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Emory Events Calendar, Page 2
Staff Editorial, Page 6
Police Record, Page 2
Student Life, Page 9
Crossword Puzzle, Page 8
On Fire, Page 11
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Goizueta’s Einstein Bagels to be Replaced
New Emory Board of Trustees Chair Elected By Stephen Fowler Senior Staff Writer
By Jordan Friedman Executive Editor Get ready to trade in your bagels. Emory will remove Einstein Bros Bagels from the Goizueta Business School on Nov. 27, but dining officials have yet to announce its replacement because a contract is still in the works. The new food venue will likely be up and running by the time spring semester classes begin in January, said David Furhman, senior director of Emory Dining. He said he will be able to announce the new venue as soon as Emory has a signed contract, presumably in the next week or immediately thereafter. Once Einstein Bros closes and demolition begins, the B-School will set up a temporary table or cart in the school’s lobby to serve coffee and sandwiches, among other food items, for the remainder of the semester starting Dec. 2, according to Furhman. The cart will be operated by Sodexo, Emory’s food vendor, said Karoline Porcello, B-School junior and Food Advisory Committee Emory (FACE) co-chair. She added that Emory had expected to be able to announce the new venue by now but faced a few unexpected obstacles in the contract negotiation process. The removal of Einstein Bros Bagels — which has been on campus for about a decade, according to Furhman — is part of an ongoing facelift that dining locations across
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Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the island with winds 3.5 times as strong as Hurricane Katrina. While some Emory community members were affected by the disaster, others are working to raise money for relief.
Philippines Typhoon Affects Emory By Jordan Friedman Executive Editor As the Philippines feels the devastating effects of Typhoon Haiyan, Emory students and administrators are working to aid those in need. The typhoon, one of the strongest ever recorded for the region, has caused a death toll that has rapidly risen to higher than 4,000. Haiyan has destroyed homes and left hundreds of thousands displaced. It has left many people in other countries crossing their fingers and hoping for the best for their loved ones who might have been affected. “We have a small number of Filipino International students here, but certainly it reaches and impacts many more students than just those who grew up in the Philippines,” Natalie Cruz, coordinator of the Office of International Student Life,
See FURHMAN, Page 5
wrote in an email to the Wheel. Senior Vice President and Dean of Campus Life Ajay Nair has written a letter to Filipino students at Emory, stating, “Please know that you do not have to face these challenges alone. Being a part of a caring community means that we engage in uplifting those facing challenging circumstances such as these.” Nair, in the letter, points to a number of resources that allow Emory to aid those impacted by crises, including Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Intervention Services. Some students, though, are working with each other and the University to provide relief to those impacted by the catastrophe. Cruz, whose office is new as of this fall, wrote that she is working with the Filipino Student Association (FSA) on relief efforts. FSA is planning a
charity dinner for Saturday, Nov. 23, which will include a screening of next week’s Manny Pacquiao fight. Pacquiao is a professional Filipino boxer, whom FSA Co-President and College junior Tad Manalo described as a “national hero.” “When he fights, traffic stops, crime goes down to zero, everyone is glued to the TV to watch ... It’s a really powerful experience,” Manalo said. FSA also had a table at the Dobbs University Center (DUC) CocaCola Commons yesterday afternoon, where they accepted donations that will go toward Philippines relief. In addition, third-year Candler School of Theology student John Yeager has started fundraising for relief, with donations going through the United Methodist Committee on
See STUDENT’S, Page 4
RESEARCH
Emory alumnus and businessman John Morgan (’69B) was elected as the new chair of the Emory Board of Trustees at a board meeting last week. Morgan succeeds Ben F. Johnson III (’65C), who has served as chair since 2000, according to a Nov. 8 University press release. The Board of Trustees governs the University by establishing policy and exercising fiduciary responsibility for the long-term well-being of the institution, according to the board’s website. The 45 members on the board are comprised of term trustees who are elected to serve an initial six-year term with an optional renewable fouryear term, and alumni trustees, who are elected to serve a six-year term. Morgan said the trustees’ job serves an important role for the future of Emory. “In a nutshell, trustees are elected to serve to represent the university in helping the administration determine the course of action and the big picture of Emory,” Morgan said. “While the administration runs the day-today operations, the trustees serve to test the reasonableness of what’s put before them by the administration.” Morgan has a clear goal in mind for his term as chair which centers on Emory’s mission and role in shaping the future. “The wind is at our back when it comes to our mission of doing good things for other people, whether it’s patients [in the Emory Healthcare system] or students or community members around us,” Morgan said. “As trustees, we do what we do for the future benefits and good outcomes for everyone involved with Emory.” As for the future, Morgan does not see any large-scale changes in the University.
John Morgan, businessman and Emory Alumnus was elected as the new chair of the Emory Board of Trustees Nov. 8 “Emory doesn’t need to ‘change’ who we are to move into the future,” Morgan said. “Who we are is exactly who we should be.” What will change is the world around us, and what sets the Emory community apart is how it handles adaptation to new changes, Morgan said. “While there are headwinds working against our progress as an institution, such as changes in higher education, the economy and medical care, Emory is well suited to adapt,” Morgan said. “If we can do better things with more limited resources, I will be satisfied with Emory’s direction.” Morgan said he feels confident in the ability of faculty, students and the board itself to adapt to changes, in part from the liberal arts curriculum that he says is a hallmark of and Emory education. “[Classes in the liberal arts] transformed me by changing the way I think about things, sparking a lifelong love of learning and gave me an appreciation for the humanities and a good education,” Morgan said. “Revelations still continue to occur and guide my way of thinking in my daily life.” Johnson echoed Morgan’s sentiments, and added another factor setting Emory on the right path toward the future is the sheer amount of opportunities available to students.
See JOHNSON, Page 5
FEATURE
External Funding Reaches $507M By Rupsha Basu Asst. News Editor
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, accounts for $333.8 million – more than 65 percent of the total external funding. The NIH awarded Emory $286.3 million, which is 56 percent of Emory’s external agency funding and 86 percent of its federal funding. University President James W. Wagner said in the press release that the decrease in federal agency funding can be attributed to the budget sequestration — a series of acrossthe-board budget cuts as a result of
Emory University researchers received $507.4 million from external funding agencies in fiscal year 2013 (FY13), down from $521.9 million during the fiscal year 2012 (FY12). According to a Nov. 6 University press release, federal agency funding, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National
the lack of a deficit reduction plan on the part of the U.S. Congress. “However, given the now multiple effects of sequestration, the partial government shutdown and the looming battle over the debt ceiling, we know that tremendous challenges lie ahead in maintaining our research momentum,” Wagner said. According to Director of Research Communications of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Holly
See MAJORITY, Page 5
Funding From External Sources Per fiscal Year (FY)
Courtesy of Jon Weiss
funding (in millions)
College sophomore Jon Weiss now takes on the name “Fratshionistau” after national media picked up an email he sent to his fraternity.
500
$535.2M
$539.7m
$518.6M
$484.2M
400
Emory ‘Fratshionistau’ Email Makes a ‘Statement’
$507.1M*
$411M
By Jenna Kingsley
Funding from federal agencies vs. other sources
300
FY 2011
200
FY 2012
69%
FY 2013
67%
66% 33%
31%
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200
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200
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201
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FEDERAL AGENCIES other**
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201
*This number has changed from the original University announcement, according to Holly Korschun, director of research communications for the Woodruff Health Sciences Center. A couple of numbers have altered slightly, she said, which always happens at the end of the fiscal year when grant information is still being calculated. **The rest of the funding comes from the following sources: corporate, foreign, private, state and “university,” which refers to collaborative research with other institutions when funding is divided among research participants.
“The Crazy Sorority Girl” email. The horrible Georgia Tech “Rapebait” email. The list goes on. You’ve laughed and scoffed and cringed at them all. But this time, it’s an Emory fraternity that’s making cyber-headlines. On Nov. 8, Business Insider published an article titled “This Ridiculous Fraternity Fashion Email Is Blowing Up Emory University’s Greek Scene” that quickly went viral. The article included a full email to an Emory fraternity listserv, sent to Business Insider by an “anonymous tipster.” The email gained national attention after being posted by
Business Insider. Websites like Betches Love This, BroBible, Four Pins, Bustle and even GQ have since picked up the story. The email, written by the fraternity’s “apparel chair” and selfprofessed “Fratshionistau,” details the good, the bad and, particularly, the ugly of fraternity fashion. He chastises his brothers for their poor fashion sense and offers them tips for dressing well this fall by incorporating “earthy tones,” “cuffed pants” and “statement scarves.” This Fratshionistau is none other than College sophomore Jon Weiss, well-dressed male and brother of the Emory University
chapter of Alpha Tau Omega (ATO). I sat down with Weiss in the ATO house to discuss the notorious email. He wore a Hawking McGill short-sleeved button down, H&M khaki jeans (cuffed, of course) and Cabini loafers. He also wore a giant grin. “I don’t think there’s any other way to describe it other than that I’m a goofy guy, and I enjoy sending goofy things to my friends,” Weiss said. “I thought it would be funny to send. I thought I could kill two birds with one stone. A:
See ‘RIDICULOUS’, Page 9
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NEWS ROUNDUP National, Local and Higher Education News • The official death toll of Typhoon Haiyan has surpassed 2,300, though officials and workers in the Philippines say they expect it to climb much higher. Filipino residents have expressed anger at the slow speed of the government’s response, and Philippine Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras said the government has been overwhelmed by the storm’s aftermath. U.S. military planes have brought World Food Program supplies to the ruined airport in the island city of Tacloban, where shots being fired in the streets have been reported. • On Wednesday, Secretary of State John Kerry warned lawmakers to avoid imposing new sanctions on Iran that would put negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program at risk. Kerry said Iran and world powers had come extremely close to a deal during the weekend. Negotiations will resume in Geneva later this month, with the involved world powers offering relief to Tehran on some sanctions in exchange for nuclear concessions. Republicans and Democrats
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argued, however, that new sanctions on Iran’s banking and oil industries could serve as a bargaining chip in negotiations. • Four U.S. Marines died in a range maintenance operation in southern California on Wednesday morning. Officials described the incident as a tragic accident. The group had been clearing unexploded ordnance at Camp Pendleton near San Diego. • Pittsburgh police arrested six suspects in connection with a shooting of three students outside of Brashear High School on Wednesday. One victim was shot in the leg and foot and another in the neck and shoulder, while the third suffered a graze wound to the head. The students, whose injuries were not lifethreatening, were approached by at least one gunman who emerged from the woods adjacent to the school and opened fire. At least two students ran back into the school to notify authorities.
— Compiled by Senior Staff Writer Lydia O’Neal
Corrections • In the story titled “Survivor, Journalist Remember Kristallnacht” in the last issue of the Wheel, the name of the speaker was mistakenly named. Her name is Paula. Also, the article did not mention that MEOR@Emory also organized the event. The Wheel reports and corrects all errors published in the newspaper and at emorywheel.com. Please contact Editor-in-Chief Arianna Skibell at arianna.skibell@emory.edu.
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This Week In Emory History
POLICE RECORD • On Nov. 6 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., there was a theft at the Whitehead Research Building. The victim left his wallet in a room in the building. When he returned, the wallet was missing. The wallet contained an Emory ID Card and credit cards. The wallet is valued at $5. • On Nov. 8 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., an unidentified subject entered a room at the Emory Conference Center Hotel and stole rings and bracelets from a guest. The following day the guest came back to the room and the rings reappeared but the bracelets were still missing. The bracelets are valued at $200. The incident has been turned over to an investigator.
• On Nov. 10 at 3:05 a.m., officers responded to a call from Clairmont Tower regarding an underage student under the influence of alcohol. The student had six mixed drinks of alcohol. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the DeKalb Fire Department were able to aid the individual. The individual was transported to Emory University Hospital. • On Nov. 10 at midnight, officers were notified of six individuals in Lullwater Park after dark. Two of the individuals were Emory students who said they were showing four other individuals the park. The students were asked to leave the area. • On Nov. 10 at midnight, Emory Police Department (EPD) officers
and the DeKalb Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Evans Residence Hall. Somebody in the kitchen was cooking and set off the fire alarm. Officers verified that there was no fire and left the area. • On Nov. 9 at 1:14 a.m., officers responded to Harris Residence Hall regarding a vehicle parked in a fire lane. The vehicle was a green 2013 BMW. Officers determined that the driver had a suspended license. The vehicle was not towed because the owner arrived prior to the towing. The owner of the vehicle was notified that his driver’s license was suspended, and he was issued a parking citation.
