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Welcome back Administration welcome freshmen to SIUE

Greek life What to look for in joining a fraternity or sorority

What you missed The Alestle’s top stories from summer

Out and about Where to go for a night on the town and hidden gems for shopping and eating in the area

Parking services Where to park and how to avoid tickets

Tips for success and procrastination How to succeed at the college level, while taking time for some app relaxation Jobline, Police SIUE’s job resource and campus police

Academic Achievement Center Campus resources for test preparation, writing help and more Campus Construction Building renovations and construction

Gardens Students are encouraged to stray off the path at SIUE Gardens

Dining Services What’s new with campus food

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Red Storm SIUE’s fan section looks to the future

Women’s soccer season preview Strong recruiting class joins youthful squad

Men’s basketball season preview Cougars look to bounce back with a healthy Yelovich

Softball season preview Softball prepares for OVC again, hoping for more Fitness Center Staying active and health while attending classes

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Kari Williams Editor in Chief AJ Sanson Managing Editor Ashley Seering A&E Editor Lexi Cortes Opinion Editor Allan Lewis Sports Editor Courtney Hill Jason Frazier John Layton Reporters Michelle Beard Photo Editor Rebehka Blake

Derrick Hawkins Photographers Liz Spihlman Chief Copy Editor Jeff Mason Mat Camp Aren Dow Copy Editors Jill Cook Graduate Asst. Writing Coach Clay Awsumb Graphics Manager Bo Bosico Graduate Assistant Debbie Roberts Office Manager Brittany Thomas Managing Secretary Kia-Dre Bird Office Secretary Tammy Merrett-Murry Alestle Director

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Cougar shuttle How to get around on and off campus

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Cougar Card Discounts around town for being an SIUE student

St. Louis Attractions on the other side of the river

Men’s Soccer season preview Conference runners-up return in second year of D-I eligibility

Volleyball season preview Cougars hope change brings continued momentum

Women’s basketball, wrestling season previews Cougars work to find extra edge over the summer; Tough schedule ahead for Cougars Baseball season preview Collins looks past 1,000, Cougars have revamped pitching staff Campus Map Know where to go and which building is which. printed anonymously except under extreme circumstances. We reserve the right to reject letters.

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FITNESS CENTER from pg. 33 certified,” Bradley said. “Students are getting quality service.” If students prefer to workout on their own, the center also provides free fitness assessments. Students can sign up for both services at the front desk. “You can come in and get a fitness assessment,” Bradley said. “We’ll reassess you after a period of time to see if you’re reaching your goals.” Bradley said the Wellness Center at the SFC, which conducts the fitness assessments, is often overlooked by students. A fitness assessment is comprised of body composition tests, a cardio respiratory fitness test, a muscular strength assessment and a flexibility assessment. Outside of the weight room, Bradley said there will be more than 45 group fitness classes offered this fall, including some new ones, such as a duathlon class and a yoga express class, which is a shorter version of a full one-hour yoga class. If you want to become the next “Situation,” Bradley said the SFC has a class for you. “The last one that we’re really excited about is an abs class that’s called Jersey Core,” Bradley said. Bradley said the fitness classes fill up fast, so students are encouraged to sign up early. “Yoga always goes over really well,” Bradley said. “Spinning is extremely popular. Zumba is a very, very popular class. It fills up quickly.” Scott said the climbing wall at the SFC is a service many students find appealing, as there is a large climbing population at SIUE. “A lot of people seek us out for that,” Scott said. Climbers will soon have a more advanced option at SIUE. Scott said a bouldering cave is currently being built in the VC. “It’s going to be a fully enclosed cave,” Scott said. “It’s kind of technical climbing. They set routes and you can only use certain holds to get from point A to point B.” After a long day of climbing, students seeking to cool off can find solace in the VC’s indoor pool. The pool has six 25-yard lanes

and is open three times a day, from 6:15-8:15 a.m., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:30-8:30 p.m. “We have lap swim during the first two sessions and open swim at the end,” Scott said. The Fitness Center is not only the home of facilities and programs for individuals, but the university’s intramural sports programs can be found there as well. SIUE has more than 30 intramural programs offered each year. Popular team sports include volleyball, flag football, basketball, softball, indoor soccer and ultimate. Many one-day tournaments are also scheduled. Scott said co-ed volleyball, flag football, basketball and softball are the most popular intramural sports. “We run a co-ed volleyball league every fall semester and we break our previous years’ record in terms of teams registered every year,” Scott said. The costs of participating in intramurals include a $25 registration fee and a $20 forfeit fee. Students will receive their forfeit deposit back if their team attends every game. Scott said intramural sports are moving to an online registration and payment system through IMLeagues.com this fall. “It will allow students to enroll online, pay online, manage their rosters online and see who they’re playing,” Scott said. “If you’re playing four sports, it automatically pulls in all of your games into your personal calendar so you can see when you play what at what time.” Scott said the online system will be a great benefit for the students. “You can sign up for an intramural team at two in the morning if that’s what you want to do, or right up until the very last minute,” Scott said. Scott said he wants students to realize there is something for everybody at the VC. “I just think it’s important for people to know how diverse the programs we have are,” Scott said. “We have everything from rock climbing to kayaking to an abs class. It’s all over the spectrum.” John Layton can be reached at jlayton@alestlelive.com or 650-3524. Follow John @hnkamnckl

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Welcome back, SIUE From the Alestle editor in chief The Alestle encourages interaction with updated online content

“We take great pride in bringing quality news to this campus and the surrounding community... - Kari Williams Alestle Editor in Chief

Welcome back to what will be another exciting year at SIUE! With our transition to Division I, making strides in the new science building construction and constant updates to the campus, SIUE is growing into one of the

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best universities in the Midwest. As the campus is emerging, so is the Alestle. At the Associated College Press convention in Louisville, Ken., the Alestle brought home a third-place finish in the Four Year Weekly Tabloid category, beating schools such as University of Missouri-Columbia and Creighton University. At the Illinois College Press Association convention in Chicago last year, the Alestle returned with nine awards for individual reporters, editors and photographers. We are very proud of our staff and hope to continue this trend, helping to make SIUE a standout school. We take great pride in bringing quality news to this campus and the surrounding community.

Our passion for journalism and covering SIUE and community events extends beyond our weekly print edition, which publishes on Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters. The online edition, alestlelive.com, publishes exclusively on Tuesdays during the fall and spring semesters as well. We will be debuting our brand new website soon with updated features, including blogs, an events calendar and multimedia content. Having an online edition to supplement our print content allows the Alestle to capture video and showcase multiple photographs, which we are not able to do in our print editions. Additionally, staff blogs have returned, adding another aspect to our growing online content. The entire staff contributes, and we have topics ranging from sports to professional wrestling to jazz and much more. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage students, faculty and staff to interact with our staff through the blogs. Feel free to comment for or against what our bloggers have to say. Creating a dialogue allows for the SIUE community to have more of a relationship with our staff. In efforts for the staff to begin such di-

alogue, we have created permanent locations in the social networking world. I encourage the campus and Edwardsville/Glen Carbon community to suggest story ideas, ask us questions or comment on issues important to you at either our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/alestlelive) or our Twitter page (@TheAlestle and @TheAlestleSport). As a staff, we would like to hear from our readers, good, bad or otherwise and these social networking tools are a great way to get your voices heard. One of my goals this year is to encourage the SIUE community to approach any reporter, editor or photographer with questions, comments or concerns about our product, a story or just to introduce oneself and establish rapport with our staff. Other routes to take include stopping by the Alestle office on the upper level of Morris University Center to talk to someone on staff or pick up an application to join us as a reporter or graphics manager. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Alestle with any concerns, praises or issues you have about SIUE. We look forward to reporting on our campus and receiving your feedback!

From the student body president Student Government looks to keep students involved, informed I cannot think of a better way to begin the new school year than to borrow a quote from SIU President Glen Poshard in regards to the essential values of the SIU schools system: “We believe every

Nolan Sharkey Student body president

student, regardless of their economic wherewithal, deserves the opportunity to receive a college degree, to get a good job and to help sustain their family and the great middle class, which has built America. They deserve the opportunity to make a contribution back to the greater good of their community and America.” SIUE was founded more than 50 years ago by middle class Illinoisans who hoped to see these values come true, and it is safe to say our university’s leaders are achieving and continue to be dedicated to these aspirations. Moreover, this year Student Government will strive toward the mission of creating a sustainable university that is dedicated to providing a better SIUE today and tomorrow. Sustainability will encourage this university to adhere to educating students to become leaders so as many people as possible can meet their basic needs in life. It will also provide fair access to the earth’s resources, enable a decent quality of life to all mankind, celebrate diversity and, of course, preserve the diverse ecosystem

that SIUE depends upon today. In the year to come, you will see programs and events sponsored by Student Government that will encourage the education and involvement of SIUE to become more sustainable as a whole. This level of commitment involving a better tomorrow includes supporting Pell and MAP grants on a federal and state level, respectively, which have seen drastic cuts over the last few years. It is reasonable to assume these grants will continue to be cut to make room for government budget shortfalls. Therefore, my administration will work to encourage the creation of more jobs on campus to provide financial resources to students who live paycheck-to-paycheck. Many students will see a decrease in the amount of funding they will receive from a grant and therefore, will need financial assistance in other areas. We must also work with state and federal legislators to fight these detrimental cuts to higher education. SIUE has worked to better itself during these tough times and during the past decade has been able to transform itself from a commuter campus to a premier, metropolitan university. We have begun to gain national and even international recognition. For another year, U.S. News & World Report has recognized SIUE as a top “up-and-coming university in the Midwest.” SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences was recently approved to be the second university in America allowed to travel and es-

“Big things are happening on this campus and I encourage you to become involved... - Nolan Sharkey Student Body President tablish a program in Havana, Cuba, where students will be able to gain knowledge and share their experiences. Not only are big things happening academically at SIUE, but Cougar athletics are entering into their final transition to NCAA Division I athletics. Our teams have shown we are not a school to be taken lightly. Last season, in their first year of Division I eligibility, men’s soccer and women’s softball spent most of their season near the top of their respective conference standings. Additionally, during summer break the Kansas City Royals drafted

Spencer Patton, an ace pitcher for the Cougar’s baseball team last season. I strongly encourage students to become involved in the highly-successful student organization, Red Storm. Red Storm has worked diligently with fellow students and athletics to create an organization that supports our teams and cheers them to victory. Last year, the Murray State basketball coach applauded Red Storm’s efforts by saying SIUE has one of the best road atmospheres he had seen all year. To become involved in this organization or any of the more than 200 student organizations, please stop by the Kimmel Leadership Center’s front desk in the Morris University Center. They will be able to provide you with contact information for your organization of interest. In conclusion, I want to welcome you back to the “e.” Big things are happening on this campus and I encourage you to become involved. As a commuter student from Fairview Heights, I know the temptation to come on campus for class and quickly leave when finished, but stick around and enjoy the most beautiful and one of largest campuses in the nation. Start your semester off strong and take advantage of the tutors provided to you through supplemental instruction or the tutors in the Student Success Center. While you are in the Student Success Center, swing by the Student Government office and talk to me about your concerns and suggestions or fill out an application to join Student Government. Go Cougs!

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Cougars hope change brings continued momentum ALLAN LEWIS Alestle Sports Editor Leah Johnson is entering unknown territory.

Volleyball - fall preview She was hired to take over the Cougar volleyball program in April, but did not have the opportunity to work out with her team until Aug. 9. She will have to get to know her team quickly, as the Cougars embark on a 27-game schedule beginning with the SIUE Invitational Aug. 26 and 27 at the Vadalabene Center. This season marks the team’s first run through the Ohio Valley Conference as well. Although Johnson has been unable to practice with a squad unfamiliar to her over the summer, she is optimistic. The Cougars were 14-15 last year. While Johnson, a former volunteer assistant coach at Notre Dame and assistant at her almamater Missouri State could not technically practice with her new team, she has been able to acquaint herself with many of the personalities through the summer camps which the program runs. “It certainly helped,” Johnson said. “I got to see how they are in leadership positions and see them interact with one another. It has provided me with an opportunity to see who takes charge in a group setting and gives me a good preview at what I can expect in our gym situation, regardless of the

Alestle File Photo Sophomore middle hitter Kelsey Augustine, spikes a ball during a game last season. She ﬁgures to play a big role on the team in 2011 under ﬁrst-year Head Coach Leah Johnson. The Cougars were 14-15 last year, and play a full Ohio Valley Conference schedule this season. fact that we have not practiced yet.” She views a change in leadership as perhaps a positive for the team. “I think it can be both an advantage and a disadvantage,” Johnson said. “I think there is a lot of good energy that comes with change. Hopefully we can grasp onto that energy and run with it.”

Johnson hopes the transition for the players from former Head Coach Todd Gober to herself is seamless. While it will take time to adjust to specific nuances, she said volleyball is the same game, and on the court the Cougars should not have many problems. “I don’t necessarily think it will be drastically different,” Johnson said. “A lot of teams do the

same things, coach to coach, program to program.” The Cougars will have to adjust to a different pace in the offense, and cue words on set plays under Johnson. “We want to play relatively fast, but not be high risk,” Johnson said. “In years past, the team runs high-air, and sometimes that is not your goal. We have to bring

our efficiency up.” SIUE will look for a leader next season. The Cougars were a relatively young team last year, with freshmen Lexi Cibulka, Kelsey Augustine and Julia Whitfield playing major roles. The Cougars will look to those three as sophomores, but are

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From the SIUE chancellor Student involvement on campus enhances college experience On behalf of the faculty and staff of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, welcome to the 2011-2012 academic year, a year that promises to be one of excitement and

Vaughn Vandegrift Chancellor

opportunity on campus! At SIUE, you will have the opportunity to build on your education and experiences of the past and to pursue the vast wealth of knowledge. What an exciting time you have chosen to be a Cougar! SIUE has been named one of 68 “Up and Coming” universities nationwide for its innovative changes and for six years, our Senior Assignment Program has been frequently cited for excellence. In addition, SIUE has been presented an award of Distinction on the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and is listed as the 21st safest residential campus of those with enrollment over 6,000 out of more than 458 nationwide. And the momentum hasn’t slowed. This fall, work continues on the renovation of SIUE’s existing Science Building and the construction of a new facility to form a science complex. Without a doubt, the University is on the move and you are an important part of the action! As students, you will benefit from our excellent academic programs and our dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to providing you with high quality educational

opportunities. Our harmonious campus climate encourages open dialogue and mutual respect among individuals with different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. Citizenship, Excellence, Integrity, Openness and Wisdom comprise our university values and guide our work, day in and day out. These values are so important to the SIUE experi-

“Whether you are a new or returning student, commit to making the most of your time on campus.. - Vaughn Vandegrift Chancellor ence that they are displayed on a large banner in the Goshen Lounge of the Morris University Center (MUC). In anything worthwhile, the outcome is often proportional to the investment. This is true in academics, but it also extends to extracurricular activities. There are many opportunities to get involved in the life of the university. For example, there are fre-

quent faculty and student exhibits in the Art and Design Building and in the MUC. The Arts & Issues fine arts series and the numerous student organizations (over 200!), associations and clubs all serve to broaden the SIUE experience. The Student Fitness Center is home to a variety of exciting recreational programs and students are admitted free to scheduled athletics events! The University’s move to NCAA Division I sports ensures an exciting and competitive season in all sports. Another important way to get involved in the life of the university is to stay informed and offer your opinions on campus issues. An excellent way to do this is by reading the campus newspaper, the Alestle. The name is a combination of “Alton, East St. Louis and Edwardsville” and highlights the unity of SIUE’s three educational branches. The Alestle is one vehicle through which the entire campus communicates. Don’t hesitate to weigh in on topics of interest. The fall semester signals a renewed opportunity for investment in the future. Whether you are a new or returning student, commit to making the most of your time on campus. I am very pleased to welcome you to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a university that is on the move, nationally recognized and committed to providing excellent service and support as you pursue a degree in higher education. Best wishes for a very successful and exciting academic year. Go Cougars! Go Big e! Vaughn Vandegrift Chancellor

From the vice chancellor of Student Affairs Administration offers suggestions for collegiate success Dear Students, Welcome to the SIUE Community! This is an exciting time in your life. As a student, you will be introduced to many new and different ideas and experiences, you will be challenged to think

Narbeth Emmanuel

VC of Student Affairs logically and creatively about difficult questions and you will be asked to discuss the answers to these questions. Join in these discussions… you have much to offer. From my perspective, here are some valuable points to assure your success as an SIUE student: First and foremost, invest the time and energy necessary to achieve good grades. Experts recommend a minimum of two hours studying outside of class for every hour of class. Attend class regularly and make sure you know your instructor’s attendance policy. Be on time and be prepared for every class meeting. Sit in the front of the classroom! Follow your syllabus, and make sure you are organized and your assignments are completed in a timely manner. If you need help, talk with your faculty or advisor so they can direct you to

the best source of assistance. Second, resolve conflicts, differences and disputes by thoughtful discussion. Civility is a cornerstone of our academic community; you are expected to act and behave accordingly. At times you may disagree with fellow members of the academic community. Part of your college experience is learning to resolve disagreements and differences of opinion in a fashion that is in keeping with your role as an educated member of the SIUE community. Third, get involved in campus life. There are numerous opportunities available to you to become involved in activities and services beyond the classroom. Check out the student organizations on campus, they need your participation. Consider doing volunteer work related to your academic major or participate in the social and recreational opportunities on campus. All of these activities give you the chance to interact with your fellow students, faculty and staff and serve to enrich and broaden your education. Fourth and finally, take care of yourself. Achieve the balance between what is required to succeed at the University and the other obligations of family and work. Occasional stress is a normal part of a student’s life. How you cope with it, in a constructive manner, will make all the difference for you. Make lifestyle decisions

that are in your best interest. Again, I welcome you to SIUE. I encourage you to follow the SIUE 4-3-2-1 formula for success: graduate in 4 years; maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average; devote 2 hours prep time per credit hour; and involve yourself in at least 1 campus activity. I look forward to meeting you on campus and hope you find your university experience both rewarding and memorable. Sincerely, Narbeth R. Emmanuel Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

“Consider doing volunteer work related to your academic major... - Narbeth Emmanuel Vice chancellor of student affairs

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Not your perceived Greek Life What the Greek side of life can offer students JASON FRAZIER Alestle Reporter

Some people may get their idea about Greek Life from movies such as “Animal House” or “Van Wilder.” Fraternities and sororities at SIUE have many more responsibilities than beer bonging or keg standing. SIUE Greek Life Coordinator John Davenport said those in Greek organizations typically spend a large amount of time attending meetings, doing community service and paying dues to help their organization on a national level. “You don’t need a Greek organization just to party,” Davenport said. “People fail to realize that there are a lot of responsibilities and obligations that go along with being Greek. Greeks do some partying, however, that is only part of the picture.” Greek organizations hold recruitment week during the third

week of the fall semester. There are more than a dozen Greek organizations on campus. Each one typically caters to different personality types and people of different walks of life, according to Davenport. “If students are looking to join an organization, they need to look for an organization they will

ties. There are also other independent chapters such as Alpha Omega Eta and Gamma Phi Omega. CPC sororities, which include Alpha Phi, Delta Phi Epsilon and Alpha Sigma Tau, have a formal recruitment process. These sororities are the larger ones on the SIUE campus and have chapters on most college campuses. “Interested women will sign up for recruitment during the week [and] will visit with each sorority,” Davenport said. “At the end of the week we match them up with a sorority that is most interested with them.” Sigma Pi and Phi Kappa Psi are two of six listed IFC frats. Their recruiting process is not as structured as the sororities, allowing recruits to attend whatever events they want to attend. There is no registration fee they have to Graphic by Derrick Hawkins/Alestle pay prior. Culturally based sororities truly fit into and be happy in,” and fraternities on campus like Davenport said. “People will see Omega Psi Phi, Zeta Phi Beta and through it and they are not going Sigma Gamma Rho are linked to to be happy with it if they attempt the National Pan-Hellenic Council to change who they are or put on (NPHC). Traditionally freshmen a front to fit into an organiza- are not allowed to join these histion.” torically African-American Greek The SIUE Greek Life chap- organizations. You have to be a ters include CPC sororities, IFC frats and NPHC frats and sororiGREEK/pg.17

From modeling to politics, SIUE has more than 200 groups for students JASON FRAZIER

Alestle Reporter

There is no shortage of opportunities for student involvement on SIUE’s campus with the more than 200 organizations. Whether you are looking to join Student Government or power lifting, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus. The first stop for students looking to join a student organization should be the Kimmel Leadership office. Staff members such as Cheryl Heard, assistant director of Student Organizational Development, are there to help students set up organizations or find an organization that fits them. “We will almost hold their hand and walk them through the process,” Heard said. “Sometimes that is what they need. They need someone to go along with them and help them make the contact. We will do that for them at [the] Kimmel Leadership Center.” There are a large number of professional organizations available for students to join. The professional organizations are usually aligned with a particular major. Heard said she believes each SIUE major has at least one student organization linked to it. “We try to encourage them to consider what student organizations would interest them,” Heard said. “I encourage them to

“If you’re new to campus and don’t make friends as easy, join a group. It helped [making] friends a lot easier and blend into the crowd...

Looking for a specific Greek organization? Here’s the full list offered at SIUE CPC Sororities q q q

Alpha Phi Alpha Sigma Tau Delta Phi Epsilon

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Alpha Kappa Lambda

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Delta Lambda Phi Phi Kappa Psi

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Sigma Pi

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Iota Phi Theta

Sigma Gamma Rho

Zeta Phi Beta

Alpha Phi Alpha

Kappa Alpha Psi

Phi Beta Sigma

Sigma Tau Gamma

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Alpha Omega Eta

Gamma Phi Omega

Cultivating an environment for all cultures

- William Down Senior English major

think in terms of their academic interest or find an organization that is tied to their major. We pretty much have an organization for every discipline.” Joining a professional or academic club not only has shortterm benefits, but it can also help students find a career in the future, according to Heard. “It’s a good benefit to them when they are starting to network and taking classes in their major,” Heard said. “Students in those organizations help them navigate their way through the major. It also gets them connected to people in the field, so it can lead to internships and jobs.” Not all organizations are academically based. Some organizations, like the Game Development Group, focus on special interests. Senior English major

William Down said joining this particular group was a great way him to break out of his shell on campus. “Personally, I’m not the most social person,” Down said. “If you’re new to campus and don’t make friends as easy, join a group. It helped [making] friends a lot easier and blend into the crowd.” Some of the other special interest organizations on campus include PREMIERe Models, College Republicans and Web Radio. Junior mass communications major Allen Stout said he has used his sports talk show on Web Radio to gain professional experience. “It allows to me have handson experience,” Stout said. “I wanted to have my own radio

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Photo by Derrick Hawkins/Alestle The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability hosts campus events, bible studies, staff meetings, memorial services and student worship, though it is not owned by the university.

COURTNEY HILL Alestle Reporter

“Odd” may be one of many words that crosses newcomers’ minds when they first see the large blue dome sitting on the south end of campus. Although it may seem odd to some, the dome and its surrounding framework, known as the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, holds a history of environmental commitment maintained in its use today. The geodesic dome was created by R. Buckminster Fuller in 1971 who, according to Alvin

Deibert, secretary and treasurer of the Friends of the Center, was a rather peculiar man with a strong interest in environmental sustainability. “Fuller was a world citizen [and] referred to the earth as ‘spaceship earth,’” Deibert said. “He saw that everybody in the world has to work together if we’re going to survive. In the world today, [the dome] is the only architectural structure that is intimately related with Fuller’s life.” Juli Jacobson, business ad-

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Softball prepares for OVC again, hoping for more JASON FRAZIER Alestle Reporter Since their first official Division I season ended with two straight losses in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, the SIUE softball team has been itching for another chance at making the NCAA tournament.

Softball - spring preview “We are plugging along. Before you know it, it will be time for fall ball,” Montgomery said. The 2012 season will be Montgomery’s 24th season as coach of the Cougars. However, last year was her first season as a fully certified Division I coach, finishing with a 28-30 record overall. “I think we underachieved a bit last year,” Montgomery said. “That’s not how I want to function as a team. I want us to be our best all the time and hopefully peak towards the end of the year.” In their first season of OVC play, the Cougars finished with a 19-11 conference record, but it could have been better. Montgomery said they missed out on victories against teams they were better than. There are a few returning players SIUE will count on to take them to an-

WBB PREVIEW from pg. 30 players.” Levens is currently on the road trying to recruit a strong class for her 2012-2013 roster, hoping it will equal or exceed what she brought in for next season. The most prized recruit of this class will be Tierny Austin, who was named the high school Player of the Year in Rockford last season. “We tell them when we recruit them to come in and play,” Levens said. “We want them to come in and help us right away.” The incoming group of freshmen has a tough act to follow. Sophomore guard

other level. One of those players is junior Taylor Tooley. She led the team in each Triple Crown category last year. She hit .331, with eight home runs and 42 RBI. “With two years of experience hitting against a high level of competition, I expect [Tooley] to be a more mature hitter this year,” Montgomery said. Junior Lindsey Coleman will be the only pitcher returning from last year’s team as SIUE graduated its all-time strikeout leader, Erika Taylor and fellow starting pitcher Ali Downing. Montgomery hopes junior college transfer Amanda Lambrecht and freshman Alexandra McDavid can fill those voids. “I think we have a very talented pitching staff on board, but they are untested at the Division I level,” Montgomery said. Lambrecht made her fair share of batters swing and miss while pitching at Kirkwood Community College. She led the NJCAA in strikeouts last season. “The most recent game I saw her (Lambrecht) pitch in, she had 17 strikeouts,” Montgomery said. On offense, incoming freshmen Brittany Toney, Kamryn Smallwood and Rebecca Gray will also look to earn playing time in their first year as Cougars. “When you rely on younger players Jazmin Hill made an immediate impact in her debut season as a Cougar, leading the team in points and assists. Hill also set a new SIUE single-season record of 76 3pointers made. “Each year the game slows down a little bit for you. She will continue to get better at both ends of the court,” Levens said. “She takes a lot of ownership in the success of our program. As a freshman she was already one of our leaders.” Junior forwards Raven Berry and Michaela Herrod will try to build on a strong post presence for the Cougars. Berry was second on the team in scoring with an

there is always a question mark,” Montgomery said. “I can tell you we will be more talented this year, we will have a deeper roster and there will be a lot more competition for playing time.” The roster has two juniors and six seniors coming back to give the team a more experienced group than last season’s roster. Five of those seniors are part of a core outfield that includes speedster Lindsey Barron. Sophomore Chelsea Yankolovich started every game at shortstop and is also expected to be a key contributor. “We are a little older. The maturity level makes a big difference when you are playing the grinding Division I schedule day in and day out,” Montgomery said. However, years of experience will not be the deciding factor in who makes it on Montgomery’s lineup card. Each player, freshman or senior, will have an equal opportunity to earn playing time. “I go in every year with the concept of nobody has a spot until you earn it,” Montgomery said. “We have seniors returning but we also have a lot of young kids that are pretty talented. Whoever is the best player is going to play. My job is to put the best product on the field.” Jason Frazier can be reached at jfrazier@alestlelive.com or 650-3524. Follow Jason @JFraz85

Alestle File Photo The SIUE softball team ﬁnished 28-30 during its ﬁrst season in the OVC.

average of 11.8 points per game. In addition to her scoring prowess around the basket, Berry also is an emotional leader on the court. Herrod showed the potential she is capable of with five double-doubles last season. “In her first two seasons, Michaela has really come along in the second half of the season,” Levens said. “I think it is a personal goal of hers to play better early in the year. Raven’s goal this offseason was to come in more fit so she can play extended minutes for us.” The Cougars will not be eligible for the

NCAA tournament this season. However, they will play a full D-1 schedule and face every one of their future OVC foes. They will also step on court against some teams from the Missouri Valley Conference along with Valparaiso and DePaul, who made it to the Sweet 16 last year. “Our schedule is definitely going to be a challenge for us,” Levens said. “We feel we are going to be better and more consistent earlier. Our goal is to get better every day.” Jason Frazier can be reached at jfrazier@alestlelive.com or 650-3524. Follow Jason @JFraz85

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Cougars work to find extra edge over the summer JASON FRAZIER Alestle Reporter Women’s basketball Head Coach Amanda Levens cannot run or setup practices in the summer per NCAA rules, but that has not stopped her team from taking the initiative to practice on their own in the Student Fitness Cen-

W. BB - winter preview ter. Despite having just two seniors on the team next year in Madison Meade and Melia Duncan, Levens said the Cougars are full of leaders. “This is going to be the first year we have upperclassmen that played for us during their underclass years. We are excited as coaches to finally have that in place,” Levens said. “Upper-class players in previous years have been JUCOs or four-year transfers. They can echo our expectations to some of the younger

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The SIUE women’s basketball team looks to improve on a 11-19 season in 2011-12.

