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PI BETA PHI, LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF THE NEW RIVER VALLEY HOSTS A SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT TO HELP DECREASE ILLITERACY IN THE REGION ON TUESDAY

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More than 30 people participated in the school’s groundbreaking.

NEW BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AFTER ROOF COLLAPSE LAST WINTER CODY OWENS news reporter The Blacksburg Bruins will have a new home. Last week, ground broke for a new building to replace the old Blacksburg High School — its roof collapsed over a year and a half ago on Feb. 13, 2010, under pressure from two feet of snow atop it. Since then, BHS was condemned and closed, its students have shared a hectic schedule with those at Blacksburg Middle School. Joseph Ivers Jr., the vice chair of the Montgomery County School Board, said the beams in BHS were not made to specifications. “This building was made back in the 70s, and the contractor cut corners in building it,” Ivers said. “He didn’t put the proper size or right number of rebar in the beams, and therefore, the whole building was suspect.” Ivers said the new school’s construction was delayed because the board was deciding whether to repair the old building or start fresh. Repairs would have cost an estimated $30-35 million, so the board decided to build a new school, which has a projected cost in the $55-57 million range, he said. The board and the country received $15 million in zero-interest loans from the state, as well as more than $5 million in insurance settlement over the school’s collapse. Montgomer y County will work with Branch & Associates, Inc. to build the new school behind and to the side of BMS, which is located on Prices Fork Road. The design will have up to three floors and two wings, Ivers said. “The emphasis is on classrooms,” he said. “We wanted to stress the largest classrooms that we could get and the largest number of classrooms that we could get.” The school will also have a new full-length basketball court, wrestling and weight rooms, to complement the football stadium that was constructed in 2008. Ivers said that there were insufficient funds to build a new track, but he hopes community support will aid in

that construction. H o w e v e r, some community members have expressed disappointment in the school’s design. The total space is smaller than what was initially planned, and several rooms, such as the cafeteria and auditorium, will not have the capacity that was hoped for, according to a column in the Roanoke Times written by Connie Froggatt, who is a parent representative on the BHS planning committee. Of most concern was the size of classrooms. In addition to state standards for schools, Montgomery County has designated its own standards for classroom size. The new design fell short on the latter. “Many of them meet our county standards, while some do not meet county standards by 15 square feet,” Ivers said. Despite these misgivings, Ivers said when parents saw similar schools designed by the same company, they were pleased with the room sizes. BHS students seem excited about their new school, including Nathaniel Short, a senior at BHS. “The school’s layout is incredible,” he said. “Everything is spread out so well. It’s really beautiful and I wish I could be staying here. I’m impressed by the architects who built it.” The new school is planned to open in August 2013.

key info The Blacksburg High School roof collapsed on Feb. 13, 2010, with two feet of snow weighing it down. The Montgomery County School Board decided to build a new high school, rather than repair the old one. The new high school has a projected cost in the $55-57 million range. And the design includes up to three ﬂoors and two wings. The new high school is planned to open in August 2013.

