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CODY OWENS news staff writer

University bids farewell to “Fighting Gobbler” and “TV” logos as of Dec. 31 to streamline Tech brand Fans of the vintage Virginia Tech logos should go ahead and purchase any merchandise they have been wanting, because the university will be discontinuing the line at the end of 2012. The vintage logos being discontinued include the "TV” logo – the logo with the T that sits inside the V – and the Fighting Gobbler logo. After Dec. 31, merchandise with these logos will no longer be available. “Virginia Tech has a long, long history of name confusion,” said Larry Hincker, the associate vice president of University Relations. “To us, this is just a prudent measure of brand protection and brand enforcement so that we don’t cause continuing confusion in the market place.” Over the years, the names of both the university and its mascot have gone through various changes. Although the school’s official name is currently Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and is referred to as Virginia Tech, it was once referred to simply as VPI. The HokieBird was once known as the Gobbler, then the Fighting Gobbler. As the university and its mascot changed names, the logos changed as well. Now, according to Hincker, University Relations feels that it is not a good idea to have too many logos being merchandised in reference to Tech. Many current and former Tech students have responded negatively to this announcement. Kelley English, a senior marketing management major, created a petition in an

Rice falls, kernel by kernel, onto a Guatemalan doll until the grain buries the small figure. So begins, “What Will You Do?,” the short film that Oxfam at Virginia Tech produced for Campus MovieFest. The film placed within the top 16 in the world’s largest student film festival and is a contender for the Elfenworks Social Justice category and it’s $10,000 prize. When Oxfam at VT’s president, Glen van der Molen, found out about Campus MovieFest, the senior economics major realized the festival’s potential to educate others about Oxfam’s mission of providing lasting solutions to hunger, poverty and social injustice. The rice at the beginning of the film falls onto a doll, which van der Molen said symbolizes the nearly 1 billion people going to sleep hungry every night. The doll used originates from Guatemala and was given to Oxfam for the work they are doing there. “The rice is falling slowly at first symbolizing the stereotype that poverty and hunger is about too little food and that we need to ramp up food production to feed people,” van der Molen said. “But at the end, when all the rice falls, it says that it’s about power, which is the true dynamic for why people

attempt to save the vintage logos, as well as a Facebook event page to get the word out about the petition. At press time, the petition had 1,260 signatures. “I get where they’re coming from on why they’re discontinuing them, but I definitely like the T in the V logo,” said Russell Dowell, a senior human nutrition food and exercise major. “It was clean, and I thought it looked good on merchandise.” Vintage logo merchandise is currently on a sale shelf at the University Bookstore and the supply is sparse. The demand, however, is not. “There have been people who have come into the store and asked why we didn’t have more items with the old logos,” said Gina Zanarini, an employee in the clothing and gift department of the University Bookstore and wildlife science major. Dave Wilson, the associate director of the University Bookstore said that the vintage logo merchandise still continues to sell despite its age. “(The vintage logos) are popular, especially with some of the older alumni who are familiar with those logos from when they were in school,” Wilson said. “It’s good to have lots of vintage logos, because it represents our history at Virginia Tech,” said Sarah Nguyen, a sophomore human nutrition food and exercise major. University Relations gave the vendors carrying the vintage logo products one year to discontinue sales of the merchandise, and the clock runs out on the last day of this year.

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Danny Metcalf vice president of Oxfam at VT

A capella group sees spike in concert attendance PRISCILLA ALVAREZ news reporter

Zander Merle-Smith held the microphone, thanking everyone for coming out to Naturally Sharp’s concert last Friday night, and when the lights turned on, he stood in awe with the large size of the audience. On Nov. 9, Naturally Sharp, an all male a capella concert, celebrated its 10-year anniversary in the Graduate Life Center auditorium. For the first time in a long time, it filled out almost every seat, nearly selling out the show. Merle-Smith, a senior English major, has been in Naturally Sharp for five years, and during that time, he has experienced the struggle of the group as it has tried to improve. “We knew what we wanted to do as a group and that was instead of just singing, putting on the best show that we can hence all the comedy that we have in our show as well,” MerleSmith said. As the group attempted to improve their performance, it passed through pitfalls and obstacles. There was a lack of morale among members and a small audi-

