forman said. Freshman Tripper Carleton out of Jenkintown, Penn., also played well in his singles match, but fell just short and lost to No. 9 Sanam Singh 5-7, 3-6. Junior Jonathan Wolff also came close to winning, but lost in a very tight match to No. 53 Drew Courtney 6-7 (1), 5-7. It was the story of the day for the Deacs, who played decently throughout but could not catch the necessary breaks to make the Cavaliers sweat a little. The team hosts ACC foes Boston College on April 16 and Maryland on April 18 before heading to Cary, N.C. for the ACC Championships. Forman is hopeful that the Deacs can put their best product out on the court for these upcoming events. “I think that we need to keep our heads up and realize that there is a lot of season still left with ACC’s and NCAA’s,” Forman said. “We are a young team and have really beaten ourselves up over close losses. We need to train hard but clear our heads and stay positive so we can do our best work coming up.”
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Junior Iain Atkinson smacks a one-handed backhand in a recent home match. The Deacs have dropped three in a row in the ACC.
Track and field performs well at Spec Towns Open
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Sprinter Kevin Smith races to the finish line in a recent home meet. The Deacs put up a strong performance at the Spec Towns Open in Athens on April 9 and April 10 as they prepare for the approaching ACC Championships. By Chris Landers | Staff writer
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Sophomore sensation Dina Nosenko continued her strong campaign this year with a personal best in the women’s 1,500m in the Spec Towns Open in Athens, Ga. held April 9 and April 10. Her time of 4:22.49 dominated the rest of the field and will most likely end up in the top 10 times this season in the East region. Behind her in the event was fellow sophomore Caitlin Crawford, who finished sixth by posting a time of 4:39.87. In the open portion of the 1,500, which allows all members of the time to compete rather than merely those who qualified, a trio of Deacons put up their best times of the season. Whitney Curry finished seventh at 4:54.72. Katy Swain took ninth place with a time of 5:04.21, and was followed swiftly by Kelly Laffey, who rounded out the top 10 at 5:04.70. To round out the women’s events, senior Alex Gove placed second in the open 200m at 26.05,
and Katelyn Wohlford took home the open 400m title with a season best 59.49. On the men’s side of the 1,500m, the trend of season bests continued as sophomore Thomas Morrison placed tenth in the invitational at 3:58.76. A total of six Demon Deacons participated in the open section, headed by the duo of Paul Loeser and Tom Finneran with times of 4:01.39 and 4:01.52, good enough for third and fourth overall, respectively. Also on the men’s side, senior leader Jon Reid continues to put forth quality efforts, shattering his previous best in the 100m with a time of 10.73, finishing fourth overall. In the 400m, junior Tyler Dodds finished fourth with an all-time personal best time of 48.40. In the field events, sophomore throwers Sarah Brobeck and Carmen Green both shined, posting personal bests in their events on Friday — Brobeck finishing 11th in the shotput with a throw of 40-02.00 and Green placing ninth in the hammer throw at 141-01. The next day, the pair placed seventh and eighth in the discus with Brobeck at 129-07 and Green at 125-05, respectively. For the men’s throwers, freshmen Ben Lincoln and Luke Hadden both excelled in the javelin.
Seniors perform well in NBA auditions at Portsmouth Invite. Former Demon Deacon standout seniors Ish Smith and Chas McFarland both took part in the Portsmouth Invitational April 7-10, a NBA draft showcase featuring the top 64 seniors in college basketball. Both turned in solid performances at the event. Smith led all players in the tournament with 32 minutes per game, dishing out 6.3 assists per game, the third highest of any player at the event, and hauled in 6.7 rebounds per game. McFarland scored 5.3 points per game and grabbed 6.0 rebounds per game. Unfortunately, neither player’s team made it past the second round of the competitive bracket.
Lincoln’s throw of 206-05 was good enough for fifth, while Hadden was not far behind — finishing seventh with a throw of 197-08. Experienced senior Thomas Sensing placed 13th in the shotput, peaking at the right time with a season-best toss of 180-01. Also generally pleased with his team’s performance, the men’s head coach Scott Hall had next weekend’s ACC meet on his mind. “The conference meet is so early, it’s like a halfway point. It’s good for our younger guys to get some experience, and for the upperclassmen, it’s time for them to bring some good performances,” Hall said. Hall also realizes that, with his predominantly young team, the underclassmen must play a big role next weekend.“ (The underclassmen) have made some young mistakes, but all in all they’ve progressed pretty good,” Hall said. “Our javelin throwers, sprinters and 800 guys have performed pretty well … they just have to relax. The ACC meet becomes so pressure packed, but it’s just another track meet.” Hall also said he felt his team was a little tired, saying that they would back off their training a bit in the coming week.
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But, we never see Phil as a dominant golfer, or even as an athlete. He seems like he’d coach a little league team, or watch Lost with a beer after work with the family — and this is exactly why we love Phil. He reminds us of our parents, and for middleaged people reading this, themselves. He gives us all hope that good guys can triumph, and that good things happen to good people. Phil has spent the last few years championing for Breast Cancer. His mother has fallen ill to the disease, as well as his wife. He has spent the last year or so sporadically partaking in tournaments, because he would fly home whenever needed to be with his wife and to care for his family. In fact, his wife wasn’t even supposed to make it to the Masters! However, she was there when he won, in much the same way he has been there for her. So, in a world and sport Mickelson dominated by Tiger, who seemingly couldn’t get enough of his women, we have Phil who has demonstrated what it means to be a loving companion and to treat the person you love with respect and dignity. I don’t know Phil personally, but he seems to have a big heart. He truly cares. You can’t help but smile when he hits a lucky shot, sinks a put, or even just makes a corny joke to the gallery as he slouches his way down the fairway. Unlike Tiger, he didn’t need to be humbled: he just is. Phil Mickelson is someone we should model ourselves after. However, most of us are just like Phil anyway. On April 11, Phil put on the green jacket for the third time, and by default the “good guys” across America put on the winning garb, as well. So tip a cap to Phil, raise a glass (if you’re over 21), and remember – if Phil can do it, so can we. Most of us won’t know the feeling of sinking a winning putt on 18 at Augusta, but we can all be good, loving people. So do it.
Golf standout Cheyenne Woods named ACC Player of the Month
Two soccer players selected to participate in U.S. Team camps
Sophomore Cheyenne Woods has been named the ACC Player of the Month for the month of April, the league announced April 13. The award comes on the heels of what has been a very successful recent run by Woods. The sophomore won her first collegiate event, the Bryan National Collegiate, on April 4. In the tournament, Wood shot a career-best 5-under 211 total and matched her 18-hole career-record with a 3-under 69 in the second round. Woods was also named Golfweek and Golf World Player of the Week for her victory. The team is currently preparing for the ACC Championships beginning April 16.
Women’s soccer players junior Bianca D’Agostino and freshman Alisha Woodson have been selected to take part in the U.S. Youth National Team camps taking place this month. D’Agostino will participate in the U-23 camp April 18-25 at Oregon State University. Woodson is currently competing at the U-20 training camp, which began on April 11, continuing through April 18, in Carson, Calif. Both players will play whole games during their camp. D’Agostino’s squad will face both Oregon State’s team and the University of Portland’s team, while Woodon’s crew will compete against Ajax women’s club and the U-18 national team.
