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Developer plans to bring IMAX theater to Blacksburg CODY OWENS Moviegoers will soon no longer need to venture to Christiansburg to see a flick. In a press conference Wednesday morning at Bull & Bones, Dave Street of Blacksburg ADF Partners, LLC announced that they entered a deal with Frank Entertainment to develop a 12-screen IMAX theater in First and Main Shopping Center on South Main Street. “I’m pleased to announce that yesterday we concluded our negotiations with the

Frank Entertainment company out of Philadelphia,” Street said. “Later this spring, we will break ground on our new cinema complex, the CineBowl & Grill.” The 60,000 square foot complex will be developed by Frank Theaters, a division of Frank Entertainment, in the grassy field to the left of the current shopping center. The 100-year-old company operates 25 theaters in eight states. “It will have the first IMAX theatre in this neck of the woods,” Street said. “We think it’s going to be some-

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be Virginia’s 13th IMAX theater and the first in the region. The theater will also include

the Red Brick Grille, a restaurant serving Americana cuisine, as well as an arcade and bowling lanes. Blacksburg APF Partners began speaking with Frank Entertainment in the fall of 2012. According to the partner’s attorney Jeff Mitchell, Frank previously planned to build a theater in First and Main, so it was aware of the market and the property. Although the company decided not to develop in 2008, the company is fully committed now. “They seem very confident,” Mitchell said. “Since

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the press conference, we have already been engaged in steps to move the project forward, so it’s moving at a very quick pace.” The First and Main center was built in 2008 near the beginning of the recession and was originally planned to have a theater built by Frank Theater’s. However, like many businesses, the theater failed to materialize. In 2008, Diana Elder of the smoothie and wrap shop Elderberry’s told the Collegiate Times that the see IMAX / page two

Nobel laureate dies at 93 JUSTIN GRAVES news reporter

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(1) Paul Langosch (right) plays the bass alongside music legend Tony Bennett (left). (2) Langosch wears high quality headphones while practicing the bass.

BY RACHEL CLINE | features staff writer

Paul Langosch, Virginia Tech music instructor, left an illustrious bass career alongside Tony Bennett Tech professors typically have prestigious resumes, but one new faculty member in the music department has quite the claim to fame. Paul Langosch, who began teaching jazz improvisation classes and working with many of the small jazz groups at Tech last semester, has been a professional bass player for most of his life. He has played with countless jazz greats throughout his career, but his most notable job was serving as a member of Tony Bennett’s touring band for 20 years. Musical Roots Since his father is a classically trained pianist, it is no wonder Langosch went into the music world professionally. He began playing drums at the age of four and learned guitar the next year, but it was his family’s move from Dayton, Ohio to Bethesda, Md. that brought Langosch to the bass. “When I went into junior high school, we had a full-sized symphony orchestra that met first period,” Langosch said. “I wanted to play an

instrument that could play in the orchestra, so I picked the cello. I wasn’t very good at playing the cello, but I was a lot better at pretending that the cello was a bass, so my band director happened to have (a bass) and loaned it to me. I felt at home right away.” By the time Langosch was 16, he was beginning to play professional shows with much older musicians. As he continued working, he learned what a unique challenge it was to play jazz. “I think (jazz) is the most difficult music to play in that you have to master improvisation as well your instrument,” Langosch said. While working as a freelance musician in the Washington D.C. area, Langosch was able to work with many of the top names in the jazz world, including many artists who inspired him while he was learning to play. “I’m still in awe of the people that I got to work with,” Langosch said. “Unfortunately, a lot of them are gone, and that’s hard because I miss them as friends and I miss them musically very much. And at this point in my life, I feel like I’m playing better than ever before and I wish I could play with them again.” see JAZZ / page eight

Downtown renovation project limits parking LESLIE MCCREA news staff writer

The College Avenue Promenade project, a $4 million undertaking in downtown Blacksburg, will change both the traffic pattern and parking spaces available, as well as rejuvenate the area for pedestrian friendly activities. Th is rejuvenation began in late November and is well on its way to the completion goal of July. “The purpose of (the project) is really downtown enhancement. It will encourage people to spend time downtown, as they will be able to sit outside

BRAD KLODOWSKI / SPPS The street, now one-way, will continue to be under construction this semester.

and enjoy community,” Laureen Blakemore, Downtown Business executive director. “It’s

