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Editorial Staff: Andrea Mitchell, Editor-In-Chief Laura Dynda, Managing Editor Jayson Gerbec, Advertising Manager Katie Shoemaker, Advertising Rep. Ebony Cash, News Editor Ilona Westfall, Culture Editor Nick Camino, Sports Editor Steve Thomas, Layout Editor Michael Quintero, Cartoonist Brian Thomas, Distribution Manager Anne Werner, Business Manager

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Contents T he Melting Pot

Culture

Recruitment for the ‘Greeks’ Show Me the Money The Cauldron Bullhorn

A Smashing Good Time Are They Worth A Listen? Poignant art exhibit asks that we don’t forget the past Untraceable is Abominable Cleveland State’s Factory Theater to sing the blues in a new musical Fold Some Proteins on Your Home Computer

News January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Cleveland State Awarded $50,000 to Fund Study Abroad Program Students with Learning Differences in Post secondarying Educational Settings Lecture

Feature The City is Our Campus Ticket Program

Sports Swimming and Diving Updates and Outlooks Tribe Tries to ‘Progress’ With New Name Super Bowl XLII Match-Up Viking Grapplers Fall in EWL Opener

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Cauldron Bullhorn Compiled by Laura Dynda

Topic: What do you think about Greek Life at Cleveland State?

Jayson Gerbec Freshman

“What Greek life?”

Jevon Cooper Senior

Leah Shapiro Freshman

Bill Russell Greek Coordinator

Harsimrandeep Randhawa Junior

Jason Bonus MBA Student

“I think that Greek Life brings a lot of opportunities for intertion for Greeks and non-Greeks. This spawns more campus activities for all.”

“I think that Greek life at Cleveland State is unfair and unwilling to accept all different people”

“I’ve been a part of CSU since it’s beginning in fall 1965 and therefore, a Greek since 1965. Most of what I have today and what I’ve accomplished can be attributed to my education and in particular to my development as a person during my undergraduate fraternity years. It has indeed been a lifelong process”

“I feel like we don’t have any campus life.”

“I think it’s a very good activity to keep students anchored to CSU. It also helps students meet new people and keeps them out of trouble”

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and philanthropy. Whether or not you believe it, it’s the truth. Through working together on these goals members become friends and not the type that you don’t talk to for a semester because you don’t see them anymore. They become the type of friends that literally feel like your brother or sister. To top it all off I think all skeptics should know that 25 United States Presidents belonged to a Greek-letter organization, fraternity and sorority members maintain a higher grade point average than the undergraduates at most universities, Greeks have a higher graduation rate that non-Greeks and 85% of Fortune 500 executives are members of Greek organizations. So next time you feel like turning your nose up at the idea of Greek Life, remember not to assume you understand what we’re all about. Instead come and get to know some of the most accepting and diverse individuals on campus, who actively participate in Cleveland State’s events. If you’re interested in joining Greek Life or would like to further debate this with me, please come to the Greek Informational on Wednesday Jan. 30 in the Fenn Tower Ballroom.

Recruitment for the ‘Greeks’ Story by Andrea Mitchell

t’s that time of year again for Greek Life at Cleveland State University. It is “rush” or recruitment for the Greeks and that means getting new members to pledge the various sororities and fraternities. Now I know that most people view sorority girls and “frat” guys as hard-core partiers that don’t show up to class and contract various social diseases. However, this stereotype has no bearing on what it actually means to be a part of one of these organizations. How do I know this? I’m a sorority girl. The stereotypes that come along with being Greek are ridiculous. Yes, there are parties and some get out of control, but isn’t that true with any group of friends. I find it hard to believe that all other school organizations sit around sipping coffee and having book discussions

on Saturday nights. No, the Greeks do NOT party more than any other group of students at Cleveland State. The fact is, a lot comes along with joining one of these organizations and by “a lot” I don’t mean ritual slaughters. When it comes down to it, joining a fraternity or sorority is all about meeting new people, working with group of people who share the same academic and philanthropic goals as you and then going out and accomplishing these goals united. My main issue with Greek life in general is the bad reputation it has gleaned over the years from movies like Animal House, front page headlines of college kids partying too hard and the overall view that most of the student body takes before actually getting to know what being Greek is all about. Because of this I’m going to simplify what being Greek is all about for those of you who think it’s “buying your friends.” Being a member of a Greek organization gives you a support system of peers to help you through your college years, while promoting academics

My main issue with Greek life in general is the bad reputation it has gleaned over the years from movies like Animal House

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Show Me the Money! Story by Laura Dynda

saw one of the weirdest things the other night. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and President Bush actually agreed on something. At that moment, I questioned if hell had frozen over. Hell did not end up not freezing that night, although it got very cold. As I continued watching it, it became clear what the motive was for this bizarre bipartisanship; fear of a recession. Pelosi, Bush, and others from both parties have gotten together and decided that because of the emerging crisis that they need to act fast. I know that some people believe that the country is currently in a recession because of the horrible real estate market. Enough people in Cleveland talk about it, that when the word “recession” is mentioned, someone always says, “I thought we were already in one.” Whether you believe this to be true or not, Cleveland does have the number one foreclosure rating in the nation. But Clevelanders are not going to take this lying down. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has brought a lawsuit against 21 investment banks. Cleveland is just one shining example of what a crippling economy can do to a city. According to the AFL-CIO, there are more than 200,000 unemployed people in Ohio alone due to outsourcing. Bush’s plan is to give a quick kick to the economy. Bush and the House leaders struck a deal for a “$150 billion fiscal stimulus package, including rebates for most tax filers of up to $600 for individuals, $1,200 for couples and, for families, an additional $300 a child.” Congress is expected to approve this stimulus package on Feb. 6, also leaders have set a goal to have the president sign this proposal by Feb. 15. If this passes Americans can expect

