Feb 4 Issue

Niche.com  ranks  Wake  Forest  students  for  working  hard Page  7

Opinion:  Should  NCAA  athletes  be  paid? Page  9

Centennial  spotlight  on  Chris  Paul  Page  13

Student  art  displayed  in  Reynolda  Village Page  16

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Mellon  Foundation  awards  WFU  ͉͟͜͝ǥ͜͜͜ ‰”ƒÂ?– The  Mellon  Foundation  grant  will  support  various  humanities  programs  across  the  university BY  CHRIS  CASWELL News  Editor caswck14@wfu.edu

will be volunteering on campaigns in Iowa, New Hampshire, North Carolina and South Carolina. Over the summer, they will volunteer for a minimum of 95 hours on a campaign and serve as runners at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions in July. Five students — Austin Cook, Daniella Feijoo, Chizoba Ukairo, Zach Bynum and Katherine Cassidy — flew to Des Moines, Iowa early on Saturday morning and were immersed in the media aspect of the political process. The first part of the cohort visited the media center and observed Melissa Harris-Perry film The Melissa HarrisPerry Show. Students Austin Cook and Daniella Feijoo were featured on the show, and discussed how millennials engage in politics. “It was such an incredible experience to be on MSNBC,� said freshman Daniella

Recently, Wake Forest was awarded a three-year, $650,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to help the university expand its liberal arts and humanities programs. The grant will support the university and its partners in a variety of efforts in the Humanities Institute, Information Technology Services, Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Reynolda House Museum of American Art and the Reynolda estate. The Dean of the College, Michelle Gillespie, who will play an integral role in the allocation of the grant, is excited that the university was given this opportunity to expand the humanities. “In particular, [the foundation awards grants] to schools that it feels have strong humanities programs,� Gillespie said. “The Mellon Foundation is an academically superb foundation, so the fact that they reached out to us and encouraged us to do a proposal is exciting in-and-of itself.� One major project the grant will focus on is the Z.S.R. Library. The grant will fund two new positions in the library: a web developer and a digital humanities designer. “One position is a web developer, who will be working with faculty to develop webbased projects that might be course-related, research-related or a fusion of both faculty research and teaching,� said Mary Foskett, Director of the Humanities Institute. “The other position is a digital humanities research designer, who will be working with faculty on research projects.� The new positions will help launch a digital design studio in the library. The digital design studio will be part of the Collaborative Learning Spaces, the Z.S.R.’s future renovation plans. “We have faculty members who are really interested in making student and faculty scholarship and community work more accessible through websites, databases and analyses,� Gillespie said. “But faculty often don’t have the bandwidth in terms of expertise or time to develop the digital platforms to share this information. We are fortunate to get the funding for these positions, so we will have expertise to help us do that.� According to Gillespie, students will benefit greatly from this grant through the inter-

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Students  travel  to  Iowa  caucus

Members  of  “Wake  the  Voteâ€?  joined  Melissa  Harris-­â€?Perry  in  Iowa BY  KATHERINE  CASSIDY Â–ÂƒĆĄ ”‹–‡” casski15@wfu.edu

Monday, Feb. 1, marked the official beginning of the 2016 Presidential election cycle: the Iowa Caucus. In former presidential cycles, “Wake the Vote� has organized debate viewing parties, voter registration days and “get out the vote� efforts on election day. This year, Wake Forest is launching a new initiative focused on interactive and experiential learning of the electoral process with the same title of “Wake the Vote.� “Wake the Vote� is a bipartisan cohort consisting of 22 students from across

the political spectrum. Despite different majors, political interests and hopes for this program, students in the cohort are thrilled to participate. “I think it’s exciting and an extremely rare opportunity to get exposure to the whole spectrum of the political process,� said sophomore Eugenia Huang. Over the past few weeks, the cohort has built up its social media presence through doing things like live tweeting during recent presidential debates. The group has a unique niche as politically active millennials utilizing social media as a platform to share their thoughts and opinions. “Wake the Vote� will be live tweeting and blogging about the campaign experience in Iowa. On Jan. 27, the “Wake the Vote� Twitter had 288 followers; on Feb. 2, the Twitter has 492 followers. Members of the “Wake the Vote� cohort will gain on-the-ground experience through trips to several events. Students

Niche.com  ranks  Wake  Forest  students  for  working  hard Page  7

Opinion:  Should  NCAA  athletes  be  paid? Page  9

Centennial  spotlight  on  Chris  Paul  Page  13

Student  art  displayed  in  Reynolda  Village Page  16

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Mellon  Foundation  awards  WFU  ͉͟͜͝ǥ͜͜͜ ‰”ƒÂ?– The  Mellon  Foundation  grant  will  support  various  humanities  programs  across  the  university BY  CHRIS  CASWELL News  Editor caswck14@wfu.edu

will be volunteering on campaigns in Iowa, New Hampshire, North Carolina and South Carolina. Over the summer, they will volunteer for a minimum of 95 hours on a campaign and serve as runners at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions in July. Five students — Austin Cook, Daniella Feijoo, Chizoba Ukairo, Zach Bynum and Katherine Cassidy — flew to Des Moines, Iowa early on Saturday morning and were immersed in the media aspect of the political process. The first part of the cohort visited the media center and observed Melissa Harris-Perry film The Melissa HarrisPerry Show. Students Austin Cook and Daniella Feijoo were featured on the show, and discussed how millennials engage in politics. “It was such an incredible experience to be on MSNBC,� said freshman Daniella

Recently, Wake Forest was awarded a three-year, $650,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to help the university expand its liberal arts and humanities programs. The grant will support the university and its partners in a variety of efforts in the Humanities Institute, Information Technology Services, Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Reynolda House Museum of American Art and the Reynolda estate. The Dean of the College, Michelle Gillespie, who will play an integral role in the allocation of the grant, is excited that the university was given this opportunity to expand the humanities. “In particular, [the foundation awards grants] to schools that it feels have strong humanities programs,� Gillespie said. “The Mellon Foundation is an academically superb foundation, so the fact that they reached out to us and encouraged us to do a proposal is exciting in-and-of itself.� One major project the grant will focus on is the Z.S.R. Library. The grant will fund two new positions in the library: a web developer and a digital humanities designer. “One position is a web developer, who will be working with faculty to develop webbased projects that might be course-related, research-related or a fusion of both faculty research and teaching,� said Mary Foskett, Director of the Humanities Institute. “The other position is a digital humanities research designer, who will be working with faculty on research projects.� The new positions will help launch a digital design studio in the library. The digital design studio will be part of the Collaborative Learning Spaces, the Z.S.R.’s future renovation plans. “We have faculty members who are really interested in making student and faculty scholarship and community work more accessible through websites, databases and analyses,� Gillespie said. “But faculty often don’t have the bandwidth in terms of expertise or time to develop the digital platforms to share this information. We are fortunate to get the funding for these positions, so we will have expertise to help us do that.� According to Gillespie, students will benefit greatly from this grant through the inter-

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Students  travel  to  Iowa  caucus

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Monday, Feb. 1, marked the official beginning of the 2016 Presidential election cycle: the Iowa Caucus. In former presidential cycles, “Wake the Vote� has organized debate viewing parties, voter registration days and “get out the vote� efforts on election day. This year, Wake Forest is launching a new initiative focused on interactive and experiential learning of the electoral process with the same title of “Wake the Vote.� “Wake the Vote� is a bipartisan cohort consisting of 22 students from across

the political spectrum. Despite different majors, political interests and hopes for this program, students in the cohort are thrilled to participate. “I think it’s exciting and an extremely rare opportunity to get exposure to the whole spectrum of the political process,� said sophomore Eugenia Huang. Over the past few weeks, the cohort has built up its social media presence through doing things like live tweeting during recent presidential debates. The group has a unique niche as politically active millennials utilizing social media as a platform to share their thoughts and opinions. “Wake the Vote� will be live tweeting and blogging about the campaign experience in Iowa. On Jan. 27, the “Wake the Vote� Twitter had 288 followers; on Feb. 2, the Twitter has 492 followers. Members of the “Wake the Vote� cohort will gain on-the-ground experience through trips to several events. Students

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Recreational  f“acilities  are  important  to  Wake  Forest This column represents the views of the Old Gold & Black Editorial Board.

Universities across the nation have been upgrading their recreation facilities, promoting a healthier atmosphere for their students on campus and making their schools more attractive to incoming students. Compared to Reynold’s gymnasium, which was built in 1956 and the Miller Center, which was built in 2001, over the past couple years Wake Forest has been behind this trend. But after the expansion of the gym was completed last week, Wake Forest students are hopeful. The university has shown that they recognize the significance in creating a facility where student recreation can thrive, and we, as the Editorial Board, completely support the university’s decision to make the rennovations. After Phase I, the campus received two new prestine basketball courts. Since the opening, the courts have been heavily used

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is that exercise is crucial to reducing stress levels and improves overall attitudes. At a challenging university where high stress is a common aspect of many student’s lives, it is of the utmost importance to make sure they have acceptable facilities to exercise in. Wake Forest promotes healthy living through campaigns, speakers and events, and these facilities are essential for students to execute that. In addition to providing a better place for current students to exercise, Wake Forest needs to continue investing in its recreational facilities in order to continue to make the university attractive to prospective students.

As the university continues to grow and more students choose to attend Wake Forest, the exercise facilties should continue to expand, too. These facilities are also attractive to prospective athletes. Top-ranked athletes are looking for a school that has the facilities up to their caliber, so it is important to make sure that Wake Forest is a place studentathletes want to attend. Many students want to be at a school that has good sports teams, so Wake Forest can increase the number of applicants and be more selective in the acceptance process. With intramurals, aquatics, Outdoor Pursuits and club sports, the campus recreation facilities are constantly in use. We believe the renovations will positively impact the student body in one way or another. We are excited to see what the new rennovations have in store for campus.

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ĞĂÄ?ŽŜ WĆŒĹ˝ÄŽĹŻÄžÍ— ZĹ˝Ć?ĂůLJŜ Ĺ˝ĹľĹľĹ˝ÄšĹ˝ĆŒÄž BY  JULIA  HAINES News  Editor hainjm15@wfu.edu Rosalyn Commodore is somewhat of a campus celebrity, known for her friendliness and positive demeanor. She has worked at the ZSR Starbucks as a barista for almost six years and is known by students on campus as “Ros,â€? and “Foxy Roxy.â€? How do you stay so positive all of the time? I don’t know; I think it’s just my character. Maybe it’s because of my sign — Virgos rock. I was just raised to stay positive. My mom was always a positive person, so I think I get it from her. How do you respond to being so wellknown on campus? When students come in and know my name and say ‘hey,’ it makes me feel so good. That’s because it shows that they know me and that they like me. The fact that they wanna take time just to come and say ‘hey,’ makes me feel special. Sometimes, when I miss a day, students will come and tell me that they missed me. I didn’t think anybody would notice when I wasn’t at work. This week, after I was out sick last week, everybody has been asking where I was. That makes me feel good to know that I come to work to thrive and move the line fast. To know that I’m doing well, making the students feel good; that makes me feel good. What advice do you have for students to stay as energetic as you? I know Wake Forest is called ‘Work Forest,’ but if they’re feeling down and out, they just have to remember that no matter what they’re feeling bad or sad about, somebody else is probably even more down and out than they are. The students have just got to keep their heads up and stay positive. I tell everyone to just stay focused. I know y’all are busy-bees and y’all do a lot here — that’s a fact — but I’ve just got to think, ‘at least you’re in school, because some kids can’t go to college.’ It’s a blessing that y’all get to come here to Wake Forest. Stay positive and stay in school because everyone needs an education.

