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Wake Forest comes together to celebrate Springfest Student U nion i s h osting Springfest t his w eek — a t ͺͶ years ago BY CHRIS CASWELL News Editor caswck14@wfu.edu Students came together this week to participate in various activities to celebrate the spring season as part of Student Union’s traditional Springfest. “Springfest has become one of Wake Forest’s most beloved traditions on campus,” said Nia McIntosh, chair of the Festivals committee of Student Union. “Dating back to 1976, Springfest has been well-attended by many generations of Wake Forest students. This year, the Festivals committee of Student Union is excited to keep this valued event alive with a jam-packed week full of fun activities that will appeal to all students on campus.” Student Union has planned activities each day of the week — the first on Monday — culminating in “Shag on the Mag,” an annual dance held in a tent on Manchester Plaza. “Springfest is one of my favorite Student Union activities of the year because of the large turnout it produces, and it creates an even stronger sense of community,” said sophomore Preston Bowers. On Monday, Springfest opened with a midday ice cream and cake social to get students excited for the week’s upcoming activities. “It’s a good way to welcome the new season,” said freshman Ryan Grady. “I think the campus is livelier with the nicer weather.” Student Union hosted a movie on Tuesday night on the Magnolia Quad with a showing of “National Treasure: Book of Secrets.” Students had the opportunity to watch the movie outdoors on a large projection screen. On Wednesday, students flocked to Davis Field to attend “The Golden Exchange” — one of the most anticipated events. Food trucks parked next to the field, and there were a variety of activities such as a rock climbing wall, a fortune teller and treasure hunts. Many students, however, were most excited about the petting zoo.
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Provost Kersh spoke about the university’s success in his annual address. He said Wake Forest must examine the trends and reasons for the successes to make the university’s future the best it can be.
Provost gives annual address Kersh e xamined W ake Forest’s success to improve even more in the future BY MILLER LIGON Asst. News Editor ligorm15@wfu.edu Why does Wake Forest succeed? This was the topic proposed by Provost Rogan Kersh Monday afternoon in Pugh Auditorium during his annual address to the faculty and student senate. Serving his fourth year as provost, he joked that this was his “senior oration.” This year, he focused on ways that Wake Forest has succeeded and how the university has grown to receive national accreditation. However, he made it clear he was not
doing this to brag, “beat his chest” as he put it, or disregard areas that need attention as he had focused on in his past three yearly addresses. Instead, he insisted we look at why we have been doing so well in order to establish trends and expand upon them in the future. Sophomore Makenna Brezitski supported Provost Kersh’s assertions. “Focusing on our weaknesses makes us better, but our strengths should not be overlooked,” Brezitski said. “We should definitely capitalize on what got us this far.” After his introduction, Kersh told the story of his visit to William & Mary where their provost gave him great compliments and was genuinely interested in how Wake Forest handled certain parts of the university.
“We have become a model for other places,” Kersh said. Kersh summarized in three main points why he thinks the university has become an exemplary university. First, the university’s research and creative works have been engaged and impactful. Secondly, the university has extended its reach to national levels. Lastly, it has capitalized upon its distinctive community. Examples were given about each point in order to prove their importance. On the topic of our research, Kersh said our “pedagogy,” or method of teaching, has won the university several awards. Two of the most notable are the AACSB award for the faculty evaluation for the new busi-
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Editorial  Board  endorses  SG  candidates  On March 29, the Editorial Board of the Old Gold & Black met with the various candidates running for executive positions within Student Government for the next academic year. Based on our interviews with the candidates, we have voted to make the following endorsements: In the race for president this year, we were happy to see that three diverse individuals, who represent different areas of campus, decided to run. We believe each candidate has made great accomplishments in their respective niches on campus. Depending on the way students choose to vote, it could be anybody’s race. We felt that Ann Nguyen has the passion and creativity spurred by her artistic talent to facilitate a positive environment full of fresh ideas for the student body. Her platforms all resonated well with the Editorial Board.
We’ve already seen her connect with the student body through mediums like Snapchat, so we have great confidence she would be able to reach the student body effectively. Skyped in from the Society for Applied Anthropology’s annual meeting in Vancouver, Suvra Mostafa offered a platform unique from other candidates. We appreciated her ideas that were centered on social activism for those who find their voices stifled. She was the only candidate to pose the idea to include a sign in each building that locates all the gender-neutral bathrooms. While we found value in many of her ideas, we felt a few of her platforms — specifically on environmental sustainability — were too broad and exhaustive to be successfully carried out in one year. Jordan Monaghan’s platforms focused on unity, connection and wellbeing with two sub points underneath that had manageable
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assisting and shadowing Sarah King, the previous Headliners Chair, at the Timeflies concert.
Kate Hubbs is a sophomore from Camden, Tennessee, majoring in politics and international affairs with a triple minor in psychology, french and health policy and administration. Despite taking on heavy academic demands, Hubbs finds time to follow her passion for music as the Headliners Programming Chair for Student Union.
What steps did you have to take to organize the spring concert?
What are you involved outside of the classroom? I’m a member of the sorority Kappa Delta, where I have held leadership positions as a point leader and a member of the Sunshine Committee. I have also served as a SET (Sisterhood Enrichment Team) leader in order to educate the new members about the history and values of Kappa Delta. Outside of Kappa Delta, I am also the Headliners Programming Chair for Student Union. This means that I lead a committee of 35 students that select and run the spring concert for this academic year. We are excited to bring The Chainsmokers with Sage the Gemini this spring. What are some of Student Union’s biggest events? As one of the largest event planning organizations on campus, Student Union is involved in a variety of events. Some of our most well-known events are AwakeAllNight (once a semester), Homecoming, Springfest, Family Weekend and, of course, the Spring Concert. We also plan smaller weekly events like Friday movies in Pugh and Tuesday Trivia in Shorty’s. It’s a great way to get involved on campus. What made you want to join Student Union and how did you choose to work with the Headliners Committee? I’ve always been passionate about music. When I saw the Student Union booth at the Activities Fair my freshman year and realized that there was a committee (Coffeehouse and Headliners) that plans specifically musical events, I decided to join. During my entire freshman year I served on this committee and loved helping to showcase fun events. We planned Late Night Open Mic Nights in Shorty’s and had an acoustic series at Zick’s too. I knew that I wanted to lead the committee for my sophomore year after
I began brainstorming upcoming artists over the summer, but the work really started when I got my committee. Together, in our weekly meetings, we brainstorm artists and compile a giant list that gets narrowed down as we gain more information about their availability in the spring and whether they are within our budget range. Once we have narrowed the list down to about 30 artists that we know are somewhat available and are currently within price range, we send out a survey to the entire student body in order to see which artist(s) students would like to see. Using this data, we work with an agency that contacts the managers of the artists. Once we have determined our desired budget and artist, we contact the agency with three or four desired dates in order of our preference. Then, the manager of the artist contacts us back with the date that will work for them. Since artist routing is so specific, whatever date they choose is the date that we go with.
would never have met some of the people who I now call my closest friends. On a more professional side, chairing a committee in Student Union gives you a lot of professional experience. In my position, you learn how to work and collaborate with professionals in the music industry in order to create a spectacular concert — all while keeping within your budget. Do you plan on pursuing a career centered around music or event planning? Although I love music and I have loved learning about what goes on behind the scenes of concerts, I see this as more of a hobby than as a career. I am currently on track to go to law school, so maybe I’ll end up doing entertainment law, but I’m still considering other options.
What would advice would you give to other students who are interested in getting involved with Wake Forest Student Union? It’s never too late to join a committee. There’s no application to join any of the committees — you can just show up to any of our weekly meetings throughout the semester. Even if you are like me, and have never had any experience in event planning before, Wake Forest Student Union is a great way to get involved on campus and it is also a great way to meet new people on campus. Once you join Wake Forest Student Union, you will always know what is going on around campus. You also have the opportunity to collaborate with so many different organizations in order to create events for the entire student body.
Were there any challenges in organizing such a big event? There are definitely bumps in the road along the way, but with such a great and supportive committee, Programming Council and Executive board, the problems we encounter aren’t as overwhelming as they would be if I were planning this event entirely by myself. One of the challenges that we encountered was that many Greek organizations planned their annual Beach Weekend on the same weekend that The Chainsmokers chose to come to Wake Forest. While we wish we could have accommodated everyone, there are so many events on campus that we had to plan around, and The Chainsmokers had such specific availability that we were limited to only a few options for where we could host such a big event for the student body. What has been the most rewarding part of chairing a committee in Student Union? Honestly, meeting new people — especially meeting the freshmen — who are passionate about this school and about planning fun events for the entire student body to enjoy. If I hadn’t joined Student Union, I
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MEET THE CANDIDATES: President: Jordan Monaghan President
Jordan Monaghan is a junior politics and international affairs major who has been a part of Student Government since his freshman year. He has been co-chair of the Appropriations and Charter Committee in Student Government for two years. In addition, Monaghan is also a Student Adviser, a PREPARE facilitator and an executive member of the fraternity Chi Psi. The three main elements of his presidential platform are unity, connection and wellbeing. If elected, Monaghan plans to address campus unity by establishing student government ambassadors to ensure that representatives from different communities on campus — both established and not — may have a direct voice in Student Government. Additionally, he hopes to highlight the athletic community on campus through an athlete appreciation week and through athlete spotlights. Monaghan would promote connection by holding quarterly meetings with other area schools. Additionally, he hopes to work with the OPCD to release survey data about internship opportunities. To maintain campus wellbeing, Monaghan plans to improve Aramark eating options to accommodate personal and religious dieting choices and to continue Mental Health Week.
Suvra Mostafa President
Suvra Mostafa is a junior anthropology major. In addition to her work with Student Government, Mostafa is conducting an independent study with local low-income youth, and recently attended the Society for Applied Anthropology’s annual meeting in Vancouver. The four main aspects of her platform are campus safety, creating inclusion, educational initiatives and transparency. If elected, Mostafa plans to address campus safety by reviewing current policies and ensuring that they are inclusive for students of all backgrounds. She plans to promote inclusion by working with existing campus initiatives and making maps of the gender-neutral bathroom locations in each campus building. Additionally, she would like to reform freshman orientation activities to better prepare students with the skills necessary to succeed at Wake Forest. To address diversity, she plans to start a discussion about how to reform existing curriculum. Her focus on health and wellbeing is geared towards both environmental health and student health. She plans to host a “Ladies Night” in the gym to address gender gym separation. Additionally, she plans to increase the transparency of Student Government under her accountability platform and wants to host Pit dinners for students to talk with student government members.