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Tough schedule ahead for Devine, White, Cougars AJ SANSON Alestle Managing Editor In their final season of the Division I transition and with the Ohio Valley Conference not sanctioning wrestling, the team now has a home in the Southern Conference.

Wrestling - winter preview The 2010-11 season ended on a high note as the team boasted eight All-Americans and one national champion, as junior transfer Michael Dace beat out his own teammate, freshman Deshoun White to capture the national title in the 174-class. The 2010-11 schedule was possibly the toughest in Cougar wrestling history as the team had road meets against Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. The team still managed seven

victories on the season, a large im- Webb Jan. 7, 21-17, for their first ever provement from the previous year Division I victory. when the team only had one. “With these two teams we want Head Coach David Ray said he to do well,” Ray said. “We want to feels the tough schedule last year may stand out and let them know that pay dividends for his team this year we’re here. We want to bring someand in the near future. thing extra to the conference and “Right now, it’ll be hard to say,” bring the level of the SoCon up.” Ray said. “Following a year with a The team will not be eligible to tough schedule, they’ll be expected to wrestle in the conference champido more. It’ll make them more com- onships until the 2012-13 season petitive and they now know what it when the transition to Division I is takes to be standing on top of the complete. podium.” The squad also did not lose anyThe 2011-12 season will not fea- one to graduation. Seniors Dace ture a heavy SoCon schedule due to [174] and Steve Ross [157] figure to the fact that team had its tentative be early picks to remain All-Americans schedule already set in place at the as well as junior heavyweight David time of the conference selection, but Devine [285] White [174]. they will see two future conference rivals in Gardner-Webb and Camp- AJ Sanson can be reached at bell. asanson@alestlelive.com or 650-3524. Follow The Cougars defeated Gardner- AJ @Aj_Sanson

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David Devine (Right) returns at 285 pounds for the Cougar wrestling team. The Cougars enter the season with an Independent schedule, but accepted entry into the Southern Conference over the summer.

MEN’S SOCCER from pg. 25 They are going to have to put forth the effort and discipline and pay attention to the details in order to be successful. The coaching staff believes we are in a position to do well this year and we will see how it all plays out.” The Cougars non-conference schedule in 2011 begins with Tulsa, who held the No. 2 ranking in the country last year, and includes matches against UIC, DePaul, Wisconsin, Green Bay, Dayton, Cincinnati, Belmont, Lipscomb, UMKC, Eastern Illinois, Marist and Nebraska-Omaha. The Cougars open MVC play at home for the second-straight year, taking on Evansville at Ralph Korte Stadium for homecoming Oct. 8. The State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament is scheduled to take place Nov. 9-13 in Omaha, Neb. Allan Lewis can be reached at alewis@alestlelive.com or 650-3524. Follow Allan @AllanJLewis

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GROUPS from pg.6 show and do my own thing. Now I know how to build segments, operate a sound board and many other things vital to running a radio program. I have also met people that have the same aspirations as I do.” Creating video games or hosting a Web Radio show may not interest everybody. Some students would rather be more physically active. There are more than 30 club sports organizations students can participate in. This list includes competitive cheerleading, rugby, ice hockey and ultimate frisbee. There are also many cultural and religious organizations around SIUE. These groups can help students unite with others who are of the same ethnic background or religious affiliation. Heard said students in these organizations help others who are not familiar with a certain culture or religion gain a better understanding of their particular group. An activity fair will be held Aug. 29 - 30. Students can visit a student organization booth set up in the Goshen Lounge to get a better perspective of each group. They can learn more details on how to join and activities the organizations are involved in. “The students in charge of the booths at the Activities Fair are pretty friendly and reach out to people,” Heard said. “They typically ask potential members about their interest, inform them what the organization is about and ask them to come to a meeting.” Students can create their own groups if they cannot find one that already fits them. The process begins by going to Kimmel, located in the Morris University Center, and picking up the registration forms. While filing out those forms students will also need five fellow students to sign a petition. After completing those steps, students need to find a full-time faculty or staff member to become the organization advisor. The last steps are developing a constitution and presenting in front of the Student Organization Advisory Board. More info about starting a group is can be found in the Kimmel office. No group seems to be off limits as. Heard said some past organizations include a Wiccan group and an underwater hockey organization.

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What you missed over summer New off-campus housing Chatt ineligible for start targeting students coming of basketball season

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July 27 - The growth of SIUE has led one developer to build off-campus housing specifically geared toward students. Developer and SIUE alumnus Corey Wenzel said the complex, called the Enclave, will be located at the north side of Illinois Route 157 at Esic Drive, about a mile from campus. Wenzel said it is overlooking a bike trail and isolated by trees, which gives it a similar aesthetic to the SIUE campus. “We think it will complement

all the great things that are going on at SIUE,” Wenzel said. “It just seems like there’s great growth there. The campus is getting better every day and one of the things that we saw that was needed was a student housing complex.” Eight two-bedroom units and 112 three-bedroom units will accommodate 352 individuals at the Enclave. Each apartment is fully furnished and each room contains a private master bathroom and walk-in closet with door locks.

July 27 - The SIUE men’s basketball team will be without its leading scorer from last year for at the least the beginning of next season. SIUE Director of Athletics Brad Hewitt confirmed junior guard Cornelius Chatt has been rendered academically ineligible for the upcoming season. Chatt, a native of Madison, transferred to SIUE from Wabash Valley Community College along with teammate Corey Wickware last season and cracked the opening night starting lineup. Chatt appeared in all 28 games for the Cougars last season, starting 21 and averaging

12.1 points per game. He improved upon a sophomore season at Wabash Valley where he averaged 11 points per game. At SIUE, he scored 20 or more points six times during the season and scored in double-figures 10 of his last 11 games. He was second on the team in steals with 27 and was third on the team with 64 assists. While Chatt is ineligible for the start of the season, Hewitt said he is still eligible to remain a student at SIUE.

Sam’s Club coming to Glen Carbon in 2012

Vandals hit archaeology dig site

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June 22 - Police still do not have any leads in finding who damaged the archaeology dig site on campus June 17. After an act of vandalism left a carefully-crafted archaeology dig site on campus damaged, students and professors in the field remain steadfast in their efforts to unearth ancient Native American historical data. They hope to yield compelling clues to Edwardsvilles rich past. The dig site, located near Korte Stadium, was chosen for an eight-week summer Archaeology Field School course designed to prepare students for the physical methods of excavation. Anthropology Department Chair Julie Holt said students and faculty arrived to the site Monday morning, June 13, to find several pieces of equipment, including shovels, filter screens and a $200 transit used for land surveying, stolen. Additionally, three of four excavated pits were dismantled. Holt said the diligent nature of the work, student exploration

training and information exclusive to each pit were compromised by the criminal act, which took place sometime during the weekend of June 10. “It’s like tearing up a book and there is no other copy of that book,” Holt said. “You’ve just removed half of the pages, tore them up and threw them away. If [the vandals] think they’re going to find something here that’s worth money, they're wrong.”

June 29 - After four no votes and two months of negotiation, the new Sam’s Club has been approved to start building in Glen Carbon Labor Day 2012. When Sam’s Club came to the board in February 2010, Glen Carbon Mayor Robert Jackstadt said they had a difficult time reaching a consensus. “Anytime the city decides to give incentives to any entity, it’s a tough decision,” Jackstadt said. “Our Village Board and I share a philosophy that incentives should be rarely granted and there should be an extraordinary or unusual reason to give any business that wants to come to

your town some sort of incentive.” The developers originally asked for $7.5 million in incentives, which means Sam's Club would be reimbursed up to that amount for the money they spent investing in the property. The board, including Jackstadt, felt this amount was too much. When they voted in April, the decision was 4-3 against the project. “It was a close vote,” Jackstadt said. “I think I had voted one other time in six years to break a tie, that's how rare it is. I voted what I thought was best for Glen Carbon taxpayers.”

Patton drafted by Kansas City Royals June 7 - After waiting until the second day of the MLB draft, Spencer Patton finally heard his name called June 7. Patton, the Cougars’ senior pitching ace this past season, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the draft’s 24th round, 726th overall. Patton led the team in wins with nine this past season, including throwing a complete game

shutout, while posting a 2.55 ERA. He also led the team in strikeouts with 109, which tied the second-highest total in a single season for the Cougars. He was second on the team in innings pitched with 88 1/3. Opponents hit .219 off the

righty out of Kinmundy. Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Royals brought Patton in for workouts last week. Patton is the 57th player from SIUE to go on to play professional baseball, and the first player to be drafted since Clay Zavada was drafted in the 30th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2006.

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MCT provides transportation around SIUE, area JASON FRAZIER Alestle Reporter

Madison County Transit provides transportation for students trekking across campus and those who want to explore the area. MCT and SIUE partnered up more than 10 years ago to begin Cougar Shuttle. The shuttle does not cost SIUE students if they are traveling inside the Fare Free zone. The Fare Free zone consists of five locations on campus. Two of those locations are at 4F and Building 519 in Cougar Village. Hairpin Dr. is another stop, which is located directly in front of Peck Hall. Students can also be picked up or dropped off free of charge at the Early Childhood Center located off Circle Dr. During the first and last two weeks of the semester, the Cougar Shuttle goes to Textbook Services. freshman music education major Britain Lockhart of Chicago is a frequent user of the shuttle. Since she does not have a car on campus, she depends on it to get around on and off campus. On a 100-degree day, Lockhart said she is grateful the shuttle is around so she does not have to walk from Cougar Village to Peck Hall. “It’s a great convenience. Although I don’t have a car here, I can still get to classes on time,” Lockhart said. “Taking a 15 minute

Photo by Michelle Beard/Alestle Buses arrive and leave from Hairpin Drive every 10 minutes for convenience as part of MCT’s Cougar Shuttle, which stops at various places across campus.

walk on one of the hottest days of the summer would be torture.” Junior criminal justice major Trania Mitchell has a vehicle available to her. However, she would rather depend on the MCT services here at SIUE. “My car works but it’s not reliable. I’d rather use the shuttle because it’s more reliable,” Mitchell said. “I am grateful that there is public transportation here. If it wasn’t I would have had a hard time getting to class.” Monday - Friday, shuttle serv-

ice picks up students beginning at 6:45 a.m. The last shuttle drop-off and pickup is around midnight at each location. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes in a majority of the locations. The only spot it runs every 10 minutes is Hairpin Dr. Transportation is still available on the weekends and during break times but start and stop times are both reduced during these periods. Director of Housing Michael Schultz said students can have issues of getting where they need to be on time if they try to catch the

last possible shuttle. “Everybody tries to wait on that last minute bus so they can get a few last minutes of sleep,” Schultz said. “They may find out that particular shuttle is overcrowded.” MCT also provides affordable transportation for students looking to leave the SIUE campus as well. The highest rate is a $3 one way ticket to St. Louis. You can check MCT.org for further information on pricing and other dropoff locations. Some shuttle users do not

ride as frequently as Lockhart. Senior engineering major Kumar Jambami said the shuttle provides a cheaper and more reliable alternative than bumming a ride. “It’s an easy mode of transportation,” Jambami said. “Instead of calling your friend for a ride and waiting for him, just hop on the shuttle. For $1 you can get wherever you want.” Jason Frazier can be reached at jfrazier@alestlelive.com or 650-3527. Follow Jason @JFraz85

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Yelovich back from medical redshirt to lead SIUE ALLAN LEWIS Alestle Sports Editor Basketball season is still months away, but Head Coach Lennox Forrester already has a few goals in mind for his team come November.

M. BB - winter preview “Looking at what we were weak at last year, we have to improve defensively and rebounding the basketball,” Forrester said. “It always could be better when you make some shots and limit turnovers, but we are focusing right now on the defensive end of the floor.” The Cougars certainly had some trouble in those areas during last season’s 8-21 finish and will have to improve upon those numbers without their leading rebounder from last season, Nikola Bundalo, who averaged six per game. SIUE also suffered its largest defeat in program history, a 11150 thumping put on by Iowa during Thanksgiving break. Despite this, Forrester said

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Sophomore Julia Whitﬁeld had 270 kills during her freshman season.

VOLLEYBALL from pg. 28 in need of senior leadership after graduating Sydney Winslow, who led the team with 319 kills last year and a .282 attack percentage. Winslow also had 23 service aces from her middle-hitter position. Johnson said Jessica Hemann, who returns for her senior season, could be the player to improve and lead the team. Hemann played in all 29 of the Cougars’ matches last season, collecting 205 kills while maintaining a .269 hitting percentage as a junior. “I really see her having a stellar senior year,” Johnson said. “From what I have gathered from her teammates, she will be a leader for us.” Along with those returning, the Cougars bring three new freshmen and a Division I transfer to the team. Gober signed Chelsi Hummert and Emily Anderson before Johnson stepped into the program and signed Chelsea Colclasure, a freshman from Decatur, Ind. and Cori Harris, a transfer from the University of South Carolina Upstate. “Hummert and Anderson are both young ladies who have

the Cougars will be in a better position than they were last year, bringing back junior forward Mark Yelovich, who missed 28 of the team’s 29 games last year with a broken foot. Yelovich led the team in scoring his sophomore year, and scored 15 points in the season opener against IPFW before suffering his season-ending injury. Yelovich took a redshirt year, and should return to the team. “Losing Mark didn’t help much at all, so hopefully he is healthy and comes back to where he was before,” Forrester said. “He’s been working out but is not a full go yet. He is making strides, and there is still some time for him to get healthy.” Yelovich will become even more important, because the Cougars leading scorer from last season, Cornelius Chatt (12.1 ppg) is no longer with the team after being deemed academically ineligible by the NCAA. The Cougars return senior Corey Wickware (11.6 ppg) along with sophomore Michael Messer (8.7 ppg) who will look to have a

breakout season. The Cougars also bring back point guard Kevin Stineman, guard LeShaun Murphy and post player Zeke Schneider. SIUE will have three new freshmen joining the team next season in Charles Joy (O’Fallon), Michael Birts (Miami, Fla.) and Kris Davis (Detroit) as well as two junior college transfers in Jerome Jones (St. Louis) and Derian Shaffer (Detroit). SIUE also added Maurice Wiltz, a transfer from Colorado State who will sit out the season per NCAA transfer requirements. This year, the Cougars will get their first full-season look at the Ohio Valley Conference. During the past three years as an Independent, SIUE has had little success against their future conference, going 1-14 against the OVC. The lone win came on Dec. 31, 2008 against Southeast Missouri State. “I think we have done a pretty good job scheduling the OVC schools the past few years so

played at a high level on their club teams and are from championship high school programs, so I think they will bring experience and a style of game that complements the rest of the team,” Johnson said. Harris led USC-Upstate in kills last year, and had 21 against the Cougars in a Sept. 18 game played at the Wofford tournament. “When we competed against them, she led the team in kills,” Johnson said. “She is a truly passionate player both in the classroom and on the court.” Colclasure adds a wealth of experience from a successful high school and club career. “We added a very good defensive player with Colclasure and I think she will compete for a starting position,” Johnson said. “She competed with one of the top defensive and ball control clubs in the country and she recently made the all-star team at USV nationals.” Johnson said the Cougars will use the early portion of their schedule, which includes the SIUE Invitational, Indiana State Invitational and the Best Western Invitational at Bowling Green, to gain a better understanding for one another before the conference schedule kicks off in mid-September. “That two weeks of pre-season will provide us with the time we need to get a good idea of where we go from here,” Johnson said. “We have to be flexible and trust where we are in the present.” Once the Cougars get into the OVC, they will be playing back-to-back nights on six occasions to complete their doubleround robin conference schedule, so endurance will be a key for success. “We have to respect the athletes recovery time and provide an opportunity for us to grow at the same time,” Johnson said. “It is a

true balancing act to recover while pushing them so they are prepared to play those back-to-back matches.” Johnson said the toughest stretch for the Cougars is early, playing six games in eight nights to begin the year. “We have a packed schedule early on,” Johnson said. “It will be a mental and physical challenge for us.” The Cougars have the advantage of beginning at home, which

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Alestle File Photo Mark Yelovich scored 15 points in last year’s season opener against IPFW but injured his foot driving to the basket in the second half. Yelovich led the Cougars in scoring his sophomore year.

Johnson said is beneficial because it allows the Cougars a few extra days to train and get acclimated as a team. “That allows us continuity in our training,” Johnson said. “We gain two days in our gym plus our players won’t be missing the first week of classes. During the first week of school, it is really important that we are at home.” Johnson said the biggest obstacle for her team in 2011 is adjusting to change.

“We have to overcome new information, my new ideas and philosophies and new people,” Johnson said. “It is just as important for our players to be flexible and adaptive as it is for us as a staff to be welcoming to our athletes. Change is our biggest obstacle, but change can also be our biggest advantage.” Allan Lewis can be reached at alewis@alestlelive.com or 650-3524. Follow Allan @AllanJLewis

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Cougars hope change brings continued momentum ALLAN LEWIS Alestle Sports Editor Leah Johnson is entering unknown territory.

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How to park without having to pay up JOHN LAYTON Alestle Reporter

Parking Services’ mission is not to dole out as many tickets as possible, despite how many students might feel. In fact, according to the Director of Parking Services Bob Vanzo, parking services would prefer not to write any tickets. “Our primary purpose is to provide close, convenient and well maintained parking for the university at all three locations,” Vanzo said. The first time a car is found parked in the wrong lot, without a current permit or parked in a

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non-parking zone or a non-registered area, a ticket for $15 will be issued. For each offense after that, the ticket fee increases another $15 until the seventh violation. Tickets for the seventh violation and any after that are $75. Other fines parkers can incur are $15 for a meter running out or being out of order and $15 for exceeding a short term time limit. There is a towing fee of $75. The misuse, alteration or fabrication of a permit warrants a $75 fine as well. University Police also write state citations for handicap parking violations. These citations are not handled by Parking Services. They must be paid or appealed to the state. Appeals to Parking Services must be filed within 10 days of receiving the ticket. Appeals can be made at the Parking Services office in Rendleman Hall or online at their website. Part of the fine must be paid in order to file an appeal. If it is granted, credit will be given for the portion paid. Parking Services will first look at the appeal and make a decision on it. If the decision is not satisfactory, another appeal can be made to the Appeals Committee, which is made up of faculty, staff and student volunteers. While the person making the appeal can appear in front of the committee, he does not have to. Any decision made by the Appeals Committee is final. Any university fine that is not paid within 10 working days has a late fee of $10 added on. A student who does not pay their fines is subject to various

punishments. These students are placed on accounts receivable, which means they cannot enroll in classes or receive a transcript until the fines are paid. Their vehicles are also at risk of being towed. Parking Services' purpose does not include making money for the university, Vanzo said. “We really don't make any money for the school at all. We’re a self-sustaining operation,” Vanzo said. “We just make enough to cover our own operations.” These operations include more than patrolling lots looking for violations. “If it weren’t for parking services, there wouldn’t be any parking lots. The state doesn’t give the university money for parking lots. We have to build them,” Vanzo said. “It’s a mechanism to basically offer customers as convenient as possible parking and with parking goes lighting, emergency phones and a motorist assistance program so if their cars won’t start, they can call somebody to come with jump starters and start their vehicles.” Here at SIUE, there are 52 parking lots with a total of 9,275 spaces. These spaces include 262 parking meters, 13 visitor spaces, 93 motorcycle spaces, 204 handicap spaces and 97 service vehicle spaces. Vanzo said he wants to make students aware of the parking situation this fall, which will be complicated with the construction at the Science Building, Art and Design Building and Vadalabane Center. “There are going to be a lot of construction crew [workers] on campus. That means they have to park somewhere which means

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upcoming events August Just 4 Laughs: Dave & Ethan Meridian Ballroom

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Rocky Horror Picture Show Meridian Ballroom

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Edwardsville Block Party Downtown Edwardsville

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Vadalabene Center

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September Men’s soccer v. Green Bay Ralph Korte stadium

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Women’s soccer v. Western Illinois Ralph Korte stadium

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Dan Savage Meridian Ballroom

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outlet for the campus community, while also providing a quiet space for personal reflection, studying or relaxation. “It’s got wireless access, it’s got a library [and] it’s got couches where people can take naps,” Calzetta said. The center also provides complimentary coffee and teas. Free food is also stocked in the refrigerator for students wishing to recharge from a stressful school day. The center, according to Calzetta, is a constant attribute to the plight of the world and how it must be cared for. “In this day in age when we’re all trying to take care of the universe because it’s being abused in so many different ways, it’s a good reminder of trying to hold the world gently and being aware of the ecological needs the world has,” Calzetta said. There will be a free pasta dinner at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability on Aug. 22 during Welcome Week for students who wish to learn about the center, the dome and religious organizations affiliated with the Center. Courtney Hill can be reached at chill@alestlelive.com or 650-3527. Follow Courtney @CHill824

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SUSTAINABILITY from pg.6 ministrator for the center, said Fuller’s advocacy of a sustainable world is revealed through the dome’s structure and artistic design. “The one here at the center is of the earth,” Jacobson said. “There’s a map of the world on the glass. When you’re inside the sanctuary and look out, it’s like being inside the earth looking out. It’s a unique experience.” The dome was constructed with few materials and was created to stand freely. Presently, the dome is a primary element of the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, and is used for a variety of school events, bible studies, staff meetings, weddings, memorial services and student worship services of all denominations, despite the fact that it is not owned by SIUE, according to Jacobson. “Everyone is welcome here, [and] we corroborate with the university,” Jacobsen said. “The way we stay open is by renting space here and donations.” Local church communities can rent out the space for Sunday services, and the center is also home to a sustainable garden surrounding the property. According to Sister Calzetta, minster of the Catholic Campus Ministry, the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability offers an important spiritual

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October Three Dog Night

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Meridian Ballroom

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November Women’s basketball v. Valparaiso Vadalabene Center

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Unwinding after a test (if you’re 21, of course) Photo by Derrick Hawkins/Alestle Stagger Inn recently started keeping their kitchen open late for the bar crowd. The bar is known for its open mic nights and other live music events. Manager Craig Knedel said some artists bring a cover charge, but usually not more than $2.

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For those over the age of 21 and looking to really capture the “college experience,” Edwardsville does not leave them shut out. With a downtown Main Street district featuring Thursday night hot spots such as Laurie’s Place, Big Daddy’s and Stagger Inn in addition to Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill off State Route 157, students can get the college experience at a relatively cheap price. Owner of Laurie’s Place, Laurie Chavez, said her bar tries to cater to the community as well as the college crowd. “We do something for everybody,” Chavez said. “We have people from Springfield that come in here, we have people from St. Louis that come here. As far as community-wise, it is a destination.” Laurie’s Place has been voted the No. 1 bar in Edwardsville seven years in a row by a survey by the Edwardsville Journal. The back bar and patio is 21 and over only, but the front bar allows those of any age to come in and grab a bite to eat. Chavez said bands are generally playing at either one of the two sections on any given night. Like other bars in the area, Chavez said Thursday night is her big night.