What part of the job do you like the most? The students make my day. My favorite part of the job is just being there, being good at customer service, being fast on the register and being friendly. Just being fast and friendly. I know I’ve got to be fast because all the students have to get to class. One student told me that he doesn’t come to get coffee, he comes to see me, and I didn’t even know that until he told me, so that just makes me feel so good. I guess I’m a blessing in disguise. Everybody needs an angel to watch over them. I’m everybody’s angel. I’m motivating them, making them feel good and making their day. I like the students. All of them tell me that I make their day, and it makes me feel good to know that I make somebody’s day and that I make someone feel good. They’ll come in just to say ‘hey,’ just to see me, and that makes me feel good, because I actually make somebody’s day. You wouldn’t usually think that you’d go make somebody’s day just by coming to work, but people thank me just for being here. Some people even thank me just for coming into work and getting up to come in at 6 a.m. I think that’s so sweet, and they make me want to cry sometimes. It’s just a blessing that I can get up and come to work everyday because some people can’t get up everyday to go to work. How long have you been at Starbucks, and what did you do before? I’ve been working here for almost six years. For one year I worked at a little Starbucks coffee cart down in the Scales Fine Arts Center, and we mostly just sold hot tea and coffee. But they ended up shutting that down since it didn’t get a ton of business. Then they moved me back up to the library location because they needed me there. It’s the busiest location on campus and I work the register and I move the line really quickly. When I’m not there for a day students will come tell me that the line was longer. I pretty much know how to do everything; I do the barista, the pastries, the register and the condiment bar. Before I worked here I was a breakfast manager at McDonalds for ten years, but I left there and I like it here better. Everyone is so positive here. I like it for the students, and because I have a set schedule, I come in Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 2 in the afternoon.

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What do you like to do at home? When I’m at home, I kick back and watch movies on Netflix. I like to go out of town and visit my niece in Atlanta, too. I’m a chill person at home. I just like to relax. I’m on my feet here all day long so when I’m home I just like to sit on my couch and watch movies. My friends come over sometimes and we’ll play cards. I’m going to be a grandmama/ ‘glam’mama soon. My daughter, Joslyn, is due to have a girl in April, so I’ll get to spend time with my grandbaby when I’m off on the weekends. I’m so excited to be a ‘glam’mama. I don’t feel like just any grandmama, that’s why I’m telling everyone that I’m going to be a ‘glam’mama. My son, Shaquan, graduates this year from Carver High School and is planning on going to the National Army Reserve.

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t 0GGFOEFS XBT ESJWJOH B HPMG DBSU JO B DBSFMFTT NBOOFS throughout Poteat courtyard. The report was filed at 4:47 p.m. on Jan. 28. t 0GGFOEFS PWFS UIF BHF PG XBT ESJOLJOH JO .BSUJO and was transported to Student Health after becoming ill. The report was filed at 2:29 a.m. on Jan. 30. t 0GGFOEFST XFSF GPVOE JO -PU " XJUI NBSJKVBOB The report was filed at 2:11 a.m. on Jan. 30. t 5ISFF PGGFOEFST XFSF GPVOE XJUI QPTTFTTJPO PG marijuana and dderal in Babcock. The report was filed at 6:20 p.m. on Jan. 30. t 4UVEFOU SFQPSUFE UIBU IJT 5IJOL1BE XBT TUPMFO while abroad in China. The report was filed at 2:58 p.m. on Jan. 25. t 6OLPXO TVCKFDU T UPPL B XBMMFU GSPN B DIBJS JO Starbucks. The report was filed at 4:55 p.m. on Jan. 26.

What music do you like to play in Starbucks and when you’re at home? I’m an all-the-way around kind of girl when it comes to music. I like reggae, roots, rock n’ roll, jazz, old jazz and beach music. I listen to 90.1 because on Fridays they do throwbacks, to music from the 70s and 80s. I can’t understand what they’re saying in today’s music a lot of the time. That’s why I like to listen to throwback. What’s your favorite item on the Starbucks menu? I like the hot tea and I just drink decaf everything. They have two kinds of tea that I like a lot: Mint Majesty Herbal Tea and Jade Citrus Mint Green Tea. I get decaf because caffeine makes me feel all jittery, and the world knows I’m already a hyper person.

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Iowa: Students participate in Iowa caucus ͷ Feijoo. “Since the segment was live, it was a little nerve wracking but very exciting. I had the opportunity to talk about the candidate I support, Marco Rubio, and the issues that are most relevant to college students in the 2016 presidential election.” Students worked on political candidates’ campaigns on Monday leading up to the caucus. In an effort to embrace bipartisanship in “get out the vote” efforts, students were randomly assigned to presidential candidates to volunteer for in Iowa — regardless of their political affiliation. Students worked on several of the campaigns attempting to win Iowa, including Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton, Ben Carson, Marco Rubio and Donald Trump. For some, random assignment still meant working for their candidate of choice. “Working for Bernie Sanders, it was cool to see people from throughout the world campaigning for him — especially because I’m voting for him,” Yvonya White said. “I met people from London and Panama who were campaigning for him, and it was interesting to see them working so hard for his political revolution.” For others, however, random assignments meant needing to keep an open mind. “It was definitely a really interesting experience,” said junior Sebastian Ivory, who was assigned to Ted Cruz. “I realized how passionate others were for their candidate. I wanted to think of their supporters as alien species, but I realized that they just have a different world view. At the end of the day, I feel like it helped me grow as a person to see a more conservative view.”

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Students w ere r andomly a ssigned t o v olunteer f or d ifferent c andidates’ c ampaigns i n advance of the Iowa caucus. Students recorded their experiences on social media platforms. Carl McPhail, a freshman who identifies as Republican, was assigned to Hillary Clinton’s campaign. “When we were canvassing, it was weird because you would want constituents to say that they were caucusing for Hillary because you wanted to accomplish something,” McPhail said. “So when we went to campaign headquarters you almost felt like a mole betraying your party since you aren’t a true supporter. Once, someone made a jab at Republicans and was laughing, making it super awkward for

me. At the end of the night I ended up going to the Marco Rubio victory speech and it was super refreshing to be in a room with people with the same views as me.” Monday was an eventful day, with students working on their respective campaigns, observing caucuses and attending victory rallies. The “Wake the Vote” journey will continue next weekend, with students going to the New Hampshire primaries, where they will team up with new campaigns.

Wake Forest recognizes MLK award winners Chizoba Ukairo and Nate French were this year’s MLK “Building the Dream” winners BY EMILY LAIR Staff Writer lairev14@wfu.edu Wake Forest named the 2016 Martin Luther King “Building the Dream” winners at a ceremony Jan. 18 at a Martin Luther King banquet. Chizoba Ukairo, a junior psychology major, and Nate French, Director of Wake Forest’s Magnolia Scholars Program, were chosen as this year’s winners for their dedication to being activists for diversity within their respective communities. Each year, the program selects students, administrators or professors from both Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University who evoke Martin Luther King’s principles and promote diversity on campus. Ukairo was chosen from six student nominees between the two universities. “This award means that I have really big shoes to fill, or that I just need to be making my own shoes,” Ukairo, who looks up to those who have won the award before her, said. Last year, two seniors were recognized with the award, making Ukairo’s achievement as a junior stand out. “It’s an honor [to have won],” Ukairo said, “It gives me a lot of comfort to know that the effort I put into things on campus is appreciated.” Many of Ukairo’s efforts on campus are related to promoting diversity. Some of these include founding and heading

BRANCHES, a social justice retreat to the Black Mountains for students. She is also an Intercultural Ambassador for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, a residential advisor, a President’s Aide and a research fellow with the Anna Julia Cooper Center, an organization that promotes justice through scholarship. Additionally, she is active in both student government and the Black Student Alliance. “[Chizoba] is an extremely passionate and hardworking student in and outside the classroom whose drive and campus involvement inspire me daily,” said senior Devin Williams. Past recipients have had similarly auspicious accomplishments. In 2014, Alta Mauro, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, was given the award for her leadership in planning an alternative spring break Photo courtesy of WFU News trip through Alabama, Mississippi and TenJunior C hizoba U kairo a nd N ate F rench, d irector o f t he WFU Magnolia nessee that focused on Civil Rights history. Scholars p rogram,were c hosen a s M LK “ Building t he Dream” winners. The year before, in 2013, then Dean of Student Services and Associate Vice President Harold Holmes was recognized with job, and credits those relationships with be- viewpoints, even his own.” French thanked several of his colleagues the award for a second time for organizing ing the reason he received the award. “Some of that work is through academic and his wife after receiving the award. the Mission of Good Hope student service advising, but the majority of it is in helping “I would like to thank all of those who trip to Cape Town, South Africa. students work through their own unique Nate French, the faculty member award- problems and situations,” French said. “I’m work with me in the Office of the Dean of ed, is the director of the Magnolia Scholars proud that many of the students trust me the College, the WFU Scholar’s Office and Program, a scholarship program for stu- enough to have some curious, interesting the department of communication,” French said. “Most importantly, I have to thank dents who are the first in their families to and awkward conversations [with me].” my wife, Camille, who makes it possible for attend college. The program was launched Junior Franny Blanchard says that she is by Wake Forest in 2009, and has since been not surprised French won the award be- me to be me — I definitely married up!” Representing Winston-Salem State Unia program dedicated to bringing first gen- cause of his forward thinking attitude and varsity, senior Kyle Brown and junior Jaylon eration college students to the university. his compassion for student engagement. Herbin were the recognized students for the “I was honored to win and I was honored “He is one of the most passionate and in prior years to be nominated,” French intellectual professors I have ever come award. Additionally, assistant professor of said. “It means that I am being helpful.” across,” Blanchard said. “He pushes his stu- Justice Studies Jack Monell and Vice ChanFrench believes his relationships with his dents to think diversely and he engages us cellor for Student Affairs Natasha Jeter won students is the most important aspect of his in conversation and urges us to challenge the award as faculty members of WSSU.

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Grant: The grant will expand humanities programs ͷ disciplinary teaching that it will allow. “The faculty in the humanities have already been doing some really interesting interdisciplinary work in both their scholarship and their teaching, and they’re going to be able to get more support to explore interdisciplinary teaching and interdisplinary scholarship,” Gillespie said. Interdisciplinary teaching, especially in the humanities, allows for students to learn material with the help of real-life events. Gillespie says that this increased ability to support interdisplinary teaching will help students connect their classes to the greater community. “[Interdisciplinary teaching] leads to more public engagement and scholarship that has a connection to what’s happening in the world, but providing the resources for faculty to do more of their own research in this area and to include students in that research that will [allow] more of that connectedness. I think students will be the ultimate beneficiaries,” she said. Greater public engagement will not only

take the form of interdisciplinary teaching. There are other ways, too, students and faculty will have the opportunity to reach out to the community outside of the university. “Some of this will happen through the Medical Humanities Initiative where faculty and doctors at the medical school will work with humanities faculty to talk about how we understand the personal narratives of people experiencing disease and healing and share that knowledge with each other, both within Winston and beyond,” Gillespie said. With this opportunity to expand the humanities programs at Wake Forest, there are benefits to all students, even those who do not plan to declare a humanities major. “We know that liberal arts education, humanities in particular, really help our students develop incredibly important skills for the world of work,” said Foskett. “The ability to deal with really complex questions, multi-faceted problems that are tied to different historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts are skills that come from the humanities and those are real-world skills that are needed in many kinds of jobs.” The Mellon Foundation Grant will allow the university to advance its liberal arts and

humanities programs to prepare students for their futures through the skills they will

learn and the connection of their courses to real issues in the world.