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Women’s tennis defeats Va. Tech, loses next two at home By Gary Pasqualicchio | Asst. sports editor
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For the last couple weeks, all assistant coach Jon Stokke and the Wake Forest women’s tennis team have talked about has been Virginia, Virginia, Virginia. Stokke emphasized how the Cavaliers were better than their No. 40 ranking and how that match would be crucial to getting the Deacs into the NCAA Tournament. On April 11, after a 4-3 win over Virginia Tech the day before, the big Virginia match came, and it went. The visiting Cavaliers dropped the Deacs 5-2 and put a major damper on their NCAA hopes in a season that has been filled with close losses, injuries and lineup changes. In a warmup to the crucial tilt with their rivals from Charlottesville, Wake welcomed No. 69 Virginia Tech to Leighton Stadium on April 10 looking to snap a four-match losing streak. Sasha Kulikova and Kathryn Talbert got things started at No. 1 doubles with an easy 8-2 win. Junior Emilee Malvehy and senior Aileen Davis as well as sophomore Martina Pavelec and junior Kat Reveche finished the doubles John Turner/Old Gold and Black sweep with 8-5 wins. The doubles point was the first won by Senior Aileen Davis lunges for a volley against Duke. She and junior Emilee Malvehy were victorious 8-5. the Deacs since March 27 at Georgia Tech
and a key to their victory. “Everyone played better,” Stokke said. “The energy was good and it was nice finally winning one.” Things got off to a strong start in singles play as well, with four of the five singles courts getting off to 4-0 starts. Kulikova took her 4-0 start and destroyed the Hokies’ Martha Blakely 6-0, 6-0. “Sasha played great,” Stokke said. “I thought (Blakely) was their toughest out and that it was going to be at least a competitive match.” After Talbert fell 6-3, 6-3, Malvehy put the Deacs up 3-1 with an impressive 6-1, 7-5 win over Emily Lauten at fourth singles. After failing to serve out the match at 6-1, 5-4, Malvehy broke Lauten back and closed the match out on her serve on her second try. Needing only one more win in the remaining three singles matches, things got tight in a hurry for Wake Forest. Despite winning their first sets 6-2 each, Pavelec and Reveche were in significant trouble. Reveche, also nursing an ankle injury, began to cramp in her calves in the second set, dropping it 6-1 in obvious pain. Pavelec’s game began to drop in the second, which she lost in an easy tiebreaker 6-7(1-7). At sixth singles, sophomore Ryann Cutillo was in a struggle early in her match. Despite the cramps, Reveche was fighting in her third set while Pavelec found her game back, winning 6-2 in the third. Stokke pointed to one or two long points in the
beginning of the third, both going to Pavelec, as being the difference. “In the third set it come down to (Martina) keeping her head mentally,” Stokke said. “Once she got that big lead the girl wasn’t going to come back. Reveche and Cutillo would eventually fall but the Deacs had done just enough to earn their second conference win of the year. Despite the win over the Hokies, the Lady Deacs just couldn’t muster up enough to upset Virginia in their crucial showdown. The Cavaliers won the doubles point and four of the five first sets in singles on their way to a 5-2 win. Pavelec came back from a set down to upset the No. 42 player in the country 5-7, 7-6, 1-0 (10-8) and Kulikova continued her strong play with an easy 6-3, 6-3 win at second singles. The rest of the singles players were competitive, but couldn’t pull away in any of their sets. The Deacs didn’t have long to lick their wounds asdefending national champion Duke was coming to town April 14. The Deacs started off the match with No. 6 Duke by playing their best doubles of the season and winning the point. The top two teams of Kulikova/Talbert and Malvehy/Davis both won their matches to secure the point. However, singles play didn’t fare as well for Wake Forest as the Blue Devils won every first set en route to a 4-1 win. Pavelec, Kulikova, Malvehy and Reveche all lost in straight sets. Talbert managed to win her second set 7-5 when the match was called.
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Close but not quite enough was the story for the Diamond Deacs this week as Wake Forest was swept by number seven Florida State and lost 9-8 to Elon. The losses dropped Wake Forest to 10-25 overall and 2-13 in the ACC, keeping it in last place in the conference. Against the Phoenix the Demon Deacons came back from a three run deficit with four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 6-5 lead. However, the bullpen relinquished this slim lead in the top of the eighth by giving up three runs to the Phoenix. Elon added one run in the ninth to take a 9-6 lead. With a runner on first, freshman Mark Rhine launched a home run to left field to narrow the deficit to one. A ground out and a pop out, however, netted the Deacs yet another loss. This heartbreaking lost was all too familiar for Wake Forest. After being blown out in the first game of the weekend series, Wake Forest lost one-run nail biters in the final two games. “We’ve lost some heartbreakers. A ball here, ball there, we’re not at the top of the league but we’re certainly a lot more competitive than we are now,” junior Ryan Semeniuk said. “It’s a frustrating thing, but that’s the game of baseball.” Wake Forest has lost 10 games by two runs or less this season. Another game this season was lost in the 12th inning by six runs. This weekend continued the trend of blowing leads late and losing close games. After building an early lead Sunday, Wake Forest lost 17-16 to the Seminoles. The Deacs gave up three runs in the top of the first but the team rallied in the bottom of the first for six of their own. Freshman Mike Lubanski delivered the big blow with a two run double to deep centerfield. Sophomore Bentley Heyman drove in the final run of the inning with a solid single to right field to give the Deacs a 6-3 lead.
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money in the offseason, the Rays are going to have a phenomenal season. NL West The West is a very tough division this year. The Giants have a tremendous starting rotation, the Dodgers have a good offense, and the Rockies have just a good team, but my non-chalk winner is the Arizona Diamondbacks. This young team is set to have a breakout season. The acquisitions of Adam LaRoche, Kelly Johnson and Edwin Jackson are going to put the D-Backs over the top. Young phenom Justin Upton is going to improve on his stellar 2009 season and possibly compete for MVP. And with Brandon Webb getting healthy soon, the Arizona pitching staff is going to be great. NL Central This is probably the easiest division to prognosticate. The St. Louis Cardinals are going to win. Albert Pujols is enough, but Matt Holliday too! Oh, they also have Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright in their starting rotation. Enough said. Matt Hayes/Old Gold & Black
Freshman catcher Mike Lubanski hurries back to first base to avoid the tag. The Deacs were swept in their recent home series with Florida State before falling 9-8 to Elon. The Seminoles put up five in the third, but a bloop and two bunt singles by Wake Forest loaded the bases in the bottom of the third, allowing the Diamond Deacs to put up four runs of their own to take a 12-8 lead. A three run home run from Freshman Jayce Boyd pulled the Seminoles within one in the top of the fourth. Semeniuk added a home run for the Deacs in the sixth to make the game 15-12 in favor of Wake Forest. With a 15-14 lead, senior Joel Ernst came in to save the game. However, he gave up a two run double in the top of the ninth inning to allow the Seminoles to take the 16-15 lead. A ground ball allowed Florida State to go ahead 17-15. Sophomore Shane Kroker got the
Deacs within one in the ninth with a home run to left field, but Wake Forest still came up one run short. “We obviously hit the ball all right, we scored 16 runs, we gave up 17 or whatever it is,” Semeniuk said. “We’ve just got to put a more complete game together, I guess. We’ve been struggling all year to put all three facets (pitching, hitting, and defense) together, but you’ve got to keep plugging along.” Despite the rough ending to the April 11 game, the Wake Forest offense came alive, scoring a season high in runs. “Baseball’s one of those weird games where a few hits here and there will get you going. Hopefully myself along with everyone else, we can use (this weekend) as a jump start for the rest of the ACC season,
that’s all we can do.” The matchup on April 10 against the Seminoles resulted in yet another close game for the Deacs as they lost 5-4. After scoring four runs in the first three innings, the Deacs were shut out by the Florida State bullpen. Friday’s 10-1 blowout also saw the Demon Deacons being overmatched by the superior Florida State pitching. Wake Forest was only able to muster two hits against the Seminole pitching. “We’ve just got to keep coming out. We did some good things this week, but we lost two (close games),” Semeniuk said. “(Florida State) is a top 10 team in the country and we lost two games this weekend by one run, so we’re doing some things right, we’ve just got to stay sharp and keep plugging along.”
NL East While the Phillies have made it to the World Series two years in a row, injuries and a poor back end of the rotation is going to keep them out of the playoffs. The Atlanta Braves are going to win the East this season. A pitching staff that is comprised of Tommy Hanson, Jair Jurrjens, Tim Hudson, Derek Lowe and Kenshin Kawakami will strike fear in the eyes of every opposing manager. This is also Bobby Cox’s last year as manager, so the Braves are going to want to send him out a winner. NL Wild Card The Rockies will win the Wild Card due to their deep pitching staff (as shocking as that may be) and their great young offense. Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez will lead the Rockies to the playoffs. The World Series I think the Cardinals are going to beat the Rays to be the 2010 champs, hopefully they win it in October rather than November. This season is sure to be fun and exciting for the duration of spring, summer and even a little bit of fall. So now that the madness of March is over, kick back, relax and enjoy some baseball.
Bedford paces Deacs’ 10th place finish at Wolfpack Intercollegiate By Joe Maugeri | Staff writer
North Carolina 860 Wake Forest 892 After posting a strong showing at the Hootie Intercollegiate, the men’s golf team moved on to the Wolfpack Intercollegiate, where they looked to match their recent success. After getting off to a rough start, the Deacs were able to rebound behind sophomore Lee Bedofrd en route to a tenth place finish at the Wolfpack Invitational at Lonnie Poole Golf Club in Raleigh, N.C., on April 9-10. The Deacon squad was paced by the play of Bedford, who finished seventh overall at the event. The sophomore posted a three round score of 217 to lead the team by seven strokes.
Senior Brendan Gielow, who is ranked as the best collegiate golfer in the country by Golfstat, struggled on the first day of play, posting rounds of 76 and 77 before rebounding on the last day of play to shoot a 71 and finish in a tie for 41st with a score of 224. Sophomore Daniel Meggs got off to a rough start in his first round, but was able to recover and shoot scores of 73 and 74 in his last two rounds to finish tied for 51st overall. Senior Travis Wadkins and freshman Evan Beck rounded out the Deacon squad. Wadkins shot a three round score of 228 to finish in 59th place and Beck posted a total score of 234 to finish in 78th place. As a team, the Deacs got off to a rough start. Starting on the 13-15th holes, which are some of the most difficult on the course, the Demon Deacons struggled in the cool, wet playing conditions.