Ann Nguyen President
Ann Nguyen is a junior sociology major. When she is not working with Student Government, Nguyen is an intern in the Office of Sustainability and is known for frequenting the Wake Forest University Snapchat account. Her platform focuses on four elements: diversity, student life, sustainability and restructuring Student Government. If elected, Nguyen plans to embrace campus diversity by creating a Presidential Commission for Women and by electing students as Community Affairs Ambassadors. In order to improve student life on campus, Nguyen plans to hold regular town halls for students to have a voice and better express their opinions to student government. Additionally, she will attempt to revise Aramark policies and administrative policies to bring the power back to the students. Under her sustainability platform, Nguyen has an idea to create a “freecycle” program through which students and organizations can share left over materials, conserving resources and saving money. She is passionate about bringing sustainability into the discussion spotlight. She hopes to restructure student government so that it best represents the student body, embracing the role of the judicial committee.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES: Secretary: Dante Lizza Secretary
Dante Lizza is a sophomore majoring in politics and international affairs. He was previously a senator and is currently the co-chair of the Student Relations Council. As a senator, he helped to reform the process student organizations must go through to receive a charter. The process used to take up to three months, but it now takes only two weeks. A major part of his platform is giving students a greater voice in Student Government. He believes that many of the problems on campus have practical solutions, and that he will be able to solve them quickly and easily with better communication and organization if elected as Secretary. One way he will give students a greater voice is by better publicizing town halls, so that more students are able to go and voice their opinions. More specifically, he wants to create a Parking and Transportation Advisory Board to work with the Counseling Center to ensure that students have transportation to off-campus counseling appointments.
Danny Reeves Secretary
Danny Reeves is a freshman who joined Student Government in the fall. He says he has had the privilege of learning a lot about the school and meeting people from diverse backgrounds during that time. He says he is very passionate about the university and about Student Government. He thinks his passion will be an asset to the executive branch. Within Student Government, he wants to make the atmosphere more inclusive by having a Student Government orientation the weekend before students return to classes. Outside of Student Government, he wants to bring together influential organizations to voice issues without admininistrative oversight. In addition, Reeves wants to continue to meet with Winston-Salem State University to discuss issues that both universities face, an initiative started by current Student Government president, Adam Hammer. He would like to expand it, too, and meet with universities such as High Point, the University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill and Duke.
Treasurer: Kathryn Webster Treasurer
Kathryn Webster is a junior majoring in business and enterprise management. She is currently a senator and part of the Student Budget Advisory Committee within Student Government. She has been a senator since her freshman year, serving as secretary of the campus life committee, secretary of the appropriations and charters committee and chair of the judiciary committee during her time in the Senate. Outside of the university, she has served as the treasurer of the National Association of Blind Students, a national non-profit organization which she says has taught her how to be an effective treasurer. As Treasurer, Webster wants to provide financial assistance to anyone that wants to run for a Student Government position. She also wants to expand the Student Government budget, since it has not changed since 2010, by finding other outlets such as alumni outreach and the student engagement portion of the Wake Will campaign.
Speaker of the House: Hakeem Oufkir
Speaker of the House Hakeem Oufkir is a junior majoring in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry and minoring in biology. He first ran for Student Government during his freshman year. He was on the campus life committee during his sophomore year. Prior to college, he was the president of his high school’s student body. He has been involved in organizations including MSA, OLAS and CHARGE as well as Lambda Chi, as the philanthropy chair. Oufkir has also been a member of the cheerleading team and the marching band during his time at Wake Forest. His platform focuses on diversity and inclusion within the Wake Forest community. He wants to bridge the gap between students, student-athletes, international students and graduate students. He wants to create more outreach and cohesion between the Wake Forest community and the Winston-Salem community. From an academic point of view, Oufkir wants to increase transparency in the student evaluation process. He also believes there should be more student-focused academic initiatives.
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Kersh:  Provost  addressed  university’s  prestige ‘Â?–‹Â?—‡† ˆ”‘Â? ƒ‰‡ ͡ ness school and a $650,000 grant from the Melon Foundation. Kersh listed out a plethora of recognitions specifically about the university’s research and other creative works. He also spoke about the amount of publications that come from the faculty — ranging from plays and books to studies. The sheer number of peer reviewed articles was up three percent from the last two years’ average. A survey from Google found scholarly citations have risen from four percent in the past three years. Kersh attributed a reason for this success is Wake Forest’s sponsored research that encourages and permits student involvement.
Beyond this, the university also holds very tight graduate and alumni connections. However, Kersh said Wake Forest is still a “community in progress.� He mentioned, how as always, the leadership is constantly trying to improve the campus climate and enhance inclusion. The administration was able to learn a lot about critical race theory from the week-long visit of co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter Alicia Garza as well as from author Ta-Nehisi Coates. Some students have expressed different opinions about this. “I don’t think we have made much progress in the short time I have been here, but I feel we are just now starting to take steps in the right direction and become a more inclusive campus,� said freshman Paul Bourdin.
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MBA  program  moves  up  in  rankings  Wake  Forest’s  MBA  program ʪĥ ”‡…‡Â?–Ž› ”ƒÂ?Â?‡† ͡Ϳ–Š in  –Š‡ …‘—Â?–”› ƒÂ?† ˆ‹”•– ‹Â? –Š‡ state BYKATHERINE  CASSIDY  Staff  Writer casski15@wfu.edu A lesson that many students learn while at Wake Forest is that students here are not just a number; just as students are not defined solely by their GPAs, colleges are not defined solely by their rankings. However, it is nice when the rankings work out in their favor. The US News & World Report just released updated rankings. The Wake Forest School of Business’ part-time Masters of Business program has moved up from 20th in the country to
19th. In addition, the part-time MBA program has been ranked first in the state of North Carolina. Wake Forest has been ranked at the top of the part-time MBA program in the state for seven consecutive years, and has been in the top 20 overall rankings for years. Over 300 colleges with part-time masters programs are considered. Logistically, the rankings measure students’ academic qualifications, the amount of experience students bring to the classroom (it is common for business students to work for a few years before attending graduate school for an MBA) and the level of focus that the school places on evenings and weekends for part-time students. Wake Forest focuses on quality education through the liberal arts tradition and on individual students. Aaron Henniger, the director of strategic communication and marketing for the
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Wake Forest University School of Business, explained the significance of the US News & World Report Ranking. “The ranking is the only national [parttime] MBA program ranking that places a premium on the quality of working professional students in the program,� Henniger said. The part-time program offers an alternative to traditional programs by making it possible to attend school and continue one’s professional career with minimal disruptions. Henniger said that this ranking is very important for prospective students applying to Wake Forest’s part-time Business program, as, “the ranking is the most referenced source for part-time MBA prospective students.� One of the primary reasons for the high ranking is the dedication of faculty and staff members within the business school.
Overall, Henniger said that the ranking is reflective of the, “outstanding curricular and co-curricular experience, exceptional career services, personalized mentorship and a clear return on a student’s investment.� However, rankings are not the primary focus of the Wake Forest University School of Business, associate dean for working professional programs Matthew Philips points out. The general public cannot see the development of our business school students, but the rankings, “provide a window into the value of an MBA education.� Full-time MBA students at Wake Forest, “can expect to learn alongside some of the best working professional students in the country, and to work with faculty who are dedicated teachers committed to student success,� Philips said.
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Springfest: Week of events celebrates spring
ͷ “I was very impressed with the petting zoo, specifically the camel and the baby kangaroo,” Bowers said. Freshman Kai Lin also enjoyed the petting zoo, but his favorite was the rock climbing wall. The event was well attended by both students and children from the community. Students will come together on Thursday on the Magnolia Quad to show off their artistic talents. “On Thursday evening, we will showcase student creativity in the arts on the Mag Quad,” McIntosh said. “Be it spoken word, rap, bands, solo artists or a cappella groups — We have very talented students who excel in the arts.” Springfest will culminate with “Shag on
the Mag” on Friday evening. Students will pack into a tent on the Magnolia Quad for a night of Carolina shag dancing. “Shag on the Mag is special, because there is no other event quite like it,” McIntosh said. “This event not only helps bring the campus community together, but it also provides an opportunity for a variety of community members to converse in a safe environment.” Students like Bowers are excited for it, too. “‘Shag on the Mag is an awesome party for all students to be together,” Bowers said. “Last year, it was really fun, so I have high expectations for it this week as well.”
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On Wednesday, students took advantage of the nice weather and attended “The Golden Exchange,” an event with food trucks, a petting zoo and rock climbing.
&ŝůŵ ĨĞƐƟǀĂů ƚŽ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ sŝŽůĂ ĂǀŝƐ Actress Viola Davis will be the keynote speaker at the Reynolda F ilm F estival BY EMMA SKEELS Senior Writer skeeer12@wfu.edu When the student organizers of the Reynolda Film Festival asked actress Viola Davis if she would speak at the annual art event, they knew it was a long shot due to the actress’s busy schedule and high demand. “We thought we might as well go for it,” said co-president Emily Jo Williams. But respond she did, and after some finagling and financial help from their 25 cosponsors, the students secured Davis as the keynote speaker for the annual film festival. This will be the actress’s first time speaking on a college campus. Davis’ attendance at the event shows how far the festival has come since its founding in 2007. “In years past we have struggled as an organization to find our audience on campus,” said co-president Sam Tarde. “Previously we have brought in some prominent speak-
ers like Spike Lee and Edward Burns, but quickly realized that the film niche that we were hoping to attract was simply not very present on our campus.” In order to gain a greater audience in both the Winston-Salem and Wake Forest communities, the student-run executive board decided to try to bring a keynote speaker that might reach a broader audience. We decided that in order to give our festival more credibility and interest, we needed to bring in a keynote speaker that would reach a much broader audience than our beloved cinephiles. “By bringing in an actress as big as Davis, we had hoped to flourish this idea of wider recognition while further perpetuating our mission of social justice through film,” Tarde said. Securing Davis seems to have worked, based on the local response to her speech this upcoming Saturday. “Having Viola Davis as our keynote speaker has definitely put Reynolda Film Festival on the map, so to speak,” said senior Madeline Stone, the festival’s public relations chair. “Davis is a huge draw for people and more students than ever before are now interested in both attending and working
with the festival. I think that Davis’s influence will help Reynolda Film Festival gain more traction on campus and create a stronger student support base throughout the coming years.” Davis’s attendance is also in keeping with the trend of social justice issues the festival strives to bring to the forefront. For the past few years, the film festival has centered on events that address various political and social issues. Last year’s keynote speaker was Kirby Dick, director of “The Hunting Ground,” a documentary about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses. Davis’s speech will continue this trend. This year, Davis will be talking about being a woman of color in the film industry. Students running the festival this year hope that this trend will continue. During the past week, the Reynolda Film Festival has hosted events ranging from a panel about breaking into the film industry to a screening of the ESPN documentary Let them Wear Towels to an advance screening of Snow White and the Huntsman. “I hope that Reynolda Film Festival will continue to confront similar issues throughout the coming years,” Stone said. “I would
love for the festival to become a driving force in promoting social change on campus.” Davis will speak on April 2 at 5 p.m. in Wait Chapel.
