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First-ever TEDx talk promotes new ideas ALEX GOMES news staff writer

Tech hosted its first-ever TED talk this weekend, the only event where people could learn about the aerodynamics of flying snakes in the same hour as a discussion on why nuns don’t have mid-life crises. TED — which stands for Technology, Education and Design — started in 1984 and has been working under the motto “Ideas Worth Spreading” ever since. Its two annual global conferences invite professionals from all over the world to attend, challenging them to give “the talk of their lives” in 18 minutes or fewer. Because the global talks have become so popular, TED has encouraged “TEDx” talks, which focus on similar goals on a local scale.

TEDxVirginia Tech was held in the Holtzman Alumni Center Nov. 10, and featured 21 Tech students, faculty and alumni who each gave their own talk on the theme of “knowing.” One of the first speakers was Steve Matuszak, a communication graduate student who spoke on how the lessons he learned through improv classes have changed his life. Matuszak said that while planning is important for a lot of things in life, it can’t cover everything. “Sometimes life calls on us to plan and do immediately. That’s improvisation,” he says. “Human beings, we’re not wired to think about what is. We are wired to think about what should be.” The speeches took place in a small room, packed with only 135 people. The lack of physical distance between the speaker and the audience contributed to a feeling of intimacy, enhancing the emotional honesty of each speech. “What’s possible when you start from not hing? Any t hing. Or ever ything,” Matuszak said. “That’s what’s so liberating and won-

derful. But it can also be really, really intimidating.” Because the venue was small, tickets sold out quickly. Many members of the audience were close friends and family of the speakers. But the audience wasn’t limited to the room. The event was recorded and live-streamed to nearly a dozen locations around campus. Most venues had 20 to 30 people in attendance.

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The ‘ideas worth spreading’ motto fell so in line with ‘invent the future’ that we wanted to see that collaboration happen” Alex Obenauer TEDx staff

Another speaker, Ben Knapp, the director of the Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology, spoke about the relationship between technology, music and emotion. Typically, the process of creating music starts with an emotion translated into sound through a physical gesture. Knapp hopes to remove the physicality from that process. By using technology that reads biometrics like heart

rate, sweat and breathing rate, Knapp invented a system that creates music from his emotional state. During the talk, he played a pre-recorded video of him using the device. While Knapp calmly sat, the machine played soft, low static notes. As he stood, and his excitement raised, so did the music’s pitch and volume. This technology isn’t only being applied for the performer, either. Knapp hopes to apply a simpler version of this technology to the crowd. “I designed a circuit that fits on your fingertip that measures your pulse, temperature, and skin sweat, and plug that into a mobile phone,” Knapp said. “Before you come to an event like this, you can download an app, plug the device into your phone, and all that data will be sent to a machine that will process it.” With this technology, performers and analysts don’t have to guess what the audience likes or doesn’t like. They can look at the numbers. According to Knapp, further development of this technology could turn anyone with a strong grasp of their emotions into a musical virtuoso. It could also lead to a Pandora station see TALK / page two

COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

Jennifer Sigler, a graduate student in communication, speaks about what nuns can teach us about ﬁnding our life’s calling.

Boyer raises funds for Plaid Avenger app Donuts arrive after long delay MAX LUONG news staff writer

World Regions professor John Boyer’s campaign to integrate his Plaid Avengers comic book into an online application has successfully come to a close. Boyer is known for being an innovator in using alternative learning forms and applying them to his global world regions class. His latest venture is the creation of a comic book series and accompanying app where his alter ego, the Plaid Avenger, takes on the Mexican drug war. The mission of the online app is to explain the relationship of the United States and Mexico in a mode that reaches out and involves students while still including Boyer’s signature quirky content and visuals. Boyer has raised money for the webpage via Kickstarter, an online tool to help innovaters raise funds for projects. His website calls this the “future of education.” The venture is completely nonprofit, with all proceeds going directly to the creation of the comic-book and app. Funds raised by sales go straight back into development, design and creation. Boyer will not make any money from sales. Along with Boyer, a small team works voluntarily to help make production possible. Pledges from $5 to $5,000 were invited on their website, with each level of donation earning a different “comic package.” For instance, those who donated $20 got the app, the print edition of the comic once released, a Plaid Avenger sticker and a listed name on the thank you page. The eight donors who gave more than $400 will be featured in the comic book. At the close of the donation period on Nov. 11, 579 backers had pledged $23,181, surpassing

