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Sigma  Phi  Epsilon  hosts  lecture  with  Imam  Griggs New  data  follows  up  on  Wake’s  most  recent  graduates  and  what  they  are  doing  today BY  CHARLOTTE   BELLOMY Staff  Writer bellcs13@wfu.edu

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LGBTQ  students  share  stories “Out  at  Wakeâ€?  panel  promotes  discussion  of  LGBTQ  student  experiences  on  campus BY  BUCK  HINMAN Â–ÂƒĆĄ ”‹–‡” hinmsb12@wfu.edu Over 100 people packed into a crowded classroom in Greene Hall Tuesday March 1 at 6 p.m. to hear five students of varied gender, racial and sexual identities share their experience as minorities at Wake Forest. The panel of students spoke out to their peers as part of an event called “Out at Wake,â€? hosted by the LGBTQ Center. Nehemiah Rolle, a Wake Forest fellow in the office of the Provost and the moderator of the discussion, said he hoped the

discussion would help educate those unaware of the challenges LGBTQ students face at Wake. “I want students to lean into discomfort and challenge their assumptions about different groups on campus,� he said. “I want this space to be a first step in a campuswide commitment to make Wake a safe place for LGBTQ students.� Attendees at the event leaned forward in their chairs to listen as Rolle engaged the panel with deeply personal questions about their journey as members of the Wake Forest community and as individuals struggling to understand their own identities. “I decided to live in a single room my sophomore year because I was so scared of living with someone who was transphobic or homophobic,� said junior Danny Benitez, one of the panelists and an open-

ly transsexual student. “People would act surprised and confused every time I used the hall bathroom, and that was hard to deal with.� The five panelists discussed at length how different organizations on campus helped them recognize and embrace their identities. Panelists Millie Perez, Sammy Moorin and Jordan Monaghan shared their stories about how coming “out� to their respective sororities and fraternities made a positive impact on their Wake Forest experience. “I knew Wake Forest was a southern, preppy and conservative school,� Moorin said. “I thought I was going to be straight for four years. My impression didn’t change until I joined a sorority. My biggest support comes from them — they

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“A connection between Greek Life and the Islamic faith is something that students may never draw,� said sophomore member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Faraz Ahmed. However, seeing an opportunity to create a beneficial relationship between the two, Sigma Phi Epsilon worked with Imam Khalid Griggs to put together an event this Tuesday evening. The discussion that they hosted gave students an opportunity to hear Griggs speak about his work in Islam, his own journey in social justice and how Greek Life can work to improve campus cohesion. “I think this is important for the overall health of this school, and it is everyone’s responsibility to get to know their fellow classmate by learning about who they are, what their beliefs are and ultimately understanding that they are no different than you and I,� Ahmed said. Griggs, the associate chaplain of Muslim life at Wake Forest, is also the vice president of the Islamic Circle of North America and one of the founding members of Muslims for Social Justice. However, his journey in Islam began when growing up as a Baptist in Winston-Salem. Griggs joined Islam his senior year at Howard University, influenced in large part by the turbulent social movements surrounding his time at Howard, including Women’s Rights, Civil Rights, Black Power, the American Indian movement and the Native American movement. “I grew up in a Baptist Church ... so I came from a religious background,� Griggs said. “But for some reason, it didn’t seem that the religion and practice I had was enough to carry me from one Sunday morning to the next. It wasn’t enough structure for me ... so I started to look for some system of life that would give me a kind of grounding that would allow me to be consistent in what I wanted to do.� Griggs found that system in the religion of Islam. “A person like myself understood that if I genuinely wanted to reflect values of Islam, then I had to stand for what was right,� Griggs said. Throughout his journey, Griggs notes that he still does not feel as though he left Christianity.

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“ pledge  to  abolish  “r-­�word� Students  should  This column represents the views of the Old Gold & Black Editorial Board.

Beginning on March 14, the Wake Forest Chapter of Best Buddies and the Learning Assistance Center will host “Spread the Word to End the Word Week,� a campaign to eliminate “retard(ed)� from everyday usage. The Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation began the “Spread the Word to End the Word� initiative in 2009 with the support of the Special Olympics and Best Buddies International. Currently, 200 organizations from around the world support the campaign, and nearly 600,000 people have taken the pledge. We, the Editorial Board of the Old Gold & Black, encourage students to take the pledge to stop using the “r-word� or at least consider its negative implications. We understand that any movement to ban a word infringes on free speech, and we respect the importance of free speech in an academic setting as an indispensable tool for the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.

We  [...]  should  try  to  live  in  the  spirit  of  Pro  Humanitate  and  pledge Â Ĺ˝ĆľĆŒ Ć?ĆľĆ‰Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆš Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ ƚŚĞĆ?Äž Ĺ˝ĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?njĂĆ&#x;ŽŜĆ? by  abolishing  the  ‘r-­â€?word.’â€? However, the “r-wordâ€? has not been an academically acceptable word since 2010. President Barack Obama enacted Bill S. 2781, or Rosa’s Law, which replaced “mental retardationâ€? with “mental disabilityâ€? as a legitimate classification across all disciplines. Even before the signing of the bill into law, many considered the “r-wordâ€? as outdated and strictly pejorative. Therefore, the “rwordâ€? holds no place in academic discourse here at Wake Forest University. It is well known that many use the “rwordâ€? solely as an insult similar to “stupidâ€? or “dumb.â€? Typically, when one uses the “rword,â€? they mean no malice toward people with intellectual and developmental dis-

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ĞĂĐŽŶ WƌŽĮůĞ͗ ,ĂŶŶĂŚ DŽŶƚĂŐƵĞ BY MARY DANIEL CHEEK Staff Writer cheemd15@wfu.edu Hannah Montague is a junior pursuing a double major in biology and Russian with a minor in environmental science. Her extracurricular involvement with a variety of different organizations across campus embodies Wake Forest’s Pro Humanitate spirit. What extracurricular activities are you involved with on campus? Currently, I am the co-president of Wake Forest’s Take the Fight, squad leader for the Wake Forest Marine Corps Officer Candidates, a member of the co-ed service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, a tour guide and trainer as part of the executive board for ambassadors in admissions and a member of the Wake Forest Triathlon Club. How do you manage your time between schoolwork and club activities? It is definitely difficult to manage my time properly, and I have far from mastered it. However, I often utilize a whiteboard in my dorm room in order to keep everything I need to accomplish organized and accounted for. What advice would you give to someone looking to become more involved but is afraid they will not have enough time? While at Wake Forest, I have often noticed my extracurricular involvement, and in turn, the lessons I have learned through it, have enhanced my academic experience as a whole. Oftentimes, I realize that I am

able to directly relate what I have learned outside the classroom to what I am learning inside the classroom. In addition, extracurricular involvement — whether it be through community service, a club sport or career preparation — has allowed me to think differently as well as see the world from an entirely different lens. It allows for and often forces my exposure to different ideas, different viewpoints and completely new ways of thinking. Part of being a Wake Forest student is undergoing the development of and transformation into becoming a well-rounded individual with diverse experiences and consistently having meaningful interactions with people from all walks of life. My involvement outside of academics has definitely helped me to do so. Go out there, have fun with it, and allow yourself to learn from an environment different from that of a classroom. What role has extracurricular involvement played in shaping your experience at Wake Forest? Each extracurricular organization I have taken part in at Wake Forest has in some way helped me to grow both as a person and a student. While oftentimes the activity itself provides for this opportunity, the other students, faculty, and individuals involved — without fail, always shape the experience. Whether it be learning new leadership skills from other officer candidates, being influenced by the incredible work ethic and sheer desire to serve from others involved with Take the Fight, witnessing the strength, perseverance, graciousness and humility of the patients I have had the

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privilege to work with, or enjoying serving and attending events alongside Alpha Phi Omega, it is the people I have been lucky enough to encounter, work with and create relationships with—which has shaped my Wake Forest experience as a whole. What is your favorite memory from your participation in these activities? My favorite memory was hands down one of the more demanding weekends I have ever experienced. This semester, directly before our training weekend for new Take the Fight strategists, our leadership team of six spent the entirety of a Friday evening at WFBMC’s Cancer Center, preparing for training to take place the next morning. While it is stressful working from 3 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. in one location, putting together something each of you is so immensely passionate about with people you respect and care about is absolutely a memorable experience. While we encountered our fair share of obstacles along the way, each of us has a deep desire to make an impact. As a result, the weekend turned out to be very successful. I learned a lot that weekend about myself, about those I have the privilege to serve alongside and about putting pride and passion into everything you do. Ballroom dancing to Phantom of the Opera at 3:30 a.m. in the Cancer Center

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does not happen very often, but when it does you know that there is a great story behind it. What are your post-graduation plans? After graduation, I will be hired full time by Take the Fight to work nationally as a Fellow. With that organization, I will get the opportunity to work with some incredibly talented graduates from around the world, with the goal of creating impactful and systemic change within the healthcare system. I will work with Take the Fight until I receive orders to report to the Marine Corps’ Basic School, where I will begin my career as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. I understand that the founder and CEO of “Take the Fight” recently passed away. Would you like to talk about his influence on you and the organization? David Warren was a true leader and a fighter. He was a world changer who would stop at nothing to make impact, but more importantly, to protect those who surrounded him. He inspired action, dreams, and hard work, while teaching to never give up and to never back down, to always believe in oneself, and to act and carry oneself with confidence. Because of him, we will never be the same.

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Panel:  “Out  at  Wakeâ€?  promotes  discussion ‘Â?–‹Â?—‡† ˆ”‘Â? ƒ‰‡ ͡ want to be as educated as they can to help and support me.â€? In fact, most of the students frequently reiterated that once they had come “outâ€? to their friends and peers, they felt reaffirmed and mostly comfortable with their identity at Wake Forest. All of the panelists agreed that Spectrum, a student-run organization promoting understanding and acceptance of the queer community on campus, proved immensely helpful in making them feel safe and welcome on campus. When asked how students can support their LGBTQ friends, Perez told the rapt audience to avoid focusing on gender or sexual identity as a defining trait. “Our sexual preferences are just one part of our identity,â€? she said. Benitez, who prefers to be referred to by the pronouns they, them and their, said misunderstandings can happen between allies and LGBTQ students. “Being an ally for a transgender person is standing up for them when they’re not there,â€? Benitez said. “You can fight for gender neutral bathrooms, housing and other things.â€? The panelists said Wake Forest has been

changing for the better in its treatment and recognition of LGBTQ students, but that progress still needs to be made. “Visibility [of the queer community], education and discussion are key,� said senior Tyler Holllifield, another of the panelists. Rolle, the moderator, concluded the panel by asking each student for a message of hope and support for someone at Wake Forest. Most of the panelists suggested that those struggling with their identity should talk to someone and encouraged them to embrace

their individuality. Perez, instead, offered advice to the heterosexual community. “Heterosexuals — we’re not all attracted to you,� she said to laughter and applause. After the conclusion of the discussion, students expressed interest and concern over the treatment of their LGBTQ peers. “I think panels like these are really important,� said Danielle Mozingo, a freshman attendee. “It makes me want to be more openminded and conscious of others’ sexuality and identity.�

Matthew Simpson, a senior and the organizer of “Out at Wake,� said he was pleased with and grateful for the large turnout at the event. “Wake Forest can seem very ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ sometimes,� he said. “But once people talk to each other, they find most students are accepting and open about LGBTQ issues on campus. The fact that so many people are willing to engage in discussion with their peers about this subject speaks well to Wake Forest as a school and to the future of LGBTQ students here.�

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New  study  releases  results  about  class  of  2015 According  to  a  recent  survey  by  the  ǥ Ϳ͞ ’‡”…‡Â?– ‘ˆ –Š‡ …Žƒ•• ‘ˆ ͸͜͡͝ ‹• ‡Â?’Ž‘›‡† ‘” ‹Â? ‰”ƒ†—ƒ–‡ •…Š‘‘Ž BY  PRESTON  BOWERS  Contributing  Writer Â„Â‘Â™Â‡Â’Â•Í™ÍœĚťÂ™ÂˆÂ—Ç¤Â‡Â†Â— The Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD) recently released data gathered from members of the class of 2015 revealing that 98 percent of graduates are either enrolled in graduate school or employed. This data comes from a survey sent to all graduates and is based off of 90 percent of graduates who sent the survey back. According to DeeDe Pinckney, the assistant director of marketing and communication for the OPCD, this knowledge rate is above the minimum required by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). “For NACE, the minimum acceptable knowledge rate that they set is 65 percent,â€? Pinckney said. “We are well above that and have been above that for at least the last three years. We have been keeping up with our knowledge rate and the outcome rate has stayed close to the same, but has moved up some over the past three years.â€? While the positive results from the study have reflected well on the university in past months, the method of collecting these results is also drawing attention. “Pinckney and the OPCD have received industry attention for the way that we actually collect our student data and are recognized for their work on the first destination survey,â€? said Mercy Eyadiel, the Associate Vice President of Career Development and Corporate Engagement. “We have a 90 percent knowledge rate — that is unheard of — and that is the highest we have ever had.â€? Eyadiel attributes the success of the OPCD survey to “Pinckney and the coaching team really knowing our students and taking a pro-