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lliteracy elicits dependency. “They can’t have (the person who helps them read) with them all the time,” said Nia Indelicato. “It’s embarrassing for them to ask for help reading something or filling something out. Illiterate adults have no help other than the literacy organization in their community.” Indelicato is the executive director for the Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley, an organization that combats illiteracy — a condition present in the county, state and country. Nearly 10 percent of adults in Montgomery County are functionally illiterate, while 12 percent of adults in Virginia and 14 percent of adults in the U.S. are illiterate, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Virginia Tech’s Pi Beta Phi sorority has paired with the LVNRV to decrease these rates. The organizations hosted a Scrabble tournament yesterday to raise money for literacy efforts. Proceeds from the event will allow LVNRV to continue to provide free and confidential tutoring to adults. This was the second year Pi Beta Phi partnered with LVNRV for their philanthropy, which deals with literacy, said Allie Williams, a senior apparel, housing and resource management major and the sorority’s service chair. Illiterate adults are limited to jobs they can acquire — they can’t read emails, understand paperwork or fill out forms properly, Indelicato said. Because of this, adults at the lowest literacy level are almost 10 times more likely to be living below the poverty line. And they are more than three times more likely to receive food stamps, according to Education Portal. There are many factors contributing to illiteracy. Most illiterate adults had a learning disability growing up but attended school at a time when learning disabilities were less understood and resources were limited, Indelicato said. Learning disabilities were not federally recognized until 1969 and took longer to be fully effective in schools, according to Learning Disabilities of America. Now, the biggest focus is making sure students aren’t slipping through the cracks. “In large classrooms, it’s difficult to make sure the kids are learning and not guessing or copying someone else’s work,” said Lorelai Mackenzie, a senior environmental resource management major and administrative coordinator of the Virginia Tech Community Literacy Corps. VTCLC places tutors into elementary schools in Montgomery County to help students with reading and math. Rachel Schools, a sophomore hospitality and tourism management major and VTCLC field coordinator, said tutors help students who have been absent for long periods of time and need help catching up, or if they just need extra attention. The organization currently has 45-50 tutors, who work with students for seven hours % a week, over the course of their semester. The tutors must be good at working with children, have ample time to Loudoun County do the job and be federal work study students.

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Students contribute Financial journalist to history textbook speaks about politics JOSH HIGGINS news staff writer Three Virginia Tech students wrote a local history book, which is now being used in fifth-grade history classes in Montgomery County. Erin Lord, Mallary Orrison and Katie Goins authored “Edgar A. Long: Principal of Christiansburg Institute.” The textbook features the Christiansburg Institute, founded the first year after the end of the Civil War in 1866. Blacks were finally allowed to go to school, and many such blackonly schools were founded at this time. “I gained a new knowledge of the history of this area,” Orrison, who is working toward her master’s degree in education. “I am not from here, so I did not learn a lot about the history of southwestern Virginia. It was interesting to find out that Booker T. Washington had actually come here to speak.” The 40-page biography of Long follows his time as principal from 19061924 and highlights the story of the insitut The Christiansburg Institute closed in 1966 during the Civil Rights era and

the desegregation of schools, and it is now a historical site. The book was distributed to every school in Montgomery County, as well as local libraries. They were also given to participants in the collaboration between Tech and the Christiansburg Institute. “I was excited to get a copy of the book I had helped create,” Orrison said. “It was nice to hold it and know that something I created would impact students in this area for years to come.” The Virginia Tech Office of the Vice President for Outreach and International Affairs, the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Diversity Committee, and the Department of History funded the book’s printing. Lord, who is working toward a master’s degree in history education, was the research director for the textbook. Goins, a senior history and biology major, received credit from University Honors for the project. Thomas Ewing, an associate history professor, advised the students on the project. April Baker, a Tech alumnus, designed the book’s layout and cover.

CLAIRE SANDERSON news editor Partisanship in government could limit the freedom of the Federal Reserve System to pursue policies that actually help the economy, according to a financial journalist who spoke at Virginia Tech yesterday. Long-time Washington Post economic journalist John Berry spoke about the role of the Federal Reserve System, also known as Fed, in times of financial crisis. Berry began his speech, which was held at the Skelton Conference Center, with dismal words about the economy. “I wish I had a better message for you all today,” Berry said. In contrast to previous recessions, Berry said, partisan opinions about what should be done about the economy have more influence. “What really scares me is that our political system is breaking down,” he said. “Instead of passing laws that will increase jobs, many members of Congress are blocking efforts for purely political reasons.” Berry worked at the Washington Post for 25 years covering the U.S. economy and the Fed, and since 2004 he has free-lanced for the Bloomberg News,