the $20,000 goal. “Overwhelming support from the Kickstarter community will assuredly put us over the top in terms of motivation, materials and labor,” Boyer said. “We are all so inspired to see our ideas become a reality.” Boyer’s World Regions class pulls in thousands of students a year, most of whom are already aware and supportive of his Plaid reputation. “I donated a small amount because I believe the project will take off,” said freshman World Regions student Bingying Lin. “I’ll be getting an original copy of the comic book before it becomes a big success story.” Boyer’s students can have more to expect from the class next year, where the comic book and app will be integrated. “I wouldn’t be surprised if his app and videos went viral on the internet,” said freshman World Regions student Jack Madden.

“His ideas are fresh, and the global issues are relevant to everyone.” With the success of fundraising, the next step for Boyer and his team is to live up to the creative touchstone established by the first two Plaid Avengers editions. With the writing complete and illustrations in process for the comic, the biggest hurdle will be the iPad app. The team has never created an app before, but is, according to Boyer, wellequipped for the coding and production that the project requires. “We are on strict deadlines to finish before January 2013 for the comic and in March for the app,” Boyer said. “Deadlines we most certainly will meet.” Follow this writer on Twitter: @MaxLuongCT

KEVIN DICKEL/ SPPS

Dunkin’ Donuts opened yesterday in Hokie Grill, taking the space once occupied by Cinnabon.

After postponing several times, Tech’s latest eatery opens to lines of early-morning customers DEAN SEAL news reporter

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$23,181 raised

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Ten minutes before the doors were opened, nearly a dozen sleepy students had gathered on the steps in front of Hokie Grill in anticipation for the Dunkin’ Donuts grand opening. When the doors finally opened at 7:27 a.m., a line formed that stretched down the hallway, through the opposite atrium and out the door. For the students gathered at Hokie Grill’s entrance, the anticipation of a new early-morning breakfast hot spot was enough of an incentive to brave the cold morning. For some, it was a matter of convenience, in location or timing. “The email I saw yesterday said it was going to be open,” said Omar Abed, a sophomore computer engineering major. “I have an 8 a.m. nearby, so it’s convenient, and I’m off-campus, so I

come over here early anyway.” Luke Bieryla is a sophomore mechanical engineering major who also stood in line. “I was up all night doing homework, so I figured I might as well come to the opening,” said Bieryla. “I’m a fan of Dunkin’ Donuts, and it looks like they have a lot more options for breakfast food.” Though the opening day continued until 9:00 p.m., by 4:30 yesterday afternoon the coffee and doughnut shop had served more than 900 people, averaging approximately 114 guests per hour, while selling more than 3,900 doughnuts. Avid Dunkin Donuts fans were excited to show support for the eatery, which is the first in Blacksburg. “I am obsessed with Dunkin’ Donuts, and I have it back home, so I’ve been waiting for it to get here for so long,” said Nanci Collins, a junior food science and technology major. “Now I’m so excited it’s finally here.”

Since the decision to bring the Massachusetts-based chain to Tech became finalized, the new franchise has been plagued by a series of delays. The opening target date was originally set for October 15th. With that estimate in mind, associate director of Dining Services Brian Grove had anticipated the target date would be delayed until October 22nd. After October 22nd came and went, the opening was announced for November 5th, then delayed to November 7th. Last week Ted Faulkner, director of Dining Services, announced that Dunkin’ Donuts would suffer one last delay. Anticipation and frustrations were voiced across social networking sites. According to Brian Grove, the delays were a result of contracting issues.