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The  OPCD  has  gained  recognition  for  their  methods  of  tracking  graduates’  paths  after  graduation.  Their  Â?‘•– ”‡…‡Â?– •–—†› Šƒ† †ƒ–ƒ ˆ”‘Â? Ϳ͜ ’‡”…‡Â?– ‘ˆ Â‰Â”ÂƒÂ†Â—ÂƒÂ–Â‡Â•ÇĄ Š‹‰Š‡” –ŠƒÂ? ‹• –›’‹…ƒŽ ‘ˆ •…Š‘‘Ž• •—…Š ĥ –ƒÂ?ˆ‘”†Ǥ active effort to stay informed about student outcomes.â€? Eyadiel contrasted Wake Forest’s first destination survey with that of other universities. “We really have a student-centric focus that I think is distinct to Wake Forest,â€? she said. “I have worked at Vanderbilt and Stanford and both of those are great institutions, but even they do not have the kind of outcomes that we have — in the time frame that we have it. I think that that says something about our culture and how we are aligned in that way. “We are tracking [the first destination for graduates] much more thoroughly than it was tracked in the past,â€? said Kate Brooks, Execu-

tive Director of Personal and Career Development. “One of the things that differentiates it from the past is NACE. They have a recommended system for doing it so we are doing it much more intentionally.� According to the OPCD, some new programs that help students network and gain employment include Handshake and Marketplace, which help improve the employment and graduate school attendance rates. They are designed to help connect students with internship and employment opportunities. Though the overall percentage of students employed or enrolled in graduate school was 98 percent for the class of 2015, the OPCD

does not track the rate by specific major. “We don’t look at that exactly, and one of the philosophies of the office is that we encourage students to look beyond just their majors,� Pinckney said. “Their majors don’t limit their future destination or first employment.� Rather than focus on gaining employment in the major they graduate in, the OPCD focuses on what each individual student wants to do after graduation. “The idea is we do not think about a career as whether or not it’s related to a specific major,� Brooks said. “What we focus on more is where our students want to go and we help them get there — regardless of major.�

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Lecture:  Sigma  Epsilon  hosted  Griggs ‘Â?–‹Â?—‡† ˆ”‘Â? ƒ‰‡ ͡ Rather, because many of the principles he learned through Christianity still guide his life today, he feels that his religious journey merely began there, as one portion of the ‘oneness,â€? or ‘Tawhid,’ which is a central belief to Islam. That belief in ‘oneness’ is one of the very things which inspired Griggs to join Islam, and become a leader within the community. Ahmed was inspired to coordinate the event in large part by the curiosity of his fraternity brothers toward his religious background. He feels that his brothers’ interest in learning about a variety of backgrounds and perspectives on this campus represents a key way in which Wake Forest can foster a

tighter knit community. “Although Greek Life does help individuals in many ways to accomplish their goals and socialize greatly, it still hinders the student from completely connecting with others on campus,� says Ahmed. “Students usually just limit their involvement within their respective fraternities or sororities, which doesn’t allow for their exposure to other groups, individuals or religious organizations. Having made this connection [between Islam and Greek Life], now provides students a platform to learn, engage and build relationships with other groups on campus.� Griggs, also, emphasized the value of creating connections between different communities within Wake Forest life. “Wake Forest has somewhat of a privileged reputation; there’s nothing wrong

with that,� said Griggs. “But sometimes, if folks come from a certain degree of privilege, they can become so isolated from what the other 99 percent are going through.� Griggs noted that Greek organizations have a unique capacity and network for fostering change and supporting various causes. In doing such work, Griggs encourages students to be wary of blindly receiving information, especially from the media. “The biggest obstacle in any institution of shift in the way things are being done ... is the media,� said Griggs. “The media gives people the justification for dismissing certain populations ... the media perpetuates stereotypes of the propensity of certain people, like African Americans and Latinos, to commit crimes.� Ultimately, the goal of this event, and the

work of many groups on campus, is simple. “At the end of the day, we want everyone to live in a safe, friendly and loving environment, and that can only be done if all of us work together to put apart our differences and look at what our similarities are,� said

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Griggs  lectured  about  Greek  Life’s  ‹Â?ƪ—‡Â?…‡ ‘Â? …ƒÂ?’—• Ž‹ˆ‡ ‘Â? ƒ”…Š ͡Ǥ

“Tie  a  Yellow  Ribbon  Weekâ€?  shows  support  for  victims PREPARE  hosted  a  series  ‘ˆ ‡˜‡Â?–• †—”‹Â?‰ –Š‡‹” ͸ͺ–Š “Tie  a  Yellow  Ribbon  Weekâ€?  BY  LILY  WALTER Â–ÂƒĆĄ ”‹–‡” waltlm15@wfu.edu In February of each year, the Wake Forest chapter of PREPARE hosts “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Weekâ€? in order to raise awareness about sexual assault and stand in solidarity with those who have experienced sexual assault both on and off campus. The week is full of different events geared towards raising awareness and allowing survivors to speak out about their experiences. “PREPARE is a student organization that has been a part of Wake Forest since the late 1980s when a male student organized peers to raise awareness about issues of sexualized violence,â€? said Beth Montplaisir, the head of the Safe Office of Student Health Services. “This year marked the 24th annual Speak-Out event, a signature tradition of our campus, which hopes to honor survivors in our community. Throughout the week, representatives from PREPARE sold t-shirts outside of the Pit each day to raise money for the group. At these booths, students also handed out

yellow ribbons for students to wear on their clothes in support of the victims. “T-shirts were sold to benefit our local rape crisis center and domestic violence shelter, Family Services,� Montplaisir said. “They featured messages of ‘I believe you.’� On Tuesday, Shorty’s hosted a trivia night where the questions were focused specifically on facts and information about sexual harassment and assault, in order to inform Wake Forest students. On Wednesday, instead of hosting a typical “Open Mic� night, Shorty’s held a “Sing-Out,� where students could share their stories or views through song. Thursday marked one of the most impactful events of “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Week� — the “Speak-Out� in Wait Chapel. The emphasis is placed on building a safe community where people feel able to share about their experiences in solidarity. “Through the reading of anonymously submitted testimonials, our campus stands in solidarity with survivors and breaks the stigma of silence around these issues and experiences,� Montplaisir said. “Survivor voices are heard and honored for their strength.� After the anonymous testimonials, faculty, staff and students joined together in lighting candles in recognition of the strength and healing of survivors within our community. The week aimed to raise awareness of

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ƒÂ?‡ ‘”‡•– ”‡…‡Â?–Ž› Š‘•–‡† Dz ‹‡ ƒ ‡ŽŽ‘™ ‹„„‘Â? ‡‡Â?ÇĄÇł ƒÂ? ƒÂ?Â?—ƒŽ ‡˜‡Â?– –Šƒ– ”‡…‘‰Â?‹œ‡• –Š‡ •–”‡Â?‰–Š ‘ˆ •—”˜‹˜‘”• ‘ˆ •‡š—ƒŽ ƒ••ƒ—Ž– ‘Â? …ƒÂ?’—•Ǥ these issues within our community and although it still conveyed the traditional message that sexual violence is not welcome at Wake Forest, this year the signs featured new messages. “Over the past few years, PREPARE students have focused messaging on supporting survivors within the Wake Forest community,â€? Montplaisir said. “This year, the organization introduced new signs placed on the main quad featuring messages of support such as, ‘We are listening,’ ‘We stand with survivors,’ ‘You are not alone’ and ‘We believe you.’ Marketing for the week included messages of where to find support and intentional ‘yellow-free’ spaces on campus.â€? Every year, many students welcome the event as a way to learn and extend their support for victims.

“That week was one of — if not the most — inf luential week here at Wake Forest,� said sophomore Cameron Debro who is involved with PREPARE. “I got to learn so many facts about how often sexual assault happens on a college campus and just how many people on this campus are willing to take a stance to help both prevent this tragedy from happening anymore — as well as those who have been affected by sexual assault.� Freshman Jeannie Smith echoed Debro’s support for the event. “It was really productive,� Smith said. “We reached a bigger crowd than we thought we would. I think the Speak Out was the most effective event. It really set in during that event that sexual assault can happen to anyone.�

SG  Beat  Reporter kauls15@wfu.edu I. Executive Reports Adam Hammer, president, described productive meetings with student govern-

ment executive boards of Salem College and Winston-Salem State University. He stressed the importance of continuing to build these relationships. He began a discussion about the Innovation Quarter and how it might benefit from increased student input. Mimi Bair, speaker of the house, encouraged senators to participate in a charity run on April 10. Joey Nelson, chief of staff, announced a collaboration with Student Union to celebrate LDOC by organizing activities and a music performance.

II. Community Reports

III. New Business

Academic Committee explained their meeting with the business school to discuss admission requirements and a meeting with the Campus Grounds Advisory Board to hire a new general manager. Appropriations and Charter Committee announced their new title, the Student Organizations Council (SOC). Under this new name, they discussed big changes to their internal organization that will, among other benefits, improve upon the previously inefficient chartering process.

Bill no. 17, the Name Change of Appropriations and Charter Committee, was passed unanimously. Two more bills, also regarding changes to the Appropriations and Charter Committee / SOC, were passed after a debate about operational specificities. IV. Announcements An announcement was made urging students to sign up for Wake n’ Shake by Friday, March 4.

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Multicultural sorority promotes diversity Delta Xi Phi, Wake Forest’s only multicultural sorority, encourages diversity of culture BY MEG SCHMIT Contributing Writer schmm14@wfu.edu Junior Anita Patel was looking for a closeknit group that not only embraced her personality, but also her own ethnic background. She found this fit in Delta Xi Phi, the only recognized multicultural sorority on campus. “I joined DXP because I was looking for a sisterhood,” she said. Delta Xi Phi, originally founded in 1994 at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, opened its chapter at Wake Forest on December 17th, 2011. The sorority supports five main pillars: awareness of multiculturalism, advancement of women through higher education, sisterhood, friendship and community service. There are currently nine active members — each with their own unique backgrounds. “Delta Xi Phi was a safe space where my ethnic background was embraced, not overshadowed,” Patel said. She explains that DXP’s multiculturalism does not just extend to the concept of race. The sorority both exhibits and promotes the diversity of culture in the sense of its members’ further intersectional identities of ethnicity, gender, sexuality and socioeconomic status.

Sophomore Lizbeth Robledo, who joined DXP in the fall of 2015, shared how she has gotten the opportunity to learn from her sisters and their various cultures, and how much she appreciates their diversity. She said she has learned more about the Muslim, Italian, Indian and Jamaican cultures of her sisters since joining DXP. According to Robledo, it was important for her to be part of a group where she didn’t need to change herself, and one she felt was inclusive of everyone. DXP held its spring recruitment events the week of Feb. 1st. It has a weeklong recruitment process with events geared towards getting to know the current sisters and potential members. The events included cheering Wake Forest on at a basketball game, mindful coloring and tea, crafting, smoothies and a movie night. If potential members attended at least two events, they would receive an application. When comparing DXP’s recruitment with traditional sorority rush on campus, Patel said, “I didn’t want to experience rush, and honestly, I don’t think I would have done well in the process.” While traditional rush works for many at Wake Forest, DXP offers an alternative. Jennifer Daye, a sophomore at WFU who attended DXP’s recent recruitment, said that it was important to her to meet people from different backgrounds she could learn from. She says that multiculturalism on a campus like Wake is very important and believes that Wake Forest needs more diversity and a stron-

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ger sense of cultural awareness. Daye says she looks forward to joining what she describes as a strong sisterhood. When their applicants have been accepted into the sorority, they are referred to as associate members. Robledo explains that they use this term instead of “pledges” because the latter is often associated with the process of hazing. Instead, associate members participate in six weeks of bonding activities to connect with their new sisters — with each week focusing on a different pillar of the sorority. “We do silly stuff together like have a sleepover to watch High School Musical,” Robledo said. “They don’t judge you if you’re

not like everyone else—they like you for who you are.” DXP is looking to expand its membership in the coming years and continue its mission to spread multicultural awareness on Wake Forest’s campus. In describing the sorority’s impact on her life, Patel said that “DXP has bettered me as a person, challenged me as a person, and given me the lens to view things with an open mind.” DXP’s mission is summed up in their sorority’s quote from who they believe a strong female, Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

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Students embrace diversity and cultural awareness on campus through Delta Xi Phi sisterhood which promotes the acceptance of other students.

t Students attending graduate and professional schools directly after graduation make up 28.3% of the graduating class.

t The results are responses to First Destination survey six months after graduation (November 19, 2014) where 83% of all the graduating class answered. t Of the 2014 graduating class, 67.1% went directly into employment after graduating. t The Financial Services industry saw the most students come directly into employment after graduation.