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bridging the divide between the school and downtown because it begins at Squires, and it really connects the

students with the town and the town with Virginia Tech.” A large portion of the storefronts on College Avenue rely on walkers for business, however there is still some apprehension about the loss of 20 parking spots on the street. “Our biggest concern that we receive from consumers and customers is the places to park downtown, so it’s always a little scary when some more parking spaces are being taken, but it is going to make such a difference in the look and feel of the downtown, so it’s worth it,” Blakemore said. Blakemore added that the town is not worried about

parking issues because a parking lot behind Sharkey’s was recently purchased to offer more metered spots; more meters were added to the Squire’s parking lot as well. “The only dilemma right now that we’re trying to work out is how we’re going to tackle the parking hurdle, but we’ll get it worked out one way or another,” said Travis Bishop, sales manager for High Peak Sportswear. “Downtown is going to be really nice; it’s just the pain of going through it right now.” College Avenue previously provided parking spots on see COLLEGE AVE / page two

Over winter break, nobelprize winning professor James M. Buchanan in the College of Science passed away. He was 93 years old. Buchanan was an emeritus pr ofe s s o r, a member of an elite group. The title is only given to BUCHANAN retired full professors and associate professors, administrative officers, extra-collegiate faculty with continued appointment, and senior extension agents who are specially recommended by the Board of Visitors. The university’s president, Charles W. Steger, makes the nomination. After nomination and confirmation, that individual is then eligible to receive an emeritus certificate from the university. Buchanan was also a university-distinguished professor. Buchanan won a Nobel Prize in conomics in 1986 and was known for work in the field that greatly influenced President Ronald Reagan. He was, perhaps, most widely known for his work in founding the Center for Study of Public Choice at Tech. Created in 1969, the center remained at Tech until the mid-’80s, when the economics department inflated in size as the university focused their energy on growing the program. The center moved to George Mason University in 1983. Buchanan returned to Tech in 1988 and continued to organize lectures and workshops on economics for the student body. Buchanan was most recently recognized, through the university, during a birthday celebration in October 2009, where another Nobel Prize Winner, Eric Maskin, presented a talk at the university. According to collegues, Buchanan’s lasting legacy is his manner of research, which always aimed to look at things from a fresh perspective. He would often ask “What might we do that would as close as possible help to making everyone better off?” Buchanan’s final wishes were that no funeral arrangements were held.

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both sides of the road, but with the construction, the road will be converted so traffic will be one-way from Main Street toward Otey Street. “In the end, I think they’re planning on making this road much more scenic and accessible. It will nice and I definitely support it,” said Ashley Smith, the store manager of Gobbler Cakes. “Right now it’s just really inconvenient so I don’t think making the road one-way was the smartest move for traffic.” Neither Gobbler Cakes nor High Peak Sportswear have seen large effects in business pertaining to the construction over the last few months. However, according to both Smith and Bishop, many customers complain about the lack of storefront parking. “Some feel that whenever you take away a parking space you are creating a problem, but we can all see the bigger picture,” Blakemore said. According to Blacksburg. gov, “sidewalks will be widened to create opportunities for outdoor dining, flexibility for community events, and allow for public formal and informal gatherings.” With the widening of the sidewalks, businesses that serve tables will have the option to purchase space on the sidewalks on an annual basis to provide outdoor seating. “I’m hoping it will be a win-win situation for us when it’s over, because there will be more people walking downtown and we’ll be able to serve people outside,” said Michael Buchanan, owner of Souvlaki restaurant on College Avenue. Buchanan admits that his business has slowed down since construction began, however he supports the construction, hoping the new atmosphere will bring more costumers. “There’s no problem with the construction as long as it gets done,” Buchanan said. Follow the writer on Twitter: @lesliemccrea

BRAD KLODOWSKI/ SPPS Developers attempted to bring a theater to the First and Main location in 2008, but backed out before it was ﬁnalized.