to receive their refund by early May. Bush said, “I have always believed that allowing people to keep more of their own money and use it as they see fit is the best way to help our economy grow.” The tax rebates are more suited towards the middle and working class than the rich. There is a cap on the full rebates at $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for joint filers . According to The New York Times, “The plan’s cost will add to a 2008 budget deficit projected at $219 billion.” AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said, “The latest economic stimulus proposal simply is not enough to make a real difference for America’s working families. It is up to the Senate to extend unemployment benefits and increase food stamps to get money into the hands of those who will spend it quickest and need it most.” I have never heard of stopping a recession by giving people money. It is a nice idea, and if this package passes then I will be very happy with my $600 government check. But on the other hand, when faced with a recession don’t most presidents say conserve your money and

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do not spend on frivolous things? Bush is an interesting fellow; he is putting Americans more in debt than before because he doesn’t want a recession during his time in the White House. College students that once protested against Bush may now fall for a plan that does too little, too late to “fix” the crumbling economy while forgetting his war and the policies that let the economy get into this mess in the first place.

I have never heard of stopping a recession by giving people money.

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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Story by Andrea Mitchell

anuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Over the past month, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) spread awareness about the disease and prompted women to get checked for cervical cancer. Every year in the United States about 10,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and of those 10,000 about 3,700 die. Women need to regularly have Pap test screenings in order to catch the disease early on before it spreads to other parts of the body. Cervical cancer was once one of the leading causes of cancer death for women in the United States, but over the course of the past forty years screenings, prevention and treatment techniques have been devised to lessen the fatalities. Cervical cancer is when cancer attacks the cervix or the lower part of the uterus. It can be caused by human papillomavirus or HPV. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease. Recently the vaccination Gardasil has been developed, which helps prevent HPV. Gardasil can help protect against HPV types 16 and 18, which is the cause of 70% of cervical cancer cases, and HPV types 6 and 11, which cause 90% of genital warts cases. The vaccination Gardasil is given in the form of three injections.

For questions about getting a screening for cervical cancer and HPV or if you think you may have cervical cancer or HPV contact your doctor or go to Cleveland State University’s Health and Wellness Services in the Science and Research building room 153. Also, remember health insurance is available to all Cleveland State students. Throughout the month of January the NCCC promoted the vaccination Gardasil. The NCCC maintains several goals for cervical cancer. First of all they want to give a support system to women, family and friends facing issues with cervical cancer. They also want to continue to promote awareness throughout the United States about the disease and encourage all women to get tested because, “Early detection saves lives.” Finally, the NCCC wants to reduce the stigma that comes with the diagnosis of cervical cancer. Although it can be caused by a sexually transmitted disease, just like HIV patients, the disease is not necessarily the product of a sexually transmitted disease. Cervical cancer results in the loss of lives everyday. But there is new hope with the recent development of the vaccination that leads many to believe that eventually there will be a cure for all forms of cervical cancer.

Cleveland State Awarded $50,000 to Fund Study Abroad Program Story by Ebony Cash

leveland State University’s Center for International Services and Programs has been awarded $50,000 from the IFSA Foundation to fund study abroad scholarships for non-traditional undergraduate students for a semester or year. Non-traditional students comprise 58% of Cleveland State’s student body. The IFSA Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 with a primary goal of promoting undergraduate study abroad and scholarships for underrepresented groups. The IFSA Foundation Scholarship will award up to $5,000 per semester.

Interested students should contact the study abroad staff at the Center for International Services. The deadline to apply is Apr. 15, 2008. The grant is renewable for three years. Tips for Study Abroad Student’s Have consideration for local currency exchange rates. Keep travel checks safe and secure; however, if lost they are fully refundable. Pack Wisely. Don’t pack so much that you will end up lugging around heavy suitcases. Include a change of clothing in your carry-on luggage. Have consideration for local conditions. If you are sensitive to altitude or to humidity, consult with your physician.

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Students with Learning Differences in Post secondarying Educational Settings Lecture Story by Jamie Du Bois

r. Paul Shane, of Cuyahoga Community College, spoke for about an hour on Tuesday, Jan. 22 in the University Library, about students with learning differences in postsecondary educational settings. The event was sponsored by Cleveland Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) chapter and was geared towards the membership of the group that consists of future special education teachers. Dr. Shane spoke in an informal manner about his professional experiences, and he focused primarily on both the difficulties and successes students with various learning differences face on a daily basis while pursuing a college education at Tri-C. In terms of legal issues, Dr. Shane noted the limitations of what a disability coordinator can disclose to the professors of students with learning differences. He also spoke of the role of parents in the education of their children with exceptionalities and that some parents have difficulties letting their children take responsibility for their futures in higher education after making the critical transition process from high school. Finally, he noted how parents expect their children to have access to the same services as they did in high school, which does not happen in postsecondary educational settings since the responsibility of obtaining services is placed solely on the students and not on the administration. The information he presented was of practical use to future special educators since special education teachers are responsible for aiding in the transition from high school to college for all students with disabilities.