Wake In A Week Global Wake Week Time: March 14-18 Location: Reynolda Campus A week-long celebration of Wake Forest’s Global Campus. The celebration will focus on Transcending Boundaries: Building a Global Campus Community.

Late Night Open Mic Night with Best Buddies Time: March 17, 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Location: Shorty’s Designed as an outlet for student artists to express their creativity and talents, LNOM with Best Buddies will give students a chance to discuss disabilities in a creative way.

Concussion Time: March 18, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Location: Pugh Auditorium As part of its film series, Student Union will present this moving film based on a true story. Students are encouraged to attend and admission is free.

Hina Matsuri: Doll’s Day in Japan Time: March 15-May 27, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location: Museum of Anthropology A student-curated exhibit focusing on the Japanese celebration of Doll’s Day. The display will feature the MOA’s doll set from the 1950s representing the imperial court of the Heian period.

Best Buddies Friendship Walk Time: March 18, 5:30-8:30 a.m. Location: Hearn Plaza Special guest Lauren Potter will give a speech and Wake Forest acapella groups will perform while those who wish will walk to celebrate inclusion of those with mental disabilities.

Wake ‘N Shake Time: March 19, 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Location: Reynolds Gymnasium This 12-hour dance marathon is Wake Forest’s largest philanthropy event that benefits the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

The Pope, Peru and Paris Time: March 17, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: ZSR Auditorium 404 Journalism professor Justin Catanoso will give a lecture on his journalism this summer in Rome and Peru, as he reported on Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ encyclical.

The Making of a Geisha Time: March 16, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Kirby B02 Anthropologist and author Liza Dalby will give a talk on the modern-day geisha of Kyoto, Japan. Dalby will present an insider’s view of the distinctive geisha appearance.

Guest Artist Concert

Time: March 16, 7:30 p.m. Location: Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center The US Army Ground Forces Band’s Trombone Quartet will give a free concert featuring jazz, classical and Americana standards.

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WFU to offer gender -­ neutral housing option Students will be offered designated housing options beginning next semester BY LAUREN BARBER Contributing Writer barblp00@wfu.edu Following a three-year collaborative process between The Office of Campus Life, Residence Life and Housing and the LGBTQ Center, rising sophomores, juniors and seniors will be able to apply for gender neutral housing during the 2016-2017 academic year. “Residence Life and Housing has identified areas across campus that are suitable for gender neutral housing blocks,” Angela Mazaris, founding director of the LGBTQ Center, said. “Students who apply for the program will have one-onone meetings with assignment staff and myself.” Lottery numbers and class year will inform placement decisions, and all gender neutral housing blocks will have a singleuser, lockable bathroom. “When we first started talking about this, people understood this as something we needed to do for our transgender student population — and it is absolutely important for them — but the greatest interest that I’ve seen in this is actually from our gay male student population who, in my experience, tend to be the students who have the most challenges in terms of climate in the resi-

dence halls,” Mazaris said. “I think that for that group of students it’s hopefully going to be game-changing in terms of providing them with a supportive living environment.” Some students at Wake Forest have voiced the concerns Mazaris has explained. “I live on an all-male floor where I am the only non-Greek LGBT resident and I’ve found myself in social circles outside of my living environment,” Julius Goble, a male freshman, said. “A majority of these interactions were between myself and women, so when the gender-neutral option for housing was announced, I immediately applied. I am so excited to live with close friends.” “Data from all across the country shows this is a best practice for supporting LGBTQ students for whom having a mixedgender living environment may be a part of what creates a supportive residential experience for them,” Mazaris said. Sophomore Dani Benitez said that “living with people with similar experiences and struggles can help enhance a student’s Wake Forest experience. It helps create a safe and comfortable community.” “I think it’s going to be an important piece in creating equality for our transgender and gender non-conforming students, and I also think it’s going to be an important piece of the puzzle in terms of creating supportive and welcoming climates in our residence halls for all students,” Mazaris said.

“I think that this new policy will finally give LGBTQ students a place to call home by ensuring safety and wellbeing in residential communities,” said junior Madeline Coffey. “This is crucial to our community. Too often, LGBTQ students transfer from Wake Forest because of acts of hatred committed in their residential halls. This should never be the case.” Looking forward, Benitez said “it

should be easier and safer for LGBTQ students to immediately move out of a dorm room if they don’t feel safe there [and that] there should be measures in place to protect those students … after they have moved, especially if they receive threats.” “I am optimistic that the policy is the beginning of great change in the ways Wake Forest advocates for LGBTQ students,” Coffey said.

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After three years of planning, Residence Life and Housing will begin offering gender-­‐neutral h ousing in c ertain residence h alls t his f all.

Group encourages athletes to embrace faith Athletes in Action, a Christian group, welcomes students from all religious backgrounds BY RACHEL HIRSCH Contributing Writer hirsre14@wfu.edu Every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Rovere Room, a mixture of students come together to share their religious beliefs and athletic lifestyles. This organization, known as Athletes in Action (AIA) helps sports-minded students live their lives with a connection and relationship with God. The Christian group also welcomes students who are not involved in athletics and students of all religious backgrounds. It is an organization all around the world including Wake Forest. Once a week, around 30 to 40 students come together to sing, pray and listen to the speaker of the week. Each session begins with a worship song which is then followed by a prayer and the speaker. At the same time, a prayer box is distributed throughout the students so that they can anonymously write down their prayers to God. Krysta Wangerin, a senior on the women’s field hockey team at Wake Forest, said AIA is a place where students learn to develop personal relationships with

God and not be so caught up with the religion part. “We are called to love and worship our God together, and on Tuesday nights we have a special and comforting atmosphere to do exactly that,” Wangerin said. “I wouldn’t necessarily consider myself a very religious person, but I have a very personal and intimate relationship with God. That’s something unique and refreshing that I have learned throughout my time at Wake Forest from AIA.” “This is a place where students involved in athletics come together and can really be vulnerable around each other,” said Millessa Callicot, a former Wake Forest women’s basketball player and new AIA intern. Callicot said that the organization provides a safe community for students to really delve into their connection and relationship with God through their sport. “Students are encouraged to get out of their comfort zone while learning how to trust and rely on God,” Callicot said. “As a student athlete here at Wake Forest, AIA helped me realize that God had a plan for me and that [basketball] isn’t the rest of my life.” Lindsay Kerr, a former track and field runner at Wake Forest and AIA intern, said that AIA is a safe environment where students can go to hangout with a purpose. “AIA is a refreshing place where students can go to learn who God is and a place that isn’t church. It is just very different,” Kerr said. AIA helped her understand her religion better and took the pressure of aca-

demics and athletics off when attending Wake, she said. Kerr spoke of how she encourages others to realize who they are competing for when playing their sport. Callicot and Kerr both described this organization as a community that really makes the students feel like they have a safe place that feels like home. The organization’s biggest mission is to help students connect with God through the language of sport. Caroline Wootten, a junior on the women’s soccer team at Wake Forest, described students involved with AIA as her second family. “AIA is a place that really just feels like home,” Wootten said. “It has been such a safe haven for me ever since my freshman year.”

She said it is a place where she goes to love and be loved. Wootten had difficulty forming words on what AIA has done for her and her career at Wake Forest. She said it has shown her how to live her life with a greater purpose and how to truly love her faith. “It has introduced me to the most important people in my life,” Wootten said. “It has given me mentors and best friends.” She explained how this organization has given her the most confidence that she has ever had. Wooten expressed how all she wants is for everyone to feel the joy she feels because of what AIA has shown her.

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Athletes in Action, a national group with a chapter at Wake Forest, helps student athletes have a meaningful relationship with God.

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“ reduces artistry in film industry Advancement Doing it the ‘Ridge’way | WŽůŝƟĐƐ

Because of cultural shifts and Ƥ ǯ ǡ movies are carelessly released Ben Ridgeway

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The film industry — like any other industry — aims to make money. Back in the early years of film, filmmakers could put anything on the screen and people would flock to theaters to see objects moving on a projection screen. Later on, the industry had to tell a story. These early silent films were often suspenseful and dramatic. With the rise of the age of the talking picture, filmmakers turned more towards drama and strayed away from action and suspense (for the most part). It is this time that is known as the “Golden Era” of Hollywood. Actors such as Clark Gable, Janet Leigh, Jean Harlow and James Stewart all were a product of this era. However, this blissful success did not last forever

[The best directors] all have one Computer Generated Images, which development is a distraction or an esI regard as one of the best and worst sential element of the film. thing in common — they have things to happen to film. Ultimately, we each have ideas of what Ƥ Ǥdz In my opinion, another detriment to in the studios. They had to churn out stories that the audiences would flock to. Early film was full of mixed genre. Films had elements of love stories, action and adventure. It was an era of feel good film. Starting in 1960, transportation and communication began to become faster and more efficient. Movies became faster paced as well. It became a much quicker and easier process to make a film. Film studios were now able to film on location rather than exclusively within the grounds of a studio lot or within indoor sound stages. Film settings now looked realistic compared to prior movies that essentially had the appearance of filmed stage plays. Because of these more realistic sets, I believe audiences could realistically connect with the characters and their situations better. Film plots became more realistic, as well. This era of film lasted from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. The end of this era is marked by no other than

the film industry’s integrity was its increasing popularity. With demand for films increasing, directors began to take on more jobs. They spent less time on projects in order to move on to the next project. This resulted in lower quality film and acting. Directors that have been regarded as the best, all have one thing in common: they have not made many films. For example, Quintin Tarentino (eight big films), Kubrick (13 features over 46 years), Christopher Nolan (10 hit films). On the other hand, there are directors who I believe are sell outs. For example, Michael Bay uses CGI and huge budget heavy explosions to cover up his bad directing. This makes it easier for him to move on to the next project without having to get the actors to actually act. You can also look at the problem of a fast paced world through a more specific lens. Have you ever heard someone call a film slow and boring? While sometimes this is an accurate assessment, is it always a bad thing for a film to be slow? I believe that the plot and genre of the film should dictate whether a slow plot

constitutes a good film. In my opinion, the minimum requirement of a truly great film is that it is a somewhat realistic tale that actively engages the audience to think. These are the films that stay with me and intrigue me long after I have left the theater. Of course, throw in a little allegory and symbolism and I am a happy camper.

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Separating church and state is ǡ Ƥ the US is not completely secular Drew Finley

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The role of religion in politics is a question that is far older than the United States. For centuries thinkers have debated the merits of the arguments for and against the separation of church and state. Ultimately, we as the United States decided to opt for a government that is not controlled by any one cemented religious creed. The Establishment Clause of the Constitution states this idea quite lucidly: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Notwithstanding an incredibly minute amount of today’s citizens, Americans as a

It was precisely the fusion of religion and politics that originally drew the Founders away from the European model of governing.” whole take pride in the fact that church and state in America are separated and that our country’s government is essentially secular. In fact, that pride stems largely from the very founding ideals of the United States. As James Madison professed, “the purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe in blood for centuries.” In other words, it was precisely the fusion of religion and politics that originally drew the founders away from the European model of governing. One’s religious beliefs, the founders claimed, should not play any role when it comes to proposing and drafting policy. All of this information is of course completely true and is not in the least bit troubling, but the conclusion that some have come to draw from it is.