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theater was the original draw for her business and many other businesses to come to the site because of the potential foot traffic. Elderberry’s closed in August 2011. After the project struggled to fi ll store spaces, Wells Fargo, the lender to the project developer, took ownership of the property and failed to fi nd a buyer for a year and a half. That changed in July 2012 when Blacksburg APF Partners, a company managed by Tech alumnus Street, purchased the 24-acre property for $11.8 million. “I recall the day in June when Melissa and I were here and we looked at the large grass field down the street and we asked what would be there,” Street said. “We were told a theater was supposed to go there but it never developed.” Street noted that the center’s original efforts were not well received, but he hopes to build something special which the town, university and county can all enjoy. “Today we officially move to the next phase of First & Main,” Street said. “We are no longer burdened by

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Anonymous: Grenade launchers are regulated under the National Firearms Act meaning not just anyone can buy one. Plus the munitions that one can buy for them are only orange marker rounds that could probably do damage by the sheer of the projectile but no where near the amount of damage caused by an explosive charge. Minute point I know, but it seems like a pointless thing to include in an article unless it’s meant as a scare tactic. In which case the uninformed might just believe that anyone can go around buying grenade launchers and affixing them to their evil black rifle. “Armor-piercing bullets also do nothing but enable gun owners to kill police officers.” I have a little problem with this comment. It makes it sound like people who own guns and who might have this type of munition only want to kill cops. Again seems like a pointless scare tactic to convince people that gun owners are evil and just want to kill the good guys. What most people use this round for is most likely recreation. It’s kinda fun to put holes in steel plates. country strike us and Ron Paul will be the first to take care of the insult.Hugh Anonymous: The 2nd Amendment has nothing

to do with hunting, or personal protection for that matter. I keep hearing people say we need to have a discussion about “common sense gun laws,” yet the anti-gun crowd consistently shows that they are unprepared to have an intelligent conversation about guns. I am not interested in discussing my rights with anyone so uninformed about the constitution, gun statistics, and the many safe and lawful uses of these firearms. I will not even consider relinquising any rights when half of the debate revolves around scare tactics and fear mongering, as demonstrated in this column.

The new complex would contain 12 theaters and a restaurant. what has gone wrong here in the past; we are going to be concentrating on what’s going to go right here in the future.” Blacksburg major Ron Rordam said the theater will act as an anchor to the center’s lasting success, helping it reach the potential that the town sees in it. “Th is is a commitment that we have in Blacksburg now to make sure that First and Main is a success,” he said. While the theater will bring new business to Blacksburg, some have voiced concerns it will crowd out the town’s own Lyric Theater. Mitchell was quick to dispel these worries. “We will be very active in working with the Lyric,” Mitchell said. “These are two different markets; we don’t see this as competitive to the Lyric.” Chief among the advocates for the First and Main cen-

ter is town council member Krisha Chachra, who serves as town liaison to First and Main. She sees the center as solving a commonly-voiced complaint in the community. “The collective message I keep hearing (from young professionals) is that they want more shopping and entertainment options,” Chachra said. “Th is movie theater is a step in the right direction.” With opinions like that, the town and merchants hope this will bring in a new chapter in the turbulent history of First and Main. “It’s been a bumpy ride, but with the announcement, I’m fi lled with hope that the town center will be everything it was designed for originally,” Chachra said.

upcoming events Friday, Jan. 25

Band-A-Rama: 7:30 PM in Burruss Auditorium.

The Virginia Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and The Marching Virginians will play a free concert that is open to the public.

What is This Thing Called Freedom?:

8:00 p.m. at The Lyric Theater. Reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with violinist Diane Monroe in a special program featuring her jazz quartet and vocalist Paul Jost. Drawing on the passionate music of the Civil Rights Movement, these extraordinary artists relive, revive and refresh songs from Bob Dylan, Gil Scott Heron, Richie Havens, Joni Mitchell, Pete Seeger, Dr. Billie Taylor, and many others who contributed to the soundtrack of an era. $20 general; $16 seniors, faculty & staff; $10 students and youth under 18. Sponsored by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.

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HOKIES FACE CAVS BY JAMES O’HARA | sports staff writer

Two players to watch in this one are Virginia Tech guard Marquis Rankin and Virginia guard Jontel Evans. Rankin played a lot of minutes in the Hokies’ win over Wake Forest and was an integral part in the Hokies’ comeback. Evans missed games due to injury but has consistently improved in his last four outings.

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The Virginia Cavaliers are coming off a convincing win over Florida State in which they shot more than 50 percent from beyond the arc (7-13). Don’t expect that to happen again in a hostile Cassel Coliseum. Look for the nation’s top scorer, Erick Green, to lead the Hokies to a narrow victory.

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Currently both Virginia and Virginia Tech are equal in ACC play, but the Hokies end up as underdogs. This year with a new coach and a fiery offense, I believe that the Hokies will use their firepower to beat the Cavaliers Thursday night.

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Senior Erick Green lays it in during Tech’s 66-65 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. Green leads the country with 24.6 points per game.

