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University continues plans for overhaul of student housing v New apartments to be built near Millbrook; tentative schedule laid out for replacing old freshman dorms By Kristin McGrath Senior News Editor Over approximately the next six years, student housing on campus will undergo a major overhaul, with the traditional freshman “shoebox” dorms being replaced by new buildings on the South 40 and new apartments in the North Side housing area. Construction on the new apartments, which will be built east of the Village, near the Millbrook apartments, is slated to begin this spring or early summer, according to Dean of Students Justin Carroll. The construction will last between 12-15 months, and is expected to be completed by fall 2007. Students’ preferences have been taken into account in planning the new apartment buildings, according to Carroll, who frequently meets with the Residential Student Advisory Board, a committee of students that communicates

with the University about Residential Life matters. “We know from student feedback that students want to live on campus in apartmentstyle housing,” said Carroll. “By adding more apartment living, that’s something we always hope to offer.” The new apartments will provide about 280 additional beds and will likely have fourperson units with single bedrooms. Each unit will have a kitchen, a living room and possibly two bathrooms. Although including several two-, three- and five-person units is under consideration, Residential Life is trying to steer away from the larger six-, seven- and eight-person units in Millbrook. “We feel based on experience that if we’re really trying to convince upperclassmen, and our goal is to have juniors and seniors live there, smaller units are more popular,” said Carroll. “The smaller units usually go fi rst in Millbrook.” Sophomore Miriam Trup-

pin-Brown believes that these new apartments will be beneficial. “I think people seem to think that the only way you can live on campus is to live in the Village or on the 40,” said Truppin-Brown. “An alternative is Millbrook. In Millbrook you get the benefits of living on campus but in a more independent living situation. I would think students would want [the new buildings] because competition for housing is fierce. Any opportunity that allows people to get the housing they want is a good thing. If I weren’t going abroad I might consider living there.” The new apartments would play an important role in meeting the demand for housing as the freshmen dorms on the South 40 are torn down. “For upperclassmen, we can shift them to new apartment areas, and then the following year, take down one or possibly two buildings [on the South 40] at one time and be more aggressive about com-

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The construction of the new Liggett dorm continues on the site of what used to be old Koenig. The University has announced a six-year plan for construction of new dorms on the South 40. pleting construction there,” said Carroll. A tentative plan has been proposed for the destruction and replacement of the freshman dorms that will remain after Liggett has been torn down this summer. The schedule for destruction, which is subject to change, would begin with Beaumont

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in fall 2007, followed by Lee, Umrath and Rubelmann in fall 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively, said Jim Severine, associate director and manager of building services for Residential Life. By fall 2011, all of these dormitories would be replaced.

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Reading series gives writers an audience By Josh Hantz

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Poetry reading has moved beyond classrooms and coffee bars, thanks to the Satellite Reading Series, a new three-week session featuring graduate students’ work in Washington University’s Writing Program. Founded by Administrative Assistant to the Writing Program David Schuman and Writer-in-Residence Melanie Fallon, the Series is held in Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts and showcases the writing of students getting their master of fine arts degrees in creative writing. This chance for writers to present their work is not always available and is one of the reasons it was started. “As writers, you basically have two opportunities to present your work—publish

it or read it,” said Schuman. “The advantage of this is that you get out there and see people’s reactions to the work.” Fallon wanted to make sure these opportunities were worthwhile but not too overwhelming. “I wanted to keep it light and casual and fun,” she said. The Series kicked off Saturday with the work of Schuman and Kent Shaw, a lecturer in English at the University. The event was deemed a success, with more than 50 people attending. “It was far better than anything I could have expected it to be,” said Fallon. “After it was over, David and I kept slapping each other on the back.” But before the event, Fal-

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WU scientists to analyze NASA comet dust By Troy Rumans Staff Reporter Washington University researchers will be among the first to see stardust taken directly from a comet as part of NASA’s Stardust mission. The unmanned probe returned to Earth Jan. 15 after a successful rendezvous with Comet Wild 2 (pronounced “Vild Two”). During the encounter, the Stardust probe collected samples of interstellar dust from the comet’s tail. Frank Stadermann, who witnessed the opening of the capsule at the Johnson Space Center, leads the group of University researchers on this project. “This is the first time since Apollo 17 that NASA has brought any samples back from any extraterrestrial body from our solar system,” said Stadermann. “This is the first time since 1972 that we can take some samples from an extraterrestrial body.” The source of the particles is particularly special. “Since it’s from a comet it’s very interesting, as it is some of the most primitive material in our solar system,” said Stadermann. Stadermann will be utiliz-

ing the NanoSIMS instrument, a device on the cutting edge of research technology, to delve deep into the particles. “Basically, we have a special resolution that is much higher and can analyze much more about the particle. We can actually find grains older than the comet and the solar system,” said Stadermann. “Our instrument will be able…to find small subcomponents that are actually stardust in the truest meaning of the word.” Though no students will be taking part in this aspect of research, Stadermann noted that they are working closely with graduate students to interpret the data they collect from the stardust. Two other groups from the University will also be receiving stardust from the mission. The first, headed by Dr. Alex Meshik and Professor Charles Hohenberg of the physics department, will study noble gases of the particles in hopes of seeing to what extent comets have contributed to the noble gasses of the Earth. Meshik and Hohenberg expect to receive their sample in the coming year. “What we’re doing presently, we are getting data from a sister

mission for the Stardust mission called Genesis. For Genesis, we are making measurements now,” said Meshik. The final researcher from the University to be receiving samples is Brigitte Wopenka, a senior researcher in the earth and planetary sciences department. “The University has a long history of analyzing stardust,” said Wopenka. “I analyzed, more than 20 years ago, stardust samples. Many years ago stardust was collected by U-2 airplanes in the solar system, taken to NASA, and sent to Wash. U. to analyze these particles. I was one of those people.” Wopenka will be working to determine the mineralogical composition of the stardust. Her extensive expertise led to her being chosen as one of the preliminary researchers. “I do that involvement with stardust because I was personally asked because of my 20 years of experience,” said Wopenka. A total of 50 researchers will receive samples from the mission as a preliminary examination team. “Our department is one of the top departments when it comes to planetary sciences,” said Wopenka. “As a matter of fact, most

Conference highlights influential area music group from the ‘60s

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Scientist Masayuki Yamamoto prepares to document the re-entry of the Stardust capsule as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere on Jan. 15. Washington University researchers will be some of the first to be able to analyze the space dust gathered by the mission. of this research is related not to the earth, but to other planets. That’s the main thing which this department is focused on. And so NASA is obviously a big player and has supported many of my colleagues for many, many years.” The recent Stardust mission comes at a time when unmanned missions to space may be coming to an end. The Bush

administration has been arguing for more manned missions to space in lieu of work like the Stardust mission. As a result, much of the funding for such missions will most likely shift to manned work. “My major issue is that there would be more funding altogether,” said Wopenka. “There’s not enough funding as it is, manned or un-manned.”