While it is accurate to claim that church and state are distinctly separate in this country, it is conversely inaccurate and in direct opposition to history to assert that the United States is a wholly secular nation. It is not. Consider the words of John Adams: “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” After an initial read, this proclamation might seem to be at odds with the Establishment Clause. How could it be that Congress is not allowed to institutionalize religion while it is simultaneously the case that our forefathers drafted a founding document that Adams stresses is only for religious people? But upon close examination, these ideals are actually not in conflict at all, and that is because the founders realized that religious principles can influence a government without those same principles being established. Indeed, it would be naïve to think that religion plays absolutely no role in government, given the fact that numerous

sitting congressmen have Bibles displayed front and center in their D.C. offices. To be sure, I do not wish to claim that religion is indispensable to the proper functioning of our current government, or any government for that matter. But whatever one’s religious beliefs or affiliation, (or lack thereof ) it must be made abundantly clear that the United States was originally founded on religious principles. Many of the founders were deists and saw morality and religion as virtually inseparable. George Washington famously concluded that “reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.” On this point many today (including myself ) disagree. There is no doubt that the values of a religion appropriately followed provide a sound foundation for governing, but that does not mean that a nation must be religious in order to prosper. That being said, it must be noted that religion is not necessary for morality, but in many ways it can certainly enhance it.

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A  Wise  Kai  |  Habits

“ can  prevent  procrastination Mindfulness  Forgoing  l ife’s  d istrac-­� tions  w ill  r equire  some  c onscious  e ffort Kai  Lin

Guest  Columnist liny15@wfu.edu I have heard so many complaints about time around me lately. Some examples are: “I only had three hours of sleep last night because I had to finish two essays. Now, I am going to have two exams today!� “I was watching TV all night. Oh my gosh! I just can’t stop this!� “I haven’t eaten all day, because I was so busy.� To be honest, I am guilty as well; however, it is time to make a change in life, be-

We have all suffered from our delusion Č? ˆČ? •—ƥ‡”‹Â?‰ ˆ”‘Â? ’”‘…”ƒ•–‹Â?ƒ-­â€? for so long that we are numb toward realtion,  [and]  doing  something  ity. that  distracts  you  from  working,  Now, let me introduce the idea of mindtry  to  be  aware.â€? fulness. This concept simply means being cause I am going to tell you how I got rid of my gaming addiction. I was always a big fan of role-player games, and I could play all day and night without averting my eyes from the screen. It might sound crazy, but the truth is that I played so intensely that my eye-sight worsened dramatically. I could not help myself — I simply did not want to lose the achievements that I had accomplished throughout the game, even though they were just virtual. I can relate to the people who keep watching TV shows even though they don’t want to waste the time to finish the show. The end result has been killing them because they want to know what comes next.

conscious of something. It is interesting that when you pay attention to your actions, your body sends you signals to respond your actions. It seems like we have some sort of natural instinct inhibiting us and this voice is very quiet, almost a whisper, and in order to hear it, we have to calm down all the noises around us. When I was playing my video game, I focused my mind on my emotions while playing the game. I realized that time slowed down, and my mind was crystal clear; the virtual world that I was dealing with was manipulating my mind. I needed to break the pattern. So I slowly let go of my computer, looked away from the screen, and started doing something else instead. The problem I had at first was that I kept thinking about play-

ing video games when I was bored, and the urge had been torturing me for a while. However, I just quieted down my mind and picked up a book to read. When the first day was successful with no games, the next few became a breeze because I replaced my pattern with reading, and my reflexive memory was refreshed again. For people who are suffering from procrastination, when you are doing something that distracts you from working, try to be aware of what you are doing. Do not make a judgement of what you do. After a while, you will awake from the reality that you are always trying to escape from. Embrace the difficulty, because only when you think it is difficult are you able to resist it. The more you resist, the more you fear it and then you would accept that you are okay with the bad habits. Let go of fear, and be aware of what you’re doing; simply follow your mind, and you will make the right decision.

At  Bat-­�alie|  Mandatory  Classes

“ more  options  for  HES  credit  Students  need  We  should  trade  mandatory  health  and  exercise  science  courses  for  ones  students  really  need  Natalie  Wilson

Opinion  Editor wilsnh15@wfu.edu Here at Wake Forest, all students are required to pass health and exercise science (HES) courses to graduate. And it makes sense — Demon Deacons are expected to be the best at everything, including balancing homework, jobs, extracurricular involvement, philanthropy and a social life.

‡––‹Â?‰ ‡‹‰Š– Š‘—”• ‘ˆ •Ž‡‡’ ‹• †‡ƤÂ?‹–‡Ž› •‘Â?‡–Š‹Â?‰ •–—†‡Â?–• ƒ”‡ ™‹ŽŽ‹Â?‰ –‘ Â•ÂƒÂ…Â”Â‹Ć¤Â…Â‡ –‘ Â?ƒÂ?‡ time  for  everything  else.â€? It’s good to have a reminder to take care of oneself. The thing is, students are often already equipped with the know-how. Those who are accepted to a school like Wake Forest probably have some awareness of how to live a healthy lifetsyle. They know what they should be eating, how they should be managing their time and what behaviors to avoid. They just don’t always have the time. So, instead of simply educating students

on “various college health concerns, including nutrition, weight management, substance abuse and sexually transmitted diseases� with the aim of “preventing chronic disease and disability,� as the WFU Department of Health and Exercise Science webpage suggests, these classes should utilize their requisite status to be the solutions. Inadequate sleep, for example, is one of the most widespead problems on campus. Easy solution? Instead of enrolling in a lecture class, let students register for nap time. Students who get more sleep are happier and healthier, and they’ll perform better in school. Getting eight hours of sleep is definitely something students are willing

to sacrifice to make time for everything else they’re balancing and deem more important, but time to catch up on sleep isn’t all they need. Forget HES class. Stressed out students want to relax in hot tubs. Their desires range from snacks to massages to puppy playtime and to breaks from other classes to watching Netflix with friends. Class could even be outside — soak up the sun! Even though the HES 100 and HES 101 classes only meet a few times each week, just think of what they could do for students if they maximized that time in the form of more direct opportunities for solutions to college health concerns. Like nap time.

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Discussion of c“limate change requires understanding With all Due Res-­‐Beck-­‐t| ůŝŵĂƚĞ ŚĂŶŐĞ

The way to push change in regards to climate change is Ƥ Becky Swig

Opinion Editor ƐǁŝŐƌƌϭϱΛǁĨƵ͘ĞĚƵ This past Sunday, everyone went crazy when Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Oscar for Best Actor after six nominations. It was the most tweeted minute of an Oscars show — and highly anticipated amongst many — but some are criticizing DiCaprio for his acceptance speech. He went through the normal thanks and appreciation for his co-workers, friends and family, but he also brought

We need to be certain that what we are saying [about climate change] is true, or else we are not helping the movement; we are hurting it.” up his perceived reality of climate change. He attempted to tie in climate change with his experiences starring in The Revenant by saying that the “production needed to move to the southern tip of this planet just to be able to find snow. Climate change is real, it is happening right now.” While there is no doubt in my mind that climate change is real, DiCaprio inaccurately claims that the reason they had to move locations is due to global climate change. Even if “2015 [was] the hottest year in recorded history” as he claims in his speech, there are other environmental reasons that validate the argument for

climate change such as the weather patterns in Alberta. According to CBCNews, what happened in Alberta was a phenomenon known as a “chinook.” This chinook frequently happens during the winter where warm winds come through southern Alberta and bring summer conditions. It is not something new to the area and it is unrelated to climate change. While I do commend DiCaprio for talking about climate change in his speech, I do think that he should have taken the time to actually learn about what was going on in Alberta before he claimed that it was climate change that caused the summer conditions. Millions of people were watching the speech live and many more have watched it since, and the fact that he has a false premise about climate change in his speech does not bode well for those advocating for climate change.

The reason that the movement to protect the earth is slow to progress is because many people do not believe in climate change. If people keep going out there and saying inaccurate claims while advocating for climate change, they are not setting the movement forward; they are holding it back. DiCaprio was attempting to take his precious time on air to help a cause that he thinks “is the most urgent threat facing our entire species,” but it is also coming back to bite him. Many people are taking what he said and just focusing on the detail about Alberta. He did talk about more than just that, but when one wrong claim comes to light, none of the right ones are heard. When we talk about climate change and the effects of it, we need to be certain that what we are saying is true. Otherwise, else we are not helping the movement; we are hurting it.

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Some of my colleagues who know that I am unapologetically a neorealist might be surprised that I am penning something like this. I am not flip-flopping; I still believe in neorealism and it’s more pragmatic and sensible ahead of liberalism and neo-conservatism. So why this article? Well in the words of Stephen Walt, one of my favorite realist, “international relations theories are tools, not religions.” We label people liberals, realists, constructvists, etc. but scholars “contain multitudes.” I don’t profess to be a scholar yet, but I hope I can find refuge in Walt’s words as I challenge my own neorealist school of thought and international relations in general. Do we really live in a post-colonial world? Are we de-colonized? Who is “we”? With these questions in mind, my argument calls for the exploration of the legacies of colonial rule and how it implicated contemporary global order. International relations should include alternative traditions of thought and ways of interpreting global politics. To what extent do our understandings of global order need to be decolonized? Does it matter that international theory has been produced overwhelmingly in an Anglo-American context? The discipline of international relations is largely an Anglo-American social science. It has been concerned mainly with the powerful states and actors in the global politics

The main concern of Euro-­‐cen-­‐ trism in International relations is that it heavily distorts our under-­‐ standing of international politics.”

and dominated by North American and European scholars. However, this focus can be described as Eurocentrism. International relations demonstrates little interest in history, for history is unimportant if the defining feature of the international order is considered to be the trans-historical fact of ‘anarchy’. Thus, Kenneth Waltz, for instance, writes that “the enduring anarchic character of international politics accounts for the striking sameness in the quality of international life through the millennia …” Realists like John Mearsheimer, Kissinger, Walt and many others see anarchy as the defining feature of the international order. They in some cases try to account for how an order came to be. Just doing that is not enough. The main concern of euro-centrism in international relations is that it heavily distorts our understanding of international politics. Consequently, international relations theories can be perceived as acting as a tool that legitimises a concealed imperialism in international politics. When looking at international politics through the lens of Eurocentric international theory, our understanding is heavily distorted. Decolonizing international relations should expose the ways in which international relations has consistently ignored questions of colonialism, imperialism, race and slavery in the non-Occidental world. No doubt some colonial powers no longer physically occupy the lands of the formerly-colonised, but colonial ways of thinking still occupy the minds of many. Traditional theoretical approaches to international relations validate this by systematically excluding some people, times and places from their understandings of the

world, despite claiming that their accounts of international politics are objective. International relations has been somewhat resistant to the de-colonization, deconstruction and change impulse. International relations has increased focus on discussing the conditions that lead to war and ways to prevent it. This has produced a fixation on issues pertaining to national security. The unabated focus on national security has deemed some historical issues less relevant. Beyond realism, Neocons and Liberals seem to be blind to the role in which the history of colonialism played in shaping global politics. This gives international relations discipline in general preference for abstract theories at the expense of historical contexts and some specifics. The construction of international theories in an Anglo-American context does matter, as it produces euro-centrism — an idea that promotes the centrality of Europe, or now ‘the West,’ in its interpretation of the world. International relations enquiries remain problematically narrow; only reflecting issues of concern to great powers and in the process marginalizing the perspective of the powerless. The heavy reliance on western political thinkers and lack of inclusion in languages and international relations literature is problematic. This implies that there has been a lack of history and theoretical studies on international relations outside of the “West.” This denies legitimacy to non-Western thought and discourse. In that regard, it falls short of recognizing processes and voices from other parts of the world — downplaying their important contributions. International relational thought, which seeks to achieve some balance, still borrows from Western thinkers like Marx, Foucault and Gramsci. Not often do we encounter parallels to the ideologies of Samora Machel, Frantz Fanon, Kwame Nkrumah or Amilca Cabral. Even the few alternatives still relies on euro-centrism.