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onight, the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team will welcome their in-state and ACC rival, the Virginia Cavaliers into Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies (11-6, 2-2 ACC) will be looking to build a winning streak after an overtime win over Georgia Tech and a home win against Wake Forest in their last two games. After their seven-game winning streak to start the season, the Hokies have gone 4-6 and are looking to turn their season around once more. Leading the charge will be star point guard Erick Green, and his nation-leading 24.6 points per game. The last — and only — ACC player to lead the nation in scoring was Grady Wallace of South Carolina in 1956-57. Green will be looking to continue his prolific ways against a staunch Cavaliers defense. The Cavaliers (12-5, 2-2 ACC) are second in the nation, allowing just 50.6 points per game, led by senior guard and 2012 ACC All-Defensive team member Jontel Evans. The Cavaliers succeed by limiting opponent’s possessions and limiting points in those few possessions, ranking ninth in defensive efficiency. Hokies head coach James Johnson acknowledged the challenge the Cavaliers defense — and in particular Evans — presents in the weekly ACC teleconference. “I think all of that starts with Evans and his ability to put some pressure on the basketball,” Johnson said. He added that the Cavaliers are “strong and physical, and they keep the ball in front of you.” The focus of that defense will be squarely on Green, as it has been all season long. Johnson vocalized this saying, “He’s getting a lot of defensive attention. It’s coming from different ways every game.” The key for Green, Johnson said was to, “adjust every game to the way teams are playing him.” However, Green won’t be enough against the stout Cavaliers defense and the Hokies will need their main secondary scorers, sophomore guard Robert Brown and junior forward Jarell Eddie to step up. Eddie has averaged 14.5 points per game this season, but has been inconsistent lately scoring 17, five, 21, nine and 18 points in his last five games. Brown has struggled even more, scoring double digits in only three of his last nine games, while also missing the Boston College game due to illness. The Hokies will likely not get any help from the injury list with freshman forward Marshall Wood still sidelined with a foot injury. Wood has been practicing all week and Johnson said that, “He is doing more things in practice,” however, Johnson considers it “a long shot” that Wood would play. One thing the Hokies won’t have to worry about is the Cavaliers offense testing their soft defense. Cavaliers head coach Tony Bennett referenced the Cavaliers lack of scoring when asked about his team’s defense, joking that “We haven’t been scoring too well ourselves, so we better play good defense.” "Not too well" has amounted to just 62.1 points per game, ranking 285th in the nation. In particular, the Cavaliers offensive strategy doesn’t take too many opportunities in transition, a sore spot for the Hokies. The Cavaliers lead the all-time series 81-53, but since the Hokies joined the ACC in 2004 the series has been deadlocked 8-8. While both teams have had middling seasons so far, the rivalry should mean a good hard-fought game for Hokie fans. “It's going to be a grind-it-out, tough, physical, hardfought, competitive game so you may as well strap it on and get ready to play, regardless of the records,” Johnson said.

Thursday night will be a classic ACC rivalry game. Last year Mike Scott was UVa.’s whole team and with the absence of Scott I believe the Hokies, led by the nation’s leading scorer, Eric Green, will come away with the win Thursday night.

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Current grading system needs work

hen fi nal grades are posted, most college students portray three different emotions: excitement, anxiety or shock. These highly powered emotions are natural when you begin to receive evaluations regarding all the course work and examinations you completed throughout the semester. More specifically, some become obsessed with wondering if there was anything they could have done to boost their grade. But fi nal grades do not accurately display a student’s best effort in most cases. Final grades are determined by a cornucopia of factors, such as the overall difficulty of the course, the strengths of the student and a student’s overall interest in the course. Final grades can be lower in general education classes, during the fi rst few years of college, because some of the subjects are out of the student’s comfort zone. Students could put forth mountainous efforts in these courses and still end up receiving a grade they could have been given lounging around the whole semester. In my own case, the Math Emporium course MATH 1525 was my GPA anchor to say the least. The most annoying part is I put at least 12 hours of combined effort during the week on the class, studying and doing endless practice problems and ended up with a C on my transcript. Usually, a C does not directly correlate with that sort of effort in a course. However, I know that math is my weakest subject, and despite the extra effort I put toward the course, the grade did not reflect the effort in the least bit. Th e biggest matter of all is how this fi nal grade will show up on your college transcript. Some jobs students apply for upon graduation ask for a copy of your college transcript, and potential employers are not only searching for what courses you took in college, but also the grades you received in courses specific to the job for which you have applied. They are not going to ask you to explain what happened with a D you received in a specific course you

