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Greek aid decision seen soon, package may grow The international bailout of Greece is likely to total up to 120 billion euros, after International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn held talks in Berlin. Germany has been reluctant to help debt-riddled Greece and it is too soon to give details as the rescue package was not yet finalized. But markets rebounded on Wednesday on expectations that the aid will be much bigger than originally envisaged.
Created in 2008, the Wake Forest Fellows Program was established as part of the university’s Strategic Plan and its emphasis on the importance of mentoring. Now in its third year, the program provides highly capable recent graduates a chance to work in higher administration in a year-long internship. “We wanted to provide recent graduates with a tremendous leadership and mentoring opportunity,” Marybeth Wallace, special assistant to the president, said. The program began with four students in 2008, grew to 6 students in
2009, and expanded to 14 in 2010. Chosen participants become fulltime university employees and work in a variety of departments across the university, ranging from The Bridge to the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Fellows get the opportunity to work with key administrators and faculty, such as the Provost and the President. Fellows also participate in a series of Leadership Lunches with leaders in both the university and WinstonSalem community. “They get to sit down with people like Winston-Salem Mayor Joines and the Dean of the medical school and talk to them about their path of
leadership,” Wallace said. “These are meaningful ways for the leaders to impart their wisdom to the fellows.” The Office of the President held a Fellows’ Forum in January to gauge interest, and after a fairly rigorous application process, which included interviews and essays, fourteen fellows were announced in April. The 201011 Fellows are Kellyn Springer, Greg Banks, Adam Parker, Mark Russell, Nitya Anand, Joshua Walters, John Track, Gretchen Edwards, Anthony Williams, Meredith Edrington, Jermyn Davis, Rachel Cook, Marcus Keely and Meghan Haenn. Their duties will begin in the summer months of 2010.
“The opportunity to remain involved as a contributing member in an environment that has nurtured me for the past four years excites me,” senior Marcus Keely, newly named Fellow for the START student gallery, said. “Wake Forest as an institution and a home has afforded me many great opportunities to pursue experiences that I have a passion for, so it is with great anticipation that I remain involved here for another year which is bound to be full of many more formative experiences.” What does a fellow do during their year on campus? “They’re involved in
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Dash posts impressive attendance numbers Through its first six-game homestand, the Winston-Salem Dash is leading the Carolina League and all minor-league teams in its class in attendance, with an average of 4,614 people a game. That includes a bump from the 7,111 who filled BB&T Ballpark during the inaugural game, and a hit from the relatively smaller crowd of 3,028 who came last Sunday afternoon. The Dash has the highest average attendance of any advanced Class A team in the country.
Continental flight diverted because of threat A Continental Airlines flight from Houston to Washington was diverted to a North Carolina airport because of a threatening message found in the bathroom, U.S. authorities said on April 27. Continental flight 3006 was headed to Washington Dulles International Airport but was landed at Greensboro, N.C., where it taxied to a remote location and was met by local law enforcement.
Forsyth income dips slightly Per capita income in Forsyth County declined slightly from 2007 to 2008, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported on April 27. The bureau said that Forsyth’s per capita income was $37,278 in 2008, down 0.1 percent from $37,301 in 2007. State per capita income grew 1.1 percent from 2007 to 2008, although Forsyth was still ahead of the state level of $35,249. Nationally, per capita income went up 2.0 percent to $40,166 in 2008.
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GOP blocks Senate financial bill for third day Senate Republicans again mustered enough votes on April 26 to block debate of a Democratic financial regulation reform bill, pushing a standoff over the legislation into its third day. By a vote of 56 to 42, Democrats for a third time fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance legislation in the 100-member body. The Senate’s Republicans also voted unanimously on Monday and Tuesday to block formal debate on the bill.
Forsyth Superintendent talks about improving schools Superintendent Don Martin will appear before a state judge in Raleigh on May 2 to talk about what the Forsyth county school system is doing to improve achievement at low-performing elementary and middle schools. Martin welcomes the opportunity to make a presentation to Judge Howard Manning of Superior Court, who presides over the Leandro court case, a state public-education lawsuit that established that all children in the state have the right to a quality education.
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By Ken Meyer | Staff writer At 1p.m. on April 28 David Clark, the assistant vice president of the university’s Division of Student Life, dispatched an e-mail confirming that a deal had been reached with the Wake Media Board. A new layout for the fifth floor of Benson University Center had been drawn. Six days earlier on April 22, the Division of Student Life informed the president of Wake Media Board Anna Stokes, the board’s incoming president Nathan Bedsole and the board’s treasurer Tyler Kellner of a planned restructuring of the fifth floor for the upcoming semester. Mary Gerardy, associate vice president and dean of campus life, explained the necessity of this shift. “Last summer, the division experienced a reorganization of responsibilities. “We have been asked to do much more in terms of social programming, strategic initiatives to benefit student development, and in other areas as well. “This has resulted not only in the shuffling of units, but the addition of many staff members to support these increased offerings,” she said. Not until several weeks ago, however, did the division learn where space would be available on campus; they released that information to the affected organizations as soon as they finished their original layout. The associate vice president and dean of students, Harold Holmes, would be moving to the fifth floor of Benson University Center. The Student, the university’s online magazine, 3 to 4 Ounces, the student literary and arts magazine and The Howler, the university’s yearbook, would move together into one office. Wake Radio would lose their lounge and executive staff office. At this point, the Wake Media Board began to fear for the future of its organizations. All of the groups involved feared a loss of effective weekly meetings and group cohesion; Wake Radio feared that bands would no longer be able
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PriceWaterhouse Cooper gives scholarship By Bobby O’Connor | News editor
PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the world’s largest professional services firms, awarded $150,000 in scholarships and grants to the university, to promote and finically support the recruitment of a diverse student body in the accounting program. “Our goal was to select universities whose goals in this area matched up with our and to also select those with strong accounting programs,” said Jessica Good, partner in charge of recruiting for PricewaterhouseCoopers at the university. The university will receive the grant as part of a multi-year program designed to increase and support students of diversity entering the Master of Science in the Accountancy program.
“PricewaterhouseCoopers has long been an ally in advancing the accounting profession as a challenging but rewarding career path for students of all backgrounds,” Steve Reinemund, the dean of the business at the university and retired chairman of PepsiCo, said in a press release. “It will go for several years, we have left it flexible because we’re working with the accounting professors to identify the best students that they feel fit the program,” said Good. “The majority of the funds will go to scholarships and then a decent amount as well will go to the summer program for the next few years.” Additional funding will go towards establishing a summer seminar, for high school students and incoming freshmen, to increase understanding of the accounting field.
“Increasing the diversity and inclusion at the Wake Forest Schools of Business is one of our key objectives, and the types of programs that will be funded through these PricewaterhouseCoopers grants will not only be beneficial to our school and our students, but to the entire accounting profession,” said Reinemund. The grant to the university is part of a larger program that awarded $500,000 in grants to four universities. The three other schools are Bryant University, the University of Southern California and Florida International University. All these schools and the university will use the funds for scholarships for students from groups historically underrepresented in the accounting field, including African-Americans, Latinos and Native-Americans.
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“We want to open the eyes and minds of diverse students, many of whom might not have previously considered accounting, to the exciting opportunities that a career in the profession offers,” Niloufar Molavi, partner and the chief diversity officer of PricewaterhouseCoopers said. “By supporting programs that expose more students from underrepresented groups to PricewaterhouseCoopers and the world of accounting, we’re that much closer to maximizing the talent pool.” PricewaterhouseCoopers’s ultimate goal is increasing the number of diverse students who enter the profession and building awareness of the need for diversity among all professionals and students.
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Opinion | A4 More about Wake media controversy Mat Payne highlights the bad and the good of the current controversy over Benson fifth floor.
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Brieflies Library institutes new policy on unattended belongings Due to the recent increase in thefts on campus, the library has enacted a new policy to keep students from getting their belongings stolen as well as to keep the library open for student use. In this new policy, a librarian will be patrolling various areas and if they see a spot with a student’s belongings but no student present they will leave a note saying something along the lines of “I am not a thief, but if I was…” From the time that note is laid on the student’s belongings then the student has one hour to return to their spot or else their belongings are confiscated and taken to the Circulation Desk where the student can pick them up.
“Pirate & Princess” Night hosted at Thruway Chick-fil-A The Chick-fil-A at Thruway Shopping Center will host a “Pirate & Princess” Theme Night on April 29 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Children and adults in full pirate or princesscostume will receive free food. Children 12 and under dressed as pirates or princesses will receive a free 4-pack Chicken Nugget Kids Meal while adults in full costume will receive a free 8-count Chicken Nugget. There will also be a special appearance by the Chick-fil-A Cow.
Tylenol offers new Scholarship The makers of Tylenol are offering $250,000 in scholarships to take care of college students who are planning to take care of others. Based on leadership qualities, as well as academic performance, the makers of Tylenol will award ten students $10,000 scholarships and 30 students $5,000 scholarships to help manage the rising costs of education. Applications must be received by May 14, 2010. Winners will be selected by July 15, 2010 and scholarships will be delivered in September 2010. Applications can be found online at: Tylenol.com/scholarship.
Jason Parsley: Mathmatics
Retired Professor passes away Associate Professor Emeritus Leon P. Cook Jr., who taught accounting from 1957 until retiring in 1993, died on April 26 in WinstonSalem. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church in Winston Salem.
University debate team featured in New York Times A lengthy article discussing the university’s debate team was featured in the New York Times on April 8. The article was about 1,000 words and was written by Robbie Brown. In the article, each team member was interviewed as well as many debaters from other debate teams. The article recounted the many debates and praised the university debate team for its prowess.
Corrections In last week’s issue, John Track’s Letter to the Editor said he was from Matthews, N.C. John Track is actually from Charlotte, N.C., not Matthews.
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Professor Jason Parsley has loved math since he can remember. “As a kid, I enjoyed thinking about prime numbers and puzzles; I also loved maps — maybe this inspired me towards geometry,” he said. “Since I also liked working with my hands and designing things, I got an undergrad degree in engineering, but I quickly returned to math for grad school.” Parsley grew up in High Point, N.C. Although he claims to get grief about his alma mater, Parsley says that his experience at Duke University helps him relate to his students at the university because “Wake and Duke are very similar undergraduate experiences,” he said. Parsley graduated from Duke with a degree in mechanical engineering and materials science and then a masters degree and doctorate in mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. Currently he teaches multivariable calculus and a graduate topology course.
“The multivariable class was my absolute favorite as an undergrad; it’s all about how we view the 2-D and 3-D world. “I explore that further in my graduate class; topology is the study of shapes, where you’re allowed to bend and stretch them but not break or tear them,” he said. “For instance, a doughnut and a coffee mug are the same thing to a topologist — they each have one hole (only the handle counts for the coffee cup; if you were able to bend the mug, you could form it into a doughnut ).” Parsley’s focused research is in the field of geometry. He studies vector fields or, as he explains, “things that flow, like water or magnetic fields.” He also researches knots due to their mathematical importance. Students from Parsley’s classes have accomplished a myriad of influential and interesting things, including conducting an exit poll during the 2008 election (wfu. edu/~parslerj/exitpoll). His first year seminar, The Mathematics of Voting, conducted exit
polls at Forsyth County voting sites, successfully predicting the outcome of four races. “Jason’s teaching style is interactive, experiential, innovative, hands-on and challenging,” professor and the chair of the mathematics department Stephen Robinson said. “Jason demands a lot of work from his students, but he gets them to buy into it because his assignments ask them to step outside of their usual mathematical experience to do activities that are both creative and substantive,” he said. “They also know that whatever out-of-the-box assignment he gives, he will be with them every step of the way to support their efforts.” Parsley defines mathematics as “the study of patterns. At a low level, this often means finding ways to do various computations. “Our majors eventually realize that mathematics is much more abstract and far-reaching than they ever imagined. “My best advice for math majors might be to get involved with re-
search in math; there’s nothing like being the first person ever to understand why something works the way it does.” Parsley, who joined the university faculty in 2006, recently was honored in receiving the 2010 Southeastern Section Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College or University Mathematics Faculty Member from the Mathematical Association of America, a regional organization. Parsley attributes this award to his professors at every stage in his career and “since my classes can be rather demanding, let me thank all of the students who have bought into my plans and, through their success, helped me accomplish my goals.” “Wake students are great at focusing on requirements and building successful career plans; sometimes it’s good to let these things go, follow your passions in life, and let yourself get drawn into the beauty of what you’re studying. That’s how I got back into mathematics, and I’m so thankful I did,” he said. Matt Hayes/Old Gold & Black
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POLICE BEAT Miscellaneous • An intoxicated student, who became combative while being treated at Student Health, was taken to WFUBMC at 2:38 a.m. April 24.
Property Damage • Unknown subject(s) forcibly damages a door latch and entered the lounge in Davis Residence Hall between 3:30 p.m. April 14 and 11:27 a.m. April 19 • Unknown subject(s) forcibly damaged glass pane on door at the entrance to North Campus Apartments at 11:44 p.m. April 24.
• Unknown subject(s) forcibly damaged glass pane on door at the entrance to Babcock Residence Hall 4:07 a.m. April 25.
Thefts • Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured laptop from a table in Z. Smith Reynolds Library between 12:30 a.m. and 12:43 a.m. April 19. • Unknown subject(s) entered a secure suite and removed property from the office at the Miller Athletic Center between 6:45 p.m. April 19 and 7:55 a.m. April 20. • Unknown subject(s) entered an unsecured room while occupied and removed property from
Johnson Residence Hall between 2:00 a.m. and 9 a.m. April 18. • Unknown subject(s) entered a secured room and removed unspecified property from the Z. Smith Reynolds Library between 4 p.m. March 25 and 4 p.m. April 22. • Unknown subject(s) removed unsecured property from the Polo Residence Hall lounge between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 23. • Unknown subject(s) removed unsecured property from the Polo Residence Hall lounge between 1:59 a.m. and 2:00 a.m April 24. • Unknown subject(s) entered a room and removed medication in Efird Residence Hall between 5:30 p.m. April 12 and 1 p.m. April 25.