Bedford started the day strong with three birdies but also shot a double bogey and a triple bogey later in the day. Gielow struggled on the first day as well. After starting the day off four strokes over par through seven holes, Gielow double-bogeyed two of the first four holes in the second round to finish the day with scores of 76 and 77. “It was just one of those days,” Head Coach Jerry Haas said. “We got off to a rough Bedford start and just never got anything going.” With the first day behind them, the Deacs were focused on the final day of the event. “We hopefully took a little bit out of the after-
noon round and can hopefully jump into the top 10,” said Haas. And they did just that. After struggling throughout the first day of play, Gielow was back in typical form, shooting an even par score of 71. Gielow finished the event tied for 41st, marking the first time this year that the senior has finished outside of the top-20 in an event. Bedford also posted another strong showing, birdying the first two holes of his final round on his way to posting a team low score of 68, three strokes under par. The late surge propelled the sophomore into a seventh place finish.Beck rebounded as well, shooting a 75 to round out his card. The Wolfpack Intercollegiate was the last regular season event on the team’s schedule. The team is now preparing for their postseason, which begins with a trip to the ACC Championships at Old North State in Uwharrie Point, N.C. on April 23-25.
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The Springfest Street Fair on April 12 kicked off this week of events with everything from airbrush tatoos to psychic readings. Afterwards, students saw some of the university’s best student performers compete in the annual SpringFest Battle of the Bands with special guest judge, Miss North Carolina. The event raised awareness for the Nyanya Project, helping grandmothers of AIDS orphans.
Students enjoyed delicious, free ice cream on the Mag Quad. Later that night, all of the university’s a cappella groups performed together — for the first time! Admission to the benefit concert was free, although donations were collected to raise funds for the Nyanya Project. Later that night, students saw some myths get busted by Tory Belleci, star of the hit show Mythbusters.
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April 14 was a day of laughs with two comedic performances on campus. The AXE Twisted Humor Tour took over Pugh Auditorium and brought some free laughs to the Demon Deacons. The show’s all-star comedic line-up included Nick Kroll from The League and Whitney Cummings from Chelsea Lately. Lilting Banshees finished off the humor-filled night with a show in Brendle Recital Hall at 11 p.m.
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SPRINGFEST Two-time Grammy award winner Ben Harper headlines upcoming concert on April 21 By Caroline Edgeton | Managing editor The university’s annual Springfest season has sprung. Though there are plenty of activities students look forward to each year, the most anticipated event is most certainly the Springfest concert. With this year’s act being Ben Harper, who is set to perform in Wait Chapel at 8 p.m. on April 21, many students who have been longtime fans of Harper’s music definitely have something to look forward to. During a telephone conference with Harper, he said the new material coming from his upcoming album, Give ‘Til It’s Gone, will bring a new sound from his band, the Relentless 7. “I knew I just had to get back in the studio with those guys … we went back to see if the chemistry from Both Sides of the Gun was still what it might be,” Harper said. “About three weeks later we had collected about 15 songs and felt strong enough to be released with its own band and album to represent it.” Harper said the difference between the new album, which is set to be released sometime this summer, and Both Sides of the Gun is a more unified sound. “(The Relentless 7) is just defining what its sound is going to be,” he said.
Give ‘Til It’s Gone will not only feature a new, defined sound, Harper said for his listeners to expect more acoustic material and collaborations with music giants Ringo Starr and Jackson Browne. “The new song with Ringo is nine and a half minutes long,” Harper said, “and a lot of people have been advising me against keeping it that way (so it will be more accessible)… I’m keeping the whole thing nine and a half minutes. I think it’s the shit and I’m going to keep it that way.” In response to what songs to expect at the performance, though, Harper says to expect at least two new songs, songs off of White Lies for Dark Times, some older jams and “lots of acoustic stuff.” Though a large chunk of students have provided positive feedback in response to Harper being the Springfest performer, many were not pleased with the $25 they had to spend on the ticket. According to Matt Blei, attractions committee chair, the price had to be raised for budgeting concerns. “We still kept prices far, far below a normal Harper ticket ($60 or more),” Blei said. Blei also said that the decision process that went into choosing Harper was actually a pretty long debate between SU leadership members as well as the attractions committee. “We originally really wanted to revolutionize Springfest a little bit and bring a larger scale band to campus by means of co-partnering with the Joel. Basically, having concerts at the Joel would allow us to expand our budget tremendously, opening up a wider range of available contemporary artists that students would love,” Blei said. “However, dates and conflicting schedules prevented this from happening (but keep a lookout for it in the future!).” Originally looking into acts like the Zac Brown Band, MGMT and The Fray, Blei said the Student Activities Fee (SAF) “went through money pretty fast this year” and prevented the pursuit of other bands. “We released a series of random surveys asking about music preference, artist preference, venue preference, etc. and Harper actually won the survey as the most desired artist a few years ago and then won it again this year,” Blei said. “This gave
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us a pretty good idea that students wanted to see him perform.” “We liked Harper because he is very accessible as a casual fan. His music is easy to listen to and doesn't pertain to a very specific fan base,” he said. As part of the Campus Consciousness Tour, an environmental campaign started by Reverb, Harper along with previous Springfest and fall concert performers Jason Mraz, O.A.R. and Third Eye Blind have been participating in this green awareness project. “We actually haven't been focused on picking artists that are involved in the Campus Consciousness Tour. It never impacted our decision,” Blei said. “That being said, it's definitely not a bad thing that they are coming along with Harper. Sustainability is an important issue that students should be exposed to.” According to Harper, his involvement with causes like environmental awareness is simply something he is passionate about. “There’s just a natural, gravitational pull that gets a person trying to get the most meaning out of life, and (by involving myself with causes I am) finding meaning in different places,” Harper said. If you have not gotten your ticket yet, tickets are currently still on sale: $25 in advance and $30 the day of for students; $35 in advance and $40 the day of for the general public.
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Abroad Column | The Road Less Traveled
Tour of Berlin brings reminders of WWII Caitlin Brooks Staff columnist
On the long hike to our hotel in East Berlin, I am struck with one idea: this entire city is under construction. This observation is not an overstatement. During World War II, 90 percent of the city was destroyed by allied bombs. In the half decade that followed, the city slowly began its reconstruction; the East hindered more than the West because of the Soviet occupation. Today, the West has recovered as well as can be expected, but the East, no longer dived by the Berlin Wall, still lags behind. In a city that can hold
7 million people, less than 5 million dwell. What Berlin lacks in skyscrapers and dense population, it makes up for in memorials. Every corner marks the site of some grand historical event (most of them related to Nazi Germany, WWII and the ensuing Cold War). A truly excellent free tour of Berlin, conducted by an American from Georgia named Adam who sported a cowboy hat on this particularly fine day in Berlin, covered much of the city’s notable sites in just three hours. Most magnificent and striking of all these is the Berlin Holocaust Memorial or as it is officially known: The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. The memorial, consisting of 2,711 plain painted concrete slabs of varying heights, located just a block from the famous Brandenburg Gate, makes passers-by stare. The site of thousands of unmarked blocks rolling across the uneven ter-
rain invokes images of grave yards with their neat tombstones. The monument is intentionally vague. Completed in 2004 for the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, it has steadily drawn hordes of visitors to its labyrithnian pathways. Walking through the rows of concrete, you feel dwarfed by the sheer magnitude of the monument and disoriented by the intersections that all look the same. The entire experience is thoroughly unnerving. Equally so is the former site of Adolf Hitler’s bunker located just a block away. The area, once one of the heaviest guarded in Europe, is now a parking lot, completely unmarked in any way. White collar workers living in the apartments nearby park their BMWs on the gravel above the bunker. It is still there after all, though completely filled in with concrete by the soviets after World War II. Perhaps the most interesting monument was one of the most understated.
In the middle of Bebel Platz in the heart of East Berlin, a small glass window and a plaque are all that draw the attention of passersby to the monument to the 30,000 books burned by Nazis on this spot on May 10, 1933. On looking through the window, the observer sees rows upon rows of empty bookshelves with space enough for 30,000 volumes. The plaque displays the prophetic words of GermanJewish poet, Heinrich Heine, “Where books are burned, in the end people are burned.” He wrote these words in 1820, more than a hundred years before the atrocities of the Holocaust. The last and most hopeful monument of the tour is the most infamous: the last remnants of the Berlin Wall. For decades the wall stood as the physical embodiment of the Iron Curtain and the Cold War. The area between two barriers separating West Berlin from the rest of Germany came to be known as the death strip. East Berlin soldiers
had instructions to shoot anyone entering it. Then, in 1989, the wall fell, and movement throughout Berlin and Germany once again became free, and the city and nation were set on the path to reunification. Finally unhindered, the nation could recover from the horrors of the 20th century. The wall today speaks of this struggle. A long portion of the wall has been decorated by artists from across the world. Known as the East Berlin Gallery, this monument to peace contains murals ranging from the hopeful to the bazaar, but the most impressive part of this piece of history (to me at least) was walking to the end of the wall and staring at the foot of concrete that once divided the city. From the break in the wall, you could see both sides, and they both looked more or less the same to me.
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She Said | Illuminating Your Love Life
Disagreements strengthen couples Adrienne Alexander
Crazy In Love
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The film Crazy on the Outside, directed by and staring Tim Allen, was released this week on DVD. In this comedy the main character Tommy (Allen) gets released from prison and discovers life on the outside is even crazier than it was behind bars. Tommy moves in with his extended family and is suddenly overwhelmed with his eccentric sister, ex-girlfriend and former partner-in-crime all vying for his attention. To add to it all, he may just be falling in love with his probation officer, as well.