With the funding from the Mellon Foundation Grant, the university will have the opportunity to expand liberal arts and humanities programs.

Guest speakers discuss climate change The two speakers told the stories of people who have already Ƥ BY CHARLOTTE BELLOMY Staff Reporter ͙̻͛ Ǥ On Feb. 2, Wake Forest hosted two speakers who discussed climate change. However, they did not try to convince the audience of its existence. The Climate Listening Project, brought to life by producer Dayna Reggero and researcher and author Laura Lengnick, focuses on sharing the stories of people already battling climate change. Reggero and Lengnick shared their work at Wake Forest Tuesday evening as part of Wake Forest School of Divinity’s “Food, Faith, and Religious Leadership Initiative.” “We [are] not trying to prove to anyone that climate change [is] real,” Reggero said. “We [are] trying to show them that there are people already dealing with climate change...and finding solutions for it...that those people are real.” Reggero and Lengnick’s approach is unique in its deviation from facts and figures. They have traveled across the country to meet with sustainable farmers, and to capture these farmers’ resilience through video. They have found that climate change, felt locally, is merely change in weather. The farmers featured by the project have spent two decades innovating to confront these drastic weather changes. One of those farmers, Bob Quinn of Quinn Farms Ranch in Montana, has been forced to adapt as his farm became more and more susceptible to the hail it used to be geographically protected from. His approach, shared in one of the Climate Listening Project’s videos, has been to diversify his practice while staying true to his commitment to sustainability.

“Since we’ve converted to organic [farming}, I’ve seen less erosion both from wind and from water,” said Quinn, who converted to organic farming in 1986. “[As climate change progresses] we will continue to use those kinds of changes to survive. We don’t just want to survive, we want to be successful.” Quinn’s experience embodies two of the traits Lengnick stresses as key to sustainable agriculture: diversity and resilience. Resilience studies are the cornerstone of much of her research, and the basis for her book Resilient Agriculture. “Resilience systems are diverse systems; resilient systems embrace diversity,” Lengnick said. Among the takeaways Reggero and Lengnick hope their audience will have is that

the role we play as consumers can improve. “We can turn agriculture from part of the problem to one of the solutions to climate change,” says Lengnick. “It’s a change in the relationship between the farmer and the land and the farmer and the people that they’re feeding.” For some students on campus, their relationship with the land and as a conscientious consumer stems from the area where they grew up. “[Being] from California, I am very acclimated to environmental change because of the drought,” said freshman attendee Sophie Scheinman. “It is interesting to hear how nationally other environments are struggling with similar issues.” For the Climate Listening Project, forging these connections within communities, and

making them relatable nationally, is what the project is all about. “We look at the whole world as a table,” Reggero said. “We used to sit around the table and tell stories ... so we tried to look at the whole ecosystem of how people share and receive information.” As Reggero and Lengnick continue collecting stories of climate change, they urge Wake Forest’s community to share their own stories with one another. As an integral component of the process, they also stress how important it is to be a listener, as well. “We need stories, not just data, not just science, not just facts all the time,” Reggero said. “We need to be able to hear these stories, from these people...and in order to have that freedom of speech and that safe space, you [also] have to have [a] listener.”

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Business school association recognizes WFU The Wake Forest School of Business acknowledged for its unique faculty model BY CHRIS CASWELL News Editor caswck14@wfu.edu AACSB International, the global accrediting body and membership association for business schools, recognized the Wake Forest School of Business on Feb. 1 for its innovation and creativity. “It is my pleasure to recognize Wake Forest University School of Business for its role in spearheading ingenuity within the business education landscape,” said Thomas R. Robinson, president and chief executive officer of AACSB International in the Wake Forest press release. “Through our ‘Innovations That Inspire’ recognition, Wake Forest University School of Business stands as a testament to how business schools are driving positive impact within their communities and society at large, through their ground breaking practices and continuous focus on excellence.” Wake Forest was one of 30 member schools that were recognized for their innovation of business education. This recognition was part of AACSB’s centennial anniversary and Visioning Initiative, where it seeks to highlight universities that are particularly innovative in their approach to education and research in business.

A major factor in the university’s recognition was its unique “Faculty Path Model,” a six-part model that allows faculty members to choose from several different career paths. Any professor can have three parts to his or her job: teaching, research and service — such as serving on a committee. Wake Forest’s model makes clear exactly how a faculty member will be evaluated. “The difference in the six paths is that your research and your teaching commitments change,” said Michelle Roehm, vice dean of faculty. “So, as you do more teaching, you’re expected to slightly less research and vice versa. We define that so people can find a combination that fits their talents, interests and passions, etc.” The School of Business’ faculty model is different from those of other universities in that a professor’s role is more clearly defined. “I think we have a more nuanced model,” Roehm said. “I think we have more levels than you would find at most universities, and I think we have things more carefully spelled out in black and white. We have carefully articulated documents that all professors can read and choose what path they’d like to be on.” Most universities have groups of professors that primarily teach and those who primarily do research, but this model spells out the expectations of six possible tracks faculty members may choose from. “I think where it is particularly useful is when professors are reviewed once a year,” Roehm said. “This model makes that very

straight-forward. So, if my particular path says ‘Michelle, you were supposed to have five publications in the last five years or five pieces of research,’ when I come in to the review, it’s probably not going to be a surprise; I either know that I’ve done that or I know that I haven’t done that.” This clarity and transparency does not just maximize existing faculty members’ potential, but it also attracts new, impressive members. “We have, in the past several years, been really successful at bringing some really wonderful professors to campus, and in some cases, luring them away from another

campus where they’ve also been very fulfilled and very successful,” Roehm said. “One of the things I think gives us an edge is that we’re able to spell this out. So, if you come to Wake Forest, here are exactly the expectations that we have for you.” Though many students are not aware of the business school’s unique model, many are aware of its superior faculty. “I do notice a difference in the quality of the professors in the general college and in the school of business,” said junior Matt Giammona. “Maybe it’s something the [undergraduate] college should consider adopting.”

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The business school’s faculty model allows faculty to choose a path that takes advantage of their unique skills and experience.

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Study suggests WFU students work hard A recent study ranks WFU among the universities with the hardest working students BY KRISTEN GUYLER Contributing Writer guylkt15@wfu.edu Wake Forest students are known for their word hard, play hard mentality, indicative of a filled library on weekdays and filled fraternity basements on the weekends. However, a recent study suggests that Wake Forest students work harder than they play. The company, Niche, conducted research on the top 50 universities with the hardest working students. Wake Forest University was ranked 30th. Niche’s rankings were based on criteria such as study habits, office hours, homework and class attendance. These aspects factor into broader research regarding academic rigor and student workload. Each of these facets weighed equally on Niche’s 100-point scale. With a ranking of 30, Wake Forest scored 92.7 on the 100-point scale. These numbers place Wake Forest higher than other universities including Dartmouth, Duke and Georgetown. Wake Forest trails directly behind University of Pennsylvania, which ranked 29th and had a 92.8 score. “Honestly, I’m kind of surprised we are not higher up on the list,” said freshman Caroline Friezo. “Everyone I know and have met seem very dedicated and serious about their school work.” Friezo, like many Wake Forest students, recognizes students’ dedication to their academics. The academic culture revolves around professors challenging their students and students rising to the challenge. “Professors expect a lot from us and it’s hard not to work hard,” Friezo said. “I think school is definitely the top priority of the majority of Wake students.” Sophomore Alex Ziomek also agrees that professors often push students to do their best. “There are no ‘Easy A’ classes here,” Ziomek said. “Every class is meant to challenge you. There’s a reason they call it Work Forest.” It is not only students who acknowledge the academically rigorous environment at

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ǯ ǡ ͷͶͶ ǡ Ϳ͸ǤͽǤ Ǥ Wake Forest, but also the faculty and administration. “I do think a lot of students work hard,” said Christy Buchanan, Dean of Academic Advising. “In my experience as a faculty member, most students attend classes and put forth the effort to do well in classes.” Buchanan provides support to Friezo and Ziomek’s opinions: that the university is deserving of this ranking. “WFU students spend about 30 hours per week in class or doing academic work,” Buchanan said. She, along with other faculty and administrators, believed 30 hours was a reasonable amount of time for students to be doing school work. But it’s important to note that beyond these 30 hours, many students are involved in multiple activities on and off campus — all of which take immense

amount of time. This involvement is what contributes to a well-rounded student. These characteristics and opinions are not represented in the results of Forbes’ annual college ranking where in 2015, Wake Forest was ranked 59th, Dartmouth 14th, Duke 22nd, Georgetown 23rd and UPenn as 12th. As stated, Niche concentrated its research on the academic culture and students of the university. Forbes journalist Caroline Howard states Forbes rankings depend on student satisfaction, post-graduate success, student debt, graduation rate and academic success. Therefore, the difference in rankings is a result of the variables studied. Niche focused specifically on the academic culture while Forbes concentrated on broader research.

However, some believe that though it’s good to learn to work hard, the work itself should be meaningful. “In general, I don’t mind the term ‘Work Forest,’” said Al Rives, an associate teaching professor. “My gut-level response is, ‘what do we need to do to move up in the rankings?’ Being able to work hard is a valuable skill. But these comments need to be tempered by the assertion that the work should be valuable.” In addition to having the work be meaningful, students also voiced concerns about the stigmas that rankings can often create — especially when there are so many variables involved. “I think that it’s difficult to give a number to schools when there are so many factors that go into the equation,” said freshman Katy Kneisel.

Wake In A Week Write Down, I Am an Arab documentary screening Time: Feb. 9, 7:00 p.m. Location: ZSR Auditorium, Room 404 As a part of the Spring 2016 Arab Film Series, sponsored by MESA and Arabic Programs, ZSR will be showing the documentary Write Down, I am an Arab.

Ashes on the Plaza Time: Feb. 10, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Manchester Plaza, between Benson Center and Tribble This event marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of introspection in Christianity. Ashes on the Plaza will offer the imposition of ashes to all who come.

Suicide Prevention Training Time: Feb. 10, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Reynolda Hall, Room 301 The Counseling Center will be leading a training called CampusConnect: A Suicide Prevention Training, for all members of the campus community. Register online at events.wfu.edu.

An Evening with Rahiel Tesfamariam Time: Feb. 4, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Farrell Hall, Broyhill Auditorium Rahiel Tesfarmariam is the founder of Urban Cusp, an online magazine about progressive urban culture. She will be speaking to students on issues of race, gender, activism and faith.