On Thursday and Friday, a symposium will remember the influences of an innovative black musical group that flourished in the late 1960s and 1970s in St. Louis. The group, called the Black Artists’ Group, formed in the 1960s under the ideals of the Black Arts campaign, when the Black Power movement gained momentum in the United States. The campaign set out to spread new forms of experimental art. During this period, between 150 and 160 new artistic groups like the Black Artists’ Group emerged under the ideals of the organization. “[The group] really cut a racial line in drawing together a people who were interested in art and left wing politics,” said Benjamin Looker, a Washington Universary graduate who wrote a book about the artists’ group. “They challenged a contradicting notion that arts and politics should remain in separate social spheres.” The Black Artists’ Group was driven by experimental avantgarde jazz musicians who wanted to explore new forms of jazz during a time when traditional forms dominated the musical scene. They soon discovered, however, that they could not find venues in which to perform their new music, especially in a city where black artists were excluded from playing in most public places. Because of this, the group created its own venue on Washington Avenue inside an old warehouse. The new performance space gave artists around St. Louis a forum to express new forms of art and also functioned as a hub for the African-American community, bringing various artists and political leaders to a central location. “[The group] provided a center of gravity for various political, civil rights organizations that were working in the social sphere,” said Looker. The Black Artists’ Group musicians experimented with new forms of jazz by stripping away the conventional jazz improvisational technique in the same way as abstract expressionism moved away from figurative images. “Experimental jazz in the mid and late 1960s experimented with a property and element of sound itself, not constrained by rhythmic and harmonic convention that governed improvised music of jazz,” said Looker. According to Looker, one of the group’s philosophies was the notion that black artists should work to benefit their own communities, directing their art towards impoverished black communities, instead of attempting to appease white consumers. Thus, their art reflected their attempt to reclaim black heritage and pride. “[The Black Artists’ Group] is an important part of St. Louis heritage,” said Looker. “It was born at a moment when experimentation was popular amongst African artists around the country. The group was one of the preeminent Midwestern examples of the Black Arts movement and it provides an interesting combination of musical heritage, tradition with experimental forms.” The University’s two-day event, entitled, “Music and Musicians in the Black Artists’ Group of St. Louis,” will include a panel discussion, a series of concerts and lectures. On Thursday, trumpeter and group cofounder Floyd Leflore will play as part of Jazz at Holmes. Looker will be part of the panel for Friday’s discussion.

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By Nicky Huels Contributing Reporter As seniors look for jobs, some members of the class of 2006 will be returning this fall—not because they won’t be graduating, but because they’ll be working on campus. The University’s Community Service Program and the Office of Residential Life are currently offering a position to members of the class of 2006 interested in serving as the assistant coordinator for community service and assistant Village coordinator. It is a one-year, full-time joint appointment. The job is only open to University grads because four years here have made them the most qualified for the position, said Cheryl Stephens, associate director of Residential Life. “Based on what is involved, we want to have someone who’s familiar with the campus and the University,” said Stephens. “We think it’s a good opportunity for students at Wash. U…we see it as a winwin situation.” The idea of starting this

student affairs, crisis management, program planning, working with RAs and implementing University policies and procedures. On average, the assistant coordinator divides time between the two offices, spending about 20 hours per week in each department. Stephens describes the day-to-day tasks of the position as “a little bit of community service and a little bit of ResLife, which equals a lot of craziness.” This craziness is what Ozie Goodwin, who currently holds the position, does for a living. After graduating from the University last year with degrees in political science and writing, Goodwin decided to take on the challenge for a year before attending law school next fall. “It really made sense,” said Goodwin. “I do very much enjoy Wash. U. and I wanted to get real-world experience…to know what it’s like to work 4050 hours a week [and] to cope with a different stage of adulthood.” Goodwin describes his dayto-day schedule as constantly changing.

position and hiring from within the University began six years ago, when Stephanie Kurtzman, the University’s director of community service, was talking with a senior residential adviser who was going through an endless job application process at the time. Kurtzman knew she could use the extra help in her office, and over the years, the spot has developed into “a full time professional job.” The job description is varied and ever-changing, with time split between the Community Service Program and ResLife. As assistant coordinator for community service, the position-holder’s day-to-day tasks include advising different student groups (like Dance Marathon, Relay for Life and Wash. U. Build), assisting students and groups interested in community service and coordinating outreach efforts. The other half of the job is done as the assistant Village coordinator and involves working closely with upperclass students living in the Village. The assistant Village coordinator carries a number of responsibilities, including

READING SERIES v FROM PAGE 1 lon and others didn’t know exactly what to think. “There was a tentative feel as people arrived,” said Fallon. “Not everyone knew each other. It felt like something different, something more low-key and experimental.” The idea for the Series started a few years ago when third-year fellows in the Writing Program were presenting their poetry off campus. Schuman and Fallon wanted to involve anyone associated with the Program, including teachers, adjuncts and graduates. Although the series is not for undergraduates specifically, they are encouraged to attend. “It was the kind of thing where a bunch of people just wanted to get it out,” said Schuman. “There aren’t many opportunities in St. Louis, and it’s a great exposure for writers who are reading. It’s also a more casual atmosphere.” Schuman described Fort Gondo as having a Brooklyn

feel to it, an atmosphere to which many attendees may be unaccustomed. “It’s something a little different,” said Schuman. “A lot of the time the readings are on campus or in coffee gardens. But that’s one of the nice things about St. Louis. There are lots of places people don’t know.” Fallon particularly likes the unfinished wood f loor and the art show currently on display at Fort Gondo. “The space itself is really beautiful,” said Fallon. “And the spirit of the event was just great. It was charming and warm and hospitable. It was celebratory, somehow. There was excitement in the air.” The readings are broken into half-hour sections and take place from 7-8 p.m. As long as the sessions are successful, more will be scheduled. “Rather than organize one reading with six people, we’ll space it out over several days,” Schuman said. “The venue and the

“There is never a dull moment,” he said. During this time in the office, he attends three or four meetings with various student groups, performs general organizational duties and catches up on e-mail. He also puts in an extra eight to 10 hours per week in the evenings, working with a variety of groups on their latest projects. Goodwin couldn’t be more pleased with his decision to stay at the University for an extra year. “I’m learning and growing and I’m really happy here,” he said. According to Kurtzman, there are several benefits for recent grads who accept the job, as it could be a step towards success regardless of what the recent graduate wants to do later in life. Past students who accepted the position have gone on to medical school, careers with Relay for Life, and various other business and non-profit professions. “I believe both parts provide a broad set of skills and challenges…I think in some

ways it is a safe step because this is such a supportive community,” says Kurtzman. The position also makes Kurtzman’s days run a lot more smoothly; without the extra help, she says, “I would never be able to survive.” Another benefit of the job, according to Stephens, is the practical experience it offers. “It is a good way to get a glimpse at the real world,” Stephens said. Aside from gaining experience, the graduates who are chosen for this position are offered a monetary stipend for their work as well as paid off-campus housing and a meal plan. This position is not the only one being offered to graduating seniors this year. ResLife is opening up two internships, and another opportunity is available at Career Services. To fi nd out more about the collateral position with the Community Service Program and the Office of Residential Life, visit the program’s Web site at communityservice. wustl.edu. Applications are due Feb. 22.