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Corps of Cadets honors veterans SEAN HAYDEN news staff writer

The Pylons at War Memorial Chapel are etched with the names of 430 Hokies who have died in the military since World War I. Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets guarded over the names all weekend in honor of Veterans Day, honoring the school’s strong military history and tradition. “Starting at midnight on Friday, members of Echo Company and TC 2-1 stood guard at the Pylons in one hour shifts,” said Mike Reilly, a junior civil engineering major and member of the corps. “The pylons were never left unguarded.” Previous alumni of TC 2-1, or training company, were invited back to join in remembrance with Echo Company. “In the middle of the war memorial is the cenotaph, which is the most important object on campus for cadets,” Reilly said. “The cenotaph commemorates the seven alumni that have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, which is the highest award any soldier can receive in the military.” At midnight on Veterans Day, the entire company congregated there and held a vigil in remembrance of those who have passed, giving the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The second way the corps remembered veterans this weekend is through the guarding of “the Rock” on upper quad. Members of the air force detachment and Arnold Air Society guarded the rock in

30-minute shifts. “The Rock was built to remember the alumni that have served in WWI, which is also a very sacred monument to the corps,” Reilly said. At the end of the day, the Corp’s Color Guard lowered the American flag, the cannon was fired and the Hig ht y-Tig ht ies performed. “Veterans Day is important to me because it reminds KEVIN DICKEL / SPPS me to be thankful Members of the corps stood guard at the pylons all weekend for Veteran’s Day. of the people who died for country,” Reilly said. “Most of our vet- vice members on Monday the military heritage within erans are forgotten and most with the Roll Call 2012 my family, which is part of people do not realize the men“The VETERANS@VT the reason I am where I am tal and emotional stress sol- student veteran’s organiza- today,” he said. “Both of my diers go through in war, which tion participated in a nation- parents served in the Army is why the corps took great wide event in which we had a and were members of the pride in the remembering our moment of silence at 2:00 pm Corps of Cadets at Norwich veterans this weekend.” and subsequently read all the University, and my Great The company Reilly was in names of those killed in action Grandfather served the Army charge of raised $ 1,111.11 during Operation Enduring in WWII.” for the program Wounded Freedom and Operation Iraqi Le Mar Baliwag, a junior and Warriors, which raises money Freedom,” said Eric Ambroz, member of the corps, said that to help support injured service president of VETERANS@VT. Veterans Day holds an impormembers. The company did 10 VETERANS@VT helps wel- tant place for members of the push-ups for every $1 dollar come back veterans into aca- corp. donated. demic life, helping them with “In all honesty, everyday is The corps also held a Veterans any concerns they may have, Veterans Day for cadets at Day remembrance ceremony including benefits and coun- (Tech). We pay homage to in the War Memorial Chapel seling opportunities. It also those who dedicate their lives yesterday, and the Vice helps Tech administrators to this country in the past, President for the Division of with programs that help facili- present, and future,” Baliwag Student Affairs, Patty Perillo, tate the transition from active said. “I cannot wait to complaced a memorial wreath duty life to academic life. mission and fulfill my duty for in front of the cenotaph on Matthew Watson, a junior this country.” Memorial Court. and member of the Corps The student veterans group, talked about the importance Follow this writer on Twitter: VETERANS@VT, also hon- of Veterans Day in his life. @shayden ored the sacrifice of U.S. ser“It is a day to look back at

upcoming events Tuesday, Nov. 13

Lecture "On Being Equivocally African - Metissage/Hybridity and Poetry": 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Torgersen 1040. The lecture is presented by Franco-Senegalese poet Sylvie Kande.

Joint Meeting on Development of Old Blacksburg Middle School Property:

4:00 p.m. at Blacksburg Motor Company Building. 400 South Main Street.