Memorial Service for Jordan Thomas Bayer Time: Feb. 5, 5:30 p.m. Location: Wait Chapel A memorial service for Jordan Thomas Bayer, a member of the class of 2017, will be hosted in Wait Chapel, then followed by a bench dedication ceremony.

Wake Divinity Dialogue Series Opening Dinner

WFUPD Citizens Police Academy Lunch & Learn Series

aWake All Night: aWaketh Thee Knight Time: Feb. 6, 9:00 p.m. - Feb. 7, 1:00 a.m. Location: Benson University Center Student Union invites all students to come out to this semester’s aWake All Night event, themed in Medevial times. There will be games, food and a golden brick hunt.

Judaism 101: Hebrew Alphabet - Hebrew Numerology

Time: Feb. 10, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Reynolda Hall, Heritage Room The WFUPD invites citizens to come learn more about the life of a law enforcement personnel and the associated daily responsibilities. Register online at events.wfu.edu.

Time: Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Wingate Hall, Lower Auditorium In the first event of the dialogue series, community members will be encouraged to openly discuss the diverse aspects of social identity. Time: Feb. 9, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Reynolda Hall, Little Mag Room Special guest Lee Bretan, a Hebrew instructor at Elon University, will be leading this event. Register online at events.wfu.edu.

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>ĞƩĞƌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĚŝƚŽƌ ͮ Changes to SGA

“ Student Government takes steps towards change This year, the Student Government Senate, Executive Board, and I have focused on empowering students and creating a students’ government that is representative of our student body and responsive to your concerns. Student Government has undergone significant change in the past six months. For the first time in SGA history, we reconfigured and expanded the executive board by adding three critical advisory positions in student activism, student engagement and faculty & administrative relations. Chizoba Ukairo, Ann Nguyen and Billy Reilly respectively, have provided perspective from the broader Wake Forest community and have played a significant role in molding the SGA agenda. We also appointed several capable senators from outside of Student Government to enhance our talent pool and diversity in the organization, organized the first Senate-wide SafeZone training of Student Government, started streamlining the student organization charter process, amended all of our governing documents to be gender natural in language, initiated conversations about revamping Benson food vendors in the following school year, and created a Student Innovation Fund which helped fund several grassroots stu-

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they can achieve the change that they seek

needs to begin to play a larger role in working with community partners. In a similar vein, Student Government will be focusing on seeking student input, representing student voice, and working with local partners to involve the Winston-Salem community in the planning and design of the Innovation Quarter, as discussed at the Presidents’ Leadership Conference. Also, we will continue to make explicit attempts to increase diversity in all areas of our organization. While we hope that the democratic process would be enough to develop a truly representative student government, we will persist our efforts to make sure Student Government mirrors the students it wishes to serve and the array of voices we wishes to reflect. In the coming weeks, we will be leading an initiative to redesign the deacon one card to include critical emergency contact information, and we will be enhancing the funding mechanisms and application structure underpinning the Student Innovation Fund in order to continue to fund unchartered organizations and innovative students so that

is driven by you. Our initiatives and objectives are constantly evolving depending on student’s needs, concerns, and visions for Wake Forest. We are charged with representing student voice, and Student Government always has a seat at the table for you.

Our initiatives and objectives are versity and continue to build a relationship in our community. Please do not hesitate to call, email, or stop constantly evolving depending with colleges in our local community. We, too, are members of our local collegiate by my office at any time. As the students’ on student’s needs, concerns, community and our Student Government government of this community, our agenda and visions for Wake Forest.” dent endeavors including Trailblaze and the Students for Liberation food & coat drive. The 2015 Presidents’ Leadership Conference (PLC), held in Asheville, N.C .and attended by President Hatch, Provost Kersh, Vice President Rue, Ed Wilson, 13 faculty members and 30 students, grew significantly in numbers and organizations represented, and explored the notion of change at Wake Forest University — reviewing the change of our community’s past, becoming the change we seek today, and envisioning the change of Wake Forest’s tomorrow. This spring, Student Government is focusing on key initiatives to build relationships with schools in the local community, address mental health through a mental health awareness week in April, expand funding for the Student Innovation Fund, and codify the recent revisions in the Executive Board structure. Next week, Student Government will cohost an executive meeting with the Student

Sincerely, Adam Hammer Student Government President

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Guest Columnist ĮŶůĂŐϭϱΛǁĨƵ͘ĞĚƵ It was never supposed to happen like this. The race for the most important elected office in the world was never supposed to be a competition to decide who has the least amount of credentials for a job that many believe requires extensive experience — above all else. As The Economist remarked in their most recent issue, “the choice was supposed to be between a Bush and a Clinton — more a coronation than an election.” In either case, it would not have been perfect, as the president would be a member of one of the two families who

It wasn’t long ago that Americans laughed boisterously at the idea of any candidate containing the world ‘socialism’ in their platform.” have controlled the White House for 20 of the last 27 years. It would have been distressingly dynastic, mirroring the dreaded monarchy that we fought so hard to disband ourselves from. But at least it would never be the case that boneheaded outsiders would rush upon the scene and upend the electoral process as we know it. But alas, that is exactly what has happened. For the first time in American history, there are two serious candidates for president of the United States from the two major political parties whose calling card has become their unique and unparalleled distance from the political establishment. How convenient, considering both are currently seeking to ensconce themselves in the very same political system that they claim to so vehemently despise. It is truly an astounding phe-

nomenon that both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have become as wildly popular as they have. It wasn’t long ago that Americans laughed boisterously at the idea of any candidate containing the word “socialism” in their platform, and it was just a mere few months ago that news outlets like The Huffington Post were covering Trump’s campaign in the comedy section of their blog. The prospect that campaigns like those of Trump and Sanders could ever gain genuine steam was laughable. But now, Americans are faced with the very real possibility that a populist candidate from either side of the aisle could actually become President, and since that is the case, it is high time for them to take stock of what that actually says about the United States as a country. Never in the history of the United States have two Presidential candidates so ruthlessly preyed on voters’ fears to advance their political agenda. Whether it is Trump’s insistence that we build an enormous wall along the Mexican border to keep out the “rapists,” (more commonly known as illegal immigrants) or Sanders’ assertion that

a few Wall Street bankers are singlehandedly hijacking the economic sector, both men use fear as their principal instrument in their campaigns. But this strategy is not, as some political pundits claim, just worrisome. Rather, the virulent populism that Trump and Sanders espouse is abetting in the demise of the very political system that both are trying so fervently to save. Voters may be tempted to believe that an anti-establishment President is just what this country needs — a fresh start, a clean slate, a departure from the morally bankrupt politicians of today. And all told, they might be right. But Trump’s xenophobic backwardness coupled with Sanders’ pipedream liberalism is not the solution to this country’s woes. More than anything, voters need a candidate who appeals to their hopes, not their fears. Unfortunately enough, the best candidate that the United States has left at this point might just be a member of that old political dynasty that we thought was a relic of the distant past.

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When refusing to pay athletes, NCAA states that they simply want to maintain amateur status in college sports and not compromise the integrity of the game. Is keeping the integrity of the game really the goal for the NCAA or are there other, less righteous incentives for the organization to not pay its athletes? The NCAA is a $10 billion “nonprofit” association. How can such an organization be considered a nonprofit? A recent investigation of stand-out running back Leonard Fournette of Louisiana State University illustrates the absurdity of this nonprofit-making label. Fournette’s family set up an online business, intending to sell their star’s merchandise for profit. Even without evidence of the family making any money, the nonsensical investigation nonetheless began. It would be absurd to ban or suspend Fournette for a violation his family committed, so why would the NCAA back such a fruitless investigation? This situation and other odd investigations organized by the NCAA all share a common goal. This goal is maintaining its status as a “nonprofit” organization. By maintaining this status, the NCAA cannot be subject to monopoly laws, or any other forms of investigation, since they have this title to protect them. Nonprofit, however, does not mean that the industry cannot be profitable. The

-­‐ ǡ Ǥdz NCAA recently signed a contract with CBS sports for $10.8 billion. The chairman of the NCAA made $1.7 million in 2013. Leonard Fournette’s life story makes this investigation upsetting. Fournette lived through Hurricane Katrina in the roughest part of New Orleans. A downtrodden family’s effort to make money was immediately halted by the NCAA. What if Fournette were to have a career-ending injury, stopping any chance to make money in the NFL, after not being allowed to profit on his own last name in college? College athletes are full-time employees for their schools. In the NCAA March Madness tournament, students miss close to a quarter of their spring classes. There has always been the argument that athletes are just students. So why do they miss classes for nationally televised games which bring in revenue? College athletes bring in more than revenue for the school. An example of such an occurrence is the 1982-1983 season of Patrick Ewing. The seven-foot-tall, 240-pound force in the paint was one of the most efficient scoring centers in the history of college basketball. This dominant season for the big man brought attention to his school, Georgetown University, resulting in a 47 percent increase in undergraduate applications, and a 40-point increase in SAT scores. As a result, the university was able to be more selective. Smarter students enrolling in the school greatly helped Georgetown become a top20 school in the country today. This out-

come was a direct result of Patrick Ewing and Georgetown basketball in the 1980s. Though there seems to be ample reasons for why college athletes should be paid, there are an equivalent number of counter arguments against this subjective viewpoint. Some athletes do receive a free education for representing their school athletically. These athletes do not have to pay for books, housing or meal plans. The most serious argument, however, is what structure would be used to pay the athletes? Would bigger schools pay students more

than smaller schools? Would sports considered of greater importance be paid more than other sports? Would the pay be based on the revenue the sports bring in? Should a women’s lacrosse player who sees very little television time be paid the same as a football player playing in a National Championship in front of over 30 million viewers? This ambiguity unfortunately forces even the strongest advocates for paying college players to admit that there are too many gray areas for payment of athletes to ever materialize.

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Guest Columnist ƌŝĚŐďƌϭϱΛǁĨƵ͘ĞĚƵ While I am not an expert on Islam or Christianity, I believe that Radical Islamists, or Jihadists, and a subset of Christians have a lot in common. Rather, I suggest that Islamic believers and Christian believers can be each susceptible to distorted teachings of their faith. Let’s examine the definition of “jihad.” Jihad means to struggle with one’s personal faith.

-­‐ Ǥdz The use of jihad to mean “Holy War” has often been a distortion of the term by radicals who seek political cause. The world media has in turn adopted the word “jihad” as a negative term that has connotations of hate and intolerance. Because of this publicity, extremists groups such as Al Qaeda and ISIS deliberately use the word in their broadcasts. Effectively, the media has created our fear of the word “jihad.” In fact, the term that best describes the agenda of ISIS and Al Qaeda is hirabah, which means “to wage war against God and spread disorder throughout the land.” I propose that the reason radical Islamic

terrorist groups fight “in the name of jihad” is because they have been taught incorrectly about what the term actually means. Those who turn to terrorism probably had an Imam that was either undereducated about the Quran or an Imam who was focused upon gaining political power rather than fostering spiritual maturity. Distortions of faith occur within all religions. There are Christian preachers who misinterpret passages within the Bible for the same reason that Imams misinterpret texts within the Quran. It should be noted that the majority of Imams denounce terrorism. After the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Shaykh Muhammed Sayyid al-Tantawi, Imam of al-Azhar mosque in Cairo, Egypt, said that “attacking innocent people is not courageous; it is stupid and will be punished on the day of judgement. It’s not courageous to attack innocent chil-

dren, women and civilians. It is courageous to protect freedom; it is courageous to defend oneself and not to attack.” As for my Christian faith, radical believers are not a new occurrence. The Crusades and Inquisition are prime examples of how religious intolerance among Christians turned violent. While each person may derive differing personal meaning from religious texts, I do not believe that religious texts outwardly endorse hate or murder. In my point of view, the Bible, Quran, Torah and all other religious literature teach love and acceptance at their core. I view believers of all religions who seek development of their spiritual self as having declared a personal jihad. A jihad in which hate is extinguished. A jihad in which love grows and nurtures the soul. A jihad of enlightenment and peace … peace within and without.