De-colonizing such a discipline is no easy task. We could begin by posing a few questions regarding our practice of international relations in its mainstream variety. Can we not counter international relations’ statist discourse? Posing such questions is an important and critical step towards de-colonizing the discipline. Moving forward, international relations should listen to the voice and narratives from experiences outside the mainstream. International relations should be taught in ways that do not revere a canon but rather open up that canon for contestation and deconstruct narratives. Eventually, de-colonizing international relations is the responsibility of all who are interested in this discipline. It is not the special attribution of those from specific countries, races, genders or any form of orientations. The current international political structure is at least in its most basic features a product and legacy of Europe’s now vanishing dominance. To deconstruct a narrative entails exposing the role colonialism had in its construction and through that awareness enhance its future development in ways that are inclusive and accommodates other schools of thought. Most modern disciplines have disciplinary practices, objects of study and interpretations that are inseparable from colonialism. The realization that power and knowledge were inextricably intertwined, and that ‘western’ descriptions of the non-West were never innocent of their own political, economic and other interests in those spaces, gradually worked their way towards a still incomplete and ongoing process of de-colonization of these disciplines. This realization of the power intellectual hegemonies is important in changing the discourse in international relations.

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Despite the emotion and energy in the building, the Demon Deacons were unable to send off C odi Miller-­‐McIntyre and Devin T homas with a win in t heir f inal h ome g ame. B arring a m iraculaous r un i n t he A CC t ournament, t hese p roud D eacons w ill p lay i n t heir f inal c ollege g ames t his w eek.

ơ extremely dissapointing loss on senior night to Virginia Tech BY BRANDON PALMER Sports Editor palmbo14@wfu.edu In an ever-evolving era where good, four-year college basketball players are becoming exceedingly rare, Demon Deacon fans said goodbye to two such players this past Sunday evening. Codi Miller-McIntyre and Devin Thomas played in their final home game in a Wake Forest uniform against Virginia Tech this past weekend. Both student-athletes received standing ovations prior to the start of the game when they, along with the rest of the senior class, were honored with framed jerseys.

As much as I’m sure the team and the fans wanted to send off these two star players with a victory in their final home game, the Deacs were ultimately unable to knock of the Hokies. As a fan, it was impossible to watch the game unfold and not think of how Thomas and Miller-McIntyre were never able to experience success. In so many ways, this final game was symbolic of their tenure at Wake Forest. The night began with such promise and hope, and by the time it was over you couldn’t help but have a sinking feeling in your stomach. Day-in and day-out, game after game, Thomas and Miller-McIntyre gave their heart and soul to a Wake Forest program that they must have known was not as good as they were. They played with passion, grit, determination and fire every single time they stepped on the court — regardless of whether the team had just knocked off a top-ranked opponent or been run out of their own gym. These two players never gave up. Did Thomas receive the occasional avoidable technical foul? Yes. Did Miller-

McIntyre occasionally take an out-of-control shot on a fast break? Absolutely. But every decison and action they made on the court during their four years at Wake Forest was because they were passionate about making Wake Forest great and because they actually cared. Yes, they could be frustrating at times, but I will miss watching Thomas catch the ball in the post, spin to his right, and dunk the ball with his left hand. Additionally, I will miss watching Miller-McIntyre dip and dive through the lane before making a contested layup. Miller-McIntyre and Thomas gave their all for the Wake Forest basketball program; regardless of wins and losses, they deserve to be remembered for that. The actual game issues that have plaqued the Deacs all season once again came to fruition. The Deacs suffered from mental lapses on defense as well as long scoring droughts and played nearly the entire game from behind.

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Women’s basketball ends season with consecutive losses After a few weeks of good basketball, ǯ Ƥ the regular season on a losing streak BY ELIZABETH WALLACE Staff Writer wallem14@wfu.edu The Wake Forest Demon Deacons suffered a tough loss against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Feb. 25. although the Deacs dominated the first half of the game. As a team, they had six offensive rebounds and 13 defensive rebounds. Additionally, they held the bench players of Virginia Tech to only six total points and converted 11 points off of turnovers. The Deacs started to struggle in the second half, most likely due to a shallow bench. The players were

tired and started to give up more points from players off the Virginia Tech bench. Sidney Cook scored 13 points and Chanette Hicks had 11 points all in the second half alone, while Elisa Penna was the top scorer for Wake Forest in the second half with 10 total points. Free throws came in clutch for Virginia Tech and Wake Forest, but at different times. In the first half, the Deacs were 5-6 from the line and the Hokies were only 2-3. However, Wake Forest started fouling more towards the end of the game and sent Virginia Tech to the line for a total of 11 free throw attempts. They had a completion rate of over 80 percent completing nine free throws of the alloted 11.This was a critical part of the reason Virginia Tech was victorious. The final score of the game was 48-54. The Deacs faced Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga. this past Sunday as the last game of the regular season. The Deacs finished ACC play with another tough loss of 66-51.

Georgia Tech gradually increased their lead over the Deacs as the game progressed. The two teams were pretty evenly matched; Georgia Tech started the game off with a 12-2 run, but the Deacs fought back and closed the lead in the second and beginning of the third quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the Yellow Jackets went on an 8-0 run, leading them into the fourth quarter with momentum and confidence. Milan Quinn led Wake Forest with 12 points and eight rebounds, followed by Elisa Penna who finished with 11 points and seven rebounds. The Deacs finished 18 of 54 from the floor. Georgia Tech’s Aaliyah Whiteside finished with 19 points and was followed by Antonia Peresson (12 points), Tilford (11 points) and Roddreka Rogers (eight points, nine rebounds). Georgia Tech’s win leaves the Deacs stuck with the No.10 seed; they were predicted to finish 14th in the preseason. As the No.10 seed, they will face the Clemson Tigers on Wednesday, March 2, in the first round of the ACC tournament.

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Spotlight: Ben Casstevens BY KIRBY MCMULLEN Staff Writer mcmukr14@wfu.edu The Wake Forest men’s baseball team is poised for their best season in many years. They have the talent, both at the plate and in the field, to not only compete in the ACC, but also in the NCAA tournament. The team consists of a number of talented players, but not everyone is familiar with the guys at the end of the bench – or in this case, the end of he bullpen – the walk-ons. We talked to walk-on and life-long WinstonSalem resident, Ben Casstevens. The R.J. Reynolds High School product played himself onto the team this fall after coming to Wake Forest for purely academic reasons. Casstevens may not get to play many innings this season, if any at all, but you can bet that they’ll be meaningful.

tioning or lifting sessions or simply carrying the water cooler out to practice every day, I wanted to show how badly I cared about the program and how much I wanted to be a part of it.

How does the team stack up to the rest of the ACC this season? How far do you see them going in the postseason? It’s no secret that the ACC is the toughest baseball conference in America but there’s no doubt that our team has the components to compete with and beat the best of the best. We have a great opportunity to dominate in the ACC behind the right arm of Parker Dunshee and big bats of Nate Mondou and Will Craig, and I truly believe that the Deacs are poised to make an NCAA regional and be in the hunt for Omaha.

How old were you when you first started playing baseball? I first started playing baseball when I was four years old. As a kid I loved all sports, but around age 10 or 12 I decided to focus on baseball and started playing on travel teams year-round.

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Did you have any offers to play college ball coming out of high school?

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I had one offer from a Division II school, Brevard College, and though I had talked to other schools, that was the only offer I had. Why did you choose to come to Wake Forest? Wake Forest for me was an easy decision because it was an opportunity to attend my dream school. It was almost impossible to picture myself anywhere else and it was really a combination of the outstanding academics, camraderie of the campus and familiarity with the university that made me want to become a part of the Demon Deacon family. I bleed black and gold. Why did you attempt to walk on to the baseball team and how difficult was the walk on process? I approached the walk on process with the attitude that I had nothing to lose. I was chasing a dream of mine that I’ve had since I was a little kid, and my goal was to work as hard as I could, day-in and dayout, to leave an impression on my team and coaches. Whether it was giving 110 percent during condi-

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What does it mean to you to be playing a Division I, ACC sport for your hometown and dream school? Playing baseball at Wake Forest is honestly a dream come true. There is no other program or school in the country that I would rather be a part of, and from time to time I still can’t believe this is all real. My childhood was a never ending cycle of attending Wake Forest sporting events to watch my childhood heroes play. It’s a surreal feeling now to be signing autographs for little kids and putting on a Wake Forest jersey. I love Winston-Salem and am proud to represent my hometown and all of the amazing aspects of the city that have shaped my life.

High School: R.J. Reynolds Position: Relief Pitcher Height: 6-2 Bats/Throws: Right/Right Year: Freshman

Accolades Top ten ERA in R.J. Reynolds High School history Team’s Most Valuable pitcher senior year Two varsity letters in baseball

Deac Notes Deacs have best outing at Cameron Indoor since TIm Duncan graduated On Tuesday night the Demon Deacons traveled to Durham, N. C., to face off against the Duke Blue Devils. Cameron Indoor stadium has been quite the house of horrors for the Demon Deacons since Tim Duncan graduated in the late 1990s. Not only have the Deacs not won at Cameron since Duncan graduated, but the games have never been close. On Tuesday night the Deacs finally kept the game close.

Demon Deacon Soccer team takes time to give back to the communnity After recieving an amazing amount of support during their season, the Wake Forest men’s soccer team decided to take time out of their Saturday morning to give back to those in need in the greater Winston-Salem area. The Deacs teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to help repair houses in Winston-Salem. It is always Photo courtesy of Yahoo Sports good to see student-athletes giving back to the community and setting a great example for other Wake Forest Students.

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Basketball: Deacs fall to Devils, once again ͷͷ On Tuesday night the Demon Deacons traveled to Durham to face off againt the Duke Blue Devils. Duke has had a very tumoltous year, but they have begun to get things together in the last few weeks. Add that to the fact that the Deacs have not won in Cameron since Tim Duncan’s senior year and most people expected this game to be a blow out right from the start. The Blue Devils got off to a fast start, but the Deacs were able to battle back in the first half. Despite 13 turnovers in the first half, the Deacs managed to keep the game close thanks to great three point shooting. At the half the Deacs found themselves only trailing the ranked Blue Devils by one point, and went into the halftime intermission with all the momentum on their side. In the second half, the Deacs came out with even more energy than they’d had in the first half. The Deacs hit a few big shots and quickly found themselves up four points in the second half.

Wake Forest was hitting crazy shots and things were definitely unusual as the game reached its pinnacle. Unfortunately for the Deacs, Duke made numerous hustle plays down the stretch of the ball game that ultimately allowed them to pull away from the Deacs. On multiple occasions, the Deacs got a defensive stop, but were unable to grab the rebound, and Duke ultimately converted these second chance shots into big three pointers. In a game where the Deacs put forward their best effort, they ultimately fell to the Blue Devils by eight points. This was just another close call for the Deacs in ACC play. The Deacs finished the regular season 2-16 in the ACC, and totalled 11 wins. This team was extremely inconsistent throughout the year, and did not live up to the expectations that people had set for them. Ultimately, the 2016 season will be looked on as a major disappointment, but once one takes a step back and analyzes the season seperate from a win-loss record, bright spots can be found. The three freshman all shined at different points this season and will be major contributors moving forward.

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Former players critical of Warriors’ success Despite the Warriors’ historic season, former NBA stars refuse to acknowledge their greatness BY MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN Senior Writer mclamj12@wfu.edu Some former NBA players cannot seem to grasp what is obvious to the rest of us: Their teams would lose to the Golden State Warriors. It started with former Warrior Stephen Jackson. Then NBA legend Oscar Robertson offered his opinion. And it sent NBA fans into a frenzy when former NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Cedric Ceballos chimed in. Jackson guaranteed that the 2006-07 Warriors, who finished 42-40 in the regular season, would beat the 2015-16 Warriors, who are 53-5. Ceballos also thinks his former team, the 1993-94 Phoenix Suns, who finished 56-26, could beat the current Golden State team. Meanwhile, Robertson has attributed part of Steph Curry’s success to bad defense. “When I played...if you shot outside and hit it, the next time I’m going to be up on top of you. I’m going to pressure you with three-quarters, half-court defense,” Robertson said on The Mike and Mike Show on Feb. 25. “But now they don’t do that. These coaches do not understand the game of basketball, as far as I’m concerned.” Is it a lack of respect for the Warriors? Or is it simply just a variation of how each preceding generation thinks it was better than the succeeding ones? NBA coaches actually agree with Robertson, though. They do pressure Curry far from the basket with double teams and physical defense. Besides for two games in last years NBA Finals, a performance that could easily be attributed to nerves, it has not worked.