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University named to president’s service honor roll By Meenu Krishnan | Staff writer
The campus’ dedication to its motto, pro humanitate, has allowed the university to win national recognition for community service. The university was given a place on the annual President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2009. Launched in 2006, the Honor Roll recognizes institutions of higher education “for their commitment to and achievement in community service.” As the Web site (learnandserve.gov) stated: “The President’s Honor Roll increases the public’s awareness of the contributions that colleges and their students make to local communities and the nation as a whole.” “Not only is this recognition significant because it comes from the Office of the President of the United States, but the
annual recognition confirms our deep, on-going commitment to service,” Brighid Jensen, director of Campus Life, said. “Pro Humanitate isn’t something that we focus on one year and not the next. It truly is a major part of our foundation here at Wake Forest.” Being placed on the Honor Roll is a significant achievement for the university and also has multiple benefits, including an increase in student recruitment, a demonstration of a commitment to strengthen the community, and an enhancement of the university’s reputation as a civic institution. “We believe that one important way we as a university community live out our motto of Pro Humanitate is through our students’ impressive community service and public engagement,” Michele Gillespie, associate provost for academic initiatives and Kahle Family professor of
history, said, in an interview with online news site Window on Wake Forest. Honorees are chosen based on a variety of characteristics, including scope and innovation of the service projects, incentives for service, and the percentage of student participation in service activities. This last factor is a noticeable area where the university excelled. Nearly 60 percent of the university’s students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional students, contributed nearly 100,000 hours of service last year. “This year we highlighted a mix of student service events, academic based service programs, and institute-wide public engagement initiatives,” Jensen said. “We have a diversified portfolio of service events, projects, and programs, some of which are academic based, others are co-curricular, and some are a mixture of both,” Jensen said.
“I believe we received the award for both the depth and the breadth of our commitment.” Another selection factor is the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses. The university offers several of these courses, a notable one being “Social Stratification in the Deep South,” a summer course which evolves each year with changes in historical events. For example, after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the summer 2007 course focused intensely on New Orleans and southern Mississippi, analyzing the effects of the hurricane on racial and social class. As part of the service-learning component of the course, students have helped to improve libraries in low-income communities in Mississippi, with the final project including a collection of oral histories and compilation of scrapbooks.
The university was also recognized for its various programs and offices that have contributed to community service, including the Pro Humanitate Center, Volunteer Services Corps and the Community Law and Business Clinic. Credited programs include those that provide tutors to at-risk students, legal aid for seniors and victims of domestic violence, and business guidance for entrepreneurs in low-income communities. The formation of the Institute for Public Engagement is an affirmation of the university’s dedication to community service. With the slogan “Engaging Minds, Empowering Communities,” the institute hopes to build community, support service, facilitate communitybased research and sustain clinics. “This will enable us to support the impressive service work our faculty, staff and students are performing through their work,” Gillespie said.
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An inflatable obstacle course was set-up on the Magnolia Quad April 24 as part of the Student Government Spring Carnival. The carnival is an annual event designed to mark the start of spring at the end of the semester.
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to perform on air. A Facebook page called Save Wake Media appeared; alumni jumped on the issue; students sent countless letters of complaint to administrators and to the heads of the respective organizations. Simultaneously, a conversation began between the Wake Media Board and the Division of Student Life. Stokes, Kellner and Bedsole began meeting with Gerardy and Clark on April 26. Kellner described the intensely helpful attitude of these two administrators. He said, “Those two accommodated our requests; they kept a positive attitude despite the hailstorm of negative attention raining down on them. “In the end, they were instrumental in the success of this discussion.” After three sleepless days, constant meetings and the involvement of Provost Jill Tiefenthaler, Vice President of Student Life Ken Zick and Director of Student Leadership and Organizations Steve Hirst, these conversations culminated in the drawing of a new layout for the fifth floor of Benson University Center. 3 to 4 Ounces, The Student and The Howler will share a joint lounge. Three executive offices
— one for each media outlet — will have doors branching off this lounge. Wake Radio will retain its own lounge and broadcasting studio; it will share The Old Gold & Black’s business office. Reading for the Blind and the Student Judicial Affairs office will remain in their current locations. The Resident Student Administration will move into 3 to 4 Ounces’ present office space. The Volunteer Service Corps and Campus Kitchen will relocate their offices into Wake Radio’s present office space. This new floor plan will require renovations which will take place over the summer. Kellner, Stokes and Bedsole expressed a great hope for the future of Wake Media fostered by the communication lines opened during these six intense days. The three illustrated how the six days had required the Media Board to come together overall; a process which they said should have begun years ago has now begun. Bedsole went on to describe how the shared spaces will only further this coming together. “The shared spaces will function as a big step towards the permanent interactivity of Wake Media organizations, towards less territoriality and more openness,” he said.
Kellner combined that interactivity with the meaning of this shared space for the productive capacities of the individual organizations. “The community space will foster cross-media publication. “With everyone together in one space, more ideas will be shared. More ideas means stronger publications.” And beyond the internal actions of Wake Media, Stokes added her gratitude to the entire university community. “It was surprising and deeply touching how the university rallied behind our cause. The involvement of alumni and the student body helped Wake Media to highlight the diversity we bring to this university,” she said. The event held on the fifth floor of Benson University center from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. on April 28 showed the full force of this rally. Wake Media organizations opened their doors to allow students from across campus a view of their inner workings. Students packed the media offices on the fifth floor of Benson University Center. In a speech given to all present for this event, Stokes said, “This would not have been possible without everyone standing strong behind Wake Media.”
high-caliber projects that give them first-hand experience and knowledge of the complexity of university administration,” Wallace said. This year’s Fellows were given a considerable amount of responsibility and freedom to pursue projects. Projects conducted by Fellows this year have included the planning of a Nano Conference in celebration of the Nanotechnology Center’s five-year anniversary, collaborating with a New York City production crew to create a video for the Institute for Public Engagement, and the implementation of a summer sustainability program geared towards high school students. Next year, Keely will be actively involved in the START student gallery. “My main role will be to facilitate the success of the gallery in its role as an educational and business tool. This will involve organizing and installing exhibits on a bi-weekly basis, interfacing with WFU administration, faculty, and staff, managing the gallery’s budget, engaging in marketing and publicity activities, and, of course, staffing the gallery space during the week,” Keely said. Past fellows have gone on to pursue doctoral degrees at the University of Pennsylvania, while others are now employed full time by the university. “Some of our very best students don’t know what they want to go on to do,” Wallace said. “The skills that they learn are beneficial and prepare them to do all kinds of things in the world.” As university employees, Fellows also receive university benefits and professional development opportunities, including the chance to meet influential figures both within the community and the university. “The program gives recent graduates a larger view of the whole Wake Forest experience,” Wallace said. “It gives them a comprehension of some of the administrative decisions that are made.” The Fellows program equips recent graduates with financial support as well as provides them with a greater understanding of where they want to be in the future. “I hope to leave my position in a year with a better sense of direction regarding future goals and challenges. All of these things revolve around my desire to learn: more about myself, others, and the world I am venturing out into,” Keely said.
Student starts goat coffee roasters PwC: Grant for Diversity By Cheryl Johnson | Staff Writer
Most people I know love coffee and it is very easy to obtain here on campus since there is a fully operational Starbucks conveniently located in the library and the Campus Grounds in Taylor. The traditional way of coffee is to grind up the grounds and then take the coffee from that, but now there is a new way to have your coffee: self-roasting coffee beans in a hot-air popper. This innovative idea was started by junior JT Peifer who created a company called Feisty Goat Coffee Roasters. Customers place orders online and the beans are not roasted until an order is received. Feisty Goat Coffee Roasters offers three coffee options: Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Sumatra Madheling Grade 1 and other adventurous specialty coffee options as available. They sell their product at a competitive price (1/2 lb. for $7, 1 lb for $13 and a 10 percent discount off orders of 3 or more lbs.) and offer the personalized touch of hand delivery for any on-campus orders.
“The best cup of coffee uses highquality, freshly roasted beans. The proximity of the grind to the person drinking the coffee is critical,” says Peifer, an English major and entrepreneur who spent his formative years in Kijabe, Kenya. “When I first started roasting beans I could only do two ounces at a time in the popper. Now we have two semiautomated roasters that roast half a pound of beans each,” he said. His business partner and fellow coffee enthusiast junior Kari Heuer handles the sales, financial operations and customer service side of the business. Being a business and enterprise management major and mathematics minor from Austin, Texas, she uses her skills from the business classes to keep Feisty Goat running smoothly. Peifer and Heuer invested personal funds to launch the business and then received support from the University’s Center for Entrepreneurship. “Entrepreneurship is often about developing successful ventures from personal passions,” says John Ceneviva,
entrepreneur-in-residence at the Center for Entrepreneurship, who assisted in securing funding for Feisty Goat. “We were most impressed with JT’s passion for his product, but he has also tapped into a trend in coffee for superpremium quality, a product that is not readily available to consumers in general, and in particular to Wake Forest students,” he said. This summer, Heuer will be interning with a WebSphere marketing team in Austin and designing a Feisty Goat Web site. Peifer has been awarded a Richter scholarship to travel to Kona, Hawaii, to study the specialty coffee industry. As part of his research, he will be harvesting, pulping, washing, roasting and packaging coffee beans. Feisty Goat Coffee Roasters is currently in the process of applying for a New Venture Seed Grant through the Office of Entrepreneurship and Liberal Arts. With that money they hope to purchase another roaster so the company can continue to grow.
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“(PricewaterhouseCoopers) has given a number of grants to the university over a number of years, everything from developing curriculum to providing scholarships for any type of student,” said Good. “Over a period of five years, this $150,000, that we’ve just given, gets us over a $1,000,000 of such grants to Wake Forest from PricewaterhouseCoopers.” Bryant University is receiving $150,000 for a three-year extension of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Accounting Careers Leadership Institute, a week-long, hands-on immersion program for high school juniors to learn about the accounting profession. The University of Southern California is also receiving $150,000 for funding of PricewaterhouseCoopers scholarships for diverse students entering the USC School of Accounting Masters Programs. Florida International University is receiving $50,000 to initiate a six-day residency program aimed at diverse
community college students who are interested in accounting careers. The initiative is part of PricewaterhouseCoopers’s broader efforts to identify, attract and develop talent and fosters a more diverse accounting field. The grants expand existing PricewaterhouseCoopers programs to attract and develop more diverse talent in the accounting profession. As of 2008, the latest data available, African-Americans/blacks represented only four percent of public accounting professionals at all career levels. The grants are in addition to other PricewaterhouseCoopers programs already underway that help expand the diverse talent pool, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers Impact and PricewaterhouseCoopers eXplore. Impact is the firm’s educational community program that helps AfricanAmerican high school students navigate the college planning and financial aid process. eXplore is a unique early talent identification program that seeks to attract diverse underclassmen into the field of accounting.
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with administrators. Among them, Anna Stokes, Tyler Kelner and Nathan Bedsole have been unbelievably dedicated to Wake Media and have sacrificed much time and sleep to ensure the future success of all media outlets. While remaining professional, administrators and organization members have reached a compromise after heavily considering all options and their ramifications. By combining 3 to 4 Ounces, The Student and The Howler into one office on the fifth floor, all groups will share a space larger than each group’s previous holding. The future space will have a creative lab for groups to layout pages, have meetings and conduct other common-use tasks. Private executive offices for each organization are also present in this restructuring. On the other side of the atrium, Wake Radio will keep their sound room, common room and begin sharing an executive office with the Old Gold & Black business office. Opened spaces will be filled by the Volunteer Services Corps, Campus Kitchen and Residence Student Association. Despite high stress levels, the Media Board has grown from this experience. The cohesion created by this week has already had positive, physical results: organizations are sharing their ideas, future goals and food/drink. With new rooms and new friendships, Wake Media looks forward to next semester with optimism.