Rome Study Abroad Info Session: 7:00 p.m. at 327 Major Williams. Rome and Switzerland Study Abroad Summer 2013: June 13-28, 2013. Sponsored by Classical Studies, this study abroad course, CLA 3954: Rome and Its Provinces is 3 credit course with NO prereqs. With approval of advisor, it could fulfill area 2 or 3 or 6 or 7. All majors invited to attend session and to apply for program. Town Council Meeting: 7:30 p.m. at Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, Blacksburg Municipal Building. 300 South Main Street. Bilingual Poetry Reading: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Torgersen 1040. Franco-Senegalese poet Sylvie Kande will read from her work, "La quete infinie de l'autre rive: epopee en trois chants" (The Neverending Quest for the Other Shore: Epic in Three Cantos). Alexander Dickow, Assistant Professor of French in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, will provide an English translation of the selections. University Jazz Bands: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30

p.m. at Squires Haymarket Theatre. $5 general; $3 senior/student. The University Jazz Bands, under the direction of Dr. Jason Crafton, perform an evening concert. Tickets are available at the venue door beginning one hour prior to the performance.

Talk: event sparks discussion Donuts: students wait out long lines from page one

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that decides your next song based on your emotions, rather than a preset radio. Virginia Tech seemed a natural place for a local TED Talk, according to alumnus Alex Obenauer, who helped work the event. “We were interested just from having a big passion for TED in general,” Obenauer said. “The ‘ideas

worth spreading’ motto falls so in line with ‘invent the future’ in such a great way that we wanted to see that collaboration happen.” The staff ’s enthusiasm transferred over to the speakers as well, such as Fish and Wildlife faculty member Kathleen Alexander. “They went through a lot of work to make us all feel confident and secure

that what we had to say was important,” Alexander said. “It really made all the difference. That’s why you change and share ideas, when people enable you.” Follow this writer on Twitter @alexgomes_CT

“For any franchise that we do, contracts can always be a dicey issue,” Grove said. “It came down to one or two points in the contract, and when you get lawyers around, you have to get through the language, and it get it worked out so (that) it works for their side and our side as well.” Grove said the contract wasn’t “signed on the bottom line”

until last Friday, which was their final signal to move forward with the opening. Despite the delays, Grove said the opening went much more smoothly than franchise openings in the past have. “This one was actually a pretty speedy process compared to normal,” Grove said. “We did this one in about six months, and it will usually be a year to two-year process, so it was pretty streamlined.”

Regardless of how speedy the process was compared to others, Dining Services has observed the dismay in student responses. “It blew up on Election night that we weren’t opening yet,” Grove said. “Everybody’s patience was greatly needed, and we’re thankful for that.” Follow this writer on Twitter @jdeanseal

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Cell phones distract students, inhibit social skills W

hen I walk around Virginia Tech’s campus, the three most abundant things I see are vehicles, students and cell phones. Mobile devices, such as cell phones and MP3 players, have made it even simpler to communicate with friends and family. On a college campus, most people own a cell phone, an MP3 player or both because it is a “necessity.” However, we have to wonder: are we using these mobile devices as a crutch? The answer is yes. Although college students do not intentionally use their mobile devices as a practical limb, it has become more noticeable as smart phones have evolved over the years. The smart phone has morphed from a practical communication tool into one’s organizer, phonebook, video game console, personal computer, MP3 player,

digital camera, video camera, sound recorder and news outlet. To smash all of these functions into one piece of technology is revolutionary to say the least. And this is the reason why college students

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We cannot really call it a cell phone anymore. Nowadays, it is a remote for your life.”