“It’s wonderful, you’ve got eating spots in between us [and other bars] for those to go eat after they’re done partying,” Chavez said. “Edwardsville’s a cool little town and I think the college kids like it. I think they come downtown for that downtown feeling.” Chavez said her bar is known for its food happy hour that runs Monday-Friday from 4:30-7 p.m. as well as $1 Natural Light pints

every day of the week. A full menu and drink special listing can be found at www.lauriesplacebar.com. Craig Knedel, a manager at the Stagger Inn and employee of the bar for 14 years, said he has seen the local bar scene grow as SIUE’s student population continues to grow. “We’ve always tried to bring in a decent student crowd,” Knedel said. “It’s definitely been

growing more; the community’s reached out towards the college and the college back to the community. When I started here it was more like two separate entities.” Knedel, like Chavez, said his bar also brings in crowds of all shapes and sizes. “It’s a pretty collective group,” Knedel said. “You can have anything from judges here to students and anywhere in between. Different bands bring in a

different crowd.” Knedel added that the bar has recently started keeping its kitchen open late on weekends until 2 a.m. to cater to the crowd. He also said like Laurie’s, Stagger Inn is known for live music featuring open-mic nights on Mondays and Sundays with live bands Thursday-Saturdays. Although the crowds are

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Hidden gems: Edwardsville’s unique stores, restaurants COURTNEY HILL Alestle Reporter

Somewhere in the midst of the dense, jungly thicket that is collegiate-level study, there is an important break for fun, de-stressing and socializing among students; one that typically involves traveling outside of the local neighborhood. But before taking the car over to that western gateway, consider the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon communities. There is a wealth of hidden gems within these local areas that don’t break the bank; you just have to know where to look. The Wildey Theater, located at 254 N. Main Street in downtown Edwardsville, has a rich history surrounding its early 20th century beginnings, its downturn in the 1980s, followed by its recent resurrection in April. It remains a staple of the Edwardsville community. Although The Wildey was originally built specifically for opera in the early 1900s, it shifted to the movie format to remain technologically forward. However, today with the instatement of Theater Manager Craig Leitner, the theater will incorporate numerous forms of entertainment into its repertoire of fun activities. “We’re trying to get as much variety into the schedule as we possibly can,” Leitner said. “We’re doing bands, we’re doing all sorts of concerts, events for children, senior events … We’ll do some comedy, we’ll definitely do theatri-

Photo by Michelle Beard/Alestle Annie’s Frozen Custard on Main Street offers a variety of custard flavors, along with a 10 percent discount for students with a valid ID.

cal productions…and the whole gamut of movies.” The Wildey Theater can be considered a gem of the community because it serves as a great asset to local businesses and entertainment, and gives SIUE students leeway on gas money and entrance fees, according to Leitner. “If you haven’t been here, it’s

a great place to come,” Leitner said. “To be able to come to a great concert or a really good comedian or a wonderful movie that’s five minutes from where you live, it makes it a lot easier and it’s a lot more pleasant.” The Wildey offers student discounts on all shows. My Treasure House on 120

N. Main Street, Suite A in downtown Edwardsville, is one of several shops that salvage antique goods in addition to selling new items. According to co-owner Cindy Kenney, the store offers much more than re-used goods. “We save things,” Kenney said. “For instance, we’ll go to an estate sale or auction and buy a table that was headed for the junk yard, do some work on it, and now it’s a hidden gem again.” Opening in February 2011, My Treasure House is new, but has already established loyal customers due to its low pricing, items that appeal to younger and older crowds and the lengths taken to customize items for customers. Kenney considers her store a hidden gem due to the quality in production and great pricing. “We feel like, with our economy being downturned, our business is booming here,” Kenney said. “We help people be able to maintain the level of living that they were before the economy got bad by shopping here.” Although there are no student discounts, there are daily sales in the store with very low prices. Annie’s Frozen Custard is located at 245 S. Buchanan Street in Edwardsville, and provides a delightful assortment of treats for an assortment of palates. From fruit smoothies to hot dogs, Annie’s pretty much has the spread covered, but General Manager Rafe Purdy said most patrons come to the quaint little shop for the variety of tasty custard options that cannot

be found in many other places. “[Custard] is similar to ice cream, but the key difference is that it actually contains a real cream and butterfat, which makes it really rich,” Purdy said. “Think of it as a gourmet ice cream. Our big top-sellers would be our tortoise sundae, with caramel, hot fudge and pecans over vanilla with whip cream and a cherry, followed by the raspberry truffle, [with] raspberries and hot fudge.” Annie’s has been in the area for 15 years, regularly producing new creamy creations, such as the Strawberry Shortcake Bowl, to appeal to customer tastes. The shop also remains invested in the community, sponsoring many of the local athletic programs, concert events and fundraisers. According to Purdy, Annie’s is a mainstay because of its quality product in addition to its dedication to community “We’re really unique in the product we sell in that, we’re not a franchise; we’re not cliché catalogue,” Purdy said. “It’s very much an individual product that we personally taste and test everyday to improve upon.” Annie’s offers a 10 percent discount to students with a student ID. Peel Wood Fired Pizza is located in a new business complex at 921 S. Arbor Vitae in Edwardsville, and specializes not only in wood fired pizza, but a diverse mix of European and Asianthemed gourmet cuisine. It is best known for its exclusive cooking

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Strong recruiting class joins youthful squad ALLAN LEWIS Alestle Sports Editor The SIUE women’s soccer team finished above .500 for its first time as a Division I team last

W. soccer - fall preview season and is looking for more. The Cougars join the Ohio Valley Conference this season and bring back a wealth of young talent from an 8-7-1 season last year. Head Coach Derek Burton said the goal for the Cougars is to show the OVC they belong in their first year belonging to a Division I conference. “One of our goals is to show well in the OVC,” Burton said. “A big part of it is to make our first go-around in the conference count.” The Cougars went 3-2 in a short preview of the conference last year, but have nine league contests this year despite being ineligible for the OVC tournament in its final year of NCAA certification. Even though the Cougars saw the likes of Murray State, UT Martin, Eastern Kentucky, Morehead State and Southeast Missouri State last year, it will be different in 2011. “Our players have to have a new mentality that conference games are different than anytime we have played these teams be-

Alestle File Photo Junior back Jennifer Tucker dribbles her way past a UT Martin defender during a game last season at Ralph Korte Stadium. The Cougars were 8-7-1 last year.

fore,” Burton said. “In the past, it was just another game. We will be getting everyone’s best effort and that is something our players will have to match.” The Cougars return 21 players from last season’s squad, including nine who were in the starting 11 on opening night last year. Chelsey Johnston and Ashley Davidson are the only two starters the Cougars are not returning due to graduating.

“When you graduate players you miss out on having that experience on the team and what those girls have been through with us transitioning in our program and athletic department,” Burton said. “It is not going to be different in years to follow. Every year you are going to miss out on that. It’s expected, but of course we are looking forward to the year with who we do have.” The Cougars do have talent

returning on both sides of the ball. Last year’s leading scorer, junior Kristen Dierker (4 goals, 1 assist) returns, as well as sophomores Meagan Iffrig, Hope Jones, Sarah Doggendorf and Kourtney Price. Three of Iffrig’s four goals last year came during a 10 minute span against Central Arkansas, while two of Jones’ three goals were good for game-winners. Burton said Price is a difference-

maker in the backfield, and her production flies under the radar because she is not primarily a goal scorer like the rest of the team’s sophomores. “The funny thing is the most impactful freshman we had last year was Kourtney Price,” Burton said. “She played hard every game and the difference was not only goals we scored, but the goals we

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Wasting time online MICHELLE BEARD and AREN DOW Photo Editor and Copy Editor

Have a 10 page paper due, but would rather just surf the Internet for entertainment instead instead? Well, here is a list to get your procrastinating started.

FunnyorDie.com Still very much worth a few hours if you haven’t checked it out before. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay created it in 2007, and since then hundreds of Hollywood actors have been in video shorts Turntable.fm Turntable lets you be the DJ usually much funnier than the $10 for a room full of head-bobbing comedies in theaters. avatars. It’s like a social version of Pandora. You can meet pretty okay people and find new music. There’s a room for every genre imaginable. Turntable is currently invite only beta. Cracked.com Lists, just like this one, that litter Cracked usually try to find the humorous undertones of pop culture. But they also delve into history and math and provide a deTheOatmeal.com The Oatmeal is informational cent amount of trivia to impress and hilarious. From comics about your friends after forcing it into a grammar to quizzes about fighting conversation. Justin Biebers, The Oatmeal has funnies for everyone.

Grantland.com A mash-up of sports and pop culture commentary highlight the website born out of the mind of Bill Simmons. Yes, it is controlled by ESPN, but the articles have a great deal of substance and are engaging to those of us who watch SportsCenter daily.

staff picks here are some cheap apps to help pass the time or have fun AJ Sanson, Managing Editor ESPN Fantasy Baseball. Aside from Facebook and Twitter, I use it the most. I'm always busy or on the go it seems so I have to set my daily lineup as I go. It's pretty handy but the problem is if I remember to check my team every day or even find the time.

Ashley Seering, A&E Editor Lifehacker Forgot the combination to your bike lock? Having trouble recalling information from class? Need to babyproof your dorm room from your roommate? Lifehacker has all the tips and tricks you need to do these things. It's like McGyver in metablog form. Lifehacker is only one of Gawker Media’s eight awesome metablogs.

Doodle Jump. It's a simple game that becomes addictive almost instantly. It's a great way to relieve stress that doesn't require intense thinking. It's proven to be a great way to pass time in airports.

Lexi Cortes, Opinion Editor Missing Word. It has become one of the few free apps that I actually use. One new game is added daily and I have gotten in this habit where I stay up until midnight just so I can play the new game. You could say I'm addicted.

Michelle Beard, Photo Editor epic wln. Turns a boring to-do list into an adventure quest log. For each task completed, you gain experience points, gold and loot. This app makes doing homework and chores fun. $2.99

Allan Lewis, Sports Editor Nintendo8.com Ahh, nostalgia. Is there anything better than a huge database of 8-bit games from Nintendo and Sega? OK, maybe a few things, but not many. From the original “Super Mario Bros.” to “Blades of Steel,” there are games for whichever you grew up on, or never had the chance to play.

DamnYouAutoCorrect.com Don’t you ducking hate when your phone autocorrects your texts? Luckily, it’s a pretty widespread problem. User-submitted screenshots of such errors are posted daily, but I don’t recommend reading them in class – they tend to cause unstoppable giggles.

Kongregate.com If you’re into creating games, here’s a chance to make a little money if the online community thinks you’re worthy enough. If you’re not into creating games, enjoy a gigantic database of free games. Most emphasize gameplay, and some have done it quite well for user-created content. Try “Gravitee Wars 2” or “Monster Slayers” to start off.

Twitter. This is going to sound incredibly boring, but my favorite app has to be Twitter. I like being automatically notified when someone responds to my tweets or sends me a message. It is also really easy to just pull out the phone and send out a tweet. I am obsessed.

Aren Dow, Copy Editor Planetary. Organize your music into a galaxy filled with stars (artists), planets (albums) and moons (songs). Maybe it’s just the space junkie in me, but choosing music flying through space is pretty sweet. Only for iPad.

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SSC: A hub for student tools KARI WILLIAMS

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In addition to Kaldi’s Coffee, a large study area and having rooms available for group projects, the Student Success Center houses an array of SIUE resources. From International Student Services to Disability Support Services and the Career Development Center, many needs are met through the SSC. International Student Services International Student Services coordinates the arrival of international students and helps students study abroad. During the school year, international students can get more in touch with the university through the International Student Council, according to International Student Services Director Ron Schaefer. According to Schaefer, Center for International Students Specialist Geet Vanaik is available to deal with issues concerning visa status, such as if students have to return to their home country mid-semester. “[International students] have to be sure to have the paperwork that will allow them back in

to the country on their return and they also have to make sure they have made contact with all of their professors,” Schaefer said. Additionally, students go through the International Student Services office for study abroad opportunities. Study Abroad Coordinator Julie Beall-Marshall coordinates the study abroad program. “[Study Abroad Coordinator Julie Beall-Marshall will] have a program where maybe we have a student who’s just back from Argentina… and the student will put together a program where they talk about their experience,” Schaefer said. “Then Julie will, in addition, provide background information for students who are interested in doing something similar.” According to Schaefer, most students use the SIUE website to find study abroad information, as well as brochures in the International Student Services office. Schaefer said there are three study abroad myths that are important to recognize: cost, additional course work and use of financial aid. Financial aid can be used toward study abroad and toward course equivalents at the university students attend in an-

other country, according to Schaefer. “Students can participate in study abroad, semester-long study

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GlowColoring. Turning your screen into a virtual Lite-Brite can be highly entertaining. Write a message to send to friends letting them know you’re heading to get something to eat turns into something with a little flair.

Mat Camp, Chief Copy Editor WordFeud. Test your mastery of English with a portable Scrabble clone. Create an account and invite friends or play against random opponents. I usually have at least six games going at a time.

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‘A safe place to ask questions’ Academic Achievement Center helps with writing, testing LEXI CORTES

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The Academic Achievement Center offers students a safe place to get help and also an opportunity to earn credit hours. Testing Services business and administrative associate Katie Green said the most important thing they do are the proficiency tests. Proficiency tests give students the opportunity to earn credit in a course, usually without paying for it or even attending. “Out of class proficiency means the student can’t be enrolled in the course,” Green said. “If they just stop by our office we give them a form that they can take to textbook services and rent the course materials to study from before they take the test.” In class proficiency tests are also offered through Testing Services, which are for students who have already paid the tuition, but they feel they understand the material well enough to test out of

Photo by Rebehka Blake/Alestle The Academic Achievement Center offers students the opportunity to get assistance with writing, math and science. Student workers also assist students with test preparation.

Hours and times to use the Academic Achievement Center

q Students are permitted to come in twice per week to the Writing Center. To make an appointment, students can stop by or call the (618) 650-2045. Call at least a day or two ahead of time.

q The Math Resource Area is open from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and the residence hall hours are from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

the course. “You could talk to your professor about if they offer an in class proficiency [exam] and they’ll give you kind of what’s

equivalent to the final exam,” Green said. “If you pass it you just don’t have to come back to class for the rest of the semester. Whatever grade you get on that test is

the grade you get for the course.” Green said in addition to the proficiency tests, students can also proctor their tests from other universities for a fee of $20.

Career Development Center Students looking to get a head start on reaching their career goals can turn their attention to the Career Development Center (CDC), located on the lower level of the SSC. CDC Director Suzanne Siebert said students typically go to the CDC for career exploration and major decision-making activities. “The CDC helps with job preparation by offering skill building assistance with topics such as resumé development, cover letter preparation, interview techniques, job search techniques, networking, use of social media and business and professional etiquette,” Siebert said. The CDC hosts career counseling, which is provided through one-on-one appointments, to determine a student’s major or career path. “Students can work with their career counselor… to learn what employment opportunities exist within a given field, to develop a job search plan, to create a solid resumé, to get more information about getting real-world work experience through participation in a co-op or internship or to have a mock interview,” Siebert said. Students benefit from the career counseling experience by clarifying career paths and goals, and according to Seibert, developing professional employment skills for the future. Career fairs are held in the fall and spring semesters, focusing on

the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and the School of Engineering, along with nonteaching candidates from the School of Education. Siebert said the fairs also includes graduate schools. The Health Careers Fair is held for the School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing in November. “Companies and organizations attending the career fairs range from small, regional employers to large national and international corporations as well as many state and federal agencies,” Siebert said. Typical student turnout for career fairs, according to Siebert, is around 1,500 students. “We are always hoping for this number to increase as meeting employers face-to-face and networking helps to increase a student’s chance of finding employment while in school through a co-op or internship or a full-time opportunity upon graduation,” Siebert said. Mock interviews are also held on campus in October and April and bring 20 to 30 regional recruiters to campus. “The first 30 minutes is a reallife interview scenario for the student followed by a 15-minute discussion with the recruiter about things that the student did really well and things that could use some improvement for future interviews.” According to Siebert, individual mock interviews can be scheduled with a career counselor at any time. To get involved with a mock interview day or for more informa-

tion on the CDC, students can check the CDC website, siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter or call 618-650-3708.

“Sometimes we have students who are taking classes at another university online and they have to have their test proctored and they can do that here,” Green said. Green said one common misconception is that Testing Services can help students prepare for their tests. “We’re not allowed to be any part of [test preparation] since we see the tests,” Green said. “They say subconsciously you’ll still kind of end up giving away what’s on the test if you try to help students prepare for it. That’s where the rest of our department comes into play, like the writing center and the math resource area.” Writing Center coordinator Chad Verbais said the services offered in the Writing Center are beneficial to students no matter the discipline or field they are studying. “A writing center has been in existence in some form on this campus since the early ’70s,” Verbais said. “So almost since the beginning of the university, they’ve recognized the importance of a writing center and I think that’s great.” The Writing Center recently set up a help desk in Lovejoy Library to assist students with their writing questions in 10 minute sessions. Verbais said it was very successful.

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SSC from pg.11 and do it in a way that helps them graduate… and they can use their financial aid in support of that,” Schaefer said. A lot of the organizations have scholarships available, along with federal government scholarships, according to Schaefer. “The federal government has some great scholarships that are available for study in areas where students typically don’t undertake a study abroad,” Schaefer said. “By that they mean a place outside of European theater… going to Latin America, going to Africa, going to Asia, there [are] various kinds of support lines that can help students, especially if they’re on a Pell Grant.” To participate in study abroad, students must have 30 credit hours, or one year of undergraduate work completed. “They can come in and apply and get things in motion [as freshmen], but they need to have those credit hours and, in most cases, students will need a letter of reference from a faculty member for a particular study abroad cycle,” Schaefer said. Travel study experiences are also run through the International Student Services office. “That’s another way for students to participate in study abroad; to go with a faculty led program and oftentimes the length of those faculty led programs is anywhere from two to four to six weeks,” Schaefer said. “So sometimes there’s more flexibility in terms of use of financial resources, but many of those are also very academically constrained.

Disability Services Director of Disability Services Phil Pownall said Disability Services offers students with documented disabilities reasonable academic accommodations to access the university and its programs. “Those students who may have disabilities in learning or who need instruction on how to study, take tests, take notes [or] managing their time can work with the learning specialist, Jim Boyle, to do those kinds of activities,” Pownall said. Pownall said students with a documented disability have to selfdisclose their disability and provide the disability’s functional impacts. “This is how we determine reasonable accommodation; how your disability impacts you … but you, the individual with that disability, and are those functional impacts creating a barrier that is keeping you from accessing the institution and its programs,” Pownall said. To register with Disability Services, students fill out an intake form, self-disclose the disability and provide documentation for review. The length of time it takes for the review depends on the student. “It could be the same day if they bring the documentation,” Pownall said. “Review of the documentation is to certify [that it is] coming from the right source or a

source that is sophisticated enough to make these calls.” Once the review is completed, accommodation requests can be made. Pownall said common requests include note taking assistance, extended testing or evaluation time and having books in alternative formats. “We do a lot of books and alternative format can be enlarged print; audio could be electronic,” Pownall said. “The methodology depends on the disability.” Students can register at any time, but Pownall said accommodations are not retroactive. “You can’t start and go, ‘Well, I made a mistake. I should’ve asked for more time on this exam’ and then want to take the exam over,” Pownall said. “That doesn’t work.” Students are made aware of Disability Services through the course catalog, syllabi and SIUE’s website. According to Pownall, most students with disabilities just want to be students. “They just want to go to their school and they recognize that disability doesn’t mean inability. It means doing something in a different way,” Pownall said. “It may not be the way the majority does it, but it’s still doing it. All students with disabilities are required to take all exams, they’re required to do all the work. They’re going to earn the same degree as their non-disabled peers.” Kari Williams can be reached at kwilliams@alestlelive.com or 650-3530. Follow Kari @Kari_Williams

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Alestle File Photo The Cougars hold the Missouri Valley Conference 2nd place trophy dejected after falling in the conference title game to Bradley on penalty kicks. The win earned Bradley an automatic bid into the NCAA Division I tournament.

Unfinished business Conference runners-up return in second year of D-I eligibility ALLAN LEWIS Alestle Sports Editor In the sixth round of penalty kicks in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game between SIUE and Bradley, Ryan Wilhelm had a chance to prolong SIUE’s season and perhaps help the Cougars clinch their first NCAA Division I tournament birth since its first run through Division I in 1982.

M. soccer - fall preview Instead, Wilhelm’s kick clanked off the crossbar, and he buried his head in the turf as the hometown Braves fans rushed the pitch to celebrate their conference championship. Last year’s defeat was the Cougars first chance at returning to the postseason under Head Coach Kevin Kalish. The Cougars had much to be proud of, claiming the No. 2 seed in the MVC tournament, and winning 10 games on their way to the title match. For Kalish though, last year is past him and the Cougars still have to prove themselves. “It’s a brand new year. Last year was a good run for that group,” Kalish said. “They had really good leadership, gelled well as a team and dealt with adversity well. Hopefully this year’s team can embody the same intangibles that make it possible for us to win the conference.” This year’s team will have many new faces, but the Cougars bring back solid contributors on both side of the field. The Cougars graduated their leading goal scorer from last year, Chris Anzalone. The Cougars have also lost two instrumental pieces in the backfield, Mike Jones, now playing professionally as a member of the New York Red Bulls in MLS and captain Randy Roy.

Graduating players is a part of life in college sports though, and Kalish said he is more than confident the Cougars can fill the void. “Losing Mike is big, but potentially we can fill his role with guys like Nash [Maduewekwe], [Wilhelm] and Benny [Jeffery],” Kalish said. Those three have been starters for three or four years. We are pretty confident we will be able to solidify that position.” The Cougars’ success starts in the back. Jeffery led the team in assists with six last year, and was voted team MVP by his peers. “He is just a fantastic player and has been playing with the Houston Dynamo [MLS] developmental team,” Kalish said of Jeffery. “He has a great future ahead of him in the game and we can put him in any position with him and [Wilhelm]. We feel really confident those guys can take on a leadership role next year.” Scoring is going to be the biggest question mark coming into the year for the Cougars. SIUE has lacked a true goal-scoring threat at forward the past few years, and has thrived on a collective effort from a number of different players. While Anzalone led the team with seven tallies, Jordan Barnes and Jack Twellman were second on the team with just three goals each. Roy, Jared Tejada, Brian Groark and Jones each had two. “We have some players who can get the job done and have made a lot of strides. Barney [Barnes] came on late last year, and it is going to be interesting to see who comes in top form and emerges,” Kalish said. “It usually happens that way.” Barnes and Tejada seem to be the most logical candidates for a breakout season. Barnes played in 18 games for the Cougars, but didn’t crack the starting 11 until a Nov.

6 game against his former school, Missouri State. Barnes scored the game-winning goal against the Bears six days later when the two teams met in the Missouri Valley Conference semifinals. Tejada, a junior who scored 29 goals his senior season at Triad High School, scored two goals last season and was impressive during SIUE’s short spring season with a goal against Saint Louis University and two goals in an exhibition against Quincy. Unfortunately for the Cougars, the player they were hoping on seeing contributions from this season, senior Kevin Stoll, will miss his second season in a row after re-aggravating a torn ACL after transferring to SIUE from UIC. “The biggest question mark in this group is finding the guys who can score at this level. Not one player has proven they can do it at the Division I level, and Stoll is the closest we have to a guy with a proven track record,” Kalish said. “Hopefully Jared [Tejada] is able to step up and fill that role.” The Cougars have emerging freshman Travis Hoguet, who, if he can learn be successful at the Division I level, can be critical as the Cougars look to find goal scoring. He scored 30 goals for Belleville West last season. “It is good to have Travis on board because he really has a knack for scoring goals,” Kalish said. “As you mature and learn the speed of play, it takes a while to get good at it.” One area the Cougars will not have as much concern with is their goalkeeping. The Cougars return two seniors, Scott Meyer, the team’s opening night starter last season, as well as Nick Collico, who filled in when Meyer went down with a seasonending injury against IUPUI Sept. 19. Meyer attempted to return for the Cougars

in a 4-1 win against Central Arkansas Oct. 21 before relinquishing his starting duties to Collico for the remainder of the year. In just seven games, Meyer had a goals-against average of 0.92 with a career high 84.4 save percentage, while Collico played in 13 games with a 0.89 goalsagainst average, 55 saves and a 7-1-3 record. Along with Meyer and Collico, the Cougars also have Josh Berner, who stopped two penalty kicks in the MVC championship game after Collico was hurt in the second half. Kent Kobernus, a freshman transfer from Wisconsin, is the fourth keeper on the Cougar roster. Even though the job was Meyer’s outright going into last year, this year there will be an open competition for minutes in goal. “We have some top level goalkeeping, and any one of those four can win the job, but there is only one goalkeeper who can get the nod,” Kalish said. “It will be a good battle, and the good news is we are confident with whoever wins the spot. All of them have experience and can lead us to a successful season. It just comes down to who comes in the best shape during camp, who is the sharpest and who has the leadership we need in that position.” The Cougars face a tough road in the MVC, a conference that had two bids into the NCAA tournament last season in Bradley and Creighton, who earned an atlarge spot into the field. Those teams, along with Missouri State, Evansville and Drake will also challenge SIUE for the MVC crown. “We have enough talent to win the conference with this team,” Kalish said. “

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Goals scored against the Cougars per game in men’s soccer last season.

3 Men’s basketball games in overtime last season. The Cougars were 1-2, defeating Kennesaw State at the Vadalabene Center for SIUE’s first home win against a D-I team.

4 Rookie volleyball coach Leah Johnson is the fourth head coach in program history. Photo by Michelle Beard/Alestle The East Siders, a subgroup of the Red Storm, which is the ofﬁcial student section of SIUE athletics, gets crazy on the sidelines of Ralph Korte Stadium during the men’s soccer homecoming game against Bradley last year.

has big ideas ALLAN LEWIS Alestle Sports Editor Over the past two years, Felix Burkhart, a senior from Edwardsville, has been charged with the task of taking an old tradition at SIUE, the Red Storm, and evolving it to fit the new tradition SIUE athletics are trying to build. The Red Storm is the official student section of SIUE athletics, and goes further than just supporting men’s and women’s basketball. The Red Storm tries to make its presence felt at men’s soccer games through its alter ego, the East Siders, as well as softball, baseball and volleyball contests. The Red Storm has had a long history at SIUE. “I have talked to alumni and the guys who are in the varsity room at basketball games and they said the Red Storm existed in the ’70s,” Burkhart said. Burkhart has modest expectations for the fan base in general, but wants students to get excited and have pride in attending SIUE. “The expectation is to have a solid core of 30 guys show up to every game, cheer like crazy and paint up.” Burkhart said. “It all depends on how well the teams are doing, but we expect more early in the seasons.” For those making their way to a men’s basketball game at the Vadalabene Center, especially one against a well-known opponent, the Red Storm is not hard to find. Sometimes they are painted red, but more often than not, they are located on the baseline beneath the south basket. Burkhart wants recognition of his group to grow, along with the university’s athletic programs. “We want to make the Red Storm a symbol of pride,” Burkhart said. “When you men-

tion SIUE, we want you think of the Red Storm. We promote the image of excellence and Cougar pride.” On the sidelines of Ralph Korte Stadium for soccer games, the East Siders along with the Red Storm made their presence felt in 2010. The homecoming game against Bradley drew more than 3,000 fans, many of which were outside the stadium gates. They tailgated, drank and watched the game atop parked vehicles. When the Cougars put the game away in overtime, car horns and vuvuzelas sounded to signify a Cougar win. It is that atmosphere Burkhart hopes to top Sept. 19 when the Cougars host Evansville for homecoming. “I am expecting well over 3,000 students, while last year was over 3,200 people,” Burkhart said. “People love to tailgate and homecoming will be a blast. The east side exploded last year, and we have capitalized on that.” The Red Storm has many incentives in place for students wishing to support the Cougars. Students will receive a free T-shirt for attending two games next season in any sport. The group will have theme nights at many basketball games, similar to the “whiteout game” against Murray State last year. Students wore free white Red Storm T-shirts. While Burkhart is excited for soccer season to get started, he is most excited about the upcoming basketball season. “Soccer has been our strong suit, and soccer will continue to improve in the future,” Burkhart said. “Basketball is just waiting to explode. The whiteout game was the highlight of the year for me, at least last year. During the week, I heard people I didn’t even know

say ‘I wish I was at that game’ or ‘had a great time seeing that game,’ and that is what we are looking for down the road.” Men’s basketball Head Coach Lennox Forrester said the added strength from the Red Storm helped. “They did a tremendous job with that and our guys fed off of it, which means a lot,” Forrester said. “Seeing them come out and give the team that kind of support gives us that extra oomph.” In order to accomplish those goals, Burkhart said the Red Storm will work closely with the residence halls to notify freshmen of upcoming games, along with the continuation of its red light campaign from last year. “We are connecting with housing and RHA on a weekly basis, so if you live in housing you should know what is going on,” Burkhart said. “We are open to all co-sponsorships, so if a group wants to come in and sponsor a theme night and set up a table at a game they are welcome to work with us to do that.” The Red Storm has developed two new committees for students this year; recon and tactical. “Recon basically means researching every team before we play them at home or if we travel so we can heckle them,” Burkhart said. “Tactical needed its own committee as far as putting up flyers and bulletins around campus and painting the rock. We are getting a stencil for it.” Burkhart said he has earned a certain level of respect through running the Red Storm, and hopes SIUE sports can obtain the same on a national level in the upcoming years. “The biggest impact I have seen, for me personally, is the respect I get from athletes and

11 Teams in the Ohio Valley Conference. Will increase to 12 when Belmont joins in 2012.

17 NCAA National Championships. 16 are at the D-II level.

33 SIUE has had 33 All-Americans in men’s soccer.

40 coaches alike,” Burkhart said. “They have thanked me for what I have done and I am on a firstname basis with all of the coaches and most of the athletes. They care that you care and later down the road I hope I can inspire someone to take over and run with the Red Storm and turn it into something better on campus.” Forrester praised the job Burkhart has done with the organization in such a short time. “Felix has done a good job for us to where it creates a huge advantage,” Forrester said. “I hope the freshmen can come over and be a part of something to where they could help build our fan base and give our guys that added energy.” The Red Storm is kicking off the year with a welcome back rally featuring cover band Mike and Joe Sept. 15 at the Woodland Hall Bowl. Burkhart said the main purpose of the Red Storm is to bring people together. “What I love about sports is the diversity aspect. It doesn’t matter your skin color or religion, it is that we have pride cheering for the same thing,” Burkhart said. “Even if you don’t understand sports you can see the teamwork and leadership in it. That sense of belonging unifies all of us.” Allan Lewis can be reached at alewis@alestlelive.com or 650-3524. Follow Allan @AllanJLewis

Vadalabene Center record for points in a game by an SIUE women’s basketball player. Misi Clark did it in 2000.