— Compiled by Crime Beat Writer Brandon Fuhr
Feb. 14, 1995 Former Central Intelligence Agency operative Philip Agee delivered a lecture on his time as an undercover agent in Latin America in November 1989. Agee’s lecture, titled “The CIA, Human Rights and Democracy,” followed his recruitment from Notre Dame University to his posing as a U.S. Olympic Committee attache in Mexico City before he resigned in 1968. His controversial book, “Inside the Company,” exposed many of the tactics of the CIA’s covert operations. Agee was expelled from France, Holland, Germany and Norway before going into hiding in Paris in the mid-1980s.
EVENTS AT EMORY FRIDAY Event: Estate Planning Essentials I Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Harland Cinema, DUC Event: Catholic Studies Discussion Group Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Center for Ethics Event: Atlanta Science Festival Info Session Time: 1-2 p.m. Location: Whitehead Biomedical Research Building 600 Event: Trashion Show Time: 6 p.m. Location: The Winship Ballroom Event: Macbeth Time: 7 p.m. Location: Mary Gray Munroe Theater, DUC Event: “Life of Pi” (2012), Film Screening Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 207 Event: “Child of Resistance” (1976) and Others, Film Screenings Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 205
Event: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra with Narek Hakhnazaryan, Cello Time: 8 p.m. Location: Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
SATURDAY Event: Women’s Water Polo Invitational Tournament Time: 9 a.m. Location: Woodruff PE Center Pool Event: IM Tennis Tournament Time: 12-5 p.m. Location: Indoor Tennis Courts. Woodruff P.E. Center 4th Floor Event: “Daydream Therapy” (1980) and “Bush Mama” (1975/1979), Film Screenings Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 205 Event: Freshman Semi-Formal Time: 8 p.m. Location: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
SUNDAY Event: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Worship Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Location: The Little Chapel in the Church School Building Event: Emory University Worship With The Rev. Paul-Gordon Chandler Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Cannon Chapel Event: Timur Shaov Performance Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: White Hall 208
Command Line to Search Your Digital Assets Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Woodruff Library 217 Event: Jeannine McCune, PharmD — “Personalized Medicine in HCT Recipients” Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Winship Cancer Institute C-5012
Event: Fast-a-thon Time: 5-8 p.m. Location: Cox Ballroom
Event: Climatic Drivers of Diarrheal Disease Time: 4-5 p.m. Location: Math & Science Center N306
Event: The Gathering @ 5:05 Worship Time: 5:05-6:05 p.m. Location: Ward Fellowship Hall at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
Event: Empathic Helping: Lessons From Rats Time: 4-5 p.m. Location: PAIS 290
Event: “Rich” (1983) and Others, Film Screenings Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 205
MONDAY Event: The Lunch Colloquium Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: The Luce Center Event: Digital Learning: Using the
Event: Summer Open House Advising Hours Time: 4-5 p.m. Location: Candler Library 200 Event: Athletics — Women’s Basketball Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center
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SPEAKERS AT WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
Emory Alumni Association Awards Its Highest Honor By Lydia O’Neal Senior Staff Writer The Emory Alumni Association (EAA) awarded its highest honor to Dictionary of American Regional English Editor Joan Houston Hall (’71G, ’76PhD) and Campaign Emory Chairman Walter M. Deriso (’68C) Tuesday. The Emory Medal recognizes alumni who have displayed tremendous service to Emory or the public in their communities or to somebody who has become distinguished through business, the arts or other professions, according to EAA Senior Director Leslie Wingate. “It’s really the top echelon of Emory alumni recognition,” Wingate said of the medal, which has been around since 1946. “Many consider the honorary doctorate to be the University’s highest honor, but specifically for alumni, the Emory Medal is the highest.” Within the EAA, according to Wingate, a Nomination and Leadership Committee selected Hall and Deriso after reviewing a group of as many as 25 externally nominated alumni. Hall, who earned her Masters in English from the Laney Graduate School in 1971 and her Ph.D. in English in 1976, called the Tuesday ceremony “wonderful” and “elaborate.” “The tribute by [University President James W. Wagner] was lovely, and the videos made on our lives were very fun,” Hall said, referring to brief biographical videos screened at the ceremony. Hall received the Emory Medal following her recent publication of the sixth volume of the “Dictionary of American Regional English,” or “DARE,” a 50-year project that has already become the recognized authority on the American English language, according to DARE’s website. Between 1965 and 1970, DARE field workers traveled to communities throughout the U.S. equipped with 1,800-question surveys on local words for food, weather, family and other aspects of daily life, according to Hall.
These “folk words” — or words people might call their grandparents, for example, like “mema” and “papa,” or “nana” and “pops” — cannot be found in country-wide dictionaries, Hall said. The alumna, who began working at DARE in 1975, said she hopes to update the volumes on a regular basis using a pilot online survey. “A lot changes in 50 years,” she said. “Many people think that because of the media, language is becoming homogenized, but I don’t think that’s true.” Deriso, who graduated from the College in 1968 and earned his J.D. from the Emory Law School in 1972, helped initiate the fundraising program Campaign Emory at the end of 2005. He then led the program through its 2012 conclusion with a fundraising total of $1.69 billion from more than 140,000 donors. Deriso, the first-ever Student Government Association president and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, described the initial fundraising efforts for Campaign Emory as “very difficult and challenging” because of the economic downturn after the campaign’s 2008 public announcement. “It was a very challenging time for all of us [on the Board of Trustees],” he said. “But the campaign exceeded my expectations — we had a lot of widespread help.” Deriso said he “was in awe” upon receiving a letter from Wagner asking whether or not he would accept the Emory Medal a couple of months earlier. “The ceremony was just wonderful,” he said. “A big honor for me was sharing the podium with Ms. Hall.” Wingate called the pair a couple of “perfect selections,” in regard to the timeliness of the award. “Campaign Emory just ended; Hall just completed this 50-year project — the timing was perfect,” Wingate said. She added that anybody can submit alumni nominees, of which at least 200 have been awarded in the past 67 years.
— Contact Lydia O’Neal at lmoneal@emory.edu
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EDxEmory members promoted their organization at this week’s Wonderful Wednesday at Asbury Circle. Students had the opportunity to suggest speakers for future TEDxEmory events. Last week, the organization brought twin sisters who were the founders of Focal Point Global and recipients of the White House Champions of Change Award.
EVENT
Emory, Carter Center Host Forum On U.S.-China Relationship By Harmeet Kaur Senior Staff Writer Emory University and the Carter Center hosted a U.S.-China forum to discuss the future of the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and China on Nov. 11-12. The forum was the first of the Carter Center’s efforts to improve U.S.-China relations, according to the Carter Center website. The event consisted of a series of panels about topics such as the power relationship between the U.S. and China, their roles in the developing world and the history and future of U.S.-China relations. Participants included leaders and scholars in international affairs in the U.S. and China. The forum kicked off this past Monday at the Carter Center and featured opening remarks from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and a panel about the past and future of the U.S.-China relationship led by Carter’s former national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski. The forum continued Tuesday in Emory’s Winship Ballroom and featured a welcoming address from University President James W. Wagner. Throughout the forum, scholars
and experts discussed various aspects of the U.S.-China relationship. They talked about how mutual misconceptions of each other could lead to risky decision-making on behalf of both countries. In a panel titled “The Future of the Future: Building Communication and Cooperation Among Emerging Leaders,” they emphasized the importance of developing a relationship between college students and young adults in the U.S. and China. The panel said that each side should make efforts to understand the other side’s political system and historical perspective. Philip Wainwright, vice provost for international affairs and director of the Halle Institute for Global Learning, said the forum built on the University’s growing interest in China. Wainwright said the developing Contemporary China Studies program is an example of Emory’s engagement in issues about China. “There’s been increasing interest in strengthening Emory’s capacities in China,” Wainwright said. “The key has been how to strengthen our connection to China more generally, to respond to the growing needs and the growing importance of China.” In addition to China’s increasing importance, Wainwright also said the
forum allowed the Carter Center and Emory to “contribute to the overall health of U.S.-China relations each in their own way.” “Part of Emory’s engagement in this is looking to benefit from the expertise of the people engaged in the Carter Center and framing some of those particular areas of focus where Emory might be able to benefit the U.S.-China relationship,” Wainwright said. Yawei Liu, director of the Carter Center’s China Program, also discussed both the Carter Center’s and Emory’s increased interest in China. He said collaboration between the Carter Center and Emory allow for efficient use of resources, such as faculty and staff connections. In addition, Liu said this collaboration would make Emory the center for China research and studies in the Southeast. “The conversation has started,” Liu said. “The more challenging thing is how we move forward from here.” Liu said that the forum was a launch pad for the China Program’s new effort to improve U.S.-China relations. According to the Carter Center website, this effort is focused on reducing misconceptions, promoting greater U.S.-China cooperation in
the developing world and to motivate younger generations of Chinese and American citizens to work together on improving the bilateral relationship between the two countries. During his presidency, Carter notably normalized relations with China, granting formal diplomatic recognition to the country’s communist regime on Jan. 1, 1979. Since then, the relationship has faced challenges such as mutual mistrust on political, economic and security matters, according to a report by the Congressional Research Service. Yuan Peng, director of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations for the Institute of American Studies, led a panel on Tuesday titled “What is New in the New Great Power Relationship.” He discussed challenges that both the U.S. and China faced from each other and proposed that the two countries establish a jointpower relationship, which entails no conflict, mutual respect and win-win cooperation. “I am confident that if we both agree to establish the new model, we can move ahead,” Peng said during the panel.
— Contact Harmeet Kaur at hbhagra@emory.edu
OBITUARY
Center for Ethics Founder, Professor Emeritus Dies By Alyssa Posklensky Staff Writer Emory Professor Emeritus Robert DeHaan, who was a researcher and professor at Emory’s School of Medicine, died on Oct. 29. He was 82. DeHann, who founded the Elementary Science Education Partners (ESEP) program and the Emory Center for Ethics, died from complications stemming from pneumonia. He came to Emory in 1973 to study the human heart and perform cutting-edge research on the electrophysiology of heartbeats, according to a Nov. 5 University press release. Criss Hartzell, professor of cellular biology in the Emory School of Medicine, said one of DeHaan’s real legacies was his project grant that coordinated about five different labs in order to work on cardiac development. “There were a lot of people working together to try and solve these problems,” he said. Hartzell said DeHaan studied the development of the heart during embryogenesis through timelapse videos of chick development. He took the two groups of cells that come together to form the heart and separated them, discovering that they would form two different hearts and beat at different rates. This led him to explore proteins in the heart membrane of a heart cell that open and close to allow ions through, which determines the heartbeat, Hartzell said. This led DeHaan to the discovery that the last part of the heart to form is the pacemaker, which set the frequency of beats, Hartzell said. “Essentially, the rest of his career came out of that basic discovery where he was trying to understand how, during embryonic development, these cells develop the capability of becoming spontaneously excitable,” he said. In addition to research, DeHaan taught embryology, which was one of the first required classes for medical students, at Emory’s School of Medicine, according to the press release. DeHaan received the Bruce Alberts Award for Distinguished Contributions to Science Education from the American Society of
Robert DeHaan, 82, Emory Professor Emeritus and Emory Center for Ethics founder died Oct. 29 from complications stemming from pneumonia. Cell Biologists as well as the Viktor Hamburger Outstanding Educator Prize from the Society for Developmental Biology, according to the press release. In 1995, DeHaan switched focus and decided to work on improving the way science was taught in elementary schools, according to Karen Falkenberg, Challenge and Champions director in the Division of Educational Studies and director of the ESEP program.