ence at shows. “There weren’t many people and the crowd reaction and level of energy in the entire auditorium wasn’t that high,” Merle-Smith said. “With some songs we’d be lucky if we even got applause.” It didn’t take long for the group to initiate efforts to refine their identity. It started by having a uniform of bow ties and sweaters to create a brand for themselves. They now have maroon blazers and orange ties. “We’re not just Naturally Sharp anymore,” MerleSmith said. “People recognize the maroon blazer and orange tie as ‘oh, that’s Naturally Sharp.’ It’s a lot easier to recognize us around campus.” They didn’t end there. Naturally Sharp also recorded its first CD over the summer in North Carolina. Since then, its morale has gone up and they have a clear direction to go towards, said MerleSmith. And today, it will go to the Chi Delta Alpha acapella concert to join with the other five a capella FILE 2011 / SPPS see SHARP / page two

Naturally Sharp performs at a campus-wide acapella show last year, to must smaller audiences.

are hungry in the world.” Danny Metcalf, vice president of Oxfam at Tech, said this aligns with Oxfam’s belief that available resources are not being used properly, resulting in inequalities. “Poverty and hunger are not issues of a lack of resources in the world; there’s enough to go around,” the senior political science major said. “Rice is a food source for much of the world. It was burying this essentially-helpless figure. The inequality is the cause of a lot of the social ills that we see.” Van der Molen explained that industrial agriculture practices started as a way to feed more people around the world, but has created a lot of inefficiencies, resulting in inequalities and volatile markets. Oxfam America and Oxfam branches in other countries try to remedy this through programs like “cash-for-work,” where, for example, engineers build wells with paid local workers. Another example gives communities money to buy from local farmers, which funnels resources into local economies. see HUNGRY / page two

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Auction: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the First Floor, University Gateway Center, 902 Prices Fork Rd. The Virginia Tech Foundation will be holding it’s annual silent auction to benefit the United Way NRV. Come bid on items such as hotel stays, golf packages, restaurants and more!

Thanksgiving Feast: 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at D2 at Dietrick Hall and Owens Food Court at Owens Hall. Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat Thanksgiving favorites 4:30-7 p.m. in D2 at Dietrick Hall and from 4:30-8 p.m. in Owens Food Court at Owens Hall. Dinner goes beyond the traditional to include vegan dishes at D2. Owens will close its regular operations at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Feast, and will only be serving the Thanksgiving menu during this time. Thanksgiving lunch and dinner specials will also be offered in West End Market at Cochrane Hall and Turner Place at Lavery Hall. Oxfam America at Virginia Tech weekly COURTESY OF OXFAM AT VIRGINIA TECH

The opening scene from the Oxfam at Virginia Tech “What Would You Do?” video is meant to symbolizes the world’s 1 billion hungry people.

Hungry: Tech group combats world hunger from page one

The second half of the video shows hooded club members performing parkour-like moves while running through campus. Aishwarya Venkat, a biological systems engineer, said this is not what the club usually does. “You know, all those groups that are kind of radical, all up in your face, the stereotypical social justice groups,” Venkat said. “We take a much more moderate approach.” The club thought of a mockumentary parodying guerilla activists, but with Oxfam’s own

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Poverty and hunger are not issues of a lack of resources in the world; there’s enough to go around. Rice is a food source for much of the world. It was burying this essentially-helpless ﬁgure.” Danny Metcalf, vice president of Oxfam at VT

spin on it. After sliding down stair rails, the club goes into empty class-

rooms and writes Oxfam’s symbol or “Be Humankind,” along with contact information for the organization. “We go within the laws,” Van der Molen said. “It was us poking a jab at the stereotypes of activists being these guerilla, law-breaking citizens.” While the club was optimistic, the success was a surprise. If their film w ins t he $10,0 0 0 prize, they plan on giving it all to Oxfam America’s philanthropic projects. “We would donate that money to Oxfam America,” Metcalf said. “They would use it directly for relief and

aid that are shocked by natural disasters or serious poverty.” The Elfenworks Social Justice category will be announced in May 2013. Van der Molen said having Tech watch the film on YouTube would be a big support.

Stephanie Myrick, fundraising chair of Chi Delta Alpha. “They’re not really accept ing new Bigs and Littles because it’s hard for them to fund it.” Several of these students are in unfortunate situations and without funding they lack a mentor, according to Myrick.