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o more than a week ago, four student media outlets learned that much of their fifth-floor space in the Benson University Center would be turned into administrative offices. Wake Radio was informed by Student Life that two-thirds of their operating space was being claimed, while 3 to 4 Ounces, The Howler and The Student were told their current spaces were being combined into one office to make room for a growing university staff. Wake Media Board, a sevenmembered confederation of on-campus media organizations, was shocked, and so were the organizations. Other than operating in close vicinity, media organizations have had little cohesion prior to this week. They respected each other’s space and dedication, but rarely extended any interest into one another’s affairs. In one week, everything has changed. The Media Board recognized that losing space for some organizations would mean the end of their existences. The threat of saying goodbye to these student organizations has drawn all university media outlets together. More than ever, we are united by our purposes: to disseminate information of on-campus events, encourage creativity and individuality, cultivate student thought and properly display the arts. After rallying together, student representatives from these media organizations spent the last week meeting
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Viva la media: Save our organizations Mat Payne
working together as a whole instead of constantly pushing and pulling each other, as has often been the case. More than ever, we are now working hings looked grim for the future together as Wake Media, one of, if not of “Pub Row” on Apr. 20, when the, largest non-Greek organization on campus media organizations were campus. notified that their office space was going With all Wake Media organizations to be drastically reduced or taken. working together for the common Members of the affected Pub Row good, an open dialogue was established organizations (Wake Radio, The Howler, between members of the Media Board The Student and 3 to 4 Ounces) were and the administration Apr. 26. informed the next day and immediately Since then, Media Board members began brainstorming how they could have been on-call 24/7, scrambling to save their already-limited space. pull all possible resources together and Within 24 hours, members of Wake often working until 4 a.m. on assorted Radio had taken the initiative and projects. began flooding the These projects blogosphere and social were not always fully networking sites with More than ever, we are now discussed with staff “Save Wake Radio” working together as Wake members because of posts, raising awareness Media, one of, if not the, the expeditious changes of their plight. being made constantly In addition, an largest non-Greek and the sensitive nature official letter-writing organization on campus. of details. campaign expressing Though these specific individual’s circumstances were complaints and voicing unpleasant for some, the perspective of the they have also generated some awkwardly organization began. amusing conversations on “Pub Row” It’s hard to gauge how much that generally go something like this: weight this activism carries, but it “Did you…that thing” undoubtedly gave members of the media “Ya, it’s…” organizations hope derived from sheer “So ya…there*head nod*…after” numbers. “Ya.” Over the course of the week, junior Despite the frustrations, the nights Nathan Bedsole, chairman-elect and of little-to-no sleep and the weight station manager of Wake Radio, of over 100 people on the shoulders has received over 40 letters from of a few, positive changes were made DJs, alumni, frustrated parents and Apr. 27, leading to the eventual leak unaffiliated students expressing their of information that other campus concern. As a member of Wake Radio’s executive organizations will be gaining space on the fifth floor in addition to the present board, I, too, was dumbfounded by the Pub Row. speed in which people were willing to It’s safe to say that an unimaginable respond and the efforts that they were amount of work has been put into willing to make for our cause. One of this cause by all of those involved. the biggest surprises to anyone was the Everyone who enjoys any Wake Media amount of alumni support exhibited in publications should be grateful. these first days. At this point (with things on the up Every Wake Radio station manager side of unsure), it’s important to say that, from 2002 to present has written a letter regardless of the university’s decision, the to Ken Zick, vice president of student unification of all individual organizations life, expressing his/her disappointment under the title of Wake Media and the with the university’s decision to reopening of closed communications are reallocate the space. Though it has been an extremely rough invaluable occurrences that will promote the overall advancement of studentweek for everyone, there have been some produced media. unexpected positive effects stemming from the chaos. Mat Payne is a sophomore communication The biggest of these is the unification major from Asheville, N.C. of campus media organizations —
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LE T T ER T O T H E ED I T O R Department chairs want the best learning environment for students I understand that the draft of a letter from the college department chairs, which was intended for revision before consideration by the Administration, was inappropriately circulated amongst some student groups, so I wanted to clarify any misunderstandings that might have arisen because of this. In the draft letter, the chairs were responding to the Provost’s request for suggestions following the unfortunate Pledge Night events. We recommended that rush be delayed until the sophomore year, that the Greek organizations chiefly implicated in Pledge Night violations
be suspended, and that consideration be given to alternatives to the Greek system. The chairs are entirely in favor of supporting social and cultural organizations that will foster responsible and respectful community-building on our campus, and will not be at odds with the academic (or other) missions of the institution. We are committed to educating the “whole person,” and we are grateful that the administration is reviewing the situation arising from Pledge Night, since this can only lead to the growth and development of the best possible academic and social climate on campus, which is of mutual benefit and interest to students, staff and faculty alike. Christa L. Colyer Chair-of-Chairs
“She clearly wanted to teach the young men a lesson.” - Australian judge Roderick Howie, speaking in front of the New South Wales Supreme Court about a woman who ran down and killed a man who threw cheese-flavored snacks at her car; she was jailed on Apr. 22 for 25 years.
“” “The couple admitted that they had known what they did was against the law and they hunted the monkeys for their meat because beef and chicken were more expensive than the protected monkeys.” - A statement by an animal conservation group in Indonesia, responding after the Indonesian police arrested a couple who made meatballs from the flesh of protected monkeys.
“” “A witch hunt for men with tanned and muscular bodies on the beach is the last thing anybody wants.” - The director of Cowboys in Paradise, Amit Virmani, expressing his annoyance that police are cracking down on “beach gigolos,” who scout for foreign female tourists on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, where the documentary is being filmed.
“” “He was attempting to travel around the UK from Medway to Southampton and had somehow lost his bearings and ended up travelling around the Isle of Sheppey.” - Robin Castle, a member of the local lifeboat station, who saved a man who thought he was sailing along the coast of southern England but was actually repeatedly circling a small island in the River Thames estuary.
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Breaking the Wake Forest Bubble | Concerns of a Student
We are halfway finished, but not halfway home Hamlin Wade Staff columnist
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n a matter of days, the school year will draw to a close and we will all go our separate ways for the summer vacation. We will say goodbye to senior friends who are embarking on a new part of their life. When we return in the fall, many things will be different. We’ll be welcoming in a new batch of students, a new batch of “first years,” still relishing in their glory days of high school. The seniors will be gone and we will all be a year older. For my class, this holds greater significance. When the fall arrives and classes begin, we will no longer be underclassmen, instead,
we’ll be juniors and officially halfway done with our time at the university. The first two years have shaped us and begun to define us as mature individuals. For old time’s sake, let’s take a look back at the first two years of college and realize just what we’ve been through. When we arrived on campus, we were bug-eyed and scared. We were excited for the opportunities that were lying before us, we were excited for the chance to start over and erase whatever stereotypes or groups we had been placed in during our high school years. At the university, we were given the opportunity to start fresh. Our first exposure to the university, after receiving that large white envelope in the spring, came when we received notice of who we would be living with during the school year. I received notice and made the first phone call. Of course, it’s always more awkward when your first call has to be sent to his house and not his cell phone, but that’s a story for another day. Yes, we gradually became friends and at least
felt as though we knew one person We have our small group of friends before walking on campus. that we will continue to see. We hang After that, we all began to out and try to recreate the fun times become more comfortable with our that we once shared. But for many of surroundings. We learned where all us, returning to our cities and towns the dorms and buildings were, we for summer vacation is only a brief learned of back “vacation” away from entrances to home. We are quick to the Pit and we want to get back to the Just as we were afraid to learned where to come to the university, fearful university, to our friends go to get rides and family. Instead of of the challenges that were to being overjoyed with to parties on the weekend. Yes, we become of us, we too are fear- returning to our former developed and homes, we quickly wish ful of life after the university. grew in a matter to be home. of weeks. After Sure, we don’t want to only a couple of do work for 12 months months, we had found a new home. out of the year. But we would love to We waved goodbye to our high school be able to live at the university and friends and began to adjust to life hang out with our friends for a year. away from our parents and siblings. We long for the first day we are It took a few months, but we had allowed to move back onto campus. officially changed residence. We no Orientation week is heaven. We longer lived in Arkansas, Washington, are able to enjoy the nice weather New Jersey or some other country. and avoid spending tons of time in Now, we all live at the university. the library. Beyond anything else, It’s a strange transition from high we are just happy to return home. school to college. When we return In a matter of days, we will be for summer break, it’s now awkward. halfway through with our university
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education. We are scared to think of what lays ahead of us. Just as we were afraid to come to the university, fearful of the challenges that were to become of us, we too are fearful of life after the university. We have made this place our home and we have become comfortable with the community around us. We are halfway through with our time at the university and we are two years away from leaving home again. We’ve gotten comfortable and we have settled into our new house. But, as is the case throughout our development, we must once again pick up and leave town and move on to a new home. When we leave, the university will simply be added to our long list of houses during our life. But, the university will hold a special place as our most important home. I look forward to seeing everyone back at home in the fall.
Hamlin Wade is a sophomore political science major from Charlotte, N.C.
Judging for Myself | by Nicoletta Berti
Unnecessary restrictions limit personal liberties
pulls this car. The patrolman will either write this person a ticket, impound the driver’s vehicle or, in the worst case scenario, cart the motorist off to jail. In the case of the ticket, the policeman, as a government official claims the right to take the violator’s money; in the case of the driver’s car being impounded, the policeman claims the right to seize the motorist’s property; and in the case of imprisonment, the officer claims the Nathan Fox-Helser right to violate the offender’s personal liberty. Staff columnist Even though it is fair to assume that the motorist should have driven an insured car raditionally, the government is defined and the policeman was in the right, the point as a legal monopoly on the use of force; still remains; the cop, acting on behalf of the in other words, the state is permitted to government, utilized his right to exercise force use violence as a means of achieving its ends where others are not permitted. Regardless of an on the offending motorist. Here I would like to briefly introduce a individual’s feelings on the ethical nature of this privilege granted to the state, this special right is principle called the non-aggression axiom. The axiom basically holds that it is wrong or what makes the state the state. disadvantageous to exercise unnecessary force, Accordingly, what if the size of government so force should be used as little as possible, was a measuring stick? What would it tell us only becoming a legitimate about our society? Provided when it is used to defend a that the government is an person’s rights. organization of force, the To put it bluntly, if the govThe real-life application size of the government ernment were to be used as a of this axiom means bears a directly proportional measuring stick, the observer that unnecessary pieces relationship to the amount of legislation, excessive of force being used in society. would be able to measure regulations and the like should The greater prevalence the the amount of sanctioned be avoided because they only government holds in society, violence employed in social sanction the increased use of the greater is the amount of force in society. force present in society. interactions. The non-aggression axiom To put it bluntly, if the would make room for the government were to be prohibition of crimes like used as a measuring stick, murder, theft, child abuse, slavery and a long the observer would be able to measure the list of clear, objective rights abuses; however, amount of sanctioned violence employed in the non-aggression axiom would find it social interactions. As a result, every piece of incredibly difficult to sanction programs like legislation passed and every regulation imposed, corporate welfare, paternalist policies like regardless of its merit, sanctions the use of legal the prohibition of narcotics or restrictions force. on the freedom of speech because these types This is not a partisan view; it is an objective of restrictions, which are hardly necessary, observation made by practically all political only increase the amount of state-sanctioned theorists and philosophers regardless of their violence in society. respective political ideologies. However, many While, I will leave it up to you to decide in today’s modern political arena have forgotten what you deem to be necessary uses of force this point, and forgotten it to the extent that in society, this is an important principal they disagree with this philosophical truth. that needs to be remembered in public So for those unbelievers, here is an example. discourse. No state action (laws, regulations, Consider relatively uncontroversial regulation interventions, etc.) can occur without the use such as the requirement that all automobiles of force. We should choose wisely what we must be insured in order to operate on public allow to be a legitimate use of force. highways. Imagine that an unaware motorist forgets this Nathan Fox-Helser is a junior political science requirement, drives an uninsured car down the major from Glen Alpine, N.C. interstate, and a rather keen highway patrolman
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Interfaith Youth Core teaches understanding Mojeeb Nazeri
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he Interfaith Youth Core was founded in 1998 by Eboo Patel, member of President Obama’s Faith Advisory Council, based on the idea of religious pluralism. Religious pluralism is neither mere coexistence nor forced consensus, but the conviction that people who believe in different creeds can learn to live together with, in the words of Wilfred Cantwell Smith, “mutual trust and mutual loyalty.” It surpasses mere tolerance of diversity and requires that people of different religions affirm their distinct beliefs while making commitments to one another and the world we share. Three components which hold true for a pluralist society are respect for religious identity, mutually inspiring relationships and common action for the common good. The mission of the Interfaith Youth Core is to promote religious pluralism on college campuses across the country. Starting in Chicago, the Interfaith Youth Core has reached across America in search of colleges that would be models for the rest of the country in promoting religious pluralism. W.E.B. Du Bois, the great AfricanAmerican scholar, warned that the problems of the 20th century would be surrounded by what he called “the problem of the color line.” However, the 21st century would be dominated in a different line with the same divisive and violent line which would be known as the “Faith Line.” This “faith line” would not divide people based on divergent faith traditions or religious people from secular people, but divides religious totalitarians from religious pluralists. On one side of the line stands the religious totalitarians with believes that their way of life is the legitimate way. They will convert, kill and condemn those who are different and are not willing to cooperate. Along with them are the religious extremists from the KKK to Kach party in Israel to Al Qaida who wants the world to be in accordance with their beliefs. On the other side of the line resides religious pluralist like Martin Luther King Jr., Rabbi Abraham Heschel and the Dalai Lama with beliefs that peaceful coexistence is possible with the willingness to invest the time and effort to get to know each
other before judging people based on their background to come together to accomplish common goals. The first annual Interfaith Understanding Conference was held in Rochester, N.Y., from Apr. 11-13, 2010 with focus on the art of storytelling. The program started with a round table discussion on religious pluralism and I had the opportunity to meet people of different faiths with fascinating stories. For example one of the people in my table had been helping exchange students for more than 40 years. As a follower of Jewish traditions she felt that in order for her to become a better person she must learn to interact with people of different faiths. She believed that God made his creations diverse for a reason; we can take the time to get to know each other and work together for a common cause. Recently she had a group of people from different religious backgrounds at her place and she was confused as to what kind of food to cook. Some Muslims do not eat pork, Jews must eat kosher and Hindus do not eat meat, so in order to please everyone she decided to have a vegetarian dinner. The moral of this story was to show us that people of different religious backgrounds can put their differences behind and come together for a common cause. I had the chance to talk with person of the Sikh background who had to travel to Afghanistan, my home country, twenty years before I was born to work with the Afghan people on religious pluralism. In 1970, he traveled to Kabul to work with the government to raise the awareness of the Sikh population that inhabits some parts of Afghanistan. The conference was eye opening in that it portrayed the mission of the Interfaith Youth Core and religious pluralism. It showed that people of different faiths can come together in one place without any violence or disputes about which religion is the right one or who are the chosen people. I had the privilege to meet important people of different religious backgrounds like Patel, one of the most highly respected leaders of our time. Mojeeb Nazeri is a freshman from Richmond, Va.