“When [DeHaan’s] grandson was in elementary school, he realized that the science education that his grandson was getting should have been better.” — Karen Falkenberg, director of the ESEP program and Challenge and Champions director in the Division of Educational Studies Falkenberg said, “When his grandson was in elementary school, he realized that the science education that his grandson was getting should have been better.” Science was not being taught in a hands-on manner, and he sought to change this pattern in order to encourage more young people to choose science as a career, according to Falkenberg. DeHaan said in a 2001 interview with The Atlanta JournalConstitution, “If you want kids to become good basketball players, you
don’t give them books about basketball history. You get them on the court to play.” According to Falkenberg, the ESEP program was founded with a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation and changed science instruction for 72 elementary school classrooms in the Atlanta and DeKalb school systems. This included 1,600 public school teachers who were paired with science students from Emory and other Atlanta universities to team-teach science. “Many of the elementary teachers don’t have a background in science, so that’s partly what hinders their ability to teach it,” Falkenberg said. “The other part of the program was they didn’t have the materials.” The ESEP program created materials for teachers, along with a new science curriculum. Undergraduates in science-related fields would go to the Atlanta schools each week to assist the teachers, according to Falkenberg. Falkenberg added that many of today’s college students hailing from the Atlanta area directly benefited from this program. “It had five years of funding, so unfortunately, when the five years were up, we didn’t have any funding, but Atlanta kept the program going in its own way, slightly modified,” Falkenberg said. DeHaan also served as a creator and director of the Center for Ethics upon its founding in 1990 and held the position through 1993, according to the press release. According to the Division of Educational Studies website, DeHaan has authored or edited four books and more than 140 research papers. He has also trained more than 40 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in his career. In 1998, he received the Thomas Jefferson Award, which is Emory’s highest honor. “He was just a really great inquisitive guy, always searching for answers and always wanting to help,” Falkenberg said. “If you didn’t get to meet him, you missed a passing star.” A campus memorial service for DeHaan was held Nov. 10 at Cannon Chapel.
— Contact Alyssa Posklensky at alyssa.posklensky@emory.edu
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‘DOOLING’ TRIVIA
CC Transfers Money, Rejects Bill to Fix Budget Rules By Rupsha Basu Asst. News Editor
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mory’s Lord of Misrule James W. Dooley held a trivia night in the Winship Ballroom in the Dobbs University Center on Tuesday. The event had three themes: International, Dooley and Emory. The event celebrated the many different people that come together to have fun with Dooley.
Student’s Relief Campaign Extends Beyond One Week Continued from Page 1 Relief. Initially, he planned for his campaign to last only a week and for just Candler students to participate. But now, he is trying to extend it through next week and he has received donations from individuals across the University. He has placed a donation box on the second floor of the Candler School, which has thus far received $300. Money donated online has not yet been counted, he said. “There are a lot of problems,” Yeager said. “It’s incredibly easy to see it on the news and have an immediate reaction to it and then keep drinking your Starbucks.” For many students and alumni, the pain of the tragedy in the Philippines is all too real. Roshani Chokshi (‘13C), former managing editor of the Wheel, said some of her relatives — her grandmother’s brother, his wife and his son — have either been reported dead or have not yet had their bodies recovered. “The real scary thing is not knowing anything at all,” Chokshi said. “The phone lines are really only working at 50 to 60 percent capacity. Everyone is trying to find someone they love.”
Editor-in-Chief Arianna Skibell, News Co-Editor Karishma Mehrotra and Copy Editor Mary Claire Kelly contributed reporting. — Contact Jordan Friedman at jordan.m.friedman@emory.edu
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CNN Dialogues Delve Into ‘Food Deserts’ By Naomi Maisel Senior Staff Writer Community members from Emory as well as the greater Atlanta area came together at a CNN Dialogue to discuss food insecurity and its implications in Atlanta on Tuesday. The event, titled “Hungry For Change: America’s Struggle to Eliminate Food Deserts,” is one of many CNN Dialogues that serve to highlight various ideas and perspectives on pertinent issues today. The dialogue took place at Spelman College in a full Cosby Auditorium. Emory University as well as the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Emory’s James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference (JWJI) sponsored the event. Panelists consisted of Hugh Acheson, award-wining chef and cookbook author; Maura Daly, chief communication and development officer for Feeding America; K. Rashid Nuri, founder of the Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture in Atlanta and Monica White, an assistant professor of Environmental Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Associate Chief of Neurosurgery at Grady Medical Center and Emmy award-winning CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta moderated the event. Gupta is also assistant professor of neurosurgery at the Emory University School of Medicine. Gupta began the conversation by discussing the Nov. 1 cuts in
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits and the approximately 24 million people affected. “Quality food must be a right, not a privilege,” Nuri said. In response, the audience of 400 people applauded and cheered for Nuri. Acheson then commented on the stigma around hunger and homelessness as a product of “laziness” and the audience laughed as he recalled the “crazy” comments he read on social media surrounding the cuts. The talk addressed issues of hunger and malnutrition and centered on agriculture, which Nuri said is essential to culture. Although Rashid and Hugh joked about chefs not knowing whether carrots grow on trees, Nuri pointed out that the United States consumes 31 percent more processed food than any other nation. Nuri added that his rule is that food that has more than five ingredients is not real. To tackle this issue, Gupta introduced the idea of education, and the panelists discussed in school and after school programs such as the School Pantry Program and Monday Morning Breakfasts that provide food to children during the day who otherwise would go hungry. The problem, the panelists decided, arises when students do not have access to these programs after school, on weekends and during the summer. The panelists and their discussion opened up to questions at the end that centered on federal policy, commu-
nity engagement and racial implications in the issue of hunger. One audience member from Boxcar Grocer, a local grocery store, expressed concern that retailers and grocers are never invited to speak about these issues. Nuri replied that in fact his own farm had gone into Boxcar Grocers to negotiate more sustainable practices and has yet to see any large change. The cultural implications of this discussion were also pertinent, as Nuri commented on the idea that farming seems “too close to slavery” in the eyes of some people, and thus they are discouraged from growing their own fruits and vegetables. White added to this discussion by introducing hip-hop as a popular means of sustainable advertisement. College junior Jordan Kolpas has worked with a freestyle hip-hop group called Soul Food Cypher in Atlanta in order to spread awareness about sustainability through popular media. “It was disheartening to hear about the millions of people that are malnourished across the country,” Kolpas said. He added that by the end of the night he felt obliged to help in some way. On the other hand, Anu Rajasingham, a food and water epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), said she wished the panelists had provided actual ways to help in the community as well as more resources.
— Contact Naomi Maisel at namaise@emory.edu
The 58th Legislature of the College Council (CC) struck down a bill amending its monetary policy during its meeting Wednesday in light of its financial state of emergency declared last month. The team will revisit the bill after revision. Earlier this month, the Wheel reported that CC planned to reduce the amount of money allocated to student organizations from an average of $6,000 to an average of $3,500 for the rest of the semester. This is not the case anymore. Last week, the CC executive board made the decision to move $10,000 from its allocated account, which is used to fund CC-sponsored events, to its contingency account, which is used to fund clubs. The contingency comes from the $89 Student Activities Fee that students pay annually. CC Budget Committee Chair and College sophomore Reuben Lack said the money transfer will raise the average amount that CC can give to clubs such that CC is no longer in a financial state of emergency. Lack said that CC now wants to focus on a broader discussion on improving the budgeting process of their organization. The bill, which Lack authored, proposed to address this with three components. The first section amends an existing rule that requires clubs to hold events open to all members of Emory College. It proposes that all clubs make a good faith effort to advertise events to non-members, Lack said. The second section grants CC Budget Committee the power to reject bills that violate the monetary policy. Additionally, it gives the committee additional discretionary powers to amend and strike down line-items
— or specific portions of funding proposals — from clubs that they deem to be excessive or extravagant, Lack said. The third part, which Lack said CC decided to table and discuss at a later time, establishes caps on food funding. The bill failed to pass in a 5-5-1 decision. In order for the bill to have passed, it required two-thirds of the legislature to vote yes because it is an amendment to the monetary policy, according to Lack. Lack said CC is currently changing the structure and operations of the budget committee, which is why some members said they were uncomfortable making changes to their powers. The Budget Committee currently meets on a Tuesday and Thursday of the same week once a month. It is made up of all members of the Legislature, who attend the meetings on either of the two days based on their convenience. CC is considering altering the structure such that the committee is made up of fewer students and meets weekly, Lack said. According to CC Vice President of Communication and College junior Emily Bi, CC has formed subcommittee meetings to amend the bill because CC legislators were dissatisfied with parts of it. These meetings will take place at the end of the week, she said. Lack said he perceived that the Legislature was uncomfortable with the Budget Committee making decisions when its functions are set to change next semester. “We want to make sure that the bill makes logistical sense and that it will provide maximal benefit to the students and clubs we support,” Bi said.
— Contact Rupsha Basu at rupsha.basu@emory.edu
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“There is such an incredible array of resources and programs at Emory, and I encourage students to waste as few of those resources as you possibly can, Johnson said. “When I was a student in the 1960s, it was like I was in a cafeteria of opportunities with an unlimited credit card.” Johnson took advantage of those opportunities during his time at Emory, serving as president of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), member of the Barkley Forum debate team and writer for the Wheel among many other things. “College is a wonderful opportunity to reach out and grab things you’ll never have a chance to again,” Johnson said. “Emory is one of the best places to go for that.” When asked to reflect on the legacy he left as chair of the Board of Trustees, Johnson said he is most pleased with the “strong, high-performance team” of administrators selected during his time, including University President James W. Wagner, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Claire Sterk and several new trustees. “Strength builds upon strength, and I couldn’t be happier with John Morgan as chair and the rest of the
leadership at Emory,” Johnson said. Johnson recalled that the Emory he has seen in his 48 years since graduating can be represented by one part of campus: the Quadrangle. “You walk on the Quad, and while you see some things are new and have been updated, you still get the same general feel you did 50 years ago,” Johnson said. “While appearances and times may change, the underlying core of Emory will continue to stay the same forever.” Ultimately, at the end of his term as chair there is one word that Morgan would like to be ascribed as his legacy. “If I have one word I want to describe [the board’s legacy] at the end of my term, it’s adaptation,” Morgan said. “But hopefully we’ve done it in a way that preserves the heart and core of the University.” Morgan has served in leadership roles on the board since his election to the board in 1996, including vice chair, chair-elect and chair of the board’s finance committee, according to the press release. Before being elected as a trustee, Morgan chaired Emory’s Board of Visitors and the Campaign Emory library campaign.
— Contact Stephen Fowler at smfowle@emory.edu
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tudents stop by a TEDxEmory booth at this week’s Wonderful Wednesday at Asbury Circle to write down various speakers that they hope to see at future TEDxEmory events. The members held signs reading, “Who would you have speak?” TED is a non-profit organization that merges technology, entertainment and design with speakers at international conferences.
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Korschun, federal funding has been declining over the last six years because Congress does not always prioritize research funding during times of financial pressure. Korschun wrote in an email to the Wheel that Congress’s approach is short-sighted. “A continued drop in research funding could have consequences for many years, leading to unfunded projects that are critical to medical advancement,” she wrote. She added that it would also cause a lack of opportunity for young researchers, a decline in biotech business startups and a decline in U.S. competitiveness in the global economy. The Wheel also reported on Oct. 8 that the 14-day partial government shutdown had immediate short-term effects on research funding. According to Vice President of
Government Affairs Charles Harman in the same article, researchers were not able to apply for grants during the time nonessential federal agencies were closed down. The Wheel reported last October that a substantial portion of the funding is allocated for biomedical and health research. The majority of this year’s funding – $474.4 million – went to the Woodruff Health Sciences Center, which consists of the School of Medicine ($330.5 million), the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing ($9.3 million), the Rollins School of Public Health ($63.9 million), the Yerkes National Primate Research Center ($64.8 million), the Winship Cancer Institute and Emory Healthcare, according to the press release. Some of the funded research projects for FY13 include the development of more effective and less toxic
drugs for organ transplantation, the study of the HIV epidemic among women in the Southeast, the formation of centers for malaria and neuroscience research and the conduction of clinical trials for infectious diseases, according to the press release. The remainder of the external funding came from corporate ($51.6 million), private ($68.5 million), university ($38.9 million), foreign ($8.6 million) and state ($5.6 million) sources, according to Korschun. Funding is acquired through Emory faculty grant proposals to individual organizations, partnerships with foundations who want to fund Emory and research consortia, Korschun said. According to Korschun, FY14 may see as much as an additional $24 million loss in research funding as opposed to FY13’s $17 million loss. According to the Woodruff Health Sciences Center website, the
University is focusing on long-term efforts to ensure success to research funding, accomplishments in health discovery and benefits to patients. Korschun wrote that Emory researchers are working toward longterm solutions to fiscal challenges that would improve efficiencies in research organization to save costs and lead to greater collaboration. This includes alternative research funding through philanthropy, collaboration with industry and licensing revenue through technology transfer. Additionally, the Center has partnered with an initiative called Star Metrics that measures the economic impact of scientific research and its benefits to the population, including its effect on business startups, student mobility in the workforce, publications and long-term health outcomes, the website said.