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Actress Viola Davis will speak in Wait Chapel on Saturday afternoon.
Wake In A Week N.C. Power Dialogue Time: April 7, 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Location: Farrell Hall The Power Dialogue will help students understand multiple perspectives of the EPAs Clean Power Plan and renewable energy strategies for North Carolina.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Time: April 1, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Location: Scales Fine Arts Center Composer Stephen Sondheim wrote this play as a humorous farce set in ancient Rome. It has been regarded by many as one of the funniest plays of its time.
The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture Time: April 5, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Wait Chapel As part of Sexual Assault Awareness month, author Kate Harding will explain the role sexual assaults play in the 21st century and how to change perceptions of myths.
Taste of Reynolda Time: April 1, 3:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Location: Reynolda Village This annual event will feature a capella performances, free samples, raffles and art activities in the Art Museum to celebrate Reynolda’s historic relationship with Wake Forest.
Reynolda Film Festival Kickoff: Viola Davis Time: April 2, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Location: Wait Chapel To kickoff the annual Reynolda Film Festival, award-winning actress Viola Davis will speak on her career and overcoming adversity. A brief Q&A will follow her talk.
Hydrating Humanitate 2016 Time: April 6, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Location: The Barn Tickets are $10 and include Chipotle, pizza, beverages and live entertainment. Proceeds help the organization provide clean drinking water in eastern Africa.
Holi Celebration Time: April 3, 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Location: Manchester Plaza The South Asian Student Association is hosting its annual celebration of Holi: the festival of colors. The celebration include free food, performances and music.
Shag on the Mag Time: April 1, 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. Location: Magnolia Quad An annual Wake Forest tradition, the event will feature a live band, food and traditional swing dancing on the Mag quad.
Queerceañera
Time: April 1, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Location: Hearn Plaza This event is intended to help individuals with various gender identities celebrate themselves under the Latino tradition. The event is free and open to the public.
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Students perform woodpecker research Research group studies the territorial behavior of woodpeckers in Winston-‐Salem BY LILY WALTER Staff Writer waltlm15@wfu.edu It turns out dogs are not the only animal that like to mark their territory. Wake Forest biology professor Matthew Fuxjager and several students have recently engaged in new research regarding woodpecker behavior. The bulk of their research has been based on the Wake Forest campus, or in the surrounding areas of Winston-Salem. From this project, they have had significant new findings related to the territorial behavior of woodpeckers. “The group hypothesized that woodpecker use their drums — the signal they produce when they rapidly hit their bill on a tree — as a social signal to advertise or communicate with other woodpeckers,” Fuxjager said. “In particular, we hypothesized that a longer drum would signal a better male, because a longer drum would be more difficult to produce.” It turned out that their hypothesis was mostly correct. “Males that heard a longer drum became more aggressive and more readily sought to fight this perceived individual off their territory,” Fuxjager said. “Females became more aggressive too. We noticed that when breeding pairs of woodpeckers were presented with a longer drum, they not only behave more aggressively, but the male and female also began to intricately coordinate their aggressive tactics to evict that perceived intruder once and for all.” Schuppe has also been very active in the field.
“The most exciting and unexpected finding was the degree to which woodpecker pairs work as a team to overcome different territorial threats,” Schuppe said. “This type of coordination has not yet been described in the literature, and may represent a strategy that other animals that occupy the same space may utilize during competitions.” Schuppe agrees with Fuxjager on the most important aspect of the study. “The work provides new insight into how socially monogamous breeding pairs defend shared territories against intruders that represent both a modest and high threat invader,” Schuppe said. “Namely, we show that woodpecker pairs listen to differences in aspects of the drum being produced by these intruders and modify their behavior in way that would given them the best chance of expelling the threat. In addition, we provide evidence that they modify the way they work as a team when a stronger opponent enters their territory.” This new data can be applied to other fields in new, exciting ways. “The data shows how signals can be used by individuals to assess intruder qualities, and how such information can cause social partners to synchronize their behavior,” Fuxjager said. “This likely applies to many animals, possibly humans.” Schuppe agreed. “Given that many social animals require effective ways to defend shared territories we expect that coordinated aggressive behavior uncovered in this study may be expressed by many other animals.” Fuxjager chose this topic to research because he’s “interested in the evolution of animal signals, especially those signals that are produced through movements of the body and appendages. Woodpeckers offer the perfect example of this, because
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they signal using drums, which require whole-body motor skills and coordination.” Schuppe also agreed that woodpeckers were a good species to research for a few reasons. “First, the downy woodpeckers that we study are endemic to the North Carolina wilderness and allow us to easily collaborate and work with both Wake Forest undergraduate students and individuals within the Winston-Salem community,” Schuppe said. “More importantly, these woodpeckers are part of a diverse group of animals that all produce these rapid drum sonations to defend territories. Thus, they provide a unique opportunity to study the evolution of adaptive motor displays” Though Vivlamore was not initially sure
what to expect, she has enjoyed her experience in the field. “I expected to be in the lab, but I ended up getting assigned to the field,” Vivlamore. “I’m glad I did, because I don’t think I would enjoy it as much.” She also says she has learned a lot from her time in the field. “I’ve gotten to see the whole process in real-time, which is more realistic than in a lab where you do an experiment one week and then turn in the report a week later,” Vivlamore said. “I love the idea of being able to discover something new that no one else has ever learned before, and working in the lab has given me that opportunity. There’s definitely a bit of a learning curve and some early mornings, but I’m so glad that I joined when I did.”
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A W ake F orest r esearch g roup l ed b y b iology p rofessor M atthew Fuxjager h as b een c onducting r esearch o n w oodpecker b ehavior.
t Reynolds Gymnasium recently received the title of largest building on campus in terms of square feet after the recent additions. t Building size has been on a steady increase over the past several decades showing Wake Forest University is a constantly growing campus.
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A controversial N.C. House bill The US government succeeded No injuries in EgyptAir plane hi-‐ becomes law jacking en route to Cairo in unlocking terrorist’s phone On Wednesday, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 2 into law, starting a wave of controversy. The bill blocks cities from allowing transgender citizens access to the bathroom of the gender they associate with. It was initially passed as a security measure to protect women who use these facilities; however, major push back has come as a result from the bill. One of the most prominent examples of rejecting the bill is travel bans to the state. Thus far, the leaders ofWashington state, Vermont, Seattle, San Francisco and New York state have enacted bans due to the anti-LGBT bill.
After previously demanding Apple’s assistance to hack into the cell phone of the San Bernadino shooter, the United States government recently announced they were able to unlock the phone themselves. The case previously started a conversation discussing whether privacy or safety is more important, but now that Apple is no longer needed to unlock the phone, questions have been raised regarding gaps in the company’s security. Most recently, the FBI has begun to examine the contents of the phone but have not released if they found anything worthwhile regarding the shooting.
Fugitive Egyptian convict, Seif Eldin Mustafa, claimed to have explosives to force the pilot of an EgyptAir plane to land in Cyprus instead of Cairo; luckily no passengers were injured. While he did not have any explosives, Mustafa carried a jumbled list of demands including releasing female inmates from Egyptian prisons, speaking with European Union officials and visiting his former wife in Cyprus. Mustafa was banned from travelling because of his criminal record, leaving him with seemingly no other decision than to hijack a plane and make demands.
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“ Governor backs new bond to support state infrastructure Ca(r)ter-‐ing to Your Thoughts| ŽŶŶĞĐƚ E
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It’s been well over a decade since North Carolina’s electorate has voted in favor of a general-obligation bond purposed with providing the necessary funding to update the state’s infrastructure. Connect NC is a two billion dollar bond supported by the incumbent Republican Governor Pat McCrory and during its referendum process was approved by voters with a 2:1 margin. The financial package will provide the state with the required funding to connect North Carolina to the 21st century through state-wide investment in education, parks, public safety, recreation and water and sewer infrastructure.
Ǧ ǡ -‐ Ƥ Ǥdz Connect NC will give the state the ability to pay for 50-year assets through a condensed, streamlined 20-year financing program that won’t require any tax increases due to North Carolina’s strong revenue growth and ample debt service capacity. As one of only 10 states that have earned the coveted “Triple A” bond rating by three of the foremost rating agencies, the state will be able to borrow money cheaply. This will give it the power to uphold its rating in light of such a massive public works project. By paying for these much needed projects during a time when interest rates are historically low, the governor’s fiscally conservative policies have put the state in the financially favorable position that allows North Carolina to take advantage of its prime debt service capacity without jeopardizing its strong credit ratings. By setting in motion a much needed infrastructure-enhancing project, McCrory intends to revamp the densely populated
and quickly growing state. With such a fiscally conservative approach, the governor says, “We’re essentially getting a low-cost mortgage that fits our financial formula.” The bond’s finances are expected to fund works in more than 76 of North Carolina’s counties — including Wake Forest’s Piedmont-Triad region — with local projects planned that will greatly improve renowned Pilot Mountain State Park and revamp some of the local, state-owned universities. By backing Connect NC, McCrory is fighting hard for education by devoting a considerable sum of money to colleges and universities to provide the state’s students with revolutionary new facilities and increased academic funding. The University of North Carolina’s President Margaret Spellings championed McCrory’s backing, calling the bond’s approval “a great day for the UNC system and for all of North Carolina,” noting her gratefulness for voters’ “demonstration of support and confidence in our public university and community colleges.” Spellings cited the funding as a confirmation of North Carolina’s “longstanding commitment to public higher education,” a tool that will “help meet the needs of the state and to open the
doors of economic opportunity for their children and grandchildren.” McCrory is working hard to create jobs. Large tranches of Connect NC funding will go toward STEM education projects like the UNCG Nursing School’s building and North Carolina A&T’s College of Engineering facility. By investing in the educational infrastructures where students learn, the governor is ensuring the creation of state-of-the-art facilities and funding for educational initiatives that provide a forward-thinking academic atmosphere. This effort positively influences the qualifications and career outlook of the state’s working-age population. McCrory has utmost confidence in the bond and the positive ways in which it will touch the lives of countless North Carolinians through an infrastructural overhaul of essential public systems, lands and facilities. “One reason I don’t have a ‘B’ plan is because I’m pretty confident we have a good plan in place for the voters to pass,” he said prior to the bond’s approval. The governor is running state government like a business. By providing the capital to jump-start the project, McCrory is investing in our state at the most fiscally prudent time.