To help the initiative and assist these students, the sorority has hosted an a capella concert as a fundraiser event since 2004. All six a capella groups, Ju x taposition, Mi xed Emotions, Sensations, Solstice, Tech Notes, and Naturally Sharp will be in attendance. “I love going to it because it’s all the groups for one

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of the cult of Boyer? World Regions yeah it’s a fun class and informative but it can be a pain. The events the quizzes etc. have to do to have a certain number of points is annoying. Also, purchasing the textbook and other class materials is annoying too. His class isn’t worth anyone way tie. this is just an excuse to entertain his ego.

3rd Year Student: I completely agree with anonymous. I am so sick of hearing about Boyer. He really is not that cool...

Sharp: Group encouraged by higher show turnout groups on campus to raise money for the Big Brothers Big Sisters foundation. Chi Delta Alpha is a community service sorority that works with children in local elementar y schools as part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters foundation. “They’ve been losing a lot of donation money because of the economy and hardships right now,” said

meeting: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 1860 Litton Reaves. We meet on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm in 1860 Litton Reaves. If you cannot make this meeting, you’re welcome to join us for our planning meetings, Mondays at 9 pm in Squires.

really inexpensive price, and who on campus doesn’t love a capella?” Myrick said. Merle-Smith is also looking forward to the concert and seeing the other a capella groups. The concert will take place at Haymarket Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and tickets will be $5.

Anonymous: Ummm.. For what class are you not required to earn a certain amount of points or percentages? Just because you are lazy, doesn’t discount Boyer as a professor. He does what many other professors do - has quizzes, exams, papers, and adds in other out of class activities. The beauty of this class is that you choose to do what you want instead of being required to do everything. Anonymous: >implying Boyer isn’t the greatest teacher of all time 4th Year Student: You were probably one of

the idiots that managed to pull a “C” in his class by being lazy.

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november 14, 2012 COLLEGIATETIMES

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Enhancers hinder students T

he easy way out is what we all look for nowadays, whether it is in regards to school, work, relationships or sports. However, while we are looking for shortcuts, we don’t realize there are always consequences for cutting corners. An interesting question came up while I was at my Alpha Epsilon Delta meeting last Sunday when a student asked: “Should the use of Adderall without a prescription be considered cheating?” These days, it seems more and more common to see students abuse this medication for better grades, but people don’t really understand how much of a performance enhancer Adderall is for people with normal brain function. There is a reason that amphetamine substances are prescription drugs. This medication is prescribed by doctors for patients who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — or ADHD — which hinders one’s ability to focus and control their actions in social settings, among other things. The way this medication works in the brain of someone with ADHD is by blocking the reuptake of dopamine, which in plain English means providing

them with the ability to concentrate. However, when someone who takes this medication without a medical diagnosis, this leads to overstimulation of their neurons, resulting in a longer lasting amount of “pleasure” or focus. The use of Google, your smartphone, or a friend on an exam are all violations of the Virginia Tech Honor Code. This is written in every classroom and on top of every syllabus. However, somehow the use of prescriptions illegally is not reinforced in the same way. There are number of athletes in the MLB and the NFL who have been fined and suspended for using anabolic steroids because these athletes were accused of using illegal substances to enhance their performance. If these professionals are reprimanded for their use of performance enhancing drugs, why aren’t students who use a drug to obtain a higher grade on an exam? While it is very difficult to prove whether a student is using this medication, adding the abuse of Adderall to the honor code would hold more worth. One should know that using Adderall to get ahead would put them behind academically if

they get caught. These students will not only be risking their future but also their dreams of going to any kind of professional school because no reputable school wants a cheater. Also, doctors should take more extreme measures when they prescribe this medication. It is quite unfortunate that these pills have such a high street value, making the temptation to sell even higher. What students may not know is that Adderall, Ritalin and other amphetamines are considered schedule II drugs, which means if they’re found in your possession, you may face a $2,500 fine and/or up to 10 years in prison. Is a criminal record and a stain on your academic record worth that A in a three-credit course? We take shortcuts to get ahead, but what we don’t realize is these shortcuts may lead us in the opposite direction of where we want to go. So think about it: is the easy the way out really worth it? JATINDER SINGH -regular columnist -biological sciences -junior