utilize this tool endlessly throughout the day. When the cell phone was first invented in the 1980s, nobody could have imagined how lucky we would be today. The DynaTAc mobile phone, available to consumers in 1983, was the first to

operate on the United States’ 1G network. It took 10 hours to charge and yielded 30 minutes of talk time. In comparison, the new iPhone 5 takes about one hour to charge and allots its users approximately eight hours of “talk time,” up to eight hours of Internet use, up to 10 hours of video playback and up to 40 hours of audio playback. However, we must ask ourselves if these revolutionary, multi-purpose devices lower the quality of our college social lives. Many have argued texting and instant messaging has made communication much more impersonal between friends. It is as impersonal as it is lazy. Instead of telling someone you are happy, you can send somebody a smiley face emoticon. One can make adjustments to their bank account and pay

bills using a simple application on their phone. One can buy and trade stocks using another simple application. We cannot really call it a cell phone anymore. Nowadays, it is a remote for your life. A majority of college students have a mountainous load on their plate. Therefore, I can understand the need for a device, such as a modern smart phone, to alleviate some of the many stresses that college brings. There is no one to blame in this situation. You cannot blame college students for wanting to make their lives just a bit easier to manage, nor can one rebuke the smart phone industries for creating such great innovations that, in general, make the public’s life simpler. Though life as a college student might get rough sometimes, it would not hurt to use the cell phone a bit less. Our lives cannot and

should not be controlled by a portable device, no matter how easy it makes things. College students use modern mobile devices too much; I know based on the habits I have observed in my fellow scholars and myself. Readers may become skeptical, asking me, “How do you know we use our mobile devices too much?” My answer is, “I own an iPhone 4S, and I know all the functions it is capable of.” When you spot me around campus, I will have my headphones in my ears, blasting music you can probably hear. Rapid technology innovation is a double-edged sword. It is both wonderful and terrible at the same time. RYAN TURK -regular columnist -business information technology -freshman

Affirmative action prevents discrimination A

ffirmative action programs are a thorny issue, but ultimately it helps both individuals and the university as a whole. While moderate uses of affirmative action in public universities that do not involve concrete quotas or points for admission were upheld in 2003 in Grutter v. Bollinger, the topic remains ever controversial. But, no court decision will ever determine whether affirmative action is actually good policy. That question must be settled through enlightened discussion and empathy for the plight of others. At the heart of affirmative action are two distinct but related goals: to increase diversity at universities and give the historically underprivileged a chance at future success. While the goal of increasing diversity among the student population is rarely a bone of contention, the goal

of countering the effects of past discrimination is more controversial. Some liken affirmative action to reverse discrimination, others, to preferential treatment. However, people always misrepresent the practice. Under the rules set by Grutter, one’s race or nationality — among other things — can only be a partial factor in the public university admissions process. Yet critics often make it appear as if colleges look at one’s race and immediately decide whether or not to admit a student — that is unconstitutional. Regardless, affirmative action is an appropriate way of combating centuries of discrimination against minorities. Often, these groups face socioeconomic challenges simply not experienced by most whites. I would be more impressed with a minority high school graduate receiving a 3.5 GPA

than a white student with a 3.7 GPA, not because minorities are in any way less capable than whites, but because that minority student indubitably went through more challenges to receive that 3.5. As any student of statistics can tell you, there is a chance for anything to happen, such as the possibility for anyone to succeed. But it is not about possibility; it is about reality. Underrepresented minorities are termed that because people have realized the makeup of the total university population does not reflect the ratio of minorities in the overall population. No matter that blacks were held as slaves for centuries, no matter that the University of Texas, which is involved in an affirmative action case in the Supreme Court, was segregated for the first 70 years of its existence. What matters is a problem still exists of underrepresentation of minorities in colleges. And

that problem is best solved through affirmative action. We as a society must face the fact that discrimination still exists, from the woman whose guidance counselor tells her to study biology rather than engineering to

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Afﬁrmative action is an appropriate way of combating centuries of discrimination against minorities.”

the black student who is told to attend a two-year community college rather than the prestigious state university. Minorities are as talented as anyone else, but their talent must be nurtured and cultivated. Affirmative action in universities assures these underrepresented groups have that chance to realize their potential.