— Contact Rupsha Basu at rupsha.basu@emory.edu
Continued from Page 1 campus are undergoing. As the Wheel reported last semester, Emory and Sodexo are together evaluating food brands and venues to ensure that Emory Dining is meeting the needs of the community. Emory already revamped the dining options in Cox Hall during the summer as part of the process. “If [a venue] doesn’t really meet the needs of our community anymore and doesn’t offer the kind of variety our dining vision specifies, we’re going to replace it,” Furhman said of the plan. During FACE town hall meetings and focus groups held last semester — during which members of the Emory community voiced opinions about what type of dining options they would like on campus — many
expressed a desire to vary the food choices beyond just bagels, Furhman said. At that point, Emory Dining turned its attention to the B-School Einstein Bros. “Honestly, we heard, ‘Enough with the bagels; we’re tired of bagels,’” Furhman said. Porcello said she could not comment on potential venues at this time but said that it will definitely be offering coffee, drinks and “delicious food.” Furhman noted that Emory Dining is in the final negotiations stage for one specific venue but could not provide further information as to which venue it is.
News Co-Editor Dustin Slade contributed reporting. — Contact Jordan Friedman at jordan.m.friedman@emory.edu
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Home of The Braves? Caring About the Move from Turner to Cobb On Monday, the Atlanta Braves announced plans to move from their Downtown home in Turner Field to a proposed new stadium 12 miles north at the intersection of I-75 and I-285 in Cobb County. The new stadium should be operational by the start of the 2017 season when the team’s Turner Field lease ends, according to the Braves’ website. But why should Emory care? Many students aren’t from Georgia, and their loyalties lie with their hometown’s sports teams rather than Atlanta’s. While many students come to this city for four years and then leave for different destinations, Atlanta is still a home for those years, and Emory community members are also members of the local community. And whether you’ve lived here for three months or 10 years, you might be interested in your temporary home’s baseball history and culture. The new $672 million stadium, which, according to the website, will be jointly financed by Cobb County and the Braves, is located 12 miles north of Turner Field, away from MARTA access. Turner Field, the Downtown home of the Braves, was constructed by the City and Fulton County for the 1996 Summer Olympics, and the location witnessed a cultural milestone when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record in 1974. If the Braves move, the City has announced that Turner Field will be demolished. The sudden decision has caused controversy within the local community, especially with the lack of public debate (or even discussions with stakeholders). Locals have also voiced concern over the City of Atlanta’s current plans to build a new stadium for the Falcons and the short 17 years of Turner Field’s existence. The Braves cite chronic traffic and parking issues as reasons for the decision, and that a majority of their ticket holders living north of the city limits, according to the Braves’ website. Financially, it may be better for the team to move closer toward demographics that are more likely to purchase season passes. Many have voiced concerns about the Braves moving to Cobb, largely due to the lack of transit options available from Atlanta proper to the area. While MARTA is certainly not perfect, the transit system easily deposits riders near to Turner Field, but for now, the new Cobb stadium will have mainly drivers and those who can afford cars coming to games. Class and racial tensions have existed between the majority-black City and the Metro Atlanta area for decades, especially as MARTA expansion into surrounding majority-white counties like Gwinnett and Cobb have continuously been rejected (see: T-SPLOST). Given the often strained relationship between the city and suburbs, some see the Braves’ move as an abandonment of inner-city Atlanta. But this issue is complex, and the move might not be all bad. Turner Field certainly has its own problems, including the perpetual gridlock on game day and parking nightmares. The surrounding neighborhoods — Summerhill, Peoplestown and Mechanicsville — have been historically impoverished, and while many profit from jobs on game days, the area is often barren and otherwise undeveloped the rest of the year. If the City of Atlanta demolishes Turner Field — and its sea of parking lots — Atlanta may aim to redevelop the surrounding neighborhoods. Downtown Atlanta has had few residents and little vibrancy (with the exception of the ever-expanding Georgia State University) compared to the hearts of many other large cities, so the demolition of Turner Field could provide opportunities to grow Atlanta’s center. This city is an incredibly large mosaic of different identities, and we want our sports teams to reflect that. We hope the Braves will still represent Atlanta, no matter where they are, just as we hope Emory will strive for involvement within the local community. The above staff editorial represents the majority opinion of the Wheel’s edito-
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Editorial Roundup College editorials from across the country The Harvard Crimson Harvard University Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 In its staff editorial, “Raise the Minimum,” The Harvard Crimson discusses the necessity of increasing minimum wage for Americans. By most consumer standards, America has made marked improvements in the past halfcentury. For starters, with a slew of technological innovations from the Post-It Note to the boom of information technology, America is materially far better off than it was in the age of The Beatles and the Trans Am. And despite the ongoing effects of the so-called Great Recession, American real GDP today stands much higher than it did then. Yet somehow in 2013, about 15 million American workers— those earning the $7.25 minimum wage—receive a lower real wage than they did in 1968. Some, accounting for growth in labor productivity, consider the real wage decrease much greater. Naturally, then, President Obama’s endorsement of the $10.10 minimum wage is a positive move toward income equality. President Obama isn’t the only one calling for minimum wage increases either. In fact, in a July poll by Hart Research Associates, 80 percent of respondents—including 62 percent of Republicans and 79 percent of those earning over $100,000 per year—supported increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. Not only did the respondents support an increase in the minimum wage, but nearly three in four also considered raising
the minimum wage an “important priority” for Congress to address in the coming year. So as the Senate begins to push for minimum wage reform, the American public supports a sustainable—not “starvation”—wage for its minimum wage workers. This push for a fair minimum wage comes as low-income jobs constitute the majority of new jobs in the US economy. With data showing that an increasing number of minimum wage workers rely on these jobs as a main source of income, are in their 30s and 40s, and have received secondary or postsecondary education, the belief that minimum wage workers are predominantly teenagers—not main breadwinners—is crumbling. An increase in the minimum wage would not merely fuel the hobbies—or vices—of some suburban teens but instead provide muchneeded income security to a growing number of single-earner households whose low wages place them under the federal poverty line. But what of those who argue that a minimum wage increase would actually hurt minimum wage workers? Although the distortive effects of an increase remain uncertain, many experts have come out in support of a higher minimum wage. In a recent poll of economists by the University of Chicago, a plurality of economists agreed that the increased benefits to minimum wage earners would outweigh the “distortionary costs” of increasing the minimum wage to $9. [...]
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A Global Military Empire Reflecting on International Armistice Day NOWMEE SHEHAB
“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.” This is what President Woodrow Wilson famously said at the establishment of Armistice Day in 1918: a day to commemorate those in the armed forces who were killed HE MORY HEEL in World War I. Arianna Skibell EDITOR-IN-CHIEF This moment in 1918, when a ceasefire was called in the Western Front of World War I, Jordan Friedman Executive Editor was an incredible moment in history. Several Volume 95 | Number 21 Lane Billings Managing Editor nations took a moment to reflect on the horNews Editors Asst. News Editor rors of war and made a collective decision to Business and Advertising Dustin Slade Rupsha Basu Karishma Mehrotra Asst. Photo Editor end it. This reflection and imagination of a Editorials Editor Thomas Han Akeel Williams BUSINESS MANAGER peaceful world seems to have been forgotten. Priyanka Krishnamurthy Asst. Features Editors Blaire Chennault Sales Manager Sports Editor Zoe Mesirow The 95th anniversary of Armistice Day Ryan Smith Ashley Bianco Maggie Daorai Design Manager was celebrated this past Monday, Nov. 11, Student Life Editor Copy Chief Jenna Kingsley Sonam Vashi 2013. Through these 95 years, President Account Executives Arts & Entertainment Editor Associate Editors Bryce Robertson, Lena Erpaiboon, Salaar Ahmed, Emelia Fredlick Wilson’s vision of the U.S. as a peaceful Justin Groot Photo Editor Christopher Hwang Przybylski, Annabelle Zhuno, Julia Vincent Xu change agent in the world seems to have James Crissman Leonardos Emily Lin Features Editor Business/Advertising Office Number diminished. His dream of the U.S. being a Nick Bradley Nathaniel Ludewig (404) 727-6178 Online Editor Nicholas Sommariva peacemaker through diplomatic means, “to Ross Fogg show her sympathy with peace and justice,” has been replaced by a nightmare that is the current military-industrial complex and The Emory Wheel welcomes letters and op-ed submissions from the Emory community. police state. Letters should be limited to 300 words and op-eds should be limited to 700. Those selected In 2012, the U.S. spent more on defense may be shortened to fit allotted space or edited for grammar, punctuation and libelous content. than the countries with the next 10 highest Submissions reflect the opinions of individual writers and not of the Wheel Editorial Board defense budgets combined. The U.S. has or Emory University. Send e-mail to askibel@emory.edu or postal mail to The Emory Wheel, military personnel in 148 countries and 662 Drawer W, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. 30322. bases in 38 countries. These bases create negative relations with people in those coun-
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tries and breed resentment towards the U.S. This resentment is a huge contributor to fostering fundamentalist ideology and terrorist activity. How ironic that we use the excuse of ‘fighting terrorism’ as a justification to proliferate U.S. military presence worldwide. American author Chalmers Johnson writes that “once upon a time, you could trace the spread of imperialism by counting up colonies. America’s version of the colony is the military base; and by following the changing politics of global basing, one can learn much about our ever more all-encompassing imperial ‘footprint’ and the militarism that grows with it.” Instead of being peacemakers, our military is creating global violence. Our occupation of Iraq from 2003 to 2011 has caused up to 120,000 civilian deaths. Our covert drone warfare in Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen has killed up to 3,000 civilians. Yes, we are bombing Yemen and Somalia, but you probably didn’t know that because these wars rarely get covered in the mainstream media. Outside of civilian casualties, military presence creates psychological violence both for the people in the army and the people who are living in war zones. It is estimated that 20 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition, our wars have also created environmental violence. The usage of nonrenewable energy sources to fuel the military adds to an increase in greenhouse gases and ozone depletion. Military machinery and explosives have caused unprecedented levels of deforestation, loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction. The human and financial cost of our military rarely comes into the American public discourse. Why are we not talking about the
fact that we are spending $682 billion on defense every year? When our country is lagging in fundamental services such as providing quality education, housing and healthcare, can we afford to spend 20 percent of the budget on defense? The global War on Terror has also seeped into lives of American citizens. The Patriot Act, passed in 2001, has given the executive branch and all law enforcement and security agencies increasing power. One manifestation of this has recently gotten a lot of media attention: the National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance scandal. Whistle-blower Edward Snowden exposed how the NSA, with assistance of major telecommunications corporations such as AT&T, has been surveilling domestic communication of American citizens since 2001. This is an extreme violation of privacy since they are collecting massive amounts of information without probable cause or search warrants. It seems that our federal government does not respect the freedoms that it claims to protect when it drags us into one unnecessary war after another. Last Monday was also Veterans Day. In addition to thanking our veterans and thinking about the freedoms that we have in the U.S., we need to think about the violence that we are creating worldwide. We need to think about how to hold our government accountable. This global military empire and the creation of a domestic police state is a huge departure from the ideals of Armistice Day. As we approach the centennial of the Great War that killed millions, we should reflect on how the U.S. has become a neo-imperial state and how we can change our policies and practices to promote diplomacy and peacemaking. Nowmee Shehab is a College sophomore from Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Unjust Wars Should At Least Be Fought Fairly HARRISON FARINA As the so-called War on Terror crept into its 12th year, the world began to sigh a little bit louder. It has become relatively clear that attempting to dismantle terrorist networks is useless and counterproductive, a kind of political “spitting in the wind” – and the consequences are of huge salivary proportions. With over one million lives estimated to be lost (only a fraction of them American), over one trillion dollars funneled into U.S. defense spending and a spread of general global unrest, much of the world has found itself soaked in violence, paranoia, confusion and economic and social despair. Criticisms of the American campaign are becoming more prevalent in political discourse, but we should not only focus on why we are involved in an hopeless, illegal and circular war, but also how — after all, 12 years have gone by and the prospect of making substantial steps towards some kind of resolution seems bleak. Analysis of the War on Terror that concentrates on military theory would promote a form of armed conflict that is more fair, stabilized and reasonable – though this kind of war, this “better” war, ultimately necessitates more American casualties. The ethical, legal, military and economic shortcomings of U.S. involvement in the Middle East are largely due to a misunderstanding of what terrorism actually is. Insurgency, terrorism and militancy have long been demonized in the West, and the word “terrorist” usually involves people almost fantasizing about their own deaths, or the deaths of loved ones and friends. The word itself is not spoken without sentiment — it makes people fidget and whisper and howl, it creates an alarmist environment that, through demagogical means, was used to justify sensational violence and egregious policies. Irrational attitudes towards terrorism stem from mass media’s failure to adequately discuss and educate the public in a broader framework. News outlets have established a culture of fear, making attempts to understand and empathize with terroristic actions in a larger context unthinkable and taboo.