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Taking a Different Opinion | My Two Cents
Make space available for everyone to practice music Cory McConnell Staff columnist
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s one of many musicians on our campus, I feel I speak for most of us when I express my concern about the lack of support for on-campus musicians. Don’t get me wrong, there are some great outlets on campus that provide musicians opportunities to play music with other students. The open mics hosted at Shorty’s are a great example. The newly renovated Shorty’s has open mics monthly that are always well organized and well attended by musicians. This is an improvement over last year, when there were usually four or five acts per open mic and that
has increased to nearly 10 at each showing, and sometimes even 14 or 15 acts. The annual Battle of the Bands is another great example. Held on the Mag quad, Battle of the Bands features a professional sound setup and is a student favorite. Hot Tuesdays at Campus Grounds also features student musicians in a cozy (if somewhat tiny) environment. But what are missing are practice spaces for students. Sure, Scales has some practice rooms, but those are really only for piano or “classical” instruments. As someone who has attempted to haul his guitar and amp to these rooms, I can tell you practicing there is really not worth the effort. And, though there are several rooms in Scales that are possible for jam sessions, using them usually involves knowing someone with a key to the building and showing up at hours when there’s no one around. The reason that there are so few actual bands formed and operating at the university is that it’s so hard to
find a practice space and even then, Open mic is great, but as someone to find a place to perform. Last year who has been to most of them over there was a span of about a week and the past two years, the “guy playing a half in which my room served as the acoustic guitar and singing” thing practice space for the band I was in is great and all, but I consistently (RIP Wayfarers). find myself wishing there were more Now, imagine the average room size artists collaborating and using more in Bostwick, and instruments. then imagine a full The open mic drumset, three amps, I’m not proposing something competition held at four guitars and Shorty’s about two on the level of the muchseven people trying months ago was a lauded “frat barn” idea, but to practice in that brief glimpse into simply a small space for sturoom. some of the more Needless to say, it ambitious artists dents interested in musically was crowded. It was at the university; collaborating with each other hot. We were pissing some acts chose to to practice, learn and even off everyone in the incorporate bass, building. keyboards, electric perform ... Eventually, our guitars and in RA’s got involved some cases even and it wasn’t pretty. percussion into their Were there a place on campus that performances. had a few amps, a cheap drumset on Ultimately though, the limitations which to practice and a PA, students of the sound setup and the venue could go and jam with each other, translated into inaudible instruments, explore musical ideas and form the poor audio mixes and a lot of “bands” that our campus seems to dissatisfied musicians. Myself being lack. one of them, I couldn’t help but walk
away disappointed that Shorty’s is our current best setup to host musical performances. If the university had a space on campus where sound equipment was secure yet accessible to students, there could be a much better environment for student music on campus outside of the actual music program at the university that tends to foster only traditional and classical musicians. I’m not proposing something on the level of the much-lauded “frat barn” idea, but simply a small space for students interested in musically collaborating with each other to practice, learn and even perform should the space be large enough to accommodate a small audience. There are so many talented musicians at the university that, if the school offered a place to practice and share those talents in an efficient manner, the school’s music scene could be improved dramatically. Cory McConnell is a sophomore communication major from Wexford, Penn.
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Steven Brooks: the star junior outfielder talks about life at Wake Forest, his teammates and the dream Major League team he wants to play for. Page B2.
{ UPCOMING GAMES } TRACK & FIELD: 5/07 N.C. Fast Times 5/07 Orange Classic 5/08 Oregon Twilight MEN’S TENNIS: 5/15 NCAA Champs. 5/16 NCAA Champs. 5/20 NCAA Champs. WOMEN’S TENNIS: 5/14 NCAA Champs. 5/15 NCAA Champs. BASEBALL: 5/07 @ North Carolina 5/08 @ North Carolina 5/09 @ North Carolina WOMEN’S GOLF: 5/06 NCAA Regionals 5/18 NCAA Champs. 5/19 NCAA Champs. MEN’S GOLF: 5/20 NCAA Regionals 6/01 NCAA Champs. 6/02 NCAA Champs. NBC cleans up at Sports Emmys
With their regular season play completed, the men’s golf team kicked off their postseason with a trip to Uwharrie Point, N.C. for the ACC Championships on April 23-25. Led by Senior Brendan Gielow, the Deacs finished in third place with a three round score of 855, tying with Duke. Gielow posted another stellar performance for the Deacon squad. The senior carded scores of 70, 67 and 74 to finish the event at five-under par and tied for sixth place. Gielow’s final ACC Championship appearance marks his best career finish at the event. Sophomore Lee Bedford also had a strong showing. Bedford posted a three round score of 215 to finish one-under par and tied for 15th place. Freshman Evan Beck posted strong scores of 75, 72 and 70 to finish tied for 21st place and senior Travis Wadkins and sophomore Daniel Meggs finished 36th and 43rd, respectively. As a team, the Deacs showed that they had put their poor performance at the Wolfpack Intercollegiate behind themselves by shooting a team score of 280, eight-strokes under
straight games won by Steve Forman in the third set of a win over UNC
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par. The first round score was good enough to propel to Deacons to second place and place them only one stroke off of first place Georgia Tech. “We got off to a little bit of a slow start with a couple of bogeys on No. 1 but the guys showed a lot of poise and control today and they came back well,” Head Coach Jerry Haas said. “The guys weren’t happy with how they played in Raleigh a couple of weeks ago and they all took it upon themselves to turn it around this week.” The team’s first round score was the lowest opening round score at the ACC Championships for the Deacs since 1978, when the team won the ACC Championship. Bedford came storming out of the gates in the first round, shooting a five-under par score of 67 to finish the day in third place. “Lee played a great round today,” Haas said. “I think he only missed one green and that was by about eight inches and he threeputted the 18th for par.” Heading into the second day of the event, the Deacon squad looked to preserve its position in the standings.
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Deac of the Year: Zach Schilawski
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Throughout the 2009-10 Wake Forest athletic year (with some sports still wrapping up play), there were records set, freshmen who stole the show, last-second wins, and even an ACC title. The men’s and women’s soccer teams led the way in the fall with fantastic seasons and the men’s and women’s golf teams continue their strong springs heading into the NCAAs. Riley Skinner shattered nearly every school passing record, Al-Farouq Aminu declared for the NBA Draft after leading the Deacs to an NCAA Tournament win and a rising women’s basketball program made the postseason for the second straight year. Throughout all the wins (and the losses), several individuals stood out as the superior to the competition. This feature highlights the best of the best in Wake Forest sports over the past year:
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The men’s golf team finished third in the ACC Championships and will await their postseason seeding.
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The Wake Forest men’s baseball team was coming off an 18-3 drubbing of Duke and in desperate need of a second straight win over the Blue Devils. Sophomore starting pitcher Michael Dimock provided a perDimock formance that all but guaranteed the Deacs would take the rubber match of the series. In eight strong innings, Dimock allowed just five hits with no walks and a career-best 11 strikeouts in the strongest outing of his young career. Dimock and the Deacs will be back in action May 7-9 at North Carolina.
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NBC affiliate programs NFL Films and the NFL Network each had an impressive showing at the Sports Emmys on April 27. The pair combined to take home a total of three Emmys on the evening. Inside the NFL, produced by NFL Films, won the Outstanding Studio Show award. Also nominated were FOX’s NFL Sunday, ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown and Monday Night Countdown, as well as NBC’s Football Night In America. The Emmy for Outstanding Sports Personality — Sports Event Analyst went to Cris Collinsworth, who is a part of the NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football, in addition to being a part-time game analyst. NFL Films also won the Emmy for Outstanding Post-Produced Audio/ Sound for its production of Hard Knocks: Dallas Cowboys. Including these awards, NFL Films has now garnered a staggering total of 97 Emmys. In its five years of existence, the NFL Network has taken home five of the awards as it has become one of the most watched new networks on television.
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With two M.A.C. Hermann Trophy semifinalists, a record-setting freshman, the school’s all-time assist leader and a decorated senior goaltender next to and behind him, it was easy for Zach Schilawski to get lost in the mix. All the senior forward from Cary, N.C. did in 2009 was lead the Demon Deacons in games played (24), shots (82), goals (14), points (35) and game-winning goals (5) en route to a first place ACC finish and fourth straight College Cup appearance. Schilawski’s 14 goals and 35 points were tops in the ACC as he was named first-team allconference. Along with the all-ACC honors, Schilawski was named a second-team AllAmerican by College Soccer News and a third-team All-American by the NSCAA. As much as Schilawski represented his team on the field, he was equally successful off it. The NSCAA and ESPN the Magazine recognized the biology major as a firstteam academic All-American and he
was named a finalist for the Lowes’ Senior CLASS Award. Despite being overshadowed at times by h i s similarly decorated teammates, Schilawski’s skills caught the eye of MLS scouts as he was selected ninth overall in the 2010 Draft by the New England Revolution. Whether he continues his soccer career for a long time or puts his biology major to good use, Zach Schilawski will undoubtedly continue to represent Wake Forest as well as any graduating athlete ever will. Male Athlete of the Year: Steven Forman Replacing Cory Parr, arguably the greatest Wake Forest tennis player of all-time, was no enviable task for senior Steve Forman. When that player was also your good friend and doubles partner, it made things even tougher. However, Forman and the Deacs have adjusted to life without Parr this season, winning 15 matches and reaching the ACC Tournament semifinals. Without question, Forman is the chief reason why. The team’s top singles and doubles player has posted a 24-10 singles record and 23-11 doubles record this season, an amazing feat considering the Deacs’ grueling schedule. Behind a number of upsets over top nationally-ranked singles players, Forman moved his ITA ranking from the low 70s to the No. 27 where he currently sits. Forman and junior Iain Atkinson have been a strong doubles team all season; they currently rank No. 19 nationally. Forman is currently the 8th winningest singles player in Wake history and ranks second in career doubles wins, behind only former partner Parr. In the ACC quarterfinals vs. rival North Carolina, Forman rallied from a 5-0 third set deficit to help his team to a 4-3 win. Forman and the Deacs will be heavy favorites to make their third straight NCAA Sweet 16 and maybe even further. Wherever they do end up, expect Forman to take them there.
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NFL draft system is broken, necessitates reform By Alex Rosell | Staff writer
Every year the 32 clubs that make up the National Football League gather to select college athletes they believe can succeed in the professional ranks. Hundreds of players in their early twenties, including many who have grown up with little or no money, suddenly realize their dream of making millions to play the game they love. The NFL markets the draft this way, as a story of rags to riches, as a glorious day when childhood fantasies come true. But behind this mirage of instant success lies the truth,
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which always tells a much different story. The draft actually financially hinders the very teams it is trying to prop up by making clubs with the worst records select first. Teams end up paying tens of millions of dollars to unproven football players who may not end up contributing at the professional level at all. Many general managers and owners try to convince other teams to trade picks with them, so they can move down in the draft and not have to risk losing money on a potential “bust,” or a player who does not live up to expectations. In 2009, the Detroit Lions (one of the worst teams of the past decade) selected Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick, and signed him to
a six year, $78 million contract, including over $40 million in guaranteed money. Stafford ended up playing only 10 games, throwing 20 interceptions to only 13 touchdowns, and hurting his knee with much of the season still remaining due to the poor offensive line blocking for him. He also had one of the worst quarterback ratings in the league, and only time will tell if he will give the Lions even close to a solid return on their investment. From 2002-10, the Lions have drafted in the top ten overall picks all but once, mostly due to the discouraging fact that they wasted millions of dollars on similar unproven commodities like Charles Rogers and Joey Harrington. They are stuck in the gutter
because of the money it takes There is nothing fair about to sign top draft picks, and the college athletes who have sad reality that the most suc- contributed nothing to processful teams pick in the end of fessional teams signing bigger the first round, and are happy contacts than proven veteran to sign similar but somewhat players who have worked hard less talented players to much to succeed. smaller contracts. The high NBA draft picks In 2009, the Green Bay Pack- typically make $4-5 million ers took USC linebacker Clay per year initially, which is Matthews and signed him to a enough to reward potentially five-year, $13 million contract, valuable assets but not so much and Matthews developed into to financially cripple teams in a pro-bowl player at a bargain the future if their picks do not price. pan out. Players like Matthews sucThe Los Angeles Clippers, for ceed partly due to the superior example, saw their first overall coaching of the teams that have pick Blake Griffin sidelined for the best records, and get to pick his entire rookie year with a their players later on. knee injury. To fix this massive problem, He earned $5 million for the the NFL must implement a season, but the wasted money rookie pay scale, much like is not enough to hurt the entire the system currently in place See Pressbox, Page B3 for the NBA.
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By John Kuchno | Staff writer Junior baseball player Steven Brooks is one of the best center fielders in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In his sophomore season, he hit .313 against arguably the best pitching in the country. His defense was just as impressive as he committed only two errors in 90 chances while playing centerfield. This season, Brooks has constantly led by example. His durability is unquestionable as he has started all 43 games. His speed is extraordinary exemplified by his conference-leading 22 stolen bases, and he has proved to be one of the toughest outs for opposing pitchers with a batting average of .331 this season. It goes without saying that, in the near future, Brooks will make a career out of the game of baseball. Brooks’ past accomplishments are extremely worth noting. As a four-year letterwinner at Seton Hall Prep, he helped lead his team to a No. 1 ranking in
the nation by USA Today’s Final 2007 High School Top 25 poll. He was ranked by Baseball America as one of the nation’s top 50 prospects and rated the 14th – best position player prospect at the Perfect Game National Showcase. The junior from New Jersey opened up about some of his accomplishments as well as his beginnings in the sport.
My older brother Gregory also attended Wake during my first two years here.
with that. Plus, there are a few guys from Jersey I really get along with.
What has been your most rewarding experience thus far at Wake? My most rewarding experience thus far at Wake was making the Dean’s List my sophomore year.
If you could play another sport at Wake besides baseball, what would it be and why? If I could play another sport at Wake it would be soccer. I was a goalie growing up.
When did you develop such a love and passion for the game? I developed a passion for baseball when I was younger. My father coached my T-ball team when I was about six years old and from that point on I really enjoyed playing baseball.
What is it like playing in the ACC? It is fun playing in the ACC. The competition is by far the best in the country and you get to compete against a ranked team almost every weekend. Most of the fields we play at are very nice and get a decent amount of fans.
Who has been the most influential and/or supportive person in your life throughout your baseball career? My mother has been my most influential person throughout my baseball career by far. Although she demonstrates tough love towards me as it pertains to baseball, she has been one of the major driving forces for me.
Why did you choose to play baseball at Wake Forest? I chose to play baseball at Wake Forest University because of the great combination of athletics and academics.
What do you love most about your teammates? I enjoy spending time with my teammates. Being a collegiate athlete, it is difficult to separate athletics from academics, but my teammates help
What Major League Baseball team have you always dreamed of playing on and why? I have always been a Mets fan. My father’s first job when he was 14 was to sell concessions in the upper deck of Shea Stadium.
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Tarheels down Lady Deacs in ACC Quarterfinals By Laven Newsom | Staff writer
North Carolina 4 Wake Forest 0 Following two big late season wins on the road against Boston College and Maryland, the Lady Deacons were riding high heading into their first round ACC Tournament matchup with instate conference rival N.C. State. T h e Wolfpack had beaten the Deacs earlier in the season 5-2, but Wake was confident that they Pavelec could score the upset, one they would need to bolster their postseason hopes. The Deacons came out firing in doubles, as both the first and third doubles teams won their matches 8-6 to help the Deacs capture the doubles point they couldn’t secure in the teams’ earlier meeting in Raleigh back in early March.