45 Men’s record for points in a game at the Vadalabene Center, held by Jason Holmes and set in 1993.

69 Janece Freiderich holds the record for most career goals for a women’s soccer player. She scored 69 between 1995-98.

77-3 The men’s basketball program’s record when scoring 100 points or more.

828 Career wins for softball Head Coach Sandy Montgomery.

1,001 Career wins by baseball Head Coach Gary Collins, good for 54th all-time in college baseball.

1979 The year the SIUE men’s soccer team won the Division I National Championship, defeating Clemson 3-2.

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Cougar Jobline: helping Staying safe at SIUE plan for the future LEXI CORTES

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It’s never too early to start planning for the future and the Cougar Jobline, supported by the Career Develop Center, fully supports that idea. Career Counselor Robin Kilpatrick said students can find and participate in co-op and internship programs through Cougar Jobline. Full-time positions are also posted on the website. Cougar Jobline appeals to everyone from current students to alumni, according to Kilpatrick. The website directs students to bring in a resume to the Career Development Center so it can be critiqued by a counselor. “I’ve had employers tell me that Cougar Jobline is one of the only places where they post openings because they trust us,” Kilpatrick said. Kilpatrick said Cougar Jobline is a beneficial part of the Career Development Center. “[Cougar Jobline] has been very successful in connecting students with employers, especially those they may not have known about,” Kilpatrick said. Kilpatrick added that em-

ployers, ranging from the local library to larger businesses such as Boeing, post opportunities on Cougar Jobline. Kilpatrick said the employers understand that students may not be able to dedicate all of their time to a co-op or internship. “They are fairly flexible,” Kilpatrick said. “Employers know students have academic commitments.” Student worker Rachael Cox, a junior mass communications major from Alton, organizes the career fairs for the Career Development Center and said Cougar Jobline helps students find jobs they are qualified for. “Students can go on the website, find an internship or co-op program and we make sure they are qualified for the job,” Cox said. Cox said the Career Development Center contacts the employers directly for the students if they find a match. “Employers also contact us and we give them their own account so they can post available positions,” Cox said. Cougar Jobline does almost all the work for the students, but

Cox said students must be committed to planning their own future. “Cougar Jobline is definitely for serious students, mainly juniors and seniors,” Cox said. Junior mass communications major Allison Wildt of Alton said she plans on taking advantage of Cougar Jobline. “I didn’t even know [Cougar Jobline] existed,” Wildt said. “But now that I do I will definitely be using it.” Wildt said she thinks professors should encourage students to take advantage of on-campus services like Cougar Jobline more often. “The only place I go [on campus] is between my car and my classes,” Wildt said. “I feel like [a professor’s] influence would make a difference.” Cougar Jobline can be accessed at http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/jobline.sht ml. The Career Development Center is located in the Morris University Center. For more information call 618-650-3708. AJ Sanson can be reached at asanson@alestlelive.com or 650-3527.

GEMS from pg.10 methods, according to bartender Lauren Woolard. “It offers something that nobody else does,” Woolard said. “We have the only oven that exists anywhere around here that’s anything like ours.” The 800 degree wood burning oven provides a unique wood fired taste that defines the restaurant’s flavor quality and makes cooking and service speedy. Although the list of pizza combinations grows, according to Woolard, the present consumer favorite is the Wild Mushroom Pizza, wood fired with an elegant blend of wild mushrooms and a rich truffle oil. Established in 2009, Peel has already made a

“We’re not a franchise; we’re not

a cliche... - Rafe Purdy Annie’s general manager name for itself on the local scale, attracting scores of customers on weekends and earning recognition from local magazines; an accomplishment that Woolard said is due in part to Peel’s pricing. “We are very reasonably priced, with a very relaxed and little more of an upscale feel of a restaurant for a really good price,” Woolard said. “Two people can come here, each get a small salad, split a pizza, and if you’re not drinking, you can walk out of here for under $20.” The local scene is bustling with great opportunities from which all students can benefit. There are many more hidden gems within the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon area, so if perusing is on the docket, you’re sure to find something worthwhile. Courtney Hill can be reached at chill@alestlelive.com or 650-3524. Follow Courtney @CHill824

SIUE was voted the 21st safest campus in the country last year and police Lt. Kevin Schmoll said this year campus police will try to continue that trend. Thirty-five sworn officers work in the Supporting Services building and, through a rotation, patrol 24 hours a day, even on hol-

cause he believes this is a class more female students should take. “It is something that really empowers you,” Murphy said. “Knowing that you can do these certain things, it makes you walk around at night more confident. You look like you know what you’re doing and you aren’t looked at as a target then. Anybody who’s looking to do something like that normally, they pick

Photo by Rebehka Blake/Alestle Officer Adam Severit is one of 35 police officers that assures SIUE’s campus remains the safest in the state.

idays. Schmoll said their purpose is the “protection of property and everybody’s safety on campus.” Graduating mechanical engineering major John McConnell of Belleville said he feels safe on campus after a run-in he had with police a few years ago. “I was working down at Chick-Fil-A as a student worker and on one of our slow days, one of my coworkers decided to have some fun with the laser thermometer that we have by pointing it at various places on Center Court,” McConnell said. “Next thing we knew, a police officer was walking up to us.” McConnell said the police officer very politely and simply asked them not to play with the laser pointer like that. “He thought it looked like a pistol laser-sight,” McConnell said. “He did not raise his voice. He did not threaten anyone with arrest. What it makes me feel is more comfortable about the way that police officers will use their own power.” Schmoll said SIUE Police have been using their power to promote safety by providing an escort service to accompany students, faculty and staff late at night. “We’ll escort somebody from their classroom to their car or from the car to the classroom or to any of the residence halls or Cougar Village,” Schmoll said. Police Sgt. Dan Murphy teaches an all-girls self-defense class every year on campus to promote safety as well. “We are affiliated with R.A.D (Rape Aggression Defense),” Murphy said. “We offer that class approximately twice a year and it’s free. A police officer teaches it. It’s a week-long class. [It’s] pretty intensive.” Murphy said he advertises the class anytime he gets a chance be-

out the weakest.” The class is 12 hours, broken up into four different class periods of three hours each. Murphy said in order to get through the whole course, the students have to attend at least the first nine hours. “It just builds up over the three days,” Murphy said. “The fourth day, which is optional for the girls, is where one of the instructors will put on a full padded suit from head to toe.” They run the women through scenarios and attack them in a controlled environment. The women are allowed to go all out and try to get away by using the techniques they have been shown over the previous three class periods. “Where we usually do it is in one of the multifunction rooms in the residence halls,” Murphy said. “That makes it convenient for most people too. We insist that the windows in there be covered because we only teach this to females and we don’t want a male to find a way to defend what the girls are defending.” Murphy said the class is to teach women defensive skills, not how to “kill people.” “We’re teaching people how to get out of a bad situation,” Murphy said. “Once they have gotten themselves loose, they need to run from the situation. Our basic thing is like a shock and awe. Most men aren’t expecting a woman to fight back. The shock is there and that might give them enough time to get away or alert somebody else to help them.” If a student should need to alert someone to help them while on campus, they could use one of the blue emergency phones placed around campus. “The phones are for emergencies and non-emergencies,” Schmoll said. “There’s two but-

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New Science Building on the rise Construction around campus continues through school year KARI WILLIAMS

Alestle Editor in Chief

From window replacements to building construction and renovation, SIUE is getting a make over. Science Building Campus architect Rick Klein said construction for the Science Building is about 15 percent complete. “Plans call for it to be completed next summer. We want it finished in time that we can move people into it so we can have classes there in the fall,” Klein said. The principle work that has been completed, according to Klein, is the building’s foundation, underground plumbing and electrical services. Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Rich Walker said progress on the new science building is going well. “You’ll notice now the floor between the bottom level and the first level is being constructed and they’re getting ready to start on the second level,” Walker said. Walker said once the new science building is completed, bids will start for the renovation work on the old building, which will most likely be in spring 2013. “It’ll probably take 18 months after that to complete the renovation. Some of that is dependent on the state of Illinois and when they release the funds for renovation,” Walker said. Klein said the new building will be like the original buildings on campus, meaning it will have a concrete frame. “You have to support the en-

Photo by Rebehka Blake/Alestle Science Building construction is about 15 percent complete, according to Campus Architect Rick Klein. The addition will house chemistry, biology and environmental sciences. Renovations on the current science building will not begin until the new building is completed.

tire floor because of the weight of the concrete, where typically you put up a steel frame and then you put metal deck down so you’ve only got a couple inches of concrete,” Klein said. “Instead of [that], in this case, there are places where the concrete is 24 inches thick.” Once the new building is completed, the chemistry, biology and environmental science departments will move into the new building. That will free space in the existing building that can be used as temporary offices while the renovation work is occurring in the existing Science Building. Art & Design Expansion The SIU Board of Trustees approved contracts for construction on the Art and Design building at the BOT meeting July 14.

Klein said the new Art and Design building is a separate structure about 30 feet from the existing building. The two buildings will be connected by a bridge. “That project will start construction and probably won’t see any actual physical work until probably late August, maybe mid August,” Klein said. A pre-construction meeting was held July 11 to go over basic rules and for the architect firm, Triver’s Architects, to submit shop drawings. “Those are drawings that tell us exactly what he’s going to be putting in the building for every component of the building,” Klein said. “Those are reviewed by the architect and once they’re approved, they can begin to order materials.” Art and Design Department Chair John DenHouter said the new addition will house the art therapy, art history, art education, painting and drawing departments.

The addition will be two stories, with the gallery on the first floor. “The gallery … will actually have glass walls so students walking around the west side of the building can look in and see the artwork on display,” Klein said. According to Klein, the construction will affect students who live in Evergreen Hall. “We’ll have to put in a temporary walk that will lead across around Circle Drive to the east and then they’ll turn and go up through the parking lot,” Klein said. The reasons for the expansion include health and safety concerns and to bring the entire Art and Design faculty into one building. “Currently, art therapy, art education and art design are all located in Alumni and Founders [Halls], so that staff is really separated from the rest of the Art Department,” Klein said. In summer 2013, DenHouter said the south side of the building will undergo demolition and ren-

ovation, thus closing the sculpture, ceramics and metals studios for the summer. Window Replacements Window replacements that began in the spring semester in Peck Hall are about 40 percent complete, according to Klein. Peck Hall is the first building to have windows replaced as part of this project, and Klein said certain areas have to be completed by Aug. 22, when the fall semester begins. “We will have the office wing and the east side of the classrooms finished by then so those people will not be disturbed anymore,” Klein said. “Obviously they’ve had a rough summer.” The next building to get updates will be Dunham Hall, which will occur in the fall semester, Klein said. “Dunham is a project through the Capital Development Board, and they’re processes tend

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Making St. Louis your playground LINDSEY OYLER Alestle Copy Editor

Photo by Michelle Beard/Alestle Soulard Farmer’s Market is one of many St. Louis getaways for college students. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday.

St. Louis is the place for bicycles, the Cardinals and well, criminal acts according to rankings done by Morgan Quitno, a research company naming St. Louis the “most dangerous city” in 2010. However, if mugging old ladies on the sidewalk isn’t your bag, then feel free to explore the other, more creative and guilt-free attractions of the city while you’re away from campus. When it comes to entertainment and restaurants, no place does it better than Eclipse on the Loop. Their gastronomy-based concept shows through their diverse dishes and a galaxy-themed environment. They show pride in their “creative cosmic cuisine,” according to their website. Reviewers on opentable.com said the restaurant is “eclectic to say the least” and “a nice experience.” There are breakfast, lunch and dinner hours, starting at 6:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. respectively. However, the rooftop terrace provides for late night dining with a twist. The galaxy theme carries over under the actual stars until 2 a.m. Also in the area, the City Museum, on 701 N. 15th street, is an obvious stop for kids, with its mazes and sculptures. The entire building seems to be out of a fantasy book. However, the adults who tag along seem to stay just as entertained with the architecture and aesthetics. Even SIUE students seem to be just as attracted as their younger counterparts in the intertwined tubes and passages throughout the gymnasium. The museum is regularly open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. But on the weekends, you can see the venue in a completely different way. Lights go out and flashlights

click on at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The museum provides toy flashlights to those who have entry, but you are welcome to bring your own along. And now, the City Museum is home to the Baleout, which features vintage clothing shopping and even a coffee shop, both open Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. When the sun comes up, the pathways at 730 Carroll Street become the main stage of events, where people meet at the Soulard Farmer’s Market. Christie Schweiger, owner of Schweiger’s Produce, said the Soulard Farmer’s Market holds a financial appeal to college students who want fresh food. “It’s good for college students if you want such a discount, you come here and can save a lot of money if you’re pinching pennies,” Schweiger said. “It’s really entertaining, especially on Saturdays. It’s always packed and there are so many people.” The market is open Wednesday - Saturday and hours of operation can be found at soulardmarket.com. If none of these events grab your attention, you can always float away from St. Louis to the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Admission is free for the hot air balloon event and there is a photography contest after. Coolers are allowed so you can bring food and drinks with a group to watch the show on Sept. 17.

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‘Please walk on the grass’ SIUE gardens offer nature paths, landscapes for students, public COURTNEY HILL Alestle Reporter

The fall 2011 semester is raging around the corner, complete with lectures and labs, tests and tutoring and the occasional overnight three-essay coffee binge marathon. Needless to say school can be a bit stressful at times; but SIUE offers a peaceful escape from the stress on campus at The Gardens. The Gardens is a botanical wonderland and offers a tranquil escape for students to relax, play, study or simply admire its beauty. Dubbed a Signature Garden by the Missouri Botanical Garden based on its horticultural displays and maintenance, the 35-acre grounds located near Cougar Village is comprised of memorial gardens, sculptures and natural areas. A half-mile winding nature path connects several mini gardens that exude their own unique themes, giving The Gardens a lively personality to keep visitors intrigued. Students and community members are urged not to stay confined to the path, according to The Gardens Grounds Coordinator Dan Mueller. “Interact with the gardens,” Mueller said. “We are a ‘please walk on the grass’ kind of place. We really want people to get off of the path, stretch out, take it easy… it’s therapeutic.” The Gardens features large gazebo structures with mini gar-

Photo by Rebehka Blake/Alestle Students are encouraged to explore SIUE Gardens, which has mini garden landscapes, including Prairie Portal and The Lantern.

den landscapes, like the Prairie Portal and The Lantern, and also highlights art objects, such as the Rita Hardy Wind Forest. Larger constructions, such as the bridge over Turtle Pond, appeal to young children and families looking to feed the turtles, according to Mueller. Each struc-

ture maintains both an aesthetic value as well as a functional value, which typically involves leisure; traits that Kyle Wallace, a student gardener and junior business administration major from Nashville, said are important. “It sets it apart from other schools, and it is really nice to

walk around in,” Wallace said. “It just makes a nice place for students to go and for anybody else to come.” According to Domonique Lucas, a student gardener and senior mass communications major from Chicago, the gazebo structures within The Gardens are used for events by the local community and beyond. “We have weddings and events, like dinners, to gain the interest of the people,” Lucas said. “We have events to unveil different gardens. It gives the students and the community the chance to come and enjoy the weather and see the different flowers.” According to Mueller, personal donations have allowed The Gardens to thrive. “It’s a non-for-profit… organization, and we are solely donor-funded,” Mueller said. “We are funded through the [SIUE] Foundation, so Alumni dues, part

of them, come here to help us. We have targeted gifts from alumni and friends and visitors with which we install products and projects.” Looking to the future, administrators of The Gardens plan to hold a number of community events and many new features, including a natural amphitheater for concerts and educational programs, as well as a new natural garden “room” with fireplace for small gatherings. And for those students with avid “green thumbs,” or even those who would like some extra work, administrators welcome the help and hope for more student involvement in the near future. The Gardens is a free-admission outlet that is open to the public. Courtney Hill can be reached at chill@alestlelive.com or 650-3527. Follow Courtney @CHill824

PARKING from pg.9 there'll be fewer parking spaces for employees and students,” Vanzo said. “We have had to cut back on the number of green permits we are offering for sale. So, that is going to push some people into the blue or red lots.” To some students, like senior theater history, literature and criticism major Sara Fehrmann of St. Louis, parking services is merely a small nuisance. “With the construction, it’s more of an inconvenience right now. Especially this summer, it’s

been hard since I can't park in Woodland so it makes it a further walk,” Ferhmann said. “They’re just doing their jobs though.” Vanzo has simple advice to those who wish to avoid parking citations. “Buy a parking permit and park where that permit allows you to park and you’ll never get a parking ticket,” Vanzo said. John Layton can be reached at jlayton@alestlelive.com or 650-3527. Follow John @hnkamnckl.

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CENTER from pg.12 “That was something we did in the spring and we are anticipating on doing it again in the fall, but I’m not entirely sure yet,” Verbais said. Verbais said they want students to proofread ahead of time and then ask questions about the areas they are most concerned with. “We’ll talk to them about ways to improve their overall paper, strengths and weaknesses that they see, and then we’ll narrow in on those specific passages that they wanted real help with,” Verbais said.

lish 100 class with the grammar section and the rhetoric section. “It’s a credit-bearing class if you come here to the Writing Center,” Verbais said. “This is done on your own pace. There’s not a set meeting time for the class.” The class is taken on the computers in the Writing Center. Students can use hint sheets as well as ask questions if they get stuck. “It’s very beneficial,” Verbais said. “Just kind of strengthening and reinforcing some of those concepts that are forgotten be-

“Just knowing that I’m helping someone further their education [is the best part]... - Sam Dunham Senior electrical engineering major “The first couple of weeks you could probably walk in and get an appointment right then,” Verbais said. “After about week three, we really start getting full.” The Writing Center may offer workshops for students on how to format a paper in APA and MLA styles, avoiding plagiarism and how to proofread their own work. “In the fall, we will publicize any workshops that will be offered on our website,” Verbais said. “We look for suggestions from students on what they’re looking for and faculty as well.” Another opportunity offered by the Writing Center is the Eng-

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cause you learned them in third or fourth grade.” Math Resource Area Coordinator Mary Lou Wlodarek said the MRA can also greatly help students in their classes as well as in the future. “It helps build confidence in the students,” Wlodarek said. “It’s a safe place to ask questions.” Wlodarek said the Math Resource Area has become “onestop shopping” since September because students can come in on a walk-in basis to receive assistance with math and science. Two math and two science tutors are typically on duty. Senior electrical engineering major

Sam Dunham of Freemont, Neb., works as a tutor in the Math Resource Area. Dunham said he enjoys helping people and thinks he might want to teach someday. “I have a good skill in math,” Dunham said. “I thought one day I might like to be a teacher, so I thought I might try tutoring beforehand and I ended up enjoying it a lot.” Dunham said tutoring is rewarding because he gets to see students reach an understanding of something they would not have been able to otherwise. “Just knowing that I’m helping someone further their education [is the best part],” Dunham said. “Even if they only have to take one math class, that might have been something that stopped them from graduating. I don’t want to see that. I want to see people continue on, not be held back by something.” Besides tutoring, the Math Resource Area also offers calculators for students to check out if they show their ID. Wlodarek said they also have solution manuals for use in the lab. “We also have hours in the residence halls Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night,” Wlodarek said. “The tutor actually goes over there and we change location of halls each night. It seems like it helps the students who live in the residence halls.” Testing Services, the Writing Center and the Math Resource Area are all located in the Academic Achievement Center of the Student Success Center. Lexi Cortes can be reached at acortes@alestlelive.com or 650-3524. Follow Lexi @Lexi_Cortes

“We want to keep growing our business and make it as good as we can... - Timmy Bauer Part-owner of Big Daddy’s equally diverse, Big Daddy’s may not have as much of a laid back crowd as their scene is more club-like on Thursday nights. Part-owner Timmy Bauer was part of a group that bought the bar when it was called the Jury Room three years ago this August. “We tell everyone that we make it open for everyone,” Bauer said. “It’s not just a college bar; for lunch you’ll see college kids, judges and laborers. The later it gets the younger it gets.” Following suit, Big Daddy’s big night is Thursday night as well with $2 well drinks and $2 domestic bottles. Since the bar became Big Daddy’s, several changes have occurred at the establishment including revamping the patio last summer. “We’re going to continue to put money back into the business,” Bauer said. “The biggest thing we did when we took over was expand the patio, it’s one of our cornerstones. We want to keep growing our business and make it as good as we can.” Bauer said even with much of SIUE’s students gone for the summer, his bar still does fairly well. “We definitely see an increase when students come back, but we’re pretty steady year round,” Bauer said. “We don’t die during the summer months, we even increase a little during the summer months. When kids get back it gets interesting, new blood and a new life so we’re always trying to do

things different.” Bauer said Big Daddy’s recently started hosting karaoke on Monday nights. “We strive for customer service, you don’t always have to be the cheapest in town,” Bauer said. “We want to provide an element people can’t find anywhere else, we try to be a little of something for everybody.” Away from the downtown bar scene is another popular destination for SIUE students, Shenanigan’s Bar and Grill off state route 157. A full restaurant by day and bar by night, the establishment also tries to cater to the needs of their patrons, according to Manager Sean Mead. “We’re a blend of everything,” Mead said. “Late night Thursdays can be the club-type atmosphere, but at the same time because the building’s so big you can chill out at a booth on one side.” Mead said with the restaurant-type setting, Shenanigan’s is a little more conservative on nights that most people generally do not go out. “During the week we’re a little more laid back,” Mead said. “But if it gets to the point where people want to party we can convert that for them by moving tables out of the way to get the dance floor going. We got the DJ booth to mix up the music too.”