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All the while, current players have profusely demonstrated they are in awe of Curry and the Warriors. Any NBA fan who was on Twitter the night of Feb. 27, in which Curry’s last second 32-foot three-pointer knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder, saw Curry’s contemporaries compare him to Jesus, claim he can’t be human and declare him the best shooter. Ever. A tweet from Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry sums up how Curry’s peers feel about him. “This my last one: this is dope looking on my timeline and seeing how many players are talking about how good Steph is.. He’s amazing!! gn,” Lowry said on Twitter. Fortunately, even with former NBA veterans Charles Barkley and Ron Harper making similar comments to Robertson’s earlier this season, most seem to appreciate the talent of Golden State. That includes Magic Johnson. “[Curry] has a chance to be the greatest player we’ve ever seen, if he plays at this level for the next 4-5yrs!,” Johnson tweeted Feb. 27. Listening to how the 2006-07 Warriors are better than the current squad, however, can be as insufferable as how Golden State cannot be discussed without debating if they are better than the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, who went 72-10. That discussion is a fun one to have, but not at the frequency when one team cannot be mentioned without the other. As sports culture continually reminds us, though, we can never just appreciate greatness for what it is. We have to compare it to something or someone else to understand it. Too often that leads to attempts to diminish what we should praise. We, as a culture, spent the greatest years of Lebron James’ career comparing him and his career to that of Michael Jordan’s, instead of just enjoying the great things that James was doing. In this case, Curry and the Warriors are putting on one of the greatest shows in sports history, and it is time that we appreciate that.

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This past Sunday evening was Senior Night for the Wake Forest men’s basketball team. Seniors Devin Thomas and Codi Miller-McIntyre were honored before the game along with numerous other seniors bith walkons and managers. Both these players have had fantastic careers as Demon Deacons, and while they were not sent out with a victory in their finale game, these two Deacs will be remembered by fans of the program for many years to come. They gave everything they had to this program.

Codi Miller-­‐McIntyre @CMM_OnTheRise: “Random thought... I’m beyond thankful for those who still believe in me and my idea.. #Patience” Miller-­‐McIntyre

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Eastern Conference playoff race heating up While not as deep as the Western Conference, the East is very much up for grabs BY ZACH SEARLE Staff Writer searlezf14@wfu.edu Since the all-star break, the NBA has not seen a considerable change in division or conference standings. However, it has had some incredible games featuring big-time performances from the players we know best. This past weekend in particular played host to a number of crazy games, with one being the clear game of the week, maybe even the game of the month. The game of the week goes to the Thunder vs. Warriors. The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in what could possibly be a Western Conference Finals preview. Stephen Curry and the Warriors got the win in overtime in front of a loud Okla-

homa City crowd, becoming the first team to clinch a playoff spot in February since the 1987-88 Lakers. Curry, who scored 46 points, hit the game winning three point shot from way outside the arc, nearly 30 feet from the hoop. Curry, with his record tying 12 threepointers, beat his own record from last year for the most three pointers in a season, having recorded 288 following Saturday’s game. So, Curry and the Warriors snuck out of Oklahoma City with a three point win and a 53-5 record — the best 58 game record in NBA history. This potential Western Conference Finals matchup was entertaining to say the least. On the opposite side of the standings, the Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from playoff contention on the last day of February, following a loss to the Washington Wizards. The 76ers, who have an 8-52 record, have not been able to find a tempo this entire season and continue to lose leads and momentum down the stretch — as was the case against the Wizards. The 76ers are the first and only team to be eliminated from

tors and Boston Celtics look to remain strong and represent the division as the No. 2 and 3 seeds within the Eastern Conference playoff picture as it stands today. Boston, who is a perfect 10-0 in their last 10 home games, continued their dominance at home over the past week. They took down the visiting Miami Heat by a score of 101-89 on Saturday with six players reaching double digits. On Monday night, the Celtics came back to beat the Utah Jazz in an incredible performance by Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley, who made the block that secured the Boston win. The Toronto Raptors came off a streak of four wins before they lost to Detroit by 13 points on Sunday night. Kyle Lowry, Raptors point guard, was absent for the game Yong Kim/Philadelphia Daily News/TNS and the Pistons certainly took advantage. The NBA season is headed for an The playoff spots in the East are very Ƥ Ǥ much still up for grabs, and the last few weeks of the regular season should be explayoff contention this season, this news tremly exciting. Watch for a competitive coming only weeks after the NBA all-star playoff run by both Boston and Toronto break. as the playoff picture becomes more clear Staying within the Atlantic Division of and defined in the final the stretch of the the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Rap- season.

Three teams still vying for an ACC championship As the season comes to a close no ACC team has taken the opportunity to seperate themselves from the pack BY KIRBY MCMULLEN Staff Writer mcmukr15@wfu.edu

The game of the week in the ACC was between North Carolina and Virginia on Saturday night in Charlottesville. Featuring two top 10 teams and original funding members of the ACC, this game solified more than just bragging rights. This game is ultimately going to help determine who wins the ACC regular season title and holds the No. 1 seed in next week’s conference tournament. The game met high expectations as we saw a matchup of Carolina’s strong offense against Virginia’s solid defense. The entire first half went back and forth, as the Cavaliers took a 38-35 lead heading into the locker room. This lead easily could have been larger, but everytime the Cavaliers began to pull away, Carolina would go on a quick run. Not much changed in the second half as UVA hit their free throws down the stretch and came away with a massively important 79-74 victory over the No. 7 team in the nation. The Caveliers were led by their do-it-all Swiss Army knife, senior guard, Malcolm Brogdon. He dropped 26 points and added six rebounds. Brice Johnson only had 12 points for the Tar Heels, but sophomore guard Joel Berry II added 21 points. My big takeaway from the game was that UNC never really looked settled in. Granted, the stout UVA defense had a lot to do with that, but I would’ve liked to see all-ACC forward Johnson get more touches down the stretch in this one. North Carolina has the talent to go far in both the ACC and NCAA tournament, but they need to run the offense through Johnson in order to do so. For Virginia, this win not only means potentially locking up the ACC regular season title, but it also gives them a very good shot at receiving a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. As it seems every season, ACC player of the year is again going to be a very tight race. Anthony ‘Cat’ Barber leads the conference in scoring by a sizeable margin; however, his team only has four conference wins. Malcolm Brogdon is the UVA guard who put on a sen-

sational performance on national television against the other big frontrunner Johnson. While Johnson didn’t look spectacular by any means against the Cavaliers, I still think he eventually will come away with Player of the Year for his dominating performances this season.Dropping 20+ points and getting 20+ rebounds in multiple games this season is unheard of in college. That’s why I believe he is the one who will be rewarded come season’s end. The player of the week is none other than Virginia’s senior guard, Brogdon. Putting up 26 points in UVA’s most important game of the season against North Carolina, Brogdon looked as if he could do no wrong. He’s not flashy or outstandingly athletic, but he just gets it done. ESPN’s Jay Bilas was calling the game on Saturday night and at one point simply said, “Is there anything

this kid does wrong?” That’s the epitome of Brogdon. Because of Brogdon’s play and the defense and intensity UVA plays with, I believe Virginia has the best chance to win a National Championship this season. A game to watch for this upcoming week is No. 7 North Carolina traveling to No. 15 Duke to take on the Blue Devils on Saturday night. In what was one of the best games of the season in Chapel Hill just last month, we shouldn’t expect this Tobacco Road rematch to be anything different. The Heels will want this one as it will affect their ACC Tournament seeding, but it’s more than that for them. They’ve dropped three games in a row to Duke, and losing a fourth will only add more fuel to this fierce rivalry. Look for Johnson and the rest of UNC’s star players to dominate the paint. But if Duke’s Amile Jefferson recovers from his injury, it could be an entirely different game.

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end a potential VMI rally and earn his second save of the season. Wake Forest continued their momentum from a successful weekend and beat the Davidson Wildcats, 7-4. A big 5th inning rally had big doubles by Johnathan Pyror and Will Craig put the Deacs up 5-3. Gavin Sheets hit a homerun and RBI double to help solidify the win. The bullpen put in an impressive 6.2 innings of work to earn the 4-0 start. The Deacs first big test of the season was a three game series in Southern California to take on the 21st- ranked USC Trojans. After dropping the first game of the series 9-4, the guys won the second game in a wild 9th inning. Johnathan Pryor dropped a bunt single to start the inning and reached second on an

errant throw. Aiello followed with a sac bunt to advance the runner but reached on an error. Drew Freedman pulled back a safety squeeze and the catcher attempted to pick off Pryor at third, but the throw was off target allowing Pryor to cruise in for the winning run. Despite a strong outing by Drew Loepprich in game three, USC won 2-1 to take the series. The Wake Forest baseball team will look to bounce back with a five game home stand starting Wednesday, including Mount St. Mary’s (3/2), Saint Peter’s (3/3), Towson (3/4), Harvard (3/5), and Richmond (3/6). These are games that the Deacs will need to win if they are to be ready for ACC play in the coming weeks.

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“Pure Ecstasy” Popular new workout proves that some addictions can be healthy BY CAITLIN HERLIHY Online Managing Editor herlcr13@wfu.edu Butterflies fill my stomach as I approach the studio for the first time. Will I know anyone? Am I dressed okay? What if my moves look ridiculous? Already this exercise class is feeling more like a social gathering and less like a workout.

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Water bottle in hand, I breathe in deeply and prepare to face my fate waiting on the other side of the door. Inside — although I’m not greeted with a platter of appetizers — Pure Barre is nothing short of a social gathering. Beautiful women of all ages browse the stylish workout clothes lining the boutique while others chatter privately at the cubbies. I scan the table of bracelets, headbands and sticky socks across the room. If this is the extent of the class’ workout equipment, I think I’m going to like Pure Barre. A price tag belonging to a sleek black workout top dangles, so I sneak a peek and immediately roll my eyes thinking, “The price of fitness is not what it used to be.” Nestled among high-end boutiques and elegant restaurants, the Pure Barre logo is a beacon of fitness in Reynolda Village. During my freshman year at Wake Forest, I couldn’t help but gravitate towards the red target-shaped “P” that lures so many women in. Now, three years and countless “tucks” later, I’m addicted to the Pure Barre fitness craze. Pure Barre is a total body workout specific to a woman’s body type. In 55 minutes, the instructor leads the class through a series of low impact exercises and isometric movements to lift the seat (aka “Pure Barre ledge”) and tone thighs, abs and arms. The fitness routine resembles a ballet class as women rise to their tiptoes for optimal strength and balance training. Now I must admit, I’m a bit of an exercise aficionado. Pilates, yoga, Zumba, kickboxing and spin -- I’ve tried it all.

With the world of personal fitness changing quicker than you can say, “Billy Blanks Tae Bo Body Shape,” I had to give Pure Barre a try — and it’s not cheap. At $225 per month, the price guarantees results. Although hesitant at first, I bite the bullet and pay $25 for a single class before making my way into the studio. Unlike in the lobby, the studio is silent except for the faint beat pulsing softly from the speakers. Spandex-covered women are scattered across the room stretching and staring blankly ahead at the mirrored wall. I grab a set of weights, a resistance tube and a ball before finding my spot in the back corner of the room. In front of me sits a brunette with a glossy ponytail cascading down her Splits59 racerback top. The toes of her socks are marked “100 Club,” so I assume she is experienced, and begin to emulate her stretches. As I fold over to touch my toes, I inhale the subtle smell of lavender and exhale the day’s stresses and anxieties. I’m here now, and there’s no time to turn back. I temporarily abandon my looming to-do list, and prepare to focus on myself for the next 55 minutes.