Seized in an emotive momentum, prominent media sources suspended their skepticism, appealing instead to drama and recovery, a journalistic consolation that infantilized the American people and only encouraged a big game of pretend – pretending to be united, to be strong and to enjoy horrendously patriotic country songs. This rhetoric manipulated the American public into thinking that “terrorism,” the great chimera of post-9/11 America, should be eradicated at all costs, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a war we both want and need. We failed to realize that the American battle cry is a sentimental 19-page Time magazine article. Most Americans are completely unwilling to see terrorists as human beings — with thoughts, desires, fears, families, favorite foods, childhoods, Facebooks, friends and goals. Yet even worse, there is a total unwillingness to examine terroristic activities through an analytical and historical perspective. The American understanding of terrorism is a shallow one, and usually does not extend far beyond “someone who kills innocent civilians” or “Osama Bin-Laden” (a face eternally burned into the Western mindset). This kind of superficial, popular knowledge of terrorism only breeds an oversimplification that substantiates Islamophobia, racism, endless wars and belligerent counterterrorism tactics. Terrorism should be explored with intellectual responsibility, in a manner that is less grounded in passion and rage and more so in rational thought; then one may see that it can actually be a noble and effective means of achieving a concrete political goal, and that terrorism, in many cases, is ethically, politically and militarily justifiable. For example, the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing, in which two suicide bombers discharged truck bombs that left 241 American military personnel dead, was a direct response to U.S. aggression in the Lebanese Civil War. The U.S. reacted to the attacks by eventually withdrawing troops from Lebanon. In this case, terrorism was successfully used to accomplish a political, and arguably moral goal. The Department of Defense has exploited
American anxiety to carry out a war that is fought in a correspondingly hysterical way. Current efforts to “end worldwide terrorism” are akin to the nature of a rabid dog – insane in force, precaution and self-assurance.
The Department of Defense has exploited American anxiety to carry out a war ... The phrase “War on Terror” is valueless and nonsensical in itself. Terrorism is not a distinctive enemy that can be “defeated” — it is a military strategy; moreover, one that is a direct response to being militarily oppressed. In this sense, counterterrorism methods are a self-fulfilling prophecy. By utilizing a massive military infrastructure, the United States is only propagating the very instrument it is seeking to eradicate. Why would anyone expect a member of Al-Qaeda to directly challenge the U.S. armed forces? To do so would be suicidal – not in a literal sense, but as a vacuous waste of time and effort against a force that is physically unstoppable. The use of, for example, unmanned drone strikes is self-deprecating and circular. By carrying out crude assassinations via flying robots in the sky we not only motivate, but also coerce groups into using violent surgical strikes in order to achieve a goal or send a message, rather than insulated combat (in which proportionate forces can confront each other in a responsible manner, without the need for symbolic, psychological and creative methods of combat). Goal-oriented organizations such as Al-Qaeda are directly and intentionally oppressed, pushed further into a corner that the Western world has successfully constructed, persecuted and shattered. In “The Spirit of Terrorism,” French philosopher Jean Baudrillard recognizes the symbolic drives and implications behind the attacks on the Twin Towers, writing, “It is [America] that has, through its unbearable power, engendered all that violence brewing
around the world, and therefore this terrorist imagination which — unknowingly — inhabits us all. That we have dreamed of this event, that everybody without exception has dreamt of it, because everybody must dream of the destruction of any power hegemonic to that degree – this is unacceptable for Western moral conscience, but it is still a fact, and one which is justly measured by the pathetic violence of all those discourses which attempt to erase it.” Terroristic acts should be decontextualized — not viewed within the confines of a single, physical event that people have convinced themselves is senseless, personal and highly probable (even though statistics from a 2004 National Safety Council report show that the chances of dying by lightning strike are eight times higher than in a terrorist attack — which, by this logic, the U.S. should enact, at the very least, a trillion dollar program to effectively eliminate any chance of lightninginduced death by erecting monolithic, 3,000 meter metallic rods, while also systematically castigating, imprisoning and executing those who enjoy standing in rain showers). American military hegemony is only forcing terrorism upon the world, including, though certainly not limited to, its own people. Pitting a colossally advantaged force in number, technology and authority against one that is phenomenally smaller is exactly what creates and perpetuates terroristic acts in the first place, and the War on Terror stands as a complete dismissal of sensible conflict policy. In fact, according to research done by Cynthia Lum of George Mason University, there are very few studies that empirically assess and demonstrate the success of any counterterrorism measures. Moreover, based on a database of information gathered at the University of Chicago, political scientist Robert Pape found that rather than a result of ideological motives, terrorist attacks — particularly suicide attacks — directly increase as a result of increased U.S. military presence. Not only ethically, but quantifiably speaking, the U.S. military is the culprit, the psychopath and the villain in this absurd, performative War on Terror. Terroristic acts usually have reasonable, explicitly stated ends. Take,
for example, the attacks on 9/11. Osama BinLaden plainly stated that the encroachment of the U.S. military in Saudi Arabia and the economic sanctions against Iraq in the early 90s were among the list of motives for the strike. Regardless, this information was never used in a constructive way, as it was easier for the West to brush off all forms of terrorism as inherently evil, thus ignoring the obvious blowback of past foreign-policy disasters and instead responding with a spectacular display of freedom flags and senseless violence. The United States, having abused its power and infringed upon the rights of multiple populations of people, including its own, should forfeit the military leverage that serves as the very fuel of the war itself. Therefore, I propose the United States Armed Forces declares an interim peacetime period in which they work to heavily arm terrorist organizations like Al-Qaeda and the Taliban with advanced weaponry, provide training on how to use the weapons and then resume combat. This will foster a healthier, more traditional and coherent form of armed conflict. Comparative balance in warfare leaves room for reasoning, understanding and ethical concerns. Equity in military capacity only places more urgency on actively trying to solve the fundamental issues at hand. Vast disproportion and the nature of both military tactics has made the War on Terror one that is able to sustain itself; one where the only appropriate response to U.S. bellicosity is in fact terrorism – oddly what the U.S. uses to rationalize hostile and unfair military conduct. Radical measures need to be taken to even the playing field, even if it means a sharp decrease in American military advantage. The only way to win this war is, in some respects, to lose it — this will allow the West to reevaluate their views on terrorism, war and its place in the world, and finally come to the conclusion that what we are doing is not conducive to global flourishing in any way. The means are dire, but only through drastic action may we end an endless war. Harrison Farina is a College sophomore from Johns Creek, Ga.
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Lessons From Midterm Elections? 2013 Hasn’t Taught Us Much, Wait Until 2014
Rejecting CC Budget Reform Is Huge Mistake REUBEN LACK I’m fed up. As the College Council (CC) Budget Chair, I’m responsible for managing the process in which student organizations seek funds for their events. But I only run the Budget Committee meetings; I don’t have the final say, which is for your elected legislators in the 20-member CC Legislature. And in spite of the financial state of emergency, they seem fundamentally unwilling to put any teeth into efforts to increase budget scrutiny. Additionally, there are existing constraints of the College Council Monetary Policy, which only permit the Budget Committee to approve or reject funding for a bill. The reason I bring this is up is because proposals that were the result of informal discussion were rejected. These proposals included a requirement that club events actually be advertised so you hear about programs we give student money to. Additionally, I proposed a rule that gave the Budget Committee — the entity that is tasked with taking a first look at budgets — more authority to modify and strike extravagant or unreasonable requests. Now, I think it’s important to understand that the Budget Committee is made up of your elected legislators. This means that more authority to scrutinize bills is more authority given to the very people who said no to these changes. In the CC meeting itself, the primary objection was based on broader discussions with the Budget Committee and how to reform its composition and meeting schedule. But those issues aside, there were zero reasoned arguments for why either of the basic ideas I discussed above were bad. Considering the basic fact that the Budget Committee’s
decisions are subject to change by the legislature (i.e. it doesn’t give me any authority), Wednesday’s decision has to be called what it is: a structural unwillingness to increase oversight on club events. The ridiculousness of the delay on tightening our publicity rules (and creating a frugal one) means that the Budget Committee will be forced to follow the unworkable and far too limited process we currently have. That’s a process that resulted in the overspending we saw this semester and one that clubs are now paying for, quite literally. There’s no middle-ground, no ability to evaluate or eliminate extravagant line-items. The effect of this is clear. When the elected legislators have to choose between funding for an event completely and not funding for one at all, they will always opt for the former. The Budget Committee’s recommendation that’s given to the full legislature is extremely important because of how difficult it is to override it. Two-thirds are required to disagree with the Budget Committee number in order to alter it and when the committee’s process is already hamstrung by rules that authorize limited to no probing of whether an event should receive funding, the effect is always going to be overspending. College Council has over a quarter-million dollars each semester to fund student activities. This is your money we’re talking about. It is unacceptable (almost crazy in the context of our financial state of emergency) that CC would refuse to increase oversight over how money is spent. As the Budget Chair, but more importantly as a student at the College who pays the student activity fee, I feel the legislature has made the wrong decision. I only hope they choose to reverse it soon. Reuben Lack is College Council’s Budget Chair. He is a College sophomore from Alpharetta, Ga.
The results are finally in, and the 2013 election is finally over. What, you might ask, is the big takeaway we should learn from this experience? You might need to wait a bit to find out. While some pundits and news outlets have tried to make big news out of some of the races that garnered national attention, others don’t have a clear message to take away about the state of the country or about what might happen in 2014. Let’s wade into a couple of the high-profile races and see why. One of the biggest headline-making elections was the New Jersey gubernatorial race. Chris Christie secured an easy victory over the Democrat challenger, and was praised by news outlets including The New York Times: “In a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans by over 700,000, Mr. Christie won a majority of the votes of women and Hispanics and made impressive inroads among younger voters and blacks — groups that Republicans nationally have struggled to attract.” The Times also detailed the numerous ways in which Christie’s win would position him strategically for a possible 2016 presidential bid, as he will also take charge of the Republican Governor’s Association at the beginning of the new term and thus be able to build strategic relationships across state boundaries. Many view Christie as the Republican Party’s answer to more conservative officeholders, including Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee. Another gubernatorial race which has gained national attention is in Virginia, where Republican incumbent Ken Cuccinelli lost by a less than three-point margin to his Democrat challenger, Terry McAuliffe. Cuccinelli’s loss is surprising in no small part because this breaks Virginia’s thirty-year tradition of electing governors that are from the opposite party as the sitting President of the United States. It also is surprising because of the history of controversy surrounding McAuliffe who, as a former campaign fundraiser for the Clintons and a former chairman of the Democratic Party, was involved in a string of controversies involving companies that he helped found receiving government favors and lucrative contracts. Some in the media have tried to point to these races as a reaction to the recent rise in prominence of the conservative wing of the Republican Party. The Times certainly thought so, as it called Chris Christie the Republicans’ “foremost proponent of pragmatism over ideology.” However, there are some important factors to consider before we all decide to enthrone Christie and dump the modern Tea Party into Boston Harbor. First, as much as Chris Christie’s win in New Jersey is significant for Chris Christie, it appears to be a flash in the pan nationally. While Christie does certainly have high favorability in New Jersey and in certain segments of the GOP, he currently does not have the level of popularity that he needs to succeed nationwide. A recent national poll
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by NBC News, which asked respondents to choose from a list of potential candidates and identify which one they would vote for, has Chris Christie losing to Hillary Clinton by a considerable ten point margin. A Quinnipiac poll yields similar results, with Clinton beating Christie at 49 percent to 36 percent. Even an exit poll in New Jersey, where Christie’s fame is greatest, had him trailing Clinton by four points. If Christie can’t statistically beat a potential opposing candidate at this point, then the GOP needs to be cautious moving forward about choosing their candidates. Another issue is the third party voter split in the Virginia Race. A Libertarian candidate, Robert Sarvis, ran in addition to Cuccinelli and McAuliffe and took approximately seven percent of the vote. This makes the outcome even less clear for two primary reasons. First, investigative reporting by TheBlaze uncovered that Sarvis’s campaign received major donations from Joe Liemandt, who was a major campaign bundler for President Barack Obama. This revelation suggests that external Democratic Party intervention helped keep Sarvis’s campaign afloat and draw votes away from Cuccinelli. Second, Virginian voters themselves appear to be much more polarized than expected. Exit polling conducted by Edison
Media Research and published in The Washington Post revealed that seven percent of Virginia voters supported Sarvis. While normally it would be assumed that libertarian voters would back a conservative candidate when other desirable options weren’t available, a surprising five percent of voters said they would entirely refrain from voting rather than vote for a different candidate. It is unclear how this polarization would have played out in a federal election, as there are rarely any viable third party candidates, so it would be improper to assign this libertarian voter bloc to either major party prematurely. Simply put, there are too many unknown factors to consider in processing out what the midterm election means about the state of the American electorate or about the future of the GOP going into 2016. Christie may not be the Republican godsend that many want him to be, and the McAuliffe victory in Virginia is simply too intricate to offer a neat and tidy postmortem judgment. What’s the real takeaway from the 2013 election? Wait until 2014 to learn more. David Giffin is an Alumnus of the Masters program in Theological Studies at the Candler School of Theology and is currently attending law school at Wake Forest University. He is from Charleston, Ill.