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attitude of readers makes for a fun experience, and we hope people will come away hearing stuff they enjoyed.” Schuman’s and Shaw’s readings went hand in hand on Saturday, according to Fallon, who said the audience seemed really pleased. “It was nice to have them read together,” said Fallon. “They are very good friends but very different majors. Kent is more metaphysical and David is more American surrealist. Many people never heard them before. They just know them as teachers or church members. Afterwards, they were surprised and delighted.” The next two readings will be held the next two Saturdays, and there are already ideas for a second series in April, possibly in a larger space down the street from Fort Gondo on Cherokee Street.

Whether these new residential colleges would be connected like the new Liggett and Koenig residence halls or remain separated is yet to be decided, said Carroll. Although the designs for the new dormitories on the South 40 are still in their early stages, they will provide facilities superior to those of the old dorms, according to Severine. “Overall, students have been really pleased with the designs that have been presented to them,” said Severine. “Things they were commenting on [that they wanted in the new dorms] were better lighting in rooms and increased study space. They’ve liked the bathroom layouts, and the double and triple spaces.” The larger triple rooms in the new dorms will be less cramped than those in the older freshman dorms, said Severine. “Triple spaces [in the new dorms] will be much more accommodating,” said Severine. “They are specifically designed for three students, where sometimes [in the old dorms] you get the situation where another bed was shoved in there.” Freshman Jamie Hanley, who lives in Liggett, will be

disappointed to see her current home go. “It’s sad, because a lot of other freshmen will be able to go back to their dorms with memories and we won’t have that,” said Hanley. “There are lots of things about the old dorms people really like and the fact that we’re getting rid of them is really upsetting, but there are lots of things people like about the new dorms, too.” Despite students’ sentimental attachment to their freshman dorms, it is necessary to replace them, said Carroll. “These dorms were built in late ‘50s, and they really have been well maintained, and students become very attached to where they live regardless of whether it’s new or old,” said Carroll. “But the point is that some of the behind-the-scenes things are really antiquated.... They were built at a time when campuses were building what they could afford, but they’ve served us well. We looked at them to see if we could use existing buildings and rearrange them, but found there wasn’t really any way to go about it.” -With additional reporting by Mandy Silver and Josh Hantz.

POLICE BEAT Tuesday, Feb. 7 4:18 p.m. ASSAULT—ATHLETIC COMPLEX—On Monday Feb. 6, at approximately 5 p.m., two subjects became involved in a confrontation at the Athletic Complex recreational gymnasium. Complainant reports that he was pushed by an unknown subject, at which time he then threw a basketball at the subject, who in turn struck the complainant in the jaw. Disposition: Pending. 10:32 p.m. LOST ARTICLE, POSSIBLY STOLEN—GRAHAM CHAPEL—Student left gym bag on table behind stage in

Graham Chapel. Bag was gone when concert was over. Disposition: Pending. Wednesday, Feb. 8 8:16 a.m. LARCENY-THEFT—MILLBROOK GARAGE—Transportation reported unknown person(s) stole a red stop sign and white “cross traffic does not stop” sign from the west entrance to the Millbrook garage. Both signs were on the same free-standing pole. Occurred between 3 p.m. on Feb. 7 and 7 a.m. on Feb. 8. Total loss valued at $225. Disposition: Pending.

11:44 a.m. LARCENY-THEFT—LOPATA HALL—“Cheap Lunch” staff reported that someone stole their cash box containing $230 in U.S currency on Feb. 1. Disposition: Pending. 2:05 p.m. AUTO ACCIDENT—BROOKINGS DRIVE—Minor accident, no injuries. Disposition: Cleared. 5:22 p.m. LARCENY-THEFT—LIEN RESIDENCE HALL—Complainant reported their bike stolen from the bike rack in front of Lien Hall. Complainant later found the bike, which had not been moved or stolen. Disposition: Unfounded.

Thursday, Feb. 9 9:27 a.m. LOST ARTICLE, POSSIBLY STOLEN—SMALL GROUP NO. 1, LOPATA HOUSE—A Quadrangle housekeeping employee reported her personal car keys taken from her purse. Occurred between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Feb. 9. Keys were located at lost and found. Disposition: Incident unfounded. 11:15 a.m. LOST ARTICLE—SOUTH 40—Student lost her cell phone on Feb. 7. Last seen on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in her dorm room. Disposition: Pending.

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SPORTS NCAA tourney bid nearly in the bag v Lady Bears improve record to 20-2: one win from UAA title By Carrie Jarka Sports Reporter After another successful weekend for the third-ranked women’s basketball team, the Lady Bears have all but assured their spot in the NCAA tournament field as the Bears moved to 20-2 overall and 10-1 in the University Athletic Association (UAA) conference. Both Case Western Reserve University and Emory University have defeated key competitors for the Bears, and they were looking to WU as their next target this past weekend. Yet behind rising stars and the consistent play of the senior leadership, neither team was able to keep pace with the Bears. In front of a large crowd at the University Field House, the Bears put on an offensive show against Case Western on Friday, defeating the Spartans 64-46 behind senior Danielle Beehler’s 14 points. UAA Athlete of the Week Kelly Manning and freshman point guard Shanna-Lei Dacanay each added 13 of their own. With her 13 points, Manning became only the fourth player in University history to score 1,400 points (1,411). Junior Rebecca Parker recorded a double-double with her 11 points and 11 rebounds, while classmate Sarah Schell tallied 10 assists and moved into 10th on the single-season assist list with 112. The Spartans never led in the game and were down 34-27 at halftime before the Bears’ second half blitz. All facets of the Bears’ game were running perfectly, as their defense totaled nine steals and nine blocks on the night, holding the Spartans to only 30 percent shooting from the floor. An emotional senior day on Sunday resulted in the perfect goodbye for the three captains with a 73-51 win over Emory. The WU-Emory rivalry that began ear-