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Kari(ng) about it| Vegetarianism

“ food options is important Having varied Having vegetarian and vegan options is ethically and environmentally valuable

Vegetarians are so tired of salads. It is refreshing to ǡ Ƥ ǡ varied meal every day.” During the first few weeks, I was shocked at how few options were really available. It seemed like no restaurant I ate at was aware that entrees didn’t have to include meat. I was stuck eating side dishes most of the time. Fortunately, many cultures use meat more sparingly than Americans and I was pleased to be able to order plenty of vegetarian meals from Indian, Japanese, Chinese and Mexican restaurants. The worst part was paying for it out of pocket. Over the fall semester, my meal swipes were hardly used after breakfast. Although I could make a salad or a sandwich everyday for lunch and dinner, or maybe go for some cheese pizza, I did not feel like there

Kari Burgess

Guest Columnist burgkm15@wfu.edu

For me, the decision to become a vegetarian was easy. When I put together my personal values, my religious beliefs and my health goals, the logical conclusion seemed to be to cut meat out of my diet. The hardest part was sticking to it. The difficulty didn’t come from food cravings — although I will admit, I sometimes get a hankering for Chick-fil-a — as much as it came from food availability.

were many exciting options on campus for those of us who avoid meat. And even less for vegans, who cannot eat meat, dairy, eggs or honey. When I returned to school this semester, I began to notice a change in the dining options on campus. Every other day, extensive options beyond the normal salad bar are offered. Almost every day, the Pit has a hot entree specifically made for vegetarians and vegans at the “Action Station.” Since returning to campus, I’ve eaten vegan enchiladas, vegetarian tacos, potato aloo, Moroccan curried vegetable stew a and a lot of other good vegetarian food. I realize that this isn’t a big change from before — there have always been a few meatless dishes available daily — but it was definitely noticeable. Before, I felt like my diet was an inconvenience. Now, it seems more like an accommodation the administration of the school is will-

ing to make. More than that, it’s seriously good food. Almost all of my friends are meat-eating, but they go for the vegetarian option, too. Here’s a little-known fact: vegetarians are so tired of salads. It is refreshing to be able to get a hot, filling, varied meal every day. The bottom line is this — over the past few weeks, many vegetarian students on campus have been noticing these little changes. Although they are subtle, they are important. I believe that including vegetarian and vegan options is not only ethically and environmentally friendly, but creates a more inclusive community to vegetarians, vegans, flexitarians and anyone who avoids certain meats for religious reasons, such as eating kosher or halal. With food being such an important part of social life, Wake Forest has made great strides in recognizing that it is important that everyone feels as if they have options.

“ We freshmen need to foster a positive environment Not a Thi(n)gpen Wrong| First-­‐Year Adjustments

Even after a semester of ǡ Ƥ Ǧ need time to get acquainted

Keeping this in mind, I see so much that are our family for the next four The environment that hostility between dorm mates and other months. Wake Forest provides is still students. something we are getting I often recognize the reasoning behind accustomed to everyday.” these developments to be something

more divided as the weeks pass. Gossip is the number one enemy here. But, why is this becoming such an issue a month into the second semester? “Squads are made and dispersed throughout the first year” are some things I hear from upperclassmen, but honestly, I believe this to be the work of a deeper enigma. It all starts with how we treat each other. The environment that Wake Forest provides is still something we are getting accustomed to everyday. A wise professor told me: “It takes your entire freshman year to get used to college.”

Robert Thigpen Guest Columnist thigra15@wfu.edu

As a freshman, I have noticed a lot of first-year relationships going through rough times — especially this semester. The classic game of “he said, she said” is beginning to take it’s toll on the newly established friendships of the first semester. Not only that, but the south campus residence halls are becoming more and

honestly trivial or trifling in nature, but I can’t say the same for the person on the receiving end of the matter. I wonder why this happens to freshmen. Has the stress taken its toll? Is it the pledging? What is happening to the friendships that were brand new only a few months ago? In my opinion, we as freshmen need to take a step back and reevaluate the relationships we’ve fostered so far. College is a place of immense opportunity, but we can’t take advantage of that if we can’t connect with each other. Let’s strive together to pick each other up, instead of being rude to the people

Graphic by Becky Swig/Old Gold & Black

Word on the Quad | Super Bowl 50

What are you doing during the Super Bowl?

“If Babcock is having something I will probably watch it there.” Spencer Sullivan ȋǮͷͿȌ

“Hanging out with friends and watching the game.” ȋǮͷͽȌ

“Faculty Fellows are throwing a “Mocking people who said Cam Newton wouldn’t be successful.” party in Johnson.” ȋǮͷͿȌ ǡ ȋǮͷͿȌ

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Â? ƒ …‘Â?‡„ƒ…Â? ˆ‘” –Š‡ ÂƒÂ‰Â‡Â•ÇĄ –Š‡ ‹”‰‹Â?‹ƒ ƒ˜ƒŽ‹‡”• •–—Â?Â?‡† –Š‡ ‡Â?‘Â? ‡ƒ…‘Â?• ƒ– –Š‡ „—œœ‡” BY  BRANDON  PALMER ’‘”–• †‹–‘” ’ƒŽÂ?Â„Â‘Í™ÍœĚťÂ™ÂˆÂ—Ç¤Â‡Â†Â— There is a delicate balance between fans and athletes at the collegiate level. Often times the students of a university can will a team to victory with their energy and attitude during home games. At the same time, an apathetic fan base can lead to a team that quits on their supporters and themselves. I did not grow up a fan of Wake Forest basketball. I did not experience the thrill of a number one ranking, of Chris Paul leading the team to monumental victories in the Joel nor any of Skip Prosser’s famed tenure as head coach of the Demon Deacons. As the son of two Maryland alumni, my only exposure to the glory days of Wake Forest basketball was when I would root vehemently against them twice every year as a kid. So it is fair to acknowledge that I do not fully understand the dynamic of someone who has been a Wake Forest fan their entire life; however, as someone who has now fully committed themselves to being a Wake Forest fan I have seen an incredible amount of apathy, disinterest and even pure ignorance when it comes to the athletics at this esteemed university over the past two years. However, what occurred on Tuesday night against the Clemson Tigers was a new low for a Wake Forest sporting event. Everything about the game, whether it was the students, fans or actual team on the court was unbelievably disappointing. From the opening tip-off there was absolutely no energy in the building. It was silent, serene and still. The few students who did manage to make the trek from campus seemed more interested in eating the free bacon that was handed out upon entrance than paying any attention to the actual game that was taking place. The atmosphere at the Joel on Tuesday night felt much more like a funeral wake than a Wake Forest basketball game. It is understandable — to some degree — that attendance will dip when a team is struggling or not playing against a very competitive team; however, there is never an excuse for complete apathy. A young, unexperienced team can often look to feed off of the energy of the home crowd. Having a home court advantage is one of the most important things that we, as students, can do to do support and contribute to Wake Forest athletics. As for the actual game on Tuesday night, Wake Forest started off sluggishly, finding themselves facing a nine point deficit only three minutes into the game.

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Adrian  Martino/Old  Gold  &  Black

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Women’s  basketball  team  falls  to  Louisville ‘Â?‡Â?ǯ• „ƒ•Â?‡–„ƒŽŽ Ƥ‰Š–• ÂŠÂƒÂ”Â†ÇĄ „—– –—”Â?‘˜‡”• ’Žƒ“—‡ –Š‡ ‡ƒ…• ĥ –Š‡› ˆƒŽŽ –‘ „‡•– ‘—‹•˜‹ŽŽ‡ ‘Â? –Š‡ ”‘ƒ† Staff  Writer ™ƒŽŽ‡Â?Í™ÍœĚťÂ™ÂˆÂ—Ç¤Â‡Â†Â— The Lady Deacs faced the Louisville Cardinals on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. as the Cardinals kept their perfect ACC re-

cord, defeating the Deacs 78-54 in Louisville, Ky. Wake Forest put up a good fight in the first half, leading throughout a majority of the first two quarters, playing efficient defense. The Deacs had better percentages in total field goals, threepointers, and free throws by the end of the first half. Wake Forest started to fall behind in the third quarter, which is when they committed a majority of their turnovers. The turnovers committed in the third quarter were crucial mistakes that ultimately determined the outcome of the game. Moreover, the Cardinals were able to capitalize on 13 points off turnovers in the third quarter alone. Louisville

also gained momentum in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 points in the paint. Another factor that ultimately led to Wake Forest’s downfall in the second half was players entering foul trouble as Kandice Ball and Ataijah Taylor each played with four fouls down the stretch. Louisville had a deep bench and contained players that were able to contribute to the outcome of the game. In the fourth quarter, the Cardinals had 18 points from bench players alone, while Wake Forest only had 4 total bench

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OGB Centennial Spotlight: Chris Paul BY KYLE TATICH Print Managing Editor tatika14@wfu.edu In celebration of 100 years of the Old Gold & Black and a century of reporting on Wake Forest basketball, there is no better individual to honor than legendary point guard Chris Paul. Paul was destined to be a Demon Deacon, growing up as a child just miles away from the Reynolda Campus at Wake Forest University. He continues to represent everything that Wake Forest stands for, and is carrying on the legacy of Tim Duncan as a great Wake Forest alum in the NBA. On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, OGB staff writer Kirby McMullen had the opportunity to interview Chris Paul after the Clippers played the Hornets in Charlotte, N.C. The following is the conversation he had with him. Q: How did Wake Forest prepare you for your NBA career? A: Man, I was talking about that earlier. Wake prepared me with time management and responsibility. When I was at school, I was a true studentathlete. When you go to Wake, you’re not just going for athletics. It’s a tough academic school, so it just prepared me to work hard. Q: How special was it to play Division I basketball in your hometown? A: It was very special. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. My family got a chance to see me play each day. It was close. Wake Forest, a lot of people don’t know, is a private school, so it’s a select few people who get a chance to go there. Q: What was your single greatest Wake Forest memory?

Ƥ Hometown: Winston-­‐Salem, N.C. Position: Point guard

Accolades Ȉ 9x NBA All-­‐Star (2008-­‐2016) Ȉ 4x All-­‐NBA First Team Ȉ 5x NBA All-­‐Defensive First Team Ȉ NBA Rookie of the Year (2006) Ȉ No. 3 retired by Wake Forest A: That’s a tough one. It felt pretty good, my first ACC game, winning at Carolina. I’m not really sure. I think pre-season conditioning is one of those things that prepared me for life. It was some of the hardest stuff I ever did in my life, so some of my greatest experiences were probably with my teammates and coach Prosser. After Graduating from West Forsyth High School in 2003, and being awarded AP North Carolina High School Player of the Year, Paul traveled a mere 10 miles to begin his career here at Wake Forest. Ranked as the No. 9 high school prospect, Paul made an immediate impact on the late Skip Prosser’s 2003-04 team. Paul started all 31 games of the 2003-04 season and was awarded ACC Rookie of the Year and National Freshman of the Year by multiple organizations. During his rookie season, Paul managed to break five Wake Forest freshman records and tally many other accolades. He set a standard for Wake Forest point guards that has yet to be matched.