GOP needs to accept facts T

he two-party system has created presidential elections so shallow they more closely resemble children arguing over who has cooties than adults debating governance: "You provided affordable health care for all your constituents and stuck taxpayers with much of the bill!" "Hunh uh. YOU did!" But if you think the two-party presidential polka is pathetic, you're really going to hate oneparty presidential elections. And that's what we're headed for if the Republicans don't get their heads out of their ... echochamber news channels and websites. The Republican backlash against statistician Nate Silver, who runs the popular FiveThirtyEight blog for The New York Times, is instructive, but not surprising. Silver, using a collection of what are known as facts, predicted that President Barack Obama had, by Election Eve, a 91 percent chance of winning. Republican pundits railed against Silver's analysis that Obama had the edge over Romney. They claimed the polls in his model oversampled

Democrats (they didn't) and were politically biased (they weren't). Silver called all 50 states correctly, as well as the national popular vote tally. Is it surprising that so many Republicans dismissed Silver's data-based projections? No. Many Republicans no longer believe in data-based reality. Ice caps measurably shrinking every year? That doesn't mean the planet is warming. Fossils and carbon-dating methods prove the world is billions of years old? The Bible says it isn't, and after all, the Bible is basically an encyclopedia. Evolution? God created false evidence of evolution to test our faith in the Bible. Such a prankster, that God of ours! Ignoring data has become a consistent facet of the Republican Party, and a lot of Republican incumbents who can't bring themselves to do it now get gobsmacked in primaries. Being anti-fact cannot, in the long run, be a winning strategy. But an even bigger obstacle for Republican presidential nominees is the party's litmus tests, which are so bad they'd be better off using actual litmus tests.

Seriously, choosing candidates by dunking them in milk and orange juice would work better. A Republican presidential nominee has to be staunchly anti-gay, anti-immigrant, antiabortion, anti-marijuana and pro-starting foreign wars at the drop of a hat. As long as those litmus tests remain in place, no Republican nominee will win the White House. That's a problem, because we need a strong Republican Party, one that has rediscovered classical conservatism. It needs to promise a government that's frugal with money, apathetic about people's personal lives, and reasonable about immigration. Such a party would work to keep the worst of classical liberalism (the nanny state, the fiscally unbalanced social programs) in check. It would also be able to field candidates who could win the presidency some of the time, and deserve to. These, to me, are the facts the Republican Party must face. But lately, facts haven't held much LANE FILLER NEWSDAY -McClatchy Newspapers

Star Wars VII set for failure with Disney

any Star Wars fanatics were concurrently ecstatic and worried when it was announced that Disney bought out Lucasfilms Ltd. for over $4 billion last week. Quite soon after this transaction was made, the “Mouse House” announced it would release Star Wars: Episode VII by 2015. Although this may sound intriguing, I do not know if I want to trust Disney with one of the most successful film franchises in the history of cinema. My biggest concern is that Disney will decide to turn Star Wars into something more juvenile or kid-friendly. Disney is well-known for its critically acclaimed animated movies and documentary films; however, the last thing Star Wars fans desire to see is Mickey Mouse making a cameo appearance. Disney’s record with PG-13 films is 50/50. They are responsible for the highly successful film, The Avengers, and one of the biggest f lops in film history, John Carter. Disney also produced the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, of which the first two were amazing and the latest two were completely overrated. Disney is willing to drop exorbitant amounts of money on this project, but I feel that money is the only upside they have. Their most expensive product of all time is John Carter, which they spent approximately $300 million to make. It is also the last science fiction film they made. Another interesting point is that Andrew Stanton, who directed the latter, is at the top of the list to head the new Star Wars film. Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill director Quentin Tarantino recently laughed at the idea of a Disney-made Star Wars film. However, Star Wars fans will not be laughing the least bit if Disney runs the franchise into the ground. Should we even give Disney a chance to ruin one of the most fantastic movies to ever show in theatres?

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Disney is not known for taking a backseat on projects, and something tells me they will take the new Star Wars ﬁlms very seriously, which is not a good thing.”