lier this year by Emory’s Department of War was extinguished as the Bears were up by as much as 40 points at one point in the game. Fittingly, captains Beehler and Manning led all scorers with 14 points apiece. Juniors Parker and Schell added 11 and 10 points respectively. The Bears shot 70 percent from the free throw line, led by senior captain Katie Benson, who shot four-of-five from the charity stripe. Falling behind early in ALWYN LOH | STUDENT LIFE the game, the Bears rallied to Senior player Katie Benson slams the ball into the court take a 30-point as she takes takes on an opponent. Both the men’s and lead into the women’s teams dominated their games against Case locker room at Western, winning each by at least 20 points. halftime (43-13). Their defense held the Eagles to greatly missed in the Field House, only 31 percent shooting for the the team is poised to make a run game and only 18 percent in the deep into the NCAA tournament first half. The Bears also gathered next month. For any student who has not 12 steals, 20 assists, and seven seen them play, they have missed blocks. The three seniors—Beehler, out on record-setting, all-AmeriManning, and Benson—have add- can play that graces so few unied a great deal to the Washington versities and is rarely ever seen in University women’s basketball Division III. They have established program during their four years, themselves in the University’s hisincluding three straight UAA ti- tory books and set the standard tles, and are en route to taking the high for other blossoming stars. The Bears will return to UAA fourth. Winning nearly 87 percent of their games in four years, the play this Friday in Boston against seniors have contributed in every Brandeis University. With a win, position and are integral parts of the Bears will clinch the conferthe team’s success over their ten- ence title. They will travel to New ure. While their presence will be York to play NYU on Sunday.

Double OT thriller on Senior Day caps perfect weekend v Bears top 100 twice as seniors say goodbye By Andrei Berman Sports Reporter A Tyler Nading steal and subsequent lay-in by the freshman gave the Washington University men’s basketball team a thrilling 101-100 lead at the end of double overtime regulation on Sunday, as the Bears held on to defeat rival Emory University, 102-100, giving the University a thrilling win on Senior Day and capping a two-victory weekend at the Field House. The Bears possessed comfortable leads for most of the afternoon, but the visiting Eagles managed to hang around. The University extended its lead to 17 points with just over 12 minutes remaining after senior Mike Grunst hit a pair of free throws. For the next four minutes, the teams played relatively even basketball, with the visitors unable to reduce the lead to single digits. The Eagles, however, used a three-minute stretch to go on a 14-4 run and tie the game at 69 with 5:35 left. They then reeled off another big run, outscoring the hosts 12-4 during a two-minute stretch late in the game and taking a seemingly commanding 81-73 lead. Despite trailing by seven with two minutes to play, the Bears refused to quit. Senior sharpshooter Scott Stone sunk a jumper and Nading,

Stone, and freshman point guard Sean Wallis knocked down six consecutive free throws, as the Bears evened the score at 88 with 1:10 to play. The score remained knotted throughout the remainder of regulation as the University Athletic Association (UA A) rivals headed into overtime. It was just the second time this year that the University has found itself in such a predicament. After sophomore Danny O’Boyle sunk two free throws and then knocked down a three-pointer, the Bears led 93-88, but Emory managed to chip away at the lead for the duration of the extra frame, taking a 95-93 lead with under a minute to play. Junior Jonathan Breshears hit a layup with 0:46 remaining and the teams found themselves headed for a second extra session, where Nading would cap a career day with his late-game heroics. Nading finished with a team-high 22 points on an uncanny seven-of-nine shooting from the field. Stone added 19 points in a gutsy performance in which he played 48 minutes, picking up the slack for big men Troy Ruths and Grunst, both of whom fouled out in a total of 46 minutes of playing action. Notably, he shot 10-for12 from the free throw line. Sophomore Ruths and Grunst each scored 13 points despite having their action limited due to foul trouble. O’Boyle

added 19 for the University, who shot 46-of-59 as a team from the charity stripe. Sunday marked the final time that the Bears’ four seniors will play in the University Field House. Besides Grunst and Stone, guard and captain Ian Ashcroft-Williams also donned his homewhite uniform for the final time. Forward Josh Henry, another senior, was sidelined due to an injury. Friday’s victory over Case Western University was less the thriller and more the highlight reel. The University took a double-digit halftime lead and never looked back, scoring a season-high 111 points in cruising to a 111-74 victory. Coach Mark Edwards emptied the bench early and 13 Bears found their way into the scoring column. The University was led by O’Boyle, who scored 22 points, including a torrid six-of-eight shooting from three-point land. Stone added 20 points and eight assists, while Ruths and Nading added 19 and 14 points, respectively. Ashcroft-Williams also saw action, scoring nine points on perfect four-for-four shooting in just seven minutes of action. With the weekend’s pair of wins, the University improved to 15-7 overall and 7-4 in UA A conference play. The squad hits the road next weekend at Brandeis University and New York University.

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Class councils come through W hat has Freshman Class Council done this year? Not a whole lot.” That’s what a staff editorial from Feb. 21, 2005 said, criticizing the Class of 2008’s elected leaders for their lack of leadership. But now, almost a year later, the Class of 2008’s Class Council has turned things around, and is proving to be a model of leadership. Student Union’s Web site explains that “[t]he primary goal of the class councils is to develop unity through a variety of programming.” With the wide array of schoolwork and other activities that most Wash. U. students have on their plate, achieving this goal can be a colossal task. And after last year’s lack of programming, it would be reasonable to fear that sophomores would simply blow off their class council, having fostered unity on their own for a year already. But the Sophomore Class Council (SCC) has gone on undaunted, continually putting on events—and these events have become successful. The SCC gave out hot chocolate and s’mores in December, and a surprisingly large amount of sophomores took a break from their studying to trek over to Lien for the event. They planned an apple-picking trip to Eckert’s, which also was very well-attended. Together with this year’s Freshman Class Council, they planned a freshmen vs. sophomores demolition ball battle, which reached full capacity. And they have started off the new semester strong, as well,

planning a sophomore movie night as well as a sophomore community service event, currently slated for April. And they filled a void which many members of the Class of 2008 had previously complained about by producing Class of 2008 t-shirts, which also sold incredibly well. Kudos also go out to the Freshman Class Council (FCC) for avoiding the pitfalls that last year’s council fell into. The staff editorial from last year admitted, “[F]reshmen are still getting their bearings on campus, and navigating SU isn’t exactly intuitive.” But the FCC has performed admirably, despite the steep learning curve. In addition to the aforementioned demolition ball event, they had their own movie nights and study breaks. And on Monday, to coincide with Valentine’s Day, they put on “Singled Out: Freshman Style” to try to get some lonely freshmen dates for Valentine’s Day. While this editorial was written too early to report on the attendance of the event, it is a very novel idea, and, at least in theory, a great way to develop class unity. What better way to get to know your classmates than a dating game? Who knows, maybe if last year’s FCC was able to get Chuck Woolery on campus and have a freshman Love Connection, they’d still be in the Class of 2008 Class Council today. But with elections coming soon, both this year’s FCC and SCC will at least be strong candidates if they choose to run again— something last year’s FCC could not realistically pull off.