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If grades were based solely on effort in a course, I am sure there would be a lot of students getting straight A’s.”

took; employers will make assumptions based on what they see. What a grade of C, D or F shows at fi rst glance is that you did not put the necessary effort into the course you obviously should have, which in some cases, is not the situation at all. Nonetheless, they will analyze your transcript based solely on the letters they see on the page. The scenario may seem a bit harsh, but it is true. There are many people competing for the position you will want later on, and these fi nal grades you receive now are going to make an impact later. Sometimes these letter grades do not read like they should. If grades were based solely on effort in a course, I am sure there would be a lot of students getting straight A’s. To improve this situation, I propose professors give two different letter grades: one grade for work completed and the other for attendance and effort to show future employers that these students did not take their higher education for granted. The college grading system is not fair and not perfect in the least. At the same time, though, life has never been fair, so you should never expect a miracle to fall in front of you. Please know this article is not meant to dash your hopes for making the Dean’s List this semester. Keep putting effort into your studies because, one day, this extra effort will show, even if those lined up letters do not show it currently. With that, I wish you all the best of luck in your studies for the spring 2013 semester. RYAN TURK -regular columnist -freshman -business information technology

Bill Murray teaches lessons A “ s I took my place in the national TV audience of the 70th Annual Golden Globes, I could not help but notice Bill Murray in the crowd. He was nominated for the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Franklin Delano Roosevelt in “Hyde Park on Hudson,” but that was not why he caught my eye. Both his pleasant presence and his absolutely remarkable mustache received my attention and led me to recollect and reminisce on his equally remarkable career. Throughout the years of my life, Murray has managed to entertain me in a variety of different ways. From his portrayal of the gopher-obsessed Carl Spackler in “Caddyshack,” to his morethan-memorable performance as the phobic and insistent Bob Wiley in “What About Bob?” Murray never fails to bring a smile to my face. Even in more serious roles, such as the struggling actor Bob Harris in “Lost in Translation,” his natural ability to improvise subtle humor shines through. Improv has proven to be his greatest talent, and he not only utilizes this on the big screen, but also in interaction with the public. Th is spontaneous behavior has led him to become some-

Murray once walked into their home, made himself a sandwich, and then left while saying ‘No one will ever believe you.’”

what of an urban legend over the past few years. It is said that while in random cities, he is prone to just walk into strangers’ homes for a bit of entertainment. Numerous individuals have come forward saying Murray once walked into their home, made himself a sandwich, and then left while saying, “No one will ever believe you.” In 2007, Murray was set to tee-off at a celebrity golf tournament in Utah. Before he started his round, he turned toward the gathered crowd and threw a Coke bottle at them as a joke. Incidentally, the bottle struck a man squarely in the nose. Murray rushed over to him and said, “It’s cut, I’m sorry. You might need some stitches. I was just … it was downhill and the wind was blowing … and you were wide open.” Everyone in the crowd — including the nasally mutilated gentleman — roared with

laughter. Murray then helped the man stop the bleeding, autographed the bottle he had, at this point, converted into a weapon, and carried on with his round of golf. It is stories like these that leave me in awe of Murray’s work. Along with his uncanny comedic strength, he has the ability to turn unfortunate situations into scenes of pleasure. He dropped out of college in 1971 because he was convicted of smuggling 10 pounds of marijuana into Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, and 36 years later, he returned to that same college as a millionaire to receive an Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree. He is a man of two failed marriages, and as Raleigh St. Clair in “The Royal Tenenbaums” and Walt Bishop in “Moonrise Kingdom,” he plays men in struggling, loveless marriages. As a witness of his accomplishments, I have taken away three very important life lessons from Bill Murray: versatility is empowering; “baby steps” can cure just about anything; and hardships in life are just gateways to funnier, better times.

STEVEN BURNESON -regular columnist -freshman -communication major

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IMAX plans are good for Blacksburg The Collegiate Times endorses the building of an IMAX theater, as it would provide an anchor location for the South Main shopping center, which never became the booming mixed-use development it was promised to be. It would be a destination location for the region, as Blacksburg would be the only town with an IMAX theater in the area.

However, this is not the first time a movie theatre has been slated to open at First & Main. Developers promised a theater when the shopping center opened in 2008, but since the fallout with Frank’s Theater, none has materialized. It is crucial that this project is fully followed through with.