Thomas Reuters and the Fiscal Times. In all the time he has covered the economy and the Fed, Berry said he has never been more worried. “Never before have I doubted that divided government will come together to meet the needs of the people — I have that doubt today,” he said. Berry said each of the Republican nominees for president have criticized the Fed’s monetary policy at some point during their campaigns. “Some said they would not reappoint (Federal Reserve Chairman Ben) Bernanke. Some said they would fire him right away,” Berry said. “While these comments are outrageous, they aren’t harmless.” Berry said much of the criticism from politicians regard the Fed’s “Dual Mandate.” This refers to the two longrun goals of the Fed’s monetary policies, as mandated by Congress to increase the natural rate of unemployment and keep prices stable (limiting rapid inflation or deflation). However, these goals are often contradictory in the short run. Berry said politicians who only care about the next election pressure the Fed to make policy decisions that expand the economy in the short run, but may be detrimental in the long run.

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On Occupy Blacksburg: Anon>> For a protest to work effectively-a singular goal must be isolated with resources allocated towards both the understanding of the problem AND the provision of a solution. Is the underlying problem a market-based system which allows the accumulation of wealth or is the problem the representative democracy? Per the article-one participant cites problems inherent with governing a large body of diverse people while another indicates “It’s about the 99 percent that don’t control all the wealth in the country standing up and taking back what is theirs," which is a very socialistic concept. Collect your thoughts and try again, Occupy Blacksburg.

Anonymous>> The whole point of Occupy is not to have a single concern; there are too many to count. The point of Occupy is for the American people to grab the attention of a gridlocked Congress and demand that Congress work for them, not corporations, and not themselves.

Annoyed>> Instead of protesting why don't these people get a job, start spending money, and pay taxes to help out the economy? I am sick of hearing how there are NO jobs...there are always jobs available they might not be what people want, lower than their level of education, not the ideal job, etc. but there are ALWAYS jobs available especially in VA. Quit complaining/ protesting and get to work you are accomplishing nothing with this.

Anonymous>> Protest was on a Saturday, Mr. Annoyed, so there's a pretty damn good chance a lot of those people have jobs and/or are students. I have a great paying job. I also pay my taxes and spend my money, just like you requested! However, the income inequality in this country is absurd, and the financial industry has taken advantage of too many people in this country. That's why I support this movement.

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ortunately, I have never been personally questioned by police officers, though I have witnessed others’ experiences. I have seen some people get away with no penalty, while others received hefty charges for doing the same crime. The unequal serving of punishments is partly due to the police officers, but it has a lot to do with the people being questioned. One of the best pieces of advice my best friend’s parents ever gave me was to never talk to police officers without your parents and/or a lawyer present. Both her parents are lawyers, and throughout the years between middle and high school they or their partners represented many of our classmates. Without saying names or spilling specific details, they told us that most of the kids hurt themselves by letting their emotions take over during their arrest. Releasing tears is fine, but being belligerent or trying to become an intelligent lawyer will only fuel the fire that will later tarnish the pristine trophies your adoring parents have saved in the attic. Being questioned by police officers is obviously a stressful situation. In a stressful situation some people get very quiet, but others become quite loquacious. A lot of people think that if they decide to use the Fifth Amendment, which states people are not required to testify against themselves, they will seem more suspicious and will later be used against them. Here’s something to chew on: If the police are arresting you and putting handcuffs on you, they already suspect you of being guilty. If talking to the police does anything, it’s nothing good. It’s rare that someone talks his or her way out of being arrested. If you decide to lie, there’s a pretty great chance that the lie will unravel at some point. Lies can unravel through contradiction of your own words or those of others. If you take the time to get a lawyer, then you’ll be able to learn whether there are witnesses for or against you, and you’ll learn what is wise and legal to include or leave unmentioned. Even if you tell the truth, the adrenaline and nerves running through your body may cause you to accidently throw in some white lies or warped details. When you are trying to make yourself sound innocent, you may overcompensate your past or personality. If the police can prove those testaments wrong and/or over-