Top 10 Unusual Festivals Everyone loves an event to celebrate; it just seems that some places have a different set of priorities when it comes to what is worthy of gathering for. 1. Crying Baby Festival 2. Fish Swallowing Festival 3. Monkey Buffet Festival 4. Color Throwing Festival 5. Near Death experience festival 6. Naked Festival 7. Hole festival 8. Food Throwing Festivals 9.Baby-Jumping Festival 10. Phallus Festival
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It is difficult watching romance blossom under the shade of the magnolias when your own love life is troubled. Such has been my personal experience on our beautiful campus since spring has sprung. My wonderful, magnificent, wouldn’t-trade-him-foranything-in-the-world boyfriend and I were undergoing tense “negotiations” last week. You know that series of discussions that seems to recur within a given relationship? Every couple has at least one –– a subject on which partners don’t see eye to eye on. Fraught with conversational peril, the topic can feel like a minefield of miscommunication. My man and I have made it safely through ours –– again. But in the midst of the mental melee I remember wondering, “How did we get here? How did the person I love become my opponent and how can I help us to get back on the same side?” Because I happen to be dating a great guy, I think it is safe to assume that the issues that occasion-
ally arise in my love life occur for other couples as well. When the person you love most in the world wants something you cannot (or are unwilling to) give, you may feel torn because of your feelings of compassion. And when your own fondest wish meets with a firm “no” from your mate, you may be tempted to revert to the tantrum-throwing antics of a typical toddler. And why not? You want what you want, and at the moment you feel both powerless to acquire it and unable to adequately communicate your feelings in an attempt to persuade him or her. I found myself in a standoff of nearly tantrumworthy proportions only a few days ago, feeling as if my boyfriend and I were speaking completely different languages. At times I did not even feel certain that we were discussing the same topic. My position seemed to be a matter of common sense. And I felt that I was communicating as clearly as anyone could have. Yet somehow he failed to see that I was right, and the tension persisted. I am recounting these events because I hope that the clarity of my hindsight will help someone else avoid wasting precious moments fighting instead of loving. I was nearly at my wits’ end, blinking back angry tears as I said, “I just wish you would listen to what I am saying and understand how I feel.” After a brief pause my boyfriend replied, “I wish that, too.” For a moment I thought he was lamenting that he did not comprehend the com-
plexity of my experience. Then it dawned on me that his side of the issue was being just at painfully misunderstood as mine was. Just to be certain, I asked him, “Wait, you wish that about me?” “Mmm-hmm,” he answered. It was a life-changing moment. All of a sudden I saw myself, not as a helpless toddler, but as a loving companion empowered to share with another the gift I had desired for myself. My honey wanted to be understood. In my haste to be heard, I realized, I had become focused on my own goals to the exclusion of what mattered most –– loving my partner well. Subsequent conversations have been more pleasant and more productive as I have endeavored to be “quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” Our disagreement has not disappeared, but it has been diminished as a hindrance to harmonious interaction. Unless you’re living in some relationship cold war, with each side threatening to press the break-up button, you need not agree on every issue to live together peaceably. Differences of opinion are opportunities to learn and to grow. They don’t have to make or break your relationship. “She Said” is a bi-weekly column that presents one girl’s perspective on the college sex scene. You may contact her with your feedback or ideas at alexae7@ wfu.edu.
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Movie Review | Date Night
Comedy stars combine forces in a forgettable film By Trevor Greene | Staff writer
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Tuesday Trivia Every Tuesday night 8 p.m. in Shorty’s Compete to win prizes Ben Harper Ticket Pre-Sale Every day 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. in the Benson Ticket Office Shag on the Mag Ticket Pre-Sale Every day 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. in the Benson Ticket Office
Drink of the Week Gin Bucket List
With the last few weeks in the semester there is lots to do academically, but don’t forget about your social to-do list as well. Grab a few friends and drink up the last few nights of the semester 1 liter gin 1 can frozen fruit punch concentrate 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate 1 can frozen limeade concentrate 1 bottle diced cherries Fill a coffee can or metal bucket half full with ice and add the gin. Next, add the concentrates and cherries. Finally, shake the can until its ready to drink.
Date Night has two of the funniest people working right now as its leading duo. Having Tina Fey and Steve Carell as the stars gives this movie an incredible amount of potential, but on top of that, the smaller roles are literally filled to the brim with great comedic actors, big names and rising talent. To give you a taste, the movie features, James Franco, Mila Kunis, Mark Wahlberg, Kristen Wiig, Leighton Meester, Mark Ruffalo, Ray Liotta and Common, to name a few. So yes, going into this movie I had very high expectations, with a cast of this stature it would be impossible not to. And it delivers to an extent: it is an enjoyable ride, even if it’s not something you will think about the day after you saw it. The movie has a fairly Date Night simple setup: Starring | Tina Fey, Steve Carell Tina Fey and and more Steve Carell Director | Shawn Levy play Phil and Who’s it for? | Fans of The Claire Foster Office or 30 Rock a happy, albeit someRunning Time | 88 mins. what bored Rating | B married couple from suburban New Jersey. To spice things up they leave the kids at home and go on a glamorous date to the hippest restaurant in Tribeca. They are thwarted from getting a table by an extremely rude host, but refusing to be shut out on their big night, they steal another party of two’s reservation. This seems to work out for them, but midway through dinner they are approached by two thugs. The thugs assume that the Foster’s are the couple who made the original reservation, and proceed to take them out into a back alley and demand a mob boss’ stolen flashdrive. This leads the couple through roughly an hour of zany misadventures avoiding the mob and attempting to find the flashdrive, taking them all over New York City. Many of these scenes are quite funny, but some of the more over-the-top action sequences fall flat. This is one of my major problems with the film: the action sequences are competently shot and executed, but they just aren’t funny. Most of the laughs in this movie come from the dialogue and heavily improvised banter between the actors. The big set pieces and sight gags just don’t work as well. In addition to this, the plot becomes a bit too convoluted, incorporating typical clichés like crooked cops, and corrupt politicians. For a while, the thriller
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Tina Fey and Steve Carell play a New Jersey couple trying to spice up their routine but who end up over their heads in a mob scandal. side of the story begins to dominate, leaving the comedic side on the backburner. The film also attempts to make a statement about relationships and marriage, but this plot device is haphazardly thrown in at random times. While it manages to make a point, it is lazy and elementary. It seems like the creative forces behind this movie were more concerned with car chases and gunfights. The television personalities of the two main actors really come through in the movie. The witty neuroticism of 30 Rock’s Liz Lemon and the deadpan silliness of The Office’s Michael Scott are a large part of the characters. This is a major part of why their relationship works: the actors tread familiar water, allowing them to stay in their comfort zone. Since they have experience playing these types of characters, they slip into the roles seamlessly and can adlib without missing a beat. Without Carell and Fey, this movie would have been a huge misfire. Both the script and the direction are relatively bland, but this allows the stars a certain amount of freedom to take over and do
their own thing. Despite all of its flaws, the bottom line is that the movie is funny. If you go to this movie, you will laugh, probably a lot. The cast is just too charming and they play off each other incredibly. The scene between lowlife thief Taste (Franco) and his girlfriend Whip-It (Kunis) and the Fosters will have you in stitches the entire time. The only problem with this scene is that it is too brief. So here is my advice for this film — lower your expectations a bit and then go in and appreciate it for what it is: a group of gifted comedic talent improvising their way through a mediocre story. It is the type of movie you will laugh at during, but forget about pretty soon after. Also, make sure you get there early and stay late. The film features a hilarious trailer for the upcoming Will Ferrell/Mark Wahlberg comedy The Other Guys and ends with outtakes which demonstrate just how much improv was included in the film, and, unfortunately, how much funnier it could have been.