Wash. U.’s housing hypocrisy By Jill Strominger Staff Columnist

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uch feminist philosophy correctly identifies the root of any type of oppression as dichotomous thinking, and thinking which takes any particular social action assumes it is the norm and refuses to recognize the characteristics of individuals who fall outside the norm as legitimate. We take these people’s situations and attempt to deal with them outside the mainstream political processes or by creating special accommodations. This action only serves to entrench the mindset that the “normal” action has a place within society, whereas the “other” action does not. Though Wash. U. purports to fully support the GLBTQIA student group, its housing process discriminates against non-heterosexual students by forcing them into housing that is uncomfortable. Specifically

Corrections: In Friday’s article “22,000 served: The Writing Center turns 10,” writing center tutor and administrative assistant Seema Mukhi was incorrectly referred to as Seema Kanwar. In Monday’s Sex Issue, we incorrectly conflated a Pride Alliance event with SHAC and the St. Louis Guardian Project with an emergency contraception event on the same night. The two events are in fact completely separate. Pride Alliance’s event will take place today at 8 p.m. in Women’s Building Suite 300 and focus on safer sex, not contraception. In addition, in the caption for the photo accompanying the article “Wives to be before a degree” in Monday’s Sex Issue, we incorrectly stated that seniors Alex Barcham and Cheryl Simon are engaged to be married. In fact, they are friends who agreed to pose for the article. Student Life regrets the above errors—and we thank our readers for pointing them out.

to accommodate students with different sexual orientations, a Residential Life committee investigated the possibility of incorporating the option of co-ed housing. Though the committee enthusiastically supported co-ed suites, the Wash. U. administration vetoed the idea. While Wash. U. allows students to submit special requests to the housing department to petition for an exception to the regular housing rules, taking these students out of the mainstream processes and quietly dealing with the different issues only serves to ensure that individuals with different sexual orientations remain separated from the rest of the student body. When we offer housing that only caters to heterosexual students, we send a strong message that this is the only normal and legitimate sexual identity. Even if we allow exceptions to the rule, the fact that such a rule exists creates a strong, potentially oppressive statement about accepted sexuality

and the seriousness of exceptions to that norm. A rule that entrenches such an oppressive stereotype requires considerable justification. The most common objections to co-ed housing include the fact that people who are dating might house together and then break up and wish to switch housing, or that the University could open itself to legal liability in the instance that someone were sexually abused. It should first be noted that if the University feels the need to protect heterosexuals from the temptation to live with people they might be sexually attracted to, it should feel a similar need to protect the rest of its student population as well. The fact that the majority of students identify themselves as heterosexuals does not mean the University should paternalistically protect them from their own potential mistakes while failing to offer the same protection to the minority. Second, the University’s

paternalistic attitude toward its students when it comes to housing makes no sense when we consider the University’s liberal attitude towards underage drinking. The University’s general philosophy towards alcohol is that Wash. U. students are old enough to handle alcohol and responsibly deal with the consequences of drinking. How can the same university that trusts its students to handle the potentially serious consequences of an illegal activity determine that it must protect them from the less serious consequences of legal actions? When we consider the harm that results from separating people based on their sexual orientation in light of Wash. U.’s clearly progressive goal of treating all its students equally, the unequal housing policy makes no sense. Jill is a freshman in Arts & Sciences. She can be reached via e-mail at jlstromi@artsci.wustl. edu.

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etting everything with housing figured out for next year can be a lot like hunting with Dick Cheney. If you’re not careful, you can very easily get shot in the face. After experiencing my own travails with housing freshman year, I strongly advise this year’s freshmen to get everything settled as soon as possible. But as a sophomore, I’m fi nding that things are a little more complicated. For freshmen, there are only two major decisions to make: who do you want to live with, and do you want an old or new dorm? And with the way things are set up, the answer to the fi rst question can also be the answer to the second question. (You have a group of four? Tough luck get-

ting into Hurd, then.) There’s also the option of living in a fraternity house, or even moving off campus for the true renegades among the freshman class. Some masochistic freshmen may even choose to live in the Village, but still, the fi rst two basic questions are the only things most freshmen really need to consider. It may seem daunting, but even after scrambling at the last minute to fi nd a sixth roommate and having a ResLife mistake result in us not receiving a housing assignment until we talked to ResLife and straightened out the error, it really wasn’t that bad. Not that looking for housing now is the worst thing this side of an orgo exam, but it is defi nitely different as a sophomore. In addition to deciding

to vacate the 40, we who to live with, you decided to go for a have to decide if you Wash. Ave. apartment, want to live on the in large part due to 40, the Village, or get the desire to be mere an apartment. And if seconds (as opposed you want an apartto minutes) away from ment, do you want an Blueberry Hill for our on-campus one or off21st birthdays right at campus one? When I fi rst thought about it, Daniel Milstein the beginning of the school year. I thought my head was already it would be a real spinning, and that bitch, but fi nally, I will get to had nothing to do with the the point of this column. Madagascars I had been conThe search hasn’t really tinually drinking that night. been all that bad. We entered My situation is actually the Quadrangle lottery just slightly easier this year than in time, but our delay was it was last year. With four of because of laziness, not confumy five suitemates in fraternision. There was a huge sign in ties and tentatively planning Wohl giving a phone number on living in their respective and saying when everything fraternity houses next year, started, so anyone who curdeciding exactly who to live rently lives on the 40 and with really wasn’t challenging. missed out on it really has And having already decided

‘Bombs’ are to die for By Tess Croner Staff Columnist

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y entire diet at Wash. U. consists of about five meals that I rotate through in a never-ending cycle of delectable monotony. During the walk to Bear’s Den I plan my course of attack: pasta, sandwich or quesadilla? (Salad never makes the cut). And if the choice is sandwich: mozzarella melt or turkey? It’s a ritual that has become a daily (or twice-daily) staple of my college life. But last Sunday, within the familiar walls of Bear’s Den, my routine was forever altered. Word-ofmouth finally persuaded me to abandon the traditional Bear’s Den menu and try something in total defiance of my strict five-meal diet. I decided to order Bear’s Den employee Bradley’s creation, the subject of rumor and legend among the Washington University student body. It’s the Bomb. I first heard about the Bomb in the sandwich line waiting for my ever-faithful turkey. The two people in front of me both asked Bradley for the Bomb, and I watched him deliver probably one of the most elaborate and mouth-watering concoctions ever to grace the mighty halls of Bear’s Den. At the time, I was not ready for the Bomb, but I returned weeks later, bored with