What worries me most is Disney tries to take creative control away from Lucasf ilms’ president Kathleen Kennedy. If it tries to “Disney-fy” the story of the new Star Wars: Episode VII, it will not be around for an episode eight or nine. For example, there are some sources predicting actor Zac Efron could star as Luke Skywalker in the upcoming f ilm. That action would make true Star Wars fanatics cringe, but they may win over the High School Musical crowd. However, leadership may not be the only reason this film could fail. Many Star Wars fans are worried about how the story will f low from episode six, released in 1983. Lucas stated he “wanted Star Wars to be around for another 100 years,” it would be a tragedy for Lucas to watch his whole operation explode into thin air like the original Death Star. The ball is in Disney’s court. The film has promise if Disney can hang back, take care of costs and let the direction control the project. If it doesn’, fans should be prepared for a complete bust. Disney is not known for taking a backseat on projects, and something tells me it will take the new Star Wars films very seriously, which is not a good thing. After Lucas sold his company to Disney, most Star Wars fanatics probably said the same thing: “It’s a trap.” RYAN TURK -regular columnist -business information technology -freshman

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Dual perspectives: Men’s soccer in 2013 After ﬁnishing 7-10-3 in 2012, the men’s soccer team doubled their win total from 2011. Will 2013 hold even more success for the Hokies?

Hokies are primed for a major turnaround in 2013 After a 2011 campaign that culminated in just four wins, the Virginia Tech men’s soccer team set out to improve in 2012. The 2012 Hokies were able to nearly double their win total from the previous year, finishing at 7-10-3. Their season ended in the ACC tournament where they earned a tough 3-2 win over North Carolina State before falling to the No. 1 team in the nation, Maryland. This year’s men’s soccer team showed signs of brilliance throughout the season despite its youth and having to battle a high amount of injuries. The lone senior graduating this year is midfielder David Fiorello. Fiorello was a three-year captain for the team and provided valuable support on the defensive end. But despite the loss of such an important part of the team, the Hokies have much to look forward to in 2013. First, the Hokies return junior goalie Kyle Renfro. Already a record-holder at Virginia Tech and one of the top goalies in the nation, Renfro will return as a senior with lots of experience and talent to anchor the defense. Also expected to help lead the defense in 2013 will be junior defender Devante Dubose. Dubose started in 16 of the team’s 20 games this year, missing the other four due to injury. He helped the team post five shutouts this season and will

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Sophomore forward Cameron Owens is one of 24 players that will be returning for the Hokies in 2013. be looked to for senior lead- injuries as their 2012 season seas due to a violation of ership in 2013. was. Tech had three starters NCAA rules by former Next, Tech returns its top miss at least two games due head coach Oliver Weiss. goal-scorer in junior forward to injury out of five total The violations resulted in David Clemens. Clemens injuries on the team. Five a self-imposed restriction totaled 10 goals this season, injuries may not seem like on international recruiting, which is eight more than much until you think about which has hindered Tech’s the next closest goal-scorer. how three of them affect success in recent years. His offensive production members of the starting The bottom line is the will be a significant part of lineup. Hokies have nowhere to go the team’s success in 2013. In 2013, the men’s soccer but up next season. Another important part team will return freshmen After losing only one senior of the Hokies offensive midfielder Connor Swartz to graduation and having the production in 2013 will and sophomore forward chance to recruit overseas, have to be sophomore mid- Will Witherspoon, who the men’s soccer team will fielder Ben Strong. Strong, were both starters and both hope to compete for an ACC who tied Clemens for the missed significant time with championship — something team-lead in shots with 24 injuries. they haven’t been able to do on the season, will provide Another important aspect in a long time. the team with another shoot- the men’s soccer team has ing threat to go alongside to look forward to in 2013 is DANNY NOKES the team’s top goal-scorer. the renewed ability to recruit - sports staff writer The Hokies can only hope overseas. Since the 2008 that their 2013 season is season, the Hokies have - sophomore not hampered by as many been unable to recruit over- - English