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Event Preview | RiverRun Film Festival
Festival to offer array of films for all tastes By Grace Beehler | Staff writer
Winston-Salem’s annual RiverRun International Film Festival returns this year to the home of the nation’s first Arts Council at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. RiverRun showcases new, independent, foreign, dramatic and documentary films by independent, international and student filmmakers. In addition to film screenings, the 10-day event features a community street festival, celebrity premieres and galas, filmmakers’ parties and a midnight screening. RiverRun was founded in 1998 and features an assortment of films, from unknown shorts to courageous documentaries to blockbusters. This year, films are categorized into several categories: Special Presentations, Narrative Competition, Documentary Competition, Mexican Sidebar, Late Night Films, Money and Power, Environmental Sidebar and Shorts. Some of these movies are not new, for example, there will be a screening of 2008’s stoner comedy Pineapple Express and 2001’s coming-of-age, Mrs.Robinson-esque Y Tu Mama Tambien. With the dozens of films to choose from,
here are several notable new films you shouldn’t miss.The Good Heart, directed by Dagur Kari and starring Brian Cox (Match Point, Running with Scissors) and Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine), is a dark indie comedy about an unlikely friendship that emerges after Jacques (Cox) meets Lucas (Dano) in the hospital. Lucas had just tried to commit suicide and Jacques had a heart attack. Jacques takes the homeless Lucas under his authoritarian wing. The two begin to build a bar, with Lucas as the aspiring bartender. Running and working this bar seems to be just the right therapy for these two damaged characters. For those interested in a dark, heavy comedy, this movie should please film enthusiasts. The Good Heart will be shown April 21, 24 and 25. I Am Love stars Academy Award-winner Tilda Swinton as Emma Recchi, the head of an elite Italian textile manufacturing family. The romantic drama (think Atonement) is set against the beautiful backdrop of modern-day Milan. The family needs to make a critical decision regarding the future of their family-owned company. At the same time, Recchi falls for a younger man
and embarks on a heated affair (think The Reader) that will be sure to bring unwanted consequences. The Italian film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, will be screened April 18, 20 and 25. Werner Herzog’s My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done is a thrilling think-piece starring the Oscarnominated foursome Willem Dafoe (Boondock Saints), Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road), Chloe Sevigny (of the popular television series Big Love) and Brad Dourif (Halloween). The film is based on a true story about a man who murdered his mother with a samurai sword. The mystifying, unique and bizarre events that unfold in the film are obvious characteristics of Herzog’s films. The characters dig deep to figure out why he killed his mother. This murder mystery will be screened April 24 and 25. Women Without Men, directed by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari, takes place in Iran during the summer of 1953. The CIA, backing the totalitarian Shah rule, organizes a coup d’état to overthrow the democratically elected government. The film is centered around four women who are brought together when their paths cross in a rural orchard garden.
The complex socio-political ramifications of the coup d’état are depicted around these conflicted women. It is a political thriller that is sure to ring true in today’s current political environment. The film will be screened April 16, 17 and 25. Suck, for either those who are all for the vampire obsession or for those who think it’s ridiculous, is a hilarious comedy — or parody — about a struggling band whose lead singer is turned into a vampire, thrusting the band into super-stardom. The Shawn of the Dead-type film stars Malcolm McDowell and Dave Foley. There are cameos by rockers Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins, Alice Cooper and Moby, and the soundtrack features Lou Reed, the Rolling Stones and David Bowie. Suck will be shown April 16, 17, 23 and 24. Be sure to check out the festival’s Web site (riverrunfilm.com) to see a full listing of the films.The festival runs from April 15 through April 25, so if you’re a film connoisseur or just in dire need of a break from studying for finals, head downtown and check out a movie. Most showings cost between $8 and $16 — much cheaper than a trip to Cannes or Sundance.
CD Review | Live in Skowhegan
Event Review | Moonchildren
Small sample album delivers big
Play confronts array of issues with drama, comedy
By Grace Beehler | Staff writer
to Hollywood Records, an offshoot of Disney. The label hosts tween talents When you think of rock and roll like Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and bands, female lead singers don’t imme- Jesse McCartney, a genre that couldn’t be diately spring to mind. You have Grace more different from Grace Potter and the Slick (Jefferson Airplane), Stevie Nicks Nocturnals. The Nocturnals are regulars (Fleetwood Mac), Janis Joplin (Big in the jamband scene. The band has a heavy tour schedule Brother and the Holding Company) and a handful of others, but within the with performances at festivals like Bonnpast 10 years, the options are pretty slim. aroo and Rothbury. They have toured Grace Potter and the Nocturnals might with Dave Matthews Band, the Black be one of the only genuine rock and Crowes and Gov’t Mule, roll bands fronted by a woman since but the Nocturnals have seen some mainstream the ’70s. It’s not that without Potter (lead success. The song “Falling vocals, organ, rhythm guitar) the Noc- or Flying” was featured on turnals wouldn’t be a rock and roll band. the season finale of Grey’s But Potter’s powerhouse vocals fill the Anatomy, “Apologies” was talented musicianship with unique, featured on One Tree Hill swampy, down-home soul in a way and the soundtrack to Tim that even most male vocalists couldn’t Burton’s Alice in Wonderprovide. And although her voice brings land featured their cover to mind Bonnie Raitt, Potter prefers of Jefferson Airplane’s to be compared to the likes of Gregg “White Rabbit.” Recorded in Skowhegan, Maine, the Allman and Chris Robinson of the album is a seven-track recording, just Black Crowes. a snippet of the entire The rockers (Potter, show. Though the band bassist Catherine Popper, guitarists Scott Live in Skowhegan does well in the studio, they thrive in front of an Tournet and Benny Band | Grace Potter and the audience. Often extendYurco and drummer Nocturnals ing songs into longer, Matthew Burr) hail Genre | rock instrumental jams, the from Vermont and Best Song| “Ah Mary” band turns radio-worformed in 2004. With thy songs into powerful three studio records out Grade | Ashowcases of each memsince then (Original ber’s talent. The album Soul in 2004, Nothing But The Water in 2005 and This Is Some- opens with “Ragged Company,” a slow where in 2007), the band is re-releasing burning ballad heavy on the vocals and their live album, Live in Skowhegan, organ. Potter’s playing on her Hammond B3 which was previously only available on iTunes, in CD format on April 17 for organ adds a deep, jazzy blues backdrop Record Store Day. The band is signed to the otherwise simple song. “Stop the
Bus” picks up the tempo with a catchy melody and chorus about being on the road touring. “Apologies” is another slow-burner. The slide guitar wails in the background as Potter belts out the lyrics with her swampy-sweet voice. The lead singer, with pipes that sound like she had a diet of Jack Daniels, cigarettes and molasses, doesn’t just prove her worth singing and playing her Hammond B3. She has also proven herself in terms of her songwriting ability, “Big White Gate” being a prime example of this talent. Written about her dying grandmother, the Hammond whines as Potter belts out, “No I ain’t no holy roller / but you go tell your king / that all the folks up in heaven might like to hear me sing.” Some highlights from the show — like the high-energy “Mastermind,” bluesy romp “Nothing But The Water” and light and upbeat “Ain’t No Time” — did not make the cut for the album Live in Skowhegan still shows off the power and energy of the band, though “Ah Mary” is a strong and rocking example of this energy. The song rolls from a quiet verse to a rollicking chorus. Live in Skowhegan is just a sample of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals’ talent. This album allows the band to take the studio albums to an entirely different level. Potter’s powerhouse vocals, combined with the organ and slide guitar, provide a throwback to the height of rock and roll in the early ’70s. The band’s next full-length studio album, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, will be released on June 8.
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After a heated competition in the Iron Chef contest on April 7, the Greek team and their leader, university executive catering chef David Seaton, were awarded the Golden Skillet.
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Moonchildren takes place in a 1965 communal apartment for college seniors full of anxiety, drama and laughs. By Katherine Marshall | Staff writer The university’s production of Moonchildren opened April 9. Written by Michael Weller (best known for Hair), the show is an interpretation of the quintessential college student’s struggle for meaning set in a conflicted 1960s America. Its undercurrents are especially relevant to those facing graduation with uncertainty and anyone who questions the relevance of one’s life. Just under two hours (including intermission) long, Moonchildren spans a scholastic year in the lives of eight college students living together as they grapple with issues of the day like legitimacy of the war in Vietnam, the cultural emergence of homosexuality and existential crises. The interpersonal and internal conflicts that provide for most of the drama are set against the backdrop of these greater societal issues, making for a heavy and complex production. However, there is some much needed comic relief provided by some wellwritten characters and some great performances. Sophomore Cam Roberts plays Norman, the aloof, introverted bookworm who is incredibly endearing and lovable yet frighteningly wrapped up in his own existential crisis. Roberts does an excellent job of mastering the complexities of Norman, and is able to go from having the entire audience laughing in the opening scenes to commanding their attention in his thought-provoking anti-war activities. His deadpan way of speaking punctuates the quick, playful nature of the dialogue between Mike and Cootie. The interplay of Cootie and Mike, played by sophomore Jake Meyer and freshman Dean Guerra, also provides for some welcomed comic relief. It’s senior Chelsea Murphy, however, who draws the most laughs in her hysterical portrayal of landlady Mrs. Willis. Sadly, this is Murphy’s first and
last production at the university, but she certainly went out with a bang. Murphy enjoyed being in Moonchildren just as much as the audience enjoyed watching her. Although the players do their best to keep the show lively (and they do so with an undeniable degree of success for the most part) the script is lackluster at times, and leaves the audience without a complete understanding of the characters. It tries to tackle an immense amount of issues — from inter-roommate love triangles, to depression, to the Vietnam War and more — and as a result comes off as convoluted. It definitely gets the audience thinking, but would probably do better to narrow the breadth of the issues it takes on. The directing by Sharon Andrews stood out as exceptional. Murphy remarked that she loved working with Andrews, who “pushes her actors to always understand the motivation behind their character’s words and actions.” Andrews led the cast through a month of four-hour rehearsals to tweak every moment and emotion. Put on in the intimate Ring Theater, Moonchildren consists of a simple but well made set depicting the living room of the students’ apartment where all the action takes place (it’s not really a plot play, but rather more focused on character interaction). Audience member senior Lauren Wright, commented that the stage setup looked “intimidating, but definitely made the performance more intimate.” Overall, Moonchildren was certainly a thought-provoking and engaging production, although it’s heaviness might not suite every taste. The comedic talents and character portrayals of the gifted cast made the show enjoyable and worth seeing. Don’t miss the upcoming shows April 15 –17t at 7:30 p.m. and April 18 at 2:00 p.m.