exaggerated, then everything else you say becomes questionable. If you are telling a long-winded explanation of your night, you may be confessing to something that they are not charging you with. There is plenty of time to state your case, your guilt, your innocence, etc., later on. A police officer does not have the authority to stand there and decide whether to let you go. If you are guilty and want to plea, then wait and get a lawyer that can work out a proper plea deal. If you confess right away, then you run the risk of losing all rights to negotiate a lesser charge. Don’t act according to someone else’s example. Yes, your friend may have gotten off because they cried or have the talent to be convincingly sober, but those cases are the minority. People can and have talked their ways out of speeding tickets or gotten officers to just let everyone at the party go home without charges — but the majority of the time, if you’re caught or suspected, there’s no way out. If you are innocent, there’s nothing to worry about if you stay quiet. Allow the butterflies in your stomach to settle down, privately release all your emotions on someone trustworthy and knowledgeable, and create a legitimate defense strategy; then you will feel and be better prepared to defend yourself. I am not suggesting that police officers are untrustworthy. No, you should trust them, but just as the suspect can make simple human mistakes, so can a police officer. If you tell an officer a rant of a story, then they can use that against you in a court of law. However, they may misunderstand or not remember exactly what you said. And in the court, their words against yours can definitely weaken your stance. If you are arrested, remain calm. Police officers know that regardless of whether you are innocent or guilty you will feel nervous and defensive. They also know that you have the right to remain silent. There is a reason that the Fifth Amendment exists. Do not let the handcuffs or flashing lights freak you out A few painful red marks on your wrists and embarrassing memories will heal far faster than a few thoughtless acts.

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or centuries, people from all over the world have fought in the name of God. Violence, crime and wars have erupted because of a difference in religious beliefs and have corrupted the innocent with hatred. Isn’t it ironic though, since the goal of every religion is to encourage becoming a better person and achieving ultimate happiness? Why is it that religion, something that calls for peace and love among human beings, is the root of hostility within humanity? Religion is a way of life; that much is clear. It is used to govern many societies and permeates all other aspects of life such as politics and the way people act around each other. People still reference religious texts to prove an argument and different cultures around the world have been influenced completely by religion and what it teaches. However, because so many religions have come about and every religion is believed to be true to different people, clashes between different believers have errupted in turn. People are still threatened if they do not practice a certain faith. As we have seen time and time again, groups of people have been murdered because of what they choose to believe in, from the Spanish Inquisition to the Holocaust. Even within a religion alone lie conflict over details that seem insignificant when looking at the bigger picture of what religion teaches us. People will always have differ-

ent opinions, and therefore different beliefs. That is without a doubt and will never change until the mystery of where life and Earth came from is clearly proven. What must change, on the other hand, is the understanding and acceptance between people and their beliefs. So much can be prevented if assumptions weren’t made regarding a group of people and their faith, as well as if acceptance among us is increased. Religions themselves recognize other religions, and although they do not agree with what other faiths may teach, all religions clearly highlight the importance of equality among men and women of different faiths. Hans Küng, a professor of ecumenical theology and president of the Foundation for a Global Ethic beautifully articulates, “There will be no peace among the nations without peace among the religions. There will be no peace among the religions without dialogue among the religions.” The key to peace among different religions is interfaith dialogue. We are in a world filled with misunderstanding and confusion, and it is our duty to come together to support unity and spread peace by simply talking to each other. Interfaith dialogue is not in any way about changing people’s religious views, but about making people aware of the different perspectives out there and creating a better worldview. By discussing and learning about different religions, we will all find similarities that bind us all together, and at the very least, see the beauty within all religions.