On a different note, one thing I have never seen talked about in the affirmative action discussion is the effect of the personal essay on college admissions. Sure, it may not be as important as the GPA credentials of certain applicants, but we are often told by admissions counselors that the personal essay can separate “great” candidates from “good” candidates. So, before you complain — as Abigail Fisher did in the UT Supreme Court case — that someone with grades lower than yours was admitted instead of you, acknowledge the very real possibility that that person might have written a better personal essay than yours. HECTOR QUESADA -regular columnist -political science -junior

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Tech wins second straight to start season MATT JONES sports editor

Virginia Tech’s second game of the season had less fanfare, but the result was the same, as it defeated Rhode Island 69-50. In James Johnson’s second game as head coach, the Hokies did all they needed to improve their record to 2-0. “These are two pretty good teams that are going to be really good,” Johnson said. “I’ve seen a lot in this team. We’ve got a lot to work on, but the goal has been, from day one, to get better every day. I think we took a step forward from Saturday night.” The Hokies were led in the scoring department by senior guard Erick Green, who poured in 25 points in 34 minutes. On Saturday, Green had 21 points against East Tennessee State in the Hokies 80-62 win. As a junior last season, Green averaged 15.6 points per game in more than 35 minutes per game. Green already has backto-back 20-point games this season, a feat he didn’t achieve all of last season. His 25 points also tied career-high. “I honestly had no idea I had 25 until I was at the foul line and Jarell (Eddie) said, ‘You’re going for 30,’ and I looked up and just lost my focus," Green said. "Other than that I didn’t really care." The Hokies, who are transitioning to Johnson’s uptempo style of play, are still a work in progress offensively. Tech shot 45.6 percent from the field, about the same as they shot Saturday against ETSU (46.8 percent). In the first half, the Hokies

saw their lead grow to as large as 14 before the Rams cut it to four with two minutes left. Out of a timeout, Green sank b a c k-t o - b a n k 3-pointers and Eddie added a basket to go on an 8-0 run to finish the half. “We played rea lly fast in the first half; we came out strong,” Green said. “But then we always have this problem where we let them come back in the game. We’ve got to stop that.” Cadarian Raines said the Hokies turn to Green when they need a crucial bucket. “(Green’s) our senior leader and everybody knows he can score the ball,” Raines said. “Every team needs a guy like Erick Green, somebody to go to when we need a bucket, and we need him to score points.” Although he’s not necessarily always the No. 1 option in those situations, Johnson said Green is a veteran that can get it done. “Well, I don’t know if we’ll look for him for big baskets at certain times,” Johnson said. “Erick Green is a senior, he’s played a lot of basketball around here. I mean, he’s somebody that I feel comfortable with going to in that situation.” After halftime, the Hokies maintained a solid doubledigit lead, largely thanks to the inside presence of Cadarian Raines. Finishing with 10 points and 12 rebounds, the redsh i r t-ju n ior f rom Petersburg, Va. recorded his first career double-double in the win. “I just wanted to make sure of all the rebounding;

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Erick Green passes the ball around Mike Aaman (34). Green had four assists to go along with his career-tying 25 points in the 69-50 win. I didn’t care about scoring,” Raines said. “I only got four rebounds the last game and I wasn’t satisfied with that. I had in my head that I wanted every board that I can.” In the first game against ETSU, the Hokies were out- rebounded 39-37. Between games, there was

an emphasis from Johnson to rebound the ball more aggressively. “Coach (Johnson) was mad at us, and we just want to make sure he’s happy,” Raines said. “All day yesterday I dreamed about getting rebounds. (As a team) we

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were more aggressive on the glass.” Through two games, the Hokies are meshing into a cohesive squad. Unlike the high-pressure nature of former head coach Seth Greenberg, Johnson has the Hokies in a good place.

“Coach Johnson just tells us to play ball,” Raines said. “He doesn’t want us to be robotic; he just wants us to play.” The Hokies continue their home stand Thursday night at 7 p.m. against the VMI Keydets. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3.