my dinner possibilities and resolved to take a chance. Those of you who have never tried or heard of the Bomb, listen up now. A hot sandwich on the house roll, the Bomb combines grilled chicken, Parmesan, pesto sauce, tomatoes, bacon, and mozzarella into a heart attack waiting to happen. One can also get the Atomic Bomb with a slice of provolone cheese. The final flourish is a choice between Caesar and balsamic dressing. Bradley said that the dressing gives the sandwich a salad taste and mentioned that he had also invented a vegetarian version of the Bomb. The Bomb is no longer solely a man’s sandwich, he told me—the ladies like it too. It all started when a student saw Bradley making the Bomb for his own lunch. That student ordered the Bomb, and ever since there has been a consistent demand for Bradley’s tasty invention. The Bomb has become so popular that Bear’s Den added a pesto squeeze bottle to the mustard-dominated condiment line-up. The Bomb is currently not on the Bear’s Den menu, but Bradley is pushing to have it listed by next

year. Until that time comes, the Bomb’s fame and popularity relies predominately on word-of-mouth and the sharing skills that we all learned in kindergarten. As for my own experience with the Bomb, I have one word: yum. The flavors complement each other without being overwhelming. And as massive as it sounds, I’m living proof that it is possible to eat the whole thing and live to tell about it. So don’t fear the Bomb; it’s your friend. The Bomb, if you let it, can offer relief from Bear’s Den boredom. So go try the Bomb, and while you’re at it, tell a friend. Just don’t talk with your mouth open. Tess is a freshman in Arts & Sciences. She can be reached via e-mail at tacroner@wustl. edu.

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themselves to blame. Further, everyone at Quadrangle Housing was incredibly helpful, and as opposed to last year, we’ve yet to deal with any red tape. Of course, my attitude may change if I get a bad lottery number. But Apartment Referral Services’ Web site (provided by the University) has a comprehensive database of apartments, which is pleasantly surprising since the result of me looking there could be me not giving more money to Wash. U. The real winner in all this though is movingoffcampus.com. The founders not only flyered, but they put the flyers in the perfect location: right outside of my suite. Literally. When I go down the stairs that are next to my suite, there are three signs for the Web site. And that’s only for one

fl ight. Moreover, they gave out the one commodity with their logo that most people will surely keep and remember: shot glasses. Anyone looking for off-campus housing will know where to turn when they too are pounding down Madagascars, and really, what better time to think about housing than when you’re drunk? Everything can very easily change after I get a bad lottery number, or fail to get a good apartment. But at this rate, the latter may be because of informed competition, not an inability to know where to start. And unlike many of my columns, that’s a good thing. Daniel is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences and a Forum editor. He can be reached via e-mail at forum@studlife.com.

People power? By Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld Staff Columnist

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o far, the 21st century has been marked by democratic revolutions across the globe. Popular upheavals have overthrown corrupt, unpopular governments in Georgia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Venezuela, Bolivia, Lebanon, and Palestine. Moreover, since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, democracy has flourished as a form of government, as former Communist states across the world have, for various reasons, instituted democratic reforms. Since then, democracy has found its way to Bangladesh, Taiwan, almost all the former Soviet satellite states, and, perhaps most notably, ended apartheid in South Africa. But to claim that the fall of Communism represents the end of history, as author Francis Fukayama claims, is falsely naïve. As the media and Western governments promote the march of democracy abroad, it is important to realize the limitations of this policy and the problems it entails. By now, it is cliché to realize that democratic governments do not mean pro-American, or even pro-Western, governments. It is much easier for the CIA to create a friendly authoritarian government than it is for democracy to do the same. The recent events in Bolivia and Palestine demonstrate this, and lukewarm receptions by America reveal unease with these outcomes. President Bush’s reaction to Hamas’ defeat of Fatah conveys this. “You see, when you give people the vote, give them the chance to express themselves at the polls and they’re unhappy with the status quo, they’ll let you know,” is a markedly cautious recognition of the fair, free election of Hamas, which the US

State Department maintains is a terrorist organization. This tone is much different than that of President Bush’s 2005 inaugural address, where he explained “It is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture.” What is more dangerous, though, than clearly elected governments hostile to America are semi-democratic states controlled by strongmen who increasingly are leading their countries away from democracy. This is worse than the blatant election forgery favored by President Niyazov of Turkmenistan or former President Hussein of the Iraq. Further, it represents a direct challenge to any contention that democracy is unstoppable and irreversible. Two prominent leaders, Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Vladimir Putin of Russia, best represent this form of semi-democracy. (It is no coincidence that their economies are dependent on energy exports.) Mr. Chavez was democratically elected in 1999, and he soon created an imperial presidency. Within a few months, a new constitution was passed putting more power in the executive portion of the government. Reforms included reducing the legislature from two houses to one, transferring many of its powers to the president, extending the presidential term limit and, in the process, firing 190 anti-Chavez judges. In fairness, he was popularly reelected for his second term, though a 28 percent turnout and voter intimidation does not constitute a fair election. In Russia, Vladimir Putin has equated Russia’s war with Chechen independent fighters to America’s war on terror and has thus been able to parlay gained political sympathy from complicit America into

domestic capital in order to strengthen his presidency. Four events stand out: the jailing of Mikhail Khodorkvosky, Russia’s richest man and an outspoken political opponent of Putin, on dubious tax evasion charges; the shutting down of opposition television and newspapers, making the media now an extension of the state; the replacement (somehow in response to the Beslan school incident of September 2004) of democratically elected governors of every state with hand-picked ones; and the increased surveillance of foreign non-governmental organizations (with the power to rebuke their license to operate in Russia). Russia was freer under non-democratically elected Mikhail Gorbachev than it is now under President Putin, and this trend is not likely to reverse itself. Elections are scheduled for 2008, and it is then that the true nature of Russian democracy will reveal itself. The names are different, but the events similar: Zimbabwe, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Iran, among others. Each country is rocking on the precipice of democracy, and it is possible that democracy could become viable. It is just as easy, and history suggests more likely, that authoritarian rulers will hold fraudulent elections in an attempt to feign legitimacy for their regime. The fall of communism has not represented the end of history as Fukayama, or Hegel, envisioned; instead, history trudges on, lurching, jumping, careening through and around political systems to, for the moment, move parallel with democracy. Democracy beat communism, but it has yet to defeat despots. Zachary is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences. He can be reached via e-mail at zsteiner@artsci. wustl.edu.