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^ƚĂī ŽůƵŵŶŝƐƚ ĮŶůĂŐϭϱΛǁĨƵ͘ĞĚƵ Donald Trump once said that “this country is a hell hole” and that “the American dream is dead.” We cannot do anything right, he claims, and we’re losing to all of our international competitors. Indeed, the very foundation of Trump’s campaign has become his insistence that the United States is nowhere near what it used to be and we must do all that we can to “make America great again.” The last word of that catchphrase is vital to completely understanding the gravity of what Trump is really imploring us to do. Despite all of his rancorous hollering and denunciations of how our country has gone off the deep end, implicit in his campaign slogan is the idea that there was once a time when the United States could
If we really wanted to keep [Trump] ƥ ǡ ǯ ǫdz hold its head up — a time when America really was the greatest place on Earth. Some reject this idea outright and deem it a mere arrogant and misplaced display of American exceptionalism that is coupled with the desire for the days of yore that have long expired. All told, they are absolutely right to make assertions like these, but it is likewise intriguing to note that critics of Trump fall victim to a different kind of American exceptionalism that has become similarly corrosive. In the early stages of the campaign, the initial response to Trump’s barking was largely one of dismissal. Of course his proposals were unfounded and ill-advised, but that didn’t matter. There was no way a buffoon like him could ever make a serious bid for the White House. As Adam Gopnik writes, leaders on both sides of the aisle sat back, relaxed and assured us that “this will pass, it’s an oddity — and anyway it’s more important to be positioned after the demagogue’s fall than to take the costly action necessary to oppose him.” This rhetoric was endemic of almost all people
who monitored Trump’s ascendancy, and it has a lot to do with why he has made it this far. It seems that in relentlessly condemning Trump, we have forgotten the true nature of our government. While we have established that most of us see a Trump administration as a virtual impossibility, it is interesting that the hypothetical notion of such a prospect leaves us fearing that the nation as we know it would cease to exist. It would be disastrous, chaotic and some have even said they would leave the country. If we really wanted to keep him out of the Oval Office, shouldn’t we do more than just push him and his irrational views aside? Given that an attitude like this one is genuine, why haven’t we done more than simply dismiss Trump as a nonsensical demagogue? The answer is American exceptionalism. When we proclaim that there is no way Trump could ever become President, we are simultaneously displaying the kind of American exceptionalism that has sown the seeds for his rise. In case we did not know it already, democracy is inherently fragile — Trump’s burgeoning campaign is proof enough of that. The fact that he is the likely nominee for the Republican Party would have been inconceivable just months ago. It therefore
stands to reason that we must do all we can to ensure the perpetuity of our country. Contrary to what the principles of American exceptionalism might champion, the permanency of our democratic government is not a guarantee. That is why, as Gopnik remarks, “Lincoln could speak so solemnly at Gettysburg of government of the people, by the people, for the people perishing from the earth.” For him, the statement was not a rhetorical tool: it was a profound concern that our democracy might at any moment come crashing down upon us. There was no American exceptionalism in Lincoln’s comments, none at all, and that is because he realized that we must never take our democracy for granted. He recognized that if we do not fight for it, a government of, by and for the people could very well perish from the earth. Paradoxically, what makes America the greatest country on Earth is our insistence that it is not. But the second we start proclaiming that we are too righteous for a demagogue like Trump, we have lost. So if we truly want to ensure that Trump’s fingers won’t be anywhere near the nuclear button, it is time we do something that we should have done a very long time ago: take him, his ideas and his supporters seriously.
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With  all  Due  Res-Ââ€?Beck-Ââ€?t  |  Minimum  Wage
“ California  wage  increase  sets  positive  precedent
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Opinion  Editor swigrr15@wfu.edu Earlier this week, California raised the minimum wage from $10 to $15 after three years of the “Fight for 15� campaign. The plan is to gradually raise the minimum wage each year so that by 2022, the minimum wage will reach $15. While from an outside perspective this does look like a win for employees cur-
‹–Š ƒ ‰”ƒ†—ƒŽ ‹Â?…”‡ƒ•‡ ‹Â? Â?‹Â?‹nj Â?—Â? ™ƒ‰‡ ‘˜‡” –Š‡ Â?‡š– •‹š Â›Â‡ÂƒÂ”Â•ÇĄ ƒŽ‹ˆ‘”Â?‹ƒ ‹• –ƒÂ?‹Â?‰ ƒ Žƒ”‰‡ •–‡’ –‘ •‡– ƒ Â?‡™ Â?ƒ–‹‘Â?ƒŽ •–ƒÂ?Â†ÂƒÂ”Â†Ç¤Çł rently earning less than $15 an hour, there are concerns to be dealt with. From a basic economic standard, as the price of a service increases, the demand decreases. If something originally costs $10 and then the next week it costs $15, fewer people are willing to buy the good at the new price. It becomes too expensive. What is worrisome about this hike in minimum wage is that while many will see an increase in salaries, some people will lose their jobs. Some companies cannot afford to employ the same number of people at a higher salary — it just doesn’t fit their budget.
Larger cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles have already agreed to the wage increase likely because their local economies can handle the annual increases, but smaller cities like Fresno will have more unpredictable outcomes. Cities like San Francisco currently have higher wages than smaller towns, so this increase is not as drastic as it would be to a city like Fresno. California Gov. Jerry Brown has addressed these concerns as the plan in place has some flexibility to it. For companies with 25 employees or fewer, there is a delay in the increase by a year. This would allow for more time and room for smaller companies to adjust to this new wage increase. Another precaution the plan has is to delay the legislation a year if the economy weakens or if the state budget declines. With economic theory, it is challenging to predict what the outcomes of an increased
minimum wage would do in reality. Often times, what is learned in theory does not extend to what happens in practice. While there are precautions to this new plan for California’s minimum wage, it is worth risking because many people need this increase. California already has such a high cost of living, so this increase will tremendously help those who spend a large portion of their salaries on rent. This increase in the price floor for minimum wage is risky, but the benefits of what could happen are worth taking the risk. Minimum wage activists have been fighting for a $15 minimum wage for three years, so it is finally time for the movement to start. With a gradual increase in minimum wage over the next six years, California is taking a large step to set a new national standard.
“ can  do  more  for  sustainability  Wake  Forest  ŽŜĹ?ůůĂͲĎĚĞ ÍŽ ^ĆľĆ?ƚĂĹ?ŜĂÄ?Ĺ?ĹŻĹ?ƚLJ
Wake  Forest  has  the  ability  to  ‹Â?ƪ—‡Â?…‡ •—””‘—Â?†‹Â?‰ ƒ”‡ƒ• ™Š‹Ž‡ „‡‹Â?‰ ‡Â?˜‹”‘Â?Â?‡Â?–ƒŽŽ› ˆ”‹‡Â?†Ž› Henry  Bonilla
Asst.  Opinion  Editor bonihj@wfu.edu
Wake Forest has made significant steps towards becoming an environmentally sustainable campus. The campus-wide recycling program has made a large impact on reducing the amount of landfill waste that is being produced by the Wake Forest community, Farrell Hall has recently been awarded a LEED Gold certification and the bike-share program has encouraged
ƒÂ?‡ ‘”‡•– …‘—Ž† ƒŽ•‘ †‹”‡…–Ž› ‹Â?’ƒ…– –Š‡ ‹Â?•–‘Â?ÇŚ ƒŽ‡Â? ƒ”‡ƒ „› •‡”˜‹Â?‰ ĥ ƒ Â?‘†‡Ž ˆ‘” ƒ ÂŽÂƒÂ”Â‰Â‡ÇŚ •…ƒŽ‡ …‘Â?’‘•–‹Â?‰ ’”‘‰”ƒÂ?Ǥdz students and faculty to choose more environmentally friendly ways of getting around on campus. But of course, there is always room for improvement. While Campus Garden has been leading the way, one improvement that could be made is the inclusion of a large-scale composting program on campus. The availability of a composting program would provide many benefits both inside and out of the Wake Forest community. Most of the food waste generated on the Wake Forest campus generally ends up in a landfill. This is problematic be-
cause not only are the food and its nutrients wasted by decomposing in an enclosed pit, the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in landfills produces methane — a potent greenhouse gas. By starting with a relatively simple solution, such as placing compost bins in Benson, Zick’s, New Pit and Old Pit, we can divert a large amount of Wake Forest’s post-consumer food waste from landfills towards people and organizations that would be able to reutilize the food. Some potential recipients could include Campus Garden, who could have a new source for their compost pile, or Wake Forest could partner with local farms to outsource the food waste. This could serve as a way for Wake Forest to not only reduce its own environmental footprint but to also make greater connections with the Winston-Salem community.
But creating a stronger presence with organizations in the Winston-Salem community is not the only effect Wake Forest’s composting program could have. Wake Forest could also directly impact the Winston-Salem area by serving as a model for a large-scale composting program. Large-scale composting programs are already in effect in cities like San Francisco, Calif., and Portland, Ore., but a smaller city like Winton-Salem would need some kind of catalyst to encourage the implementation of such a program. By serving as a model for a large-scale composting program, Wake Forest could generate awareness in Winston-Salem towards the benefits of implementing a compost program. If Wake Forest were to start a campuswide composting program, the positive environmental effects could be observed much farther than just on campus.
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We should not “judge candidates until we are informed College campuses often oper-‐ ate with dogmatism as op-‐ posed to being open-‐minded Peter Wallace
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On March 15, Donald Trump secured decisive victories in both my home state of Illinois, amassing an astounding 39 percent of votes in a traditionally democratic state and in my resident state of North Carolina. The impetus for Trump’s successes this year, however, is a far more interesting topic of discussion than whether or not Trump is fit to take residence in the Oval Office in less than 10 months. His policies, or lack thereof, bounce between blind ignorance and unadulterated idiocy. His stances on immigration, women’s rights and foreign policy have received the most air-time during primary season for their distinct uniting characteristic: utter lunacy. His more deft, detailed policies, while not absurd, are simply not viable. His desire to create interstate insurance sales, a practice
This dogmatism has become so controlling that supporters of a variety of political candidates are willing to ignore blatant lies.” which Obama’s Affordable Care act in fact made possible, would not be viable given that the industry is state regulated. High barriers to entry, such as transferring relationships between hospitals and providers across state lines, and diverse state-mandated benefits, prove this policy to be unattractive to providers themselves. His rabid supporters — a cohort that seems to grow daily — provide a frightening window into the complex aspects of modern society that have given rise to Trump. Above all, the pervasive nature of smartphones and easily portable technology provided Trump with fertile soil on which he was able to garner the support of 739 Republican delegates [as of March 26]. While this may seem like a baseless, sweeping claim, the way in which we, specifically Millennials, interact with technology is in turn changing the way that humans connect and collaborate with one another. Twitter, launched in 2006, favors user’s ability to create easily digestible 140-character statements; news sources immediately latched onto the trend, broadcasting snippets of headlines their mobile app.