At number one doubles, senior All-ACC singles selection Sasha Kulikova teamed with junior Emilee Malvehy for the win while another All-ACC selection, sophomore Martina Pavelec, teamed with sophomore Ryan Cutillo at the third spot. Up 1-0 heading into singles play, the Deacs faltered early, losing two close matches at the fourth and fifth spots to go down 1-2. However, 47th ranked Pavelec came through for the Deacs at the number one spot, winning a tough three set match 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. “By the time I was in the third set I knew that I had a very good chance to win and I just tried to close it out,” Pavelec said. With the match deadlocked at two and the season on the line, the Deacs knew that they had to up their game and they did just that as both Malvehy and Kulikova won three tough set matches. With the win, Wake was on to the quarterfinals to face number one ranked North Carolina. Back on March 31 at Chapel Hill, the Deacs pulled off a pair of singles wins to push the Tarhells in a close 5-2 match. The Lady Deacons got off to a tough start against the Tar Heels this time around as they dropped
the first and third doubles positions in close matches to lose the doubles point. Junior Kat Reveche and senior Aileen Davis then fell at the fourth and sixth singles spots to go down 0-3. Knowing the team needed to win the remaining matches, the Deacs substantially picked up their game and looked like they were mounting a comeback. At number one singles, Pavelec had split sets with 22nd ranked Sanaz Marand, however she knew that she had let one slip away. “I should have definitely won my first set in singles. I was serving at 5:4 and lost that game easily which should not happen,” Pavelec said. Also, both Kulikova and Malvehy had won their first sets. Ultimately it was a little too late as Cutillo dropped a tough match at the number five spot to give the Tarheels the abbreviated 4-0 win. “I think we did a pretty good job,” Pavelec said. “They are very tough to play and we had a bunch of close matches.” With the loss the Demon Deacons sit at 11-14 overall and must wait until May 4 to hear if they receive an at large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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Senior Aileen Davis serves at a recent home match. The Lady Deacs defeated N.C. State to advance to the ACC quarters before falling to UNC-Chapel Hill.
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The Wake Forest men’s and women’s track and field teams had a busy week at the Penn Relays and VertKlasse Meet. They will return to action at the North Carolina Fast Times and Orange and Purple Classic, each on May 7. By Calais Zagarow | Staff writer The Wake Forest men’s and women’s track and field teams earned several admirable finishes in multiple team and individual events at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pa. from April 22-24. The Demon Deacons joined an estimated 54,000 runners and spectators from around the world, including international running phenomenon Usain Bolt, at this high school, university and international competition just days after their success at the ACC Outdoor Championships. The men’s team was led once again by senior Brent LaRue of Kernersville, N.C., who finished third out of 43 in the men’s 400m hurdles on April 23. LaRue also helped the men’s 4x400 team, made up of seniors Tyler Dodds and Jon Reid and freshman Sean Lunkenheimer, to a 12th place finish in the preliminary competition. “It was kind of a quick turn-over from the ACC’s, but it was a great meet. I got to see a lot of faster guys that I hadn’t gotten to run against yet this year” LaRue said. “The best part was definitely the amount of people there.
“There were probably 40,000 people watching each of my events. Then, once we qualified for the 4x400 finals, we got to stay around to watch Usain Bolt.” The women’s 4x1500m relay team consisting of Caitlin Crawford, Anna Nosenko, Erin Reddan and Casey Fowler finished ninth in their event while the women’s distance medley team of Dina Nosenko, Gwen Ricco, Anna Nosenko and Molly Binder finished fourth. Senior Caroline Vaughn placed fourth in the 400m Hurdles Championship while graduate student Erin Reddan finished fourth in the women’s 3000m Steeplechase event. “I got out well,” said Vaughn about her individual fourth place finish. “That was my goal for this race, to get out in the first 200 pretty fast. I made a few mistakes on the second curve, which I am planning to work on and fine tune. “I wasn’t extremely happy with my time, but I made a few mistakes that I know I can fix for future races.” Other notable Demon Deacon performances from the Penn Relays include the Wake Forest men’s sprint medley team of Tyler Dodds, Jon Reid,
Pair of Deacons drafted into NFL, two more to compete for spots The 2010 NFL Draft brought a number of highlights, as well as a few disappointments for former Demon Deacon football players hoping to make an NFL roster this fall. Senior defensive back Brandon Ghee was drafted with the 32nd pick of the third round (96th overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition, senior offensive guard Chris DeGeare was selected with the 30th pick in the 5th round (161st overall) by the Minnesota Vikings. Joining Ghee and DeGeare on NFL rosters are quarterback Riley Skinner, who was invited to the Giants’ mini-camp, and defensive tackle John Russell, who signed a deal with Green Bay.
Alex Hill and Thomas Morrison which finished 13th out of 38 in their event. The women’s 4x200 team made up of Gwen Ricco, Vaughn, Maddy Ricco and Nicole Castronuova also placed 29th out of 58 teams in the preliminary competition. Members of the both the men’s and women’s track and field teams had competed one week earlier at the ACC Outdoor Championships in Clemson, S.C. Some members of the team then headed to the Vertklasse Meeting in High Point, N.C., on April 25. Senior Thomas Sensing and sophomore Sarah Brobeck each won the shotput event as the Deacs performed very well. Sensing’s mark 53-01.00 was the best of the field and Brobeck posted a winning throw of 39-07.05. The Deacs had a handful of other winners as well. Senior Carly Mauch won the javelin with a score of 123-05. Freshman Ben Lincoln, coming off his All-ACC performance at the ACC Championships, won the men’s javelin while sophomore Myesha Barr won the 100m dash. The Demon Deacons will return to action at the North Carolina Fast Times and the and the Orange and Purple Classic, both on May 7.
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franchise. LeBron James, by comparison, earns close to $16 million per year, which is more than fair for a man who is widely considered the best all-around player in the league. In the NFL, things are clearly not as equitable. Stafford earns an average of $13 million per year, while Peyton Manning (the consensus best quarterback in the league) makes just over $14 million annually. Something is just not right about that. The NFL should also strongly consider implementing a draft lottery. Again, this would imitate what is currently in place for the NBA, a league with much more parity than the top-heavy NFL. In a draft lottery, the non-playoff teams every year have a specific percentage chance of winning the top overall pick. The worse record a team has, the higher chance it has of picking first. The rest of the “lottery picks” are also sorted by chance, according to the percentage assigned to each team. This would also help solve the problem of teams paying large sums to draft picks every single year. The Lions, for example, picked second overall in 2010, and will most likely have to pay Suh over $70 million again to its pick, Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. If Suh, who has a slight injury history, does not become the star he should be with his huge contract, the Lions might as well kiss the next five years goodbye. With hundreds of millions tied up in bad contracts, the team would have trouble signing any more significant players. With a lottery system, the Lions would most likely not have had to pick in the top two for the last two years. If this system were actually used, there would also be less incentive for teams to intentionally lose games at the end of the year. Some teams become fixated with prospects and do not put their best product out on the field because they know the team with the worst record always gets the first pick. A lottery system would definitely help teams avoid this issue, and fans would not have to painfully watch their teams slog through the end of the year.
Football team, Pike raise money for Piccolo Cancer Fund
Former Deacon golfer qualifies for Quail Hollow Championship
On April 28, players from the varsity football team and members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity competed in the annual Pump Up For Piccolo event to raise money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund. The event took place from 4-6 p.m. on Manchester Plaza. The Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund Drive was established in 1980 in memory of the former Deacon football great who passed away from cancer at the age of 26 while playing in the NFL for the Chicago Bears. In its 29 years of existence, the fund has gathered over one million dollars in donations that have been contributed to the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest.
Courtland Lowe, a standout Demon Deacon golfer from 1998-2002, qualified for the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C. The event will be held from April 29-May 2. Lowe was able to qualify for the tournament by winning a 4-for-1 playoff, a situation in which four players compete for only one available qualifying spot in another tournament. Lowe chipped-in a ball for eagle on the first playoff hole and held on despite a tight competition to earn a place in the Championship. Lowe will be joined by two other former Deacon greats: Bill Haas and Webb Simpson, who will also be playing at Quail Hollow.
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M. tennis falls to Duke at 4-0 at ACC Semifinals By Chris Landers | Staff writer
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Freshman Tripper Carlton hits a topspin forehand in a recent home match. Carlton and the Deacs advanced to the ACC semifinals before falling to Duke.
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The Wake Forest men’s tennis team traveled to Cary, N.C., this past weekend to compete in the ACC tournament. The Demon Deacons came in as the sixth seed in the tournament and drew 11th seeded Maryland in the first round on April 22. Wake got off to a solid start, as the second doubles pairing of Danny Kreyman and Jonathan Wolff defeated Tommy Laine and Sergio Wyss 8-2. That win was followed quickly thereafter by a first doubles victory, as the 19th ranked pair of Iain Atkinson and Steve Forman defeated Graham Knowlton and Ian Mansfield 8-5, securing the doubles point for the Deacs. Forman followed up that triumph with a quick victory at first singles over Wyss 6-0, 6-4. 38th ranked Tripper Carleton made fairly easy work of his opponent at second singles, beating John Collins 6-3, 6-2 and giving Wake Forest the commanding 3-0 lead. Refusing to pick their foot off the gas, the Deacons soon made their victory complete as Kreyman dispatched of Graham Knowlton 6-2, 6-4 at fifth singles, putting Wake officially into the quarterfinals. That match placed them up against third seeded North Carolina, who came in to the contest 3-0 against the Deacs all-time in ACC tournament competition. The match was a thriller from start to finish. Forman and Atkinson again took their first doubles match, knocking off 20th ranked Clay Donato and Stefan Hardy in an 8-6 slugfest. The Tar Heels quickly responded, however, as Cameron Ahari and Brennan Boyajian edged Kreyman and Wolff, 8-6, and Andrew Crone and Jose Hernandez eased by Carleton and Zach Leslie 8-3 in second and third doubles, respectively. Iain Atkinson continued his strong play at the end of the year, beating No. 116 Stefan Hardy 6-1, 7-6 (7). Wolff eked out a close second set against 85th ranked Boyajian at fourth singles to give Wake Forest the overall lead.
There was no quit in Carolina though, as they mounted a comeback keyed by wins first at sixth singles, with Andrew Crone defeating freshman Zach Leslie in straight sets, and second singles, as Jose Hernandez pulled away in the third set to beat Tripper Carleton 36-, 6-3, 6-2. With the match tied at 3, all eyes turned to the match of the day: freshman Danny Kreyman against Cameron Ahari at fifth singles. After the players split the first two sets, Ahari jumped out to a 5-0 lead and looked to even the match at 2. But Kreyman, despite cramping up in the final set, went on to break Ahari three times and held serve to close out the match 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (2), giving the Demon Deacons a 4-3 win and a berth in the semifinals, where they would face the second seeded Duke Blue Devils. Duke did not waste any time sprinting out ahead of Wake, as top-ranked doubles team Henrique Cunha and Reid Carleton beat Forman and Atkinson 8-6 and Alain Michel and Torsten Wietowska beat Carleton and Leslie at third doubles 8-3 to put the Blue Devils up 1-0. The Deacs could fare no better in singles play, No. 7 Henrique Cunha scored a quick 6-2, 6-3 win at first singles. The battle between the Carleton brothers followed at second singles, with 76th ranked Reid getting the upper hand 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 over the 38th ranked Carleton and giving Duke a commanding overall lead. A win at third singles by No. 105 Dylan Arnould over Atkinson, and Wake Forest was officially eliminated. “I’m proud of our guys, they gave it their best shot,” Head Coach Jeff Zinn said. “All three matches were close. That’s what makes the ACC so tough: one break separates the best from the number seven team in the conference.” The Deacs will hopefully receive an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament after finishing in the top 30. “We have seven to ten days of practice after exams are over, hopefully we’ll get our minds fresh. It’s very important for our young guys to relax and get some rest,” Zinn said. The NCAA will formally announce the complete tournament brackets on May 4 in a live broadcast on ESPNEWS.
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Female Athletes of the Year: Jill Hutchinson and Kaley Fountain While head coach Tony da Luz and five other accomplished seniors had much to do with the women’s soccer team’s 2009 success, senior forwards Jill Hutchinson and Kaley Fountain were the engines that made the team go. Part of a new offensive system utilizing three attacking forwards, Hutchinson and Fountain scored 25 of the Deacs’ 48 goals and assisted on 14 more. The duo’s 32 points each tied a team record set by Anne Shropshire in 1998. Hutchinson led the team with five gamewinning goals and Fountain trailed behind in second with three. Along with leading the Demon Deacons in seemingly every offensive category, either Hutchinson or Fountain finished in the top five in the ACC in a number of categories, including points, shots, goals, assists and game-winning goals. The forwards were both named to the All-ACC first team. The senior year success was nothing new for Hutchinson, who has been an offensive catalyst of the Lady Deacs for the last three seasons. In 2009, Hutchinson set the Wake Forest career record for points and goals. Fountain, on the other hand, was an unexpected surprise for the Lady Deacs.
While da Luz had confidence in his senior defender moving to the front line, even he couldn’t have predicted the offensive output she produced. Despite some excellent recruiting classes ready to step in, the Lady Deacs have two big pairs of cleats to fill in 2010.
other Wake sports team this past year, also sending a number of players on to the professional ranks. With a number of talented players returning next season and Coach Vidovich at the helm, the future continues to look bright for this impressive program.