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Concert Review | Major Lazer
DJs mix it up at Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill By Carleigh Morgan | Contributing writer
By the end of the night I could have peeled off my soaked layer of clothes like a second skin. Sweat and beer fumes and the mugginess of a spring night masquerading as summer filtered through Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, which was alive and thumpin’ with the phresh beatz of Sleigh Bells, Rusko and Major Lazer on March 30th. My friends and I arrived at the tail end of Sleigh Bell’s set, a more of a heavy metal departure from the dubstep scene that nevertheless still had the crowd belting out song lyrics. They were promptly followed (and shown) up by Rusko, an English dubstep producer who has spearheaded the dubstep movement. Almost immediately after the beat dropped and Rusko began dub beat juggling, the crowd erupted into a frenzy of cheers and hollers. The set had begun with Petey Pablo’s “Raise Up,” a rap ode to North Carolina that was transformed into a crunk-as-hell dubstep track the minute the speakers warbled forth the resounding bass beats crafted by this English DJ’s pir-
ouetting fingertips. The dancefloor, which was packed with a wide array of Chapel Hill scenesters, hipsters and misfits, also boasted the concert anomaly. Quite a few completely ordinary looking folks who were unabashedly geeking out to the quintessential wa-wa-wobble that gives dubstep its signature bass loaded feel. Rusko was on point, with the combination of alcohol, fatigue and meth. Yes, he did giddily announce that he had tried meth on the tour bus that day. Still, none of this impacted his performance in the least. He kept the crowd entertained and persistently flattered by constant declarations like, “I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA!” He also had astonished shouts like, “I had NO IDEA you guys could rage so hard!” The ongoing professions of love from the most talented dubstep DJ/producer in the game pitched everyone into a tizzy. This manifested itself in a jam packed dance floor, everyone’s bodies and heads undulating like a crowd hypnotized into imitating slow motion whiplash. For a few hours, the concept of wallflower was something that this crowd refused to grasp. The only people near walls were the unfortunate souls who couldn’t climb
railings or banisters or forcibly jostle their way into the dense arrangement of souls on the hardwood dance floor. Rusko’s set was peppered with trance tracks and the occasional modern one. For example Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” was rendered with gritty bass edits. Once his set ended, we were given a brief reprieve to catch our breaths, wipe the sweat from our brow, and remove bits of clothing swamped with the musk of dirt and sweat. Major Lazer, the pseudonym for DJ combo Diplo and Switch, didn’t give us much time to rest. In a word, they were brilliant, and their album Guns Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do, is just about the hottest dancehall album released to date, period. The audience, myself emphatically included, went nuts. Steam and mist and evaporated sweat twirled about the room, accentuating in trippy, dazzling colors the lazer show occurring over the crowd’s head. Diplo and Switch kept their set pretty straightforward, sticking relatively closely to the album formula and not deviating at all, as Rusko did, by incorporating other non-original tracks. Skerrit Boy hyped the crowd up with erratic jump-
ing, tossing out foam lazers and bounding about stage like a primal animal on the hunt for a daggering partner. Luckily, Mimi was there to buffer his fall from each of the two aluminum ladders dragged out on stage. After the epic fall he continued the spectacle by leaping from tables and mounted wall speakers. He was essentially going completely bonkers over the audience’s enthusiasm and energy. The highlight of the night, hands down, was when Diplo grabbed the mic mid-show. The show had been halted when a gaggle of girls stormed the stage and starting bumpin’ and grindin’. At this point, Diplo publicly announced: “Major Lazer loves North Carolina!” The crowd screamed, communicating a hearty “backatchya!” When the concert ended, my friends and I sauntered into the sticky night air, stretching muscles and limbs and necks sore from hours of crunk dancing. Eardrums buzzing with temporary tinnitus, we all stopped and took advantage of our ability to hear one another speak again by shouting something to the effect of “That. Was. F***ing. AWESOME!”
Nutrition Column | We are what we eat
The WAKEing Dead | By Cory Bullock
Minor changes to your diet lead to healthy living By Samantha Hoback | Staff columnist
Fashion Column | Short and Chic
Go green with your Shag on the Mag dress Nilam Patel Staff columnist
Spring is finally here. Do you know how one can tell the change of seasons? It’s not by the calendar or by the temperature; it’s by what clothing people are choosing to wear. People’s insides (emotions) usually reflect their outsides (expressions); but in this case, people’s “insides” have been reflected by their clothing choices. I’ve noticed an increase in bright colors, cotton, shorts, polos, hats and sandals. A lot of students started spring off with their trips to Carolina Cup this year. The ladies donned pretty sundresses with matching hats while the men wore their best Southern Tide tie with their choice of shorts/slacks and Sperry’s –– The epitome
of preppy spring attire. While I’m not disagreeing with these outfits of choice, I’m just a little concerned at the frat stains acquired during this day. Please ladies, keep yourself and the gentlemen around you in check. Lilly’s shaking her head in disapproval of you. Springtime does not mean that you have to look your preppy best wherever you go. You certainly do NOT have to be “preppy” to dress well in the spring. For instance, just wearing brighter colors and cooler fabrics can easily transition your wardrobe. Wearing dresses, shorts and sandals can easily transform a “late winter-early spring” outfit. So, when you’re staring into your closet looking for something to wear to Shag on the Mag, don’t think that you need to go out and buy a new dress for the event. Be resourceful (and green!) and wear a dress that you already have. Dress it up with jewelry and shoes or dress it down with a cardigan. If you still don’t find a dress to wear, borrow one. It’s becoming a growing trend for girls to hold “swap parties” where they will bring clothes that they no longer wish to wear and then
trade them for others. While you don’t have to give away your clothes forever (I would die before I gave away any of my pieces), you can certainly let your friends borrow them and hopefully they will let you borrow their dresses. The topic of shoes always comes up because they can literally make or break your outfit. Please don’t wear heels to Shag on the Mag. Please save your shoes, please, please, please! If you’ve ever walked on grass while wearing heels, you will know the damage done to your shoes, plus it keeps you from walking properly and it definitely won’t let you dance the night away. Wear sandals or flats. The comfier the shoes the better. If it’s raining (I’m crossing my fingers that it does not), wear your rain boots! You won’t look silly because everyone else will be in the same predicament as you. Boys have it easy because they can wear their slacks, shirts and ties in almost any color/fabric combination while still looking amazing. Girls have a little bit harder but definitely try to be resourceful when thinking of outfits. Your wallet will thank you.
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On April 14 many students gathered in Pugh for the AXE comedy tour, an event brought to campus as part of Springfest. Comedians from Comedy Central, Chelsea Lately and NBC preformed.
running a couple of miles an average of five times a week reIt’s tough to stay on track nu- quires around 2200-2500 calotritionally as a college student, ries a day. especially since the meal plan Most of these calories need is limited to one or two dining to come from complex carbolocations on campus. hydrates and lean proteins, but Athletes, especially, have to your body also needs a small make sure they are getting a amount of good fats. well-balanced diet so that they Fat helps cushion joints and can stay in top shape for com- protect bones from injury, so it petition. is especially important for runWhether you’re a member ners and athletes who perform of a sports team or just a rec- high-impact physical activities reational runner like me, it is to eat enough good fat. important to be aware of what Raw nuts and nut butters, you are feeding yourself on a olive oil, avocado and fish are daily basis. good sources of fat that will When you eat is just as im- keep you at your peak level of portant as what you eat, start- performance. ing with a nutritious breakfast The most important nutrient and eating several small meals that an athlete needs is water. throughout the day. Everyone has heard the rule If you run or workout in the that we should drink about morning, you may not want to eight glasses of water daily, but eat a big breakfast just before this can sometimes be difficult. hitting the gym. Sugary sodas and tea, highA simple calorie fruit piece of fruit drinks and or a small lemonade do Whether you’re a member granola bar not count as of sports team or just a recwill give you adequate the energy sources of reational runner like me, it is you need for water. the morning important to be aware of what In fact, you are feeding yourself on a routine. Afp e o p l e ter the gym, daily basis. When you eat is just would be though, it is a m a ze d as important as what you eat. at the difimportant to refuel your ference it body with makes to cut a balanced out liquid breakfast of carbohydrates and calories entirely and use water protein. to quench their thirst instead. At the Fresh Food Company, Small changes can make a bagel with peanut butter is a drinking plenty of water easier: great option. You can concoct a investing in a reusable water fruit and yogurt parfait, or you bottle and keeping it with you may prefer a vegetable omelet. at all times is a way to remind If you make breakfast in yourself to drink water when your room, keeping low-sugar, you are thirsty. whole-grain cereal on hand is Before each meal, you should a good way to recover after a drink a glass of water. workout. Also, ordering water at resIf you workout during the taurants will not only keep you day, it is just as important to hydrated but save you money refuel within fifteen minutes to since it’s free at most establishhalf an hour after you finish. ments. You can grab a protein bar at Just because you’re running the Sundry, drink a glass of low- or playing a sport doesn’t mean fat or skim milk, eat a bowl of you have to limit yourself to cereal or have a sandwich made protein shakes. with lean meats and vegetables. The best way to feel energized As long as you are getting and stay healthy and active is to some good complex carbohy- maintain a well-balanced diet drates and lean protein, the and drink plenty of water. possibilities are endless. Take my word for it: after a Anyone who is active requires few weeks, you won’t miss the more calories every day. For soft drinks or the ice cream suninstance, a 21-year-old female daes!