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Dining Services updates menu items LEXI CORTES Alestle Opinion Editor

Renovations and additions, including hot wings and ice cream, will soon be seen in Cougar Den for the 2011-12 school year. Morris University Center Director Joseph Pearson said renovations to Taco Bell and Pizza Hut will include extended menus, Freshens will be changed to an ice cream station and a new labeling system will be put into place for students with dietary needs and allergies. “Pizza Hut and Taco Bell are currently under renovation,” Pearson said. “That probably won’t be done until mid-September.” Pearson said Dining Services is always happy to respond to students’ requests and they did receive some feedback from students about wanting a Wing Street added to the menu at Pizza Hut. “When we do our licensed concepts like Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Auntie Anne’s and Chick-Fil-A, typically every five to 10 years they require us to do kind of a make-over,” Pearson said. “They will be replacing the furniture in Cougar Den as well as part of the project.” Students may have a more difficult time bringing hot wings to class than they would a personal-pan pizza. “Hopefully they have enough napkins,” Pearson said. Pearson said when they noticed a decline in sales at the Freshens in the Morris University Center, they started asking students what they would like to see take its place. “[Freshens] will be going away in the fall,” Pearson said. “In its place will be an ice cream treat concept. We sell a lot more hand dipped ice cream than smoothies.” Another new project for the fall will be the labeling system to help students who have food allergies or particular dietary needs.

time. They have started offering vegetarian and vegan options at every meal because of requests they have received in the past. “We actually want students to let us know what they want to have,” Pearson said. “If we can bring it in we typically do. We’ll try something out and if other students like it then we’ll usually keep it in our rotation.” One way students can give Dining Services feedback is on the napkin board where students can write comments on napkins and leave them up on a pin board. The napkin board is located at the bottom of the main stairs on the left. Students can also go to www.siue.edu/muc/dining.shtml and leave feedback. Chan said he has used the napkin board to post comments for Dining Services in the past. “The day before April Fool’s Photo by Derrick Hawkins/Alestle they closed early so I asked ‘why Dining Services has started updating its menu to include vegetarian and vegan options as well as adding Wing Street to Pizza Hut and adding more options to the Taco Bell menu. did you close early?’ They said they had to restock,” Chan said. “The people at Dining Serv- Chan said. “I ate more [when I said. “They posted up responses really ices are always happy to meet with had the discount] because I could Senior psychology major quick, which I really enjoyed.” the students who have special afford it then.” Kristy Kelge of Springfield said Pearson said they get a lot of needs,” Pearson said. “They just Students, with or without a she does not think there are positive feedback so they know need to talk with our Dining Serv- meal plan, can enjoy many differ- enough healthy options. what foods the students would ices director or our production ent options at Center Court, “They have a salad bar, but like to see return again. manager and they’re located down which includes the Grill, other than that, there’s nothing “With food, you’re never in our Dining Services area.” Deli/Panini, the Wok, Entrees and for people who are really intergoing to please everyone all the Something that is not new to Chick-Fil-A. ested in eating healthy, especially time,” Pearson said. “We try really Dining Services is the discount ofPearson said Dining Services late at night,” Kelge said. hard to meet everyone’s needs and fered to students who live on cam- also tries to offer healthy alternaKelge said that is the biggest we try really hard to have enough pus. tives at every location so students problem and she would like to see of a mix where people are going “There [are] three residence have that choice, too. Dining Services offer more to be happy with what we have.” halls, Woodland, Prairie and Bluff, “Down at Center Court, we healthy choices later at night for where a meal plan is required,” have a grab-and-go station, which people who study in the library or Pearson said. “Part of that meal is typically yogurt parfaits, fresh have night classes. Lexi Cortes can be reached at plan is called our 60-40 plan.” fruit, sandwiches, salads and we Pearson said Dining Services acortes@alestlelive.com or 650-3527. Pearson said 60 percent of the also have a salad bar,” Pearson receives requests like this all the Follow Lexi @Lexi_Cortes meal plan cost covers over-head, such as utilities, staffing and equipment, while 40 percent covers the food costs. A student who is on this meal plan is charged at 40 percent of the retail cost. Sophomore Dan Chan of Chicago said he was on the 60-40 meal plan his freshman year and took advantage of the discount. “I lived at Prairie Hall so I was right across from the MUC,”

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The ID that saves money LEXI CORTES Alestle Opinion Editor

Last year, 45 businesses in Edwardsville offered a discount for students and that number continues to grow. Students simply need to show a valid student ID to receive a price cut. Among the businesses are 54th Street Grill and Bar, Rapid Lube, Verizon Wireless, Hair Saloon for Men and more. General manager of 54th Street Grill and Bar Nick Heckerson said they have been offering their discount of 10 percent off on all food purchases for about a year and a half. Heckerson said 54th Street first decided to offer the discount when the school contacted them. “We’re pretty good about working with [the] community on different things,” Heckerson said. “It kind of helps the students out too.” Heckerson said he saw many of students coming in before they offered the discount, but even more have been coming in since then. He said it seems like most students do not know they have the discount, though. “A lot of times one student will know about it and the others are surprised,” Heckerson said. “It seems like the program hasn’t been pushed very well.” Rapid Lube Store Manager Brad Whitlock said the staff will often remind students about the discount when they come in. “I would say almost 50 percent of our clientele are just SIUE students,” Whitlock said. “We see the parking tags that are on the rearview mirrors and we like to go and ask if they are a student and if they don’t have any other discounts, we can offer that.” The discount offered at Rapid Lube is $5 off full-service and $3 off mini-service. “I’ve been here for 10 years and I’ve been [offering this discount] since day one,” Whitlock said. “The owner always says when someone is going to school to try and better themselves, they could always use a little bit

of help.” Manager of Verizon Wireless Stacey Vaughn said they offer a discount because they want to promote SIUE, which is a big part of the Edwardsville community. Verizon Wireless offers 25 percent off on accessories in the store. “We have been offering the discount for at least three years,” Vaughn said. “I don’t think they all know about it. We have to tell them.” Manager of Hair Saloon for Men Tammy Bizaillion said they tell as many people as they can about the discount. For a regular men’s haircut they offer a discount of 25 percent, so SIUE students who bring their ID can get a regular haircut for only $15. They have been offering this discount since they opened in 2007. “We love our students,” Bizaillion said. “We get guys that’ll come in and bring their whole dorm with them.” Bizaillion said when they first started offering the discount, it was only on Tuesdays and Thursday, but because of the response from students, they now offer it every day. “They come in and bring their friends,” Bizaillion said. “The word of mouth is really good for us.” The businesses benefit from the increased traffic of SIUE students and the students get to save a little money. The list of businesses grows every year, but some of the other businesses offering the discount this year include: AT&T, Blimpie’s Subs, China King, Dairy Queen, El Maguey, Fazoli’s, Great Clips, Hollywood Tan, La Fonda, Midas, Nailhaus, Our Health Club & Spa, Play N Trade Games, Quiznos, Reality Salon & Spa, Tha Grind and UPS Store. An updated list can be found in the Kimmel Leadership Center for all businesses offering the discount in fall 2011. Lexi Cortes can be reached at acortes@alestlelive.com or 650-3527. Follow Lexi @Lexi_Cortes

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Businesses offering the Cougar Discount 1) 54th Street Bar & Grill 2) A.M.P Salon 3) Annie’s Frozen Custard 4) AT&T 5) Avon on Main 6) Aztec & Salon 7) Bella Milano 8) Blimpie Subs & Salads 9) Buffet City 10) Cafe Avanti 11) China King 12) Clarkson Eyecare 13) Cold Stone Creamery 14) Culver’s 15) The Cup 16) Curves

17) Dairy Queen 18) El Maguey 19) Fazoli’s 20) Great Clips 21) Hair Salon for Men 22) Heroic Adventures 23) Hollywood Tan 24)Hometown Comics 25) Hudson Jewelers 26) La Fonda 27) Los Tres Amigos 28) Midas 29)Nailhaus 30) NORI Japanese Grill 31) Oriental Spoon 32) Our Health Club and

Spa 33) Papa John’s 34) Play N Trade 35) Quizno’s 36) Rapid Lube 37) Reality Salon & Spa 38) The Cyclery 39) The Grind 40) The Pasta House 41) The Tan Company 42) The UPS Store 43)Verizon Wireless 44) China Restaurant

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ons on there, one’s for assistance and one’s for emergencies. A non-emergency would be like if you locked your keys in your car [or] you need a jump start.” Schmoll said if someone is being attacked or even having a health issue and they cannot speak, the dispatcher will still know the location and can then alert the officers, who can typically respond within a couple minutes. Other services offered include an engraver that students can check out to engrave their electronics so police can verify stolen property in case of theft. “We have a lot of theft calls,” Schmoll said. “Our biggest issue is theft, and a lot of the thefts that happen could have been avoided.” Schmoll advises students to lock their car doors and keep their windows rolled up because he has seen students who had their parking hangtags stolen. He also said not to leave personal property unattended, such as a laptop in the library. “When you’re at your room in your residence hall, don’t leave your door open or unlocked when you walk down the hallway to visit your friend,” Schmoll said. “Always lock your door.”

sophomore to qualify for potential enrollment. “As far as popularity goes, membership numbers can be misleading,” Davenport said. “None of the NPHC organizations are nearly as large in numbers as some of the other organizations. For example, there are only 15 Alpha Phi Alphas. When they throw a party lots of people come out.” Sigma Tau Gamma made its debut on campus last fall. Senior mass communications major Jeremy Madison said he had never considered joining one of the other fraternities, but Sigma Tau was a perfect fit. “I wanted the opportunity to make what I wanted in the chapter,” Madison said. “I also wanted to break down the stereotype of typical frat.” There are also business oriented and honorary Greek organizations on campus like business frat Delta Sigma Pi. Senior human resource management major Jeremy Cartledge said joining Delta Sigma Pi has helped him socially and professionally. “I have become more involved on campus and improved my professionalism skills,” Cartledge said. “Joining my frat is one of the best decisions I have made.” There is not any Greek housing on campus. Davenport said this increases the difficulty of organizing events for the members. “In my fraternity we had housing on campus. It was just a

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CONSTRUCTION from pg.14 place we could go hang out,” Davenport said. “You have to plan more and members have to make greater efforts to come to events [without Greek housing].” Davenport said becoming more socially acclimated on campus is one of the several shortterm benefits to joining a fraternity or sorority. “You are going to meet a lot more people than you would on your own,” Davenport said. “Not only do you meet the people in your own organization, you end up meeting most of the other students in Greek organizations.” Davenport said Greek students often join other student organizations on campus instead of letting the fraternity or sorority dominate their time on campus. “Most student organizations have one sole function they focus on. Fraternities and sororities do a lot of different things. In a lot of aspects they are a general student organization,” Davenport said. They do social stuff but they also do intramurals, community service and leadership programming.” Greek Life is not something that ends for its members upon graduation. It is something many members choose to be a part of long after graduation. “You can be involved with it as an alum,” Davenport said. “You can be involved with it if you’re 88 years old if you want to be.” Jason Frazier can be reached at jfrazier@alestlelive.com or 650-3527. Follow Jason @Jfraz85

“We’re going to add a vestibule to make a more obvious entry on the south side of [Rendleman Hall]... - Timmy Bauer Part-owner of Big Daddy’s to be a little slower, but the current plan calls for bidding and probably now mid-fall they’ll start with the lobby area, replacing the glass,” Klein said. After Dunham Hall, Rendleman will be updated. According to Klein, plans are to bid the project in spring and begin work in summer. Windows are being replaced and vestibules will be added. “We will be adding a vestibule on the north entrance [of Dunham Hall,” Klein said. “Then we’re going to add a vestibule to make a more obvious entry on the south side of the building.” Other Projects Klein said there are other projects “in the drawing stage” that will probably be bid on early in the fall semester, such as an addition for the Engineering Building. Klein said they hope for construction to start early in the spring semester. “It’s going to be primarily classrooms with some offices,” Klein said. “It’ll be a three story addition, the third floor will be principally offices and first and second floor will be classroom spaces.” According to Walker, a $14.2

million budget was approved for the Engineering Building. The BOT also approved construction contracts for an addition to the Vadalabene Center. “It will build offices for athletics and will allow kinesiology to expand their area and once the athletics vacate and that’s being paid for by a $4.2 million gift by the Charles and Mary Lukas family,” Walker said. A facility for softball is in the works as well, Klein said, and they are calling it a hitting building. “It’ll be just behind the softball stadium, just west of it. It’ll be used by the team for indoor practice during bad weather,” Klein said. “They can do some infield, they’ll have some batting cages, [and] some pitching mounds so the pitchers can practice. It’s about an $800,000 project.” Klein said the project is waiting for bids and the plan is for it to be completed before Christmas. The Cougar Business Resource Center within Founders Hall will be open in August as well, according to Walker. Kari Williams can be reached at kwilliams@alestlelive.com or 650-3530. Follow Kari @Kari_Williams

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letterfromtheeditor Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my pleasure to welcome you to JMU. You should be proud of the hard work and determination that brought you to this university. As exciting as freshman year is, it can also be a little difficult, too. The staff at Madison 101 came together and thought of advice that we wish we had been told as freshmen. From that, we designed this guide to help you navigate through your first year, whether it is where to find the best places to eat, how to decide where to live your sophomore year or the 10 things you need to do before you graduate. Your time here will go by faster than you think. You have so much to discover about yourself, and you only have four short years to do it. Revel in the school spirit that vibrates through the new stadium. Thrive in the classes that cultivate your knowledge. Savor the last bite of your grilled cheese on Thursdays in D-Hall. Explore your interests, get involved and take advantage of everything that JMU has to offer. Again, congratulations on deciding to come to JMU. The next four years will have a profound impact on your life, and I hope you enjoy every minute of it.

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gettingaround by molly haas As a freshman without a car, getting off campus — whether it is to make a Walmart run or to go home for the weekend — may seem overwhelming. Without a doubt, there is a lot to explore, and thanks to the bus systems and other methods of transportation, there are ways to get around town.

the weekends or for school breaks. On www.jmu.edu/rideboard, students can sign in with their e-id and post or search for rides. The ride board is located on the second floor of Warren Hall.

Buses The Harrisonburg Transit Department has two campus shuttles that run from Festival on East Campus through Bluestone Drive to Memorial Hall continually each day. There are also shopper shuttles, which run to the mall, the Harrisonburg Crossing shopping center and the movie theater. The buses are free to students and run throughout the week. Ride Board For longer trips, the Ride Board offers students an opportunity to browse for trips that other students are taking on photo by arielle whitt

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gettingaround by molly haas Zimrides This year, students have yet another option for transportation home: Zimrides. Through Zimrides, students can search for longer trips and commuter trips to and from campus. Zimrides posts can also be linked in with a userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook profile to connect with students via different media. Once you have created a profile on Zimrides, you can upload a photo of yourself and also load your personal ride preferences, such as smoking and tastes in music into the system. The site will then automatically match to another user offering what you are looking for. After the ride, users may even comment on profiles about their experience. Zimrides also allows both drivers and passengers to post the amount of money they are expecting the ride to cost. Cabs Another way to travel off campus is by using one of the many cab compa-

nies. Students can get a cab anywhere on or off campus with a quick dial to any of these companies, and most cab rides cost between $5 and $10. ABC Cab 540-564-1214 Royal Cab 540-438-7777 Yellow Cab 540-434-2515 SafeRides Operated by JMU students, SafeRides provides free transportation to your apartment or residence hall on weekend nights. SafeRides operates from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights when JMU classes are in session. The phone number for SafeRides is 540-568-7433.

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studenthealth by chloe mulliner Living on your own for the first time is both exciting and liberating. You can stay up as late as you want and refuse to eat your vegetables, but once your immune system decides to crash in response, you may find yourself wishing Mom and Dad were around to take your temperature and serve you soup in bed. When you’re faced with a fever or a cough, the University Health Center can help. UHC offers a variety of services including lab tests, immunizations, ambulatory care and consultations on sprains, as well as a women’s health clinic. To receive service at the health center, you must present your JACard. Most services are covered in students’ semester fees, but some additional testing and services require a fee. Vaccines, crutches, slings and disease testing are a few that entail extra payments, while a full list of service fees is posted on the clinic’s webpage. If you owe a fee, you must pay the same day of your appointment. The clinic is located behind Carrier Library and the Burruss Hall parking lot, near the Grace and Mason streets intersection. It is open six days a week and operates on an appointmentbased system. However, if you need

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urgent care, you do not need to call ahead. The center will also provide you with a doctor’s note if you miss class because of your visit. Most professors will accept a doctor’s note from the clinic as an excused absence. UHC does not operate on Sundays, and it does not have an emergency room. If you are in need of emergency care and the center is not open, call JMU Police or 911. You also have the option of visiting Rockingham Memorial Hospital or the Emergicare clinic — located on Cantrell Avenue — for assistance. While catching your first cold away from home is a nuisance, there are plenty of options to help stifle your sniffles. For more information and hours of operation, visit www.jmu.edu/healthctr. UHC 540-568-6178 Other options:

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There are so many opportunities to get involved on campus and in Harrisonburg. With so many choices, you may find it difficult to pick what is right for you. One option is Greek Life, which allows you to not only make a difference at JMU and in the community but also gives you the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. At JMU, there are 15 fraternities and 10 sororities. In each one, you are provided with opportunities for community service, leadership positions and a bond that will go far beyond your college experience. However, Greek Life is not for everyone. Here are some important questions to ask yourself before going Greek: What is “rush?” Rush is the recruitment process fraternities and sororities hold to gain new members. Fraternity recruitment is held in both the fall and spring. Men are able to visit as many houses during the designated week as they are interested. After this, you are able to make your decision of what house you find fits you the best. Sorority recruitment is a more formal event and registration is required before the week. Rush is held in the evening and weekend to avoid conflict with classes. Sorority recruitment is a mutual selection process. At the end of the week, women will attend a “Preference Night,” in which

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they can go to up to three houses. After this, they rank their choices and the sorority submits a preference list. The bids will then be matched and the sorority you will be offered a bid from is determined. Who sponsors JMU Greek Life? The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council sponsor each organization. Do any parts of rush involve alcohol? No. University policies say rush must be an alcohol-free event. Can I be financially and scholastically responsible to a fraternity or sorority? Each fraternity and sorority has its own GPA requirements that you are required to meet and uphold during your membership. Along with that, they all have their own dues that you must pay to be in good standing. For people still interested, but with monetary issues, many fraternities and sororities provide payment plans.

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studentpublications by allison killam The Breeze is the university’s studentrun newspaper that is published every Monday and Thursday. The Breeze covers university news, as well as Harrisonburg community news. There are stands all over campus where students can pick up the latest issue. The Breeze is known for the “Darts & Pats” in the Opinion section, which allow students to either applaud or criticize certain events or people. Darts & Pats are all anonymous, so don’t worry if you want to dart your roommate for leaving his dishes around or pat E-Hall desserts for being so tasty. Many students spend all four years trying to get a dart or pat published. Find The Breeze online at www.breezejmu.org. The Bluestone is the university’s yearbook. It is handed out free to students at the end of each school year, thanks to patrons, as well as help from the Student Government Association. The yearbook averages around 400 pages.

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wheretolive by molly rossberg Deciding where to live when you move off campus may seem daunting. Who will you live with? Where will you live? When should you sign a lease? But fear not — we’re here to break it down into a few simple steps. 1.Find Roommates This is an extremely important first step. When you decide to live with a group of people, make sure that you all agree on more than the basics of whether you smoke or what temperature to keep the apartment. Ask yourself things like, “How clean do I like my living area to be?” and, “Do you like going out on the weekends or do you prefer to stay in?” Remember, being friends with someone does not necessarily mean you’ll be good roommates. Everyone in an apartment should be able to tolerate little quirks or habits that other roommates might have. However, if you like everything to be pristine and a potential roommate is messy, neither of you are going to enjoy living together. If you’re having trouble finding a roommate or need another person to fill the apartment, Off Campus Life and many apartment complexes hold roommate mixers throughout the year that will help you find a good match. 2. Decide where you want to live Find out how much everyone is willing or able to pay for rent. From there, research complexes and compare their rates. Remember to check what amenities, utilities and services are included in the rent, because this can

vary greatly from complex to complex. If your group is having trouble making up its mind, call the apartment managers or landlord to schedule a tour and clear up any questions that you may have. Also, get some firsthand experiences from upperclassmen or friends who live or have lived where you’re looking to move. 3. Sign a lease So everyone has agreed on a place to live and now it’s time to sign the lease. Make sure everyone in the group fully understands the lease before signing it. What type of lease are you signing? How long is the lease for? How clean do you need to keep your front yard? What is the security deposit? How can you do your best to get it back? What other fees will you need to pay on the day you sign your lease? It’s a good idea to get a copy to show your parents before you sign anything. They need to know what they’re getting into also. Leases are binding contracts, so signing one without knowing what you’re agreeing to could be disastrous. Make sure to keep a copy of the lease in an accessible place to reference if you need to. Other things to remember: Sign up for the Utility Deposit Assistance Program —found on e-campus — that allows students to get utility service connections without a deposit. Go to udap.jmu.edu/udap_faqs.php#7 for more information.

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choosingyourmajor by chrissy sulllivan Worried about picking the right major your first year at JMU? You don’t have to be. It isn’t until sophomore year that students are required to declare a major and JMU offers various resources to help you make your decision. Located in Wilson Hall, the Career & Academic Planning Center is designed to help students both find or change a major. After simply scheduling an appointment with the center, you meet with an adviser who will provide any help or advice you may be looking for. Advisers are experts on what JMU has to offer. They provide information about what requirements must be completed to get into particular majors and what career paths people generally choose after studying in certain fields. “We teach, advise and counsel,” said Christine Harriger, one of the many Career & Academic Planning advisers. “We help students figure out who they are and what’s out there. If you’re overwhelmed, we can help you.” Your adviser can guide you to a major that fits you best by exploring your interests, personality, skills and values. If you’re a freshman or a sophomore, you also have the option of taking a onecredit Career and Life Planning Course, IS 202, which is run through the Career & Academic Planning Center. “I’d recommend the class to everyone,” Harriger said. “It’s especially good for major changes.” Sophomore Christine Tedesco took

the class the spring semester of her freshman year after deciding the major she initially declared wasn’t for her. “I hated the prerequisites for the College of Business so I switched out of the major but had no clue what to do,” Tedesco said. Through various personality tests and quizzes offered throughout the course, Tedesco discovered a major she was more compatible with. “Not only did I find a major through [IS 202] I found potential minors,” she said. “It also helped me understand how to utilize the different resources we have on campus.” Being happy and actually enjoying what you’re studying will help you be more successful during your time at JMU, so take advantage of the resources available to help you on your way. Also remember to visit the Career & Academic Planning Center when you have any career related concerns like finding an internship or a full time job or if you need help writing your resume. The Career & Academic Planning Center is on the third floor of Wilson Hall. Call 540-568-6555 to set up an appointment and be sure to visit JMU’s Career & Academic Planning website at www.jmu.edu/cap/major_career/ assessment.htm for more information and assistance.

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buyingbooks by alana massey Let’s face it: Buying books can be a big investment. So how do you get what you need for the best price? There are several options that students have. The JMU Bookstore, located on campus, stocks all textbooks used by the academic units, as well as a large selection of general and technical books. For students’ convenience, the bookstore provides services including special orders for books, textbook buy back, and textbook rentals. The textbook buyback program enables you to get cash for your books by selling your textbooks back to the bookstore. Several factors are used to determine the cash value of used textbooks, including the condition and whether or not a professor will be using the book next semester. The JMU Bookstore also has a textbook rental program, which may help you save some money. In order for a book to be placed on the rental list, professors need to commit to using a certain book for four semesters. As

more professors agree to such contract, students can get certain books for about half of the original cost. Once the semester is over, they must either return the book, or they can choose to buy the book if they desire. Although students will not receive any money back for returning the textbook, it may be more cost effective since the book is cheaper up front. The University Outpost Bookstore, located at the corner of Port Republic and Forrest Hills roads, is another option for students. Much like JMU’s Bookstore, the Outpost has a buyback program centered on the age, condition and need of the book, as well as a rental program. What’s the difference, then, between the two stores? Not only could some textbooks vary in price, one bookstore may carry a larger supply of a certain textbook, while one store may buy back a book that the other choose not to. Look online and research your textbooks so that you can get the best price available. photo by chrissy skutnik

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Madison Grill Situated on the fifth floor of Warren Hall, Madison Grill is JMU’s premier full-service bistro. It features hand-cut steaks, gourmet sandwiches and innovative specials. Students with the 14-plus plan can use a punch at this sitdown restaurant for up to three times each semester. Mrs. Greens Located on the ground floor of Chandler Hall, Mrs. Greens hosts a salad bar with homemade breads, fresh hot soups, specialty wraps and an entrée bar. The food is always fresh and there are plenty of featured meals throughout the week.

Grilled Cheese Thursdays Every week, D-Hall features Grilled Cheese Thursdays. Students can enjoy as many grilled cheese sandwiches as they can handle in this all-you-care-toeat dining location.

jacardrundown by alana massey Your JACard is your passport to all campus services and activities. This card enables you to gain access to residence halls, athletic events, UREC and other campus buildings. JACards are also the key to your meal plan. You receive a set number of meals per day or week (depending on the meal plan), and each time you “use a punch,” one meal is subtracted from your allowance. Often, a punch includes a complete meal, such as a burger, fries and a drink. You can use your punches to purchase a Duke Deal at Market One, Festival, PC Dukes, Corner Bistro or Top Dog Café. You could also use your punch to enjoy buffet-style dining at D-Hall, E-Hall, Mrs. Green’s and takeout at Let’s Go. With a 14-plus plan, students are able to punch two times per day, for each day of the week. In case of a conflict, students are also able to use two punches at once (aka “double punch”). Each punch is valued at $4, but some meals may cost more than that. It’s OK to go over a punch, because meal plans include something called dining dollars. Using dining dollars is like using a debit card to pay for any food that costs more than a punch. Let’s

say you are buying a meal that costs $4.50. Since a punch is worth $4, you can then use your dining dollars to pay the remaining 50 cents. (Just be sure to tell the cashier that you’d like to use a punch and dining dollars.) You can also use dining dollars to buy food and beverages at some vending machines, some concessions stands and on-campus convenience stores. Don’t forget to keep track of your dining dollars balance throughout the semester, because leftover dollars do not carry over into the next year. On your JACard, you can also create a FLEX account. FLEX is a declining balance account that connects you with the JMU campus. Similar to a checking account, purchases are deducted automatically and the balance is displayed after each transaction. FLEX is accepted at many on- and off-campus locations, and there is no monthly service charge. You can add money to your account at any time by using the Online Account Access link on JMU’s website or by visiting Card Services in Warren Hall. Visit www.jmu.edu/dining for more information. photo by arielle whitt

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vegetarianoptions by lizzy paulin Mrs. Greens — salad bar option, fruits and vegetables, vegetarian lasagna (check weekly menu for hot bar, some vegetarian options) D-Hall — salad bar option, vegetarian station (look online for weekly menu) E-Hall — salad bar option, fruits and vegetables, vegan/vegetarian options (look online for weekly menu) Festival — salad option, pasta menu (ElBows), Caesar salad/different sides without meat products (Cranberry Farms), yogurt and hummus for snacks, vegetable wraps/sandwich options/ tofu (Grab ’n’ Go Sandwiches/Montague’s Deli), Veggie burger (Burger Studio), vegetable soup options, vegetable omelets (Sunrise/Sunset), baked sweet potato and other vegetarian sides (Tumbleweed Farms) Let’s Go — salad option, fruit and

pasta (non-meat sauce available) Market One — vegetable wraps/ sandwich options/tofu (Grab’n’Go Sandwiches/Montague’s Deli), panini’s/ salads ( The Great Panini), garden burger black bean veggie burger/veggie dogs (Burger Junction), soups and other options such as salads, yogurt and fruit PC Dukes — vegetable sandwich options (Grab n’ Go Sandwiches/Dukes Deli), vegetable soup options (Soups), pasta with alfredo or marinara sauce (Pasta), salad pockets/tofu pockets (Side Pocket), vegetarian nachos (Zoca) Top Dog — vegetable burger (GrilleWorks), vegetable Panini options/ salad bar (Madison Bread Company), garden spring roll/rice/steamed or fried vegetable dumpling/vegetable egg roll/ tofu stir fry (Mongolian Grill).