While Twitter provides an easily accessible source of current events, 140-characters does not capture the infinitely nuanced nature of topics such as healthcare, tax reform, or mitigation of terrorist threats. Twitter aside, the accessibility and anonymity that more informative internet media sources provide to readers, develops a stubborn, dogmatic populous—two defining characteristics of current American politicians that has largely halted legislative progress. American citizens seem to be far less inclined to reasonable, intelligent debate with opposition. Instead, we have become a collection of individuals with a disinclination to consider opposing viewpoints. In a recent edition of The Atlantic, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt wrote a brilliant piece entitled “The Coddling of the American Mind.” They write, “something strange is happening at America’s colleges and universities. A movement is arising, undirected and driven largely by students, to scrub campuses clean of words, ideas and subjects that might cause discomfort or give offense.” American universities have long been the center of intelligent discourse, yet in the late 20th century, technology has driven our worlds’ brightest minds to find comfort in one-sided sources of information — a protectionist generation of intellectuals. This dogmatism has become so
controlling that supporters of a variety of political candidates are willing to ignore blatant lies. PolitiFact, a Tampa-based political analysis firm, rated 77 percent of Trump’s statements as mostly false, false or “pants-on-fire.” Yet, his support continues undiminished. Last weekend I came across this ardent level of narrow-mindedness on campus. After engaging in dorm room debauchery we stumbled upon the dangerous topic of American politics. Although I do not favor Obama, I found his foray into Cuba and re-establishment of diplomatic relations with the crumbling Castro autocracy to be an admirable foreign policy advance. A few of my Republican classmates denied Obama any credit simply on principle. It is one thing to be a Republican, it is another to be purposefully ignorant of facts and unwilling to consider unique viewpoints. With each day, it seems that Trump will swear his oath to protect the Constitution this coming January. Though anti-Trump sentiment seems to be picking up steam, and even if it does successfully thwart his campaign efforts, the diffuse dogmatism present on college campuses will remain. It is our obligation as students of Wake Forest University to open our minds to a diverse set of sources, and withhold judgement until sufficiently informed.
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KƉŝŶŝŽŶ ĚŝƚŽƌ͕ ǁŝůƐŶŚϭϱΛǁĨƵ͘ĞĚƵ The N.C. General Assembly met in a special session on Wednesday, March 23 in response to Charlotte’s so-called “bathroom ordinance,” which allowed transgender individuals to use public restrooms based on their gender identity or presentation. Within just hours, Republican Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 2, a broad, state-wide legislation which bans local city and county governments from having their own antidiscrimination ordinances or regulating wage levels and payment, hours of labor, benefits, leave and more. The law’s new rhetoric also removed protection under the law from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation, replacing these with “biological sex,” a new category meant to exclude transgender people. Under this new law, companies can single out candidates and employees with LGBT identities and refuse to hire, refuse
... North Carolina joined Mis-‐ sissippi in being the only states where one cannot sue in re-‐ sponse to discrimination.” to promote, demote and even fire them. They can also refuse to serve them as customers. Additionally, North Carolina joined Mississippi in being the only states where one cannot sue in response to discrimination: “no person may bring any civil action” against the state in any related case. Bills like HB2 utilize “bathroom panic,” a fear of sexual predators who might claim to be “transgender” in order to go into women’s restrooms, to justify the ordinance. However, the fear that the bill harnesses is statistically unfounded. Over 200 cities have already passed legislation allowing people to use the bathroom that corresponds with the gender with which they identity without a single harassment or assault issue reported in any of them. In fact, more U.S. congressman have been arrested for misconduct inside a bathroom — three to be precise. And, in actuality, transgender people are more likely to be assaulted in a bathroom, especially if it is not one that aligns with their presentation. As a result of the new bill, transgender men born biologically female are re-
quired to use a women’s public restroom even if their presentation is extremely masculine. This legislation is not only offensive and demonstrative of a fundamental misunderstanding of what it means to be transgender — it’s dangerous. Furthermore, this bill does not even democratically represent the views of the state’s constituents. Not allowing cities to pass bills for themselves is overstepping the state’s power. In a 1996 Supreme Court case, Romer v. Evans, a Colorado law was struck down, because it violated the “equal protection” clause of the constitution by banning local governments from protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination. HB2 was carefully worded to avoid facing the same fate. Colorado’s law explicitly singled out gays and lesbians by name, whereas House Bill 2 just omits them from a list of protected classes, so the court may rule differently here. Universities such as Elon, Davidson and Wake Forest have released statements condemning the bill, and big companies like IBM, Apple, American Airlines and more have voiced their opposition. The NBA has threatened to move the 2017 All-Star game from Charlotte, mayors from multiple cities across the country have banned publicly-funded city employee travel to North Carolina and the NCAA even suggested preventing
the more than 20 NCAA championship events in the next two-plus years from being hosted in the state. While companies and organizations like these may have a louder voice to state legislators, demonstrating the widespread opposition to the bill is also extremely important. And sure enough, Wake Forest’s students have already been present at Winston-Salem City Council meetings protesting the bill and are continuing to take an active stance against it. North Carolina — and the U.S. as a whole — is better than this, and legislators need to know it.
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Student-athletes or corporate employees? Questions surrounding the payment of college athletes arise as NCAA Tournament concludes BY MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN Senior Writer mclamj12@wfu.edu ABC and Fox Sports microphones bobbed up and down in the face of Shabazz Napier. The University of Connecticut point guard was in the midst of a 2014 NCAA Tournament run in which he would win the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award and help his school become national champions. “Do you feel like an employee,” asked one of the journalists. Half a second elapsed before Napier responded. “I just feel like a student-athlete,” he said. “And sometimes, like I said, there’s hungry nights and I’m not able to eat and I still got to play up to my capabilities.” So in the same year he went to sleep “starving” at times, the NCAA made over $700 million in revenue from a tournament in which he was the star. It has been talked about ad naseum, but it deserves to be said again: everyone involved with the NCAA Tournament is making money except the players. Consider that for each game a team plays in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, that university’s conference is payed $265,791. And of the teams that made last year’s
tournament, the highest paid men’s basketball coach was John Calipari, who earned $6,356,756 according to a USA TODAY database. The lowest paid? Wofford’s Mike Young, who was paid $161,043. Meanwhile, the average salary of an athletic directory at a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) university is over $500,000. A 2011 study by the National College Players Association and Drexel University found that of the 10 best basketball programs in the country, only Duke had scholarship players who lived above the poverty line. And even that was only by an average of $732. Since then, the NCAA voted in 2015 to allow Division I schools to provide a stipend to cover the full cost of attending an institution. This certainly helps, but only schools in a Power Five conference provide the stipend. Even within Power Five schools the stipend ranges from $5,666 at the University of Tennessee to $1,400 at Boston College according to the Boston Globe. There are 32 Division I basketball conferences. That means there are nearly 300 schools with scholarship athletes who do not receive such a stipend, even if they earn $265,791 for their conference by appearing in a NCAA tournament game (the money is typically divided evenly between member institutions).
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This is because domes put the fans much further behind the basket, messing with shooters depth perception. Although I think Buddy Hield will still score his points, this factor combined with Villanova’s phenomenal perimeter defense could throw a wrench in his plans. Villanova has been playing potent defense lately, forcing an offensive juggernaut like Kansas into 16 turnovers. Hammer the under and expect this game to stay in the low to mid 60s. Syracuse +9 vs. North Carolina Jim Boeheim may break every rule in the NCAA handbook regarding recruiting, but the man can flat out coach (his coaching seemingly means break the rules, get a slap on the wrist, and then you will be in the Final Four). North Carolina has already beaten Syracuse this year on two occasions, the first time in Syracuse by a score of 84-73. That game was only Boeheim’s first after his suspension, and ever since his return, the Orange have been improving game by game and only suffered a five point loss in Chapel Hill. The famed 2-3 zone should slow the game down and force the Tar Heels into taking three point shots, which is one of their weaknesses. This combined with the infamous dome could spell trouble for North Carolina. Do I smell an upset? ProbChris Lee/St. Louis Post-‐Dispatch/TNS ably not, but I will take the points and bet on Boeheim The Final Four will once again provide fans with and the Orange. an i ncredible a mount o f t hrill a nd e xcitement.
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ϐ The Wake Forest baseball team got back on track in ACC play this week against the Duke Blue Devils BY BILL LEFTWICH Staff Writer leftwg15@wfu.edu
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Wake Forest is currently 16-10 (4-5 ACC play) after winning five of their last six games. They started the hot streak with a big win against Virginia and another victory against Charlotte. In back-to-back games, March 25-26, the Deacs were on a winning streak, beating Duke 12-0 and 3-2 respectively. Regardless of their 3-2 loss in the last game, the Deacs took the 3-game series giving them their first ACC series win of the season. A performance like this, in the midst of a gruesome schedule, bodes well for the strength of this Deacon team. As the Demon Deacons head into an eight-game road trip, including series against Notre Dame and NC State, these previous victories could not have been better timed. Anything above a .500 record, in such a critical stretch, would be a success. Following this stretch, the Deacs remain homebound for the next 11 games as they are primarily playing instate teams. The team looks to gain momentum from their recent big wins, including the dramatic 3-2 walk-off win against Duke this past Saturday. The successful top half of the 10th inning put pressure on Duke, leading to mistakes. After Will Craig smacked a lead-off bomb in the eighth inning to tie the game at two, Nate Mondou finished the game with a hit off of a wild pitch in the 10th inning. The final inning was perfectly executed with a single by Mondou, a drawn walk by Craig and a sac bunt by Drew Freedman. After their wins against Duke, the Deacs were able to score a tough road victory against a gritty Elon team on Tuesday evening. After trailing for much of the game, the Deacs took the
lead in the late innings thanks to a blast from Craig. These mid-week games are must wins for the Deacs, acting as buffers for the tougher upcoming ACC series play. Craig still leads the team with a batting average of .450 with 29 RBIs and 8 HR. Stuart Fairchild and Gavin Sheets have been reliable players as well, especially with men on base, racking up 19 and 20 RBIs respectively this season. Parker Dunshee leads the team in wins on the mound, with four. John McCarren has had 12 appearances and sports a 1.32 era in 27.1 innings pitched. Overall, the team is doing exceptionally well after tough losses early in the season. The problem of stranding runners seems to be disappearing. This was most evident in the 12-0 dismantling of Duke last Friday. Experience may become a bit of the problem in the future when the team begins playing more crucial games, forcing junior and senior leaders to step up. However, it is evidently clear that this year’s team can play with anyone in the ACC. Starting April 1, the Deacs begin a crucial series against Notre Dame in South Bend. After this series, Wake plays 14-straight opponents in North Carolina. Stand out opponents will include NC State and the ACC-best Florida State. It will be exciting to see how the rest of the season plays out for this year’s team, especially following the ACC tournament. They are looking for their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2009. In a wide open ACC, a conference championship is not out of the question for this year’s team. Even with some of the nation’s strongest teams in the ACC, the Deacs have proven time and time again that they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
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Men’s tennis team continues to dominate The Demon Deacons appear primed to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament
the season by sophomore Skander Mansouri who is now ranked No. 16 in the country, and will likely continue to rise in the rankings as the season progresses. The Deacs have been firing on all cylinders and will need to stay hot as the season reaches its conclusion. Both an ACC Championship and National Championship are within reach for the Demon Deacons; however, the Deacs will face stiff competition along the way. Despite the historic season, both the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the University of Virginia are currently ranked ahead of the Deacs in national polls. Virginia has been a dominant force in men’s tennis over the last 10 years, and they have not lost an ACC tennis match in that span.