It is sometimes surprising how little people know about different religions. Although we may not have the worst intentions, it is time to get the facts out there and clear doubts that are based on misunderstandings or false teaching. With all this said, Virginia Tech is the perfect college campus to get interfaith dialogue going, since we are becoming a more diverse campus. Student activism has recently been the number one way to make a change in the world; student participation in a youth protest in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement is an excellent illustration. It is important for all of us to engage in peaceful discussions to learn more about each other and what we believe in, so we can have a great influence toward reaching understanding and acceptance. An interfaith initiative at Tech is an excellent example of that, with weekly meetings to discuss different aspects of religions and faiths and bringing people together in comfortable environments to further everyone’s knowledge of different faiths. We can become an even closer community of Hokies by joining together and fighting the misconceptions of religions in today’s society, and even more importantly, we can make a difference in achieving humanity’s longest and most challenging struggle: world peace.

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e live in a society softened by time. Whereas our ancestors were known for publicly hanging, stoning and burning criminals alive, we wonder if killing criminals for their crimes is just. Ethics of the death penalty aside, that of the traditional last meal have come into question in Texas where a senator demanded that the tradition be discontinued after an inmate refused to eat his extravagant meal. The senator declared it inappropriate for inmates on death row to be served a last meal as they “did not provide (a last meal) to their victim,” according to CNN. The inmate allegedly ordered “two chicken fried steaks smothered in gravy with sliced onions, a triple-meat bacon cheeseburger, a cheese omelet with other ingredients, a large bowl of fried okra with ketchup, three fajitas, a pint of Blue Bell ice cream and a pound of barbecue with a halfloaf of white bread. The meal request also included a slab of peanut butter fudge with crushed peanuts, a pizza and three root beers.” Given the inmate’s order was wildly uncalled for and extravagant, the discontinuation of the last meal tradition makes the prison system come across as unjust and cruel. The death penalty itself can be seen as something cruel and unusual, and the last meal tradition is the saving grace as the last shred of humanity attached to the act. Some argue that the government has no right to decide whether someone lives or dies — and now the question has

been raised if they necessarily care if they have that right or not. Many a defense for getting rid of the tradition is that it will save tax-payers money. But isn’t that also the defense for the death penalty? Many people oppose keeping prisoners alive because it sucks out tax money from the general public to pay for their housing and food. Is it really too much to ask for people to provide money for a single meal for a person doomed to die, or are we that much of a money-centered society? Economics and ethics should never be mixed because practicality and humanism are two opposing forces that rarely work well together, but in our wealth-driven society no one seems to care about the latter and focus solely on the former. The argument can be made that these people, and notably the man who started the whole argument, do not deserve a luxury such as a requested last meal. This argument is completely valid. But as former death row chef Brian Price points out, “… what got to him was washing the handprints, smeared lipstick, tear stains off the windows of the witness room where the man’s family was watching him die,” according to CNN. It’s a point we need to remember — these people we’re sentencing to death and depriving one last meal of luxury are children, parents or spouses. Isn’t the fact that we’re con-

demning other human beings to death, just like our ancestors, enough? There’s also always the slim argument that the convicted may, after all, be innocent. The tradition has been ended with little opposition. Even anti-death penalty activists are all right with it— “…I certainly don’t understand the logic of a last meal,” said Jim Harrington, the leader of the Texas Civil Rights Project. (The Raw Story). Prisoners are now offered only what other inmates, whose crimes are not deemed bad enough for death row, are offered. To take away the last meal choice is taking away the last shred of free will and choice given to prisoners on death row. They no longer have control over whether they live or die, nor do they get to choose the last meal they’ll have on this planet. The argument can be made that they shouldn’t have committed the crimes in the first place, but the obvious nature of this renders it more a weak rebuttal than a real point. I am by no means condoning murder, rape, or any crime that may get a man put on death row — just the practice of taking away our natural, innate sense of free will, and the deprivation of the last smidge of humanity left in depriving a woman somewhere of her child.