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llison Foy, a third-year law student at the ClevelandMarshall College of Law, and Jennifer Hakko, liberal studies major, are the new Co-Chairs of the Student Government Association (SGA) Board of Elections (BOE). The BOE, which is allotted a budget of $1,050, is tasked with coordinating and regulating the SGA elections, which will be held

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The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

Playhouse Square Center

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The City is Our Campus Ticket Program Story by Laura Dynda

ith everything seeming to get more expensive each waking day, wouldn’t it be nice for college students to get a break? No, I’m not talking about the price of

gas. Although it would be great if the price at the pump would go down. However, Cleveland State University does offer its students the opportunity to experience the luxuries of the

city of Cleveland for free or at a reduced cost. College students spend an exceedingly high amount of money on entertainment these days. Whether it’s going to the movie theater, a con-

cert, to a museum or play, students manage to spend a large chunk of their paychecks on amusing themselves. But with each passing year, the price of tickets keeps going up. Therefore the amount of money spent just keeps getting higher and higher, so the solutions that remain are pay the sometimes mind-boggling costs or don’t go out. Being an urban campus, Cleveland State University realized in 2003 that it needed to help its students be able to enjoy what makes Cleveland well…Cleveland. The City is Our Campus Ticket Program was created to do just that. Cleveland State partnered with many different organizations for the program. It gives Cleveland State students an extravagance that the rest of the college populous does not have. To experience culture outside of the classroom will give students a new perspective in general. With the help of the Viking Card, they are able to access many different areas of Cleveland. It is not only affordable but useful as well. Ventures like going to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Playhouse Square, and sporting events are very economically priced for students. Also some museums such as The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA), and The Natural History Museum are free to students. As the all of these amenities are available to students it would be a shame not to use this program. Going to museums is one way that students can take advantage of The City is Our Campus Ticket Program. Museums that are eligible for discount are as follows: Western Reserve Historical Society The Western Reserve Historical Society is one of the treasures of Cleveland. This is definitely a museum that you will want to make time to go and check out. One of the coolest exhibits there is Short & Sweet: Two Centuries of American Childhood opened last December. In this exhibit it shows America’s changing attitudes towards children from 1740-1960. This is shown through clothing, toys, education, and photographs. Also on a side note the web site is pretty cool. It’s very retro! Admission is free with your CSU I.D. Although for some certain exhibits there may be a charge of $5. For more information call (216) 7215722 or www.wrhs.org. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has a female juvenile Tyrannosaur that goes by the name of Jane on permanent display. If that doesn’t draw you into the museum, what will? One exhibit that looks interesting is Humans: A Field Guide, which runs through Apr. 27, 2008. The exhibit has its viewers question, “What is a human?” as well as “what makes us differ-

ent from other animals?” Admission to The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is free with your CSU I.D. For more information call 800.317.9155 or www.cmnh.org. Cleveland Botanical Garden Come relax in the scenery at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. There are beautiful landscapes to be seen there as well as the scents of the many flowers in bloom. One event that looks great is the Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show, which will take place Memorial Day weekend, May 21 through May 25, 2009. Admission to Cleveland Botanical Garden is free with your CSU I.D. Shows at the Cleveland Botanical Garden cost extra. Also getting in free with your CSU I.D. is only valid during the school year, not during the summer. For more information call 216.721.1600 or http://www.cbgarden.org. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Enjoy yourself in the city where rock and roll began by taking time out of your busy schedule to go to the Rock Hall. There are a couple of cool exhibits that need to be checked out. One of them is, Help! Behind the Scenes of the Beatles’ Movie, which will be running through Sept.1, 2008. The exhibit is to celebrate the Beatles’ 1965 film, which was a blockbuster hit. Also worth mentioning is Break on Through: The Lasting Legacy of the Doors, which will be there until Mar. 30, 2008. The Doors’ exhibit is supposed to explore the resonance of their music as well as showcase some special mementos of the band. Not to be overshadowed, punk band, the Clash also has an exhibit. Another exhibit is All Access with Kevin Mazur, the photographer that has made a career out of taking pictures of Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, and David Bowie. His work will be on display through Jun.1, 2008. The City is Our Campus Ticket Program’s partnership with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum makes it possible for Cleveland State students, faculty, staff, and alumni to be able to get discounted tickets. The rates are $16.75 for adults (ages 13-64), $14.35 for seniors (ages 65+) and $11.35 for student/youth (ages 9-12). For more information call 216-781-ROCK or www.rockhall.com. The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) MOCA has many different exhibits and lectures planned for the next few months. At MOCA there are family friendly events as well. Contemporary art is something that should be shared by every generation. Admission to MOCA is free with your CSU I.D. For more information call 216.421.8671 or www.mocacleveland.org. Getting into museums for free or rather cheaply isn’t the only perk that Cleveland State