BY BRANDON PALMER Sports Editor palmbo14@wfu.edu The Wake Forest Men’s tennis team is off to one of the best starts in team history. The team has played and defeated top competition all season, and are currently ripping through their ACC opponents. The Demon Deacons have now won nine straight games, tying a school record, seven of which have come in the form of a shut-out victory. The Deacs have been led throughout
The Cavaliers are a tennis powerhouse and if Wake Forest wants to win an ACC or NCAA Championship they will definitely have to go through the University of Virginia. North Carolina is also going to be a tough opponent for the Deacs to get through as the season concludes. The Tar Heels have been ranked No. 1 in the country for much of the year, and have only lost one match. The Demon Deacons will head to Chapel Hill to face the Tar Heels in the coming week in a match that will likely tell us just how good this team really could be. The Demon Deacons have played themselves into a prime position to compete for and win a championship this season.
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Press Box: The Masters is a much watch event Despite the absence of Tiger Woods, this years Masters golf tournament should be one of the most thrilling in recent memory BY KIRBY MCMULLEN Staff Writer mcmukr14@wfu.edu In just over a week, one of the greatest sporting events in the world will once again commence in a small Georgia town. The Masters golf tournament, affectionately known by its moniker “A Tradition unlike any other”, will take place April 7-10 in Augusta, Georgia. As golfers and patrons alike stroll down historic Magnolia Lane, the year’s first major is destined to be a good one. Coming into the tournament, no one is hotter than Jason Day. The Australian has already notched two wins on the early PGA Tour season at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill and the World Golf Championships Match Play in Austin, Texas, and is back to being ranked as the world’s number one. After winning the final major PGA Championship of last season, Day is looking to pick back up right where he left off. Day looks to be in prime form to contend for another Major championship. While Day cannot win the typical grand slam, he can win four straight majors, synonymous to the ‘Tiger Slam’, by winning the Masters, June’s U.S. Open held at Oakmont and The Open Championship in July. For Jason Day to notch his career’s second major he will need to fend off a stacked field by having complete control of his golf ball. While getting off the tee is important at Augusta, navigating the greens and getting up and down is the biggest key. It is not enough to simply put the ball in the fairway, every player must have a perfect control of their short game if they hope to win. Day will need to be in complete command of his short game and putting if he wants to put on that green jacket late Sunday afternoon. Another favorite for this year’s tournament, who is no
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pitchers combined to allow 10 Deacs just one earned run against Elon Forest pitchers spent more 0 Wake than 2.0 innings on the mound. on the season for the 17 victories Demon Deacons wins to begin conference 4 ACC play.
surprise to anyone, is Adam Scott. Scott has already won twice on the young season, with wins coming at the Cadillac Championship in Miami and the Honda Classic in Palm Beach. Scott is no stranger to navigating his way around Augusta, as he took home the green jacket in 2013 after defeating Angel Cabrera in a memorable playoff. If Scott has any hope to take home another green jacket this year, he has to have consistent short iron and wedge play, putting him in positions to make putts and move up the leaderboard. As the defending champion and fan favorite, Jordan Spieth has a tall task ahead of him if he wants to defend his title. Having notched a win at the season’s first tournament,
the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Maui, it’s a surprise that Spieth hasn’t been quite on top of his game lately. After a disappointing finish at the WGC Matchplay in Spieth’s hometown of Austin, Texas last week, the world number one needs to figure some things out – and fast – if he wants to defend his title next weekend in Augusta. My prediction on who will win the 2016 Masters is Jason Day. He has been playing better than anyone in the world as of late and his momentum and hot play is showing no signs of cooling off anytime soon. If Day plays smart, has superior control of his golf ball and avoids the flashes of vertigo that sometimes come over him, he should win what is expected to be another great Masters.
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This past Tuesday, it was announced that Skander Mansouri had been named the ACC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week. This is the third time during Mansouri’s Wake Forest career that he has earned this honor. The Tunis, Tunisia native has been riding a nine-match win streak, and currently sits at 26-5 overall in singles in 2015-16. Ranked No. 6 in the nation, Men’s Tennis will look to take down No. 1 UNC on Sunday.
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Wake Forest Baseball @WakeBaseball “DEACS WIN! Elon gets a run on a blooper in the 9th, but Wake Forest hangs on for the 4-3 victory to improve to 17-10”
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NCAA: Athletes are constantly being exploited ͷ And when a player has his “shining moment” in the tournament, he will not be paid any money when that game is replayed over the years on television. Now with the NCAA being shut out of getting money from the new College Football Playoff and conferences threatening to leave the association, its power to discipline schools is crushed. “[Because] they face this possible cessation from really powerful teams, they have no control over what the big schools are doing anymore,” said Todd McFall, a sports economist and professor at Wake Forest University. “I think they are afraid to exercise it [i.e. punish schools] because then it places more of an incentive for those powerful teams to break off.” Why, then, does the NCAA even exist? And for the Power Five conferences (the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC), life without the NCAA may make more financial sense. “There’s a strong possibility the big conferences could make more money per school,” McFall said. “If they broke off from the NCAA and created their own league with their own institutional oversight about how they are going to treat student athletes, and then they start their own
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It appears that University Athletic Departments, student-‐athletes and the NCAA are closing in on a major confrontation of values and ethics in the coming years. The NCAA may soon be an orginization of the past. [basketball] tournament, the NCAA doesn’t get any of that revenue.” Who could get some of that revenue? The people who deserve it the most.
“They [the conferences] could then get out of the NCAA’s umbrella about how to compensate student-athletes, which would be a complete overturning of over a century of treatment of student-athletes,” McFall said.
Warriors close to becoming greatest team of all time Anything short of a championship for the Golden State warriors will likely be seen as a major disappointment BY ZACH SEARLE Senior Writer searzf14@wfu.edu With about two weeks left in what has been a historic NBA season, the playoff picture is nearly complete as teams on the edge fight for the remaining seeds. The Golden State Warriors will look to put their names in the record books as the team with the best single season record. Currently the record is held by the ’95-’96 Chicago Bulls who finished their season at 72-10. The Warriors currently sit at 67-7, just five wins away from tying the record which would cap off a near perfect season. Stephen Curry and the Warriors have clinched the Pacific Division and are four wins away from clinching the number one seed in the Western Conference which would secure home court throughout the playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs, who are not too far behind, have won eight of their last 10 and have clinched the southwest division hoping to end their season on a high note which includes two games against the Warriors. Denver and Dallas are the two teams on the bubble in the Western Conference. Dallas is only a half-game behind Houston who currently sits as the eighth seed. The Mavericks, who have lost seven of their past 10, only have four home games remaining. Dallas has been most successful at home this season, and will need to win some key road games against some very strong Western Conference opponents like the Clippers and Jazz. Denver on the other hand, has one of the hardest remaining schedules against some very tough opponents including the Trailblazers, Spurs and Thunder among others. They will need strong performances to pull out the upset and make the playoffs this year. If the playoffs started today the match-ups would be: Golden State vs. Houston, San Antonio vs. Utah, Oklahoma City vs. Portland and the L.A. Clippers vs. Memphis. In the Eastern Conference, Cleveland and Toronto are fighting for the one seed overall going into the playoffs. The Cavaliers, who have clinched the central division have only won six of their last 10 and have lost a lot of
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On a historic pace the entire season, it now seems inevitable that the Golden State Warriors are going to set the NBA record for wins in a single season. A second consecutive championship seems probable. ground to teams like Atlanta who have won nine of their last 10. The Cavaliers have a relatively easy schedule to close out the year but cannot forget about the Raptors who are only 2.5 games behind as the number two seed. Seeds three through six including Atlanta, Miami, Boston and Charlotte are all within 1.5 games of each other so the Eastern Conference will most likely see many changes with the seeding from now until the start of the playoffs in three weeks. Chicago and Washington are the teams on the bubble
in the Eastern Conference and will need to win a good amount of their remaining eight games to make the playoffs. If the playoffs started today the match-ups would be: Cleveland vs. Indiana, Toronto vs. Detroit, Atlanta vs. Charlotte and Miami vs. Boston, but these are subject to change greatly with a very close pool. The next two weeks will be very interesting and very influential in determining the playoff pool of teams for the 2016 run at the title.
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Fr o m Ru ssia, Wit h Lo ve The faraway city of St. Petersburg, Russia offers historic sights, beautiful gardens and wonderful food BY GRACE YOUNG Asst. News Editor youngc13@wfu.edu As I step off the large cruise ship and file into the Russian immigration line with my family, I can’t help but feel the urge to start singing “A Rumor in Saint Petersburg” from the animated movie “Anastasia.” Somehow I, a thensenior in high school from Middle Georgia, am about to spend the next day halfway across the world from my comfy Southern home in the unlikeliest of places: Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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After we finally clear customs and immigration and show off our visas — because yes, the Russian government requires all visitors to have a visa, regardless of the length of your visit — we’re met by our tour guide and best friend for the next 12 hours, a petite blonde woman who introduces herself as Ekaterina. She quickly shepherds us onto a white minibus and says something to our driver in Russian. Eventually, we come alongside the river, which Kat tells us is the Neva River, and I’m nearly blinded by all of the gold roofs and details of the grand palaces and churches that line the banks of the river. It’s as though the city has suddenly exploded in a rainbow of pastel blues, greens and pinks — and again, there’s gold everywhere. Saint Petersburg was originally built in 1703 by Tsar (Emperor) Peter the Great, hence the city’s name. It served as the imperial capital of Russia from 1713 to 1728, and then from 1732 to 1918 when Tsar Nicholas II and his family were ousted by the Bolsheviks. After that, the city was named Leningrad in honor of Vladimir Lenin, and the capital officially moved to Moscow. With all of that in mind, our first stop is the State Hermitage Museum, one of the world’s largest and oldest art and culture museums. Built in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage is actually a complex of six buildings, including the Winter Palace — the former home of the tsars.