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Student Life Friday, November 15, 2013 Student Life Editor: Jenna Kingsley (jdkings@emory.edu)
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‘Ridiculous’ ATO Email Gone Viral Continued from Page 1 make a joke; B: make a point.” Weiss hadn’t expected such a large following when he first sent the email to the ATO listserv around three weeks ago. “All we can really blame it on is a faulty listserv,” he said. “How it got around campus? I don’t really know.” Weiss, a pre-med student double majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology (NBB) and English, was appointed the fraternity’s “apparel chair” after joining ATO in spring 2013. He explained that the position is something most fraternities have; essentially, his job as apparel chair is to order apparel for the fraternity. Rush T-shirts, philanthropy T-shirts, sunglasses — Weiss is on it. He’s just taken his position one step further. “The attention I’ve been getting is due to the fact that I tweaked the requirements of the position and added in the funny, goofy column that I sent out to the rest of the fraternity,” Weiss said. “That’s really what people have been harping about.” Gossip website Betches Love This put a very negative spin on the article, with statements like, “I don’t know what fraternity this is, but I hope it’s the gay one,” as well as comments ranging from positive feedback to “how f--king embarrassing.” But Weiss isn’t phased by any negative feedback he’s received so far. “I feel like some people might take the Internet too personally,” he said. “I haven’t lost sleep over people saying poor things about me, poor things about my advice. I like my advice. My fraternity started rolling up their pants; if that’s what comes of it, that’s a success.” Weiss has also been experiencing some personal success as a result of the email. GQ’s coverage of the story was positive, so Weiss found the writer on LinkedIn and sent him an email to thank him. In return, Weiss received an email asking for an interview. “I sat on Cox bridge, my pants cuffed, and I nervously talked to this guy, and what started out as one brother from the fraternity there, ended up with 10 or 15 surrounding me by the time this conversation was over,” he said. “I hang up the phone. We all start cheering and hugging. It was great; it was such a funny thing. And Tuesday, my name was published.” After his name was published, Weiss started getting contacted by others interested in his story. He joined Twitter only days ago as another way to stay connected, and already has gained more than 700
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Sophomore Jon Weiss (above) never expected the email he sent to the ATO listserv would go viral. In the email, he called out his brothers for being poorly dressed and offered fashion advice, including wearing “earthy tones,” “cuffed pants” and “statement scarves.” followers. “I realized that a lot of people wanted to connect with me — some people on a funny, let me hashtag this person, and some on a more professional level,” he said. It was a smart move; after joining Twitter, Weiss was contacted by Business Insider with an offer too good to refuse. After being interviewed, he has now begun to contribute fashion pieces to the site. “I’m taking note on how this all happened so that when the short-term notoriety fades, I’ll have a long-term benefit,” he said. Weiss said he’s gotten very positive feedback from friends and family about the situation. “I tell my father, and he goes, ‘Jon, I am so proud of you, I just read it, someone sent me your article on HQ,’” he said, laughing. “So I explained it to him ... GQ. The support of my family has really never been a question.” Both of Weiss’ parents are from Argentina, but he grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He credits his mother for being the first one to introduce him to fashion. Though it hasn’t
been a lifelong passion, Weiss insists that his style has never been sub-par. “Considering that my mother still dressed me in high school, I was absolutely fashionable,” he said. Weiss approaches fashion less in terms of specific articles of clothing and more in terms of perception. “I just enjoy looking good when I present myself,” he said. “It’s a way that people perceive you. Before you open your mouth, people have made a judgment about how you look or how you come off.” But Weiss does have a general style he likes to stick to. His perfect outfit for class is a button-down and nice jeans. He likes something that shows he is excited to be in the classroom and hasn’t just rolled out of bed. His staple for the semester is a classic Americana cardigan. His current favorite brand is All Saints, which he describes best as a “fashionable Kurt Cobain” look. He hasn’t forgotten about J.Crew, though. “It’s frat-progressive,” he said. “It still holds these staples that fraternities love, these bold colors, these fun, cool looks, while making it more pro-
fessional. I would hate to be caught in a pair of Chubbies at in interview, but a J.Crew suit ... it’s one step from pure frat to fashion.” When asked his opinion on Chubbies, the colorful short-shorts that have become very popular with fraternities, he laughed. “I don’t know,” he said. “It’s thighby-thigh basis.” His fraternity brothers have been very supportive in the wake of all the media attention. “The thing about him is, he’s fashionable but he’s very supportive,” College senior and ATO brother Chris Margard said. “Even to those of us who aren’t fashionable, he lets us down very lightly, which I appreciate. He’s my ‘grand-little,’ so we’re very proud of him in the family.” When asked what he thought about Weiss’s advice, Margard gestured to his own outfit. “Look at me,” Margard said. “I’m wearing earth tones and burgundy.” College sophomore Aris Economou, fellow ATO bro and the inspiration for Weiss’s paragraph in the email about statement scarves, was more modest about his own fash-
Dear Sayonara Senior Year, This is a tough problem, and my advice will probably be equally tough to digest. I’ll preface what I’m going to say to you by first saying that I don’t envy your position, but I do want try to help you as much as I can. First, your parents are paying for your education. That’s a huge privilege, for which you should be, and most likely already are, incredibly grateful. Because of that fact,
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HUMOR
The Sacred Art of Shower Singing
15 Pieces Of Advice For Emory Freshmen
By Robert Weisblatt Staff Writer
By Loli Lucaciu Contributing Writer As freshmen, we are always advised to “discover what Emory has to offer.” In case you are lacking initiative, or you simply need a bit of advice to better your freshman year, take a look at the compiled list below, full of heartfelt suggestions from our Emory “elders.”
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Sincerely, Sayonara Senior Year?
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Fuad Haddad, College sophomore 1. If you are a boy, give up the dream of having Pasta John remember your name. 2. And for the 11th commandment, God said, “Never placeth thy lab on a Friday.” 3. Take the time you think you will need to get to the airport by MARTA during the holidays, and multiply it by two ... and then add 20 minutes.
ion sense. “It’s more of a joke and a practical thing,” he said. “I’m cold, so I’ll wear a scarf.” When Weiss isn’t handing out fashion citations in the fraternity house, he still manages to keep busy. He’s the founder and editor-in-chief of the campus magazine Empire, and also dedicates many hours a week to rehearsals as a member of ChaiTunes, Emory’s Jewish a capella group. “It’s high energy,” he said. “All the right people. They’re all loving and nice and accepting. That’s my time.” Especially with his new role as Fashionistau, Weiss is busier than ever. He said he’s been having a blast with the whole situation and is looking forward to whatever opportunities decide to present themselves in the future. But he still manages to stay humble. “Am I the best-dressed brother in ATO? I don’t know,” he said. “I’m in the running. We definitely have some fashion-forward men.”
When I started college, my parents told me they wanted me to graduate a year early for financial reasons. Now, in my junior year, I am able to do so, but I’d rather stay for my senior year. I want to enjoy the quintessential college experience. I’m also considering doing an honors thesis, which would require me to stay at Emory for at least part of senior year. Since my parents pay for my education, obviously they have final say, but I really do want to stay for senior year. What should I do?
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y biggest struggle has probably been building my identity. I’ve moved 11 times in my life between Alabama, Egypt and Georgia and was faced with a lot of people who denied me. Working at Chick-fil-A, a Christian-based organization, my right to be employed was often questioned by conservatives. I struggled trying to figure out if I’m more Egyptian or American and if I’m more Muslim or spiritual, but in the end, I realized that I don’t have to choose, and that I can be all of them. Labels mean nothing, and if people get anything from knowing me, I hope they learn that judging people is detrimental and diversity is vital. Someday, I hope to erase labels and break down the walls that people put up against other people and things that are different than them.
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It’s 9 a.m. Your alarm goes off like a car siren and plucks you from your dreamy slumber. You crawl out of bed like a rising zombie and slowly come to terms with the fact that it’s time to face the day. You have class at 9:30 a.m., which means you need to get your little bum in the shower, throw some clothes on and run off to campus. When you walk into class, there I am, sitting calmly in my chair. You look frazzled, confused and nearly sleeping as you melt into your seat. I see you there, and it hurts me, because the truth is, I too woke up at 9 a.m. I too stumbled into the shower in a hazy mist. The crucial difference is that while you sleepily coated yourself with soap and water, I was on stage performing a swooning set of Frank Sinatra ditties. Allow me to divulge the sacred healing powers of singing in the shower. The traditional values behind using the shower stem from a culture that embraces cleanliness and routine. However, the early morning shower has a very specific intention: it’s meant to aid in waking you up and preparing you for the long day of labor ahead. For convenience,
the morning shower is commonly replaced by washing one’s face or consuming a quick cup of coffee; yet, the shower offers something that these replacements do not. The shower happens to be the perfect setting for you to picture yourself in front of a sold-out crowd of people and let your vocal cords bellow. Even 15 minutes of crooning in the misty wetness is guaranteed to wake up your body, your mind and possibly your roommates. A good session of shower singing is a tremendous boon to anyone’s morning routine; however, being a respected art form, it is not something to attempt without practice. There are a few guidelines to be aware of in order to make sure you are using your shower singing time to its full potential: 1. Have a set list ready: If you’re strapped for time in the morning, the last thing you want to be doing is pacing around the shower because you’re not sure what to sing after the all-too-short “A Hard Day’s Night,” or because you’ve forgotten all of the words to the second verse of “All the Small Things.” By the time you step
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Happy Shower Songs
HOROSCOPES THE STARS HAVE SPOKEN, AND THE SECRETS OF YOUR VERY DESTINY ARE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
Aries (3/21-4/19)
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It is not wise to shoot for the moon, or the stars, Aries. Your ammunition will be burnt up by the atmosphere, and therefore wasted. Your efforts will be much more fruitful if focused on small goals with real rewards.
into the shower you should have a well-organized repertoire of songs in your head. Three or four songs is usually a strong set list, though it never hurts to have a fifth track on deck, just in case you need a last-minute song for when you’re drying off. A great way to ensure this set list is to focus on a particular artist or album.