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It almost seems like a moot point to review the latest James Bond movie, “Skyfall.” Unless you have been living under a particularly dense rock, there is no way to have avoided hearing the copious praise being sung on behalf of the film. And this is not going to be one of those reviews that bashes a high profile and critically-acclaimed film just to get attention. For once, the critics have actually gotten it right — “Skyfall” is probably the best Bond movie yet. The film is a sequel to “Quantum of Solace,” which came out in 2008 and saw mixed reviews. That year was also one that hit MGM Studios hard financially, putting this sequal in jeopardy. Development of the 23rd James Bond movie had to be suspended and it was not until 2010 that pre-production resumed. Around this time, Sam Mendes — who had been attached as a “consultant” for the film — picked up the directing job. This was a bit of a risky move. Mendes is a renowned director, but after his debut success “American Beauty,” all of his following movies have been letdowns — think “Revolutionary Road” or “Jarhead.” Luckily, Mendes is aided by a fantastic script, exquisite cinematography and masterful acting. Bond-screenwriting veter-

ans Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, with John Logan, crafted an intricate story, which weaves together many plotlines, characters and points of view in a way that appears effortless. There are plenty of quotable one-liners, but “Skyfall” avoids having too many throwaway quotes at the expense of a solid overall script. Cinematography is one of those things audiences generally do not notice, unless it is done awfully. But even the most resolutely oblivious cannot ignore the sheer beauty of “Skyfall.” Roger Deakins is a legend in Hollywood, thanks to fabulous cinematography work on movies such as “Fargo” and “No Country for Old Men.” Here, Deakins takes the already lush visuals of a shadowy casino on Macau — the eerily abandoned Hashima Island — and the gloomy moors of Scotland, and makes the landscapes absolutely entrancing. Perhaps the only things better than Deakin’s cinematography are the casting and acting. In a complete shock to absolutely no one, Judi Dench and Daniel Craig continue to provide excellent performances in their roles. Ralph Fiennes is an intriguing pick as the next “M.” His acting is such that he is a worthy successor to Dench, so all that remains to be seen is how his character progresses. In a nod to the film franchise’s 50th anniversary, two classic Bond characters re-appear after their absence

from the previous two movies. The incredibly younglooking Ben Wishaw plays “Q,” which is an excellent pick for an age where technological geniuses seem to be cropping up younger and younger. Naomi Harris plays “Miss Moneypenny,” and the film sees her develop into the character Bond fans know and love. But the true star of the show is Javier Bardem. As “Raoul Silva,” an ex-MI6 agent out to seek revenge, Bardem plays his role with a manic, desperate insanity. Indeed, one cannot help but be reminded of a similarly instant-classic movie villain performance: Heath Ledger’s “Joker.” Bardem is in turns terrifying, unnerving, revolting and pitiful. This is a true master class in acting, as everything from the cadence of his speech, to the way he holds his body, is carefully formulated to create a rounded, believable character. If somehow the promise of beauty from both script and screen is not enough to tempt you, there is at least this: “Skyfall” is still an awesomely exciting action movie. With guns and explosions galore, “Skyfall” has more than enough firepower to keep the audience at the edge of its seats. KATIE WHITE - featured columnist - junior - history major

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The electronic duo Crystal Castles, made up of singer Alice Glass and producer Ethan Kath, is releasing its aptly titled third album “(III).” This release finds them traversing the same musical territory of brash vocals distorted and undecipherable under Kath’s choppy and distant production. “(III)” is their most approachable record yet, as Glass mostly sings instead of screams, and the electronics are less in-yourface than previous albums. That being said, “(III)” is still a hauntingly dystopian and aggressive record, just in a slightly different way. “(III)” finds Kath producing the entirety of the album, which is a first for Crystal Castles. The album also lacks any samples or covers; all the music was done in house by the band. The release showcases the band moving further toward the glimmering goth-pop of their last release and away from the chaotic jumbled electro on their debut. “Plague” opens the album with an eerily similar sound to the “Prometheus” trailer, before Glass’s voice comes in over a thumping bass drum. Kath produces a repetitive synth beat that would be sort of danceable if the subject matter were not so dark.