The Hermitage is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. The Romanovs really knew how to make the most of the Baroque style: there’s not a single room in the entire museum that doesn’t have at least one thing covered in gold and jewels. The paintings are gorgeous — there’s over 3 million works in the entire collection — but I’m more fascinated by the statues and trying to figure out which room is the ballroom from the opening scene of “Anastasia.” We spend a good three hours in the Hermitage before Kat decides it’s time for us to go take a walk through the historic center of Saint Petersburg. She reminds us all to keep close — pickpockets are a pretty big problem, especially in the crowded squares surrounding the Hermitage. By this point, it’s around lunchtime. Needless to say, we’re starving. Luckily, Kat knows exactly where to take us. We follow her down some quieter streets and duck into a quaint hole-in-the-wall restaurant whose sign says only one thing in three different languages: PIE. More than a little confused, I ask Kat what exactly this teeny-tiny restaurant serves. She laughs, points at the sign and then tells me that this place specializes in all sorts of sweet and savory pies. She’s not kidding, I find out when my chicken-and-cheese pie arrives in front of me looking a lot like the strawberry rhubarb pie I had at my grandmother’s Fourth of July party. It does not, however, taste like strawberry rhubarb pie. The chicken is fresh, the cheese is slightly sweet and the pie crust is perfectly flakey. It takes every bit of self-control I have to keep myself from ordering a second. Stomachs full of authentic Russian food, we stop by a small gift shop to try real Russian vodka and pick up a matryoshka doll before taking a hydrofoil — an amphibious hovercraft — to Peterhof, once the residence of Peter the Great himself. If I thought the Hermitage and the Winter Palace were grand, nothing prepared me for Peterhof. The first thing I notice is the fountains. Given the fact that Saint Petersburg sits at the mouth of the Neva as it opens into the Baltic Sea, water plays a large role in every aspect of life in this gorgeous city. I count three different levels of fountains in front of the baby-blue palace, and at least six little bridges crossing the waterway that leads from the dock up to the first fountain. After we stop five dozen times to take pictures and enjoy the view, Kat leads us around the grounds. My brothers and I laugh and squeal like preschoolers as we sprint through little jets of water. Sadly, we’re not able to actually go inside the Peterhof, but Kat promises us that our last stop, the Catherine Palace, will make up for this. She’s not wrong. We drive for a while and arrive at a smaller, but no less grand palace surrounded by lush green
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trees. It was originally commissioned by Empress Catherine the Great and later expanded by Catherine’s daughter, Empress Elizabeth. Where the Peterhof featured more fountains than a water park, the Catherine Palace features a multitude of sprawling gardens. It also features the famous “Amber Room.” It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to figure out what’s special about the Amber Room: it’s covered entirely in precious amber. Funny enough, the room was actually constructed in 18th Century Prussia and then moved to the Catherine Palace. What we see today, according to Kat, is actually a reproduction since the original Amber Room disappeared after World War II. After the Catherine Palace, Kat drives us back to the cruise terminal and guides us to the customs and immigration house again. This time, it takes us only 15 minutes to get through, and we wave to Kat one last time before we ascend the gangplank. “Do svidaniya, Rossii!” we shout — Goodbye, Russia!
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Front Bottoms perform in Asheville Pop-‐punk staples perform their most recognizable songs at The Orange Peel BY THOMAS FITZGERALD Contributing Writer fitztj15@wfu.edu The Front Bottoms, a well-known poppunk group from New Jersey, performed March 20 at the Orange Peel in Asheville, N.C. I have a basic understanding of poppunk music, but I’m no expert so I purchased two tickets for two different shows in the area based on a friend’s recommendation. It was the second of these shows that brought me to Asheville on a Sunday evening, ready to soak up what I had heard to be one of the most seminal acts of the genre. The Orange Peel itself was a wonderful venue, with a wider floor than is customary in places such as these. Eventually the lights dimmed and the crowd surged towards the front, signalling that the show was starting. Now, there are many ways in which I could say that this show was a unique experience for me, but I’m told it’s not every day a pop-punk concert opens with a magician act, so I’ll start with that. When I heard that Magic Mike was the first act, my initial reaction was, “well that’s kind of a dumb name for a band.” Despite my initial trepidation, Magic Mike put on a
thoroughly entertaining and funny show. He ran the gamut of card tricks, mind reading and disappearing balls — using participants from the audience as assistants. The highlight of his show came when he used a participant to help him find where he had placed a metal spike under a series of paper bags, a tense five minutes that had audience members covering their eyes. Once the magic act had been cleared from the stage, the second band, Thin Lips, came on almost immediately. Led by singer and guitarist Chrissy Tashjian, the band ripped through a concise set of their signature punk sound, filled with catchy hooks and memorable riffs. Their sound served as the perfect way to get people excited for the next band. I am very excited to see this band again as my search for pop-punk nirvana continues on their tour with Modern Baseball and Joyce Manor this summer. The Front Bottoms themselves were an unassuming bunch. A couple of girls in their 20s from my home state of New Jersey who had formed a band centered around folk influences just as much as punk. Their sound was exactly what comes to my mind when I thought of pop-punk and how it should sound. The high, slightly whiny vocals of singer and acoustic guitarist Brian Sella complement the powerful instrumentals around him, which include electric guitars, synthesizer and trumpet. One thing that surprised me was the order of the songs played. The show was frontloaded with the
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The performance featured songs from t he a lbum, “ Talon o f t he H awk.” band’s more recognizable songs from their second album, “Talon of the Hawk,” which is also the only album I listened to in preparation for the concert. Songs such as “Funny You Should Ask” and “Skeleton” appeared within the first 20 minutes of the set, which lasted slightly over an hour. The band’s playing was rock solid, and the crowd was more than pleased with the show, a single large mosh pit appearing early on in the center of the room. As for me, I left Asheville that night with a shirt, a cassette tape and a newfound appreciation for a genre of which I believe I have only scratched the surface.
Journals allow students to think freely Many people feel less anxious and more creative when they journal regularly BY LAURA FEIDELSON Contributing Writer feidlw14@wfu.edu My mom handed me a bright, red leather bound notebook that had a long red ribbon glued to the inside of its spine. It was brand new; the pages were blank and the was book stiff. She gave it to me and smiled. “No judgments,” she said. I have always struggled with my own creativity. When I am asked to draw, paint or flex my artistic muscles, I can’t help but to focus on an end result. I think too much about the final product and not enough about the artistic process, which causes me to lose sight of what I am doing and I seem to always fall short of my expectations. I worry about how others will judge my work and how they will compare it to other people’s artistic abilities. My mom uses journals to collage, write, paint and draw. She uses her journals as an outlet to relax and express her feelings on a blank page. She first introduced this concept to me over the summer three years ago. When she handed me that bare journal, I was intimidated. The book felt heavy in
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After a long day of classes and time spent in the ZSR, my journal acts a stress reliever, something that allows me to take a break from regression lines and Karl Marx’s theories on social welfare. At first, my journal was frightening as I didn’t know how to start or what my first page would look like. My mom told me not to think and to just do. And that is exactly what I did. I collect different things to collage with and use paints, watercolors, colorful sharpies and pencils to draw and write in a way that gave me the power to have the freedom of expression. Journaling is not only an enjoyable thing to do, but also it has numerous health benefits — both emotional and physical. A study from Behavior Modification “showed that expressive writing was associated with significant decreases in generalized anxiety disorder symptoms, including worry and depression.” Journaling can act as a way to cope with the stressful and fast-paced life we all live in. I have watched my mom start and finish over 15 big blank books filled with drawings, cut outs and stamps. Once you are immersed in what you are doing in your own journal, you don’t dwell on the outcome of your creativity. Wes Bausmith/Los Angeles Times/TNS There are no judgments, and you are the Journaling h elps m any p eople c ope only one who gets to see what is put down with t he s tress o f d ay-‐to-‐day l ife. on the page.
my hands, and the idea of filling its pages was daunting. The thought of being able to put anything into the journal with no one looking over my shoulder was a concept that I had never fully grasped. Sure, I had secret diaries when I was little; however, I used them simply for a short daily entry. Now, at 20 years old, I use my journal just as my mom does — as a way to let loose and put my feelings on the page. My journal allows me to escape the Wake Forest world that we are constantly immersed in and lets me express myself free of anxiety.
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Album  Review  | :Ğč >LJŜŜĞ
British  rock  icon  releases  new  album  “Alone  in  the  Universeâ€?  presents  the  production  skills  and  music  of  Electric  ‹‰Š– Â”Â…ÂŠÂ‡Â•Â–Â”ÂƒÇŻÂ• ÂŽÂ‡ÂƒÂ†ÇŚÂ?ƒÂ? ‡ƥ ›Â?Â?‡ BY  RYAN  GRADY  Staff  Writer  gradr15@wfu.edu Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), a symphonic rock band from the 70s, is possibly the most successful band that no one remembers. Having 15 “Top 20â€? songs on the US billboard “Hot 100,â€? it is surprising that few remember the group. Songs like “Telephone Line,â€? “Don’t Bring Me Downâ€? and “Mr. Blue Skyâ€? are easily recognizable tunes that have remained popular over the years, but still are not enough to give ELO much recognition. Perhaps that’s why group leader Jeff Lynne is doing so much to advertise his new work. Playing on Jimmy Kimmel and the 2015 Oscars with Ed Sheeran are just a couple of the appearances he has done in hopes of bolstering his image. Unfortunately, these acts and the album itself aren’t doing much to bring ELO back to the public’s attention. The first noticeable feature of the record is that it is by Jeff Lynne’s ELO, not ELO. Playing the first song makes it clear that this means no orchestra and no back-up singers. In fact, Lynne plays all the instruments and sings nearly all of his own backing vocals. Even without the large ensemble he used to take to the recording studio, he still makes an effort to produce ELO type sounds. His previous solo albums “Armchair Theaterâ€? and “Long Waveâ€? were deviations from his old work, but “Alone in the Universeâ€? features songs from almost every era of the band.