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2. Learn song lengths in terms of shower activity: Any time you choose to adapt a famous musician’s work, you are undoubtedly going to perform this work at a slightly different pace than the original song. In the shower, this notion is particularly important, because you should no longer think of songs as being measured in seconds and minutes, but rather measured in comparison with various shower actions. For instance, I know that Bruce Springsteen’s “Incident on 57th Street” will get me all the way through a full body and face wash, just in time to transition into “Rosalita” while washing my hair. After a few practice sessions of shower singing, you should be able to conjure up a pretty good idea of how far into your shower each of your favorite tracks will get you.
The question is not how much wood the woodchuck would chuck, but rather can he chuck the wood. Consider this lesson in your own life. The question of practicality should precede all others.
Gemini (5/21-6-20) It is not up to Houston to solve all of your problems. Try to take matters into your own hands this week, Gemini. Before sharing your troubles, make sure you have looked for a solution on your own.
Cancer (6/21-7/22) Life is like a box of chocolates for you this week, Cancer. You will be presented with many choices, and where they lead may not be clear. Take a risk and try something new.
Leo (7/23-8/22) If someone gives you lemons, it is wise to stop hanging out with this person. They may say they are for lemonade, but you should know better, Leo. Lemons are bitter and they make your cuts sting. Don’t fall for their tricks; you are your own person.
Virgo (8/23-9/22) Some say, “Grab life by the horns!” This may not be the best choice for you this week, Virgo. Taking risks is useful at times, but for now the comfort zone is the place for you. There are no horns in the comfort zone.
Libra (9/23-10/22) It has been obvious to you that there is an elephant in the room this week, Libra. It is time to leave behind your dreams as an oversized animal veterinarian and start communicating with people again. Talking will make you feel much better.
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Senior Divya Shenoy (left) with Nicholas Nam (right), one of the owners of Falafel King. Shenoy urges all freshmen to go to Falafel King and save the to-go sauce. She insists that if you save it, it will make your DUC experience that much better.
First Years: Put Your Phone Down, Get Involved, Explore Continued from Page 9 4. Be weird — seriously. When people call me odd because I play ukulele for people in the elevator or go swimming in the fountain outside Longstreet-Means Residence Hall, I thank them. Because I am not some nuance of grey. I am color, and so are you. Be the change and start your own traditions at Emory; don’t wait for them to come to you. 5. Overzealous freshman. You will not get a 4.0. I repeat, you will not get a 4.0. Listen. It is not the end of the world. No, you are not the dumbest person in the world. Don’t listen to tiger mom and dad. At the end of the day, the things you want to remember when you leave Emory are the experiences you felt, the people you touched ... the ink stains on your transcript — those are just letters along the way.
6. Avoid Dr. Mulford for General Chemistry second semester more than the bubonic plague. Adam Braun, College senior 7. Put your phone away at the DUC, and look up more. Meet a lot of people and stay in touch. Also, take classes from good professors. The subject matter is only interesting if you have a good professor. A good professor means someone who professes, and to profess is not to teach. It is to explore. Divya Shenoy, College senior 8. Go to Falafel King. Get Falafel King to go, and save the to-go sauce, and eat it on DUC food later. Manti Francis, College senior 9. LIFT WEIGHTS. You will find yourself and feel unbeatable! No pecs, no sex.
Nikhil Raghuveera, College senior 10. Get as involved as you can outside of classes; sometimes the experiences you have outside of class are more useful than those you have in class. Also, don’t commit to a major right away — explore. Alex Kletz, B-School junior 11. Emory Point is such an amazing resource; you don’t always have to go to Panera in the Village. Two Urban Licks and Murphy’s are two of my classic favorites. Regarding social life, I’d just say to put yourself out there. Don’t be afraid to dress crazy on Halloween or get super into theme parties. Have fun with your friends and be silly. That always makes for the best stories in the end. 12. I wish I knew that upperclass-
men want to meet freshmen. They’re also eager to meet new people whether that be in an academic or social setting. Granit Mavraj, College senior 13. I wish I knew that some classes that require textbooks hardly use them. This would have saved me a lot of money (and space on my bookshelf).
3. Sing the right songs: The wee hours of a school day morning are a time for energy promotion and excitement, not sour moods and bedtime lullabies. Bright Eyes and Brand New are all well and good, but when you’re trying to get up and out in the morning, these are not the kind of downers you need to be singing. A nice poppy Beatles medley or some uplifting rap verses from The Sugar Hill Gang are the exact types of tunes you are looking for. If the singers sound energized on the recording, then you’ll feel energized when delivering your rendition to bottles of soap and shampoo.
Joyce Li, B-School senior 15. There is so much to explore in Atlanta. People should utilize the college experience shuttle to find out cool things about this city.
Singing in the shower may be a refined art, but it is not an exact science. There is no proof or statistical support that says singing in the shower will make you a happier person, but you have nothing to lose by trying! I truly hope you will, so that when you walk into class tomorrow and see me sitting there, you won’t fall asleep in your chair, but rather strike up a conversation about the beautiful melodies you chose to start off your day.
— Contact Loli Lucaciu at florina.lucaciu@emory.edu
— Contact Robert Weisblatt at rlweisb@emory.edu
Joey Turner, B-School senior 14. Do something that you’ve never done before. If you’ve never taken dance classes, take them.
Scorpio (10/23-11/21) Listen to your heart, Scorpio. It is not only an interesting lesson in the intricacies of the cardiovascular system, but it can also alert you to health problems. Being sick isn’t cute, so take care of yourself this week.
Sagittarius (11/22-12/21) Only look on the bright side if you are wearing proper protective gear. The glare can be overwhelming without sunglasses, and there is potential for sunburn. Too much of a good thing could be dangerous for you this week, Sag.
Capricorn (12/22-1/19) Try not to put all of your eggs in one basket this week, Capricorn. The eggs will spoil, the basket will be heavy and you will not be a happy farmer. Better to leave your eggs in the fridge and use them only as needed. Think about it.
Aquarius (1/20-2/18) You can’t always get what you want, Aquarius, but this week you will get what you need. Try to appreciate the opportunities you are presented with, even if they are not what you were expecting.
Pisces (2/19-3/20) With the end of the semester quickly approaching, you may think you have lost your marbles. Do not fear, Pisces, because marbles are overrated and nobody understands what to do with them anyway. This week’s stars interpreted by Samantha Goodman
Dear Doolina: Designated Driver Drama Continued from Page 9 unless you find a way to finance your final year at Emory, you ultimately must live with your parents’ decision. That’s not to say that it isn’t possible to find a way to stay for senior year. I’d suggest talking to the financial aid office and explaining that you want to stay for senior year to do an honors thesis. They may be receptive to your plea; they may not. Either way, you must explore every possible lead if you really want to stay one final year. You should also look into any possible scholarship options: look online, ask your advisor, ask everyone. Next, it’s clear that a conversation with your parents is in order. You can ask them to change their opinion, but also keep in mind that you knew what the deal was before you entered college. One option might be for your parents to finance the cost of tuition for senior year up front, and you pay them back for a predetermined per-
centage of it over time. It seems to me that unless you do an honors thesis and can either pay for your tuition yourself or work out a deal with your parents, you are probably graduating early. No matter what happens, remember how lucky you are to have parents who paid for (at least) three years’ tuition — and to have received an Emory education. Delightfully, Doolina -----------------Dear Doolina, In my friend group, I am one of the few who has a car. Because of this, I am often relegated to the position of designated driver. I understand that every once in a while, I should pay my dues and be the designated driver. I’m okay with that. However, I feel
like I’ve been putting in more than my fair share, and I want to change this. Any ideas? Sincerely, Designated Driver
Can the carless DD find another friend who is willing to come pick you up on that person’s night? Dear Designated Driver, Let’s say you have three friends (it’s okay, quality over quantity, right?). Two of the four of you have
cars. Ideally, you’d be the designated driver one-quarter of the time, and so would every other friend. Instead of you being designated driver one-half of the time, because only two of you have cars, why don’t you and your friends work out a system where the two car-less friends are still responsible for being designated driver, even though they don’t have a car? Can they borrow your car when they’re the designated driver? Can the carless DD find a another friend (gasp, another friend?!) who is willing to come pick you up on that person’s night? I think this is a pretty fair way of going about things. I also think that it would be generous of you to be DD a bit more frequently than the car-less friends, as long as they’re trying to make things as fair as possible. Delightfully, The Other DD (Dear Doolina!)
-----------------Dear Doolina, How do I eat a pomegranate? Sincerely, Perplexed by Pomegranates Dear Perplexed by Pomegranates, This is a mystery that I, too, have never been able to solve. It’s not a stretch to claim that even the greatest sleuth of all time, Sherlock Holmes, would likely be unable to solve your query. But now there’s Yahoo! Answers, which is perhaps a modernday equivalent to Mr. Holmes. Every single question you can imagine has been asked there, though the answers often leave something to be desired — just like this one! Delightfully, Doolina
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Kansas City Chiefs (9-0) at Denver Broncos (8-1) Will this be the week the Chiefs lose? The Chiefs have surprised nearly everybody, except themselves, and have practically, if not already, clinched the playoffs. However, they will be without Dwayne Bowe who is awaiting a suspension from the NFL after being caught with marijuana this past week. Despite his awaited suspension, the Chiefs have been carried by their defense who will have a tough time defending Peyton Manning and his trio of wide receivers including Julius Thomas, Wes Welker and Demaryius Thomas (among others). Manning has defied the rules of aging as he is the clear frontrunner for MVP. Manning is averaging nearly double the yards per game as the Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith is per game (323 to 190). Though the Broncos defense isn’t as strong as their offense, you can-
New York Jets (5-4) at Buffalo Bills (3-7) The Jets haven’t won consecutive games this season but, just as the editors have pointed out, I’m going to pick the Jets to win once again. Why not? Counting the bye week as a loss, it’s only fitting that the Jets win this weekend. The Bills added to their losing streak last weekend after a 23-10 loss to the Steelers. Geno Smith has been inconsistent this season but still managed to lead the Jets to a 27-20 victory when the Bills played the Jets September 22. This game is more important for the Jets than they may realize, especially if the Patriots lose. If the Patriots lose, the Jets are only one game behind the Patriots in the AFC East and will play the Patriots in week 17 in a game that could decide the division. Look for the Jets to (hopefully) take this up-in-the-air game in Buffalo. Jets 28 Bills 17 — Contact Adam Troyetsky at adam.troyetsky@emory.edu
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When asked what the team hopes to accomplish this season, Thomaskutty only hopes to continue improving. “It’s too early to be focused on wins or championships this prematurely in the season,” she said. “All we can focus on right now is getting better.” The Eagles open the regular season on Monday, Nov. 18, when they host Salem in the Woodruff P.E. Center. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. — Contact Liza Atillasoy at liza.atillasoy@emory.edu
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not ignore the fact that they have certainly played an important role in the Broncos 8-1 start. Look for the Broncos to knock the Chiefs off of their pedestal this weekend and make a statement to the league that their one loss is not an accurate representation of how strong they are. Chiefs 20 Broncos 27
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opportunities to contribute even more this season. Freshman guards Shellie Kaniut and Fran Sweeney have already been identified as key newcomers. As they continue to improve they will battle for time on the court. The 2013-2014 team has already been recognized among the nation’s top 25 Division III programs in preseason polls. In the D3hoops.com Preseason Poll, the Eagles hold the No. 13 spot with a total of 263 points.
They follow No. 1 DePauw University (Ind.) with a total of 617 points and No. 2 UAA rival Washington University in St. Louis (Mo.) with 546 points. The Eagles and the Wash U Bears are the only UAA conference schools to be featured in the top 25. In the USA Today Sports Division III Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, Emory is tied for No. 13 with Ithaca College (N.Y.). DePauw University is ranked No. 1 again followed by University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Amherst College (Mass.).