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Youth and strength of ACC will hold Hokies back The Virginia Tech men’s soccer team is a few years from being competitive in the Atlantic Coast Conference again. Th is year’s team fi nished the season with a 7-10-3 overall record and a dismal 0-7-1 record in conference, marking the fi ft h straight season the Hokies have fi nished with a losing record. Although the team increased its win total from the previous year, the Hokies still have just three conference wins in the past three seasons. A major reason for the Hokies poor record against conference opponents is their inability to score goals. The team was held scoreless in eight games this season, with six of them being conference games. Even with the ban on international recruiting coming to an end this spring, I have trouble seeing the Hokie’s scoring struggles disappearing overnight. Tech’s head coach Mike Brizendine is confident that with the international recruiting class the Hokies are bringing in for next season, the team’s scoring woes will be history, but it really depends on how well these players adapt to playing in the United States. Brizendine said himself that some players have a difficult time adjusting to life on a large university campus. It would be wrong if I ignored the reasons for the Hokies to be optimistic about next season. For one, the team will return all but one player from this year’s team, including an astounding 13

freshmen. Although having a young team is considered a good thing, there are also times when it can be a real problem. An example from this season would be the Hokies poor record on the road. The Hokies were winless in their seven true road games this season, which is no doubt a result of the team’s inexperience in road games. The Hokies are expected to bring in international players, who will receive immediate playing time next season. I believe that with the addition of more new faces to an already young Hokie team will result in more road struggles for the Hokies. But my biggest reason for why the Hokies will not make an immediate turnaround next season is because of the conference they play in. The ACC is arguably the best conference in college soccer. Teams like Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and Wake Forest are consistently ranked in the top 25, and next year will be no different. Th is current Hokie team needs a lot of improvement if it is going to be able to matchup against the sport’s top teams. As evidenced in the Boston College comeback this season and the ACC tournament, this team has thrived playing the underdog role. Despite this, I believe this team is still a few seasons away from competing in the conference. DAVID COOPER - sports staff writer - sophomore - aerospace engineering

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Artist makes transitions song he wrote at 16, appears on Earle’s 2009 album, features staff writer “Midnight at the Movies.” In 2011, Earle took the next At 13 years big step in his career. He old, Justin played a concert at Carnegie T o w n e s Hall and on the Late Show Earle was with David Letterman. The destined for size and the prestige of g r e a t n e s s , those venues did not affect but it wasn’t his perspective. “I keep everything very EARLE because of anything he simple no matter what stage does on stage today. No, I’m on,” Earle said. “It’s Earle was preparing for a not the size of the venue career in premiere league or how nice the venue soccer. is, it’s the fans that are “I had a very smart coach there. That’s all I need to who told me, even though do my job, that’s what I’m I was good — colleges here for: to help fans were looking at me even in forget about t he middle school — I didn’t daily grind. I’m not have the build to be a going to talk about politics on pro player,” Earle said. stage.” “I was too slender. I was Earle said people seek a already having trouble connection, whether they with my knees. I was going are on stage or not. He to need surgery by the carries that perspective to time I was 18. My life every venue he visits. changed completely.” “I’ve found that peoBut Earle used the set- ple like to draw lines to back as an opportunity to other people, no matopen up to his interest in ter where you go or what music. language they speak or “I was definitely interest- how much money they ed; I joked around the house have,” Earle said. “It with the tennis racket when doesn’t matter. Human I was a little kid, mimick- beings all have the ing AC/DC records,” Earle same needs and experiencsaid. “By the time I hit es as far as emotions are high school, I was 100 per- concerned. It’s about cent sure of what I was approaching each crowd going to do, and school and treating them like I’m didn’t have a whole lot to one of them.” offer me. I only attended At 8 p.m. tonight, fans will two weeks before I left.” get a chance to hear Earle After quitting school, in Blacksburg at the Lyric Theatre. Grammy-nominee Tift Merritt will set the stage for Earle’s debut. “Tift came as a packI joked around the age with Justin and I was house with a tennis happy to accept,” said Mark Arciaga, production manracket when I was a ager of the Lyric Theatre. kid, mimicking AC/DC “She’s a two-time Grammy nominee; I think people records.” Justin Townes Earle would not expect someone Musician of her caliber to be opening.” Those at the show will not be hearing the music Earle played fifteen years ago. He Earle took gigs on Sunday said his current blend of afternoons at the Spring rock ‘n’ roll has roots in Water Supper Club & Memphis, Tenn. Lounge in Nashville, Tenn. “The stuff I learned first, When he was not spending I messed with right there hours performing for bar in Memphis — all kinds of patrons, he was writing new blues and R&B worked its material. way into rock ‘n’ roll there,” “I wrote a new song every Earle said. “I’m looking at two or three days then,” trying to be singer-songEarle said. writer but also be a band. “Halfway to Jackson,” a There’s a lot of space to do