Team of the Year: Men’s Soccer
Coach of the Year: Tony da Luz
Without a question, the most successful Wake Forest athletic team over the past three years has been the men’s soccer team, led by head coach Jay Vidovich. That trend continued in 2009 as the Deacs won 17 games, finished first in the ACC for the second straight year and advanced to the College Cup for an amazing fourth straight time. The Deacs posted a strong October, going 7-1-1, and were ranked in the top three in the nation in seemingly every college soccer poll for the majority of the season. The team posted impressive wins over nationally ranked soccer powers Indiana, Harvard, Maryland, Duke (twice) and UCLA. The only thing stopping Wake Forest from a potential ACC Championship and NCAA Championship were the Virginia Cavaliers, who defeated the Deacs in the regular season, the ACC Tournament and the College Cup. Despite their struggles against the Cavaliers, the Deacs still accomplished more than any
Wake Forest women’s soccer coach Tony da Luz is not unfamiliar with winning. With a record of 159-92-21 in thirteen years at Wake, da Luz has seen plenty of that. However, the 2009 season was one of unparalleled success as the Lady Deacs won 16 games, finished in the top half of the competitive ACC and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the first time in program history. Along the way, da Luz and the Deacs had to contend with a plethora of injuries, including one to starting goalie Laura Morse, a host of talented freshman (recruited by da Luz) in the lineup, three crushing one-goal losses at the end of the season and a new offensive scheme. Through all of the hardships, da Luz got his team playing their best soccer of the year in the NCAA Tournament, where the Deacs outscored opponents 6-0 in the first three rounds, including a thrilling last-second win at South Carolina to take the Lady Deacs to their
first ever NCAA Quarterfinal appearance. Even da Luz’s magic couldn’t lift his team ahead of national power North Carolina, but he surely helped give the team and fans a season to remember. Rookie of the Year: Michelle Shin
When Michelle Shin committed to play golf for Wake Forest, she had to know she was joining a storied program that was coming off an ACC Championship in 2009. What she probably didn’t expect, however, that in her first year of collegiate golf she would win the ACC Individual Title and lead her team to a second straight conference crown. The Cape Coral, Fla. native was the Lady Deacs’ second most consistent golfer in 2010, behind sophomore Cheyenne Woods. In nine events this season, Shin had one top five finish, and four top ten finishes with an average round of 74.4 strokes. Shin finished at par or lower in a team-best one out of every three rounds played. Despite being in contention in a few tournaments this year, most notably the Bryan National Collegiate where she was leading through 36 holes, Shin had yet to win her first collegiate tournament going into the ACC Championships. With two strong opening rounds of 70, Shin sat atop the leaderboard with teammate Woods. As Woods faltered with a final round 78, Shin cemented her lead and helped the Deacs bring home team
honors. With the NCAA East Regional and NCAA Championships still to be played, the book has yet to be closed on this fabulous freshman’s 2010 season. Moment of the Year: The “SwIsh” For the second straight season, the Wake Forest men’s basketball team limped into the NCAA Tournament. After dropping from second to fifth in the ACC and getting blown out by Miami in the ACC Tournament, few pundits picked Wake Forest to top Texas in the East Regional’s eight-nine matchup. The game turned out to be a thriller, with Wake Forest seeming to pull away late in regulation before Texas roared back to send the game to overtime. The Longhorns then took the lead early in overtime before freshman Ari Stewart’s three cut the Texas lead to 80-79 with 15.9 seconds remaining. After Texas missed a pair of free throws, the scene was set. Senior point guard Ishmael Smith, arguably the most clutch Demon Deacon since Chris Paul, took the ball and drove the length of the floor before firing, and making, the most memorable shot of the Dino Gaudio Era. With one shot, Smith erased all of the past two years’ bad memories. Those recent postseason failures and a looming encounter with Kentucky were meaningless for that one, glorious moment where the Deacs would live to Dance another day.
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Led by Gielow’s five-under 67 and even par 72’s from Bedford, Beck and Wadkins, the team shot a second round score of 283 to finish in third place through 36 holes of play. The two round score of 563 marked the team’s best finish through 36 holes this season. Gielow lit up the course during the second round, shooting six birdies during his round, four of which came on the back nine. Gielow’s 67 propelled him to 3rd place overall. Going into the third and final day of the event, the Deacs sat within striking distance of first-place Georgia Tech, but a team Gielow score of 292 on the final day eliminated the team’s hopes of their first ACC Championship since 1989. “We got off to another good start today but just ran into some trouble there at the end of the front nine,” Haas said. “But the guys fought back on the back nine and finished strong. Obviously it would have been nice to win but overall, I’m proud of the
way we played. There was a lot of good that came from this week and hopefully we can build on this down the road.” Gielow carded four more birdies on the third day to finish the event with 15 birdies. His three round score of 211 placed him in a tie for sixth place. Meggs got off to a great start in his third round of the event, carding four birdies through the first six holes, but a quadruple-bogey on at No. 9 set him back. Not to be deterred by one bad hole, Meggs shot three straight birdies through Nos. 12-14 to finish the day with an even-par 72. The sophomore finished the event tied for 43rd. After the final round score of 292, the Deacons finished the ACC Championships with a three-round score of 855 and in tie for third place with Duke. Defending champions, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, would win the championship with a three round score of 841. Virginia finished in second with a score of 854. The men’s golf team will be back in action on May 20-22, when they travel to the NCAA Regionals to play for a berth to NCAA Championship event. The fields for the six regional sites will be announced on May 10.
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The Deacs will return to the links on May 20-22 when they travel to the NCAA Regionals and try to earn another bid in the NCAA Championships.
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Be organized. Plan. Just thinking about all of the work that you have to complete in such a short amount of time is usually the cause of stress and anxiety itself. In order to avoid these mental freak outs, it is important to be organized, make a schedule for finals and stick to it! Be realistic in your scheduling and only put down as much work as you believe you can actually do in one day. Having a finals schedule mapped out will infinitely help reduce stress in and of itself because the work will seem much more feasible to accomplish.
Take study breaks. Taking breaks is one of the main things Raper stressed should be followed. Too much stress and anxiety can be counterproductive if it reaches a point where you do not even know where to begin. “It’s good to remember the importance of ‘balance.’ Don’t sit down for a marathon study/paper writing session. Plan to work efficiently (no Facebook/email/texting) for 45 minutes and then take a 15 minute break (take a walk, get something to eat, chat with friends, etc.),” Raper said. “But then end the break after 15 minutes and do another 45 minutes of work.” Study breaks will allow your brain to take a breather and keep you from getting too tired or exhausted from studying. They will also help you stay on task without getting frustrated or a headache from reading too much material or working too hard. But make sure to practice self-control and only allow yourself brief breaks, otherwise you could find yourself seriously procrastinating and wasting time.
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By Pooja Patel | Staff writer The only thing standing between you and summer is finals week. That dreaded time of year is upon us once again. The plethora of tests, lengthy papers, oral compositions and projects — all compressed together in what always seems like never enough time. Yes, finals are here. Just about everyone is sleep deprived, running on nothing but gallons of Red Bull and coffee, staked out in the ZSR, and on edge. What’s a stressed out student to do? James Raper, a counselor at the university counseling center, gave his two cents: “First, remember that some anxiety is actually good and helpful. It can help us attend to important matters that need our attention, and focus on being productive.” He suggested intervening with any type of exercise, like a brief walk around the quad, deep breaths, and laughter — as Raper said, “Go to Hulu and watch your favorite comedy” — are all great for relieving stress and anxiety if it becomes too much. It’s not exactly the best time of the school year, but there are certain things that you can do to make sure you survive finals week!
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It is a proven fact that exercise reduces stress. Physical exercise decreases the production of stress hormones and can work off anxiety. Doing any sort of mild to moderate exercise for at least 15 minutes will give you these effects and you will undeniably be able to feel the difference. Students who try to implement a regular exercise schedule during finals find it much easier to cope with stress. When you feel like you’re about to doze off or are getting really tired, throw on your running shoes and go for a walk or run on the trails behind Reynolda, take a yoga class or even practice it in your room, or head to Reynolds Gym for 15 to 30 minutes on the elliptical or hop on the treadmill. Even if you don’t exercise regularly, be sure to squeeze in some physical movement during finals week — if for no reason other than to get a break from the monotony of the library, study lounges and desks. Exercising will also keep you healthy and keep you from getting sick, which is the last thing you need to add to your worries.
Sleep. Although this seems obvious, make sure you get a good amount of zzzs during exam week. As unavoidable as it may seem to pull all-nighters, the lasting effects of doing so could be detrimental. Your chances of getting sick substantially increases when you are sleep deprived and your ability to be productive, perform well — or just function normally, plummet. Without sleep, your mind will be exhausted from all the information being jammed in there. Also, sleep will also help you retain information better and thus you’ll do better on your test. Even if you get less sleep than normal, be sure to sleep some! Even power naps can make a world of difference during finals.
Listen to music. A convenient stress reliever that is often overlooked is music! Listening to music has shown to have numerous ben-
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efits. It can help you relieve stress, calm you down, or even stimulate your mind depending on the type of music you are listening to. Although many people can’t listen to music while doing work, there are people who believe listening to classical music while studying seriously benefits them academically. If you aren’t a Beethoven fan, any lyric-less music (try movie soundtracks) is good to break the silence while studying. For those of you who this doesn’t work for, try listening to upbeat music when you find yourself getting drowsy to wake yourself up mentally. Or, if you need to relax, just listen to some of your favorite slower songs.
Eat healthy. Late night studying and being on a time crunch can have you reaching for a quick meal of unhealthy snacks or fast food runs that are not fulfilling or satisfying. Avoid comfort foods like sweets and CookOut runs, skipping meal, and binge-eating. Instead, try a fruit smoothie, a banana or an apple for a snack. Substituting healthier food choices for unhealthy ones will keep you energized for all the studying you have to do and keep you healthy throughout the week. Also, eating healthier will help your body functioning at its best and ensure you perform to the best of your ability.
Talk to some friends. Be social. Re m e m b e r, you’re not the only one going through this! Just talking to a friend or being social about the stress you’re going through will not only make you happier but also help you realize you’re not alone. Take your study breaks with friends, exercise with others, go to the Pit for a quick bite with a friend. Studying in groups can make doing work more fun, and it can also give you someone to keep you in check when you start to lose focus. So when it feels like there aren’t enough hours in a day and you reach that point where you think you can’t handle everything on your plate, just take a deep breath and keep these simple tips in mind. You’ll be on your way to summer in no time!
Abroad Column | The Road Less Traveled
What every student studying abroad needs to know Caitlin Brooks Staff columnist
As the school year winds down (only 1.5 weeks until my Facebook ads are in English again), I wanted to share a list of things I wish I’d known before setting off into the great unknown. 1. Banks suck. Even after you dutifully call your bank to notify them that you will be abroad, your account will be frozen the first time you try to use an ATM. Be prepared – take money out of your account ahead of time and have the international calling number for your bank in your wallet at all times. 2. Do not fly RyanAir. It’s cheap for a reason — just try to bring a reasonable sized carry on and see how cheap
it really is. Fly EasyJet instead, it’s still cheap, but the restrictions are much more reasonable. 3. Plan for unexpected expenses. That Eurail pass sounds like a great idea (and traveling by train really is amazing!), but be sure you check the costs of train reservations on all the trips you want to take. The prices are not included in your Eurail ticket and many trains require reservations. 4. You will be homesick. Even if you are a world-travelling adventurer, you are bound to miss home now and again. Hang on, call Mom and Dad or your friends from home, you will make it through. 5. Be prepared for personal hygiene shocks. From different bathroom configurations (my shower is literally just a faucet on the wall, the whole bathroom is the splash zone), to different water compositions that change the effects of your favorite hair care products, personal hygiene changes can be some of the most startling and unexpected. 6. Prep for food drama. Even the familiar tastes different abroad (the
Danes just don’t do peanut butter well). I know you researched the food of your country and are probably really excited to try ethnic cuisine, but just be ready to be (pleasantly or not so pleasantly) surprised. You don’t realize what an essential part of your day eating is until you have to completely reorder your diet and eating habits for your host country. 7. Bring a reusable water bottle (if you will be in countries with potable water). Buying bottled water when you are travelling is just too expensive, and bad for the environment! 8. Consider your personal needs before choosing a housing option. The host family is a famously enjoyable experience for many Wake students who study abroad, but it might not be for you. If your program offers other housing options, seriously consider which choice is right for you. In the end, living with a host family comes down to luck. Sometimes it’s a great fit, other times not so much.
9. Take prescriptions? Demand that your doctor fill your prescription for the duration of your stay abroad. Foreign health care systems are complex and you probably don’t want to get acquainted with them if you don’t have to. Also, bring any OTC meds you think you will need (Midol, Ibuprofin, Tums, Nyquil) – meds are expensive and sometimes hard to find in other countries. 10. Bring a guidebook for your host country or region. It’s great to discover the coolest places on your own, but sometimes you’d really like a restaurant recommendation or help finding that museum you really want to see. Bring a book that’s easy to tote around so you have it with you wherever you go. 11. Climate, climate, climate. After spending the coldest winter in 20 years in Scandinavia, I cannot overestimate the importance of researching the climate of your chosen country. With this in mind, if you are going somewhere rainy, bring two umbrellas. Going somewhere cold? An extra hat and pair of gloves is a must (for when your
first set gets left on the metro). And speaking of climate, if you are going somewhere sunny, take the sunscreen. It’s so expensive and pretty hard to find outside the U.S. No one likes to look like Rudolph in all their abroad pics. 12. Wake makes you take a language class; this is a very good idea. If I had not taken Danish this semester, I would have been completely lost. Even though everyone might speak English in Europe, it’s still nice to be able to read the signs and the ingredients in grocery stores. 13. Prepare to be unprepared and embrace change. I hope your semester will be the most rewarding experience of your undergraduate career. I hope you grow as individuals, and discover more about yourself – your preferences, boundaries, and limits – than you ever knew before. And most of all, I hope that studying abroad takes you by surprise and rocks your world. You will come out better for it, I promise (even if at first it seems like you won’t make it at all).
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She Said | Illuminating Your Love Life
Summer alters student relationships Adrienne Alexander
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From the director of Chicago comes a musical about love, lust and glamour. Nine, adapted from 8 1/2, a 1963 film and broadway show, features an impressive star studded cast, from Daniel Day Lewis to Kate Hudson to Penelope Cruz, who show off their singing and dancing skills. Lewis, a distraught director, is in need of some creative inspiration and finds it in the many women in his life, including his wife, mistress and mother to name a few. Watch this theatrical production on DVD on May 4.