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Although this pasta dish requires a bit of preparation, it’s definitely worth the wait. The blend of flavors used in this recipe will make for a mouthwatering meal. Sprinkling basil and feta cheese over this will finish it off, turning it into a perfect sit-down dinner. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup vertically sliced onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 ¼ pounds tomatoes, chopped Feta cheese to sprinkle on penne ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves Directions: 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove casings from sausage. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. 3. Add sausage and onion to pan. Cook four minutes, stirring to crumble sausage. 4. Add garlic; cook two minutes. 5. Stir in tomatoes; cook two minutes. 6. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta and two tablespoons of cheese, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and basil. Serve and enjoy.

Looking for a way to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts? Branch out a bit and try this “New Yorker” recipe. Ingredients: (serves one) 1 shot Jack Daniels 1 shot fresh lime juice 1/2 shot of grenadine ice twist of orange peel Directions: 1. Shake the first three ingredients over ice. 2. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass. 3. Add more lime juice as needed to create desired flavor. 4. Add an orange peel twist for garnish.

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World Series preview: Rangers, Cardinals face off today T

he MLB playoffs came into October with more drama and coverage than ever in recent memory. There was a race until the last day of the season for both wildcard spots and a close division race in four of the six divisions. Now coming into the World Series, baseball has another exciting storyline. On one side are the young and exciting Texas Rangers, a team that has been there before and looks to cement their club as one of the majors’ elite by winning their first championship. On the other side are the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals were not even expected to make the playoffs and had to rally from 10.5 games back in the wildcard standings during the final weeks of the regular season just to do so. Despite the seemingly vast differences in regular season success (the Rangers won 96 to the Cardinals’ 90 games), the teams match up extremely well.

Batting If there were one word to describe the Texas offense, it would be explosive. They scored 178 runs more than they surrendered in the regular season, and ranked in the top three in batting average, runs scored and home runs. Those bats have not cooled off in the postseason either, averaging over five runs per game and coming off an impressive 15-5 demolition of the Detroit Tigers to win the American League. The Cardinals obviously must be careful when pitching to American League MVP Nelson Cruz, who had eight hits in the series, six of which were homers, and 13 RBI. The most incredible thing about the Rangers, however, is that Cruz only bats seventh. Above him are mashers Josh Hamilton, Adrian Beltre and Ian Kinsler, who have batted in a combined 22 runs these playoffs. If long time designated hitter Michael Young could find his stroke (he is batting only .209 with one homer), the Rangers could be even more powerful. The Cardinals, however, are no slouches themselves, scoring the most runs in the National League this season. St. Louis is led by long time great Albert Pujols, batting over .400 with 10 RBI, and postseason sensation David Freese. Freese has been on fire these playoffs, especially in the NLCS. Named the series MVP, Freese hit three homers and batted in nine runs while batting nearly .460. If he can keep his hot streak going, he will be hard for the Rangers to stop. Veterans Lance Berkman (the comeback player of the year in the NL) and Matt Holliday are also dangerous players for the Cardinals, combining to bat in 11 runs. If outfielder/hitting machine Skip Schumaker can come back from an injury, the St. Louis offense will be even more potent.

Advantage: Texas Pitching Truth be told, neither team has excellent starting pitching. Rangers ace C.J. Wilson has had a poor outing these playoffs, going 0-2 with a troubling ERA over eight. And while the other three Texas starters have a combined record of 3-1, none of them have an ERA below four, and none of them have pitched more than six innings in a game. The Texas bullpen, on the other hand, has been very effective when called on, which has been frequently. Rangers relievers are 4-0, highlighted by fantastic work from Alexi Ogando and Scott Feldman, who have pitched a combined 18.3 innings with a combined ERA below one. The Cardinals starters have basically the same story as their counterparts, with one exception: Ace Chris Carpenter has been huge. Carpenter pitched a

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complete game shutout to beat the Phillies in round one and picked up another win against the Brewers last series. Other than Carpenter, the rotation has been shaky. Kyle Lohse and Jaime Garcia are both 0-2 with a combined ERA over seven, and while Edwin Jackson is 1-0, he has given up four homers in 12 innings. While the rotation may have its shortcomings, the St. Louis bullpen makes up for it. They have been lights-out these entire playoffs, with five relievers having ERAs below two. Closer and overall clutch reliever Jason Motte, who through eight innings has only given up one hit, headlines the group that has been celebrated has the reason behind the Cardinals’ surprising run.