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Up first: the plank. I distribute my weight between my forearms and my toes as I push up into a plank position. “You can do anything for 90 seconds!” Carolyn said. Internally I want to scream, while externally my abs, arms and thighs shake viciously. One-by-one women across the room begin dropping to their knees as Carolyn reminds us to “tuck right” and “tuck left.” I later learned that tucking is a Pure Barre buzzword meaning drop your tailbone and pull your pelvis towards your ribcage. Transitioning our tucking to the ballet bar around the room, I mimic the brunette from the 100 Club. With every position change, she remains high on her tiptoes with perfect posture. Carolyn instructs the class to place one hand on the bar and rise to our tiptoes before dipping into a deep plié position. The repetitions are tortuous, and my legs shake uncontrollably beneath me. The exercise pulls my body in a million different directions as I attempt to keep my hips tucked, belly in, shoulders stacked and back straightened. With so many details to focus on, the afternoon’s commitments and concerns disappear from my mind. Carolyn leads the room of Pure Barre devotees through a unique blend of aerobics, Pilates, ballet and yoga. I feel like I’m constantly one step behind the group as I fumble through the exercises. Prior to class, a friend cautioned that the first Pure Barre session is the most difficult — I hoped she was right. At last, the lights dim and the music softens. I lie on a mat and absorb the lingering effects of my workout. My heart pounds in my chest, and I feel a bead of sweat roll down my cheek. On average, students burn between 300 and 600 calories depending on the intensity of the workout. Temporarily paralyzed in a state of exhaustion, I couldn’t wait to feel this way again. Photo courtesy of purebarre.com My fondness of Pure Barre grows stronger each time I go. I thrive on the studio’s positive energy and relish in my throbMy reverie is interrupted as the instructor, Carolyn, enters bing muscles. Stealing a glance in the mirror, I saw results the room and shuts the studio’s French doors behind her. An after just 10 classes, making every tuck worth the price I pay unspoken cue, the army of Lululemon-clad women immedi- to back my addiction. ately rises to their feet and begins lifting their knees in synWhether the trendy clothing line or upbeat music lured chronization to the tempo of the music. me in, I am proud to be a full-fledged member of Pure The wide range of motion sparks my heart rate, and leaves Barre’s cultish following. me breathless when Carolyn guides the class to the floor for a Now, you’ll find me tucking with the best of them at 8:30 series of abdominal exercises. each morning in my own pair of socks marked “100 Club.”

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Restaurant Review | Mission Pizza

Shop specializes in gourmet pizza Mission Pizza Napoletana serves Italian-­‐syle pies in a unique, open-­‐kitchen BY RILEY JAY Contributing Writer jayre12@wfu.edu Mission Pizza Napoletana, located just down the road from Mary’s Gourmet Diner on Trade Street, is mixing up Winston-Salem’s pizza scene with Italian-style pies. Its location automatically tells you something about the business — small, but trendy. From the curb, customers are met with a modern, plain façade. This modern theme continues on the inside of the restaurant. The walls are lined with simple booths and high tables; no cherubs or scenes of Italy can be found here. Instead, the brick oven in the corner of the room and the counters where the pizzas are made are visible from any seat. Even the logo reflects their simplistic approach. Yet, the small interior creates an intimate yet casual atmosphere. People can be seen watching soccer on the TV above the bar or watching their food being prepared in the kitchen in the middle of the restaurant. Staffers are welcoming and friendly, albeit a tad slow. On a Saturday night, many waiters — through no fault of their own — will have to wait both tables and man

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Mission offers classic margherita pizzas along with unique specialty cre-­‐ ations t opped w ith a rugula a nd p rosciutto o r w ith c hunks o f I talian s ausage. the bar. A crowd of people surrounding the bar make it difficult to see other customers trying to flag them down. While it took longer than we would have liked to order another pizza for our group, our waitress was still chipper and attentive when she could be. The succulent pizza makes up for the slow service; this is not your ordinary pepperoni pizza. Pies come in many different styles. The basic margherita can be found on the menu, but alongside it are items called “Rocket man” and “Italian stallion.” Some pizzas come topped with arugula and have crushed tomatoes instead of sauce. Others, like the marinara pizza, don’t include cheese. Customers may need to suspend their usual expectations, but these unorthodox combinations (at least in the U.S.) are delicious. A slice of pizza with arugula and prosciutto is light and refreshing, while their “Italian stallion” contains

hearty chunks of sausage. The crust is neither deep fried nor crunchy, but is light and satisfying. These delightful pies are served as individual pizzas. They come cut into four slices, so you can split with a friend if you’re not particularly hungry. If ordered for yourself, you are likely to fall into the alltoo-familiar situation of striving to only eat two, eating the third slice anyway and leaving yourself with one small slice leftover, which will not make a full meal. Of course, that means the pizza is too scrumptious to leave alone. However, it is expensive for what it is. Most pies appear to cost 12 to 15 dollars, which is a little much for an individual pizza. It does hover around the same price range as Mellow Mushroom’s 10-inch specialty pizzas. All in all, Mission Pizza Napoletana serves wonderful pies that I am glad to add to my local restaurant rotation.

Television Review | The Jinx

HBO documentary sparks controversy The Jinx exposes how a select few may cheat the criminal justice system BY LAURA FEIDELSON Contributing Writer feidlw14@wfu.edu People really do get away with murder. The Jinx, a six-episode documentary series on HBO, tells the chilling story of Robert Durst. Durst, a scion of one of the wealthiest families in New York City, has been accused of being a notorious serial killer. Andrew Jarecki and Marc Smerling set out to direct, produce and film a documentary to uncover two mysterious homicides and the disappearance of Durst’s first wife, with the hope that justice would be served. The documentary is especially enthralling in that the interview took place before Durst was found guilty — he was openly willing to be interviewed by Jarecki and Smerling as a free man at the time. Throughout the series, viewers increasingly learn about Robert Durst’s background, which leaves the audience confused as to how one that comes from a family of privilege could turn out to be a suspect by police, family and friends, all along. It is clear to all, however, that Durst is

Throughout the interviews, Durst answers questions and defends his side of the story. However, Jarecki continues to reveal disturbing evidence that only highlights the implausible nature of Durst’s story. It is extremely unsettling to watch, as a viewer, a man who has seemingly ample evidence against him, continues to lie over and over again. The answers that Durst gives Jarecki almost seem rehearsed. With each question, Durst has an immediate response that he appears to be confident with. It is easy to get hooked on The Jinx as each episode opens and ends with a new piece of evidence that further pushes Durst into the spotlight. It is frustrating to watch how much evidence there is levied against Durst, yet he is not convicted or found guilty for over thirty years. When charges were brought, Durst easily made bail and continued to hire the most skilled defense attorneys to keep him a free man. In fact, Durst is still a free man and will face trial sometime this summer. The Jinx is a must-see documentary. Jarecki and Smerling do a wonderful job presenting the evidence against Durst and keeps the viewer interested the whole way through. Its hard not to draw the conclusion that our system of justice can benefit Photo courtesy of IMDb those with the means to hire the best lawEven a year after its release, The Jinx yers and advisors despite what seemingly remains a hotly-­‐debated documentary. is overwhelming evidence of guilt.

the black sheep of a very successful, New York real estate family, one that controls and operates some of the distinctive buildings of the New York City skyline. Jarecki and Smerling present to the viewer that Durst had always been viewed by family and friends as peculiar and troubled.

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Fashion Column | Yeezy Fashion

Yeezy fashion arrives for a third season Kanye West had a busy February as he released his new album and another season of his fashion line with Adidas BY KENT GARRETT Staff Writer garrkt12@wfu.edu Kanye West dual-previewed his highly anticipated album, The Life of Pablo, and the third season of his Adidas Yeezy fashion line on Feb. 11. In true Kanye fashion, West went all out with the preview, hosting a performance-art installation that combined the unveiling of both the album and the fashion line at Madison Square Garden in New York City. West, whose first fashion line released with Adidas in February of 2015, has been a staple of the fashion scene in hiphop music and pop culture for years. West has had shoe designs released by multiple different brands throughout his designing career, with his signature shoes being released by Nike from 2009 to 2011, as well as collaborating on shoe designs with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Bape and Giuseppe Zanotti previously in his career. The Yeezy fashion line, which features men’s and women’s clothing, competes with the price points amongst other luxury clothing brands, selling jackets and sweaters priced over $2,000. West’s shoe line is a bit more modestly priced — around $250 — and has been highly successful, so much so that Adidas has released three different models and eight total color ways of Yeezy shoes in the past 12 months. The men’s Yeezy Season 3 line received mainly positive reviews and contains similar elements to West’s previously released lines, such as camouflage print trench coats, ripped or tattered sweaters and oversized hoodies with bomber jackets.

However, elements of Season 3, especially on the women’s line, involved fashion risks with elements that felt hard to implement into every day style, such as one-toned body suits and knitted leg warmers. West’s continual exploration of the fashion world was bound to be full of ups and downs, but what many cannot deny is West’s ability to influence how young musicians and young males dress. Whether as a designer or as a musician, West has become a fashion role model for many individuals. Although it’s great that West is able to have a fashion line publically available, it’s unlikely that many college students would be able — or willing — to purchase any of the Yeezy line at the price it’s currently listed at. A sweater the price of a ding plan? No thanks. If you do want to dress a bit like West, don’t worry, the Old Gold & Black is here to give you a few tips on where to find great Yeezy-esque elements and alternatives. Tattered & Torn A staple of all three of the Yeezy lines is a ripped sweater or jogger, and even though West has yet to bring it into his own line, he is frequently spotted wearing destroyed denim. Ripped denim can be easily replicated by your local stores such as Gap, but for a higher quality destroyed denim option, check out Golden Denim, a southern-California based company that prides itself in hand-crafting each product they sell. When it comes to ripped sweaters and jackets, look no further than Entrée Lifestyle, an extremely popular street-wear brand from Brooklyn, New York. Hoodies and Bombers Bomber jackets have been a look that has been in for a while, and West is the latest to hop on that trend. If you’re looking for a high quality but affordable bomber jacket, look at the Spanish site Maniere De Voir. The trench bomber jacket, another classic West piece, can be replicated at a

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͹ͻͶ Ǧ Ǥ more affordable price from Informal Apparel, an online retailer based out of Denver. The long line hoodie has been a fundamental layer in West’s fashion wardrobe and Yeezy line and it’s a look that could be replicated by getting a long-line hoodie off of the European fashion site boohoo.uk, or at your local H&M. Yeezy-type shoes Adidas really hit gold by landing West for the Yeezy shoeline, and fortunately Adidas has put out other lines of Yeezytype shoes at an affordable and available price. If you can’t land your hands on one of the Yeezy Boost 750, try getting a pair of Adidas tubular runners — a stylish type of jogger/ runner shoe designed by influential Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto. If getting a pair of Yeezy 350s is outside your budget, look at picking up a pair of Nike Flyknit racers, or a pair of gray Adidas Ultra Boosts to find a similar style look.

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Kanye West releases The Life of Pablo The new album, The Life of Pablo, invokes the styling of gospel music and takes risks with edgy lyrics and beats BY EMMANUEL YAMOAH Contributing Writer yamoeo15@wfu.edu The Life of Pablo, Kanye West’s self-proclaimed “gospel album,” definitely lives up to expectations of being a very interesting album. Coming off albums like Yeezus, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and 808s & Heartbreak, West is back to stretching boundaries both musically and artistically. Life of Pablo is one of very few rap albums that features very heavy biblical imagery. West implements sermons from pastor Kirk Franklin, background vocals from gospel choirs, and of course controversial lines to create a work that offers a window into West’s very controversial life. Life of Pablo starts with “Ultralight Beams,” a beautiful work that features Chance the Rapper and ends with a chilling sermon from Franklin. “Ultralight Beams” initiates the religious undertone that carries throughout the album. As the album progresses, the vocal performance is continued seamlessly into the second song “Father Stretch My Arms Part 1.” It features Kid Cudi and is produced by upcoming producer Metroboomin who was responsible for Drake’s popular song, “Jumpman.” The songs change tempo as the album progresses into “Father Stretch My Arms Part 2,” which features the new and upcoming art-

ist Desiigner who has very similar style to the rapper Future. The song remixes Desiigner’s popular song “Panda.” “Famous” features the very controversial line “I made Taylor Swift famous,” which incited a Twitter storm and a disgruntled speech by Swift during her Grammy acceptance. Personally, I am not the biggest fan of the first half of the album. “Feedback,” “Low Lights,” “Highlights” and “I Love Kanye” are generally considered the lowest-rated songs in the album. They are songs where West exhibits his hubris by experimenting with edgy beats and aggressive singing/rapping that strays from West’s classic style. The second half is a different story. West erupts with the triumphant anthem called “Waves” which features Chris Brown and background vocals by Kid Cudi. The album progresses to “FML” where West laments his appearance as a “social villain.” “FML” features one of the best vocal performance by The Weeknd. Though The Weeknd is only on the chorus, he injects such powerful emotion which is complemented by an emotional concluding verse by West. “Real Friends” is among my personal favorites in the album. West employs Ty Dolla $ign to join him as they both sing the chorus over a very slow melodic beat. Another of my favorite songs and possibly one of the most powerfully-crafted Kanye West songs, “Wolves,” follows. West uses a seemingly Auto-Tuned voice to sing the chorus over a very beautiful melodic beat accompanied by a slow drum beat. The song transitions into a slow piano melody that follows a chilling singing performance by Frank Ocean. “No More Parties in L.A” gives us the West that we grew to love. West and featured artist Kendrick Lamar trade verses as the two light up the jazzy track in a

masterful lyrical performance, distinguishing the song as the best with respect to lyrics on the album. Overall, The Life of Pablo is a quality album. Was it West’s best? I would have to disagree. I find the first half of the album “iffy” at points. The second half of the album is saturated with great features that are complimented by beautiful melodies and beats. There are glimpses where we see the old West that we loved in the era of Graduation and College Dropout. However, we see West is capable of producing a much better made album like My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

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Health Column | ĂůŽƌŝĞ ŽƵŶƟŶŐ

Portion control helps regulate diet By using a few simple tricks, healthy eating and weight loss is doable BY LAUREN DARNIS Staff Writer darnla12@wfu.edu Calorie counting is a calculated method that can work well for those who are trying to lose weight. However, what works for some people does not always work for all, and the nutrients from the types of foods you consume matter more than the calorie count. In an article by Precision Nutrition, portion control is explained as an effective and healthy way to be conscious about the type and amounts of food you eat. They offer an easy instructive and pictorial guide for understanding portion controls for different foods. It all begins with your hand. Your hand, your palm, your cupped hand and your thumb can help guide you toward portions that are right for you while saving the stress and obsessive nature that comes with calorie counting. The issues with calorie counting have to do with the amount of effort, resources and planning necessary just to eat your food. It is also difficult to know what the calorie estimates for your body are based on averages and standards.