The first single from “(III)” is titled “Wrath of God.” The track opens with a pretty, sauntering sound before the song builds pace and Glass sings, “migrate them / through the pesticide / they’ll strip you of your heritage.” “Pale Flesh” opens with highpitched synth noises, which are followed by an electronic drumbeat and a distorted bass noise. “Place the ash on their foreheads / an impression to embed / bornagain before teething / collect tears from their weeping” shouts Glass in a barely decipherable voice, as she condemns baptizing infants since they cannot assent. “(III)” often centers around the topic of oppression, and the cover image features Yemeni woman Fatima Al-Qaws cradling her son after he was teargased. Glass told British music publication “New Musicial Express” in July, “The world is a dystopia. I’m one step away from being a vigilante.” This album is certainly a reflection of that view, though luckily she graced us with another album instead of donning a cape and mask. “Telepath” has a hypnotic trance beat, giving the track a rave for the end of the world feel. It is easy to drift away into the track as it lacks any vocals, giving the listener a break from Glass’ abrasive voice.

The album closer, “Child I Will Hurt You,” is an unapologetically honest song about raising kids. The song touches on how we insulate children from the real world, setting them up for a rude awakening later. It is one of the softest and most beautiful tracks Crystal Castles has ever made, and Glass’ voice is breathtakingly lovely as she sings, “they know a soft caress / to lower your defense / hide all that you could / done for the greater good / it’s later understood.” Crystal Castles has crafted another good record with “(III),” which is strangely more accessible than previous efforts — though the average listener will still find it very challenging. It is a rewarding listen that sticks with audiophiles and will leave fans pleased. JACOB WILBANKS - featured columnist - junior - communication major

There are an endless number of asymmetrical shooters that pit humans against aliens, and “Natural Selection 2” makes no attempt to break that mold. What Unknown Worlds Entertainment has done is to create a fi rst-person shooter that successfully integrates actual RTS mechanics. The fi rst player to enter an unoccupied hive or command station becomes the commander and has strategic control over the game. Being commander is an incredibly daunting task for which you cannot really prepare yourself. It is an experience that melds the RTS mechanics of a game like “StarCraft” with a team full of real people. Imagine if every marine or zergling had demands and provided their input on every decision that you made. Human commanders place buildings such as armories and phase gates — which are powered by nodes — in fi xed positions along the map. Similarly, alien commanders place cysts to spread

infestation. Commanders can only place structures on powered areas or infested areas and properly managing resources gathered by harvesters and resource nodes is essential. The relationship between commanders and their soldiers is completely unique to “Natural Selection 2.” Not only do commanders provide the infrastructure players use to purchase weapons and upgrades, but they can also take the time to micromanage their soldiers. Commanders can assign waypoints and communicate plans through the VOIP system built into the game. They can also drop health packs, ammo and weapons for individual marines. Human marines spawn with assault rifles and can purchase shotguns, flamethrowers and welding tools among other items, as the commander researches them. Marines also have access to a tool which allows them to build structures as the commander places them. Combat is exactly like any other FPS, although the enemies you face as a human are quite a bit different. Aliens exist in five dif-

ferent forms, with players initially spawning as skulks. Players can choose when they want to spend their collected resources to morph into one of the different types of aliens. Skulks are dog-like and can run on any wall or floor while leaping to attack enemies. Other aliens encompass different roles, such as utility and tanking, but what all of the aliens have in common is an utter diversity in play style. After playing as a human, being any of the alien types will be disorienting and utterly confusing in a good way. “Natural Selection 2” is a sequel to a mod that has managed to polish up an idea that is both unique and fun. Asymmetrical shooters do not always work, but this one does. Playing on either side is enjoyable although the depth of the interactions between the commander and his or her teammates is what really makes this game a success. BEN KIM - featured columnist - sophomore - communication major