Top 10 Board Games Before there was Sporcle or Call of Duty, there were board games. Whether you want a fun break from cramming for finals or just to reminisce in your childhood, try one of these favorite board games for a blast from the past.
1. Monopoly 2. Chess 3. Risk 4. Settlers of Catan 5. Life 6. Clue 7. Scrabble 8. Scene It 9. Checkers 10. Trivial Pursuit
Mummified A small convenience store in Lincoln, Neb. was robbed on April 24. The man, armed with a knife, concealed his identity by covering his head. Instead of using a ski mask or nylon stocking, this thief decided to wrap his entire head in toilet paper. According to the local police report, he held up the store around 10:30 p.m. and escaped on foot. The robber got away with an undisclosed amount of money from the store’s small safe. No one was injured, and — strangely enough, the police investigating the robbery have no leads on the bathroom bandit’s identity. Whoever he is, I hope he washed his hands.
Drink of the Week Happy Ending
Classes are officially over, and finals week has — unfortunately — begun. But, thankfully, the end (of the semester) is near. Celebrate with this tasty drink! 1 oz. amaretto 1 oz. Bailey’s irish cream 1 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. Everclear 1 oz. butterscotch schnapps Mix all five ingredients together. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours. Pour into a chilled glass or over ice and enjoy. Celebrate summer’s arrival with a paper umbrella or fruit garnish!
Staff columnist
Here at the end of the academic year, future plans that were months (or even longer) in the making are suddenly right around the corner. Relationships that have stood the test of time (i.e., have survived this school year) now stand on the brink of a whole new era. This marks the beginning of a simple summer break for some, but others are facing the prospect of permanent, post-commencement reality. Some couples have enjoyed the close proximity of attending the same university. For these, the changing seasons may present the challenge of time apart. A transition from being classmates to living as long-distance lovers.
Other relationships have endured the hardship of separation already and are counting down to a joyful reunion. These partners pack their rooms excitedly, with an air of purpose. Summer will be over all too soon — still they cannot wait for it to begin. What edification would serve students in both sets of circumstances equally well, encouraging them to survive the season of separation or to relish the rush of reuniting? I think that what is more significant than whether this is a time for saying hello or goodbye is whether partners have paired up just for fun or for keeps. There is tendency toward impermanence in our age group’s romantic associations. Hooking up and heading out are commonplace in our culture. Still there are those for whom the dating game is quite serious, who know the stakes and the odds against staying together and choose to embrace the challenge of loving the same person consistently, long term.
For such people –– passionate, committed types –– saying goodbye for the summer may mean more than an inconvenient solitude, and reuniting with a loved one may be the highlight of the whole vacation. My advice for ardent admirers facing a change of circumstance is this: discuss your feelings about the upcoming adaptation with your significant other. Do you feel anxious? Excited? Is there a hint of dread? Talk it over with your loved one. Establish expectations. Are you exclusive? Will you remain so? Do you both want the same summer experience? Talk about these issues before you leave for home. Responsible men and women discuss such things so that miscommunicated preferences in the spring don’t lead to a senseless breakup in the fall. Regardless of your relationship status, the change of season (and scenery) can do you good. Sure, it may be difficult to bid adieu to our fair campus, but the world beyond is beckoning you to
come laugh and play and let go of the intense academic pressure that has characterized the past few weeks at Wake. You may not have a happy relationship to go home to (or to tear yourself away from). Maybe you wish that you could find someone to miss and to make plans to meet with. Maybe your roomie is constantly commenting about her own love life, or her boyfriend is a fixture in your personal space. Maybe right now you’re thinking, “Thank God for summer separation.” No matter who you are or what your love life (or lack thereof ) looks like at the moment, I urge you to keep hope alive – this summer and far beyond. Keep living, keep loving. Don’t stop believing. “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 | Death at a Funeral
Dark comedy proves heartwarming,hilarious By Jasmine Harris | Contributing writer
Death at a Funeral, an American remake from the 2007 British film sharing the same title, is without a doubt one of the funniest movies ever made. From beginning to end, this hilarious comedy is packed with side-splitting wisecracks and ridiculous scenarios that will leave anyone with a pulse gasping for breath. The film follows the story of the eldest son in the family, Aaron (played by comedian Chris Rock) as he attempts to keep everything in order on the day of his father’s funeral. Unfortunately for Aaron, everything that could go wrong does. In the opening scene of the film, Aaron solemnly stands on the front porch Death at a Funeral of the family Starring | Chris Rock and Martin home as four pallbearLawrence ers proceed Director | Neil LaBute to carry his Who’s it for? | Fans of Chris father’s coffin Rock and dark comedy into the living Running Time | 1 hour 32 mins. room for the Rating | A + service. As the pallbearers prepare to leave, Aaron requests to see his father; however, upon opening the coffin he claims that he does not recognize the man inside. The incompetent owner of the funeral home responsible for delivering his father, Brian (played by Kevin Hart), attempts to relate to the pain he believes Aaron must be feeling by claiming that he too had difficulty recognizing his own father when he passed away. Despite Brian’s efforts to be compassionate, Aaron once again insists that the man in the coffin is not his father; the camera then pans to reveal that the man is of Asian descent. Brian then apologizes profusely, assuring Aaron that his actual father could be in “one of two places” and quickly leaves to hunt down the appropriate body, marking the beginning of the several mishaps to come. Once the body is found and put in its proper place, Aaron assumes that the worst is behind him … until his brother arrives. Best-selling author, Ryan (played by Martin Lawrence), swoops into the home and is quickly greeted with undeserved praise by their mother as well as adoring fans. Even the priest leading the service admits to Ryan that the only reason he agreed to come was because he was a fan of his latest smutty novel. In addition to being of little to no help to Aaron, because he has been rendered useless by his grief, the famous writer delivers horribly placed oneliners such as “the catfish nuggets are to die for,” offering an ironic contrast to his supposed image,
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Two brothers, played by Chris Rock and Martin Lawrence, face many mishaps as they struggle to make it through their father’s funeral. one of an individual who “always knows the right thing to say.” In addition, Aaron’s mother, Cynthia, refuses to be pleased. Though she plays a rather small role, the few things she does say have quite a comical impact. She lives up to her role as the stereotypical awful mother-in-law to Aaron’s wife, Michelle (Regina Hall). Meanwhile, Aaron’s extended family deals with their own mishaps as they make their way to the funeral. Elaine and her fiancé Oscar (played by Zoe Saldana and James Marsden) are introduced as a couple eager to be accepted by Elaine’s father who holds high hopes of hooking Elaine up with one of his business associates. As the time to leave for the service approaches, Oscar’s anxiety grows. Elaine seeks to relax his fears by giving Oscar what she believes to be Valium sitting on her brother, Jeff ’s living room table. However, when they reach their destination, Oscar begins to behave strangely. Jeff then reveals that what she thought was Valium was
actually a very strong hallucinogen that will wear off in eight hours. High as a kite, Oscar is the source of a large portion of the comedy in this film. He spends some time sitting stark naked on the roof of the house, and he is also responsible for accidentally knocking the body out of the coffin onto the floor after he imagines it was moving. A countless number of other humorous moments occur throughout the movie, thanks to the supporting cast that is comprised of well-known stars like 30 Rock’s Tracy Morgan who plays Norman, an idiotic friend of the family, and Danny Glover who plays, Uncle Russell, a grumpy, old troublemaker. Unlike many comedies that only offer a few funny lines here and there, this film remains constant, jumping from person to person, from one witty scene to the next. However, the film’s non-stop hilarity is simply one of many reasons that it can be found enjoyable. It will definitely have audience members dying from laughter.
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Restaurant Review | O’Henry’s
Southern restaurant provides dancing, band and BBQ By Margaret Gelburd | Staff writer
buffet for the low price of $3.95 and arrived at 8, after they were done serving. However, if you make O’Henry’s is a family run business with a loyal it in time for this, you can enjoy live music and local following. Found just off scenic route 67 great home-cooking for $8-9 (including the cover a few miles from Tobaccoville, O’Henry’s has a charge). O’Henry’s is best known for their grilled modest exterior. Boldly announcing its Southern apple pies and pulled pork burgers. charm, this restaurant’s décor resembles that of a Each meal is under five dollars and despite the log cabin; complete with a stage, dancing floor and small-town appearance, the food lacks the greasian intriguing menu. Friday nights at O’Henry’s are ness of many such restaurants. Fish is the most complete with live country music, expensive item on the menu, for packed tables and dancing. Upon an impressive price of $7.95, and O’Henry’s entering the establishment it was a shrimp dish was following close clear that my friends and I were Location | 10225 NC 67 Highway behind for only a dollar less. As the only college students there. Serving | Southern food, BBQ a vegetarian I found my options The majority of the people at Dress | Casual were limited, but I was intrigued O’Henry’s were retirees or busy by the wide assortment of desparents going out on the town Price Range | $4 - $9 sert items. with or without children in tow. Rating | AFirst, there is the personalized My friends and I stood out and apple pie. All clearly home baked, our dancing skills were not even these items have the ideals of a comparable to those of the regulars, but we all were flaky crust filled with well-seasoned fruits. What welcomed there. In fact, the band dedicated a song made me most happy was that around 9:30 p.m. to “all the young folks out there” and it was clear there was a raffle. While the restaurant was virtually that we were the ones expected to take the stage. full, my group of 10 or so people won three of the I danced with a few nice older men who were kind allotted tickets. We were rewarded with bowls of ice enough to put up with my lack of swing dancing cream topped with strawberries and brownies. abilities. My male friends were whisked to the floor In addition to dinner and desserts, O’Henry’s also by the wives of these men, who probably enjoyed the has a sufficient breakfast menu. The list of breakfast opportunity to lead a dance for a change. Moving items is complete with the basics of toast, eggs, and from the dance floor into the adjacent room, we other various options, yet are accompanied by the investigated the menu. Southern twist of items such as scrapple. Unfortunately we missed the memo that Friday During our frequent breaks from dancing, the and Saturday nights there is an all-you-can-eat- owners and other regular attendees of O’Henry’s
Event Review | Spring Dance Review
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University students enjoy live music and dancing at O’Henry’s every Friday night, in addition to karaoke Thursdays and swing dance lessons. were nice enough to fill us in with some details about their establishment. My friends were invited to karaoke night on Thursdays, and even informed about the possibility of taking swing dancing lessons a town over. Looking around the small building I noticed two articles posted on a bulletin board announcing the honors O’Henry’s has received, as well as the compliments of a local paper. I didn’t notice it from the feel of the place, but O’Henry’s prides itself on being an alcohol free establishment,
further solidifying the family-run, home style vibe of the place. For all those from Southern areas, this place should feel (and taste) like a piece of home. For those from the North, this restaurant should be all the more entertaining and intriguing. I found O’Henry’s to be a precious place, and a refreshing change from the fast-paced lives we’re accustomed to on campus. The food was interesting and the atmosphere was even better as we were welcomed in like family to this little community.
CD Review | My Best Friend Is You
Second album disappoints with whiny, incohesive lyrics By Katie Mahone | Staff writer
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A group of university students perform in the student-choreographed Spring Dance Concert in the MainStage Theatre on April 22-25.
Spring dance performance showcases student creativity By Samantha Hoback | Staff writer
As the curtain rose on the opening night of the university Spring Dance Concert, an audience of students, faculty, friends and family eagerly awaited the results of a semester’s worth of rehearsals in the studio. The concert, which was held April 22, through 25, in the Main Stage Theater at Scales, was a collection of dances choreographed by theater and dance students of the university. Contemporary dance was a predominant style in this year’s concert. Seniors Jennifer Reppucci, Stephany Rayburn and Katie Miller created pieces that were modern and dreamlike, complimented by the choice of simple costumes. Senior James Blair took advantage of the theater’s backstage space in his piece, “Die Seelenwanderung.” By raising the flies and exposing the storage space behind the backdrop, Blair created a new environment for the dancers, using the raw, open stage space to emphasize the quality of his choreography. While most of the pieces in the concert were set to music, “-TION: a continuum” by junior Ae’Jay Mitchell featured the voices and sounds of the dancers themselves. Shouts, frustrations, clapping, stomping, smacking, singing — all of the sound effects were created by the dancers. The use of the voice and the body for sound effects gave the piece a different life and energy. It was more confrontational and participatory for the audience, challenging our traditional perception of performance art. Soloists were another theme of the dance concert. The opening piece, “Facets” by senior Janelle Summerville, began with an outstanding solo by senior Jennifer Hayden that set a high standard for the rest of the evening. Junior Sarah Brown sparkled in junior Anne Nichols’ piece, “C’est La Vie,” which was set to a selection from the Jerome Robbins ballet, Fancy Free. Summerville led the dancers of “And a River Runs Through It,” a contemporary piece by Hayden.