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Robinson Cano, whose contract expired at the end of the 2013 season, is demanding a one-year $305 million contract. This would make him the annually highest-paid athlete of all time. With this in mind — and without the much needed help of the prophetic Steven A. Smith — your On Fire correspondent has a message for Robinson Cano, who we know is reading. Now Robinson, you are 31 years old. Did you drink from the same fountain of youth as Julio Franco? Let me give you a spoiler alert: YOU DIDN’T. Do you really want to surpass former Met and currently unemployed Johan Santana as the biggest waste of money in baseball? We get it, you’re a second baseman and have power. But do you really deserve extra money because you’re a six-foot-tall grown man playing a position generally reserved for gnomes like Dustin Pedroia? It’s not our fault you weren’t quite good enough in the field to play shortstop. Are you still upset about that failure? Is that why you want more money that the CEO of General Motors? And while we’re talking about that cute little elf Pedroia, are you really worth two and a half times more than him? Is your thinking that you’re two and a half times the size of him? Because we at Emory do not condone job discrimination based on height. Don’t be so intolerant, Robinson Jose Cano. I have to assume — as we can with all controversies involving pinstripes, juice, blonde hair and any general debauchery — that the infamous A-Rod is playing some role in your recent miserly demands. Don’t get me wrong, I see your thinking. A-Rod is a professional tightrope walker on the Mendoza line, and he’s the current highest annually-paid athlete of all time. Yeah, he barely even played last season. But trust me, Robbie, you can’t handle the pressure that comes with that kind of dough. You will collapse faster than the U.S. economy and before you know it you’ll be playercoaching on the Fort Worth Cats with Jose Canseco. Robinson, you’re a great player. But are you really worth $185,185 each game? $20,576 an inning? Maybe if you’d hit one single home run in 2012. You embarrassed the Yankees, the American League, Major League baseball, the United States of American and humanity. Hear me out, had you hit one home run, I might say you were worth this much money. But you know what, Bob? You didn’t hit one home run. You hit none. Zero. Rob, bud, maybe I’ve been a little hard on you and for that I am sorry. You probably aren’t as greedy as you seem. You probably have some deeplyseeded insecurities, and you think this p--sing contest against yourself will make them go away. Because let’s be honest: making an extra $10 million per year isn’t going to change your lifestyle. If you really want to compare sizes, you better be ready to show your chips. How about you win a MVP next year (sorry, Silver Slugger won’t do it, Bobby C)? Better yet, lead the Yankees into another dynasty (because you’ll be there for 10 years if you get what you want)? Step up Cano.
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Friday, November 15, 2013 Sports Editor: Ryan Smith (ryan.smith@emory.edu)
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Adam Troyetsky Washington Redskins (3-6) at Philadelphia Eagles (5-5) The Redskins are coming off of a loss to the Vikings (yes, the Vikings) to sink them further down in the NFC East standings. The Eagles, on the other hand, are on a twogame winning streak and will look to continue their hot streak at home this weekend. Nick Foles has been on a roll lately, having torn up the Raiders defense two weeks ago and the Packers defense last week. He has now answered the quarterback question that the Eagles faced earlier in the season. Alongside Foles in the Eagles offense is LeSean McCoy who is having a monster season, averaging 93 rushing yards and 33 receiving yards per game. After being unable to find his groove earlier in the season, DeSean Jackson and Foles have established their relationship that has allowed Jackson to produce 230 yards in the past two weeks. Despite throwing for three touchdowns and 281 yards last week, the Redskins defense allowed the struggling Vikings offense to complete 22 first downs on 6-10 third down conversions. Look for Nick Foles to build on the Vikings productivity last week and move to over .500 this weekend. Redskins 27 Eagles 31
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The Emory water polo team is made up of students ranging from 19 to 27 years old. There are undergraduate students, Master’s degree students and students getting doctorates — and they only have eight weeks to play together before the National tournament. For the second year in a row, the men’s water polo team finished in the top four at Division III Club Nationals at Franklin and Marshall College (Pa.) the weekend before last. Water polo is a historically West Coast and Ivy League Northeast game. For many readers, this may be the first they are hearing of water polo at Emory. As it has began to spread to the Southeast, Atlanta has emerged as a hub for the sport. The team regularly plays with the Dynamo Swim Club in Chamblee and the self-proclaimed gay-friendly Rainbow Trout Aquatics Club in Atlanta. The sport is played with seven players from each team in the water at a time. The area of the pool it is played in is a maximum of 25 by 20 meters with a floating goal at each end. It is played a lot like basketball — press and double teaming being its basic defensive strategies — in the water with soccer goals rather than baskets. Players are not allowed to touch the floor of the pool and can sub in and out. The game consists of eight minute quarters. Emory’s team plays eight regular season games in the fall, broken up into two tournaments. In the spring, the team plays in invitationals and tries to get experience for their newer players. Play in the spring is not limited to students; Emory Coach Lowell Lamb said he uses coaching as an opportunity to continue playing himself. Emory’s program had to overcome hardships before emerging as the success it is today. After an unknown incident, the team was decommissioned in the mid 2000s. Students started a new team in 2009 but did not qualify for the Collegiate Water
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The water polo team poses before a game. The team, which reformed in 2009, is a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. They finished in the top four at Division III Nationals this season. Polo Association (CWPA) until 2010. Many high school teams do not offer water polo, especially in the Southeast, so new players seldom have experience with the sport. And all of the other club teams in the Southeast Conference (SEC) are either Division I or Division II. Nonetheless, Emory finished the regular season five and three and placed fourth in the Division III Club Nationals. Two players made the Second-Team All-Division III Club Tournament and another made First-Team. That success was due largely to Molecular and Systems Pharmacology graduate student and First Team-All Tournament awardee, Paul Musille. He played water polo and swam in high school and on the varsity teams at Division II Gannon University in Erie, Pa. “We have a lot
of good players, but we also have the best player in the league, [Musille],” Lamb said. Musille plays center, which means his role is similar to the role of a center on a basketball team. In water polo, the other players try to get the ball to the center and let him wrestle it into the goal. “My goal is to get the defenses attention and let them know that I am a threat to score. This makes the defense focus their attention on the middle and this frees up the other positions in the offense,” Musille said. Of Emory’s 95 regular season goals, Musille scored 60. He attributes his success to his experience in the sport. The impact of Emory’s grad students on the team doesn’t end with Musille. Mordel, a fourth year Med School student, was named Second-Team All-
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Tournament. A swimmer in high school, he played club water polo at the University of Georgia. His junior year, he decided to try out the goalie position and has played there since. The majority of the students who play water polo in college swam in high school. A good swimmer does not automatically make a good water polo player, however. “In swimming, you’re taught to make long beautiful movements. In water polo, you’re choppy. You have to be able to protect the ball and to change directions quickly,” Lamb said. A big part of the transition for these former swimmers is learning to play on a team sport, “I played basketball, soccer and tennis, so it wasn’t too bad for me,” Mordel said. Still, water polo is not limited to former swimmers. The ball is thrown
in water polo very similarly to the way the ball is pitched in baseball. Sophomore and former high school baseball player, Elie Goldman has the perfect shot and has potential to be a key player in the years to come, Mills said. “We have been really lucky to have a good core of people that have stuck with the team since its beginning, and it has been fun watching that core develop into great water polo players,” Musille said. Lamb urged anyone remotely interested in the sport to get in touch with him, a current player, or to come to practice. “It’s a club sport, so we aren’t allowed to cut people,” Lamb said. “It’s a great sport and we’re always looking for new players.” — Contact Zak Hudak at zachary.j.hudak@emory.edu
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Squad Seeking Return Trip to Tourney Eagles Look to Build On Record Season By Alexander Del Re Staff Writer
The men’s basketball team opens the program’s 28th year of intercollegiate competition this Saturday and Sunday when the Eagles play in Birmingham-Southern College’s (Ala.) Black Tie Classic. On Saturday, Emory will face Spalding University (Ky.) at 5 p.m. and take on Birmingham-Southern on Sunday at 4 p.m. Head Coach Jason Zimmerman wants his team to go out and do what they do best. “We want to do what we always do in the beginning of the year,” Zimmerman said. “The first game of the year is where you want to start developing your identity as a team, and we are looking forward to doing that against our opponent.” Emory closed out the 2012-13 season with a 20-7 record, adding to the four year total of 74 wins, the winningest four-year stretch in Emory history. Emory made the NCAA tournament for the first time in 23 years, making it to the second round, but lost to Whitworth University (Wash.). The Eagles have four first-year players on the roster, freshmen Austin DaGue (6’9’’), Jim Gordon (6’5’’), and Jonathan Terry (6’1’’) and junior Alex Ordu (5’10’’). “We had four very outstanding young men that we had to replace. They were outstanding leaders and basketball players,” Zimmerman said. “The newcomers have done a great job competing against those upperclassmen. The hardest thing to do is to compete against a friend.” The four newcomers have all enjoyed a fine preseason and are looking to contend for spots in the regular playing group. “I think the upperclassmen have welcomed them with open arms,”
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Junior guard Michael Florin dribbles up the court. Florin started all 27 games last season and led the team with 5.9 assists per game. Zimmerman said. “They have been a very much resounding force for guys who need help on the basketball court or off the court, and I think they have done a great job of mentoring these young men.” Zimmerman believes that the key to his team’s success is hard work at practice, playing at a high pace and building a strong team dynamic. “We want to play at a great pace in attack mode,” Zimmerman said. “We want to defend, and we want to value the ball. Those the three things we want to try to do every time we go out and we work on that the majority of our practices.” Zimmerman welcomes back 11 letterwinners, including three starters, from last season’s squad. Sixty-
two percent of the scoring returns from the 2012-13 team that ranked 16th nationally with an average of 81.4 points per game. In addition, the Eagles welcome back 67 percent of last season’s rebounding and 73 percent of the assist totals. Two of last year’s top three point produces return to the roster which includes senior Jake Davis who received First Team All-UAA honors for the second year after posting a team-high scoring average of 18.2 points per game. The coaching staff will look at more players this year for production. Junior Alex Foster appeared as a reserve in all 27 games last season. Sophomores Will Trawick and Davis
Rao both gained valuable experience last season and will be key components to this year’s team. “Our team is very connected right now, but we have not had any competition and the threat of the pressure of having to play well against an opponent,” Zimmerman said. Emory posts a 17-10 all time mark in season opening games. Last year, the Eagles triumphed 98-70 against Huntingdon College (Ala.) behind 21 points by Davis and 15 from senior McPherson Moore. “We are looking forward to beginning a great journey and are looking forward to seeing where this journey takes us,” Zimmerman said. — Contact Alexander Del Re at alexander.del.re@emory.edu
Coming off the most successful season in the program’s history, the women’s basketball team returns this year aiming for more success. Last season’s team set the school record for most wins with a final record of 24-4. They also captured the program’s first ever University Athletic Association (UAA) title and made their first NCAA Tournament since 1977. Led by Head Coach Christy Thomaskutty and a group of key returning players, the Eagles boast a combination of veterans and talented newcomers that figure to be part of some exciting games this year. Having only lost three seniors from last year’s squad to graduation, Emory returns two of their top three scorers. With a strong sixmember senior class returning, 62 percent of the scoring is back on the court. The 2013-2014 seniors include Marissa Resnick, Hannah Lilly, Gabi Whitmer, Lauren Ball, Selena Castillo and Savannah Morgan. As the core of this year’s team, this senior group has a collective 305 games of experience. When asked about her outlook on the season, Thomaskutty said she is very optimistic. “There’s a lot of talent on this year’s squad, but it’s still becoming how much can we develop and learn,” she said. One main focus of the team’s practices this year includes the reinforcing of rebounding skills. Thomaskutty credits many of the wins last year to rebounding, but the Eagles have lost some of their key inside players from
the 2012-13 team. The squad has also been focusing on maintaining possession of the basketball, one of the keys to the Eagles’ tourney run. Last year’s stats can attest to this — Emory had 14.5 steals per game in the 2012-2013 season. Thomaskutty hopes to continue this aggression but knows that the entire team has to be on board. “We have to stay hungry and healthy to compete,” she said. Thomaskutty points to senior trio Lilly, Castillo and Morgan as Emory’s key returnees. The three have 83 starts, 893 points, 172 steals, 288 steals and 133 three-point field goals between them. Point guard Morgan ranked second in the conference and 21st nationally in assists last season, earning First Team All-UAA honors. Having never missed a game in her Eagles career, she begins her final season at No. 2 all-time for Emory in assists. Lilly, the team’s long-range shooting specialist also earned First Team All-UAA honors for the second season in a row after averaging 13 points per game, a team high. Her 1,072 career points put her in seventh alltime in team history. Castillo also was recognized for her talent, getting honored with an Honorable Mention All-UAA. She has started 28 games and averages 7.6 points per game. She is an integral part of Emory’s defensive success with a school record of 80 steals. Sophomore guards Khadijah Sayyid and Ilene Tsao also made numerous contributions to the team as freshmen last year and will have
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