Overall, the album has a “blues type� feel, due to the few instruments that appear on each track and Lynne’s aged voice. Lynne’s renowned production skills, which can be found on albums that range from Roy Orbison, to members of the Beatles and Tom Petty, are really what enhance each song. Even though he’s all on his own for this work, his knack for working in a studio gives each track a full sound. The beauty of Alone in the Universe comes from each song being unique. Though the album is tied together by a similar tone, every track elicits a different feeling. It opens with “When I was a Boy,� which details Lynne’s childhood dream of becoming a musician. His time working with the Beatles is especially evident here, as the song sounds similar to Lennon’s “Imagine.� “Dirty to the Bone� is then perhaps the closest thing to a true ELO song on the album. Though the lyrics are weak and almost childish, the rhythm and beat of the song is upbeat and fast paced. Lynne somehow creates a tune that would usually employ his backing orchestra using only himself, his instruments and his studio. “I’m Leaving You� is a blatant tribute to Roy Orbison, as it is both lyrically and rhythmically something he would create. As a heartfelt song with powerful vocals, this song sounds like it is right out of the 60s. “One Step at a Time� brings a disco feel along with the catchiest chorus on the album. This track brings to mind the album “Time,� ELO’s concept album from the 80s. It has an offbeat sounding rhythm that, when mixed with the lyrics, creates a captivating song. The final track, “Alone in the Universe,� is perhaps the best song on the album. The song noticeably has the most amount of production and depth of sound. Inspired by the voyager satellite drifting far away from earth, this song creates a feeling of being in space through its tempo and use of futuristic sound effects.
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Lynne,  a  well-Ââ€?recognized  producer,received  a  star  o n  t he  H ollywood  W alk  o f  F ame  i n  A pril. Overall this is not a record from ELO, it is a record from Jeff Lynne. Although I would have loved to hear the orchestra and upbeat backing vocals, Lynne does a fantastic job with this work. His creativity and production genius are heard in every song, and he creates sounds both old and new.
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The  popular  restaurant  soups  up  their  „”—Â?…Š ˆ‘” –Š‡ ÂŠÂ‘ÂŽÂ‹Â†ÂƒÂ›Â•ÇĄ ‘ƥ‡”‹Â?‰ ƒÂ? ‡…Ž‡…–‹… Â?‡Â?— ‘ˆ •‘—–Š‡”Â?nj•–›Ž‡ …—‹•‹Â?‡ BY  HEATHER  HARTEL Contributing  Writer harthf15@wfu.edu Easter is a holiday for celebration, and many choose to celebrate this day with fantastic food. The best Easter brunch in Winston-Salem is served at Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro. Located on Fourth Street, Mozelle’s is a unique blend of urban dining and classic Southern cooking. The building and the food both reflect this eclectic combination. Walking up to the restaurant, guests first see a quaint, easily overlooked venue. Although this Sunday had particularly poor weather, guests usually enjoy outdoor patio dining. Once inside, it becomes clear that Mozelle’s is unlike other restaurants; here, the traditional idea of southern hospitality is fully embodied. The inside of the restaurant is filled with natural light, as windows surround the exterior. Murals of flowers are repeated throughout the building and extend the motif of nature within the restaurant. The light, pastel colors are perfect for an Easter morning brunch. However, southern hospitality extends further than just the decorations. Once inside, guests are warmly greeted and seated as soon as possible. On this particular Easter Sunday, Mozelle’s was filled with families, friends and loved ones. All guests were
dressed in their Sunday best, ready to enjoy a meal and celebrate the holiday together. Looking around the restaurant, most of the older guests had champagne or mimosas, while younger guests enjoyed coffee or juice to start. The food itself is where the blend of southern and modern cooking comes into play. The brunch menu featured classic southern breakfast and lunch items all with unique twists. Some of the more notable items were the huevos rancheros, the sautÊed greens with fried eggs and the coconut pancakes. But they also feature more traditional southern dishes, such as Biscuits and Gravy. One of the most popular dishes, the huevos rancheros, includes two eggs, beans, rice, ranchero sauce, cheese and salsa. This meal is a southern favorite with a garden-fresh twist. Another fantastic option on the brunch menu, the sautÊed greens with fried eggs, is a little more unique. Included in this dish are seasonal greens, sweet potato, white wine, topped with fried eggs all sautÊed in one dish. If guests prefer a sweeter breakfast, they are presented with the coconut pancakes. This dish offers pancakes with toasted coconut and blueberries topped with maple syrup. However, some Easter morning diners may prefer lunch items, also included in the brunch menu. Some of the most popular lunch dishes are the pulled pork sandwich, shrimp and grits, and fried chicken. Again, all are typically categorized as southern comfort food. One of Mozelle’s classics, the fried chicken, takes a modern twist on this traditional staple. The chicken is
topped with rich peach chutney and served with mac n’ cheese and green beans. If guests saved room for dessert after a fantastic brunch, the featured Easter Sunday deserts were a Chocolate Torte topped with fresh raspberries, pecan bread pudding and classic apple pie. Mozelle’s is overall a fantastic dining option. The restaurant embodies Southern hospitality with its interior decorations and guest service, while the food speaks for itself. All choices are classic Southern dishes with unique twists. For this particular day of celebration, the pastel interior combined with guests dressed in their Sunday bests set the scene for the ideal Easter brunch.
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Album Review | Gnash “us”
New album shows R&B artist’s ability R&B musician Gnash expands on his successful internet DJ career with his second full-‐length album titled “us” BY KENT GARRETT Staff Writer garrkt12@wfu.edu If you like the artists G-Eazy or Skizzy Mars, there’s probably a good chance you’ve heard of the artist Gnash, but you might not know it yet. Gnash, an artist who doubles as a soft R&B singer and DJ, recently released an Album/EP titled “us” on March 25. Gnash has obtained a strong SoundCloud following after collaborating with artist G-Eazy on the song “Think About You,” and “I hate u I love u” featuring Olivia O’Brien. Gnash brings a different definition to the normal stereotype of a SoundCloud DJ, as few of his songs are remixes or covers, and most of his pieces are chilled-out slower style songs about heartbreak and relationship problems. Fans wondered if his second full album, “us,” would continue similar themes to the rest of his pieces on SoundCloud. “us,” is a relatively short seven-track album lasting only 23 minutes. This album is a classic example of an album encouraged by streaming. The short track list and brief length of the album most likely would sell poorly in terms of physical album sales, but the terseness of the piece lends itself to be more successful on streaming platforms such as SoundCloud and Spotify. “us” follows the mold similar to most of Gnash’s other projects, as each of the seven tracks includes a feature verse from at least one other artist on the track. Artists such as
Wrenn, Goody Grace and Liphemra are all featured on the seven track album. Gnash’s hit song, “I hate u I love u,” which has over 27 million plays on SoundCloud, is included in the album, as well. The mood present throughout the seven-track album discusses feelings of heartache and loneliness, again, atypical of your normal SoundCloud DJ. Songs such as “Fragile” and “You Just Can’t Be Replaced” show examples of how Gnash utilizes repetition to his favor. In both tracks, Gnash recycles the title lyric (“Fragile” or “You just can’t be Replaced” respectively) eight or 10 times. This affect can make some of Gnash’s tracks sound repetitive; however, that element is what makes Gnash’s songs so easy to catch onto and increase replay value of the track. Another track on the album, “Get Well Soon,” incorporates many classic DJ elements, such as layering different samples on top of each other to create a complex and fluently styles beat. The feature on this track with the artist Liphemra is used to layer the hook, rather than appointing one specific hook instead. The overall feel of the album is a unique blend of sad, pessimistic dating struggles over a blend of old Death Cab for Cutie or Postal Service sounding beats. “us” is your typical rainy day driving away from your ex’s house album, but somehow has great replay due to rhythmic beats and simple respective lyrics. The “us” album comes off as a less-intense “Spooky Black” or “The Stand4rd” sounding project. Although the album does not necessarily break down any barriers, it certainly shows glimpses of Gnash’s ability to make likable and replayable music. Gnash does not have any current collaborations announced or planned. But after releasing “us,” look for him to have tracks with other artists hoping to provide a similar feel.
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Kate Jacobson Senior “I like these glasses because they’re Wildfox which is a great brand, and because they’re not the typical Ray Bans.”
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Wake Forest comes together to celebrate Springfest Student U nion i s h osting Springfest t his w eek — a t ͺͶ years ago BY CHRIS CASWELL News Editor caswck14@wfu.edu Students came together this week to participate in various activities to celebrate the spring season as part of Student Union’s traditional Springfest. “Springfest has become one of Wake Forest’s most beloved traditions on campus,” said Nia McIntosh, chair of the Festivals committee of Student Union. “Dating back to 1976, Springfest has been well-attended by many generations of Wake Forest students. This year, the Festivals committee of Student Union is excited to keep this valued event alive with a jam-packed week full of fun activities that will appeal to all students on campus.” Student Union has planned activities each day of the week — the first on Monday — culminating in “Shag on the Mag,” an annual dance held in a tent on Manchester Plaza. “Springfest is one of my favorite Student Union activities of the year because of the large turnout it produces, and it creates an even stronger sense of community,” said sophomore Preston Bowers. On Monday, Springfest opened with a midday ice cream and cake social to get students excited for the week’s upcoming activities. “It’s a good way to welcome the new season,” said freshman Ryan Grady. “I think the campus is livelier with the nicer weather.” Student Union hosted a movie on Tuesday night on the Magnolia Quad with a showing of “National Treasure: Book of Secrets.” Students had the opportunity to watch the movie outdoors on a large projection screen. On Wednesday, students flocked to Davis Field to attend “The Golden Exchange” — one of the most anticipated events. Food trucks parked next to the field, and there were a variety of activities such as a rock climbing wall, a fortune teller and treasure hunts. Many students, however, were most excited about the petting zoo.
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Provost Kersh spoke about the university’s success in his annual address. He said Wake Forest must examine the trends and reasons for the successes to make the university’s future the best it can be.
Provost gives annual address Kersh e xamined W ake Forest’s success to improve even more in the future BY MILLER LIGON Asst. News Editor ligorm15@wfu.edu Why does Wake Forest succeed? This was the topic proposed by Provost Rogan Kersh Monday afternoon in Pugh Auditorium during his annual address to the faculty and student senate. Serving his fourth year as provost, he joked that this was his “senior oration.” This year, he focused on ways that Wake Forest has succeeded and how the university has grown to receive national accreditation. However, he made it clear he was not
doing this to brag, “beat his chest” as he put it, or disregard areas that need attention as he had focused on in his past three yearly addresses. Instead, he insisted we look at why we have been doing so well in order to establish trends and expand upon them in the future. Sophomore Makenna Brezitski supported Provost Kersh’s assertions. “Focusing on our weaknesses makes us better, but our strengths should not be overlooked,” Brezitski said. “We should definitely capitalize on what got us this far.” After his introduction, Kersh told the story of his visit to William & Mary where their provost gave him great compliments and was genuinely interested in how Wake Forest handled certain parts of the university.
“We have become a model for other places,” Kersh said. Kersh summarized in three main points why he thinks the university has become an exemplary university. First, the university’s research and creative works have been engaged and impactful. Secondly, the university has extended its reach to national levels. Lastly, it has capitalized upon its distinctive community. Examples were given about each point in order to prove their importance. On the topic of our research, Kersh said our “pedagogy,” or method of teaching, has won the university several awards. Two of the most notable are the AACSB award for the faculty evaluation for the new busi-
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