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MOVIE REVIEWS

‘A Good Woman’ ‘The Pink Panther’ falls at By Ivanna Yang Cadenza Reporter

of a magniďŹ cent pink diamond, the titular Pink Panther. In this movie, the diamond belongs to the coach of the French soccer team, who is murdered after France wins the World Cup. Chief Inspector Dreyfus (Kevin Kline) wants to solve the mystery and thus secure his winning the French Medal of Honor. To avoid the scrutiny of the media, he brings in clueless, hopeless low-level detective Clouseau to distract the media while he solves the mystery. Clouseau starts investigating the murder and along the way gets himself into hilarious, unexpected situations. At least that’s what the movie wants us to think. Instead, most of the situations are telegraphed from a mile away and unfold in tepid fashion. There are a couple of jokes that don’t fall at on their faces, but they can easily be counted on one hand. When Steve Martin isn’t a bumbling moron trying desperately to please the masses but is instead a bumbling moron for bumbling moron’s sake, he is very funny. Kevin Kline does a good job as the bitter, resentful Dreyfus, putting in a more consistent—if a bit more middling—performance than Steve

By Adam Summerville Movie Editor There was a time when Steve Martin was funny. No, really, there was. Remember “The Jerkâ€?? That movie was great. But the past is the past. Unfortunately, Steve Martin is now merely a husk of his former hilarious self. That isn’t to say that there are no longer glimpses of the spark that made him great, but it’s just too much effort to try to ďŹ nd that needle in the proverbial haystack. “The Pink Pantherâ€? is tenuously tied to the originals, in that there is again a bumbling Inspector Clouseau (Steve Martin, taking on the role that Peter Sellers made famous) who is investigating the whereabouts

The Pink Panther Rating: ★★✊✊✊ Starring: Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Jean Reno, BeyoncĂŠ Knowles Now playing: Esquire 7, Galleria 6

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Martin. Jean Reno is surprisingly funny as Clouseau’s partner, but he is mostly relegated to straight-man duties that are inadequately used. Some of the funniest moments in previous “Pink Panther� movies were between Clouseau and his servant, and it seems that the Jean Reno character unsuccessfully reprises that aspect of the original role. The movie is not without

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its funny moments, but for the most part, this is a generic comedy that everyone has seen a thousand times. It would be far better to reminisce about how funny Steve Martin used to be by watching “The Jerk�—or about how funny the original movies were by watching “The Return of the Pink Panther� or “The Pink Panther Strikes Again,� arguably the two best in the series.

A violinist since age four and a whistler since age ďŹ ve, he performs songs ďŹ lled with a rich texture of plucked strings and cupped lips. His whistling ability is no joke. A quick listen to the irresistible “A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Leftâ€? reveals some of the best pop music whistling in recent memory. The Pageant’s acoustics, no doubt, will be even more conducive to his Bird calls. On Thursday, the Gargoyle Committee is bringing in the Canadian indie-rock band Stars. For those who follow the Canadian music scene, Stars is an almost inevitable creation. Descending from Montreal, the group 1. is on the Arts and Crafts record label, representing an offshoot of what is now the super-group Broken Social Scene, 2. features male and female vocalists—watch out for that harmony!—with the female slightly exceeding the male in vocal beauty and 3. produces pop music so innocent and energetic (lots of keyboards),

Theatre Editor Two concerts. Two nights. Three bands. This Wednesday and Thursday will witness three up-and-coming indie rock acts, all appearing within a mile of the Washington University campus. Tonight, The Pageant, a venue which has been bringing in increasingly well known acts (see Wilco in mid-March), welcomes the lesser-known singer-songwriter Andrew Bird. Though Bird has produced ďŹ ve albums in the past eight years, he failed to garner much public attention until last year’s “Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs.â€? The rather odd title was meant to mirror Bird’s unique musical style. Rather than hammering his listeners with dramatic guitars and soft percussion—though these things no doubt exist—Bird specializes in two arts now lost on the traditional singer-songwriter.

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A Bird, a Star and an Election By Robbie Gross

How do we perceive others, and how do others perceive us? “A Good Womanâ€? explores these questions through the character of Mrs. Erlynne (Helen Hunt), a professional mistress who ďŹ nds herself in dire circumstances after her latest affair ends. Undaunted, she pawns her jewelry for a ticket to the AmalďŹ Coast, the summertime gathering place of the rich and famous. Her ďŹ rst prospect is Robert Windermere (Mark Umbers), an American who is on holiday with his wife Meg (Scarlett Johansson). While Meg is busy resisting the charms of Lord Darlington (Stephen Campbell Moore), Robert is at an antique shop to ďŹ nd a present for her birthday. Mrs. Erlynne catches his eye and suggests a fan, captivating Robert with her demonstration of the signiďŹ cance of a fan’s positions. The present is decided upon, and the two rendezvous and begin their adulterous affair. As the enigmatic Mrs. Erlynne, Hunt gives a nuanced performance of a woman whose brazen actions belie a fragile psyche. Though Hunt’s accent is questionable at times, she delivers her lines with the world-weariness of someone who has no more illusions. Stephen Camp-

bell Moore also deserves credit as the decadent playboy who ďŹ nds that sometimes the thing you want most is out of your grasp. Scarlett Johansson was something of a disappointment as Meg Windermere, however. Instead of the naivetĂŠ that was intended, only confusion shows in her expressions. Moreover, Johansson doesn’t seem to engage with her dialogue, and her speech often emerges stilted. “A Good Womanâ€? is based on Oscar Wilde’s play “Lady Windermere’s Fan,â€? and his euphemisms are evident throughout the movie. Several times, epithets of marriage and love uttered by the characters elicited laughter from the audience. Yet a more serious current runs beneath the ďŹ lm’s apparent lightheartedness. Reputations can be destroyed by careless gossip, and regret is sometimes never rectiďŹ ed. At its heart, the ďŹ lm is a study of human nature, where follies and foibles are played out under the Italian sun.

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you’d have to expect a northern origin. Last year’s “Set Yourself on Fireâ€? and 2003’s “Heartâ€? produced electric chamber pop music easily on par with other well established Canadian indie outďŹ ts such as Metric and The New Pornographers. What has separated Stars is its penchant for creatively titled opening tracks. “Heartâ€? began with the awfully cute “What the Snowman Learned about Love,â€? while “Set Yourself on Fireâ€? showed the band’s more sadistic side: they titled their ďŹ rst song,“Your Ex-Lover is Dead.â€? Opening for Stars is the emerging and buzzworthy California band The Elected. Headed by singer-songwriter and former Rilo Kiley member Blake Sennett, The Elected manages to interestingly combine a country and western twang with traditional indie-rock sound. Call them a Bright Eyes (the comparisons to Conor Oberst are numerous) for the south. The band is touring off their January release, “Sun, Sun, Sun.â€?