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Restaurant Review | Old Salem Tavern
Historic restaurant proves perfect for a special occasion By Jessie Ammons | Staff writer
On a Saturday evening, my boyfriend and I embarked on a mere 10-minute drive to Old Salem. We parked and walked to the Old Salem Tavern to be greeted by a hostess and servers dressed in 19th century costumes. Rustic wide-paneled wood floors creaked beneath our feet as we walked to our seats in a room to the left. Our waitress brought us a basket full of sourdough rolls and gingerbread-cornbread muffins and lit a little Moravian wax candle at our table. Although there was no overhead music to mask the inevitable silence that comes with enjoying homemade bread, it did add to the complete immersion into another century, far away from the university. I opened my menu to find an array of seasonal southern-
inspired dishes with unique flavor pair- I ordered what is apparently a menu ings. Chef John Deschler, who trained mainstay due to popularity: pumpkin at the Culinary Institute of America in and sunflower seed crusted salmon. New York, clearly knows what he’s doing. It came served over a bed of wilted Appetizers included spinach drenched sweet potato fries, fried Old Salem Tavern with blood orange green tomatoes, and a Location | 736 South Main vinaigrette. Now, caramelized pear salad. I eat quite a bit of Even more impressive Hours | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. – Fri. good food, and I’m a 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m. Sat. were the entrees, which salmon fan, so when ranged from a simple I say this was amaz5 p.m.-9 p.m. Mon.- Sat. vegetable green curry Serving | Southern & Moravian dishes ingly — perfectly – over Basmati rice to cooked, I mean it. crab cakes, cornmeal Dress | Dressy Casual And it was. crusted catfish, and Price Range | $13 - $25 Across the table southern style butwas a caramelized termilk fried chicken Rating | Apear salad. It came breast. out, to our delight, Old Salem Tavern uses fresh and local complete with almost an entire pear, ingredients and regularly rotates their plenty of toasted pistachios, a sprinkling menu accordingly, so offerings vary. of dried plums and just the right amount
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of blue cheese crumbles. The pear was almost dessert-like and the key lime vinaigrette was light and an unexpectedly wonderful flavor addition. Luckily, we saved room for dessert, which includes traditional Moravian gingerbread and apple cake with caramel sauce and candied pecans. I, however, could not turn down a personal favorite: southern-style bread pudding. Again, the portions were just right, and a lovely lump of raisin-filled bread in a pool of creamy sweet deliciousness topped with fresh strawberries was brought out. I must say that it’s not the best bread pudding I’ve ever had, which is in contrast to the rest of our meal; but, it was pretty drool-worthy, nonetheless. I put my fork down with ultimate satisfaction: an undeniably fresh and skillfully-crafted meal. I felt
as if my grandmother was cooking for me, except a lot better. There is one downfall to the Old Salem Tavern and it may be predictable: cost. While the prices are fair for the quality of food, it is certainly no place to visit on a tight college budget. Additionally, a 15 percent gratuity is automatically added, bu the overall experience is certainly worth a slight splurge. The Tavern offers lunch seven days a week and dinner every night except Sunday. Their lunch menu lives up to the creativity of dinner: fried oyster spinach salad, Moravian-style meatloaf, burgers and sloppy joes. There is truly something for everybody, but always with a unique twist. Old Salem Tavern takes a step back in time but with innovative and contemporary food; what a great combination.
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Heart to Heart | A guide to college living
Add superfoods to your diet to make big health changes Kelsey Korey Staff columnist
Have you ever imagined having the ability to lower cholesterol, reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease and boost your mood without using a single drug? Well you can stop imagining because the answer is clear. Adding these so called “superfoods” to your diet can do all this and more without the harmful side effects of a drug. Elizabeth Somer, a well-known nutritionist and author, said, “50-70 percent of suffering could be eliminated by what people eat and how they move: heart disease, diabetes, cancer and hypertension
can all be impacted. Every superfood is going to be a ‘real’ unprocessed food.” Salmon: omega-3 rich. The omega-3s you get in fish help prevent heart disease, memory loss, and even arthritis. There is evidence proving that it can reduce depression, as well. Omega-3s are most prevalent in cold-water fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines (maybe it’s time you took advantage of the sushi addition to campus). Blueberries: the antioxidant superfood. Not only are blueberries packed with antioxidants, but they are also high in potassium and vitamin C. They are even an anti-inflammatory. The great part is that both frozen and fresh blueberries offer the same health benefit. The darker the blueberry, the more antioxidants and this is true of all fruits and vegetables. Broccoli: the cancer fighting superfood. There is not enough time to mention all of the nutrients found in broccoli. Fiber, calcium, vitamin C and
vitamin K just to name a few. Not only does broccoli fight cancer, but it also boosts the immune system, supports cardiovascular health, builds strong bones and fights birth defects. Broccoli is one of the most nutrient dense foods available so eat it up! Oranges: vitamin C is only the beginning. It is well known that both oranges and orange juice contain high amounts of vitamin C which we all know is important. What you may not know is that oranges also contain the nutrients imperative to heart health and cancer prevention. As humans, we are unable to manufacture vitamin C in our bodies which means we need a constant replenishment of the vitamin. Eating oranges has been linked with increased mortality rates as well. Spinach: Popeye was right. Spinach is high in vitamins and minerals and extremely low in calories. It helps prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease and cataracts. Spinach also contains age-defying nu-
trients. Come on, don’t you want to look just like Popeye? Yogurt: the calcium superfood. You’ve heard it a million times, calcium is imperative to bone health and building strong bones which is 100% true. Not only does yogurt have the benefit of high calcium levels, but yogurt (especially Greek yogurt) contains probiotics which is a type of bacteria that protects your body in a number of ways. It helps fight breast cancer as well as aids in digestion. Yogurt can also reduce the risk of stomach ulcers. Just make sure it’s low fat! Dark chocolate: need I say more. Dark chocolate is chalk full of antioxidants that aid is lowering blood pressure. Look for it with 60% or higher cocoa content and you’re good to go. Similar to how darker fruits and vegetables contain higher levels of antioxidants, the darker the chocolate, the better. We can all afford to add a little more of these superfoods to our diet!