The solos highlighted not only the talents of the dancers but the talents of the choreographers, displaying versatility as well as creativity. Despite the dominance of contemporary dance, a couple of jazz pieces accented the evening’s performance. “Pass Out” by junior Ryann DuRant was a sassy, energetic jazz piece set to the popular song by Chris Brown. Senior Stephanie Knopp also chose jazz for the concert, choreographing “Journey” to a mash-up of “Don’t Stop Believing” and “DJ Brian Howe’s Ultimate Dance Party.” With DuRant’s dance closing the first act and Knopp’s dance closing the second, the feisty jazz and popular music left the audience wanting more. Unlike the contemporary and jazz pieces, other dances in the concert did not fit into a traditional dance style but instead combined several styles. “Ballerina Assassins” by junior Alison Ringwood was a rock ballet set to music by Muse, Radiohead and the Takeover UK, featuring black and red pointe shoes. Similarly, senior Allison Fuster’s piece, “Clockwork,” was a mixture of contemporary, jazz and lyrical choreography. Her choice of simply black costumes and a small six-person cast allowed the choreography to speak for itself. Senior Allison Hagaman took combining different dance styles to the next level in her piece, “Circumstantial Pomp.” With a total of thirteen dancers, Hagaman’s piece combined jazz, hip hop, ballet and tap dance, making her dance truly original. She also choreographed a partnering section with Hayden and Blair, complete with exciting lifts that impressed the audience. With music by Iron & Wine, John Mayer and Coldplay, “Circumstantial Pomp” was without question the most eclectic piece of the evening. For the student choreographers, the Spring Dance Concert is their chance to create pieces that reflect their personality and individual style. All of the dances showed the unique talent and creativity of each choreographer. The Spring Dance Concert is a wonderful opportunity for university students to take what they learn in the studio and give it a personal twist, creating dances that are as distinctive as their personalities.
really the case, then she must have been incredibly frustrated while writing the songs on this album. “I As a fairly recent Kate Nash fan, I was really look- Just Love You More” appears to have been inspired ing forward to the April 20 release of her second by ‘60s inspired groups like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, album My Best Friend Is You. After hearing her but ended up sounding like the worst of the worst music, her songs had quickly become staples on drunk dials, full of desperate shrieks and screechy my recently playlist on iTunes, and I was excited to repetitions of the phrase “I just love you more.” hear what new tricks the British singer-songwriter “Mansion Song” seems to be more of a series of had up her sleeve this time. Her first album, Made angry commands and accusations than an actual of Bricks, climbed to the top of the UK pop charts song, revealing Nash’s apparently deep concern over shortly after its 2007 release, earning her a broad the ill treatment of women. fan base that soon spread to the United States. In “I Hate Seagulls,” Nash confesses that she does With a sound that has been compared to that of indeed hate the small white birds, and proceeds Lily Allen and Regina Spektor, her music has been to list, over the gentle strumming of her guitar, a known for its bubbly feistiness, quirky vocals and number of other things she dislikes. These include witty lyrics. On her previous album, the piano, “falling over” and “picking off the scab a little bit guitar and funky rhythms intertoo early.” However, she does mingle on popular songs such have the good graces to mention as “Foundations” and “Merry My Best Friend Is You a few things she actually likes, Happy.” The success of her first Artist | Kate Nash such as “getting drunk on the album left many people with Genre | Indie, Pop tunes by the beach” and “reading high hopes for an even better ghost stories.” Nash may have follow-up. Unfortunately, her Best Song | “Paris” been attempting to cultivate a sophomore album fell far short Audience | Girls 13-25 deeper meaning by constructing of most fans’ expectations. Feathis song, but the result was pure turing a darker tone, repetitive Rating | C+ triviality and confusion. lyrics, and lack of cohesiveness On its own, My Best Friend Is between songs, My Best Friend You would be a decent album Is You lacks the charm and cleverness of Nash’s with its various strengths and weaknesses. However, debut album. Nash’s first album set the standards pretty high, at Two years have passed since Nash released her a level that unfortunately was not surpassed or even first album, but although time has progressed, her reached by her sophomore album. She narrows her maturity level seems to have digressed, both musi- fan base by singing about issues that are primarily cally and lyrically. While certain songs from this relevant to teen and twenty-something girls, and album are upbeat and catchy, including the first limits her lyrics by focusing on trivial matters and two tracks “Paris” and “Kiss That Grrrl,” they are expressing them with screeching and shrieking, merely reminiscent of the first album and show whiny repetitions and a general lack of emotional no signs or artistic growth or improvement. “Do maturity. The lack of cohesiveness between songs Wah Doo” is another rare bubbly tune in the midst results in unclear and seemingly pointless messages, of the angst-ridden rubble, with guitar melodies as one track leads into the next with no apparent and strongly feminine lyrics that carry a tone of direction or intention. In spite of this, remnants self-sufficiency. Throughout the album it is hard of the Nash of the past can be heard in songs like to decipher exactly what Nash is singing about, as “Paris” and “Do Wah Doo,” but the general theme she jumps from songs about cute relationships to of the album is a muddled message and misdirected heart-breaking boys, to mean girls and feminine creativity. If you’ve never listened to Kate Nash, independence, to seagulls and scabs. In "Don't start with her first album before judging her on You Want to Share the Guilt?" the British wild this one, and if you’re already a fan, don’t give up child claims that, “Not being able to articulate on her yet — let’s hope this second album is just what I want to say drives me crazy.” If that is a momentary sophomore slump.
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Minor Variation, an all-female student a capella group, gives their final concert of the year in Brendle Recital Hall on April 25.
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Music Review | Cover songs
Music Review | The National
Best covers reinterpret songs Indie band ups the ante By Kara Solarz | Contributing writer
Though I generally consider cover songs to be a slight step up from a night at a karaoke bar, I will say there are a few covers that I am super pumped about. So although I am kind of over everyone with a guitar taking a jab at Johnny Cash’s “Jackson,” there are a few rare occasions in which artists take a song I love (for example, Johnny Cash’s “Jackson”) and do something new with it that I can’t help but love just as much — if not more. For instance, I did not think I could enjoy Britney Spears’ “Toxic” any more than I already do until I heard Yael Naim’s slowed down, piano/vibes interpretation of it. Also, I really believed that R. Kelly peaked at “Trapped in the Closet” (especially during chapter two, whereupon he is discovered in the aforementioned closet and naturally whips out a gun). Then I recently heard Sam Amidon’s cover of his little-known religious R&B tune “Relief,” and I completely changed my mind. And though I have a little trouble taking R Kelly’s sentiment “What a relief to know / There’s an angel in the sky” very seriously, when Sam Amidon sets it to beautifully orchestrated American/folk music it works in the most wonderful of ways. Really, I am a big fan of most “ironic” cover songs. The instant a legitimate band gets their hands on a super cheesy and/or outdated song, the internet blows up and, in turn, the quality of my iTunes goes up a few notches. For instance last summer, the super hyped-up Swedish band jj gave Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop” a nod in their an ambient single called “Ecstasy” and blogs just exploded. In turn, its play count on my computer became embarrassingly high. So I was appropriately ecstatic about jj’s recent release, “My Life,” which sounds like Fiona Apple singing Weezy’s words (namely, “They say / You ain’t grindin’ til you tired”). The song then concludes with the chorus of ATC’s early ’00s dance single “Around the World (La La La La
La).” Yep, it throws you for a bit of a loop. But it is also all kinds of enjoyable. Speaking of unexpected throwbacks, remember Blu Cantrell’s “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops)”? It’s this R&B single from 2001 which features a lyrical chorus of “When your man wanna get buckwild / Just go back and hit 'em up style.” Anyway, this awesome old-time bluegrass band called the Carolina Chocolate Drops did this fantastic, tongue-in-cheek cover, and I really cannot stop listening. I never thought that the fiddle fit in with lines such as “I was beaming in his Beamer, just beaming” until I gave this song a listen. And though I’m not quite sure that R. Kelly and Blu Cantrell fit into the “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” category, I think that might be the case for Peter Gabriel’s latest album, Scratch My Back, which covered everything from Radiohead to Arcade Fire and Neil Young. Overall, I was not the biggest fan. I personally prefer my Peter Gabriel blaring out of John Cusack’s boom box. However, I was quite fond of his version of Bon Iver’s “Flume,” which amped up the originally enchanting albeit spare folk tune into a symphonic ballad. And obviously the band Hot Chip was just tipping its hat to Shakira when they covered “She Wolf,” which turned the electronic pop song into … well, another electronic pop song — without Shakira’s deep breathing/wolf noises. Clearly it’s sub-par. As opposed as I often am to people trying to top Shakira (something that is obviously impossible) — and well, cover songs in general, I really do enjoy when they allow me to love a song I would otherwise dismiss — or, better yet, let me revisit a song that I forgot that I loved. That is precisely why I am eagerly anticipating a legitimate cover of Chris Brown’s “Forever.” I would really enjoy being able to listen to that song on my iTunes without feeling guilty. For now, I guess I will just have to settle for karaoke nights.
The WAKEing Dead | Cory Bullock
with each new release By Laura Chin | Contributing writer
One of the most anticipated album releases of the year stems from Brooklyn-based band, The National. This group of Cincinnati natives caught the sights of the music industry in 2005 with the debut of Alligator under a new label, Beggars Banquet Records. Two self-released albums prior, The National (2001) and Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (2003), paved way for the bigger shoes they had yet to fill. They were finding their sound, growing and maturing into a cohesive masterpiece. Notably, Alligator marked a shift in musical style by drummer Bryan Devendorf. His rhythmic percussion beats became the backbone of many songs off the record — like “Friend of Mine” and “Mr. November.” Matt Berninger’s crooning baritone lamenting of disillusioned dreams, paints a hurricane of powerlessness. Berninger persuades, “Abel, come on, give me the keys, man / Everything has all gone down wrong,” framed by the assurance of repetitions - “My mind’s not right / My mind’s not right / My mind’s not right.” Brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner, and Scott Devendorf layered broken guitars and
melodic keyboards to case the echoing intricacies. Alligator hinted at the limitless potential the National would fill in their 2007 success, Boxer. Boxer holds a tinge of darkness, less accusatory tone than earlier releases: a lyrical progression. The album gained exceptional reviews in addition to making numerous top records-of-theyear. Since Boxer, the brothers Dessner have produced a compilation, Dark Was the Night, for the Red Hot Organization featuring various artists including Feist, Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, Beirut and more. The proceeds funded HIV and AIDS awareness, but the tracks became a “holy bible” for devoted indie listeners around. In December of 2008, the band announced a return to the studio to begin production on their next record. High Violet marks the band’s fifth fulllength album — scheduled for May 11 release. In an interview with Stereogum, Berninger stated about the new record: “We started out trying to make a fun pop record. I had the word HAPPINESS taped to my wall. We veered off that course immediately. We’ve narrowed it down to about 15 songs now and it’s going to be our best record … but it can’t be described as happy.” Nonetheless, the snippets that have been heard
assure a work of growth from the band. A performance of the first track, “Terrible Love,” on television show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon recalls the escalating horns of “Fake Empire” combined with the percussion in “Brainy,” climaxing into a storm of jagged guitars and cymbals. “Bloodbuzz Ohio” is available as a free download on the National’s Web site (AmericanMary.com), but does not compare to “Afraid of Everyone,” released on the Internet not long ago. With backing vocals by Sufjan Stevens, Berninger asserts, “With my kid on my shoulders I try / Not to hurt anybody I like / But I don’t have the drugs to sort [it out].” The track is injected with sparse guitar riffs, layered with haunting melodic drones. “Afraid of Everyone” is a clear look into how The National has ripened. In a few weeks, The National kicks off its spring tour, hitting two major U.S. festivals — Sasquatch Festival, May 29, and Bonnaroo, June 11 -13. In addition, there are scheduled dates with Ramona Falls and the Antlers. Hopefully these performances will help High Violet be met with critical acclaim.Based on their past releases, High Violet has a lot to live up to — but The Nationals has yet to disappoint the music world.
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Deacs win series against Duke, lose to App. St. By Steven Johns | Staff writer
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A 10-5 loss to Appalachian State put a damper on the week after the Diamond Deacs won their first ACC series of the season. Despite 12 hits, the Deacs were only able to muster five runs off the Mountaineers. Five errors eliminated any chance Wake Forest had at winning the game as App. State’s 12 hits and 10 runs were too much to overcome. The Deacs were held scoreless for the final four innings of the game. Wake Forest took two out of three from Duke, but the loss to App. State brought its record up to 12-32 on the season and 4-19 in ACC play. Despite losing April 28, the weekend win was a nice change for the Demon Deacons. “It’s huge for us. We’ve been on the brink of winning several games in the ACC and even a couple of series in the ACC,” Head Coach Tom Walter said. “We’ve been a pitch or a play or a big hit away. This weekend we got that done.” After losing the first of the three games against Duke 10-3, the Deacs battled back for an 18-3 victory on April 24. The Diamond Deacons capped off the weekend series with a 7-1 victory over Duke on the 25th. The story of the game was the pitching of sophomore Michael Dimock. Dimock was cruising up and down the Blue Devil lineup, racking up a career high in strikeouts with 11. “The whole game I was just locating my fastball early in the count. I stepped on the mound and everything seemed to click,” Dimock said. “We made some good plays behind me, everybody’s fielding the ball, and I just seemed to locate every pitch I had.” The last time a Demon Deacon got 10 strikeouts in a game was Feb. 21, 2009 when Brad Kledzik hit double digits in the strikeout category. Dimock went eight innings allowing only one run on five hits. “Well that’s as dominating of a pitching performance as you’ll see in college baseball.
“I mean if you strike out 11 and walk one over eight innings, that’s as good as it gets,” Walter said. Offensively the Deacs got off to a quick start when sophomore Taylor Kaprive doubled his RBI total by driving in senior Mike Murray to take a 1-0 lead after two innings. Freshman Matt Conway added another run to the lead with a big fly over the left-center field fence in the bottom of the fourth inning. Senior Ryan Semeniuk made the game 3-0 in favor of the Deacs with a long home run over the left field fence. The Diamond Deacs added two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning without getting a ball out of the infield. The Deacs scored on an error from the third baseman and a bases loaded walk to make the game 5-0. Kaprive drove in another run in the seventh with a double in the left-center field gap. Kaprive later scored on a wild pitch to give the Demon Deacons a 7-0 lead. Duke’s only run came off of a wind aided home run in the ninth. Saturday’s game also boasted strong starting pitching from the Deacs as sophomore Austin Stadler allowed only two runs in 6.2 innings in the 18-3 Wake Forest victory. “Really all you’ve got to do is locate,” Dimock said. “Stadler did a great job locating the ball, keeping the ball down and getting a lot of ground ball outs.” The Wake Forest bats got off to a roaring start with seven runs in the first two innings. The 18 runs scored by Wake Forest was the most runs scored by the Deacs in an ACC game since May 24, 2005 when Wake Forest put up 20 against the Maryland Terrapins. Despite losing 10-3 on Friday, Wake Forest freshman Tim Cooney pitched 8.2 solid innings. Cooney only gave up five earned runs on eight hits. Defense and the bullpen accounted for the other five runs. “Any time you win you relax more. It takes some pressure off of the next game,” Walter said. “Any time you get guys that have been previously struggling and they find a way to get a couple of hits, it takes the pressure off the next game and they can hit a little better.”
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Sophomore third baseman Taylor Kaprive runs the bases in a home game against Duke. The Deacs won two of three against the Blue Devils.
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