Since leaving Wake Forest after the 2004-05 season, Paul has been a dominating force in the National Basketball Association. He has become one of the most popular players in the league, a nine-time NBA all-star and is the lead actor in an extremely prominent advertising campaign with State Farm Insurance. The Old Gold &Black has been extremely privileged to cover Paul from the day he committed to Wake Forest to the day he received his ninth-straight invitation to the NBA all-star game, just a few days ago. From the days of his heroic 18-point, eight-assist and fivesteal performance to lead the Deacs over No. 4 North Carolina in overtime, on the road, to his selection as a consensus firstteam All-American in 2005, the Old Gold &Black has been there for all of these moments and for an innumerable amount of moments in between and into his professional career. Every day Paul makes Wake Forest University proud, and we, the Old Gold & Black, are proud to have had the opportunity to cover his achievements over the years.

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Deac Notes Demon Deacons Tennis Team defeats No. 2 Oklahoma in dominating fashion

Former Demon Deacon great Chris Paul selected to his 9th All-Star game

The No. 10 ranked Demon Deacons Men’s Tennis team is showing that they will be contenders for both the ACC and NCAA championships this spring. The Deacs beat Oklahoma 5-2, and sophomore Skander Mansouri was named the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the week. Mansouri defeated two players ranked in the top 70 nationally, and also won his doubles match over the weekend.

The Wake Forest great was elected to his 9th All Star game this week by the coaches of the NBA’s Western Conference. Although he will not be starting the game, this is yet another testament to the great career that Paul is putting together. He will be the only former Demon Deacon in Toronto this weekend. It will be the first time since 2012 that the Deacs only have one representative in the All Star game.

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Athletic Communications

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Men’s:  •‘Â?„‡” Ď?‹Â?ƒŽ‡ Women’s  Basketball  ‘Â?–‹Â?—‡† ˆ”‘Â? ƒ‰‡ ͡͡

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The Deacs managed to claw themselves back into the game and eventually took a 28-20 lead into the locker room at halftime. The first half of the game was extremely sloppy offensively for both teams, but the Deacs played great defense, holding Clemson to their lowest scoring half of the season. Fueled by the aforementioned disinterest of the students in attendance, the Deacs did not come out ready to play in the second half. After playing so well defensively early in the game, the Deacs immediately gave up an 11 to zero run to begin the second half. The Deacs were never able to respond, and ended up allowing Clemson to score the most points they had in a half all season — 56. It was hard to watch the second half of this game and not think that the team was quitting on themselves. The energy and effort from the Deacs was clearly not their maximum. Because of this, it was painful to watch. The Deacs appeared to be defeated as soon as Clemson began to push back, and the crowd was so uninterested in the game that they didn’t even seem to notice that Wake Forest was no longer winning the game. The last few weeks have been excruciating for fans of Wake Forest basketball, and I cannot imagine what it feels like to be on the team currently. The Deacs have

points. Louisville also shared the ball and played as a cohesive team. The Cardinals finished with 17 total assists while the Deacs only finished with eight. Louisville also had 11 more offensive rebounds than Wake Forest and 24 total second chance points, converting on a majority of the offensive rebounds they obtained. Ariel Stephenson and Amber Campbell led the Deacs with 18 points each. Louisville had four players contribute doubledigit points.

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Mariya Moore led the Cardinals with 26 points and had an outstanding offensive performance, especially in the second half. Louisville only finished with 12 turnovers compared to the Deacs 25. This has been an issue this season for Wake Forest. If the team could get their turnovers under control, they would win more games because most teams convert a significant fraction of their points off of turnovers. Wake Forest will take on the Pittsburgh Panthers on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh is 2-7 in the conference and 10-12 overall.

‹–Š ͜͡ †‘—„Ž‡nj†‘—„Ž‡•ǥ ‡˜‹Â? Š‘Â?ĥ ‹• ƒÂ?‘Â?‰ –Š‡ ǯ• „‡•–Ǥ played the toughest schedule in America and it appears as if it has really worn them out. They fought valiantly in the early part of the season, getting many quality wins; however, after so many close losses, it is not surprising that the team is struggling to stay focused. The schedule gets easier in February, but if Wake Forest does not win a game soon, the 2015-2016 season may be looked at as a step back from last year. This free fall needs to end — seniors Devin Thomas and Codi Miller-McIntyre deserve to go out on a better note than this and the students of Wake Forest University need to show up to the Joel, and at the least, give these two players the proper finale they deserve.

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ACC  Recap:  ƒ” ‡‡Ž• Ď?‹Â?ƒŽŽ› ˆƒŽŽ ‹Â?  nj Šƒ’‡Ž ‹ŽŽ Ž‘•‡• –Š‡‹” Ƥ”•–

conference  game  as  the  Duke  Blue  Devils  continue  to  struggle Staff   Writer mcmukr14@wfu.edu This past week, the ACC saw several intriguing matchups. Because the ACC is consistently viewed as one of the top basketball conferences in the nation, every game has the chance to a battle for 40 minutes. Clemson, who is turning heads by starting 6-2 in conference play, made more strides this week as the Tigers decisively beat Pittsburgh on Wednesday night by a final score of 73-60. The Pittsburgh Panthers came into the game as one of the ACCs most defensively feared teams, but Clemson came out firing on all cylinders. The Tiger’s took a 40-26 lead into halftime. Clemson’s Jared Blossomgame had 22 points while Jordan Roper added 13 points. Michael Young added 25 points for Pittsburgh as their second half comeback attempt fell short. Clemson’s next big game will be next Sunday against No. 25 Notre Dame. One of the most anticipated ACC matchups of this past week pitted No. 11 Virginia against No. 16 Louisville at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville. UVA’s staggering defense set the tone out of the gate as they went into the half 29-14. Nothing changed in the second half as the Cavaliers went on to win convincingly by a final score of 63-47. The ‘Hoos balanced offensive attack was led by Anthony Gill and Malcolm Brogdon who each scored 13 points. Virginia looks forward to traveling to Pittsburgh on Sunday while Louisville is set to host North Carolina on Monday night. The conference upset of the week took place on Saturday in Raleigh as N.C. State knocked off No. 15 Miami. The Wolfpack started the game knocking down shots and never

looked back. The Pack took a five point lead into the half and extended that throughout the second half, ultimately out-scoring the Hurricanes by a final score of 85-69. N.C. State was led by all-ACC guard Anthony ‘Cat’ Barber who dropped an impressive 30 points. Barber’s performance was supplemented by a 19-point performance from Malik Abdul Abu. The Hurricanes, who are still in prime position to make a deep run into March, look to bounce back against No. 25 Notre Dame on Wednesday in Miami. The N.C. State Wolfpack look to build off of their momentum gained against Miami. They head into this next week with tough road games as they prepare to take on Florida State in Tallahassee

and then make the 25 mile drive to Durham to take on the Duke Blue Devils on Thursday. As we head into the last month of regular season conference play, we start to look forward to the 2016 ACC Tournament in Washington D.C. and the NCAA Tournament. I expect North Carolina to take the ACC Tournament title — but not without trouble — as this year’s conference tournament will offer some great basketball. I see nine ACC teams ultimately making the 2016 NCAA Tournament, which would be a tremendous showing of depth for one of the best basketball conferences in the nation. The next few months should be filled with nightly excitement in the ACC.

Hector  Gabino/El  Nuevo  Herald/TNS

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ϐ Cam Newton will look to earn both regular season and Super Bowl MVP honors

offense, will look to their defensive game to stop Manning and the surging Denver Broncos. With two powerful defenses and offenses, this will be a great game. I expect both teams to score early and often, leaving the game in the hands of the defenses. The Broncos and the Panthers represent two very different styles of football and personalities. Manning, known as “the sheriff,” has long been considered one of the greatest minds the game has ever seen. Even as his physical skills have started to decrease, Manning’s mind alone, and ability to change plays at the line of scrimmage, has kept him from losing his position as starter. Newton, on the other hand, is very much a new age quarterback. His raw talent, athleticism, ability to read defenses and charisma have led the Panthers to one of the best seasons in the history of the National Football League. Newton will likely be awarded the MVP award later in the week, and deservedly so. Without Newton’s heroics throughout the season it is unlikely that the Panthers would be in the position they currently are. The Panthers themselves have really taken on Newton’s upbeat, and fun-loving personality. They have been seen dancing and dabbing throughout the season. During the Super Bowl media day on Monday, the Panthers were loose, joking and laughing throughout the entire process. It will be interesting to see how this relaxed style will translate to the game on Sunday. While they have had amazing success so far this season, they are a very young and inexperienced team and it will be interesting to see how they respond to the bright lights of the Super Bowl.

BY ZACH SEARLE Staff Writer searzf14@wfu.edu Levis Stadium, home of the 49ers will be the site for Super Bowl 50 which will take place this Sunday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m. The Carolina Panthers will play in their second Super Bowl in franchise history following a defeat by the New England Patriots in 2003. The Denver Broncos, on the other hand will advance to their eighth Super Bowl with a chance to secure their third win. With two of the best defenses in the NFL, the teams will have to look to their offense to ultimately win the game. In a game that could be Peyton Manning’s last, he looks to continue and build on his stellar performance that he had against the New England Patriots last week in the AFC Championship. Though Peyton Manning put up impressive numbers, he could not crack the Patriots defense in the final quarter. Look for him to come out strong and target veterans like wide receiver Demaryius Thomas down the sideline. Don’t expect many throws to the middle of the field as Carolina’s Luke Kuechly will lock that piece down. On the other side of the ball, Carolina’s offensive line needs to give Cam Newton time to run his offense. New England had a terrible time in attempting to stop Denver’s pass rush as Brady was knocked down over 20 times. Carolina, who statistically has the better

The Panthers may seem calm and relaxed, but once the actual game begins it may be a very different story. Regardless of the outcome, fans will likely be treated to an extremely entertaining game. The Broncos, while they may be huge underdogs, have an amazing defense and one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He may not be having the best season of his career, in fact, it’s likely his worst, but Peyton is going to put the

Broncos in every scenario possible to win Super Bowl 50 on Sunday. If the Broncos do lose the game on Sunday it will not be because of Peyton Manning. My prediction is that Carolina will win its first Super Bowl in franchise history by the score of 31-20 and Cam Newton will win Super Bowl MVP. Be sure to watch the action unfold with many new commercials with a Coldplay and Beyonce halftime show on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

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SUPER BOWL 50 ADVANTAGES AND PREDICTIONS

Advantages:

Carolina vs. Denver

Staff Predictions:

Quarterback — Edge: Carolina Panthers

Coaching — Edge: Even

Kyle Tatich — Carolina Panthers, 37-20

Running Back — Edge: Carolina Panthers

Secondary — Edge: Denver Broncos

Wide Receiver — Edge: Denver Broncos

Linebackers — Edge: Carolina Panthers

Offensive Line — Edge: Carolina Panthers

Defensive Line — Edge: Carolina Panthers

Special Teams — Edge: Denver Broncos

Intangibles — Edge: Denver Broncos

{BY THE NUMBERS} players added to the De22 New amon Deacon football team. rated kicker, Dom Maggio, 5 Star will join the team this spring. recruits will be joining the 19 3-star team this coming fall. school seniors signed 16 High their NLI on Wednesday.