students receive. They also get into plays for low cost as well. Cleveland has the second largest theater district in the country, as well as having exceptional museums; it would seem sinful for young people to not be able to afford to partake in the great experiences available. Playhouse Square Center For productions at Playhouse Square students get discounted tickets through The Department of Student Life. Students can get the form from The Department of Student Life’s office or online at their website. Tickets to these productions are a fraction of what the cost would be if you would go directly through Playhouse Square. Visit the Department of Student Life’s office or website www.csuohio.edu/studentlife/ to download the ticket form, or call their group sales office 216-644-6046 to order tickets. The Cleveland Play House Enjoy innovative works that can only be seen here. The Cleveland Play House is a great theater with a lot of history. One production everyone should see is Pride and Prejudice. It will be at The Cleveland Play House, Mar. 21- Apr. 13, 2008. Tickets to all shows are $10 with your CSU I.D. For more information Call 216-795-7000, or go to www.cleveland playhouse.com. Tower City Cinemas Students can use their CSU I.D.’s to get a discount where they only pay $5 for a movie on Mondays. For information call 440-564-2031 or go to www.clevelandcinemans.com /towercity. Cleveland Opera Cleveland State students receive a 50% discount on opera tickets. Call 216/241-6000 or visit www.clevelandopera.org Use code CSU. All performances are at Playhouse Square’s State Theater. The Cleveland Orchestra Tickets are only $10 on Thursdays and Sundays, or $15 per ticket Fridays and Saturdays. For more information call 216-231-1111 ticket office or www.cleveland orchestra.com. Using The City is Our Campus Ticket Program is a good way on keeping up with what is happening culturally in Cleveland. Besides the museums and the shows, there are also usually sporting events that the Department of Student Life sells discounted tickets to. There is currently not one available, but keep your eyes open, there may be one soon. If you have any questions about these events or would like a brochure stop by The Department of Student Life located in UC 102 or visit http://www.csuohio.edu/studentlife.

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl to come out in March

A Smashing Good Time: Story by M.P. Beller

n the world of video games, particularly the world of fighting video games, many people have been looking forward to March 9th. I count myself among these individuals, as the date marks the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii. The game is the third in the Nintendo series, which pits players against each other in hectic fast-paced matches for up to four people. “Smash” as it is affectionately known among its fans, is easily recognizable by the large and diverse cast of Nintendo characters—nowhere else can you see Mario (Super Mario Bros.) beat the snot out of Link (Legend of Zelda) in a Donkey Kong themed setting—as well as the presence of a wide array of useful objects and weapons to liven up the already-chaotic environment. Brawl, being the latest entry, will be bringing back all of the elements that made the first two games popular, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo from packing the game with a variety of new features as well. First is the inclusion of characters from non-Nintendo franchises; currently announced third-party characters include Mario's old 1990's rival Sonic the Hedgehog as well as the protagonist of the Metal Gear Solid series, Solid Snake. Of course, there will also be several new and old Nintendo characters making their first foray into the series including Pit (Kid Icarus), Wario (WarioWare), Meta Knight (Kirby), and even Captain Olimar (Pikmin). Possibly the most noteworthy new addition to the game is the inclusion of online play. For the first time in the series, players will be able to enjoy Super Smash Bros. with anyone. The game includes Nintendo's somewhat unpopular Friend Code

Xbox Live offers Consolation Prize to Pissed Off Gamer Story by Mark Katzbach

ver this past holiday break, a record number of people signed up for the popular Xbox Live online gaming service for the Xbox 360 game console. With this large influx of new users, came problems for Microsoft. Their servers were unable to meet the high-bandwidth

system to play with people you know, but also has an option to play with random people, remaining anonymous. With just about every formerly single-player mode (and there are many of these) of the game allowing for cooperative play this time around, and of course the main attraction of four-player combat (including free-for-all and team-battle modes, as well as a wide variety of battles with special rules) the addition of online play in all of these modes should do a great deal to enhance the overall experience, and significantly increase the title's playability. For the past several months the game's director, Masahiro Sakurai, has been updating

the official website (www.smashbros.com) with new information about the game's characters, items, stages, music, and game modes every weekday. The currently revealed roster includes 23 characters (two less than in the previous series entry, Super Smash Bros. Melee) and 23 stages (six less than in Melee). However, it is worth noting that in past series iterations Nintendo has refused to release numerous details about each game, preferring to allow players to be surprised by at least some of the content. As such, it is expected that the lists of characters, stages, and other information on the website will remain largely incomplete until the actual release of the game in March.

demands of so many users attempting to connect simultaneously. As a result, many users were left unable to connect to the service, unable to connect to other players in online games, disconnections and high latency. There were unsubstantiated rumors floating around the Internet that the connection problems were related to an attack by a group of hackers. There has been no hard evidence to support this, and Microsoft’s official stance is that the problem was not hacker related, but was caused by the massive flood of new users. Microsoft had teams working around the clock to fix

the problem, and after weeks of problems, the service was restored to normal operation. However, users were unhappy with having to deal with the problems, and many spoke out. Microsoft heard their cries, and as compensation, offered the game Undertow, a $10 downloadable game, to all Xbox Live members free of charge for a period last week starting Wednesday and ending the following Sunday. In a case of hard irony, last Wednesday, when Undertow first became available, Live was again experiencing connection problems. Microsoft had those ironed out quickly and there have been no further reports of connectivity issues.

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Are They Worth a Listen? Story by Faith Larraine

ow many lies have you told this year? I’ve told…well, that’s none of your business. This band has an extreme sound that may not be for everyone. It’s harsh and attention grabbing. It’s thought provoking and yet sometimes subtle. It’s definitely not for the light of heart or the weaklings who get lost in the massive mosh pits. No, this band is definitely for the courageous ones. So, courageous ones…you tell me. Are they worth a listen? Band of Choice: Four Letter Lie 10 Reasons Why You Should Listen to Four Letter Lie 1. Screaming: Oh the beauty of a good scream. The band’s lead screamer, Brian Nagan, is pretty amazing when it comes to lung capacity. His screams are not just a few words here and there. This dude will scream the whole chorus and then some! 2. Interesting: Some of the songs have interesting titles along with interesting tunes. For instance, the song Naked Girl Avalanche is pretty catchy and a title to remember. 3. February 19th: This is the date that Four Letter Lie’s new album What A Terrible Thing to Say debuts. They have already posted Nothing But A Ghost, one of the songs from their new album, on their Myspace. It sounds like a great new single. 4. Taste of Chaos: The boys won the Myspace Stage contest in 2005 and 2006 to participate in the Taste of Chaos tour. 5. Woodstock?: Their first album titled Let Your Body Take Over was actually recorded at Woodstock. Yes, at Applehead Studios in Woodstock, New York. In an few interviews, the boys said that they gained a lot of great knowledge from being in that area about rock and roll and just about all sorts of different musicians. 6. Download: In an interview, the bassist John Waltmann said that he didn’t have a problem with his fans downloading their songs off of Limewire. He said that as long as they get to hear a few songs they like and then decide to come to one of the shows, it’s all right with him. That’s a pretty nice gesture. 7. Signed: The band was created in 2005 and almost immediately signed by Victory Records.