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DOWN 1 Red, white and blue 2 “Yay, me!” 3 Ruling period 4 Ability to stick together 5 Picnic bug 6 Gradually appeal to 7 Amateur photographer’s workshop 8 Bar pint contents 9 Green light 10 Safe havens 11 Seven days before now 12 Holy fish? 13 Poker tour player 18 Minor player 23 Goof up 26 552, to Caesar 27 Fire starter 28 Head, in France 30 Penpoints 34 Flock at church 36 Spotted

38 Half-wit 39 Diners and such 40 “Yes, unfortunately” 41 Glittery rock genre 43 Angelic 46 Hypnotized 49 Ump’s call 51 Tots’ rides 53 Do research (on) 54 Percentage quoted by a bank

55 Some plasma TVs 57 Dining room piece 58 Merged Dutch airline 63 Short lunch order? 65 57-Down support 66 Gardner on screen 67 Pick, with “for”

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I MAY BE WRONG, BUT I DOUBT IT

Senior year brings an everchanging vision for the future Welcome back to Blacksburg everyone. I hope you had a great winter break and that, hopefully, time away has caused you to forget why I offended you in 2012. If I did offend you at some point though, I can’t promise it won’t happen again; that wasn’t my New Year’s Resolution. Over the past month, I think I have set the record for the most boring winter break in the history of our fine university. Now, there are thousands of students here that will describe their break as doing “nothing but lying around in bed for a month,” but that’s all hyperbole. Unlike them, however, I literally sat in bed for a month. You see, I had surgery on my ankle the day after I got home for break, and I had to elevate my foot for pretty much my entire time home. From Dec. 21 to Jan. 16, I got out of bed exactly five times — three of which were for doctor’s appointments. And in that 27 days, I sat in bed and watched Scooby Doo and Spongebob and played Pokemon on my cell phone — yeah, I was that bored. Apparently around day 14 in bed, you revert back to the nine-year-old version of yourself. The issue with all of this is that instead of using that month to do some soul searching and figure out what I wanted to do with my life, I pretended like my biggest worry in the world was what would happen on the next episode of Dragon Ball Z.

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And in that 27 days, I sat in bed and watched Scooby Doo and Spongebob and played Pokemon on my cell phone — yeah, I was that bored.”

This attitude has only further convoluted my idea of what will happen upon graduating. In the last six months, I’ve gone from knowing I wanted to be a journalist, to knowing I wanted to be in advertising, to thinking about sales and finally settling on “I’ll do literally whatever pays me the most money because money is awesome.” Topping it all off was the thought that popped into my head this week that I want to be a lawyer because I watched “Suits” and thought, “Hey, I can do that.” On Wednesday, I even bought a book to study for the LSATs. To sum up my life right now, my brain is treating my future career as a flavor of the month. I’m half expecting to wake up tomorrow with the desire to be a fireman (which could prove to be a very difficult profession for me, seeing as I’m in a wheelchair). There is one thing that can bring me solace, though: I’m not alone. I’ve always thought I knew what I wanted to do after graduating, but now that I’m clueless, I

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realize it’s not a big deal. I’m one of the more motivated people I know, and when I actually decide on something, I’ll be damn good at it. So for everyone out there who’s like me, here’s one thing I think we should all do as our real New Year’s Resolution. Over the next month, think about what you’re actually good at and figure out your priorities (where you want to work, how important money is, etc.). Once you do that, find someone to pay you for those skills. If you need to get another degree, do it, but don’t even think about paying for more schooling unless you’re ready to commit to that profession. For me, my skills include writing, arguing semantics and being incredibly handsome ... and humble. It sounds simple when it’s put like that, but I think that’s how we should look at it. After 12 years of grade school and at least four years of college, we’ve begun to over think it. If we spend the next 30 days trying to simplify things, maybe it’ll come to us. Good luck to you all. NICK CAFFERKY -senior -managing editor -communication major