Many apps that track your calories can be off by about 25 percent due to incorrect labeling, laboratory measurement error and food quality. It is also difficult to estimate the amount of calories you expend during your day. So if there are errors in calculating intake and expenditure of calories based on smartphone apps or other similar resources, why ruin what is supposed to be nourishing and social tradition? What is nice about these apps is that they can act as a food diary. Tracking the foods you eat throughout the day can help give explanations for certain allergies or illnesses. You can learn if you feel better from not eating gluten or dairy for a week by keeping track of your foods. Whatever your goals, food tracking and calorie counting to see what on average you consume and how you consume is important to know, but it can be a miserable feat for the long term. Many dieticians support the notion that gauging food portions using your hand can be easier and in the end less stressful than calorie counting. Your palm determines your protein portions, your fist determines your vegetable portions, your cupped hand determines carbohydrate portions and your thumb determines fat portions. It is recommended that men use two palm-sized portions for protein-dense foods for each meal. These foods include meat, fish, eggs, dairy or beans.

For women, it is recommended to use one palm. To determine the thickness of the protein-dense foods, use your palm’s diameter. For vegetables, follow the same instructions as proteins for men and women but us your fist for size and height. For carbohydrate-dense foods, it is recommended for men to use two cupped hand sized portions for grains, starches or fruits. For women, it is recommended to use one. Following along this pattern of 2:1 for men:women, the recommended fat-dense food portions for oils, butters, nut butters and nuts/seeds is to use your entire thumb to determine serving size. There are clear discrepancies with this tactic such as body size and planning the amount of meals to eat per day, but the idea is simple.

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One handful of food is typically equivalent to one average portion. The guide sets a starting point to test how your body will react to changes in portion. The great benefit of portion control is that it allows for flexibility and serves as a reference to apply to all food groups. The downside to calorie counting is you restrict yourself to a daily amount, which can include foods that are not nutritious such as diet sodas or artificial sweeteners. If it seems feasible and you’re looking for change in how you “diet”, you should try out this guide for a day this week or month.

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Old Gold & Black | Life

The Journey to Camino Winston-­Salem native Cary Clifford “followed her arrow,” which led her to open her bakery BY GRACE YOUNG Asst. News Editor youngc13@wfu.edu “Camino” is Spanish for “path,” “way” or “journey.” The word is commonly used to refer to the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage that stretches across Northern Spain, ending in the city of Santiago de Compostela. In Winston-Salem, many people know the word as the name of the popular hangout on Fourth Street. For Cary Clifford, the owner of Camino Bakery, the word refers to all of these things and more. It’s around 9:30 a.m. on a Friday, but Cary Clifford is already wide awake and full of energy. As she sits down across from me at a small table in a quiet corner of Camino Bakery, her curly golden-bronze hair catches the sunlight and gives the impression of a halo crowning her head. If there’s not already a patron saint or guardian angel of coffee shops and freshly-baked treats, Clifford might make a really strong candidate. While she declined to tell me when her birthday is, Clifford happily shares that she was born in Winston-Salem and says that she had a normal childhood. However, after Hanes Mall was built when she was a teenager, there really wasn’t much for Clifford — who describes herself as being very active — to do. “It was a great place as a little kid, but by the time I hit my teenage years, the downtown area was completely dead,” Clifford said with a shrug. “I was ready to get the heck out of here.” Grace Young/Old Gold & Black

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Despite the lifelessness that surrounded Clifford during high school, she still managed to indulge her sense of adventure. When she was 15, Clifford spent a fair bit of time in Mexico as part of an exchange program — an experience that left her fluent in Spanish and itching for the next journey. Upon graduating from high school, Clifford attended Rice University in Houston, Texas, where she majored in history. “I’m not really cut out for school, though,” she laughs. “I prefer to do stuff with my hands.”

After graduating from Rice and living in Houston for a bit, Clifford returned to Winston-Salem in 1998 when her husband, Jonathan Milner, got a job teaching high school students at the *UNC School of the Arts. Clifford, too, thought she was going to teach, but after just one year, decided to become a Spanish interpreter to supplement her husband’s teaching salary. She continued interpreting up until her first son, Owen was born in 2003. Nowadays, being a mom is what she considers her greatest role. When not running Camino, she devotes her time to hanging out with her family. “I spend most of my time being a business owner and a mom,” she tells me before adding that her coworkers at Camino are also considered family. “I love my coworkers — they’re probably my favorite thing about Camino.” It’s no surprise that family is such a priority to Clifford. She declined to tell me the exact circumstances, but said that Camino was born from a dark period following the death of a family member. “I was home with my son and I was between jobs but needed to work,” Clifford said before taking a sip from her water bottle. “It was just something that happened. I originally started doing a little cooking in the basement of Krankie’s, and it just really blew through the roof in a way I didn’t expect. Next thing I knew, Owen was cutting the big ribbon to officially open this location.”

The surprising turn of events that brought Camino into the world in 2008 has led Clifford to view the world differently. In fact, she told me, the entire journey with all its twists and turns is what gave the bakery its name. “I walked the Camino [de Santiago] in 1997 and just loved it,” Clifford said with a grin. Her green-blue eyes light up at the thought of the pilgrimage. “It was a formative experience for me because it represents a different way of life.” The bakery, like the pilgrimage, has been and continues to be a roller coaster of a journey for Clifford, and she finds many similarities between the two. “It’s different everyday,” she said while taking a second to greet some Camino regulars. “It’s exciting because you never know what’s going to happen, but that’s how I like to live my life,” she said. “You never know what life is going to bring you. In both situations, you just have to sigue la flecha — follow the arrow — and keep going in a really positive direction.” We share a laugh at the bit of Spanish that weaves in and out of Clifford’s everyday language before she tells me about the meaning of “sigue la flecha.” On the Camino de Santiago, the phrase is used to tell pilgrims how to avoid getting lost. As such, arrows and scallop shells — symbols of the Camino — feature prominently in the décor of the bakery, including all the tables. Clifford notes that all the tables are handmade because one of her hobbies is woodworking. Many of the photographs that hang on the walls are also Cary Clifford originals. She says that while she doesn’t have a favorite photograph, she did really enjoy taking landscape photos around Winston-Salem using old techniques and a Victorian-style camera. Camino Bakery is a large part of Clifford’s life. It’s seen her through some of her highest moments, but also some of her lowest. Because of that, Clifford told me, Camino is like a second home for her and her family. “It’s a community hub,” she said. “I just want people to have a sort of home away from home where they can feel welcome and have something great to eat and drink. For me, I have a lot of great memories of just laughing with my friends at work and watching my son grow up in this environment.” As more people gradually trickle in to the bakery and the line at the counter gets longer, Clifford reminds me more and more of a bird ready to fly. Catching the hint, I wrap things up, but not before asking her about her closing thoughts or words of wisdom. “I really think it’s important for young people to follow their obsessions,” she said, staring out the window but looking at the Northern Spanish landscape rather than bustling downtown Winston-Salem. “If an opportunity comes your way and you realize it’s something that you want, you just gotta go for it. Sigue la flecha.”

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LGBTQ  students  share  stories â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out  at  Wakeâ&#x20AC;?  panel  promotes  discussion  of  LGBTQ  student  experiences  on  campus BY  BUCK  HINMAN Â&#x2013;Â&#x192;ĆĄ Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; hinmsb12@wfu.edu Over 100 people packed into a crowded classroom in Greene Hall Tuesday March 1 at 6 p.m. to hear five students of varied gender, racial and sexual identities share their experience as minorities at Wake Forest. The panel of students spoke out to their peers as part of an event called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out at Wake,â&#x20AC;? hosted by the LGBTQ Center. Nehemiah Rolle, a Wake Forest fellow in the office of the Provost and the moderator of the discussion, said he hoped the

discussion would help educate those unaware of the challenges LGBTQ students face at Wake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want students to lean into discomfort and challenge their assumptions about different groups on campus,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want this space to be a first step in a campuswide commitment to make Wake a safe place for LGBTQ students.â&#x20AC;? Attendees at the event leaned forward in their chairs to listen as Rolle engaged the panel with deeply personal questions about their journey as members of the Wake Forest community and as individuals struggling to understand their own identities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I decided to live in a single room my sophomore year because I was so scared of living with someone who was transphobic or homophobic,â&#x20AC;? said junior Danny Benitez, one of the panelists and an open-

ly transsexual student. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People would act surprised and confused every time I used the hall bathroom, and that was hard to deal with.â&#x20AC;? The five panelists discussed at length how different organizations on campus helped them recognize and embrace their identities. Panelists Millie Perez, Sammy Moorin and Jordan Monaghan shared their stories about how coming â&#x20AC;&#x153;outâ&#x20AC;? to their respective sororities and fraternities made a positive impact on their Wake Forest experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew Wake Forest was a southern, preppy and conservative school,â&#x20AC;? Moorin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought I was going to be straight for four years. My impression didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change until I joined a sorority. My biggest support comes from them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;A connection between Greek Life and the Islamic faith is something that students may never draw,â&#x20AC;? said sophomore member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Faraz Ahmed. However, seeing an opportunity to create a beneficial relationship between the two, Sigma Phi Epsilon worked with Imam Khalid Griggs to put together an event this Tuesday evening. The discussion that they hosted gave students an opportunity to hear Griggs speak about his work in Islam, his own journey in social justice and how Greek Life can work to improve campus cohesion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this is important for the overall health of this school, and it is everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to get to know their fellow classmate by learning about who they are, what their beliefs are and ultimately understanding that they are no different than you and I,â&#x20AC;? Ahmed said. Griggs, the associate chaplain of Muslim life at Wake Forest, is also the vice president of the Islamic Circle of North America and one of the founding members of Muslims for Social Justice. However, his journey in Islam began when growing up as a Baptist in Winston-Salem. Griggs joined Islam his senior year at Howard University, influenced in large part by the turbulent social movements surrounding his time at Howard, including Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rights, Civil Rights, Black Power, the American Indian movement and the Native American movement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew up in a Baptist Church ... so I came from a religious background,â&#x20AC;? Griggs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But for some reason, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem that the religion and practice I had was enough to carry me from one Sunday morning to the next. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough structure for me ... so I started to look for some system of life that would give me a kind of grounding that would allow me to be consistent in what I wanted to do.â&#x20AC;? Griggs found that system in the religion of Islam. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A person like myself understood that if I genuinely wanted to reflect values of Islam, then I had to stand for what was right,â&#x20AC;? Griggs said. Throughout his journey, Griggs notes that he still does not feel as though he left Christianity.

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