The story behind that, however, will have to come later. 8. The Name: So how did Four Letter Lie get their name? One of the bands that influenced them was named Fordirelifesake. Ever heard of them? Me either, but supposedly they used the words four letter lie in one of their songs and the boys thought it would stick well. I think their band name is very intriguing. What is the four letter lie anyway? 9. Halloween: The band’s first album debuted on Halloween of 2006. This was also Waltmann’s birthday. 10. Appearance: The band will be playing at the Agora Ballroom on February 10, 2008, so get your $10 tickets now while you still can! 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Listen to Four Letter Lie 1. Back to Signed: So, this is the extra information about how they got signed to Victory Records. Connor Kelly, one of the guitarists for the band, has a brother that was already signed to Victory Records with his band Dead to Fall. See, they already had the connection. It just took a little more persuasion and a few press kits later, they finally nailed the deal. I guess they couldn’t do it on their own. 2. Not All: Not every song from their last album is a repeater. After you hear a few of them once, you definitely don’t want to hear them again unless you want a headache. 3. Drummer: The drummer, Derek Smith, looks like a caveman. I think he should think about shaving a little more. Well, I guess I

should say a lot more. 4. Silly: A lot of the pictures on the boys Myspace are so silly and immature. It makes me wonder about how seriously they are taking this business. I mean, when you’ve seen one stupid picture you’ve seen them all. 5. Tunes: Some of the songs should have a slow beat in the background, but it’s usually rough and out of control. You would think that when the singer is singing a song that is slow and somewhat romantic, the beat would go along with it. Not with this band. 6. What’s Wrong With It?: Here is yet another band who doesn’t like their EP and doesn’t want it to be heard by anyone. I am so sick of bands complaining about how bad their EPs suck and they hope that no one will stumble upon it on Limewire. It’s just pathetic. 7. State: These guys are from Minnesota. What’s even in Minnesota? Okay, Minneapolis…but what else? That’s not even the capital! 8. Sound: As said before, this band might not be for you because they are pretty intense. The screaming and singing goes half and half. I know some people can’t take those much screaming in their ear. 9. Delay: The bands first album was delayed a few months because another band’s album was scheduled to come out the same day. I guess Four Letter Lie lost that battle. 10. Not really a Con: Yeah this isn’t really a reason not to listen to the band, but it is some more information. If you miss Four Letter Lie in February, you can catch them again in April at Peabody’s along with Skylit Drive and Oh Sleeper. Happy Days!

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Photograph by Donald Black Jr.

Poignant art exhibit asks that we don’t forget the past Story by Emily Ouzts Photos by Emily Ouzts

lack History Month is fast approaching, and five local artists are celebrating by reminding us that some histories should not be relegated to the past. Have We Forgotten… Still in Chains, a contemporary abstract exhibit now showing at The Art Gallery at Cleveland State University in gallery C, celebrates how far civil rights have come, and how much further they have to go. “All that Martin Luther King Jr. stood for has essentially been forgotten,” says the exhibit’s curator, Shari L. Cloud. “It’s forty, fifty years after the civil rights movement, so why are we still fighting? Why are we still struggling?” Cloud’s testament is reflected in her exhibit’s pieces, which range from photography to sculp-

Painting by Kevin Knuckles

ture. Each is part of a greater social theme that addresses racial issues ranging from slavery to lynching. Some works pay tribute to AfricanAmerican heroes, like Anna Arnold’s vibrant oil portraits of Billie Holiday and Rosa Parks. Others, like Kevin Knuckles’ abstract depiction of a slave ship, offer a poignant reminder of what African-Americans have endured. Knuckles’ piece, entitled “Holocaust: Never Forget” is set against a mirror, which forces us to look at ourselves while being reminded of the Holocaust that history forgot. A recurring theme in the exhibit, which runs through February 9th, is chains – both literal and figurative. Donald Black Jr.’s “Bound” series explores the oppressions that have enslaved African-Americans even after being freed. Black’s collection features black-and-white photographs of African-Americans in various poses, all bound by thick silver shackles. “The artist conveys his message perfectly,” says CSU junior Pete Green, who was drawn to the exhibit by Black’s striking photography. “At first, I didn’t even think they were photos. They’re very stylized and high contrast.” The studio art major added that he under-

Painting of Rosa Parks by Anna Arnold

stood the artist’s intended message without needing to read the works’ description. While Black’s photos illuminate the struggles facing African-Americans in a racially stagnant society, some of the exhibit’s other works refuse to victimize. Instead, they focus on celebrating the African-American spirit. Knuckles, who hails from Maple Heights, contributes a representative piece of a black woman painted in the likeness of the Statue of Liberty. “We did not come through Ellis Island,” says the artist of his painting. “Our Lady Liberty is the black woman.” Adorned with the colors of the African flag, her featureless face represents the multitudes of African-Americans who remain faceless – and nameless – in their struggle for equality. This exhibit is an important one for CSU students because its subject matter, says Cloud, is a part of American history that younger generations need to understand. She adds that recognizing where we came from is essential for realizing where we need to go. “This is a part of American culture – good, bad, or ugly,” she says. “After all, AfricanAmericans built this country.”