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Somebody very interesting inds you fascinating; stay cool. Don’t go shopping for treats yet. Focus on making money for a few days instead. In the meantime, primp. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) By now you should have done the homework. If you haven’t, don’t put it off anymore. Move up the ladder with increased con idence. What kind of world do you want? Build bridges and alliances. Aries (March 21-April 19) Keep your objective in mind and focus. Distractions could trigger an emotional breakdown. Cooperate with one who has what you lack. You get a secret surprise.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) You’re extra brilliant for the next few days. Others may object to a plan, so devise a persuasive argument and dress it glamorously. Get to work and leave celebrations for later.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) If you’re going to worry, do it effectively and where you can make a difference. Some of your best work comes from confronting the dif iculties and realities of bootstrapping it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) The next phase could be pro itable and perfect for traveling, more fun with a partner. Imagine a future goal realized. It’s a good time to win debates.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’re doing a great job with what you have; search for allies anyway. You don’t have to go at it alone. Imagine your space reorganized. Love your friends.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You’re awesome and extremely creative, even under pressure. And you’re getting stronger. Look forward to two days in the spotlight. Dream a special dream.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Practice obedience, and get stronger. Team projects go well. Accept spiritual encouragement, and open the door to a romantic adventure.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Break out of your shell and shatter your next ceiling. Expansion can be sustainable if done with respect for the shared environment. Explore the outdoors. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Now’s a good time to pay bills and complete past homework. In the face of controversy, consider another perspective. Use what you’ve learned to cut costs. Share your ideas. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Update your skills and make inroads quietly. You don’t have to brag about your accomplishments. Just believe in yourself and continue pedaling forward. Keep the balance.

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Jazz: Professional bassist transitions to professor from page one

On tour with Bennett It was during this time that Langosch received a call from Tony Bennett’s road manager asking him to leave the next day and play three nights with the Sacramento Symphony in California. “I mean, you get a call like that and you’re going to pretty much do whatever you can to do the job,” Langosch said. Langosch asked the road manager if he was looking for a sub or if the job was open. To Langosch’s delight, the road manager responded that they were looking for a bassist. Although most people would be nervous going into their first performance with a world-renowned recording artist, Langosch felt his first show was a great experience. “They didn’t put any pressure on me,” Langosch said. “They made me feel so welcome from the first beat that I was able to be relaxed enough that I really enjoyed the experience. I remember almost everything about it.” After being asked to become a permanent member of the band, Langosch began touring with Bennett — a job he held for 20 years throughout a 25-year period. During that time, they would be on the road for an average of about 250 days out of the year, a unique challenge that comes along with being a professional musician. “I think one thing people don’t understand about touring is it never gets easier,” Langosch said. “It only gets harder.” During his time with Bennett’s band, Langosch had the opportunity to travel around the world, record numerous albums, and appear on many television shows and specials, including the Grammys show. However, one experience in

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Langosch (left) plays the bass for a performance in Tony Bennett’s band, where he was a member for 20 years until retiring at age 50, alongside the band’s drummer. particular stood out for him. Langosch had the opportunity to be a part of the Golden Jubilee concert in London, which marked 50 years of the Queen of England’s reign; there were a million people there. “It was just so overwhelming,” Langosch said. “The guys in the group were very experienced and had played with different people all over the world, and we all were just like, ‘Ah, we were just playing for the Queen of England.’”

From professional to professor Langosch decided to retire when he turned 50 years old, the same year that he reached 20 years with Tony Bennett’s band. After years of playing accompaniment and living on the road, he was ready to try something on his own, which eventually brought him to Tech. “I think he’s doing fantastic,” said fellow jazz professor Jason Crafton. “All the feedback I’ve heard from the students has been great. His colleagues, myself included,

are really impressed with his dedication, and obviously his artistry is top-notch.” Langosch is enjoying his time at Tech so far, especially getting to teach such a diverse group of students. He’s has taught three ensembles this year and only had two or three music majors — everyone else was an engineer. “(Engineers) do bring a different experience,” Langosch said. “There’s a joy that comes with playing for the fun of it, which I think a lot of times professional musicians for-

get.” Crafton also feels Langosch’s experiences in the professional music industry are highly beneficial to his students. “I think it’s an essential part of their experience to at least get some insight into that world,” Crafton said. “And that’s what I think is so rare about a guy like Paul. A lot of guys who live in that world and have the experiences that Paul has had aren’t necessarily interested (in) or dedicated to teaching in the way he is.” Langosch hopes to be able

to continue teaching at Tech on a long-term basis, not only because of the experiences that he can share with the students, but also because of what they are sharing with him. “It’s incredibly energizing for me,” Langosch said. “I don’t want to sound like a cliche, but I think I’ve probably gotten more out of teaching them than they have (from me). I’ve learned so much this (past) semester, and I really can’t wait to do it again.”