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Face-off: debating the hiring of Jeff Bzdelik By Gary Pasqualicchio | Asst. sports editor When I first heard the news of former Head Coach Dino Gaudio’s firing, the prospect of getting a hot young assistant coach intrigued me. My first thought was that Butler coach Brad Stevens would be the man for the job. He was young, confident and coming off the best season for a mid-major in the history of the 64-man NCAA Tournament. Should Stevens be lured elsewhere, Wright State’s Brad Brownell, Northern Iowa’s Ben Jacobson or Xavier’s Chris Mack also fit the bill of mid-major up-and-comer. Which is why you can understand my shock and disappointment when Colorado Head Coach Jeff Bzdelik’s name surfaced as the leading candidate. Bzdelik isn’t young, he’s 57. He isn’t a post-season winner (the main reason cited by Wellman for Gaudio’s dismissal) with an 0-1 NCAA record. He wasn’t coaching a successful team, the Buffs were just 36-58 in three years under his watch, including a dismal 10-38 in Big XII play. Which leads me to bang my head against the wall and ask “why?” My hope is that all along Wellman was targeting Stevens, who was retained by Butler, but that still doesn’t make this a great fallback plan. I fully believe that Bzdelik is a good man with the character and principles that Wake Forest needs, but does he have the basketball wherewithal to elevate this team to “elite” status? Obviously, there is more to the story then W/L record, as Athletic Director Ron Wellman told reporters to “dig deeper” than those simple numbers. However, I keep on digging and haven’t found much to change my opinion. After three years as an assistant at Davidson and seven more at Northwestern (where he shared a spot on the staff with Wellman, interestingly enough), Bzdelik got his first head gig at UBMC. In two seasons with the Retrievers, Bzdelik was 25-31 before he headed to the pros. After 15 years and time with four NBA organizations, Bzdelik was named the head coach of the Denver Nuggets in 2002. He led the team to a less-than-satisfactory 27-55 record before posting the worst season in franchise history the following
season at 17-65. Drafting Carmelo Anthony and winning 43 games in 2004 weren’t enough to save Bzdelik, who was fired on Dec. 28, 2004. Air Force Academy immediately picked him up and he had the first major success of his coaching career. Bzdelik was 50-16 in two seasons with the Falcons including an NCAA appearance and an NIT semifinal. Upon leaving the Academy after two seasons, Bzdelik ended up in Boulder where he posted three straight losing seasons. By Connor Swarbrick | Production manager If you’re keeping track at home, that makes Bzdelik’s career record as a head coach 198-264. Athletics Director Ron Wellman fired Dino You can argue the talent on those teams, but Gaudio and hired who? What has this guy ever I argue that it’s the head done? How is this going to coach’s job to recruit talent. solve our postseason woes I also bring up the point that Wellman cited to justhat Bzdelik didn’t stay at tify firing Gaudio. Hell, any job long enough for how do you even say this his recruits to settle in and guy’s name. develop. You can argue that Those are the questions Bzdelik knows the game of being asked on the message basketball; I certainly agree boards and on the Quad by with that statement. No the Demon Deacon Faithman lasts three decades in ful. both phases of the game Step back. Calm down. without knowing a thing And carefully consider or two about it. what has transpired before But is Jeff Bzdelik really passing judgment. the man to grab this proWellman, an administraBorn: gram by the throat and take tor with a rare family-first it to the next level, what attitude, did what he felt December 1, 1952 (age 57) Wellman apparently felt he had to do to help the Birthplace: Gaudio couldn’t do? That basketball program take the is certainly up for debate. next step. Merely reaching Mount Prospect, Illinois While Bzdelik wasn’t the postseason is not, and College: exactly playing with should not, be the goal of house money at places this program. Wellman Illinois-Chicago (‘76) like Air Force and Colorealizes we should not be Years in coaching: rado, the expectations are on the rolling the quad to higher in the ACC, by far celebrate 8/9 matchup in 33 the toughest conference the NCAA tournament. Last job: he has coached in. The As ESPN’s Andy Katz cards are on the table and (who disagreed with the Colorado Bzdelik needs to reign in move) wrote in his blog Career college record: Gaudio’s recruits and field Wellman should be credsome form of a respectable ited with the grace in 111-105 team next season. For which he made the change. NCAA Tournament record: 0-1 now, I advise everyone to Unlike many in the indusjust wait and see what the try he was straight forward coming weeks hold. Hopeand honest. He also gave fully the Deacs’ top recruiting Gaudio the credit he deserved class will remain committed amidst the whirlwind for stabilizing a program and a university after of change and things will work out. Still, with Skip Prosser’s passing. He represented Wake Forest this hire, one can’t help but wonder if the Wake with the utmost elegance and he didn’t sacrifice Forest basketball program is headed in the right academics while recruiting great talent. But as direction for the 2011 season and beyond. Wellman said, Gaudio just didn’t get the job done.
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Jeff Bzdelik
After losing three players to the NBA in the last three years and graduating four seniors this year it was an appropriate time for change in a program that has underachieved on the court. Jeff Bzdelik, Wellman’s choice, is the right man for the job because he knows how to build, run and maintain a program. He has done it all: increasing fan attendance at Colorado by 40 percent, raising money for new facilities, and focusing on academics. He has coached at Davidson, Air Force and Northwestern – all academically focused institutions and had success. Jeff Bzdelik is the right man for the job because he understands the next level. The goal of almost every recruit is to ultimately make it to the NBA and Bzdelik has been there. He understands what it takes to play at that level. He counts many current and former NBA players as friends. His journeyman career also means he has a wealth of contacts within the basketball world at all levels and that will pay dividends on the recruiting trail. Jeff Bzdelik is the right man for the job because he can coach the game and develop his players. This may have been the biggest issue with the previous regime. Wake has great talent but has not been able to develop that talent to produce positive results. Players like rising juniors Tony Woods and Ty Walker are not performing to their potential. Bzdelik’s “Princeton” style offense (a term he despises) will provide a rigid environment that is more conducive to individual improvement. Bzdelik’s coaching style has been molded from the best. His resume includes references like Pat Riley and Gregg Popovich. His experience on the bench with the best will prove invaluable. Lastly Jeff Bzdelik is the right man for the job because Ron Wellman has a gut feeling that this is the right man for the job. And that is good enough for me. Sure it is a little strange that almost all of Gaudio’s staff is staying on. Is that just to keep the recruits or are these people Bzdelik wants on his staff? No, it’s not convincing to mention APR as a reason a coach has been successful because that is not a problem here and results will tell the true story, but give the man a chance to meet his payers and maybe even coach a few games before you decide Wellman made the worst decision of his career. If you are reading and commenting on the message boards click on the Colorado message boards their sentiment speaks volumes to the type of coach and person he is. I have a feeling this will be a home run for Wellman, a slam dunk for Bzdelik and a win for Wake Forest as the program will make progress toward the goal of being a legitimate contender late into March.
THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE IS PROUD TO CONGRATULATE THIS YEAR’S POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS BOSTON COLLEGE Steve V. Aponavicius / Football Kelly Ann Henderson / W-Soccer Timothy R. Ritchie / M-Cross Country/ Track & Field CLEMSON Gregory Michael Eckhardt / M-Soccer Benjamin Walter Martin / M-Golf Michelle Jean Nance / Rowing Katrina Ann Obas / W-Swimming/Diving DUKE Joshua Mark Bienenfeld / M-Soccer KayAnne Gummersall / W-Soccer Lauren Calley Miller / Field Hockey Max Quinzani / M-Lacrosse FLORIDA STATE Terese Layne Gober / Sof�ball Jordana Christine Price / Volleyball Carly Marie Wynn / Sof�ball GEORGIA TECH Alana Jean Clooten / W-Track & Field Ryann Margaret Kopacka / W-Swimming Amanda Mariam McDowell / W-Tennis MARYLAND Jennifer Elizabeth Collins / W-Lacrosse Christina Louise Nelson / W-Track & Field Herbert Hudson Taylor / Wrestling MIAMI Genevieve Leigh Mayhew / Volleyball Matthew Gregory Pipho / Football Laura Vallverdu / W-Tennis NORTH CAROLINA William Littleton Dworsky / M-Soccer Ashley Brooke Howard / W-Swimming Anna Louise Rodenbough / W-Soccer
BRENDAN GIELOW MEN’S GOLF
Brendan Gielow has improved his stroke average in each of his first three seasons in Winston-Salem, including firing a low-round of 64. The Muskegon, Mich., native was a CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III pick in 2008 and a three-time member of the ACC All-Academic Men’s Golf Team. Away from the links, Gielow volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and is a member of the Wake Forest Leadership Academy. The religion major was also inducted into the Theta Alpha Kapa Religion Honor Society. A member of the prestigious U.S. Walker Cup team, Gielow’s immediate plans include pursuing a career in professional golf.
ALEKSANDRA KULIKOVA WOMEN’S TENNIS
Aleksandra Kulikova has been Wake Forest’s No. 1 singles player for the past two seasons and owns a 7128 singles record, as well as a 60-41 doubles record during her first three seasons in Winston-Salem. The Moscow, Russia native is a two-time All-ACC singles selection, as well as a two-time member of the ACC All-Academic Women’s Tennis team. A mathematical economics and psychology double major, Kulikova is one of Wake Forest’s ACC representatives for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She is planning on attending North Carolina – Wilmington to pursue her graduate degree in psychology..
ALLYSON SADOW WOMEN’S SOCCER
Allyson Sadow set the Wake Forest record by playing in 91 career games and ranks fourth in school history with 19 assists. The Charlotte, N.C., native is also a member of both the Athletic Director’s Council and Athletes Care Team. Sadow majored in Health & Exercise Science and was a three-time selection to the ACC All-Academic Women’s Soccer Team, and a third-team (2007) and first-team (2009) CoSIDA/ ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America. Sadow plans to pursue her Master’s degree in physical therapy next spring.
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ZACHARY SCHILAWSKI MEN’S SOCCER
Zachary Schilawski finished his Demon Deacon career as the school’s all-team leader with 99 games played, and ranks third all-time with 40 goals and 100 points. Schilawski was the 2009 ACC Men’s Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the 2009 National Soccer Coaches Association of America/adidas Men’s Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and a three-time ACC All-Academic Men’s Soccer Team pick. A native of Cary, N.C., Schilawski, who majored in biology, was also a participant with the Athletes Care Team and Athletic Director’s Council, and a two-time CoSIDA/ ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America firstteam selection. Shilawski was also a finalist for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. He has aspirations of playing professional soccer, but ultimately will attend optometry school in the future.
NC STATE Austin Scott Hampton / M-Swimming/Diving Romulo Armando Manzano / M-Soccer Allison Ann Presnell / Sof�ball VIRGINIA Mei Louisa Christensen / W-Swimming Jenna Elizabeth Harris / W-Swimming Jerome DieuDonne Meyinsse / M-Basketball Whitney Leigh Neuhauser / W-Golf VIRGINIA TECH Abby Ann Barney / W-Swimming Paul Ahern LaPenna / Cross Country/Track & Field Matej Muza / Track & Field WAKE FOREST Brendan Jarret Gielow / M-Golf Aleksandra Kulikova / W-Tennis Allyson Lynn Sadow / W-Soccer Zachary John Schilawski / M-Soccer
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