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Untraceable is Abominable Story by Laura Dynda

psychological thriller is supposed to have its audience guessing at every turn on how the movie will end up. Untraceable--which was touted in its television commercials as the next Silence of the Lambs was supposed to do just that. The film wasn’t supposed to have its audience hoping that it would end early because they wanted to get the heck out of the theater. The movie had everything going for it. Its stars, Diane Lane, Colin Hanks, and Billy Burke were all really good. The problem was with the plot, which was just too unbelievable. FBI agent Jennifer Marsh (Diane Lane) and her partner, FBI agent Griffin Dowd (Colin Hanks), are used to stalking criminals in cyberspace. Usually they catch criminals that are hacking or doing a financial con online. None of their expertise could prepare them for what they are about to encounter. They find an online site that shows live footage of people being murdered. No matter what they do, they cannot shut down the site. That is just the beginning to all of the problems that ensue later on in the movie. As the team tries to shut down the site, they realize that the killer is actually in the same city that they are in. Marsh and Dowd try to hunt down the killer, and Detective Eric Box (Billy Burke) from the local police station is thrown in for good measure.

There was just too much going on within the plot. It seemed that the director, Gregory Hoblit wanted to throw a little bit of everything in it. Hoblit wanted to appeal to a crowd that liked suspense films as well as to a crowd that loves gory films like the Saw and Hostel franchises. There were characters that did not need to be in the film. What was the point of introducing a character (namely a mother or a daughter) and only have them in one or two scenes? It made no sense. I think that Hoblit and the screenwriters couldn’t decide which Jodie Foster film that they wanted to try and imitate; it was probably somewhere in-between The Silence of the Lambs and Panic Room. I thought that Diane Lane did a good job portraying Marsh in the film. If only the script would have been up to par with her acting abilities. It is hard to see her play this character, a couple years after her brilliant performance in Unfaithful. As you watch Untraceable, you wonder how in the world did they get her to play a part like this? You start to wonder ‘who is her agent?’ and ‘why do they not like her?’ Although this was indeed not the greatest film that I have seen, I must say that Colin Hanks (yes… Tom Hanks’ son) did an excellent job. Maybe one of these days we will see him in a role that will actually be entertaining to watch.

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Cleveland State’s Factory Theater to sing the blues in a new musical Story by Chris Enoch

Fold Some Proteins on Your Home Computer Story by Mark Katzbach

istributed computing is a means by which multiple computers connected over a network, or over the Internet, use their processing power to complete computational tasks. This can be compared to a 100-question math test. Under normal circumstances, a single person would have to do all 100 math problems to complete the test. Under distributed circumstances, those 100 questions could be completed by 10, 50 or even 100 people in a fraction of the time. This is how distributed computing projects work. Many people choose to donate their spare processor time (time when the computer is on, but not in use) to a number of distributed computing projects. One of the most popular projects of the moment is called Folding@Home. This project is the product of the Stanford research department. Currently, their goal is to understand protein folding, misfolding and related disease, including, but not limited to Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s disease and several types of cancer. According to the Folding@Home website at http://folding.stanford.edu, “Our work centers around proteins. Thus, it is natural

to ask ‘what are proteins and why do they ‘fold’?’ Proteins are biology’s workhorses -- its ‘nanomachines.’ Before proteins can carry out their biochemical function, they remarkably assemble themselves, or ‘fold.’ The process of protein folding, while critical and fundamental to virtually all of biology, remains a mystery. Moreover, perhaps not surprisingly, when proteins do not fold correctly (i.e. ‘misfold’), there can be serious effects, including many well known diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, and Parkinson’s disease.” They use large scale distributed computing to simulate timescales exponentially longer than formerly possible. These simulations lead to new experiments, which in turn lead to new simulations, which ultimately leads to an answer to the question of why proteins fold. People who wish to participate in this project need do nothing more than run a small piece of software on their computer or Playstation 3 game console. The Folding@Home program is not active while donors are using their systems as the software only runs the simulations during the computer’s idle time. There is no cost to donors to participate in the program, aside from the cost of their own computers and electricity, and they provide a great resource to the researchers at Stanford who may one day help cure several modern ailments and provide us with a better tomorrow.

hursday marks the grand premiere of Double Nickel Blues written and directed by CSU faculty member Margaret Ford-Taylor at the Cleveland State University Factory Theatre. The musical, inspired by the bluesy Cleveland east side of the 1940’s, captures the spirit of this unique era unreservedly. The setting (E. 55th St.), just blocks away from the Cleveland State campus, portrays a time in Cleveland history when Clevelanders united under the spirit of music, business, and community; to come together and set aside their mutual differences. Ford-Taylor’s script was compiled through independent research. The director utilized over 100 interviews of senior citizens, photographs from the era, and film footage to accurately represent the environment and mood of the period. The Double Nickel Blues’ script is aimed to be a microcosm of this inimitable piece of Cleveland’s past. The musical’s script, according to Ford-Taylor, was inspired by the existence of dozens of African-American businesses, churches, and social and civic organizations in the area. This narrative reflects the lives of the people who worked, prayed, and mingled together in this neighborhood and in those organizations, all under the music of the era- jazz and blues. Performances of Double Nickel Blues will continue through Sunday, February 10, with show times at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Performances at 3 p.m. will also take place on Saturday, February 2 and Saturday, February 9. (Friday, February 8 is sold out.) Tickets cost $5 for Cleveland State students, seniors, faculty and staff and general admission is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or a half hour before the show. The box office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at 216-687-2109. If Double Nickel Blues follows in the line of great productions by the Factory Theatre this will be a must see for students, faculty, and guests alike.