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footballfrenzy by allison killam Tailgating before a JMU football game is a great way to show your school spirit and have fun with your friends. But if you’re going to participate, you need to prepare. Regulations for tailgating include no saving spots, no open flames (except gas grills) and you must clean up all trash after the game. Tailgating must end two hours after the game ends. Bring lots of food for friends and family and extra for the neighbors. Also, think of which games you’d like to play. Cornhole and ladder golf are popular tailgating games. As for the alcohol involved in tailgating, all university policies and Virginia laws will be enforced regarding open container, underage consumption or drunk in public tickets. Tailgating essentials: •Hamburgers and hot dogs •Chips and dip •Drinks and ice •Coolers •Pasta salad •Veggie platter •Folding tables and chairs •Napkins •Games •JMU apparel

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As a student, to be able to get football tickets, you must register at www. jmusports.com. If you haven’t registered, you will not be able to reserve tickets. All you need is your student ID number, which is found on your JACard. Tickets are free if you’re a student. Don’t forget to print out a confirmation copy. When you arrive at the game, security will swipe your JACard, which has your ticket loaded. It is a new system and there have been a few bugs — that’s why we recommend a confirmation copy. Ticket reservations open two Mondays before the game day. If you’re a Student Duke Club member, you’ll have a chance to access tickets before the general student body. The Student Duke Club is a way to get students to interact and attend JMU Athletic events. Membership costs $25 each year and members are invited to pre-game tailgates, as well as an early entrance to athletic events. Visiting parents and friends need to make sure they order tickets a few months in advance. Family Weekend and Homecoming tickets sell out quickly. Also, they’ll need to determine whether you, the student, will be sitting with them.

intramuralsports by alana massey URECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Intramural Sports program offers individual/dual sports, team sports, educational programs and special events. All opportunities are offered in different skill levels: Dukes League This is the Level 1 division for beginners. This particular league is for participants who are new to the sport, or for participants who may have previous exposure to the sport and just want to participate in a fun environment. Challenge League This is the Level 2 division for intermediate/experienced players. This league is designed for participants who have experience playing the sport, as well as an understanding of the rules and strategies involved.

participants who have played the sport at a competitive level, have knowledge and skills necessary to compete and have the desire to play against the most competitive students, staff and faculty on campus. UREC offers a variety of intramural sports, including 5-on-5 basketball, dodgeball, inner tube water polo, billiards league, 4-on-4 flag football, softball, ultimate Frisbee, tennis, sand volleyball and indoor soccer. To view a complete list of the available sports, as well rosters, schedules and playoff brackets, visit www.jmu.edu/recreation/Programs/IntramuralSports. Stop by the Intramural Office in the Student Leadership Office on the third floor of UREC to learn more.

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gettingfit by allison killam UREC, short for University Recreation, is the athletic building located on the other side of Duke Dog Alley (the tunnel underneath Interstate 81). Its mission is to “Motivate Madison Into Motion.” Not only does the building have the usual courts and exercise machines, but there’s an indoor track, a pool and sauna, a cycling studio, rooms for yoga and aerobic classes, racquetball courts and even a climbing wall. The building also has an equipment center where you can rent anything from basketballs to a tent for camping outdoors. Outside the building there is a sand volleyball court, as well as two different turfs for soccer, rugby and other sports. UREC also offers free group fitness classes that are run by student instructors. Some classes include yoga,

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cycling, step, kickboxing, core, Pilates, dance, body sculpt and more. In order to take a class, you must register on UREC’s website, www.jmu.edu/recreation. Click the Group Fitness link on the left. This will show you all the available classes. Again, click Online Registration on the left. This page explains how to register and takes you to the group registration site. That’s just one building that offers fitness facilities. University Park is now under construction on Port Republic Road. It will have more than 85 acres of fields for athletic and recreational purposes. There will eventually be a nine-hole disc golf course and even a high and low ropes course. It is scheduled to open in March 2012.

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The Kissing Rock: The massive rock formation on the Quad. Rumor has it that if you kiss someone on the kissing rock, he or she is the one you’ll marry. The shopper: A bus that takes students to get their Walmart, Target and mall fix. The stacks: The stacks are an original part of Carrier Library. It’s also been used as a hook-up location for students. TDU: Located on the first floor of Taylor Hall, Taylor Down Under is an ideal hangout spot for students. UPB: University Program Board. A student-run organization that brings programs, concerts and shows to campus. WXJM: JMU’s student-run radio station. Through the 88.7 FM frequency, WXJM broadcasts to students and community members. photo by chrissy skutnik

wordsofwisdom by molly rossberg “Use college as your time to spread your wings and find yourself, and most importantly, be yourself. Have fun and explore all of the options JMU has to offer while you’re here and in your future.” Kara Sentipal, senior health sciences major “Say ‘yes’ sometimes. My roommates joke around that I’m always up for anything, whether it’s cruising with the windows down to Dayton or a 2 a.m. trip to Walmart. I have had some

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thingstodo by chloe mulliner Sled on the ISAT hills During a snow day, take the plunge down the hills on east campus. Extra points are given for the most innovative sleds. Picnic at the Arboretum Grab a blanket and some friends to relax by the pond. Bring along change so you can feed the fish.

Check out the restaurants in downtown Harrisonburg Within walking distance from campus, downtown offers an alternative to JMU dining. Greek, Asian and Ethiopian are just a few of the available cuisines. Smooch on the Kissing Rock Take advantage of the Kissing Rock on the Quad, if not only for namesake!

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Locust Walk work delayed until Dec. Heavy rain and sewer damage hindered the $5.4M construction BY YAMINI NABAR Staff Writer Construction on Locust Walk, initially slated to be completed by Sept. 30, will instead continue into the end of the semester. The construction was delayed due to a record amount of rain in August and two instances where the storm sewer under the Walk collapsed, said Edward Sidor, director of Design & Construction Management at Facilities and Real Estate Services. The 3800 block will now be completed by Oct. 30 and the 3900 block on Dec. 1.

BY KELSEY MATEVISH Staff Writer Incoming freshmen need not worry that the temporary 9 p.m. Philadelphia curfew will interfere with New Student Orientation. The citywide curfew, enacted by Philadelphia Mayor and Penn alumnus Michael Nutter on Aug. 9, subjects all minors aged 13-17 to a 9 p.m. curfew on weekends in Cen-

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Hurricane Irene leaves Penn unscathed

Though the Philadelphia Water Department assessed the storm sewer before the project began, the sewer’s age and additional strain from the construction meant that it had to be rebuilt. Rainy weather in August also presented difficulties. Despite precautions, Hurricane Irene — which brought torrential rains and high winds to campus last weekend — caused flooding near the 38th Street bridge, Sidor said. He added that the construction team is working extended hours and on Saturdays to make up for lost time. Two men with water removal pumps were stationed on site during the hurricane to prevent major damage, according to Sidor.

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The Schuylkill River crested to 13.56 feet on the afternoon of Aug. 28 following Hurricane Irene’s arrival in Philadelphia the previous night. Various roads in the region were shut down by city officials and police due to flooding. Both the city and Penn’s campus made it through the weekend relatively undamaged.

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Early move-in, pre-orientation programs were postponed due to the hurricane last weekend

City curfew spares NSO Penn Police plans to keep the curfew from affecting New Student Orientation

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BY SHELLI GIMMELSTEIN Staff Writer Despite fearsome predictions and precautionary measures, Hurricane Irene left the Penn campus relatively undamaged.

ter City and University City from 38th to 43rd streets between Baltimore Avenue and Market Street. Aimed to combat recent flash mob violence, the curfew is in effect until Sept. 3. While it applies to Penn students under 18, it should not create any problems during NSO, according to the Division of Public Safety. “ No one should have any problem going to any of the NSO orientation events,” Vice President of Public Safety Maureen Rush said. NSO coordinators are

Throughout the weekend, the Division of Public Safety worked with Business Services and Facilities and Real Estate Services to minimize

and catalog damage done on campus. According to Facilities and Real Estate Services Vice President Anne Papageorge, the brunt of the damage caused to buildings on campus was in the Quad, with approximately 25 rooms experiencing some leaking. Other minor damage, Papageorge said, included a

fallen tree at College Green and a cracked window at the Richards Medical Research Laboratories located behind the Quad that has since been boarded up. Meanwhile, the storm also posed a threat to the students planning to move in early. EarSEE IRENE PAGE A8

profiling the Class of 2015 2,467 students will enter the freshman class this fall The overall acceptance rate was 12.4 percent Of those accepted, 62.4 percent chose to attend Penn 51 students were admitted from the waitlist International students comprise 12 percent of the freshman class

Minority representation increased by 9 percent States with the highest representation: Pennsylvania: 403 New York: 279 New Jersey: 243 California: 217 Florida: 134

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Tapping into the gamer within yourself BOOK REVIEW | ‘Reality is Broken,’ the PRP book this year, encourages gaming BY JULIE XIE Staff Writer The next time you play Angry Birds, World of Warcraft or Tetris, you might be making yourself a better person and the world a better place. This is the message that Jane McGonigal preaches in Reality is Broken, the book selected for the Class of 2015’s Penn Reading Project. McGonigal, a game de signer, claims that reality is depressing, unproductive and hopeless. But she thinks that playing more games and utilizing gaming culture can improve real life. Reality is Broken explains how games trigger adrenaline rushes that ultimately make us happier and more productive. By consistently challenging us to work at the frontier of our endurance, engaging games trigger “fiero,” an emotional high. Scientists say that fiero is one of the most powerful adrenaline rushes we can experience. It fires signals in the part of the brain most typically associated with reward and addiction. Using gamers’ wits, McGoni-

gal wants to transform real life tasks into games. McGonigal uses the example of Quest to Learn, a public charter school in New York, where math assignments are called “secret missions,” earning a good grade is “leveling up” and enrichment activities are “Boss levels.” While Penn freshmen are unlikely to find classes that incorporate games, Marketing 101, “Introduction to Marketing,” regularly includes a market simulation game, where teams of students compete as firms in a virtual market to earn the most amount of revenue by employing effective marketing strategies. My own experience with the class confirms McGonigal’s argument. I learned more from the game than from the lectures, because the game provided an interactive, competitive and hands-on approach. Games may not just be for elementary schools, but could play a large role in a research university. At Penn, we could do with more of these games in the classroom, where the traditional lecture and slides model is proving to be redundant and unengaging. McGonigal also has larger goals in mind. She believes we can use games to prepare ourselves for the future and sustain the planet — to create

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Copies of ‘Reality is Broken,’ this year’s Penn Reading Project book, are on display at the Penn Bookstore. Jane McGonical — a game designer — argues that games and gaming culture has a productive role to play in society. She will be speaking to members of the Class of 2015 on Sunday, Sept. 4. “epic wins” in reality. Gamers constantly work towa rd sel f-i mprovement (getting a higher score), use teamwork effectively, set realistic goals and play by the rules. These attributes constitute a recipe for success in the real world. By tapping into the gamers within us, McGonigal says we can better collaborate with each other to find solutions to challenges we face. For instance, World Without Oil — an online reality game created by McGonigal — stim-

ulates a global oil shortage. The game challenges teams of experts and laypeople to come up with creative ways to live without oil. This results in a diverse range of solutions to a problem we may face in the future. However, this idealization seems far-fetched. It is doubtful that everyone would be willing to participate in “a whole planetary mission … to raise global quality of life … and to sustain our earth for the next millennium and beyond.”

Frank ly, at a place like Penn, engaging in a universal mission about sustaining the earth is not high on our list of priorities, and it would take a great deal of effort to round up such a movement. But games do have the potential to make studying for a midterm, cleaning our rooms and exercising at Pottruck less tedious. As a whole, McGonigal’s argument is worth considering. It is a fresh perspective on making the world a better place. Convincing and com-

prehensive, McGonigal presents many relevant, albeit small-scale examples of existing games that have made a positive impact. However, we have to stop and consider that McGonigal’s prescription may not be a permanent fix. Even if games did solve some of society’s problems, there is no guarantee the solutions will last. McGonigal also does not consider possible problems that could arise with widespread gamification. And honestly, is reality really that bad?

Aggravated assault, possible armed robbery likely unrelated U. Sciences students received three alerts Monday night regarding crimes in the area

ever, when the suspects were told the man was not there, “they rushed through the door and hit him with a handgun,” BY VICTOR GAMEZ AND GRACE ORTELERE City News Editor and Staff Writer Walker said. Another roommate came to assist and was The University of the SciAccording to Southwest able to push the suspects outences in Philadelphia issued Philadelphia Detective Lieu- side. The three men then ran three alerts to its students be- tenant John Walker, three away to an as of yet undetertween 10:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. black men, all armed, knocked mined location. Monday night regarding an on a door near 43rd and Walnut The motives for visiting armed aggravated assault and streets and asked a resident to the residence are not known, a possible armed robbery. speak to a specific male. How- Walker said, adding that all

three suspects were bearded and in their 20s. An alert issued by USP to its students at about 10:30 p.m., which stated that PennComm reported a robbery in progress at 4322 Walnut St., described an aggravated assault involving three black males. A second alert, issued at about 11:15 p.m., described a suspect who is bearded, 6’5” and wearing a long-sleeved

black shirt. A second suspect was described as bearded, bald and wearing a blue shirt and black jeans. The third suspect was described only as “short.” A third alert, issued around 1:30 a.m., said police were investigating and asked students to take precautions, avoid the area and report suspicious persons. A third alert, issued around 1:30 a.m., said police were in-

vestigating an armed robbery in the 40th Street and Woodland Avenue area and asked students to take precautions, avoid the area and report suspicious persons. It is unlikely the suspects involved in the assault at 43rd and Walnut are the same as those involved with the incident at 40th and Woodland, Southwest Philadelphia Detective Fred Mole said.

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Prevent bicycle theft by properly using your U-Lock Thread the U-Lock through the front tire AND frame. If possible remove the front tire and thread the U-Lock through both tires and bike frame Do NOT lock your bike to wooden fence poles, chain fences or anything else that can be easily defeated

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Do not leave your laptop or personal property unattended Do not use your laptop to “hold your seat” at a cafe or elsewhere Do not ask strangers to “watch your stuﬀ” Remove personal items and GPS devices from vehicles that are in plain view

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Boardwalk, shuttles to ease move-in traffic on Locust LOCUST WALK from page A1 When the Walk is fully refurbished next year, it will feature new brick and a water main to service nearby buildings. The 3600 block — which was completed on Aug. 26, five days ahead of schedule — is equipped with a new gas line, chilled water line and electric conduit for holiday and event lighting. Construction was supposed to begin last summer, but delayed regulatory approval pushed back construction for the $5.4-million project. To ease move-in traffic, the construction team has laid concrete on parts of the Walk, created a temporary boardwalk between Harrison and Rodin college houses and built wider boardwalks to accommodate move-in carts. The bulk of the “noisy work” — including excavating the Walk to install water mains and the storm sewer — has been comChristina Wu/DP Staff Photographer pleted, Sidor said, adding that Construction on Locsut Walk began this summer and was slated to be completed by Sept. 30. While work on the 3600 block was completed five days ahead the construction team is working of schedule on Aug. 26, construction on the 3800 and 3900 blocks suffered major delays due to heavy rains and damage to two storm sewers. closely with the Provost’s office

and the Division of Public Safety to ensure students’ safety. Business Services worked with Penn Police and the city’s Parking Authority to provide more parking around the perimeter of Hamilton Village, the area from 38th to 40th streets between Spruce and Walnut streets. A free move-in shuttle between the high rises and parking garages on 34th and Walnut streets will be provided in lieu of golf carts on the Walk. Nursing sophomore Katie Gallagher, who lives in Rodin, said she might “leave a couple minutes earlier for classes,” but added that she does not believe students will frequent Hamilton Village any less. On the other hand, College sophomore Stephen Wang said he anticipated less traffic in the area. College sophomore Cydney Gillon recently moved from Harrison to Dubois college house and stressed how much longer it took to walk from building to building. “Wherever the construction is not is where I’ll be,” she said.

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n an effort to curb the violent flash mobs that have plagued Philadelphia recently, Mayor Michael Nutter instituted a stricter curfew for the city’s youth in some neighborhoods. Since Aug. 9, minors under 18 have not been allowed to be out of their homes past 9 p.m. in Center City and University City on Fridays and Saturdays. Other neighborhoods retain the usual 10 p.m. curfew for minors under 13 and midnight curfew for minors under 18. Violators may be fined between $100 and $300, and their parents may be fined up to $500 for multiple violations. The city considers the curfew to be so effective that it has been extended until the normal schoolyear curfew goes into effect after Labor Day. Nutter said the curfew is “strict and serious and there are no exceptions.” His statement may apply to native residents of Philadelphia, but there are — of course — exceptions for Penn students. Penn’s Division of Public Safety has assured Penn freshmen that their New Student Orientation activities will be unimpeded and that they will be largely unaffected by the curfew. This favoritism has clear racial and class connotations. The young people that this curfew targets are, on the whole, black and less affluent than most Penn students. Police officers tasked with enforcing the curfew will likely resort to racial profiling to determine which young people to stop on the street. This practice may foster resentment and indignation, especially among those members of Philadelphia’s young black population who have done nothing wrong, were not part of the violent flash mobs and are still subject to a stricter curfew. The racial profiling is an unfortunate consequence of the curfew’s enforcement. But it is also inevitable if the government wants to allocate its resources efficiently. The recent spate of flash mobs and youth violence — which went so far

We need the facts, not a show GUEST COLUMN BY SETH AMOS | The Penn Alcohol Module shouldn’t underestimate freshmen’s intelligence

fter surviving a record-breaking year for undergraduate admissions, members of Penn’s freshman class should be able to process basic alcohol and drug facts without inane illustrations. But forcing freshmen to w at c h t he Pen n A lcohol Module interactive v ideo suggests otherwise. T he mo du le i s br oken into a series of segments, filled with actors who valiantly try to make their material relevant. The script, however, is a joke. At least, that is how members of the Class of 2015’s Facebook group perceive it. It does not help that the e nt i r e v id e o s e r ie s c a n be muted while you leave it open on your computer and do something else, like complain about PennAM on Facebook. Some students think the video is blatantly joking with itself. If this were true, then what does it say about Penn? It is either an unf unny joke or a n i n su lt t o t he i ncom i ng cl a ss’s i nt el l igence. Wouldn’t it be easier to present t he content i n a bulleted list , a pamphlet or any other concise summary of the risks of alcohol, drugs and sexual misconduct? “Av o i d d r i n k i n g f r o m op en c ont a i ner s” wou ld send a cle a r er message than the v ideo’s declaration to “avoid the Jungle Juice!” T h e r e l e v a nt f a c t s i n the videos are easily lost among sanctimonious jud g me nt s: “ S ome g u y s

(and girls) just don’t care … They don’t care about themselves, and they don’t care about others.” I s t he v ide o t r y i ng t o make us afraid of becoming one of these “guys (and girls)”? If so, it’s not working.

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The University is right to ensure that we are all aware of the dangers alcohol, drugs and sexual assault pose. But we can learn them faster than PennAM gives us credit.”

The v ideo scared me most not w ith its generic descriptions of the physical effects of alcohol but rather with the implications of my GPA. “What could it hurt? It’s only a drink. It’s only a joint. Unti l you cross the li ne, then it’s not fun anymore — whoops! There goes my academic career!” Aaahh ! You have touched a nerve with the incoming class, most (or all) of whom worked assiduously in high school to get into Penn in the first place. B ut t h at f e a r q u i c k l y passes as PennAM tells us that we think we are obviously invincible and nothing bad will happen to us. The University is r ight to ensure that we are all aware of the dangers alcohol , d r ugs a nd sex ua l assault pose. But we can learn faster than PennAM

gives us credit. We need the facts, not a show. A more sober — excuse the pun — moment in the v ideo brought up how alcohol and drugs can be a steppingstone to rape. This was the module’s best part because the dialogue could not easily joke about the subject. It was shor t but to the point: “Actually, the vast majority of sexual assaults on college campuses happen bet ween people who k now each ot her, maybe e v e n d at i ng .” T h at h it s home. I understand the University was sincerely trying to make the video more interesting via jokes and scenery so that everyone pays attention. Those who are already shut off to the video’s message will remain shut off, regardless of how the content is presented. On the other hand, those students who actually care about educating themselves should have the option to do so in a straightforward and serious format. Unfortunately, members of both groups w ill prob ably be negatively affected by alcohol during their college experiences. The latter group, however, will be much smaller. To the members of the C l a s s o f 2 01 5 , w e h a v e made it to Penn a nd a re ultimately responsible for ourselves. The choice to take heed of , or ig nor e, Pen n A M ’s message is ours. SETH AMOS is a College freshman studying English and Hispanic studies. His email address is samos@sas.upenn.edu.

as to send innocent people to the hospital — were committed by young black people in Center City and University City. Just as it makes sense for Nutter to implement the curfew in just those two neighborhoods, so too does it make sense to be stricter toward black youth. It is only regrettable that well-behaved young black people must bear some of the punishment aimed at their guilty peers. Nutter himself singled out the young black men who perpetrated the violence when he said, “You’ve damaged yourself; you’ve damaged another person; you’ve damaged your peers; and quite frankly you’ve damaged your race.” The city has done well not only to implement the curfew, but also to couple it with youth programs. It expanded hours for 20 recreation centers throughout Philadelphia to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. But the costs of these policies remain high. The stricter curfew costs $56,000 in extra patrols each weekend, a sum that isn’t sustainable. Extra staffing and overtime at the recreation centers costs an additional $35,000. The curfew is an effective short-term solution to curbing crime but must soon be followed up with long-term policies that address the underlying contributors to the violence. For this, Nutter is turning to schools, to parents and families and to the private sector for help. He is asking parents to be better role models for their children. He is asking businesses to help create summer and after-school work opportunities. With federal financial support for youth programs dwindling, private businesses must help ensure that Philadelphia’s youth are positive and productive members of society. Doing so would only be to the businesses’ advantage. The violence of the flash mobs is detrimental to Philadelphia’s image as a tourist destination and harms the city’s economy. Philadelphia’s stricter curfew has served as a good bandaid to the problem of youth violence. It is now time to heal the wound underneath.

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Welcome to Old Student Orientation GUEST COLUMN BY KELLY HIGGINS | NSO should be an inspiration for all Penn students, not just the freshmen, to start anew

ew Student Orientat io n i s t h e second-best time of year, rivaling only Spring Fling. It is a chance for the new freshmen to acclimate to the environment of Penn, learn a little about the city of Philadelphia and meet new people. But NSO shou ld be a n i nspi r at ion for a l l Pen n students, not just the freshmen, to start anew. Beyond helping incoming Penn students, upperclassmen can also take advantage of the oppor tunities that are directed at freshmen. As a freshman, everything is new and students are willing to take chances, meet new people, join organizations or take classes that are different or challenging. But , as st udent s g r ow older, they find themselves cemented into their group of friends, their extracurricular activities and their majors. I envy the way freshmen see Penn. Yes, they are naive and do not k now how to f i nd certain buildings or know which professors’ classes to take or avoid. But they a re w illing to tr y things without repeatedly checking Penn Course R ev iew for the professors’ scores or worr ying about the effects of an activity on their resumes. W hat makes Penn a great institution is the variety of options and opportunities that students are repeatedly given, and students should not stop taking advantages of those chances after their freshman year. Penn students are sup-

posed to be some of t he brightest, most ambitious and most talented students in the world. Yet we are often complacent in our lives at Penn. How frequently do organizations see students joining af ter their f reshman year? There are probably a few sophomores, most likely transfer students — and not many after that. Students fall into their lanes and ref use to change for fear of what could happen. At the beginning of every year, we should think about what will happen if we do not try anything new. Many upperclassmen consider f reshmen to be conf used a nd uncer t a in, but I see them as risk takers. When was the last time after freshman year that y ou w e nt u p t o a l a r ge group of people you didn’t

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Many upperclassmen consider freshmen confused and uncertain, but I see them as risk takers.

When was the last time after freshman year that you went up to a group of people you didn’t know and introduced yourself?”

know and introduced yourself? This coming NSO, upperclassmen should become like freshmen — not so we can bring Tupper ware to the desser t par t y followi ng Convoc at ion or t a ke advantage of the nonstop

parties associated with not hav ing classes but to tr y something new and meet new people. Actually browse around at the Activ ities Fair inst e a d o f s ole l y st a f f i n g your organization’s table. Take your own advice when freshmen ask you what sort of classes they should look at. Tr y some new activity that may be sca r y, cha llenging or outright ridiculous. I f you happen to thi n k you are above all this advice or it is too late, then get involved with the freshmen directly. Upperclassman can join Peers Helping Incoming New Students, be a peer adviser, work as a resident adv iser or help with move-in. I challenge all Penn students to enjoy NSO for its par ties and f ree T-shir ts for all four of their years at Pen n. I n t he spi r it of freshman year and NSO, I also challenge you to think about one class or one activity that you have always wanted to try, forget about the consequences and sign up. If it turns out to be awful, there is always the add/ drop period. NSO provides a period of time when students can be college students w ithout worr ying about class and homework. Take advantage of it because, one day, you will be a rising senior, realizing that the coming NSO will be the last opportunity that you have and what a shame it would be to have missed out. KELLY HIGGINS is a College senior studying communication and public service and politicial science. Her e-mail address is khigg@sas.upenn.edu.

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BY DOMINIQUE CLARKE Staff Writer While students drag their cardboard crates across campus, transplant patients are finding community and experiencing their own move-in at the newly opened Clyde F. Barker Transplant House. Located at 3940 Spruce St., the Transplant House opened July 18 as a guest house for the families and loved ones of patients receiving organ transplantation at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Six weeks after opening, the house is already operating at approximately 75 percent Alexandra Fleischman/DP Senior Photographer capacity, indicating a “major need for the Penn transplant The Clyde F. Barker Transplant House, at 3940 Spruce St., accommodates up community,” Director of De- to 12 families and includes a multifamily kitchen and an open courtyard. velopment Jessie McCulley said. reach manager for the house. too much of an issue.” The 13,000 square-foot, “It is really a good thing for The house has already taken two-story building currently transplant families.” steps to address the issue by includes 12 bedrooms, a mulAlthough the location of the meeting with local community tifamily kitchen and dining house, directly adjacent to both members including residents, room, an open courtyard, an late-night restaurant Allegro businesses and the neighboreducation center and a com- Pizza and Phi Kappa Psi fra- ing fraternities and sororities munal living space. Once the ternity, appears questionable in order to explain the purpose house is fully completed, it to some students, “patients of the house. “We want to make will also include an exercise love the house,” McCulley sure the neighborhood feels room and a library. The house said. “It’s a really beautiful, comfortable,” King said. is designed to give a “more relaxing and quiet space.” The Transplant House plans personal, comfortable feeling” However, with New Student to meet again with Phi Kappa to guests, according to Opera- Orientation beginning today, Psi on Sept. 12, where they tions Director Kirsten King. it is uncertain whether the will discuss volunteer opporNine of the house’s 12 rooms Transplant House will remain tunities for fraternity memare currently occupied by pa- tranquil as students fill the cor- bers and ways the groups can tients at all phases of care, ner of 40th and Spruce streets remain good neighbors. “We from pre-evaluation testing for NSO activities. Overnight still want them to have fun,” to final surgical preparation. security at the house has al- King said. “If you haven’t been through ready encountered drunken Phi Kappa Psi fraternity deit, you don’t know what a long Copabanana customers wan- clined to comment, however, arduous process being a trans- dering up to the building at the house also plans to attract plant patient is,” McCulley night. volunteers from the HUP comsaid. “We’ll have to see as it goes,” munity. “The house is not just “Some of them are coming King said, speaking about the a nice place to stay. It’s a place very, very far,” said Denise potential location problem, to feel supported,” McCulley KeswickDPadGrandOpeningDP:5891KeswickDPadGrandOpening 8/26/2011 9:57 AM Page 1 DuPont, marketing and out- “but we don’t think it will be said.