‘Henry IV am I am I?’ By Adam Summerville Movie Editor Luigi Pirandello and Tom Stoppard are two fascinating playwrights, and for there to be a work that combines both of their talents is amazing. Luigi Pirandello is a playwright of the early 20th century who wrote about the duality of man and reality, with his most famous work being “Six Characters in Search of an Author.� Tom Stoppard is a contemporary playwright who plays with preconceptions of reality in his works. “Henry IV� is not actually about the real Henry IV (the Holy Roman Emperor and German king), as might be expected. Rather, 20 years in the past, a group of socialites decided to hold a masquerade, dressing up as famous characters from throughout history. In a freak accident, the main character is thrown off his horse, hits his head, and wakes up believing that he is in fact the historical Henry IV. He remains in this condition for quite some time, and his wealthy sister creates a place that looks just like an 11th-century palace, hiring actors to pretend to be his contemporaries. Just prior to the play, his ailing sister visits him, and she leaves convinced that there is a glimmer of his former self inside of him. The play begins with Henry’s nephew honor-

ing his mother’s last wish to come to Henry with a doctor. From there the play examines the nature of madness and what it truly means to be out of touch with reality. This Repertory Theatre production includes, among many things, fine acting. Andrew Long as Henry IV is amazing. The man is a master of his body, making his eyes gleam with madness or show hints of lucidity as the play demands. He also has an amazing stage presence, commanding attention whenever he is present. Alex Burkart does a great job as Landolf, one of the actors paid to pretend to be a confidant to Henry IV. He adds a great sense of levity to what could otherwise be a too-heavy and depressing affair. The weakest links are definitely Henry’s nephew and his fiancÊe, but their stage time is limited, so they don’t bring down the play. The staging is also very well done, capturing the feel of an 11th-century palace that has been twisted

by madness. Nothing special is done in the realms of sound and lighting, but both are well executed. “Henry IV� provides a compelling look at madness and the knife’s edge upon which life often rests precipitously. The writing is sharp, compelling and often humorous. Andrew Long has a great time with the material, oscillating between melancholy, lunacy and seerlike lucidity while never seeming to be a caricature or telegraphing what is to come. For those who have been scared off by the often impenetrable plays of Tom Stoppard, this is easily his most accessible work since “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.� This doesn’t mean that Stoppard compromises his usual love for madness, but rather that he is able to strike a balance between insanity and enjoyableness. Given the subject matter, this seems very fitting. Henry IV is running Feb. 8-March 10 at the St. Louis Repertory Theatre in Webster Groves.

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CADEN Z A This coming week, Wash. U.’s own KWUR radio has a 30-year anniversary to celebrate, and they are bringing in the music to do so. KWUR Week kicks off this Mon., Feb. 20, and will host a series of live shows at the Gargoyle, including the exciting hip-hop of Doujah Raze, the emo rock of Appleseed Cast and the progressive indie-pop music of Of Montreal. All shows are free to Wash. U. students with ID, and refreshments and food will also be available. KWUR Week will begin with an open house at the station hosted on Monday from 12–2 p.m. KWUR Events Director senior Michael Bortinger encourages anyone to attend, saying that “the open house is just to let the public see what we have been doing as a campus radio station. Anyone who is just curious to see how we work and what we do is more than welcome to stop by.” Refreshments and food will be offered, and people will have a chance to check out the inner workings of the radio station. This year’s KWUR Week is shaping up to be a good one, and with 30 years at their back, the station and all its DJs have reason to celebrate. “It’s a pretty big deal this year, and we want to make it feel that way,” says Bortinger, who has been working at the station since his freshman year. Here’s a listing of the week’s upcoming events. For further information, check out the Web site KWURweek.com.

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Listening Party: The Flaming Lips’ “Zaireeka” Location: The Gargoyle Date: Tues., Feb. 21 Time: Doors open @ 8 p.m. Free to public

“Zaireeka” is truly a one-of-a-kind listening experience. The four-disc set put out by the Flaming Lips in 1997 is defi nitely an experiment in how one listens to music. The four CDs can be played in any combination or all at the same time—each disc contains composite parts of the same eight songs—to create a unique experience to the listener. KWUR will have four CD players playing each disc at the same time, and everyone is invited to listen in and enjoy something different. WWW.JANECEK.COM

Wednesday Hip-Hop Show: Doujah Raze Opening Act: MC Lars Location: The Gargoyle Date: Wed., Feb. 22 Time: Doors open @ 8 p.m. Free to Wash. U. students with ID, $5 for all others This up-and-coming hip-hop artist, already big in Europe and well known in the American college hip-hop circuit, is sure to impress Wednesday night. Doujah Raze got his start in Alexandria, Va., and also claims the Washington D.C. area as home territory. Still underground, Raze has become more noticeable after his move to New York

City and his work with local hip-hop artists such as O.C., Sean Price and Da Beatminerz. His self-titled debut album “Doujah Raze” came out in January to good reviews, and his success in the hip-hop underground continues to garner him respect. Doujah Raze’s sound is refreshing, and his lyrics help this. Song topics range from his grandfather’s influence on his life and spiritual belief in karma to the more laidback and fun lyrics of tracks like “Clear,” Raze’s self-professed weed-smoking song. These melodies can be soulful, but there is no missing the powerful beats behind them. He definitely puts on a good show. WWW.TRILOGYWARRECORDS.COM

Thursday Emo-Rock Show: The Appleseed Cast Opening Act: Spoken Location: The Gargoyle Date: Thurs., Feb. 23 Time: Doors open @ 8 p.m. Free to Wash. U. students with ID, $8 for all others The Appleseed Cast is not your typical emo band. Their sound has ranged in recent years from emo-core to the more psychedelic texture of guitars looped with feedback that creates a more spatial atmosphere. The Appleseed Cast has been praised for the intricate nature of their song construction, with complex and layered

guitar work a definite highlight. They have toured with bands such as Cursive and will be touring with Minus the Bear this spring. The Appleseed Cast’s most well known album is its two-volume epic, “Low Level Owl,” which received much critical acclaim upon release. This nearly two-hour, double-volume album established the band as groundbreaking with a studio precision not seen in years by many other bands. Appleseed Cast’s newest album, “Two Conversations,” tells two stories of a couple and is their most accessible “pop” album to date. Expect to hear talented musicianship and good storytelling Thursday.

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Indie-Rock Show: Of Montreal Opening Act: Maxtone Four Location: The Gargoyle Date: Fri., Feb. 24 Time: Doors open @ 8 p.m. Free to Wash. U. students with ID, $10 for all others (www.metrotix.com) Of Montreal, originally from Athens, Ga., are definitely indie. Their music pushes at the scope of exactly what accessible music is, yet somehow pulls their audience in with them. The band veers from playful electronic dance-pop to more folk-style tunes. If there

is one thing to know about Of Montreal, it’s that they have fun experimenting with the boundaries of pop music, pushing it into intriguing territory. In Of Montreal’s newest album, “Sunlandic Twins,” lead singersongwriter Kevin Barnes plays every instrument and even produced the album himself. The album is their most accessible to date, described as an “electro-pop opera” with some experimental tunes, some dance-pop and even some ballads. Of Montreal are known for their great live performances, and this is a show not to miss.

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