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Super Bowl XLII Match-Up Story by Chris Enoch

hether you’re on the New England bandwagon or siding with the road warrior New York, Super Bowl 42 is bound to raise more than a few eyebrows. With the media mystique in full swing over the back and forth ring of trash-talking conducted between these two teams, the matchup itself seems to take a backseat. At this point in the season, the way these two teams match-up should seemingly be enough to keep the experts talking for at least another week. However, if the rest of the world is watching the same mainstream sports coverage as this armchair quarterback, chances are you aren’t getting a clear picture of what the contest between these teams will look like. We get it. We get that both of these teams are loaded with talent, that both have a legendary story behind their road to Arizona, and both have quite a few words for the other. What we don’t necessarily understand is what will happen when the New York Giants and the undefeated New England Patriots step into Cardinals stadium? What the score will look like, and who will say, “I’m going to Disneyland” at the end of the evening? So who has the advantage in the aspects of this contest, and why? Well, check out this forecast. Hopefully it won’t hurt any feelings.

in the league, and they earned it by seriously beating the stuffing out of whatever opposition they faced on the field. We’re talking about a New England team that beat 10 of their 16 regular season opponents by 14 points or more. This same team led the league in conversions for first downs. This unit gives new meaning to the phrase “any given Sunday”. Any given Sunday the Patriots offense can have their way with the opposition. They can do it big with Randy Moss. They can do it small with Wes Welker. They can run the ball too, not that they normally need to. Simply put, the Patriots can dominate. They need only chose to.

Quarterback: Advantage: New England. To pick against Tom Brady 99% of the time means to end up wrong and possibly owing your best friend $20. He’s quite simply perfect at being perfect. Despite his three interceptions against a solid Chargers defense, Tom Brady’s record setting season was phenomenal, and to forget the kind of stats he recorded during the regular season would be ridiculous. He had the highest QB rating in the regular season (117), led the league’s number 1 offense and passing attack, and managed to only throw 9 interceptions. To pick against Tom Brady normally means asking yourself two weeks later, “What were you thinking?”

Defense: Advantage: Tie. Two champion teams coincidentally have champion defenses, and they measure up to each other well. Arguably, the Giants have the better defensive line. Sack machines Michael Strahan (single season sack leader) and Osi Umenyiora (3rd this year in sacks) can put the heat on any quarterback in the league, Tom Brady included. With DE Justin Tuck having a breakout year and MLB Antonio Pierce playing at a Pro Bowl level, the Giants defense should more than shake things up. The Patriots D-Line is also more than formidable, but its true grit is in its linebackers and defensive backs. Asante Samuel will continue to make a case for a higher paycheck, Mike Vrabel will cap off the best season of his career, and oh yeah, Junior Seau and Tedi Bruschi are along for the ride too. Enough said.

Offense: Advantage: New England. New England has the number one offense

Special Teams: Advantage: New York. Giants’ punter Jeff Feagles is a proven vet-

THE MATCH-UP

eran in the NFL and is capable of giving his team good field position on every punt. R.W. McQuarters has done a fair job this season managing punt returns. Meanwhile, the Patriots haven’t returned a punt for a touchdown since January 2002. Maybe they are due for one. Also, Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski managed to miss a 35 yard field goal in the divisional play off against Jacksonville. That kind of miss doesn’t reflect well on the unit as a whole. Coaching: Advantage: New England. There is no alternative here- the Patriots are undefeated and half the reason why is their coach. After a scandalous beginning to their season, Bill Belichick found ways for his team to win week in and week out. Many experts wondered how Belichick would do coaching the immense amount of talent brought in through the free agency to the Patriots. Belichick wasn’t known for his affinity for “star” players. As it turns out, if you give Bill a team he’ll make it the best one. If you give him a team with the best talent, he’ll give you perfection. That’s the kind of coach he is. Winner: New England. The complete deal will, well, complete the deal. The team that football fans thought would win the Big Dance at the outset of this season will be the same team to win the Lombardi trophy at season’s end, and undefeated at that. The Patriots are surprising no one- and in a good way. Perfection is in the details after all, and that’s what this team brings to the table: an ability to be ready for whatever the opponent throws at them.

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Tribe Tries to ‘Progress With New Name Story by Robert Ivory

s I drive every morning to class, I smack my head and grind my teeth every time I pass the corner of Carnegie and Ontario, as Indians’ Play-By-Play Commentator Tom Hamilton says, “I try to tell myself it’s for the better.” But then I see the home of the Indians totally naked and get frustrated. But for the stadium formerly known as ‘Jacobs Field’, the signs have come down in anticipation for the new name and new look. On Jan. 10, the name of the stadium where the Tribe calls home was sold to the Mayfield-based auto insurance company, Progressive Auto Insurance. The company employs over 26,000 and is worth an estimated $14 billion, according to ESPN.com. The