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reached out to one another to observe the holiday together. According to Sheikh, several loca l rest aura nts such as Desi Chaat House and Sitar India took the holiday into account by staying open for those breaking the fast and ser v ing dates, a food traditionally eaten during the holiday. In addition, several Penn students took advantage of evening meals hosted by the Drexel MSA to break the fast. In past years, the Underg raduate A ssembly a lso worked w ith Penn Di ni ng Services to provide Muslim students with boxed meals at night to eat the next day prior to sunrise. The program was not continued this summer because of the holiday’s timing. “I would wake up around 4:15 ever y mor ning to eat brea k fast before su n r ise, then head off to work right away, so it was pretty tough,” Kaakour said. “The first few days of fasting are difficult, but you get used to it, especially when you’r e doi ng it w it h you r f r iend s a nd f a m i l y,” Ija z said.

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Over the next week, Penn’s newest sorority will move into its first house on campus. Seventeen Zeta Tau Alpha members will reside in a newly renovated house on 40th and Walnut streets. The residence was originally home to deactivated sorority Phi Sigma Sigma. ZTA has signed a lease with Phi Sigma Sigma nationals for two years, while they search for a permanent home on campus, College junior and ZTA Vice President Kelsey Bogue said. “We want something a little bit bigger.” She also stated that Phi Sigma Sigma will potentially reside in the house after they are eligible to recolonize on campus. “As Zeta Tau Alpha begins their first year here at Penn, they have struck what seems to be a good partnership with the House Corporation of Phi Sigma Sigma,” Penn’s Director of Student Affairs and Fraternity Sorority Life Scott Reikofski wrote in an email. “It is really a win-win situation for both organizations.” Despite the plan to move in for two years, ZTA’s national office has renovated the house’s interior, repainting the walls and adding new carpets. “We’ve still been working with the landlord,” Bogue said. “For example, ZTA didn’t want to install central air … but he’s been good about letting us paint and put in carpet.” “Our walls right now are Zeta blue, which is a light blue Tiffany color,” Engineering junior and ZTA house manager

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Zeta Tau Alpha signed a two-year lease for the Phi Sigma Sigma property on 40th and Walnut streets. The house will serve as a hub for Penn’s newest sorority. Hilary Grosskopf added. Although ZTA does not own the new house, Bogue does not foresee problems with hosting “sisterhood” events or recruitment this semester. In fact, she expects the house to function as a “center” for all 141 ZTA members. “It was hard for us to just have movie nights or baking nights before. We get to do low-key events like that now,” Bogue added. “Any kind of events a normal sorority would hold on campus you’ll have at our house as well.” “We are going to try to have a lot of sisterhood events, like an open house where all sisters can come in and take a look at the new house,” ZTA member and College junior June Luo said. ZTA’s executive board is still working to establish the sorority’s residential presence within the Greek community. As house manager, Gosskopf

said she serves as “the student connection” between ZTA nationals, sorority members and the OSA/FSL. “I can design the house rules from a list of standard Zeta rules and then the advisers approve them,” Grosskopf said. “There was one funny rule from the list that said no bare feet downstairs or in the basement. They also suggest no boys in the house except for specific areas.” While the executive board continues to sort through logistics, ZTA members are excited to move in. “It’s been quiet since I moved in,” Lou said, who was among the first girls to move in. “But it’s getting louder everyday.” According to Gosskopf, the house will hold four doubles, one triple and seven singles. One single will be reserved for a ZTA guest or visiting councilor.

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Irene delays pre-orientation Programs have started earlier each day to make up time that was lost due to the storm BY JENNIFER SUN Staff Writer For pre-orientation programs — the biggest feeder of early move-in students on campus — the show must go on, hurricane or no hurricane. Early move-in for Penn students was officially postponed until Monday, but some students with no alternative were a l lowed to move -i n to their rooms on Sunday. However, all five pre-orientation programs — PENNacle, PennArts, PennCORP, PennGreen and PennQuest — postponed the start of their programs until Monday at 3 p.m., but did their best not to

let Hurricane Irene detract from students’ experiences. “We actually did a pretty good job” fitting everything in, said College senior Ashima Sukhdev, senior director of PennGreen. The program is starting its daily schedule an hour to an hour and a half earlier to make up for the missed day. “We had to cut one visit to the urban farm, which was definitely something we wanted to do,” Sukhdev said. But, she added, it was the only event cut from the schedule, and the program might organize the urban farm visit later

in the year for a reunion. “The people we’ve been working with have been extremely f lexible,” Sukhdev said. PennArts was able to keep all of its originally scheduled events. According to College sophomore and Penn A r ts Student Leader Marcus Mundy, “we just extended all the days an hour or two” to fit everything in, like PennGreen, including arts performances and workshops in music, theater arts and print-making. Jay Gill, an Engineering freshman and a PennArts student a l ready on c a mpus, also participated in the month-long pre-f reshman program in August. He originally planned to move out of his summer housing in Harrison College House and into

the Quad on Aug. 27, but due to Hurricane Irene, Gill was instructed by housing staff to move a day earlier. The early move date and a postponed start to PennArts hasn’t fazed him. “It’s been really relaxing because now I can just explore Philly and do whatever I want,” Gill said. What did faze him, however, was when he saw a tree, battered by Irene’s winds, collapse onto a car on Spruce Street. “A tree just fell down in front of me‚” Gill said. Due to a rise in water levels of rivers around the region, cer t a i n roads have been closed. The Division of Public Safety advises students and parents to check their routes as they make their way toward campus.

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Schuylkill River crested over 13 feet IRENE from page A1 ly move-in and pre-orientation programs were officially postponed to Monday, and measures — including moving students already on campus to their permanent rooms and accommodating housing and dining staff overnight — were taken, according to Douglas Berger, executive director for Business Services. Berger added that 500 students were living on campus during the storm, and an additional 200 moved in on Sunday. “Our top priority was to make sure students were safe,” said Assistant Director of Operations for Hospitality Services Holly Marrone, who served as co-chair of the move-in committee. “The University was really proactive in planning [the response to the storm] and we used our communications system to ensure all were aware of the situation.” “This isn’t the first time weather has been a factor for early move-in, but this definitely required advanced planning,” she added. “But the process ran fairly smoothly, and most people came to campus on Monday after the storm.” In preparation for the storm, DPS formed an Emergency Control Center Friday morning and adjusted police and security levels, Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush said. Rush also reported a steep decrease in crime, with no crimes against people and one reported theft. Despite the lack of criminal activity, however, police did have to take some action to secure student safety. “We had one student running up and down some streets, and it took a bit of corralling to chase

New curfew expected by Labor Day CURFEW from page A1 working with DPS, the Vice Provost for University Life and others “to ensure that everyone is aware of the curfew and that it doesn’t impede NSO events,” NSO Director David Fox wrote in an email. “My expectation is that everything will proceed as planned.” DPS sent an email to all incoming freshmen Monday, informing them of the curfew ordinance. A mandatory Safe Living workshop will be held during NSO on Sept. 2 to update students on the curfew and other information. “If you’re under 18 and want to go to the library, want to get something to eat, use the escort service [PennWalk],” Rush said. All students are also advised to carry their PennCards along with another form of identification stating their age. If stopped by any police in the city — such as SEPTA, Drexel or Philadelphia Police — students should state they are Penn students and “tell them to call the Penn Police.” Underage students should also avoid going to Center City after 9 p.m., particularly if they are alone, Rush said. “We can advocate for them in the University City area if they are stopped ... It will be a lot harder in Center

ONLINE Video of community members’ reactions to Irene theDP.com/news him down,” Rush said, adding that the student, who was not placed under arrest, was intoxicated and eventually taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Following the storm, DPS shifted its focus to closing down flooded roads. The worst of the Category 1 hurricane affected the Philadelphia area Sunday morning between 4 and 8 a.m. The Schuylkill River crested at about 13.5 feet Sunday afternoon. Mayor and 1979 Wharton graduate Michael Nutter issued a state of emergency Saturday evening — the first for the city since 1986 — and asked residents to clear the streets. The warning was lifted at noon Sunday. Many businesses on campus closed early or had plans to close ahead of schedule. City Tap House, at 3925 Walnut St., shut its doors around 7 p.m. Saturday, said Jim Reilly, a bartender. Tap House’s management originally planned to keep the restaurant open and had booked hotel rooms for the employees in the nearby Sheraton Hotel, Reilly said. The Blarney Stone, at 3929 Sansom St., planned to remain open until 12:30 a.m. Sunday, but had its front door locked and was directing patrons around to the back entrance. Blarney Stone manager Ryan Kearney said he couldn’t recall a time that the campus watering hole had shut its doors early due to inclement weather, but wanted to keep people off the streets when the worst of the storm hit. The bar is usually open until 2 a.m. Sunday mornings. Metropolitan Bakery and Hummus restaurant, both near 40th and Walnut streets, had already closed their doors by 7

City to explain to police. It will be very difficult for us to assist you in Center City under the [temporary] curfew.” The curfew has raised concern about safety within the incoming freshman class, but students don’t believe it will keep them from enjoying NSO. “I don’t think it’s going to change my plans,” College and Wharton freshman Arynne Wexler said. “I was already planning on going out with a group … it just highlights the fact we need to be careful with safety and security when going out.” While the new curfew has been a “useful tool” in preventing flash mobs, it is not expected to be extended again, according to Mayoral spokesman Mark McDonald. The regular school-year curfew — which has been in effect since 1955 — will be enforced after Labor Day; minors aged 1317 will be subject to a 10:30 p.m. weekday curfew and a midnight weekend curfew. “We haven’t had any flash mob problems,” McDonald said. “It’s sent a message to parents and young people that they need to observe the curfew.” McDonald also noted that police officers will be “enforcing the curfew in a more aggressive way” this year, but would “use their best judgment,” around Penn’s campus. “I think the best advice is to follow the curfew law and socialize on campus,” he said. “I don’t think Penn students are going to be a problem for the police department, but it’s all a matter of behavior.”

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Fulbright grant winners weigh their future options Those who accepted their grants will travel to conduct research or teach BY RACHEL FINKEL Staff Writer This year, the number of Penn students admitted to the Fulbright United States Student Program nearly doubled, from 13 to 21. The Fulbright grant will provide recipients with the opportunity to conduct research or teach English for one academic year in countries ranging from Germany to Korea to Tajikstan. The rise in recipients is notable for Penn, which was not included in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 35 “top producers of U.S. Fulbright Students” last year. The Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships attributed this to the fact that 4 of the 13 recipients had declined the grant for personal reasons. This year, at least two Fulbright recipients from Penn decided to decline their award in order to pursue graduate school. CURF was unable to determine whether others had also turned down the grant. 2010 College graduate Nadja Eisenberg-Guyot decided to pursue a Ph.D. in cultural

anthropology instead of taking up a grant to research HIV transmission between heroin users in Toronto. Although Eisenberg-Guyot was “really excited about the grant,” she decided to turn it down when she was accepted to the City University of New York, her top choice graduate program. “ Wit h t he economy be ing what it is and graduate schools giving out less funding, it seemed too risky to turn down my acceptance,” she explained. 2010 College graduate Jody Pollock, who received a grant to study public spaces in Colombia, will also turn down the Fulbright to pursue a Masters degree in urban planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Pollock said it was a tough decision to turn down a grant as prestigious as the Fulbright award. The students who did accept the grant are excited about the great opportunity it presents. 2011 College graduate Hannah Connor, who accepted a grant to teach English in Madrid, Spain, said the Fulbright grant will allow her to “learn about different cultures and to interact with people from different parts of the world.” CURF Assistant Director for Communication Aaron Olson attributes the increase in the

number of Penn’s recipients to the individual qualifications of the students who apply. This year, “a lot of students had previous experience with in- depth research” in the countries they were applying to, which made them attractive candidates, Olson said. Students who are accepting the grant believe it is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity. “Fellowships such as these can be stepping stones into all sorts of jobs and later degree programs,” said 2010 College graduate Rachel Romeo, a recipient who will be studying in England. In the next year, Romeo plans to develop technology to diagnose several childhood language disorders and get to know local culture. 2011 College graduate Mark Pan, who is deferring Teach for America to teach English in Malaysia, said he is “never going to have another chance to take a year off and explore a totally random place.” “I kind of see a Fulbright as a fifth year of college in which you get to study what you want [and] work where you want,” said 2011 College graduate Sam Ribnick, who received a grant to study water management for rural farming communities in Jordan. “And instead of you paying tons of money to do all this, they actually pay you!”

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Penn traditions: Homecoming to Hey Day Quakers engage in a number of traditions from freshman year until they graduate Penn has accumulated a number of traditions over its 271 years. Some are dignified, others are more whimsical, but you can hardly consider yourself a true Quaker until you’ve booed the Princeton Tigers on Franklin Field during a football game or eaten fried Oreos during Spring Fling. For those new to campus, here is a rundown of what to look forward to over the next four years: Convocation: Sept. 6 In this ceremony, members of the incoming freshman class and transfer students are officially welcomed to the University. Convocation is one of the only three instances during your time at Penn when your entire class will come together as a group (Hey Day and Commencement are the other two).

The event features speeches by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price, and performances by several a cappella groups and the Penn Band. The Line: Early October One of the great Penn basketball traditions, The Line is when students stake out overnight in the Palestra for season tickets to the men’s basketball games. Although season tickets can also be purchased without participating in The Line, students who spend the night in one of the most historic gymnasiums get premium seats in the lower level of the student section. Econ Scream: The night before the first Economics 001 midterm At midnight on the eve of the first Economics 001 midterm, students let off steam by gathering on the Quad’s Junior

Balcony and screaming their stress away. Besides the hoards of loud freshmen, if you’re luck y, you’ll witness several more adventurous upperclassmen streaking through the Quad. Homecoming: Nov. 5 Homecoming brings alumni back to the halls of their alma mater. Many w ill head over to Franklin Field to watch the Quakers face off against the Princeton Tigers — and of course, to throw toast onto the field at the end of the third quarter after they finish a rousing rendition of “Drink a Highball.” Spring Fling: April Described by some as one of the nation’s best college parties, this weekend gives students a chance to trade studying for eating fried Oreos and funnel cake. Besides organizing the carnival in the Quad, the Social Planning and Events Committee also hosts a large concert.

Last year’s concert featured performances by Lupe Fiasco, Ratatat and Flo Rida. Hey Day: Last week of classes On the last day of classes, juniors march through campus with styrofoam hats and canes to mark the official start of their senior year. Historically, seniors have throw n ketchup, f lour and even rotten eggs at the juniors on Locust Walk , but two years ago, administrat or s a nd st udent le ader s worked together to provide a cleaner and safer experience. Initiated three years ago, the annual Final Toast on College Green is an event during which seniors toast juniors as they pass by. Commencement: May Seniors say farewell to Penn as they receive their diplomas and words of wisdom from a guest speaker at Franklin Alex Neier/DP File Photo Field. Last year, actor Denzel Washington delivered the key- Junior students wave their canes in the air during Hey Day, an annual end-ofthe-year tradition during which Penn juniors are officially declared seniors. note address.

A beginner’s guide to traveling beyond Locust Walk Several transportation options for getting around Philadelphia are free to Penn students Once you’ve settled into your dorm and navigated your way down Locust Walk, it’s time to venture out into the rest of Philadelphia, which offers restaurants, shopping and museums galore. On a student’s budget and schedule, public transportation is your best bet for getting around. It’s cheap, safe and easy to figure out.

SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transpor tation Authority, is the nation’s fifth-largest public transportation system. Bus and trolley rides cost $2 onboard, or you can buy SEPTA tokens in advance for $1.45 each. Packs are available in the basement of Houston Hall, Penn Bookstore, college houses and

Fresh Grocer. Use the “Plan My Trip” link at septa.org to help find frequent destinations. Around University City The LUCY (Loop Through University City) bus runs through the area weekdays from 6:10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The route — which you can find at ucityphila.org/getting_around/lucy — includes 30th Street Station. Flash your PennCard for a free ride. Pe n nC a r d hold e r s c a n also find a free ride on Penn

Bus and Penn Shuttle, which run between 20th and 48th streets. To Center City, Chinatown and Old City Students can reach these popular shopping and eating destinations by taking the Market-Frankford El, which runs along Market Street. The stops near campus are at 40th and 34th streets. You can also take the 21 SEPTA bus, which runs eastbound to Center City on Chest-

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Philadelphia International Airport When it’s time to head home for break, take the R1 train from the University City Station at South Street and Convention Avenue (by the Penn Museum) to Philadelphia International Airport. You can also catch the R1 at 30th Street Station. New York City New York is close by road or rail. You can take the Amtrak train from 30th Street Station — the most expensive option — or take the Trenton Line from 30th Street Station to Trenton, N.J., where you transfer to a New York-bound New Jersey Transit train. A more inexpensive option is a bus service, like Megabus or BoltBus, which departs from 30th Street Station, or buses departing from Chinatown.

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Students check out different clubs and organizations on campus at the Spring Student Activities Fair in Houston Hall. During New Student Orientation, Penn groups will be on display on Sept. 5 from 12-4 p.m. on Locust Walk.

Getting involved without getting disoriented Find which groups interest you at the Student Activities Fair on Sept. 5 With each trip down Locust Walk, you are bombarded with flyers and information about every event on campus, every charity drive and every meeting that week — and these groups represent only a small fraction of the student body. To help get a better idea of the diverse groups on campus, hit the Walk for the Student Activities Fair on Sept. 5 from 12-4 p.m. Many groups will be represented there, catering to all talents and interests. Arts The Performing Arts Council oversees more than 40 student-run performance arts organizations and puts on over 60 performances a year. With 12 dance troupes, eight theater groups, 12 a cappella/singing groups, seven music groups and three comedy groups, there’s something for every kind of performing artist. If you’re interested in joining performance arts or just want to see what Penn’s groups have

to offer, check out the Freshman Performing Arts Night on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Zellerbach Theater. For those who came to Penn with their beloved saxophone or guitar in tow, groups like the Penn Symphony Orchestra and Penn Jazz Ensemble might be the perfect place to showcase talent. The writers and literaryminded students at Penn will find their niche at the Kelly Writers House, located at 3805 Locust Walk. Writers House hosts readings and workshops and publishes journals devoted to creative writing. Students are invited to stop by throughout the year. Community service Civic House, located at 3914 Locust Walk, is the central hub for community service at Penn. At Civic House, you can learn more about the many student volunteers that coordinate volunteer programs on campus and in the city, like the West

Philadelphia Tutoring Project. Intramural sports For the average Penn student not looking for the commitment of varsity sports, intramurals are a great way to get your athletic fix. Sponsored by the Residential Advisory Board, each college house competes in sports like flag football and volleyball. Students can create house teams or join existing ones at Pottruck gym. Politics The political clubs on campus may be where you want to spend much of your time. The Penn Democrats is one of Penn’s largest student groups, with over 2,000 members. College Republicans organizes the conservative vote on campus. Penn Leads the Vote is a non-partisan group sponsored by the Fox Leadership Center that works to get out the vote during elections. For more information on all of these groups, check out the Student Activities Fair or the website of the Office of Student Affairs at vpul.upenn.edu/osa.

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posh Stephen Starr venues. Heading west Past 40th Street, West Philadelphia offers many hidden treasures. Spend some time sipping coffee off the beaten path at Green Line Cafe (at 42nd and Baltimore streets and 45th and Locust streets) or Lovers and Madmen (at 40th and Ludlow streets). For an authentic Jewish deli experience, Koch’s Deli at 43rd and Locust is a must-visit. A few blocks beyond that is Abyssinia, a fun place to try your hand at Ethiopian cuisine. Manakeesh, on 45th and Walnut streets, is a new Lebanese cafe offering authentic fare, such as hummus and baklava.

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UMOJA UMOJA is the umbrella organization that works to unite students of the African diaspora. Its member organizations include the Black Student League, Onyx Senior Honor Society and African Rhythms dance and drumming group. Lambda Alliance Penn’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender interest and support groups are united under the Lambda Alliance. These groups include the Queer Student Alliance and a Jewish-interest group called J-Bagel. The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center is located in the Carriage House at 3907 Spruce St. ARCH building The ARCH building at 3601 Locust Walk is home to the Pan-Asian American Community House, La Casa Latina and Makuu, the black student cultural center. Greenfield Intercultural Center The Greenfield Intercultural Center is located at 3708 Chestnut St., and is the main hub for minority and intercultural events and student groups. Penn Women’s Center The Penn Women’s Center — which serves as a resource for women on campus and addresses issues including discrimination and sexual violence through advocacy programs — is at 3643 Locust Walk.

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Whether you come from four generations of Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers or are exploring the Greek system for the very first time, you can be sure that this year’s batch of hopeful pledges has plenty to look forward to. You will likely be introduced to Greek life at Penn with New Student Orientation parties, but fraternity and sorority rush does not begin until January. In the meantime, here are some facts about Greek life at Penn to get you started: - Around 28 percent of Penn’s undergraduates are members of the Greek system. - There are 31 fraternities at Penn, which compose the Interfraternity Council. The sorority counterpart, the Panhellenic Council, is made up of eight chapters. The third council is the Multicultural Greek Council, which governs the historically black, Latino and

Asian fraternities and sororities. MGC has 14 chapters. - Rush begins in January for both fraternities and sororities. Men can rush any fraternity or fraternities they wish and are introduced to the various options with free food and other handouts in a process known as open rush. As the process continues, invitations — which become increasingly exclusive with each event — become necessary before pledging a certain fraternity. Sorority rush is an entirely different process. Women must visit all eight sororities and meet current members of each one. Invitations are issued to specific girls each round. MGC chapters have their own rush traditions which vary from chapter to chapter. - Women must register and pay a fee in December to rush Panhellenic sororities. Men do

not have to register or pay a fee, and the first rush events are normally open to everyone. - Greek organizations perform a variety of community service work on campus and in the greater Philadelphia area. Throughout the year, you may see Greek members on Locust Walk advertising events to benefit charities or around Philadelphia improving the city. - Penn regulates Greek life through the Office of Student Affairs/Fraternity Sorority Life. - If you decide that pledging a fraternity or sorority is not for you, you can still attend many Greek events. Though Greek life provides excellent opportunities for those interested, it is not the sole source of social activity on campus. Whatever your religious, political, academic or artistic interests, there is probably a student organization that will fit your needs — and if there isn’t, you can always start your own. PMS-540 U

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Penn plans to diversify faculty The Diversity Action Plan allocates $100M for recruitment and retention BY GRACE ORTELERE Summer News Editor Penn has developed a concrete plan to increase diversity in its faculty. An advance copy of the Faculty Diversity Action Plan, which will be widely circulated on campus in the fall, was released by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price in late June. The two main goals of the plan are to build a more diverse faculty and to create a more inclusive campus community. The plan outlines a strategy for the University to “reflect the diversity of the world around it,” aiming to increase rates of standing female and minority faculty. “The Faculty Diversity Action Plan is a comprehensive set of initiatives that represents a very important step on the journey towards increasing the excellence and inclusion of Penn’s faculty,” Penn President Amy Gutmann said in a statement. “Some initiatives are new and some existing ones will be significantly expanded.”

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1987 College graduate Jon Huntsman Jr. formally announced his presidential campaign at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J. on June 21. Huntsman, a Republican, served as Ambassador to China under the Obama administration and as the governor of Utah.

Huntsman announces presidential campaign The 1987 College graduate formerly served as Ambassador to China and Governor of Utah BY MELANIE BAVARIA Staff Writer between himself and President Barack Obama. “He and I have a difference of opinion on how to help the country we both love,” Huntsman said. “But the question each of us wants the voters to answer is who will be the better president, not who’s the better American,” he said. Huntsman gave a peek into his platform by mentioning issues with the economy and changes in tax code and foreign policy. “Jon Huntsman is running for the presidency four years sooner than he expected because the stalling of

Wharton grads purchase 76ers for $280 million The group is led by Apollo co-founder and 1986 Wharton graduate Joshua Harris

the economy’s recovery has made President Obama appear vulnerable, yet no Republican has emerged as a major challenger to him,” Political Science professor Rogers Smith wrote in an email. On June 14, during a discussion on China with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Huntsman announced that he would officially declare his presidential campaign a week later. Huntsman, who earned a bachelor’s degree in international politics from Penn, served on the Board of Trustees from 1996 to 2000. “It’s always nice to have a Penn alumni — and a prominent Penn alumni — in a field [of presidential candidates],” Political Science professor Neil Malhotra wrote in an n email.

Ivy League limits fullcontact practices to minimize head trauma BY CALDER SILCOX Senior Sports Editor In a “front-and-center” move amongst NCAA Division I conferences, the Ivy League announced July 20 it would institute rules limiting full-contact football practices, among other measures, to minimize chances of concussions for student-athletes. The rule changes, which were accepted by the Ivy presidents and will be put into effect this coming season, are the result of a 21-page Concussion

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Report, also released by the League July 20. The report was compiled by an ad hoc committee of school presidents, coaches, trainers, physicians and experts in the field of concussions. “The presidents formed the committee because they were deeply concerned that concussions are a significant injury in football and wanted the Ivy League to take an active leadership role in developing steps and measures to limit concussions, first in football and then in other sports as appropriate,” Ivy League Executive Director Robin Harris said. Penn football coach Al Bagnoli, who served on the Ivy committee, said it SEE CONCUSSIONS PAGE C6

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With the Statue of Liberty behind him, 1987 College graduate and former Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman Jr. formally entered the presidential race on June 21. “I’m humbled,” Huntsman, a Republican, said at Liberty State Park — the same spot Ronald Reagan announced his campaign in 1980. “I’ve been a governor of the great state of Utah, I’ve been a businessman, I’ve been a diplomat, I’m the husband of the love of my life … and today I’m a candidate for the office of president of the United States of America.” Huntsman mentioned differences

One new initiative includes pledging $100 million in faculty recruitment and retention money over five years, including money used for graduate and faculty fellowships. Half of that money will come from central resources, and the other half will come from the 12 individual schools. In addition, the plan mandates that each school must develop its own plan for increasing faculty diversity by May 2012. Deans will appoint diversity search officers to provide advice in the faculty search process. “The Deans [of each of Penn’s 12 schools] are essential and supportive partners and they will be working in close collaboration with Provost Price and me on its implementation,” Gutmann said. Faculty diversity is important at “the University where students are taught to be representatives of the world we live in,” said Camille Charles, chairwoman of the Faculty Senate, professor of sociology and education and director of the Center for Africana Studies. “The more diverse we are, the more innovative we can be.” The plan puts a similar emphasis on the importance of diversity. “We are more determined than ever to

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For the fourth consecutive year, Penn’s yield rate — the percentage of prospective students who accept admissions offers — has remained steady at about 63 percent. Penn falls in the middle of the pack when compared to peer schools that have released their overall yield numbers. For the Class of 2015, the University will enroll 2,467 of 3,917 admitted students, Dean of Admissions Eric Furda said. This number includes the 51 students who have been taken off the waitlist so far.