Advantage: St. Louis Summary

St. Louis is obviously the team with more momentum, and they are playing like they have nothing to lose. The Rangers, however, are no stranger to beating hot teams after first beating the Rays, who were in an identical position at the end of the season as the Cardinals, and then the Tigers, who were hot after beating the Yankees in round one. The series looks to be much tighter than one would think. It will be interesting to see which offense can either score more early on the opposing starters and which bullpen will be able to keep their hot streak alive.

Prediction: Rangers in six. BRIAN MARCOLINI -sports stall writer -junior -communication major

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Steamed pumpkins yield sweet treats BY DEBBIE HOUCHINS | copy editor

Nothing says Halloween like creepy movies, though given the choice between Michael Meyers and Jack Skellington, I’ll take the ruler of Halloween Town any day. Use this tutorial to pay homage to the Pumpkin King with a plethora of fresh pumpkin recipes.

Picking a pumpkin From the farmers market to the supermarket produce section, it’s impossible to miss those cute pumpkins that are just a little too small to carve. Usually under eight inches in diameter, college students like to use pie pumpkins for decoration, although there’s a lot more potential for greatness –- and great taste. Start by carving the pumpkin just like every year, but this time remember to save the seeds. Pie pumpkins are grown specifically for eating. They are thicker and a little harder to cut, so it will be more work than usual. Once it’s hollow, cut it up in slices like a watermelon. Keeping the pieces around four inches in length is best.

Steaming a pumpkin There are two ways to steam a pumpkin. My preferred method is by

stovetop. I have two p o t s made specifically for this, but a metal colander will work just fine. Take a large pot and a metal colander that will fit inside of it, leaving four or five inches from the bottom. Fill the pot with about four inches of water and put the colander on top. There should be no water in the colander. Drop the pumpkin slices into the colander and put a lid on it. Turn the burner to medium-high for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure that boiling water neither bubbles into the colander nor boils down too low. An easier way to steam a pumpkin is by microwave, but it’s easy to overcook it using that method. Simply place the pumpkin slices into a large glass bowl with a fitted lid and microwave for eight minutes on high. Stir the pumpkin and microwave again for another

five. You may need to repeat, but keep an eye on it. Either way you choose, you’ll know when the pumpkin is ready when the skin peels away from the meat without much effort. Peel the skin off and mash up the pumpkin meat.

Making a pumpkin into something delicious Ingredients to make pumpkin bread to die for: 1 cup of pumpkin 2 eggs 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup water 3/4 cup Sugar in the Raw 1 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, while stirring to create a nice batter. The batter can be baked in any type of pan, so long as the baker keeps a watchful eye on the creation. One idea is to turn the batter into pumpkin cupcakes. These usually only take about 20 minutes to bake, b u t

they may need up to 10 extra minutes depending on the oven. Make sure to check them with a toothpick or knife before removing them from the oven. For those with a bit of a sweet tooth, here’s a recipe for cream cheese icing. Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese 1 pound powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon milk (if needed) Directions: Leave the cream cheese out for an hour or two to soften. In a large mixing bowl, slowly add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese. This process is painful, but worth it. Add the vanilla extract. If it’s too thick, add a splash in the milk for extra creaminess. If necessary, add more milk.

The leftover seeds Because we here at the CT don’t like waste — especially waste

that c ou l d be tasty — take those pumpkin seeds, wash away the guts in a colander and then put them in a bowl. Mix in two tablespoons of butter and spice them up with whatever your heart desires. I like to use cinnamon, sugar and salt, but feel free to get creative too. Consider curry, caramel or red pepper pumpkin seeds. Just spice them up in a mixing bowl and spread them 30 evenly on a baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees and enjoy.

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