Indians sold the naming rights for $58 million over 16 years. Interestingly, on Nov. 15, 2007, the company decided to lay off seven percent of their IT work force nation wide. “This is a critical step we need to take now to remain competitive and to help ensure our future success in the industry,” Progressive President and Chief Executive Officer Glenn Renwick said in an interview with a local media outlet. Interesting that less than two months later, Progressive would open up their checkbooks for the Indians. But, what is done is done and on to more business. Now that the stadium will no longer be called by ‘The Jake,’ it’s going to be hard to come up with that same sweet sounding nickname that Jacobs Field had. A catchy alias for Progressive Field has yet to be determined by fans. Suggestions stretch from the ‘Prog’ to the ’Sive.’ My suggestion would simply be ‘P’ making two of the three stadiums in Cleveland known as

the ‘P’ and the ‘Q.’ If the Tribe really wanted to rename to the park, without using a corporate name, why wouldn’t a retro player’s name fit? Think about Feller Park in honor of fire-baller, Bob Feller. Or even Sockalexis Field, the player for who the Indians are named after. Imagine asking your date, “Honey, want to go to the ‘Sock’ tonight?” I guess not. So with that extra $3 million a year in their pockets, the Tribe will need to stay in front of the curve with the off season acquisitions that are soon to come. Resigning reliever Rafael Betancourt this week helps the Tribe keep their core players for the next few years. Ace C.C. Sabathia is looking to become a free agent at the end of the season, so take $3 million off of that, and his contract looks a little slimmer. But, regardless of what they call the park where the team plays, the Tribe will continue to bring fans what they want, great baseball.

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Viking Grappler Fall in EWL Opener Story by Nick Camino

arly last week Cleveland State University’s head wrestling Coach Jack Effner expressed disappointment in his team’s dual meet record, but was pleased with the team’s work ethic and dedication. Well Friday night against the Pittsburgh Panthers (10-3, 3-0 EWL) Cleveland State fans witnessed exactly what Effner proclaimed, tough wrestling and fortitude by Viking grapplers, with victory never in sight as Cleveland State (4-6, 0-1 EWL) fell 32-5 in a 10-match dual meet. Despite winning the past two match-ups the previous two years against the Panthers, this time the banged up Vikings proved to be no match for a Pittsburgh squad that features four NCAA All-Americans and many others ranked within the National Top 25 this season. Cleveland State got off to a solid start Friday night in the 165-pound weight class where Marcus Effner defeated Ethan Headlee

Swimming and Diving Updates and Outlooks Story by Reid May The 2007-08 Swimming and Diving season has gotten off to a quiet beginning at Cleveland State University. While most students pay close attention to the conference leading Men’s Basketball Team, the swimming Vikings are giving the competition close matches—and grabbing their share of victories in the process. With the Horizon League Championships coming to Cleveland at the end of February, it’s time fans take notice of happenings in the pool. Men’s Swimming and Diving The Men’s Swimming and Diving team has been electric in recent weeks, winning four of it’s last five head to head competitions. This surge took their overall record to 104, and left them in solid shape with about twenty-five days to go before the Horizon League Championships.

3-2 in an attempt to jump-start the Vikings against the powerful Panthers. However, in the 174pound weight class Cleveland State’s J.T. Miller was pitted against Keith Gavin, the number one ranked wrestler in the nation. U n fo r t u n at e l y the outcome was never in doubt, as Gavin earned an early takedown and put Cleveland State’s Miller on his back several times early on in the contest powering to a 16-0 technical fall in just the second period. From there the Panthers went on to win four straight matches making the dual meet score 21-2 in favor of Pitt, after Cleveland State was penalized a team point. Cleveland State freshman 133-pounder Josh Palivoda won a hard fought 10-8 victory over Jimmy Conroy, but at that point the damage had been done. The Panthers would go on to win the final three contests, improving on their undefeated record in the EWL

Senior Dan Baiko has made diving headlines for the Vikings. He was named Horizon League Diver of the Week four times this season—the most recent coming when he swept all diving events against Wright State. Baiko has swept all the events in six meets this season. On the swimming side Senior Dave Duecker, and sophomores Jakub Dobies and Todd Winchell have the most individual best times, with four, six, and four respectively. Women’s Swimming and Diving Women’s Swimming and Diving is experiencing a rough year. The Vikings are off to a 3-8 start in head to head competitions losing their last three—though they did place third at the Holiday Invitational in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Women have a lot of parity within their squad. Several swimmers, including Senior Lesley Jones and Junior Kate Bellew—hold multiple best times on the season. Senior Trish Simon handles the diving side of the competition. Her best score came early in the

Conference. The team is definitely struggling, Coach Effner said at the conclusion of the dual meet. “It’s really disappointing,” Effner explained. “We’re working so hard, but we’re just not bringing it to match time, which is very frustrating. We’ve had some unfortunate luck, and some things you just can’t control, but we just have to get it done with our backups.” Cleveland State will need to get things in order this Friday and Saturday when they travel to Pennsylvania to take on two EWL Conference opponents, Lock Haven and Bloomsburg.

season at the City College Meet. The women will spend the remainder of their season in the heartland—their schedule will not take them away from Ohio again this year. If the women are successful in the Horizon League Championships in Cleveland they will compete in Columbus, Ohio for the NCAA Championships.

THANK YOU

to all of the CSU Students, Faculty & Staff who showed their support for the Vikings in each victory last weekend! It’s a GREAT time to be a Viking! Please continue your support at the upcoming games at the Wolstein Center: Thursday, February 7 Women’s Basketball vs. Milwaukee 5:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Wright State 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 9 Women’s Basketball vs. Green Bay 1:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Detroit 5:30 p.m.

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