{DEAC OF THE WEEK}

Brandon Palmer — Denver Broncos, 23-20 Zach Searle — Carolina Panthers, 31-20 Kirby McMullen — Denver Broncos, 38-34

{DEACON TWEET}

Rated as one of the top point guards in the class of 2015, Bryant Crawford has brought talented youth to the starting lineup for the Wake Forest basketball team. During his Rookie year, Crawford has started every game thus far and averaged 13.5 points per game. This past Tuesday, Crawford led the Deacs with 13 points, marking his fifth-straight game in double figures. The Deacs take on Florida State this Saturday at noon in the Joel.

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Explore Student Art at the START Gallery The exhibit in Reynolda Village features the work created by students enrolled in painting courses BY ERIN PATTERSON Senior Writer pattee12@wfu.edu The current exhibit at the START Gallery over in Reynolda Village appears, at first glance, to be like most other art exhibits: sparse walls splotched with colorful, abstract paintings. A closer look, however, reveals something quite different. Not only were all of the paintings done by students last semester, but they were also all done with creative materials. The usual oil paint on canvas doesn’t appear in this exhibit. Instead, you find oil paint on plywood or sheets of metal or authentic animal pelts. That START Gallery, a Wake Forest University initiative, presents 12 to 15 exhibitions each year, all of which feature art by Wake Forest undergraduate students or alumni. The gallery’s mission is to give students the opportunity to experience the visual arts market, whether that be through featuring their art or giving them a role in the curating and presentation of the exhibits.

Davis has two paintings in the exhibit – both gentle swirls of oil paint on plywood. In one, she let the knots of the wood help determine her piece, with blues, greens and yellows moving around them. Erin Tapp also created an abstract painting, although hers is much louder. Structured by thick, graffiti-inspired lines, Tapp painted her piece, “Roswell Summers,” with oil paint, oil sticks and spray paint. Sarah Lewiecki incorporated fur into each of her pieces. In a series of paintings – “Decay 1,” “Decay 2,” “Mask 1” and “Mask 2” – Lewiecki painted various representations of women’s bodies on authentic animal pelts, which inevitably evokes the ideas of objectification. In Lewiecki’s other piece, “Blind,” two dozen or so eyes peer out from rivers of color, interspersed with tufts of animal fur. Not all the pieces are abstract, however. Yolanda Qiu’s piece, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” is impressionistic, with soft orbs of yellow light illuminating a young boy and girl in a forest. Aaron Lee’s piece, “Link 010010,” isn’t even on what you would typically think of as a canvas. Instead, painted chaotic splotches of color on six plates of glass, one of which is ordered by lines reminiscent of the inner workings of a computer. For Tracy Pu’s two pieces, “Circulatory System” and Respiratory System,” she worked with oil paint on copper. In certain places, she oxidized the copper to create a striking teal color that burst through her murky reds and browns that represent the two most important systems in our bodies. Each student brought his or her own experiences and personalities to their work. Each student worked with different materials, different canvases and different processes. In spite of this vast disparity, however, all the pieces harmonize surprisingly well in the gallery.

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“The show manages to unify the collective pieces while simultaneously highlighting everyone’s unique artistic personalities and styles,” Davis said. For many of the students in Laughlin’s class, this was the first time that their work had been shown in an exhibit. “This is the first time my work has been displayed in the START gallery,” Davis said. “It was really exciting to see the work hung professionally in a gallery space that’s open to public viewing.”

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The current exhibit, called “Material Possibilities,” is comprised of work done by students in professor Page Laughlin’s Painting II/III class last semester. “Because it was an advanced class, we didn’t have to go through the basics again,” said Lane Davis, a student in the class and an artist featured in the exhibit. “Instead, Page really encouraged us to experiment with alternative material and processes.” The students presented their ideas to the class, and then Laughlin helped them develop and implement those ideas. Ultimately, though, Laughlin gave her students free reign over their projects. “We had a lot of freedom with it,” Davis said. “We could choose what materials we wanted to use, how big we wanted it to be, everything.” Because the students had the freedom to experiment, all of the paintings are different and unique to the student.

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Book Review | The Time Traveler’s Wife

Romance novel hooks readers In The Time Traveler’s Wife, true love proves itself to be an inescapable force BY MARY CATEN CORDES Staff Writer cordmc14@wfu.edu Over Christmas Break I was struck with the desire to read all the books that accompany my favorite movies (going by the assumption that all books are better than movies). This list includes The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffeneger. This timeless (pun intended) story tells of the lives of Henry and Clare, two star-crossed lovers whose love is destined to vault all obstacles. The book is told from both the perspectives of Henry and Clare, and each chapter provides the ages of each of them during that time. The story is told chronologically from Clare’s perspective, starting when they meet in both of their present time periods. Henry is a time traveler and has been since the age of five. His time traveling is uncontrollable, and usually takes him to a place in the past that will effect his life in the future. When Henry time travels, he appears with nothing — no clothes, no phone and no idea where he is and in what time he’s

appeared. Through his time travel, Henry encounters the child version of his Clare, and from that moment on, Clare is destined to fall in love with Henry. When Henry is a middle-aged man, he comes to visit Clare throughout her childhood. She has her first kiss with Henry, and she loses her virginity to him on her 18th birthday. She falls more in love with Henry as she grows. For her, he becomes the older, wiser and more caring man that she waits for in the field behind her house. When she finally meets Henry in his present time period, the couple’s story begins. Their lives become intertwined in a way that is inescapable and irrevocable. Audrey Niffenegger creates a very benign

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kind of magic, and because Henry is able to travel not only to the past, but also to the future, Clare is able to experience time with certainty. Henry uses his time travel into the future to buy a winning lottery ticket, choose his future house and — most importantly — give Clare certainty that they will have a child. This gives the novel a semi-religious tone, as it eludes that time cannot be changed and everything is already mapped out. Henry is even able to travel beyond his own death in order to visit his daughter and Clare. These sentimental moments give the story an eerie spirituality. Additionally, Niffenegger ingeniously and ironically contrasts each characters’ love story with the other — which are quite different in the other person’s perspective. The readers are able to completely see into the minds and hearts of both Clare and Henry, and we are able to see how each character responds differently to the same story. What I love most about the novel, is its ability to reveal and remind us as the reader that no matter what time has in store for us, or whatever obstacles we face, love and loyalty triumph over all. Though the ending is far from happy, I was given satisfaction that Henry and Clare’s love story had run its course. As the romantic that I persist to be, The Time Traveler’s Wife left me with this: that love really can win in the end.

Concert Review | Guster

Guster performs at Ziggy’s The alternative rock band makes their fourth visit to Ziggy’s in Winston-­‐Salem BY JI WANG Contributing Writer wanw215@wfu.edu Alternative rock band Guster performed to a huge crowd at Ziggy’s on Jan. 26. With remarkable versatility and quirkiness, each member showcased their incredible musical talent, switching positions constantly during the show. They utilized the sounds of various instruments like the banjo, trumpet and ukulele. Usually these instruments aren’t associated with rock groups, but the band is so skillful it didn’t sound gaudy and awkward. Although Guster’s instrumentation may catch first-time listeners off-guard, it is a huge example of their eccentricity. During the encore, Ryan Miller picked up a dreadfully off-key guitar that had been hung on the walls as decor. Then, Miller, one of the two lead vocalists, came up with the idea to improvise with the untuned guitar. The guitar, Miller’s voice and the masterful beats created by drummer Brian Rosenworcel all harmonized beautifully. At that point, the “vibe” in the room changed from that of a rock n’ roll con-

cert to a heavy metal concert, with Ryan screaming: “Budweiser! It’s a beer!” Some audience members were left cringing while others filled the room with laughter and applause. Without a doubt, this was one of the most memorable concert moments for me. Along with the untuned guitar, Guster also used of other aspects of Ziggy’s decor. Hanging on the roof was a giant silver disco ball, which reflected a white polkadot pattern everywhere. The polka-dots came to the forefront when Guster played “This Could Be All Yours,” as they created a dreamy atmosphere that blended well with the fragmented lyrics. I felt as though I was back in one of my childhood dreams. The way Guster created the atmosphere in the venue shows the attention to detail that they put into each and every performance. Guster’s show at Ziggy’s marks their fourth appearance at the venue since they first visited Winston-Salem in 1998. They are a Boston-based band started in the 90s, but trust me they are not a 90s band. If this number says anything about them, it should attest to their years of touring experience. The show was full of surprises. In addition to the light-hearted Budweiser piece, Ryan Miller engaged the audience throughout. At one point, he remarked on the floating

particles made visible by the lighting, and gave a random fun fact about how 90 percent of dust is consisted of human skin. Overall, I would say that Guster’s performance at Ziggy’s was delightful.

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Movie  Review  |  The  Hateful  Eight

New  Tarantino  film  captures  audiences The  Hateful  Eight  ,  provides  classic  Tarantino  violence  and  storytelling  with  the  addition  of  a  Western  movie  setting BY  RYAN  GRADY Contributing  Writer gradr15@wfu.edu Quentin Tarantino’s eighth film, The Hateful Eight, features all the action and gore that has surfaced as a defining feature of his movies. As a western whodunit set not long after the civil war, Tarantino fleshes out characters in his classic fashion. The plot follows eight characters — as the name suggests — who are forced to find refuge together during a blizzard. Two bounty hunters, played by Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell, aim to bring a criminal to a nearby town in order to hang him and they suspect that someone among them is set on freeing their prisoner. The longer the characters are together, the more the tension grows — eventually leading up to a scene of almost “cartoonish� violence. For those who have come to love the exuberant amount of violence that Tarantino fills his narratives with, you won’t be disappointed. The most noticeable difference in this film, compared to his others, is his use of suspense. Tarantino uses almost half of the film to develop his characters and create conflict. The movie includes an intermission, and some may be distressed to find that there is nearly no action until the film resumes after the break. The director then shows off his understanding of casual conversations, with each character having his own quirks and constantly taking jabs at one another.