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I keep everything simple no matter what stage I’m on.” Justin Townes Earle Musician

that.” Living in New York City also influenced his music. “New York is a very vital place and I miss the constant interaction,” Earle said. “You have no choice but to get used to the constant roar. You walk down the street and there’s always a crowd of people coming toward you, and you hear people talking and laughing. You hear it all.” He said that the move back to Nashville was a difficult one to consider because of New York’s vitality, but his reasons for coming home were personal. Earle plans on being close with his mother. “She was just always there for me,” he said, “and I know my mom doesn’t want to ask, but she just needs me back in Nashville. I need to be close. She went out of her way when I was a kid to raise me. She was doing something that was not her job: teaching a boy to be a man.” Earle was raised by his mother and paternal grandfather. “There is a large misconception of how I was raised,” Earle said. “I wish people would ask about who raised me instead of telling me how I was raised.” In his career and personal life, Earle has moved forward. He uses his life as a tool to connect with people and to keep his own passion alive. “It’s hard to get up on stage and have people clap for you and keep your feet on the ground and participate in life,” he said. “That’s the kind of thing that normal people do. If you lose inspiration for life, your eyes just aren’t open.” His desire to participate in life has resulted in five studio albums and an Americana Music Award for “Song of the Year.” Arciaga said Earle’s con-

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BY BRIAN CROMER | features staff writer When it comes to food, beef tongue might be a little outside of your comfort zone, but it’s not as exotic as you might think. Poaching the tongue ensures it will be cooked to be moist and tender, not chewy or off-flavored. Tacos de lengua are a classic Hispanic preparation for tongue. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 beef tongue (3-4 pounds) 2 white onions 1 stalk of celery 2 large carrots 2 ancho chile peppers 2 bay leaves 3 cloves of garlic 2 cups of salsa Flour tortillas Directions: 1. Peel the onions, trim the celery and peel the carrots. Chop the vegetables into large pieces. Remove the seeds from the peppers. Peel and mince the garlic. 2. Fill a large four- or five-quart stockpot two-thirds of the way with water. Add the vegetables, peppers, bay leaves, a tablespoon of salt and the tongue. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover and cook for three hours. Make sure it does not heat above a light simmer. 3. Remove the tongue from the liquid. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes so it's easier to handle. Using a sharp knife, peel back the outer layer. Also, remove any lighter colored meat — which could cause it to not cook properly — near the base of the tongue. Dice the tongue into 1/4-inch cubes. 4. Add two tablespoons of oil to a saucepan on medium heat. Add the minced garlic, cook for two minutes and then add the diced tongue. Season with salt and pepper and saute until the pieces are lightly browned, about five minutes. Add the salsa and cook for another five minutes. 5. Serve on flour tortillas, top with jalapenos, lettuce and cilantro. Garnish with radish slices. Note: Strain the cooking liquid and use it as beef broth in another recipe.

cert is drawing more people from Tech’s crowd to the Lyric Theatre than he has ever seen. “This show is one where the most people have come to me and say they are really excited,” Arciaga said.

“The audience is drawing more from the younger, undergraduate crowd than in any other series I’ve done.” Tickets are available online and at the Lyric Theatre box office. Students can pay $15

with a valid ID, but student tickets are limited. “Gold” admission, which will give audience members priority seating on the f loor level and in the balcony, is $27 and “silver” admission is $22.

Drink of the week: Old fashioned cranberry cocktail BY JACOB WILBANKS | features staff writer As a college student, a break is not necessary to necessitate drinking, but it is a good reason to keep drinking. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break with this classic cocktail of the season. The old fashioned cranberry cocktail uses the fruit of the season and goes perfectly with all things Thanksgiving. Th is drink is defi nitely on the strong side so adjust the bourbon and club soda levels to your taste. Sit back and have a food, cocktail and tryptophan induced coma after stuffi ng your face and watching football. Ingredients: 1 orange wedge 1 sugar cube Dash of bitters Crushed ice 1/4 cup bourbon 2 tablespoons whole-berry cranberry sauce Club soda Orange and fresh cranberries (optional) Directions: 1. Mash sugar cube, cranberries and bitters in bottom of glass. 2. Fill glass with ice. 3. Stir in bourbon, cranberry sauce and club soda. 4. Optionally garnish with cranberries and oranges. JACOB WILBANKS/ COLLEGIATE TIMES