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pus apartment near Drexel’s campus with a critical stab wound. Mor r is, 22 , entered the apartment at 34th and Race streets and was stabbed once in the chest by a resident, Philadelphia Police spokeswoman Officer Jillian Russel said. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the altercation occurred after Morris k icked in the apar tment’s door. The police arrived on the scene in response to a call at about 4:55 a.m. that reported a break-in. The Philadelphia Homicide Division is handling the investigation and states that the resident was acting in selfdefense, according to Philadelphia Police spokeswoman Officer Christine O’Brien. A study on research produc—Sarah Gadsden tivity named Penn the most productive academic institution in the nation, spending $28,547 per paper published in a scholarly journal. Author of the study Jeffrey Litwin, associate dean at The Palestra will be availGeorge Brown College, used data compiled by the Nation- able in HD this fall. Before the start of next al Science Foundation and Thomson Reuters between basketball season, the out1989 and 2004 to compare 72 dated Palestra scoreboards research institutions. Lit- will be replaced by two new win’s measure of productiv- boards in a setup similar to ity — dollars spent per paper the current board locations. published — is unique, as re- A 30-foot high-definition vidsearch productivity is often eoboard will be situated on evaluated using the number of the eastern end of the gym published papers per faculty facing the student section. According to Athletic Director member. Harvard University came in Steve Bilsky, it will be more second, followed by the Uni- of a focal point than the new scoreboard to be installed beversity of Chicago in third. —Yamini Nabar hind the students, which will primarily display statistical information rather than video features. The arena will also feature a new sound system in addition to its scoreboard upgrades. “We’ve been thinking about [new scoreboards] for years,” Drexel University student Bilsky said. “It all wraps into Evan Morris died on July 29, wanting to make the Palestra shortly after Philadelphia Po- a special place.” lice found him in an off-cam—Mike Tony

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Class of ‘16 to be offered coed rooms Freshmen will be able to live in genderneutral dorms starting in the fall of 2012 BY COURTNEY REAMER Contributing Writer Freshmen in the Class of 2016 will have the option of living with roommates of either gender. Penn has offered upperclassmen gender-neutral housing since 2004, and student groups and administrators have been working over the past year to extend the option to freshmen. “Benefits of the project include gender equality, increased personal freedom and an actual simplification of the housing process for administrators, staff and students alike,” Undergraduate Assembly President and Wharton and Engineering senior Tyler Ernst wrote in an email. The effort to offer gender-neutral housing for freshmen was spearheaded by the UA, the Residential Advisory Board and the Lambda Alliance, Penn’s LGBT umbrella group. The groups worked closely with Housing Services and the College Houses to implement the idea. The policy change was informally approved a few months ago by the Provost’s office according to Ernst, and was made official during a meeting of Penn’s trustees June 16. “The UA, RAB and the Lambda Alliance made this a priority in tandem and it received nothing but support from the University administration,” Ernst wrote. Wharton freshman AlexSandra Del Canal agreed with the decision to offer next year’s batch of incoming freshmen the gender-neutral option. “It would give some freshmen the ability to have an easier transition into college since they would feel more comfortable rooming with members of the opposite sex,” she wrote in an email. “Examples are girls like me who tend to get along more with the boys or homosexual individuals who would also feel more comfortable with the opposite sex.” Although many schools offer gender-neutral housing to upperclassmen, Penn is ahead of other institutions in extending the policy to freshmen. According to a 2010 National Student Genderblind Campaign report, Brown and Dartmouth

universities offer gender-neutral housing to just upperclassmen, and the option is available only to self-identified transgender students at Harvard University. “Penn now has one of the most progressive housing policies in the nation,” UA Speaker and College senior Cynthia Ip said. “I hope that this policy will prove to be a success and give our peer institutions the confidence to enact similar policies.” Each year about 200 students request gender-neutral housing, and it is expected that freshmen will add to that number, according to Business Services spokeswoman Barbara Lea-Kruger. “I do expect that the policy will be taken advantage of immediately, and in growing numbers as time goes on,” College senior John Gee, a member of the Residential Advisory Board, wrote in an email. “I imagine it will take some time until the incoming freshmen are fully informed about the policy, so making sure it’s well-publicized and -implemented is obviously the next job for student government.” Although the formal change to the housing application won’t go into effect until next year, some incoming freshmen said they would take advantage of the option of gender-neutral housing. “I definitely would consider gender-neutral housing,” Del Canal wrote. “I have often complained to fellow friends that I wish I could just room with a guy because girls tend to be very catty or clingy, while males tend to be low maintenance.” Meanwhile, College freshman Forrest Grossman said while he would not consider gender-neutral housing for himself, he does believe that freshmen should have the option. “Who is the University to tell a student who they can and cannot room with?” Grossman wrote in an email. In addition to the expansion of gender-neutral housing to freshmen, the Lambda Alliance, RAB and the UA were able to add a new transgender policy in the newest housing brochure and are working on other initiatives to make Penn more comfortable for transgender students. “We are working on a project to get more (and hopefully someday all) of the restrooms on campus to be gender-neutral,” Lambda Alliance Chair and College senior Corinne Rich wrote in an email.

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hen said. Coursekit has gotten hundreds of requests from professors around the world, according to Cohen. The software was piloted last spring in a Penn typography class taught by Fine Arts professor Sharka Hyland. Hyland, who was frustrated with Blackboard, found Coursekit to be a good alternative because it “encouraged students to communicate with each other outside of class time.” She will continue to use the software and recommends it to other professors. Coursekit won the Wharton Venture Award in May, which awarded the team $10,000. The company is also a member of the Wharton Venture Initiation Program, which helps students implement business ideas and receive advising from professionals in the field. “We are very pleased with the progress Coursekit has made,” Emily Cieri, managing director of the Wharton Entrepreneurial Program, wrote in an email. “I know the team has worked very hard during the school year to integrate the product into selected classes.” Penn “helped us out tremendously,” Cohen said. “Most of our investors came from people who went to Penn or connections through Penn alumni.” Although they have dropped out of Penn to work on their company, the founders do anticipate returning to school in the future. “School’s very important, but it’ll always be there,” Getelman said. “There’s a great opportunity for Coursekit right now.” Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs, however, does not encourage students to leave school to pursue their ventures, according to Cieri. Wharton will continue to support the trio by keeping in regular contact. “We have seen that a strong relationship can support their return to Wharton to complete their degrees,” Cieri wrote.

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Wharton West relocates to a ‘future-proof’ campus BY JENNIFER SUN Staff Writer Wharton’s west coast counterpart has found a new home. Wharton San Francisco, the school’s satellite campus in California known as Wharton West, will relocate its headquarters from the Folger Building to the Hills Plaza building in January 2012. The announcement was made as Wharton West, which offers MBA and executive education programs, celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year. “The relocation of our campus to Hills Plaza is aligned with our vision to establish Wharton as a vibrant presence on both coasts and, moving forward, to position it as a portal to countries in Asia and the Pacific Rim,” Wharton Dean Thomas Robertson said in a statement. One of the factors Wharton considered in the selection of Hills Plaza was “that it [is] located in the SoMa neighborhood of the city, to ensure that Wharton San Francisco remains in an area known for innovation and entrepreneurship,” Wharton West Vice Dean Doug Collum wrote in an email, referring to San Francisco’s South of Market district. The Hills Plaza building sits just two blocks away from the cur-

rent Folger Building. Both buildings are on the Embarcadero, the eastern waterfront that lies along the San Francisco Bay. But the new location offers a number of upgrades, including “building specs [such as the] high ceilings permitted for construction of amphitheater classrooms that replicate the classrooms in Philadelphia,” Collum wrote. Hills Plaza is also larger than the current five-story, 20,0 0 0 -square -foot Folger Building that Wharton partly occupies. At 900,000 square feet and 18-stories high, its larger size will help “to accommodate growth” of Wharton West, Collum wrote. Most importantly, the “elegance and suitability of [the] space at Hills Plaza [is] commensurate with Wharton standards in Philadelphia,” Collum wrote. The amenities inside the building will even surpass the accommodations currently available at the Wharton buildings in Philadelphia in some respects. “Our classroom technology will be all digital,” Wharton Chief Information Officer Deirdre Woods wrote in an email. The building will thus be “future-proof,” making for easy adoption of new technologies,

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Phillies recruit Penn’s Ivy Pitcher of the Year Paul Cusick, a 2011 College graduate, was excited to be drafted by his favorite team BY CHAN PARK Staff Writer Dreams really do come true. On June 7, Ivy League Pitcher of the Year Paul Cusick was chosen by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 29th round (901st overall) of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. “My dad was following the draft online and … just as my name popped up for the Phillies, my phone started ringing,” Cusick said in June. “It was the Phillies calling me letting me know that they had just taken me in the draft.” “I mean, it was surreal, I was speechless,” Cusick said, grasping for words. “I don’t

even know how to describe it.” While any athlete would be thrilled about being drafted by a professional team, the righthanded pitcher had the added excitement of being selected by the team he grew up watching. “I grew up in the Philadelphia area my whole life and grew up a Phillies fan for as long as I can remember,” Cusick said. “I went in there with really low expectations and thought that I’d be excited if anyone took me, but having my favorite team pick me on the second day of the draft, it’s a pretty surreal feeling.” Cusick wasn’t the only one treated to a pleasant surprise

that week. Senior Vince Voiro, another member of Penn’s starting rotation, was selected the next day in the 47th round (1,433 overall) by the San Diego Padres. “It has always been a dream of mine to be drafted,” Voiro told Penn Athletics. “I hadn’t really thought too much about it coming true until after last summer, and it has been a crazy ride since then. There is still a lot of work to be done, so hopefully this is just the start of the journey.” With both Cusick and Voiro getting drafted, it was the first time since 2003 that the Quakers had more than one player selected in the same draft. While Voiro will likely return to school, Cusick has already worked his way up the Phillies’ organization. The 6-foot-3

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Vince Voiro (left) was chosen by the San Diego Padres in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Paul Cusick (right) was picked by the Phillies. pitcher posted a 4.14 earned Coast League. He was promotrun average and struck out 36 ed to the Single-A Williamsport batters in 37 innings in the Gulf Crosscutters this week.

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Profs accused of ghostwriting A watchdog group is calling on Gutmann to resign for failing to address the issue

c h a r ge o f r e se a r c h m i s conduct against professors Dw ight Evans and Laszlo Gyulai, both in the Psychiatry BY PRAMEET KUMAR Summer News Editor department as well, claiming that a paper published unA Penn professor accused written paper. der their names in 2001 was two of his colleagues of signPsychiatr y professor Jay actually drafted by a “mediing their names to a ghost- A m st e r d a m s u b m it t e d a ca l communications company.” This practice, known as ghostw riting, is looked upon disapprovingly by the research community. In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Research Integrity on July 8, Amsterdam’s lawyer stated that the paper — which examined the effect of the pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline’s antidepressant drug Paxil — was ghost w r itten by a company called Scientif ic Therapeutics Information, hired by GSK itself. He also claimed that Amsterdam had been a co-principal investigator for the study but was subsequently left out during its final review and publication. “It is my client’s belief that the data from his study was effectively stolen from him, manipulated and used in a ghostwritten article published in the American Journal of Psychiatry in order to advance a marketing scheme by GlaxoSmithKline to increase sales of Paxil,” Amsterdam’s lawyer wrote in another letter sent to Penn President Amy Gutmann. In addition to Evans and Gyulai, professors at other universities were also named in Amsterdam’s charge, including Charles Nemeroff of the University of Miami, Gary Sachs of Harvard University and Charles Bowden of the University of Texas. An HHS spokesperson said that the ORI is reviewing the issue. Penn also received a copy of the complaint submitted to the ORI. “We take allegations of research misconduct seriously, and will investigate the matter thoroughly under the Uni-

versity’s and the Perelman School of Medicine’s welldefined processes and procedures,” the University said in a statement. “Both Penn faculty members have been advised of the allegations in the complaint and while they believe them to be unfounded, have made clear to the University that they will fully cooperate with the investigation, which they hope will be resolved expeditiously.” Evans has previously been accused of taking credit for a piece of work ghostwritten by STI. In December 2010, the Project on Government Oversight — a nonprofit that aims to expose misconduct — claimed that it was an STI employee who had authored a 2003 editorial on the burdens of depression that Evans and his co-researcher Dennis Charney, Dean of Research at New York University’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine, had taken credit for. Because of Amsterdam’s recent ghostwriting charge, POGO is claiming that Gutmann has not done enough to curb the practice at Penn. The organization wrote a letter to President Barack Obama on July 11, asking him to remove Gutmann from her position as chair of the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. “We do not understand how Dr. Gutmann can be a credible Chair of the Commission when she seems to ignore bioethical problems on her own campus,” Danielle Brian, POGO’s executive director, wrote in the letter. “Until the University concludes a sincere and transparent investigation of these charges and takes decisive action to deter future ghostwriting, we feel that Dr. Gutmann should be removed as Chair of the Commission.” “The buck needs to stop with her,” Paul Thacker, a POGO investigator, said of Gutmann. “So that’s why we made her the issue this time.”

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Executive Board. “As a basketball fan who attended college in Philadelphia, and with family roots here, I have always felt a strong connection to this City and the 76ers,” Harris said in a statement. “We are honored to have the opportunity to be affiliated with this storied franchise.” The new ownership also includes two other Wharton alumi — 1991 graduate David Blitzer and 1987 graduate Art Wrubel. Blitzer established the London

office for the Blackstone Group, a financial services firm, and Wrubel is a portfolio manager for the financial services firm Wesley Capital Management. The three Wharton alumni are joined by Jason Levien, an attorney and former sports agent who has served as general counsel and assistant general manager for the Sacramento Kings. The new owners are all making personal investments in the 76ers — their companies are not involved in the deal.

The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (GSWS) Program at Penn offers students exciting opportunities to explore the roles of gender and sexuality in culture. Our vast array of courses gives students opportunities to focus on women and feminist theory, gender and sexuality, gender and race, and gender and health. Students can also develop a more international and transnational perspective on contemporary global issues including the possibilities and problems associated with economic and cultural globalization, migration, diaspora, and religious fundamentalism. Visit our new website at www.sas.upenn.edu/gsws to see our course offerings and to learn about upcoming events, the major and minor in GSWS, GSWS Core Faculty, and GSWS Staff and Research Scholars.

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Penn football (left) is searching for its third consecutive Ivy League championship trophy and a shot at another undefeated Ivy season. Junior quarterback Billy Ragone (top right) — a first-team All-Ivy selection last season — talks with reporters during Monday’s media day. Junior running back Brandon Colavita (bottom right) returns at the top of the depth chart.

Football chasing history in 2011 notebook | Penn could become first Ivy ever to win three straight titles without a loss BY kevin esteves and brian kotloff Sports Editors If there was anything easy about Penn football’s run to a second straight Ivy League championship last year, it was finding a source of motivation. The Quakers were defend-

ing their title, and more importantly, playing in honor of their fallen captain, Owen Thomas, who died months before the 2010 campaign began. This year, in order to ward off the all-too-common ill of

complacency that comes with being a two-time champ, the Red and Blue will be pushed by another special source of motivation: a shot at history. Though Penn has threepeated as outright champs before (1984-1986), never have the Quakers — or any squad in Ancient Eight history — done so with three undefeated seasons. This group will have that

opportunity, something that is not lost to the team’s head coach of 19 years, Al Bagnoli. “It’s something that motivates you, it’s something that challenges you [and] it’s something that very few teams ever get a chance to do,” he said at the team’s media day session Monday. “We’re embracing this more than we’re afraid of it.” Junior defensive tackle

Brandon Copeland, a firstteam All-Ivy selection last year, said the fire is already present at camp. “If you look at us in the weight room, people are … doing things on the side. People are running extra after practice,” he said. And with Thomas and his other accomplished predecesSEE FOOTBALL PAGE D7

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Frosh take on three-peat task Volleyball | Twotime champs will have to go for three without last year’s top players BY Chan Park Senior Staff Writer The Penn volleyball team that has won two straight championships will have to go for a three-peat with a new-look roster. The Quakers lost three first-team All-Ivy players in

y the time Major League II rolled into theaters in 1994, five years after the release of one of the greatest baseball movies ever made, the cracks in the franchise were showing. While Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and even a mustachioed Dennis Haysbert had signed on for round two, missing was Wesley Snipes as the lovable base-stealer Willie Mays Hayes. Instead of simply writing the character off, trading him, demoting him or using any other reasonable plot invention, the producers opted to replace Snipes with actor Omar Epps. Unfortunately, Snipes and Epps don’t look at all alike. This is the obstacle that every sequel must face. You can’t always capture the same magic the second time around (Hangover II, anyone?). Penn Football hit a home run with its sequel, winning a second undefeated Ivy title last season (Major League II did gross over $30 million.). The question is: can they keep the franchise rolling for title number 3? If so, they’re going to have to do it with a breakout performance from an Epps of their own. SEE SILCOX PAGE D7

This summer, senior back Thomas Brandt was named one of 30 candidates for the 2011 Lowe’s Senior CLASS award. He is also a secondteam Preseason All-American selection.

Madison Wojciechowski, Julia Swanson and last year’s Ivy Player of the Year, Megan Tryon. “We did lose a lot of influential players from our 2010 c h a mpion sh ip t e a m , but we’re really focused on recreating this 2011 team with a different set of goals because we’re so young,” senior captain Logan Johnson said. “We’re pretty much starting fresh.”

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different pace, but the team fought through the fatigue together. They run together to win together. Throughout the offseason, individuals on the team have been recognized for various honors. Senior Thomas Brandt, a two-time captain,

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was nominated as a finalhonor roll ist for the Lowe’s Senior - Brandt named Preseason AllCLASS award and named as American a second-team Preseason All- Barreiro, Levin regarded as American, while seniors Jake MLS draft prospects Levin and Christian Barreiro - Penn ranked No. 23 in nation were ranked as MLS draft prospects. But in their minds, the team still comes first. focus right now,” Brandt said. “It’s good recognition for While Penn failed to claim our individual performances the Ivy League title last year, so far, but as far as the sea- the Red and Blue went 13-6, son goes, it doesn’t win us any SEE M. SOCCER PAGE D2 games and that’s our primary

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BY CALDER SILCOX Senior Sports Editor Faced with the daunting prospect of the Manchester United Fitness Test during preseason, the Penn women’s soccer team offered the coaches a deal: if the players increased the team’s social media presence on Twitter and Facebook, the coaches would have to knock off one of the 20 full-field sprints in the test. But with one day remaining in their deal, the players were sitting well short of their goal of 250 Twitter followers and 1,000 ‘likes’ for their Facebook page. Needing almost 200 more followers and 600 ‘likes,’ the team gathered, opened their laptops and buckled down, spamming friends, family — anyone who would give them a follow — all to avoid that last sprint. Within eight hours, they were in the clear. “It got pretty intense,” junior goalkeeper Sarah Banks said. “It’s pretty cool how many people follow us.” The follow-fest gave the returning Iv y champions a chance to gel as a team and an opportunity to gain some new fans. “Hopefully it will just help awareness with our team,” Banks said. “I think it’s hard — students at Penn have a hard time because Rhodes [Field] is not in the middle of c a mpus. [ Now] p eople will know when games are, where they are. People will be able to come out — and if they can’t come out, [at least] they’ll know the score.” While the women won an outright title last year, the buzz around their championship was a bit subdued as the clinching game was on the road at Princeton . Their f irst-round NCA A tour nament match was in distant Morgantown, W. Va. The Quakers return 14 letterwinners from last year, including three All-Ivy players: senior keeper Caroline Williams , senior forward Marin

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PENN FOOTBALL 2011 a shot at history The Quakers could be first Ivy to ever three-peat with undefeated seasons

IVY TITLES

BAGNOLI & THE BOYS Al Bagnoli returns for his 20th season at the helm of Penn football with an impressive resume: only two losing seasons in 19 years.

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Penn has won 15 Ivy League Championships, with the ﬁrst in 1959 and the most recent in 2010. Of those titles, 12 were outright and 8 were undefeated. Penn sits two titles shy of Dartmouth for the league record.

TITLES BY DECADE

• First coach to notch eight outright football titles • 97 Ivy wins overall — only 2 coaches have reached 100 • .729 win percentage against Ivy opponents — highest of any coach in Ivy history (since 1953) • No other Ivy coach has led a team to consecutive undefeated seasons — Bagnoli has done it on three occasions

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The Red and Blue return eight of 21 All-Ivy selections from last season, with key losses on the offensive line

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FRANKLIN FIELD Franklin Field has been home to the Quakers since 1895. Rebuilt in 1922, it was the first two-tiered stadium in the country. • Capacity: 52,593 • Average 2010 football attendance: 11, 926 • Home to the Phildelphia Eagles from 1958-1970, and site of the 1960 NFL Championship. Philadelphia beat Green Bay 17-13. • Penn lineman Chuck Bednarik was drafted by the Eagles with the ﬁrst pick in 1949 and played on ‘49 and ‘60 championship teams. • Also home to Penn sprint football, ﬁeld hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse, track and field and the Penn Relays.

TIMELINE OF PENN FOOTBALL 1876: The beginning

Penn plays first intercollegiate games against Princeton, losing 6 ‘goals’ to 0 both times

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1992: Bagnoli era begins Coach Al Bagnoli arrives, going 7-3 his first year

2010: Back-to-back

1954: Ivy League formation After years of competition within the Ancient Eight, the league was officially recognized by Ivy presidents

1982-1986: Five-peat Penn wins five consecutive titles, winning the last three outright

Penn wins consecutive titles for the third time under Bagnoli, undefeated both years Graphic by Leslie Krivo-Kaufman

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Team will rely on Class of 2015 players VOLLEYBALL from page D1 Johnson, a defensive specialist , is the lone senior on a young team that consists of seven juniors, six sophomores and seven freshmen . The result is a squad that is highly talented, but noticeably lacking the experience prev ious g roups have enjoyed. “We have a lot of people who don’t have a lot of experience at this point,” coach Kerr y Carr said. “But the talent is there. It’s a very talented team.” Given the Class of 2013’s experience, Carr will likely lean on the junior class this season. Right-side hitter Lauren Martin and middle blocker Amanda Pacheco both had solid sophomore showings.

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Junior co-captain Sarah Cobbinah will see much more time on the court after logging just 16 sets in 11 matches last season. She posted 18 kills in 2010. Each earned a Second Team All-Iv y honor and recorded some of the Quakers’ best marks in several statistical categories. In addition, outside hitter and co-captain Sarah Cobbinah made her presence felt in last season’s NCAA Tournament matchup against Ohio and should make an impact both on and off the court. “It’s an exciting position to be in to help lead the team to success,” Cobbinah said. “Whether you’re a Rookie of the Year or haven’t had as much playing time, I think all the juniors have a very influential and meaningful position on the team.” Despite the youth and inexperience of the freshmen, the upperclassmen have surely taken note of their talent and versatility. According to Johnson, the Class of 2015 — which is getting along great with the rest of the team — will be the “key to our success.” And while Carr admitted it may take

some time before she settles on a final rotation, she anticipates the freshmen will see time on the court at different points in the season. “I think because the upperclassmen have taken such a charge in making sure they felt fine, the freshmen are just blending right in,” Carr said. “ You’ll definitely see freshmen out there.” Carr conceded the new-look team will need some time to get to where she wants it to be, but said it is “improving by leaps and bounds.” Penn’s goal is still to bring home a third consecutive Ivy League title, but in the meantime, the Quakers are taking it step by step, starting with this weekend’s Big 5 Tournament. “It’s important to have patience with this group and watch them and encourage t hei r development ,” Ca r r said. “I think that’s what’s going to make them develop fast and hopefully we’ll have a title by the end of it.”

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SILCOX from page D1 Junior quarterback Billy Ragone and Penn’s running game were the stars last season, rolling through Ivy defenses with ease. Ragone and fellow juniors Brandon Colavita and Jeff Jack — the Charlie Sheens — will all be back this year. But their supporting cast, Penn’s offensive line, is gone to the inevitability of graduation. Four of the five linemen and fullback Luke DeLuca are off in the real world, leaving a number of question marks for Penn’s offense.

Can a new supporting cast step up to the plate? Will the top scoring offense return? Penn bested No. 2 Harvard by more than a touchdown last season. Will the top running game return? Penn bested No. 2 Harvard by more than 80 yards per game. Will the top quarterback protection in the league return? Penn QBs were sacked four times in seven Ivy games last season, for a meager 28 total yards lost. At the bottom of the ranking was Cornell, sacked 35 times (5 per game!) for 232 total yards. All of these staggering numbers were courtesy of the O-line that produced two first-team All-Ivy players and another second-teamer. Only senior left tackle and tri-captain Greg Van Roten — one of those aforementioned

All-Ivy players — remains in the trenches. Joining him at the top of the projected depth chart are three juniors and one senior, who together averaged under five appearances last season — none as starts. “I think until people do it on the field, it’s going to be a question mark,” coach Al Bagnoli said on Ivy media day. “We have talented kids there, we have upperclass kids there. We have kids that understand the system, kids that have had extensive practice time and have played in certain scenarios. But to me, that’s the question mark on our offense. “It’s just how quickly can they become cohesive? How quickly can they gel? How quickly can they communicate to one another, and how well can they withstand the pressures of a game and do

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Wharton and Engineering junior Tyler Ernst. Although the exact number is difficult to quantify because not all openly LGBT members participate in LGBT activities, College junior Victor Galli estimates four to five times the number of people who have come out at the start of previous years have come out at

event, “The Gay Affair,” LGBT Center Director Bob Schoenberg said. He said the Newsweek ranking is a reflection of the fact that “all the stars have aligned at Penn this year.” More freshmen and upperclassmen are also coming out at the beginning of the school year than ever before, according to Chairman of the Lambda Alliance and

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Marsh returns to powerful backfield. Eleven months ago, running back Lyle Marsh shattered his forearm in the Quakers’ second 2010 game, bringing what was supposed to be his breakout sophomore season to a heartbreaking end. That Sept. 25 day also precipitated an arduous recovery process — surgery followed by four to five months of rehab before being cleared for weightlifting — that can officially be labeled “complete.” Monday, Marsh declared himself “fully recovered” from compound fractures to both of his forearm bones, an injury Bagnoli called “as severe a forearm injury as you ever want to see.” “The bone is just as strong as it was before or stronger,” Marsh said. “All the tendons, all the muscles and ever ything in there are healed so it really shouldn’t be an issue at all.”

Penn is that he has adapted his teams to the circumstances of each season. If this year’s linemen don’t gel as quickly as the last, it may be time to rewrite the script.

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