There is no shortage of humor as the characters show their mistrust. Cinematically the feature is beautiful, as it presents a vast winter landscape in 70mm film. Long shots of the wintry setting, constant howling of wind and the multi-layered en-

sembles of the characters give the audience the feeling of being stuck in a snowstorm. Tarantino also nails the acoustics of a winter landscape, which has a peaceful quietness. All this time in the snow makes the arrival to the haberdashery where they find shelter so much sweeter. The cozy cabin interior makes the viewers feel right at home, which is much needed for a film of this length. As we continue to learn more about each character we try to guess which one is the villain. Everyone gives their own background with no one to support their claims, and new information continues to change how we see each character. Tarantino also sprinkles in shots of sabotage where the perpetrator’s face is hidden, leading to an analysis of where in the room it happened and what the person’s hand look like. As everyone begins to finalize their opinion of who the liar is the film stops for intermission. This leaves the audience free to share their theories. This is the genius of Tarantino’s use of a break, because it allows the viewers to take sides and get emotionally invested in the film. Upon return we finally get to see some action. After making us wait perhaps too long for the climax, Tarantino delivers with one of his most violent scenes yet. Power shifts from character to character, and in the end everything is tied up not so nicely. Though I felt some action was needed in earlier parts of the film, I left the theater absolutely thrilled with what I saw. The only flaw is the length of the buildup, which may not resonate with today’s instant-gratification culture. The movie is everything you’d expect from the director, and for Photo  courtesy  of  IMDb.com that reason I give it four stars out of five. Tarantino wonDirector  Quentin  Tarantino  releases  his  eighth  derfully brings together action, western and mystery to a ƤŽÂ?ÇĄ •–ƒ””‹Â?‰ ƒÂ?—‡Ž Ǥ ƒ…Â?•‘Â? ƒÂ?† —”– —••‡ŽŽǤ modern audience.

Health  Column  |  Healthier  Horizons

Eat  cleaner  to  get  ready  for  Spring  Break

Good  nutritional  practices  are  better  than  diets   when  it  comes  to  looking  good  and  being  healthier  during   the  months  ahead   Staff  Writer kochvr12@wfu.edu Now that it is February, everyone knows Spring Break is right around the corner. The gym seems to be more packed than ever, and people are attempting to change up their daily slice of pizza for a salad. However, there is a lot more one can do to make the most of their time in order to get “spring break ready,� starting with building some good habits My first tip is to stop eating processed foods. A lot of processed foods lack nutritional value, and most of them are filled with empty calories. Instead of a Lean Cuisine meal, try buying yourself some fresh veggies and protein, like chicken. Stick to cooking with olive oil and fresh seasonings. In addition to staying away from bad preservatives and additives, eating wholesome, fresh food allows you to keep your sodium levels down. Most people tend to check labels for calories, carbs and fat, but I challenge you to start to prioritize keeping track of your sodium. If you eat fresh food, you should be able to stay under 2,400 mg (the value recommended by the American Heart Association). To put this in perspective, one teaspoon of salt has 2,300 mg of sodium.

It is so easy to consume excessive sodium if you eat food like crackers, pre-seasoned chicken and bread. Aside from it being bad for your heart and blood pressure, sodium makes you drink more water, and retain it. So, even if you are working your butt off in the gym, racking up the sodium with all of your meals will make you struggle to obtain a nice lean physique. My second tip is to start mixing cardio with weights. Many people will step on the treadmill and elliptical for an hour or more, several days a week, hoping this will fend off the bad eating choices of the weekend. However, this is not the best way to go about getting in shape, nor is it the most effective. To burn fat, one must lift weights. Lifting weights allows people to burn fat and replace it with muscle. This will leave you feeling more energetic, strong and feeling better about your body. Also, the more muscle you have on your body instead of fat, the more calories you burn while sedentary. This allows you to indulge once in a while without having it throw your system out of whack. My third and final tip concerns drinking — and not just alcohol. This is another common area of diet that most people do not consider when trying to make healthier choices. Most drinks, aside from water, are loaded up with sugar and carbs — but not the good kind. Most drinks are filled with these empty calories, which backs your system up with awful preservatives, dyes and other undesirable ingredients. Start replacing most — if not all — drinks with water. The difference is amazing. Water is also crucial for flushing toxins out of your body and helping your muscles regenerate after those hard workouts at the gym. These are three small adjustments that can make a huge difference in your daily life. Though you might adopt these in order to prepare for spring break, try utilizing them year-

round to obtain an overall healthier lifestyle. Clean eating and the right balance of exercise and water are total game changers.

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Travel  Column  |  Edinburgh,  Scotland

Past  meets  present  in  Edinburgh The  Scottish  royal  city  is  home  to  historic  venues  within  a  modern  metropolis BY  GRACE  YOUNG Staff  Writer youngc13@wfu.edu There are few cities that make the compromise between being a historic old capital versus an energized modern city work as well as Edinburgh, Scotland. The Scottish royal city is a scenic, four-hour train ride from London, and is absolutely worth a weekend trip. Here are just a few of the many things to do while in “Embra,� as some locals call it. Where to stay: If you’re traveling by yourself or with some friends, I’d highly recommend The Baxter Hostel. It’s well-priced, clean, surprisingly comfortable and caters to wandering students. They also provide free breakfast and wifi, along with an open kitchen if you’re feeling like trying to make your own haggis — which I do not recommend trying. Regardless of where you stay, there are some sights in Edinburgh that are essential to the Edinburgh experience. The most obvious, of course, is Edinburgh Castle. Located at the top of the Royal Mile — also called High Street — Edinburgh Castle commands a spectacular view of the entire city and has some great exhibits on the his-

tory of the city. Unfortunately, they don’t offer student prices on tickets, so visiting the castle will cost you around ÂŁ16.50. But as I said, it is well worth it. Once you finish touring the castle, wander down the Royal Mile, which today is filled with pubs, tourist shops where you can buy anything and everything “Scotlandâ€? and the odd museum closer to the castle, but further down, it becomes a bit more modern and less touristy. At the other end of the Royal Mile is the fairly modern Holyrood Palace. Again, a must-see, especially for fans of the British monarchy. The palace houses various exhibits on more recent Scottish history, especially as it relates to the royals. If you’re anything like me—by which I mean incredibly lazy, even in such a wonderful city — the hop-on, hop-off bus tours will be your best friends once you’ve finished tackling the Royal Mile. Different routes take different amounts of time, but in general, a full tour of the Old Town and the New Town take around two hours. However, the whole point of these tours is that you can get on and off at any point with a valid ticket, and they also provide pretty decent audio guides. I mention this mainly because Edinburgh has so many sights to see, and these tours will make things much easier for any tourist. Scotland is, surprisingly, an up-andcoming fashion center, and nowhere in its capital is this more evident than on Princes Street in the New Town.

If you’re tired of looking at a bunch of old stuff and tourist shops, take a stroll, starting at the Sir Walter Scott memorial, which guards Waverley Bridge and Waverley Station, and ending whenever you feel like stopping since there are many good restaurants and pubs along this bustling road. For a great view of Edinburgh Castle at night, stand next to the statue of Thomas Guthrie as you walk towards the Caledonian Waldorf Astoria Hotel. There are two restaurants that absolutely cannot be missed while you’re in Edin-

burgh: The Elephant House, a tea and coffee shop famous for being “the birthplace of Harry Potter,� and The Last Drop, a historic — albeit dark — pub in the Grassmarket below Edinburgh Castle. Both serve wonderful food amidst unique atmospheres that are quintessentially Scottish. Edinburgh is filled with a lot of little side streets, closes, nooks and crannies, making it great for people who love to explore and get lost, but it has something to offer for everyone.

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Best Brunch Spots BY LAUREN DARNIS Staff Writer darnla12@wfu.edu

Follow this guide to the hottest brunch spots in town

Winston-Salem is home to a number of neat places to grab a Saturday or Sunday brunch. These restaurants are all around — from Stratford Road to downtown on Trade Street or Fourth Street. Whenever you are looking for a delicious spot to soothe your weekend appetite, check out these nine spots and what students around the Wake Forest campus have to say about them. Five Points One of my favorite places for brunch is Five Points on South Stratford Road. The atmosphere is inviting, but not too warm. It has an upscale diner appeal to it and the employees are so friendly. I ordered a goat cheese quiche and coffee, and some of my friends ordered the breakfast burger that came with a poached egg or avocado. The most notorious food choice is the truffle fries. Along with all of our food, the waiter brought out some deep-fried bread coated in cinnamon. If you love intense and filling flavors, Five Points is for you. With deals and brunch and drink specials, you can’t go wrong. Sophomore Jen Capone from Charlotte, N.C., loves the brunch there. “They have amazing, strawberry French toast and the service was awesome,” Capone said.

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The Famous Toastery The Famous Toastery is located on Trade Street in downtown Winston-Salem and receives great reviews. Senior Brooke Lucas, from Annapolis, Md., boasts about their brunch. “They bring out this amazing cornbread to start and I had the special ‘huevos rancheros’ last time and loved it,” Lucas said. “The atmosphere is great (especially downstairs), and it looks cool yet still feels cozy like a living room. The staff is super friendly. I had an amazing breakfast burrito once when I was there. Look up ‘sunrise burrito’ and all the benedicts on the menu, they always look and sound great.”

Senior Dean Furst from Washington D.C. boasts about the excellence of Sweet Potatoes. “It’s small, quaint and not very well known by Wake Forest students. They specialize in southern breakfast food, which is exactly what everyone wants as brunch,” said Furst. River Birch Lodge Another hot spot is the River Birch Lodge, located on Robinhood Road. With its diverse menu, great service and some mean classics such as eggs benedict and bacon, the brunch experience never fails to satisfy.

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Mary’s Gourmet Diner Mary’s Gourmet Diner, on Trade Street, receives a lot of glowing reviews from Wake Forest students. Senior Tommy Super from Bethesda, Md. said, “I’m not much of a brunch guy, but I like Mary’s because it has a cool patio and I like their sandwiches a lot and it feels very Winston-Salem to me.” “And by ‘very Winston-Salem,’ I mean that it’s gritty, a tad ‘artsy’ and spontaneously really good like it’s just a random brick building that hits you out of nowhere when you walk in. I think all good things in Winston-Salem are like that, they kind of take you by surprise because the city is still up and coming,” Super said. Senior Ashley Hamati from Jonesborough, Tenn., loves Mary’s Gourmet Diner for a variety of reasons. “For one, I love that they play with flavors that are in season, since one time in October, they had this incredible salted caramel apple French toast. Secondly, I appreciate the restaurant’s flexibility with dietary restrictions and preferences. Although I have no restrictions myself, it has helped expand my food repertoire and has brought me to try some amazing vegan and vegetarian dishes. Their tempeh burrito is one of my favorite items on the menu! Lastly, I really like the ‘vibe’: it feels like you’re going home and chatting with a long lost friend,” Hamati said. “If you go often enough — despite the painfully long waits on the weekends — the waiters and waitresses will remember your usual orders and always do their best to make you feel satisfied with their charisma and kindness. It’s as though you took the Trader Joe’s employees and had them serve you food instead. The people are absolutely wonderful,” Hamati said. Sweet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes, hidden on Trade Street, offers some delicious soul food, including the sweet potato-themed breakfast dishes.

The Porch The Porch Kitchen and Cantina, known for its delicious Tacos and Margaritas, serves a delicious Tex-Mex brunch variety with most items priced around $10. Located on Mill Works St., the Porch offers a delicious Bloody Mary and a flavorful breakfast bowl. Milner’s Milner’s American Southern cuisine makes a great upscale-casual environment for brunch. Located on South Stratford Road, it is not a far drive to get some delicious crab cakes. Camino and Atelier If you’re looking for more of a bakery scene for your brunch, check out Camino Bakery on Fourth Street and Atelier on Trade Street next to Sweet Potatoes. The rich local Krankies coffee at Caminos and French-influenced baked goods at Atelier can satisfy any foodie for brunch. “And if all else fails, and your bank account is empty, you can always hit up the Pit on campus for brunch and the blue PowerAde,” said senior Eric Sandrib.

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